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New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
NEW BRITAIN'S GROWTH

The New Britain resident who will not feel considerable pride in the city over practically 10000 increase in its population since 1919, has little real enthusiasm about the city in which he lives. Emphasis may well be laid on the fact that this is not an es- tion, and that the accuracy of the figures would seem to be assured when it appears that the increase is 16.17 per cent while the increase in the number of water services is near ly as great. namely i5 per cent. The latter percentage comes from known and recorded facts Of course. More than this there has been a 20 per cent increase in public and parochial schools, indicating at least that the stated increase in general population may be relied upon.
 While the city has been increasing 10000 in residents, the number of citizens has increased 5,6l0. showing that more than half of the general increase has come from citizens moy- ing here, from the greater number Of previous residents of the city who have become citizens, or from minors coming of age, probably from all three sources.
 There may be added, therefore, to tho satisfaction that comes from greater quantity, the qualification in- spired by more numerous and stronger citizenship. The growth has been worth while in every way.
 When the soning expert was here he estimated that, on the principle of decreasing percentages the population Of New Britain would be 1000 in igIS. This news, coming today. of the increase of 10000 in four years would indicatet hat such estimate for 194S is too conservative. Which makes all the stronger reason for immediate 1 zoning action.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
\ CHRISTMAS TRUCE.

The sunlight of this mornngi, bringing an almost spring brightness to Walnut Hill park and other beauty spots Of New Britain, prepared one for the news of the day that came from a man in high authority plead ing that a Christmas Truce" be de- clared and that all men observe that truce over the day that is coming when the birth of a wonderful Spirit is to be commemorated. 2
 Last evening, too. a sight of the un- usually attractive Christmas tree on Central Park; a look into the entie- ing windows of the shops and little journey up our main street where lights shone along the way and over head, served to intensity the realiza- tion that not for many years has Christmas time brought evidences of such thought of others, such a desire to please the children, the men and women of the city.
 And with such realization comes 9 sense of our failure to appreciate the good things that have come to us through no effort on our part. The mildncss of the winter thus far has been unprecedented. A poet might well sing of natures effort 10 make everyone happy and comfortable at this timc Of the year when happiness and comfort for others should be the sincere wish Of everyone.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Observations on Tie Weather

Washington, Dec. 2f.--Forocast for southern Now England: Cloudy and somewhat colder tonight; Saturday unsettled. probably rain: moderate northwest winds, shifting to northeast and cat.
 Forecast for eastern New York: Cloudy and somewhat colder tonight; Saturday unsettled probably rain in south and central and rain or snow in extreme north portion; moderate to fresh northwest shifting to northeast and cast winds.
 For Connecticut: Cloudy and some what colder tonight: Saturday unset tied probably rain: moderate north west winds shifting to east and north east. a
 Conditions: Rain has occurred dur ing the last 24 hours from Texas northeastward to Maine and from Minnesota southesstward to South Carolina. Generally cloudy and un- settled weather prevails this morning cast of the Rocky Mts. The temper ature is very much above normal from the Mississippi river eastward to the coast
 Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy and somewhat unsettled weather with mild temperature.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

activities are, in fact, still being car
 ried on here. as the secretary of state has indicated. We may feel confident in our strength and aloof- ness from the rest of the world. But considering the fact that the present leaders in the government seem de- termined to remain outside the world circle, it is not reassuring to note that other nations may be on the point of closer alliance with Russia if. as indicated. the Russian Soviet is at work to create dissension here and is planning to raise the red flag over the White House" according to in- structions given by Russian revolu- tionists as late as August of this year.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
TO TRAIN YouNG PRINCE.

Budapest. Dec. 2i.--Politieal gossip is dwelling just now on tho deep in- tercst shown by certain Hungarisns in the education Of Prince Otto, eldest son Of Kari. late Emperor Of Austria and King or Hungary. Otto. eleven years old. is in Spain. Headers Of Hungarian royalists. including Counts Andrassy and Szechcn and Bishop Mikes arc fearful Of tho predomina- ton of Austrian influences in the boys education and have demanded. il is said, a clear cut Hungarian cdu- cation Tor him. The Royalists have received with satisfaction tho news that members Of the Hapsburg dyn- asty have renewed their oath of loyal ty towards Otto, pleJging themselves to respect the priority of all his claims
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
25 Fears Ago To-day
Taken from Herald Of that date,

Armour & Co.,, Of Chicago. is plan ming 10 open new wholesale meat house in the place formerly occupied by Thomas NcCabe & Co. in the rear of tho railroad4 block on Main street. It is understood that the new plant will be managed by a western man.
 Mrs. John Eisselbrack Of Camp street is entertaining friends from Falls Village. Conn.
 William 10. Long. tho new polo referee, will make his future home in New Britain.
 X local bicycle dealer predicts that chafnless wheels wiI be more popu- lar than ever in this city the coming season and many of the merchants have large supply of this type.
 John J. McBriarty has received notice from the secretary of the pharmacy board that he has passed with marked degree Of success. the examination for q license as a pre- scription pharmacist.
 Russell & Erwin and Landers. F'rary & Clark will close down Mon day for several days. for repairs.
 Br. Cebourue. the alleged hypnot ist. tried 10 put several subjects 10 sleep during the performance last night. without success. In order 10 get crowd he advertises the first -gB seats tonight free. Remember. thc first 800 free and after than 70. 70 and 3g cents.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
aaPs .,DoI,T dIRY TRIaL.

Tokio. Dec. 2i.--In addition 70 manhood suffrage. the Tamamoio o cabintt purposes to bring into force next year a jury system and system of industrial insurance. A nunber oi men will be trained as jurors: jury friaI courts will be established in dif- fcrent paris Of the couatry. and men vcrsed to law wiIl bf sfId 10 America aud Europe to study the jury syst ems there. Under the industrial insur- ance scheme workmcn and s-omen earning not more thar 1900 yen lssHoD year wiiI bs benefited. pay mcuf Of small sun out of their wages emitting them 10 com 5ensafion in casc of illness. casualties or unem- yloyrncnt. and providing for payment to ti1eir relatives in case they die In "a se of women fhe fnsura nee plan ~-iu provide for Illness incident to child birth.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
STILL AT IT.

It is the general impression of the people of this country that with the armistice. the word propaganda" might be cut out Of our vocabulary as far as international affairs are con- cerned. Germany Of course. they felt, would sec the uselessness of con tinuing to have her agents working in this county, and as for other nations well. i've never took much stock in the propaganda talk anyway"
 A dispatch from Washington pub lished in the Herald yesterday. to the effect that plans attributed to Russian Soviet authorities for training fight ing" units among American industrial workers to raise the rcd flag over tho White House" have been published on the authority of the state department. raises the question again, and inc later reports today make more dcfl- nitc the charges Of the secretary or state, Of revolutionary propaganda here. Upon this knowledge hc based his refusal to enter into negotiations with the Moscow government.
 If the spreading of this propaganda ceased three years ago or more as some have stated that it did. little good may come from investigations proposed. The activities Of foreign governments at that time and before should have little effect upon US at this time other than to serve as a constant reminder that such activities were being carried on and may be car ried on again at any time. But if the general. uniformed opinion upon this matter is wrong-if the activities Of the Russian Soviet and Of Germany did not cease years ago, that is some thing else again and the true facts must be discovered ga soon as pos. sible.
 It now comes out that the instruc- tons from Russian sources regarding the Formation of these lighting" units bear the date Of August of 1923. according to one authority. From other sources one finds that German propaganda is being carried On in this country. not by government authority. but backed by powerful organiza- ton across the water. The Russian matter, however. is the ono inme- diateIy pressing. especially in view Of tlc attitude of many in high places that the Soviet government should be recognized. It Is said that England viii recognize the Soviet after the Baldwin ministry leaves office. Eng land is keen for renewal Of trade re- Iatious. Any such recognition would. Of course. give more power 10 the Russian props gandists here-if the
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
DR. SUN MAKES APPEAL
sends Message to British Labor Lead
 CT Blaming England For Canton

By The Associated Press
 Hong Kong. Dec. 2i.--Dr. Sun Tat Sen, head of the Canton government today telegraphed to Ramsay Mac Donald. leader of the British Labor party. asking him to bring 10 the notice of the British people and par ticularIy the workers. the grave situa- ton which the British Representa- tives in China mainly have been in- strumentai in creating at Canton"
 My government is being threaten ed with acts of war by an internation- force Of nearly a score of cruisers and gunboats armed with soldiers who have already landed at shamen. (the foreign section of Cantop. where the administrative offices ot other nations are iocatsd.D
 "This is the work of the diplomatic body at Picking. done at the instance of the British Minister on advice of the Senior Consul at Canton. who Is the British Consul General. and the Inspector General Of Chinese Mari time customs. who is a British na- tional."
 Sun reminds the British Labor par ty leader that China. admittedly one of the richest markets for British goods, cannot be secured by a gun boat policy of old diplomacy. ai- though if can be won by a policy aiming at the capture Of Chinese goodEfII
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
A FORGOTTEN INVESTMENT.

Certainly money talks" and equal
 ly true is the fact that when man
 talks in terms of money people sit up
 and take notice. A speaker from
 New York recently referred to what
 he indicated was A forgotten invest-
 ment of this city: its boys New Brit
 ain has invested in real estate, some
 s73, 900, ,000, and New Britain looks
 out for that big investment pretty well. It is protected against possible destruction. II is something VIC can soc, touch and handle.' Nobody can do anything to hurt that investment, not if VIC know it.
 We'll New Britain has another in- vestment that 1t docs well with a part Of the time. This is the investment Of some S6O.o0o,O0o, n it's boys. There arc i6,000 of them. each costing s4o0 d year to bring up". The city gives them good schools but how much is done to give them systcmatizcd train ing after school hours The United States government spends over bil- lion and half dollars every year on its criminals, and the taxpayers, the purchasers Of articles anywhere, pays that money much Of which might be saved if the boy investment were looked after as carefully as Is the property investment. Every boy that becomes a failure becomes a liability, according to this speaker. Out Of the i6, 900 boys in New Britain, only about l 200 are engaged in boys work. You need more boys work orgsniza- tions in New Britain." was this cx- pert's advice.
 Just at this time we read Of the 500 boys or more who crowded into the Boys Club the other evening for the Christmas party; we have heard that many have had to leavc the Boys Club, the older lads 10 make room for the younger ones coming up. | These facts show pretty well that l New Britain boys arc eager to take i advantage Of the chances offered ] them, and arc becoming more anX- 1 ious to do it every day. Bringing | New Britain's boy investment down l 10 a matter of cold figures is a pretty i good way to emphasize the practical reasons for taking an interest iD boys . organization work This is enough . to satisfy the man or woman who 1. looks at everything from a practical . point Of view. ]
 And Tor those who see more than i. the practical side of the matter; for those who realize that there is a higher thing 10 be attained than ma terial success. there is no necessity 10 the wonderful possibilities that lie latent in body Of 10000 boys. any one of whom may become. under proper influences. a leader Of thought and action inspired by thc highest ideals, thc most worthy am- bition. The day has passed when in- telligent people hide their cash away in an old sock. allowing fl to iic idle with tlis possibility Of physical de- structiou. with TO hope or increase. The day snouid pas when we wiii allow this boy investment to lie idle. mensced by ignorance.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

While the little faces glowing, Watch the Star that shines above. Let the wise and let the foolish Worry OCT what's wrong, whats
 right May the children always gather On the eve of Christmas night.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

\ illHh town ls one Tn NnlEh iflehuS smell it on your breath and tell the world.
 We wonder 1T fallen leaves wouldn't make good furnace fuel if pressed into small bricks and mixed with slate.
 An experienced business woman is one who isn't extensively brusque in an effort to seem as important as a male.
 
 Tho kaiser may leave Holland. Once before he demonstrated that he didn't have gumption enough to let well enough alone.
 The strange part is that celebrities who scold America don't use some Of their superior wisdom to benefit their own Europe.
 Correct this sentence: Tt is getting thinner every year" said theman, but I never use any tonic in an effort to save it."
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Ia,ing rn to Hcr Rctmd.

"W-ho . that woman you just bop-ed te?s
 "Oh, she is my neNt-door neigh Dor"
 But she didn't return your saiute~
 No. sic never returns anything Exchange.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Backbone won't get you far, how ever, if the knot at the top of 1t is solid bone.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Some of the other candidates talk more than Coolidge. but few of them are saying more.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

In come particulars the world is no better, but you see very few roller towels now.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Program for presidential candi- date: First get your policy; then get your hammer.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

The klan is inactive now. It's too darncd cold to run about at night in ones nightshirt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

'-Churchmcn doubt Iiivinity Of Christ headline. When the gioomy shadows gather
 And tHe night comes like g pail. And the blindneSs-lringing darkness
 Spreads its mantle over all, Little chn8ren gather. singing.
 Ia the circle of the light Uf a rIopiag star 0r f'r0niizc
 On the eve Of Christmas night. in inc group there is DO doubling;
 Christmas carols sing Of i0ye.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
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New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled 10 the use for republication of all news credited to it or not otherwise credited fin this paper and also local news pub lished herein.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN.

The hard part of diplomacy, just at present, is Poincare's head.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation.

The A. F. (. is a national organizAt ton which furnishes newspapers and Rdyer- tisers with a strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit This tnsures pro- teetion against fraud in newspaper dis trhutlon figures to both national and local advertisers.
 The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotalings News stand. Times Square; Schultz News stand Entrance Grand Central 42nd Street
 Los Angeles. Cal: Arcade Station.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

The most shocking Paris divorce is that one old Omar mentioned, the divorce of old barren reason.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

It isn't absolutely necessary to know much about etiquette if you know a great deal about kindness.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Progress is but the functioning Of the vanity that makes a man eager to outshine his fellows,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Those who doubt the existence Of absolute zero might observe the aver- age mans enthusiasm for grand opera
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
TELEPHONE CALL!

Entered at the Post Office al New Britain
 as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Many a man who thinks he is aspir- ing to higher things is merely aspiring to a softer job.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

A hick town is ono in which friends smell 1t on your breath and tell the world.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

Business Office .............. 92S Editorial Rooms ....,..... s26
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Issued Daily Sunday Exeepted)
 At Herald Bldg. 67 Church Street.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

SUBSCRIPTION RATES: $500 a Year,
 seOO Three Months.
 75c a Month.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-21

It seems unfair. When Eve was tho first lady in the land. not single flower or color was named for her
Evening star., 1923-01-25
CRUDE OIL OUTPUT
DECREASES IN WEEK
Daily Average Falls Of 4,450
Barrels-Imports Show
Increase.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. January 25.The daily
average gross crude oil production of
the United States decreased 14.450
barrels for the week ending January
90, totaling 1,736, 900 barrels. as COM
pared with 1,751,350 barrels for the
preceding week. according to the
weekly summary of the American
Petroleum Institute. The daily aver
age production east of the Rocky
mountains was 1,206.900 barrels, as
compared with 1.e26.350 barrels. a de-
crease of 19,450 barrels. California
production was $4,000 barrels, as
compared with 525 900 barrels, an in
crease of 5000 barrels
According to figures collected by
the Petroleum Institute. the imports
Of petroleum (crude and refined oils)
at the principal United States ports
for the week ended January 20 to-
tailed l,993.157 barrels, daily aver
age of 2S4,273 barrels, compared with
1,777,901 barrels, a daily average of
253.9S5 barrels for the week ended
January 13.
Evening star., 1923-01-25
TAILOR MADE CLOTHES
TO INCREASE IN PRICE

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. January 25.-Prices
from IL to 1o per cent in the near
future. L. A. Banner, secretary of the
National Merchant Tailor Designers
stated. The association is
holding its forty-third annual con-
vention here. He ascribed the mount
ing price of wool and scarcity OF
workmen as reasons for the predicted
price increase.
Evening star., 1923-01-25
TREASURY CERTIFICATES

touotations furnished by Redmond a Ca
Evening star., 1923-01-25

The day before that set for her
marriage a girl of Leeds, England,
laughingly tried on her bridal VEIL
despite the protests of superstitious
friends. Ten minutes later her father
came in with the news that her fiance
had met with sudden death in a street
accident
Evening star., 1923-01-25
DIVIDEND DECLARED.

NEW YORK, January 25.-Direc-
tors OF the Pressed Steel Car Com :
pany yesterday declared the regular
IN per cent preferred stock dividend.
payable February 81. Rumors which
affected trading had been current to
the effect that 1t would be passed.
Evening star., 1923-01-25

After counting all the hairs on the
heads of the woman students, two
professors of the University of
Munich, found the average to be from
$4,000 to 10000 hairs per head.
The Washington times., 1923-09-20
ILLEGAL : NRITS
HOLD Up
CASES
Liquor Warrants Citing John
Doe" Claimed 20 Be
Unconstitutional.

/ Question as to the legality Of Is
suing warrants In nctitiou, names,
was raised by Attorney ROYAL
Hughes in police court today. when
James b. Wiley. colored. and his
wife Hortence were arraigned be-
fore Judge Mcmahon to answer
charges of Illegal possession Of
LIQUOR.
Police say they had information
that there was LIQUOR at 734Twenty-
second street northwest and. not
knowing the names. obtained search
warrants in the names Of John
Doe and Jane Doe. When the
premises were searched, several
gallons of liquor wer found they
say. Attorney Hughes made a
motion to duash on the grounds
that the issue of search warrants
in that. manner violated the Fourth
and Fifth Amendments. that saw
both the names and descriptions OF
the accused must be on the war.
rant.
Judge Schuldt continued the case
in order for counsel to produce
authority to substantiate his con-
.tention,
The Washington times., 1923-09-20
CHARGED NH
USING SHOVE
ON VIII
Weiser Fined 500, But Aged
Spouse Has Him Put
on Probation.

While william Weiser, aged sixty
seven, stood watching his wife. Mrs.
Fannie Weiser, sixtyYfour, shovel
the winter supply of coal in the eel
lar, she struck him accidently with
the shovel, It was testified before
Judge Gus A. SchuIdt In Police Court
today, and IL so infurfated him that
he took the shovel from her and
used 1t as a weapon to severely In
jure her wrist. The court denounced
Weiser. and fined him 500 or 100
days in jail. but on the plea OF the
wife, suspended sentence and placed
him on probation.
The aged couple have been married
for thirteen years and live in Twin.
ing City. Weiser has been married
twice before and his wife once.
Judge Schuldt, in pronouncing
sentence, said: 1T is shame and
an outrage that q couple who are
nearing the setting of the sun
should come here in this way. Your
wife is no beast OF burden and /
want to warn you that, IL you break
this probation. you will be wiser
but sadder man, for you will get the
limit of the law"
Mrs. Weiser asked only that he be
made to respect her, claiming that
he was jealous without cause, and
be compelled to keep away from
liquor. $50
The Washington times., 1923-09-20
LONG TERM PROPOSED
FOR LIQUOR VlOLATORS

Amendment of the. Voistead law,
providing long Jail terms for Sec
ond offenders in prohibition cases,
has been proposed to Prohibition
Commissioners Haynes by many. of
the State directors as the only cure
for present widespread violations.
Reports. on progress Of enforce
ment work over the county. state
that liquor law enforcers are baked
by small sentences imposed by
courts. Directors said the prac.
tice OF courts generally in tnhos,
ing a jail sentence Of few months
with alternative of payingS fine, Il
not deterring violators. Haynes
was informed that what is needed Is
law giving second Offenders as
high as five years in the beniueIl
tia!ry. without opportunity 90 pas
q fine. e