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New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
FILLING STATIONS

A year or so ago we were inspired to draw mental picture of our streets if gasoline filling stations were allow ed to be put up indiscriminately along this line and then we all became interested in the zoning matter, Poui people began to ask permits for putting up shops in residential dis. tricts and now comes flood of re- quests for the erection of gasoline fill ing stations.
 We'll, they cant be allowed 10 go up, that is all there is to it. Tonight there is to be a special meeting of the common council to consider an ordi- nance drafted by the corporation counsel to restrict such activities. We do not know. personally any person or persons who have made such ap- plleations for permits, so these com ments are entirely inspired by coh- cern that tho disadvantages of having ing streets lined with these filling sta tions be considered carefully and by the hope that the restrictive ordinance will be strong enough to prevent im- proper erection Of these stations and the erection of too many of them.
 A distinguished guest of New Brit ain today expressed pleasure at being informed that we were planning to adopt zoning ordinance, and ho re- parted that there are many cities now suffering from their failure to take such steps at the proper time. This city has walked mp 10 the necessity Of planning for it's proper growth in the future, but it must also take steps to make that task Of zoning tho city ac- complish all it is capable of doing, and 10 make it as simple as possible. Between today and the date when zoning ordinance goes into effect will he the time when more harm might be done the city. owing 10 the im- pending adoption of the zoning plan, than would be done in long period if people felt they would never have any zoning ordinance to prevent their erecting any sort Of building anywhere they wanted to. 4 careful watch must be kept on the structures put up be- tween now and the time when proper ty will be protected by the zoning ordinance. or else such ordinance will not do all the good of which if is cap- able. And this matter Of fliing stations is one Of the things 10 be watched.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
CONSIDERING noNrs PLANS

There is significant front page silence about the bonus being shown
 just now by the metropolitan papers opposed 10 it quite possibly it is realized that there has been a bit too much propaganda and that the sources Of tho opposition to inc ad- iustcd compensation plan. namely the Mckenzie bill similar to the one vetoed by the late President Harding and favored by National Commander quinn. of the American Legion. are being investigated. The. ways and means committee Of the house is cx- pected tn frame some measure now in executive session.
 If ia well to remember that advo- rates of the bonus haVo never claimed there is unanimous approval Of it by former service men. Not at all-not at all. The truth will dc more good than harm in this case. even f ex- prcssion oi II should appear to Dc in bad taste. There is not unanimous ap- proval Of the bonus. or more properly. tho adjusted compensation. Not a single young man who descends from his automobile to go to his office, if he has one. approves Of the bonus pro1abIv. Probably no former service man approves Of it as hc drinks his tea at some afternoon affair in the city. probably few former second iieutenanfs. drawing allowances from their fond parents. approve Of the
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
NATIONALITY OUTLOOK

When Angelo NJ. PaoneSsa was run ming for the office Of mayor of New Britain, the Herald dared go counter to the general opinion and predic. that if he was not elected in this normally republican city he would make the best run for the office of any unsuccessful democrat in recent years Carefully calling no names fl may be said that he was not opposed . by the strongest man the republican party might have selected, and the re- publican candidate did not receive enthusiastic, harmonious support from his party. No pride is taken in being .<.almost right" Mir. Paonessa surpris- ed even his friends, and was elected.
 This year, since r. NJ. Holmes has announced his candidacy, Mayor Pa onessa, if he runs. as it is expected he will, will be opposed by possibly the strongest man the republican party could select. Moreover Mir. Holmes, if he is nominated, will undoubtedly have united support from his party organization. But Mayor Paonessa will be a formidable. if not successful opponent.
 Nothing but good may be said of Mf. Holmes personally as to his in- di.iduaI qualifications for tho office. Everyone knows Be is hard work CT, a sincere enthusiast in anything he undertakes, and what holds strong appeal. he is willing 10 take off his coat and pitch in with the rest. He has none Of the handicaps that many of the splendid men Of the city occupying private positions at the head Of manufacturing plants might have. He is capable Of taking care Of the duties Of the chief executive Of tho city in an efficient and businessiike ] way, and would undoubtedly do so. l ff-and here comes the rub-if the nayoraIty would be Mr. Holmes main 1 interest. The trouble in it could not l be his main interest in the natural i course of events. No matter how hard I he tried. 10 matter bow unprejudiced i he might attempt to be-snd t is pos- sibIe he would make every effort to
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Rome, March 7.--Italy desires 10 act as host to the deposed caliph, ban ished from Turkey by the Angora government, according to the Messag- zero today. It urges the Italian gov ernment to offer the former Caliph palace. it's protection and it's hospitali- ty.
 Tine caliph expelled from Turkey is man without country" says the newspaper. Italy should offer her hospitality to him immediately. quick ly preferred to the wandercr, this would accord with the national tradi- ton and would also be an act of po- litical wisdom. Italy is the natural gateway between the east and the west. between Islam and Christianity, and hospitality offered the Caliph would create a Mussulman Nucleus in contact with Latin culture, as well as initiate that rapprochement of the Mediterranean races which Italy needs more than ever to fulfil her national aims"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
American-Mexican Line
 Closes Every Evening

Calexico. Calif.. March 7.-An American government order closing the boundary here at 2 o'clock night ly and a Mexican retaiiatory regula- ton went into effect last night. There was deal Of good natured banter on both sides Of the line as guards drew a. "hog wire" gate across the boun- diary connection of Calexico with the Mexican town of Mexicali. just across the border, but there was no distur- bance nor open defiance.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
DONOR OF TURQUOISE.

Washington, March 7.--It was stated at the Persian legation today that the donar of the large turquoise to the field museum at Chicago, Ho- hannes Topkean, is not the grand visicr of Persia, as was stated in press dispatches when the donation was an- nounced last Wednesday. Nj. Top- kean, the legation said, is an Armen- ian subject although he served as act- ing consul general for Persia in the United States until May, 1922.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
HEDJAS' KING WILLING
 TO BE MOSLEM CALIPH
Accepts Onfer From Tlos in Mesopo- tamia--ItaIy Ready to Receive
 Dcposcd Official

By The Associated Press.
 Jesusalem, March liking Hussein of the Hedias has accepted an offer of the Caliphate from the Moslems of Mesopotamia, Transjordania and the Hedjaz who have proclaimed him Caliph, the Transiordanian govern mcnt states. Ii is expected that other Arab Moslem countries will follow their lead in selecting HusSein as head of the Isiamic world.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
OPERA STARS STRIKE.

Bucharest, March 7.--The leading artists Of the Rumanian opera have gone on strike because of the govern ment's decision 10 end state control and hand the opera over to private enterprise with reduced government subsidy.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

"T wouldn't insinuate that she is
 flirting with Jane's hnshand," said the
 gossip, except that l wish to clear her reputation"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

About the only way Co tell which side is pure in heart is to wait and see which one yells for the state mili- tia,
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

So live that the attending physician won't need to tell the investigation committee that you cant be seen just now.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

An alien might be forgiven for sus- pccting that the red represents cour- age, the blue fidelity and the. white whtewash.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Correct this sentence: T don't care if the old batteries are dead" said the bride; "1 know it wasn't that left the switch on."
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

The Herald is on sale daily In New York at Hotaling's News Stand, Times suuare: Schultz News Stand. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
 Los Angeles. Cal: Arcade Station.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

The suns surface is 12,000 and it's volume 1.So0.J00 times that of the earth. The force Of firasity at the suns surface is g7 times greater than that at the surface of the earth.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
Mer.her of The Associated Press.

The Associated Press is e1e:usiTely entitled to the use for republication of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news pub iishcd herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation.

The A. B. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adFer- tisers with a strictly honest anaiyas of circulation. Our circulation statistics are :. based upon this audit. This insures pro- lection against fraud In newspaper dis trfbutior figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Tn 1922 the United States pro- duced S.65s books. as against s.52s ii 1921. Fiction led with 75S, while religion was second with 56s.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Crossing the bar" meant that one had finished with life. Crossing the street means that one is about to finish.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

We have forgotten most of oui physics So we can't tell what happens when a radical meets an obstruction- ist.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Most of the people who are ben with toll have learned how to be ben without being broke.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

danger in handling money. Not unless it is easy money.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

The opposition need not pay s2ol for a word since the word Anderson is already coined.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Out where nature laid out 2.oo0 mile golf course. that's where the west begins.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT GUlfL.ES.

A hick town is one where every body knows she wore that same hat last spring.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

The only prprlahe advertising medium Tn the City. Circulation hooks and press room always open % advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

The disadvantage in being a very small taxpayer is that you never learn to lie with a clear conscience.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Perhaps in time the test of Amer icanism will be to keep from grinning when saying ''scelflaw."
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

If that Box peace plan doesn't work let's fight next time where it doesn't rain all the time.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Why should this glorious free peo- pie accept foreign titles when all pos sible honor is conferred by the word millionaire ?"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

We often think judges would b, more lenient if they didn't have tc listen to so much oratory.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Experimentation shows that ne grouch has yet survived the assurance that the owner has charming per sonality,
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Apparently some go to Florida to escape the cold, and some go because it is too hot for them.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

Entered St the Post 0ffiee New Britair
 as Second class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
New Britain Herald

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY Issued Daily Sunday Exeeptsd)
 At Herald Bldg. ST Church Street.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-07

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New Britain herald., 1924-03-07
sI-BscRIpTIoN RATES:

s20o Three Months
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
COL. SMITH SCORES
 $5, ,OOO,OOO ISSU E
Banker Raps Amount Of School
 Bonds Before Realtors

Next to repudiation of an agree ment the worst possible thing that may happen to a community, in my opinion, is dedication" Colonel Tom O. Smith, president of the Birmingham Trust company, told members of the Birming- ham Real Estate board Thursday noon at their weekly meeting at the Munich pal market.
 By this I mean dedication of in terest on, city, county or state bonds," he explained.
 Recalling the past history of Bir- mingham and of the United States at large, Colonel Smith told of the various panics the city has suffered from, and urged extreme caution in all money dealings. He scored tine plan of the board of education for issuing bonds to the extent of $5,000,000 for reliev- ing the congested situation in Birming- ham schools. This amount of bonds would consume the total amount of the boards financial credit, which should be avoided, he said.
 T do not believe any man has a right to borrow to his full limit ex- cept in times of crisis" he said. ''and l don't believe we are in a crisis at the present time, as far as the schools are concerned. You have no check on the board of education-it is responsi- ble to no one except the people. And the only way the people can check is to issue small part of what the board asks, see how it is used, and if they make mistakes they then can be cor rected,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
BOARD TO HEAR
 OF RESOLUTIONS
Board Of Education To Be Told
 Of School Bond Action

Representing the citizens who met in mass meeting last Monday to urge ac- tion in raising funds to relieve the con- gestion of the school situation in Bir- mingham, committee will wait on the board of education Friday and present resolutions adopted at the meeting. The same committee appeared Tuesday be- fore the city commission and made rec ommendation for a $3,OOO,000 bond is sue for the schools and $750,000 issue for public library.
 Mrs. Neil R. Wallace is chairman. Other members are Mrs. Jack Bowron, Mrs. Mary A. Mix, Mrs. l.. J. Haley and Fred J. Sheppard.
 The board of education will be, in session Friday afternoon in educational headquarters in the building adjoining Wilson park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
CITY IS NEARING
 BUILDING GOAL
Approximately $2,00O,OOO In Permits Already Is-
 sued, Is Believed

Birmingham's coveted goal of $2,- 100000 building month will be realized in March, Claude Kendrick,. chief clerk in the office of the city building in- spector, stated Thursday, for Thurs days business showed approximately $2, ,000,0 900 worth of permits issued, with two more days to go.
 Of course, the big thing on the list is the $1,0O0,00O worth of shops and other buildings of the new plant being being established by, the Southern rail road near Acipco, but it is Birmingham busniess.
 Another sizable boost was the issu- ing of a permit, entaililg an invest ment of $50,000 for a range of shops to be built at Fourth avenue and Twenty first street by the Caldwell Real Estate and Improvement com pany. The shops, all divisions of a one-story brick structure, will be on the vacant lots, rapidly being cleared, diagonally across Fourth avenue from the county buildings, and across Twenty-first street from the Presby- terian church.
 Dotted throughout the month are permits for dwellings, residences, bun galows and other home property, rang ing from few thousands to houses that are ornate and costing many thou sands.
 Several days ago. the listing showed more than $1 1,800.000 and considerably more than $1O0,000 in peSmits have been issued since then.
 J. B. Spencer, building inspector, stated Thursday he believed the covet- ed mark would be reached, and if it is passed it will be the first $20OO, 900 building investment month in the an nals of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
COMMONS DRIVE
 PROVES SUCCESS
Large Sum Raised By Students
 Wednesday, Report

Work day granted to the student body of Birmingham-Southern college Wednesday to benefit the student com mons building campaign, resulted sue cessfully, according to those in charge of the drive. It was stated Thursday that good reports were coming into headquarters.
 Part of the chapel period was given Thursday, in order that an estimate of the amount raised could be gained. Dean Ludd NJ. Spivey called on the students for reports, and it was/ found that practically every one had obtained anywhere from $1 to $150 on the spe- cial work day.
 A majority of the students canvassed the city Wednesday, while quite a few hired themselves out for the day, giy- ing the money which they secured from their labors to the building campaign fund.
 The proposed structure will be called the student commons building, and it will be the center of all student ac- tivities, as well as the social and relig- ious life of the college. The structure will cost approximately $5O,OOO, and of this amount it was necessary for the students to raise $25,0O0. They pledged $7,OOO to the cause, and before the work day had secured $1O,OOO from outsiders. leaving practically $S,000 to be raised,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
ONLY TO SPACES
 TO BE ELIMINATED
Fifty-two Parking Openings Be-
 ing Marked Downtown

Only TO parking spaces will be eli- minated in the downtown district by the inauguration of the new ordinance providing freight handling openings sssuIsnq sAIss ol s4tBMspIs sql suoIu district shops having front entrances only.
 There will be 52 of the 30-foot spaces. usually one to the block, several with two to the block, and an occasional instance of three.
 .. The area to be equipped with the re- het service is made up of blocks on streets from Seventeenth to Twenty second streets, and from Morris to Fifth avenues. The ordinance will be published with. m few days and soon as it is pub hshed it goes into effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
THE BIRMINGHAM AGEIHERALD. FR1DAY, MARcH 2s -Ig24
MISS JUSTICE
 IMPERTURBED
 AMID CHANGES

Under a circumstance that would run most girls wild, Miss Justice looks out over the world imperturb- ed
 Her two companions, sitting down, start at her feet interminably. Their bodies are facing forward, but their heads, slnpely and fixedly turned, face the standing lady's tootsies and they do not look away.
 "Fd scream and move," one sym pathizing woman said Thursday.
 ''She must have big feet, or her stocking has a hole in it," another interpolated.
 It may be because of just plain bad breeding, or the lack of any breeding at all, on the part of wis dom and moderation, but there they sit at the feet of justice with their vision glued to that lady's feet.
 The group is on the roof of the Jefferson county court house, over the main entrance.
 Another thing that puzzled many is that Miss Justice is not blind folded. Mayhap this is best in the district, for so many things have been going on.
 Argument. arose also about the seated figure at the right. Many said it is not Moderation. but Labor, because it is sitting down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
NATURALIZATION
 SOUGHT BY WOMAN
Mrs. Gibson Loses Citizenship
 By Marriage To Britisher

Mrs. Eula Ellis Gibson, one of the first women in Jefferson county to ap- ply for naturalization papers under a recent legislative act which takes citi- zenship from n woman who marries a foreigner. will be one of 49 applicants for final papers before Judge Grubb in United States district court Friday.
 Although Mrs. Gibson was born in this country she lost her citizenship rights when she married. Her hus-
 Thursday 30 applicants were given their second naturalization papers during hearings held by H. B. Reed. district naturalization head. These aliens will receive final examinations sometime in August. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
LUMBER COMPANY
 WILL BUILD MILL
Grayson Concern To Spend
 Near $150,006 On Plant

A new retail lumber company has been organized under c. H. Grayson, former Leeds lumber operator, and will begin immediate construction of sheds and planning mill on Thirty-ninth street, near e,, the Central of Georgia railroad, it was learned in industrial circles Thursday.
 The new concern, to be known as the c. H. Grayson Lumber company, will spend in the neighborhood of $150, 900 in the equipment of its plant and will employ, when in operation, about 40 men.
 Grayson purchased the Thirty-ninth street tract, consisting of seven acres, from the King Land Improvement com pany, at a reported figure of $20,000. The deal was handled by J. P: NJ. Otis of Jemison & Co. @
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
LAD CHERISHES IDEAL OF BEING
 GREAT. SLEUTH

Richard Hooper, IA .ears old, 209 Elyton street. north, wanted to be- come a dectective. He had read of the thrilling exploits of Sher- lock Holmes and other famous sleuths, but with him the urge went farther than a mere mental desire. After attending the Shrine circus Wsdnesday evening he de- cided it was tod late to go home. Therefore, he went down to the railroad shops to await a train that would carry him north. where,s he read, detectives were in great de- mand and phenominal salaries were paid.
 His plans were shattered however, when one of the l.. & Ms special police officers leArned his plans and called the Birmingham police. He was taken to headquarters.
 At St. Charles, H., there is gang of blackhand bandits," he said. 1T wanted to go up. there and help the police clean up on them. I don't associate with the boys who cuss and smoke--I want to get away from them. I believe that can be detective"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-28
DEATHS

Mrs. Matilda Henning-Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda Henning, age 69, who died Monday at her residence, will be held at 3:S0 o'clock Sunday from Lige Loy's chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery.
 Wesley WoOd-Fnneral services for wes- ley Wood. age bS, who died Thursday morning at a local infirmary, will be held at 2:sO o'clock Friday afternoon from Lige Loy's chapel. Interment will follow in Elmwood cemetery. Miss Alice May stanortl-Funeral services for Miss Alice May Stafford. who died at 5503 Fourth avenue, south, Thursday will be held at the 3:30 o'clock Friday Safternoon from the Grace Episcopal church. followed by interment in Forest Pallbearers will be: c. J. Going B. A. Brown. c. c. Sandman. J. A. Reams, T. c. Young and D. c. Chase.
 Andrew c. HalImaR--Funeral services for Andrew c. Hallmen. age eS. who died Wednesday night at the residence in Gardendale, Ala. will be held at 2:SO ment will follow in Vine Hill cemetery, with Johns In charge. William A. BR0Wn--Funeral services for William A. Brown, age 74, who died Tuesday at the residence. 300 First ave- Friday morning from Johns chapel. In- terment will follow in Elmwood ceme- tery. with Johns In charge.
 R. J. Hunt-Renains of R. J. Hunt, age 76, who died Wednesday at local in- firmary. were sent to Atlanta. Ga, ThuTsday night by Vice for tntsEmeAt.