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New Britain herald., 1924-12-12
SOUTHINGTON NEWS

The town court session yesterday ran over into the afternoon, three cases taking up the morning and re- quiring that the others bo disposed of after adjournment for dinner. Sem Melesco Of New Britain was the first brought before Judge II. D. Fitzpatrick. being charged with reckless driving. He had been ar rested after an automobile he was operating had collided with a truck on the Plainvile road. Judge Fitzpatrick fined him $25 and costs. amounting 10 s4l.25. Melesco was represented by Attorney Warren D. Chase.
 Robert o'Loary of Moriden. ar rested Thanksgiving morning by Constable c, F, Thompson on charge of driving while under tho influence of liquor, was fined sl00 and costs of s1l425. He took an appeal. o'Leary had an argument in the rear of the court room fol- lowing the disposal of his case, n noisy dispute arising between him and James Thompson, son of Con- stable Thompson. Judge Fitz- patrick threatened to reopen the case unless order was restored.
 w. B. Corbett of Waterbury was charged with reckless driving, his machine having struck Harry Den nison on Clark street. Dennison was in the Meriden hospital for sev- eral days. He refused to testify against Corbett, saying that he was at least equally to blame for the &C., cident. Corbett settled the dam ages and his case was dismissed. Court was adjourned.
 In the afternoon, Dominic Raza- zllIo's case was heard. He had been arrested in liquor raid by De- tective Edward J. Hickey and Con- stable Thomas Murphy. being charged with keeping liquor with intent to sell. Attorney Rocco Ietdi of New Haven represented Razazillo. The accused was fined $lb0 and costs, totallmg $l61.40, and sent to jail for 10 days. He appealed.
 The case of Philip romposi ar rested with Razazillo, was nolled. and court closed at 6 p m.
 Mrs. Rhoda Amelia Campbell 77, q lifelong resident of Southington, died at her home on Vermont avenue on Thursday. She leaves q brother, Charles r. Hobart of North Main street, and several nephcws and neccs. Funeral services were held at her home at o'clock this after noon, Rev. +. G. Pavy and Rev. David Beach officiating. Interment was in Oak Hill cemetery
 Funeral services for Daniel r, Nolan will be held at St. Thomas church at 2 o'clock tomorrow morn ing. Burial will be in St. Thomas cemetery,
 The FoNto basketball tam will play West Haven in the Town hall here tomorrow evening. Dancing will follow the game.
 Isabella Council, Knights of Co., Iumbus, will hold a special meeting this evening in the Community home. Action will be taken on the death of Daniel r. Nolan. Kiltonic Post, American Legion, will meet at the headquarters this evening for q similar purpose.
 The board of management of the Sonthington Public Health associa. . ton will hold an important meeting tonight at the health center.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

A bill has been presented in the British House of Commons making 1t unlawful for pedestrians to walk on the right side of foot path.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

Wanted iN plain}il'e. X rca' 8 or room rent. Address Herald Box 3nC.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

Just received a lot Of frcsd v1 u3t meats. Rialto Soda Shoppe Iy.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

For rout-l7iye rooms. downstairs. n minutes by trolley from Pl1inyile center, opposite Queen street school Garage and improvements Inquire evenings \. C. Bristol, = Whiting street, upSairs.-alyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

Fountain Pen lost-l7inder please return 10 52 East street, Plainvile.- adHt.
 Beautiful Art Calendars with every purchase at l, J. Birnbaum s.--adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

Broad St.--l39-%-room tenement, heated, all improvements. Tel. 127.-- alXt.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-12

The board of management of the Sonthlngton Public Health associa- ton will hold an important meeting tonight at the health center.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

policy. One party, bit stronger than the others, can not pursue its way and establish and maintain its theory of government. It must join with two or three of the others, thereby surrender ing perhaps its most important poli- cies in order to gain the allegiance. temporary at least, of the others and thus gain control of the government. We see this tendency in Congress the surrender of principles of import ance in order to cater to bloc, while in England the present unsatisfactory political situation results from the fact that three parties exist, no one of each strong enongh to stand alone in upholding it's leader.
 Political independence is to be com mended, but political independence that impels a person to don another party yoke the moment he has freed himself from one, with the result that there are many yokes to be filed does have a tendency to create the political chaos in which no truly con structive policies may be carried out.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
SUPREME COURT APPEAL
Jacob Hirschman of New Haven Fighting ENtradition' to New Jer- sey, Ordered By Gov. Templeton.

New Haven, Jan. 5.---In an at tempt to prevent his cXtradition to New Jersey ordered by Governor Charles A. Templeton, counsel for Jacob Hirschrnan of this city, an officer of the Connecticut Wrecking Co. now going through bankruptcy, have appealed to the supreme court. A warrant charging Hirschman with misrepresenting the financial standing fhis company in ordering lumber on credit in New Jersey had been is- sued. Application for q writ of habeas corpus was made yesterday to Judge E. c. Simpson in the common pleas court here yesterday. Assist. States Attorney w. NJ. Pickett op- posed the issuance of the writ, which was denied by Judge Simpson. Coun- sel for Hirschman then asked that his client be admitted to bail until an appeal to the supreme court could
 be taken. Judge Simpson denied the bail motion but remanded Hirschman Ito the custody of the sheriff pending the appeal to the higher tribunal.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
\ CIIILD'S PLEA

If there were nothing more than a pretty little story in the dispatch telling Of the decision Of 6 human fly not to risk his life any more in daring stunts Of climbing up high buildings, because his little child beg ged him not 10 do these dangerous things the matter might be passed over as merely a pretty tale. But there is a greater significance in the story than this. and it is greater signi- hcance that makes the tale worthy Of comment
 "Fearless Phil" reads the story, this week became bellboy in a Pittsburgh hotel becausc his ivc-ycar- old son Glenn pleaded with him 10 give np the dangerous life. Please daddy. don't do that any morc. you'll get killed the little fellow sobbed after watching his father climb up the wall Of tall office building in New York recently. Phil accordingly can- celied his contracts for dare-de,il stunts and has returned to his former profession"
 Many people remember the old rhyme-and laugh al it-tho unthink- ing one-which ran Father, dear father come home etc. We smile at the sentimantality of il. as we laugh when NC say And the villain still pursued her But occasionally, in the quiet, ve don't smile at these things. And these are the moments when we are our hest selves-the moments we hide from our business associatcs oHr intimate friends even. There is little room in tbe world for sentiment ne feel.
 But there is room for practical. sound comment upon the influence gr gtntle persuasion as typified in the plea of the little child mol necCssariiy to abandon evil waya. but 10 do some thing or 10 refrain from doing some thing merely becagse that gentle pleading asks us to do so. There is no excuse for a mans abandoning fine project. even though danger and un- happiness may come from il if the project promises progress. world sd- vancement But there is great reason for giving emphasis to the power in the world today of the forces which. like the little child. appeal to the best in men and women. The child o. that aare-deyil represents that gentle influence. by acEnowiedginE uhich a man becomes better and stronger. The
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

daredevil represents the class of men and women who going on their way without thought of the heartbreaks they cause unnecessarily, turn from that path and grow unselfish. Perhaps one may say that "Phir' was just as fine a person while he was amusing crowds of people by his stunts as he is as belboy in some hotel. Perhaps another will say that he showed great weakness in abandoning means of livelihood tn It brought him greater return than the wages of a bellboy. A third may joke about it and say that Phil may have become a bootlegging bellhop by this time and so be a great menace to the world instead of a cause of unhappiness to his kid.
 But as the little chap who pleaded with his father not to make him un- happy represents the strength of gen. tleness in life and the influence of the innocent, so Phil repre- sents a class of people which. eventually, will bring more sound decency and righteousness to the world hy realizing that man may not live for himself alone.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
PEACE PLANS SPREADING

The Herald has stated that the best peace plan will come after the people of the world have studied the wisdom of peace, the sheer waste and tragedy Of war. Emphasis has been laid on the wisdom of teaching the boys and girls of this, country and of other countries they learn their multiplication tables and the fundamentals of mathematics, that some peace plan must come in order to bring the greater prosperity 10 the world and everyone in it. @ person has conceived the same ideas The preparation Of peace plans should not he limited to this country. The United States alone can not convince the world of the advantag ges of uni versal peace The boys and girls of today, soon to become citizens in the countries where they live. will grow
 
 into such leadership possessed of the conviction that only through peace may perfection come. And this conviction can not escape them if they study the matter.
 A Boston man has offered a prize of s5o,o00 for q European competition for the best plan to restore peace and prospcrity--which words are almost synonyms--in Europe. There will be separate contests in England. France and Italy and possibly, in Germany Then an international prize will be offered for the best plan of all.
 The people of the world studying the advantages of peace; how to bring it about; how to aid in making the plan effective. There is Q promise in that situation that brings enthusiasm. One failure, two failures more fail. ures should not bring discouragcment. For, if the plan is carried 10 its logical conclusion, the plan as suggested in The Herald will come. and there will be growing into leadership year after year new citizens Of all the countries Of the world who have been studying, since childhood, the beauties Of peace and how 10 bring it about. ~
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
NEW WORKS DEATH RATE

Now what do you think of that New York. that terrible place which pursues the pace that kills--has re- duced it's death rate by a fraction That city of ceaseless seething has been the scene of .21 fewer deaths than in 1922. That city where we ruralists feel we are breathing the ever present pernicious poison of per sistent pleasure seeking, has driven from it deaths devasting hand to the extent of .21 per cent, At least this is the impression gained from read ing the first part of dispatch coming from the big city. And it is tcchni- cally true.
 But, reading on, we find that there's a reason quite different from the one we would expect. No. New Workers are not becoming immune to the strenuous life there. nor are they be- coming more skilful in lodging auto mobiles or surviving the effects of the sort of beverage supposed to be on tap. The saving in other words, has not como in the lives of adults who are supposed to be the only ones to dodge automobiles and partake or the kick giving liquids. The saving has come in the lives of the children The low death rate. says the dispatch was largely due to the saving of life among children under six years Of age, the report indicating there were nearly 4,000 fewer deaths in this group than in 1922. In fact there was an increase in the number of deaths among persons between the ages Of and G5 years, but such increase was only a quarter Of the number indi- eating the saving of life among chil- dren. The obvious moral Of the sta- tistics is, therefore don't grow up to be oyer years old if you 1.-Two in New York and many never scom 10 pass that age if they are measured by their mentality.
 Another interesting feature of these statistics is the fact that some $500 more men died than did members of the other scN. The first impression would bc that the women of New York do not lead as killing life as do the men. since fewer Of them died. But n moments consideration Of the situa- ton, and Q somewhat hay recollec- ton of the women Of New York in- clinos one to the belief that fewer women died there last year than did men. not because they are more quiet, but rather because they stand the pace better. Perhaps one is wrong in this conclusioa, but-well, just take q look at the New York woman.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

to Miss Conroy. The post-war prob lems of such bureau were great with hundreds of men who were actually in need of help and whose service war ranted the giving of assistance, and there were also those whose war serv- ice had given them peculiar slants on life. It was Miss Conroy's task, and big one, to see that the fund was wisely distributed, that it was not wasted and at the same time that no worthy and needy service man sui fered.
 The kindly manner in which the secretary carried on her work won for her the friendship of nearly every service man in the city, more than a thousand of whom had their claims in her hands for action, and they regret her departure.
 Her co-workers in city hall also regret her retirement from the Home Service Bureau. This noon she was presented with gift and a purse of gold as a token of their esteem. Ap- preciative of her faithfulness to duty. Mayor Paonessa in a letter to Miss Conroy given her this noon lauds her accomplishments and on behalf of the city wishes her success in her new work.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
"poIITICAI CHAOS

When the president Of the Amcri- can Bar association gcts up and talks he can not be accused. usually. Of be- ing influenced by demagogic emotion. violent radicalism or q tendency to talk through the thing he wears on his head when he is out Of doors. Yet VIC read today that this president of body Of men accustomed to think saneIy has just said: Day by day, gradually and insidigBsly. through constitutional amendments and fed rra1 eucroacimput tine form Of this government Of ours is being changed from that republic tthe republic safe guarded by the constitution Of our fathersg into a political and hysierical chaos whose final terms are expressed in tho unzpcakabie Russia Of today.
 He is not comparing America to
 Russia. He is merely saying thai fl the present tendency toward constitu- tionaI am"rdment and federal en- croacument cgntlnuse. we would be- come as Russia is-aud. DO matter bgw ws feel toward tBs faszisns per souaIly. we do not want our own gov r-rmeat 10 be 4E. the soti.t There IS little question on this point.
 There is significance in this slate uleat of E. E. l.. sangr of Dallas. Texas. ths president Of the Ear ssso- ciatlon. apart from its ecaoiHg of our ovu belief tbat The teugeHcy t7 smaad the e0nstitution and federal encr0sch- rnents constitute a menace. There is rarrobnrating esi8cuce hers that this lawyer student has iu mind Inc same situation emphasized By tl40so thinkers of fire day who beisvs that our own sysfafu Of zgverumlut ll atlcH two rrsat parties. and tag great parties onfr. aro the chief factors ls a better sort af government these of The na- flls of Europe where there may be three. four or dozen parties. all striving for control and no one Of thsin haeinr strength sufficient Co s.srr out it's policies eithoIt thc aid of others Where there are five dif- fareHt parties. an almost equally stronz. there can Bs Ho stability Of
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Observations on He Weather

Washington, Jan. 5.--Weather outlook for the week beginning Mon- day in Atlantic and east Cuff states: Much colder at beginning and tem- peraturc will average below normal throughout week. Generally fair.
 Eastern New York: Snow this aft crnoon and tonight, cold wave TO- night; Sunday fair and colder. strong northwest winds.
 Southern New England: anow this afternoon and tonight; colder tonight: Sunday fair and colder with cold wave; strong northeast shifting te northwest winds.
 For Connecticut: Snow this after noon and tonight; Sunday fair and colder: cold wave; strong northeast shifting 10 northwest winds.
 Cold wave warnings are ordered for this district.
 Warnings for high winds are dis played on the coast.
 Conditions.
 A trough of low pressure sxtend- ing from Ontario southeastward to New Jersey Is causing unsettled weather with light snow in the east ern portion of the Lake region and New England. The western area of high pressure Is causing a severe cold wave in the western and central 3is- tricts. Zero temperatures extend from Montana eastward to Ohio and as far south as Oklahoma
 Conditions favor for this vicinity unsettled weather with light snow followed by fair and colder
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
ILLUSTRATES ROBBERS
63 Year old Watchman At New Jer- sey Silk Storchouse Prevents Loss of Thousands By His Employes.

Hammonton, N. J., Jan. 5.--What state police believe was plot to rob the Taubel, Scott X Co, plant here of silk stock valued at several thousands of dollars was frustrated by the com pany's 63 year old watchman last night. The watchman reported that while making his rounds of the plant last night he was attacked by three young men.
 He succeeded in pulling himself from the grip of one of his assailants and fled through nearby door, lock ing it behind him. He then notified the state police wlfo immediately came to the plant, but could find no traces of the culprits.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
25 Fears Ago Today
iTaken from Herald of that date,

Richard Stockwell has entered the employ of H. A. Hall, the grocer.
 Charles NJ. Hultgren is down with the grip at his residence on Dwight street.
 William w. Hanna is in New York on business connected with the Hanna estate.
 Among those who attended the in- augural ball in Hartford were MT. and Mrs. r. H. Johnston of this city.
 NJ. J. Halloran has opened up a new drug store on Main street.
 The water in Shuttle Meadow is up to the overflow mark. according to a statement by the water com missioners.
 Many local horsemen think that H. l.. Mills and his pacer Ned H. can beat anything in this city and for many miles around. Mir. Mills said that a horse in Berlin, Berthould, was the best horse around these parts, but was willing to stack his entry against all corners.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
GOMpERS APPROVES
In Accord With American Policy Of Selling Munitions 10 President Obrcgon of Mexico.

Panama, Jan. 5.--Samuel Gompers, who is paying the canal zone visit made the following comment on the report from Washington that the obrcgon government was to receive munitions from the United States.
 Mexico is governed for the first time in 5U years by a president really elected by the people of that repub- lie.
 While in Washington sent a note to Secretary Hughes on information ] had received to the effect that from several points arms and munitions were being sent to Mexico by parties interested in Obregon's overthrow. As our government is now on friendly terms with Mexico we should see to it the revolution ends at an carly date"
 Mr Gompers on Sunday will ad- dress the convention of the Panama federation of labor.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Trial of daylight saving test case has been postponed. Sure; let the Standard Timers sleep d little longer.

The winter of our discomfort" Is but a state of mind; It might be winter of good work, If we would not be blind To all our opportunities, When few distractions tempt. From winters of pure discontent We all may be exempt, But summer--that is different; It's not a state of mind" In summer many get ahead And some folks fall behind, A little earlier each day The golden sun shines down To cheer the energetic while The Standard Timers frown.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
BANDIT UNDER ARREST
Portland. Orc, Prisoner Is Believed Identified With Famous Denver Mint Robbery.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 5. -- Harry Hardacrc, arrested here by the police on charges of robbng bank mes- sengur at Indianapolis, Ind, of S5,- 900 and later breaking iail there, may be implicated also in the Denver mint robbery in which s2O0,0OO was stolen and two men killed. Dee. IS, 1929, the police inspectors division here believes.
 Hardacre claims he was in Okla homa, when the Denver robbery took placr He is known here as Curly" U'ljncn and also as the New York kid. He has waived extradition.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
trrt-i,Ir tl,e IaM

< saicsm8ulikn I0okiHg inspector u-as surprised Co Gud dirty roller t5WaI iu the w-ashf00m- Indignantly he said tO the landlord.
 Don't yoU know that it has been against the IaW for years 10 put up q roller t5ueig"
 sure. know it. replied tfe pro- prfctor. --iyut no eE-rost0 law Eyes iu Eansas. and that there towel vas ps up before thc law was passed. '-- Topeka Capital
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

Who would have believed. five years ago. that guests ercr would be en- tertained by a report of tho lard and bcef market?
 Woman may be tmancpatrd, but the bats in the ring don't interest her so much ss those in tho shop window.
 An experienced vifo is 0.e wbg pouts long enoagh to makf ncr hus- band anxious before mentioning fur coats.
 One nice thing about being a gr0ueh is that people won't ask y0n 10 keep the baby while they attend the mo,ifs.
 American opinion sfesrHs equally d. vide5 between th0s" Who bismn The thyroid gland and those who blame The railroad rates,
 Correct this saHtenee- 'I know tb= sfockineg loyk thin.'' shs rJBf's=.-,i. but they keep my ankles Hio" ana zsrm
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

The annual rain fall in the United States amounts to 152 trlllon cubic feet, says a Washington scientist. The volume Of water is equal he contends, to ten rivers the size Of the Mississippi flowing constantly.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
But Nc,.r Again !.

London--A cab driver dropped a sixpence t12 centsD on London Bridge. He got down to hunt 1t. But he got traffic all damned up. And a mag istrate fined him 30 shillings-about .s7.2O.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
Give Him Time.

BOSS Co office boy busy drawing picturcs) Say young fellcr, da va think you get paid for drawing
 THE OFFICE BOY-No, sir, l ain't got enough reputation to charge you extra for it yct.-Jtdgc.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

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New Britain herald., 1924-01-05
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New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

In a s4,000 car you can run fast enough to outdistance everything ex- cept the undertaken.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

Not every fellow who is praised by the filling- station man could get a rec onmendation from his grocer
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

Another old-fashioncd institution you don't hear much about is the wedding anniversary.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-05

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