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New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
CAPITOL HILL by Harvey Fergus
Is Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald Of that date)

H. c. Williams has sold to B. C
Porter Sons handsome pair of gray
horses.
Dan C. Norton and Howard C. Will
son who have been putting in six
weeks time under tent at Wood
mont, arrived home last evening.
w. A. Parsons was in town today.
Mr.. Parsons came UP from Watch
Hill to make some repairs to his
house which was damaged by the re-
cent storm.
William Carroll has severed his
connections with the Adkins Printing
shop and has entered the employ of
H. H. cprbin.
Main street was thoroughly flooded
by the ten minutes shower this noon.
The catch basins could not accommo-
date the flow and the water ran in
big streams down. the cutters.
Michael Coyle was riding a bicycle
on Stanley street last evening when
he was run down by another cyclist.
Mr.. Coyle had a bone in his ankle
broken.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Sheath OF
Highland street are entertaining
friends from Idaho.
Bonnie Knox, young son of Bennett
Knox of East street, cut the top Of
one of his fingers off yesterday while
playing with an axe.
Herman Vogel has applied for per-
mission to erect a three tenement
house at the corner of Glen and
Kensington streets. He has also asked
permission to move his barn 40 feet
to make room for the new structure.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
ADVISE MRS. rogers
should BE REMOVED
Either She Or Directors Of State
Farm Should Go

Hartford, Aug. 20 -- Removal 0
Mrs. Helen w. Rogers of Hamden a
a director of the Connecticut Stat
Farm for Women or removal of thu
other six members of the board O.
directors was recommended to Gov
ernor Templeton by the Russell Sage
foundation of New York at the COM
pletion of a three weeks study" o
the institution and the circumstances
which led to the sudden resignation
of Superintendent Anna M. Peterson
in April.
Lack of Harmony
Lack of harmony among the board
of directors" was cited by Rev. DIR
Hastings Hornell Hart, director Of the
Investigation made by the Sage Foun-
| dalton, as the chief obstacle" to the
progress of the institution. 1t was
found Mrs. Rogers has carried on an
active propaganda outside the board
has criticized the superintendent free
ly and has maintained a close per-
sonal oversight bordering sometimes
closely upon espionage" her persistent
opposition and criticism was found to
have been responsible for Miss Peter
sons resignation.
Miss Peterson was completely ex-
onerated and she was again temper
arily in charge of the institution Sat-
urday night, following an unexpected
resignation of Miss Helen II. Hazard,
who left Saturday after having acted
as superintendent since July /. At
the urgent request of Governor Tenn
pleton, by designation of the institu-
ton directors, Miss Peterson agreed
to resume the superintendency pend
ing the appointment of a permanent
successor by the board of directors.
May Remove Her
Governor Templeton when reached
by telephone at his home in Water
bury announced that, he was giving
careful study to the report and would
iot be prepared to say whether he
would remove Mrs. Rogers until he
had time to weigh the evidence.
1t was learned, however, that Dr.
Hart of the Sage Foundation has al
ready suggested to Mrs. Rogers that
she resign and that she has refused
to do SO. Her removal by Governor
Templeton would be the first action
of the kind since Governor Rollin
Woodruff removed Frank Z. Healey
of Windsor Locks, now, attorney gen
eral, as state tax commissioner in
1907.
Extravaganza Criticized
Extravaganza in the agricultural
department of the institution which
is in charge of Allen B. Cook, master
of the Connecticut State Grange, was
criticized by the Sage Foundation. The
payroll for this department amounts
to $4,000 a month, and the founda-
tlon recommended to the governor
that the directors institute a completc
system of farm accounting and other
changes in an effort to reduce the
deficit to the lowest possible terms"
In reporting the resignation of Miss
Hazard as acting superintendent. Rev
DR. Hart points out that she had a
difficult situation to handle after Miss
Peterson left. He gathered from Miss
Hazard that all the girls in the insti-
tuition are retarded and that there was
not one in the place who could do tn.
work Of an ordinary high school cir.
Rev. DIR. Hart urged that Miss Peter
son act as superintendent in tt,
meantime. To put in some one TN
with the place might lead {,
generalization, the report points out
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

money and the taxpayer money, OF
course. is to be discouraged most en-
phatically One twtg picked from the
shrubbery of Walnut Hill park Is a
small matter. 1t does not harm the
looks of the park, nor does 1t necessi-
tate replacing the shrub.
But If every one of our so. 900, more
or less, inhabitants should pick a lit
tie twig from the shrubbery Of the
park the city would be put to a big ex-
pense to replace II.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

For thar matter, no man is a hero
to his stenographer.
We may be an old crab, but we wish
this sleeveless idea had been in
mind when the dear creatures were
being vaccinated.
If ever we become a millionaire and
get in the rotogravure section, we
shall contRive to have on pants that
don't bag at the knees.
There is only one fighter with a jaw
filled with sheep bone, but there are
others whose entire heads are filled
with some kind of bone.
America has her faults, but we pre-
fer country where government policy
can be changed without causing con-
gestion at the pearly gates.
Correct this sentence: II believe in
law enforcement" declared the re-
former, land never drive faster than
the limit authorized by law"
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
THE MAYORS ACTION

Mayor Paonessa has dismissed from
office two members of the board of
public works because the board did
not follow his wishes in the matter
Of paving Grove Hill. The Mayor
wanted the street repaired the board
decided to spend some $1,000 in pave
ment instead, in accordance with its
recommendation to the common coun-
I'll which adopted the recommended
lion over the Mayors veto. No appro-
priation was allowed for this special
work by the board of finance and tax
ation. The board insists 1t can spend
this amount of money without over
drawing its general appropriation
There was never question that did
not have two sides. Probably the gen
sral expression of opinion will be that,
although the paving of Grove Hill is
not generally approved by the people
when there are other streets needing
pavement badly, nevertheless the
Mayors action in regard to the
board for this one act was mistake.
The commission was the Mayors own;
he believed in it. He has done no such
drastic thing to mar the harmony of
his administration. This, at first
blush, will be the sentiment probably.
But there is another side--the
Mayors side-which appears only af-
.er full consideration of the situation.
His premises may be right or wrong,
out it Is possible he considers this ac-
lion of the board as indicating things
deeper than the mere matter of paw
ing Grove Hill. This deeper signif-
canoe is suggested only after consid-
ering the reasons for his action popu-
larly attributed to him. Such reasons
ire that he is strong for economy; he
selt the paving of Grove Hill was not
rs importont as the paving of other
streets; he felt that the board would,
IN fact, incur expenses not provided
for originally, in spite of the boards
assertion that it would not overdraw
is appropriation by paving this street
unless unexpected matters arose
ater,' as the board has said in eff
sect.
And this deeper significance, above
referred to, may be the reason why
Mayor Paonessa has taken this action.
Regardless of the political coloring of
.he board it is possible to believe that
The Mayor now considers it is sub
servient to the majority in the COM
mon council in this matter of Grove |
Hill. 1t is possible he believes that |
when a matter comes up in which the
machine which has the upper hand in
This city is interested, the board would
The machine. The Mayor may possibly
believe that the board has been in
7uenced by considerations other than
he welfare of the whole city, by per-
sonal wishes of its members. This
may be his reason for Diminishing these
influential members of the board who,
IN his opinion, might take similar
action at any time.
The Mayor may be quite wrong in
his action; the board right. Or the
Mayor may be convinced that he is
right and that the board may continue
to do things which. in his opinion, ac-
cord to the wishes of minority of
people.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Big AIRPLANE ENGINES
The New Giant of the Air Will Have
Six Cylinders, Each Developing $50
Horse Power

London, Aug. 20.-The British air
ministry experts are at work perfect
ing an airplane engine capable of de-
veloping $500 horsepower, which will
be the largest known. Two trial en-
gines are nearing completion and will
soon be tested.
The new giant of the air will have
six cylinders, each developing ESQ
horsepower.
If the present experiments are sue
cessful the experts will begin work on
a 12-cylinder engine to have more
than 5000 horsepower. Airplanes 1T
ted with three such engines will be
capable of developing upwards of o.
900 horsepower, and will carry 100
passengers at 100 miles an hour.
About 1924 languages and dialects
are spoken in America. .-,
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation.

The A. b. c. is nationaf organization
which furnishes newspapers and adver-
tisers with a strictly honest analysis OF
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
l,aeed upon this audit. This insures pro-
lection against fraud In newspaper dis
tributlon figures to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

In these tame and decorous times a
boy can't hope to become a Jesse
James, but he can get a checking
privilege somewhere.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

When the boss thinks he ISM
earning his salary, he spends a con-
scientious hour nagging at those who
do the work.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Perhaps those rubber heels make
life's walk easy" At any rate the
well-heeled seem to take it easy.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

There are but few good CONVEX
sationalists left, and even they would
be helpless without the pronoun 81"
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

A third party could make a respect
able showing if all those who would
be leaders would be followers.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

In the old days bad news travelled
slowly, but now even the most re-
mote hamlet is worrying about the
banana situation.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

hat with non-skid edge gives one
more miles to the race.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Fable: The boy knew he would in
herit generous fortune, but he de-
veloped into useful workman.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

The thing that dismays the father
is the suspicion that his son is doing
the things he did at that age.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

OF course he couldn't have asked
them to Have a Smile"
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

AS our sixth entry for the Box
peace prize, we suggest that nations
prohibit the wearing of spurs by dol
lar-a-year men.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

The rumor is unfounded that the
common council will hold beauty
contest. -
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Another good thing about smoking
a pipe is that your INDECENT friends
haven't the nerve to ask for pipe.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

The Mayor absolutely did not call ii
THE Board that Works the Public"
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Hope authorities will ban all one
piece bathing suits-about December
list.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

The oriy profitable advertising medium In
the City. Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Facts and Fancies
by ROBERT CULLEN. Il

AS we'go to press Germany is still
republic in spite of all France can
do.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

/ r
nature and creative genius. The
book is sound In its presentment of an
unusual type of child psychology. AS
one writer has remarked. Barrie re-
mains always little boy hearing
night winds blowing and trying to get
the smell of the sea In his far off
garden" The author shows boy
human nature with delicate literary
revereice. THE Outlook.
CAPITOL HILL by Harvey Fergus
son.
Mr.. Harvey Ferguson in his ex-
tremely skilful novel. Capitol Hill
paints Washington, the capitor of the
country and does 1t without an iota
of sentimentalism. In a certain degree
the book does for Washington what
Main Street did for the small mid
western town and what Rabbit did
for the hustling young city."-Lit.
Digest.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Member Of The Associated PTess,
he Associated Prnsf Is exclusively entitled
to the use for Republication of all news
credited to II or not otherwise credited
In this paper and also local news pub
fisiied ~ rein.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Coolidge Smiles for Newspaper
men!" Remarkable sagacity.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

THE Call of the Vida f1apper's
cry.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
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New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Dissertations on
The Weather

For Connecticut: Fair tonight and
Tuesday; moderate temperature; gen
tie variable winds.
Conditions: Heavy showers have oc-
Cured during the last "a hours on the
Gulf and south Atlantic coasts and
light showers on the middle and north
Atlantic coasts. The pressure is low
this morning over the Atlantic coast
The temperature at New Haven yes
terday was degrees below the nor
mai.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
fair weather with slightly higher tenn
peratures.
Song of Moses is the most ancient
hymn. it dating from 1871 B. c.
Bank of Venice was established in
i1ss A. n
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

The great, generous heart of Uncle
Sam yearns to do something for Eur
ope every time he thinks about the
price of wheat.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
New Britain Herald

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uttered at the Post offics at New Britain
40 Second Glass Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Ne.v Books at
the Institute

A BRIEF SURVEY OF PRINTING
History and Practice by Stanley
Morrison and III. Jackson.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

A CHILD'S DAY: A Book Of Rhymes
by Walter J. Della Mare.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

CALoRIE COOK BOOK by Mary
Dickerson Donahey.
A bright interesting, valuable ana
practical cook book with economical
recipes giving value of foods In calor-
les and naming the foods rich In vi
tanines.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Fiction
BARRIE MAXWELL by Charles
Vince.
Barrie MARVEL is book of true
imaginative quality. Barrie is a lad
of fine pereeptinasl a dreamy lover of
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Bank of Venice was established in
iIss A. n
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

| by WhiItE DCld udtS.
CYCLES OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN
THE UNITED STATES, 19o3-2l
by William A. Berridge.
This book was awarded the first
prize by the Pollak Foundation for
Economic Research. DR.. Berridge is
the young economist absorbed in
statistical computations. BY ingenious
methods DIR. Berridge took certain
data of the United States Bureau of
Labor Statistics and of the New York
State Industrial Commission and built
out of them sort of thermometer of
employment. This index was studied
in its relationship to the business
cycles of the present century. IN Y.
Times.
DOSTOEVSKY: Letters and Remini-
scenes by S. S. koteliansky and
j. M. hurry.
Letters from Dostoevsky to his
friend Maikov, and a series to his wife
on the occasion of the Pushkin cele-
bration; also letters to Pobiedonoszev,
the famous Procurator Of the Holy
Synod and a long letter written by
Dostoevsky to his brother on the
morning he was sentenced to death.
Published with the sanction of the
Russian government. Lit. Digest.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
MY THIRTY YEARS IN BASEBALL
nv Iohp r McEraw

ON THE MARGIN by Aldons Huxley
Essays on literary and artistic sub.
jects, written in a gay, ironic style
familiar to readers of Chrome Vel.
low" and Mortal Coils."-Lit. Digest
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

PEAKS OF SHALA by Rose Wilder
Lane.
Mrs. Lane gives in this volume the
feeling and atmosphere of Albania
the sturdy, simple directness of the
people, their feuds and superstitions,
and thoughts as she gathered them
in conversations day by day. She con-
veys her, thought wildly, she gives
you pictures. The volume is not with
out dramatic episode or two."-
Literary Rev. Even. Post.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
PISHON'S FERRY

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Holt Of Wa
terville, were Sunday guests Of Mrs.
Hollis parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Ellis.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Emery Of Wa
Mrs. Emery's mother. Mrs. Alice
Kelley.
c. NJ. Holt and family and Robert
Furber of Skowhegan, were Sunday
guests of his mother, Mrs. Annie l..
Holt.
l.. c. Bowden Of Pleasant pond is
a guest of his daughter, Mrs. Pearl
Webb.
Miss Ida Kelley, teacher in Wa
terville passed the weekend at her
home here.
George Kelley has gone to Water
vile where he has employment with
the Log Driving company.
Mrs. Ernest Alley of Waterville is
Il guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Kelley.
Rena Austin Of Canaan passed the
week end with Mrs. Rena Hilton.
DIR. I. L. Sally Of Skowhegan was
n caller in town Saturday.
Mrs. Harry Fall of Skowhegan was
a recent guest Of her sister, Mrs.
Clifton Gerald.
Mrs. Perley Gerald has gone to
Fairfield where she will visit for O
few days with her sister. Mrs. Nettie
Reed and Mrs. Ernest Tateroe.
H. A. Hooper Of Waterville was a
guest Saturday night ef Mr.. and Mrs.
Ivol Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Labon Allen Of North
Fairfield were Sunday guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. r. F. Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Carr, who have
passed the winter at Pleasant Pond,
were in town Monday calling on
friends. They were on their way to
Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
Poverty Social and Dance

Here's a chance for the poverty
stricken, those who have been moan
ing. grooming and complaining-a
Poverty Social and Dance" is to he
given by James Fitzgerald Post, No.
.. American Legion Auxiliary on
Monday evening. May IA, in Legion
Hall. This is a chance if you are
poor. for the poorer you are the bet
ter you are euipped for this occas-
sion; patches will save you money, a
dress suit or evening gown might
cause you to be mobbed. Just glance
at these "fines" for mis- conducts:
Any lady or gentleman entering the
hall without a visible patch will be
assessed a nickel, if you wear a ring
or similar ornament it costs you
three cents. if you fellows wear a
necktie be prepared to fork over three
Abraham Lincolns. if sporting dia-
monds, causes you to part with
dime and if you wear full set of
gold teeth linger by the home fires
for the bouncer has been ordered to
heave you through the portals should
you appear in the hall.
A cup will be awarded the most
poverty stricken lady and gentleman.
case in prepared to carry away the
cup.
Cards for those not dancing but
AFRICAN Golf" and allied indoor
sports are barred.
Tickets, ladies Csc, gentlemen Csc.
tax exempt. Music, Vermette's or
chestra.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
Loyal Temperance
Lerion to Hold Picnic

The members OF the Loyal TEN.
perance Legion met Wednesday
afternoon at the assembly hall at
the Y. M. C. A. and held q very sue
cessful session. The president. Hill
dreth Halves. opened the meeting
with singing. THE Fairy in the
Well." The devotional service was
conducted by Katherine McKenney.
One honorary member was present
and IS members answered to the
roll call. after which three new
members were taken into the Le-
gion, Geneva Knapp. Mary Coombs
and Mary Carter.
A crayon talk was greatly en-
joyed by the meeting. It, was voted
to invite the Sunshine Loyal Tenn
perance Legion of Gardiner to visit
Augusta on Saturday, May 26. when
they will be royalty entertained by
the local Legion.
The picnic which was postponed
from last week will be held next
Saturday. Members will meet at
1890 at the little waiting room at
the corner of State and Western
Ave. and with the superintendent,
Mrs. Kerr, will enjoy a few hours in
Ganneston Park.
Plans for the pageant are pro-
crossing finely, and all entertain the
highest hopes of a grand success.
The next meeting will be held on
May %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
Local People Return From
Pleasant Trip To Italy

Mr.. and Mrs. .Cincera Calzolari
and daughter, Lillian. returned Tues
day to their home in this city after
a three months trip TO Italy. where
they visited with Mr.. Calzolari's
mother, in Parma. They left here
January %. and arrived in Genoa,
February II. leaving from the port
of Boston. While in italy they Wis
tied Venice, Milan, Genoa, Parma,
and many other places.
Mr.. Calzolari stated last night
that they had had very nice trips
both ways. and that the weather
while in Italy was of the best. He
had not been in Italy for II years
so the trip was all the more enjoy
able to him. He remarked of the
number of American tourists who
are in that country at this time and
also spoke of the prices which in
spite Of the difference In exchange
are comparatively high.
Returning they made the trip from
Genoa to New York by steamer,
thence coming to this city by train.
This trip also was most pleasant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10

At the meeting Of the Grand Court.
Foresters Of America, held with
Court Italy No. Is at Portland, Tues
day and Wednesday. two Augusta
men, representatives of Court Pine
Tree, No. 20, were honored by being
elected to Grand Court offices. Fred
3. Worthing, who has just completed
two year term as grand chief ranger
of Maine. was elected representative
to the Supreme meeting to be held
at Cleveland, Ohio. August 1918.
John J. White, also of Court Pine
Tree. was elected grand financial
secretary.
Mr.. Worthing is past chief ran
ger of Court Pine Tree and has held
most Of the Grand Court offices. His
selection to represent the Maine jur-
isdiction at the national assembly
comes to him as the elimination of
many years of faithful work for the
good of the order.
George Burgess Of Court China
Lake of East Eassalboro was elect
cd grand junior beagle at the Port
land meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-10
Sociabilitv Club Meeta

There was a very pleasant gather
ing of the Sociability club at it's
regular monthly meeting held at Good
Templars hall, Saturday evening,
May 5. All Of the members present.
The following invited guests were L.
C. Bowden, H. c. Hooper, Miss Ida
Kelley. Rena Austin and Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifton Gerald. It being customary
to observe every members birthday
with a present and a birthday cake,
this time there were two, Mrs. Stella
Chase and Mrs. Josie Crocker. A
bountiful supper was served. A fine
program in charge of Mrs. Lila
Mitchell was carried out. It was
voted by all present to be the most
enjoyable meeting Of the kind the
club has ever held.