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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22
PERSONALS

Mrs. A. w. Palmer and daughters
Virginia and Jean Barbara, and the
Misses Frances Jones and Betty Vib-
berts have returned from Saybrook
Manor. .
Mrs. Arthur Yeadon of IS Column
bia street has as her guests her sis
ter, Josephine Labbee and her niece,
Catherine Biffon, of Buffalo, N. Y.
Misses Gladys Haigis and Edith
Lynn have returned from two
weeks vacation at Block Island,
Miss Rose Hayes of Sexton street
and Miss Mildred May of Cleveland
street are spending their vacation at
Myrtle Beach. ..5=.
Mrs. Margaret Harmon of this city,
in charge Of the Isabella cottage at
Indian Neck this summer, was pre-
sented with aslAather bag, and gold
piece Monday by the members of the
Daughters of Isabella in recognition
VI hcT hospitality. Sill. e. a45 ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence J. Terry of
112 Jubilee street have left for two
weeks motoring trip to the Adiron-
dacks and Canada.
Mrs. T. l.. Weed and son, Richard,
are at Grove Beach.
Undertaken John A. Andrews and
family are on a. motor trip to Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence j. Callahan
have returned from their wedding
trip to New York and Atlantic City.
Henry S. Pierson, of New Haven,
is visiting with Attorney Emil j. DAN
berg. The men were classmates at
Yale.
Mrs. Patrick Flynn of Philadelphia
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Langzettel of Burritt street.
The Misses M, Mand, H. ]. Forsyth
and Miss Fl. A. Canton of this city are
staying at the Hotel New England, At
lantic City, N. ].
Miss Helen Weltman of Schenectady
is the guest of Olive Prelle of Green
wood street.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Leavitt and
daughter, Lucille, of Brooklyn, n. Y,
are visiting Mrs. Michael Kelly of
Black Rock avenue.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22
CLASSIC HORSE RACES
EUROPE'S FAMOUS SPORT.

The most noted horse races in the
world are the Derby. which is run at
EPSON Downs, a short distance out of
London, in the late spring, and the
Grand Prix, run at Longchamps, in
Paris, the early part of the summer.
OF the two the Derby is the more fa-
nous. 1t was instituted by the Earl
of Derby in 1880 and was run with
out break until 1914. Everybody in
England who can get to the Derby,
goes, and American travellers in Lon
don at the time of the event should
not miss it. Tn the minds of the trav-
cling public, the Grand Prix is more
famous as an occasion for display of
the latest styles in womens fashions,
though this does not detract from the
interest in the races among the lovers
of the sport. ,s.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22
.EVERYMANS CLASS
SHOWS ENTHUSIASM
Signs Of ''Pep' in New Officers Is
Marked at Special Meeting

A special meeting of the executive
committee of Eyeryman's Bible elias:
was held last evening at the \. M. z
A. to consider important details II
connection with the opening OF the
fall season September o.
Financial problems were discussed
and acted upon. Plans for more ex-
tensive methods of personal contac,
between the officers and the general
membership were discussed and will
be further discussed at the regular
monthly meeting which will be held
next Tuesday evening.
The new executive committee con-
sists to a large extent of new officers
who are very enthusiastic and the
same enthusiasm and anxiety to go
ahead and do things is noted as was
seen in the first year of the class his
tory.
1t was decided to bring the rosters
up to date by printing the lists OF
new officers on an insert.
Glass Historian Charles J. Symonds
reported that Rev. John J.. Davis was
holding evangelistic services at Will
limantic and had sent word to the
committee that he was all ready to
start and was prepared to deliver the
goods" even better than ever.
DR.. J. e. Conger, chairman of the
committee which is arranging for a
convention of mems Bible classes of
New England, New York, Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey to be held in
New Britain, reported that plans are
progressing, committees are being APP
pointed and that the convention prob
ably will be held the latter part of
October. The exact date depends up
on information received from Rev.
DR.. Q. f. Bartholow, father of the
local class, and leader of the largest
mems Bible class in the world He is
located at Mount Vernon, N. Y.
Among the new officers who were
present at the meeting were General
Dwight Skinner of the Blue army and
his adjutant, Clarence Palmer; Cen
eral William r. Foley of the White
army and his adjutant, Norman Hart,
and General C. H. Maxon of the Red
army and his adiutant, Hollis J. Fos-
ter. Arthur Fl. Parker, the new pres
dent, presided.
The publicity committee of the
class is meeting this afternoon at
o'clock at the Y. M. G. A.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22
new GOVERNMENT PARK
SOUGHT FOR WISCONSIN
Conseryationalists of North Western
State Working for Federal
Preserve.

Madison, Wis, Aug. ga new ma
tional park at Government Bluff in
Door county is being sought by Wis
consin conservationists with the likli-
hood that a move will be made by
Senator I. l., Lenroot, during the next
session of congress-. to have federal
authorities turn the tract into a per-
manent federal preserve.
Already the government owns the
1900 acres which Wisconsin is asking
to have made into park. 1t is To-
Gated in a famous summer resort sec
ton of the state, within but few
miles of Peninsula state park.
Government Bluff rises majestically
above Green Bay on Lake Michigan.
to a height of ESQ feet. 1t is wooded
with virgin pines and evergreen, giant
remnants of the once vast Wisconsin
forests Waters about the bluff are
regarded as unrivalled for bass fish
ing.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22
RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS
HOW THEY ARE ALLOTTED

Although almost everyone knows
that Rhodes Scholarships exist and
are used regularly by aspiring stu
dents enough time has elapsed since
they were founded, for the younger
generation not to know how they
operate or how they came about The
late Cecil John Rhodes, founder of
Great Britain's South African en-
pire, feft at his death fund pro-
viding for a course at Oxford Uni
versity for American and other young
men, in the belief that, this would lead
to a. closer understanding between
Americans and Englishmen. Two
scholarships are open to each state in
the Union and the holder of each is
entitled to an income of 800 pounds
Sterling per year for three years.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22

Leonard Arute of Summer street, Lee.
told the police that while driving
north on South street he passed q
truck stalled at the top of Snake
Hill. Joyce, the operator of the
truck, told him that his radiator was
empty and that he was going to fill
1t from some nearby tar barrels. Arute
noticed the sedan, driven by Rogers
approaching in the opposite direction
and saw it strike Joyce, who, he said,
had reached the shoulder Of the road.
Joyce was taken to the hospital in a
passing automobile. Joyce had been
visiting with friends in Lee, Mass.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22
Felix Joyce Hit by Auto,
In Hospital at Pittsfield

Felix Joyce of this city is confined
to the House of Mercy hospital in
Pittsfeld, Mass, with a fractured leg
as the result Of being struck by an
automobile operated by William Hog-
ers of Fairhaven, Mass, Monday noon
on Snake Hill in Pittsfeld. Accord
ing to eye witnesses Joyce was struck
while standing on the side of the
road. According to Rogers. Joyce was
standing in the center of the road.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22
p. j. WEBER DEAD.

Chicago, Aug. 22.--Peter Joseph
Weber, noted architect, who came to
Chicago from South America to help
plan the exposition buildings at the
worlds fair here in 1898, died yester-
day of pneumonia. In South America
he assisted in planning the city of
Buenos Aires. He was born in Co
logne, Germany, SO years ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-22

The perfect cake and the perfect
icing are both favored with Bakers
Extracts. No other extract gives
quite the same delicate flavor. All
good grocers.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
ACHIEVEMENT

If sweet are the uses Of diversity certainly sweet are the fruits Of suc- cess in the advocacy Of a just cause. There is far more in the passing of Clayton crossing than the fact that a dangerous passage over railroad track has been made safe. great as this aspect of the success is. The writing of ''anls'' to the Clayton crossing. now that traffic is moving over the railroad by means Of an overhead bridge. means that the earn est work of many individuals has been made sUccessgui- And this is the point worthy Of emphasis at this time. giving encouragement as il does to those who do not become discourageG by difficulties in their attempts to bring practical improvement in life's conditions.
 There are many dangerous grade crossings in this state. Before the war formal action was taken prosid- ing for the elimination Of q certain number of such crossings each year. The war interrupted the work. Since then t has not been resumed st the rate provided for If seemed that there was justice in the railroads plea that economic conditions prevented carrying out the plan to the .---r
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

German Embassy. Washington, D. C..
 December ', 1923. ''The Honorable,
 The Secretary of State,
 Washington, D. C.
 MT. Secretary or State:
 Under instructions received from my government have the honor to inform your excellency as follows:
 The separations commission hav- ing decided to appoint two commis- sions Of which one to examine Ger man capital abroad and the other the financial situation and currency con- ditions of Germany. the German gov erninent is Of the opinion that through the proceedings of the latter commission important progress could be made towards the solution Of the problems underlying economic re- coFery. My government holds the view that this aim can only be achieved. if the United States cooper ates in said commission.
 Tt would therefore be much appre- ciated by my government if the gov crnmeHt of tho United States were 10 agree 10 the participation of an Amerf- can expert in said commission.
 Accept, Mir. Secretary of State, the renewed assurances Of my hirbeSt ( consideration.
 tSigned) 'Dr. Otto wiedfeldt."
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

The accidents at this crossing were of such frequent occurrence that the Herald and certain city officials, es- pecially Mayor Paonessa, became i jealous in an appeal that it shUld be 1 made safe. Constant publicity was given to the situation. The public utilities commission was moved to consider the matter of dangerous grade crossings. At length three of such crossings were reported to be the most dangerous in the state. The cam paign to have this one particular crossing made safe was continued. Space was given to it in these columns to the exclusion of other important matters. This was one of life and death. Than it, nothing could be more important. At last there came a decision by the commission that the grade crossing must be eliminated. That seemed to bring assurance that all was well and the inclination moved some to let the campaign rest; sue cess was in sight. But the inclination was resisted and the fight carried on. As might have been expected plans for doing things other than bridging the crossing were proposed. This newspaper fought against such make shifts. They were abandoned at last. and the bridge was planned; now it is built. It is done.
 There may we'll be rejoicing over the lives that will be saved. the seri- ous accidents that will be avoided. And well may there be encouragement for those who, realizing a great dan ger that can be prevented, go to work to have that menace removed; en- coura gen. ent for those who keep ever lastingly at it and who refuse to cease their work even when victory seems to be in sight, until that yic- tory has actually come.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
BOOST FOR COOLIDGE
Southern Speaker Points to Prnsi- dents Message And Calls IL Words of a True Leader.

New York, Dec. 13.--More than soc members of the New York Southern society. former southerners now live ing in New York, were brought to their feet in an outburst of enthu- siasm last night when Martin W. Lit tlcton. a democrat, as toastmaster al the society's annual dinner referred to President Coolidge's speech as the utterance of a man who said I stand here"
 What can we say Of that great man from New England who succeeded President Harding" he said, that silent man? A man who said to Russia, Return to your old ways and I will trade with you Who said Of the bonus. I do not favor a bonus Who said Of the league of natiops "Jt Is a foreign agency. The incident Is closed
 'I am not making this speech in favor Of a northern president--I am making it in favor of an American presiden,," continued Mr. Littleton. T have said this because as an Ameri- can citizen ! thought l ought to say t."
 Mir. Littleton's tribute to the presi- dent came at the end of the dinner. The previous speakers had been United States Senator K. D. Nickel ar Of Tennessee and Irwin <. Cobb.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
Observations on He Weather

Washington, Dec. l3.-The weather storm warning:
 Advisory 9:30 q. m.-Southwest storm warnings displayed Cape Hat teras to Passport, Maine. storm of considerable intensity central over Ontario moving rapidly eastward will he attended by strong south and southwest winds, probably reaching gale force and shifting to northwest tonight"
 Forecast for southern New Eng and Rain and colder tonight; Fri day fair and much colder; southwest, shifting to west and northwest gales.
 Forecast for eastern New York; Rain and colder in southeast and rain turning into snow and much colder in west and north portions tonight; Friday generally fair and much colder; strong southwest winds prob ably reaching gale force and shifting to northwest tonight.
 For Connecticut: Rain and colder tonight: Friday fair and much colder; southwest shifting to west and north west gales.
 Warnings for high winds are dis played on the coast.
 Conditions:
 A long trough of low pressure eN- tends from Louisiana northaastward to northern New York It is causing unsettled weather from the Missssip- pi river eastward 10 the coast. It is followed by an area of high pressure which is producing pleasant weather and low temperatures.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity cloudy and rainy weather followed on Friday by clearing and colder.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
25 Fears Ago Today
(Taken from Herald of that date

Long Bros. have sold the Gleason property on Beaver street to Mrs Michael J. Begley.
 Albin Carlson entertained a large party Of friends at his home at the corner of Church and Fairview streets last night.
 William Doyle is in New York at tending the funeral of relative there
 Gustave Scheyd, an II year old boy fell on the ice on Browns pond yes terday and sprained his arm.
 J. P. Curtiss has transferred his land and building and all the ma chinery therein, all of which is locat- ed on Elm street, to the Curtiss Ice Co.
 John Cullen, a brakeman on the early morning freight from the west, hit his head against the Black Rock bridge and had a big gash in it. -be hung on to the cars until the train reached the station, where he had the cut sewed up.
 The New Britain basketball team soundly trounced the Middletown Y. NJ. C. A. quintet last evening by the score of 19 to 10. Referee Loomis overlooked several violations of the rules.
 A new morning paper will be start ed soon to go under the name of the Calumet Co.," It will succeed the New Britain Journal" which will cease publication after next Wednes- days issue. The Journal has been sold to Philip Corbin.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

at this Christmas time. We are asked
 to send Christmas gifts to these men, l through the Eddy-Glover Post, No. 6, l American Legion, this city, and we
 are asked to send them now, so that | they may be distributed in time to l make these disabled friends of ours and of all liberty loving people of the
 world, know that they are not forgot ten at the season of the year when there is rejoicing and merriment in the very atmosphere,
 We are not asked to send them food. It is the true spirit of Christ mas that would be show them. It is no matter of charity that we are asked to participate in. We are asked to seize this chance to show just bit of our appreciation of what these men have done for us and for the world, as we will seize the chance at Christ mas time to give to those we love and honor. An Ingersol watch, perhaps, f1ashlight. some narcissus bulbs, socks, handkerchiefs. toilet and shaving ar- ticles, sweaters. bath robes, writing materials and books-these are some of the articles suggested which, brought to the bedside or to the wheeled chairs of these men will tell them of our thought of them. Any articles which would be appropriate as a gift to an honored friend, will be gladly received in the spirit in which it should be sent-the spirit of Christ mas. The answer to this call should be splendid. united action. The Ameri- can Legion post should be deluged with these pleasure bringing evidences of our thought for and sympathy with our disabled defenders.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
APPROVES OF WORK.

Washington. Dec. I5.-prssi, ent Coolidge has written Mrs. winii ed Holt Nather of New York praising the part she has taken in the estaO- iishment Of ''iighthouse" homes for the blind in various cities.
 The work in which you have SO long taken leading part, on behalf Of men blinded during the war. has appealed to people all over the world" said Mf. COolidge's letter. Tt has been indeed in some ways an unparalleled service. in which you yon entitled to the special recogni- tion. not only Of those who have been immediately benefited. but ef all those nknds Of humanity to whom such eff Tts particularly appeal"
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
FOR THE DISABLED

Through the sound of the discussion of the soldiers bonus comes one call that is needed by every individual in the country capable Of ieeung spark Of appreciation Of sacrifice. a senti- Iaent of sympathy for those who are suffering because Of service 10 us and to humanity. This call is 10 remem- Der. at this time. the disabled fighters Of the war.
 A communication to the Herald yes ferday from the Commander of the Eddy-Glover Post, American Legion. tells us how we may show our re- membrane Of the disabled men. con- tined to hospitals and institutions ghich some of s2<a may never leave.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
DEMAND IMMEDIATE ANSWER =
British Labor Party Wants To Know
 About UnemplOy ment.

Ey Tie Associated Press.
 London. Dec 13.-P0lificalJ- The Baldwin government sas called upon by the Labor prty in a resolu- ton passed during an executive ses- sion Of The party this morning. to make an immediate public announce ment of it's plans for dealing with the unemployment problem
 The party also passed q resolution expressing complete confidence in Ramsay Mcdonald the party leader. and voicing belief that should he ''be called upon 10 assume high office he viii tn aIi his actions consider the weIlbeing Of Inc nation in seeking to apply inc 1incipies Of the Labor IUosems.s@
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
DISCUSSING KHAN
Federal Council Of Cburt-hes' GXecu- tive Committee Takes up This White Hooded Issue.

Bg The Ass9, lated rfess
 Columbus. o., Dec. 13.-The Ku klu1 Klan was 10 be discussed today by the executive committee Of the Federal Council Of Churches.
 Mrs. W. l. Ninsborough Of St. Louis. superintendent Of the auxiliary 0f the Presbyterian church Of fhe United states. south, indicated that she would bring up the klan issue in an address before the committee.
 Rev. Frank r. Parkin. of phiiadeI- phia. last night urged that prejudice Be pun aside and that Protestant churches adopt the Catholic Lenten season and set # aside as a period Of conservation.
 'I.rf us not be guilty of Ku KIux kian methods. but select the good of the Catholic church and lay aside it's shortcomings" the Rev. Pafkin said
 Lynching or negroes and denomi- national prejudice were also to be considered.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
Motors Just Crawl Along
 As Chicago Puts on Lid

Chicago. Dec. 13.--Chicago's motor traffic was slowed down last night to a maximum of twenty miles an hour on boulevards and in the uncongested districts and grading down to seven miles when passing schools, and eight miles when turning corners. In the downtown district. automobiles crept along at ten miles an hour.
 The slowing down Of all traffic re- suited from the order of Chief of Police Morgan A. Collins yesterday to enforce all traffic regulations. The
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
SOUTH CHURCH WOMEN MELT

The Wonanss association Of The south church sili hold meeting Fri- day afternoon al 3 o'clock al ihe home of Mrs D. e. Rogers. sunny ledgr. The speaker will be Miss Grace Stove of Kobe College. Japan. She Is a graduate of fhe New Britain Nor maj school and Mount Hoiyoke col- iege and tauEm for some rtnS in the Camp school.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

chiefs ultlmstum to motorists came after a campaign against traffic law yiolators which has resulted in the docketing of more than l,2O0 cases of which 700 were set for trial today be- fore judges in two speeders courts.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
IN JUNIOR FRATEKNITnEs

Three New Britain young men have been elected to junior fraternities nt Yale University. They are James Wayne Cooper, Alpha Delta Phi:. Julian Cavesly Gonzales, Beta Theta Phi, and Ford Hilliard Cooper, Zeta Psi
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

Civilized man is like that kind Of egg. You don't realize hou bad he is until advcrsity cracks the pretty shell.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

A destitute country is one in which the few have all the money, so that the many must depend or Uncle sam's charity.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

woman's mind develops more rapid ly than mans, which seems to indi- cate that frequent change encourages growth.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

Matrimony doesn't settle down 10 normal comradeship until he is ready to tell her what he really paid for the agement ring.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

Jugo-slayia has expressed desire to pay what she owes Uncle Sam. This kind of naive simplicity must seem very amusing 10 France.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

IT the buyer is 10 be held equally guilty with the bootiegger. why not hold the sucker equally guilty with the stock swindier2
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

American reverence for aristocracy is waning. Not single one Of the new novels contains an earl with the gout..
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

The country must bc in pretty good shape when candidates look in vain for a grievance big enough to be a campaign issue.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

The most satisfactory job is that Of the efficiency expert. The boss never can tell whether he is loafing or thinking.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

steam benefits the complexion, 70 says doctor coIumnist. This is es- pecially true Of the steam arising from d wash tub.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

As a general thing, the reformer who says the forces of hell are oppos- ing him is flattering himself.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

The happy homes are run on the give-and-take plan. The husbands give up and the wives take the reins.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

The crossing of the Red Sea doesn't seem so miraculous after one gets oc- ciistomed to crossing Main street
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

oId-fashioned form: May I prc- snme to introduce myself. sir?" Mod. ern form: Gotta match ?'
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

The ideal husband is the one a woman uses as standard while voic- ing an opinion of her second one,
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-13
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT QIILLEN.

It's a fair division. America has the flying records, and Europe has the flying machines.