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

sidered in this light, the statement
would be more understandable.
We all look back to 1915. Are we
enjoying things. are we In easier cir
cumstances than we were then? II
we are not is 1t not our own fault?
Certainly opportunity has doubled,
and the cost of having those chances
here is twice as great as 1t was. Have
we progressed as chances for progress
came? Whose fault is 1t? Increasing
cost of government. increasing taxes
should have run along with increas-
ing comfort and happiness in our
lives. II such is not the case the per-
sonal equasion probably is the rea-
son.
This all being true 1t is declared,
nevertheless, with all the force Of
words, that the vital matter Is today
TO reduce taxes, and, as previously
stated in these columns many times,
the successful seeker for office will be
the man who finds ways and means
to bring about such reduction. 81.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
CITY EXPENSES

The cost df running the city has
about doubled since 1915. 1t is rated
at about Sal per person in it, while in
1915 it was about $40.
The city is big family, corpora
tion, establishment 1t is fairly safe to
say that any corporation would say,
through its officers. that the cost of
running its plant had more than
doubled in that time. But there would
be seen a doubling of the value of the
output as well, either in quantity or
quality. And let it be said here that
the argument that such doubling of
expenses does not for moment mean
there should be any cessation in the
fight to lower taxes. for they have
gone up to greater degree than has
such cost. The reference to this
greater cost of running the city is
made to discuss in some measure what
it has meant to us.
And the man along the street, walk
ing arm in arm with US, looks at his
own circumstances. Does it cost him
twice as much to run his home, flgur-
ing everything including labor and
cash. as it did in 1915? And IL it does
cost twice as much is there twice as
much value in cash, comfort and hap
piness as result. The city grows
and changes much as a manufacturing
plant or a family changes. Figures
never lie" is a pleasant expression,
but there must be considered with
those truthful figures other elements
which shade the cold figures 1t would
be better TO say "a statement Of values
lever lies" II "AeliTes' might be con-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
MAY CONNECTICUT LEAD,

When a baseball team rolls up q
fairly long string of victories in sue.
cession; when a man finds he has
worked a goodly number of days with
out losing an hour, or when a golfer
makes the first few holes of his round
in remarkably low score-when any
of these things happen the baseball
team, the man, the golfer begin to
try for a record. They have made a
fine start; If they can keep it up at
that rate they will do better than they
have ever done and perhaps better
| than anyone has ever done. Aside
from all desire merely to work stead
lily or play steadily, there comes the
added incentive to establish a record.
In the matter of automobile acct
dents Connecticut, while far from
perfect, has made a good start in the
race to be free from them. Note has
been made of the fact that in the last
three years she has reduced her acct
| dent rate by per cent while the
whole country has increased its rate
in the same time by AZ per cent.
Connecticut stands well UP among the
states where human life is compare
lively safe from this automobile dan
ger New Britain is doing her share,
at the moment, the last reports show
ing an improvement over a year ago.
Perhaps this state could have no
higher ambition, humanity speaking,
than to become an example to all the
country in the matter of safe driving
courtesy and consideration. IT is not
beyond the realms of possibility that
the example Of Connecticut might
save thousands of lives in other states.
Eventually they would be ashamed TO
fall behind her and to be considered
dangerous states when compared to
this state of ours. Constant emphas iz-
ing Of the need Of care on the part OF
drivers, and universal observance of
traffic rules, would bring this about.
Were every newspaper in the state TO
make It its business TO put It's brains
and heart back Of admonItlons and
pleadings with those who drive cars
and with pedestrians and blcyclists,
the good results would be seen inten-
sified as already the signs point. Let
Connecticut make record In this
land bring other states into the move
pfent TO save lives, II is worth while,
il is so wonderfully worth while!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
MAYOR IS BOUND
TO BLOCK PAVING
Nothing Doing On Grove Hill This
Year, He States

There seems to be little If any
chance for the Grove Hill paving job
to go through this year despite the
action of common council in passing
the resolution over Mayor Paonessa's
veto, according to the mayors opin-
ion, c. pressed this morning.
When asked if he had anything fur
ther to comment on the situation
Mayor Paonessa said he did not care
to comment until after he had re-
ceived the letter he understands will
be sent him by the board of public
works. However, he called attention
to the following resolution adopted
by the city meeting board last March,
a copy of which has been sent to each
department:
March 9Th, 1928.
Whereas, it has been necessary
during the last few years to adopt
deficiency or supplementary budget
before the close of the fiscal year and
to pay tax therefor; and
Whereas it is the intent of this
meeting that the budget for the fiscal
year 1s2324 and the tax laid therefor
shall cover the expenditures of the
several departments in detail and in
total as shown by the budget and tax
laid therefor for said full fiscal year
1923-1923. it is therefor;
Resolved, that it is the sense of
this meeting that no obligation or
commitment beyond the amounts pro-
vided for in detail and in total in the
budget for 1923-24 shall be incurred
or entered into by any department of
the city or by the/common council ex-
cept after securing a vote of the board
of finance and taxation that such obli-
cation or commitment, in its opinion,
comes under the emergency provision
of the General Statutes of the State
of Connecticut requiring such addi-
tional obligation or commitment be-
yond that provided for the fiscal year
1924 in the budget and tax laid
therefor"
The mayor added that he had re-
ceived an official opinion from Cor
poration Counsel Judge J. H. Kirk
ham stating that common council does
not have the right to spend money
which has not been appropriated.
Then it would appear that the whole
situation is that either the board of
finance and taxation must make an
appropriation or Grove Hill does not
get paved this year," was the query.
Absolutely" said the mayor, with
emphasis.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
PAVING MATTERS

The letter of Mayor Paonessa t.
the board of public works regarding
paving streets is sane and moderate
It shows that he is amenable to rea
son. In the matter of paving Grove
Hill a great deal more Is being made
of 1t than is necessary. In regard to i
the Mayor says:
1.-THE board of finance, and tax
alton refused to make an appro-
priation for paving this street
(Grove Hill) just as it refused to
make appropriations for other
streets, and it is my desire that
you refrain from expanding the
amount you estimate (approM-
mately $4,000 n paving Grove
Hill. There ar&several streets
which are In need of repairs and
I believe your department should
proceed at once with the opera
tons necessary to put them in
proper shape before fall. Grove
Hill is one of these streets and
favor a moderate expenditure on
repairs but, as I have stated be-
fore, 1 am strongly opposed to
the large expenditure you con-
template, for the reasons given"
The board of public works is not
a mere dummy. The very nature of Its
work requires the exercise of judy
ment. The Mayor has taken pains to
point out that he does not criticise
the board for present overdrafts, but
he quite properly pleads for a saw
ing. The board knows its own finan-
ces and whatkit probably can do. I
will heed the Mayors request. In the
matter of paving Grove Hill it has the
opinion of the common council, over
riding the mayors veto, that 1t be
permanently paved. Whether or not
the Mayor could prevent the carrying
out of this decision of the council is
a question. But certainly there is
lodged in the board the right to do
the reasonable thing. regardless of
other considerations, and certainly
Mayor Paonessa will find no fault with
the board if 1t does the reasonable,
the wise thing in its opinion, even
though it goes contrary to his opinion
expressed, possibly, before he knew
the exact financial condition of the
board.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
TO-DAY AND FRIDAY

Today in Washington the funeral
Of the late President will be held
To Washington, therefore, the
thoughts of the people will turn
solemnly even as they prepare for the
formal. sincere observance of the Ma
tional day of mourning on Friday as
designated by President Coolidge. And
so today, while Washington stands at
the grave. is fitting hour for the
people of the rest of the country to
decide to give to Warren Hardings
memory the tribute of their presence,
on Friday, as the services to be held
all over the land.
Organizations in this city have
shown an earnest desire to grant all
honor to his memory. Members of
such organizations cannot fail to feel
full sympathy with this desire. 1t
would be pitiable thing indeed were
such services to be sighted, and New
Britain people in their loyalty to the
memory of the Chief Executive of the
country they love and he loved, will
not fail to give to such services their
full significance.
And so, remembering him who in
life served US; remembering him of
back today to the dust whence it
came, we plan to join the multitude
Of our people on Friday in the final
tribute to his memory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
WHAT'S GOING ON
IN THE WORLD
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
NEA Service Writer

/
What effect will Harding's death
have on the presidential fight OF
1924?
With the tragedy SO recent, politi-
clans have discussed the question lit
| tie yet--aloud, But naturally they
| have it much in mind.
It's generally agreed that Harding
would have been renominated IL he'd
lived.
However, many leading republicans
felt that public sentiment called for
a more radical candidate than he.
For instance, Magnus Johnsons de-
feat of Hardings choice, Governor
Preus, in Minnesota, looked that way.
A so-called progressive nominee,
these republicans believed, would get
votes Harding couldn't get. But not
to renominate him, they also believed,
would cost the party the support of
numerous voters who considered him
entitled to another term.
In short, 1t was feared changing
candidates would lose more votes
than it would gain.
Now, however, the party leaders are
at liberty to use their best judgment.
There's no reason why they shouldn't
make as radical a selection as they
deem desirable. Therefore, not only
will there be new name at the
tickets head, but the policy the tick
ct represents may be quite different
from the one Harding's views I'M
doubleday would have held his party
to.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
Is Years Ago Today
Taken rom Herald of that date)

William Ramage has returned home
after spending a visit with friends II
Norwich.
Michael Scanlon is a member Of
the engineering corps which has re.
Gently left for Porto Rico.
Colonel Burpee of the second regi.
ment has been assigned to duty under
General Miles in Porto Rico.
Edward Clary left town this after
noon for a two weeks wheeling TRIP
through Massachusetts and New
Hampshire.
Secretary John Kelley of the c. T
A. U and Michael Kenny will attend
the national convention of the union
which will be held IN Boston next
week. The session will open Wed
nesday and will last three days.
Mushrooms are now fairly plenti-
full. To avoid funerals In the family
it is suggested that lovers of this COM
paratively unknown product of our
meadows consult those who are thor
oughly competent to Judge from ex-
perience the genuine from the well
disguised article.
NJ. ]. Kenney is the proud and
grati1ed possessor of a new horse.
Frederick w. Latham, the bass
singer, does not expect to return to
New York this fall. He has accepted
a position in the New Britain Machine
Co. and New Britain churchgoers may
have the opportunity Of hearipg him
at times.
While unloading punches of
bananas yesterday afternoon, the
clerks OF Sherman's store came across
a tarantuia that dropped into one of
the mons hands. The spider was cap
tured after a scrimmage and placed
in a large glass jar, II Is one of the
largest of its kind ever captured In
this city,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
THE ANTHRACITE BOYCOTT

The suggestion made by the Massa-
ichusetts Coal Investigating committee
that, if a strike threatens. plans for
an anthracite coal boycott may be laid
before the conference of governors
late in August, which was commented
upon here yesterday. is mentioned
editorially in the New York Herald
this morning and the significance
pointed out
1T does not matter" says the New
York newspaper, that a boycott of
anthracite is impracticable without
serious establishments. The significant
thing is that public body represent
ing conservative State should have
made so radical proposal"
This is the significance that it is
well to emphasize and this aspect was
In mind when this newspaper said
Last years dabbling with soft coal
did not bring it great popularity, but
New Englanders are ready to go to
some lengths in the matter of incon-
venience in order that they may not
be imposed upon"
We should like to have the opera
tors and miners know just how serious
is situation that calls for such pro-
posal by a New England public body.
Were they to appreciate this situation
again emphasized, they would hesitate
long before failing to reach an agree
ment that would prevent another
strike and the resultant distress.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
Dissertations on
The Weather

Southern New England: Partly
cloudy Thursday; little change in
temperature.
Eastern New York: Thursday prob
ably fair with moderate temperature.
Conditions:
The weather chart Of Tuesday night
showed continued high atmospheric
pressure from the east gulf and South
Atlantic states eastward over the At
lantfc Ocean.
Warm weather continued over most
eastern districts.
The outlook is for mostly fair wea-
ther in the northern Atlantic states
during the next two days.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
INJURED BY AUTO;
DEMANDS DAMAGES
10 Year Old Branford Girl Sues Local
People for $4,000 Alleging Per-
manent Hurts.

Miss Mae Belle swarslcy and Isaac
Swarsky Of North street have been
named defendants In an action for
$4,000 brought by Genevieve Angus
Ia johnson, 10 years old, of Bradford,
through her guardian. The writ was
Issued by Attorney Franklin Coeiler
Of New Haven and the papers were
served by Constable Fred Wrinkle.
Real estate on North street has been
attached.
The case is set down for the SUPER
Tor court at New Haven In September.
The plaintiff alleges that on August
10. 1912 while riding In a motorcycle
sidecar on the Berlin turnpike, an
automobile operated by Miss Swarsky
collided with the motorcycle, The
plaintiff further alleges that the swar-
sky car was operated In a reckless
manner and as a result of the injur-
les sustained she will be permanently
injured for life, and will be unable
to do her customary employment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
WHOLE OUTLOOK CHANGED

The new outlook upsets democratic
calculations, too. The democratic
leaders thought they knew just the
type of man and sort of platform
they'd have to oppose. The fact that
they're almost certain now to have
to face an altogether different type
of candidate. standing for an alto
gether different line Of policies, may
force them to change whatever cam
paign plans they've tentatively made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

England's made up her mind that
unrest in Europe, kept alive, as she
sees 1t, by Frances course in the
Ruhr, has got to stop.
Premier Baldwin said so in the
House of Commons last week. He
offered France one last chance to
join in a rehabilitation policy which
the British, he declared intend def
nitely to adopt. Otherwise, he added,
England will go ahead with her plan
anyway-alone or with such help as
she can get. ....
In the House of Lords. at the same
time, Foreign Minister Lord Curzon
gave warning that Europe is on the
verge of chaos UNLESS something
done quickly.
There seems small chance that
France will yield.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
YOIJ CAN'T TELL

1t looks like a pretty good bet that
Coolidge won't be the nominee, UNI
less he performs miracles in less than
year. for he's classed generally as
more conservative than Harding was
And yet it's impossible to be quite
sure. On a showdown, in the con-
vention, the republican conserva-
tives may prove to be stronger than
the progressives, so-called, not 80
strong as surface indications have
led people to suppose.
Seemingly the man whose chances
have been most strengthened is
Hiram johnson.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
THIRD PARTY PROSPECT

The third party movement may be
affected, as well. Perhaps as the old
line groups policies develop there
won't seem to be much need of new
one. For example. with man like
Hiram Johnson in the field as a regu-
lar party nominee-this is just an IL
lustration and no prophecy at all--it
wouldn't appear that there'd be any
necessity for the progressives to name
q candidate of their own. e.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
U. S. S. Cleveland Is Given
Trophy for Engineering

Bremerton, Wash, Aug. s.-Ths L.
s, 8, Cleveland has been awarded the
annual trophy for excellence in en-
gineering in the cruiser class of the
u. s. Battle Fleet The Asheviile won
the trophy of the gunboat class
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
BIRTHDAY PARTY

Miss Eiia van GsFdeF entertained
about 20 of heF friends az p birthday
PARTY at her heHie at st2 Park street
in honor Of her ANTI, birthday. she
received many pretty and useful pFss-
eats,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

Miss Gladys smokes and drinks;
He father chews about 1t.
Is smoking worse than chewing
We are inclined to doubt it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

Mr.. Bryan, we note, is still strug-
Cling, striving and perspiring to save
the monkeys good name.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

Most of the boys back home Joined
the choir for the sake of the lord and
the second soprano.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

Only a seasoned prize-fghter really
knows how much more blessed it is to
give than to receive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
yember Audlt Bureau Of clrcuIatlon.

rhs A. b. C. ID nationaI organisation
which furnishes newspapers and adver.
tisers with strictly honest analysis OF
circuIation. our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insures pro-
lection against fraud in newspaper dis.
tribution figures to both national and
local advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

The Only profitable advertising medium 10
the City Circulation books ana press
room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

WHY Judge man by the kind Of
house he lives in? Why not Judge the
house by the kind of man who lives
In it?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

The present German goose-step Is
inclined to take the contour of a
lame duck.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

A soft answer turneth away wrath
or brings contempt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

1t may sound like a paradox, but
staying dry keeps Uncle Sam In hot
water, apparently. ...
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

Soon noses will resemble husbands
changed
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

Standard timers could make things
more unpleasant by getting a ruling
that changing clocks from daylight
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

The pride dumb-bell is the man who
when girl asks him, How old do
you really think I am ?"-tells her.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

A wise candidate is one who, after
throwing his hat in the ring, can still
manage to keep his shirt on.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

One always enters restaurant for
butter or for worse.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

Businoss Onfce ....,..,.....'...''''" 80 80
Editorial Rooms .,...........r.-..'.. sSe
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
Member Of The Associated rress.

The Associated Pross is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication OF all news
credited to It or not otherwise crediteo
In this paper and also local news PAD
IisiIea = rein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN,

Most of the important prizes in life
are self-awarded.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
(rssued Daily, Sunday Excepted
A. Herald Bldg. 81 Church Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

The bird of paradise is the eagle
on the American dollar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08
TELEPHONE CALLS.

Entered at the Post offics at New Britain
a. Second Glass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

Loaf1ng is just slow and tiresome
business of lighting another cigarette.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

saving time this fall would be a con-
fession of guilt this summer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

SUBSCRIPTION RATES;
$500 q year.
1900 Three Months.
15c a Month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-08-08

A peaceful household is one in
which everybody has grown tired OF
the photograph.
Fable: Once upon a time child
rode for whole minute on train
without asking for drink of water
or getting a cinder in its eye.
Art leaves much to the imagination
and the summer resort literature
never mentions the chiggers and the
poison Ivy.
If what the BARRIERS say about the
coming of dollar haircuts is correct,
IL looks like the world might get a
crop of new poets.
Some men are so farsighted in bust
ness that they could look over some
body's shoulder in a correspondence
school exam.
Correct this sentence: IT am de-
lighted" exclaimed the married man..
that they have found drug that
will make everybody tell the truth"