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New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
ACQUITTED

All six of the defendants in the second Herrin riots trial have been found not guilty. The judy deliberated nearly seven hours. The death penal ty was not asked, although the prose- cutor believed he said that no crime ever deserved a penalty of hanging than this.
 Almost hopeless, it would seem, was that prosecutor Almost hopeless are the people who long for some official recognition that q crime was commit ted and that someone is guilty. The evidence is not before us and passing upon the justice or injustice of the verdict is, therefore, impossible. But the fact is apparent that the prosecu- ton had no mdtive for presenting false testimony, while the motive for doing anything to save their lives on the part of the defendants is evident. This second trial brings greater dis couragement to those who wish to see the state of Illinois clear it's name than did the first Its result brings the fear that the outrage will stand a deep, black mark against the repu- tation of this country for freedom of action, the right to work, it is sup posed to possess.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

ing a strike-sympathizer's card in the
 window of his newspaper office, was
 that no matter what happened Hen
 ry' would not create q disturbance
 about 1t, MT, White was quite conii-
 dent, probably. that his calm equil-
 ibrlum would not be disturbed, It Is
 said "Bill' opposed the laying of a street railway In Emporia because 1t
 would disturb the beautiful peace Of the pretty little city, How must he feel about the ku Klnx Klan and Its activities in politics? On the one hand Mir. White is all-American: he is all for straight, plain talk and ac- ton in the open. On the other hand he Is for law and order. How does he feel about the Klan, when these facts are considered and above all when 1t Is realized how he disllkas Of any sort? We may ex- pect an interesting, humorous dis sertation from William Allen on the subject--provided he. feels sure i. will not create a local disturbance which would make things unpleasant there In the Gazette office beside the Post office.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Herald" has had its little joke about
 1t. and the New York World" says
 facetiously; "rhe ideal arrangement
 would be jail for everybody; then no
 one would have chance to go wrong, and the millennium would peep hope-
 fully around the corner"
 The Observer" dares to suggest to the packers of the bill making 1t . jail offense to wilfully display ones watch publicly If 1t shows other than Eastern Standard time, that if they go to New York and disclose thoir Identity they must fight shy of smooth gentlemen who will undoubtedly try to seH them the Brooklyn Bridge or an oblong object, yellow in color, which they will assert is made Of gold. They, these packers of this bill, arc reminded also that 1t will be danger ous for them to display their watch es at all in New York, not because of the character of the time it shows but rather because anyone seeing n watch in the possessien of q person of such mentality would be very apt to originate some simple, plan for relieving him Of it.
 The Observer" does not doubt, that many an automobile carrying the name of some Connecti- cut city upon it will be relieved of such sign. It takes some common sense to run car. and men of com mon sense will not care to be stamped just now as coming from a state the of which--or some of Lhem--have such antiquated ideas, proud as such automobilists may be of the state of Connecticut ordinarily.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
ADMIRAL KNAPP

Another of the distinguished men that may be filled only by 6 man of power, patriotism and ability. Rear Admiral Harry s. Knapp was born in this city in 1856, later moving to Hartford in which city he died yes country--a service which continued even after he had been placed on the retired list of the Navy in which he had served with such marked ability.
 Often there has been occasion to cite the lives of prominent men who have achieved success in business or in profession through their own ability. unaided by influence or fa- vofitism. Such lives are always in- spirations and those who live them leave practical wealth to the world in the memory of their example when they have died, In the life of Ad- miral Knapp there is the same story to tcll---of success in the service of his country resulting only from ability duly recognized. In his death there is even q greater example than that of the end of the activities of a suc- cessful professional or business man memory of service to the country unfaltering in determination, unblem- ished by taint of selfishness.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
SAN FRANCISCO RABBI
 IS BRUTALLY MURDERED
Man in Garb of II. S Sailor is Sought in Connection With the
 Crime

San Francisco, April 7.---Naval au- thorities today joined in the search for man garbed in a sailors uni form wanted in connection with the death of Rabbi Alfred G. Lafee, con- spicious figure in Jewry and head of a large downtown synagogue.
 Surgeons operated in an effort to save tho rabbi's life but he never re- gained consciousness fully dying late yesterday.
 He was attacked "Wednesday.
 Naval authorities have combed the naval training station here and the Mare Island naval station for the man who wore the naval uniform a partis l description of whom was given by hotel clerk. The name signed by him on a hotel register is believed to have been fictitious. Ii is known that the rabbi also signed tho register under an assumed name. Thestwo occupied the same room. The unknown man left early Wednesday morning and later the rabbi was found wandering daHedly about the room.
 A watch and diamond pin wore stolen from the rabbi. His skull had been fractured. 4 largo water tumbler figured in the attack. IL was found broken and bloody.
 Rabbi Lafee although only 22 years old held the degree of doctor of phil-s oSophy.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
COMMUNICATED
ABOUT "DINIE DAY"

Editor "Herald":
 On the way home from work last night (Friday) was accosted by a little girl of about or years of age, who said Gimme dime" and held out little box. I had come on her suddenly, and not caring to ask the object of her solicitation, l curtly said No" She at once bawled out "Oh. you stingy buggar.' On reach ing home I found all about Dime Day in my Herald" so this probably was enc of the Dime boxes she had.
 As had less than an hour previ- ously handed in to a team captain over $50 which had personally can vassed for and collected. amongst which was my own contribution of $5, I doubt whether my little friend with the vulgar tongue was absolutely cor rect in her reading of my character.
 Now Mir. Editor, is this proper way to raise money, sending our chill dren out to beg from Tom, Dick and Harry, and from door to door?
 In my humble opinion much bet ter way to provide for our charities would be by the local factories de- ductiug from our wages every month say 10 or Is cents. This would in- sure every worker helping out, and prevent the burden being always put on the willing horse."
 l am, MT. Editor,
 Respectfully yours,
 WORKMAN.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
A POLITICAL PREDICTION

They are dangerous to make these political predictions-that is they are dangerously ordinarily But this one isn't dange-.r- at all; it's a cinch. Not that it makes much difference, for why anyone would want to be presi- dent pro tenn of the common council is mystery. Nevertheless members do want it. Alderman Gill, last year was quite frankly honest in his re- quest for the honor. He thought he deserved it; he had been faithful and he would like this recognition of his services. He got it, and the affairs of the city have not been harmed nor, perhaps, especially benefited. In fact it is quite possible that some people in the city do not know that he has been president pro tenn. of the coun- cil The fact has not brought them excessive happiness nor has it plung- cd them in the slough or despond. They have gone about their work pitt fully ignorant of the important fact. But this year is something else again.
 Alderman Gill naturally wants re- election as a vote of confidence, as it were. Perhaps he has not yet entered his plea, but he will, probably Then there is candidate Cornelius J. Dehm, the well-known regular" republican of the first ward who hopes to be elected to the council and, probably. will run for the pro tenn. presidency And there is now suggested the name Of Alderman Paiewski, endorsed by both parties in the fifth ward, as can ddate for the position. There is the field. Now for the prediction. Alder man Gill occasionally forgets the ma chine when his heart dictates so1ne- thing else; he is inclined to ask em- barrassing questions in his ingenious way, of some "regllar,' which ques- tions the regular republican has some difficulty in answering. Cornelius J.
 
 Dchnl, now, is quite different It he IS elected he will ask no cog of any ma chine any questions that will embar- rass it. He will sign on the dotted line if he runs true to form. Then AL derman Pajewski? Perish the though 1 that he should be given the honor. He is not opposed by either party; both | parties, therefore. may expect some ! independence from him., Independ l ence? Out upon it, say the present | rulers of the common council No yet | boy; not yet | The answer? Cornelius J. Dehm | if he is elected, will be president pro | tenn. of the council of course. c. E. D. |
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
THE KHAN IN KANSAS

Or, more properly, perhaps, this comment should be headed William Allen White and the klan." It is in- spired by the news that political candidates in Emporia, Kansas, the home of the noted author and news paper man, as well as dabblcr in poli- tise and world affairs, who had the backing of the ku Klux Elan were successful in recent municipal clec- tions. The news moreover, moves 6siends of "Bill'' White to feel excess sive concern for him, especially now that the hot weather is about to come has come probably, in Emporia. and William is not reported to have lost any weight.
 MT. White dislikes all disturbance. Tho only reason. probably, that he Bought the then Governor, Henry Al- ssA over the matter of his display
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
RIFLES ON BIG FRENCH
 BOATS OUTRANGE WORLD
Firing Distance on 16-Inch Guns Is Increased 30 to 40 Per Cent
 It Is Announced.
It Is Announced.

Paris, April ' tBy Associated Press) ).-Preliminary tests recently made with the modernized French battleships indicate, it is officially stated, that the sight alterations have improved the firing distance of their 16-inch guns from 30 to 40 per cent.
 While French naval circles exer- else the utmost secrecy as to the exact improvement in the range of the guns and tho accuracy of re- suits. there is suggestion that the French battleships now outdistance those of the other navies of the world unless the same process has been carried out by other nations in the matter of sight elevation.
 The French expect to establish the new ranges definitely during the fir ing tests to be held in the Mediter- ranean in connection with the general maneuvers which begin next Wednes- day.
 Those observing the tests thus far say the problem involved is about the same as in the case of the big Ger man surprise guns that fired on Paris in 1917; it is possible to in- crease the range of guns but always at the expense of accuracy and the size of the projectile used.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
A BIT OF GOOD NEWS

The approval of the erection of a
 building on the town farm was gained because the members of the common council were sincere in their desire to properly take care of those com pelled to live there The motive was the best; there was no selfishness about the action. Od-fashioned con- cern for those people was about the only thing the members of the com mon council were thinking of, and they are to be commended for their action.
 It is extremely doubtful if many of them knew that the erection of this new building would bring a saving of about s100 a week in the city's insti- tutional bills. Anxious as members of the council are to save money for the city, they believed that the inmates of the town farm should not be housed in a fire-trap which was cold in winter and inadequate at all times, Expense was forgotten moment,rily. The news. therefore, that the establishment of a children's ward in connection with the new building will bring this saving, according to Super intendent Cowlishaw, shows that the action was wiser. perhaps, than was realized at the time the council acted so humanely. ...... r."r
 It seems that children under four years of age who are now town charges and placed in institutions or with private families represent an ex- pense of s4 weekly. There are about 25 of these children, and this will be the expense saved. The only question remaining is whether or not the chill dren will fare as well in tho town home as in the state institutions and private families where they. have been. This question. it is believed, may be answered in the affirmative in 1 most cases, and if this is true the | whole action brings more satisfaction | than was at first supposed.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
cHnpREN,s HOME coNcERr

There is something about the way the Children's Homo in this city is conducted, and the splendid results achieved there, that has an especial appeal to people of this city and all over the country. And yet no drives" are staged here to get funds for the home; contributions come in mysteri- ous ways from New Britain people and from friends of the home who live far away.
 It is an especial pleasure, therefore, to call attention to the splendid con cert that has been arranged by the Swedish churches and societies here, for the benefit of the Home, 10 be held tomorrow afternoon at f'ox's theater Sigrid Onegin, the dis tinguished contrato and a star of the Metropolitan Opera company. is ex- pected to impress and charm music lovers of the city with the beauty and power of her voice. These concerts given under the auspices of the Swed- ish organizations have proven always a delight, and it is said they have secured this year the greatest attrac- tion they have yet presented. The patronage will undoubtedly be great as the worthiness of the cause of the Chidren's home, is great.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
THI, FOSTER CASI,

The question put to the jurors in the trial of William Z Foster eharg- cd with criminal syndicalism, was simple after Judge White had ex- plained what would constitute guilt. The jurors, nevertheless, could not agree, but the disagreement and the whole case shows how close to the hreaking of the important law are those who participate in the activities of the Communist party. The Judges charge gave free speech" all it's rights, and gave Foster all of his. The judge told the jurors that it was no crime to attend a meeting of body which preached the overthrow of the government unless the attending per son, Foster in this case actually taught his hearers to do violence in the accomplishment of their purpose. He must teach crime in order to be guilty. He was not guilty no matter what opinion he held
 Under such g charge the members of the jury were not able to decide whether he was innocent or guilty. The favoring of the Communist party of the overthrow Of the government was shown; Fosters attendance at their meeting was shown. This at- tendance alone was not sufficient to make him guilty. But, if he had preached the accomplishment of such desired overthrow of the government
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
Kehoe and Shipps Head
 School Survey Committee

Thomas H. Kehoe was elected chairman Of the, committee to study present school buildings and the need of additional accommodations, and Lewis T. Ships was named chairman of the committee to study new types of school buildings together with the possibilities of standardization, at meeting of these two sub b-committees of the school survey committee last night.
 A meeting of the latter committee will be held this afternoon. The com mittee headed by Finance Commits sioner Kehoe will also meet before Monday evenings session of the gen. eral committee at which time rep resentative of the school board will be consulted so that necessary infor- nation for the survey may be secured.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
MT. and Mrs. Hinchliffe
 Married for 40 Years

Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Hinchliffe of so Cherry street observed their 10th wedding anniversary Thursday, a family party being held at their home last evening.
 MT. and Mrs. llinchliffc came to New Britain rom Fall River, Mass, Mrs Hinchliffe's name, before her marriage being Ellen Golden. They were married in Fall River, coming to this city about S6 years ago. A strange coincidence is that Mir. Hinch- life started in the timing business exactly 2d years ago Thursday the anniversary of his wedding. He is an ex-member of the board of health.
 The couple have six children, Mrs. NJ. r. Mics, W. S. Hinchliffe, Law 'cnce F., Thomas w.. Edward F.. and ksymond. who is a pupil at the New britain High school.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
Observations on We Weather

For Connecticut: Rain late tonight or Sunday; warmer in the westep, portion tonight; increasing southerly winds.
 Conditions: The western disturb anee is central this morning over Iowa. It is causing unsettled wealth. CT with light snow or rain from the Rocky Mountains eastward to the Lake region. Pleasant weather con- tinnes in the eastern and southern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with mild temperature probably followed by rain Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

by acts of crime, then, and only then would he be guilty,
 For the information of those who consider embracing the Communist cause it is well for them to know that one sentence would bring them within the law if, in uttcring that sentence, they taught the use of unlawful vio- fence to bring about governmental change.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
25 Years Ago Today
(Takcn from Herald of that date)

Clayton A. Parker has been grant ed permit to build a two tenement house on Linden street.
 Frank K. Johnston has been ap- pointed sergeant major in the Put nam Phalanx.
 John McCabe Of Holy Cross col lege is spending his vacation with rel atives in this city.
 Next Friday is Good Friday and services will be observed in all the churches in the city.
 Frank pinches has been elected captain of the Y. M. C. A. wheel club.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
CAR NEAR SuICIDE

Braintree. England---7Joseph Thor burns cat got so excited chasing a mouse over the kitchen store that she inadvertently opened gas tap. Thorburn smeled the gas and came into the kitchen in time to save the cat from asphyxiation.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

at the exposition was the brick house erected by brick manufacturers to show the durability and attractiveness of brick as a building material The building was admired by the thous- snds who visited the exposition and it Is believed that 1t will give impetus to the slogan Build with Brick"
 The "Observer" Is just credulous enough to believe that Babe Ruth did not do his. kind act for publicity pur- poses. Babe happened to learn that little lad who had been sick for long time had asked each night in his prayers that he be made well enough to see Babe" when the Yankees came to Vicksburg on their training trip. So the ball player got an automobile and drove seven miles to see the bed- ridden boy. He stayed there with the lad for an hour. You grown-up man or woman who might, perhaps like to shake hands with one of the worlds great statesmen, have no conception, perhaps, of the absolute delirium of joy that must have come to that sick lad as he saw the mighty Babe sit ting by his bedside.
 Three men are on the bases and
 You hope the Yankees win: Spectators, all excited, All
 The air with mighty din. The Yankees are but two behind:
 They're taking their last bat; Babe Ruth comes walking to the
 plate
 And gently doffs his hat. Strike one" the arbiter in blue
 Calls out--Ruth stamps the dust; "I'll hit that ball." he mutters low,
 I'll hit that ball or bust" Another whizzes OCT the plate;
 Strike two," the lump" declares. The bleachers groan; frail women
 weep:
 But HugSins only swears. The pitcher swings his mighty arm;
 The ball comes straight and true. "Ah-ha," remarks the home-run king,
 Here comes the one for you" He swings his bat, Strike three,
 you're out"
 For Ruth, life holds no joy. But wait! A cheer!---the fans recall |
 Babe and that little boy.
 The metropolitan press is having a lot of fun with the state of Connecti- gut because of the absurd anti-day- fight saving law that has passed the house and is temporarily held Up by action of the senate. The New York
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Correct this sentence: "The hus- band had headache and the blues, but he smiled cheerfully and kept his troubles from his wife"
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Spring is doubly welcome this time. The new-style pants are so loose a man can get them on without a shoe horn.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Preachers who are so eagerly try ing to do something unusual might try preaching the old-fashioned Cos pei.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

The third ward republicans will caucus in Slering and Holmes hall this evening ,and 1t is said that coun- cllman Parker will be renominated by exclamation,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Europe feels a contempt for Amer ics." It reminds us of a sef-made mil- lionaire feeling contempt for the col lege education he missed.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books ard press room always open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Food is divided into two classes; regular eats, and things that need mayonnaise dressing.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Many promising kids turn out bad ly, and at the age of twenty Jackie Coogan may not be making more than miserable million a year.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

We can't help wondering whether the slow march of the advertisements toward the front page of the maga- zine is considered progress.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be a boss and work twelve hours a day.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

If man doesn't build a big busi- ness he is called failure; ir he does build a big one, he is called q menace.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Even the modern betting parties are Egyptian. At any rate, Cleopatra was one.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
Facts and Eancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

An isolationst is just a man who thinks damnforeigner all one word.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Realism is just the art of making commonplace, inoffensive things seem nasty.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

The reason we have coal situation every winter is because nobody cares anything about if in the summer.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

That poet who longed to be hoy again died before history and geogra- phy became so complicated.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Germany is magnanimousty wiling to let France choose any method of collecting that won't work.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

It sounds funny, but in the old days a man could read the label on a bottle and avoid taking poison.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

The beginning of social unrest is the conviction that the boss thinks himself a social superior.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
TELEPHONE CALLS;

Entered at the Post Oniee At New Britain
 as Second Glass Mall Matter,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

A man has reached bottom if he feels flattercd when asked to sign a petition,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07

Perhaps the nations could solve their financial problems by placing a heavy tax on munitions and uniforms.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
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New Britain herald., 1923-04-07
New Britain Herald

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