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New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY

The theory upon which certain
 property was held properly exempt
 from taxation was tine-years ago
 The personal taxes of the people were
 comparatively light, When anyone or
 any organization planned 10 erect q
 building or set apart a piece Of ground for the general benefit Of everyone. it seemed quite proper that this build ing and this piece Of ground should not be burdcned with taxes. The ac- tivities Of the government were com parntiyely simple. Life was not the complex thing il is today and there were comparatively few calls upon the private purse to help this movement and that. Weeks" drives and campaigns" were unknown. This was years ago,
 But like many other good things the matter of eXempting property from taxation was run into the ground. Anything that had touch of benevo- lence about it sought freedom from taxes. Movements were started for every conceivable betterment of the people, and incidentally for the finan- cial betterment of many people who would draw salaries for directing such reform and beneficial movements. All sorts of property was held to be free from taxation. And meanwhile the ac- tivities of the governments, national, state and municipal increased. All these new governmental movements had to be supported by the people, of course, because they were for the peoples practical advantages. And taxes gradually increased-taxes, which, like death, are unacceptable. Taxes of this sort lie heavily upon the shoulders of the people, and there is no getting away from them. The chief necessity, today, is to reduce taxes.
 The time has come when there should come halt in absolving more | property, held by organizations com- posed of many members from tax ation. It is not saying anything against these splendid organizations to assert | that they are quite as able to pay taxes as are the people-more able, proba- bly, for they are supported by more people than is the individual who has only himself to rely upon when | it comes to paying taxes.
 The startling statement has been made by Representative Christ in the | legislature that 14 per cent of the 1 taxable property of the state is ex- empt from taxation. He opposed a certain exemption. Without passing upon the merits of this particular exemption, the taxpayer may well ap- prove the stand to examine closely any moves to further exempt property from taxation--the more exempt property there is, of course, the heav- fer the taxpayers burden, and that burden must be frightened
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
RESIGNATION REGRETTED

American Minister To Sweden, QNits
 JOb--swetlish People Praise Work
 He Has Done.
 Stockholm, Feb. 9.-The announce ment Of the resignation of Ira Nell son Morris, American minister to Sweden, has been received with re- gret here, feeling which is voiced by the leading daily papers of the capital and other cities, together with praise of his work during the eight years since he was appointed by Pres ident Wilson. Grateful comment is made on MT. Norris helpfulncss in smoothing out difficulties during the world war, and in preserving and pro- noting the friendship between Inc United States and Sweden. The Stock- holm Tidningen says:
 ''rhe minister's enthusiasm for more active cultlEal exchanges be- tween the two countries was genuine; he was prominent in the organiza- tion of the Sweden-America Founda- tion, and he strongly endorsed the es- tablishment of the American-Swedish News Exchange"
 Minister and Mrs. Morris made many lasting friendships in Swedish society,"" the Svcnska Dagbladet re- marks, due to their charming per- sonalities and sincere kindliness 10 persons of all degrees. Great admira-
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

The only thing to be said for ultra fashionable skirts is that they tighten the burden of the street cleaning de- partment.
 Peace is little more respectable than war. No nation now claims a monopoly of Gods interest and good twill.
 Correct this sentence: You look tired" said the husband; 'go and read the evening paper while l do the dishes"
 It must be remembered, however, that the hateful capitalistic country is the one where the anti-fat Dostrums are marketed.
 American might be more keenly in terested in Europe's affairs if she could learn to pronounce the places where the rows started.
 The difference is that you arc sane man who fights for his convictions, while the other fellow is a fanatic who fights for his prejudices.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
TESTING GAS FOR
 ANY FIRE HAZARDS
Experiments With Explosive Mix. lures to Discover Causes of Blazes

Chicago, Feb, s-Preparation are Laboratories, i.id,, here for the most exhaustive tests ever conducted to de- iermine the fire damage from ekplo- siNe gas mixtures,
 Hundreds Of pieces Of specially de- signed apparatus are being assembled and early in February the tests will he started. with mixtures of hydrogen and air. ethyl and methyl chloride and air. ordinary gasoline and air: easing head" or so.ealled "wild" gasoline and air; natural gas and air, and similar gases.
 As result Of the tests the labor tory engineers expect to develop new information covering the handling Of dangerous gases and new designs 10 insure safety fthc portable coniain- CTS in which they are shipped.
 Pressure Desired.
 Because Of the immense pressure developed in tho various experiments ranging as high as i6.000 pounds to the square inch, n pressure sufficient to send n locomotive hurling through the air-speeial appliances had 10 be designed.
 One. il nickel steel bomb built out Of navy armor plate at the Bethlehem Steel Works. weighs so many hundreds Of pounds, although the gas chamber is only four by eight inches. that it was necessary to install n special hoist to handle the cover alone. Because of the harness of the steel and it's i'm mense tensile strength, special tools were built for cutting it.
 photographing Flashes
 The problem of photographing cX- plosion flashes travelling at speed of 20,O00 feet second required the de- Of special photographic films, as no existing film was sensitive enough to record light traveling at such tremendous speeds.
 The explosion chamber for the tests is a steel tube four inches in inside diameter and ten feet ong, surrounded by very thick hard ened steel walls. At either end mar row slit, two inches long. is covered with thick quartzite lens, com with periscope attach nent which in turn conveys the light .o specially built cameras.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
EAPITOL ,A JOKES
nY l.ITER .. TAGrE

hN PETER r, HAGUE I, as tepnssantatise from AssSas
 ehaseils, Ieaih nisiFiet
 There Is nethiag like being perfect ls sae of yourself aad eentent with your fhNireamsAL I've always liked the story of inc lady from a certain hesn East metropolis Nhe, while motoring, saw sign reading
 ] M, FROM BOSTON,
 I'm from hOston,# she read ii simple. How suffieientin aloud. 'I'm from Boston, How
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

Never despair Of n boy. The villarge cut-up may become a renowned sur geon.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

ton is expressed for their hospitality at Oak Hill, the magnificent villa rented from Prince William"
 At the time of his resignation Min ister Morris was the dean of the for eign diplomatic corps in Stockholm.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
x.m,., sa.n, ps,.s. .r Circulation

The A, B. Q is natierA organization witch fuIn,shss newspapers and adveF. tissfs with s strictly honest analysis ef circulation our circulation statistics are based uren this nudit. This insufes pros teettan against fraud tn newspaper dis' tFihut'an figures to both national and ie' cal advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

Don't blame il all on wars legacy Of crime. Part Of it is bootlcgacy.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

Adjusting the affairs of the world is just slow process of being resigned to the inevitable.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

Another difference between death and taxes is that death is satisfied with one lick at you.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

You can say one thing for wood alcohol. Nobody ever inherits taste for 1t.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
HAS WOMAN LAWYER

Munich, Feb. 9.-Dr Maria Otto, native of .Wuerzburg, recently ap- peared in the Munich courts as the first female lawyer ever to practice in Germany. Miss Otto received the training for her role as the Father lands first Portia in schools at Wuerz- burg, Leipzig. Berlin and Munich. She has been employed by wel-known law firm here for the last four years.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

The difference between happiness and contentment is that happiness isn't nine parts laziness.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

A compromise is the shortest dis tance between the devil and the deep blue sea.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
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srhs Asa elatea PFuis Is exclusively entitled Co the use for republication af all news eTeditsi ta it aF not otherwise efsiilsa ashsi hsFslh
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

Let the devil take the hindmost' ! is an ancient saying. So the bloc sys- tenn probably isn't new.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

The great need of the day is not light without heat, but discussion of world problems withoutsheat.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

The only man who thinks a dun an insult is the one who would dodge payment if he knew how.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

Only heads congestcd with brains can afford parking space for new idea.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
Facts and Fancies
 ssY rouERr ouIIIKs'.

Even when the worm turns. about all it can turn is the other cheek.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

rss snls profitable saYIHisins medium iH ths eiiF, Circulation books and press room always sRen Ia advertisers
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

Much of the crime in any communi- ty may be charged to some lawyef who nearly always gets an acquittal.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

are estimated by the report at H. 100000 horse power.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
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New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

Strictly fresh eggs 51c dozen, dozen s1.00. Russell Bros.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-09
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New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

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New Britain herald., 1923-02-09

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New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
PARALYSIS CAUSES
DELAY In SCHOOLS
Epidemic in Seymour Becomes
Really Serious

Hartford, Aug. 30.-With the dis
covery of two new cases of infantile
paralysis in Seymour yesterday, the
situation theer has become so seri-
Gus that Health Officer Charles II.
Conine issued orders to delay the
opening of schools for one week and
advised parents to keep their chill
dren at home.
Since July 16 there have been nine
cases of the disease reported in the
town; one on that day, one on Au-
gust /, three on August 16, one on
August 20, one on August rs, and
two more today. At present seven
of the victims are still suffering. An
encouraging sign is that all of the
cases are comparatively light.
DR.. Willard Knowlton, spent the
day in Seymour in fruitless effort
to trace contacts and thus deter
mine the source of the disease. No
two cases are on the same street
and so far as is known none of the
children have been particular chums.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
MAN RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS
FOLLOWING AUTO ACCIDENT
Joseph Rosenthal Of Worcester
' Brought to New Britain Hospital
After Mishap on Berlin Pike

Joseph Rosenthal, age 20 years. of
Worcester, Mass, was brought to the
New Britain general hospital at about
1890 o'clock this morning in an I'M
conscious condition by George Wilson
of 6 Central street. Winthrop, Mass.
who had picked him up on the Ber-
lin turnpike in Newington following
an automobile accident
Rosenthal gained consciousness
shortly after being admitted to the in
stitution and explained to a represen-
tative of the Herald this afternoon
that the accident involved his ma
chine only. He said that he was driv-
ing north on the turnpike in Ford
runabout when suddenly another car
and drove his car over the side of
the road. He does not remember
what happened after that but believes
that he ran into a fence or pole and
was thrown forward in the car rem
dering him unconscious.
Wilson, a truck driver, passed the
scene at the time and noticing Rosen-
that's condition brought him to the
hospital A brother, Alfred, and still
another boy were riding in the ma
chine when the accident occurred,
Rosenthal said. The brother later
called at the hospital. An X-ray pic
ture was taken this afternoon and it
is believed that the injured man is
suffering from body bruises only.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
SCHOONER FORD IS
AHEAD in CONTEST
CONTINUED from First Page)

again.
The Ford was leading by nearly
half mile.
The Shamrock and the Howard en-
gagged in another luffing match and
again the Shamrock had the better OF
IL. The Ford increased her lead to
nearly three-quarters of mile.
At Second Mark.
The turning times at the second
mark were: Ford. 1251:O5; Howard,
12:42; Shamrock, 12:42:32.
The Ford drew still farther away
as the boats neared the second mark
and had lead of nearly IL minutes.
Half a mile from the turn the How
ard again came up on the Shamrock
starboard quarter and had the inside
berth. AS the boats neared the buoy
the Shamrock jibed but could not
force the Howard away from the
buoy and the latter turning inside
took second place as the boats start
ed on the reach for the third mark
with the Ford nearly a mile ahead.
The Ford turned the third mark at
1:19:o5 with long lead both in time
and distance over the Howard, which
had drawn away from the Shamrock.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
JOBS FOR 10000 VETERANS.
This Additional Number to Be Re-
habilitated by January.

Washington, Aug. S0.-Approxi-
mately 10000 more disabled beterans
will have been rehabilitated and pro-
v:ded with jobs by Jan. l, 1924, ac-
cording to statement made yester-
day by General Frank 7. Hines. direc-
tor of the Veterans Bureau. There
are now approximately $4,000 men
undergoing training.
Reduction of the number in train
ing led General Hines to indicate that
he did not intend to open any more
vocational schools and that he be-
lieved schools at Chillicothe, Ohio;
Goshen, N. Y, and Pocono Pines,
Pa, would be closed within year. So
far 10000 former service men have
been rehabilitated. 81 per cent being
provided with employment.
Discussing the cost of operating the
bureau, General Hines said he hoped
the records for the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1923, would show a total Of
s1s.ooo,Ooo turned back to the Treas
ury.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
ROBBERS IN AUTO
get $4,000 LOOT
Hold Up Bronx Paymaster and
Then Escape

New York, Aug. 30,--Two armed
robbers seen Iolling In a big touring
car late yesterday afternoon near the
factory of the d. E. La Vergne Ma
chine company at go East 13Sth
street, the Bronx, held up its pay
master, Frederick A. Jacks, and took
the company's payroll, amounting to
$4,000. They got away by threaten
ing to shoot several bystanders who
sought to intercept them. Jack Wha.
len of 4S1 > Concord avenue. the
Bronx, tinsmith employed by the
company, noticed the car and its oc-
cupants a few minutes before the rob-
hery while looking out of window
of the factory.
There's an auto out there that
looks phony to me-" commented Wha-
len to a fellow employee. "Tonights
pay night; maybe those fellows are
trying for holdup"
A few minutes later Jacks, with a
tin box under his arm holding the
money, stepped from, the office door.
Whalen and companion followed
him, intending to- see that nothing
idppSucu W 1llIIl uHIlt he TldQ passed
the suspicious looking occupants of
the auto. Jacks had gone probably
one hundred feet in Walnut avenue,
where the car was halted near the
curb, when its two occupants leaped
to the walk and pressed rcvolvers
against Jacks.
One of the robbers seized the money
box, rushed to the auto, started the,
motor and waited at the wheel for his
companion. The other hesifated in
Ills retreat long enough To turn the
muzzles of two revolvers at WhaIen
and seevral Others then he backed
TO the car and jumped into it. In
stantly the auto sped away and dis
appeared in Concord avenue. y
Whalen got the numerals of the
auto, he said, and gave them to the
police. Jacks, who lives at -17o3
Yates avenue, Bronx. also gave de-
scription of the thieves, both young
men, The> lost money was for the,
payrolls of three branch factories in
the neighborhood \
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
SEVERAL ARRESTS
FOR KHAN TROUBLE
Carnegie Riot Will Have Sequel
in Court Room

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. So.--Patrick
j.. McDermott, Carnegie undertaken,
arrested in connection with the Khan
rioting Saturday night at Carnegie
during which Thomas r. Abbott,
klansman was killed, was released
from the Allegheny county jail on
$4,000 bond after a charge of in
citing to riot had been filed against
him. McDermott had been held upon
order of Coroner William J. Nc
Gregor, but today he was turned over
to the district attorneys office.
Coroner McGregor declared in a
statement last night that the evidence
obained to date in the shooting OF
Abbott was not sufficient to commit
any particular person upon charge
Of murder.
-Four other men were arrested dur
ing the day charged with melting the
riot and were released on $4,000
bond. Warrants were also sworn out
for six other men upan like charge.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
WALL Street STOCK
EXCHANGE REPORTS

Dawson Chem. spurted 20 points to
~, jumping nearly ten points on one
transaction and then fell back to so.
Delaware and Hudson advanced 5
points, the prior pfd. quarter and
ket Street Railway issues, was an
other feature, the common, preferred
and second pfd. each rising two
points, the prior pfd. an quarter and
United Railways Investment pfd. i u.
Prices stiffened in other sections OF
the list. ... ,
1880 p m.-Weakness in number
of Industrial shares cropped out. Cop
pers lost l to 2 points, sales being re-
ported at the lowest figures of the
year. Pressure was also applied to
certain motor, sugar, textile and oil
shares, Cosden pfd. losing s points.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
Fri GETS BENDING TEST
Expect Airshjp to be Ready for Trial
Flight by Saturday

Lakehurst, N. j., Aug. So.--The bag
of the Fri, the navy's giant dirigible,
was put through a severe bending
test here yesterday and it is believed
the airship will be ready for its trial
flight by Saturday.
Officers and men weredetailed to the
guy ropes and supports on which the
bag rested were removed. AS water
ballist was let out of compartments
in the bag, an equal weight was put
at each end, so that the only lift oc-
Cured in the middle. This strain on
the framework was measured by in
struments. The results appeared to
satisfy Commander r. D. Weyerbach-
err, in charge of the construction of
the dirigible.
The six motors are tested daily. The
keel is being covered and the rudders
and elevators have been painted.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
WINSTED STILL UNDEFILED.
Cask Drops, But Chief Banishes
Odor With Fire Hose.

Winsted, Conn, Aug. 30.-A man
giving his name as Michael Libbys.
of Bethel, while attempting to lift
a 20-gallon cask from his automobile
in front of hotel in the heart OF
the business district yesterday after
noon dropped it. smashing the head.
Superintendent of Police j. Slocum
and Policeman Frank White, who
were. across the street, got a Whit,
quickly secured drinking glasses and
scooped the evidence from the gut
ter. Later a fire hose was used to
remove the odor. Libbys was ar
rested.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
LAD STEALS $500
Ten Year Old Boy Arrested BY Po-
lice For Stealing Money Reported
Missing Yesterday BY S. Karpina.

A boy ten years of age was arrest
ed this afternoon by the New Britain
police on a charge of stealing $500
from Salvatore Karpina of So Broad
street. When brought to police lead
quarters he admitted that he had
stolen the money, which had been
reported as missing by Mr.. Karpina
yesterday, and that he had hidden il.
He accompanied policemen to where
he is supposed to have hidden 1t nut
when the officers arriyd they could
not find it. He will be arraigEed i'll
juvenile court Saturday morning.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
WEDDING BY RADIO
Ceremony at Cincinnati Fall Festival
to be BroadcaSted

Cincinnati, o., Aug. 30.-Miss Alice
Hazenfeld and William r. Mains have
consented to have their marriage cere-
mony broadcasted by radio from the
stage of Music Hall tonight as a fea-
ture of the Cincinnati Fall Festival
and Industrial Exposition. Accom-
panied by their parents and retinue
of bridesmaids, maids of honor. at
tendants and ushers, the couple today
went through the drill of the solemn
procession down the auditorium and
rehearsed the other ceremonies that
will be carried out.
BY means of the radio every one in
the United States and travellers on the
ships at sea who have radio receiving
sets will become invited wedding
guests and be able to hear what is
spoken.
Today was Tennessee day at the
festival.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
CITY ITEMS.

DR.. l.. r. Weir of the New Britain
general hospital who has had a. wide
training and has studied under world
| leaders in eye, ear. nose and throat
| treatments and operations will sew
er his connection with the hospital
| tomorrow. DR.. Weir plans to open an
| office at 122 Main street, Saturday.
Smith Business School opens Sept. 4
adv.
Attorney Alfred and Mrs. Bette Le-
Witt sold today through the Camp
Real Estate Co. q two family house
at No. 81 Winthrop street to Mrs.
Julia T. Brophy.
Have The Herald follow you on
your vacation, 1Sc a week, cash with
order.-advt.
The following marriage licenses
have been issued at the office of the
town clerk: Francis Gazette of 172
High street. and Miss Theresa M.
Snetro of 236 West Main street: Adam
kolisky and Helen Micholnis, both of
Is Beatty street
See Art. Model victrola at Morans'.
--adyt. '--..
Smith Business School opens Sept. 4
'- - adv.
joseph and Julia Ruchinskas have
sued Bolesaw Vazniz for alleged
damage to property, carrying.eoff an
ash-box and two months rent,
amounting in all to s1s2. Papers
were served by Constable James w.
Manning The case is returnable In
city court on the fourth Monday In
September.
Victrolas and Pianos. Henry Morans.
.' .tt -advt
Smith Business School opens Sept.
.-. adv.
A daughter has been, born at the
New Britain General hospital to Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Stolzenberg of II
Oak street. NJ
Radio sets and supplies at Morans'.
---advt. d. 7-,--. -.---. -7ss
Gulbransen Player Pianos. Morans'
-adyt
The office of the Connecticut Bust
ness College, 1863 Main ST., will be
open every afternoon this week from
. to 5, and every evening from to
9 o'cloCk.-advt.
New Art Model Victrola at Morans'.
-advt.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
CAsKET IN sARCoPHAGUs.

Marion, Ohio, Aug. 30-The casket
containing. the body of the late
President Harding was placed in an
asphalt sarcophagus yesterday. After
the sarcophagus was scaled 1t was
placed in the vault in the Marion
cemetery where the body was en-
tombed several weeks ago. Later it
will be placed in mausoleum,
which is to be constructed.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
NO MEETING BEFORE OCT.

Washington, Aug. 3o.-Although a
tentative program has been prepared
at the request of President Coolidge
for the proposed conference here of
state governors to discuss prohibition
enforcement. officials said today that
the meeting could not be held until
late October.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-30
BAND OF MEN FLoG FARMER

Bryan Texas, Aug. 30.-Manuel N.
Moon, 81, Mexican farmer living
three miles north of Bryan was
dragged frcm his bed last night by
unmasked men, and severely fiogged
Moon, who is married end has two
children said he knew of no reason
for the whipping. Seyea white. men
were arrested today ard all achnowl-
edged they participated IL the hog
g,ng, Sheriff MooreheaI arnni".ced.
They decIired to give any reason for
their ALLEGED action. he said