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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
THAT TAX BILL.

President Coolidge declares he will not sign a tax bin making the surtaN higher than 25 per cent. and Repre- sentative Garner insists that the Pres ident will sign any tax bill that re- duces taxes. He goes as far as to assert that the President would not dare" do otherwise, inilmaung that even though the 50 per cent surtax cut Is not the figure decided upon by the democrats, it will be at least g. per cent
 One might not feel like putting the situation in the exact language used by Mir. Garner, for coming out and declaring that the President would not dare do anything just isn't done. But with the demand for relief by those of comparatively small incomes so insistent, and with the great pos sibilities that appear 10 the ordinary man for government revenue from q high surtax. it does look as though the matter Of increasing such suriax some l2 per cent over the percentage suggested by the President would be moi unpopular. And the President is not utterly indifferent to public opin- ion, no matter how Independent he may seem 10 be. Representative Car ner may not be far from the proper statement Of facts if a biI comes even from the democrats recognizing the popular clamor for placing the bur den where, according to popular view. it belongs.
 When il comes 10 matters Of taxes. people are not inclined to give the real weight 10 the burden or indirect taxation and the general evils that would come from placing upon fin. dustry too much of load. Plain fgures talk more clearly, and no mat fsr how much may be said about the rihling of prosperity and the drivfre or capital away from industry. that would come with too heavy sarfax. people are much less inclined 10 con sider these disadvantages than they are 10 emphasize the figures thai mean. to them. greater su.fax and less for them to pay individually.
 The peculiar situation in Congress with the group Of irregulars upon upon whom the Republicans can not count, and the Democratic represea- tation there, President Coolidge is in a position to be obliged to think a great deal of the Democrats and The frreeulars. no matter how much fanh he may place in his own party under Hepresentatire Jongworth. Moreover thoroughgoing support has not beer Riven the President, and fl does not
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
25 Years Ago Today
Taken lrom Herald of that date

The boiler in Giddings block on Main street overflowed last night and considerable damage was caused.
 Charles Beach and William Caldwell of New Britain have secured control of the Bradley & Beaton Mfg. Co. in Southington. They plan to remove it to this city.
 Rev. s. G. Ohman has presented the Swedish church with three silver collection plates and a silver receiver. These will be dedicated at a special service which will be held Sunday night.
 Patrick Scanlon of Kensington street, while at work at Herricl1' s pond yesterday. slipped on the ice and received a thorough drenching. He was assisted out of the water by Bernard Hoppe.
 In the checker tournament last night Bert Loomis won two games from A. Smith; Smith won two from Fred Vessel; Vessel lost to A. l.. Thompson and two to l.. A. Snow; Will English won two from A. l.. Thompson and two from l.. A. Snow.
 The board of water commissioners is taking steps to prevent fishing at Shuttle Meadow lake on Sundays.
 D. McMillan will make the address on Burns at the annual celebration of the poets birthday by Clan Douglas.
 The rain storm of last night was emhellished about midnight with thunder and lightning. There was regular downpour of rain.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
Observations on Te Weather

A
 For Connecticut: Cloudy and colder tonight; Saturday fair and much colder: strong westerly winds and probably gales.
 Conditions: The southern distur- bance moved up the coast and is now central over Rhode Island. 1t caused general rains and high winds from Florida to Maine. The western dis turbance moved eastward and is now central over Ontario. 1t caused light snow or rain in the Lake region ana the Ohio valley. These disturbances are followed by an eatendde area or high pressure that is producing pleas- ant weather with much lower tem- perature.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather followed by fair and colder.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
"MN nI, OIlt."

In q friendly an inquirinS mood the
 Herald would like to ask the Hart
 lord Courant--if it was the COurant which brought up the point-when the King of Eng'and began to- use TT instead of we" One is quite certain that former Queen Victoria spoke of "our" opinion, using the editorial expression when she referred 10 herself as the queen. In this sense Of the word, it would seem to be an evidence of democracy on the part of the present king to talk of himself as human being rather as one far above the necessity of using the first person singular pronoun. Certainly the ancient monarchs Of England used to refer to "our realm" meaning the kingdom belonging to the monarch personally. When was this custom abandoned?
 In the reference made by the Cour- ant in regard to this matter, is the suggestion of the impropriety of the making use of the expression my re- lations with foreign powers" There is nothing democratic about that cer- tainly, when the relations" referred to are those Of the country over which the king is q nominal ruler at least. And yet. under England's form of government, was the wording not correct? It is the other matter, how ever, that intrigues. When did the monarch of England stop permitting his subjects to kiss our hand"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
"Hurry-Up- -Yost" May
 Become a Professor

Ann Arbor, Mich, Jan. 25.--"Pro- lessor Fielding II. Yost," is the way may get his mail hereafter. The board of regents of the university meeting last night, made "Hurry-up" d profess sor of the theory and practice of ath- letic coaching. The action gives the director of athletics full academic rank on the campus.
 George Little, assistant football coach, was made assistant professor of athletic coaching. The appoint ments it was said, arc in keeping with policies in practice at several other western conference schools
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

look as though he could count on any increase in enthusiasm from the reSu- lars. In the light ot this situation il would seem probable that he will sign even what seems to him fairly good tax bill if it promises relief to the mass or the people who have sig nihed their approval of the Mellon plan merely because if promises tax reduction But, in this taN reduction idea the end is not yet"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

that the judge declared other provi- sions of the constitution to be just as important as the prohibition amendment, Repeating what has been said before in these columns. a law not constitutional amendment which can not be enforced without in- ringing upon constitutional rights, should be modified until it is capable of proper enforcement
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
Facts andFancies
 Bl ROBERT CULLEN.

As a general thing. when q mans sins find him out he is all in.
 The man who most loudly cusses crooked officials most adroity lodges taxes.
 While raising the turrets of ships. let's also equip them to climb rocks in safety.
 Drat a mild winter When it's easier to keep warm, it is easier to catch cold.
 \ new congressman coins epigrams, but they won't effect congress so much as telegrams.
 Race prejudice is most acute in that part Of the higher race that is nearest to the lower.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

Castor oil may have cured Italian Bolshevism, but it encourages bolshe- yik tendencies in little Willie.
 So far only seventeen government departments have arranged to spend that treasury surplus.
 Reactionary, popular definition. Anybody who thinks rich man should have a square deal
 We have with us yet a few good hardy American who ride with the limousine windows open.
 While the church row continues, doubtless the devil will maintain benevolent neutrality.
 The north wind doth whine, and we're out Of wine. and what will the smUgglers do now, pocr things?
 Another unique and expressing hobby for your spare time is ninding your own hnsiness.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
PENN. R. R. WAGES

New York, Jan. 25.-Following the wage settlement negotiated between the New York Central failroad and it's engineers, it is understood that the Pennsylvania railroad soon will reach a similar agreement with 20,000 en- gineers and firemen and 25,000 con- ductors and trainmen. The wage question will be handled through the Employers Representation system.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

A tartful barber is one who can re- tain his respeCtful gravity while men tioniHg tonic to q bald customer.
 ''A man chooses his wife" begins a philosophical editorial This should get a laugh from the ladies.
 \ cold bath makes you feel good in the same way that a sore tooth makes you feel good shen it stops hurting.
 Anybody can be a leader while theFe are followers Hhose heads are useful only to keep their hats off their shoulders.
 \ shrerd politician Is one who can laake farmers beIiete the isw of sup ply and demand was passed by the other party.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
ENDORSE BILL.
Export Corporation Which Would Be
 Created Meets With Approval

Washington. Jan. 25.-Enactmcnt of the McNary Haugen bin which would create an export corporation was endorsed by a number of wit nesses from the northwest before the house agricultural committee today.
 W. l.. Stockton. president Of Mon tana farm bureau. Herbert Egbert. president Of the oregon farmers union. and c. l.. Mix, Moscow, Idaho, representing northwestern wheat growers and bankers were among those who testified.
 The NorbecL -Burtness bill, which would provide for federal loans to farmers for inc purchase of livestock was said 10 be economically unsound by Milo Reno. president Of the Iowa farmers union. who declared 'it vould be passing the buck 10 farmers who do not need moro credit but do need fair prices"
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

The word "Scofflaw" doesn't mean Il great deal to the ex-army man. When a man scoifed in the army, he ate. therefore, 'Scofflaw' to him mean law eater.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-25
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New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
HEALTH DEPARTMENT FINDS
 TWO MORE SMALLPOX CASES; BOTH ARE SCHOOL CHILDREN
GRAND JURY ACTION
 IN CONGRESS- CASE Speedy Development Prom ised for Involved Rep
 resentatives

Washington, March l3.-Grand jury proceedings were begun here to- day in the case of the two members Of congress referred 10 in a recent Chicago grand jury report as having improperly accepted money.
 Assistant Attorneys General Davis. Willebrandt and Seymour appeared aided by J. w. H. Grim, special as- sistant in charge of the case, in pre- sentation of the evidence.
 One of the witnesses called was Elias H. Mortimer. who was . central figure in the Veterans Bureau inves- tigation here some months ago, and who also appeared before the Chicago grand jury.
 Mrs. Willebrandt. one of the assist ant attorneys general, called into inc case, is in charge of prohibition pros- cautions. and il is understood that some Of the evidence previously pro- duced at Chicago related 10 alleged in liquor withdrawals.
 There was every evidence that the department of justice was prepared to ask for quick grand jury action. Attorney General Daugherty has re- fused to disclose 10 the house the names of the men accused and he ap- parently is hastening legal proceed ings so that they may not be handi- capped by concurrent hearing by the house committee on the same evil dencc.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
Temporary Injunction Against Further Work At Teapot Dome
 Is Granted By Federal Judge
Admiral Strauss of Navy and Watts of Sinclair Cons Named AS Joint Receivers-Govt. Counsel Brands Fall As Guilty, Knowingly, of Illegal Act-Say He Tricked Harding.
B. Tns ..ssociated Press.

B. Tis ,ssociated Press.
 Cheyenne. March lS.--federal Judge Kennedy today granted d tenn porary injunction halting further de- velopment work by the Mammoth Oi' Co. on the Teapot Dome oil reserve.
 Judge Kennedy named Rear Ad- miral Joseph Strauss. Of the |. <. Navy, and \. r.. Watts. vice. -presidcn, Of the Sinclair Consolidated Oil Co. as joint receivers for the Teapot Dome property pending the final outcome of the litigation.
 Details Of the injunction and re- celvership will be set forth in an or der requested by government counsel and which will be signed by Judge Kennedy after it's revision in part.
 Pipe ling and storage facilities and the pump station and working mems quarters. property of the Sinclair Pipe Line company and T. storage tanks belonging to the Sinclair Crude oil Purchasing Corporation, are excepted from the terms of the receivership.
 Government counsel asked that these properties be excluded as opcr- ation of some Of them would be essen tial to disposal Of oil impounded by the receiyership.
 The temporary injunction halts the drilling of new wells and the receiv- CTS will be directed to continue the operation of the'wells and equipment only to such extent as they shall deem necessary to prevent loss or damage.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
FIND HIDDEN FORTUNE
St00. 900 in Gold Coins Discovered in Walls of Ann Arbor House Being Razed by Contractors.

Ann Arbor, Mich. March i3.-Gold coin valued at about s100,0QQ has been found here in a secret compart . ment of an old house which was being torn down, according to Adrien Leover who is demolishing the building to make way for an apartment house. The money fin an iron box, was found on the second floor in panel in the wall.
 The house was built in 1860 by Jackson D. Knight. president of the First National bank. Knight and his wife have been dead for about 90 years. The house then was occupied by Knights only daughter, Clara, who died some time ago.
 Papers found with the gold are said to have indicated the last time the secret panel was opened was in 1878. The money is being held by Leevcr pending claim by heirs of Knight As far as can be asccrtained Knight has no near relatives living.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
England Seeks Facts.

London, March 13.-The British government has asked ifs embassy at Washington for a report Of the facts concerning the seizure at New York Of the Royal Mail line steamship Or duna.
 It is generally understood that a report is being sought for the infor- nation or the foreign office rather than as q basis for protest.
 There is no disposition on the part Of the British government 10 condone violation Of customs and narcotic laws o' the United States and offending steamship companies. it is explained. can expect no support from the Brit- ish government in such practtcee
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
AUToIsT NOT AT FAULT.

Hartford, March I3.-Tbc jury in the superior court here was instruct - d today 10 bring in verdict .or Ernest Miiierick of Hartford. dclcnd- ant in an unusual suit brought by Us- car D. Griffin of New York. Griffin was motoring on inc Berlin turnpike on Labor Day when a fiat stone thrown up by MHlerick's automobile ahead or him went through the wind shield and cut a deep sash in Grif- fms forehead.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
BRITISH BROADCASTERS
 BEGIN AT 6 O'CLOCK TO
 TRS FOR WORLD RECORD

/ New York. March 1S.-Nine powerful radio stations in Great Britain. each using a different wave length, will begin broad casting at o'clock tonight (eastern standard timel an ad- dress by William Marconi which it is hoped will bo heard around the world. arrangements have been made with listeners with special receiving sets in Cali fornia and in Shanghai. China, 10 cable at once if they are able to hear the address. it was an- nounced. If they are successful. il will mean that radio has GOV cred the world.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
Autoist Killed Dog, Drove
 On, Is Fined S25 Today

East Haven. March l3.-HaroId Mark Of Branford. was fined s50 and costs in a justices court last night for running down a dog while driv- irE through a street and failing to stop and ascertain the extent of the injuries to the animal. The justice reInitted s25 Of thc fine and Mark took an appeal. The case Has re- rarded as an unusual enc.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
KILLS HER OWN FATHER
Florida GiiI Admits That She ''StampeI Him to Death As a I,e- ligioII< Offering

Tampa, Fla. March 13.--E Eva Win chester. IS. today told Sheriff Spencer she had stamped to dcath.' with her feet her father. J. C. Winchester. 65, as q religious offering.
 She implicated her mother and both were held on charges Of murder. She said the three had visited a religius sect gathering at St. Petersburg last Sunday and her father. a paraiytic was so much benefited by atten- dane" that she and her mother de- rided they would make tho father an offering 10 Lord for the benefaction.
 Thcy lived in Scffner. a village ten miles from Tampa.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
LOSS MAY BE LESS
Hope Nov ls Held Oa, That Last Nights Sea Disaster Did Not Take such Great Toll Of life.

Norfolk. Na., March is.--That the loss of life in the sinking of the Ward Line steamship Santiago off Cape Hatteras Tuesday night may be less than indicated in first reports was thought possible by coast guard head. quarters here today on receipt of q wireless message from the cutter Manning.
 The cutter reported this:
 "rhe Manning received the follow ing message from the steamship Pli- odon
 Intercepted message from steam ship Coinas day before yesterday say ing they picked Up boat containing 10 men from steamship Santiago and expected 10 pick up the rest
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
20 Billion Dollar Credit
 Measure Lost in Senate

Washington. March i3.--A pro- posted appropriation of S20.OOo.0 900 10 bolster the credit Of banks in the northwest was defeated today in inc senate. where if vas offered by Sen ator Bursum. republican. New Mex leo. as an amendment to the Nor beck-Burtness farm relief bill
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
RECEIVER NAMED
Will Take Over What Is Left of the Fortune of Silas Cobb Coleman of New York.

New York, March l3.---A receiver was appointed by Federal Judge Er- langer today to take over what is left of the fortune of Silas Cobb Cole man, erstwhile prosperous man of business to satisfy an alimony iudg- ment of sll.9Gs.
 Daisy Derby Coleman. who divorced Coleman in la17, declared that her former husband at one time owned n tract of land Of twenty-five square miles in Dc Soto and Char lotte counties. Florida, and a bust ness block in Chicago.
 She said that all attempts tu col lect the judgment were futile. Cole man told the court he had despaired of repairing his fortunes and recently turned over the remnants of his busi- ness to broker, who had sold the property, as well as s40.- 900 summer home at Pittsiield, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
TWO DIE IN FIRE
Maiden Woman Burned to Death and Son Sunoyatc1-Sccond son IGscapc= by Jumping.
by Jumping.

Maiden, Mass. March 1s.-Mra. Nellie M. kcefe was burned to death and hor son Andrew l.. Keefe was suf- located in a fire which started in the cellar Of their home here carly today and badly damaged the house. Mrs. keefe was trapped on 8 stairway while tr7fng 10 reach inc front door and her son was overcome in a bed- room.
 Another son escaped by jumping from an upper window into the snow. Mrs. Keefe's husband. Lawrence ksefe. employed as q night watchman had not returned home when the fire started. Andrew kerfe was well known locally as g t7ilight league baseball player.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
Surplus Naval Vessels
 To Chase Rum Runners

Washington. March s.-The house took steps today to enable thr coast guard to conduct more vigorous war fare on rum runners. By vote Of sos 10 4s bill was passed and sent 10 the senate which would autiorizr transfer to tho coast guard Of sur plus naval vessels adapted for patrol work.
 Authority also would it. grauteJ the service to temporarily increase it's personnel to furnish crews for the craft
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
sIITS FOR SI.lln. .00N.

New York. March l3.-Suit Tor sf.44o.000 damages alleged 10 have been sustained by mcmbres of the investment firm Of Richardson. Hin tation which induced them 10 invest in securities Of inc International Products Co. a Maryland corpora ton came to trial today before gu- preme courf Justice Mahoney sitting Wifh iury.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
MELLON IS OPPOSED
Objects To Plan To Decrease Fund supplied Tor Reduction of the Public Debt.

Washington, March l3.--Secretary Mellon opposed today before the sen ate finance committee a proposal to decrease the fund supplied for the re- duction of the public debt as a means of making greater surplus available for tax reduction.
 He pointed out that the money paid by England and other nations on their loans to this country must be applied under the law 70 the retirement of the bonds which male possible the loans
 The present law would make it pos sibie he said to retire the public debt of s20,00O, 100000 in about SS years.
 Chairman smoot supported Mir. Mel Ions view.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
IS UNLUCKY FOR THIS MAN
Bristol Man in "New Hascns" Elm pioy for 13 Years Fined on 18th
fsnecIal to Tlle lieraId. ]

Bristol. March 1S-The 15th day of March was unlucky for Oliver c. Fyl- CT, conductor on the local "switcher'' and an empioye of the New Haven road for the past l3 years. He was arrested this morning by Captain Ralph Kingsley of the railroad police when Kingsley found one-gallon can Of "hooch" in the caboose of his train.
 Iylcr was taken 10 court and pre- scented before Judge Joseph NJ. Dom ovan, who fined him s1O0 and costs and suspended 50 day jail sentence. Fyler admitted buying the "hooch" in New Britain. Ilc also admitted that he had bscn selling liquid re- treatments to the railroad men for the past two months. The 'hooch" is said to be almost as good as bot tied in bond stuff.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-13
Ezekiel and Maddock Are
 Named First Lieutenants

Hartford. March 13.-In orders from the adjutant generals office to- day Aubrey l.. Msddock Of Hartford is appointed fire lieutenant Of infan- try aud assigned to duty as intelligence officer, I59th infanthy. Albin W. Back iel Of New Britain. is appointed a first lieutenant Of infantry and assigned 10 Co. H. 169th regiment.