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New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
pENNSY IS WELCOME,

Ii is rumorcd In Wall street that the Pennsylvania railroad is purchas- ing all the New Haven stock anybody Is willing 10 sell at the market price, which as result Of this report has been rising steadily for the past week,
 The Pennsylvania has had an in- tercst in the New Haven for many years. and has been represented upon the board of directors. The interest of the Pennsylvania has not been suf- fcient to guide the New Haven's policies, but has been wholesome and has caused worthy cooperation be- tween the two lines in the exchange of passenger and freight traffic.
 If the Pennsylvania, however, has adopted policy of buying New Haven stock promiscuously, it has long way to go. In this connection it is pointed out that in l. years the New Haven's gross earnings have increased from s49,9S1.00O to s133,940,0O0. while capitalization in that time jumped from s117.Oo4,OoO to s462,- G57,557. The enormous capitalization may not all be water, but it acts like bootleg whisRey.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
TREES AND SMOKE

Now Britain has solved the smoke evil that is so obnoxious in many manufacturing cities: and it has been done without planning and without a design 10 achieve this end. It sim ply happened because the generation which laid out the city did not err in the cultivation of trees.
 Without going into details. which are taught growing youths in every school, trees and foliage act as atmos- pheric clarifcrs. If there were few trees in New Britain there would be q pail of smoke hanging over resi- dences which would be the despair of citizens and source of constant irri- tation.
 But our urban forest of trees being what they are. who ever notices smoke? It simply doesn't appear to accumulate; the trees not only ward off the attacks of soot in tho aE but at the same time keep it as pure as air can be found in any manufactur- ing city on the globe.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

ton 2 taR m0alhs ago, has been heard fFem, EhsT since lhiags geni against him in lhe nations capitol the New Mexico statesman" maintained a dlgr niaed silence permitting his delFaet- ers ta have the field altogether 10 themselves. Perhaps there was logic in his silenesi he probably thought that under the circumstances il was silyeg, if not golden,
 But with the bringing nf iRdielr ments against him, there had to be a plea, and the once powerful politician, oRe of inc selected 'hest minds in the Harding cabinet intoned definite mot guilty" Of course, nobody eK. pseted the desert raneheF to say any thing elssl hat 1t is a pleasure 10 ind that he is still in the land of the live ing and can at least grunt something when sufficiently provoked,
 The columhia, $, C., Record tells q story of ifall and Woodrow Wilson which is not in any of the biographies of lho war president, lt appears that during Wilson's illness Fall, then a senator, was delegated to call al the White House to ascertain the extent Of the presidents illness, Finding inc president in bed, Fall wcpt and nttingly delivered himself of the fol' lowing;
 "I have been praying for you, Mir. President"
 After Fall had departed, inc presl- dent turned 10 his secretary, Tnmnlty. sighed heavily and saih'
 "You heard what Fall said? Well, have been wondering what l have done that he should he allowed to queer me with the Almighty"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
\ CHITDREN'S TRAGEDY.

An unsubstantial canoe taken with out permission from the premises of its Bridgeport owner is believed to have carried seven Bridgeport chil- dren 10 their deaths in Long Island Sound.
 It is difficult to appraise such a tragedy. The children were seen to toke the canoe and get into it; yet nobody seemingly attempted to stay their adventurous spirits. They eruised near shore. yet nobody in a myriad of boats attempted to warn them Of the danger of their under taking Each probably had been warned by parents to exercise cXtrems care and caution when hear the water. vet none apparently Jcsiiatcd 10 board the ncndescrpt craft and risk life.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
Handshaking By DIR. FRANK CRANE

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 Copyright 1924. by The Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate ,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
:25 Fears Ago Today
tTaken from Herald of tha, aate,

The asphalting of Main street will be completed this week and will be ready for all traffic within few days. It is expected that the citizens will want the entire street asphaltcd when they find out what good job has been done.
 The High school class of '9S will not hold the proposed banquet to- morrow night, due to a lack of in- terest among the members.
 Howard Vessel was among the Lyceum league boys who returned to- day from a two weeks trip to Bantam Lake.
 The school board of Berlin yester- day appointed teachers for the com- ing year, all of them being paid the uniform sum of sl0 week.
 Sergeant Alfred H. Griswold of Co. l, state militia, has been promoted to the rank of first lieutenant, according to general orders issued today.
 The water bosrd will complete the laying of the main through Church strectc extension tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
MORE RESPONSIBILITY

J. Henry Roraback's back ma. break if he insists on carrying tot much responsibility. When the Re publican state central committee met in Hartford the other day, what did it do but pass the responsibility of se- lecting 8 state vce-chairman and member of the national committee onto the bending shoulders of the party's boss.
 Of course, J. Henry may like so much responsibility. In fact, I. Henry is not avcrse to monopolizing responsibility. Yea, he seeks re- sponsibilty.
 The shifting of this responsibility upon Roraback was of a piece with state politics as encouraged and de- veloped by the state machine, Rora- backs selection for the place will be somebody entirely 10 his own liking; and if any critic within the party has a kick coming they can jump into the Connecticut with 1t.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
MILLION DOLLAR
 FUND COMPLETED
Is First Ever Collected for
 Negroes College
Ily Ths Assoelalea prs.s.

By The Associated Press
 NAshlllie, July le,-G0mpletl0n 0i
 lAe hFel sl,e00,h0l endowment fund
 ever lo he established at college
 TOT negroes was announced today by llf' fayeiie Avery Mckenzie, nresi. Hshi af Fiske university, which he- gan its career in an army barracks in Nashville procured by General clinr lon li' fisAe in January, 1866,
 Ihls fund has been made possible hy matching a conditional Ofer or fbhp,nh1 from the General Education Board of New York, Among those contributing are the Carnegie corpar, alton Of New York, which gave sss0,oo0. the John r. Slater Fund Of Charlottesville. Va, the ]. C, pen- ney Foundation Of New York and prominent individuals in New York. Philadelphia. Chicago. Cleveland and Boston,
 Anticipating the successful com nletion Of the sl,100,O00 endowment gind, the citizens of Nashville organ lzed this spring 10 raise supple. meniary fund of s50.00O for Fisk. This iS tho first time that any such sun has been contributed hy any southern city for any type of negro education. Among the leaders in thls local campaign arc bankers. business mon, educators and clergymen.
 The endowment fund, tho income oi which Is to be applied exclusively to teachers salaries, Is described as n "eonspieuons recognition of the lead orship which Fisk has achieved in meeting the growing need for higher education for the l1,0O0.O0O negroes of the country" by Paul D. Cravath, Of New York, who is chairman Of the board of trustees and whose father Was a founder Of Fisk and served as Its president for 25 years
 Coincident with his announcement Of the si,000,000 found. Dr. McKen- zie received a letter from the Rev. James A. Myers. leader of the Fisk 1 Jubilee Singers, who are now on tour abroad. Mr. Myers writes that a special concert has been ar ranged at Lady Astors home. and l that the king and queen are expected | To be present. Fifty years ago the | original group of Fisk university Jubilee Singers sang before Queen Victoria and the court circles of Europe.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
POLICE RESOLVED.

Councilman David l.. Nair credit. the police department with doing it' utmost to prevent gambling at the re- cent Coleman Brothers carnival show and thereby knocks prop from un- der the tissue of gossip generated in the council chamber by Alderman Judd.
 Ii there was gambling at the show the councilman suggests, it was not due to connvance by "someone high CT up," and there was no "nigger in the woodpile."
 Councilman Nair says he reported what he had seen to Chief Hart and that the latter, he believes, at once acted in a manner consistent with the situation.
 That the alleged gambling consisted Of money being handed out to persons who patronzcd some kind of wheel, and that box Of chocolates rested near il, evidently as a decoy, is the extent of the supposed complaint made by the councilman Probably the only reason this was the case was due to the fact that policeman didn't happen to be looking at the time; and the croupicr operating the contriV- ance didn't know the councilman wal a city father.
 Carnivsls are slippery propositions In gambling sense. As rule. 1T they can put something over on the bluecoats 1t will be put over.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

that great sums ol monel nill he snsnl lo prsyshl lhs two ihtellseluals fronl tAPialins their crime,
 commaa belief appears 10 hs. that il Nlil smother Fhaw verdict, The youths it is sand by the cynical Mil inc sdiudged suffering rom every ail' msRl efer iagenled and will be sent 10 an asylum for The insaRe,
 Alter few years is the forecast, they Aill claim they are no longer insaH. and viii lee gFanled lheir freer dom,
 nf course, this would he a traresis upon justice, hul justice in our eiyili, zsllan unfortunately submits 10 huf- foansry,
 lt IS ta he hoped that the states attorney al thls trial will be ahie 10 shalier the purchased RroleRsions of the dcfenses flock of alienists and succeed in giving these two ieeadents the limit of the law,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
"CONPOt ND INSANITY"

Something new in criminal defense Is 10 be expected at the forthcoming trial. Of Nathan Leopold, Jr., and Iichard ] oeb, confessed kiInap ppers and slayers of Robert Franks in Chicago.
 The Thaw trial gave Us the Exag- gerated Ego. the Domentia Americana and the Brain storm. But dispatches yesterday stated that the Leopold Loeb bout with outraged justice is to give US Interlocking Personality and Compound Insanity.
 This trial, which is to begin in August promises to live up to the earlier claim, which was once denied,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
MISC IN THE HOME.

Travel along any residence street in
 New Britain Of an evening and take
 note Of the music waited from the
 homes The family piano seems to ! be valued member of most homes ] still; the ever ready phonograph i does it's bit to enliven the atmosphere;
 and harmony over the radio consist
 ently conquers static.
 Old-timers may laud the good old days and their more sedate ways: but
 no old-timcr can claim that the in- fuence of music in the hey-day he
 lauds so lavishly was even remotely comp parable to it's influence today.
 Contrary 10 superficial observers,
 people nowadays still play the piano by hand; sheet music continues to be sold in large quantities; and people still study the violin and other instru- ments. An army Of teachers can give testimony. to the studious proclisities in music Of the present generation. Those who are musical performers and those who are learning also as a rule are consumers Of what is known as "canned music; but they do not permit mechanical means 10 eliminate the human, personal touch,
 No one cxn tell 10 a certainty the extent of the influence that mechani- cal musical appliances have had upon Inc regarded as having been serious deterrent. The total of persons who play musical instruments or who are studying them has increased rather than stood still, thus going contrary to all dire predictions of the trade when mechanical music began to prosper.
 Modern musical life also is more diversified than formerly. A greater .ariety of instruments are being played by the masses. In the alleged good old days" fl was an exceedingly linicult matter to form musical or in tho smaller cities; to- l lay there is scarcely R city on the |. nap, no matter how small. that can | lot contribut" crcditablc number Of | ,laycrs 10 any kind or musical or l It isn't question of how . .ood they are; the fact is. they exist i nd enjoy themselves
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
LADn's nAG oif TRICKS.

The statement nf Senator l.add of North Dakota that lac would support l.af0llette for president does not come as a surprise 10 those eonNersaRt with the political complexities Of the northwest, Senator i.add. although elected Rs Republican and maintain- ing ho will not leave the party while voting and working for LaFoilette, nevertheless was originally identified with the non-pariisan movement in his state. Probably most Of the mem bers Of this movement were Republi- cans, considering the former domina- lion Of this party in the state. but that didn't prevent them from joining the non-partisanA
 Senator Ladd's state Is imposed mostly Of independents who this year are rallying behind the LaFollctte candidacy. No one has claimed that Lafollette wouldn't carry North Da- kota. Senator Ladd merely gets In line in an official capacity. He was one of the insurgent Republicans in the senate who supported LsFollette in that body, and it is but natural that he will do the same during the elec- ton.
 The other insurgent Republican senators who focked with LaFollette in congress likewise will support him throughout the campaign. They can scarcely do otherwise.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
JrDD's TRuITLEss SEARCH.

The "nigger in the woodnlle." eulo. Eized by Alderman William II. Judd. is still missing, Despite two days Of dissertation no success has attended efforts 10 name the culprlt who Is sup- posed to have started the story that the Coleman shows were permitted 10 uso gambling machines here for a price paid 10 somebody higher up.
 Alderman Judd, sn important cog in the Republican machine Of this city, has failed 10 make good his gos- sip. He doubtless thought 1t an op- portnnity to discredt worthy city offi- cials, trusting that all concerned would take the dirt without a strug- gle.
 But it should be known by now that the Paonessa administration is an honest administration; it does not solicit or accept bribes: it does not deal in graft. Alderman Judd only damages his own party affiliations when he dispenses back stairs gossip in meeting of the common council, and then when brought to task for tho asfront. is unable to furnish scintilla of evidence and is forcSd to blame the entire matter upon a mythi- cal "nigger in the woodpile."
 Alderman Judd is entitled to the Mother Hubbard dress and the curl ing iron. A backyard fence near some nice woodpile should be desig- rated as a fitting rendezvous for fu- ture gossiping.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

] IR New Britain the campers s'ill he entertained during their stay by RuFs
 nlt Grange, assisted hy the Chamber
 Of Commerce and the kiwahis club
 which has volunteered ia take over
 the NeTk Of surveying and stalking out
 the camp site.
 The caravan consists of s5o touring
 ears at last reports, although as the ! party travels across the country others
 will iein from time 10 time, There
 will be about 1000 people and about
 SO extra trucks for the carrying Of
 baggage, tents, lighting Rlani, etc, One 0i the outstanding features of the party will be the especially e0n- strueted ''hauseear" built for the leadr
 CT, I, II, Brown, which he calls his
 Pullman and which is said ta have all the home comforts desired, inelud- ing the architectural beauty,
 Supplies for the day will he pur- chased in New Britain when the nnt- fit arrives here, or possibly before, fl is said, IL is unoffieially announced that while here the travellers will need about lA00 gallons of gasoline, 800 quarts of oil, i,000 laages of bread, q ton of meat, and enough other pros visions ta satisfy LOGO or more people,
 There will be band concert on the park Sunday afternoon. followed by an address Of welcome by Mayor \. N. Paonessa. Other speakers on the program include Governor Charles K. Templet0n, Lieutenant Governor Hi- ram Bingham, himself an active granger, Compensation Commissioner George R, Chandler and others, \ short religious service will he conduct cd by State Grange Chaplain lloyt Of New cannan, Members of the local clergy will he invited to he present.
 The local manufacturers are eos operating to help make the stay of the visitors in New Britain pleasant one.
 Arrows will bo placed at all inter- soctlng points throughout the state showing the way 10 New Britain. and from New Britain to Springfield. Large banners will be hung at various points on the route through connec- ticut.
 The official escort committee from Yorktown to Springfield will consist of state grange officials. Deputy U. S. Marshal A. P. Marsh, master of Burritt grange of this city and chair man of the committee on arrange ments has been asked to pilot the group through the state. He will be unable 10 do so on the trip from New York but will escort the visitors to Springfield
 New Britain Is the only stop the travelling erangers will make In Con- ncctcut. party from the New Brit ain grange may join the caravan when t leaves this city.
 Neighbors watched him with inter- ,st as he took the spare tire off his ,attcred Puddle Jumper and wash d and scrubbed it until not speck ,f dirt was left.
 Then he carefully replaced it, went nto tho shed and returned with~two ans of paint, one wbite and one Jack. He applied a coat of white 'aint and stood back to survey the re- uts of his work. Going into the shed e busted himself with other work ntil the white paint on the ire dried. Then he returned nd with a smaller brush which e dipped into the can of black aint he painfully and slowly lettered Il the tire the following legend
 FOUR WHEELS-NO BRAKES.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
Observations On The Weather

Washington, July 19.--I'orccast for Southern New England Gener- ally fair tonight and Sunday; not much change in temperature; gentle to moderate to north winds.
 Eastern New York: Fair to- night: Sunday partly cloudy. not much change in temperature: gentle north winds
 Conditions: During the last 24 hours very little change in the weather has occurred in any section cast of the Rocky mountains. Pleas ant weather with moderate tcmpera- ture continues cast of the Mississippi. The greatest rainfall reported was t.56 inches at Huron, s. D.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair and continued cool followed by increasing cloudiiteas and sioNly fis- ing temperature on Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

The office optimist saved money by painting his own car. He says he needed a new suit of clothes, anyway.
 Note to the envious: Don't count the money in the pIastcrers pocket count the corns on his hands.
 It usually takes two Washington dinners and one reception 10 tame q wild representative Of the people.
 We may be goddess in some ways, but we have enough religion to start some very good fights
 Still, if q lawyer isn't able enough to serve big business. is he able enough to serve the country?
 Correct this sentence: "Hc is the richest man in our town" said the native. but nobody wishes to sec him go broke"
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
STRAW BREAKS EAR DRUM.
Man. Tickie4l by Friend. Slaps Head
 Driving It Through.

New York. July 19.-Hampton lrown of Montgomery. N. Y.. was treaie1 yesterday for serious injury to the drum Of his right ear. Brown was in an automobile when d com panion ticklcd his ear with a straw. Turning suddenly, Brown slapped his car. driving inc straw through the drum.
 He became iincUnscinns and w5s revived by Drs. Elliott and McQuade.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
Nsmbsl Auiit Iiurrau sf tireaIallon,

The A, E. C. is national organization which tufnishss newspapers and alAeT, tlssis with a strictly honest ARaiysls Of circulation, Our circulation statistics are based unon this audit, This insufes pros ieetion against fraud n newspaper disr 'ihution figures 10 both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
asmbsI of ID. a..eeiaisd Press,

The Associated Rress s sIelpsfYsy entitled ta the use fei republication Of sli news credited 10 | or net otherwise credited ih this papeT and slso lnral news puhr lishsd herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

Ihs calls pIeiltahls adisIiising medium in the City, CiIeulslion hoeks and PIssa room slsA.E ppsn Co advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
FALL HEARD FROM.

Albert E. Fall, former secretary of the interior. who has been in retire ment since the blow-up in Washing
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

Tho return of the prodigal cook, these days, arouses more enthusiasm than an assorted collection of prodi- gal sons.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

The larger cars have bigger horns to toot, but men are made the other way.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

The liberal party is the one in which so many people have fresh black eyes.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

fhs Herald is on sale daily In New York st liotaling'S News stand Tllncs eqnarsl Eghults News stand. Entranee aisnd Central isnd Street,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

Business oHies ,,,,,,,,,s sgh kdiloFisi Rooms ,..t...ss s4s
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

If you find granny in q chimney corner now she is sitting out dance.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
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New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

It was a love match if the June bride still feels romantic while clean ing ash trays
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

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New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
TELIPIIONE cALLs.

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New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

A good thing 10 use in conjunction with self government is self control.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

The American influence isn't so great. There Is no marathon dancing in the Olympics.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

Exercise doesn't always increase the size Of muscle. Look at the tongue.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

It must be nice to be rich. even if you never expect to kill anybody.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

Let us keep our two great parties. Each needs the other for an alibi.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

And so Magnus did nothing? An, II only the others would do that we'll
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

The Bible reference to the sm Ok c or their torment" didn't mean cigar cites with that kind of smell.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-19

Somebody must have whitevashed
Evening star., 1924-03-02
Obsolete Books
Clutter Capitol

The folding rooms Of the Capitol
are filled with thousands Of publica-
tions that are either obsolete or
worthless for public distribution.
Public Printer Carter declares. In
the storage vaults of the Capitol may
be found annual reports on finance
dating as far back as 1876, agricul-
tura1 year books Of the crop of 1879
(although new editions are printed at
the rate of 100000 copies annually),
reports on the Paris exposition of
1878. ten-year-old nautical almanacs.
prayers Of the chaplain of the Sixty
second Congress. Army regulations
dating back to 1895 and thousands Of
obsolete congressional directories.
During the last ten years the Super
intendent Of documents has sold
1851 copies Of these publications to
persons who readily paid 81 a copy
for such useful books.