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New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
I'll. BARS DOWN

Th" sinner is often told that the
 moment h" lets the bar down. one little bit, the whole bulwark against civil begins 10 crumble and he is lost That may be quite true; at least there is a germ of truth in it. But the thing works the other way. too. Just as soon as a person sees the joy in doing tritling kindly act. he is very apt in- deed to indulge in another dose of the same medicine, First thing he knows he is regular fellow and Is bringing lot of happiness to others.
 In international affairs one bar at least has been let down. It looks at the moment as though the jam had been broken" Now that the United States has taken the step which indicates that We are looking with approval upon giving practical aid To the solu- tion of one European problem at least, European nations themselves are talk ing nouCc and looking about at each other with something less Of the un- compromising expression in their eyes. The French premier has conseat 10 talk To the German charge daffairs about things that Germany wants to propose 10 France. Ono report has il that ii was intimated that the French government would not be averse 10 conversations direct with Berlin on arrangements for smoother working conditions in the Rhineland. and es- pecially the Ruhr."
 Since when has the French govern ment authorized the statement that it would listen attentively" 10 wha. The German charge would propose? Let it be recorded that the answer comes significantly: Tho French government assumed this attitude or willingness only after the United States gave prac- tical proof that her promises Of any possible assistance would grow to be more than promises--would bo turned to action,
 Now that little bar is down the earnest advocate Of freedom not only of person but Of thought. bringing mu- taai and international understanding. hopes that no narrow-minded indi. l vidual will come along. scowl at the old rail fence from which one bar is missing, and put that bar back again. If doesn't belong there: nor does the old-fashioned fence. The sort that should take its place will be the in- Fention Of new thought and greater vision more elastic. less rigid and yet as strong as America's love Of her in- depondrnce her consciousness Of power.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
WORSHIP OF ROYALTY

The German people in their own
 country arc having a hard time to gel
 over their inborn tendency 10 worship the "high-bon." A dispatch from Der
 .in declares that Democratic Germany
 has not ceased to worship at the throne of royalty and because Of this bogus priras nitb hyrhenatpd and un- pronouHceabje names oft.n Himram the German public. II goes ou to de- scribe a ease where a bogus prince lived lukuriously at the expense Of tho best hotels in that country.
 Here bogus priras fool some poe pI". of course. as Nrw Britain knows. But Americans have no surh handi- cap to carry as that Of th" Germans who simply can mol. as yct forget that feeling for those whom they cal "th'ir Betters."
 There is more than passing sirnff- eanse iu this, Al thr finn, ot fine French revolution the peopfr did not "wor- ship royalty" Not st an: no indeed They fs1t quite differently about royal ty and aristocracy, The democracy Of France came ia a neod Of blood and inc democracy vas painted inds ribly upon the soil go with thc democracy 9f America. + was distsnc. and dif- fereut tempcrameu' tHat preeeHted D., eHactiHg horr Of th~ srenas whirh characterizod thr Errurh revolution.
 But in country like Germany where people iasti1otieely cling 10 the old worship Of tho-e vho hava done nothing themselves 10 deserve even mild comm4ndation. the path before truH democracy is hard su8 Dreauss it Is hard for 8emDersey in Germany. il wiII De hard for aI thp other na- tioHs Of treat democrsticalIy with Ger many until the day csmas. if it ever does come. when the German people HHalize that each one Is Hfmse3r or her sell a king CT a 4uesH. each ruler Of his own destiny. and each conscious Of his own right subject to the laws which he and his neighhors have ap- proved. to govern himself as he sees 7t- Iu this mental attitude Of Germans. for "a NFfF fEev arc rr54 Fr F,t1.rra yrrrf Is and wiH continue t8 tse a menace to Inc world just as long as it exists.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date

A blaze that had started in the foundry of P.r X F. Corbin's plant this morning was eXtinguished with slight damage by the companys fire brigade.
 Frank E. Cox's house on Union street was the scene of excitement last evening when a sofa caught fire. The blaze was eXtinguishcd without much trouble.
 Charles Rosen has entered the em- ploy of the Union Trading Co. as a clerk.
 team driven by a young man by the name of Harmon ran away this afternoon on South Main street. The wagon was damaged but the driver escaped injury.
 There was q break in the trolley wire in front of Fred Sharp's house at Electric field which was promptly repaired. None of the cars was de- layed.
 Fred Pritchards "CoXie's Army" polo team was soundly trounced last evening by the John street hockey wiclders by the score of 19 to l.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
Mcmbur Audit Bureau of Circulation.
TONIGHT'S TRAFFIC

An honest attempt is being made to better traffic conditions on the streets Saturday nights, Already there is a great improvement, People driving cars ind passage through the streets easier than before this attempt was made, and it is to be remembered that passage through the streets" is the purpose for which streets were con structed. The main compliments against the changes made are those who want to stop in the middle ofthe street ".usr for a minute" or those who are compelled to go some dis tance out of their way 10 get where they want to go
 It is to b. hoped that such incon- venicncod persons will realize that .hey, in observing the news rules, are helping to accommodate a great many other people. They are the innocent "vietims" Of the best rule the human governmental mind has yet been able to formulate, namely the greatest good for the greatest number"
 There should be no necessity for compelling traffic officers to leave their posts to follow up the driver Of a car to tell him he can not stop his ear and let it stand there if he Is far out from the curb Saturday nights and is plainly throwing monkey wrench into the whole ma chine. Drivers Of cars simply should refrain from doing this or any other thing that their judgment and the evidences of their senses tells them is blocking or confusing traffic. The ofi- cers have all they can do, It is for the people to help them in every way possible. not add unnecessary conn peHity To the situation Out Of the trials that arc being made a wise policy win be found to which the pco- pie will give their full approval after ils benefits are evident, We are just beginning to solve the traffic problems. They will never be entirely solved, but a beginning has been made. It is well to let this beginning soak in' for a while before more radical changes. bound to come, arc made.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

because the Observer" has not invit-
 cd their confidence. But they will el ect every possible barrier in his
 path.
 It is reported that a whispering campaign is already under way among council members to kill any recom- mendation which the police commis- sion might make for the purpose of creating a lieutenancy in the detective force. The campaign, it is obvious. is aimed at McCue. By killing the cn- tire project, if it Is presented to the council, McCue's enemies hope to keep him at his present grade. Under or- linary circumstances, 1t might not be difficult to create 6 berth in the po- lice department, but the project is said to have little chance Of success while Mccue remains the logical can- didote for the position.
 Fathers of large families, arc be- ginning to rub their hands at the pleasant prospect of buying turkeys at a reasonable price for the Christ mas table.
 It IS reported that the price will be even lower than 1t was just before Thanksgiving and as a result those who have eschewed turkey for the past few years because of its prohibi- tive cost will be able to chew it this year and ask for more without fear of offending the head Of the house.
 X wholesale meat dealer told the Observer" recently that nothing would cause him more delight than to see turkeys taken out Of tht( market. Selling turkeys is gam ble with the probability Of the deal CT being on the losing end" he said. Take the Thanksgiving situation for example. Many of tho birds were sent on consignment--that is, We were expected to get what we could. Gus toners who bought carly paid the top price. Later when we were forced 10 sell at a more moderate figure in or- der to get rid Of our stock, the GUS toners who had paid a higher figure kicked because their competitors next door were able to sell more cheaply to the consumer. We appreciated the fact that they were justified in the but we could do nothing. There's very little profit in turkeys and, when you consider the good will you lose. it is hardly worth while them"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
Claims Man Has Eyaded
 Gas Payment 20 Years

%ew Haven, Dec. 15.-Charged with having egadcd payment for gas for twenty years by a special connection with the main pipe line. Hans wil- iadson was arrested today on com pIsint Of the New Haven Gas Light Uompsny. The company attached property belonging 10 willadson to the extent of s5.UB0.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

in this city, has wondered many times since Thursday afternoon just what an impression was carried away by the hero Of Poland. General Josef Haller, after his greeting at the city
 hall here and the subsequent reeep- ton accorded him during his stay in this city.
 |. General Haller, being the unofficial representative of a nation that has become a republic only since the ter imitation of the World War. must
 have felt a thrill at the thought Of the unequalled democracy of the United States when he proceeded up the steps of the city hall and was brought face to face with a man who at the present time is the head of the government of the city. but who only few short years ago was in the place of many of his own eountrymen who have come to these shores to seek their homes in a strange land.
 The spectacle of a great general, a leading citizen Of Poland, being wel- comed to one of New England's greatest cities by Mayor Paonessa, a native of Italy but an American of sterling qualities. was an impressive one.
 General Hallcr has become great in the eyes Of the world. Mayor Paonessa has become great in a smaller sphere only through his own ambition and hard work.
 New Britain police officers are to be congratulated, not only for the manner in which they conducted themselves while on tho witness stand in the superior court during the Mi- gatz Potash, Budnick and Pierkowski manslaughter trial, but for being able to extract from A Hartford attorney q highly complimentary remark. Eti- dcntly unconscious Of the fact that a Herald reporter was present in group of Hartford business men. an attorney of that city approached a member of the group and said: Those New Britain policemen eer- tainly make a splendid appearance. They at least act human while on the stand and are different than the birds we have in Hartford" The at torney is no doubt well acquainted with members of the Hartford police department as his business must bring him into contact with them many times within week. It is to be con- ccded that Hartford has good police force but from the above remark New Britain can go them one better.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
Willie Can't Figure II

Wiilie-Pa, teacher says we are here to help others.
 Ps-Yes. that's so.
 Willie-Wei. what are the others here for2-New Zealand Farmer.
 The tongue Of seventy foot whale has been known 10 yield as waeh as q ton Of oil.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
WILL ADDRESS KIw.NIaNs.

Prof. Tracy Of 9aie. New England governor Of the Kiwanis organization. will address the members Of the New Britain Kiwanis club next Wednesday noon at luncheon al the New Brit ain club.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
Perfect Bliss

Whatever trouble Adam had,
 No man in days Of yore Could say when he had told a joke:
 I've heard that one before."-- Wallaces' Farmer IDes Moines, IaD
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

The statement printed in she Her aid" this week that the police com mission intended 10 recommend the creation Of lieutenant of detectives and that Detective Sergeant William r. McCue was slated for the position had tbe same effect on some members Of the common council as a red flag has on a bull.
 Sergeant McCue has his enemies in the council and they will take any steps within reason to prevent his promotion. Their reasons for disiik- ing him are secrets which they do not share with the Observer'-perhaps
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

When a republic is new the man who ciaInors for iiberty is a patriot. But in after years the man who talks of libHrty is dangerous radical.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

The thing that worries presidential possibilities is that people are not suf- hcientiy unanimous in their viewing with alarm.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

Allies are nations that devote fran tie effort tD thc delicate business nr remaining on friendly terms with Jn- another.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

Perhaps the Wandering Jew had 10 keep wandering back and forth be cause the quota was fuil each time he arrived
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

Perhaps it isn't good taste to nag at France too much. We took our time about paying our debt to Lafayette.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

The work of the l3th century lock- smiths is still Tn existence, but you can say that about 18th century joke smiths
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

Moral courage is the quality that keeps you from sneakinr up 9n alley the first time you put on knickcrs.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN.

Married folk have an advantage at Christmas. Two can give as cheaply as one.
 Ii is rather fatterinE to ask dam ages for the kind Of affections that ca n be alienatcd.
 well-to-do people are those that buy beads at the jewellers instead Of the ten-cent store,
 II seems unreasonable, but the head never begins to swell until the mind stops growing,
 X provincial is one who wonders how New York can tell the difference when there is a crime wave.
 A war isn't really over until pa triot dealers in war material get through frisking their government.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

When you speak Of dry agent" the adjective refers to his vocation, not 10 his physical condition.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

King George Of Greece. is coming over 10 study farming, and it is only fair to warn him that shine paTIor pays a more certain profit.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

\ great novelist is one who can give his setting an atmosphere of culture without using q single French phras".
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

Home is place where the towel is conceded to be clean even though the visible evidence is against ii.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

Correct this sentence. There's nothing more delightful and in- vigorating," lie declared. than a nice cold shower before breakfast"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15

Fewer Negro hands. less cotton: less cotton. higher price; higher price, higher wages; higher wages. more Nc gro hands.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
F n The A.sncinted Pres.

Tho srSo~iatea Press .s exclusively ~nflt'el .r tho Hzc Tor republication of F1l nc0s credited tn H or mt otherwise rl"ditod In fhts rarer and also local news pub ifshrl herein.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-15
New Britain Herald

Tutered s' tne Post OHine at Now britain
 as Second Clasf Mail Matter,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
MYSTERIOUS MURDER AT
Los ANGELES RESIDENCE
Earle Remington, Aviator and Elec-
trician Engineer, Shot To
Death in His Yard

Los Angeles, Feb. 16.-Earle. Rem
ineton. aviator and electrical engineer
was shot to death shortly before mid
night in the yard of his home In one
~ the most exclusive residential sec
fans of Los Angeles. Circumstances
surrounding the Staying and motive
Tor it proved mystifying in early
stages of police investigation TO-DAY.
A large portfolio indicated Reming-
ton attempted to save himself from
tbe attack. There were two hoies
through it showing Remington had
held Il over his chest. No attempt was
made to rob the house or 1901 the
bodv which was found early today by
charity Dawson, a negro COOK ern-
Moved by the Remingtons.c She came
~, tho body several hours after the
shooting.
The body was beside Remington's
automobile. The death wounds were
inflicted by a shot gun.
Remington was known nationaiy
,s a hank designer and electrical en-
oipeer having been elected ylce-presl-
lent az the International Electric as
ISOLATION last year.
His electrical engineering acnleve-
ments we're mainly in the line OF pro-
tectiye and safety electrical devices
for banks. ;,,,,, md
Mrs. Remington. active socially anu
prominently identified with peneli.
work for disabled war veterans was
asleep in the residence at the ''iiie
OF the Staying
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
SETS FIRE 10 BROTHER;
CHILD NAY NOT RECOVER
nossa Cole. Asea ., ria,ias with
Run.ias Papers IN nams. Isaises
Clothing Of Bsbs, !.

seuthingson, Feb, ls.-Jeroms Cole,
20 months old son Of Mr., and Mrs,
Clarence Cole OF Bristol street was
seriously and perhaps fatally burned
yesterday afternoon in the kitchen Of
his home, when his fiNe year-old
brother. Rahert. lighted some papers
and isnited hts elethins, DR., William
Gushing rushed 10 the scene, gave the
child first aid treatment and rushed
him 10 the Mariden hospital,
The accident happened while the
two children were playing after the
mother had left 10 so 10 the store,
Robert took some papers and III them
with a match. When they began IN
blaze. he attempted 20 put them In
the kitchen stove. but in pushing them
with the stove lid. he Knocked them
on the floor. and they ignited the
younger ehild's clothing,
The screams of the burning child
ana his brother brought a neighbor
from the downstairs tenement TO the
scene. and she. seizing pair OF shears
cut the clothing from the child,
At the hospital last night. II was
said that the child would live nroyid.
ing that the fire had not burned
through the skin into his kidneys but
IL would be some time before that
could be ascertained. His condition
was slightly improved today.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
TrOlleymen Select New
Runs. Effective Sunday

The motormen and conductors of
the New Britain division of the Con-
necticut company have picked new
runs for the spring months, effective
on Sunday morning. The new routes
as announced by f. l.. Beardsley, SUI
perintendent, are as follows on the
two men cars: Hartford, Charles
Flenke, conductor, j. Maloney, mo-
torman; James Malley and John
O'Connor; Gus Nordgren and w. E.
Lynn; f. s. Bunnell and George
HERE; William Kenney and Pearl
Ross. On the Meriden line John
Lynch, conductor and Robert Murray
motorman; Michael Igoe and H. ID.
Bacon: John Igoe and j. Kenney;
Charles Olson and A. S. Carlson; Neil
Donnelly and j. A. Elmgren. unas-
signed, John O'Mara and William RAJ
dune.
The new crews on the one man cars
are as follows: Plainville, Mlchael
OBrien, George Chapman, E. b. Hum
nell, j. H. F'rawley; Berlin, J. j.
Kenney. William Gubbins, William
Reeve. George Schneider, j. A. Fraw-
ley, Ernest Herwig; Stanley to Francis
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
City Items

Carolina in as MorRins, QasTietts
VieisT record. No, lseas c. l. PieFei
sRd ce.~adNt-
The regular msnthly meeting q
the M9thegs and Teachers elab a
the ceniFal JaRier iiiga school nil
he held in the Auditorium, Monday
February IS, al l.is s'el0IS,
Try the new aria table tonight a
Rogers billiard rom adgt.
Policeman Furey Of Plaingille and
Sergeant George G, EllingeT. searched
q house an Carlton street this morn.
ihs, in quest OF stolen goods, The
search Was q fFnitless one,
French Hat sheppe Professional Bag,
-adNt.
The body Of Charles IIamEatiie. wha
died yesterday at the New Britain
general hospital, was sent last night
10 Springfield, Mass
FonoTas at Q, l., Pierce 4 ce,--adyt.
AFa A, swanson Of lsg Dwight
street. reported 10 the police last eve
ming that her home had been broken
into in the afternoon and $40 stolen.
Judge James u, Cooper. William J.,
Hatch, y. T. Chamberlain. q, J..
frisbie and Judge George w, klett,
left this noon for Southern Pines, n,
c., for the next two weeks.
I Victor specials. Henry aorans,
-advt.
Detective Sergeant william y, Me-
Cue and fatrolman william o'Mara.
spoke before the finance committee OF
the general assembly yesterday In the
support of exemption from personal
tax of policemen In this state.
Moosalamoo Club II giving a dance
this evening at Norden's Bungalow
adyt.
Mrs. James Rourke, mother OF John
II. Ronrke. athletic trainer at Colgate
college. Is III at her home on Stanley
street.
The police were notified this noon.
that n live wire was broken and hang
ing down on the street. at the corner
of Myrtle and Grove street. The Of
liciais OF tho Connecticut Co, were
notified.
No new cases OF pneumonia or OF
measles we're reported 10 the board
of health today. The days during the
past few months In which a similar
condition existed were few and far be-
tween.
The chorus of the American Legion
Revue to be given at the Lyceum
theater on March 10. 20 and 81 will
rehearse this evening at 1880 o'clock
at the Y. w. C. A. auditorium. The
cast for the show will rehearsc at
$3.50 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-16
STUDENTS BRING CHEER
TO CONNECTS IN PRISON
Pupils From Canton Christian College
Bring Gifts To Unfortunate
Men

Canton, Feb. 16.-South of Canton,
century-old fortress houses an in
dustrial prison. 1t stands opposite
Macao Fort" past which Sun Yat-
sens ships fought their way last July.
The bank of the river on the prison
side had been a well-kept garden, but
that day intrenching troops destroyed
it and it has never been restored.
Students from Canton Christian col
lege visited there this Christmas with
a message, of goodwill, and small
but much appreciated gift for each
prisoner Owing to the fiimsiness of
the doors and gates, and the antiquity
OF the protective apparatus (including
the guards), each man and boy Is
shackled with chain connecting his
ankles, except for the trusties-who
wear on one leg two anklets and no
chain.
An extraordinary touch was lent to
the Christmas service the students
conducted, by the startling crosses
outlined in hair on each prisoners
head, sort of branding accomplish
ed with clippers. The prisoners
fought for their little individual pack
ages of two towels. two tangerines,
oranges and few peanuts. Then
they passed back to their Sx12 rooms,
four to a room.
The prison is rickety and dark but
in no respect filthy. The men seemed
fairly we'll clothed and fed. Teaching
of printing, shoe making and weaving
has been carried on there with con-
siderable success.