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New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
NETHOD|STS NEVER
 FORGET PATRIOTISM
So Legion Delegation Is Told in
 Allison Controversy

Chicago. March 27.---The precedents of the past show that Methodists are peace loving and peace promoting but 1 have never failed to come to the de- fense of flag and of civilization in time of need, and there is no indication that they will act differently in the future, Bishop Thomas Nicholson of the Methodist Episcopal church told a delegation of American Legion members calling on him.
 z The Legion delegation came to dis cuss with the bishop the appearance Of Brent Dow Allinson, paciflst, be- fore an Epworth league meeting at Evanston. The Legion protested all lowing Allinson to speak. Bishop Nicholson said he had been out Of the city and had not investigated this matter.
 Replying to the question as to what his own attitude and the attitude of the Methodist Episcopal church Bishop Nicholson said that personally he was not a pacifist and had never had any sympathy with the slackers or with the draft-dodgers. When our nation was in the war, he said, he had done his utmost to help win it and had uniformly spoken words of encouragement for the soldiers.
 The bishop said that he was devot- ing his time and expected to give the very best of his influence to making future wars impossible. .and that the prime business of the Christian church should be to make it impossible for any great war to occur again, adding he believed it to be the duty of every citizen and particularly of every Christian to work to this end and to do more than register a protest.
 "As for the attitude of the Metho- dist Episcopal church," he said, mo one man has right to speak for that body, but all the precedents of the past show that the Methodist church has been unalterably loyal; that it has been foremost in the defense of the flag on every needed occasion, and I have no reason to believe that it would act otherwise in the future"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
MAPLE HILL NEWS

Guest Night" of ths .Woman's club Of Maple Hill will be held at the home of Mrs. A. s. Grant on Golf street Wednesday evening, April ?, at o'clock. Dr. A. B. Meredith of Hart ford, will be the speaker of the eve ming and short musical program will be rendered by the club trio and Walter Occupin, 'cellist.
 Albert Nordstrom Of Bangor, Maine, is spending the week with his moth- CT, Mrs. N, Nordstrom on Robbins avenue.
 The Maple Hill Bridge club will meet Tuesday afternoon, April l, at the home of Mrs. II. B. olmstead on Johnson street.
 Miss Bertha Francis of Newington Center Is home from Gushing academy for the spring vacation.
 Donald Proudman will return home tomorrow from Dartmouth college for the spring recess. Miss Harriet Wells has returned to New York after spending the week end with her mother, Mrs. William Wells, of Newington Center.
 Charles II. Hare of Pittsneld, Mass, has sold his building lot on Golf street to William Middlemas of New Britain,
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
WHAT MOTIVES?

When person takes a step which will have an important bearing upon his life, the natural question is why does he do this. If it is an action men are accustomed to take, such as seek. ing an education or a better job, tho answer is so obvious that few con- sider it. But when Grover Cleveland Bergdoll is reported to, have decided to come back 10 the United States where he is cordially and properly dospised as far as onc>is able 10 judge, inquiry as to lis motive is interesting purely as an academic matter.
 The most compelling motives for action are love, hate, a sense Of jus tice, greed. generosity, desire to be re venged or to reward. patriotism, lust, fear--=and perhaps the most colnpell- ing of all is fear which makes men afraid not only of physical pain and combat, but afraid to take chances in life, afraid they will be ill, afraid they will lose their positions, afraid for those they love. Fear dominates every one to greater or less extent
 Glancing through these motives for action. and remembering Bergdoll as VIC know of him, VIC strike out as impossible inspirers Of a decision to come back to the land to which he has been disioyal hate, love. justice, generosity, revenge, patriotism. lust, and we find remaining as possible mos tiyos for his act only three. hope of reward, greed and fear. Certainly there may be in him a hope Of re- ward-thc hope that by returning he will be rewarded with leniency: there may be greed-the hope of regaining his wealth. And certainly there is fear. For. looking al BergdolI's past, we can not believe athat a feeling of love CT patriotism for Germany inspired his draft evasion. IT it were not either of those. then 1t vas physical fear that made him willing to be stamped with inc indclible stigma Of coward draft evadcr.
 And one may well believe that fear Beredol1's rrIer-ft is inc emotion which lies more closely knit into his bcing than any other unless, possibly. if be selfshness which is never pow crful enough to conquer fear If if IS fear that is driving Bergdoll back here lis reported determination becomes understandable. He is afraid. not Of fire feeling against him csen in Ger many, for hs would seem to se calloHs to public opinion. but rather he is afraid hr eiIi he hurt-physicaily hurt. And. thus afraid. and being a rtrsan of at least some intelligence, he looks about him and realizes that such is the American sense of justice. so strong is tl1e power Of American law and order. that cvcn he, a man ,IjsloraJ 10 America. would be safer in this country he has Haunted. would be physically more safe from personal in- furr than he would be in any other country in The world. BergdolI may not have decided 10 come back. But if he has it is because he Is afraid of uhst may happen to him anywhere .fse. It + predicted that some day he viii eofns back-and if Wili be because he is afraid.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
Facts andFancies
 Bl ROBERT CULLEN

The way of the transgressor Is hard--to follow. Ask any policeman.
 ---A-----
 Suggested slogan for congress: "They also serve who only stand and debate"
 Add Dictionary of similcs: ''----ss useless as gestures by a radio orator" \ lot Of the modern Witts appar- cntiy have promised tO love. honor and obey impulses. "a A lot of henpecked husbands will tell you that '1oved aud lost" beats welded and bosscd."
 And what is it tho height of when a policeman parks his car in front of fire plug?
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
prGlLIsTIC "suGGEsrIoN"

lt has remained for a pugilist to make usr uncOnsCiously perhaps, Of uuto-sugg"stion as means of further ins his ends. Suclacnds, incidentally are to win 1he pugilistics heavyweght championship of tho world--a praise worthy ambition all will admit: all ambition to which will lend its aid with tremendous enthusiasm.
 For you must know, gentle reader, that the great discovery of the power of suggestion has been made. Tell yourself that you feel no pain, and the pain is gone. Convince yourself that you are getting better every day and every day you will be better. Mon sicur Coue himself who brought the matter to our attention. disclaimed any power in himself merely because he told us to keep reassuring our selves of our condition. The patient does it himself.
 Such eminent authorities as Walter Camp, scizing upon the idea, declared that one may achieve a desire more readily if one pictures the success of the attempt. He says a certain high jumper. after two failures to clear the bar. succeeded only on the third at tempt after he had really seen him self, as he approached the bar. look ing down upon it as he cleared it.
 Thus it is reasonable to say that if man gazes at a picture of Amself winning a prize fight, and can actually see his opponent stretched out at full length, or doubled up as the case may be, upon the floor of the ring at his feet, such fighter will undoubtedly be inspired to deliver a blow that will bring these results so satisfactory to the puncher.
 So, then. to return to this pugilist who wishes to be champion of the world. What has he done? He has had pictured upon his breast "a sketch of my last knockout" done in ilrid colors SO that they cannot es- cape the attention of any man he fights. This is the ring--and there Is the fallen foe.
 Picture this pugilist in the ring. Imagine the man opposed to him, gazing in awe upon this brightly colored picture of a iight--upon the apparently lifeless form in the pic- ture--the victim Of the prowess of the man against who he is even now pitted. Imagine him getting the goat Of Jack Dempsey, for instance, by missing in Jacks ear:
 See dat pctur? Oats wot I done 10 de last guy dat stood where youse is standin'. Oats wot's goin' to hap pen to youse, see. Youse is goin' to De HOWn ucrC on u' carpet III uS htAN round, see?"
 And imagine Jack gazing on that picture Sypno,ized by it, and involun- tarily tefling himself that perhaps he, too, will become a model for another such picture. Well, they say that if Jack would keep making that sugges- ton to himself he would be it-down there, one, two, three--nine and "out."
 The only trouble with the theory, however, is that Jacks blows might bring blood from the pugllistic de- votoe of art so that the picture would be plotted out. Then, of course, noth. ing would remain for Jack to do but forget the picture and attend 10 the matter in hand. One rather thinks he'd do it fairly thoroughly--still you ncycr can tell. .a
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New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
PEACH CROP INSURED

Hartford, March 27.--Confrmatior was given today from the office here of an insurance company which issue automobile insurance of reports from the south that it had insured the peach crop of growers represented in the Georgia peach growers exchange Weather, crop transportation and fire hazards are covered.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
Birthplace of Pope Plus
 Elevated to City's Rank

Dsio, Italy, March e7.--A solemn celebration marking the elevation to the dignity of a city of this place, the birthplace of Pope Plus, was held yes terday. During the ceremony copy of the pontificsl arms was presented to the city by croup Of citizens Fermo Ratti, brother of the pontiff, acted as godfather of the ceremony.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
FI.IER oEE FOR ROME
fsrerial fo Tlle Ileraldl.

Lyons, France, March 27.-stuart MacIBren. British aviator. took off for I;one on the second stage Of his round -the-world flight at 11.30 o'clock this morning. .-....
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

A pharmaceutical house recon. mends dimethyaminophenyidimethyl. pyrazoine as a medicine. One syllable after each meal and at bedtime.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

The prize actor is the tilted lover who can praise the successful candi- date and make it sound like he means 1t.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

Speaking of politcis, pouring oil or the troubled waters is a metaphor that has lost its meaning. We need something now to pour on the troubled oil.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

flee man said, I feel it my duty to tel you that this is a side seat and your view will be obstructed by the box iu front"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

The only profitable advertising medium Tn the City. Circulation f'Uokt and press room slways open to ad .ertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

In the wet days d man could act as host without keeping q napkin over his arm to wipe off the living, room table.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
u,r,pet ot The Assac,ufed Press

The Associated Press is exclusively ertitied to the use for re-prnicatiou Of all news credited to II or uot otherwise credited in this paper and also local news pub lished herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

Heard in any parked autos within five miles of New Britain: Look out for my vaccination"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

The only time the average man has that conqucring- hero feeling Is when ho manages tO get two good seats on t,Be aisle.
 The European situation shows iin- proycments. but onliand we cant re- mcmbcr what they are.
 Yes. Ethel, life Is like a golf game. We're into and out of one hole after another. Ho hum.
 Fable: After they had argued for an hour The wife finally shut up and let the husband have his way.
 Love at first sight is possible. but it's always a good idea to wipe ofT yUur glasses and look again.
 Another addition 10 Dictionary or Smiles. '---as useless as an obser- Tsti0n car on a subway train"
 ''One-Wife Movement Spreads in Eastern World" uife-at-a- time is stiIl the general rule on this side.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

The biggest howl to make it ex- elusive" IS usually raised by the mem Der who barely managed to slip in himself.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

Ents-ed r the Post orlrs at New Britain
 As Second Class Mall Mattel
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
YALE LOSES AGAIN

New Haven. March 27.-Syracuss defeated Yale two out Of three games in the telegraphic bowling match last night: The figures:
 Syracuse ..... SAP 9O1 902-2645 Yale S43 S7s 'S55-2576
 The moons surface is four times the area of Europe.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-27
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New Britain herald., 1924-03-27

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By CLUYAS WILLIAMS

REPORTS THAT 1T SOUNDS l1u hWS BUHstR BUT IF isNT SURE h,tD BESIDES HE GAIT MAKE CUT \
 McRD SIZES SfStke
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
Democrats Meet

The democratic national convention
met in New York Monday for the pur-
pose of selecting the democratic nomi-
nees for president and vice-president
who will run against Coolidge and
Dawes, the republican nominees. For
getful of its bitter rivalry over candi-
dates and parties the convention began
its session with militant demonstra-
tion of party enthusiasm.
The twO-thirds rule in selecting a
nominee was sustained when a vote
was taken on the proposition of chang
ing the rule to merely a majority. Me
AdOo is the strongest man at the con-
ventiOn, at present, with Smith a
close second. The balloting is schedul-
ed to start today but it may be several
days before the selection is made.
DIR. Hamil and Joe $. Decker are
representing old Randolph county at
the convention.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
COUNTY SINGING
CONVENTION MEETS

Pursuant to arrangements made at
the last adjournment of the Randolph
County Singing Convention, the con
vention met at Manson Sunday, June
%. Although the weather was incle-
ment there was a very large crowd,
almost every section of the county be-
in represented.
The forenoon was taken up by a
number of songs led by Messrs. Judge
Million. Hon. II. NJ. Bishop and Esq.
Theo Rice.
At the noon hour our Hon. Presl-
dent. John d.. was ready as usual
with his 50-gallon coffee kettle and
every one had chance to get cup Of
real coffee. About | 100 o'clock the
house was called to order by the Inesi-
dent.
John II. Holt OF Reyno was elected
as vice-president and Walter Blank
enship was chosen to act as secretary
In the absence of Secretary Hamm OF
MiddlebroOk. The following leaders
with their classes did some good sing
ing: DAILY Wyatt and class of Reyno,
w. A. Huddleston and class of Run
ming Lake. Bro. Hall and class Of Lone
Oak. G. A. Orvis and class Of Browns
Chapel After this we voted to hold
our next session at Reyno ON the
fourth Sunday in August, which is Au-
gust "a.
The convention closed with an old
time community singing led by John
X. Holt of Reyno, assisted by Hon. A.
J. Cole of Birmingham. Ala.
John ID. Campbell. President,
II. w. Blankenship Act-Sec.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27

We are authorized to announce j.
VI. Street Of Calamine, Sharp county,
as candidate for the Office of state
senator from this district, subject to
the action of the democratic primary
election i'm August.
Mr.. Street Is self made man. His
father died when he was six years old,
leaving him to make his way as best
he could. He received his education
at the schools in Smithville and Bates
vile College. sometimes sweeping the
floors and doing like jobs to pay his
tuition. He has made quite a little
money farming. II is said of him that
he is one Of the most successful farm
ers in Sharp county. Besides that It
is claimed by his friends that he Is
one Of the best financiers in this part
of the state. He still lives on the
farm on which he was born. having
spent his entire life there.
Mr.. Street is the only man to have
represented his county In the state
legislature for four terms. He receiv-
ed. at the last election, the largest
vote he or any other man had ever re-
ceived in Sharp county for representa-
tive IN a primary election, and with
two good men opposing him. Mr..
Streets record in the Legislature is
good
He is very prominent figure In his
home county and his friends and sup
porters do not hesitate in recommend
ing him to the voters of Randolph
county as the man for state senator
from this district.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
TWO COUNTIES FORM
BASEBALL LEAGUE

Sportsmen Of Randolph and Law
renee counties have formed the Law
rence-Randolph County League, class
ID organization. Four towns, Pocahon-
tas, HOxie. Alicia and Imboden viii
he represented. The season opened
Monday and will close September 4.
Two games each week are scheduled
to he played, each team playing %
games during the season. X. Il. War
ner Of Hoxie was elected president
and l.. X. Warner of Hoxie. secretary
treasurer.
Pocahontas' first game was played
at lmboden Monday and resulted I'm
12-lnning tie, 3 TO 3. Our team and
the fans who saw the game complain
bitterly Of the treatment received at
the hands Of the lmboden umpire, cit
Ing especially n decision on a play in
the eleventh inning that should have
won the game for Pocahontas. With
a runner on second Peters knocked a
long fly over center field The runner
went home and Peters was between
second and third before the fielder
picked mp the ball. The fielder threw
home, the ball falling between the
pitcher and the catcher and bouncing
over the catcher, rolling to the grand
stand. Peters was within a few feet
Of home plate when the ball struck In
tn diamond and as the ball bounded
out he crossed the plate. The umpire
called 1t an overthrow and after
lengthy squabble Peters was made to
go back to third.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
For Road 0verseer

The Star Herald Is authorized to
announce Jim Haynes as candidate
for Road Overseer Of Demun township
subject to the Democratic primary
election. Mr.. Haynes resides at Shan
non in the southern part of the town
ship and is the only candidate from
east of the river to announce 50 far.
Mr.. Haynes states that If elected he
will see that all sections of the town
ship receive the same attention and
that his work win not be confined
to any particular road. He solicits
the support of all.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
For County Surveyor

We are authorized to announce l..
G. "Gray" Fry of Wiley township as a
candidate for the office of county sur
veyor of Randolph county, subject to
the action of the democratic primary
election in August.
Mr.. Fry was born and raised in
Randolph county and his surveying
work during the past two years has
taken him into all sections OF the
county, where he has become well and
favorably known. He is n son Of B.
+. Fry and got his experience In sur
veying from John l.. Fry. long known
as one of the most competent men in
this line in the state.
He is well qualified in every way to
fill the Office of county surveyor and
promises, If elected, to go into any
part Of the county at any time when
called upon in the interest of his work
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
Bonus Blanks Received

The forms for Ex-SOldiers to fill out
in order to get their Bonus have been
received by the American Legion Post
here. The week from August 11th to
10th. inclusive, has been set aside for
the time for soldiers to report at POca-
hOntas If they desire assistance from
the American Legion Post here In the
matter of filling out their blanks. The
Post will give you blank any time,
but If you desire assistance in the fill
ing out of the blank then report during
the time stated above. The Local Post
will have experienced stenOgraphers
to help You only on the dates set and
hope that every soldier In Randolph
county will file his claim during this
week.
A big rally of all the Ex-SOldiers is
planned for the latter part Of the week
Of August ending the 18th and further
notice will appear in this paper
Keep the dates. in mind Let's go!
Remember that without doubt, we
would have no bonus coming If II were
not for The American Legion Why
not join the Legion and help us?
BY order Of:
Kern l.. Hall. Vice Commander,
o. c. Mock, Post Adjutant
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
For Road 0verseer

We are authorized TO announce O.
II. Halford Of Reyno as candidate
for road oyerseer Of Reyno township,
subject to the action of the coming
democratic primary election.
In making his announcement, Mr..
Halford promises, II elected, to give
his best time and attention to the
roads all over the township, giving a
fair and impartial service TO all sec
tions under his jurisdiction He is
well qualified to fill the Office and asks
the voters for a due consideration Of
his merits when they go to the polls.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
BOGLE CHARGES Use
OF UNFAIR METHODS

G. Otis Boyle of Brinkley has an
nounced his withdrawal as a candi-
date for congress from this district.
He charges the democratic party or
ganization with unfairness and says
that since his party has shut her door
In his face he feels that there is no
place in the race for him. His letter
announcing his withdrawal from the
race states that when he entered the
race he did so on the assumption that
all democratic candidates for this Office
would be given the same treatment by
organized democracy and that he Is
convinced that he has not received
proper consideration from democratic
bodies
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
FENDER COMPANY To
BUILD new GIN HERE

A new cotton gin company headed
by Dave Fender of Holmes has pur-
chased lots on the east side Of the
Frisco railroads tracks here and will
soon begin the erection of an up-to-
date cotton gin plant. We understand
that the company plans to have every
thing in readiness to take care of this
seasons cotton crop. Associated with
Mr.. Fender in this enterprise are the
following well known business men
NJ. l.. Buckley, DIR. ]. w. Brown. J. o.
sallee, Ben A. Brown, +. j. Baltz.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
Win One. Lose One

The Pocahontas baseball team went
to Alicia last Thursday and won from
the team there by score of to 3.
In this game Schoonover got a home
run and Spikes. pitching, struck out
eleven Alicia batters.
The team went to Truman Saturday
and lost by close score, 6-5. In this
game Davis distinguished himself with
four hits in five times at bat.
These two games were played before
the opening Of the league season and
will not count in the seasons percent
age.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-06-27
ONLY SIX APPLY FOR
TEACHERS LICENSE

There were only six applicants for
teachers certificates who took examin-
alton here last week Ten years ago
this June there were fifty-fye who
took the examination. The time seems
to have come when our teachers gener-
ally no longer care for county certifi-
cate. They want something better.
This is proved by the fact that more
than forty Randolph county teachers
are attending Normal this summer.