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Evening star., 1924-03-02

The 1o9th public concert under the
auspices of the Community Music AS
sociation will be given tonight at Sis
o'clock in the auditorium of Central
High School. The doors will open at Z
o'clock. The association will present
four new artists. to the community
sing audience. Helen Kalstrom Taylor,
soprano: Katherine Nelson. contralto;
Royal Tinker, baritone, and Burrus
Williams, pianist.
Mrs. Taylor. assisted at the piano
Evening star., 1924-03-02
WILL COST s2,5o0,0oo.
Wrong Figures Published on Ward.
man Project.

An article in the real estate Sec
ton of The Star yesterday afternoon
related Harry Wardman's announce
ment that he would build an apart
mcnr hotel. to be known as the An
napolis, in the block bounded by II
street. New York avenue. 11th and
12th streets. The cost OF the project,
because OF typographical error,
was given in the article as 325O,000.
It should have read $2.5OO.OO0. and
The Star takes this opportunity of
correcting the error.
Evening star., 1924-03-02
Sight Impaired.
From the London Mail.

From the London Mail.
"And how old does the creature say
she is:"
well, she owns TO having seen
twenty-eight summers
''Oh. then how long has she b1r"
blind?"
Evening star., 1924-03-02

DR.. Joseph R. Harker, president of
Illinois Woman's College, Jackson
willie, ILL.,, has the distinction OF never
going to college until after he was
a member of a college faculty.
Evening star., 1924-03-02
FORM CANADIAN SOCIETY.
Election and Music Feature Meet.
ing at the PLAYHOUSE.


Election Of officers and a program
of music featured the formal or
ganizatton of society to be known
as the Canadian Society Of Washing
ton at meeting in the Playhouse.
1914 N street northwest, Tuesday.
Officers were elected as follows:
President, DR.. Harry II. Kerr; first
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19

however Is not clear, Such rcgula- ton appears to be state function. If states and cities were more in- olined 10 sense a possible develop ment before 1t developed and made regulations accordingly, rather than attempting to make regulations aft erwards, there would be less harm done, The city changed the regu- lations regarding gas stations, mak- ing it possible to erect them 100 feet from school, church or library, where formerly the distance was 200 feet, The change is questionable.
 The board of public works recent ly wrote to tho motor vehicle de- partment for information about the state regulations and was informed that henceforth permits to erect gasoline stations would be referred to the board for action, and that this was the Usual policy" of the de- partment.
 The mayor therefore has chance to make his natural ideas function right in town through the board of public works, or in the state through  the motor vehicle department. which it appears is crawling from under an avalanche of criticism in connec- ton with methods linked with the filling station situation.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19

interest such state bosses who have shown no disposition to oppose hy- dro-electrie power methods. Some of them, indeed, are reputed to be identified with corporations which have had no great difficulty In ob- taining power rights.
 The party goes on record for mod idcuton of the Volstead law and the state enforcement act so as to per mt the use of light wines and beer The party in eastern states feels the Samo way about this subject but as the party elsewhere is inclined tho other way, and the Republicans are not turning .handsprings to upset the Nolstead act, the friends of per- sonal liberty remain with their backs against the wall, but can gain en- couragomcnt from the Democratic gesture in this state, If the idea is agitatcd sufficiently something may come of it; meanwhile both major parties stand for enforcement of the law as prerequisite of American- ism.
 As Nutmeg Republicans nowadays favor an extreme application of states rights, an idea borrowed from south Carolina, the Democrats are willing to go them better by advocat- ing home rule for towns and cities within the state. There can be no difference in principle between state, town and city rights in self-gover1- mcnt. Republican churlishness against federal bureaus is matched by Democratic insistence that med ding by state bureaus and commits sions is just as great an evil-more so considering that state interfer- cnce with details of town and city government comes closer home to the majority of citizens The Demo- crats further ask for the reduction of the number of state commissions, some of which merely serve as ve- hicles for the appointment of politi- cal friends of the state machine; and favor reorganization of the highway department, substituting engineers for politicians in the department. This should meet with the approval of citizens who place efficiency above machine politics.
 There are other blanks of a far seeing and progressive nature. They will make strong bid for popular support.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
FILLING STATIONS

Distribution of gasoline remains on a highly competitive basis. 1t Is true that the so-called oil trust pro- duces the larger percentage of the product, but it is equally true that a horde of independent distributors as well as trust-owned filling stations eater to the retail trade.
 Mayor Paonessa's crusade against the endless multiplicity of filling stations hits at the heart of de- velopment that has alarmed citizens the country over. His arguments against too many filling stations ap- pears sound-that they provide un- necessary and costly duplication, that they gobble up choice sites, dctract from the value of surrounding prop erty, annoy residents living nearby, lessen tax possibilities upon good sites, and add to the fire hazard. But the method followed appears un- sound.
 The mayors revelations on how many such stations are financed Will be an cye-opener to most citizens They are btssIt by gasoline companies and leased to the operators, the mayor says; and as there is stout competition among the companies this competition extends to the com struction of filling stations. With the expense of maintaining an army of filling stations added to the cost of operating the companies this in- tensive competition has the curious effect of raising the price Of gasoline inst cad of lowering it.
 How the mayor and council can get fedsFal action to rectify the s71'
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
REAL ESTATE "HOLD-UPS".

The city government is to be high ly commented upon its passage of an ordinance sponsored by Judge John H. kirkham which has for it's object the Encouragement of a method which he credits to certain upscrupulous individuals whereby they are said to purchase or gain control of property and then inform neighboring property owners of their intention to erect an unsightly build ing, with the added information that the plan can be prevented by pur- chase of the property from the spec ulators-on the latter's terms.
 That such sharp dealing has been practiced in the city is indeed sur prise. But We have Judge Kirk hams word for it that handsome profits have been made by specula- toH by dealing in threats as we'll as realty.
 A class of spectators has earned unpopularity before this, Considering that they speculate mostly on borrowed money and nerve it is time to prevent such man. ifest injustice to others as Judge kirkham indicates exists.
 The realty market is said to be no longer what it was during the boom period. Spectators who prospered by dint of rising market will have to forget speculation and turn into reputable business men to survive.
 There no doubt have been plenty of individuals who all along have been business men rather than spec ulators, and who would not indulge in such low tactics as Judge Kirk ham indicates. In such matters the mention of names would have a wholesome effect.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
SOUSA ALWAYS WELCOME.

Sousa's band is a national institu- tion. It docs not belong to any one city, but has built it's prestige and success upon the plaudits of the country as whole. It plays in the largest of cities, and likewise in small cities-no matter how diminu- tive-which promise to make it pay.
 MT. sousa's brasSs and, wood wind choir has educated the masses in the appreciation of superlative music by bringing it to them in the towns where they live. One not merely need to rest content in reading about Sousa, but one can see the leader and hear his musicians at least once year-or oftener if one happens to live in a city where he visits more frequently,
 This leaders great organization Is operated upon the pay-as-you-go plan: that is to say, 1t is self-sup- porting, does not rely upon endow- ments or the special favors of the rich, but bases its prosperity largely upon the patronage of the common people, who have come to consider the privilege of hearing the great American band as one of the artistic mileposts in their musical lives.
 The band played in New Britain this afternoon. The city has heard the band before, but not in recent years. It is glad to welcome these stalwart opponents of Americanism in music once again and trusts they will put the hardware capital on their regular itinerary in the future.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
AN AMERICAN BEETHOVEN.

Serge koussevitsky, the new con- ductor Of the Boston Symphony or chestra, who will take over the baton released by Pierre Monteaux after five years of notable service, will look for an American Beethoven.
 Very kind of him to have an ear attuned to the possibilities of the present; but he probably will not succeed in locating the Yankee Beethoven.
 It would be like attempting to find an American Shakespeare.
 There are plenty of Americans who can write fine music, but not music that will outlive Beethovens. Indeed, modern music, be it written in America or Europe, has a habit of threatening to die after a term of years. But Beethoven has been with us a long time and seems to have that something" in it that de- fies the dust on the shelves.
 Some recompense is necessary to induce the pseudo American Beetho- vens to become active, too. It re- ouires musical genius to write a worthy symphony-as much genius as is required to paint masterpiece or sculptor a great statue in marble or bronze. Yet the painter and the sculptor are well paid for their work; the writer of symphony is not well paid. He is expected to ex- pend the fires of his genius for the love of it and expect no pay.
 Koussevitzky can test it out him. self. Should he discover that Amer ican Beethoven he seeks, and consent to performing his symphony, what will be the terms? It will be found that the American Beethoven is eX- pected to be satisfied with the honor of having the Boston Symphony play his work. Unlike a playwright, he will not obtain a percentage of the box office receipts; he probably will not receive cash for the privilege of playing his work, or if so it will rot be more than a few hundred dol lars; and he will be expected to fur nish the parts for all the 100 in- struments forming the orchestra and to have these copies printed will cost the Yankee Beethoven several hundred dollars.
 These conditions are the same with other symphony orchestras' There are no funds in America for decent payment of American Bee thovens.
 Of course, there are men Vho write for the large orchestras, or write music intended to be played by these organizations. But they usually are conductors of srchestra' who make their living as conductors and try to write symphonies or symphonic compositions as an svo- cation. Henry Hadley perhaps our foremost serioSs composer, is one ol
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
siGxSD- ,fun1 1IA0b :, MaxSON ExxllL JtRHk
 Tho peeved DamseI
The Peeyed DamscI

With fury flashed her coal-blacls
 eyes; Her bosom rose and. fell- 'Twould make a dozen stanzas This maiden's wrath to tell. "Oh, let me at that villain there." She cried in piercing tone; When passers-by restrained her She shrieked with moan on moan. Now is this man your faithless
 spouse?" "Oh, no, it is not that!" "Then isn't he your sweetheart, With whom you've had a spat?" "Oh gangway--let me at him!" She ragged with angry snort. That monster there's a barber, Who cut my hair too short!"
 Charlotte Churchill.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19

these; Richard Strauss. of salome and the symphonic poems fame, does the same in Europe. Beethoven in his day, as was the case with Haydn, got fat portion of the box office receipts of first performances.
 One must not confuse the writing of symphonies with the writing of operas. A new successful opera may make money for Its composer. Yet Wagner required tho backing of a Bavarian king to attain a surcease of financial worry, Rossini became rich as an opera composer. Coming down to modern times, Debussy at least made both ends meet as one, and Massenet did even better.
 There has been a great and popu- lar symphony written in Amerlca-- by a foreigner. Dvorak penned the New World" symphony when he was employed to teach music as one of the faculty of a New York con- servatory. The symphony was not written to make money, although 1t probably yielded money for it's com poser by dint of the large sales of copies, especially arrangements.
 If composer of symphony can write works of such universal pop ularity among music lovers as to justify the printing and sale of vari- ous arrangements of his works, he can, if he obtains a favorable con- tract with his publishers, see some money coming to him for his effort. But mere performance by some great orchestra is more likely to bring expense than revenue. \
 The most striking example of how American Bcethovens are aided in America is indicated at the annual North Shore music festival at Evans ton, III. A prize of s1,O00 is offered for the best orchestral composition submitted. The prize-winner' is se- lected from list of four or five com- positions played. To permit the or chestra to play them, the composers must provide the parts for the 90 or more instruments. He can write them out himself-taking about month-or pay several hundreds Of dollars to have it done. Then he has the satisfaction of hearing his brain child played-once-and one chance out of four of earning s1,O00. The prize winner is played once again, and twice during the season by the Chicago symphony. This IS called encouraging the American composer. It is to be hoped he finds the crumbs of encouragement so generously thrown under the taole'
 There are other contests" with prizes attached. The Pitsholo' Mass. music festival, now under way. is a notable example. Good music is produced, some of It as good as modern music produced In Europe. But the American 6ee- thoyen remains undiscovered.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
25 Fears Ago Today
From Paper of That Date

The marriage of Thomas Toner and Miss Katherine Cusick took place this morning at St. Mary's church, Rev. Father Bailey off, ciating.
 The latest thing in an Edison phonograph is attracting crowds to Mills hardware store.
 Fred Beloin's bay gelding, Vic toria, took second money yesterday at Nashua, N. H. The best time was 2:19%.
 Slides of California were shown at a meeting of the Camera club last night.
 Two High school teachers were accidentally locked in the supply room last night and were saved from passing the night there by members of the football team, who discovered them and showed them a way out.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank S. Caldwell will leave New Britain next week
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Sept. 1s.-Forecast for Southern New England: Un- settled, probably showers tonight and Saturday; Saturday warmer; moderate to fresh easterly winds.
 Conditions-Unsettled, Ehowery weather prevails this morning in the western and central districts ana pleasant weather in the Lake region and along the Atlantic coast. The pressure is high over New England and on the north Pacific coast and low over the Rocky Mountains. These areas are moving slowly east ward. The temperature is almost normal for the season of the year in all northern sections.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair, followed by unsettled weather.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
The Creed for Business Men
By DR. FRANK CRANE

At meeting advertising world held Personal Creed Business Men" adopted
 obligations to be assumed by all attending of the various clubs
 of a creed 10 be adopted by business men every getting out of the region of which those engaged and responsibilities anxious to dis charge them Advertisers declared: international that in promoting human be found advertising the Associated Advertising Clubs World publish following code of ethics for all those the business of advertising We pledge ourselves
 To the of better business and social 
 To scekth and to live it.
 the advertising story simply and without exagseraion and O the tendency to mslead
 To unfair and competitive criticism
 international understanding based, responsibilities and independence
 % To conserve for posety snd the belief that truthful adves ng character and good business"
 with the general keynote of the Convention which Truth in Advertising" >f
 of the no bune continue to thrive Neriy and that all shady dealing and the long and that principle of conduct except hon upghtne eventually defeats itself.
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Diary of Lenine
 Said to Be Stolen

Vienna. Sept. 19.--Reports are current that tho personal diary of Lenine, smuggled out of Russia, was recently offered for sale in Vienna. These documents are being trailed by Moscow secret service Operators, but up to the present they have failed to find them. The apartments of several anti-Soviet Russians in Vienna, Berlin, War saw and Prague have been searched but without avail.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

1924: Darling, fly with me-" 1924: "Honk!'
 After all, the best intelligence test is a sharp curve. v True hospitality permits the guest to do anything except use the guest towel.
 Talk of equality must seem anus ing to the wife who has a man to boss.
 The trouble with a pistol is that it transforms cold feet into a hot head.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Returned Boxer Indemnity
 To Build Chinese College

Tsingtao, shantung, China, Sept. 19. - There is a movement on foot to secure the returned Boxer in- demnity for the establishment of university in Tsingtao. Suitable buildings for the institution already have been made available by the municipal administration. They are the spacious and substantial Bis marck Barracks, a monument to the solidity and permanence of German construction.
 Dr. Jacob Gould 'Schurman, the American minister at. Picking, on a recent visit to Tsingtso, expressed the opinion that no better use could be made of the money than that which Tsingtao proposes.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
on a three weeks wheeling trip to

on three weeks wheeling trip to Virginia.
 @ The committee on the sale of city property has practically come to an agreement to sell city land on Con- mercial street to Andrews, Swift & Co.,, which Is offering $10,000.
 The Connecticut Co. will attempt to finish the line to Southington to- morrow. It is expected that the Meriden and Compounce Co. will resist the move by applying for an injunction.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
GEORGE H. CRYNE HOME

George H. Cryne, popular trav- cling salesman, has returned to New Britain after spending i9 weeks in the City hospital, Boston. He was injured in 8 collision between his automobile and a street car and it was at first thought that it would be necessary to amputate his left arm.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
The Editor,s GossIn shon

AhC ASuitoa b eoSnaP ohoP
 Regarding the very popular Wally The Mystic series:
 If you have any question on eti- quette you wish answered by Wally. send your request to the Editor, The Fun Shop. attention Wally The Mys- tic. ta
 We will revise your question Of 1t has any humorous merit) and throw it into the poetic form which dls- tinguishes the series.
 In submitting your questions. please bear one point in mind; bur- lesquing etiquette Is not new. Treat ment as given in the Wally series has never before been had. Therefore we will appreciate questions on etiquette hardly touched upon at other times.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19

The New Britain Herald, Herald Publishing Co.,, 67 Church St., New Britain, Conn. Gentlemen:--
 It is with regret that the under signed is forced to call your atten- tion to the fact that you have placed your company within the radi of the circle of libel. To wit, in a news item appearing in the aforesaid New Britain Her. ald," under date of September IT Wednesday,, said news item ap- bearing under the heading TX. K. K. Campaign for Plainvilie Members"
 Your attention is called to para graph 12, commencing at line 6, page IS, which reads as follows:
 He has had the reputation (meaning Henry Gardiner) of being the leader fin the strike at what was formerly the Rockwell & Drake Co.,, of this town"
 Inasmuch as the undersigned was not an employe of the Rockwell & Drake Go. at the time of the strike, he could, not act as leader! There fore, that part of the news item is untrue.
 It is we'll to be guided by facts before committing to print. AS you are Americans and the undersigned assumes you are of the broad mind ed class. at least he hopes you are, you will give this communication the same publicity as you did the one wherein you used his, name so freely. If this is compiled with it will not be necessary to invoke my constitutional rights as free born American.
 Very respectfully,
 HENRY F. GARDINER. Publisher Connecticut Patriot, Poy 66E
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
In the Dictionary

shaw:-'I understand now why the landlord called this a model apartment"
 Mrs shaw:-''Why, dear-because it is so up-to-dste?
 Shaw:-"Eo; because a model
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
-Letitia Rayborn,

The handsome young doctor had been called to attend an attractive young woman. He entered the young ladys. home expecting to find her suffering from some mild indiposi- ton, but the moment that he was there he realized that he had made 8 mistake. Obviously the young woman was seriously i'll.
 Her hair was not combed, one of her eyebrows was crooked. and the end of her nose was shiny.
 Il. B. B.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Riddle Kapers

Mildred, aged five. came running into the house on very hot day. re- gently.
 Looking at the precipitation on her hands and face she cried: "Oh mother, look at the juice coming out of me-"
 Mrs. H. T.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Memher AnlIt nnrcnn of CIrcnlnllnn

The A. B. c. Is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tlsers with a strictly honest analysls Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon thIs audit. This insures protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
The Flight of Time

First crook:-"How'd y pass d winter, Bill?"
 Second crook:-'I lived on me reputation" First crook:-"Gosh, didn't y slarve almost t death?" Second "Naw--I wuz in jail"
 Albert Hendy.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Member of tho As,oelnted pres,.

The Associated Press Is exclusively on. titled to the use for republication Of all news credited to tt ar not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Congcnial,

Mrs. Lord:-"How did the house look after you came home from the country?"
 Mrs. Hale:-"Exactly as I left 1t. My husband seemed to have lived in the cellar"
 -Letitia Rayborn.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
Might HeIn

Genevieve;-"Robert says he is actually sick with love for me-" Florence:--"Why don't you marry him, dear, and cure him?"
 Thomas l.. Jones.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19

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New Britain herald., 1924-09-19
On fn Him

Buck:-"1'n thing up a good ex- cuse for you to give when you get home" Huck:-"Don't waste your time. My wife is a mifd-reader."
 -Gustave Pittenger.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-19

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