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New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
LOOKING AHEAD

Sometimes it scrms that eNtraordi-
 nary efficiency in management of city
 affairs is a waste Of time. Whats the
 use of all that" is the question ask
 ed. We never did it that way; didn't
 set. the use: don't sec the use now" and then the old,old cry, What was
 good enough for our fathers is good
 enough for us"
 Recently a change was made in the assessors methods, New data was pro- cured and the results recorded. To some there seemed no urgent immedi- ate necessity for this thorough inves- tigation; the city had gone along without it pretty well. and to get that data required time-which is money Nevertheless the new methods pre- vailed, and those in authority arc to be commended for seeing a possibility in it. The matter is here emphasized, not only because~the full advantage of this forward looking policy is now seen, but because, in the future when some plan is proposed to make de partment more efficient this situation may be recalled with the result that the new plan will have q better chance of being adopted,
 A system has been employed in the New Britain assessors office recently by aid of which information is there recorded as to tho character of tho use of the various buildings Of the city which will save the city thousands Of dollars now that the practical wisdom of zoning New Britain is being rccog- nized. This information was not avail able in such d large city as Springfield. Mass Ii had 10 he obtained and it had 10 be paid in order that the zoning system might be based upon sure in- formation. Incidentally il is 10 be noted that in spite of this necessary expense in Springfield. the necessity for zoning the city was so plain that the expense it would incur did not de- feat the movement. New Britain, with this information already in its posses. sion, owing to the methods recently in , ogne here, has just so much more reason to prosecute this plan which should not be allowed to fall for lack Of enthusiasm even thought wc were forced 10 do as Springfield has done get this information and pay for it. | We will not have to hire g. , canvassers 10 go through the city and get in- | formation as to tho uses to which it's | are put, We shall not have to | employ full time zoning expert, as i Springfield was forced 10 do, for the same official who is responsible for . hc existence Of the "tise" maps here | Is a regular cmploye Of the city and | Is fully capable of supervising and | out plan which with some assistance from his associates and a zoning specialist. will bring 10 thc city and it's people tho splendid benefits to be derived from this system.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
ASHES BEING RETURNED
Those Who Stole Remains of Japan eSe Socialist Leader Announce They Will Give Them Back.

By The Associated Press.
 Tokio, Dec. 2i.-The ashes of the late Sakaye osugi, socialist leader which were stolen from a room in which the urn was lying in state be- fore funeral services on December Is, will be returned to the police tomor- row, the snatchers have informed authorities.
 The theft was committed by three armed men who escaped in an auto mobile. The incident precipitated a situation which was considered criti- cal for time, headquarters of the anti-socialist league having been closely guarded after socialists were said to have threatened reprisals for the dissertation of the remains Of their leader.
 osugi was slain with his wife and child, by Captain Amakasu, q gem darmerie officer. who declared he was actuated by patriotic motives. He is now serving a sentence of ten years for the staying.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
CRISIS IS PASSED
Critical Situation in Canton, in Which Dr. Sun Nat Sen Figures IS Be- lieyed Ended.

By The Associated Press.
 Canton. Dec. 24.-The critical sit uation which has prevailed here for nearly two weeks as a result of the demand of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, South China leader, for surplus customs revenues, is believed to have passed.
 Negotiations for settlement of the question are said to be progressing satisfactorily and sailors from the French cruiser Jules Ferry, one of the flotilla of foreign warships concen- trated in the harbor. have returned 10 Hong Kong.
 It is hoped in official circles that the stage will soon be reached at which the vigilance of the foreign powers, represented in nearly a score of gunboats in the harbor, anchored off Shameen, the foreign section of the city, where the administrative of- fees of other nations arc located. may be relaxed and the foreign warships withdrawn.
 The French sailors who already have left, recently landed at Shameen and were stationed in the old French post office building after Suns threat to seize the customs to prevent their payment to the Picking government, which he opposes.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

may wait bit while we try to help supply the needs of those who are not prepared to face the snow and the cold. And in this light the suggestion Of the snow is a timely thing. It turns our thoughts now from the state of mind in which We have lived com- plaisantly and it presents other pie lures which have not been viyidly be- fore us. Not only in these physical comforts should our thoughts of those others" be shown. but in all ether aspects of living which many of us have forgotten. This is the time, above all seasons, when thought of the unfortunate Of the world should leayen our contemplation of the joys Of Christmas. May the snow this morning, in addition to promising added pleasure for the comfortable, be a reminder of the others"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
REMEMBER THE OTHERS"

This morning. when men and
 women and children looked out Of the
 windows and saw that snow was fall. ing, there were many expressions oi delight that after all We might have White Christmas" II was 50 much more according to tradiffon-the snow at Christmas time The boys and girls might have chance 10 enjoy their new sleds and SO forth. And then these same people who had shown pleasure that there might be SHOW 10 make the atmosphere of Christmas more like old. began to put on osershoes or rub bers, great-costs or caps to go out into the snow which was failing.
 It is nice to feel thas these people were pleased. A White Christmas" is certainly more according 10 tradition. Santa Claus and his reirdsers would b. able 10 sip over roofs more easily and. clothed in mantle Of snow over his warm garments, the old saint would give a more familiar appear ancr.
 But there are 'the others." There arc thn ones who looked out through a broken pane or glass perhaps and saw the snow. inc wst. To them csme no joy that there would be White Christmas" perhaps. The snow would mean inc coming of real win ter. They did not look for overshoes, rubbers greatcosts They had none. Tho snow meant that they must go out in old shoes in which there were holes, perhaps. Ii meant that new difficult ties had come to daily existence.
 And these are the people Of whom above all others we would think at Christmas time. In our gifts the things that uiII protect The body against the rie0rs of winter have beeu forgotten 10 a certain eztpHi. Tha snow. cttn though the day is warm. must bring back tHe picturn Of tHe rord Of winter that is bound to come sooner or later. IL must make us all think CT fhosp who have little Or no r8af. and wrU have been thsnkfm that tho weather has been good to them and that they have been able to keep warm, to keep their children warm. even though pir- chase of coal was ont of fhe ques- tion.
 We piH buy our sisds for the little ones-our gifts that HiH bring them pleasure when tho cold weather comes. But full enjoyment Of them
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Observations on Me Weather

Washington, Dec. 24.-Forecasts for Southern New England: Fair to- night and Tuesday; slowly rising tenn rerature Tuesday; fresh to strong northwest winds, diminishing and be- coming westerly Tuesday.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Tuesday; slowly rising temperature Tuesday: fresh to strong northwest winds diminishing and becoming westerly Tuesday.
 Conditions: A disturbance central off the coast near Nantuckeet. Mass, is causing unsettled weather with light snow or rain from New Jersey to Maine. Another disturbance is central over the northern portion of the Lake region. The weather is generally pleasant in the central and western districts. The temperature continues mild in all the northern sections.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

Cosgrove at the corner of East Main street and Stanley street following an accident at the corner of Stanley and Franklin streets.
 According to the story of the police Smigel was driving the car north on Stanley street when he struck Ander- sons machine which was on the ex- treme right of the road going south. Smigel was under the influence of liquor and had been warned by Ser geant Michael Flynn not to drive the car. The sergeant saw a crowd of youths at a Chestnut street garage short time before the accident. He claims that he told Smigle at the time he could not drive the car and placed another young man in the drivers seat. Smigel was not driving when the car left the garage. he said, but he afterward learned that Smigel insisted on driving and took the wheel before the accident occurred.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Memhcr ArdIt I,nrcnn nf Clrrnlntlon.
CHRISTMAS

The man or woman, weary of plati- tudes that inspire no new vital thought or emotion, sighs and asks what remains to be said or written or felt at this time Of the year when we bow in reverence before the spirit of Him the anniversary of whose birth, the example of whose life have brought joy and gladness and good will to the world through two thou sand years.
 Is there nothing newly inspiring in the memory of the flower of spring bringing it's fresh fragrance to the air. nothing nrw m thr kecncr realiza- ton of natures glory that comes with each wonderful sunset, each pure. sil- yer ray Of nights moonlight. each golden span to the heavens woven into the steadfast light Of the distant star? Does there not come with each word Of affection, each evidence Of love, each kindly act a more profound appreciation of the dcep-rooted long ing of human souls 10 add their little 10 the happiness and comfort of others? And does there not shine from the laughing eyes Of each little child, looking upon the earth's unknown wonders out of its own world of love, new inspiration for us to live cour- ageously honorably, generously in the pursuit Of an that Is bcstc
 Then how much more profoundly true is t that never win be closed the book upon the pages Of which should be written. In the rude scrawl Of the human hand. even the poor, made quate words with which we must elothe our attempts to express that new inspiration coming year after year stronger as the mystery Of His perfection binds ns closer; more won derrul as wc sec the first glow Of tho dawn of tho true peace and love pos sesstnE human souls because He was born, because He lived. suffered and died that we might live in His light Of love,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
PLEA STIRS JURYMEN
Prosecutor MaI>cs Brilliant Charge in
 Case Against Germaine BeTthon.

Paris, Dec. 2f.--Arugments were heard today in the case Of Germainc Bcrthon, the girl anarchist, charged with the killing Of Marius Plateau, re. porter for the royalist newspaper LAction Francaise, last January.
 Attorney Campinchi, addressing the jury on behalf Of the Plateau family, asked for verdict averaging, the death of the young royalist writer. The public prosecutor followed, and Attorney Torres for the defense will close the arguments. It was thought verdict might be reached by D. m.
 The conclusion of the public prose- cutors speech stirred the audience deeply After saying he saw no place for eNtenuating circumstances, he added.
 "The mother of the dead asks you. gentlemen Of the jury, through me, 10 grant such circumstances 10 the mur- Geress of her son. So grant them. but give firm. clear and just verdict"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
RAID IN IRELAND
Light Are Arrested in Londonderr,
 By Ulster Constabulary

Belfast, Ireland, Dec. 2I.-Mem- bers Of the Ulster constabulary and special officers yesterday rai,Nd a meeting in Londonderry and arrested eight persons including nationalist election agent. Four Of the prison- ers had returned north recently from internment in the Free State. The homes Of the captives were subse- quently searched The raid is said 10 have been a sequel 10 a recent ar- rest and the capture Of documents, and it is intimated that startling de- velopmcnts are expected
 Those attending the meeting declar- ed it's object was to raise funds for the defense Of tho men charged with the murder Of Howard Mckay dur ing the 1920 riots
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
WOULD PAY NEW HAVEN old Colony Wants To Issue Bonds To
 Pay on Indebtedness

Washington. Dec. 24.---The Old Colony railroad company, a subsidiary Of the New Haven system, sought per mission from the interstate commerce commission today to issue s3,5o0.o GOO in bonds; s3,0o0,oo0 to be used to meet maturing indebtedness. and the remainder to be paid to the New Ha- ven for advances it has made.
 The Delaware & Hudson asked the commission for permission to abandon a i3-mile branch line in New York, extending from Canada Junction to a connection with the Grand Trunk railroad on the Canadian border.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

listen to applicants. The appointment will be made at special meeting of the school board on Monday after noon,
 meeting of the Hartford bar was held today to consider the application of five young men for admission. Among them are two New Britain boys, namely. Joseph H. Clark and Arthur W. Upson.
 In making a flying switch on the Berlin branch near Whiting street this morning, couple of freight cars jumped the track and crashed into an engine and tender. The cars were badly damaged as were the locomo- tive and tender An investigation is being made.
 Arthur F. Goodrich will accompany the Wesleyan Glee club on its annual tour of New York and Pennsylvania. The club will give ten concerts.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

ho question of the menace of de- creasing birth rate, and America, es- pecially New Britain. is not to be com pared to Germany in the ability of its people to provide for its children. But the point is that the vital statistics Of his city. taken with the recently reported increase in the city's popula- ton. makes it evident that New Rritain's growth has been along lines that disclose a bright outlook for the ritV
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
"A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD"

Browning brows among the thinkers Of the world disclose their doubt; I'undamentalists and modernists Would put their foes to rout; True sincerity and reV'rence Are 10 them of no avail Who shall guide them through the
 darkness If their theories shall fail? From the warming, glowing radi~
 ance,
 or the Star there high above, Come the children's Christmas
 carols Telling of undying love. To the steadfastncss of childish
 faith This Day We all give heed In humility we whisper For a Little Child ShanaLead."
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
VITAL STATISTICS

New Britain people have been pom dering over the fact that the popula- ton of the city has increased some 10000 in the last four years All sorts Of conjectures have been made as to the manner Of growth. IL has been cm- phasized that over half of the new residents are also new citizens. And that is good.
 Now come the vital statistics for the year 1929 and this year There have been more births marriages and deaths this year than last-which gives little information as pertaining to the in- creased population. But there are facts that may be gleaned from these later statistics which are inter esting.
 There were s more births in 1928 than in 1922 and there were only 20 more deaths Thus in one year the in- crease in population from births-the more numerous human beings here in one year after deducting thc number of deaths, was only g. Thus. in inc ten years while the city's population has been increasing 1o.0oo. ouly about 5s0 CT the increased number Of pcopre here have come from new births. if the figures for the last two years may F.a "a lsr1 as a faf7ffHF5ra
 Three hundred and thirty out Of ten thousand is d very small number. 1t would seem. therefore. without doubt that The growing realization of the advantages of New Britain as city in which 10 live and work has induced a great many people 10 come here from other parts of the state. the country and other lands While g proper increase in the number of births is to be commented, it speaks better for the reputation of the city, in a practical sense. 10 note that the population increaze has mainly come. in all probability. from an increase in the number of constructive workers coming here.
 And on this matter of increased birth rate it may be remembered that just after the war Germany vas greatly interested in uneouraging a higher birth rate. Many methods were reported 10 be used to bring this about. and Germany was criticized, unjustIy perhaps in many ways. be- cause Of the reports Of the methods adopted. Today the increasing birth . rate in Germany is recognized there I as an economic menace. Germany does l not see how the children are to be 1 Supported if the country continues to 1 produce more babies. There can De ]
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Jehuda Halevi Lodge
 Elects New Officers

Al q meeting of Jchuda Halevi lodge, l. .. F. E., last night. David l.. Nair was elected president. Mir. Nair is a lawyer and a member of the common council Other officers were also elected: Guardian, Louis Maxon. vice president. Alfred Levitt: treas urer Df. Aaron Pinkus: financial sec retary. Morris Glazcr: recording sec rotary. Max Silverbrush: monitor. Jack HeirHowitz; warden. Samuel Grceuberg: guardian. Louis Maxon; trustee, Harry Beckwith: delegates to the annual convention, M. D. SaEe, William N Greenstcin and Dr. B. J.. Erotass; alternate. George Levitt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
ANNoI NCE ENGAGIMENT.

Mir and Mrs. Fred Wunsch of 7s Grand street announced the engage ment Of their daughter. Miss Irene Violet Wunsch. to William E. Jitke of Zs Barnett street at a dinner party iast night. Mr. Litkc is an smplOye of the Hartford Wire Works and Miss Wunsch is employed at the Stanley Works office.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
g Fears Ago To-day
Taken from Herald Of that date

Max UnkeIbach stake8 out the site Df the morgue al the New Britain hos pitaI property today and r. E. sperry began excavatinc. He viii isy the stouewOrk.
 W. J. McDOHouEh and James F. BonHeiley are home from Holy Cross college for the holidays.
 Since 1t became known that the principalship Of the Grammar school was to be made vacant. the members Of the committee and members Of the school board have done nothing but
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
NcE ENGAGEMENT

The engagement of Miss Betty Fearlman. Of 17 Laurel street. em- ployed in the office of the Corbin Screw division of the American Hard ware corporation, and Isadore Bob Robinson. Of 1s5 Fairttew street. was announced Saturday. The wedding date has not yet been announced.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
UNIQUE CHRISTMAS

This Year It Is Unusual sine, Almost
 All ChristcndOm Will Observe Holi.
 day At same Time.
 Chicago, Dec. 24.-Christmas this year Is unique in that for the first time in $50 years. almost all of Chris tendon in theory. will celebrate the day on December 25.
 This means that i25.O00,o0o peo- pie connected with the Eastern Ortho. doX National churches of which the Greek and Russian are chief, will join in the occasion with the others Of the Christian world.
 Until this year, members Of those churches have followed tho Julian calendar, which causes gap Of f4 days between Christmas as observed in eastern and western churches. Now the Gregorian calendar Of western churches has been adopted.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

Ambition; "I wish had more." Dis content: 'l wish l had as much as he has"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

\ constitutional monarchy is one that takes away the powers Of the king and gives them to the dictator
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

or course the rest Of us, if given the profteer's chance, wouldn't dream Of charging all we could get
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

What has become of the old-fash- toned congress in which somebody had working majority?
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

Another time when the punishment its the crime is when a thief steals a used car
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

The office grOuch remarks that th' scum always comes to the top whei the political pot boils.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

In world Of waste one may at least be grateful for the general economy of truth.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

An executive is a man who thinks tho daily dozen refers 10 grouches.
 The earliest inhabitants of America had thick skulls, and that probably explains why they didn't restrict i'm migration.
 \ news story says Germany is bor- dering on insanity, but doesn't tell whether it is her eastern or western border.
 A pretty face isn't sufficient equip ment for life,' says a feminine writer. That's true. some very pretty giris have very ordinary ankles.
 Another unfair thing about prohi- bition is that it punishes men for sell ing whiskey when they haven't sold anything that remotely resembles it..
 Correct this sentence: "If l had it to do again" bossfed the man. 'I'd smash his face instead of taking his abuse"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

The next sporting event of'national interest is the scheduled bout between lower taxes and the bonus.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

An executive is man who thinks tho daily dozen refers 10 grouches.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

Mere sound conveys little meaning When you order an oyster stew ii never occurs to the kitchen that you want oysters, too.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

Man never seems so mortal as when he tries to be dignifcd with a dror of egg on his chin,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Member of The ,>,ocinted Press.

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
sniigel Broke a Few Laws

At his own request Joseph Smigel had his case continued until Thurs day morning He vas charged with reckless driving. driving while under the influence Of liquor. driving with out certificate of registration and cFading responsibility after he had struck q car driven by C. s. Anderson.
 smigel was arrested early Sunday morning by Policemen J Kennedy, Collins and SuperHumcrary Daniel
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

.ntered at the Post OGipo at New Britain
 as Secoud Class Mail Nattet.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

II might save duplication Of effort if we could arrange to have all govern ment scandals in one department.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
Facts andFancieS
 RN RnI8ERT nIlIIEN
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

Hot air rises. In campaign years if rises to absurd heights.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

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New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

IL isn't the rattling sword that menaces the world now, but rattle bra ins.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled 10 the Use Tor republication of all news credited To 1T or not otherwise credited in this paper and also lural news pub lished herein.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-24

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New Britain herald., 1923-12-24
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Issued Daily Sunday ENcep,edp
 At Herald Bldg, s7 church Street.