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New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
'IETHARGY" IN POLITICS

Observations are being made that the political campaign so far has been suffering from lethargy, apathy and disinterestedness. The critics appear to think that heated political conversations are necessary upon every street corner and that fist fights over campaign electioneering should be common in order to give the impression of deap seated inter est.
 We may be wrong, but we think the present campaign is exceedingly interesting. And we think the pub lie is keyed up to its possibilities.
 Two complications this year have served to kindle a deep current Of interest quite irrespective of. the po- litical issues: The machinations Of the Ku Klux Klan and the projection of the third party into the campaign
 The Klan, of course, is an under current that sometimes, but not all ways gets to the surface, Klansmen claim there are 12,OoO,0O0 members of the hooded order in the United States-a claim that probably is exaggerated-and the third party chieftains claim able to total at least | 70 votes in the electoral college-a claim that likewise may be exag- gerated.
 If the klansmen have anywhere near the number of votes claimed for them consider what it means in politics. If they all voted en bloc they could swing the election; but fortunately there isn't remote chance of that, as there are Repub- lican and Democratic Klansmen, the G. o. P. variety being in the north and the others in the south.
 And in the case of the third party consider what it will mean to tho country if even part of the clsimi of the La Toilette chieftains comt true. It would throw the election 1T congress sure at fate, and nobod! can tell what the outcome would be
 If such things should not lend in terest to the election, then to be in terested in such an event is impossi ble.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
There Is the usual talk h the

There Is the usual talk In the platform about the dangers confront ing the nation through bureaucra- cies in Washington. Republicans nowadays are taught to believe that bugeaucracies are bad for the people, and that congress has been acting badly for the people, and that even the legislatures which have ratified some amendments have been bad to the common folks, The only person who has been good to us Is President Coolidge and the Republican cabt- net.
 States rights in local matters is again heard from. There is no defin- ition as to the scope of local mat ters. There may be some supposed ly local affairs, like child labor, which on the surface are local but which have a national effect The platform, like all innocuous docu- ments of the kind, did not go Into the child labor amendment, probably fearing to come into opposition with the professed belief of President Coolidge on this matter The plat form comments the presidents s straight thinking" however, so by deduction 1t would include his ideas on the child Tabor amendment, But probably not a Republican politi- clan in the state would admit this much.
 The usual reference to state achievements is noted. It mentions revision of the state medical practice act without going into the matter very vigorously.
 Careful handling of the states f. nances is lauded. This is the strong point of the state administration but Gov. Templeton, who did not work glove in hand with the state organization, Is entitled to some oi the credit.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
Partisansllip
By DR. FRANK CRANE

n question whether partnship is not hke h ,r;ds of .,. atom There is stopping it. And there S ue'Op'N aaros makes the party il' .. r.n attached to parties rom
 dion and customary No one is attached to parry S % hio
 thinking would be quite as apt o sn0" w that he should his party as often as ne W W ~ fl
 that being the spirit o
 il difficult for a pooy oi protestans to they began upon h difficult to curb that phcpe "e" is established ,,-- IA. ., ,,er,o nunDber has broken away from the hloVn
 In the way that parties find that 1t IS u Scu hold people together they admit that oSa preaser thing thanIo O the country itself
 Democrats hate Republicans worse than iheS other Republicans Democrats worse than they other republicans
 hate much as our nelghoor
 The founded and dissatisfaction Il speak of the effectiveness opposing merits and is always anything Campaign literature and oao there be other party does point pride record
 will be cured by its inherent vicious ness will destroy tsself by it's principles s
 Copyright 1924 by Aeclurss Newspaper Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Observations On The Weather

Conditions: The disturbance cen- tered over Wisconsin has caused general rain during the last "A hours from Colorado eastward to Ohio and from Minnesota south ward to Arkansas, The high pres sure along the Atlantic coast is pre- venting the disturbance from mov- ing eastward and causing 1t to move further north than usual. The temperature is rising in all sections east of the Rocky Mts.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity, unsettled weather and probaply light scattered showers.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
WH2 .Tun1h!lob
 MAxSON uxIiALL NDEL
SERMONS IN RHYME . (By Nanny Bee)

lse alters sed in dis good book, de
 lessum's mighty plain But I'll hey to own up chillun, here's something hard to explain. In Matt. 5 an 10, the good Lord his
 self say,
 If a fellegs gwine t sue you, an
 takes your coat away. Don go to law an fight 1t, till
 youse lost yertall an broke. But han him de coat he's wantin'
 an den gib him yer cloke. Now 'tain't In human nature to gib
 up without fight, An wonder why do Lord say, de
 harvest way am right. But de good Lord know dem lawyers,
 an know yer gwine to lose, So He say gib away yer cloke an
 saveyer pants and shoes.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
The Editors Gossip Shop

Yes, it's been done.
 We've received contributions by air mail!
 And how we would love to have a little fun and say the contributions were nothing but air." or heavier than-air," and so onl
 But that's not our point.
 We don't advocate sending con- tributions by air mail. We advise against it.
 But the spirit deserves great commendation. It shows desire on the part of our readers to cooper ate with the editor and get good humor to the reading public as fast as possible. That's the stuff!
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
FOX HUNT BRUTALITY.

Pugilistic encounters are regarded as brutal, and demoralizing to spec tators, nearly on par with bull fighting in Spain and the western TO- deos; but how are we to regard the gentle sport of fox hunting, in which the Prince of Wales participated on Long Island yesterday?
 It was all very jolly, the dispatch said-4aEy for everybody sSt the
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Unfrocking the Pretender

He should have known better than to have left that tell-tale letter stick ing out of his coat pocket where his wife would surely see it! He groan- ed inwardly as he saw her approach the coat. Would she recognize the delicate woman's handwriting on the envelope? A cold precipitation broke out on his forehead. She lifted the coat off the hanger. Then. what he most dreaded. hsppened--she saw the letter.
 '.'so!" she blazed. you've been up to your old tricks agsinl Suppose you try to explain away this this" words failed her,
 "Why-er-dear," he stamnered, hNplessly. 'T-er-torgot to-er--."
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
A Pair of White Shoes

A pair of white shoes, Now, what more could they mean? A pair Of trim ankles Above might be seen; A pair of blue eyes Looking shyly in mine; A pair of red lips With a bow so divine; A pair of strong arms Held out with plea That a pair of warm hands Be held close to me. A pair of white shoes,- Yes, they might have meant more, But this pair of white shoes Were for sale in a store!
 -Henna
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
The Way if Seemed to Her

Little Betty, on her first visit to the country, was watching her aunt prepare the butter after churning the milk.
 What are you doing now?" she asked.
 Why l am washing the butter, dear"
 After a few minutes thought of the butter she was accustomed to see come in cartons from the gro- cery store, Betty said: "We don't wash ours, we just eat it dirty"
 Mrs. Frank Benef1eld
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Member AudIt Bureau of Clrculntiou,

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. rhe A. B. c. Is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tisers with A strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon ths audit. This nsures protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and
 local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Especially a Pretty One

Bill:-"smit's gents furnishings store was a failure until he hired that pretty. young sales girl. All the sports of the town patronize 1t now" , Phil:-"That's what comes of hav- ing a counter attraction"
 Elmer Griswold.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Who's ROss2

Although much praise as singer he has earned
 And he holds listeners in thrall, So far as managing his homes con- cerned, It seems he has no voice at all.
 -Nathal NJ. Levy.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

We are a hurried people and it was inevitable that "reminiscences" should give place to ''bull."
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Reason Enough

Young author:-"Why did you re- ject my burlesque on iunacy?"
 Editor (brutally)-"It was nothing to rave over"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
NIemher nl lhe Assnclnlrd Prcss.

The Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication of all news credited 10 it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Practical

T wish someone would invent an- other daily dozen." What for?" "To reduce living expenses"
 -Arvid Kanter.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

The Herald Is on sale daily in New York ct Hotailng's News Stand. Times Bquare; Schultz News stand. Entrance Grand Central, 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Another good way to teach a boy the art of defending himself is to let him wear long curls.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Habit!

Wife:-"How can you look me in the face and say that?"
 Hubby:-"I suppose it's because I've gotten used<to your face"
 Earle Mueller.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

One easy way to keep this coun- try democratic would be to make the upper class use the upper berths.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
"yes she hroke in.

"Yes," she broke in, frigidly: that's just the trouble. You forgot to mail 1t, as usual. And I gave you this letter yesterday morning" t
 Edward H. Dreschnack.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Worthy of Mention

T had an unusual experience in the park today"
 What was it?" q walked the entire length, and no one said Gotta match?' to me"
 Helen Wood.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Expensiye Surprise

weldon:-"I'll bet you were sur- prised when the cop handed you a summons for speeding, eh?"
 Shelton:-"Indeed I was l never thought the old bus had it in her"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

"what do they think I am-an all-day sucker?" said the baby when they handed him an empty milk bottle.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

SAe only profitable advertising medium
 in the City. Circulation books and
 press room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

At any rate soft drinks never per- suade the soda fountain clerk to make you skid through the alley on your ear.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Once men began to get gray at 50; now they omit the IT."
 And so sun spots calm mankind Well, so do bald spots.
 Almost any plan will work in Europe except one that includes mulishness,
 When wood sheds were in vogue, youths of 16 seldom were bored by existence.
 At times we despair of mankind, and then we see toy dog and don't care.
 Mapkind still has its faults, but at least it has discarded the roller towel.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Correct this sentence: John misses his lodge at times" said she, but he l.avsr misses church serv- ice"
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

You sec. quantity production is necessary because things made that way wear out quicker.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Agnes, the office siren, says that the only thing really permanent about the permanent wave is the ex- pense.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
The Sad Part

North:-"Dobbs is mad because Bond said he had more money than brains" West:-"I wouldn't worry about what people said if I had the money"
 North:-"But Dobbs hasn't any money"
 B. Cerf.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
BINGHlM AS AN INDEPENDENT.

The Bridgeport Telegram believes Col. Hiram Bingham will more than make good as governor of Connecti- cut. But the Waterbury Repubi- can quotes John N. Buckley of Union, organization leader, as fear ing that Bingham as governor will not take orders from the state Re publican bosses.
 Our belief is that both Journalistic observers may be right; that the col onel will make good in ratio to the distance he keeps between himself and the state bosses.
 The Bridgeport paper scintillates in its laudation of Colonel Bingham It speaks thusly:
 Whether as preceptor of pol
 tiles and history at Princeton, as a South American explorer, as a
 pilot aviator in the army school
 at Miami, as commander Of the
 largest allied air school during
 the war in France, as lieutenant
 governor of Connecticut or as
 professor at Yale, Hiram Bing- ham has thus far performed
 every Cask that he has under taken, and performed it with
 distinction and brilliancy."
 John N. Buckley of Union, who opposed the nomination of Col Bingham until such opposition be. came futile, especially after John M Wadhams of Goshen 'sed tc run for the nomination, lentI! 1. believes this distinction and bril- lancy" will be altogether contrar, to the docility that the state organi zation has right to expect. Buck ley, according to the Waterbury Re publican. conferred with J. I1enr. Roraback about it, but the latter re fused to permit his confidence in Col onel Bingham to be shaken.
 Quoting several delegates who at tended the Republican convention the Republican says:
 While it had generally been
 .1. F l., convention that Lieut.. Gov.
 Bingham, if elected governor,
 would be more of a machine controlled executive than even
 delegates around convention
 headquarters expressed the be-
 lief that the candidate would
 surprise people after he got in-
 to office and show an jndepand-
 ence which had never been hint
 ct at by his previous acts"
 The story goes on to say that aftt the colonel is elected, J, Henry Ro aback. when he visits the sta house, will have to cool his heels the ante-room while waiting to sC the governor, "the same as , huma being" But, knowing J, Henry record, we do not hesitate to asse that the gentleman from Canas knew what he was doing when ]
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Nature keeps balance. In time the highways might be blocked ex- Cept for railway crossings.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

There are more girl babies than boy babies. You see there must be cooks as well as wives.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
The Jingle-Jangle Counter

Handsome dresses grace the flap pers;
 All cigars are clothed in wrappers.
 Louis Bachman. Soft are butter, cheese and lard, Cider turns out pretty hard,
 Mrs. Chardes Reichenbaum.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

One mustn't tell Willie, but most of the great men have forgotten all they ever know about alegebra.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

It isn't really a masterly speech unless people read 1t before looking up the club standing,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
Bound in Ribbon

Have you ever written anything that will live?" asked the poet. "I'l say I havei" replied his friend, the humorist. My wife has every one of the love letters I wrote during our courtship days. packed away in her trunk"
 Copyright 1924, Reproduction
 forbiddenl.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Opportunity knocks but once, which shows that it has little in common with the neighbors.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Another good memory test is to try and remember the things you were worried about yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY
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New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

Once men began to get gray at bOi now they omit the IT.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-12

And so sun spots calm mankind Well, so do bald spots.
Evening star., 1924-12-31
BIG EVENTS DURING 1924.
Guaranty Survey Sums Up Three
Outstanding Features.

At the beginning 70 the new year
the business outlook on the whole is
distinctly favorable, states the cur
rent issue of the Guaranty Survey,
published today by the Guaranty
Trust Company Of New York. At no
other time since the war has there
been SO marked a predominance of
encouraging factors, the Survey con-
tinues. The essential bases for sus-
tained and well rounded prosperity
have been materially strength en- ed,
and in large part this improvement
was effected in 1924.
The outstanding events of the year
1924 were:
1. The adoption of the Dawes plan,
quickening economic recovery in Eu-
rope;
2. The readjustment between agri-
cultural and Industrial prices;
8. The success of conservative po-
litical issues In both European and
American elections.
Evening star., 1924-12-31
DEMAND AIDS FARMERS.
Basic Readjustment Of Prices Vital
Feature of 1924.

What legislation could not have
provided for agriculture-a basic re-
adjustment of prices-has resulted
naturally from changing relations of
supply and demand. says the Guar
anty Trust Co. In the case of wheat,
poor yields of this and other food
crops abroad have conceded with in
creased demand resulting from inn
proved industrial conditions in Eur
ope. The fairly general revival OF
business activity in this country also.
with increased employment, has
strengthened the markets for farm
products. The official valuation of
Important crops In 1924 is .$9,47s, ,9e2,-
600, or $75a,013,000 more than last
year.
Evening star., 1924-12-31

1t all depends on
finding peace.
The IL months
OF 1924 have seen
8 o m Q calculable
progress toward a
solution.
The Dawes plan
which for the
sake of historical
accuracy ought to
be C all ed [ h e
Young pl d MS
b e y o n d I h 0
shadow of doubt
the greatest sin
gle factor in this
DrOrreSs
Evening star., 1924-12-31

gram ana SeCurl-
ties.
A review of the
season is, there
fore, lacking in
the dramatic quail
tiles OF 1921, 1922
and 1923, when
the cou rse OF
prices completely
overshadowed de-
We o p M g n is in
corn. wheat and
stocks. Instead of
violent and sensa- =
I o II q ] price
changes. disturb :
ing to the con-
sumner of raw ma
terial. but render
cd Inevitable by
Evening star., 1924-12-31

are some eXcep-
tions. c er t a i II
lines, such as the
chain store peo-
pie, public utility
interests, b a k =
cries and dairy
companies, seem
to have had a
prosperous year.
In considering z
these few lines
that have done
well. it is inter-
etsing to note
that they all are
in the repeat
order" busin ess,
and also do pref
ty much a cash
h1r 81 N a nS
Evening star., 1924-12-31

exactly offset by the ensuing depres-
sion "E". The great period of war
and post war imitation ''F'' is being
offset by the readjustment area C.
This readjustment is well along in
its development, as Mr.. Babson points
out in the accompanying article.
The star indicates the present po-
sition Of business.
Evening star., 1924-12-31

of trade and shows clearly our prog
ress through ensuing periods of
prosperity, decline, depression and
improvement.
On the chart the area OF prosperity
"B' is exactly equaled by the area
of depression &C." The abnormal
business which made up the areas
above the ky line" labeled I'D" is
Evening star., 1924-12-31
Dawes Plan, Outstanding Epent
Of Year, Brings Peace in Europe
FiUe Years Subsequent to Signing of Yer
sailles Treaty Failed to Solue
Reparations Tmugle.
BY WILLIAM BIRD.

| = SVe'IdI NdUIt 10 TIC SUIT.
(This review Of the year 1924 in Europe,
with foreshadowing of what may come in
1925, was written especially to throw light
on the outlook abroad in which American bust
ness Is vitality interested. Mr.. Bird, an
American newspaper man, who in the past
year has travelled widely from his Paris head
quarters, is exceptionally qualified to analyze
the situation from the American point Of
view.)
PARIS, December 31.-"Papa, tell
me fye-letter word beginning with
z and meaning prosperity"
ha is. E,tirnrnnis. nrd IL
Evening star., 1924-12-31
Babs0n's Reuie,U Shows 1924
Vas Hard on Profit-Makin Q
Bulk of Business Men Had ssHard Sled.
ding" He Says-Analyses of Leading
"Baron,etric Figures"
BY ROGER w. BABSoN.

No one should be discouraged if he
has failed to have good business in
1924. The great bulk of business men
had hard shedding. OF course. there
Evening star., 1924-12-31
Indifferent Trade in Cotton
FoHoved by Reriued Industry
Government Estimates Total of Is, ,l53, 900
Bales Produced in 1924-Big Increase
OUer PreuiOus T,UO Years.
BY GEORGE DEWITT MoULsON

After holding the attention and in
terest Of the general public for three
successive years, cotton retired back
stage in 1924, giving way to both
Evening star., 1924-12-31

course, all of us cannot enjoy these
two advantages, but certainly there
is a suggestion here which many
should strive 10 follow.
Hard Year for Profits.
Considering all sections of the
country and all lines of industry
1924 has been far less prosperous
year than 1928. For many manufac-
turers and merchants the year has
been one Of intense struggle and dis
appointment. Gross business has
fallen off, and it has been almost inn
possible to reduce expenses, thus in
many cases eliminating profits alto
gether.
An analysis of the leading baro-
metric figures comparing 1924 with
1928 pictures the situs tion accurately
l. Number of failures 1929, 1S943;
Ge2D 10000, increase of per cent.
,. Failure liabilities U923), s575,-
o50,000; G924 s63S, ,306,000, increase OF
II per cent.
g. Bank clearings. except New York
1S23), s199,392, 900, 900; q92D $197,-
$4,000, 900, decrease of 1 per cent
4 Employment in manufacturing
establishments in New York State
G923), 10 per cent; G92D 100 per
cent; decrease of 9 per cent.
3. Wage index in manufacturing g
establishments in New York State
G923). 23S per cent; 1924), 221 per
cent, decrease of per cent.
6. New building permits 1928,
$1,000, 100000; G924, s2,12S, 600 600
Increase of per cent.
Z. Exports G92). $4,167.493 900;
(1924, $4,543, 900 0oO, increase of 8 per
cent.
g. Imports 1929. s3,792, ,o66, 900;
G92D, $3,527, 100000, decrease of I per
cent.
.. Total trade Go23,, 1888, 55s, 900;
G9oD. $8,OfO, ,OOo,O 900, increase of I per
cent.
10. Commodity prices CBradstreet
indexD Q923), $13.402S; 1920 s12.S672
decrease of per cent.
II. New York Stock Exchange
(shares tradeD G923). 236,115,OoO;
G92D, 266,SO0,O00. increase of 13 per
cent.
12. Railroads, gross per mile Q923).
s26,7 1929 $4,000, decrease Of Z
per cent.
1S. Car Ioadings (number cars per
week. 1929, 956,O0O; Q92D, $4,000,
decrease of per cent.
H. Untitled steel orders (monthly
average tonnage) 1929, 6,0oS, 600;
Ge2D 3,726.OO0. decrease Of 3S per
cent.
IS. Pig iron production (tons)
1929, 4O.O5s,OO 192D SO,445,OO0, de-
crease of "a per cent.
Some of the 1924 figures were esti-
mated where totals for last few
weeks are not yet available.
Commodity Prices Sag.
Throughout 1924 there has been a
sagging in commodity prices varying
with different lines of business. Steel,
for instance, has zone off from $42.5O in
January, 1924, to $3.50 in December,
1924. Other commodities have had de-
clines somewhat as follows:
Evening star., 1924-12-31

8 The central line Of the chart CX-Y
line) divides the areas equally above
and below and indicates the net
growth of American business. 1t
records the development Of the coun-
try's resources regardless of the con-
dition of business at the mofnent. The
line running alternately above and
below ii indicates the present state
Evening star., 1924-12-31

or course there are Instances WHtTe
there have been increases, as in the
case of grains, but the general ten
dsncy of commodity prices has bean
downward throughout the year, as
was indicated by fundamental condi-
tions last January. Taking the list
as a whole, we see a decrease OF
some per cent, which is considerable
in view of the tremendous declines
of 1921 and 1922.