New Britain herald., 1923-12-22

hrotherly sympathy for the candidate for citizenship wlS, during his exam ination, was asked: What is the Constitution" and replied: "l 1 lknew-but I have forgotten"
 There are so many of us who have | forgotten what the Constitution is and it's purpose. When the Fathers of the Nation drew mp the document which is now being kicked around like football, they intended that Il should form basis of government Of equal justice for all, equal opportu' nifty for all and equal rights for all, So many people have forgotten these things that the Constitution has been twisted into what it ought not to be | instead of what 1t should be.
 IL is idle chatter to say that all have equal opportunity. Some men get a start in life by having berths pick cd out for them. The majority of men who climb the heights do so by personal perseverance, in tho face of almost overwhelming difficulties. They win by sheer merit. They are the ex- ception. Tho vast majority, not being iliup"fh be VI BbhtAhAo 'ihh gifts which make for victory in the commercial struggle, arc satisfied to butter along In the rut and arc satis- fled if they can meet their financial obligations and put something aside for rainy day.
 In other respects the Constitution is not what its writers intended it 10 be. There is not equal rights for all. If a man has sufficient money he can cheat justice by hiring smart lawyers. The bank wrcckor, who also wrecks hu- man hopes and hearts, may go 10 jail but frequently his penalty is not more severe than that meted out to poor man who steals to keep the wolf from the door.
 Neither arc there equal rights for all. Again money plays part. The au- thorities, being human. respect riches and man with a fat bank account is granted favors which his poorer brother can never hope to gain.
 Yes. we sympathize with the candi- date for citizenship who replied: "l knew--but 1 have forgotten" He is not alone Many others also have for gotten but won't admit it.
 
 A well known laundry employe gave s200 a ride the other day with out knowing it.
 He went into meat market to pick up" sdpsd frocks worn by the butchers employed there, put them in his wagon and departed about his business.
 An hour or two later, while he was in another part of the city, one of the butchers rushed up to him and breathlessly said:
 say. have you got my froek2 tpuff, pun. Look in the wagon. tpuff. pum). IL must be there some place." tbusiness of breathing heavily.
 The driver accommodated him. sorted out the frocks and towels and finally located the frock.
 The butcher eagerly put his hands in the pockets and drew a breath of relief out of himself and roll of bills out of one Of the pockets. He counted 'em. They were all there s20O.
 Gosh. I'm glad" the butcher said. Thanks. very much
 And that's all he gave-just thanks. Not even a cigar.
 When the fool killer died he saved the lives Of one or two would-be smart young men in New Britain by passing out before he claimed them as victims. These two young men, who aspire to become practical jok- CTS arc taking chances on bringing serious trouble upon themselves.
 It has been their practice for some time to play their practical jokes upon Iccsl newspaper reporters. never talk ing the same reporter twice. by call ing on the telephone and asking that the reporter come to a certain office in a nearby block for news. When the latter arrives. which usually is in the busiest part Of the day. he finds no one who knows anything about the call. The young men thus feel that they have done something real clever. l
 Both Of these offices are head quarters for business which depends to some extent on newspaper coopsra- l tion. poor way to get this CO., operation is 10 sntagonize the news 1 raperTnen from whom they must get 1 t. At least three NeU Britain re- i porters have been victims Of their ] jokes so Tar. These man are not apt i fo forget this childish sort Of anluss- l rnent and sometime fhe would be 1 iolers will @cry wolf@ once too often. |
 
 Corporation Counsel IsolYeft r. But I Ter Of Hartford speaks for thousa Hds 1 of others when he says that a license i To drive a motor vehicle should not 1 he issued 10 any person who is not 1 responsible by bond. insur- ance policy Or otherwise.
 IL is s0 easy to buy an automobile I and to secure a license that the way l Is bsrred hardly to anyone. The own er of a machine is morally obliged to secure protecfion not only for himself but for tho7e whom he may injure.
 Every g-fter reaiizcs that there are moments vftn he is st the wheel dur