New Britain herald., 1924-05-03

10 turn our government into a benev. oient despotism, is clearly shown in the recent vote Of the house Of rep rcsentatives, which, by an enormous majority, passed a proposed amend ment to the United States constitu- ton giving to congress the power to forbid the employment of children under IS years of age. The supreme court has declared that under the United States constitution as it is at have the right to legislate regarding such matters as the employment of young people. This proposed amend ment is intended to give congress that power and is aimed to still further curtai the freedom Of the individual citizen. Many of us were glad enough to secure employment when still in our early teens, in order to get money enough to go to school and college. worked for a newspaper publisher. on a delivery route. when was 14 years old. worked for a carpenter when l was Is and earned money to help me so 10 college. l worked on farm, and for many other employ CTS, doing odd jobs. and l am sure this employment never hurt me. Even if it had, the proposal 10 give con- gress the power to prevent such em- ployment is wrong. The fact that the house of representatives has passed this amendment by such an enormous majority shows the strength of very dangerous tendency which we must do everything possible to combat.
 The fact that the great majority of parents in some of the southern states are foolish enough and short sighted enough to wish to send their children of tender years to work in . factory, instead of having any further education. Is greatly 10 be deplored and ought to enlist the active sym pathy of all right-minded people, in an effort 10 change public opinion in those states so that they would real- ize the harm they are doing to their own families. The way to achieve re- forms Of this kind is by spiritual measures rather than legal measures. IL is by persuasion, by teaching the facts. spreading the truth and showing good will that Christianity has been spread and civilization built up. Let us hope that the senate will not pass this amendment. Let us do everything we can to retain the rights which the states still possess"
 DiAies Coming Sunday
 The fast playing Dixie nine of Hart ford will cross bats with the New Departures on Sunday afternoon. at Muzzy Field in the second contest of the season for the locals. A victory over the New Britain nine last Sunday gave the locals flying start for the summers schedule. The first of the state league games win not be played until later this season and until then A few exhibition games have been arr ranged by Manager Joseph Carroll.
 May Try Olympic Tests
 Plans are being made by Miss Florence Merrill Of this city for par ticipation in the test meet for girl of the American track team. which will compete in the Olympic games this year. The date of the meet has not been announced but will probably be held this month as the games are scheduled for this summer in Paris. The local girl is the holder Of several records and has won the state championship title. She is an cmploys Of the Bristol National bank but represents the New Depart se Athletic association as for time she was employed In the office of that concern.
 New Bank Begun
 Excavation work has been started for the additions 10 the Bristol Trust Go. at the corner of Main street and Riverside avenue which will give much needed working space 10 the banking house. An attractive addi- ton, which win harmonize with the present beautiful structure, win be erected al coet of about sioo.ooo.
 Mrs. Margaret Patterson
 Mrs. Margaret Patterson, aged sf. wife of Thomas Patterson, died today at the family home on Pine street after short illness. Besides her hus- band she Is survived by two sons and two daughters.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted at the home by Rev. r. F. wolfenden. pastor of the Baptist church. 1nterment will be in Forest vile.
 Mrs. Iiilisn Ss.haik Howell
 Mrs. Lillian Schalk Howell, aged 70, formerly of this city, died yestrday at her home on Durham. North Carolina. She is survived by two sisters. Mrs. Helen Kelly of Center street, this city and Miss Mabel schalk Of Brooklyn. \. Y. The body Is expected 10 reach Bristol this afternoon.
 The funeral will be held Sunday af- ternoon at 5:sb o'clock. Rev. Benjs- min E. West. pastor of the Prospect Methodist church. will conduct sersi- ces. Intcrment will be in West csme- tery.
 SS.outs N Indians
 Boy scouts of the city tasted of the joys of genuine scoutcraft and Indian life last night at the grand council fire at Pine Lake, the preserve Of Judge William I. Malone in Forest tille when full Indian regaiia and . real campfire like old Chief Com pounce and his warriors had in years gone by on the same land.
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