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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
INCREASED MOTORING.

There Is q greater significance in
the statistics showing the tremen-
dous increase in motoring, than APP
pears at first thought. One thousand
been issued recently; the figures
stand showing an increase in the
number of registrations of something
over 10000 over this time a year ago.
And yet the weather has not been
especially tempting up to last Satur-
day. Automobile companies report a
great increase in the number of sales.
Granted, then, that the people Of the
country who never thought of such
possibility, are buying cars, mainly
for pleasure, although there is an in
crease, too, in commercial licenses
issued.
The facts show not only prosperity
but changed attitude of mind on
the part of the people. With the use
of the automobile in business came
The opportunity to use the business
car for pleasure also. Thence it was
but short step to the purchase of
pleasure car that might be used for
business-the business being more
or less of an excuse for the purchase
of the car. There came, also, the
frank acknowledgment of the ire
mendous benefits gained from more
open air; and the car was always an
inducement to take breath of that
air. Before the autom obile the old
idea that motoring was luxury for
the rich only, and that anything that |
gave pleasure must be looked upon
with doubt, faded away. Old ideas
of the sin OF pleasure for pleasure |
alone were abandoned. People dared
come forth and say that they believed |
pleasure was worth while just be-
cause it gave pleasure. The attitude /
of mind that frowned down upon JOY |
because JOY was supposed to be the !!
weapon of the devil, was gradually
altered. Today people frankly enjoy
life where they felt, years ago, that
life was vale of tears from which
here was no way out until the final
,rump, and that, in order to proceed
hence to the everlasting happiness
hat awaited the good and the right
'ous, it was necessary to live with
ong, mournful faces and to partake
;paringly of the things of life that
brought pleasure.
Henry Ford's idea that the uni
'ersal use of the automobile will I
,ring peace may be as wild as was
lis peace-ship idea. But the idea
hat the autom obile-not Ford's,
added to the wealth
# the world by spreading knowledge
# the good of innocent pleasure, is ]
lot wild at all, Rather it is sane;
nd a stronger, happier race will re- !
ut from the development of this
INVENTION as a more comfortable race $
as resulted from other inventions in q
hat past.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
Is Years Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date)

David Gilman attended a state
meeting of the Swedish American
Republican club in Hartford last eve
ming.
Frank Oldershaw spent Sunday
with friends and relatives in New
Haven.
+. f. Rackliffe and family are Wis
iting with relatives in Brooklyn, n. T.,
and in Delaware.
Joseph French of South Burritt
street is confined to his home with an
attack of malaria. He is the popular
flnancier of the A. Q. u. w.
The New Britain and Waterbury
Camera clubs held delightful outing
in Terryville yesterday afternoon.
The fire department was called to
put out a big blaze on a lot owned by
the Russwin & Erwin Co., on West
Main street last night. The firemen
laid a line of hose and the water soon
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
HOW DRY WE ARE.
Uncle Sam. thanks.

Uncle Sam, thanks
We note that while compiling sta
tistics OF liquor law violations you
have given Connecticut pretty good
bill of health. "As compared with
the figures for the whole country,
Connecticut seems to be remarkably
free from liquor law vlolators-- or
Connecticut liquor law violators are
remarkably free from the interior
ence of the federal authorities" to
quote news story printed on the
first page of today's Herald,
Sam, we blushingly accept the
honor thrust upon us, Like the
shrinking violet which will soon
weave a purple carpet over the dells
OF our commonwealth we are diff
dent, not to mention being down
right bashfu, and we never would
have clarioned our virtues to the
world as you, Sam, have done.
Our heads are clear O. mornings
and our tongues are not like the fur
of buffalo hide" as Eugene Field
once wrote. THE clink Of the ice in
the pitcher" is our lost chord.
In our determination to deserve
our reputation as the Land OF steady
habits" we have decided that the
Eighteenth shall be first. Lips that
touch liquor shall never touch ours
Thanks, Sam.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
Observations on
The Weather

For Connecticut: Fair and cold to-
night; Tuesday fair with rising tenn
reratures, moderate northwest winds
becoming variable.
Conditions: The storm which passed
over this section yesterday is now CEN
trail over Nova Scotia 1t caused gem
eral rains along the coast from North
Carolina to Maine. II is followed by
an area of high pressure central over
Ohio which is producing pleasant
weather this morning from the Miss
issippi eastward to the coast. The
temperature continues low along the
northern border.
Conditions favor for this vicinity:
Fair weather with frost temperature
at night but quite mild and sunny dur
ing the day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
RAILROAD VALUATION
Tentative Price Put On Great NORTH
ern System BY Interstate Commerce
Commission is $395,353, 655.

Washington, April "a tentative
valuation of $395,353,655 was fixed
today by the interstate commerce
commission upon the Great Northern
railroad system. The company's own
estimate of its total capital invest
ment, as determined by the par value
OF outstanding stocks and bonds was
S607,755,422.
The commission announced ten
tative valuation for all property own
ed and used by the Delaware and
Hudson system of $95,SS4,979. The
Ear value of outstanding stocks and
bonds of the railroad is $1o6,127,600
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
COMMUNICATED
On the Poem.

To the Editor:
will you kindly reprint Miss Sallie
,Humason's poem written by request
in honor of Mrs, Philip Stanley's new
house and read at the meeting of
Esther Stanley chapter last Friday?
Through some decree of fate the
poem came from the press shorn of
its beauty and not recognizable.
! feel il is due to Miss Humason
and her friends, who know her abil-
ity to write charming verse, that a
corrected version Of the poem be
given the same circulation
Sincerely yours,
81 EMILE M. MOUAT.
Regent. Esther Stanley Chapter,
ID. a. r.
FOR A NEW HOUSE
The peace which lies in hillsides bring
it quiet,
The laughter of the brooks song
bring 1t cheer,
The young winds bear soft messages
of comfort
From out the woodland near.
The sorrow of the gray rains teach
it pity,
The sunshine carry magic in its
light
The starlight bless it, and the dark
ness guard it
Under the sleeping night.
The freight whisper it the joy of
dreaming
The book shelves breathe to it of
VISIONS store,
And friendship find it's entrance
where pathway
Leads to an open door.
So may the chain of golden days be
splendid,
So may the tale of busy moons be !
dear,
So may hearts be at rest when day
is ended
And children's laughter clear.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
AFTER DRUG sMUGGLERs

Ottawa, April 9.--The Canadian
government, it was learned today, has
ordered search for an international
fleet Of traffickers in narcotic drugs,
reported to be operating off the Can
adian coast. Word of the activities
of the fleet has been sent to the Sec
of the league of nations at
Geneva and several nations are said
to be on the watch for the smugglers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
Truck and Auto Collide
In New Haven, One Hurt

New Haven, April "A motor
truck from Hartford laden with type
writer's was in collision with a trolley
at Orange and Chapel streets this
morning. and besides damage to both
vehicles Ray Wheeler, a helper on
the truck, of Barnett street, Hart
ford, was hurt, and Salvatore Gallo
chi, the driver was held on a reckless
driving charge pending an inquiry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

quenched the flames. When shutting
off the water, the firemen broke the
hydrant and the water board had to
make the necessary repairs.
The recent cold spell has created
the fear that the peach buds will be
frozen.
Clarence L. Pierce succeeds George
w. Klett, resigned, on the republican
town committee from the first ward.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
ADMITS SEPARATION
William r. Rohrer, Capitalist, Says
That He No Longer Will Live With
Jake lannon's Widow.

Chicago, April 9.--Reports that
William r. Rohrer, capitalist, has
separated from his wife were confirm
ed last night by Mr.. Rohrer Mrs.
Rohrer is the widow of Jake Hamon,
Oklahoma politician, who was slain by
Clara Smith Hamon.
Rohrer denied the charges of cruel
ty made against him in a recent di-
vorce action which resulted in de-
cree being granted to Mrs. Rohrer.
The decree was annulled later so that
she might file again in an effort to
obtain alimony rights which were
waived In the first suit.
A reconciliation was followed by
another separation which Mr.. Rohrer
declared was irrecovable.
las for her statement that she is
penniless, why ] only wish
had her income" he added.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation

The A. n. C. is national organization
tisers with a strictly h6rest analysis Of
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This nsuros pro-
lection against fraud In newspaper dis.
tr'butior figures TO both national and To-
cal advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

The book of good manners tells you
the graceful way to do almost any,
thing except eat chocolate-covercd
cherry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

a wife is person who asks you to
have some more coffee just as you
reach the climax of the story you are
telling.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

You can't blame man for brag-
ging about his honor II he's afraid
people won't notice II otherwise.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

Correct this sentence; NO" said
tho specialist; 1--WE done you no
good, and can't accept your money"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

Even in his fright the average
householder has time to feel a little
complimented when he hears r.
burglar downstairs. 81"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

PRO" stands for professional. ex-
ccpt In the case of the professional
politician. He stands for con.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

Al - hahily. Ana any cueal car
can pass the speed maniac as he takes
his last ride In hearse.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

People seldom buy from agents un-
til after they have said mo" fourteen
times.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

The Associated Press " exclusively entitled
10 the use FOR republication NJ all news
credited 20 II or net otherwise credited
In this paper and also local news pub
lished herein,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

People still love art, but now they
are concentrating on photographs OF
the nude instead Of fancy vests,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

The stock exchange seldom elimin-
ates stock that enables its members
to trim suckers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

Hope springs eternal in the human
breast; woman never is but always to
be dressed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
Facts and Fancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

Raincoat: A kind Of water shed
used to direct the rainfall into your
shoe tops.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

Il q. Nu.... ..s,.. wat to
do with thing, she losses II into a
closet or places it in her hand bag.
normal child is one that reaches
its sixth birthday about the time it
acquires the nickel habit.
If your job requires only one eye,
1t is better to keep the other on the
job ahead than the clock.
That cafeteria man who is adver-
Using for slogan might try: Heaven
helps those who help themselves
Adversely often serves as an inspir-
alton. The worm turns even more
vigorously after 1t gets the hook.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
SUBSCRIPTION RATEsl
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered az the Post offics AT New Britain
as Second Glass Mail Matter,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

There is one nice thing about being
honest. You don't need to consult a
lawyer to find out how.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

The only profitable advertising medium In
the City Circulation hooks ard press
room always open 20 advertisers,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

business once OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES VIZ
Editorial Rooms ...',,,,,,,,''''''''' Hsh
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09

Almost anybody can write a book,
but it takes genius to compose the
stuff printed on the jacket.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-04-09
New Britain Herald

HERALD Publishing COMPANY
ussued Daily, sunday Excepted,
A. Herald nldg, az Chlrch street.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
$500 Year.
5000 Three Months
I5c a Month,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
Halter Reception
at Boston Minus
Presence of Mayor

Boston. Nov. 3O-General Josef Hal
Ter OF Poland expected to visit Mayor
James M. Curley today while the guest
OF the American Legion here. failed
to call on the mayor. Mayor Curley,
In turn, addressed a letter to Mai. Gen.
Clarence r. Edwards. retired, state
commander of the American Legion,
declining to be present at the dinner
given by the Legion in General Haller's
honor tonight.
The episode was a sequel to a hear
ing called by Mayor Curley to hear
protests entered by Jewish citizens of
Boston against the proposed program
In General Hallers honor. Polish cit
liens resented the holding of the hear
ing, and members of the Polish citi-
zens' reception committee termed the
mayors action as a serious blunder"
Cad accused him Of playing petty poll
itics.r
Although the mayor was prepared to
welcome General Halter, who was here
In the course of his American tour, the
Polish general did not appear. In
stead. a delegation consisting of MEM
bers Of the American Legion recep-
tion committee, the Polish citizens re-
ception committee and two members OF
General Haller's staff called at the
General Halter was 'disinclined" to
visit the mayor because of the fatigue
induced by his tour
General Halter. guarded by 500 pa
trolmen. plain clothesmen and motor
cycle officers, as a result OF the re-
ported antagonism which his visit had
stirred here, carried out a program
which included reception by Governor
Cox at the state house, luncheon ten
dered by the governor. a reception by
Polish war veterans, an American Lee
gion banquet and mass meeting Of
Polish people.
Although Jewish citizens prominent
in Boston had called upon Governor
Cox not to receive General Halter, the
governor declined to make any change
in his plans for welcoming the Polish
war hero in the name of the state.
The protest of the Jews was brought
because they maintained that General
Heller was the leader Of the troops
that slaughtered Jews in Poland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
10000 German
Emigrants Seek to
Enter America

Berlin, Nov. 30-The passports of
10000 Germans already have been
visaed in Germany for passage to the
United States. Many Germans out
side the fatherland are also seeking
to enter America. Steamship lines
in Germany, however. have ceased
selling passage to emigrants, declar-
ing the information is that the full
quota of $1,000 for the current year
already has been taken up.
The new steamer Columbia of the
North German Llyod Line, Ger
many's largest liner. which was
scheduled to sail Dec. IL on her
maiden voyage. has had sailing can
celled, as the agents say they cannot
afford to send her across without
third class passengers. which are
unavailable because Of the quota
limitat tons.
The American consulates all over
Germany are being besieged by pros
pective emigrants who are obtain
Ing visaes, although. the consulates
inform them that Visa is no guar
antee of admission to the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
Two Committees Named, One
Looking to balancing Ger
man Budget and Means to
Get Back Capital Exported
From Country - Aim to
Avoid Points in Controversy

Paris. Nov. 80 (By A. P.)-Allied
circles believe the reparation COM
mission by its action today paved the
way for the United States to particle
pate in an expert examination OF
Germany's position. The commission
decided to appoint two expert COM
mittees. one to examine means of
balancing Germany's budget and sta,
bilizing her finances, and the other
to look into the question of the capi-
tai exported from Germany and de-
wise ways of getting it back.
The resolution appointing the
committees mentions no limitations
to the scope of their inquiry further
than to state that it will be held I'M
der the terms of article 234 of the
treaty of Versailles. The allied re-
representatives. believe that under
these circumstances the American
government may find the latitude
given the committees sufficient to
afford all the necessary work for
useful work.
Adoption of the resolution, which
Continued on Page 11-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
Missing Gunner and Driver of
Car Known-Net Spread in
American and Canadian
Cities - Diamond, One of
Suspects, Gives Valuable De-
tails - Balks at Proposed
Tour Slums in Fear Of Life

i New York, Nov. 30.-Barlow Morris
Diamond, one of the eight suspects ar
rested for the murder and robbery of
the two West End Bank messengers
in Brooklyn on November. IA. today
refused to accompany detectives
through the slums in quest of the two
gunner the prisoners accuse of act
ually having fired the fatal shots.
"Have heart!" he begged as the po-
lice resumed their search of local GRIM
inals' haunts in the belief that the fu-
gitives might have returned from 9TH
err cities when the hunt became too hot.
That's like handing me death war;
rant without trial." Diamond, former
Brooklyn high school athlete, was
quoted as saying. You don't know
these guys Why, (naming the more
notorious Of the two gunmen) would
kill me in front of you and get away
with it. Between stick-ups and jobs
where he has been paid to getymen
out of the way. he just goes out and
bumps people off for practice and
takes whatever happens to be in It,"
Then Diamond was taken before Dis
trict Attorney Dodd and amazed him
with an elaborate sketch of the killer.
Mr.. Dodd said Diamond had supplied
him with explanations OF hitherto an
solved mysteries which fitted in. nicely
with details already obtained by the
detective bureau. The district attorney
said he believed many crimes would be
cleared up with the gunmen's arrest.
While the police, in addition to push
ing their local search. eagerly awaited
news of the man hunt from other
American and Canadian cities. Inspes-
tor Coughlin predicted that the two
missing gunner. as well as the driver
Of the car in which they fed from an
elevated station after Staying the mes
sengers and stealing s43.607. soon
would be arrested.
We've caught them before and sent
them up, and we'll.ecatch them this
time" said Inspector Ccughlin. They
can't escape US becauses we know too
we'll who they are" More than 20
city detectives were employed in the
local search In addition. operators
of a private detective agency Joined in
the hunt on behalf of the American
Bankers Association, of which the
West End Bank is a member.
Indictments of the three missing men
probably will be returned in Brooklyn
next Tuesday. said Coughlin. who add
ed that until they were indicted or ar
rested their names would not be made
public. :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
GARY EXPOUNDS
ON VIRTUES AND
VICES OF CHARITY

New York, Nov. 30.-Elbert III. Gary,
directing head of the United States
Steel Corporation. tonight set forth
before an audience in Town hall his
views on the virtues and vices of char
ity.
Real. generous charity. Mr.. Gary
said. is fashionable and it is Chris
tian. but the donor is not entitled to
credit il his gifts come from money
obtained by illegal. unconscionable or
unfair means" 1t is appropriate,
however. he added, that such ill-got-
ten gain be given as an assuagement of
conscience to those who have unjustly
suffered.
He asserted that millions which have
been devoted to the cause of humanity
would NOT have been devoted to such a
cause had not large fortunes been con-
centrated in the hands of individuals.
Asserting that state and municipal
taxes in many localities are burden
some almost to the point of serious
business depression" Mr. Gary declar-
ed the most worthy charity and act of
thanksgiving for plenty and prosperi-
ty" In this country would be one that
would reduce the high cost of living.
He expressed his approval of meas
ures of national tax revision, asserted
that consideration of the soldiers boz
nus should be deferred and declared
foreign debts to the United States
should not be cancelled or reduced
without consent of at least a majori-
ty of American citizens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-01
GOVERNOR FIXES
DEC. SIS AS week
HARDING MEMORIAL

Governor Baxter issued the follow
ing proclamation Friday naming the
week Of Dec. 8 to 16 as Harding Me-
MORTAL Week:
Warren Gamaliel Hasding, 2sth
president of the United States, died in
the service Of his country. He ex-
hausted himself in efforts to solve the
postwar problems that beset all CIV
ilization, and wore himself out in per.
forming the onerous and ever multi
plying duties that have fallen to the
lot of our presidents.
An association of citizens of the
United States, including the president
and his entire cabinet, has been incor-
porated for the purpose of erecting a
suitable memorial to our late president.
The threefold purpose of this asso-
citation is to erect and maintain in per-
petuity mausoleum wherein to place
the remains of the late president, to ac-
Qu1re his home in Marion, Ohio, for
conversion into a shrine wherein all
his personal effects. books. speeches,
mementos and belongings, together
with roll of the names of all those
who contribute to the fund for the
FNAPoSSo, Ahny NC pTeSSTteu III dIGC-
tionate memory and understanding:
and to endow a Warren Gamalief
Harding Chair of Diplomacy and the
Functions of Government in connec-
ton with some existing university.
Whereas I am confident that it is
the desire of all good citizens of this
State to assist in perpetuating the
memory of the man who has held the
high office of president of the United
states and commanded so universally
the affection and respect of those. for
whom he labored and laid down his
life.
Now, therefore. I, Percival p. Bax-
ter, governor of the State of Maine.
do hereby proclaim for this purpose
the week of December 9 to December
Is Harding Memorial Week, and fur
Their urge all religious, business, So
cial. fraternal and civic bodies to COM
memorate our late president in fit
ting manner at one of their regular or
special services or meetings, and to
contribute to this memorial according
to their means and inclination"