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New Britain herald., 1924-01-07

small users of water would make it necessary perhaps to increase the rent of each tenant slightly. provided a fair rental is now being charged. Thus the tenant, in many instances, would have to pay larger rent than at pres- ent-and certainly the rents are high enough except in rare instances.
 But again we stare the provision in the face that the board can not charge less than the actual cost of service, and the water board is in the position therefore, of having to increase the rates in order to obey the law. Here is a situation, as previously empha- sized that calls for the greatest CO., operation between the users of water and those who fix the rates for it. The water board has shown a disposi- ton to be fair. The people will be wise to meet the board with full ap- preciation of the need of some in- crease, al least, in the rates. The matter should be discussed fully.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
AN INTERESTING CASE

The point referred to in these columns recently regarding arresting 'frequenters" Of a place where it was found liquor was sold, has come up in the New Britain police court, the attorney defending those arrested fre- quenters bringing out the point here raised, namely that it does not seem that a law passed before the advent of the Nolstead act, finding any person entering place where liquor was sold should be fined $50 if the sale of liquor to him was forbidden. could be meant to include frequenters. Of course 1t is not forbidden to sell liquor for beverage purposes to anyone; thus, technically, these men would come under the provisions of the old law had it been passed after the adoption of the Nolstead act. But. after such time there would have been no neces- sity for such law as the old one un- der which "frequenters" have been ar rested. The Volstead act covers them and everyone else. The selling of liquor is forbidden and so every per son in this country would be included within the provisions of the old law, if anyone is included, the moment the Volstead act went inio effect
 The Herald has no desire to protect "frequenters" Of places where liquor Is sold for beverage purposes. Quite the reverse, provided thase frequent CTS knew that liquor might be procur- cd there and entered the place for the purpose Of obtaining It,
 But the Herald does hope to use its influence 10 prevent the injustice of broad interpretation Of the Nolstcad act from going any further. It is quite possible that occasions may arise in small city where the police know the 'frequentcrs" are themselves law yiolators and, in proper desire to pre- vent breaking Of the law, they may seize upon soma slight prntoxt to ar. rest men whom they would not take into custody 1T they believed that their presence in such place was through ignorance of the situation or was no evidence Of their encourage l mcnt Of law breaking But it is not i safe 10 make more elastic the provi- ! sinns Of a law so strict that it has . created much dissatisfaction. Obey | the law: see that the law is obeycd. l Hut it is not wise to make the law the | excuse for cncroaching upon individu. al liberty to q greater extent than if ! does at present.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
"NO CHANGES"

When the League of Nations cuven-
 ant reservations were presented in the
 Senate, Mr. Wilson. then president.
 refused to have any changes made in
 the covenant with his approval As the popular saying went he wanted 1t
 without change in the "dotting Of an
 f or tine crossing Of q T." There came no American participation in the
 League of Nations. There came abso- lutely nothing o'it Of the idea that will eventually take hold of all peoples
 There will be some sort Of league and it is quite possible that it will not dinor q great deal from the league as suggested in the time Of President
 Wilson. The stand he took then pre- vented even a weak gesture on the part ol tine United States in the direc- tion Of acknowledging our place in Inc affairs of thc world.
 1t is now stated that President Coolidge will oppose any changes in the lax reduction plan of Secretary Of the Treasury Mellon II is intimsted that he will sct his face against sny- thing at aii which modincs or alters the plan already conceived. One can not believe that be wiu take this stand Democrats and Republicans have shown approve of the big. gen- erai doctrine of tax r-duction. Some believe the bonus can bE paid the more easily if four times the amount of thc bonus payments may be saved anHualfy. Others admirers of the President and opponents. think there are certain ways in which the Mellon plan may b. improved upnn. tIterior motives need not always b. given 10 a democrat bncause h, seeks tD change q republican plan. There are honost democrats wbo do not do things just becauss 0f the fact that thsr belong to the democratic party. inst aS there arc honest republicans wh5 djsapproyc som" democratic plan beea1se of the plan itself and not be- causp Of politics.
 There was antaE5nism to the League Of Nations: how mucb Or how .ittfr makes no difference in this dis russior. There is practically no Op- positi9g 10 a reduction in taNes and a more strict economy in government. 1 This is a thing the President. were he -s.gHiiiran or democrat. would seek ] tor the sake 0f the country. 1T Mr.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
PHILADELPHIA WILL
 HAVE BIG CLEANUP
Lid Is to Be Clamped Down
 Within 48 Hours

Philadelphia. Jan. 7.-Warncd that ! the "lid would be screwed down tight" within 4s hours, bootleggers, gamblers, bandits and other law break CTS were reported today to be seeking cover as the new city admin istration. headed by Mayor W. Free land Kendrick. took over the conduct Of municipal affairs.
 He appointed Brigadicr General smedley b. Butler, known in inc United States Marine corps as the Fighting Quaker" as director of tlfs department Of public safety.
 General Butler who will have charge Of the police and fire depart monts said that he had arranged to have bed placed in city hall and that he would live there. if necessary, until the city was cleaned up.
 Every one Of the 1.S00 saloons, every gambling resort. every red light den and every crime hanGout is go- ing to have the lid clamped down tight. If necessary, I'll call out the fire department to use pickaxes to break open their doors and then order the men to wreck the bars Every saloon in Philadelphia is going to be closed right"
 IT there are not men on the police force capable of directing a cleanup and carrying out orders" the general said he knew of 5000 former marines who would step into their places and do it for Htm.
 All the policemen in the city have been summoned to meetings tonight and tomorrow night. at which Mayor Kendrick and General ButIer uiil out line what is expected Of them.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
BRITISH LABORITES
 PLANNING CAMPAIGN
Politics More Muddled as RunOrs
 l. of Mergers Are Heard

London, Jan. 7.-The Daily Herald, vague rumor that a section of the lib- eral party has agreed to act with the conservatives in maintaining the pres- ent government.
 The Herald says:
 Whether labor takes the govern ment depends upon the success of this latest angle, which must be taken more seriously than Lord Rother- mere's feverish demands that some- body shall save his millions from the capital levy"
 The reference is to the Daily Mails campaign in favor of liberal-con- servative fusion to keep labor out of power.
 The M. P.'s of the country are fiocking to London today preparatory to the reassembly of the house of commons tomorrow.
 Among the arrivals are the mem- bers of Glasgow's labor contingent popularly regarded as "the wild men" of the labor movement. They were accorded an enthusiastic public end-off in Glasgow last evening in the course of which many speeches were made.
 Baillie Dollan, chairman of the group, told the crowd that the new labor members were not going to London with the idea of becoming cabinet ministers, but were rather taking their seats In parliament as missionaries of socialism.
 We are told that the rich people are terrified by the prospects of la bor getting into power" he said. "Well may they be terrified! What is the use of labor getting power if the rich are to be pleased? Labor is going into power to displease the rich and to satisfy the needs of the workers. They are determined that the rich shall work for 9 living"
 One newly elected M. F., Cahir Healy, member for Fermanagh and Tyrone, will be unable to take his seat because he is in prson. Healy has been held by the government of Northern Ireland since his arrest on May 22, 1929, under the defense of the realm act with some hundreds of other persons. He refused to bring his case before the committee ap- pointed to deal with the charges against himself and his comrades, the ground of his refusal being that he objected 10 the conditions which, he said, must necessarily attach to the release of the prisoners.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
THANKS, ANSONIA
(From Ansonia Scntinel)

The New Britain Herald has set a good example of a newspaper stand back of what 1t says, even when il actually costs money to do. The Her aid published a statement Tuesday which misled some autoists into think ing they would be allowed until We'd nesday noon to get 1924 markers. When several were fined in the New Britain city court yesterday for using 1928 markers they were reimbursed by the Herald. This sort of loyalty and fidelity to the public, even when a mistake had been made which per haps was not wholly the papers fault is most commendable. Hats off to the Herald.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Cold Wave Recedes

Chicago, Jan. 7.-The middle west, plains states and northwest welcomed a return to normal temperatures today while the sub-zero blasts that wrought havoc for forty-eight hours spent themselves in attacks on the east and south. It is feared that the relief is only temporary, for cooler weather again has appeared over the western Canadian provinces.
 17 People Die
 A recapitulation shows a loss of IT lives due to cold.
 With the exception of Florida, the entire south was held ice-bound Sun day, but the forecast indicates that the mercury will rise during the day.
 South Carolina shivered with a temperature of four degrees above at Columbia. Georgia suffered with the cold, especially in the northern and central parts. The thermometer regis tered four-tenths of a degree above zero in Atlanta Sunday morning and an aged woman was reported frozen to death. Another death in Atlanta of a woman, whose clothing caught fire from an open grate, was also at tributable to the cold wave.
 One negro was frozen to death and white girl and negress were burned to death while trying to keep warm as result of the low temperature of Saturday night and early Sunday in Macon, Ga.
 Burns Prove Fatal
 Alabama reported one fatality at Sheffield as a result of zero weather. Seeking warmth from zero weather by standing in front of an open fire place, a fifteen year old girl of Fayetteville, Tenn. received burns from which she died this morning.
 Ice formed on the Mississippi sound at Bay St. Louis, Miss, early today, for the first time in 2l years.
 The cold weather in New Orleans and vicinity Saturday night and Sun day was responsible for six deaths.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Observations on He Weather

Washington, D. C., Jan. 7.-(Fore- cast for southern New England)-Fair tonight and Tuesday; colder tonight; strong westerly winds diminishing.
 Forecast for eastern New York same as southern New England.
 For Connections: Fair tonight and Tuesday; colder tonight; strong west erly winds diminishing.
 Conditions: The western area of high pressure has moved southward during the last 24 hours. It is causing temperatures below freezing as far south as northern Florida. The temp erature is rising along the northern border.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity generally pleasant weather with slightly higher temperature.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
MESSAGE By RADIO

Copenhagen, Jan. 7.--The Copen- hagen newspapers print five columns Of reports from various parts of the country on the message which John D. Prince, the American minister, broadcast by radio to the Danish na- tion.
 The American legation has received countless telegrams and letters from the listeners-in thanking the minister for his message and complimenting his masterful command of the Danish language.
 The BerlinEske Tidcnde describes the event as the most momentous in the radio annals of Denmark.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
A NOTEWORTHY CHOICE

Quite possibly no work offers a man greater opportunity to see life than that of a newspaper reporter And among men who report the news for daily, none see more of the un- happiness of life, the sordidness of it, than does the police reporter"
 Hurlbut A. Griswold, of The Herald, has held that position on this news paper for some time. He has been in- terested in writing. also, notes of the stage. In both fields human nature bares itself to the eyes of a man &C., eustomed to see beneath the surface of things, Many are embittered by the sights they see. the emotions that are so evident in those who come often into the court; the worldliness of those who make their living upon the stage, the latter students of hu- man nature as they must be in order 10 please their audiences.
 From the police court and the stage Mir. Griswold turns to enter upon his studies for the ministry. He is not embittered and he is not disgusted with life, The things he has learned have shown him, perhaps, how much Of real life some or the people with whom he has come in contact have missed because Of their tempcra- ments: he has felt, perhaps, what joy it would be to point out to them and to others what true life means when 1t is frightened by thought of the better things. At any rate he has made choice oriife work that speaks we'll for hts discrimination and vision aud it is an interesting phase of his easo that one Of gho first people to in- iercst him cspcdially in the sort Of iifc he now srets was q man Of the stage who. disroEuring any criticism that might como to him, forgetting any ridieulc that might bo aroused by hts act knet down in thr presence of man Of whom he knew very little, and prayed to his God.
 Hurlbut Griswold has made a place for himself in the hearts of tho men with whom hc has been associated that any person might envy. The best Of good wishes go with him in his work-the greatest man may do.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
LARGE TAXPAYER
 TARGET OF CHANCE
Democratic Substitute Tax Bill
 FaVorS the Less Wealthy

| Washington, Jan. "A democratic substitute for the Mellon tax revision program is before the congress and the country. It presents sharp de- parture from the Mellon plan in favor of the small taxpayer and to the dis advantage of the large tax payer. Sponsored by the democrats of the house ways and means committee, who made it public last night through Representative Garner, of Texas, the ranking minority member, the sub stitute proposes:
 An increase in the exemption of heads of families from $2,500 to s3,000 and single men from $1,000 to s2,00o.
 A reduction of the normal tax rate to two per cent on incomes of S5,000 or less; to four per cent on incomes from s5,000 to $10,o0o and to six per cent on incomes in excess of $10,000.
 A minimum surtaX rate of A per cent on net incomes in excess of s92,00o, but with the surtax rate to start at s12,0O0 instead of s10,000 as proposed by Secretary Mellon.
 An allowance of 33 1-3 per cent on earned incomes with this provision extended to include farmers and small merchants who combine capital with personal services.
 A more sweeping repeal of the so- called nuisance taxes than is proposed in the Mellon bill.
 The treasury tax draft proves no change in the existing exemptions al lowed heads of families and unmar- ried persons, while the reductions in normal tax rates are smaller than proposed by the democrats. It would reduce the present four per cent on incomes of s4,000 or less to three per cent and the present eight per cent rate on incomes in excess of s4,000 to six per cent; the earned income allow ance proposed in the treasury draft is limited to 25 per cent and would not apply to farmers and tradesmen.
 The democrats also urged that con- sideration be given during the pres ent session of congress to proposals for reductions of a number of tariff duties which they declare were the outstanding facter in the existing high cost of living"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07

Ii is all very veil to trust tO the right, but a left is more fff,tive when properly developed.
 Who is my neighbour" asked th. man in the Bible. Apparently nobody had tried 10 borrow anything from him.
 Y is easter for children to honor their parents if they are not required to honor a new set every year or so.
 IT he has a fool wife. rest assured her idiocy appealed 10 some imperfect quality in himself. Mats usually arc mates.
 The Czarists are taking up collcc- ton to win back thr throne. and you can try that if you are tired of buying oil stock.
 Correct this sentence: ~I need q new Overcoat." said he. but I'd much rather have e new rug for the living room"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
WATER Bo,RD's POWERS

Tho attitude Of the water board thus far has been The attitude Of 8 body anxious to satisfy the people rather than to assert it's rights" or 10 contend for what it may consider it's rights" The opinion of the cor. potation counsel. sought by the board. shows clearly that in this matter al least Inc charter is not indefinite. The board Of finance and taxation must first pass on the recommendations Of the board and those recommendations as modified by the board of finance and taxation cannot brcome effective until the common council has, in turn approved. Tho original action comes from the water board; the modification or disa pprosal Of tho hoard or finance and taxation comes ncNt, and then the last word by iBs common council. This sesgs to bc q1itc clear and. since tlIe point has been raised, it may be said that it is weH this is SO.
 But thp opinion Of the corporation couns,l brings another phase Of the situation to light He says the law provides that mo such rate or charge shall be less than tho cost." ." meaning, it is t0 b' presumed. loss than fine cost Of furnishing water to the people of the city. The situation as reported by the chairman Of Inc water board is that water has hesn furnished at less than cost. since last year there vas some s2a .00g spent more than the rc- ceipts. This is situation forbidden by Inc law. fl the orsni0n og She coF- poration is interpreted correctly. This Is a situation. then. that must i, rrc- tified.
 The next point for the people t9 consider is whether 0r.not there is 9 necessity for raisinz tHs 5o.oaH stated by ire cEaifman af the beard as the amount which would c5me from the proposed increased rates CT whether a smaller amount would bs sufficient. Provision has been made. fn these increased rates. for extension Of mains. enlargement. sinking fund and practically everything That Will Bf needed in the future. unless Mr. IfafcH.s statement was misunderstood. The presumption IS. also. that tlIc matter of sza nga. which wgs not mat lssf year. has 10 be taken care of. Iiat . if is reaHzed by landlords that g. ] sArsiee charge, where the tenants are
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
HITS TAX LEGISLATION
Representative Jones Claims That
 Congrrss Is BecloudinG Issues

Washington, Jan. 7.-Propaganda directed at congress, particularly with reference to the tax reduction pro- posals, was assailed today by Repre- sentative Jones, democrat, Texas, as beclouding the issue and making in- telligcnt legislation much more diffi- cult.
 We arc getting to he a govern ment by groups and the victim Of propaganda" Mir. Jones declared. nsome old boy, or some group, will conceive an idea Co save the country. Hen organize his little group and wire aff over the United states saying Wire or write your congressman to do so and so.' Then they operate fre- ouontly by misstating or exaggerating tho facts and beating the tom tom and finally wind up by 'cussing' the yolstead act"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Much snow Falls

Boston, Jan. 7.--Althongh New England escaped the cold wave which had been headed this way from tho west, the unhcralded storm which shunted it off left blanket of snow wbich in some sections was unusually heavy. Only three inches fell in this city, but in the suburbs there was twice as much and farther north tho snowfall ranged from a foot in north eastern Massachusetts and sixteen inches in Portland, Me, to nearly three feet in southwestern New lamp shire. Thesnowfall also was heavy in Vermont.
 Train service in New Hampshire and Maine and between ahose states and Boston was demoralized over Sunday by huge driftsc piled up by high northwest wind and had not fully recovered today.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN,

Our prayer for 1924 is that there will be no shortage to celebrate in song.
 Pride is self love. As q rule the victims love not wisely but too well.
 An authority on immigration, ap- parently, is a man who has an ax to grind.
 It man has sunshine in his soul, he doesn't need moonshinc in his stomach.
 Backbone is nose impressive when but little of it is concentrated in the knot at the top.
 Modernists make take away part of the creed, but they will leave the good old collection plate.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
HAVE SECOND CHRISTMAS
Different Calendars Make old St. Nick
 Call Twice in Greece

Athens, Jan. 7.---The children Of Greece enjoyed their second Christmas eve of the season last night. As many families use the old Julian calendar and many the Gregorian. both are off, icial. However few households could afford more than one visit from Santa Claus. and for the several hundred thousand orphan children he came only once.
 Henry Morganthau. head Of the ln- ternational Loan Commission for tho relief of the Greek refugees, has of- fered to subscribe sb,0o0 to the fund for these unfortunatcs if nine Greeks contribute similar amounts.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
25 Fears Ago To-day
,Taken from Herald Of rhai date

'-Thr GFamm8r 0f Modern f.nglish' will he the broad and interesting sib- ject upon which Marcus White will speak 10 the students Of inc Normal school On next MOnGay
 Thomas ". Tsrady is in Boston oH a trip ronnceteJ witf his business
 George l.. Tiadley has given up his contract with HusssH & Erwin's but will e0ntinue fn Cbargc of his depart. nnrt at q fixed salary.
 - The Sargent block polo players are Co again meet Inc H. DldersHaw's slpfks. This time the cOnissf Is to l4n fsyr sz5 a side. The game riii take y.ar af the Casino.
 Frank O'Brien has finished his work as inspector al Roaring Brook
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07

for the water department. MT. O'Brien has made a faithful and efficient em- ploye of the department.
 Mayor Webster and l.. Hoyt Pease were the only members of the advis- ory commission present at a meeting in the water commissioners office last evening. The work which the board was appointed to do is now finished and there will probably be no further meetings of the committee.
 The New Britain men who, as retail liquor dealers, paid a tax on their stock of liquors last summer, have been notified that their money will be returned to them by the internal rev cnue department.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
IRIsH LOAN DEALINGS

Dublin Jan. 7--Thc first sppear- anca of the Irish Free state loan bonds on flc Dublin stock sxchauGe caused czt.nsfre. excited dealings. Everybody wanted 10 buy at the out- set and the quotation quickly reached gg. or 1 points higher than the issue price. The rlarket closed steady at the Iiest point touched.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-07
BILLIARD TO. RNAMENT

New York. Jan. Play for the eastern amateur eIass a 1S.z ba1kIine billiard championship wiH start f0- night with Francis Appieby. the de- ending champion. meeting Julian Hice in the first block Of zf6 points. The other entrants are Edward v. Gardner. former holder Of the nation al class < crown. and Jacob klinrer.