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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

railway In these days Of bus com petition is no mean art; but 1t can be done. That line in Texas which won first honors at gathering of street railway men, as detailed in the Herald the other day, seems to be managed in a manner that forces the respect Of the publc--and increased patronage.
 Its employes, we read, not only are coached to treat passengers With the highest degree of courtesy, but get upon intimate terms with them as much as possible; and they are identified with all public affairs of the communities along the route. When the city councils meet, or other civic associations hold gather ings, the picture is not complete without several representatives, of the company present to take part in the discussion and the fun. They don't try to run the towns nor give them onerous advice. but enter into the spirit of helping to run them shoulder to shoulder with other pub lic-spirited citizens. As result, there Is a great deal of good will manufactured for the street railway company, which shows up wonder fully in the receipts.
 That good will is also engendered by the appearance and cleanliness of cars and right of way Is indicated by the report that the cars are paint ed once every nine months, and that every thing connected with the sys- tenn, including the poles along the tracks, are kept in apple pie order.
 So far as buying good will with clean and washed and frequently painted coaches is concerned, this should be tip to the new manage ment of the New Haven railroad. Nothing works more efficiently to promote the public's good will than frequently painted and clean cars and stations.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
GOOD TACTICS NECESSARY IN
 FIGHTING CROOKS.

When a policeman comes to grips with a crook especially a yeggman, in the opinion of many citizens, it is the part of wisdom to be as quick with the trigger as the crook; in- deed, there are plenty in the com munity who arc Of the opinion that the best plan is to be the first to shoot and investigate afterwards.
 In the store robbery which result ed fatally 10 a policeman in New Britain the evidence is that the crook gave warning he would shoot Now when one hears tfe warning rattle Of a rattlesnake it is the part of wisdom to seek cover and then from this advantage extcrminatc the rattler. The same system would hold good with a crook, and the ad- vantage in such a case would be with the bIuecoats, as the crook, in order to escape. could not well avoid exposing his skin to the bullets of the officers, while the officers would not need 10 expose much Of them selves 10 send bullets where they would do the most good.
 To be upon an even footing with bandits it is also necessary that Of fcers be good shots, Too often, in classes between crooks and officers. the crooks are crack shots while the officers are inferior shots.
 Officers must be trained what 10 do in every emergency, so as 70 pro tect themselves as well as. making a capture, dead or or alive, more certain. II is comparatively easy of course, to analyze a situation after 1t is over and point out what could have been done 10 stave off a fatal ity on the wrong side, just as il ia comparatively easy after a battle to point out the mistakes made by a military commander who lost it.
 It is just F necessary to have the police force well trained as 1t is tC train an army. Even with the best of training both bluecoats and armies have to depend upon persona initiative in some situations; but the best trained bluecoats and the best. trained armies not only have better chance to win their obiectives, but their casualties are less.
 The lesson or moral Of inc fata store robbery, in the c.mation oI
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
25 Fears Ago Today
 From Paper of That Date

The Putnam PhaIanx held it's an- nual shoot today at the rife range of the German Rife club. There were some very good scores and some zeros. John Pinches led the New Britain men with 42.
 Joseph Doucett, 4. was badly burned when his clothes caught fire from a bonfire this forenoon. He was saved from death only by prompt action on the part of Patrick Kennedy who eXtinguished the flames with his hands.
 There was an attendance of 104 boys at the Boys club last evening. A class in club sewing will be started soon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank S. Caldwell re- turned home yesterday from their driving trip through the south. They got as far as Alexandria, Va, but were prevented from going to Richmond by the bad condition of the roads.
 There have been 47 arrests so far this month. This is a record, eX- cept for the 40 arrests of liquor dealers during the no-license year. Sunday drunks are becoming more 1 frequent.
 Benjamin Solomon went to Hart ford yesterday afternoon and locked his saloon behind him, unaware that one of his helpers lay asleep behind the counter. When he awoke he guzzIed what he could and then called in his friends. When Solo, mon returned there were only 96 empty bottles and staggering foot prints in the mud to greet him.
 The Bennett & Moulton Co. at the Lyceum will play Dads Girl" this evening and Wife No. 2" tomorrow afternoon,
 The committee of Is to decide upon a site for the city building met last night A. J. Sloper is chair man and w. L. Hatch is clerk. New sites are being suggested daily the latest being the Strickland House at the corner of Main and East Main streets. There is considerable objection, however, to locating the building north of the railroad tracks
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Did Not Know of End
 Of War, Troops Fight on

By The Associated Press.
 Shanghai, Oct. 13. = Chekiang forces holding defense lines west of Shanghai, unaware that they were fighting for a lost cause, uninformcd that an armistice had been signed last night in which their leader vir- tually admitted defeat. continued firing into the enemy lines this aft ernoon.
 A train from Nansiang l2 miles west of here, brought in 300 Che kiang soldiers, who, when apprised of the turn of events, joined other Chekisng troops at the railway sta- ton north of here where an im- promptu auction Of clothing and equipment was held. A number Of military motor cars were knocked down to bidders for SlO and up- wards.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

many citizens, appears 10 be that a thorough medication of tactics is one of the essentials among po- lice officers. They should without fail be given thorough instructions to ht nearly every emergency, and not left entirely upon their own re- sources when confronted with dan gerous assignments,
 The impression cannot be escaped that the method Of attempting 10 capture the bandit remaining in the si ore was poorly executed. AS Chief Hart pointedly declares, had the front door been guarded there would have been either another wounded or slain policeman or q wounded or captured gunman, with the chances fayorins the latter con- tngency, as the gunman had to open the door as well as shoot and the officer or officers at the front could have peppered him as he emerged from the door,
 Failure 10 guard the front door was a mistake in tactics which was nearly fundamental, There were only two ways of cgrcss, the front and the back, and only the back was guarded. Instead of a trap 10 catch the bandit, the most logical method, the bandit was able to win his way to freedom by exposing his person to gunfre while running through the long aisle of the store and emerging from the front without hindrance Nobody was to blame just' lack of proper placement of forces in an emergency in which this is half the battle. Only on one premise can this lack be explained, that all the officers wanted to be in the thick of the fighting. which ap- peared to be in the rear of the store.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Failure of Parachute
 Kills Woman AerOnaut

Wichita, Kan, Oct. 13--Mrs. Ruth Carver, member of the Carver fly ing circus Of Attica, Kansas, was in- stantly killed at the national air congress races here yesterday after noon when the parachute in which she leapcd from a plane failed 10 open. more than 10000 persons wit messed the tragedy. The parachute was cut from the plane when it was about 1000 tsss in the air.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

We herewith announce a new series which should interest all of our readers.
 You know that we have run. regu- Iarly. contributions by Dr. Walter l.. Traprock, the noted explorer.
 Now and then some readers have written articles in the manner Of Dr. Traprock, some approaching his in excellence.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Facts and Fancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

So many, many people fliv beyond their means.
 Time heals all wounds, and few ex-doughboys now hate second looey,
 It is easy to pick out the good and the bad If the good do the picking,
 The bloom of youth is attractive unless 1t blooms a little higher in one cheek.
 You can tell China is a republic. Three great leaders arc trying to save her.
 If we are good democrats why was so little said about Malcolm Mac Donald's visit?
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
More of It

Mrs. Crawford:-"Did you follow your doctors advice and take plenty of exercise while on your vacation?" Mrs. Crabshaw:-"Yes, dear, but I've had ever so much more since I came back. I've done nothing but walk all over town looking for an apartment"
 James J. O'Connell.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Our Bed Time Story

Up in Alaska d hotel caught on fire. A guest on the third floor was cut off from escape by the stairs. He grabbed pitcher Of water, rushed to a window, and poured out the water: and as it froze into an icicle he slid safely down it to the ground.
 Margaret K. Lynch
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
The Old Story

My summer girls vowed to be true to the end; How they went on as goodbye l bade 'em. l have met half a dozen, as town ward l wend, And not one of them knew me from Adam.
 Emily Garrett.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Warn Against Powder

Washington "Preserrlng pow ders" are on the list of dangerous foods, The United States depart ment of agriculture has warned against their use in home canning because these preparations usually contain boric acid or salicylI1 ,cid.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
The Cngallant Romeo

Tn thunder roared and lightnin' Flashed out bright and clear. Tn hay was lyin' all around An some in hay cocks near. Twas the night I said I'd meet her But I run with speed, you bet, For I don't like no gal enough To git all soakin' wet!
 Bill Rendered.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Therefore. we thought 1t would bo a great Idea to allow you to con- tribute to . series of adventures. In which the hero shall he pr. George A. Baldpate.
 Contributions should be no longer than 125 words, 100 words pre- ferred. ..
 Tn order to re-acquaint you with the style and punch we like, we shall for the remainder Of the week re- print some Traprock adventures which can serve as guide to you.
 Announcing Dr, George A. Bald pate. Stand by
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
The InknnEn Genius

The Cake Eater:-'I take of my hat to the guy that invented radio. No other inventor has got anything on him."
 The FIapper:-"Oh, I don't know. The bird that invented kissing was no souch."
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
AhSOlnielH

Country Orstor:-"Can this candi- date stop the wheels of progress? Can he? I repeat-Can he? Can I? How can I?"
 Hearer:-"You spoke it."
 M, Y.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Another Angle

Wed oughter have an Old Home week." suggested the mayor. But the chief of police thought differently.
 Why git back a lot of people that we are we'll rid off"
 Gertrude Marie Heller.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

It seems strange that the Bore family never heard that great army slogan, Let's go."
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

The only profitable advertising medium in the City, Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Then and NOW

Last week a young lady urged the motorist to "step on 1t" and became cripple.
 Sir Walter Raleigh used the very same words and became & hero.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication Of all news credited 10 it or not otherwise credited In this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
Didn,t Need Any Help

Bob:-''Too many cooks spoil the broth. they say"
 Newlywed:-'1 would defy too many cooks to spoil my wife's broth"
 -Marguerite Schwartz.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Life is no longer beer and skittles. Nobody knows what skittle is and few remember the taste of beer.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

A progressive is one who hates a reactionary for standing still and a radical for going too far.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Of all glad words that signs can say, the gladdest are these three: Park all day"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

It's a pity to grow old. You can't commit crime without being held responsible.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
More Truth Than Poetry

Wife:-"But, George, we can get it on the easy payment plan" George:-"You mean uneasy pay ment plan"
 A. G. Lockhart,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

The Herald Is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's News Stand, Times Square; Schultz News Stand, Entrance Grand Central, 4end street.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Fortunately, even the worst spoil ed youngster must work his way through the school of experience.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Correct this sentence: None Of the girls would have him said she. but I'm crazy about him.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

If 1t is of platinum and set in dia- monds, who cares whoop whether or not 1t keeps time.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

One might as well marry. Feeding a family is no more expensive than feeding the kitty.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

We make progress. Once a king called people the rabble. Now cop calls them traffic.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
TELEPHONE CALLS

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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Dr. Mayo says insanity is increas- ing. This is the hardest knock the cross word puzzle has received.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Flattery isn't at all essential un- less you are trying to marry rich old widower.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
It Takes Time

It Takes Time
 Look here waiter, how about that steak I ordered half an hour ago?" You ordered it very rare, didn't you. sir?"
 "Yes I did. What has that got to do with it?"
 "You'll have to wait few minutes longer, sir. It isn't quite rare enough yet" .. William Leiber. --
 Favorite song of the ducks: "Waddle I do."
 Copyright 1924 Reproduction forbidden).
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
IMPROVEMENTS

3 IMPROVEMENTS
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  WheneSr look upon a COW l cannot help but notice how Good Mother Nature failed; Had l made up COW, l ween l would. without doubt, have seen That she were better tailed.
 r l would have hung, on either side. A tail fixed firmly to the hide; You get the plan, hope. Then, when she felt like playing, she Could twist the tails together, see? And have skipping rope!
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

The greener they are The more harshly they condemn the show in order to appear sophisticated.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

HOPI L.ARIZING i RAILN Al
 DESPITE BUSSES. TA> gst of popularlzing a -t-let
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

Whene'er an itch comes in my back l feel, like other men, the lack
 Of something good to scratch 1t. I think, had I invented man, l would have used @ certain plan;
 You'll find 1t hard to match 1t.  A third hand on little arm Hung in the back could do no harm,
 And would assist Q fella; Not only scratching would you gain, But when you went out in the rain
 'Twould hold the darned umbrella.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13
The Editor,s Gossin Shon

Marguerite Schwartz
New Britain herald., 1924-10-13

So many, many people fliv beyond their means,
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

San Francisco-O Official action by the Canadian government, protesting to the United States against the arrest in San Francisco of E. R. Anderson, wealthy and prominent attorney Of Vancouver, B. C., in connection with an international booze scandal, looms, a dispatch from Ottawa states.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Seattle.-State republican leaders say that Frank II. Rudin, of Spokane. member of the United Statee circuit court of appeals for the Ninth division. will be appointed member of the United States supreme court upon the retirement of Justice McKenna..
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Reval.-Three communists, including ex-Deputy Somerling of London, and three policemen were wounded in a siege by the police of house in which participants Of recent communist out break had taken refuge.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20
Outside Brevities

Washington. - The United States army world flyers wuuld be promoted and each given $10,0OO reward and a congressional medal of honor, under Legislation initiated by Representative Rathbone, of Illinois, by which Wade, Nelson and Arnold Smith would be- come maiors, ClviIian Mechanic Herd- ingl sepgean4, and Ogden first lieu tenant
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Washington.-The Senate passed the Sl76, 100000 deficiency appropriation bill, which was blocked last session as the result of flibuster, headed by Pituan, who objected because appro- priations for reclamation projects in his state wepe undecided.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Baltimore The Baltimore Daily Post was indicted by the United States grand jury in an action brought by the government charging illegality in the publication of income tax returns by that newspaper.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

kidnapped at the point of a gun Caro- line Ramsdel, Russian dancer, and with having held qhe woman captive for several hours.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

SeattIe.-Eight armed men held up1 the office of the Snoqualmie Falls Lum-- Der Company, at Snoqualmie, took s700. in cash, and escaped.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Paris.-France' new naval program, just published. calls for complete re- construction of the feet, to cost ten billion francs in the next twenty years.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

am the principal owner of a block of ground on Yankee creek about long, extend ing from Mo- Below Discovery down to the mouth of the creek.
 Pay has been located all along for distance of about three miles from the upper end, and pretty well prospected and orosscut.
 The average depth of the ground is from to twenty feet. The top is all black muck that be moved freely. No rock bigger than one's fist.
 The width of the pay. for a distance of about three miles. .is from 100 to 200 feet. Prosecuting work indicates that the ground will go from l5 cents to Sl per square foot of bedrock My belief is that the pay will average 50 cents per foot
 l have ditch on the ground. three miles long, together with water rights. The ground is pretty well cleared There is also drain, three miles long, with the water right. also have water right on Ready Bullion creek. from which water can be brought to Yankee creek with ditch less than mile long (4,900 feetl which will give four sluiceheads of water, with pressure OF fsn of I3o feet. being 1900 feet the work from the aitch.
 After doing away with ths muck. shsrs will ts
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Geneva-The latest rumor circulated in Geneva on disarmament questions is that Coolidge will oonyoke new arms conference to meet in Europe, perhaps at The Hague.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Washington.-Col. Merriweather L, Walker, of engineer corps of the army, nominated by the Presidbnt to be gov erHor of the Panama canal.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

days to resume work OR. the tomb of Tutankhamen
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

hington.--Pomerene and Rob erts, counsel in oil cases, have assured President Coolidge of victory in the government suit to set aside the Tea, pot Dome oil lease.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

kidnapped at the point of gun Caro- l line Ramsdel, Russian dancer, and with having held qhe woman captive for several hours.
 Geneva. The latest rumor circulated in Geneva on disarmament questions is that Coolidge will eonyoke d new arms conference 10 meet in Europe, perhaps at The Hague.
 Los Augeles.-Having embedded ff- teen hundred dollars of the ships funds, Villa. Earl Cooper, of tbe bat tleship Colorado, killed himself Tues day afternoon.
 New York.-Mrs Roosevelt sailed for Cuba Monday, to attend the unveil. ing of the monument to Roosevelt at Santiago.
 Chicago.-The des gn of Charles M. Arega, of Vancouver, B. C., has been selected by the Kiwannas' international council for a memorial to the late Pres dent Harding to be erected at Van couyer.
 Washington. - Secretary of War Weeks will recommend Brigadier Gen. eral Dennis E. Nolan, deputy chief of staff, for promotion to the grade of major general.
 Los Angeles. R. Chaplain, fugitive Oklahoma banker, was found working in lumber yard here. He eonfesses that he stole S7O.00O
 Detroit.-Five persons were burned to death when a Detroit and Cleveland interurban train struck truck loaded with forty barrels of turpentine, near Wyandotte.
 Seattle. = PatrOlman l.. r. Apple quist, run down by an unknown drunken auto driver, sustained broken leg.
 Savannah.-Steps are being taken by the United Daughters of the Confed- eracy to establish a Woodrow Wilson char at the University ot Virginia. Brussels. -Giacomo Puccina, famous operatic composer, died Monday from throat infection after an operation. Deaqh was due directly to heart attack. Warsaw. - Paderewski. the great pianist, is to be offered the post of minister to the United States.
 Washington.-The nomination of A. Winkler to be postmaster at Nome has been sent to the Senate.
 Vienna. pr. Rudolf Ramek elected chancellor.
 Washington.-Secretarv of the Navy Wilbur says he has no present inten- tion of retiring from the Cabinet. London.-Howard Carter is expected to arrive in Cairo within the next few zm
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Prince Chichibu. second son Of the emperor of Japan, will leave next June to remain in England for two years to complete hls education.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Los Angeles.-Having embedded fif- teen hundred dollars of the ships funds, Villa. Earl Cooper, of tbe bat tleship Colorado, killed himself Tues day afternoon.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

from four to six feet of dirt to handle The pay runs mostly in the bedrock of porphyrY and slate. The ground is virgin, only about S1l,000 having sssn taken out by windlass in prospecting. Prospecting work during the present winter has resulted in finding values that run up to S1 per square foot of bedrock
 The Plume Dredge Company bas a dredge above this ground, which has been in operation for the last three seasons.
 The Government road crosses Yankee creek. also have road down the creek that connects with the Government road.
 am also the agent for owners of ground other than that held by myself
 The ground can be worked either with dredge, drag-ne scraper, or by hydraulieing. will either sell the ground or give lease on it. If the prospect is satisfactory to the buyer, cash payment will be expected good bargain will be given to the right party.
 For further information. terms, etc., eau en ground, or write or telegraph me.
 JED NOLLETTE,
 Toketna, Alaska.
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Seattle.-Less Fasting. steward Of the steamship Cunken, was imprisoned Monday night, charged with having
The Kusko times., 1924-12-20

Los ngeles.-Waldo k. Chaplain, fugitive Oklahoma banker, was found working in a lumber yard here He confesses that he stole S7O.0