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New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
HUNDREDS OF K. K.
 MEET AT KANSAS
Speakers Declare Organization
 Is Not in Politics

Kansas City, Sept. 24.-Meeting in executive session, the second imper- ial klonvocation of the Ku Klux Klan which opened here yesterday has attracted hundreds of klansmen said to represent every state in the union.
 American flags were prominent through the hall at yesterdays meet ings, and on the platform were large photographs of President Cool idge, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Dr. H. W. Evans of Atlanta, Ga., the imperial wizard.
 The meetings were secret and the only pews of the proceedings to reach the outside was contained in report given to the press by the klan publicity department, The re- port contained a statement by Im- perlal Wizard H. W. Evans.
 Regarding the political stand of the klan, the statement said:
 "The organization known as the Knights of the Ku Kiux Klan is not in politics, neither is 1t a political party. The members of the klan are American citizens, entitled to all the privileges and responsibilities of citi- zenship and franchise.
 There are in America two great political parties-the republican and democratic parties. These two great parties in solemn convention this year adopted platforms which pro-
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
TWO DAYS OF TRAGEDY

The front pages of the Herald Monday and Tuesday were faithful mirrors of tragedy. Sudden death predominated. murder. accident and horror generally
 A newspaper has no control over the news; it publishes wrat h 1pens News accounts of some species of , suddcn death-for instance, through inc careless use of automobiles-has the effect of making others careful. The taking of human life is not con- sidered important news 100 miles from the scene, except when ac' companied by most unusual features as in the case of the Leopold-Loeo murderers in Chicago. The murder In New Britain a few days ago was or local interest solely because it hap pened in New Britain.
 Adding a touch of the unusual 10 the news hereabouts comes an attack upop a woman by negro in Plain- vile. In the south this would nave meant a lynehing.
 In Illinois a clergyman is entangieu in a fiendish poisoning plot with a woman in his congregation.
 There is nothing trivial about tragedy. People want to know what transpires and they accept the bad with the good. AS true mirror or the times, the present day newspaper freouently is besmudged with a pleni- tude of shocking occurrences. These should inspire the good people of our eommunities-who are vastly in the maiority-to renew their efforts to improve human nature.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Sanders PinOchle Champ
 In Fire Department

The worm turned at fire headquar- ters Sunday night and Leonard Sanders, regarded as the holder of last place on the ranking list of pin ochle players at the station, put the skids under John NJ. Egan, the champion, and administered a drubbing to the tune of five straight games, thereby copping off the mythical championship belt of both shifts at headquarters. Immediate ly after winning the championship, Sanders announced his intention of meeting all challengers as they pre- sented themselves.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
25 Fears Ago Today
 FTom Paper of That Date

Street Commissioner Griswold put the new ordinance into effect this morning and cleaned the sidewalks of all bicycle stands, advertising signs, and other Instructions.
 Saturday night a Main street merchant blocked two-thirds of the walk with four large boxes, on which he displayed fully half his stock.
 The well-known extravaganza, Jack and the Beanstalk," will be played at the Russwin Lyceum on Wednesday evening.
 William Noble has acquired a speedycolt.
 St. Joseph's cadets will have a literary and musical entertainment in the school room this evening, and tomorrow the girls will put on a similar affair.
 In an interesting contest at the golf links Saturday afternoon, team explained by w. P. Felt defeated one led by J. E. Cooper, to 3.
 M. c. North returned home yes- terday from an outing in the Maine woods, where he had an enjoyable time in spite of low water, which spoiled the fishing.
 An enthusiastic celebration was rendered Go. I, winners of the regi- mental shoot, last Saturday. They were met at the station by the Phil harmonic band and'a parade to the armory was formed.
 By special invitation, a number of friends of Nathan E. Mag gathered at his house Sunday morning and witnessed the christening of his son.
 A coal car broke loose from the Russell & Erwin siding this morning, pushed other cars across the Wash ington and Main street crossings, and wrecked carriage which was on exhibition.
 New Britain high school defeated Rockville at football Saturday after noon, 40-0. Upson, Gilchreest, Smith, and Phelons starred for the locals.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
BLIND AT THE WHEEL

' An automobile containing five per- sons--including a mother and three tof her children-catapults through the side of a bridge in Boston and ali are drowned. The driver had been an experi- .enced chauffeur. Yet he stepped on .the gas" along a street he evidently was not familiar with and missed a turn, striking the sides of the bridge.
 No evidence that he had been drinking bootleg. He merely took a chance"
 Tn automobile driving the chances that can be taken with safety are very, very few.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
WALSH BANKING ON HIS
 RECORD AS INVESTIGATOR
Montana Senator Seeking Reelection, Relates His oil Investigation
 At Washington.

Great Fails, Mont, Sept. 24.-Re- counting his work as prosecutor for the senate committee which investi- gated the naval reserve oil leases, Senator T. J. Walsh, of Montana, democratic candidate. for reelection, opened his campaign here last night. Senator Walsh declared that he would let his record speak for itself and that he believed the people Of Montana twill not convict them- selves of being indifferent to the primal virtue of honesty" -
 Reverting from his set speech, Senator Walsh declared that state ment given out Sunday by Harry M. Daugherty, former attorney general was Unworthy of comment" Daugherty. the senator asserted. "could do much more to. rehabili- tate himself by appearing on the witness stand and submitting to cross-examination and by opening his books to scrutiny than by issu- ing statements"
 The proceedings in the oil~lease investigation, he said, will ultimately recover for the, people a section of oil lands valued at Hundreds of mil Hons of dollars"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
THE GASOLINE TAX

Says the Hartford Courtant: Every cent collected by the state through the gasoline tax goes into highway work. Where would the money come from to. keep such a road in repair?"
 From the same sources it comes from in other states which inflict no gasoline taxes. There are many such and they have built, own and main- tain good highways.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
WHERE DEATH LURkS

An official of the New Haven rail- road while in the city complained that 5000 persons day walk on the companys right of way in this city. He considered it marvelous that there were not many deaths.
 One of these deaths occurred the other evening. The lesson should be brought home to every person who uses the railroad right of way for a street or short cut" D
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
COMPULSORY VOTING

Our idea of nothing to worry about is the suggestion made that eligible persons who fail to vote should be fined.
 To enforce such law would re- quire the entire police force, prohi- .bition force, national guard, regular army, the marines and the personnel of the U. S. navy. We would also have to treble the number of judges, .s The main function of the voters who don't vote is to be dissatisfied with the winning candidates.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
better and better. with our readers,

better and better, with our readers, the. success is still more marked. After they read The Fun Shop regularly they are brighter and bet ter, more mentally alert and alive, quicker to laugh and find joy in existence.
 Do Your Fun Shopping Early. The Jingle Jangle Counter Heaps of sales put men in clover; Bakers have a nice turnover.
 Belle Ferguson. Cigarettes to all are known; Bowling alleys roll their own.
 John Black. Give a man rope enough and he'll smoke himself to death.
 Copyright 1924. Reproduction
 forbidden).
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
FLOODS SUBSIDING
Water Today, Is Subsiding in Streets of Beningrad, Following InIlnda- f1os. af vAxfardav

tion of Yesterday.
 By The Associated Press.
 Leningrad, Russia, Sept. 24.--The water was subsiding rapidly from the streets of Leningrad this morning after the flood of yesterday, the worst suffered in years by the for mer Russian capital. Traffic was being resumed in the districts most affected, but the electric and tele- phone services were still interrupted at II o'clock.
 Strong winds have blown over the gulf for some days past and when the storm burst yesterday morning the Neva river rose rapidly, over flowing its banks and ihundating><he streets as far as the Nevsky Pros pekt. There was no car service last night and passage for pedestrians was impossible in greater part Of the city.
 Soldiers and volunteers were kept busy helping the inmates of flooded houses, but no casualties were re- ported.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
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 N 5y MxS0N HxHAu Jtnnx
THE TWIG / (By Ida NJ. Thomas)

He stopped to admire her baby
 While passing through her train. He was old, with years of wisdom, And could not quite refrain From giving the fair young mother A bit of good advice. So, batting the head of the baby,
 He spoke in tones concise. You have there a right fine young
 ster:
 l hope that you" said he, Will bring him up an honest.
 And upright pan to be-" She smiled as she made him answer; That will be hard. fear" "oh, mo-" he said, If you follow The old time saying, my dear. 7 .. ~l. B. You'll find 1t an easy matter.
 Just keep this thought in mind, That as the little twig is bent,
 So is the tree inclined" Again she smiled at the wise man, AS she tossed back a vagrant curl, But the trouble is, this twig," she
 said,
 "Is bent on being a grill"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

For tho opponents of the amend ment to use the loose terms of bol- shevism In relation to those who fayos the amendment adds zest of humor to the campaign but doesn't add to the intelligence focus- ed upon its consideration,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
GOVERNOR OUTCLASSED

The Hartford Times asked the other day why, if Governor Temple ton was sincere about his claim he could lick any man of his weight and age in the state, he didn't lick the Republican machine
 This is unfair. The state ma chine, like all steam rollers, weighs at least several tons. The governor doesn't weigh that much.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Time VIII Tell

Mrs. Youngbride was radiant with happiness. She just couldn't keep her mind on the bridge game. When the talk drifted to the subject of husbands (each lady present having one) she could contain herself no longer. "Oh, I just know my hus- band is different from other nen!" she enthused.
 One middle-aged patron eyed her pittyingly. Youth was so trusting. "Of course. my dear." she agreed. "But just wait until you've been married a year: then you'll under stand how really different he is!"
 Ethel keeley.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Facts and Fancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Usually a ballot is just the result Of the normal functioning of prejudice.
 Most people who are forever hav- ing their feelings hurt need even more of it.
 Daughter seems to think the three R's stand for rouge. ride and rest.
 Alas! If they have been married year the Daily Dozen doesn't refer to kisses.
 Fable; He received urgent calls from great churches. though he preached the simple gospel
 A free country is one in which everybody feslg qualified to tell the
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

In The Best People" a bright study of a theater woman of the frank digger type which opened recently in New York, thelady was expedient. and also romantic.
 I'm so lovin'," said she, that any strong man could crush me like a piece of chiffon"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Evidence

That fellow Binks is going about telling everybody that he knew you when your mother used to take in washing"
 That doesn't surprise me in the least. I dare say he could show an unreceipted wash bill or two to prove it."
 Bernard Hirsch.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Giving Away the Bride
Long and Short

Long and Short Despite the fact that I am tall And love to be sport, ' I seldom make a hit because l usually am short. gLast night froiicked with blonde, Who helped to make things buzz, And now although my heights the same,
 I'm shorter than was.
 William Craig.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Andlt Bnrcnn of ClrcnlnlLon.

Member Audlt Bureau of Circulation. The A. E. C. is a national organization which furnishes newspaper and adver- tisers with a strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit, This insuies protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Sarcasnl?

Birdie:-"Dont you think that Gertrude's hair is 8 pretty shade" Betty;-"Is it. really? haven't seen he since yesterday, you know"
 R. R. Richards.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

The only profitable advertising medium
 in the City, Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

Japan will mobilize, also, just for fun; but no official word has come from Haiti.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

Drat it! One can't be He-Man without herding cattle. and nearly all the big herds are gone.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Member of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively en. titled to the use for republication Of all news credited 10 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Divided Work

My wife and have joint bank account" That's good idea. Saves a lot of trouble, doesn't it?" "Oh yes. All l have to do Is to put the money in. She draws it out"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

Some little girls are normal and happy, and some are frequently re- minded of their finger nails.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
You Said It!

BillI:-"What do you think of this bootleg stuff"
 Hill:-"Well, its a good way to turn nights into daze."
 William Sanford.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotaling's News Stand Times squarei Schultz News Stand. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
No Gifts to Exchange

Ethel:-"Was Gladys wedding a successful affair, dear?" Clara:-"Goodness, yes! never saw so many presents, and not . duplicate among them."
 Gertrude M. Heller.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

There's always something, By the time you get the girls married off you begin to develop rheumatism.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

Another dangerous form of violent exercise is shop-lifting.
 And a great many people espouse moderpism for the same reason that a child likes new doll.
 The next war may be fought in the air, but it will be started as usual. in a moment of mulishness.
 One reason why boys stop at the fifth grade is because their parents no longer can work the problems.
 Now they ask what woman gov ernor should be called. Whats the matter with wife" the title we have always used?
 Correct this sentence: Darn 'em all," said he; T don't care what people think of me"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Counter Claim

Counter Claim Howson .Lott:--"Tour chickens have done I heap of damage in my garden"
 Suburbs:-'How about all the eggs they've laid in your placer" --James J. o'Connell.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

Business oftice ..,.... 925 Editorial Rooms ...... 926
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Speed

Speed Has she got speed?" He grumbled low. My last typist Worked too darn slow" The new girl came; His heart was glad: >. He took her out And found she had.
 E. D. K.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered at the Post office at New Britain
 as Second Glass Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
A NisundcrstaniIing,

A WFSUHUCFsUdHuIHB Football coach:--"You' should tackle low"
 College player:-'I thought I came here to get higher educa- tion.'
 Helen Draine.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
chief executive how to do 1t.

The test of free speech Is to listen while the other fellow expresses views you don't like.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

SUBSCRIPTION. RATES $500 q Year,
 s2.00 Three Month,
 75c. a Month.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

It isn't the bride his sisters dis like, They merely dislike giving up their job of bossipg him.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
Hints For Flanners

corsets will last g long time if not worn out!
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

v Inc KdItOFs UOssip shUp While The Fun Shop is growing
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24
New Britain Herald
HERALp punLIsHlNo COMPANY

Issned Daily Sunday Exceptedl At Herald Bldg. 67 Church Street
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

Another dangerous form of violent exercise is shop-lifting.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

Daughter seems to think the three R's stand for rouge, ride and rest.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-24

amendment "llH lHe COHItALS O+ l4lS bolshevistic tar bucket?
 There is Senator King of Utah, quoted by the Boston Transcript. King is from a state where child labor is largely exploited in the beet sugar fields. The same holds true of Senator Smoot of Utah, prominent opponent. His name and fame are smeared with sugar, and the sugar tariff is his 11th commandment. Sen- ator Reed of Missouri. staunch op- ponent of President Wilson during the war and a friend of the reac- tionary interests of his state. Sena- tor Wadsworth of New York, noted reactionary of the old school. Sena- tor Moses Of New Hampshire, a backward-looker Bayard of Della ware, Bruce of Maryland, Edwards of New Jersey, Fletcher of Florida all of distinctly retrogressive type.
 And Senator Borah. He who was considered as the first choice for the nomination as vice president on the Coolidge ticket, and would have been the nominee had he not declined after an interview in the White House. Borah has gone about the country making speeches for the recognition of soviet Russia, and in the senate led the opposition against the supreme courts habit of finding lava unconstitutional.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-29
PASSED TROLLEY,
POLICE ALLEGE
MotoriSt Held in Campaign
to Protect Passengers,

Police had one motorist today, who
they said passed street car whiie
it was unloading passengers.
William Dowden, 35, of SCI N. Con
cord ST., passed e. street car Monday
night, according to Motor Policeman
Kelch, who arrested him.
Sergeant Halstead warned drivers
who try to slip by just as the car is
stopping.
Six alleged speeders arrested Mon
day night:
Walter Furnlan, 26, of 90s DAILY
ST.; Paul Craig, 81, of 227 E. New
York st. Richard E. Plummer, "a,
of 300 Parkway Blvd; John Cooper,
Al, colored, of Ills Senate Ave;
Carl Seyter, 35, of 5140 E Michigan
St: Clovie English, 81, of r. r. /.
Joseph Smith, 46, of Fayette, Ind,
is charged with assault and battery,
obstructing traffic and failure to
have a tail light.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-29
BEMlS AND PERK HIRED
Start Work on Appraisal of Tele-
phone Property.

Edward W. Bennis, Chicago APP
praisal engineer. and Benjamin Perk,
public utility accountant and former
consultant to the city, today started
work with the public service COM
mission on revaluation of all prop
erty Of the Indiana Bell Telephone
Company in the State. The experts
were engaged by the commission
Monday.
Bemis and Perk. who took part in
the city's fight against the water
company, are a part of the organi-
cation being established by Taylor
Groninger. who resigned as city cor
poration counsel to become special
counsel for the commission in the
telephone case. Bemis will work
with Earl Carter, chief engineer and
Perk will work with Harry Boggs,
chief accountant Of the commits
sion. Additional accounting and en-
cheering aid will be added later.
Groninger sale.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-29
EQUALIZE SCHOOL FUNDS
State Auditor Attempts to Stand
ardiZe Loans.

State Auditor Robert Bracken has
sent letters to county auditors in an
attempt to equalize school funds
placed with the counties for loaning
out at 6iper cent on farm lands. In
some communities auditors have
surplus which they are unable 70
loan, and in others they have not
enough. H. E. Thornburgh, Wayne
County auditor, has notified Bracken
that that county has 100000 which
it is unable TO lend. but upon which
It must pay per cent to the school
interest fund. School money is
loaned on land up to so per cent of
Its assessed valuation. 1t cannot be
loaned on real estate improvements.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-07-29
OUT STATE INTERESTED
Send in Slogans for Indianapolis in
Contest Ending Soon.

More outside and ouI-of-State en-
trants are becoming interested in the
Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce
slogan contest, E. ]. Gausepohl,
chairman, announced today. Also
the professions and vocations repre-
sented by the entrants has shown a
decided increase.
The contest will be closed Aug. II.
A prize of twenty-five dollars will be
awarded.