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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
ELECTRIC SHOCK
KILLS SACO BOY

Saco. Me-, Apr. 2.-Florian DAMS,
schoolboy. while playing with two
companions this evening on top of a
freight car on the siding of the Bos-
ton &, Maine Railroad at the Saco
shoe factory, seized wire carrying
$4,000 volts and was Instantly cleo
trocuted. The shock hurled his
body to the ground
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
'UNAVAILABILITY OF
POTENTIAL power IN
Maine POINTED OUT
~: & NV
Needed in Requirements of
New England During
Next Ten Years

Increase OF Is Percent Will Be Nee
cssary. Report OF Associated In
dustries of Massachusetts Says
Three-quartcrs OF Undeveloped
Power OF Region in Maine and
Not Available Due to Existing
Laws-PrObabIe Importation OF
Power from Canada
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Northern New England-Generally
fair Monday and probably Tuesday;
cooler Monday except in eastern
Maine.
Southern New England-Fair and
somewhat cooler Monday; Tuesday
cloudy and cooler, possibly showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
FORMER AROOSTOOK
COUNTY ATTORNEY.
SHAW INDICTED
With Grant And Levin Charg-
ed With Conspiracy
And Bribery

Findings of Grand Jury at April
Term of COurt-Arraigned and
Released on $1,000 Bail-Shaw
Son Of Attorney General, Resigned
Office in January Following Trial
and Conviction OF Sheriff Grant
In December-Lattcr Withdrew
Appeal against Sentence to At
lanta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
LODGE EXPLAINS
SENATE'S INACT|0N
ON WORLD COURT
Press of More Important Mat
tiers Have Kept It in
Background

Bay State Senator I'm Letter Answers
Complaint OF League of Nations
Non-Partisan Association - De-
clares Senate Foreign Relations
Committee Ready to Take up
Question at VIII OF Main Body
League Organ Criticizes Delay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
NO IRREGULARITIES
BUREAU ENGRAVING
MELONS FINDING
Treasury Head Raps Dept. of
Justice Attorney Brewer
in Report

Says Charges which Led to Whole
sale Dismissals Are Baseless-
Criticizes Brewer at Length, De-
I clares He Conspicuously Avoided
F. Fairness and Was Prone to Artful
and Evasivc Mcthods-Confir
Integrity Governments Securities
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Monday fair; Tuesday unsettled,
possibly showers; cooler: moderate
north and northeast winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-04-28
METHODlSTS WILL.
PASS ON MOMENTOUS
MATTERS THIS week
Church's Proposed Revision of
Ban on Amendments
Holds Interest

Quadrcnnial General Conference
VIII Open in Springfield, Mass,
on Thursday-To Discuss Attitude
Toward War, Unification With
South Church and Limiting Bish-
ops Term of Office-3000 Clerical
and Lay Delegates Expected
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
25 Fears Ago Today
,Taken from Heraldfof that date

Thomas Cooney has again entered the employ of Druggist John E. Cur ran.
 Mrs. 4. o. Chatfield of New Haven, who has been visiting in this city, re- turned home today.
 A clerk in Main street store was agree ably surprised today by the re- ceipt of letter with a $500 cheek in ii from his, grandmother in West Hartford. The lucky young man was receiving the congratulations of his frienE on the event all day.
 The trolley company had large force of men at work today resurrect- ing the tracks on East Main street. They have not been used since the bIg snowstorm.
 Frank Becker had the middle tin- \ 1T on his right hand smashed while 1t work ill the tSanley Works late yesterday afternoon. He was at tended by Dr. Kelly, who amputated the member.
 John F.. Sheehan, the actor, is spending a few days at his home in this city.
 Harry NJ. Clayton has given up lis position as Eookkeeper for the Peo- plc's Coal and Wood company.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
NEW BRITAIN's ADVANCE

A widely circulated weekly maga- zine recently stated editorially that the best feature of the greater atten- ton being paid to education in the United States was the fact that such recognition of education's value was being given by the peoplc--the plain" people, as they were characterized. It was admitted that for a long time various educational organizations have been active and doing all they could for the cause Of education, but the cause did not grow strong until the people, the great mass of the solid citizenry, began to see and 10 act.
 The Herald noted some time ago the fact that the people of the city were far less inclined than formerly to cry out against appropriations for better facilities for the children. Better facilities were being demanded. Com paratively recently two organizations representing tho people made specific rcqnosta for additional school room for the children Of thesa two separate localities .-..
 Today comes the news from the lIeraDd's Washington bureau that New Britain has shown a commendablc spirit in this rcgard-and New Britain has shown. too, that willie granting substantial sums for improved facili- tics she has been able to keep down the maintenance charges. As com pared with the other four leading cities Of Connecticut" the report published yesterday reads New Bri- tain has next to the lowest per capita expense for maintenance, but the highest average per capita expcndi- lures for outlays." Looking deeper into this statement 1t may be seen that. while there will be a chance to cut down in the "outlays" when tho school program is completed. there may be a continuance Of the low per capita maintenance expense. This situ- ation should satisfy us that New Bri- tain is providing for the future with care. and that care and economy is being shown in the maintenance of our schools. Every loyal New Britain man hand woman will be proud of the showing made. And the children will be the beneficiaries. This is an acc complishment of the plain" people cooperating with the school board.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

continues to figure in Republican poll ties. The politician talks with the president Presumably he tells MT Coolidge what the Ohio politicians nave s;dd-ohio is gone if Daugherty remains in the cabinet Next lut- the president tells the Attorney Gen eral. according to the same report that he desires his resignation. not only at Attorney General but as candidate for delegate at large to the Republi- can National Convention at Chicago.
 "Prcsident Coolidge tonight assumes lradcrship of the party, He followed inc advice uf Senator Lodge and Sen ator Pepper reads the report, And, further. the friction between the Re publican National Committee, headed by Chairman Adams. defending the oil leases and the Republican senators, has annoyed the president"
 From the wilderness comes the cry; "It is outrageous, silly, impossible to hope that the lime will come when the report that state will be lost to d United States president. seeking se- election, unless he does certain thing. will make no difference in the action of the president" It is sheer childishness to pray that time will come when the president of the United States will not be annoyed by fric- ton between a political committee and members of the senate of the United States? May one not believe that some day. the country's great need will produce a man who will have no time for listening to reports of politi- clans; president who will be above being annoyed by political squabbles, but who will think only of the well fare of the country he serves and the the people Of that country"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
HARDWARE

Some months ago it was emphasized in these columns that a shortage in building materials might come owing to the constant demand for such materials caused by tbe open winter. The suggestion just held a bint Uf an effort to stimulat- buying al that ume.a but one coDsidcrcd that il was made in good faith and fl was noted because ot this fact
 Today comes tho suthetItic news that general sales of hardHar" haze been large in most sections. although winter goods. as previously noted, bave been somewhat inactive for the very reason which caused the in- creased demand for building materials namely warm weather. And there romes tbe news that "Thr possibility Of shortage in builders hardware is being discussed in some sections be- causc Of the extensive building pro- grams that have been planned and berat1se. # is said. factories are behind on their production schedules which. it is claimed. has been brought about by the consistent demand for builders hardware throughout The Hinter~
 Itis thus seen that the notice taken Of inc situation mgnths ago should have been an indication that larger orders should have been placed than were then being given. With assurance that more such material would be needed by tHe jobbers aud retailers the manufacturers would have been justified in making more extensive pro parations for big spring trade. This is one casr where 3 constant watching Of tbe hardware situation and reliance upen even tHe obvious comments would hsve been-pe perhaps have been w0rth while.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
COMMENT COMPELLED

We. all of us, want to have Q chance to get away from discussing politics and the danger Of politics when it penetratss into the machinery Of the government causing far greater havoc than would the provefbiai monkey wrench. But day to day developments compel comment: one may not remain silent when there appears so great need for a complete altering Of the attitude Of officials in high places. Today, after tbe public mind has been occupied with the matter Of tine oil leases. taking it Tor granted that ieas- ing government oil properties was in fsels. the New York Times brings out the point. previously i1erated and re- ifefated by this newspaper that there l. a question as tg uhrthar or got the Government did. aB a matter of fact, profit or lose by such leasing. The Tiyaes goes further and shows that the policy of leasing such oil proper ties in order 10 get it out of the ground and into tanks where 1t could be held as an emergency supply for tine Navy was practically agreed tO by both parties back in 1920. quoting 2 state ment Of Monday By senstgr smsot.
 But the particular matter that shows just how thoroughly the thought Of politics in actuating public officials in what they do. may be seen in the news reports Of the day regard ing the approaching elimination Of Attorney General Daugherty from the cabinet A politician of power comes from Chicago after conferring HitH Ohio politicians. Those Ohio poiitt- eians declare that Ohio would be lost to the Republican party if Ar. Daugberty rcmains in the cabinet and
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
"TIAII;'

We'll they're off, Departments oi | the New Haven road have been noti- fled officially to get ready for tht advent of the so-called daylight saving time beginning April e7 and coptinu. ing until an autumnal date.
 Seize the seasonable pen--a quil would be appropriate-all you who denounec the up and doing," tho "early bird and the worm," the "early to bed and early to rise" ideas, and sit yourselves down in the light of the tallow candle-=an electric light would be repulsive to you-becf Ilse your work has extended into the darkness owing to your desire to remain at rrposc So long. and pen expressions Of your holy horror at the very thought that once again the wide awake world is going to insist on being wide awake. Wipe that old quill on the penwiper of the days past, and SDIIItAtt Sdilb IT oiA lA4t olu Aeipiiohti box on what you have written, in order that it may not blot; then fold your screed and fasten the edges to- gethcr with paste made of flour, in- stead of making use of the new fangled envelope. Deliver your effu- sion to some symphatic sheet and gloat as you read it in the next day s issue, printed, probably, by the side of some editorial ,lauding some tried and true custom which was good enough for our fathers and so should be good enough for LIS"
 Do these things and, feel a tre- mendous self satisfaction that you have recorded yourself against the sacrilege of abusing Gods time." But be sure to forget for your own salles, that a human being. of Divine life and soul. once walked upon this earth, preaching and practicing good and proving himself the greatest radical of his day, ever encouraging improve ment over the old ways, the old things.
 But. in order that you may not suffer too much inconvenience remem- hor that about April 27 the energetic people of the world will be making use of Gods sunlight as He intended it should be used, whether they, these workers of the world, set their clocks ahead an hour or whether they mere ly get up an hour earlier than they have been doing--and remember that they will do this to increase the worlds productiveness, joining in CO., operating with others in the adoption of a comparatively new custom--one of the most advantageous Of the day.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

Officer John Stadler, and Myer Dunn of 42G Stanley street, arrested by Pa trolman Axel Carlson.
 All the defendants told the court that they were driving new trucks and they did not have time to have the figures placed on the sides.
 Gun Toter in Court
 The case of Tsros M. Krikorian of the Hotel Grand, charged with carry ing concealed weapons and breach of the peace, was continued until Satur- day. Bonds were set at $1,000 by the court when the brother of Kri- korian, on whose complaint the man was arrested, told the court that he would like te have the case continued.
 Krikorian was arrested yesterday afternoon at 5S Rockwell avenue after the police had received a com- plaint that he had threatened to kll his brother if he didn't pay him a Lill of s1.500 he claimed was due him. When the police arrived, the brother had the gun, telling them that he had taken it away from Toros. Toros was found on the street with hatchet in his hand. He denied that he had the gun in his possession at any time, telling the police that if he did have it, his brother could never take it away from him.
 Tenant and Landlord Disagree
 Judgment was suspended in the case of Mary Szendesky of 225 Wash ington street. charged with assault- ing Mrs. Mary McAloon. now of 475 North Burritt street. Mrs. McAloon complained to the police that she was moving from a house owned by the defendant on Washington street yes terday afternoon when she was at- tackled and beaten by Mrs. Szendesky. She told the court that she had been ordered to move because she had held a 17th wedding anniversary celebra- tion in her tenement.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
FIGHTERS IN SECRET

The organization in this city known as the Civic Safety League reports, through its president that all of the 'informations" filed have apparent ly had the faithful attention of the police authorities" l. testifies to the courtesy shown by the department. It declares that it's confidence has not been violated, and advises that there is nothing 10 be feared on this score.
 The same report says; "Our work has been much curtailed by the num- Der Of persons complaining to us of violations (ot the liquor laws) but who are unwilling to have their names used. All such are a hindrance to us rather than a help.
 The organization is to be congratu- lated for its fairness in thus acknow- lodging the willingness of the police department to cooperate with it.
 Bu. the organization, having acknowledged this attitude in words, should acknowledge it in actions, There should be no anonymous slan- dering Of the city authorities and the police department, made, probably, by the persons Of whom the League it. self eomplains--those who are unwill- ing to come out into the open and make their complaints before the people Of the city. No matter how conYentionally the league may official ly acknowledge the courtesy Of the police department, such official aek- nowledgmcnt does little justice as long as League symphathizers are allowed 10 walk about gossiping and throwing out hints that contradict this official acknowledgment by the League.
 The officials Of tho League, whether they intend 10 or not, have stated that there are avowed sympathizers with the Leagues purpose, members, per haps who are little better than spreaders Of gossip, evil rumor, which hurt our city. They pass the buck, not daring to come out in the open and give their names; not daring 10 fur nish the police with information upon which the officers may act. But they go to the police or the League, whisper some evil thing, beg that their names be not connected with the mat fer, and then sneak away to watch the fun"
 The duty Of the League Is plain. IT tHs sincere in it's work-as 1t is believed to be-let t free itself from inc handicap of those people who complain but who are unwilling to have their names known. Let the League give proper publicity to those who make complaints. II such inform CTS are sincere, burning with zeal for the cause. they would gladly fight in the open no matter if their ndentity should be known.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Observations on The Weather

Washington. Feb. gs.--Forecast for southern NeR England.
 Fair tonight and Friday. not much change in temperature. fresh north west winds
 New York. Feb. 2S.-F0r Eastern New York: Generally lair tonight and Friday; colder tonight in west aud extreme north portions. fresh nor Invest uiHds.
 For Connecticut: Fair tonight and Friday; not much change in tenn pcrature; fresh northwest winds.
 Conditions. Pleasant weather pre- rails this morning in all districts east of the Rockies The pressure is high over the lower Mississippi val Icy and is low over the northern At- lantic ocean and Alberta The tenn perature is low in the southern sec tons for this season Of the year. Freezing temperature extends as far south as Georgia.
 COildisIons favor for this vicinity fair weather with freezing fempera- tnre at night and thawihg during the day.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Soldiers But Not Guns
 To Keep Order at Games

Paris, Feb. 2S.-"Soldiers but not guns" to maintain order around the Olympic stadium next July have been requested by the French Olympic committee. Photographs showing the Alpine blue devils" with rfes posted around the Chamonix stadium caused number of articles in the foreign press which described France as i'm perialistic and militaristic and the au- thorities apparently do not want 10 give a similar excuse for the Olympic games.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Facts andFa
 Dy ROBERT 'u,,IIEN.

GGnuis, after all, is just ordinary ability wholly pnrged of laziness.
 Example of ambiguity: 'Sou did me good" said the man to the sur geon.
 When q man goes broke, the chap al the filling station is last to discover it.
 The laws assumes that a man is innocent until it is demonstrated that he is broke.
 Nothing in this world is certain eN- cept the intentions Of a widower who goes a-courting.
 Conscience Is the thing that bothers you when meanness fails to pay the expected profit.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Big Fare Increase for
 All French Railroads

Paris, Feb. 2S.-First and second class railroad passenger fares will be increased 50 per cent and third class 15 per cent beginning March 10, it was announced today. At the same time freight rates will jump 10 to 20 per cent. The increased tariffs will be applied to all the railroads in France, both government and private owned. The government has been paying the deficits of the roads, which amounted last year to nearly 75o,0e0,- 900 francs.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Erant.n and Ecrmanr

Premier poincare of France, whose policy has blocked every effort to put Germany in better business shape, is so weak politically now that maybe he won't be able to veto General Dawes plan. Poincarc has just won q test vote in the Paris chamber of deputies, but it's generally expected Ecll lose the coming national elec- ton. Some Of the papers even talk of q dictatorship under President Millerand. to crowd him ont sooner than that
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
WHAT'S GOING ON N THE WORLD
By CHARLES F. STEWART NEA Service Writer

Secretary of the Navy Denby was Just as positive he wouldn't resign as Attorney General Daugherty is. Yet he resigned. So there's no certainty the pressure won't be too severe for Daugherty, too. If he dii speculate ia Sinclair oil-he hasn't admitted it - his friends declare his dealings were small; he lost, besides. They don't say he meant to, though. False ly accused-he claims-by certain senators, Daugherty talks of appealing to the bar of public opinion'; how, isn't clear.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
AntI-i.a's Million

The 'German-American mixed clainfs commission" having awarded about million to Americans for the Lusitania sinking. Berlin cables say Germany will pay as soon as she can borrow the money from the United States.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

The old-fashi0ned family head who asked fhc blessing before meals had meals that were worth H.
 ree@cau bc archaeolOgists. but all of IS can get the thrill Of hard adven- iure by digging up ths rent money.
 What we can't understand is why an executive needs an assistant when there is no decent golf weather.
 Fable: Once there was a man who had been SO perfect as boy that he didn't worry when his daughter went out with other boys
 Adam repented. but doubtless there were days when he leaned on the pIow handles and thought about how good the apple tasted.
 Correct this sentence. Just step into that pool room said ha and you Hili discover scoresof men easer 10 find work"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

There is no lack Of humor in a world full of young shelks wearing No. IS collars and sixteen-hair mus taches
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
OIlrcgon,s Job

Now that President Obregon, using American arms has about squelched rebellion in Mexico, he's trying to amend the constitution, so as to stretch his term, soon to expire, by two years. Which hints at some truth in the charge by General de Ia Huerta, beaten rebel leader, that the "Obrcgonistas are trying to hang onto power by peculiar means.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

The only profitable advertising medium 'h thp City. Ci.cula.Ioa foolls 9ni press -oom a!way7 open 70 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

< normal husband is one who thinks ne is about all any womsn has a right 10 expect.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
uember ,udit Bmran of Circulation.

The 4. F. C. is national orgnnT T4tion which furnishes uewsTapers and adver- Users with a strictly honest analvHs of circulation our circulation statistics are based upon this audit, This iOsures pro lection against fraud Tn newspaper dis tigputor figures to both national and lpral advertisers
 The Herald is on sale daily in New YoFk at Ilotsling's News stand, Times Square; Schultz News Stand, Entrance Grand Central. 42ud Street.
 Les ngeles. Cal: Arcade Station.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

A village is place where af- nucnrc consists in having a girl 10 clean up the house on Saturdays.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

Another street improvement badly needed is the elimination Of crooks on Easy street.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
TELEPHONE CALI

Entered at the Posr 0Tiee at New Britain
 as Second rlasF Mail Natter
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

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New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Issued Daily Sunday ts"epted)
 At Herald Bldg e Cburrh Street.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-28

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New Britain herald., 1924-02-28
Walked Them Ip

Prohibition may not have been jolt ed, but dry agents methods were, when one or them, shooting at a mere suspect, in Washington. hit Senator Greene in the head. One of its own members having been nearly killed, congress sat up with jerk and be- gan to investigate especially Dry Commissioner Haynes recent declara- ton that a few shootings didn't mat ter, compared with enforcing the law. even the dry lawmakers don't want to be shot.