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Evening star., 1924-09-14
BY FRANK G.. CARPENTER.

ISABELLA. Basilan Island.
T HAVE come to BasiIon to look
at the new rubber plantations
that are being developed by
citizens Of the United States.
The American Rubber Commits
sion has just left. and its report will
probably show whether we to
continue at the mercy of the British
monopolists or become free forever
by breaking the elastic bands that
now tie US hand and foot.
1t is only a short time ago that the
colonial authorities of the British
Empire, in London assembled, seeing
bankruptcy staring the rubber plant
ers in the face. adopted scheme to
stabilize the industry and incidentally
to make US pay s2O0,000.000 more for
our rubber each year. They proposed
to raise the price from Is cents a
pound to 81 cents pound, and keep
il there. They owned in Ceylon and
Malaysia plantations which produced
about 75 per cent of all the CONNER
cial rubber in the world, and the
Dutch had in Java and Sumatra a
large part of the balance. The Brit
ish thought the Dutch would come in
with them, and that together they
would feed fat off the United States,
which consumes about three-fourths
Of all the plantation rubber produced.
They passed their new laws. rubber
went up like shot, and soon reached
80 cents a pound.
The project, as published, was that
The planters should restrict the eX-
nortation of their rubber to 60 per
cont of the standard output, and if
this did not furnish enough to sup
ply the world at the high price, in
creases in shipments were to be
gradually made, with a rising export
AK of l per cent to 100 per cent, to
keep up prices. However, the British
so inflated the standard of production
that the So-called 50 per cent really
"qualed the normal production, or
more.
AS soon as this was realized there
was drop in the market. At the
same time the Hollanders refused to
come in, and within the past year the
price Of rubber has steadily fallen
from 50 cents a pound until at this
writing it is about % cents.
The plot, however, has shown Uncle
Sam where he stands. Without rub
her we shall be practically defense
less in war, and this elastic material
now forms the very foundation of
our industrial life.
Within the past l. years our rub
ber industry has become one of the
Evening star., 1924-09-14

might miss or 8 of them at home"
Because OF time away from here I
commence to be behind date like
julius Caesar" l dib from grief.
BE cheerful and wash more
dishes she annunciate. Maybe by
some frightful night reading you
shall still catch up with American
history"
"In spite of acknowledgements still
have hope" ! says.
In that case" renig Mrs. Quack-
miro, you should join Hon. La Fol-
Iette Party
Therefore I are left to my job of
pushing dirt.
Hoping you are the same
Yours truly
HASHIMCRA TOGO.
iConyright, 1921
Evening star., 1924-09-14

NEXT to brevity, the thing de-
I manded in a good advertisement
is that is should be as peremptory
as possible. Fifty years ago such
notices were to be seen as the fol-
lowing:
NO person or persons can be per-
mitted to enter these premises unless
he or it enters in the course of some
definite transaction pertaining to the
business of the company"
This was presently replaced by the
sign, NO Admission Except on Busi-
Evening star., 1924-09-14
Following Directions.

Pat-Why are you wearing so many
coats on such a hot day?
Mike carrying a paint can)-I was
goin' to paint me fence and it sez to
obtain best results put on tree
coats"
Evening star., 1924-09-14

almost savage workmen is as well
managed as the great factories which
will use this product to make rubber
tires.
Copyright, 1924. Carpenters World Travels,
Evening star., 1924-09-14

To Editor The Star who are thankful
to Politicks because he can PRINT IL
when there are no News.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
ASKS DEATH PENALTY
Accomplice of Fritz Haarmann, Ger man Butcher, Also Accused of First Degree Murder.

Hanover, Germany, Dec. 1S.--At todays session of the murder trial here the prosecution demanded the death penalty for Hans Grams, aC- complice of Fritz Haarmann, the chief defendant, accused of the mur- der of 2G persons. most of them boys,
 The extreme penalty was asked in the case of Grans as the instigator of the ISNrder of two of Haarmann's victims, Hannappel and Wittig. In case the court would not grant this Ithe prosecutor demanded prison term of three years for Grans for the professional and habitual re- celpt of stolen goods.
 Haarmann, who at yesterdays 5 session of the trial vas declared by alienists not to be insane in the eyes of the law, was stricken last night os the eve of the conclusion of his trial, fearing an attack by 6 mob. He refused to sleep alone, de- handing the continued presence of d guard with him.
 Larger crowds than ever sought admission 10 the court room today.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
WASHINGTON WILL
 ASK LIKE TERMS
Plans to Follow British Action on French Debt

Washington, Dec. 1s.-France's reported intention 10 open discus sion with Great Britain on an ar rangement for funding her debt to the London government occasioned a prediction at the treasury today that this government, like Great Britain. would insist on equal treatment.
 While there was no announce ment of any diplomatic move, high officials at the treasury declared 1t has obvious that the United States should expect a settlement from France when that nation makes one with England. There was declared 10 be no reason why a militant attitude should be adopted here, since Frances diplomatic representative al ready has held a series of confer ences on the question with Secretary Mellon,
 The French debt to the United States is larger than the amount she owes Great Britain, and inasmuch as both loans were made for financing the world war, treasury officials sees no reason why preferential treat ment should be accorded the Brit ish.
 This procurement completes 8 cycle of official declarations which included the recent announcement 1T
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

college men throughout the nation who lacked sufficient confidence in themselves to enter tho contest or wno were devoid Of sufficient ideas about peace or any other topic to match their minds with othcrs-or with Mir, Ilamlin
 The painter addressed the Lions club the other day. Without a flourish and sans oratorlcal pyro- technics h. hrgan his address. The usual buzz of uodrrlonrd conyersa- tlon quickly dtsappparod. The club members soon realized they were listening to an unusual man with uu orlgl0ut m,ssae"
 Men like Mr. llauln--and there prn many srIf~tWght, serious and d,op thinkers of his type in every community -- are not only credit 10 themselves but exercise an i'm measurable upltlt and influence for gooI They prove once again that the portals of knowledge are ever open 10 those who would cut,r, Books and publications are open to the minds of all who take thc time 10 absorb their contents. All that IS necessary IS ambition and time, hy day or night -- and hy night f the day is occupl"d otherwise.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
25 Fears Ago Today From Paper of That Date

Charles Goodrich, an expert pat tern maker. lac been engaged by C.. E. Burgess, he manager of the hardware shop m Lynchburg, Pa,
 "Wine. Women and Song was presented at the New Britain Opera House las. ey.n.ug. IL was 8 clean operatc bur..Ita, the Burkes elicit ing much laughter from their songs, "Oh,Rachnl Go'det ein" and T Left My Clothing Store for You"
 The railroad commissioners have i~sucd al order allowing the railroad Co lay a spur track across Cur'ls S'ra". into the Stanley Works yard.
 It is understood that Howard $. liar. of Chicago will be placed in rharGa of inc Irjlgowa'cr plant of ,u- StauHy Works.
 Marcus White da'i,orcd his third .rrture oC "T.o History Of Music les'sr1ay taking oc Nozar', Bach mI Handel
 X nunher oe Iooa' attorneys met vl'h tEc po4ro commissioners last e,ar.uE - talk o'rr plans for thc rcn rour. room. They mcui"I R. r. Gtf.uey, J II. K.rkHam and J. T.. ruorr
 C9I~, rrIf. r. or <. a.,o',d WI .u7 Hn~rEtffy cust ranc'r ja.' l.#oe.
 C ". Ktoft was ryoson s"0jot n.rtoa of Harmon. )odgo, F. A A N. last ~. ming,
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
STEP IN THE RIGHT
 DIRECTION

Action of the House of Repre- sen,ativos yesterday in passing h'li which will eNc'ude pistols, rc'ol'ers and other Groarms from the mails is a step in the right direction, It is to be hoped that the senate will speedily also pass the bill and the president sign fl.
 Criminals who have difficulty in 9 obtaining firearms from retail deal CTS have no difficulty in buying them from mail order houses Advertise non,s m some journals are patent invitations for all such 10 get their rovolyers by mai It can be taken for granted that gangst"rs and crim- ina1s generally got most Of their shooting irons in this manner as local dealers exercise great caution ss 10 whom they sell firearms,
 1t should not be permitted 10 pur- chase reyolyors by mail any more than it it permissible 10 purchase poison in that manner.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Albanian Insurgents
 Capture Small Town

Belgrade, Dec. 1E.-The Albanian insurgents have clpturcd Kroulns, defeating the gIr,Jsou of Goo men after a tWo-hour battle. according 10 tho latest dlsratoAes from the from tier. The effect uf thjs succcss is 10 cover their right wing and relieve pressure on their forcrs fighting in the region of the River Nati Dur- ing the operations fLo insurgents are reported 10 have captured 3i0 men and to have soiz ] important stores of munitions at Rusau
 Tsana BeN ou- Qt the rrLo' lead CTS, told correspondent of tho Politika at hnuhourh that he vas certain to enter Irana, thc capital, within three days. He rapid suc- cess of the insurEent movement, he claimed, was proof that all tEc popu- lation sided with former Premier Ahmed ZoEu, head of the insurrec- tiOn.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Observations On The Weather

Washington. Doc. 1S.-Forecast for Eastern NeW York; Rain i'll extreme south and rain, sleet or snow in north and central portions tonight and Irilay; somewhat warner Friday and in extreme northwest portion tonight; fresh east shifting to south winds,
 Forecast for Southern New Eng land Unsettled, probably rain to- night and Friday; slowly rising tenn perature Friday. Fresh northeast shifting 10 southeast winds.
 Conditions; The area Of high pressure in the west is moving slowly southeastWard The bar omcter is high over Montana and the south Atlantic coast and low over New Mexico. Temperature changes have been generally slight, The lowest reported this morning was 36 degrees below zero at Miles City, Mont
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather and probably light rain.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
CITY MUST NOT FAIL IN
 NINt. SEALS

Taore is nangrr that tho good rerorl nj N,v Erratus residents in tha purchase 70, Christmas seals may h. aosaoEersd sa.rs np ta dat' hata fat.d to reach 'ha average os prauars seaIe. r' is reported.
 The noe.s 0s't against tuoorcu- Ir,,g ruls. rnt ha allowed 10 wano In t,a~ maa.ar Christmas seals arc bullets nhrh anmht1ats the dread srourEe and moucy derived in tms manner has N.eu 2 ro'out factor in reduolng ,no ro,c>ttaI,'tos Of 'hs r.agno. Atuoa2h robbed ot many O its tarrors, inc dread monster still stalks upon ,no sidoHnos and lt is essential that ru. Latte Do continued gorous,y.
 Seals arc on sa,e at iunUmorabIc r9acrs in Ncw l'ritajn. It IS the duty o< cf:izcns to pIrchasc as many Of them as tiny cn afford or circum- stances permit The nationwide or ganlzod onslaught against prc'cnh- ble tuberculosis has h"n financed almost solely from the money de- rived in thls manner, If anyone Is in doubt as 10 the of1cacy of the Christmas seal system, ask the family r1ysjcian how it works. He can also describe how the fatalities from tuberculosis have boon steadily re- duccd ever since Christmas seals were used to raise sufficient funds 10 put up all effective battle agains tho disease.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
A New Type of Turbine Engine

By Dr. Walter E. Iraprock
 Reading tho accounts of the so- called "new" invention which halls from Germany, the sail-less ship. l would be indignant if their pre- sumption were not so amusing. The entire idea of wind-driven turbines was gone into thoroughly by me several years ago and abandoned because of number of defects, primarily because there are many times, as mariners know, when there Is no wind whatever
 am glad to be able to an nounce at this time that our gov ernment has sealed plans and specifications of the Traprock sea water turbine which will furnish at any and all times unlimited mo- tive power for its argosies when ever they wish 10 cross the ocean. It is obvious that there will always be plenty of sea-Water at sea. My turbines wasted not drop of 1t. IL is all returned to its original source and may be used over and over, as is the case with an up-to-date swimming pool.
 Of course, it would he unwise to go into details, but the basic idea is simple. Water has definite weight and weight, as we know, is power. It is the old principle of the clock-weight applied on a sea-go- ing scale. The masts are hollow, an l idea which the Germans have stolen, but instead of fooiishly try l ing to All them with wind, mine are filled with water. The weight of the water drives the ship 1 Could anything be simpler"
 Let me quote just one sentence from a letter from the state de partment: Your new turbine | destined 10 revolutionizc navlga' ton. The department authorizes m' to say that 1t experiences a senst of perfect security in knowing tha SO great an expert as yourself hal this subject of water on the brain
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

with the reverse situation in the photograph field. Itsis common knowledge that al least 90 percent of the phonograph records sold are composed of dances and popular music, although some Of tho most famous classical compositions, m- terpreted by foremost artists and musical organizations. are included in the photograph record output.
 That greater percentage of the higher class records should be in circulation is unqucStIonrd.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
THE LEARNED FAINTER
 M\kTN HIS BOW

< so1cn-.,'.cr word that a's Caorga v Hamjo is "co'rur"."
 Mr. IIamur u,>er want to col Ic.e hut rs is a highly educated man. 1nar-l te is rae socoud high lv cra~a-eI man ot note m New rrnaln D Ho a.,nr wnrt 70 ooI."gr the o,aar oors Euu h"m'. origina.or os '." world coar. idea long boror, j, oes ,I,r dreamed of by uurorsj'g a.u.~ a.i poofcssors,
 Mr. HamH is a banter ny trade not a painter Of n'r'nrcs, bnt regular 0se.d.r o1 Inc brush uf5ch vooo arp5-l Do houses, eA- ter5or auI n"ror. 'oah"s 'h'm look Spr.a ard ~nr Na'ara .> such ,mr,ozm". d"s no' give nrch tlne aurrg tho 1ay for r'ad- ing and rc~.a~r1, at'nonrh Il is snsre.tci tus, ls g',os Mr. Hamu" much opportunity 70 'ar&
 House pau ters don't work in the evening. hoo~rr ao1 that has bern forma.. for Mr. lj".w AS a burner ot rlc rwor,' oh to"r- is scarcely anybody ~'.. mol. am-  biuon.
 Mr. Hamm u".> e0' ~tul0o. while others s,e.p - 'aa. E, unii' long after they ba,y s'u'ed s,@' D. ing. He has absorbed more hno"l- edge than most college graduates absorb al college, wmca was proven by the fact that he en''re@ inc contest of keen minds for th' sio0 obo Bok peace plan award and received honorable mention Just few of the contestants retei'el honorable mention -- and many college man who entered the con ,ss. did not receive it. Th"r" "eT' Hundreds Of thousanc- =i o'As'
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
STILL SEEK SITE
 FOR NEW CHURCH
Italians Reject Lot at Stanley
 and East Main Streets

Tentative plans are being made for the erection of an Italian Catho- lie church in this city, A commit tee whose partial membership Is Mayor Paonessa, s. Gerard Casale, John .Gianotti, Joseph Caliendo. Peter suzio. Frank Bosco and Corad Cianci was appointed to make the selection of site for the proposed church and also to begin Q drive for funds for its purchase and the erec- ton of the church. Pledges total ing about s10.000 have been re- ceived by the committee. Bishop ago 10 assist in the selection Of site. Much care Is being exercised by the committee as the Italian population is. so widely scattered that 1t feels that 1t would be ad- visable 10 have the church located as near the center as possible.
 The property at the corner of Stanley and East Main streets was under consideration but the com mittee has finally rejected 1t be- cause of the price asked. Another objection raised to that property is the fact that the land is rocky and 1t would require the expenditure of large sum of money for the exca- vaton for the church. Another site being considered by the committee is that located on the northwest corner of Elm and East Main streets.
 A mass meeting of local Italians interested In the project will be called in the near future. These plans are the culminationt of the opinions voiced by local Italians who feel that they should have their own church in this city.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
DANCING STUDENTS WHO ARE GOOD "TI SSIRS"

Tbc tnale"ahle rights of man are agan aSSailcd. Scott II, Goodnight, "d"uu of meu' at the University of Wisconsin, broke into print with statement that the students at that wi'I and Nooily carayansay of learning spend SlaO,ooO d y,ar for dIucmg
 Mr, Goodnight told why There are No frarcrnities and sororI'ies ,hore putting on a dance or party once a month; ten fraternucs have a dance every two weeks, and one las a dance three times a month.
 The dean seems to be burdcncI with the d-tashoned Idea that college life is exclusively a>scarch after Knowledge, Whats the use Of going 10 college anyway. fl the so- cial amenities are not to be furthored, our interest in athletics especially football -- whetted. and a good time to be had general )y?
 Of course, this love of the bright things in fife may be overdone, and unfortunately in some colleges hard study may he a mere supplement 0 the regular curriculum of other things" so to speak.
 But if the dean has a notion that al hands should keep their noses glued to the printed page, or their eyes used for no other purpose than to look straight at the pro- fessors, and their ears for nothing but the professors lectures, he ir- ritates the sensihlities Of all col- lcge men who like a kick" with their education.
 All honor to the "serious stu dent,' and may his kind never cease to flower; but there is also an army Of students who do not take everything around the campus too seriously, and some Of them, we are sorry to say, don't even take dcans seriously.
 , This haranguc against spending si00,000 8 year for dancing parties at Wisconsin sounds too much like ioy-killing. If the gold coast stu dents at that state institution are willing to spend that much every year in 8 vain effort 70 forget what they're studying. and are not rob- ping their papas in obtaining the ThereWithaL let them be satisfied in the belief they are getting their moneys worth as perhaps they are if their dancing partners are not of the perennial wall-fower type
 No comment about any university whatsooyar - even one in the towr where Fob LaFo]lette got his edu' cation is complete without reference 70 conditions at Yale, Wt assume that the nobles at tha' shrine do not spend slO0,0o0 yea
 for tripping torpsichore, but i
 they do, we are confident the none! is well spent. As matter of fact many a good dancer - accom- plished on his feet as well as beinl good otherwise - graduated iron f that great institution of super
 science and inc high arts
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

parliament by Winston Churchill, the British chancellor of the ex- chequer, that if any European na- ton owing money to both Great Britain and the United States should pay its debt to Washington, similar payments would be expected to be made to London.
 Altogether the discussions appear on the surface to have arrived mo- where. although. officials hero are hopeful that they may have some- what advanced the prospects of settlement all around.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Seeking Information

It was a bleak end of a bleak week in December.
 The editor of the Fun Shop was seated in 8 public library looking through a book of etiquette.
 During the week S96 different people had sent him total Of B. C41 Jokes, verses and humorous sketches - anywhere from 22o to BOG years old.
 Each sender claimed to be the author of everything he sent
 The editor of the Fun shop was hunting diligently in the book or e,tuuette for the correct way 70 murder those who send in old . Jokes as original.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Ask 26 P. C. Recovery Tax
 Re Placed on Agenda

Ls ".., Assl"3ated PGe=s~
 Tar.S, Der. is-T'a Dawes plan freus-e committee has asked the al aas D pvt It question ot the 26 per ro0t ti.rurn recovery tax on The aEon1a of fle finance muL>'cfs' cou- tfr.ro 10 mot Jan. : in Parts. This WAS done through inc reparatlon commission, au.ch forN3rJcd the re- rrnr lrrc- rf seymour Parker GN- G'.r', Jr, agent general for repara- lion payments, m which he as chair man of tht traRs .'r committee askoi 'bat the Sfltus o' this tax be defined. The transfer committee desires the opinion o. 'he finance ministers con- fernuce as 10 the relation of the re- roNcry fak 10 DaNea plan and asks vhc'lrr it is compatible with th" means provided in that plan for thc transfer of TsSeration payments.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
RANGER A. (. NOTES
Minstrel Show Will Rehcarse This Eyening-Directors Of Club Have Meeting Saturday.

The Ranger A. C. minstrel troupe will hold a rehearsal this evening at the home of Mrs. Gregory, 601 w. Main street, The management is still on the lookout for several ad- ditiona soloists and chorus men and Director Sinto would like to hear from prospects. Tonight's rehear- sal is at 7:30 o'clock.
 The directors of the club will meet Saturday at the club rooms to wind up the business of the past fiscal year and start the new officers on their new duties. The newly elected personnel as well as the retiring of. ficers are asked to attend.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
The Editor.s Gossip shop

"Open Sesame" is out of date The judge utters the magic phrase - "Contribute to the un Shop regularly"
 For the clergyman -- brief but short sermons are best remem- bcred.
 Do your fun shopping early!
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation The 4. E. |. is R national organization which furn'shes newspapers aud sdver' Users with a strictly honest analysis ot circulation our circulation statistcs Ays based upon this audit. This lnsIres rlotectIon ag1inst fraud Ia newspaper distribution figures to both nat'ona. and IogaI sd}s,tise.G
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Old StnR

First motorist: stop me if you've heard this one. Why does chicken always cross the road?"
 Second motorist: T had an argu- ment with a farmer yesterday about one that didn't"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
PURSE FOR REV. MIR JOHNSON

Members of t.a First Baptist church and other friends of Rev I.y- man s. Johnson >urpris, l him at his home last nigh, ab4 presented him with a purse ol gold. The affair was in the nature ol house warming in honor Of Rev Nr. Johnsou's nov Ing into his new home on Roxbury road. Rev Wiiam Ross gave a short talk and pir s.n'"l the purse 10 Mr. Johnson. About %5 were present
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
Sinrk if Ont

Edna: The man Agnes became engaged 10 is considered the catch of the season" May: Well, she's been hshins long enough 10 land him.
 Philip k. Mahler.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
A Pious Wish

wish I were a rohber, A sccond-story iobber, I'd steal a diamond fob or A string Of pearls or two I'd like to be a yeggman, A bandit or bootleg man So I could pay the egg-man The money that Is due
 George z. Chappell.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

Correct this sentence: You dance divinely," said the sweetie to her fat and ancient moalticket. (protectcd by Associated Editors,
 Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18
He Couldn't See Where 1t Hurt His
 Looks

Willie: Gee, mother, whenever I get mud on my face you make me go and wash it; and you often plaster it all over yours"
New Britain herald., 1924-12-18

Ths only r. 1titAuls sdyertbitE medium in the Clty Circulation b0okE and press roons aIwAys open to sINerttselt