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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
NEW ENGLAND,s PROBLEM.

Anyone who has read the report OF
the Joint New England Railroad
Committee will agree with Governor
Templeton that the committee has
done most valuable work for New
England since it has marshalled facts
as they have never been marshalled
before" This is a conservative COM
pliment from the executive of a con-
sentative state.
When man is sick diagnosis is
advisable. When a section of the
country is sick, it is likewise advis-
able to consider all symptoms in their
relation to each other. This is what
the committee has done. 1t has con-
centrated it's attention on the most
alarming symptoms, the railroad stu
alton, and its conclusions are convinc-
ing, although its prescription and the
diet its recommends are not alto
gether to our liking and will prove
unpopular with the public.
But start has been made and
there Is hope that New England will
benefit thereby. The committee has
not been guilty of evasion 1t has
painted a picture of conditions on the
New Haven" road, New England's
greatest single artery of commerce,
and has not attempted to soften the
tones. For that, we should all be
thankful because it provides mark
from which we must start on our way
back to the point from which we
slipped downward.
There will be opposition by bond
holders, stockholders and the outside
public to adopting the committees |
program for rehabilitation of the
New Haven" road. Before August, |
when the governors of New England |
meet again, another plan for putting
the New Haven" back on its feet
may be suggested. AS Governor
says. the problem is big
one, "but it is not too big for New
England to solve"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
rs Years Ago Today
lTaken from Herald OF that date)

Louis Anderson and Oscar Moberg
have gone to Brooklyn to spend their
vacation with friends in that city.
The necessity of some kind of a
sign at the corner of Main, South
Main and Elm streets is apparent on
such a day as July 4, Not only
wheelmen but people in carriages have
to inquire their way to Berlin. An
ordinary street sign is there, but a
sign directing the way to Berlin is
what is wanted.
Professor Marcus White has gone
to the Adirondacks for few months
stay.
j.. Claude Gilbert is In New York
booking attractions for the next sea-
son at the Lyceum theater.
Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas f. McCabe of
Main street have been entertaining a
party of friends, from Naugatuck.
John Slaney and Thomas Spence
will ride one-mile match race at
Berlin park some night next week to
determine question of supremacy.
Elford B. Eddy and family of West
Main street have gone to Madison.
Mrs. Thomas ]. Lynch is in town
for brief stay. She expects to re-
turn to New York next week.
The speedy riding of bicyclists on
Main street is beginning to be a topic
OF serious conversation. 1t is really
dangerous for pedestrians to attempt
to cross Main street at Baptist corner
during the evening.
Frank M. Zimmerman has sold a |
house and lot on Greenwood street to
julius f. and Julia Eggart.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
COMMUNICATED


Editor of the Herald:
Dear Sir-Will you kindly grant
space in your paper for brief word
which needs to be spoken?
The most common excuse which
landlords make for increasing the
rentals on their tenements is that
taxes have been increased and. rents
must go UP to meet this increased ex-
pense. No reasonable fault can be
found with this adjustment of rents
provided the increase of rentals keeps
even pace with the increase of taxes.
But in the majority of cases where
rents have been raised to overcome
high taxes the increase of rentals is
larger than is necessary, and the
raising of the tax rate instead of be-
ing an increased burden to the land
lord is actually putting money into
his pocket. Take an illustrative case.
Here is a two tenement house which
is assessed, say for $4,000. Now sup
pose the tax rate goes up three mills
on the dollar. This three mills in
crease means three dollars increase
on every thousand dollars, or SIS for
the entire property. If the two rents
of this house should share equally in
meeting this SIS increase, each ten
ants share would be $3.50 per year.
Now suppose the landlord on the plea
of high taxes should raise the rent
say by three dollars per month, or
six dollars for the two rents he would
set an increase of s72 per year, or
more than fifty dollars more than is
needed to pay the increase of his
taxes. So it is plain that the in
crease of taxes instead of being a !
financial burden to the landlord has
been, to him, profitable affair. If
landlords would only increase rentals |
to cover increased taxa
ton few. if any, would find fault, but
to increase rents beyond this limit is
gross injustice to the tenant.
FAIR PLAY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
DRY AGENTS SHOOT GIRL
WHEN FATHER DROVE PAST
Malone, N. Wv. Excited Over Use
of Firearms BY SlerIths Who
Seek Rum Runners.

Malone, N. Y, July 6.-Residents
along the Canadian border have be-
come aroused by the wounding of
Miss Belle Baker last Tuesday night
and the subsequent arrest of three
federal officials charged with assault.
1t is alleged that the officers who
were watching for rum runners fired
at the automobile containing Miss
Baker and her father when the latter
refused to stop at the command of
the government agents.
The Malone Chamber of Commerce
board of directors has adopted a res
olution requesting Senator Wadsworth
and Congressman Smell to use their in
fluence for thorough investigation
of the indiscriminate use of firearms
in stopping suspected cars along the
border" The resolution also suggest
ed that all government agents be uni
formed so that they may not be mis-
taken for holdup men.
Mr.. Baker said he thought the Of
ticers were robbers and that when
they ordered him to stop he stepped
on the accelerator and was fired upon
by them one bullet striking his daugh-
ter in the side but not wounding her
seriously. Soon after he had reached
Malone and reported the "holdup" to
the police the federal officers arrived.
Mr.. Baker declared he recognized
them as the persons who fired at his
car. They subsequently were arrested
on warrants and held in bonds of $751;
600 each for a hearing July II.
The men under arrest are Prohibi-
tion Enforcement Agent Robert An
gell; his assistant, Merchant Phelps,
and customs officer, Rupert Nisbeth.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

nit unquestloningly to the statements
and commands of parents and who, In
turn, believe they, the parents, should
submit humbly to the decision of law
makers without attempting to show
them their error.
Granted that disregard of law is
assuming menacing proportions, and
that the need of law-observance
should be emphasized, 1t occurs that
were the lawmakers themselves to
feel bit of that divine discomfort"
with themselves and were they will
ing to see all sides of a question real
izing that they might we'll be at fault,
there would be fewer unwise laws
and, consequently less disregard of
the law. Probably there Is no greater
menace to the country than that class
of complaisant individuals who be-
lieve In unquestioning agreement with
others In all things. The spirit Of I'M
proVement and desire to change
conditions If an improvement may be
made is the spirit that keeps the land
alive and progressing along with the
rest Of the world. The need is to find
out first If we are in the wrong chan
mel and If we are then to get out of it
into the proper course. The stand
patters of the world threaten it even
more than do the radicals who pos
Sess no SNUG responsibility upon
which they may rely to give author
ty to their words.
We need that divine discomfort, but |
We need to keep 1t discomfort that is
ruly divine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
FIRE CAUSES $4,000 DAMAGE
Spontaneous Combustion Blamed For
Blaze in Sheffield Street House
While Occupants Watch Fireworks

A fire, believed to have been started
by spontaneous combustion and caus-
ing damage estimated by Chief Will
liam j., Noble at $4,000, occurred last
night at about 10 o'clock in a house
at % Sheffield street while the occu-
pants were at Walnut Hill park watch
ing the display of fireworks.
The building, which is a two tene-
ment structure, is owned by William
Oszkinis who lives in one tenement.
Henry G. Pranger and family occupy
the other tenement. Engine Co. No.
was called to the scene a few min
utes before 10 O'Clock by still alarm
but an alarm from Box % brought
other companies.
The firemen found a stiff blaze con-
fronting them which was confined en-
tirely to the attic of the house. Sew
eral large holes were burned and cut
through the roof of the building and
the water damage was great. The
blaze kept the firemen busy for nearly
an hour before the fire was extin-
guished.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
FRESH AIR TOURNAMENT.

For some reason the thought of
golfers, despairing and hopeful, play
ing in a tournament for the benefit Of
the Fresh Air fund for the children,
brings pleasant smile. The chill
dren, planning to go to the camp, are
looking forward to 'the time of their
lives" The said golfers. always OPP
timistic before they begin their round,
are looking forward to the time of
their lives" They hope and expect
fully to break all their own past rec
ords; they smile In anticipation. They
are quite as much children in their
eagerness as are those little ones who
have enjoyed, are enjoying and those
who hope to enjoy the pleasures of
the Fresh Air camp.
In arranging again for the Fresh
Aid Golf Tournament at the Shuttle
Meadow club this newspaper realizes
that 1t is seeking to advance the in
terests of the children in the way that
will be most acceptable to those whose
funds will give that help. Probably
most of the habitual golfers of the
club will enter gladly, merely adding
a new atmosphere of pleasure to
their usual round by knowledge of the
fact that their entrance fee and their
love of the game, will aid In a splen-
did cause. Many others. it is hoped,
some of whom have never played
over the fine Shuttle Meadow course,
will take pleasure In using it for the
first time. There is much psychology
In golf. The realization that entering |
and playing in this tournament will
help the Fresh Air fund should put
every contestant In exactly the proper,
calm state of mind that will be re-
flected on the card turned in. All |
are welcome, duffer and expert, and |
all stand chance for a prize al
though this opportunity to win may
be the least of the attractions for
those who are eager to help the chill
dren of the city who need the bene-
fits of the camp so decidedly.
The courtesy of the authorities of
the Shuttle Meadow club in allowing
the use of its links for this tourna-
ment is much appreciated by this
newspaper and, undoubtedly by all
who have the welfare and happiness
of the less fortunate children of the
city at heart.
Blanks for entrance in the tourna-
ment will be found printed In this
newspaper. No money should accom-
pany these blanks sent to The Herald,
as payment will be made on the
ground the day of the tournament. 1t
Is hoped, however, that those intend
Ing to increase the Fresh Air Camp
fund in this way will now send in
their names on such blanks, filled in
as described In this newspaper yes
terday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
DOCTORS SHOULD WORK TO
OVERCOME CHILD'S FAULTS
DR.. Lourie Of Cincinnati Gives His
Views on the Care Of
Youngsters

San Francisco, July 6.--The nature
Of a. child's conduct reactions depends
on two factors, his Unborn physical
and mental capacity for reacting, and
the nature of his environment, Dr.
Louis A. Lourie, Of Cincinnati, told
the section of diseases of children at
the meeting of the American Medical
association here recently.
ut is the duty of the physician to
evaluate these factors and to use the
data thus obtained to make charac-
ter diagnosis and outline proper treat
ment," Mr.. Lourie stated.
DR.. Olga S. Bridgman of San Fran
cisco, stated that the life of the child
is controlled and limited by Unborn
tendencies that are ready made, ac-
quired through the ages. 1.-THE func-
ton of environment" said DIR. Bridg-
man, lis to select and stimulate the
more desirable tendencies. Education
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
WINTHROP ST. HOUSE SOLD

Samuel N. Levin has purchased
through the Camp Real Estate Co.
the property Of Mrs. Johanna B. Rel
yea at 3s Winthrop street. Mr.. and
Mrs. Relyea plan to move to Bridge
port, where their son. Kenneth Rel
yea, has a responsible position with
the Warner Corset Co. The home
originally belonged to Mrs. Relyea's
father. the late Henry NJ. Burchardt,
a well known Grand Army man.
Mrs. Eva L. Bigelow and Mrs. Sarah
E. Hills have sold through the Camp
Real Estate Co. a three family house
at Sc Pleasant street to Charles
PoppeL
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
Dissertations on
The Weather

For Connecticut: Showers this aft
ernoon and probably tonight not much
change in temperature, gentle to mod
crate winds mostly northerly.
Conditions: Cloudy and unsettled
weather prevails in the Lake region
and New England. Pleasant weather
continues from Texas noTtheastward
to Illinois. The temperatures con-
tinues about normal in the northern
districts. There is no well defined
storm area east of the Rock noun
tains. but conditions are becoming un-
settled in the northern sections.
Conditions, favor for this vicinity
unsettled weather and not much
change in temperature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
AT Greatly Reduced Prices

must consist in understanding the ma
tive capacities of the child and the
means of their modification. Traits
which need stimulation in one indi-
vidual may need to be counteracted in
another"
The vast experience of the last few
years conclusively demonstrates that
vaccination against smallpox is harm
less and effective and controls out
breaks of the disease, DR.. Victor
Heiser, of the Rockefeller Foundation
told the section of Preventive Medicine
of the association.
ut. is the duty of the profession"
DR.. Heiser added, ito inform the pub
lie that activities of those who oppose
vaccination are responsible for the
sacrifice of a vast number of human
lives"
DR.. H. A. Pattison of New York,
emphasized that fatigue has definite
influence in inducing infection with
tuberculosis. Fatigue Is brought
about not only by physical effort but
also by study. social activities and
temperamental exhaustion" he said
TWO GAMES SAT.
Pittsfield, July 6.-(Eastern) Hart
ford Pittsf1eld game postponed, rain.
Two games Saturday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
AUTO CASE IN POLICE COURT

The continued cases of James Ma
vello. Kazimir Dobrowolski and Peter
Skarparas. charged with stealing an
automobile, will be heard in police
court tomorrow morning. It is alleg-
ed that the men are responsible for
the theft of a machine in New York
in the summer of 1921.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
Tame Lightning Makers
Dine on Roast Wuscht

About so employees of the office and
sales department of the Connecticut
Light and Power company held their
annual dog roast at the Bittner farm
in Beckley last evening, leaving this
city at O'Clock. A. S. Jourdan, su-
perintendent, was the guest of honor.
Music and dancing were enjoyed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Being color-blind isn't such a
great misfortune, however, now that
shoes are what they are.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Reasonable statement easily ina
gined: MY friend Tom is good
spender whenever I've got it."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Unfortunately, the only people who
know what's the matter with the
movies never verify their findings by
attending.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
Fember Audi Bureau Of Circulation.

The A. p. G. 10 a national organization
which furnishes newspapers and adVer-
tisers with strictly honest analysis Of
circulation. Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insures pro-
lection against fraud In newspaper dis
trihution figures to both national and
local advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
Member o, The Associated Press.

The Associated Pross Is exclusively entitled
tos the use for republication of all news
cr&dited to II or not otherwise credited
IN this paper and also local news pub
lished herein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Tha only profitable advertising medium in
the City. Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Even If somebody should take nee
essarry time to learn all the fool laws,
somebody would arrest him for va
grancy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
ISSUED Daily Sunday Excepted)
At Herald Bldg, az Church Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

AS a rule, the summer manners
of the ice man are just as irratating
as the winter manners of tahe coal
man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

A lot of great men of the past
probably only seemed great by con-
trast with their fool constituents.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

People would try harder to win
Gods commentator if He were a
next door neighbor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

AS a boy he wonders why a few
are Congressmen-at-large. And later
on in life he wonders why any of
them are permitted to be.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Fortunately, however, the consumer
isn't required to pretend that he
understands the tariff bill
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

If you didn't begin planning your
summer vacation till now, you won't
have time to change your mind more
than five or six times.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

A rabbit digging a hole seems sur
prisingly efficient until you watch an
amateur golfer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

If you wish to enjoy your new car,
use hammer to crumble the tenders
and then you won't have anything
to worry about.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Rusinos, onlce e25
Editorial Rooms northumberland. s2t
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

If he boasts of a thing he did yes
terday, you are safe in classifying him
as a has been.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
Facts and Fancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

To Flappers: An onion a day keeps
temptation away.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
TELEPHONE cAL1s:

Entered at the Post Office at New Britaii
as Second CLASS Mail Matter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

1t will be funny when the negroes
all get north and the south begins
to tell the Yankees how to handle
the race question.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06
suRscRIrTroN RATES:

$500 a Year,
$500 Three Months.
7se a Month.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Science knows much concerning the
lower forms of animal life, but it
can't understand why they let their
wives take in boarders.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

The prize in the running broad
hard-lucl contest goes to the man
who has lost his wife, but must still
support his mother-in-law.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-07-06

Correct this sentence: IF 1 only
had my own clubs along" remarked
the visiting golfer, my score would
have been Is strokes better"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-25

any other state was given by Charles
s. Hichborn of Augusta. chairman q
the legislative committee.
Other speakers this afternoon in
cluded President Arthur S. Little
field OF Rockland, George c. Bradford
Of Boston, who talked on safe deposit
business; n. c.. Jackson Of Paw
tucket, r. l., who said that the bank
ing future Of the country was in the
hands Of young men and Secretary
F.. S. kennard OF Rumford. The re-
port OF Treasurer George A. Sanford
OF Hallowell showed a paid member
ship Of ia. the largest in the history
Of the orgar ization.
officers elected were: President.
F. c. Lyman, Bar Harbor: vice
presidents, Carleton p. Merrill.
Skowhegan and Carl Weber. Port
land: secretary, F. S. Kennard. Rum
ford: treasurer. George A. Stafford,
Hallowell Charles S. Hichborn Of
Augusta was chosen president OF the
national bank section and other Off
GERS being: Vice President. Arthur >.
Littlefield; secretary and treasurer,
+. S. Kenna d.
Officers of the trust company sec
ton were: President. Frank l.. Pal
mer, Portland: vice president. II. NJ
McDougall, ROckland; secretary and
treasurer, George A. Stafford: execu-
tive committee, Henry w. Cushman,
Bangor; Benjamin S. Robinson,
Portland: George r. NJ; .comber. Au-
gusta; o. W. Tapley, Ellsworth.