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New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
coaLLEeisLarIoN

State Fuel Administrator Russell has recommended legislation ealeulat' ed to meet the coal crisis. He reeom' mends giving the power 10 seize or d. vert coal, to the Governor or his ap' polntee and he advises authorizing Sesns.e control Of distribution in the state
 Probably no more popular legisla- ton could be suggested nt this time The legislation is desired to make it possible to relieve or avert distress in any locality. Certainly any law which would merely relieve or avert distress" would be just law. Few arguments may be raised against r.
 But that avowed purpose of the legislation should be remembered. IL is not suggested for the purpose Of regulating prices Of coal unless such prices threaten distress" Such law would not. for instance, change mat ters as they are fin New Britain today. Were such law on the statute books there would have been no coal seized" for New Britain: there would have been no coal diverted" to it. On the contrary. if this city has had more than its share, as alleged it is quite possible that some of the coal we have had might have been seized or diverted for the benefit of other localities and the people of this city might be less well off than they are at present.
 Such law, in other words, would not be "cure-all." It is well to un- derstand this thoroughly. No one should grow careless in use of coal because of the hope that such a. bill may be presented. Legislation or no legislation coal is scarce and going to be more scarce probably. It should be conserved.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
JAPAN SINCERE

Much to the surprise of many peo
 pie of this country Japan has showr decided tendency to carry out the spirit of the Disarmament Conference Her surrender of Shantung, according to specifications. was but one of the evidences of this attitude.
 Now come reports that she is be- ginning at the bottom to stamp out the militaristic spirit-a spirit against which the men back of the, Washing ton conference aimed their shafts. It is stated that Japan is making sweep ing reforms in ther school histories, eliminating militaristic ideas there from, and teaching children to look upon foreign nations in a friendly spirit. Many famous Americans are included among those whose lives are described, and a general broadening of the Histories sought.
 This movement in Japan is of espe- cial interest not only as showing a spreading idea of better understand ing among nations. but also of em- phasizing the wisdom of seeing to it that all history tnughts to children should be fair and impartial. There has been movement in this country to examine closely into the histories in use in our own schools to see If facts have not been distorted, as often alleged It is a well-advised move ment if the criticisms are as fairly made as our histories should be.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

sh0 may appear ,ta spend theiF golns
 lives hefeRs the eameFa2 On the frsl
 proposition there can he little aues- tioR. The people are going la So e she meyies whatever happens, and certainly il Is better for the people young ana old, 70 see pictures feataEr lAg something pure than something impure, Child pictures are usually of the former class.
 But about The ehild actors and actresses! People are much eenesHn= ed because the Federal law against employment Of minors has been held unconstitutional, People want the children protected, Children who work in factories often suffsF in health, Gan child brought up in motion picture studies, no matter how unfair may he the tales Of immortality among picture folk, STOW np naturally into a sane, fine, normal maturity
 II would be pity to deprive the world of the influence ef ''ehild pie- tuFes," IL should not be done, Hut the children Of the movies are in just as great need of protection from spiritual and mental diseases as are children Of inc industrial world in need of protection against afflietion af the body
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
EXPERT ADVICE

There is a tendency in this city. as in others. to undervalue the advan- -tages of expert advice No reflection
 is cast upon the layman whose advice lis taken in preference to that of an lavailable expert. It was not the fault fof F. G. yibberts, for instance, that he was chosen chairman of the commit stee on health and sanitation for the schools, rather than a member of the
 medical profession. Moreover it
 would be small business to make an
 issue out of any one case of this char acter But the situation in regard to shealth matters emphasizes this
 tendency in the city to value at less than par the opinions of men experts Z in their line,
 The same inclination has been shown in failing to appreciate that the corporation council of the city, who- ever he may be, is more capable of advising the city wisely on legal mat ters than are members of the common council who know little about the in- tricacies of the law. The same ten dency was shown in permitting the cutting of ice at Shuttle Meadow lake against the advice of Federal, State and local health authorities. In mat ters of finance due weight has not been given to opinions of those whose 1 life work fits them to advise in such | matters.
 It is good that men have opinions of their own on many subjects and are not afraid to voice those opinions. But when a city is fortunate enough | to have at its disposal the expert knowledge of public spirited men and women it is well to appreciate the value of the services they might rem der the city. by placing them in posi- tions to speak authoritatively on the subjects with which they are most familiar.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

their approval. They sill mol like io feel that one of his hrsl important stands was taken against the Fen thing his opponents disappEsEs af
 Although deYsFn0E hagis was elsetr ed on platform which denounced the Industrial Court i, may be found that his substitute plan, a commissioner and corporation court, might he aimed at accomplishing the things the Industrial court has accomplished, The whole country was and is watehr ing that court with interest, seeing great possibilities in it, Many would regret its passing, IL is doubtful if Governor Davis will have influence enough 10 kill il.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
DROPS GRAND JURY

Boston, Jan. 12.-The special grand jury which has been reviewing the criminal aspects of the evidence on which Joseph c. PelIetier was remov- ed as district attorney of Suffolk county was discharged summarily by Attorney Gen. J. Weston Allen today Mir. Allen made no public statement of the reasons for his action which came after announcement by a min ority of the jurors that certain things which had happened in the jury room had served to defeat the purpose of the inquiry.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
|25 Years Ago Today (Taken from Herald of that date)

Lizzie McMahon, daughter Of Thomas McMahon of Stanley Quar- ter, pupil in the Bartlett sshool was seriously injured by the falling of the plaster from the ceiling about 11:30 o'clock this forenoon. She was attended by Dr. J. E. Martin who found her in a dazed condition.
 James Sullivan of Fremont street slipped and fractured his arm in Hanna's Roller Skating rink last night.
 The Ben Bolt minstrel company will give an entertainment in Bristol tomorrow evening. The following members will take part: B. Pagan, P. ODonnell, J. W. Manning, M. Sheehan, J. Sauter, J. F. Burns, E. Sheehy, T. Ryan, J. Welch and D. Kenoe.
 B.. Gordon, who lost valuable satchel of dry goods, found it again through an advertisement in last nights Herald" He was in today to express his heartfelt thanks to the office.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
A CHILD AND HIS MONEY

] It is reported that half a million dollars has been offered, to Jackie Coogan. little boy, for signing a
 contract to act before the camera. To this is to be added SO per cent of the profits of the first four pictures in which he appears. Jackie's guardians
 will probably take the money for him and Jackie will feature pictures that will be good. The public will enjoy the pictures. the producers will make
 money and the Coogan interests will profit financially. So any discussion of the matter is purely academic: but it is suggestive of important consider ations.
 It Is good thing for people to see children in pictures. But will it be rood thing for Jackie Coogan and of other Jackie Coogans
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
TRUCK STRIKES EXPRESS.
Driver Says Can't Derail Train Speed
 ing 60 An Hour.

Cape May, N. J., Jan. I2.-While the Reading express was speeding to- ward this city at 50 miles per hour, south of Dorothy. ar automobile truck ran into the train. The truck was demolished, but the driver was not seriously injured. The man re- fused to give his name.
 When the crew went back to see what they had hit they found the driver calmly smoking cigaret. He said he had learned he could not bump the train off the track when it was running 60 miles an hour.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
LEFT S5O,OOO TO FOUR DOGS.
Chicago Woman's Heirs, However Produce Another Will in Court.

Chicago, Jan. 12.-Claims of ar Arkansas orphan asylum, four dogs and score of relatives to the s60,- 900 estate of Mrs. Margaret Howard was to be adjudicated by Probate Judge Henry Horner today. The pro- duction of two alleged wills naming different heirs and the disappearance of one of the canine legatees soon after the death of his mistress has shrouded the estate in mystery.
 Three months before the death, Mrs. c. Leemon, an attorney, to ex- ecute a will for her, in which her property was placed in trust for the benefit of her four dogs. A sister. Mrs. Tillie Leighto was to receive $500, and after the death of the dogs, the entire estate was to go to the Arkansas Chidren's Home at Little Rock.
 Relatives declare that just before her death, Mrs. Howard made new will disregarding the dogs and di- viding the estate between the rela- lives. This alleged will, with the sig natures cut off, was produced in pro- duced in today's hearing.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
COMMUNICATED
WANTS TO KNOW.

Editor Herald:
 Can you explain to me. an affected pedestrian, by what right the Aber- thaw Construction company blocks off the sidewalk from the s, R. & l.. pro- perty on Church street to the rail- road crossing, without installing a temporary sidewalk, thereby compel- ling walkers to wade through the snow and slush in the road?
 Also. is it possible to explain the mental process of the city officials whereby they have one side of Church street partially cleared away, but se- lect as the side to be cleared the side on which it is an ordinance violation to park vehicles?
 CHURCH ST. RESIDENT.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
SCHOOL BURNED DOWN.
Wisconsin Girls Boarding Institution
 Is Destroyed by Flames.

Kenosha, Wis, Jan. 12.-Fire of undetermined origin early last eve- ming swept the main dormitory of Kempner hall, a girls boarding school here, driving scores of young women students from their rooms into the snow, and causing damage estimated at $75,00o. The building virtually was destroyed.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
PASSENGER NOMINATED.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Presiden Harding today nominated D. R. Cris singer of Marion. O., now comptroller of the currency to be governor of the federal reserve board, James c. Nc. Nary of Las Vegas. N. M., to succeed Mir. Crissinger as comptroller; and Milo D. Campbell of Coldwater, Mich. to be the dirt farmer" reserve board member
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
sHAMROCKS ORGANIZE.

The Shamrock basketball team, consisting of high school students and managed by Kenneth Saunders, has organized for the season. The lineup of the team is as follows: McAloon, center; H. Beloin ard D. Beloin, for wards; Muldowney and Recamo, guards. The team will play any team in the city averaging 125 to l35 pounds.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
FRANCE GETS AWARD.
Is Given Preparations" of 71,000 IT. S. R. A. Administration.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The French republic was given an award of ''reparations' against the United States railroad administration today by the interstate commerce commis- sion amounting to s71.000.
 The director general of railroads was ordered to pay that sum to the French agents on or before February 20 on the ground that illegal demur- rage and storage charges were as- sessed against French shipments of munitions of war at Wilmington. Del.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
s,mh.r susit sar.as ef orsalaiiaa

fAs A. R, c. ts national organization ~lteh furnishes naWsnapeTs and adNeFs tiFers wiih a strictly haHest analysis el circulation. Our sireulatian statistics gre based up0R this audit, fhis inslEes pres lection against fraud in newspaper a,s' tFlhaiian figures 10 both nstiehal and le' esl advertisers
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

A man seldom enjoys had company away from home unless he is in had at home.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

Government seems to be running in the hole all the time. also, How about that subsidy for it?
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

As a general thing, the man who drives fastest hasn't anything. of im- portance to do when he gets there.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
SHEETS SUPPORTER ARRESTED

Berlin. Jan. 12. = (By Associated Press) Count Guenther von der Schulenburg, a supporter of Dr. Jos eph Sheets, the Rhineland separatist leader, was reported here today to have been arrested by German police | while in occupied territory
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

When dad has finished condemning daughters rouge. he turns back to the mirror and combs the hair over his bald spot.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

The new-rich would enjoy their furniture much more if they could feel free to leave the price tag on.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

Our own point is that men would begin to sprout wings if there were an s. F. o. sign at the gates of heaven.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

Correct this sentence: Nc" said the specialist; T did you no good. and l can't accept your money"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

Any man is an interesting eonyersa- tionalist when he is talking about his job,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

The force never appreciates an executive until he is out of town and somebody else has to entertain the loafers.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

If there wasn't hell, man would invent one for the consolation of Knowing that his enemies are going there.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
New Britain Herald

HERALD FTsI4sHENa COMPANY flssasa nsiiE ssnasF EKesRtsal, A HsEsla Biasr e ehaFsh street,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

Governor Small's effort to come back is expected to lend increased significance to the expression. small chance"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
ufmhs, af md A..aslatpA PFess

fhs Assoeaisa Rnss is exclusively entitled Ca ths use for republication ef all nsss iH tfis RapsF sHa also lessl news pup lshsa heTsiA
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

once in a while you meet n very good man who can talk about some thing other than his own goodness.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

A nick town is a place where the neighbor brings over hot loaf of bread when she has unusually good luck with it.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

Impotence; The quality in child that sgas eateness three years ago.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

Still, the man who doesn't go to church is more honest than the one who pretends to enjoy dull sermon for his souls sake.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

A domestic science course will teach girl to cook almost all the things 8 man doesn't care for.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

You can't be proud of all your an- cestors Adam was a bad sport who told on the woman when he got in tight place.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

The aHly RF0stshls AdNFtssiRg medium tn the eits. Ginealatian haass and press sasm always open 70 advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
Facts andEancies
 ssy ROBERT opiuEsl.

Some girls are like that. and some have sensible mothers.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

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New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

You see, each nation must keep large army or large fleet in order to discourage militarism In other nations.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-12
TELEPHONE eALIs:

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New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

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New Britain herald., 1923-01-12

America is the birthplace of opto. metry.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-06-14
sedan,s Sow Development.

1t has taken OFT years to develop
the one-passenger sedan, carried on
poles by men, into the luxurious seven
passenger, gas-driven sedan of 1922.
In the first quarters of the Eigh-
teenth century the sedan was at its
zenith of usefulness in England,
though it was in general use in Naples
in 1915. The nobility and people OF
wealth owned their own beautifully
decorated sedans which were often
padded and cushioned with brocaded
silks,
The sedans stood in the lobby of the
town mansion ready for instant use,
and it was an interesting sight to see
several gilt sedans, carried by fiunkies
and escorted by '1ink boys" bearing
the richly dressed members of the
family. When the family was de
livered in safety from footpads, the
link boys thrust their flambeauX into
the trumpet-shaped extinguishers
which were placed at each door
cheek" of the high and mighty, and
disappeared until time for the home
journey.
Better suited than coaches to the
steep streets and narrow lanes of
Edinburgh. sedans were more useil in
that city than even in London. Now
they have all gone into discard and
are only to be seen in museums as
curiosities.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-06-14
woRKMEN ARE PARTNERS

1t is a growing habit with large
corporations of unquestionable sta
bility to make 1t easy for employees
to acquire shares in the property
There is at once created common
interest which reduces turnover OF
employees and tends to good relations
between management and workers.
The Union Pacific Railroad and
and the United States Steel Cor
poration are prominent examples.
And now comes the Standard Oil
Company and adopts the same
policy.
The Standard Oil Companies have
always as a matter of business main
tanned such relations with their en-
ployes that one never hears of any
labor troubles, but, like Henry Ford,
they have hitherto relied on careful
good pay, the best of
treatment and retirement allowances
% secure teamwork.
Now the New York company is ar
ranging to admit employees as part
ners. In order to put the shares
within the reach of small investors
he Standard Oil Companies have re-
1uced the par value of their shares
TO $25 for the sole purpose of broad
sning stock ownership. The plan
IS being rapidly adopted by strong
generally.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-06-14
FARMER AND LABOR DEMANDS

In the face of the demands of the
bricklayers of New York for an adj
ditional increase in wages, backed uI
by the threat of strike which would
tie up 200,0O0,OOO worth of con-
struction within month, a compar-
ison of the cost of construction, at
present wages, translated into food,
at the prices the farmer gets, which
was recently printed in The New
York Herald, assumes unusual inter
est. The following examples were
included:
1t takes 6sh dozen, or 1852 eggs
to pay plasterer for one day OF
eight hours work.
1t takes 17h bushels of corn. OF
years receipts from half an acre
to pay bricklayer one day
1t takes twenty-three chickens
weighing three pounds each to nav
a painter for one days work In New
York.
1t takes forty-two pounds of but
ter or the output from fourteen cows
red and MIXED for twenty-fou1
hours to pay plumber s14 a day.
IL takes hog weighing 175
pounds, representing eight months
leedfng and care, to pay a CARPENTER
Tor one days work.
The question arises: Do the Mas
terer, the bricklayer, the painter, the
plumber, and the carpenter give any-
tnlng like adequate returns for the
compensation demanded?
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-06-14
A TALK WITH A PAYETrE MAN
Mr.. l.. G. Jones, prop. o. X. Shoe
Shop ON Main Street, Tells His
Experience

There is nothing like talk witt
one of our own citizens for giving
hope and encouragement to the anx-
ious sufferer from the dread kidney
disease. We. therefore give here an
interview with Payette man.
my kidneys got out OF order
caused from heavy lifting and over
work., says Mr.. Jones. My back
was lame and l could hardly get out
of bed In the morning. When
stopped to pull on my shoes catch
seized me in the small of my back
and | had hard time to straighten
My muscles were drawn and I knew
the trouble lay in my kidneys. l used
Doan's Kidney Pills and obtained the
desired relief"
Price coo, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Jones rad. Foster-Milburn
Co., Mfrs, Buffalo. N. Y.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-06-14
Where Knittinu Is Barred.


Justice Horridge ordered some wom-
en- spectators at Surrey assizes TO
cease knitting III court. the London
Daily Express says.
He may have been prompted to do
this by the recollection of the callous
conduct of some women in court dur
ing the trials of Major Armstronr ut
Hereford and sAllaway at Winchester.
Knitting needles Clicked freely on 10th
occasions, even during the cummings
up.
A prominent barrister, consulted by
Daily Express representative, did
not join in the judges wholehearted
condemnation. st al depends on cir
cumstances." lie said. IF the women
are merely spectators, then their knit
ting interferes with nobody, and I do
not see why they should not lie al
lowed to so on with it.
at becomes very different thing,
however. if the knitters are juryinpa,
wlthsa mans liberty. or nc saps life.
dependent on tie attention iaes' give
TO the case, No part of their ment,Etr
should be absorbed by the acton ni
knitting"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-06-14
ALL CLEAR BUT ONE POINT
Jane Simply Could Not Understand
Peculiarly Manifested by Those
Baseball Players.

Jane always insisted that she want
ed to share all my pleasures. l was
not quite so sure about 1t, but dlpio-
macy has its uses, so | said nothing.
At length it became impossible to
postpone again taking her to the Dail
game. I drew a long breath, muttered
prayer for guidance, and gave in.
THAT man out there on the mound
is called the pitcher. He pitches
began.
"That man with the bat-with the
Clubs the batter. He hits the
ball. :"
"Why?" asked Jane.
st doesn't matter" l continued.
ale didn't hit it. If he had sue
ceeded. however, he would have run
toward that sack, which is called first
base, and if he gets there before. the
ball he is safe"
But 7 thought you said the game
was not dangerous" Jane objected
"Only to otherwise happy mar
riages," 1 responded.
"Oh |" said Jane.
"If a man gets to first base" l re-
sumed, "the succeeding batters try TO
advance him by hitting the ball. II
he goes all the way around, past sec
ond and third bases, and reaches home
plate without being put out, run Is
scored for his team,
"When three men are put out, the
other side comes to the bat, and when
each side has had nine turns at bat
the game is over. The team that makes
the most runs wins.
as that clear?" | asked.
Perfectly" Jane assured me. But
one thing | don't understand"
"What is it?" I inquired.
"Why is it," Jane queried, "why Is
1t that the men wear mittens only on
one hand? It seems so silly
A senile judge decided that my sub
sequent remarks constituted mental
cruelty.-J. M. K, in Life.