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New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
pHILaDELPHf.'S PLANS
Independence square ss National pii-
 grimagc Par,, ls Considered

Philadelphia. May Hcautifea- tion Of Independence Square as a great memorial pilgrimage park and construction of stadium in Fair mount Park 10 accommodate 15O.0D were two projects announced by Ma or Kendrick today in connection with his decision to take charge of the sesquicentennial celebration of inc signing Of the declaration Of indc- pendence in this city.
 The first suggestion was made by Mrs. T.. r. stotcsburr. wife of tho banker. and the second by Judge ,. Willis Martin and a committee Of citi- Iens.
 '1ndependence Square is really inc heart of America" said the mayor. "I feel that. despite tac limited time. we can have q wonderful celebration one Of the paeertry. that would utilize all the permanent structures we are building and make inc affair representative Of art, music and lit- ersture.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
CHAIRMAN HALL

This city has been especially for tunsts in the mon who have been at the head Of the board of finance and taxation. For twenty years Frederick s. Chamberlain struggled against those who would carry on the city without the slightest vision Of the future and who would either be wasteful or pen ny wise and pound foolish" IL was a thankless task and a hard one. and upon his retirement many took occa- sion to thank him, at last, for the work he had done, and to express their belated appreciation Of the way in which he had performed his honor ous duties.
 But as we are constantly learning that the world, as well as New Britain will go on just the same even though important personsges pass out of ac-' tivity in the affairs Of the world or the city, 70 we found in Chairman Edward F. Hall a man who. owing to his knowledge Of the city and it's people, ss well as his technical skill, was amply able 10 i'll the post successfully.
 It is announced that Mayor Paones- a will tender him the rcappointment 10 this position, and it is with tho earnest desire to see him accept that appreciation for what he has done is here expressed. refectinE. ss We be- iisve fl does. the general sentiment Of those who know the importance Of the work.
 So, as in most cases. the praise now given him Is in sense inspired by selfshnsss. but it is selfshuess in be- half of all the people Of the city and that sort Of selhshuess may be cNcus- ei. Were all our public servants 10 serve as well and as conscientiously ss Mr. Hall. there would be pretty rood sort Of government having its headaus iH city hall sfl the time. He Is one Of the officials who helped in a great measure to make Mayor Paonsssa's administration so success ful during the two years just ended. snd fl is to he hoped sincerely that he Vill do ths same thing in the months 10 come.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
SpL.CTlCIE.iR WARNING

Frequent warnings have been given
 of the danger of leaving an aTomobile
 engine running in a closed garage, or
 q garage where there is not plenty of
 ventilation. The menace of escaping
 carbon -monoNidc has been pointed out earnestly, And yet day after day come
 reports of deaths cause by just this thing-somcone remained in a closed garage while the engine of a car was running long enough to be overcome by the poison.
 Attention is called 10 the catas- trophe in Pittsburgh the other day when the gas from many automobile engines. escaping in blocked tunnel. overcame some B persons half Of whom had to be rushed 10 the hospital that their lives might be saved.
 There was more than the usual amount of traffic through the tunnels on this day because of the street car st rike which called more cars into use, Then came the blocking of traffic and the cars in tho tunnel had to wait. The engines of most of them were left running, or had been running, and thus great amount of this dangerous exhaust gas was allowed to escape, Of course there were openings in the tun- nels. but they were not sufficient to carry off the deadly fumes which poured from the two tubes as half Crazed men and women struggled through them,
 Sometimes individual cases of death from this sort of poison fails to i'm press and warn. while the wholesale overcoming of many persons will make such an impression that the les- son will not be forgotten. It is 10 be hoped that this tragic occurrence may not be without It's effect upon thou- sands of people who will read and who will, at last, be warned of the fact that the danger of monoyide gas escaping 'n a place where the ventilation is not free, has not becn exaggerated. The smaller the space the greater amount Of pure air is necessary to counteract { he effect Of ihis gas. These tubes were great affiars, and yet the openings into them were insufficient II is well to this case whenever an au- tomobile engine is left running in a closed place.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
THE POLICE AND RURGLARS

All human agencies are bound to fail occasionally, most of us admit that in reviewing the acts Of others because we have often had our own failings demonstrated to us sometimes in a striking manner. Even granting that it seems that the time has come when something tangible should have been obtained by the police in the effort to solve the series Of rohheries that have been taking place in the western sec lion of the city where, far too often, house after house is broken into and goods of more or less value pifered.
 The work appears to be Of similar character in almost every instance, i- dicating that one man, or several men under the leadership of one. are do- ing the breaking and entering. Were there two or three individuals, acting independently, the breaks would show greater variance Of procedure, 1t is thought
 Residents of inc west end are na- turally much exercised over the rob- berries, they know not at what moment they may receive visit from the strange gentleman Of the open window and the second story entry. They arc inclined 10 criticize the police for the failure 10 obtain results, very properly we claim.
 The officers of the law accept re- sponsibiity for tho well-heing of the town as far es law breakers are con- cerned when they accept their uniform and their pay. If law-breaking be- comes too prevalent they must should CT the blame, intelligent though their efforts 10 catch the law-breakers may have been.
 Let us hope, for Inc sake Of our opinion Of tho police that some definite clue to the robber or possibly his ap- prehension, may soon he obtained. There are many citizens demanding action. As the series of petty thcns proceed these demands will become louder and more inslsteni, until ry their very volume they will forcr some positive action. Let us have the action . now-ve have horne with annoyance as long as patient individuals may, and WIZ are, none Of us, hypnrcritical at that.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
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25 Fears Ago Today /:
(Taken from Herald of that date,

George Baker was riding his bicycle down the South Main street hill yes- terday afternoon when he lost control of the pedals and was thrown with great force over the handle bars and into the ditch. His face was badly cut.
 Thomas Wclch is confined to his home on Linden street with a badly dislocatcd elbow.
 Mortimer Camp continues seriously i'll at his home on Franklin Square.
 Frederick Franks or Hart street is entertaining friend from Cleveland ni1o made the entire trip on his wheel. The jourhcy consumed 55 days
 Harry Lynch was walking across Hartford avenue yesterday when he vas run injo by a bicyc'ist. Lynch vas badly hurt on inc side and Inc V hcelman took q header that hc won't soon forget.
 The New Britain baseball team will match wits against the Bristol team tomorrow in Bristol. The Bristol nine i. ,.unaidorCd one Of the strongest in this roCtiUu Of the state.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
nr. Traprock as a ,,u,ptaineer

"It was in the early summer of 1al4," said my friend TraprocS, that l went through an experience which. ps far es l know. i7 unique in the an- nals Of mountain climbing. Europe et that timc was on the brink Of war. I was attached 10 the United States embassy in Paris. My diplomatic labors had becn arduons and exhaust ing. Sesing the chance for s weeks vocation. l dashed off to Spitzerland for a few days mountain climbing.
 "liefore starting my climb Gp the riffle-alp. arranged with my host 2 code Of heliosra phie signals to b" fls shed to mo Ny means of mirrors in ease of need. did not dara ;o be completely out Of touch with the cm. bassy,
 "I started my climb atNlusk. taking adNantsse Of tho nisatly trecao. up Two nights were required for tho st. cent. The latt nights climb vas terrific ta~t of cnuraga and endurance. Years of experience at this sort of thing now stood me ih good stead. vas also thankful that in my young monhood I had valuable training in vi hste adne great attitudes as an rm. ployc in one of the lsrae window washing compa ries Of New York city.
 Armed rith my alpine -stok and yodel, picked my way about the crest gathering number of oaau lie snow. cry st2ls which. by inc way are no~ a part Of tho permanent collection in Paris.
 "Thnn. glsncine toward the valley, I sudde ily perceived that my friend below WAS signalling frsntically. The signals were clear aind sharp. and fire l ton miles away l learned inc ororr helming news. The world was at var.
 "To start down now was ccttsin death. Eut gtart [ must. Ny chief would bc los' without mo. st this moment noted mighty ledge Of anow and ice that wcs beginning to creak and sroan as 1T in pain. An avalanche was in the making.
 'ln flash decided to go with fl. II seemed as fl my added weight was a1i that nce1,d to start things, for at the exact moment I gained the top Of the mess. we were on our way. Talk n bout your tobs @gau slides! Down as far as the timber line the going was good, but after that the trip became one or the most prccarious I have eyer undertaken. was constantly lodging pine trees and boulders. The avalanche began to wear of so thai my fear became not that l wouldn't la st. but that the snow wouldn't. But at last ua reached the lower levels and slid into 1nterlaken on s cake Of ice just big enough to hold me.
 T caught inc night train 10 Paris. 10 the Quai d'Orssy and well. AS you knor-SHitzerland did not 20 into the war"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
AFTER THIRD TERM?
New York Politicians Think Hylan
 Wants Reelection

New York, May 14.-Mayor John r. Hyian. has begun what politicians be- lievc is a campaign for a third term in a letter 10 inc heads and sub heads Of all city departments direct ing them 10 accept all invitations pos sible to dinners. meetings and public gatherings Of aH kinds where they must place honest facts about the progressive impro, ements Of this ad- ministration before the people" These spokesmcn also were instructed to attack the ''sordid groups that have obstructsd measures intended to help the people"
 The letter was taken as a reply to the ignoring by Tammany leaders Of resolution endorsing Hylan for third term and submitted by. Thomas II. Farley, deputy county clerk. It was tabled.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
MORE EFFICIENCY

In pursuit of our plan to emphasize the fact that the efficiency Of a fire department should count for a great deal in classifying the city which that department serves, attention is called to the fact that our New Britain de- partment has again been commended New Britain department 10 inspire un- qualified praise whenever the chance comes for it to show the staff Of which 1t is made. Those who rate city, giving it a certain classification among the cities, can not forever overlook these items which place the New Brit ain department in such A good light.
 Chief Noble has received a letter from the Citizens Coal company, of this city, complimenting the fire de- parment. and especially compliment ing the work of members of Engine company No for the efficient work they did at the fire in the coal yard Monday.
 By all means let the city get the needed paraphernalia required by tho classihers, and let our department be equipped as well as any. But at the same time let the elassfers remem- Der these constantly recurring occa- sions when the department Is com mended by the people whom the de- partment has adequately protected with the equipment 1t possesses.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
Observations on Tie Weather

Washington. May 14.-Forecast for Southern %ea England. tnaettled wzather nith occasional showers to- night and ThurS!a~ Moderate tenn pcratH@r. moderate souiherlr winds.
 I~orrrast for Eastern New York: I-nsst'lcd vcather' with occasional zH0ucas tonight and T'bursdaY. mod ora7o t-mpcraturc; moderate southcr- ly ,.ini7.
 For ronu@tfirfH. I'rse tird. prob- ably light local showers tonight and Thursaay
 Conditions. THe dieturIF nee now central over Ontario will pass ont fine Sf. Iawranr" yaii~v Iata tonight or THHraGay. T. eras causing local sDs~.F Fs iniz morning far south as Tenn szrp and fr0t1 Indiana east ward tg reHnss ItauIa. Il is followed ivy sI r.teuIaa area 0s high pressure @hirH 8s proaHc.ug p'@asant vcat1er. Thf t"up rataTr continues about nor Hfmi 5H fh- raettrn pnttiou of he Lake r. a.gH and Nr@ England.
 f,@ada3ons favor for this vicinity fu- -tze1 weather ufta ro-iiHy light fr.--. z40asrs followed b= fair and -3- -t5y cooler.
 2 ri1- aG.at1t var i= Horrille aar- =a. I.nt yssu d"Hr -.t fh- rcH
 =ui efu"a gntH you sey 8 pair cf spiral putiecs.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14

over our hospital and spoke their
 commendation of Dr. Rcohs, the su- p"rintendcnt. Ono of the. Henry l.. Cutie. former local u"u, stated that
 in his report to the New York office
 hp would mention Dr. kccks for his
 ability as an executive. l!c spoke also ] Of the American Legion ire" bed and
 the hardware used on the door, noting
 that it vas better than the contract called for because local factories s9w
 fl to furnish the contractor with the ] very best grades. "Thc rn,ine new
 structure stands as monumcnt 10
 the civic pride which citizens have in their hown town." w45 the way Mr.
 Cutie expressed it
 There is every reason for the mrr- chant to take pride in his store tho
 manufacturer in his plant, the pro fessional man in his office. These are symbols of the life wor,; Of the mcr- chant, the manufacturer. the profess ,onal man. They become, To them, part Of their porsonalitics and in thcm lies their chief interest. It is not SO U1uGl. however. to fad the cti- zcns Of a city taking the sort of per sonal pride in it's public institutions that is found in this c,ty and is shown in our hospital, our public library, our schools and churches and in the plans even now being made for other civic improvements such as those that will come from the soldiers memorial, 2oning the city and from the street improvements with which the people have tn egraatest sympathy. A practi- |. cal city it is, deserving of its charac- l terization Gs a working city" But : it is growing in ways other than those essentially practical A more full ap- . preciation of the value of the artistic, . the uplifting, is being developed, hay ] ing shown itself only recently in the changed sentiment toward an eXten- sine school building plan. New Britain is the home of the machine, but New Britain is developing human beings who arc not entirely mechanical. And the city is all the better because of the spirit that made this hospital Of ours possible.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
CONTRIBUTED. THE DOCTORS MISTAKE

A man walked in on Dr. Golf
 And said in solemn tones, "I guess I'm to shuttle off;
 I feel it in my bones. My stomaeh's bad, my nerves are chot, I can't get sleep or rest A multitude of pains I've got
 Away down In my chest" The doctor with consummate skill That left no room for doubts, Examined him for every ill,
 And put him through his sprouts. He then wrote a prescription out Which to the man he passed, Who took it with a look Of doubt, ,-- What will it cost? 2" he asked. T think that stuff" the Doc. replied, "will set you back one buck" "I have no coin" the fellow cried, "1'm simply out of luck. Could you the cash to me in advance ," Why yes" he said, "I know You need the s,uff-T'll take a chance, So take this bean and go," The patient got upon his feet,
 The dollar bill he yanks, Then started briskly for The street Without a word Of thanks Come here" the doctor called him
 back
 "I'ye made 2 slight mistake, So give me that prescription, Jack, A change l want 10 make" The doctor then. with pains and care, Took out hit fountain pen. And crossed 2 line out here and there And gave it back again. "A doctor must be right, indeed, When he the public serves; 1 find. my friend. you will not need The tonic for tho nerves.
 BiSH K. lBBLE.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
BIG AMOUNT INVOLVED.
Oscr Million and Half in Inheritance
 Taxes Figure in Lawsuit.

Chicago. May 1s-lnheritance taxes appro oTating sI.54s.000 are involved ig ? csutsst T.r hrirz of Mrs. Net'ic Faaltr Hrt'prm1cs. uidow or fine in- V. ntor or thc reaper. The question Involved is q laE requiring living trtls- { rs to pay inheritance taxes on any property over which the trustor has rtasned control or supervision up 10 be lime Of death. The tax office com tends that Mrs. Mccormick retained control of s7.nBU. .UUB trust fund and adminisi cred it in fact untii her death.
 The fye heirs are Cyrus Ii. McCOr- mick. End. chairman of the board or The International Harvester company: Harold r. Mccormick. chairman of thr Comps 1y's sxerTite committee: Wes. Emm1ns Blaine. Miss Virginia Icg 1rmIck or Birmingham. Ala. and S5 anley Mccormick of Los Angeles.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
p,s,HrpITID "DotTOES"

II would se"m from inc acc"u1i cf inc fracas between some uf the "Ioc- tors" whore licenses have hron rc- ,oked in this state and who arc ap- pealiag their cases. and County r"- tccti,e Hickey and 'he st. I.ouis n"ws- paper reported ho has hrlrcd SD cf- r-isntly 10 cspos tho scauIal. that some. at least or thozn doctors are appearing in their true light. Whether ar not there is any basis tor the ap- peaIs CT some of them. it would seem that they Iittie dosor,a tho privilege of attending 10 the sick and suffering, nuca les protecting Inc Ewes Of men and Noman aad children.
 This is not defending the officer Of The jaw nor ths newspaper man un- quaIi6odly, Hut inc fact remains that, according 10 reports. there were Two ogainrt q cro~d of the "dortors.~ and th" latter sHoe,~d anything bat a c0EciIiatOsy spirit.
 Those ~Ho have followed t,is arti- clcs appr1rinr in Golfers written iy Harry r. Brundige. tbc .st. Louis re- porter who bec@ me a ''Igrf or~ almost overnight at thc sue@.stioH CT his own paper iu g. Louis. know now how 4igYle mzttcr # WIS for angon" viM any native ablity L" act a part. 10 obtain fHe ''certidcat~=, r~crz=ary. ou sH"rt uot.cc. and ho~g f u-s t.os- sif's for such 's,uIent' to oIs.oin rnone~ urisr fqtse p-r.er=r= rfr7os' immediately efter application 10 ths
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
ENVIRONMENTS UNION
Convention is Being Held at Denver and Ladies Auxiliary Also Has Its ScS .iori


 Denver. May ii.--Consideration Of numerous reports covering tho union activities for the past three years oc- cupied an executive session here io- day Of delegates 10 the triennial com yention of the switchr1cn's Union Of North America and inc ladies auXil- iary of the organization.
 Approval of the section of inc Esch-Cummins bill providing for the guarantees of an adequate wage re turn and reading and approval Of th" rr port Of NJ. R. Welch, treasurer, fea- iured yes, erday's sessions.
 In expressing his views on the pro- posed merger Of the Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen and Switchmen, President Cashen said he was ready and willing to cooperate in any man rer possible 10 provide a craft organ ization that will be representative Of all swijch hmen as a Class.'
 According 10 the report Of secre- tary Weich. the union had on hand J>uuary |. 1924. a total of so5e.7 so, q gain Of more than ,s0o, 900, as com pared to three years ago. Receipts during the period totaIled more than ,2.00n. 900. 2 total Of si14,4S2 being paid out in claims.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
FORD WANTS DOCK PROPERTY
Makes OHcr of ss50.O00 Tor 2t.2
 Acres at Duluth. Ninn.

Duluth, Minu.. May 11.--A definite cash offer of sssb.oo0 for 2i.2 acres of bayfront land here. plus payment Of ss.s00 for accrued unpaid taxes, has been made by Henry Ford. De- iroit. manufacturer. in 2 n owe 10 ob- tain dock property at the head Of the lakes. it was learned here last night.
 Creditors of the Maynard Oil Com psny of Columbus. C.. owners Of the Superior Coal and Dock Company re- ceiyed the offer several weeks ago and met last Saturday in Columbus to consider it. The land has an assessed ,aluation of ss0T.G15.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
DENIES HE IS DEAD

London, May I4.-A Reuter- dis patch from Hong Kong this morning says Dr. Sun Vat sen president of the South China government is dead.
 This is the srcond report in tWo days ef the death of pr. Sun. < Hong Kong dispatch 10 the Associated Fress late iast night said reports cf fha
 -'1 ~~Ts cFficiaIiv denied al DT. Suns headquarters in Canton.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-14
NARROWLY ESCAPES
 BEING MURDERED
New York Woman Robbed--Case
 Like the Lawson Mystery

New York. May 14.-Mrs. Howard
 Johnson, wife Of the author of Tan
 gerine" and other musical comedies
 was the victim of a brutal assault
 and robbery on Monday evening. be- ing attacked m suite at the Hotel . Alamac, SeNenly-first street and
 Broadway and robbed of three dia- i mond rings valued at s9.000. i According to detectives of the West i SiXty-eighth street station, the rob- ] hery bears all the earmarks of having
 been the handiwork of persons famil- 1 far with the manner in which Dorothy King and Louise Lawson were robbed and killed. That Mrs. Johnson did not suffer similar fate is merely a lucky chance. they say.
 Late last night detectives arrested Harry I.asser in an apartment at 1l5 West Forty-eiehth street. At the West Sixty eighth street station, Mrs. John son positively identified hi mas tho man who had assaulted and robbed her.
 The police say I.asser is also known as Phillips, Roth. Drent and Behan and that he has police record and is wanted in Washington for burglary,
 For two hours Mrs. Johnson lay in semi conscious state on the bath room floor of the suite occupied by her so-calied friends" A thick cord had been drawn in tight moose round her neck, and her feet were found with a piece Of the same ma terial.
 Had Joined Couple At Parties
 According to Detectives McGoNern and Conklin. Mrs. Johnson, who lives at the Hotel McAlpin, was introduced 10 a man and woman two months ago hy man who is a familiar figure in cabarets and cafes in the neighbor- hood Of Times Square and upper Broadway. On several occasions. the police say, Mrs. Johnson joined them RI parties.
 On Monday, shortly after noon, Mrs. Johnson received telephone call from the man, asking her to join him and his woman companion at dinner that evening. Mrs. Johnson replied that she was just about to have her breakfast, whereupon the invitation was changed 10 breakfast Mrs. John son soon joined the man and woman at the Hotel Alamac. where they were re gistered as man and wife.
 Breakfast was served in the hotel dining room. and afterwards Mrs. Johnson invited host and hostess to join her in an automobile ride. The party returned to the hotel in the aft ernoon and went to the suite occupied by the couple. Mrs. Johnson had ac- oep.od their invitation to stay with them and have dinner.
 Tied Rope Around Her Neck,
 Mrs. Johnson was in the bathroom, she said when suddenly the man en- tered, caught her h" the throat and out 2 piece Of strong cord. which he fastened in q moose and tied round her neck. Then. Mrs Johnson said. she lasped into unconsciousnesH.
 Two hours later she found herself lying on the bathroom floor. The moose was still tied tightly round her neck, Her feet had been bound whiic she was unconscious. Three diamond rings. ono of firo karat. ano.hcr Of seven karat and dinner ring .n which were 2 number Of small dis- had boo. stripped from her fingers. The man and woman had