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The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
ARMY OFFICIAL
 ASSASS|NATED
It. Col. Varela Is Killed by German Deported from
 United States.

BUENOS AIRES, Jan 26.-Lieu- tenant Colonel Hector B. Varela. Commander of the Federal forces expressing the insurrection of ranch laborers in Patagonia, last year, was assassinated today by Kurt G. Wilckens.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Kurt Will ckens. assassin of Lieut.. Col. Varela escaped from an interment camT of German civilians at Fort Douglas Utah in 1917. He was later cap- tured and ordered deported in 1920 for advocating destruction of prop. erty
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26

SPECIAL FEATURE SATURDAY NIGHT at Elks' Hall dance-5-piece orchestra with pianos all evening
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26

YOUR "UNUsED" ASSETS-that typewriter, musical instrument. fur n7ture. office fixture or appliance are marketable. for cash. through
 the classified columns of The Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26

NOTE: Portland San Francisco made 1 a. m. and m, Juneau time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-01-26
Weather Conditions As Recorded by the U. s.
 Weather Bureau

Forecast for Juneau and vicinity for 24 hours beginning
 Fair and colder tonight with lowest about Saturday fair continued cold; brisk strong northeast
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
TAKE YOUR PICK

The economic war will not end, "
says Senator Brookhart, until bust
ness abandons the present predatory
methods and unites with producers
and consumers of the country in shar-
ing with them their Just rewards
Splendid. fine! Euphonious are the
phrases and expressing sound judg-
ment. But wait. moment later in the
same address the same eloquent SEN
ator says: The cost of distribution in
the United States is unbearable. It's
waste and inefficiency is destroying
business itself"
In the first sentence the Senator
blsmes everything on business; then
he blames everything on cost of dis
tribution which he shows is the enemy
of business because he says distribu-
ton is destroying business. Certainly
the cost Of distribution is too great,
and certainly business has its faults.
But the senator's first and second de-
nunciations do not gibe: he has con-
tradicted himself-which is often the
case when mems words arc based
upon a mas Of misinformation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
TO COMMENTATORS

The communication signed "a
Crossing Tender" published in this
newspaper yesterday is here referred
to, not because 1t is necessary to dis
cuss this matter further, but because
it gives an opportunity of emphasiz-
ing the fact that we do not often de-
nounce any individual or organization
and that we did not TRY to hang" the
crossing tenders in the comment on
the danger of the railway crossing
gates. This newspaper is not a judge,
sitting on the bench and knowing all
the evidence on both sides of case.
The fact is realized. If comments are
read carefully, and if nothing is read
into the comment other than what is
written there, the truth of this will be
apparent.
In the editorial referred to there
was absolutely no implication that the
crossing tender was to blame if the
car, alleged to have been damaged,
was in fact damaged. The fact was
stated merely that certain people,
driving carefully. had been caught be-
tween the gates allowing them to 20
upon the tracks and those he must
pass before he cleared the last track.
1t was here stated that some system
should be devised which would pre-
vent trouble at crossings. The editorial
went so far as to say that we are not
in a position TO devise such system.
implying that it was a matter for the
railroad. Not for one moment was
csrelessness on tbs part of a gate
.srder implied.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
LITTLE NOURISHHIENT

Once again may be cited the drama.
tic recital of the vaudeville performer
who stalks to the footlights, raises his
trembling hands in the general direc-
ton of the place above him where the
curtain is rolled up, and sobs out in
pathetic tones: she asked for bread
and the curtain came down with a
roll"
The people cry for hard coal of
which there is plenty either in the
ground or already mined; they plead
for warmth--and today the generous,
assuring statement comes from Wash
ington that they will be educated to
the use of soft coal and coke and that
the governors of II states are to be
called together August IS to seesto its
distribution. That is the tiny "roll' we
get when we need plenty of the staff
of life.
But there is no reason to give up
hope yet. The coal commission, still re-
lying upon the force of public opinion
and the fear Of it held by both the
operators and the miners is withhold
ing for few days its report which
will fix the blame" for failure to
reach an agreement. The coal COM
at this writing, has not given
up hope apparently; nor should we.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
POINCARE'S REPLY

Premier Poincare's reply to the
British note on reparations shows
again Frances independent spirit
which one may admire despite ques-
ton as to whether or not she is cary
ing the thing too far The interesting
phase of the reply is Poincare's state
ment to the effect that there is no need
of experts" to determine what Ger
many is able to pay since she is con-
WINGED Germany can pay the 26,000,-
100000 gold marks she demands, and
since she intends to stay in the Ruhr
until Germany does pay that amount.
This amount is in addition to the sum
France will pay America and England
on the interallied debts, and France
will pay nothing until Germany comes
across.
Reports concerning the way the re-
ply has been received indicate that
Poincare might have said worse things
and not caused any surprise in Eng
land. The situation is not changed a
great deal and, incidentally, it is now
Germany's move as it has been her
move ever since we allowed her to go
back to her unchanged country and
go to work. England may write notes
and France may reply-and we may
look on anxiousy. But the basic trou-
bic is that Germany will not go to
work for those who stopped her in
human attempt to conquer the world.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
MELVILLE L. STONE

The editorial staff of the New Brit
ain Herald joins with other news
papers which are members of the AS
ISOLATED Press in extending its best
wishes to Melville f. Stone, secretary
of the Associated Press, on the 18th
anniversary of his birth, yesterday.
Mr.. Stone. as much as any other in
dividual in the history of news gather
ing and distribution, helped to elevate
the newspaper from an object of
suspicion to a medium of presenting
daily history in which the public has
confidence. AS an organizer of the
nightly in the evolution of the news
paper to its present high station. His
purpose was, and still is, to present
the news of the day accurately and at
the earliest possible moment In the
achievement of this object, the Asso-
ciated Press, with the spirit of Mel
vile Z. Stone dominating its destini-
ties, leads all newsgathering organiza-
tions throughout the world.
Age does not interfere with Mr..
Stones interest in the Associated
Press. 1t is the hope of all newspa-
permen that he will continue to enjoy
for many years that vitality and men
tai alertness which has made him an
outstanding figure in the newspaper
world.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
THE EXPECTED VETO

Chapter vi of the charter of the
city gives broad powers to the mayor
Section of this chapter, states ex-
pressly what commissions, boards
and committees" the mayor shall APP
point Investigation committees are
not included in this list. AS far as we
have been able to discover the charter
does not even imply that the mayor
shall appoint committees such as the
police investigating committee, unless
such implication be found in the
words of the charter 1T shall be the
duty of the mayor to recommend the
adoption of all such measures con-
nected with the police - ETC." Thus
there appears to be no official reason
why Mayor Paonessa should veto the
the ground that such resolution named
the members of the investigating COM
mittee.
Nevertheless there might be sound
reasons why Mayor Paonessa's veto
would be proper. He might consider
1t to the practical disadvantage of the
city to have the police department,
discredited at time when both the
board and the force are doing eff
Gent work--if he believes this to be
the condition of affairs. Or he might
properly veto resolution naming the
members of an investigating commit
tee il he considers such members, or
any of them, untitled for the work for
any reason.
1t is not to be expected that
mayor in city like New Britain would
ground. The intimate, and customarily
good feeling which exists between the
mayor and members of the common
council would make it unpleasant to
says the least were the mayor to veto
such a resolution on the ground that
some of the members named were un-
fit for the work. Personally, it is prob
able, Mayor Paonessa would not say
that any one individual named in the
resolution was not proper person to
be on such committee. Each member
named is a respected citizen of the |
city in his individual affairs. But it |
is possible that a mayor might believe |
the political influence upon such men,
bers would unfit them for this work.
All talk of police Investigation"
in this city gives the people of the
city and outsiders wrong impress |
sion of the department. Most people |
will not know that the ostensible pur- |
pose of the investigation is to find out |
about the alleged appointment to the
force of men over age. The general
impression will prevail that there is
something decidedly wrong with the
departmental impression which is
erroneous. There is little incentive to
good work If improved conditions in a
department are rewarded by an inves-
tigation of it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
PLAN DOUBLE WEDDING
Miss Irene Conlon To Marry BARLEY
j. Grogan and Mary Conlon to
Marry John McCabe

There will be a double wedding at
st, Mary's church on Wednesday, Sep
TENDER 10, when BARLEY j. Grogan
and Miss Irene Conlon and John Nc
Cabe of Kensington and Miss Mary
Conlon will be married. Misses Con-
Ion are daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Conlon, of SO fremont street.
Miss Irene Conlon is employed at the
office of the American Hardware cor
poration and Mr.. Grogan is on the
sales force of the Stanley Rule &
Level branch of the Stanley Works.
Miss Mary Conlon has been teach
er in the local schools and Mr.. Nc
Cabe is in charge of the pay depart
ment of the American Paper Goods
in Kensington. 49,. 49,. -.se3..
About % young women friends of
Miss Irene Conlon gave her shower
and dinner at the Studios" Farm
ington.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
Dissertations on
The Weather

For Connecticut: Fair tonight and
Friday; moderate temperature; gen.
tie westerly winds.
Conditions: There is no we'll de-
fined storm area cast of the Rocky
Mts. Showers have been general dur
ing the last "a hours in the southern
districts from Texas northeastward 10
Virginia. The temperature is un-
usually low for August in the Lake
region and New England.
Conditions favor for this vicinity
generally fair weather with slowly
rising temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
ST. MARKS MEMS CLUB
Seasons Social Program to be Opened
September 6 With Corn Roast -
Committee to Canvass Members.

An active fall and winter season has
been planned for the Mems club of
st. Marks Episcopal church by the
executive committee of that organiza-
ton which decided at recent meet
ing to open the season with corn
roast on Thursday evening, September
G. Arthur f. Hayes, Clifford Hance
and Charles Pratt were elected CON-
mittee Of three to complete plans for
this event
The committee has since met and
reports that cards will be forwarded
TO every man in the parish on which
full details of the plan will be an
nounced, DR., f. A. B. Forrest is
president of the club and at the last
meeting outlined in brief the purpose
of the organization and its relation to
the church.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
rs Years Ago Today
CTaken from Herald of that date,


James Riley, who is employed by
r. w. Hadley, was thrown out of a
team this morning and had his shout
der badly hurt.
The men employed in August
Burckhardt's room in the Russell &
Erwin factory are having a clam bake
this afternoon.
Thomas Cross, driver at Engine Co.
No. 2, began his annual vacation this
morning.
simpsons Circus, which will exhibit
on Corbin's lot on Church street this
evening, arrived in town this morn
ing and held street parade this
noon.
The five-year- son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John e. Farr fell out of a wagon
yesterday and had two bones in his
wrist broken. DR.. Sweet came up
from Middletown today and repaired
the injury.
The committe on sewers made a
tour of the city yesterday in a double
seated carriage and after inspecting
the territory, held a meeting in their
seats and decided the placing of sew
ers and catch basins.
Max Unkelbach is enjoying the
cooling sea breezes off the shore at
Block Island.
Johnny Murphy of Beaver street
received a bad knock in the head
yesterday from a revolving pump
handle, making a cut in his crown
which had to be sewed up.
The businessmen's baseball team
defeated the newspapermen's team at
Electric Field yesterday by the score
of 9 to s. Umpires Roche and DE-
laney were treated with every con-
and they thanked the play.
ers after the contest.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
LONG FOR "NORMALCY"

Italy sides more with England than
with France. t
So do most of the wartime neu-
trails, like Spain, Holland and the
Scandinavian countries.
Belgium is so overshadowed by
France that she has to follow the lat
ter's lead, but there are signs she
doesn't like the Ruhr situation.
The United States having suggested
an international board to decide how
much Germany can pay-a plan
which suits the British but not the
French--England counts on American
sympathy, too.
All this is natural. France is keep
ing Europe in fermept. The rest
of the world wants "normalcy."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

The duties OF traffic policeman are
arduous. Those OF gatetender are
even more important, Both bring
anxiety. Faithful service is appreciat-
ed. Far from criticizing the gatetender
we urged some plan that would re-
lieve him in a measure of some of the
mental strain that comes to him be-
cause of the responsibility Of his posi-
ton. His advice in formulating such
plan should be of great help to the
authorities but they are the ones who
should institute it. -a-.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
NOT VERY HOPEFUL

Part of Frances answer has been
to grow severer still in the Ruhr.
AS to her own debts, she says she
can't pay anything until she knows
what she can get out of Germany,
and she can't tell how much she
must insist on having from Germany
until she knows how much Ameri-
cans expect the French to pay them.
France owes close to four billions
to the United States, but not many
Americans expect" to get it, consid-
ering the attitude of the French to-
ward their war obligations.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
MARKS FAMOUS SPOTS

London, Aug. 23.-Visitors to places
of interest in the city, and many Lon
doners themselves, have been sur
prised lately to find numerous blue
plaques with white letters on walls Of
buildings These are being put up by
the City Council to mark the sites of
ancient London, and the residences of
famous citizens.
One of the most recent ones marks
The spot in Cheapside from which the
Romans measured their miles from
London. Residences of Chaucer,
Keats, Shakespeare, Pepys and other
prominent citizens of the olden days
also have been designated. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
Child Victim Is Burned;
Grandmother Improves

Funeral services for Robert Dolan
were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home of his parents at 667
Stanley street. Interment was in st.
Mary's cemetery.
At the Charlotte Hungerford hos
pital in Torrington this afternoon 1t
was stated that the condition of Mrs.
Mary Avery, injured in an automobile
accident Monday night on Castles
bridge on the Torrington- Thomaston
road, was improved
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
BRINGS COUNTER SUIT

ALTA Sidote, who was named de-
PENDANT in an action for $1,000 last
week brought by Concettina DiPace,
has brought a counter action for ST.
500 against the latter. The parties
are joint owners of property on
Washington street and the disagree
ment is over the management of the
land. David l.. Nair represents Mrs.
DiPace and Dunn and McDonough
represent Mrs. Sidote. The action
brought today is returnable to the SUI
perior court the first Tuesday in Sep
TENDER.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
GARY TALKS,

New York. Aug. 23.-Thc effect of
elimination of the u hour day in the
steel industry on costs and prices will
not be determined for about three
months, IN the opinion of Ebert H.
Gary, chairman of the u. S. Steel
Corp.
Mr.. Gary's statement is taken TO in
dictate that no immediate price
changes are contemplated by the cor
poration.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
SKIES AND SEVENS

Anglo-F French relations are such
that the entente" may fairly be con-
sidered ended.
This doesn't imply an Immediate
clash, but 1t almost certainly does
mean continued European unrest. It's
upset the value of European moneys
even worse than before, and it threat
ems to mark the beginning of a period
of Anglo-French unfriendliness and
rivalry, the logical tendency of which
is toward another war.
OF course, a belated agreement may
be reached but there's small prospect
of it now.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
HOPE TO START BUILDING.

Although bids for the construction
of a female and .children's ward at
the town farm will not be opened for
two weeks and must then go before
the common council so that contracts
with the successful bidder may be
ratified. the board of charity is hope
full of starting the work this year.
The sum of $4,000 has been provided
for the building which is to replace
ono now in use which is considered q
fire trap.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
PAYING NOTHING NOW

In some respects DR.. Stresemann,
Germany's new chancellor, is more
defiant of the French than his pre-
decessor, Herr Cuno.
Cuno wasn't paying any cash to
France, on account of her reparation
claims, but he was turning over con-
siderable quantities of manufactured
goods and raw materials. Stresemann
has cut off even this tribute.
All that Germany's got, he says she
needs right at home.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
ALLAN HEATING on VISIT

Allan Heating of New Haven, for
merly of this city, was a visitor in
the city yesterday, Mr.. Heating was
born and brought UP in this city and
is at the present time on the retired
soldiers list. He served so consecu-
tive years in the army and was
member of the contingent that went
to the Spanish American war from
this CITY,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
WIFE SUES FOR DIVORCE

~ Mrs. Daisy Albertina Jewett of La
coma, N. NJ, has brought an action
for divorce against her husband en-
ployed by the Fafnir Bearing Co. in
this city. The plaintiff names Viola
Dearborn of Laconia and Linda Ellis
of New York as the women in the
case. He subsequently married Linda
Ellis, it is charged.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
MANNING-NEUBAUER

James Joseph Manning of Hartford
and Miss Marion Neubauer of 11S
Whiting street, were married in Hart
ford, August IS, according to return
marriage certificate placed on file to-
day at the office of City Clerk A. l..
Thompson. Rev. Howard v. Meier
performed the wedding ceremony.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
WHAT'S GOING ON
IN THE WORLD
By CHARLES p. STEWART
NEA Service Writer

England has said to France, in sub
stance:
I'VE think you have no right in the
Ruhr.
Your method of trying to collect
from Germany, besides failing, Is
making 1t impossible for other claim
ants, like us, to collect anything,
either.
Maybe we can't force you to quit
the Ruhr, but there's one thing we
can insist on. Since you don't care
what we think of your German pol
icy, we want you to pay what you owe
us right now"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
MILK COMPANY OUTING,

The annual outing of the United
Milk Co. was held at Lighthouse
Point yesterday afternoon. The trip
was made by auto. Although the air
was cool everybody went swimming.
After that a shore lunch was served.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
DANGER BOTH WAYS

Stresemann is little more the
peoples representative than Cuno
was, but to considerable extent he
stands for German big business"
nevertheless.
He faces two dangers-on one side,
an uprising of the royalists; on the
other side, an uprising of the reds,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
Public Schools Reopen
On Monday, Sept. 10

The public schools of the city will
not open on the day following Labor
Day this year, the school calendar
calling for the reopening one week
after the holiday. The change was
made this year because of the fact
that Labor, Day comes unusually early
in the month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

Why buy steel vests for policemen?
Save money by swearing in few
profiteering landlords Nothing ever
pierces their breasts.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23
srember Audit Bureau Of Circulation.

The A. p. c. 10 e. natiohaI organization
which furnishes newspapers and adver-
tisers with strictly honest analysis OF
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insures pro-
lection against fraud in newspaper dis
frlbution figures to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

A young statesman begins with
yearning to save the country, but later
on he does well even to save his repu-
tation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

France may be wrong, of course;
but we are glad there is at least one
nation that knows what it is going to
do.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

The Only profitable advertising medium In
the City. Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

No one ever will know whether the
Negro migration was caused by hope
of high wages or fear of short wa
termeon crop.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

Member OF The Associated Press.
The Associated Pros. 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
lialiaS - -eln.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

"A man isn't Presidential timber
just because he howls," declares a
prominent conservative. Still, he might
be dogwood.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

After all. the crouch may get to
Heaven along with the very, very
good. He never has good time,
either.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-23

Conditions at Ellis Island are bad,
no doubt; but very few of the immi-
grants have been accustomed to
palaces.