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New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
THE FINE SIDE

Just now, especially. the chap who hates to feel that selfshncss. deceit, trickery and worse, are the predomin- ant characteristics Of men and women, looks through the daily newspaper trying to find some mention of some- thing that will help him regain his old confidence in mems deccncy He looks longingly to ind tales which display the fine side or life-iittle stories Of mnselhshness, kindness
 heroisn1. where the persons involved thought nothing Of their own well fare. dangef even. in an attempt 10 help others to be real men and women.
 And the wonderfully splendid part of 1t is that such a person does not have to look to find stories of such instances. On almost every page of the paper-sometimes in every column may be seen mention Of some kind. generous deed not prompted by selfshness: some tale Of a heroic deed done with no thought of self. The story Of the father and his son, both Of whom went to their death the other day in attempting 10 save life, is HIt one Of these instances. There are hundreds. perhaps thousands of them happening daily. They are worth looking for. The contemplation Of them brings back that confidence in human bsings without which one be- comes a misa nthrope. a source Of de- pression to all with whom one comes in contact And even in the sordid tales that have to be told in the news Of the day. there often appears a bit Of light that comes from the upright stand of some one. perhaps an un- important individual surrounded by those who think little Of the welfare of others-ifttie Of straightforward- ness for is own sake.
 The finer ssIe Of fife Is reflected constantly In the reports Of the hap penings of the day. It helps lot 10 look Tor and find them and. in the midst Of a discgssion of the evil men ! do. to think snd speak of them
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

l burdens upon the great incomes. as opposed to the East. The passage of the bill was a distinct blow to the ad- ministration and is also a final proof of the strength of the ''insurgent group" when combined with the democrats, for in this vote several so-called regular" republicans joined the opponents of the Mellon bill.
 The man of moderate income will hope this bill becomes a law. His in- come tax will be cut in half. The men engaged in leading great industries, employing labor, will hope that the surtaX is reduced before the rates are thus fixed. It is prophesied that there will be a great deficit resulting from this tax reduction plan. but it will be remembered that such deficit, should it come, would not be larger than the surplus gained from the present rates. The books should at least balance.
 lnt real qucSllol WHICH drlStS lS whether or not the high surtaS will withhold capital from industry or drive or keep capital in tax exempt securities to such an extent that al- though the man of moderate income or small income has less to pay. he will not have as great an opportunity to earn money because the heavy sur tax will tend to quiet business and in- dustrial activity.
 The Herald is of the opinion that, when the final rates are decided upon and the tax reduction plan approxi- mately as planned in this bill, is adopted, the man of moderate income will be benefited greatly without bringing any serious damage to in- dustry.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
FUTURE SUBWAY POLICY

The informal meeting to which the mayor invited members of the com mon council to discuss the budget has been held and developed one feature which it was hoped would appear. Questions were asked and information given upon matters not directly af- fecting the budget as it is proposed to be submitted, The meeting became more than a mere discussion of the budget. It was with the idea that this would be the result of such meetings that the Herald saw great possibili- lies in them. Quite naturally this first informal meeting only suggested what might be made out of them if the practice is to be continued. The spirit of cooperation would find its way in after a bit, for, after all, the members of the council are intensely interested in the city's welfare at heart, and are anxious that they. as well as all the taxpayers of the city get the most out Of the money spent for running and improving the city. The meeting idea is in harmony with the plan to have representation of the various depart ments gather regularly.
 One matter seemed to be cleared up as far as the future is concerned. Chairman Hall, Of the board of finance and taxation, stated that the city has adopted policy for future use of placing subways in streets to be paved. This policy, as thc<situa- ton appears now, will present discus sion in the future such as that which came up recently when il was desired by the telephone company to construct subway and own if until such time as the city felt able to buy 1t. At that time the question arose as to whether il would be wise for the city to grant any easement Of this nature in the street. giving impiedly the right to the company constructing the subway. of tearing up the street to do the work. This practice. continued, would compieatc the matter Of permanent paving. and would give rise to much unpleasantness. Leaving that matter quite out Of the question. if seems that the policy for the future as announced by Chairman Hall. is good one.
 Much information al that meeting as to the condition Of paving plans, and an opportunity was offered to ask and receive answers 10 questions na- turally arising in the minds of those who wished to vote inteiligently on matters to come up in the council in the future.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
Observations on He Weather

Washington. Feb. 20.-The weathef bureau today issued the following storm warning.
 Advisory 10 a. m.-Northeast storm warnings continued sandy Hook to Boston. Mass. and warnings changed to nor1 Invest and continued south Of Sandy Hook to Cape Hat teras. storm Of considerable InteH- sity central over eastern Mayland will move rapidly northeastward, attended by easterly gales today. shifting 10 westerly this afternoon.
 Forecast for Southern New Eng land-Sn0u. sleet or rain this after noon and probably tonight; Thursday cloudy and colder. easterIy gales, shifting to west and northwest this afternoon.
 Eastern New Tork-SnOw tonight: slightly colder on the coast: Thursday cloudy and colder, probably snow nurries in north and central portion; strong northwest winds and probably gales.
 For Connecticut. Snow. sleet, or rain this afternoon and probably to- night: fhursday cloudy and colder; essterIy gales shifting to west and northwest this afternoon.
 Warnings for high winds are dis played on the coast
 Conditions. The southern disturb aHre has moved norfhesstward during thc last zf hours and is HoE central
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20


 probate court, and a member of the Rotary club, was. the guest of honor of the Lions club atethe meeting held last evening. Judge Gaffney is an intimate friend of ex-Congressmant Lonergan.
 {. A feature of the entertainment was a "rube" character who came in while the diners were eating and told about the affairs down home," using the names of the various members of the Lions club as the characters of the jokes about the "old home town" This. same man had been roaming around the streets of this city all day and many people along, Main street Burned and wondered who he was. The secret was revealed last night when he passed out Phiiadel- phia hand made cigars. Lion James Ororato, the we'll Known tobacco man. was responsible for his friend at tending the banquet and also for the rumor that he got 100 berries a week for his services.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
City Items

Attractive booths at Elks' Fair. Opens Fri. night. No canvassers.-- adxt.
 New Britain lodge. No. S5. New England order of Protection, will hold it's regular meeting tomorrow night at s o'clock in odd Fellows hall
 st. Andrews church semi-snnual fair tonight at Parish hall. Good music and dancing.-advt.
 A daughter was born yesterday at the New Britain general hospital 10 Dr. and Mrs Charles ]. Greenstein of 231 Winthrop street.
 Elks' Fair opens Fri. night. Enter tainment and dancing.-8dyt.
 4 son vas born at the hospital yes- terday to MT. and Mrs. Charles Chamberlain Of 3l Summer street, Nliddlctown.
 ''wop Blues" special fox trot. By Ishan Jones. Brunswick record. John 4. Andrews & Co.-adst.
 Lime lodge, New England Order Of Protection. has invited New Britain lodge to participate in the celebration Of Washington's Birthday. The prin- cipaI speaker will be the grand vice. warden of Massachusetts and among the soloists will be Miss Mildred Swanson of this city.
 So This Is Venice-Big fox trot hit. .. l.. Pierce < Co.-advt.
 Hira Temple. D. Q. K. K, will hold a meeting tomorrow evening at Vega hall. There will be degree work which will be followed by a social time.
 Lunch at HalIinan's.-adyt.
 The Economy Grocery Co.. has leased from the estate Of George J. Prest. a store at ss Pleasant street. The lease is for one year and the rental is sss0.
 Dream Daddy" sDecial Fox Trot. Brunswick record. John A. Andrews G Cos-advt.
 Natkan c. Avery. commander of the local post of Veterans Of Foreign Wars, and one of the five candidates for postmaster. has announced his candidacy in the first ward.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
TELLS OF
 LIFE AT CAPITAL
''OEcial Washington Subject Of
 Address Before Lions Club

At meeting of the Lions club held
 in Odd Fellows hall last evening, ex-
 Congressman Augustine Lonergan of
 Hartford spoke on "Oficial Washing ton'
 The speaker told of the life of a congressman in Washington and the duties he must perform. He told Of the correspondence that a congress-
 man has to look over every day and stated that the average congressman receives anywhere from 100 to 400 let ters daily. During the time that bill of special interest to the section of the country the congressman repre- sents is being considered the congress man it literally flooded with all sorts of correspondence from individuals and societies, some approving the bill and others offering opposition to it.
 The speaker told of the procedure a bill must go through before it can become law mentioning the difficult, ties that obstruct the passage of some bill to which the opposition is exceed ingly strong.
 He said that people of Washington do not have the right to vote but they are recompensed by enjoying the low est tax rate of any section in the coun- try. The reason for this, the speaker explained is because the federal gov- ernment contributes toward the sup port of the District of Columbia each year.
 MT. Lonergan said The United States is the most wonderful govern ment in the world and one day each year, I mean election day, every man and woman is king and queen. Rich and poor alike, each has a vote and may use that vote as he so desires" he said, Every voter should use that privilege which has been bestowed on him. because at some time it might mean everything to him. In the election of 1918 over the voting population of the United States failed to go to the polls, and that was at Q time when the country was facing a serious crisis and on the brink of being precipitated into the bloodiest war in the history of na- tions. In 1920 millions failed to exer- else the privilege of voting and every one knows the result. Every man should use his voting privilege as he sees fit and as often as he is legally allowed to use it."
 In conclusion Mir. Lonergan urged the club members to use their infiu- ence to see that all electors vote 10 their best advantage and assured them. hat if every organization and indi- pidual stressed the value of the voting privilege a great many problems that confront the nation every year would never arise.
 A number of vocal solos were ren- 1ered by John k. Burns which were we'll received. Frank F.. Clynes play | ,d number of musical selections in his usual capable manner.
 Judge Bernard F. Gaffney of the
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
WHAT'S GOING ON N THE WORLD
BY CHARLES F. STEWART
 NEA Service Writer

Frank Vanderlip did the oil inquiry no good, suggesting that Harding got twice what the Marion Star was worth when he sold it, and by making this suggestion in such way as to tie it up with the Fall scandal. Even the democratic investigators seemed to dislike connecting 8 dead mans name with the case unless there was a mighty good reason for it, and so far as Fanderlip's testimony showed, there wasn't one. So the democrats sat back and let the republican inves- tigators play horse" with the banker. Result-the last impression left on everybody's mind when the commit tee took a To-day recess was the inn pression of fizzle. g
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

public service which could profit immensely by it, especially Il the
 study of history We are glad to welcome New Britain into the so-
 ciety of the twentieth century.
 In answer to the Journal-Courier' conjecture as to the possibility that the incident occurred in the same church. We offer that it did.
 There are various opinions con- corning this practice of showing mo- ton pictures in churches. Some feel that proper entertainment, even elim- mating the educational aspect, which will draw people into the church, is a splendid plan. Others are equally firm in their conviction that the church is a' sacred place into which there should enter no thought other than that of divine worship. It is not difficult to see the viewpoints of those of either class. And the beauty of this country is that anyone sincerely desiring to follow the dictates of his or her own conscience in the matter of public worship, may find without any great search exactly the sort of church in which the atmosphere is most conductive to spiritual thought as it affects him or her personally.
 The Herald agrees heartily with the statement in the above editorial that the schools, at least, appear to be un- sadly the value of the pie lures, moving and still, as methods of instruction. The time will come in the educational world where pictures will take the place Aey deserve. The average movie fan" has learned lot of geography since leaving school, and, too, much history. One remem- bers what one sees vividly pictured, even though it be map drawn before the eyes in black and white.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
ALL MIXED UP

So many details that nobody but an expert can understand are being drag ged into the investigation now, that the investigators themselves are get ting mixed. That's one reason they took a recess--to give them time to get their ideas strengthened. It's also said that such tremendous pressure is being brought upon some of them to Hay off'' the case that they're com pletely Tagged by it and need time to rest.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
THAT SLUSH FUND

But the case will warm up again when the committee reconvenes. For one thing, there's that report of a million dollar ''slush" fund. The way the story goes, lot of men in high political positions had been dabbling in oil. The leases Secretary Fall made affected the market so that they lost heavily. Fearing they'd make fuss, certain oil magnates are said to have dug up a million to pay back their losses. The suspense will be madden ing until names are mentioned.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

over Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It is causing cloudy weather with rain and snow from Illinois eastward to the coast. It will probably pass out to see tonight. It is followed by an area of high. pressure which is pro- ducing pleasant weather with lower temperature between the Rackies and the Mississippi river.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity snow or rain followed by fair and somewhat colder weather.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
CHILD OF [ SAVES HER LITTLE BROTHER.
But Sister Dies as Home Burns
 in Cheshire

Cheshire, Conn.,, Feb. 20.--Mildred. aged three, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Reilly, was burned to death in fire which totally destroyed the Reilly home during the noon hour yesterday. Beatrice, aged six, carried her seven- -months-old brother to safe- ty, and returned to rescue Mildred. but by that time the house was a mass of flames, and the little heroine's efforts were in vain.
 Mir. and Mrs. Reilly lived with their family of six children in small cottage in the Mixville section.y During the noon hour yesterday, while the three older children were at school and Mir. Reilly was away from home, Mrs. Reilly went out market- ing, leaving the three younger chii- dren at home, playing on the bed.
 During her absence. Beatrice, the oldest of the three. discovered the room was afire, took the baby in neighbor. nearly quarter of a mile away. She told of the fire, and started back to rescue her little sis ter.
 Completely Destroyed,
 The neighbors sent in fire alarm. and then went to the assistance of the child, who had arrived back at her home only to find that 1t was im- possible to enter the building because of the mass Of flames, which com pletcly destroyed the house and con tents before the fire department ia arr rived.
 Neighbors took the destitute fam fly in and the whole community was stirred by the story of little Bea- trice's rescue of her baby brother and her vain attempt 10 save her sister.
 There was stove in the room where the children were left, with wood fire. and it is believed the fire was caused by the stove becom- ing overloaded.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
DIPLOMACY, TOO

Diplomacy is likely to figure in the inquiry. too. Oil questions always nave had a good deal to do with Am erican relations with Mexico. Oil in terests are rumored to have had a hand in our treaty with Colombia. The investigators are anxious like wise to see Americas correspondence with England and "either other coun- tries" concerning oil concessions.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
IN IIG TIME

General Dawes and his fellow ex- perts have finished, in jig time, their plan for the gold bank they think will nut Germany on sound financial tass They admit it may not enable her to pay France all she wants, but they say it will come the nearest to it she can get, without running all Eu- rope.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
ONLY BANDITS LEFT

The Mexican rebellion has frazzled out into a mere bandit war, here and there. President obregon is ending it as fast as he can. by killing the bandits. American warships are off the coast still. but there's no danger of trouble with Obregon-this coun- try has helped him.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
THIS LOOKS BAD

France. rejoins Premier Poincare, is willing to talk the matter over, but oh. grief!--he adds that she'll want to include in the conversation the matter of canceling all the war debts. This is what everybody's been afraid of. If France sticks to that idea ihere1l be nothing doing
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
AS TO COAL

Questions will be asked relative to a plan Fall Is understodh to have had to get Secretary Denby to turn over to him, to be leased, like Teapot Dome and Elk Hills, naval coal lands in Alaska. But this scheme "blew up," so it doesn't matter so much.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

We can't remember having heard Of a man who held the plow. handles un- till he was a nervous wreck.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

An old-timer is one who can re- member when the first sign of spring was sulphur and molasses.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

We'll, why in thunder can't the Shenandoah use the north pole as a mooring mast?
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

The tithe doubtless began as the skies.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

Correct this sentence. "l know you didn't soil 1t purposely," said the man, and I'll be glad to lend you other books at any time"
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

Brtain's labor government won't be popular if it is too persistent in ind Ing jobs for the unemployed.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
FILLING THE CHURCH

The New Haven Journal-Courier commenting upon the introduction in- to the South Congregational church of New Britain Of moving pictures concludes an editorial with the sem tence; eve are glad 10 welcome New Britain into the society of the twen- tieth century. thus indicating its ap- proval Of the project and incidentally commenting upon the evident chang cd sentiment here since the time George Landers was mayor Of the city
 The editorial referred to reads, in part:
 We shall watch this undertak- ing with increasing interest, first, because 1t presents a practical view Of church leadership which has long been threatened 10 as- sert itself and. second. because it reveals a complete reversal of DubtlC Dp4llDA lN 4ltAI tiEs- s1tf- eral years ago when George I.an- ders was the democratic mayor Of New Britain he offered one oF the Congregational churches in that city of which the EIT. Dr. Jump vas possibly this very ehurch-a complete moving and still picture outfit t0 undertake this experiment He called atten- tiOn to the immens1 repertory in the possession of film manufsc- turers dealing with Bible iitera- ture and lessons. and gf the cor responding use to which they could JG put in the education Of the young along Christian lines of an historical character. His Of- fer was rejected with a poorly copcea1ed show Of indignation and the crisis was passed.
 Sew Britain was not ready at sat time to make the experiment. Public opinion was suspicious of the moving picture and knew less of the collection of films prepared especially for church use. Now it has caught up with the enterprise of the producers. and the expert rne1rt is on The two institutions which have uudsrralued the n10v- frr and stiil picture apparatus arc the church snd the schools Of in- etrucuon. ths two branchrs Of
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

Mans first form Of government, as we recall it, was made of rib.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

If you raise your kids to put their trust in riches, it's a good idea to put your riches in trust.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

A sucker is one who thinks the ap- proach to Easy Street is Wall Street.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

Those were simple and happy days when a slate was something to write on instead Of something to burn.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

It might be worse. Patriots frisk the treasury at times, but none leases it.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

It doesn't seem to take much of an artist however, to do Uncle Sam in oil.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

At times, however, we long to sec an ordinary good show instead of a tremendous spectacle
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

At any rate Jesse James never raised a hood and frightened a spark plug and charged s3.s5.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

Another good mental test is the task of thinking up good alibi when the speed cop draws alongside.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
Facts andEancies
BY ROBERT GUILE,

The first shipped strawberries. An, how they remind us of straw.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

Some Chinese bandits kidnap Amer ican tourists, but the better kind only selfth souvenirs.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

The Associated Press IS e.c:usIYely ertitied to the use for republication of all news credited to it hot otherwise credited in thls paper and also local news pub Hsh1d herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

The only profitable advertising medium 'n the City, Circulation hooks qnl press room always open 90 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

genuine communist is man who wouldn't work if his theories would.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

If punishment really shows a criminal the error Of his ways, how do you explain bigamist?
New Britain herald., 1924-02-20
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New Britain herald., 1924-02-20

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