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New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
DOING TT OVER

This comment is absolutely not an adverse criticism or our salary com mittec. Nor is this criticism a fulsome boost for the committee. Many times it has been said here that the work Of the salary and other committees should receive more expressions of appreciation; that greater weight should be given the decisions of committees; that the work of every well managed political division is done mainly in committee and that the sys- tenn should be recognized il if is used at all.
 These comments are directed straight at the unwisdom of allowing 10 continue the lack Of harmony be- tween departments and committees and the common council. Just as long as the recommendations or the com mittees and the departments and tho officials having special jurisdiction of EEFt14b fildLtEiN aEt gwen SfsaE EtL hNlEh- ttou. just SO long WiH there be dis organization in thn ranks Of city off, eisIs and bodies with resultant waste Of time and energy which means. Of course. money. And inc taxpayers arc the sufferers
 IL is announced that there will be another meeting of the salary commit tee tomorrow evening in order to pre- pare an entirely new set of salary recommendations to be presented at the meeting Of the common council Wednesday evening. There IS no need. at this time. to comment upon inc wisdom or the reverse Of calling this meeting. It is quite natural that mem bers Of the committee feel their work was not considered nor were their given proper neight. Members Of that committee have worked hard and conscisntiousiy;
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
25 Tears Ago To-day
t1'akcn from Herald Of that date,
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Arthur Young Of Maple street win spend a few days with friends in New Haven.
 There were two marriage licenses issued and ten deaths recorded at the office Of the town clerk last week.
 The supply of coal in this city is sufficiently large 10 meet all de- mands. One dealer states that there is no probability Of an advance in price being made.
 F. Allen Moore has a force of men at work extending Vine street as far as Hart street. This extension will open IT'D q large section for building lets. Considerable difficulty has been encountered in making the extension because of tho rocky formation Of the soil. X steam drill has been set at work.
 Henry Martin has received from a friend who is nov in Cuba piece or canvas taken from the wreck Of the Maine. He is also in possession Of a Spanish paper named La Lucia" and print sd entirety in Spanish.
 Mayor Webster has appointed N'aANfihb't AD hhA1a@ tAtt NflffANltH IO caN special town meeting for the ratification of the charter and to se- cure signatures for this act.
 4. Benson Of Church street won the checker board al the drawing which vas held for the benefit Of the New Britain Free Lecture and Educational fund in the Calumet building last night.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
BONUS SILENCE

The so-called unprecedented favor able comment with which. fl vas said. the Mellon fax plan was greeted.
 has not accomplished great deal apparently. The perfect plan that was to have been approved by the president without a single cBange
 will never get chance to seek that official approval. for already drastic change has been made with the full scqufesct nee or the republicans sho greeted the original plan with such acclaim. If will be remembered that the author Of the plan stated t could not be carried through if the bonus were granted 10 the former service men. Wei, the plan does not seem to be perfect now; quite possiblv some question as to the infaiIibiiity of the official who stated that the bonus was out of the question may t,e raised that will take some force from his statement about the bonus and tax reduction.
 Many a man along the street. and many who speak hts language. could not help wondering why, 1T the fax reaustson vas to tighten the tax
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19

1 burden some sS43.0O0,0oo, at leas
 800, 000, 900 for the bonus annual! l could not be paid out of that tre
 mendous saving of s343.000.000 ana
 still leave Tightening of the tas i burden by some S253.000, 0,00o--whict
 would be very nice, thank you.
 This question was asked frequently by those who longcd for tax reduction and who were equally eager, if moi
 more so, to see the bonus paid. Nc answer has been heard as far as one 1 is advised.
 It would be quite wrong to follow gentleman named Nanderlip and re- peat for publication mere gossip. Mfr,
 Nanderlip gave no names, fixed no statements upon which he made his, upon anyone in authority. But where remarks are made by persons in au- thority. in places where they would not be apt to make such statements were they not sure of the facts, there is nothing improper in emphasizing them. And in this connection it is in- teresting to note the statement report cd to have been made by Congress- man Madden (Rep). chairman of the House Appropriations committee. that an investigation of the treasury de- partment by the committee or mem- bers of it resulted in cut in its ap- propriation of se34,00a from one single item" And then comes the statement of the alien property cus- todian, Thomas w. Miller. that a high treasury official" has admitted that department estimates on the bonus have been "juggled" in order to deceive, and another statement by Representative Benjamine l.. Fair child. (Rep), of New York, that secre- tary Mellon is not beyond criticism in the impression he gave the late Pres ident Harding as to the bonus possi- bility, and the impression he is now giving President Coolidge.
 Secretary Mellon has declared the statements of Mr. Miller to be ''abso- lutely unfounded and untrue" and other treasury officials have taken the same stand. Nevertheless. even though one may believe that these two men went too far in their charges, if may still be belived absolutely that figures and estimates emanating from the treasury department have been figures and estimates calculated to show that the granting of the bonus would be most unwise. Possibly, in hands which sympathized with eyer-increas- ing popularity of the bonus, other figures might be taken from tho treasury books which would show the granting Of the bonus would be quite possible and, at tho same time, not in- consistent with a plan for tax reduc- tion.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19

they recommended what they believed to be wise and were met by objections from members of the council who may or may not have gone into the matter as thoroughly as they did. Certainly no member outside of the salary com mittee was in a position to go into the details of the conditions officially. At any rate the portion of the work of the board of finance and taxation which pertains to salaries has been done. Reconsideration of the matter would clog the machinery of govern ment One may refuse to say whether in this case good, broadly speaking, would result. But one has no hesita- ton in saying that this would be a les son that will not be forgotten; that these conditions should not be allow cd to exist another year.
 If, at the December meeting, the council had given due weight to the salary recommendations ana had act cd with greater confidence in the committee and without allowing out side considerations to influence it, there would have been no necessity or no inclination on the part of the salary committee to present new schedules at this time, even though some recommendations had not been followed. It is but another case where greater harmony of aetion and less determination to follow the leader would have benefited the city Prob ably many realize that now, and pos sibly many are sorry for the stand taken. If lesson in the value of trust ing to departments and committees for information as to facts of which they know the details has been learned, it will have been worth while.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
CLEARING THE DECKS

! It is more evident than ever that l the wise leaders of the republican
 party are clearing the decks right in the middle Of the storm. That's bad | time 10 do if. but the havoc already
 wrought by the clements, meaning the
 oil turmoil if oil ever does anything like that, is so great that drastic &C.,
 ton must be taken. When it comes by
 quiet methods, so much the better for
 tho republicans. Quiet methods were
 all that were necessary in the case of
 Secretary Denby. He is a mighty
 good fellow and did the sportsman
 like thing for his team
 Attorney General Daugherty is q
 bit different. lTc is not as easy going
 as Mir. Donby. Quiet methods will be used in his case--are being used and the administration hopes, of course that such methods will pre- vail. But anyone who supposes that the party will go to the election with the handicap Of another ofiicial who has been under almost constant fire since his appointment, is quite mis- taken. It may be predicted with con- fidence that Daugherty will not bc in the cabinet--not if President Coolidge continues to be the first choice for the nomination---when the real campaign starts.
 Long before any oil scandal broke out and before ominons clouds began to gather, there WAS an uneasy feeling about Secretary Denby and Attorney l General Daugherty. It would have | been much better had they left the cabinet at the time President Coolidge 1 took the affairs of the government into ! his hands. But President Coolidge is ! not exactly nasty in his actions. AL | though these two officials were not considered strong assets Of the ad- | they were appointces of | the greatly monrned President Hard ing and it would have taken man Of courage to indicate that he desired to replace them. President Coolidge did not indicate such cntiment--which is rather character istic. But now something simply must be done. Denby has resigned and the is that Daugherty will be absent when the roll Of the cabinet Is called bit later.
 Well. it will be interesting 10 see if the clearing Of the decks in the midst of the storm will be of any avail.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
Observations on He Weather

Washington. Feb. 19.--The weather bureau today issued the following storm warning:
 Advisory 9:30 q. m., northeast storm warnings displayed from Cape Hatteras to Boston, and small craft from Bay St. Louis to Cedar Keys. Fla. Disturbance central over southern Louisiana, moving north eastward. will cause strong northeast and east winds. reaching gale force this afternoon or tonight, Hatteras ilorthward.'
 Forecast for Southern New Eng land: Snow. probably heavy. to- night and Wednesday: possibly changing to sleet Wednesday; slowly rising temperature; north, northeast and cast winds reaching gale force.
 New York. Feb. i9.--Forecast for eastern New York. Snow, probably heavy, tonight and Wednesday; prob ably changing to sleet or rain on coast; slowly rising temperature; strong northeast and cast winds, probably gales on the coast.
 For Connecticut--Sno probably heavy, tonight and Wednesday. pos- sibly changing to slect Wednesday; slowly rising temperature; strong northeast and east winds. probably reaching gale force.
 Warnings for high winds are dis played on the coast.
 Conditions: Well defined area of low pressure central over the lower Mississippi valley is causing cloudy weather with rain or snow from the Gulf norfhward 10 the Lakes and from Nebraska eastward to Pennsyl. vania. There is very little clear weather this morning cast Of the Rockies. The temperature is low along the northern border from Mon tana to Maine. Northfield, Vt, re- ported 20 degrees below zero.
 Best butter Gle ID. Russell Bros.--- advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Scandal: Rottenness pinch. hitting for a political issue.
 At any rate nobody accuses Daugherty of yindictiyeness.
 Another eternal triangle consists in suicide, funeral and audit
 1t must be fine to. engage in the up- lift if the grand jury will let you alone.
 There is little consolation in pover- ty except the privilege of yelling for larger surtax.
 A criminal is a man who induges in some form of dishonesty not sanc- toned by law
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
RECOGNIZING EDUCATION


 An interesting letter from the Her aids Washington Bureau tells of the great sums spent by Connecticut cities for educational purposes. The figures reported show that New Britain stands on the plane with the largest cities in the state in it's appreciation of the value of education and the ne- cessity for providing proper accom- modations for the students. It would be improper to compare the amounts spent with the other expenses of gov ernment of the city, as many modify ing circumstances enter into the situ- ation. If, for instance, city has long had anticipated schools, the present figures, showing that school expenses are half tho total expenses which tax payers are obliged to pay, would be misleading for the reason that bring ing those old methods and accom- modations up to standard would nee-
 
 the year greater than they would be had the city possessed modern struc- lures In Hartford, for instance, the school expenses are about fl per cent Of the total, In New Haven the figures show A per cent. In this city the common understanding is that last year about as much was spent on schools and school accommodations as was expended for all other matters which would make the percentage here close to 50 per cent.
 But it is probable that in Hartford and New Haven, as in this city. fu- ture expenses will not be compara- lively as great, and the amount spent on school accommodations will not make up as large part of the total city expenses as at this time. Tn this direction. then, fl proper accommoda- tions are made now we may expect a lowering Of taxes caused by less con- struction expense for schools
 There is one aspect of the matter that is too often forgotten. What we spend this year. for instance. for rum ming the city, goes to keep the city alive. The wiso policy Of taking care Of permanent improvements through bond issues is being adopted. Thus what is spent for running expenses is spent. that is all--necessarily spent fl Is true, and economically spent. ! Nevertheless it will bring no direct i return in the future. So half our money-half the taxpayers money goes as the money of the head Of a family goes for food which is con- sumed. clothing which is eventually worn out and fuel and gass which is burned up.
 The money put into education of i New Britain boys and girls: the money put into the new school houses-this money is in the nature Of an invest ment Bonds are issued for a part of these improvements only. Every well educated child is a permanent im- proyement for New Britain. and one which viii return dividends. And so the idea that money is spent for ed- ucational purposes is a case Of "all going out and nothing coming in" is an erroneous idea. Only the neces- sary sums should be spent just now when taxes must be kept down. but if is proper 10 appreciate that such money spent for educational purposes is an investment in youth which will develop in years 10 come as a great asset Of the city.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19

The successful plane wing is convex on both sides; but that is also true of the successful business man.
 The political view is that there is no sense in being sensible if tho other party will get part of the credit.
 There's no sweeter music than the rustllng of the palms" sings the goet. What about the elapping of the palms?
 An important cltizcr is a nsan who can get a little publicity by announc- Ing that he will not be candidate.
 A free country is ono in which a man can be a minority without feel ing an apnrehensiNe twitching in the region of his neck.
 Correct this sentence: Yes, she is twice my age and rich" admitted he, but I am marrying her for love-"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19

About the only way the modern can express his individuality is to dent his hat in some other way.
 As last desperate effort to get Muscle Shoals, Ford might threaten to double his output.
 1t is possible tc save civilization, but it might be cheaper to let it go to thunder and start over.
 It's rather diseouraging. As the world becomes more civilized, bonding companies do a better business.
 Unless there is clear working ma jority, Congress can't pass much of anything except the buck.
 The mere fact that it doesn't affect a case hardened dry agent doesn't mean that it isn't intoxicating.
 Observe the radical gnashing his teeth. Doubtless he has just read that the railroads made money last year.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19

Perhaps when Marc Anthony said Friends, Romans. countrymen. lend me your cars he was merely anttci- pating the advent Of radio.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19

The Associated Press i> eErcusi@cly ertitied 10 the use for republication of all news credited to lt or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news pub hshed herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-19

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New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES;

fS.Ao Year, .2.G0 Three Months
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-19

Best butter Gle ID. Russell Bros advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-19
PALACE-Starting Next Sunday
 MABEL NORMAND in THE EXTRA GIRL"
 One of the Best This Year!
BY CONDO
EVERETT TRUE

5Ahe PR OPPOSITION AT AeI tHsee Tou eA,I TO Ger rHe REAL AnSlG IS IN THe PwopoS,roN
The Washington times., 1924-07-07
GERMAN ATHLETES MAKE
POOR RECORDS IN MEET

Germany's annual summer track
and field meet, in which athletes
from all parts Of the country com.
peted. did not prove the success
that had been hoped. The per-
formances were. for the most part.
only fair and not one national
record was lowered. 1t had been
expected that several fast sprinters
would come to the front, but nons
of the runners were able TO even
equal the national marks. The
times turned in last year were bet.
ter than the ones this summer, and
the weather this year in Berlin was
in favor Of the performers, whilo
last season a strong wind swept
down the course.
German newspapers commenting
on the results OF the meet plainly
indicate their disappointment over
the sudden drop in the athletic life
Of the country. Berlin journals
stated that revival was necessary
and had to be undertaken immedi-
ately If a very essential part If
German life was not to fall to a
level from which great difficulty
would be encountered in lifting II
to high plane again.
The best time turned in for the
100 meters was almost twelve sec.
onds, and in the jumps the con.
teStantS were equally as poor,
The Washington times., 1924-07-07
JEFF IS BROKE,
BUT WIFE
ISM
Former Heavyweight King
Went Through Bankruptcy
Recently

. NEW YORK, July 5.-Mike Col.
Inns, Minneapolis manager of boxers,
brings back word from California
to the effect that persons feeling
sorry for James J. Jeffres because
Of the recent report that he is
broke should dry their tears. The
former champion went through
bankruptcy two months ago and
the report became general that jeff
was down and out financially.
Collins, who has been in Los An.
geles with a string of boxers since
last October, says that Jeffies has
plenty Of money and needs no sym.
'pathy. According to Collins, Jeefries
went through bankruptcy to rid
himself Of a heavy indebtedness in
CURED by a losing business venture
Mike AYERS that Jeff has sailed
away close to 100000 in his wife's
name, which should keep a pack
Of wolves away from his country
home near Los Angeles.
The Washington times., 1924-07-07
MART |NEAU WAS
BIG TEN GRID
MARVEL
Follows SpauIding as Coach
OF Kalamazoo Normal
Football Team

Earl Martineau, one Of the great.
est Of Minnesota's athletes has
completed his college course with a
display of courage equal to that
shown by him on the battlefields
OF France and the Big Ten foot ball
fields. He has accepted the posi-
ton of foot ball coach at the normal
school in kalamazoo, probably the
funniest sounding town in the
United States. II it isn't, it is sec.
ond only to that town where Michi.
gan has planted another normal
school, Ypsilanti.
Martineau leaves college dangling
such athletic honors as a foot ball
captaincy, a Walter Camp All.
American membership, the Mime.
sofa Conference medal and a few
stray ms" picked up in track com.
petition by his prowess as a hur.
der. In addition to all these Marty
is farmer, having been graduated
by the College of Agriculture. He
maJored in ploughing, and has torn
up more lineal yards Of sod than
any other ag. to be graduated in q
decade. Martyrs cleats have broken
approximately 440 square miles ri
turf during his football career
Large additional acreage has been
turned by his chin, knees, forehead
and collar bone.
AS dirt farmer, an athlete Of
national repute, and now as resi-
dent Of the State Of Michigan, he
may be expected to go far in poll
tics, along with such other states
man-athletes as Big Bill Edwards
Governor Tener, etc. This. is not in
Guiding those whose athletic proves
is measured under the Marquis Of
Mexico rules.
Seriously, Minnesotans consider
Martineau an athlete Of the finest
type and a credit in every way tc
his. university. His qualities OF
leadership placed him at the head Of
his football team beyond any ques
ton, something that cannot always
be said to the man who happens tt
be elected captain. His sportsman
ship Is always clean and his spirit
indomitable.
At Kalamazoo Marty will follow ir
the footsteps of Bill Spaulding, who
was coach there for ten years or &C
before he entered the Western Con
ference at Minnesota. Spaulding's
recommendation no doubt had q
good deal to do with Martyrs land
ing the position, and it speaks well
for the younger man that his coach
recommended him for his own old
Job.