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New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

ages is Rsl alseFsa-sag guests st din-
 nsFs eE weekend parties eF the like
 might recover for damages sustained
 while thus visiting or dining,
 But the results of the decisions
 genla be mere faFrFsaehiRg than this,
 An over the Norld there would be ears running aDeut with an but the drivers seat empty, Owners af aulor mobiles would hesitate to invite others to lake drives soeiability would deeiinei there would be few dinner parties or seskrend periods of delight, There would he no chests" and, eon- seaueRtlY, nc guests. lt would he a lonely world, The vey prospect of such a thing makes us appreciate more than ever how dependent most Of us are on those We make our guests, and il takes away, just bit The feeling that we are eonferFing favor upon others by inviting them to lFlNf or ilhf hiin nk, Df course, lt might he possible for lhis lonely state 0f affairs 10 be avoided if people would carry about with them lot of hlank forms which, once signed, would ahseiye their would-be hosts from liability for damages 10 them. Were this situation To arise il might be a common sight to see pedestrians on the street carrying such blanks in their hands 10 indicate to anyone who might possibly give them 2 lift" in a ear that they, the pedestrians, would gladly hand over one Of these releases ! from liability in return for ride 1 somewhere else.
 For the sake Of world sociability it { Is 10 be hoped the decision is reversed. |
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
NEW BRITAIN IN 1921

New Britain republicans are elated at the prominence gained for this city through their attendance at the Me Kinley association dinner in Water bury. Their success in persuading the association to hold the 1924 dinner here and in electing New Britain slate of officers speaks well for the in- fluence and energy of party leaders in the Hardware City.
 Before the midnight bells had chim- ed the knell of Saturday in Waterbury, leaders of the New Britain c. o. P. were planning to make the Mckinley dinner of 1924 the greatest in the annals of the association. No time will be lost. When the republican elite of Connecticut come to New Britain they will find that all past records for en- tertaining have been shattered into little pieces.
 It was a peculiar coincidence that LltutendHl boNslhol pihSiahi oi Connecticut and former Governor Lowden of Illinois should have chosen topics for discussion which so closely paraleled each other. Both emphasiz- ed the dangers which the people face through centralization of government activities in the hands of bureaucrats It is probable that, as a result of their Illuminating discussions, Connecticut will be alert to this menace and will take proper steps to counteract it.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

lhe cooking sehsel has been awarded 70 Q, f, curlis Iahn PiRehes Nill make the benches fer the manual training department
 Airs, 2, Allen Moore and Walter Hart attended the banquet of the Manufacturers Association iR New York last evening,
 The building inspector has ordered a ire escape Put on the Turner hall building,
 Mrs, l, If. solomon is visiting her sister in Chatham. \, Y,
 pr, r, Jackson Of l,Fooklyn, \, r.. IS the guest Of Rev. s. c, ohman.
 Airs, Jehn R smith conducted a group N c. T, |, meeting in Wind- sar Locks yesterday.
 Farty-three sidewalks were cleared on yesterday by the city and many property owners will shortly receive bills for the work,
 A local real estate dealer stated today that there were more vacant tenements in this city this winter man for some years past When asked for an estimate of the mum her, he placed it as high as goo, The reason for this. he explained. was too much prosperity,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
HEARING TOMORROW

Attention Is called 10 the hearing
 tomorrow evening at o'clock at the common council chamber to consider the various plans under consideration
 for the elimination of the Clayton crossing. Those who have special req son for approving or disappearing any Of the plans that have been mem tioned will do well 10 be present and give the reasons for their attitude
 With all the right intentions in the world the Mayor and others cannot favor the plan that would be wisest and most fair unless those who will be affected by any one Of the plans make their voices heard. In justice 10 themselves and to those who will appear at the hearing before the public utilities commission to present the plan the city wants, all interested persons should go to that hearing to- morrow evening. Those who do not attend, and who later object to the plan adopted, may not be heard to say that they did not have their day in court
 Of course a plan to eliminate the crossing may be adopted by the com mission which will not meet with the ] approval of q majority of those in- terested, but it is not believed the commission will do this. Its first proposition was to bridge the crossing 1 It should be 10th to change to any other plan. But the first thing to be | done is for the people of New Britain to make q wise and just decision as to what plan will be the best. That chance is offered tomorrow evening.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
nR GRANTS REpIY

The spirit ef moderation in which
 Rev, Percy s Grants reply 10 BisheF
 MsRnlRgs letter asking that he re-
 cant or resign from the Episcopal
 church, is written, in reflected iR his 'ssnleaee' 'If at any time ! have eE-
 pressed myself sFudely, ! sincerely re-
 grel itn And geing iRlo the merits of the matter one may see In DF, Grants statement af his helief the form of conviction possessed by many other elergymen Of that church who repeat, in all honesty, the Apostles creed,
 With such understanding as I have says nr, Grants letter. 'I am sure that in some sense there was in Jesus an incarnation Of Deity, My en- tire spiritual experience makes clear to me that His revelation of God is absolutely uniaaei that He is. as l said above, the very portrait of the Father, Hut how this was accomplish ed is to me, from the nature Of the case, a wholly speculative question. as 10 which l know nothing"
 Without aligning oneself with Dr, Grant or expressing accord with him one may well say that no one may justly declare that clergyman who presents his belief in these words thereby denies any belief in the divinity Of Christ. Conviction. even. that the expressions Of the creed are symbolic would not. probably. bring judgment Of guilty" on trial Of heresy. The ''erudity Of expression" to which the clergyman refers quite probably misled others beside those who reported nr. Grant as having disavowed belief in the divinity Of Christ The letter now written. while not a frank reeanting Of previous sermons, at least opens the door for those who would close the incident
 The matter is important, not only to members of the church Of which Dr. Grant is T clergyman, but to all who look beyond the narrow lines Of and who believe thor oughly in the splendor of belief in God as exempliied in the practical, helpful work Of all churches every
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
FOR EDUCATION

Commander Alvin M, owsley of ih'
 American Legion, left one distinct inn
 pression with the people or New Brit
 ain who heard him speak here which is reflected in one sentence, "ln knowl- edge is the safety or the nalion," he said. This text will be found dnminat-
 ing everything else he said; it is his
 panaeea and il is as near curc-all as may he conceived.
 Commander owsley's spirit inspired his hearers 10 enthusiasm. and his in- sistenee on the necessity Of educating all in this country was not confined 10 the foreign-born. He cited the fact that out Of the 25.0oo, ,O0O children in this country of school age. only i5.- 0oo,oo0 attended school regularly last year and in this he sees great danger. Many may disagree from his opinion that the doors Of the United States should be closed completely to all immigration for five or ten years, but none will fail to give enthusiastic endorsement to his convictions that We want everyone coming to these shores to become intelligent and loyal American citizens. It is good to know that the leader Of a powerful organi- zation which holds the sentimental in- terest as well as the practical respect of the people of this country will put all the power Of that organization back of campaign for education.
 Commander Owsley struck wise note when he asked for the counsel of the business men of the country, and he reassured advocates of just treatment of ex-service men when he explained the bonus plan, declaring without hesitation that it would not cost the country the four billion dol lars its opponents contend would be the expense. The support by the American Legion Of France in her endeavor to force payment from Ger !, many was shown to be directly in line [ with Bismarck's policy when he insist | cd that, in his time, France was in Germany's power: that Germany was the victor and should take all that f was coming to her from France,
 New Britain people will remember the visit of Commander Owsley to this city as an occasion when renewed ap- preciation of the vitality and enthusi- asm of the ex-service man, all over the United States, came, brought by the presence here of the ex-service mans representative.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
HUMAN STATISTICS

Again Roger Babson talks humai I language. In his last statement be
 sides noting the important fact tha | at last general business is per cen | above normal, he says simply that wt
 should keep away from investing ir | Europe until Europe decides to b, ! good. When she decides to stoI spending the part of her income which
 is left after buying life's necessities, ir keeping up her armies and doing other
 needless things, then she will "come back"
 Mir. Babson gathers facts together
 and shows that while the sum, of all
 debts owed the United States by the allies is only ten billion dollars they are demanding of Germany thirty bill lions, or three times the amount they, all together, owe the United States And yet they are asking the United States to cancel their debt to her. Not while they are fooling around with armies, says Mr. Babson.
 But the statistician emphasizes a point which has not received the at- tention that would seem to come to it naturally. First let us realize" he says, that the coming to this country try of Stanley Baldwin, British chan cellor of tn eexchecquer, Montague c. Norman, governor of the Bank of the Bank Of England, and their as- sociates from the greatest empire in the world with hats in hand and beg ging for mercy is one of the greatest events in our financial history .. Truly this is the most dramatic economic and financial event in the history of our nation"
 Americans cannot be blamed for ruminating over this true statement and looking back to the time when our forefathers broke away from that greatest empire" made their brave start alone in new land, worked and prospered until today, we, their descendants, receive emissaries from that greatest empire" and listen to their plea for consideration. Well might a minister Of the gospel read to his congregation the statement of this man whose study of finance and economics has raised him to pre- Aminence. A statistical study" he declares, shows very clearly that the real trouble with Europe is spiritual. Before we, or any other country, can 1elp Europe, the European nations must change their purposes, motives Ind attitude toward God and one an- ,ther" These are the words Of a | itatistician. not a religious fanatic.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
New Bntain Delegation Makes fit
 at Mckinley Banquet tn Waterbury

including Mrs. Templeton, wife of the 1 governor.
 | Governor Templeton was a busy
 man. One admirer remarked that he must have a mental card index sys- tenn because he knew everyone he met in the hotel lobby prior to the banquet and called them by their first
 names Also prominent on the Well come to Waterbury" committee was Senator Arthur r. Ellis, who is gem orally credited with being Governor Templetons active assistant in stage managing the banquet and who acted as toastmaster and referred to eX- Governor Lowden was the principal dent" In connection with the visit of Mir. Lowden to Connecticut, it was recalled that the Connecticut delega- tion voted so1idly for him on the first ballot at the national republican con- vention at Chicago in 1920 when he was a candidate for the presidential nomination. Judge Klett of this city, was a member of the delegation and was Lowden man long before the convention opened.
 Interest in Bingham's TaI;k.
 About 450 men and women were present at the banquet. Although ex- Governor Lowden was the sprincipal speaker on the program, great inn portance was attached to the words of Lieutenant- Governor Bingham of this state.
 Mir. Bingham called attention to a bill which has been introduced in the general assembly which, if enacted | into legislation, would. in his opinion, seriously encroach on the authority of school officials in the many towns in the state. He advised against adop- ton of the measure and pointed to the little red schoolhouse" with its charm of traditions and its influence In moulding character, as great power for good in the development of the commonwealth.
 The speaker deplored the tendency | of legislative bodies everywhere to | Isurp the authority of lesser bodies.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
A RIDICULOUS DECISION

About as absurd a decision as one may imagine has been rendered in an English court, and is of importance in this country when it is remembered that the American common law, which is the law of all cases not covered by statutes passed by congress or the various legislatures, is founded upon English common law.
 A person invited others to ride in an automobile. An accident happened, the guests were injured and they now recover damages from the owner Of the car. It is pointed out that if such precedent is established If the deci- sicn allowing the guests money dam
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

The girl worth while is the girl who can smile even if she has bad teeth.
 The world isn't growing better. It just seems that way because fewer famous men let their hair grow long.
 When the meek inherit the earth, they will come into possession of lot of problems no meek man can handle.
 The difference between fining boot leggers and the old high h-license sys- tenn is that they had to pay the li- cense.
 The meanest man in the world is the one who will do you dirt and then apologize before you have time to tell him what you think of him.
 Correct this sentence: Don't bother to cook anything" said the husband, T really prefer cold snack for Sun day supper"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
HADASSAH MINSTREL
 SCORES AT LYCEUM |
Amateur Production Has Good
 Singing and Dancing Numbers
tBy rho Herald Reviewer,

I tby Ihe Herald hetleweFp,
 An exceptionally appreciativc ant responsive audience which filled ths ycenm theater yesterday afternoon rewarded the efforts of the men and women. boys and girls. who appeared In the minstrel and vaudeville show given under the auspices of the Now Britain chapter of Hadassah. by roundly applanding individual and en- scmble song and dance numbers of the performers.
 The performance was above the average Of amateur minstrels which have been seen in this city. Those who worked to make the show s,ic- cess are to be congratulated. The scenic effects were quite good and the costuming elaborate for an amateur production.
 The work of John Crean. musical director and Joseph Haffey. under whose direction the production was staged, was eminent throughout the entire show. The work of the sing CTS, the dancers and the comedians proved that they had received careful training from capable instructors.
 Too much cannot be said of the ex- tremely good work of the "L" quartet, an aggregation Of four local men who can easily compete with the average vaudeville performer seen in New Britain theaters.
 The boys worked hard. They put their numbers across in true show style and at all times felt at ,to never tiresome and the only fault that could possibly be found was that they did not respond to the number of encores the audience would have had them respond to.
 The Gallagher and Shean bit, l which has literally been killed by vaudeville performers, was revived by Paul Lucas and Clement Lewis much | to the approval of the audience. This number and the singing of You Tell Her Stutter," by Dwight Latham and | Paul Lucas were two of the big hits.
 The first number to score was Thank You" by Mae Belle Swarsky md the chorus. "Homesick" by Miss Bessie kapan. young girl of 1S ,ears who is bubbling over with pep md personality, scored heavily.
 The Italian dance by Miss Jean ,ette Putterman was well done and eceived a good share of applause. election of piano and solo numbers " Rose and Emma Miller were pleas ng and the impersonation of Fannie srice by Miss Eva Raschkow was .ood.
 | "A Love Tale of Far Away Japan" vas beautifully told in words, music nd dance. In this Zelda Blackman , nd Anna Abrahamson. dancer and oloist respectively. were assisted by fight girls dressed in unique Japanese ostumes. The snow fall effect with horse rawing a sleigh across the stage at he end of the last act was effective 1, nd brought forth applause from the
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
Couple Are Found Slain
 On Road Near Memphis

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 29.-Mrs. Ruth McElwain Tucker 20 years old, and Duncan Waller, 19, a travelling salesman of Mayfield, Ky. were found shot to death early Sun day on lonely road several miles east of this city
 Walters body was seated in an automobile with two bullet wounds in his head. The body of Mrs. Tucker was found in the roadway about 20 steps away from the car. The police last night are without definite clue as to the identity of the slayer.
 Mrs. Tucker is said to be the wife of Ellis Tucker, Franklin, Tenn According to information obtained by the police, Tucker and his wife were separated several months ago.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
Annual Dinner in 1924 Will Be Held Here-"Hard- ware City" Men Elected Officers of Association.

The twentieth annual banquet o the Mckinley Association of Connec ticut, held at the Hotel Elton in Wa
 terbury Saturday night, will be re membered for many reasons, two o which were that
 New Britain had the largest repre- sentation present, exclusive of Water bury. and
 New Britain had the noisiest repre- sentation present, inclusive of thu universe.
 It was New Britain's night.
 About fifty New Britainites were present.
 New Britain was selected as the place for the 1924 banquet. | Representative Ernest W. Christ oi New Britain, was elected president of the association for 1923-24. Representative B. w. filling of New Britain, was elected treasurer.
 Senator Richard Covert of New Britain, was elected secretary. The New Britain delegates took the initiative in leading the cheering for Governor Templeton, Lieutenant-Gov- eTlOT DkISU Udul anu CN-oS'N'i i0A Frank o. Lowden of Illinois
 And to cap the climax, it was q New Britain man, Judge George w. Klett who proposed the cheer for Lieutenant Governor Bingham as the next governor of Connecticut.
 There were cheers for Messrs Christ, filling and Covert when they were elected officers of the associa- tion and there were cheers for every- body within earshot when it was an nounced that the 1924 banquet would be held in the Elihu Burritt hotel in this city.
 It was decidedly New Britain night and visitors from all over the state were impressed with the spirit shown by the Hardware City crowd.
 The pilgrims from this city made the trip in special trolley car leav- ing at 3:32 in the afternoon. At Plainville, Senator Trumbull climbed aboard and the windows rattled from the reception accorded him. The genial senator from Plainville made the return trip on the car and was given three more ear-splitters as he said Good Night" More than one of his fellow citizens must have been awakened by the noise--it was 1:30 a. m.-and must have mumbled Well, Johns home again.
 Declared Best Banquet.
 The banquet was by far the most impressive and satisfactory in the his tory of the association, but New Brit ain expects to beat it next year. The menu was excellent and the food which was supposed to be hot was hot. The initiated will appreciate this feature.
 Old timers were unanimous in de- claring the speaking to be the best ever. All the wheel horses of the re- publican party were there to voice their opinions. J. Henry Roraback sat at the speakers table with other notables. Among the diners was H, Wales Lines of Meriden, who, despite blindness and infirmities incident to years, was as enthusiastic as the youngest novitiate. MT. Lines, for years prominently affiliated with the growth of the republican party, was received with cheers as he slowly ntered on the arm Of his secretary
 ter the first course had been served.
 A complete list of banqueters would read like a Who's Who" of the re- publican party in Connecticut. Every corner of the state was represented and there were many women present,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

He laid stress on the way school offi- cials are being hampered in their work of giving education to boys and girls and members of the New Britain delegation remarked after the ban quet that his speech in this connec- ton was a convincing brief for the New Britain board of education, the control of whose expenditures is sought by the common council in a charter amendment.
 The object of the state board of education, Lieutenant Governor Bing- ham explained, is to close the little red schoolhouse," and transfer pub lie children to public schools at a central point in their district. He pleaded for the defeat of the measure.
 Ex-Goy. Lowden's Address
 Ex-Governor Lowden announced no
 .(Continued on Page Seven)
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

r the many good stories one hears, perhaps my fav- orite is this:
 The archbishop lad preached q tne sermon on 'bs beauties of married life. Two ..StS lleaId C.A .nentlng on ti.e. address afle church,
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
|25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date)

Professor Marcus White delivered an excellent lecture at the Y. M. C, A. last evening on Vacation Ram bles." When the professor had fin- ished, his hearers felt quite at home in London.
 The contract for the construction of the tables in the cooking room of
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Poverty may be an aid to piety, but high rents make good neighborhood that way.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

GOLDSBOROUGH enee weuid be afther givin' us on i.ls.lfiage." said Bridget.
 Tt is indade," replied Maggie, and l wisht I knew as little about the subject as he does.''
 Tomorrow-Rcpresent H. M. Wurzbach of Texas.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

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New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
New Britain Herald

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New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
Facts and Eancies
 tyY ROBERT CULLEN.

The meat on which a Caesar grows great is cannon fodder.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

A psychologist is waiter who knows you will be ashamed to pick up the silver.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
CAPITOL K JOKES

BY T. ALAN GoLDSBOROUGH U. $. Representative From Maryland,
 First District
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

The law comedies that a man is innocent until proved dead broke
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Still, if men are to be victims of mobs because they know too much, most of us are safe.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

Fable: Seventeen girls applied for the job, and the boss chose the home Hest one.