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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07

proved they had TO use their ma
chimes turnout the day.
For the motorisi. It Is asserted. a
saving might easily result. Much
Of the wear and tear on an auto
mobile would be ended. there wouia
be no danger from theft and no
loss OF time in finding parking
space.
The Bureau Of Roads Of the De.
parimsnt Of Agriculture Is Interest.
ed in the suggestion but as yet has
not had time 20 report on II Of.
floially.
Most OF Dur work here is now
devoted 10 the roads outside the
cities" said bureau officials. There's
no doubt that city parking IS a
great problem and will have TO be
given attention before long"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07
CAS- CONsu,IPTIoN

More than 100000 900 gallons Of
gasoline were consumed BY auto.
mobiles in 1922.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07
TIRES WITH 500 NAIL
HOLES LEAK NO AIR

Mr., a, a. Mllburn OF Chicago has
invented n new puncturo- proof In
nor tube. which, In actual test. was
puncturcd 500 times without tho loss
Of any air Incrcnso your mileage
from 10000 TO 10000 miles without
removing. this wonderful tube from
the wheel and the beauty OF II all 10
that this now puncturc-p proof tube
costs no more than the ordinary
tube. and makes riding Il rohl plons-
urc. You cBn wrlto Mr.. A, A. Mill
burn Mt 333 Wost ifth st.. Chicago.
MS he wants them introduced every.
whore. Wonderful opportunity FOR
Observation-Disclosures.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07

the cnafaetef OF driving done
on Washington roads.
As result OF ms observation and
experience. believe that there are
several types OF drivers who are a
distinct menace TO life and property.
One II the driver who persists in
maintaining on his car binding head.
lights. Many. II not most. OF such
drivers do not use a spotlight and
consequently are afraid 10 dim their
lights for fear Of injury to them
selves thereby placing the approach
INK car in a dangerous position. No
car should travel on tine highways NJ
night without being equipped with a
spotlight and dlmmtng arrange
msnt so that in approaching car
travelling IN the opposite direction.
the driver can dim his headlights and
by the use OF hts spotlight sai y fol
low the road without danger OF 60
ing off onto the side. There is a
great lack OF courtesy among drivers.
growing out OF this very state Of
iattc- ~ PioptA hpohAtEftl .ultNlAtA W
a mans right side OF the road does
rot menace approaching drivers. and
enables the driver OF a car 10 at all
times see the road plainly without
using his bright headlights. The USE
OF spotiights for this purpose. and
not as headlights. bhould be encour.
aged. and II seems to me. enforced
By law.
The careful driver will never run
into sharp curve az high speed
The danger OF meeting an Inexperi,
enced driver who may be tenGciously
hanging TO the middle Of the road
renders the practice Of speeding
around sued curves very danger
Gus one. In trips UP Hoods canal
have passed drivers on many curves
who were negotiating the curves al
not less than 30 miles an hour. Al
this speed the car fairly bounces
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07
MANY PRIVATE CARS

According TO figures compiled by
the bureau Of public roads in Wash.
inEton, u. ca there are 1e,99s,975
motor vehicles IN the United States.
The report shows iO,saO,112 private
passenger cars. 69.459 taxicabs.
buses and cars for hire. 1914
motorcycles and eases trailors,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07

Automobiles in Canada now mum.
Der 5is.5O7. or one car to every 1s
persons. Ontario owns the greatest
number OF cars, having 29S,eOO.
Quebec Is second with sp,32i. and
Saskatchewan third. 1885, and
Alberta with 4O.36s. British Colum.
bia occupies next place with 53,ssO
carH.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07
NEW MANAGER

James w. Hawk now occupies
the general sales managers chair
at the Duiant Motor Car Co.'s Oak,
land plant made vacant by the res.
isnati9n OF c. NJ Stoves.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07
Member of House Tells
of Dangers on Highway
BY HON. HOMER 4. BONE

(Mepber OF Legislature From Pierce County,
have driven pleasure for many years and during
this time have covered all of the highways of Western
Washington and Oregon and most of the highways of East
en Washington. Such driving experience necessarily
enables to form certain definite conclusions concerning
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07
PAY LARGE TAN

Manufacturers OF trucks and four.
wheel trailers In Southern Califor.
mia paid s2i.s76 taxes in May
against s4,ss2 In May. 1899, This
was gain Of 800 per cent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-07-07

Hordenschuld. covered 500 miles in
AZ mlnutcs--an average of s7s
miles per hour for moro than seven
hours OF continuous running.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
SEES E. B. [. AS AN
 ANSWER ID PRAYER
Says Movement for United Chris
 tianity Is in Progress

"A few years ago VIC were praying for movement in our churches to- wards united Christianity, now the Everyman's Bible class is the reali- zation of that prayer" said Probation Officer E. C. Connolly. a deacon in the First Baptist church, at q banquet Of the officers of the Blue army of the class last evening. The banquet was held at the Y. NJ. c. A., and the off, ficers were the guests of Charles W. Hawkins, the new general
 Plans for boosting the attendance contest between the New Britain, and Mount Vernon and Staten Island contest were discussed as were plans for vigorous campaign to win in the three cornered contest between armies in New Britain. The two
 losing armies in the local class have agreed to be hosts to members of the winning army in an attendance con test which started December i and which ends February l.
 Brief talks were given by J. M. Burdick, Walter R. Fletcher, Dr. Hand. F. A. kraus. F.. c. Connolly, William Cashmere, A. F. Hobart and others. It was decided to ask for a report on the census cards which arc now in the hands of members.
 It was agreed unanimously that the class is moro solidly organized than ever before and that the sermons by Rev. John l.. Davis are more interest ing than when the class was founded.
 In the early days of the class the membership grew so rapidly that it was impossible for it's officers to keep track Of it and the military organi zation has not had as thorough check up as it needs. 4 committee to lay out an entire new plan of orga niza- ton was appointed as follows: Charles w. Hawkins. William Cash moro, Harry E, Parker F.. C. Con- nolly F. A. Kraus, Walter R. Fetch CT. Fred o. Rackliffe. James Nj. Bur dick, A. r.. Hobart and Ernest R. Dechant.
 The Blue army has been the leader i in the three cornered contest in the local class ever since the contest started and a renewed enthusiasm was noted last evening as the officers individually pledged their support to the new general.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
FEWER IMPRISONED
 IN NEW YORK STATE
JailS OverCrOwded With DrunkS
 But Prisons Are NOt

Albany. x. Y.. Dec. 90.--Despite an increase in the number of persons committed last year to county jails and New York city department of correction institutions charged with intoNicaiion. there was decrease in the number committed 10 pcniten- tisrics and great decrease in the total number committed to all insti- tutions as compared with pre-war years according to the annual report of institutions officials to the state prison commission made public today.
 Compared with the fiscal year end ing September 30, 1914. the report indicated the commitments 10 county tails in the fiscal year ending June 90, 1923, decreased about 52 per cent the commitments to New York city institutions decreased about 79 per cent and to penitentlaries about 75 per cent.
 For the year ending June 90, 1929. reports showed there were 3.s76 men and tS4 women. or about i2.s per cent of the total commitments, re- ceived at county jails, while in tho year ending June 90. 1923, there were s.35a men and 253 women. or about 2i.1 per cent of the total commit ments. received.
 Intoxieation sent 2.i2s men and s2 women. or about ss per cent of the total. 10 penitentiaries during 1922. Tn 1928 the institutions re- ceived i.752 men and l02 women, or 24.7 per cent or the total.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
Appointment of Police Over 5
 Illegal, Is Knkham's Opinion

only significance or purpose of the change made by the 1923 amendment was to make the other portions of the charter read intelligently, so as to correspond with the abolition of the civil service commission. The determination of the right of the common council to pass the two ordi- nances in question narrows down to the construction of two sections of l the charter.
 The first section gives the board of police commissioners the general management and control of the police ! department and directs that they make all needful rules and regula- tions for the government thereof and states that they shall haye power to appoint the officers. members and employees in said department
 Then follows another section of 1 the charter providing that the com mon council may fix the amount of salaries or compensation Of members of the police force and the fire de- partn1cnt: may call out the supernu- merary police when it shall deem it necessary and may authorize the mayor or chief of police to do the same; may fix the amount of their compensation while on duty; and do any other lawful act to render the police force of fire department more efficient. -
 "On the other hand the board of police commissioners have the power of appointing the police officers. On the other hand the council may do any lawful act to render the police force more efficient. The powers definitely given to each department of the city government are modified in their exercise by powers definitely given to the other. The powers of police commissioners to appoint off cers is modified in its exercise by the definite power given 10 the common council to do any lawful act to rend- CT the police force more efficient. The common council under it's pow CTS aforesaid has passed the two or dinances in question. The police commissioners powers were thereby modified to slight extent, and it seems clear that they have exceeded their powers as thus modified in act ing directly contrary to the said or dinances
 "The point of the matter is not whether in fact and in their practical results the ordinances rendered the police force more efficient, but it is whether the nature of the act re- ducing the age qualifications from 45 or 40 years to 35 or fixing the same at 35 years is of the character as may well have had beneficial in- fuence on the general efficiency of the police force, or such as intended to render the force more efficient, that is to say, an act within the scope of the authority specially vested by the charter in the common council.
 Answering your question am of the opinion that the ordinances are legal and that the appointments of the police officers are illegal.
 If it is desired that this question may be passed upon by the courts, l will say that a final decision could not well be obtained much, if any, earlier than tho converting Of the legislature a year from now. In any event recommended that proper amendments to our charter be ob- tained defining and setting forth in
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20

more definite and precise terms the respective powers of the coordinate branches of our city government.
 Tn the meantime, if it were de- sired to legalize the appointment of the officers already appointed Git may well be in individual cases that for the good of the city, officers be appointed, even though they are over 35 years of agel the common council can amend the two ordinances in question by adding to them the fol- lowing: Provided. however, that in special cases police officer may be appointed if he be 8 years and un- der 40 years of age on the recom- mendation of the board of police commissioners as approved by special resolution of the common council"
 Seek Salary Increases.
 In addition to a large number of petitions for salary increases submit ted by the several city boards on be- half of their employees, requests for increases were made by officers of the general government as follows: Seal CT of weights and measures, s1,500 to s1,S00; assistant prosecutor, s1,00o to s1,500; deputy tax collector, in- crease to si.6o0 and stenographer to s1.15o. They were referred to the salary committee.
 Councilman Arthur G. Crusberg submitted a resolution to permit the salary committee to consider in creases for employees other than those who asked for raises. Upon reading the charter it was found that such a resolution was unnecessary as the sal ary committee now has this privilege
 The council voted payment of s1.55o to Registrars w. J. Zeigler and T. J. Smith and Deputy Registrar William Sikora for work on the per sonal tax enumeration.
 A donation of s100 to the Tuber- culosis Relief society was voted as is the annual custom.
 Ordinances for the appointment of men to the fire department were ac- with the exception of a clause stat ing that appointees must be between 21 and 35," the council changing the wording 10 lover 21 and under s5."
 The railroads committee reported that placing a new gate to protect the track on the extreme west of the Church street crossing is impractical and recommended that nothing be done.
 Councilman Lawrence NJ. Stanley suggested that the committee consult the Public Utilities Commission and see if that body would not assist in drafting practicable plan. On his motion the report was referred back.
 Hearing on Water Hates.
 The mayor, board of aldermen and the water commissioners were named a committee to hold public hearing on the proposed assessment of al service charge" for water. replacing the present minimum rate system, which change, Chairman W. l.. Hatch told the council last night, will in- crease the boards revenue by about s50,000 a year. The change will cost individual consumers about s5 a year more than at present while some fac tories will be boosted as much as se, 1000 year. This system will guard against a selling Of water at less than cost as was tho case for the past two years.
 Favorable action was taken on rec for redecorating the central fire station md re-roofing city hall.
 Tho garage commission was em- to purchase new sedan for tho health department.
 The resignation Of First Selectman
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20

A. H. Nero was accepted and on mo- ton of Councilman D. L. Nair, spe- cial meeting of the council will be called before the next regular session to elect a successor.
 Thumbs Down on Lyccum.
 A movement started by the Cham Der of Commerce to have the city take over the Lyceum theater build ing for use as municipal auditorium met very cold reception and was placed on the table. without a favor able word having been spoken for it. The matter was brought before the council on recommendation of w. l.. Hatch and c. L. Sheldon.
 Moving that 1t be placed on the table, Alderman J. F. Gill said the city hass enough second hand stuff. citing the purchase of city hall and the state normal school. If we're going to get any, more buildings. let's have new ones," he urged.
 Alderman F. L. Conlon said the city has enough lemons" on its hands without buying the Lyceum
 A resolution to increase peddlers' fees was sent to the ordinance com mittee.
 A recommendation of Councilman Clifford W. Hellberg that coal deal CT be required to remove an adyer- tising sign from West Main street, was referred to the building commits sion and corporation counsel.
 Alderman r. L. Conlon offered a resolution asking the finance board to consider the needs of a Aew fire sta- ton in Belvidere. The resolution was referred to the finance board.
 The resignation of Councilman Otto $. Schmarr was accepted.
 After Mayor A. NJ. Paonessa had expressed himself as in favor. the council went on record as supporting a movement for more equitable rep resentation in the state legislature, apportioning the representative by population. The action was taken on recommendation of the Bridgeport board of aldermen.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
Files Report Adverse to Commission With Com mon Council Opposition to Buying Lyceum.

Tn a written opinion addressed to the common council, Judge John H. kirkham has ruled that the appoint ment of three men to the regular patrol force of the police department after they had reached the age of S5 years, is illegal. The opinion was read, at the regular December meet ing last night and, upon motion of Alderman William H. Judd of the third ward it was accepted and placed in the minutes.
 The corporation counsel's opinion ,folloWs:--
 ITO his honor the Mayor and the Common Council of the city of New Britain:
 You request that I give you my opinion as to the legality of the re- cent appointments by the board of police commissioners of police of ficers over thirty-five wears of ago. These appointments were in direct contravention to two ordinances of the city. Section II, page 46 of the ordinances, provides as follows: Any person to be eligible as a regular policeman must be an elector of the !. City of New Britain and have been n resident of said city for five years preceding his application and a su- pernumcrary policeman for at least two years. He must be under thirty five years of age, in good health, sound and perfect physically and mentally, not less than five feet, eight inches in height, no less than one hundred and forty pounds in weight and must comply with rules of the board of police commissioners as adopted by the common council"
 The other ordinance referred to Is found in the proceedings of the common council July 18th, vol. 20, No. {. Qualification Of regular po- liceman. Any person to be eligible as regular policeman in said New Britain must have been a supernum- crary policeman during at least two years in said New Britain and must be under thirty-five years of age, etc.
 Rules of the civil service com mission to like effect as to age Of police officers enacted by the com mon council as ordinances, are not here quoted as they must be deemed to have automatically dropped with the repeal of the New Britain Civil Service Commission law. The aues- lion is whether the common council had and still has the right to make the two ordinances above cited. In the first place, l will state that tho 1923 amendment 10 the charter pre- seribing the powers and duties of tho police commissioners was simply an amendment changing the old charter provision by simply cutting out the proviso that the powers of the po- life commissioners were subject to the civil service rules and regula- tons provided for under the charter.
 The Legislature of 1923 abolished the civil service commission and the
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
New Yorker Is Married to
 Baroness ROsen at Nice

New York, Dec. 2o.-The marriage in Nice, France, two weeks ago of Eric Dahlgren, Of New York. and the Baroness Elizabeth Rosen. daughter of the late Baron Roman Ramano- witz Rosen, former Russian am- bassador at Washington. was an nounced today by Mrs. Drexel Dahl gren. the groom's mother. Baron Rosen died in New York in 1921 from injuries suffered in taxicab acci- dent. Mir. Dahlgren has been asso- ciated with Paris banking house for q year.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
GOOD ACTING WINS PARDON
W. A. Reeves Ircde Becausc Of Tal-
 ent Shown in Sing Sing Comedy

ossining, Dec. 2o.--secause W. A. Reeves, a British veteran Of tho World war, proved to be good actor in the recent musical comedy in Sing Sing to the outside public, the state board of parole, which had refused to release him last month, decided to. day to set him free. Warden Lewis F. Lawes, who liked the talent shown by Reeves in the prison show. was among those who urged his release.
 In the show Reeves played the role of a former Sing Sing prisoner who had just been released from prison and who, when tempted, not alone decided to reform himself but tried to reform other crooks. He has over. stayed his minimum sentence for em- bezzlement of funds Of his employer.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
NASHUA MILLS SHUT DOWN

Nashua. N H.. Dec. so.-Notices were posted today at the Nashua mills and the Jackson mills of the Nashua Manufacturing company. rot ton textile makers. of complete shut down from Dec. 2s to Jan 2. Approximately 4.ooo operatives gre employed.
New Britain herald., 1923-12-20
GAS KILLS OLD COUPLE

Worcester. Mass. Dec. zo.--Juhn II. Marshall. 74. and his wife. 7s. were found dead from tho effects of illurn- mating gas in their apartment late yesterday afternoon. Medical EKsmin- er Ernest l.. Hunt said death wss due to accidental ssphyxiation.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-04

Z School due to the fact that the sur
roundings are of business rather than
OF a residential nature. The best offer
for the Johnosn School property, it is
reported, was $4,000.
The school board will retain a lot,
10 feet long and so feet wide, facing
on Guilbeau street, il is reported. The
school board will remove and salvage
all buildings on that part of the prop
erty to be exchanged. The salvaged
material, it is reported, will be utilized
for the erection Of warehouse TO
store school supplies and to furnish
quarters forN the school board office, at
present located in the Russell building
These matters have not been definitely
settled, it was emphasized, but the mat
tiers are being tentatively considered by
members of the board.
Price Was Cut.
The Electric Park site was first Of
fered to the board for S105,O00. II
was originally desired by the board to
serve as a site for a large junior high
school and as community center
The board, however, refused to pay
100000 for the property, and the price
was reduced from time to time; the
latest offer made by the owners was
for $4,000, This last offer was favor
ably considered by the school board.
when the announcement was made that
the owners of the property desired to
dispose OF their holdings in San An
tonic and had accepted an offer from O
third party.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-02-04

o, has been set aside as father and son
day. In view of the fact that SOM
must attend school, aud that fathers.
in the main, are too busy 10 devote the
day with their boys, local scout Off
Gals have decided to have the banquet
in addition to observing the day. An
effort is being made to impress the faith.
ers of scouts of the Importance of the
occasion and it is hoped that 700 will
attend.
Following is the program of the week
as it will be observed nationally ::
Thursday. anniversary day, when the
scouts of the city will hold a rally at
the Scottish Rite Cathedral; Friday.
father and son day; Saturday, field
meet at the polo grounds at Bracken-
ridge Park: Sunday. Boy Scout Sun
day, to be observed in the churches OF
the city Monday. recruiting day Tues
day, good turn day: Wednesday. home
day, when the scoutmasters will visit
the homes of the scouts.