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New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
COMMUNIST RUSSIA

The news from Russia which tells
 of the growth Of the anti-religions at.
 titude In that country distresses not
 onl. the religious man but also the i person who realizes the hopelessness
 Of the outlook Of n Goddess country As communism grows more general
 among the peasants in Russia. anti
 religious feeling grows. Destruction Of ! churches has begun, the materials of
 which they are built being used for the enrichment Of the peasants. The point Of sacrilcge Is not here stressed.
 In this free-thinking age there are
 many. probably. who will say that in
 country where the people are
 hungry there is Justification for the
 safe of church property and the use
 Of the money in the purchase of
 agricultural machinery. Let such per
 sons have their way; granted that
 there are times when even things
 touched with sacred significance
 should be sacrificed for very practi-
 cal reasons where instantaneous, ma
 terial aid is needed. Even this admis- sion would not make the outlook in Goddess country less discouraging.
 Let any thinking man. whether he is believer in things religious or not, look about him in any community and note the practical advantages that have come to that community because of the religious sentiment in it, and then let him consider what the com munity would be without those things, and he will be glad indeed that he lives where there is that sentiment. He may not approve Of all the move- ments; he may refuse to support many of them. But he is glad that the tangible evidences of that re- ligious sentiment are present to bring peace and comfort and decency. Or let any thinking man consider the | people who are to be relied upon | among his acquaintances, among | those with whom he does business, | and see what part religion plays in | their lives. Such an investigator | would hesitate to declare that he | would place the same reliance upon them that he does today were he to know that they were not inspired to ] some degree, at least, by principles | that lie at the very foundation of re- 1, liSion. He may dislike many church ] them are hypocrites--but he is glad to have his children grow up in an atmosphere where the principles that inspired the life of Christ inspire in a measure, the lives of the people with whom his children will come in contact.
 Soviet Russia can not progress to peace comfort, happiness and pros perity as long as there is general there with the statement published recently in Moscow news paper to the effect that: We must sweep the church out of our path for 1t retards progress toward culture"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
N.mh.. at ne ss.seIalss Pres.
Msm,~. ar.nt fmrras or t1reulaiian
ADMIT THE FAMILIES

II is 10 be hoped that an amend ment 10 the present immigration law is made to permit admission to this country Of the wives and families ol residents of this country. regardless of whether or not the quota from their country has been filled. This city is peculiarly fitted tn speak on this mat ter. realizing the important part peo' pie from other countries have played and are playing in the prosperity Of New Britain. Ii Is almost too obvious to comment upon tho justice Of allow ing men who have produced wealth here in the form of finished mann- factured articles 10 have their families with them when they are able to bring them here. The efficiency, the happiness and the inspiration of those workers would be increased many fold, to say nothing of the appeal that is seen in the human aspect of the matter.
 Collectors to such change will sug- cest that the admission of families of residents in this country, born on other shores might admit more im- migrants to compete with the Ameri- can workmen, for there would be sons, soon to become workers or even now workers, included among those admitted under such amendment. Despite this truth. the justice Of ad- hitting them is too clear to make such objection sound. Moreover this newspaper has confidence enough in the right-thinking of the American workingman to believe that he would favor, individually if not collectively, such human amendment. And many of those who would oppose such amendment would do so in the mis- taken idea that they would be cater ing to the votes of the American working man. They don't know him and they do not appreciate his sense of justice.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
'25 Fears Ago To-day
1 (Tasen from Herald of that date)

Guion Fitch has accepted a posi- ton in the stock department of Rus sell & Erwins.
 A man giving the name of Theodore Boyko called at the police station last evening and asked permission to shoot neighbor. He also asked for a gun to do the deed, but both requests were refused.
 Frederick Walker has returned from New York where he has been spend ing the past few days.
 John w. Austin is chairman of the committee having in charge the en- tertainment at the smoker of the New Britain Sanctuary Of Shepherds this evening.
 The mayor has appointed Alderman Curtis and Councilman Delaney a special committee on the question Of getting the wires underground.
 The annual meeting of the New Britain Boys club association will be held this evening. Reports of the treasurer and secretary will be read.
 There is q big movement on foot to have q state league baseball team here. Nothing definite has been done.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
LINK DESCENDS ON
 TWO PECK FAMILIES
Alter Three Attempts to Get MOV- ing Truck, House Burns Down

Henry Peck, senior and junior, who lived last week in Providence. R. l., and who will live next week in New Britain. today are the unfortunate sufferers Of triple calamity and have become conyertsito the iinx be- lief.
 Messrs. Peck, elder and younger, have secured employment at the Lahders, Frary X Clark plant and fast week planned to move here. They engaged q Providence truckman 10 move their household goods. The truckman. after due consideration, refused the job because of the bad condition of the roads.
 They engaged another truckman, whose truck is said to have broken down on it's way to get the furniture so that had it been loaded there would have been a serious wreck.
 The erstWhile movers telephoned to A. P. Marsh Saturday and asked him to send two trucks to transport the furniture, the plan being to load up on Sunday and drive all night, getting to this city early this morn- ing, Mr. Marsh received a long dis tance telephone call from one of his men, shortly after they had arrived in Providence, telling him that the Peck residence in Providence had been destroyed by fire and the grcat- CT part of the furniture destroyed or seriously damaged. It is understood there was no insurance and the loss, which includes a piano, will run into several thousand dollars.
 The Peck families salvaged what furniture was left and still intend to move to this city.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

part of sincere maa 10 meet frankly the pertinent questions asked of him
 ta tell where he g0t this sum 0l menef and what he did with it The fact that he refuses, at least partially, aeala seem la he a confession that publicity given to the facts would harm either Anderson personally or the cause fer which he works, If the former is the ease. Anderson is not the man to run the affairs of an or ganizatian many if not most of whose members are sincere in their aivo- eaey of prohibition, II the latter is the ease, certainly there is justice in the popular complaint that the cause of prohibition has not won is meas. nre Of success on its own merits,
 Anderson's silence, il other words. can not hut be deserving Of eensure, There can be no true success in this country Tor movement employing men who must hide their acts, or which relies for success upon aetiYl- ties which must be kent secret.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
ANGEL OF THE ToMBsr'

The least that one may do today in honor of the memory Of woman who devoted forty years of her life to bringing comfort to the unfortunate, is to reverently acknowledge the debt Of the world to her. The body of Sister Xavier lies in state today" says . brief news dispsteh. while count
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
Time Extension for Big
 Estate Appraisal Probable

An extension Of time may be neces- sitated in the appraisal of the estate of the late P. s. McMahon because the executor finds TO bookkeeping system was used by the deceased hotel and theatrical magnate in his many business ventures. As a result there will be more than the usual amount Of work in winding up the affairs of he estate.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

Naturally enough. when the world ia upside down the dregs come 10 the top.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

The boy stood on the burning deck years ago, but there's nobody to make it hot for the modern youth with a cold deck.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
Budget Will Come Before
 Common Council on Wed,

The report Of the board of finance and taxation, recommending a budget of 21.7 mills, will be offered to the common council Wednesday evening. The council will meet on each suc- ceedng evening until final action is taken.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

There's one nice thing about having deficits all over the premises. Fewer things are considered acts of war.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

No lame duck need suffer if he has a typewriter and a little knowledge of official scandal.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

"A minors note is worthless" says the lawyer. At any rate, the plaintive note of minority appears to have no value.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

The honeymoon is over when he be- gins to remember that he once had a number of delightful men friends.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

The reason lightning never strikes twice in the same place is because it adequately wrecks the ultimate con- sumer the first time
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

Why are they called film plotss A film Is something you can see through.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

he nan who ents breakfast at our lunch counter seems to think the daily dozen means fried eggs.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

Thrift is the knack of convincing yourself that you'd probably grow tired of the alarmed thing even if you should buy it.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

None of the infant republics appear to be afflicted with infantile paralysis of the grabbing hand.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

Divorces don't multiply so rapidly In n community where the people do.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

Correct this sentence Billy" said the father, you may have my head set for while, but call me When the next sermon begins"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

If he doesn't care how he looks, he has fallen beneath hope or climbed beyond competition.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

Some people think they are good just because they enjoy being horri- fled by the sins of those who are caught.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

law isn't defective teeth, but itching palms.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
Facts and Eancies
 ,BY ronERr QUILL Est.

Ruhral scenes are not all peaceful.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

There is nothing new under the sun, except, perhaps. the queer things a legislative body thinks Of.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
TELEPHONE eAI.Ls'

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New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

The aHiy profitable sasiFtisiHs Heainm la the eiss, Circulation lacks ana pfsss rsein sirsFs open la advertisers
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19

"Aw, Gallivan." he responded, they'll ALL be lieked-nobodyli be elected"
New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
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New Britain herald., 1923-02-19
New Britain Herald

HERALD PURI4ssIsG COMPANY fIssnea Haity, saAsax Ekesptesl,
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The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19
ORIGINAL SANTA CLAUS

He is believed to have been St.
Nicholas, a bishop in the year 300. He
was famous for his kindness to chill
dren. 1t is said that one night, wish
ing to help a nObleman who was so
poor that he had no money for his
daughters dowry, the good bishop
looked in at the old mans window and
saw him asleep by the fire. He then
climbed upon the roof and dropped a
gold piece down the chimney, thinking
that it would fall upon the hearth.
But it fell instead in one of the gentle
mans stockings, which his daughter
had hung UP to dry beside the fire.
This started the custom of hanging
stockings over the fireplace and the
legend of Santa coming down tie
chimney.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19
CHRISTIAN FAITH

Christmas is at hand, that feast
which above all others expresses with
the highest poetic grandeur and the
most infinite tenderness the genius Of
the Christian faith. Whatever u be-
liefs may be, we all raise high u
voices in a supreme appeal TO the
opinion of the world, that it may heed
us and help our %endeavOrs, and aid us
to fulfill that promise, at once human
and divine. Peace On earth, goodwill
to men.-M. MOtla.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19

GNCW ACdA, anu LUZ QdgS
they let themselves go with an enthu-
siasm that would leave this present age
far behind.
In country districts all work ceased
for three or four days at Yule. This
meant that for a number of weeks pre-
viOus fails had to be busy early and
late threshing a suficiency of straw
and grain to last through the holiday
time. The women folk had to be as
busy inside as the men were out. The
"Yeel kebback" had been long before
we'll pressed and ''wun,'' but ale had to
be brewed, cakes, bread, and bannOcks
baked, and a supply of smoked fish
bought and stored for the grand oc-
caSiOn.
In some districts omens were drawn
from the way the wort boiled in the
brewing and the way the cakes be-
haved in the baking. eff the wort biles
+ the pot" was an old saying. There
was an oatcake baked for each member
of the household, and if a cake broke
in the baking then death was to bG
the lot of its owner before the coming
year had run its course.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19

oOO0S Ill obAAdS ouL SOluG-
thing has happened to a lot Of people,
declares a writer in the Delineator.
There is only one way to have
Christmas, and that is to make it for
someone else.
If there is so little Of the child
left in you that you scOrn Christmas
and fiout Santa Claus-if there is so
little love and sympathy for those who
suffer (fOr suffering makes the strong
est of us rs little children)-then find
some excuse to go away on Christmas.
Enjoy your gloom all by yourself. You
will know then what you have lost.
You will prove what is left in life
your life-material facts, and doubt
of all else.
This is the dross Of life. The gold
is in the hands Of little children and
of the men and women who bind their
souls to that indeinable, mysterious
something in man that lifts him above
the beasts.
Santa Claus is a part of that spir
itual side of us; Santa Claus-witl
his RENDERS, his sleigh bells, hi
round little belly and red coat we al
! most glimpsed in our childhOOd-whr
never failed to conquer all obstacle
of storms and roofs and narrow chin
neys-and no chimneys at all! Eve
in war, when gray death put he
black finger on the heart of the wOrlC
Santa aornn 6nxua from thn nnVyhnr
to the little children.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19
It Is No Tine
to Grurnble

LONG with the rebellion
against God and govern
ments there is a war
against Santa Claus. Every
year there are new recruits
in the army of grumblers
against holidays.
There is nothing wrong
~
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19
CHRISTMAS

HRISTMAS comes as a
blessed day when we re-
O fresh ourselves once again
with the friendships we have
made.
Peace steals into our lives,
and good will toward men. Those
beautiful words take on a new
meaning and translate them
selves into little acts of kind
ness and consideration. Happy
laughter is heard and grown
men remember how to play.
= + =
A beautiful time is Christmas
time-in which bitterness and
envy melt into understanding
and forgiveness. A gracious
time-in which we renew our
faith!
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1923-12-19
Old C
Christmas

OR forefathers had few Of
the opportunities for enjoy
ment we have nowadays,
but what opportunities they
had they made full use of.
The grand time of mirth
and jollity landed round
about Christmas and the
New Year and for dovs
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-15

dent Wilson was IN Europe trying TO
adjust the situation that the world
was left in after the World War, to
bring peace to the world. That
Round Robin" that was formed
through jealousy and hatred against
President Wilson began to undermine
the most vital parts Of not just United
States, but Of the whole world and to
complete their work of destruction
they went about with their false alarm
until they achieved a victory at the
polls. Since their victory the whole
world has been stunned, shaking and
Keeling like one in the arms of death.
Now for the remedyI Let United
States enter into the League Of Ma,
tons and quit sitting under her own
fig tree while the whole world is
pleading for her to come and lead
them. and only then will the world
get back into the channel Of peace
and prosperity.
A. C. HALEY, 1876 n. Fulton St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-15
Public Opinion
For Local Government

To the Editor Of The Times
The legislature should ask the
people who are affected in their In
dIvidusl and local unit of least dimen-
sion. what laws they think need
amendment and repeal. Govern
ments derive their just powers from
the consent Of the governed"
Concentration Of power is neither
a safe nor a sound policy Of Govern
ment. Your interest and mine and
the interest Of the most humble
citizen of each Of the fifty, thousand
or million of the largest corporate
body Of citizens Of the country or
school district and all local self Gov
eminent should be guaranteed to the
people to control It as distinct body.
Gree. concentration Of power ia
wha9 is menacing civilization right
now. There Is no country now that
is able to feed, clothe. equip and main
tain an army of soldiers IN war on
account Of the abuse or over estimate
Of strength and Importance and
power.
The small units of the school dis
trict are as contented and happy and
independent as the large, and en-
gender less Jealousy
II Is the little things that grow to
greatness. The big ones get I'M
wieIdIy. JOHN G. HOLT. -
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-15

barous atrocities shall not be enacted.
Greece will resume its normal and
proper place in the society of ma
tons.
The Balkan states have learned the
need Of economic unity. Mutual
agreements facilitating the flow of
transportation and the commodities of
transport are reducing traditional
antagonisms.
Russia is able now to partake a
little Of the diet of national and in
dividual respect for pledges and for
private property. which more advanced
peoples learned centuries ago.
Germany has so discredited the ex.
pertinent and tenets Of socialism that,
today, the Socialistic party refuses the
responsibilities of the present gov
eminent. A settlement of the repara-
tons question within the practical
limits Of the honest attempt Of the
German people to perform, would
make effective the needed financial
aid to France and Belgium, and would
start the processes of industry in cen
trail Europe.
It's new rulers have honesty Of pur-
pose in public service, and a tenacity
of will that promises sound national
progress.
If France seems today to tend
toward dreams Of militartsm, we may
be sure that the day will come soon
with its old true perspective of it's
proper place and mission. Some just
and fair way Will be devised to Sc
cure from Germany the restitution to
which France Is entitled, and within
the limits Of Germany's efforts in
good faith to pay. Relieved of its
traditional fear of unprovoked attack
and with the unrivaled willingness of
its people at home to work to save,
France viii vindicate, in national
progress, our confidence and trust.
Great Britain, taxing its people at
n rate which can be laid indeed on
few peoples without rebellion, is
working it's way slowly back to it's
former dominant position in world
trade and finance 4 measure Of its
recovery Is the steady march to gold
parity OF the pound sterling.
Fever of War Gone
Summarizing Europe as a whole
the fever OF war is we'll out OF the
blood of It's peoples.
There is clear indication Of the al
most universal desire to work and
10 produce.
Those countries that have devel-
oped sound financial policies and
honest practices, like any thrifty in
aividual. are working their way back
TO normal and healthy life
Their progress is shown by the
gold parity Of their currencies.
spelling ability to trade overseas. to
exchange commodities, to supply the
wants of their people and to sell the
products Of their own industries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-15
Ne7o Machine Tests Quality of
Voice of Aspiring P'ima D0n1,aS

talent testing machine-he calls It a
musical touch audiometer. The ma
chine is actually in use today in the
university psychological laboratories.
Many parents have brought their
young hopefuls to be tested, for Sea
shore applies the test free. 1t takes
from two hours to two or three days,
depending on the Importance of the
case and seriousness of the one who
takes it
The theory Of these tests is that
musical ability IS inborn," Seashors
says, land that no amount of train
ing can make a musician of one who
does not have this innate talent.
The tests are valuable not only
in that they can save thousands of
dollars spent in educating students
who never can be musicians but also
in that they can bring to light hidden
musical talent in those who never
suspected they possessed it"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-15
Julius Barnes Declares Europe Is ON Upgrade
Despite D&c0N1ugiMg Aspect of Afai1Y ON SMa1ace

XTHAT'S going to come Of the new turmoil in Europe9
w Few well qualified to anayze conditions
Julius president of the United States Chamber of
Commerce. For years. in his business grain exporter,
Barnes has amassed information about economic and political
conditions abroad Then during the he served pres
dent of the United States Food Administration Grain Cor
poraon rendering such distinctive services that he dec
grated by the of Belgium France Italy Poland
Finland and Bulgaria Now president Of the United
States Chamber of Commerce Barnes promoting the cham
bers project for American representation the PREPARATIONS
commission He has written the following szeup of the
European situation especially for NEA Service and the In
dianapolis Times
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-15
Alien Property
Question Is Big
One for Congress
BY LEO R SACK

BY LEO r. SACK
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-Having
recalled the troops from the Rhine.
Congress is wondering what to do
with alien property seized during the
war.
The House Of Representatives is
now wrestling with this problem
while pressure upon the alien
property custodian and other Ad-
ministration officials from those
whose property Is held, becomes
greater constantly.
Approximately 1000. 900 worth
Of seized property IS now held.
Ninety-three per cent OF the trusts
involved represent. funds Of $4,000
or less There IS a bill pending to
return Immediately to original own
ers all Of the $1,000 trusts. There
is a feeling among congressman that
all OF these trusts. regardless Of size.
should be returned and the office OF
the alien property custodian aboI-
ished.