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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
HOW LITTLE WE KNOW.

This is no argument attempting to
show that Conan Doyle's spirit
pictures" were photographs of spirits
Rather it is a suggestion that be-
cause of our limited knowledge there
are many things capable of explana-
ton which as yet have not been ex-
planned to us by science. Gradually
things that would have seemed mir
acles years ago are becoming perfect
ly plain and even commonplace.
Suppose, for instance, soon after
Lincoln's death men sat in a dark
ened room, seemed to see the Presi-
dent standing before them and to
hear words coming from his moving
lips in voice known to be his. The
men who would testify to these things
would have been branded as impos-
tors or liars. Few or none would
have believed them. And yet such
men would have been willing to swear
to the things they saw and heard.
Yet, the other evening, men sat in
darkened place and saw President
Harding placing wreath on the
casket of the Unknown Soldier. We
know that they might actually have
heard his voice had he then spoken.
We know that what we saw was true;
that it was President Harding him
self; and we would know that it was
his voice which spoke.
The president Harding" those
men saw was moving picture of
the late President. The voice they
would have heard would have come
from a photograph giving the exact
words he spoke with his own intona-
ton. That the picture assumes a
weird aspect, being shown so soon
saying. But there was not
the shadow of belief In the myster-
stition. 1t was but one of the man
festations of the accomplishments of
which we understand.
We know how the photographers
plate or film is developed and how
the sunlight, passing through it, prints
the picture on sensitized paper or how
4 brilliant light, passing through the
film, reproduces on the screen the
impression of the film. 1t is not sug-
costing ridiculous thing. to say |
,ertain atmospheric conditions may |
combine to produce results today
which we cannot explain any more
han we could have understood the
photograph before it was known,
Each new discovery tells of the in
other discoveries which
will be made but of which, now, we
lave no suspicion,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
HOPE NOT ABANDONED

The miners and operators are go
ing to continue negotiations next
Monday with at least the .ostensible
purpose of trying to prevent strike
September /. Many weeks ago this
newspaper said in these columns that
both operators and miners would
hardly dare face the anger of the
people were they to fail to prevent a
strike. Today an authoritative report
of the situation says: Neither side
seemed ready to risk public censure
for continuing a deadlock 49, which
seemed to be leading directly to pro-
longed strike in the anthracite re-
gion."
Whenever public opinion" appears
to be influencing men the occasion is
noteworthy, for public opinion" by
and large, is far more apt to be right
than wrong. In the long run the peo-
pie are right. Those who question this
statement question the theory upon
which this country was founded and
has grown. Public opinion holds the
too-radical back; public opinion de-
mands correction of wrongs practiced
by the too conservative. If strike on
September is prevented it will be an
accomplishment not of the coal COM
mission, not of the miners or opera
tors, but it will be a victory won by
the force of public opinion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
THE OBSER YER
Makes Random Observations
On the City and Its People

, use of the word skin"
So the thoughts of a practical man.
as expressed in doggerel,, came to
mind:
We're not SO sure
That John is good
Because he goes to church;
We're not SO sure
Efficient Bill
Won't leave us In the lurch.
We're not so sure
When Politics
Are wrong that we can tune EN-.
We people of
New Britain are
Each one tiny unum.
People who think much about what
they say and write for the people to
hear or read, realize that the things
do not "go" now that were popular
once. We really haven't time or in
clination for maudlin sob stuff" nor
for orations along the lines of the old
time Independence Day orations. The
old ideas were all right, but the dress
ing up of those ideas took more time
than should be given to the surplus
age.
A sad event happened last week
when President Harding died, a much
respected man. Proper official trib-
ute was paid him, and there was an
added feeling of sadness for the death
of a good man. That is the way 999
out of 800 and a fraction of the people
felt about it. They did not weep"
the whole country" was not. 'pluDg-
ed into gloom" nor did a great city
like New York remain silent" all
through the days And yet people all
over the country, themselves not
weeping or mourning to any appreci-
able extent, wrote and spoke of the
tears of the people, the oppressive 81
lence which came to the country. New
Britain is loyal part of the country.
The picture of President Harding was
1raped; great memorial service was
held at the park in his memory; a
solemn procession passed over the
way. But people did not weep; peo-
Pile did not refrain from going about |
heir business after the time for the |
official tribute had passed.
Extravagant expressions of grief |
hat does not exist cheaper the true
'ense of respect due a man. Turning
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

great national moment OF sadness
into travesty is an insult to the
! dead.
The cry is being raised that New
England is getting all the plums at
the disposal of the administration at
| Washington. 1t is said that leaders
of the republican party are giving
attention to the situation, believing
that they may lose strength in the
west because of complaints that New
England is getting the good things to
the exclusion of other sections.
The asoendancy of New England
was not brought on over night. Grad
ually New England congressman be-
gan to occupy important ofiices
through the death or retirement OF
others from their high places. 1t re-
CURED the succession of President
Coolidge to the White House to focus
attention upon New England. Then
1t was discovered that after congress
resumes business in December. chart
of New Enganders in responsible
posts will look like this:
The President, Calvin Coolidge OF
Massachusetts,
The secretary of war, John W.
Weeks of Massachusetts.
The speaker of the house, Freder-
lex III. Gillett of Massachusetts,.
The republican leader of the SEN
ate and chairman of the senate for
eign relations committee, Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts, &
Chairman of the senate committee 4
on banking and currency, Senator
George P. Mclean of Connecticut. z
Chairman of the senates commit
tee on immigration. Senator LeBaron II
B. Colt of Rhode Island.
Chairman of the senate committee
ON the judiciary, Senator Frank B.
of Connecticut.
Chairman of the senate committee
on naval affairs, Senator Henry Cabot
Lodge of Massachusetts.
Chairman of the senate committee
on public buildings and grounds, SEN
ator Bert M. Fernald of Maine.
Chairman of the house committee
On education, Congressman Frederick s
W. Dallinger of Massachusetts,. Il
Chairman of the house committee M
On interstate and foreign commerce,
Samuel E. Winslow of 4
t
Chairman of the house committee
IN merchant marine and fisheries,
William H. Greene of
Chairman of republican senatorial
committee, Senator George
4. Moses of New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
Dissertations on
The Weather

For Connecticut: Fair tonight and
Sunday; moderate temperature, gen
tie variable winds.
Conditions: Rain has fallen during
the last "a hours from Arkansas east
ward to the coast and along the coast
from Georgia to New Jersey. The
temperature is rising slowly in the
northern districts from Montana to
Maine.
Conditions favor for this vicinity:
Partly cloudy weather with rising
temperature.
Weather outlook for North Atlantic
states for the week beginning Mon
day:
Moderate temperature generally
fair but with possibility of local
showers at beginning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
NOW REGISTERED NURSES
Graduates of Local Hospital Training
School Pass State Board Examina-

Florence Robinson, Mrs. Ida Wag-
ner, Misses Estella Silva, Catherine
Carmody and Mae kamens graduate
nurses of the New Britain general
hospital, have been notified that they
have passed the state board examina-
ton and now arc registered nurses.
Misses Robinson and Kamens have
left the hospital but the others still
are there.
In the drive for new nurses for
the new hospital which is expected to
open on or about January l., Miss
Maude E. Traver stated this morning
she has received 10 new applicants
and expects as many more in short
time. There still is need of five or
10 more applicants.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

The politically independent new
weekly magazine Time" says of poll
tics: 1.-THE change of leaders offers a
graceful retreat to the Republican
party from any policy which it re-
CARDS as inadvisab le."
They'll never change"
Their policies,
But, since he is their pal,
They'll just keep mum
And put the whole
Explaining up to Cal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

The police probe committee has de-
cided to postpone it's first meeting I'M
til the latter part of next week. U.s.
ually it is the accused who seeks de-
lay; the prosecutor fights postpone
ment-unless he finds he has very
poor case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
COTTON CONSUMPTION

Washington. Aug. 1S.-Cotton con-
sumed during July amounted to 461,-
SIS bales of lint and 44,775 of linters,
compared with 542,166 of lint and
1886 of linters in June this year and
45S,002 of lint and $500 of linters
in July last year, the census bureau
announced today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

methods. Sanity more than force is
the rule. Sinking personal eccentrici-
ties into the general welfare has
brought good results in baseball as 1t
is bringing good results in other ac-
tivities.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
NEW LIGHTS INSTALLED.

The Connecticut Light & Power Co.
has installed two lights on CONNER
Cial street to be tried out with view
to substitutions for present lights
should the board of public works IA
vor changes. The lights are on
standards similar TO those now in use
along Main street
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

National Motorists association at
tributes gas price-cutting war to the
fact that some companies have been
forced to unload gasoline stocks with
resultant competition in prices by
other companies"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Ford is now quoted as advising the
U. s. to clean up all nations if another
war starts. All right-if gas keeps
cheap.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Women observed the death of
premier of Bulgaria by ordering
shorter dresses and high-heeled shoes,
He was against them both.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

In order to interest America in a
World Court. 1t may yet be necessary
to write crazy song about 1t.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
Facts audFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN,

Method of keeping hootch out of
politics; First keep 1t out Of politi-
clans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
CLEARING HOUSES

New York, Aug. 1S.-The actual
condition of clearing house banks and
trust companies for the week shows
an excess in reserve of S12.6S2,31o.
This is a decrease of s7,93S,75O.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Often the figurehcad gets the laurel
wreath. while the real victor gets
his" in another way.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

A normal man is one who has pick.
ed out the stocks he will buy the
moment war is declared next time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Womans fur collar piece seems
foolish. Why doesn't she wear some
thing starchy and sensible that will
melt?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
Member Audit Bureau Of circulation.

The A. b. 9. 10 q nationaf organization
which furnishes newspapers and adver-
Users with strictly honest analysis of
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insures pro-
lection against fraud in newspaper dis
tribution figures to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

There won't be more women than
men in Europe if America continues
to send over commissions composed of
bachelors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Effort will be made by national
headquarters of the Disabled Veter-
ans of the World War. at Cincinnati.
TO obtain freedom of c. Hooye,
Griffis, Hamilton, 0. (above), held
prisoner in Germany in connection
with the alleged plot to kidnap Gro
yer Cleveland Bergdoll, Stacker. Grit
rs was one OF two captured. Berg
doll killed one American. Grifis is a
son of a prominent Dayton manufac-
turer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Good craftsmanship is not required
in the game of playing politics"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

A permanent wave cost only sS5-
unless it is in a permanent pavement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

The significant feature of an inves-
tigation is its inspiration.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Summer resorts are democratic
places, and there is no rule requiring
you to spoil riding habit by getting
on horse.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

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, 1923-08-18

If you have mind that can see
the nasty in every innocent thing,
don't despair. You would make a good
censor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
TELEPHONE CALLS.

Business On;ee ................'...., W
Editorial Rooms ...................... $50
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

In a woman's costume the pin is
mightier than the sword would be.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
Member Of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication Of all news
credited to 1t or not otherwise credited
In this paper and also local news pub
lislieS ge!n. .H
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

BY the time people get too old to
enjoy Follies chorus, they are old
enough to join the anvil chorus
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18
New Britain Herald

herald PUBLISHING COMPANY
tIssued Daily, Sunday Excepted)
At Herald Bldg, az Church Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Queer how a prizefghter may be
both knocked out" and all in"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

One reason for the density of popu-
lation in Europe is the fact that ma
tives don't race trains to crossing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Electricity at SIS horsepower
represents a cost of one-quarter cent
the kilowatt hour.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

We're glad to know the Why
would now know who's the who.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Entered at the Post Offics at New Britain
~ Second Glass Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Europe never again will love Uncle
Sam as she did when he stood back
and smiled approval while she grab
bed all the good things. g."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Nowadays most men need an auto
mobile to carry 1.-The taxpayers bur-
den."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

They are not hypocrites. anyway,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

Stupidity is very annoying to an in
structor, except in the case of an in
structor who is teaching girl to
swim.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

The gentleman in the center lived before his demise in the
salty waters of the Gulf of Mexico He is Warsaw fish, and
resembles black bass in almost every detail Note his height
and weight the card Fred Gerstner e and Edward Mullen
(right), both of New Orleans, caught the fish, .,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

There isn't much hope for a man if
the papers can't say anything nice
about him except that he is socially
prominent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

The most prolific animals have the
least chance in the world, and now
you know why the poor have all the
children.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

We never like to see lady's face
pressed against a dog, unless it's a
hot dog.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-18

At this late date the average man
can confess that he never was very
enthusiastic about standing for the
national air.
Evening star., 1923-10-17

so Blue Dyed Oposs sum
Chokers, large size; formerly
$3.50. Anniversary Sale price,
$5.oS.
Evening star., 1923-10-17

There in the lot that you would expect pay
less than $975 Clever interpretations of the slim sill
houee that fashion avors Many fastened at side with
BUTTON others have tie SASH then there the beted effects adapt
able the full figure Sleeves in and fit snugy the
loose full kind Highly desirable abrics those popular for this
The tailoring is worth MENTIONING for will inme
datey notice how carefully it has been executed Handsomely
lined and nerned Coors include tobacco brown SQUIRREL gray
navy, also black. Sizes IA to 18, SO to A.
Evening star., 1923-10-17
Mems Sl.5O Flannelette
Night Robes, Here at Soc

Figure this out-you save 64c on
each robe you buy. It's worth your while to
think of months ahead-the saving will en-
able you to obtain an extra one or two shirts
or couple of ties. Quality made for service, cut
to fit, yet roomy In striped effect-desirable col
ors. Low neck and fiat collar styles. Sizes IS,
10 and II. All are first quality. Men-read the
caption of this item again and then figure your
savings Anniversary Sale price. Soc.
Palai Roy
Evening star., 1923-08-30
oil FIRM TREASURER
DECLARED BLAMELESS
Max w. Friedell Says H. E. Lind.
ley Had Nothing to Do With
Data in Prospectus.

PHILADELPHIA, August 3O.-Max
w. Friedell, former president OF the
Black Panther Oil and Refining Com
pany, occupied the witness stand DUR
ing the greater part of yesterday
session of the trial of himself and
Harry +. Lindley, former treasurer
of the company. who az charged
with misappropriating more than
$1,250.0G0 of the stockholders money
and with issuing an alleged incorrect
statement of the financial condition
of the oil concern.
Under examination by former Judge
Robert NJ. Van Alta OF Marion. Ind.
OF counsel for the defense, Friedell
declared that Lindley had nothing
whatever to do with the original data
and figures" upon which the alleged
false financial statements were based
The prosecution, in an aVoWed at
tempt to attack the credibillty o,
Friedell. had the witness identify q
woman in the courtroom, whom Erie
dell admitted he had married in 1900
Friedell since married again, but de.
clared he believed his first wife had
divorced him.
Assistant District Attorney Scho-
field drew an admission from the
former head of the Black Panther
Company that he had at one time
spelled his name ''Frdell.'
Evening star., 1923-08-30
POLICE ON GUARD
AT 'DROPPER' RITES
Prevent Disorder at Funeral
of Slain New York Gang
Leader.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, August 3o.-Seven
men believed by the police to be
members OF a rival gang alighted
from an automobile today in front
of the Harlem funeral parlor where
services for Jack Kaplan, alias kid
Dropper" slain gangster. We're being
held, and paraded the sidewalks. They
were arrested. but were found to be
unarmed.
They were detained at the police
station until the conclusion of the
services.
In grim Essex Market court. whence
"Kid Dropper'' walked Tuesday to meet
death at the hands OF Il rival gang
ster. Mrs. Jack kaplan. the Dropper :
widow, met with friends yesterday to
plan the funeral OF the fallen terror
of the East Side.
ConversinE in low tones, under the
eyes of score OF detectives and uni
formed policemen on guard TO prevent
a rumored outbreak of gang war
fare which it was feared would re
suit from the Dropper's Staying, the
little group agreed on ceremonies
with which the gang chieTtaln VIII
be laid away. The body was taken to
Harlem funeral parlor last night.
where services were held this morn
ing Scores of detectives We're on
guard to insure against possible m
reference by the Droppers enemies
The widow. Earhed i'll black. but
bearing up under her grief without
tears. took occasion to denounce as a
lie the story OF Louis Cohen, the
Dropper's slayer, that the propper had
demanded $500 of him on pain of death.
Denies Pair in City.
"I can prove" she declared. with
flashing eyes, that my husband and
were out of town at the time Cohen
mentions We spent month at an
upstate hotel, and only returned re-
Gently.
She refused to say. however. where
she and the Dropper had visited. de-
claring that would come out later If
II was necessary. While the widow
was planning the Dropper's funeral a
half dozen gangSters. members of
kid Dropper's Rough Riders" and of
the rival Little Augie" gang. were
being arraigntd in various courts, al!
under heavy police guard.
They included: Louis Cohen. con-
fessed slayer of the Dropper. who was
held without bail on a charge OF
homicide; Jacob Orgen, alias Little
Augie," the Dropper's most formida-
BILE rival who was held without bail
on a charge of acting i'll concert with
Cohen: Samuel Weiss. who was held
on a similar charge. and Sam Lepson.
who was held in default of S25,000
bail for violating the Sullivan anti
pistol law.
OF the Dropper's clan, there were
arraigned the Dropper's brother, Hy-
man Kaplan. and Anthony Ferrano,
both charged with violating the fire
arms law and both locked up in de-
fault of bail-Kaplan OF So 500 and
Ferrano of $1,000.
The widow was present a the ar
raignments. but three of the slain
gang leaders brothers and a dozen
members of his gang were excluded,
with the rest of a big crowd of GU
rfnuS
Evening star., 1923-08-30
A Few Thoughts.
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript
Not every man on Easy street has
an easy mind
1t requires no agricultural knowi-
edge to cultivate expensive tastes.
Luck has a perverse habit of favor
ing those who don't depend on IT.
People who keep their troubles &c
themselves also keep their friends.
4 fellow has to be something of a
sprinter to keep up with his good in
tentionS.
Don't court trouble unless you want
to find yourself married to 1t.
1t is never any trouble to discover
arguments in favor of what you want
to DO.
Success discovers the mistakes OF
yesterday and corrects them in the
work of today.