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New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
ALCOHOLIC DISORDERS

The significance of the news from Massachusetts regarding the six per cent increase over last year in the number of alcoholic mental disorder cases admitted to state institutions, lies in the fact that there is such i'm crease over 1921, and in that only. This is true because the same dis patch gives the information that while more than l per cent of the number of admissions last year was due to all coholism the number of such cases up to 1917 averaged 12 per cent, There were fewer cases of alcoholism then, since prohibition became more or less effective than before prohibition was attempted. These figures. therefore. might be cited as showing that there were fewer cases Of alcoholism under prohibition than before, and such statement, according to these figures, would be true.
 But there is the sinister fact that Sthere was a six per cent increase in the number of cases, and this fact more than destroys the effect of the figures favorable to those who insist prohibition is beneficial and that the prospect is good for an increased general benefit to the world. Advocates of prohibition have argued honestly that there would be a gradual de- crease in the use of intoxcants. These figures show the reverse to be true at least they show that the liquor that was used brought more serious results last year than the year before R the state of Massachusetts. The cases were the result of poisonous liauor, is the report. If the number of such cases is to increase six per cent year the great hope Of prohibition, as enforced. is destroyed.
 Attention is called to these facts not for the purpose of discrediting the honest attempts of men and women to bring health and happiness to the but rather to present point nat should be considered carefully be-
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
SPINNING THE CAT

Everyone knew American girls would do something about it. Men did not know just what they would do, but they are supremely confident that the girls would find some way out. This, in reference to the passing of the short skirt. That short skirt reflected the new spirit of freedom among women, reveled in it, nor did the men object-not so that you could notice, unless the skirit happened to be worn by the mans daughter. Anyway, when fashion decided that the short skirt must go, the women bless 'em, merely said "all right, very well,' we won't wear any skirts at all. Then, of course, something had to be found to take the place of the skirt-some- thing that would accomplish some rather desirable results without de- priving the splendid sex of it's free dom Knickerbockers that's it, knick- CTS. Which proves there's more than one way to skin cat.
 Now comes the news item from At- lantic city that the passing of the short skirt promises to popularize among the fair sex and the style will be all the rage this summer" this prediction coming from the authoritative lips of none other than the president of the Mems Ap- parel club which is meeting in joint convention with the New Jersey Re- tail Clothiers' association. And the women in the southern winter resorts are wearing silk stockings with the knickers, too.
 But this is not all. The women have dragged the men into 1t and the college boys all over the country are wearin' 'em-the knickers. not the silk stockings-not yet, not yet And so Long live Freedom-Cuba Libre, as it were.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
RUSSIA STATES HER
 POSITION

So when the Moscow government announces it's position toward the present European crisis. its statement is entitled 10 good deal more re, speetful attention than a similar ans Bouneement would he entitled to from any other Old World capital.
 Russia says she doesn't particularly want war, but isn't afraid. either. She says she thinks the rest Of Europe is moving in the direction Of another war. perhaps not right away. but most likely in the not very distant future. She says she thinks she could profit by such n war. by going into it; she wouldn't do this, even for profit. if the belligerents would let her alone. but she's sure they wouldn't, Consequently she's getting ready.
 In the matter Of the Rnhr. in q general way she says she's sorry for Germany. but certainly she cant do anything about it unless the Ger mans do, and she doesn't believe they're going to: some Of them talk as if they were. but her impression Is. they're bluffing.
 She says she hadn't anything 10 do with the Memel affair and doesn't in- tend to attack Poland. but suspects that Poland means to attack her. in which case she'll give her her bellyful.
 If any treaty's made putting the straits Of Constantinople.. her sole means of entrance into and exit from the Black Sea. under the authority Of the League of Nations or any other Jurisdiction except her own, Russia says she won't rccog- nize it.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
MOSUL DEADLOCK ITNBROKEN

This remark relative to the Straits of Constantinople links up Russia s case with the dispute between Turkey and England. which the British con- sider more immediately threatening than even the Ruhr situation.
 The Turkish envoys at Lausanne and Lord Curzon, the British repre- sentative, are deadlocked still. over control of the rich Turkish oil pro- vince of Mosu. Lord Curzon wants to submit the controversy to the League of Nations. The Turks, fear full of Engfand's influence with the League, won't do this. They propose to let Mosul decide for itself, by popular vote. The English, knowing the result would be Turkish, refuse this plebiscite proposition.
 It's deadlock which certainly would cause war but for one thing which may possibly prevent it. everybody knows that such war, so far as England is concerned, would be a fight in behalf of British oil in. terests, and it's pretty doubtful if the London government will dare brave the anger of the masses of English people by engaging in it, whatever Lord Curzon may threaten.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
PROTECTING OLD NAMES

IL is not little thing that Judge Morton did the other day in Boston in compelling people who were being natdralized to shorten their names. when desiring to do so, by taking some other than one of the old time Amer ican names the rightful possession of which means something. Far be it from one to take the position that any man is entitled to respect merely be- cause of the "old and honored" name he bears. Honor in this country, at least, is given for achievement and character. Moreover it is not wise to emphasize the importance of tradition in this day when the countrys pros- perity and continued success depends upon. the forward looking unfettered people of action.
 But other things being equal all people when changing their names should be required to retain the root at least, of the mark by which they are rightfully distinguished.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
|25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date)

A big chorus of male voices is be- ing organized under the direction of George 5. Matthews, professor of music in the public schools, for the Lincoln birthday celebration in the Center church, one week from Sun day.
 F. P. Kendall of New York is wis., iting Mir. and Mrs H. l.. Mills.
 Workmen started today on the renovations to No ? engine house. It is expected that the work will be completed in a few weeks.
 The Peoples church celebrated its tenth anniversary yesterday with ap- propriate exercises.
 A large number of local men, alumni of Holy Cross college in Worcester. Mass, are preparing to at tend the annual banquet and reunion of Connecticut graduates at New Ha- ven, February s.
 Today is the last day to secure dis counts on water rents. A rush is ex- pected at the office of the water commissioner.
 The regulars easily won from St. Joseph's basketball team of Thomp- sonville at Hanna's rink Saturday night
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
SHAKING FOR DRINK
 50 HE FITTED THEM
ChiliCki Offers Unusual Excuse
 But Is Fined S150

Alexander Chilliclii, who admitted to Judge George w. Klett in polio, court this morning that he sometime sells whiskey to men who are ''shak | ing with the cold was fined s150 ant costs. He conducts store at the cor ner of Dwight and Fairview streets. Patroman John Stadler sent DO l lice agent into the Store last Sat urday and with a s1 bill that hat | been given him the agent purchased d drink of liquor and a quantity in 2 small bottle which he turned over te the policeman. In the raid that fol. lowed, small quantity of the same stuff was found. The agent" identi. fled Chillicki as the man who made the sale.
 The storekeeper told Judge Klett today that he works in a factory dur ing the daytime and that he has not sold openly at the place. The only persons to whom he dispensed liquor were those in need. he said.
 This is Ladies' Country
 A Is day jail sentence was suspend ed in the case of Jacob Glowacki and he was placed on probation until J,ine 1, with warning from the court that he must support his wife and stop striking her. He was arrested at his home at PAP Broad street last night by Patrolman W. Cayer, upon complaint of Mrs. Glowacki,
 From the evidence in court today, it appears that Jacob was annoyed because his wife had reported to Pro- bation Officer F. c. Connolly that she was not receiving proper support. Coming home partly under the in- huence of liquor, he struck her, she testified.
 Asked if he wished to say any, thing, Glowacki replied:
 T have nothing to say; it wouldn't help me anyway. This is ladies' country and she's lady"
 Jacob did make the claim, however that he neither struck nor abused his wife and that he did furnish her with proper support.
 He agreed to abide by the rulings of the probation officer and in con- sideration of his promise, judgment in the jail sentence was suspended.
 Placed on Probation.
 Fred l.. Williams was placed on probation until March 31, after he admitted striking his wife in a dis agreement over money matters. The trouble took place Monday night at the Williams home on City avenue.
 Mrs. Williams said she asked her husband for some money and in re- turn received blow on the side of the head. She said the only trouble she has with her husband is over money Williams said he has earned money. but is not now in position to secure it. He works on a com basis with I small salary. He promised to endeavor to iron out the family trouble during his proba- tionary period.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
Cooking Demonstrations
 At Blue Triangle Rooms

Beginning this evening series Of i've free cooking demonstrations will be given by the Connecticut Dairy and Food council at the Blue Triangle club rooms at sb9 Main street. Miss Viola Erieson. nutrition specialist for the council. will demonstrate the value of dairy products. milk, eggs. cheese and butter in daily diet. Moth CTS and girls over IS are Invited 10 attend. Invitations have been eXtcnd- cd 10 special groups through Mrs o'Brien at the Day Nursery. the City Welfare department and the District Nurses association.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
BLSH US BART Another Round in Controversy

suppose Mister Air thinks hs sqnelehed me for fair, Just eos Ishain't took time to write But in spite Of the gun which he spilled in his stuff, I've slept fairly well every night, Oh he covered a ream with An Edi-
 tors Dream."- Claimed I forced him my iingles to
 print What the editor said when HIS jingle
 he read.
 Would please him n lott don't
 think, But I'll mention right here an want
 it made clear That my poems arc clean as a sock, And never get tough when they play with me rough. But smile when they hand me .
 knock. So at times in the night when my
 slumber Is light I'm thinking up stuff that will
 piease.a For you've gotta hays pep when you're
 out TOT rep, If you hain't, they will call you a
 cheese. You're improving Friend Bart an 1t
 shows you are smart, May success come to you is my wish, And I. think that in time, with your
 jingle and rhyme You can go in the class with "Ol
 Bish." Yes Bartlet, I'll pay my respects to
 you,--yea, You're a quince though, instead of pear, And your jingle is jazz but you're
 there with the razz For I've only just come up for Air"
 BISH K. BIBLE.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

feFe entertaining the conviction ths.
 prohibition under the PFesen. laws will benefit the country sny more in the future than il is helping its people al present, Win not the figures ia Massachusetts, in other words, inr ereasiRg as they have increased, hFiRg the number Of alcoholic eases well ever the ls per cent of the eases ad' mitted to state institutions which was fhe figure in the pre-prohihition daysg
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

the year that was 10 prove so hard,
 Thus il is seen that about ssl,eee less was used last year by this de- Rartment thsn in the year preceding, and few a'ill say that the money spent in that had year was not needed, No mere practical proof Of the better cons diiioas may be asked, It is to be ems phasized that this department does not seem 10 feel that it must use up all the money placed at its disposal by the city, II it can save il will do so. evidently, This fact should be remembered when appropriations are asked by the charity board as now constituted,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
WHAT'S GOING ON M THE WORLD
i'seats of the Nesk BrefiI feid
By cHARLEs P. sTEMART

By CHARLES P. STEWART
 One thiRg about the Russians! What they say, they mean,
 Ever since the soviet regime began it's puzzled the Tesss of the world by this trick,
 Each time an issues arisen between petTograd or Moscow. and some other capital, the latter's diplomats. them- selves full Of lies, in the recognized diplomatic fashion, have expected the Russians to lie, tee. which the Rus sians haven't deAe. thus feeling the hegotiators who were opposed to them and getting themselves disliked very generally for their gross disre- gard Of professional etiquette.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

that he kneNs .Ret, he can learn teach hlmi he aAa knows and knows not that he knows, he is asleep, gske himi he she knows and kness that he knows, he Is slse, folleN him.
 Which IS merely a way 0f iniFe- dneiag t8 story Of the h0tel clerk.
 There was a meeting Of famous scientists in a Chicago hetel, and during one of the discussions some one called for an encyclopedia, There was none at hand, So one Of the men went to the desk and asked of the eleFkl Have you an encyclopedia in the house 2"
 No. sir, We hayen'La said the clerk, "hut-Nhat was il you wished to knaws"
 Tomorrow, Representative Harold knutson Of Minnesota.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
Brief News Dispatches From all Over the World

Es,liag ia holdup at Hampton. va,. is recovered,
 Lew DaeksladeF shows decided i'm, nroNemeht, d0et0rs say at New bruhsr . xiek hospital where noted minstrel man was taken after fslf on ice.
 New iiayen-EdgaF !, Lestaee was arrested as alleged Mefidsn heldap nan and Lawrence Mikowski, held M loeal case. was charged with being Implicated in Meriden robbery,
 Green9ieh--Midow and ave ehil- dren left entire fortune Of the late William q, Rockefeller, &
 Hariford-foial of i,s6s loaded coal eaTs located by state police, supefin- tedeHt Hurley reported to governor,
 Hariferd-Julius Mueller. alleged 10 have brought three German workmen into this country was released in bonds Of sa,e0e.
 New Haven--James J. I.arkin, re- gently pardanei by governor of New York. was eheered during an address here.
 nridgeport-Two armed men held up a drug store taking sT0 from . cash register.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
RUHR VENTURES STATUS

As military enterprise. France occupation of the Ruhr is a good dea of a success, but as a damage collect ing undertaking, up to date it's prov ed flat fizzle. What the French art getting out of the Germans now, tho formers own leaders admit, is les. than they were getting before the in vasion started.
 French troops have succeeded ir drawing cordon all around the oc. cupied district and cutting. it off from the rest of Germany, but nearly ev. crything's tied up by strike.
 Even if, by a prolonged stay, which is what they're prepared for the French could accomplish something will their own people wait that long Thus far the invasion's only an ex- pense to them, not only in money out of pocket for their troops. but in dis organized business and in the depre- ciation of the franc in international money markets. Already people are wondering how long the present French cabinet will last, as public doubt increases concerning the wis., dom of the Ruhr venture.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

New French British crisis develops st Lausanne Nhen French de,eEalss announce they Nill stick as long as there is slightest hope 0f successful negotiations with TuTks
 French federation of lahoE in ses- sion at Paris protests against RnhT oppressive measures and demands re- lease of those imprisoned by French authorities,
 German mark falls to one ten th0nsandih of its pTerwar value on Berlin hourse and there is lively deH maad on basis Of 4s,eee laFks for dollar,
 Belgium at Brussels conference pledges full support 10 French Ruhr plans and French declare they have complete control of railroads in oeeu- pied German territories,
 Ruhr valley miners unions have rer Jeeted proposal for general strike, uns verified news agency report received in London says.
 Sol Bloom, democrat. defeats Rep resentatiye Chandler. republican. in special congressional election iutNew York city according to unofficial pos lice returns, hut Chandler refuses to admit defeat in close contest.
 New York court orders re-trial Of divorce suit brought hy W. F. n. Stokes against lfelen Elwood Stokes. formerly Of Denver,
 New York Yanks get Pitcher Herb pennock from Boston Red aoy in trade for George Murray. Norman Me- Milan and Camp skinner.
 Harry Greb of Pittsburgh keeps his American light heavyweight cham pionship title against Tommy Lough- ran.s Philadelphia contender in New York city bout,
 Roscoe Arbuckic announces at Los Angeles that he Is done with acting md will restrict his motion picture work to direction Of comedies.
 Two soldiers captured by posse out lide of Newport News. Va, and most ,f s43,o0o which they arc accused of
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
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The A, R, o is national aFEanikaileh witch fuFn'shss newsnanurs and adyer, tisers wifi sssFietiV honest analysis ef circulation, our circulation statistics are based upfn this audit, This insafes pros lection against fraud in newspaper dis' trbut'on figures 10 both national ana m' cal advertisers
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

The only profitable saYiFtislRs medium n the eifg Circulation hacks shd press room always open n advertisers
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
NAPITOL A@- JOKES
BY W. BOURKE COCHRAN L. s. Representative From New
 York. sixteenth District

There is an old proverb which runs something like this: He who knows not and knows not that he knows not, he is fool. shun him; he who knows not and knows
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

When you dream of icebergs, you don't need and Freud to tell you that you wish the wife would get up and get an extra quilt.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

You can't tell by the looks of T woman's fur coat how soon her hus- band will finish the installments.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

A surgeon may be a wonder in his line, but did you ever watch one try ing to carve a roast?
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
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The Asst sIsted Pr.fs is exclusively entitled Co the use for republication Of sil news ereditei ta it or not eiheFsiss efealsa in m, psner sad also iseai nsss pub ashed heTeia,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

the greater the stupidity of the speeches that follow.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

Germany thinks it crime to seize her mines. She doesn't believe in any thing more drastic than dyramiting and flooding.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

It isn't so difficult to turn brass into money. The boy with the hat-check- ing privilege does it.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

The man of noble lineage who doesn't amount to 8 darn must find great consolation in scorning self made men.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

Some people think they are thrifty just because they wish they hadn't spent so much last month.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

Cigarettes don't cost you so very much. unless you have a few close friends who have sworn off.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
OH, YES! WE COULD
 SETTLE IT

Germany has notified Italy and the Vatican that it won't consider any schemes looking toward mediation be- tween herself and France unless they're under American leadership.
 The trouble is there doesn't seem to be any scheme the United States can put forward with the slightest chance of success that doesn't involve her own assumption of reparations payment-under the euphonious name of cancellation of the war obligations Europe owes to her.
 And a lot Of Americans would ob- ject to this. However. there's no doubt it would end quite a few Euro- pean difficulties.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

Entered ss the Pest ares as Aes kFitsin
 d Second Class Msn Matter,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

All things are relative. The rich are warm and secure in their houses. But so are those in jail.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

Heinie is free to choose. He can dis up or let the French dig in
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
=e A@& 4

We have often wondered whether Ham actor" refers to Hamlet or the ham-and' combination suggested by the egg bombardment.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

Correct this sentence: For the love of Mike" said the husband take this fifty and ouy new hat, that one locks seedy."
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

Some Of the poor doughboys must leave their wives. For that matter, some must leave their German police dogs.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
THREATgOF CIVIL WAR

French sources hint at military preparations in the unoccupied part of Germany but this sounds like pure propaganda"
 Even if some such preparations have been made, there may be iusti- fication for them in the Germans dis satisfaction with their own govern ment over the invasion.
 Conditions arc most threatening in Bavaria, where the National Socialists "a queer hame for royalists. but that's what they are-are talking openly of seeding from the rest of Germany and setting up their own royal house again.
 The French. of course, would like this---may even be encouraging it.
 Neither would anybody be surpris- cd if the Rhenish provinces. where the French are, should start an in- dependent republic.
 Of course, the French would aim to make the Rhenish republic, if there should be one. serve their own pur- poses. and politically they might suc- ceed. but it isn't at all clear that this would help them to collect their in demnities and reparations
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

A friendly nation is one that doesn't roar with envy while you grab,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
Facts and Fancies
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One seed catalogue doesn't make a spring.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

The difference between poetry and verse is that you can find verse in many modern publications,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

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New Britain herald., 1923-01-31
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New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

No doubt the capitalstic system seems worse while you are part of it than it does after you are deported to Russia.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

If little Willie is baffied by his arith- metie. don't worry, Hc may make great detective some day.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

New French British crisis develops st Lausanne when French aeseEasss announce they Aill stick as leng as there is slightest hope 0f successful negotiations with Turks
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

ss,,ias ia haldap at Hampton. ya. is recovered,
New Britain herald., 1923-01-31

French federation of lahoE in sesr sion at Paris protests against Rnhr repressiNe measures and demands re- lease of those imprisoned by French authorities