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New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
25 Fears Ago Today
 From Paper of That Date

New Britain high school ran rlot over SunieId last Saturday ana buried thc upstate boys under inc score of 5i 70 Q. The team scored at will, the players taking turns at ;nak.nc the points. New Britain high will moi Waterbury for the state championship in two weeks
 The original Waite's Comedy Co., will he at inc Lyceum all this week. with it's topical ballads, children 5 spcriaItss, petite cakeWalks, and rng time novelties.
 over l50 New Britain youngsters are entered in tho baby show which will take pIacc at Slcring & Holmes hall tomorrow afternoon.
 NIr. and Mrs 4. w. Upson hitch cd their horse in kensington yes trrday. anI drunken man tried to drive away with it. When he re- fused 10 answer Nr. Upson's sum- mons to get out, the intruder was locked Hp.
 George rnwin has discovered the secret of his family cows aridty, A hig dog has hcrn seen 10 approach the cow and gently unhurdon her of her lactarcd fluid. George is now on the trail of 'he dog
 Tne local shops arc on the anxious g. U because of the small coal sup ply.
 4 woman who saws her home is in Hartford, delivered lecture or The Social Evil or The White Slaves of Today" in Giddings' hall f9et night 10 an audience of dozen vomen and half that many men.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
A Face Everyone Knows
By DR. FRANK CRANE
W. L. Douglas is dead.

W. l.. dead
 He is q ma W familiar face in the world
 L. threedoar shoe which Is advertised Bent Brigham Hospital of the most extraordinary shoemaker probably the while other corporations have sur virtually the largest ever built which bore his likeness the sole He amassed many millions Mayor of Bockton Governor or sshuSeSu labor arbitration
 aher sarving begging shoes TOT uncle day and standing on box to fech the bench ,-,..-
 this salary which was less than ten dollars legut working a crutch to the bench
 school three mohths
 he a mill for hyhree cents day went Golden Colorado with Alfred sndcy instituted the ad Nersing campaign
 87O worked shoe shop fore branded his shoes with his own
 opened retail store after store the public throughout the vndcaed him the pioneer direct salesmanship
 a politics and oned Charnianship Of the National Committee
 lived holding his Wifes hand He was his eghteh
 Mir Douglas a typical should be inspiration to 8 youths
 Copyright Mcclure Esvspaper Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Nov. 6.-Forecast for Southern New England Rain late tonight and on Friday, cooler Fri day; fresh to strong southwest winds.
 Forecast for Eastern Nov York: Rain probably tonight and Friday; cooler in north portion and warmer in extreme south portion tonight; cooler Friday, fresh 10 strong south west winds,
 Conditions; A long trough Of low pressure extends from Now Mexico northeastward 10 the St. Lawrence valley It is causing cloudy and unsettled weather but not much precipitation in the western and northern districts The temperature is high from inc coast westward 10 Illinois but falls rapidly thence northwestward to Montana.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with mild tenn perature followed by colder Friday night
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
My Eel. Clara

By Dr. Walter l.. Traprock
 Clara was a pet eel which ] brought up from early eel-hood at my farm. She came into my life through the water-pipes which connected me with the reservoir. l turned on the faucet one morning and out came Clara. She was lit tie more than a worm at the time and proceeded to do a number of the turns for which worms are famous. This endeared her to me and I kept her as pct.
 Clara grew about a foot a year for five years. During that period 1 taught her a number of amusing tricks. She was wonderful at tying herself in knots and soon mastered all the complicated bights, hitches, and cloves in the Boy Scout Man. ual
 shortly after the fifth anniversary nf her coming-out a catastrophe happened. As she was summing her self on the edge of small pond, where she exercised, large hawk swooped down and seized her in his talons. Just as he had carried her up to a height of about goo feet inc marauder was hercely at- tackled by another hawk, A heart rcnding struggle took place in mid air with Clara as the prize.
 It was then that her training stood her in good stead, By skillfu looping of her two ends Clara man. aged 10 form two slipnooses, one around the neck of each bird. sh' was. you see, playing both end' against the middle. You can see th' inevitable result. As each birt strained to pull Clara away iron his adversary he frightened th' moose and choked himself. The! fell into the pond. where both bird' were drowned,
 Clara is still living, but at sucl an advanced age that the onl! knot she can still tie is a granny IT cannot but make me feel 3 lit file sad when I realize that in he prime she could do 40 knots al hour with ease.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
AND NOW FOUR MONTHS
 OF OLD CONGRESS

VI tfhtAf ' ANfNAlAl4NN
 Voters in Great Britain apparent N place greater store upon their privilege to vote than we do in the United S'atos for in the election last week fs per cent of the voters east their ballots The reason for this cohlraratNcly high percentage is given by one commentator as be- ing due to tho fact tho country is much smaller than tho United states md the voting ccnters more accessible, so that it is not such an effort for the individual to cast his ballot
 We don't think this is a correct reason, There are sections in the eastern part Of the United States which are just as thicl>ly populated as most sections Of Great Britain and the records show that the per ccniago of those voting in such sections is not materially higher than in the most isolated sections of thc far west.
 But another reason given appears 10 have stamina, The political com mentator declares that the interest in the possible result is stimulated because of the immediate effect upon the national policies. Tn Great Brit ain," he says, "the voters get quick action on the results of an elec- ton and interest in the affair is sustained for this reason"
 In the United States we have just gone through an election cam paign which lasted since June. Now we have voted and will have to wait until next year before the re- suits show up in the national legis- lature. Meanwhile goodly as- sortmcnt of lame ducks" In con- gress -- men who were held over from the last congress and who have not been reelected or their terms expire will participate in the coming December term of con- gress and help to make our laws.
 It appears today that congress will have Republican majorities in both branches, greatly to the advantage of President Coolidge, who as a re- suit will be able to O originate ad- ministration policies and have them made into law without being har- assed by conditions such as existed in the last session.
 These conditions, however will continue to exist in the coming ses- sion of congress In December, the new congress not being scheduled to meet until next year, The people through the landslide have indicat- ed what they wanted but they won't get it in too much of hurry. Dur ing the coming season lame ducks will have enormous influence in con gross, will be able to join in con- trolling legislation, and go counter to the will of the people as expressed at the polls. Most people say this is "too bad" but nothing is done to change the system, although sugges- tions to that effect have been made from time to time.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
RELYING ON THE BIBLE THAT EARTH Is FLAT

The world is fat; it is against tn. teachings of the Bible 10 regard it as round - according to Wilbur Glenn Noliya, ovcrseer Of the Christian Catholic Apostolic church at Zion. III. This gentleman regards as highly irro}igious, .unhIbIical and in "error" 10 conclude that the world is globe. Even the trium- phant trip of the American airmon around the world hasn't proved that the world is round.
 According to Noliya. the earth is completely flat. What it rests upon he doesn't say; but he knows the ,. gions above the earth denote the armamcnt referred 10 in tho Bible.
 The leader of this sect has his own maps; the children bTought up in this sect apparently arc taught not 10 regard other maps seriously. No,rll traced the route Of the vor,d.aviators on his map and showed that all thoy iId was 10 fly around the cdgcs oi the flat world in a circle.
 Thus fine modern dct"u1er Of the grocontrfc theory, hy a dett Use of lead rcnci. shows followers Of ,hc hoJtoccnt1c theory ns hoing on- urr'y foo scientific He probably would r1ajm that tho Bible do"so't aeroe with science if tho latter in- sistz Tho world is round.
 som- of 'Go passages in thr Rtblo. nhtra NnH,a probably claims prove that tho o5mh is flat. are thc fo.owj"E
 "Tbo pillars os .to earth arc th' Lcra.s and he has set '7o worl4 upon 'b.m." - Samuo' 2.H
 "Tte world re cSrohN,hcd 'hn' i rl~ro- ra mo,et" - Psalm e2.l.
 ~pr old aas' tdou lad the four dston ot :h. oarrn."-rs7'm 1oo a
 "Wa,re vast t0ou when I laid 'h' crmia'ton. Q. inc carlbo" - He or.w, 1-l'-
 h tlo N1u Testament # iz rc latoI 'at 'sc d"vI took ch~' t' inc ton of a high mountain anc showed him all inc world, "htcj suggests if w9ts d1t and within 'h, rrr.t-n of inc ry'sjgut.
 Notj,a is one Of those mortal who fake everything th,y read lit cra,}y. The inspired writers Of th Wort thought the world was fiat and had thoy indicated i' 10 b round they would have been pclte' with stones until they were dead or at least would have been con sid.rrd bevitchcd or insane.
 Chris, ophcr Columbus, who live and Jaborcd more than 4Oo v5sr ago, wss nore broadminded. H
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
I Am Tired of Trick Bindings 1 nn, fired If trick endinps


 Whether they be in novel, in a play, in short story or whatnot, l am tired of them.
 l am tired of the detective turn ing out to be the crook, and the French maid being, in reality, fe- male sleuth.
 I am tired of the hardhearted father being. in truth, devoted parent, who has been merely test ing the character of his rather gay Offspring.
 am tired of the fellow we took all along for the villain developing into the chief of police in disguise. want to see things end as l am led to believe they will. Not as the author thinks is clever.
 l am tired of trick endings,
 There are altogether too many Of them in actual life.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
JAP IS JAILED
Man Who Hauled Down |. s. Flag in Tokio Gets Six Months--COm- panions Also Imprisoned.

By The Associated Press.
 Tokio, Nov. G.-Riche Okada. who cut the American flag from the flag staff in the grounds of the destroyed American embassy on July 1, last, was yesterday sentenced to six months imprisonment His two ac- compiices were sentenced to four and two months, respectively, with suspension of sentence for two years, which means that if they are of good behavior during that period, they will go practically unpunished.
 The judge, in announcing his de- cision, said the unselfishness Of mo- tive prompting the deed justified the suspension of the sentences.
 Okada cut down the flag during the demonstrations held throughout Japan in June and July as a protest against the American immigration act excluding Oriental immigrants from the United States.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
>TRNNGIFD IN MOTOR VAN Man Found With Neck Wedged Be
 tween Operating Mechanism.

Nv York. Nov. civilian Slat- tcry of No. 97 Jackson avenue, Hum ter's Point Long Island City. was fotnd y"st' rdav apparently strangled in an automobile truck which stood on Third street at East avenue, Hun ter's Point. His body was huddlcd In front of the drivers seat, his neck vodgrd betwon the gear shift lever and th, brake handle. Ii is believed he climbed into the truck while un- der fhr influence of liquor and f"ll forward into the position in which he Eas founds
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
German Editor Dares
 Women tO Shave Heads

Drcsden, Nov. 6,-"If W0mon Will cut their hair and shave their nccks why don't they shave their heads all over the way many German mon do who regard themselves as Nrry aris- tocratic and distinguished? ." is tho challenge German editor makes to women o( fashion.
 Many mon who belong to the Steel Helmet organization have shaw ed heads It is distinct mark Of the officer class, and since women are organizing q feminine branch of the Steel Helmets they shoull also shave their heads"
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
SMALL UNDOUBTEDLY IS
 ELECTED IN ILLINOIS
Me Holds Lead of More Than 300,- 900 Votes Over His Democratic
 Opponent.
By ThA Associated press.

By The Associated Press.
 Chicago, Nov. 6.-Nirtually every state and national contest in Illinois had been decided today as returns, dribbling in from 500 missing down. state precincts of the states 5,9S9 increased, in most cases, existing re- publican majorities.
 Thsse ranged from President Coolidge's more than three-quarters of a million plurality over John w. Davis and the half million majority of Charles S. Dcneen, former gov ernor and United States senator elect, over his democratic opponent, Colonel A. A. Sprague, 10 the few thousands that separated candidates in several closely contested congress sional districts.
 Twenty republican congressman elected in addition to two republican representatives- Democratic incumbents were replaced in two districts and returned in four. The result was in doubt in only one dis trict, the goth, where Henry T. Rainey, democratic incumbent, had a margin of 259 votes over Guy L. Shaw, republican, with 59 precincts missing.
 President Coolidge had 1,24o,250; Davis, 4SS,43l, and La Toilette 293,- 5Ss when 5.194 precincts had un- officially reported.
 Unofficial returns from 5,016 pre- cincts in the senatorial race gave Deneen 1,175,271, and Sprague 660,' 22l.
 Governor Len Small, republican incumbent. held a lead Of 5S0,00( over Norman L. Jones, democrat.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
deemed necessary.

deemed necessary.
 Meanwhile MT. Coolidge will be confronted with the problem of se- lecting a cabinet. It is thought like ly that several of the present mem- bers will retire for personal reasons to private life, and it is understood also that the president has in mind some changes in the alignment, though no wholesale transferring of department heads is expected. No outstanding changes, however, are looked for prior to the inauguration.
 AS on yesterday, 1t was business as usual" today at the White House, MT. Coolidge, following his custom, appeared early at the executive off, fees, giving his attention to govern ment affairs.
 Immediate problems facing him are the selection of the proposed ag- ricultural commission 10 investigate farming conditions, the appointment of a secretary of agriculture to suc- coed the late Henry C. Wallace, and q decision of the report of the taiif commission on the sugar duty.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
Charge Manslaughter
 In Auto Fatality

Montville, Conn, Nov. 6.-Clar- ence Luther, driver of an automo- bile which cullided with another resulting in the death of two women, resulting in the death oftwo women, Mrs. Fred A. Parke and Mrs. Morris D. Wilkinson of Poquonoc, was yes- terday bound over 10 the superior court by Justice of the Peace Smith on charge Of manslaughter. Bonds were set at s5,0o0.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
DAYLIGHT SAVING SANTpi RAY STATE AMENDMENTS

Voters of Massachusetts passed on several interesting amendments, and the results Of two Of them have been eroneously commented upon by both Hartford newspapers. The actual results Of the voting on these amendments go far as tabulated up to that time, were given In the Her aid yesterday, and since that time the Publications" have not changed.
 Ire daylight saving law in Massachusetts stands, according to the voting. At the time this was written only ten precincts were miss ing and they were not likely to change the result as the yes vot- CTS were about 50000 ahead. This means that Connecticut will proba- bly, continue operating upon the un- official daylight saving plan on &C., count of contguity to the Bay State ard the fact that the New England railroads in the summer are prac- ticaIy forced 10 operate local trains originating in Massachusetts on a plan putting their time an hour ahead over standard time,
 The 'baby NoIstcad act" has also won in Massachusetts by 8 scant 5000 plurality. it appears from to- days returns, in spite of comment 10 the contrary in Hartford. This was the first time the drys won a victory in Massachusetts. The dry law amendment will give the state right to prosecute cases Of manu- factur;ug or transporting liquor How the drys happened 10 win this victory is mystery to most Bay State cdttors, who appear inclined to blame if on the "women's vote.'
 Thc proposal to place tax burden of two cents a gallon on gasoline such as exists in Connecticut, was overwhelmingly defeated, as it de- served to be. Massachusetts has built good,y quota of fine roads without such a tax, and so ha1e other states. Bay Sta'crs turned down the proposed tax because tho state didn't need the adlitiona revenue. Connecticut, much smaller than Massachusetts. and with !es' mileage of roads 10 build and main. tain, continues worrying along wiil the gasoline tax. If The people O Connecticut voted on the tax i probably would he sno~"d unI"r 7' thoroughly as was the case in in ueighborrng S,ato.
 The proposal child labor amend ment was turned down in the Ba, State in no uncertain manner. Tn legislature WAS OH inc point of r"ti flying this proposed federal amend ment when prcssuro was brought t bear to Iot tho people sug2@st thol wishes through r'fereAdum Massachusetts now viii fail 10 ratti the amendment; Connecticut like wise is oNpoc,r1 to refuse to rA'i. the amcn1mcnt Ire H'rdd h7 given all the available facts in con nection with tnls am'nIm"nt d"n so without fear or fsNor, somfto" that some organs which have take sides on ,he amer5n2.n- have }"t [ do. and if the pnoa'o hor@a bout don't want in th,.~ decision vi not have hcen based upon 7eN information.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
India Has First of
 Woman Legislators

Madras, Nov. 6.-India's first woman legislator is Mrs. Poonen Lo- kose, who has been appointed by the Naharansn Regent of Travancore to he member of the local council. She is Syrian Christian dictor and has been head Of the state medical service for several years,
 Mrs. Lukos was educated in Eng land anl when attending London University was the only Indian "om- an studying outside of India.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
KIassrOom-Kapers

Klassroom-K -Kapers A first grade class was receiving its first lesson in reading, The young teacher was animatedly dis cussing the various members Of the cat family.
 What do you call baby pussy?" she asked.
 "Kitten." replied Harold, Watch me while write the first sound of kitten" said the teacher. putting on the blackboard the letter "k."
 Now" she continued, "who will tell me the first sound of kitten?'' "Meow!" was the p-ompt re- sponse of Jimmy.
 Lillian F. piddian.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
COST HJGHIN POLAND

Warsaw, Nov. G.-Poland is the most expensive country in the world in which to live, says the Journal de Pologne. The reason given is that nearly 90 per cent Of the state eX- renditures are invested in unproduc- tive armaments.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
Realized It

Mrs. Crabshaw: That young man who is courting you seems to be rather frivolous. Do you think he realizes that matrimony is a se- rious thing?"
 Marjorie: Indeed he does, MSmma. He's talking about break ing his engagement"
 -J. J. O'C.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

She sat herself down and loudly did weep; For she said that her beauty was only skin deep; Let me whisper 1t to you, 1 wouldn't speak louder. I'm afraid it Is only as deep as her powder.
 E. L. O'Brien.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
With the Spooncrs

There is nothing new under the sun" quoted the professor. NO" chuckled the cynic, but loves old story always sounds origi- nal under the moon."
 Martin kreager.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
Member Audit nurenn of Circulation.

Member Audit Rurenu of Circulation. The A. E, C. Is national organisation which furnishes newspapers and adver. tlsers with a strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistlcs are based upon this audit. This insuTes protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures 10 both national and loca! advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
Thc Fdi,or's Gossip shop

We are getting some of the hu- nor that bubbles in the class rooms - but We are not getting enough of il!
 We want more!
 We know it's there
 We would rather you get the money by getting ii and sending 1t in.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
Facts and Fancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

It may be that the trouble at the Tower of Babel was static.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
COnsidcrate

Judge: "So the landlord hasn't made any improvements on the premises?"
 Tenant: "Only one, Your Honor. There's been a new advertising sign painted on the side of the building"
 Mrs. Albert Levant.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
Vain Quest

"Why didn't you wait for Dolly if she wasn't home?" They said she went to the bar Der shop"
 Joseph Zweisele.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

The Herald Is on sale daily In New York at Hotallng's News stand. Times Square; Schultz News Stand, Entrance Grand Central. 42ud street.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
NcNt..

"John. I gotta get shave in a hurry. How many ahead of me-"
 "Only three hairbobs and com plexion pack"
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

If ho goes to bed before mid night he has had his radio set for some time.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
,lember of the Associated Press

The Associated Press ta exclusively en. titled to tho Use for republication Of all news credited to tt or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

But If you don't. you can be as- sured we have way of getting it, What do you say?
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

The wild Senator is soon tanned at Washington. Conditions he thought awful prove to be merely awosome.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

A mans dying rich is a disgrace which his heirs endure with heroic fortitude.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

The only profitable advertising medium
 in the City. Circulation books and press rooD alvays open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

Painting the kitchen yourself Is cheaper, f the paint is the color of your pants.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

The worlds population is be- coming more dense, but you won't notice it much if you won't argue.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

Still, If we elected our ablest men to office, who would run big busi- ness?
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
TELEPHONE CALLS

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New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

Primitive man: An appetite and a passion. Modern man: A front and an alibi.
 4 village is @ place where every body knows he is paying for the car on the installment plan.
 Tn time great inventions will take away almost everybody's job ex- cept the reformer's.
 How frightful is the end Of man Man is dust; dust makes mud; mud is used In politics.
 T made him what he sausually means, He worked for me before he made his reputation"
 China cant. end her war yet. She hasn't thought up reason to blame Uncle Sam for 1t.
 r. is all right for the League to acquire teeth. but why gnash them in the direction of America?
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

Parents who once yearned to seem "rcAned' now have children who are content 10 seem sophisti- cated.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

Think how many people were in- capa acitated by St. Nitus dance be- fore cheer leaders were invented.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

Most of tho people who obstruct progress habitually hope for the best.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06
New Britain, Conn, Nov. {, 1924.

B is right. All persons born in the United States, regardless of the nationality of their parents, are citizens of the United States and are entitled to vote. See beginning of fourteenth amendment to the Constitution of the United States Editor.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-06

Magnus Johnson deserves credit. He was in milking contest and wasn't indicted,