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New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
PhiIanthronic Work

In. my bungalow there are numer- ous mice which am, at the expense of my time, teaching and educating that they may not lead monotonous lives.
 l purchase cheese and break it into small bits and make way to the attic of my bungalow. I spread the cheese on the floor neatly, not to say artistically. Then descend the stairs again, carefully closing the door in order that my mice may be quiet. A
 After have gone the mice come out and eat the cheese. At first, I know, they are cautious, they fear a trap, but there Is no trap, and they hastily devour all of the cheese, and then celebrate by running through the walls of my bungalow all night. This is their way of thanking me.
 The next night I do the same, but this time leave something else. The mice are no longer cautious. Are we not all alive?" they ask each other. And so they become quite reckless.
 The next morning I go up in my attic, and in each of the traps 1 usually find a good looking mouse. Their struggles were brief.
 I feel that l am doing a very philanthropic work with my mice in saving them from monotonous lives!
 Caroline Merrill.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
25 Fears Ago Today
 From Paper of That Date

Superintendent of Schools Stuart in his report made public last night said that the city needed new grammar school and that if the present site was used as a site for a city building, much economy in eliminating raging it would be ob- served. He recommended that cer- tain high school studies should he required and other elective. He said showers should be provided for high school girls as well as for the boys.
 Contractor Charles B. Caldwell said today that the work of grading Gen. tral Park would be completed by tomorrow night, while the coping would be laid this week.
 The Royal Arcanum is planning to entertain 50 visitors tomorrow af- ternoon and evening.
 Thomas Martin and a companion found a five-foot snake yesterday in the woods in the northern section of the town.
 lIOCdl ptOpIc ar" NdIltu dsdlliSb buying ready-made false teeth. which are being offered at house doors by some thief They were stolen from q dentists display case Sunday morning.
 The New Britain high school foot ball team defeated Meriden Saturday by the score of il to 6. A much larger margin was expected, and the team has a hard season of practice ahead If it is to defeat New Haven and Hartford New Haven will re- tain the Yale cup permanently if it wins this year.
 "The Great Train Robbery" a masterpiece of melodrama, action and realism, will play at the Russ win I.yceum this evening.
 The stage column contains a piece saying that motion pictures are be- coming a drug on the market. but that they are becoming more inter esting, as people are now evidently posing for them.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
BRIDGEPORT DOCTOR GETS
 GREETINGS ON THE ZR-S
Brother of Murdered Priest, Resi- dent of Germany Sends
 Message

Bridgeport, Oct. 16.-Hans Dahme of Constanz- n-the-Lake, Germany, brother of the murdered priest Rev. Hubert Dahme of this city, sent greetings to America by the ZR-3 and today his message reached Dr. Herman Duesing of Bridgeport.
 The message. dated a week ago tomorrow was delivered to the German postal authorities at Con- stang with directions that it be sent tc America on the ZR-3.
 Dahme's message follows;
 "'rhe airship ZR-3 will bring to you and all Americans cordial Ger- man greetings with the wish that the ZR-3 will turn into oblivion all the unfortunate happenings of the world war. May this airship express over there the honest German will for cementing the friendship of the two nations.
 "tSigned) Hans Dahme."
 Hans Dahme is an architect at Constanz, a town about Is miles from Fredrichshafen
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
THE MAIN ISSUE AND
 TWO PARTIES

The foremost issue before the American people is states rights versus Bureaucratic government . according to the New York World. The World stresses the fact that states rights is primary Democratic doctrine, while centralized govern ment is declared 10 be Republican doctrine.
 But just by way of indicating how mixed modern politics are, the main states right contention just now hinges about the ratification of the proposed child labor amendment, which the World has stoutly favoEed. Opponents of the measure claim it would increase the powers of cen tralized government, which of course those who favor the amendment claim is necessary to eliminate the stigma of child labor in the United States and is the only method of bringing it abut.
 The Democratic platform of the state favors ratification of the amendment, thus favoring additional centralized powers, Republican news papers are favoring states rights, which the World rightly claims is fundamental Democratic doctrine.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
FINDS WAY OUT
French Premier Makes Proposals Which Satisfy State Workers Who Demand Minimum Salary Rate.

Paris, Oct 16.-Premier Herriot has found way Of satisfying the demands of the state functionaries for a minimum salary of 5000 francs. The result was attained after a conference attended by Finance Minister Clementel. the president of the finance committee of the cham Der of deputies, the reporters of the senate and chamber budget commit tees and other interested parties, lasting most of yesterday afternoon and last evening.
 After studying the question from every angle it was found possible to adopt a scale of salaries rising from e,000 to 10000 francs without ex- ceeding the limits of the appropria- ton for that purpose in the budget. Under the plan, provisional allow ances for the high cost of living would be included in the salaries, functionaries who are lodged free would have a proportionste reduc- tion made at their salaries, and s6,- 900 places would be abolished.
 The premier today is 10 receive representatives of the civil servants and explain the reform to them in detail.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
ZR-3 IS FOR PEACE PIRPOSES ONLY

The Zeppelin ZR-3, which success fully concluded such a spectacular flight across the Atlantic at Lake hurst, N. J., cannot be used for mili- tary purposes, It is our vessel, but we only can use it for commercial purposes,
 This Is according to the condition laid down by the council of ambas- sadors, who when awarding a ship to us in 1921. expressly made this stipulation.
 Most certainly. we hope it will never be necessary to use the vessel for war purposes; but in case war came. would we be bound by con- dition laid down by this foreign body? Or would we continue to re- fuse to be bound up by foreign en- tanglements and use our property in any way we saw it.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
The Edltor,s Gossin shon

We suggest you do not start writ ing a Dr. George A. Baldpate article until the end of the week. Get into the spirit Of the series by reading carefully our specimen articles:
 T had a lot of experence with wind in my time" said my old friend Dr. Traprock. In fact some of my critics call me Old Trade-wind because they say am always blow ing in one direction or another. But that is mere professional jealousy which started when I reported an entirely new type Of storm which l encountered near the Hilbert Islands, a disturbance made up of the three great southern storms, the simeon, the typhoon and the mon- soon which, combined. create what is called the octoroon or eight-side whirl-wind.
 But probably the most hazardous wind experiences I ever had hap pened right here in our own country when l actually travelled inside of one of our middle western torna- does . you know the center of a tornado is a vacuum while the outer edges move at a rate of about five hundred miles an hour.
 T had left St. Louis and was driving my automobile to Kansas City where was to deliver my talk on the Use of the Oyster as a Beast of Burden. The air turned sudden ly murky. rattle of hailstones sounded on the top of my car, and next I saw a tornado already upon me. I instantly made for a barn in 8 nearby field.
 Suddenly the barn disappeared in a crash but it had protected me long enough to allow me to get into inc dead center of the tornado. My prob. lem was to stay there. We took our way across ths country blazing . rough road as we vent but I had
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
NEW ENGLAND LINES NOT IN COMBINE

Dispatches which tell of the jour- ney of four railroad executives 10 Washington to advise the interstate commerce commission of conferences that had been held with a view to- ward furthering the consolidation Of eastern railroads into four large avstems, virtually leave out Of con- slderation the possibility that the New England roads might be includ- cd in such a scheme.
 The original plan of the interstate commerce commission was that nine basic systems should be created in the east. but the recent eonsolida- lions of the Van sweringen brothers has upset the plan, as they have an- nsxed systems to the Nickel Plate that were intended for other lines. The Nickel Plate s- SSe constituted
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
MRS. NORRIS WILL
 G0 0N CAMPAIGN
Plans to Make Speeches in
 Husbands Behalf ...

New Haven, Oct. 16-Mrs. Charles G. Morris, of Newtown, wife of the democratic nominee for governor has volunteered her services on the stump to aid her husband and the party ticket, it was announced by democratic state headquarters today. She will be assigned to several ral- lies. Mrs. Morris, the political an- nou9cement of her coming activity says, "is an author of note and a charming speaker"
 Mir. Morris and MT. Brooks, the latter nominee for lieut.. governor will speak at the rallies in Milford and later at rally in Norwalk to- night.
 Mrs. Joseph Whitney is to be a speaker at rally in Bridgeport this afternoon. At rally in Torrington Congressman P. B. O'Sulivan and David Mccoy of New Haven will speak.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
CHINESE WAR IS WON
 BY GOVERNMENT

The war in China hears it's end. Shekiang's troops which have been defending Shanghai have been thor oughly defeated by troops backed by the Pekin central government ana inappears that an ermlstico has been arranged,
 The Chinese was has been hard Tor western peoples to understand; the why and the wherefore seemed shrouded In mystery, For several years there virtually have been two governments In China. however, the northern government centering in Pekin and the southern government in Shanghai. In general sense. 1t can be taken for granted that the two governments had to come to grips to sec which one could gain control of the whole nation; two half governments could not exist indefinitely.
 Of course. tho Peliin gSsernment had the advantage from the start. The southern government was an- tagonistic to that of the north, tend- cd to weaken the republic and made foreign aggression easier or more likely.
 Considering that the population of China is estimated at 400, 900, ,000, the number of troops engaged in the warfare between the rival military commanders was pltifully small. We read of armies running not much higher than 10000 to 10000, al- though how many such armies" were in the field seemed in doubt. There probably were not more than 100000 men engaged on both sides, and most of China probably went along in the even tenor of it's way without bothering about the petty war along the seacoast.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
"AW, GEE WHIZ!" (By Arthur l.. Kascr)

Aw, what's the use O washin'
 An a-scrubbin' all the time?
 You'd think us kids was nothin' '
 But a lot O dirty grime.
 The first thing in the mornin' Jes' as soon as l git up,
 rou hand me soap an water An a toothbrush in a cup.
 My beds as clean as all gitout- Gee whiz, Ma, 1t aint right To make a feller wash his face Jes' cause he slep' all night. It jes' seems like that's all I do He washed 'em out O place! A kid l know done that so much Hewashed 'em out O place! An that strong soap. 1t ain't no good It hurts my eyes. Gee whize It's liable to make a feller blind; You know, too. Ma 1t is An n them towels Is awful rough, They scratch worse 'en a cat, An If I keep on usin' 'em, My face'll wear down flat. I'm goin' to do like sister, An do you know why? Because I'll jes' put lots O powder on That's jes' the way she does!
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
Strikes
By DR. FRANK CRANE

Strikes barbarian. application orce Not force on the guilty party but force applied third nothing to do with the
 neghbo he does moi by being children puncturing the tires of the village around shooting the butcher baker 
 But when Labor and Capital fall public and hope by this means their kind
 
 
  But in disputes between employer be the thing
  realize is It shows that the and pete aggieyed tribunal and have settled He compelled to take through London When it was finally settled getting presented throwing thousands taking Britain is complaining Of its unemployed If the to get in sther than by the use Of
 Copyright 1s24 by The Mcclure Newspaper syndicsta
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Hard Pressed

Desperately she faced them. There were four in all, big husky brutes of men. Slowly they were closing in, their ferociously hungry eyes almost hypnotizing her.
 All the poor girl had in her hand was a skillet, but this she wielded with a dexterity that was truly amazing! She kept them back, though they growled in their throats and gloatingly smacked their lips in anticipation.
 Ian sakes," she cried, when at last the meat was fried" it does beat all how hungry you miners kin git!"
 Martin Bauer.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
PRICES FALL OFF
Reports from Government Sources Show that Wholesale Commodity Rates Declined in September.

Washington. Oct. 16.-Wholesale commodity prices in September showed slight decreases from the August level. Information gathered in representative markets by the bureau of labor statistics of the de- partment of labor brought the weighted index number covering 4O4 commodities from 149.7 for August to 14S.S for last month.
 Decreases in farm products. clos ing materials. fuel and metals were chiefly responsible for the drop in the general price leyel, the figures showed. Among the farm products also there were substantial reduc- tions in cattle, sheep, cotton, cotton seed, flaXseed, hay and potatoeA These decreases. despite increases in grains, hogs and wool, caused the farm products level to recede 1.5 per cent
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Revenue Inquiry Now
 Has Changed Its Tone

Washington, Oct. 1s.-The inquiry of thesenate committee investigating the internal revenue bureau, 1t was learned today has developed more into an investigation of the opera tion of the international law than into violations of the law. Informa- tion is being obtained at the treasury department by special investigators for the, committee. which plans to resume hearings shortly after the elections.
 If~the data being gathered is considered to be sufficiently conclu- sive, amendments to the internal revenue law will be offered at the December session of congress.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Scientists Learn What
 Killed the Old Timers

New York Oct. 16.-Examination of Egyptian mummies has revealed that the Pharaoh of Exodus jhad handened arteries, while Ranleses Y. suffered from a skin affliction sug- gestive of smallpox, Professor G. Elliot Smith, Psychologist of Uni versity college, London, said ..,last night in an address at the Acadamy of Medicine.
 Cancer. rheumatism and mas toiditis were common 4,0O0 years ago, Prof. Smith declared, although of thousands of human bodies un- earthed only one case of gout and one of leprosy was discovered. Tu- berculosis was extremely rare, while rickets. he said, was entirely absent. One mummy found in the pyramide had suffered fnem cancer.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Seven Tickets Listed
 On Montana Ballots

Helena, Mont, Oct. 16.-The most extensive ballot ever presented to the Montana electorate was cer- tifled yesterday for the November { election. It contained seven tickets, republican,, democratic, farmer-labor, socialist, independent party, and the workers party of America, with six sets of presidential electors, three of which were pledged to the La Toilette Wheeler ticket.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Final Arguments Today
 In LOng-ShOrt Haul Case

Washington, Oct, ls.-Final argu- ments in the trans-continentaf long and short haul case were begun to- day before the interstate commerce commission.
 The trans-continentel carriers argued for a reduction of rates from middle west points such as Chicago. to Pacific coast terminals, in order to meet competition of the rail and water routes from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast. They declared that under the present rates. steel products may be shipped from Pitts burgh to the Atlantic coast and thence by water to the Pacific coast for less than the same products may be shipped from Chicago to the same Pacific coast points.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Bureau of Engraving
 Is to Be ReOrganiZed

Washington. Oct. 16.-R4organi. za-ion in the bureau of engraving and printing to provide "business principles" to the biggest pIsnt of its kind in the world was announced today by Secretary Mellon. Two ad- ditional assistant directors, making three in all, have been appointed 10 asd Director Kirby, and the work of the bureau has been divided into three groups, each to be under the supervision of an assistant director.
 The two new assistant directors are John J. Deviny and Clark R. Long, both of whom are acquainted with bureau problems. The third is Paul E. Twyman. who was ap- pointed last February.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

to drive with extreme care to avoid the swirlins sides of the funnel which would have instantly sucked mo up- ward. As 1t was lost my lanterns and tires. When the storm suddenly lifted l found myself on the edge of Kansas City into which I rode on my rims. thankful. indeed. to be there at all.
 You remember that the news paper at the time hinted at an un- usual freak of 6 tornado which their great press association could not &C., curately report. That was It."
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Mrs. Miller, Foe of K. K..
 Will Aid Governor Smith

New York, Oct. 16.-Mrs. Carol Miller of Pennsylvania, who attract ed attention at the democratic na- tional convention by her speech de- nouncirg the Ku Klux Kan and up- holding religious tolerance, will ae- lively assist Governor Smith in his state gubernatorial- campaign, speak ing with him at his meeting in Troy next Thursday and in Albany on Wednesday, it is announced at Smith campaign headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

for an extension of the governments s basis-the inclusion of other parties held out no promise of success. The government announced it would reserve its'decision on what action 1t would take. During another con- ference the center party adopted a resolution in favor of new elections If no other solution of the present political impasse is reached.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
K. OF c. BUILDING Asso.

Attorney Thomas F. McDonough has been elected president of the building association of the Knights of Columbus, succeeding Romeo A. Grise whose term has expired. Other officers are; Thomas F. Grath. vice president; John o'Leary, secretary; John E. Curtin, treasurer.
 The association Is considering re- modelling the third floor of the building to provide a council meet ing hall.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Before and After

Before and After (By One of the Last Two Hundred
 Returning From Vacation). All summer in the country The gypsy life for me. ] queenedSt on the golf links, Was a mermaid in the sea. l cultivated freckles,
 Put on coat of tan; For wide and open spaces l surely was a fan. But now I'm in the city, And sorry in my plight, When would wear my glad rags am a perfect sight. I've used cold creams and lotions, In vain I've tried them all, Tor it's different in the autumn When the sleeves begin to fall.
 Bertha E. Feist.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Facts and Fancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

You can say one thing for toy dog. He never leads a dogs life.
 Famous last words Well. if he won't dim his, I won't dim mine" Another example Of the strong and silent' in politics Is Wall street.
 Malcolm Macdonald is lucky, No- body cares how he wears his hat hrim.
 X gentleman is man who tries to look glad when his wife says. she is going along. i.t-
 Don't cuss the fiivver. The silver dollars in your pocket may be mak- ing that noise.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Scanty

T see this restaurant advertises pies like mother used to make"
 Yes, I tried a piece yesterday. Judging from the size of the piece l got, the lady must have been the mother of very large family"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

An experienced candidate keeps on cussing different things until he strikes the popular fancy.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
COE:YUNG
Rev. NJ. W. Gaudian Ties Nuptiai Knot of PlainvilIe Man and New Britain Girl.

The wedding of Miss Helen Ida Yung, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs.. Jacob Yung of 652 West Main street, and Walter R. Coe, son of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Coe of 7S East Main street, Plainville, took place yester- day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Martin W. Gaudian officiating.
 Miss Ruth Yung, sister of the bride was bridesmaid and Albin Carlson was best man. Following the ceremony u~reception was held at the home of the bride. The couple left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and Detroit, Mich. Upon their return they will live in Plainville.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Looking Ahead

Joel:-"What yo-all like bout dat big yellar gal dat yo' is goin' to pr'pose to-"
 Sambo:-"What likes bout her :? De way she works, boy! Dat girl am indust'ous. She sure am a bright future for any husban."
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Always Right

There's right and wrong way to do everything"
 "Yes; but man usually saves himself a lot of trouble by doing q thing his wife's way"
 John Brodlin.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation

fE'F''tFFF EfHHI0 IF'IIFWW UT NTTNWIUTIWn, The A. B, c, IS national organization which furnishes newspapers and adveT- tlsers with strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection against fraud In newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

Why do people respect laws so lit- tie? Well, why are shiny pebbles less respected than diamonds?
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
A La PhonogTaph

Music is the food of love" Yes and it's mostly canned food at that"
 Edward o. Blum,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

A rocket trip to the moon would have more appeal if the rocket had the shape of boomerang.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
IsIPASSE IN GERMANY

Berlin, Oct, 16.--At conference today between Chancellor Marx and leaders of the government parties, 1t was agreed that further negotiations
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

Roadside eating are a new thing, so nobody yet knows how many times hot dog can be warmed over.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

Correct this sentence: He does all of his trading with my competi- tor" admitted the man, but I like him immensely"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

In these corrupt times it is a real compliment for moonshiner to shoot a revenue officer
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

No man is entitled to free speech until he can listen patiently while the opposition talks.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
Where There's A Win

Mother:-"How did you and Harry and Mabel all ride in that little roadster?"
 Marion:--"0h. 1t was a tight squeeze but we didn't mind that"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

Boys will be boys--if they were anything else the girls wouldn't have near so much fun,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16
The Third Sex

Bijou:-'I understand that old Spender is a woman hater."
 Billings:-'That explains why he's always running around with flap- pers."
 B. B. l..
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

Relatives are persons who wonder how you have managed to keep out of jail so long.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

A straw vote tells about what will happen unless we have. good golf weather on election day
New Britain herald., 1924-10-16

The electron is the smallest thing, but it probably doesn't feel as small as the man whose letters are read in court.