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New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

fur more speedily than action has
 been taken against former Secretary
 Fall or Forbes, of the Veterans Bureau, for thsinaction in their cases has been another scandal.
 But meanwhile it should be rcn,cm- heTcd that Senator Wheeler has been person in whom tho department of justice has been taking Il great inter est for Il long tme--an interest which. probably. was one of the matters which prevented ii doing the countrys work as complained of by he prcsi- dent. Ii has been Investigating him. 1t must be remembered, too, that the district attorney of Montana is d Daugherty appointce and also that it is not difficult for il federal prosecu- tor to obtain an indictment if he works hard enough.
 Corruption and incf1lcicncy has been shown in former members of Irosi- dent CooIidge's cabinet-thc republic can cabinet. But no one has at tempted to show that any member was an absolute fool. If was not supposed that such attempt .wouId be made in order to discredit any member of the cabinet or member of the Gntied States Senate It would seem to be a ridiculous movement, for, whatever such officials are few consider them so idiotic as to do something that could not fail to result disastrously to themselves. This, however, is the accusation made against Senator Wheeler. If he had done anything il- legal in connection with odi, and had then taken such an active part in the recent and present investigation as he has done, he would be no more nor less than person absolutely lacking in ordinary intelligence.
 But by all means find out about him-and find out, too, what was the motive for securing the indictment if it is not plain enough at present. We hold no brief for Senator Wheeler. We are as anxious to see any question able action investigated as we were to see the guilty in the oil scandals pun ished But we will not jump at a especially under the pres ent circumstances. Meanwhile one waits eagerly for Daugherty to repeat his demand for his day in court he should have it. Why does he not seek it?
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
|Dolleny Tells
 Story of Life
Wanted to Protect US. Fleet
 Supply in Making Lease

This is the tenth chapter of How ] Made My Millions" by E. l.. Do- heny, oil millionaire and central fig ure of the senate oil investigation. | Copyright, 1924, NEA, Service. 1nc.)
 The motive which chiefly prompted
 me to make bid for Naval Reserve
 No. was my firm conviction that the
 conversion of our fleet from coal to Foil burners had left our Pacific coast
 dc fenseless from enemy attack. I had been approached by repre-
 sentatives of Japan, who wanted 10 1 buy great quantities of oil. l refused to sell, because I had become con-
 yinced that they were storing away immense quantities, For what? l could only conjecture.
 These offers l reported to the navy department, and I was told that sim liar reports had been made by some young naval intelligence officers, but | that they had been thought to be eN- aggerations. The evidence that these reports were accurate was brought out tragically at the time of the earthquake, when vast amounts of oil stored underground. added 10 the gen. eral havoc, and prolonged for days the confagration the earthquake started.
 Because of the possibility of attack from the west. wanted to see Pearl Harbor, in the Hawaiian Islands, mada into d great naval oil base, insuring the security of tho country, SsI F,,x nai n ha aNna,11 most conveniently from Naval Re- serve No. i, in California. This, was convinced, was being tapped by private interests, who had adjacent claims. The way to save the oil that remained was to drill for if and store it. Admiral Robeson, chief of the naval engineers, reached the same conclusion.
 was invited to put in a bid to do this--and did if primarily because of my anSicty 10 see an adequate naval base established at Pearl liar Dor.
 Mine was the bid most favorable 10 tho government and I was awarded the contract. There was nothing wrong in this procedure. The judge advocate general had ruled that it would be legal 10 lease the reserve. Under tho terms of the lease We agreed to construct at cost this oil base at Pearl Harbor 10 be paid for by tho government in royalty oil as produced, Yet this involved an outlay cn onr part of s9,000.no0.
 The first project Of this undertaking has already been ompleted-tankage pumps, docks, pipes. everything needt cd for inc storage of f,50n.000 barrels of oil is ready. The second project for the storing Of 2,70o,0o6 barrels is 70 per cent completed. If President Coolidge accepts my offer I shall fln- ish this project, paying the estimated s2,000,000 out Of my own pocket:
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Observations on He Weather

Washington, April 10.--Forecast for southern New England: Unsettled and continued cold tonight and Fri day possibly rain on the south coast; i; gentle variable winds, becoming moderate northeast.
 For Connecticut Unsettled and continued cool tonight and Friday; possibly rain on the south coast; gefitle variable winds becoming mod crate northeast. f
 Conditions: Disturbances arc nov ing rapidly across the country and causing great deal of cloudy and unsettled weather with light rain or snow. Very little pleasant weather prevails this morning east of the Rocky Mountains. The temperature continues low in all the northern dis tricts. It is below freezing along the northern border from Montana 10 Maine.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather and not much change, in temperature.
 Forecast for Eastern New York. Mostly cloudy and continued cool to- night and Friday, possibly rains on the coast: moderate northeast and north winds.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
January to April Sets
 Record for Car Loading

Washington, April 1o.--More rail- road cars were loaded with revenue freight from January 1 10 March 20 than during any corresponding per- iod on record. according 10 reports filed today by the carriers with the car service division Of the American Railway association. The total for 13 weeks was 11,5s7,274 cars or 2.4 per cent over the corresponding period in 1928, which marked the previous rec ord for this season of the year. Com- pared with the corresponding period in 1922 it was an increase of IT per cent. Loading of revenue freight for the week which ended March 29. to- tailed s07.54s cars. 2 decrease of 1,- 10s cars from the preceding week. Compared with the corresponding week last year it was decrease of zs,12s.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
25 Fears Ago Today
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The sewer department will shortly start its spring campaign work. The payroll for the department last week was s1a3.72.
 A daughter was born to Mir. and Mrs George $. Talcott of 5S Franklin square.
 The report of the street commis- sioners which will be made to the common council when it meets on Wednesday evening shows that dur ing the past year 5S,2oo square feet of maeadam was laid at cost of si1.024.90. The report shows that the largest amount of work was done on Whiting street where 1000 square of macadam was laid at a cost of s2.T09.So.
 The salyationists appeared on the street last night after long absence. They held a meeting at the band stand.
 The 18th anniversary of the Y, M. c. A. was observed at the South church last evening. The reports for the past year were presented and they showed balance of s1, ,000 in the treasury. This news was enthusiasti- eally received by those present.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Declares Senate Should
 Feel Ashamed of Itself

Hackonsack, \. J., April 1o.-"The United, States senate should feel ashamed of itself" former governor and republican state chairman Ed ward C. Stokes, of Trenton, last night told members Of the Bergen county republican committee, referring to the several investigatione now proceeding under the authority Of the upper house. He denounced the calling of "cx-convicts and other disreputable characters from all over the country to besmirch the character sbf men of rrpute il the service or the country" without giving them the privilege of a jury trial which the constitution assures 10 every citizen"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Facts andFancies
 BY EoBERr CULLEN

The love of money is also the root Of all family trees.
 Washington escaped the Reds, but the blues are about as bad.
 If ever we are to recognize Russia. if will be well 10 do it now while she is willing.
 Tho children of Germany must be saved. Diplomats Will need them tRcn- ty years from now.
 Isn't il scandalous thr way Marnus Johnson stirred up things when h. got there?
 IT Eickard really got "bunkcd," q lot of fight fans know haw to sympa- thize, with him.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
BOUQUET OF SWEET PEAS"

One thoroughly in sympathy with the desire Of many women to have . share in the serious activities of
 life outside their own homes when circumstances make such interest pos sible or necessary, sefzes upon the words "a bunch of sweet peas" ap- bearing in a news story in the Herald of yesterday.
 The city has just held an election which has shown New Britain to be fortunate in the possession of an in- telligent electorate. In that election the women played an important part. One likes to think of the women who wont to the polls Tuesday and voted, as real women, possessing all the fine attributes of true womanhood and never forgetting, in their political in- terests, that it is the great army of women of the world who have done the most to keep our standards high. It is the sincere hope that as women come more and more into politics there will be less and less likelihood of scandals such as those developed recently in Washington.
 And so one mentions the organiza- ton in connection with which the expression "a bouquet of sweet peas wss used. The Herald has expressed its appreciation of the spirit of the organization here known as the Bus- ness and Professional Women's club. It is not especially in further praise of this organization that this is writ ton. The club has n standing here which all people recognize as splendid. II needs no fusome compliments from anyone.
 II is an incident, rather, which calls for notice. symboical as that incident was of the atmosphere which should be maintained in all such women's organizations. no matter how practical the affairs Of life with which they deal
 "rponsthe acceptance of the presi- dency" reads the news story, Miss Weld was presented with large bouquet Of sweet peas"
 The organization to the presidency Of which she was elected is an organi- zation composed of business and pro- fessional women. The objects for which they have become associated are extremely practical. They are banded together to bring a higher standard to business dealing; to help one another and to bring social pleas ure 10 the members. But they are, es- | sentially. business and professional women.
 And yet when a president was elected the members presented her with "a large bouquet Of sweet peas IL is this touch of womanhood with all its charm and delicacy Of feeling that Is of more than passing significance. Nothing but good can come to busi- | ness, 10 professional life, to politics from the women with their minds so capable Of absorbing knowledge under i the training that they seek. as long as they go about their serious work with i the fragrance Of the flowers perrah- ing their activities. Nor may anything i but good come 10 tho women in their work ss long as they retain in their 1 hearts the spirit which prompted the i thought Of that bright, sweet symbol i Of beauty.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Italians Lead List of
 Those Being Naturalized

Washington, April 1o.-Naturaliza- tion papers were granted to 12.e9s aliens in the United States during February The labor department in making public the figures today. an- nounced that Italians led the list with e.34e. Poles were second Woth 2.14a. British third with 1,97s, and Russians fourth with I.1g9.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

Contributions to the Fun Shop" from readers of the Herald are welcome. Those ac- cepted will be paid for at rates running from s1.00 to s1o.00. Poetry will be paid for at the rate of % cents line. Address your communication 10 the "Fun Shop Editor" Of the Her aid. Write on one side of the paper only. Only matter that has not been published before will be considered. The humor may take any form, verse, epi- grams. sayings of children and so forth. The Herald wishes to inform readers. however, that the Fun Shop IS a national or- ganization, the editor of the col- umn who finally accepts contri- buttons is in New York and has the whole country to pick from. The humor, necessarily, must be very good before it is accepted.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Norwich Man, S7, Dies,
 Struck by Trolley Car

Norwich, April fa.---Three hours after he had been struck by one man trolley car early last evening, Walter Durlsin, ST, died last night st the hospital Of coneussion of the brain and shock. Andrew Bellenenr, the motorman. stated that the man step ped from the curb and lodged back and forth in front of the car so that he could not avoid hitting him. Dur kin, whose home was in this city, was formerly employed for many years as port steward for the Now London line Of Sound steamers and was well known to the trayeling public and boatmen along the Sound. He was un- married.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
THE DAWES REPORT

Despite all deserved praise given
 Dawes report il is discouragins to be forced to the conclusion that the suc- cessful settlement of Enrope's troubles under it, depends upon Germans will ingness to show good faith. This. for the reason that she has never yet shown good faith---no honest en- deavor to bear even a small part of the evils that have resulted from the
 war she brought upon the world.
 The plan of the report gives Ger many a chance now, if she will &C., cept and live mp to it. to work out her salvation, aided by a huge loan to meet her temporary needs for two years. unhampered by outside inter- ference. The words Of General Dawes himself, expresses it. IIe declares that rejection Of this plan by the German government would mean "the de- liberate choice. of continuance Of economic demoralization eventually involving the German people in hope less misery"
 The immediate amounts on which Germany would have to pay would represent the costs Of the armies of occupation, the commissions of con- troi and certain fixed amount of coal. coke, chemicals. amounting in all to about s250,O00, 0e0 year. The pro- posed loan is for the purpose of aiding Germany to pay this amount which she could not do, it is presumed, in the first two years without such aid. After two years have passed the amounts paid by Germany-she be- ing then economically strong enough to pay greater suns-will cover share of the amounts due because of the damage done the allies, namely "reparations."
 II should be remembered before the resources from which Germany will have to pay these amounts are con- aidered, that under the plan of the Dawes report she is to be taxed only as the other nations involved in the war are now taxed. Thus far she has escaped entirely. practically. Now this plan asks her to suffer as other ma tions are suffering. And Germany the inspircr Of and loser Of the war!
 As 10 the general details of the re- port If shows that Germany can pay a certain amount year; il shows how she can pay: fl shows how she can get on her feet and how the 1.rparation Commission may operate directly on the railways and industries and use these sources Of German wealth to pay her debt. The German budget must hn balanced and if shows how it may be done: so with the staBiliziHg of tl1c currency, thc floating of the foreign loan. the turning of tho railways Into a joint stock company. The plan gives Germany temporary relief from some of the fiuaucial obii cations Of the treaty Of Versailles. those obligations to be met at q definite date when Inc first debts have bren paid. The new bank to be set up is to stabilize fine currency.
 The total amount Germany is able 10 pay is not settled by the plan. but The plan does settle how much and in what way she can pay a certain amount each year. This will form a basis for decision by the Preparation Commission as to the totaL
 And all this is 10 be done under a -0ntroi committee. consisting of q trustee Of raiIuay and industr rial so1as. t;iree commissioners of rail- says. the bank and controlled
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10


 The only thing some parents save for q rainy day is a disposition 10 spank the children.
 < somebody is one whose physician thinks q subpoena more dangerous than germs.
 There is one good thing about golf. Your game seldom gets worse after your first effort.
 English princes have all necessary training except a course in ground and lofty tumbling.
 Congressme have g special room in which to take gas to cure colds. But Nhy a special room2
 Another good way to start war would Be 10 let pcsce-prize con testants get at one another. Ia this age Of sreat white ways it
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
AWARD SCHOLARSHIP.

Paris. April 1e.-The Harvard scholarship founded in memory Of the American aviator Victor Chapman, killed during the war, has been awarded to Jean Wolfender a student in the mathematical section of the fa- nous higher normal school Of Paris.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Talmadge Inn Woman Is
 Fined S4O0 on Rum Count

East Haven. April 10.-Mrs. Nellie Green Talmadge owner of Talmadge inn raided March 22 by state and To- cal police. pleaded guilty 10 charges of possessing liquor and keeping a place with intent to sell iiquor when arraigned in the town court last night and vas fined s.Uo and costs on each count.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
MIEnIEIpT MAY REIIRE.

Berlin, April iO.---Eeports are in circulation here that Dr. otto Wied- fcldt, German ambassador 10 the United States, will return 10 Germany in few week, definitely retiring from inc diplomatic service. Official quar- ters declined today to discuss the sub jprt
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
, '>funl ThQb O. BY
 MAYcnN E1YHAEL .lLIDETL .
MAxs0Nk kxKAu JUDHL
THE LAND OF FREEDOM

THE LAND OF FREEDOM Do you remember Elwell who one
 early morn was shot? The name is hay in your mind, I'll
 bet.
 Though the crime when first commit ted made the police pretty hot, They haven't caught his murdered yet, And the Taylor case in Hollywood was talk sd of at the time As murder no one ever could forget. There was such. a heap of scandal, too, connected with the crime; But no ones been arrested for it yet. It doesn't seem as if there is spot 5 upon this earth Where it's safer for a murderer to be, And I wonder, is this why we call this country of our birth, America the land of the free?
 Percy Waxman.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
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is odd that Easy street should be the only one dependent on oil.

By the time a man reaches seventy he outgrows all foolish notions ex- cept the one that his stenographer is marrying him for love.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

If franlness becomes the rule for premiers, it may yet become necessary for diplomats 10 learn to cuss in seN- eral languages.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

Tlfe only profitable advertising medium in
 the City. Circulation books aud press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

Correct this sentences, T have been in many traffic jams," said he, with out once desiring to slay the drivers in front of me-"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

A free country is one in which everybody is at liberty to shout in glee over the discontinue of his betters.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Flaming Youth

Booth:-"I swear you're the first girl l ever kissed," Dorothy, (angrily) Well, l won't be practiced, on,"
 --Charles A. Hughes.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

It is awful to be investigated. You remember how completely war prof. teers were ostracized by society.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

What rotten carelessness! We took our eye off that rebellion in Mexico, and now the darned thing is lost
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

trusting my country to reimburse me once it understands the facts and realizes how necessary to the national safety are these Pearl Harbor pro- jects. @
 The lease calls for the furnishing and filling of these tanks with oil. Moreover, for period of 1 years the Doheny company must maintain 3,000,00 barrels of oil in warehouses on the Atlantic coast and 100000 barrels on the Pacific coast, subject to navy orders For 15 years my com- pany stands pledged to furnish any petro product the navy may need on the Pacific coast at 10 per cent less than the market prices.
 Royalties to the government vary from J2is per cent to 55. depending on the flow. Up to date the royalties from my leases have averaged 32.3 per cent, while those from Naval Re- serve No. were i7.4 per cent and those of Teapot Dome were 15.7.
 When the first wells were sunk in the reserve. l was greatly disappoint- cd. For the first 10 wells, directly across the border, averaged sa,ooo barrels a day; and the second 10, drilled by the same private interests. averaged 25,oo0 barrels, but our first 10, on the reserve, averaged only 26o barrels.
 The whole attack on these leases is inspired hy politics. It never would have been magnified into scan dal if this weren't presidential year and some of the candidates found themselves without political issue.
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 tTn his next chapter Doheny will discuss My Happiness"
 Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

Women love to believe themselves misunderstood. One never realizes this until one understands them.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
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New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

When man says goodnight, il means he is tired.
 When a woman says goodnight, 1t means she is bored.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

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New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
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New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
Famous Eyes

A man is judged by his clothes. A woman criticised.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
1'ilp Golf Bag

By George s. Chappell My game of golf is far from grand But this I swear is true; One day I shot an eagle and A brace Of birdics, too. While hunting. later in the day, Armed with my trnsty gun, spied two black birds far away And made a hole in one!
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10
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Gn his next chapter Doheny will discuss My Happiness. Copyright, 1921, NEA Service, Incl
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

Ia this age Of sreat white ways it
New Britain herald., 1924-04-10

Another good way fo start a war would be 10 let pcsce-prize con