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New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
THE STATES POWER

Recently the Herald noted a deci- sion of the supreme court by which,
 according to the reports of it, the power was taken from each state to
 order the elimination of dangerous
 grade crossings. It was here pointed
 out that if such laws existed they
 were the result of legislative action
 taken without viewing all of the ef-
 fleets such laws would have. In other
 words it was impossible to conceive that congress would override the Fundamental rules of rights by which,
 through the police power of state, it may do the things necessary for the health, welfare and prosperity of the people within it's boundaries.
 It now appears, with the text of the opinion before him, that Chairman Higgins, of the public utilities com mission, declares the said decision Of the Supreme Court does not take this power from the various states. The laws of this state, if MT. Higgins is correct as we believe he must be un- der the circumstances, requiring the elimination Of certain number (one for every 30 miles of traek) Of danger ous grade crossings each year are therefore enforcible and will be en- forced as far as possible. since the roads have in a measure recovered from the lack Of funds which made 1t impossible to have the required number of gracd crossings removed in the past.
 It is ineoneeirable, as previously stated here, that congress would in- tentionally remove from the states this right 10 take care Of it's own pco- pie by relying upon the police power --,ihe one sure basis for proper pre- caution against destruction. This pow CT, stronger even than laws written into the statute books, can no more be taken from the states than may the power of drawing the breath be taken from the people by law. A court would hesitate a long time before it would interpret law in a way that would result in the loss of state of flt ts.gs. Ntf f.. 8.lr r.-a .F its people. to prevent destruction, to put stop to growing menace. Tho courts are reasonable, in theory and in practice. and they will not impute to men an intention to do 8 ridiculous thing indirectly. Rather, the courts will construe law in such a way. if possible. as 10 harmonize it with the generally accepted attitude of men.
 Ii is a relief 10 know that the facts in the case which inspired this mis- taken view in the understanding Of those who said what the decision was, do not justify the statements that the Connecticut law is inyalid-statcmen which, coming apparently from au- thoritatiye sources. caused considosa- bie consternation and impeiled one to ask the question as to how far the rights Of states and their people were 10 be taken from them and placed in the hands Of the national government.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
NO EPIDEMIC

With the announcement Of another case of smallpox in the city after two weeks of quiet, few people may be inclined to give way to greater anxie- ty. It is we'll, therefore, to emphasize the statement of the superintendent of health, that while there is still danger of individual cases cropping up in almost any corner of the city, the danger of an epidemic has passed. This is the first time Dr. Pullen l.as committed himself on this point. and his doing so yesterday should bring relief.
 The splendid response to the call for general vaccination is also reason to feel a pride in the intelligence of the people of the city. It is because of this almost unanimous willingness to accept the verdict of authority on this matter that we are going about the streets fairly comfortable in our minds today. Men and women visit the nov ing picture entertainments and other affairs where many are gathered to- gether, feeling safe if they have been successfully vaccinated and If those with whom they live have taken the same treatment. That comfortable feeling in the minds of those who fol- lowed the advice of the health author ities amply repsys them for the slight Inconvenience or illness, even. which they experience as result Of in- ocnlation.
 There was no need. and there Is now no need 10 over-argue the wis., dom of vaccination in this city. This speaks well for New Britain and it's people.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
25 Fears Ago Today
tTaken from Herald Of that date,

The public schools will reopen to- morrow after a vacation Of 10 days.
 A. NJ. Solmon is in New York for a few days, where he will visit with relatives.
 It is urged that large number of voters attend the city meeting this evening as it is 10 be one Of great importance and meeting which is of vital importance to all the voters of tho ciiy.
 Superintendent Cooley Of the police and fire alarm system has the mcchan- ism of both departments in excellent working order, but he is q staunch advocate of the six circuit fire alarm system.
 The Main street crossing was block cd by freight train for nearly 20 minutes sunday morning and it was only call from lire alarm box No. that caused the gates to be raised.
 Marcus White. principal at the State Normal school has returned from trip to Philadelphia. The final term Of the year began at that insti- tuition yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
Facts andEancies
 By ROBERT CULLEN

After all. inc most attractive back in America sis grcenback.
 About the only trailer travelling un- der it's own power is a husband.
 Visiting Chinamen rapidly absorb all of our culture except chop suey.
 The serpent beguiled Eve, but he didn't tu1n out to be a federal agent.
 As we understand il. nobody is guilty except those who are conven- iently dead.
 genius Is man who can pay jusi enough taxes 10 escape envy and suspicion.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

somewhat oyershadowed by their the characteristic of conservatism is trait of initiative; but they are listen- ing to him. Coolidge. never quick to take action, either because of a desire 10 make sure Of the approval of his advisors or because he himself is not quick to make up his mind and wishes above all things 10 make no mistake; smith. firm in his own convictions, coming quickly to him by habit form ed in life successful because of his need of sslf-reliancc. and prompt to act because he has always had to act promptly-and it has brought him success. Coolidge. the impersonal; smith the personality.
 Volumes might be written of their characteristics; they present, taken taken together, as great and interest ing contrast as may be conceived. The important point to be remember ed is that the wise Secretary of State Hughes brushing other arguments aside. rests the republican case on the character of Calvin Coolidge-not his achievements in the past, but rather on what may be expected the influence of his character will have on this country, while the New York demo- crats rest their case on what Al Smith has done and the high place he has attained, with no outside help, out of a host of handicaps.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
THE MiYOR-THE CITY

II is seemly and proper 10 note the inauguration of Mayor Paonessa as
 mayor of the city for the second time, and to reafiirm the statement that if he gives the city the sort of admins tration he has provided during the two years just ended. with the inn proyement that may be expected from experience, he will be entitled to an other gold watch and no one will be- grudge it to him.
 There is a pleasant feature worthy of note in regard to the mayor and members of the common council. While on many party measures the ma jority acts contrary to the mayors opinion of what is proper, there is, nevertheless, distinct atmosphere of friendliness in the chamber. Republi- cans and democrats actually wanted to see the mayor do well personally, in addition to their desire to see the city affairs in capable hands. That feeling of friendliness smoothed over many a ticklish situation and brought greater harmony of action than would have resulted from a feeling of an- tagonism toward the man in the chair. It was noted, also, toward the close of the last year, that the council had adopted the habit of transaeting bus mess rapidly, without great deviation from the point. Often the common council presented a picture of a body of men intent upon doing the work there was to be done as expeditiously as possible, without playing 10 the grandstand ey members and without exhibitions of personal animosities which sometimes have marked tho sessions.
 Peculiarly enough, while in this strain congratulatory to the mayor, reference to the talk given the Lions club yesterday by former Mayor Quig- ley is in order Mir. Quigley spoke in- terestingly Of the city and it's peculiar ly diversified population. He spoke Of knowing the city and It's people. This was one Of the points empha- sized in favor of Mayor Paonessa dur ing the campaign. He does know tho city. II would be a splendid thing fl more Of the residents of New Britain took pains 10 learn something of the city and its people, just as it would be a splendid thing for those not born in this city to learn something of the city's history and the people Of New Britain, whom they do not meet and , what they have done for the city. The eyes Of the comparatively few who have time for such study Of New Britain's residents would be opened wide, as would the eyes Of the aver age man when each learned of the ideals and the achievements Of the other.
 Certainly an individual Is better able to benefit city and it's people when he knows it and them thorough Iy. It would be an interesting study for all men and women to look about and learn something Of those of whbm, today. they know little sl- though they are all residents Of the | same city.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

Contributions 10 the Fun Shop" from readers of the Herald are welcome. Those ac- cepted will be paid for at rates running from S1.00 to s10.00. Poetry will be paid for at the rate of 25 cents a line. Address your communication to the Pun Shop Editor" of the Her aid. Write on one side of the paper only. Only matter that has not been published before will be considered. The humor may take any form, verse, epi- grams, sayings of children and so forth. The Herald wishes to inform readers, however, that the Fun Shop IS a national or- ganization, the editor of the col- umn who finally accepts contri- buttons is in New York and has the whole country to pick from. The humor. necessarily, must be very good before it is accepted.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
THE OLD NORMAL SCHOOL

The plan of the committee which has been studying into the matter Of the best use 10 which 10 put the old Normal school building at the corner Of South High and Walnut streets, to recommend that 1t be used for addi- tional class rooms, administration ot- fees and offices for the school physi- clan, nurses. attendance officers and other departments of the school sys- tenn, comments itself as eminently proper.
 In addition to the saving of money it would bring to the city, m thus pro- uding more class rooms and in leav- ing room ,n the city hall either for necessary expansion of other city de- partments there, or for other uses, there is the aspect of retaining the school atmosphere about all the vari- ous school departments which would result from this arrangement. The city hall is not the appropriate place Tor school matters. The school board Is distinct from the city departments. its members being elected and not ap- pointed, and its business being es- sentially separate and distinct from other city business. The surround ings Of the building are more con- ductive to the work of the school interests than are the surroundings of city hall, and there is a peculiar ap- propristeness in retaining this build ing practically as 1t stands for uses similar to those to which it has been put for many years.
 And then there is inc artistic side or the situation, with the practical view Of "the artistic in evidence, The city will be zoned before long. An ex- pert, speaking here not long ago, spoke of this city as being particular ly fortunate in having. already. cer- tain centsrs which might bc extended somewhat. but about which districts with a distinct individuality had been formed. The stores. for instance. were hot scattered aIl over the place. Tn each locality there is a little business center and the residential districts abont those centers remain residential districts.
 Tn zoning a city it should be The sndeavor to make as little change as possible in the existing conditions. The aim is to prevent tIe undue spread of business center. for instance. so that it niil encrO1ch upon q fcsidsH- naI district surrounding il. At the same time the ordinary must be elas- tic enough 10 allow for q certain growth of the business center. but groHth which viil not change the whole character Of inc neighborlood-
 Tn planning the zoning ordinance it is not certain just what sort of future vision of South fIieh and Walnut streets uIii bc taken. At present. how ever, the proper course 10 pursue, as
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
THI; THREE. ROBS

tBy Mrs, Marien Ellis) When mother was maiden, fair, With blue grey eyes and coal black
 hair. A dimple in each rosy cheek, It was not hard, l understand, For her 10 land The handsome, boyish Bob. And after years of welded bliss. They realized what they had miss Ed ere l came. And happy in their pride and joy, The name they gave their baby boy. Was boyish Bob. After this: babies, clubs, and teas;- With looking after all of these, Being. a pal 10 Dad and me, And keeping stockings supplied
 with knees, | much reveal the secret hare, Ma hadn't much time to comb her
 hair, So she, Got her "boyish bob"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
Receiyership Against
 Paige Motors Dismissed

Bridgeport. April 15.-In q decision filed in United States court today. Judge E. $. Thomas dismissed re- ceiVership proceedings instituted by Leland T.. Potter and Doctors Ray nond Candy and F. Marstaller. all of Stamford. against the Victor w. Paige Motor Corp. of that city. The plaintiffs in the action which was brought 10 tbe United states court last December on. a petition for the appointment Of a temporary receiver. alleged that the obligations of the company were such and that capital stock investments had bee nso dis bursed in experimentation work that theinvestors werein danger of suffer ing financial losses.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

If you are timid and wear 12 col- lar, you can cultivate the consoling belief that boxing is brutal.
 A scientist says it is possible to go through thc world. At any rate it is a simple matter to go through it's pockets.
 If it calls him an apricot, 1t IS a code message. If it calls him prune, it is a simple statement of fact.
 X diplomat is a man who knows why it is insulting 10 keep Japs out Of America and not insulting 10 keep Koreans out Of Japan
 Correct this sentence: He is an alien and makes more money than l can,", said the man, but 1 am not prcjhdiced against him"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

'Oh, Lord." murmured the man with the violent toothache. How fortunate are those people born with out a tooth in their head"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
At fhe End of the Summer

The maids: "rhe chances We had" The men: "rhe chances we took"
 Il. U. s.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
To Fond Parents
The Importance of Being Earnest

Marg: "I was never so insulted in my life. Jack kissed me-"
 Peg: "Oh. well, perhaps he didn't mean anything by it.
 Marg: That's just the trouble"
 Louise Heller.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

Spring is the season where it no longer is necessary to tell that old lie aboVt an open car being just as warm with fhe curtains up.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

All but clOthiers keep pace with the advance Of civilization. They don't reinforce the seats Of pants.
 Well. Daughcrty should feel at home on the board walk after walking the plank.
 The banana song is raging in China. but otherwise there are some hopes of peace over there.
 Wrigisy has withdrawn pis support.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

So many idle people, and nobody knows whether they are hicks come- a-shopping or government snoopers.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

Americans giggle when Wales takes a header. It is so much more dighihcd to dive through the windshield.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

At this rate we should have all our roads hard surfaced by the time everybody travels in airplanes.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
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New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

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New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

Tle worst enemy of all TefOrmaiion IS the man who insists it is wicked to have q good time.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

and now nobody has assurance of the chewing gum concession.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

His Mistake Cora: Why was l wrong in having my hand rcad?' Merritt: "Because, my dear. your face is your fortune"
 Arthur c. Hoppin. Copyright. 1924. Reproduction
 forbidden).
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
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MAxsCN EoXKAlL JLDEEL

A fox ain't so clever; he doesn't know he's fox. Aesop made him what he is today.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
Frank Friendship Greetings

(By Dorothy DeJagers)
 To Sick Friend To say l hope you'll soon be well Sounds like a hoodoo; For no one, dear, enjoys poor health As much as you do.
  >-- To Fond Parents An. Little stranger. seeing you Has cleared my pind, in this re-
 spect: & see now Darwin's point of view Is far from being incorrect.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
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New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

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New Britain herald., 1924-04-16
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His Mistake

Waiting; For that'evcnins male.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-16

wrigiey has withdrawn his support.
Evening star., 1924-03-23
IWUS'l:&26Stop

@NLY professional Ell
Russian viotnt and another the OF exceptionally
~ talented pupils OF Leopold Auc will here Friday after
noon MI Eman who has made eleven tours OF the United
States to date, only thirty-one years old
Washington has been the number violin artists who
have given recita during this F, Krei jacques Thbaud
asa Heetz Georges Enesco Iosc sedo Paul kocansk and the
youthful Sylvia Lent the Washington girl who give such
promise for brilliant those who have already ap
pearcd Mr. Eman also played earlier in the benefit
iormanoe, but he gives his one recital here Friday
ENTEN music principally sacred an,atas or solos taken from such
OF those especially absorbed musical with the
OF lighter music mi Careme musicals
ball be Willard night the auspices OF the
United Daughters OF the Conedera and the Joint recital by Elena
de Sayn voln and Alice Eversman dramatic the First
Baptist Church. Tuesday evening Local singers giving the the
Willard are Josephine Houston and Victor Golibart.
UNIQUE musical last Polls Thcae the
two benefit performances given before crowded houses by Rox
and his gang" The majority
the radio and
tud with hearty from the Mr. Rotha have
spread appeal and he is brilliantly supported by fine singers
and musicians.
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| a'S M sd Dos sis'Ss" M
s:s i: Ssss st. ]
5 55 5s5 isssS 5.5s4 S: tt r
cello Varied excellent nsumentaI music
sSs5 SS1:1
Aeoian Hall
worthy OF
'rodowky and Hutchesou
and Beethoven both
2ttended the rehearsal - ~ -
iona. Mthoag Mr. Whits92n @ na M hi.
H0a @ ' Tsaass a b 5Po ds # a S diss
sRR1s'as4 vs o and du ] " in be saes % and & second
wonders what would
educational experiment tried here
mented theatricaIy nd musical 20 Nf--
MONG the
"A Olympic was Leopold Pepper Maria Ieral who
home with husband
The Vennese
ones IN her performance here recently when
musicians
vessel Albert Spalding
conpanied by Andre Beno,
continent; Bronaw Hubernan yonst;
Dirk Foch Dutch conductors
opera company and fau Draper eder HELEN FETTER
Evening star., 1924-03-23
Mischa Elman at Poll $
FRIDAY.

Mischa Elman, one Of the rnos,
celebrated violinists Of the day. will
be heard the only time this season
at Polls Theater Friday afternoon.
$3.50, under the management of Mrs.
Wilson Greene.
This will be the last concert of the
wilson Greene concert course. The
program will include: Sonata. u
Major" Adagio. Allegro con fucco.
Larghetto. Allegretto grazioso, (Nar,
dini): symphonic Espagnole," Allie
gro non troppo, Andante. Allegro
0alo): "Adagio," (Moza rt- Friedbergl: !:
@ContredanSe," (Beethoven-Elm !:
"Nocturne," Chopin WilhelmD: Cal
ifornia," (Arthur Loesser); Hymn
to the Sum-" from Cog dor" (Rim-
sky y-korsak off -Franko); Introduction
and Jota," (Sarasate).
Seats are on sale at Mrs. Wilson
Greene's concert bureau, 18th and q
streets.
Evening star., 1924-03-23
United States Marine Band
Tomorrow.

At the United States Marine bar
racks tomorrow afternoon at pm,
Il concert by the United States Marine
Band Orchestra, William H Santel-
mann. leader; Taylor Branson, second
leader, will be given.
The program will include: March,
"Cofted States Field Artillery"
tSousa): overture, La Gazza Ladra"
'RossiuD: va1se petite, "A Ia bien
.\imee" tSchuetD: Gems of Often
harh" (TobanD; waltz, "Freuet Euch
de5 Lebens" (Strauss); excerpts from
''Sweethearts" Herbert); Northern
rhapsody" (Hcsmer); marines hymn,
The Halls of Montczuna," and The
ftar SpanEled Banner
There will be no concert on We'd
Nesday night on account Of the band
hall at the marine barracks being re-
terved for other official use.
Evening star., 1924-03-23
Eversman-de Sayn Recital
Tuesday.

The Eversman-de Sayn recital Tues
day evening at SIS promises to be
interesting.
Miss Eversman's numbers will con-
sist of Queen OF Sheba" aria, bv
Gounod, and two groups of songs
the first of which is devoted to for
eign songs and the second to Ameri-
can composers: Soto il Ciel" Isl
bella), "J'Ai Pleure en- Rege" (Huel
Les Papillon5' (Chausson). "Aller,
seelen" (Strauss), "Berceuse" (Gret-
chaninow) Floods OF Spring, ,(Rach-
manlnof). Bitterness of Love"
tDunn). Pale Moon" Nogan), Iris"
tWare). "Pierrot" tWatts) and Life
(Curran).
Miss de sayn will play the Handel
Sonata in G Minor" Chausson' 5
Pceme. and a salon suite of four
pieces by Enrico Bossi, said to be
heard for the first time. 1t is inter-
estfng TO note that while on a visit
10 Washington several years aga,
MISS de Sayn was preparing for a
lecture on modern music, which she
was asked to illustrate. Looking
over violin music at the Library of
congress Miss de Sayn found this
characetrtstic suite, the whole of
which, however, up to now, she wa
unable to use.
The first song on the. proeram. nv
Gabriel Sibella. was dedicated to En-.
rico Caruso, and It's composer coach
Gd MISS Eversman personally in it
III is said to have all the cha racter-
ls,lcs or the modern Italian school
of music
Evening star., 1924-03-23

Beau Soir" fDe Bussv), "Ships of
Already" (Head). I'm the Moonlight"
NHaiie>, Who Knows" (Stickles).
Mr.. Golibart; "Solvejg Lied" (Griegl.
The Sweetest Story" eStultz), "Twi-
light Dreams" (Sibellap, "a Spring
Fancy CDensmore), Miss Houston !:
Hard Trials, (Burleigh), "Standin'
Kathryn Weber,, Nobody Knows de
Trouble All Seen" tBurleigh), Coin
Home" Dvorak), Mr.. Goiibart; "Du
Du LEFT Mir I'm Hertzen" (old Ger
mani, oh, That We Two Were May
ing" (Nevin> and duet from "Norninp
Of the Year" tCadman), Miss Houston
and Mr.. Golibart