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New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
THAT COUNCIL OUTING

In the baseball news of the day
 there have appeared references to the
 bean ball." and mention made of the
 fact that 1t is coming into use again,
 Now the 'bean ball" does not re-
 semble a bean bag. It is nothing in-
 nocent like that. The bean" referred
 to in the phrase, means the head--a
 mans head. The bean ball." there
 fore, is ball thrown with all the
 force of the pitchers arm directly at
 the bean" or head of the batter. The inspiration of the bean ball' is the desire on the part of the pitcher to frighten the batter so that he will not hit the ball safely and so that after wards he will be afraid every time he comes to bat.
 Members of the common council all have "beans" or heads. True, they make little use of them sometimes, but nevertheless they are there, for better or for worse. This possession of beans" or heads becomes import ant when the latest announcement regarding tomorrow's outing Sof the common council and other city off, cials, to the effect that the Democrats are going to play against the Republi- cans in a game of baseball--the game in which the "bean ball' is sometimes used, and the bean sometimes used very little. Cynics and irreverent per- sons may say that the beans of some of the city officials would be just as capable of working after being hit by bean ball as they are before, but this is doubted. It is to the advantage of the city to preserve whatever there is inside those beans of city officials, and for this reason it is to be hoped that an informal meeting of the com mon council will be held tonight so that a resolution may be passed for bidding the use of the bean ball" by either Republican or Democratic pitcher. Then, when the charter is again altered. an amendment to this effect may be added to 1t along with other equally important amendments that undoubtedly will be suggested. l
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
PRESERVING A NATION

Long years ago there was little thought of the necessity of training boys and girls. young men and women physically. It Is comparatively re- gently that the schools have given at tention to this matter. So. also, the city health officer or health superin- tendent has become person who should consider not only the sick but those who are none too strong. Or ganization to fight disease. and move ments such as the Fresh Air Camp have become active. People are be- ginning to realize that the physical well-being of the citizens of the coun- try is as important as their mental education.
 Statistics obtained in war times showed how deplorably weak the young men of this country were. Re- cent statistics sustain those findings. Five out of every 10 young Americans suffer more or less seriously from physical defects. A Washington news items says that out of more than 23,- GOO men examined for admission to camps last year Al were re- tected for physical defects and 470 men in every 1000 were found to have defects that could be corrected.
 No statistics are needed to tell us that the young men Of this country at the time of it's founding were strong and hearty compared to those
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

now living here. The general physi-
 cal condition has been on the decline
 for years. Only recently, since the
 emphasis has been laid on this mat
 ter, has that general strength begun to increase-if, indeed, it has begun even now. The point to be remember ed is that if this nation is to be main tained in its physical strength as well as its moral and spiritual fibre, every encouragement should be given to every health move. Although we may never have to go to war again and this is the devout hope-all life is a war and physical strength is needed to meet it.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
MARRIAGES HERE

There has been a marked decline
 in the number of marriages Gin Con-
 necticu) since 1916 and consider
 able increase in the number of di-
 vorces. This condition is most mark ed in Fairfield county with Hartford county ranking second" Thus reads a dispatch from the Washington News Bureau of this newspaper.
 It is quite the usual thing to boast over a large number of marriages in ascertain locality, and to regret the number of divorces. Possibly one would be considered unpatriotic or something else equally terrible were one to fail to deplore decreasing marriage rate, and were one to say that the increasing number of di- vorces was the result of a too great number of marriages. Yet, If the sit uation is looked squarely in the face a tremendous increase in marriages is not thing to be desired Marry in haste, regret at leisurep has lot of sense to 1t. The condition Is aggra- vated in a locality where a great portion of the population looks upon early marriage as something quite necessary according to the traditions of the lands from which its people come.
 In Hartford county there are too many marriages by people very early in life. The decreasing number is not thing to be deplored. Many young girl assumes the duties of motherhood long before she has had chance to learn that she, as well as the man she marries, possesses the rights in this | country that a man possesses. Grant ed willingly and gladly that the mar ried state is the natural, the happy | state. Nevertheless 1t should not be en- | tered into until the parties to it realize | all their rights and their duties. There should be no worry over a decreasing of marriages, considering the fact that this decrease comes probably | from a refusal of young girls to take life's most serious step before they are prepared to assume the obligations it entails.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
THINGS CHILDREN LEARN .

Probably the most inoffensive way to accomplish something worth while is to state facts and allow each person to make his or her own deductions event or any series of events are noted that suggest something that has im- pressed the observer, it is worth while to mention those events, Possibly im- pressions will be made on other people.
 It has been stated in these columns that the men who frequent rescue missions" in the great cities are usual ly first drawn into them by hearing the old hymns they learned when they were children. No matter how low these men have sunk, the strains of those old songs brings back memories at which they can not scoff. They hover about the lights of the missions for long time, entering just to sing those songs. and often drifting out before any preaching" is done. They are men whom the world has treated harshly. Many have deserved harsh treatment; some have not. But often, beginning with the singing of those hymns. they form the habit of re- maining. And then, comes brighter life.
 In this city certain unorganized group of boys have occasion often to ask for lifts" in automobiles. The owners of the cars know most of the lads by sight at least, and the requests are not objectionable, as rule. In- l variably those lads, when they leave | the cars. express their thanks for the | ride. It is quite probable that they will ! continue this habit in later life It has, been noted on some occasions that ! lads who have far greater advantages | than do those boys fail to say thank . you" after some similar favor is done them. Quite probably they will not say thank you" later in life, nor will they appreciate the things that are done for them.
 The things learned in childhood, then, do remain with men. Those who are looking toward the future of this country-this country which will be, in a few years, the land of those now children-wonder if the children are learning the things that will be good for them and for the country. Do we enforce law in a way that will give the young respect for law en- forcement; pass laws that the chill dren will respect because they see
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
25 Fears Ago Today
Taken from Herald of that date)

An unusual sort of accident hap pened in Central Park this afternoon where workmen are employed in dig ging the foundation for the monu- ment The foundation is being laid by sprea ling broken stone over which layer of cement is laid. Peter An derson was employed spreading the stone below and two men were dump ing it from wheel barrows above. One of the men showed his weelbarrow far out on the blanks and coolly dumped the loak of rock on Peterson's head. Peterson was knocked down and deep gash was cut in his head. He was placed in Farrell's express wagon and was taken to the office of Dr. Kelly.
 John F.. Sheehan, the actor, who is now in Paris. will sail for home on July 2S.
 E. C. Bowman leaves tonight for a brief vacation to be spent in Boston, the White Mountains and the Green Mountains.
 William Blair went to Boston to- day for a brief visit. While in New York, Mir. Blair visited the wounded soldiers at Staten Island.
 The Black Rock ball team beat the Arch streets this morning in a game played in Browns lot. The score was 31 to '.
 Burwell Carter of Plainville has sold a house ana lot on Liberty street in this city to o. F. Curtis.
 A dozen foreigners working on the pipe line on the Southington road, have quit work and left town because Of a superstition that they are being bothered by the spirits of the two men who were drowned in the brook last Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

Money has wings, but too much of 1t doesn't help youngster to sprout any.
 Another good intelligence test Is a good stretch of road and car that will do seventy when wide open. The only objection to the first watermelons is that they taste too much like water and not enough like melons.
 The ideal political platform must be long enough to afford parking space for all the popular grievances.
 q It won't be at all difficult to estab- fish universal peace once we have eliminated human nature and the Balkans.
 Let's not have an avowed wet" as President. Let him drink it on the sly. We must, at any cost, preserve our honor.
 "The great problem is not produc- tion, but distribution" That's right. Why should all the children be wished on the poor?
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN.

In soviet Russia every proper jail sentence begins with capital.
 AS our entry in the Box peace con- petition, we suggest a substitute for oil.
 If Ford is to become President, we insist that he appoint Edsel Secretary of War.
 About the only works that are more thrilling than "Attaboy" are Two weeks with pay"
 If he can be away for, month or so without affecting the output, he is called an executive.
 Correct this sentence: Their picnic was planned for Sunday and not a cloud appeared in the sky"
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
Observations on Tie Weather

For Connecticut: Unsettled to- night and Wednesday; probably showers; little change in tempera- ture; gentle to moderate southerly winds shifting to westerly Wednes- day.
 Conditions: The temperature is slightly below normal in the Lake region and New England
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and rainy weather and not much change in temperaturA
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

Sldylng dragon 70 rescue d maid en in distress couldn't have been much worse than changing a tire for her mile from a shade tree.
 Some people go right on using fruit juices to make jelly when they haven't beverage on the place that affords kick.
 Harding may run a tractor and win the farm bloc. but 100 per centers will wait to see how well he handles tar and feathers.
 Another disadvantage about living in small town is that you can't put on enough. swell clothes to make people think you rich.
 And so you wish to know how Europe feels toward America. We'll how do you feel toward the chap who holds the mortgage on your car?
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
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New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

The only profitable advertising medium In the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
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them respected? Or are we creating by law, new code of morals which the great mass of the people is un- willing to accept?
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

Absence makes the heart grow fonder of those present-it allows you to see more of them.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
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The Associated Prnss is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news pub lisheA res..
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

Film Fans of Europe Demand Graceful Girls" says dispatch. Well, Film Fans of Europe are not alone.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

Laugh and the world laughs with you; weep and you cant get loan.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

In Paris they have shortened skirts to 12 inches from the ground. Take that, you pessimists.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-24
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New Britain herald., 1923-07-24

Most people love to have music in the air" and many are ignorant enough to want an air in the music.
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We dote on this;
 We dote on that,
 But there's the anecdote Of one who, hungry, dotted on A bouteous table d'hote. A bunch of this, A hunk of that From soup to nuts remote; He ate. and drank; Then smiled and died Slain by that table d'hote.
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Evening star., 1923-11-10
MRS. COOLIDGE SEES
F[EET7ARMY GAME
Other NotabIes Also in At
tendance at Baltimore
Foot Ball Contest.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
BALTIMORE, Md, November To-
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, wife of Presi-
dent Coolidge, will visit Baltimore
again this afternoon, leading another
group of notables from the Capital
for the Fleet-Army foot ball game.
Mrs. Coolidge will slip quietly into
the stadium, as she did at the Prince
ton Navy game two weeks ago, 1t was
learned, although no official announce
ment has been received here. Secre-
tary of War Weeks and Assistant
Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt also
will occupy boxes.
Accompanying the cabinet officer
will be officials of executive depart
ments of both Army and Navy. They
will be the luncheon guests of the
mayors reception committee before
the game.
The visitors may remain here for
the street carnival to be held tonight.
A big portion of the downtown bust
ness section has been set aside for
thousands of dollars in decorations
along the route of the carnival
Bands employed by the merchants
will parade the streets. Impromptu
parades will be formed to add pep"
to the antics of the reyelers.
The vanguard of the Atlantic scout
ing fleet arrived in the inner harbor
yesterday.
Early this morning the Arkansas.
flagship of the feet. docked and a few
hours later some fifty vessels were
riding at anchor in the harbor and
the 5000 men and 400 officers of the
fleet were moving toward the stadium.
Evening star., 1923-11-10
BEDTIME STORIES By B Thornton
~ - W. Burgesa

He was so busy stufing himself
that he didn't hear footsteps an
preaching. 1t was the aviator who
had guided that machine there. He
had come back to do some work ON
the man-bird. Danny had pulled the
little piece of bread crust inside the
cupboard and had eaten it there. He
poked his head out to get another
piece just as the aviator looked into
the machine. They saw each other
At the same instant. Danny darted
back into the tiny cupboard.
2 We'll! Well. Well, 1 must have had
a passenger and didn't know it,' ex-
claimed the aviator. That Mouse
must have gotten in back there where
L started in the Green Meadows. I
wonder what he thought of his ride.
I'll see if l can't keep him." He
reached over and closed the little door
of the tiny cupboard Danny Meadow
Mouse was a prisoner
Then Danny wished he hadn't
climbed back into that big mani bird
But really he had done the wise thing:
He didn't know it. but he mad done
the wise thing. He was safe there
whereas he wouldn't have been safe
at all if he had tried to cross that
great, bare, open space.
Evening star., 1923-11-10

7, was shady there and he didn't feel
orite so frightened as he dId out IN
the light Several times Danny start
ed to run across that great open
place. but each time fear drove MIN
back before he had gone more than a
few feet, You see, he knew that II an
enemy should see him he would nave
no chance at all.
After q while Danny realized that
he was very, very hungry. He had
eaten nothing since early that morn
ioe. for he had been too frightened TO
eat Now he felt that he just nad
To have food. But as far as he could
zee there wasn't even a blade or grass.
Then Danny remembered the feast he
had had in that man-bird, the feast
that had caused all his present trou-
hIe. There was still some or That
food left. In fact, there was q wnoie
sandwich.
some Of it," said Danny to himself.
II simply have got to have food. Per
haps the best place. for me. after all.
is inside there until dark. Then !
may be able to get across this awfui
great bare space.
So Danny scrambled back up into
the airplane again. That sandwich
was lying right where he had last
seen 1t. Danny dragged IT over close
to the door of the tiny cupboard In
which he had hidden during that
strange. long ride: Then with his
that slightly open little door he be-
gan to feast. With every nouthful
he felt better. Never. had food tasted
SO good. YOU see. for such little
fellow Danny had been without food
for a long time.
Evening star., 1923-11-10
by r.. A. EMMONs.

The tree illustrated is undoubtedly
one Of the finest institutions in our
city-a city Of institutions. 1t i'm
presses the tree lover strongly (and
all Of us are tree lovers) as tree
Of vitality. of power and elegance
OF form, a tower of grace and
dynamics. truly a royal tree and one
that the great race Of trees could
well claim for its own and proudly
say, This is one of u.s."
There may be larger trees, there
| may be trees with single features sur
passing in perfection this one, but
how can there be tree more beau
tiful than this, more majestic and
more lovely?
This English elm is growing just
| east of the Capitol, opposite the wing
| north of this tree is a good specimen
of the American elm, the two elms in
striking contrast, the American tree
displaying its inverted cone foliage
and graceful arching limbs. the Euro
pean tree displaying a more nearly
oak-like structure, yet distinctive
from the oak and with greater lowell
ness and beauty of outline, than any
oak yet produced-this by no means
disparaging the oaks.
This is the common elm of Europe.
where it is held in high esteem both
for its timber and its beauty. 1t is
a much h-mentiSned tree in the litera-
ture. of the co linent from Homer and
Virgil down.
"Oh! to be in England, now that
ApriPs therei
Whoever wakes in England sees some
morning, unaware
That the lowest boughs and the
brushwood sheaf
Round the elm tree hole are in tiny
leaf"
Browning.
In Boston there are splendid speci-
mems fully $50 years old, for it is
tree that was introduced in the New
Evening star., 1923-11-10

England colonies at very early date
One advantage of this tree over our
native elm is that in October and
November it retains it's dark green
leaves long after those of the Ameri-
can tree have yellowed and fallen.
Then they turn a bright yellow and
the winds carry them back to mother
earth.
1t is a rapid grower, easily reach
ing height of ninety feet or more,
with a stout, erect trunk continuing
nearly to the top and with heavy,
crooked branches forming a large,
oblong head. This head is often
massed in two sections. the upper one
the larger. The leaves are similar to
those of the American elm. though
very rough on the under side.
There are others of this splendid
elm in Washington. as on the south
side of III street northwest from Mad
ison to 18th street, and there are some
along Pennsylvania avenue opposite
the White House.
Evening star., 1923-11-10
HEART BALM PAYMENT
FREE FROM INCOME TAX
Woman Revenue Collector at Chi
cago Rules on Breach of
Promise Case.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, November 10.--Money paid
as damages in breach of promise ac-
tions is not a taxable asset of the re-
cipient, and is free from income tax
payment, according to Mrs. Mabel G.
Reinecke. collector of interval revenue.
A promise to marry is a personal
right not susceptible of any appraisal
in relation to market value, and pay
ments in compromise of invasion of
such right do not constitute taxable
assets. Mrs Reinecke saws
Evening star., 1923-11-10
Danny Meadow Mouse Does
the Wise Thinq.
Blind action often will, alas.
For pure wisdom often pass.
Old Mothar M fp~a

Danny Meadow Mouse, was very,
very far indeed from the Green
Meadows. where he had lived ali his
life. He didn't know this. but he
knew he was in a strange place. The
fact is. he was in the middle of a
great, bare parade ground where SOL
diers were drilled. The great man
bird, as he called the airplane which
had brought him there. had landed in
the very middle of that great parade
ground. AS Danny looked about him
there wasn't stick or a stone TO be
seen. There was nothing under
which a frightened little Meadow
Mouse could hide.
1t was still bright daylight and
Danny ran back under the airplane.
Evening star., 1923-11-10
THIS BEGINS THE STORY.

Hawkins, an old New York cabman. unable
TO throw OF his love Of drink. pawns his little
motherless daughter. Claire, to his old friend.
Paul veniza. to be brought up without knowl-
edge of her real father until he can redeem
his pledge by overcoming his weakness and
redeeming himself. Twenty years later, q
futile attempt made by a young. unknown
white man TO stow away on a passenger ship
sailing from Samoa, brings him under the
keen observation of of the passengers,
who follows him ashore and astonishes him by
revealing accurate knowledge Of his former
life, as San Francisco youngster Of wealth
and good family. with one weak spot-gam-
bling. Persuaded by the tentative promise of
n passage home to relate the story OF his
wanderings since his disappearance from San
Francisco, the stranded youth tells of touching
the low spots Of life in vain effort to fol-
low successfully the lure of chance. Satisfied
that the youth has criminal record, the
mysterious passenger draws up a strange con-
tract. whereby the younger man agrees to
pawn himself body and soul into his service.
Gilbert Iarman Is the signature of the older
man upon the written bond--a name known
widely the head of Americas wealthiest
chain of gambling houses. The younger man
writes his signature with native invisible ink
requiring the action Of the salt sea water TO
bring out the simple name-John Bruce. In
the gambling house which Bruce '.vis;ts''
as secret inspector, he plays till he is broke
and through the MANAGEMENT is given a chance
to pawn some valuabes. The pawnbroker is
n marvelously beautiful girl.