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New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
AN UNEXPECTED COMPLIMENT.

It was refreshing 10 read in the Hartford Courant of Sunday, October 5, that the New Britain Herald is an independent newspaper, We have claimed this for years Corrobor- ation from the pen of the Hartford editor, who has made claims to the contrary, makes 1t unanimous.
 In an attempt to disparage the candidacy of Johnstone Vance. man. aging editor of the Herald, who is on the Democratic ticket for con- gressman, the Courant points out that the Herald has frequently criti- cized the Democratic party.
 This is true. The Herald has con- sistently criticized the leaders of both major parties when it believed that they were remiss in their obn- gations to the people of the United States. When it has approved of their conduct it has not hesitated to say so, regardless of whether they were republicans or Democrats.
 This has been and will continue to be the Herald's editorial policy. It plays no favorites. It is convinced that editorial vigilance is the price of safety of the nation. When edi- tors become so blinded by partisan ship that they cannot call to account men in public office who are un- faithful to their responsibilities they cease to become useful and do be- come dangerous. The Herald has not become so poisoned with politics that it cannot see good in a man because he is affiliated with a cer- tain party or evil in another man because he belongs to the opposite party.
 As to the discovery" by the Courant that ATr. Vance is not a reg istered Democrat, that is not nor has it ever been a mystery or a deep secret. As managing editor of an independent newspaper, A1r. Vance has preferred not to be identified with either of the major parties al- though this has not restricted his privilege to think as he sees fit on political issues. He does not permit his personal views to color the edi- torial policy of his paper.
 The fact that MT. Vance is not a registered Democrat does not dis qualify him from running for con- gressman on the Democratic ticket.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
A NEW SILVER ISSUE.

No one will object to using more silver dollars, as is urged by Secre- tary Mellon so as to help the treas ury. The main spring of the situa- ton is 10 get more doIlars-and sil- ,cg ones will do. just so long as they are dollars.
 During the war congress passed inc Piuman act which authorized the treasury 10 melt silver dollars and soH them as bullion for use by he British government in India, In 1919 there We're S4,00O,ooo silver dollars in circulation; now there arc only 54,no0,ooo.
 Since that tme large demand has developed for paper currency especially one dollar bills. It is ncc- esgary for the government to print and put in circulation 4S,oOO,0o0 dollars every month.
 A dollar bill has a short life. IL goes through comparatively few hands when it has 10 be redeemed, Banks attend 10 this for the public. Whenever they receive paper cur rcncy that Is shopworn it is sent to Washington and redeemed, Bales of dirty, germ-ridden bills are headed for the treasury all the time.
 Secretary Mellon has urged the banks to cooperate in placi-S t7ore
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
TIE DEADLY GRADE CROSSING

What Is regarded as ono of the worst grade crossings in the United States is located at New Carlisle, lnd., where the Lincoln highway crosses the New York Central rail- road and a trolley line paralleing the tracks, The crossing happens to be at a spot where the railroad trains pass at high speed, 70 miles an hour being the usual pace,
 The place is known as Death Cross ing, because of the large number of autoists who have entered eternity at the spot. For decade argu- montation has been rife to eliminate this grade crossing, but as the troll ley company claims it is unable to foot its share of the expense, and compulsion does not appear to exist in the Hoosier commonwealth, the death trap remains, menace not only 10 natives, but 10 the several thousand auto tourists from other states who pass the crossing daily.
 Despairing of action. the little town of New Carlisle passed law that all trains must slow down to eight miles an hour before reaching the death trap. Even the Twentieth Century Limited has been forced to slow down to this snails pace while passing through the town, greatly to the disgust of the railroad officials.
 But the automobilists-how slow do they go before reaching the cross ing? Some of them approach it going 30 miles an hour.
 Eliminating grade crossings is an expensive undertaking for railroads, but their elimination must proceed. Under the Connecticut law at least one grade crossing must be eliminat- ed annually for every 50 miles of right of way, but the railroads have been in arrears, owing to war. financial and other pertinent condt' tions," according to the public utilI- ties commission. However, some of the most deadly of the crossings in the state, such as the Clayton cross- ing in the town of Newington, have been eliminated.
 At Port Allegheny, Pa, yesterday, seven persons in one family were killed at a grade crossing, with an eighth expected to die. This acci- dent is only the last of long string of grade crossing massacres that have taken place this year.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Oct. 6.-Forecast for southern New England Fair and cooler tonight and Tuesday; moder- ate west and northwest winds.
 Forecast for eastern New York: Fair and cooler tonight and Tues day, moderate west and northwest winds.
 Conditions: A disturbance which is passing out the St, Lawrence val ley is causing unsettled weather in the eastern portion of the lake region and northern portion of New England. A long ridge of high pressure extending from North Dakota southeastward to Georgia is producing pleasant weather in the weBtern and central districts. The temperature continues mild in all sections east of the Rocky Noun tains.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity generally fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
BASEBALL AND POLITICS

The baseball season lasts all sum mer: there is constant interest in the league games every day and thou- sands of people pay 10 See the ath- ietes perform while countless thou sands watch the score boards, call up newspaper offices about the games and read about the diamond doing, in the newspapers,
 Then in October, when the world series is played, it would seem that every ''red-blooded" man and woman in. the country is on tip-toes awaiting the outcome.
 The crowds in front of the Her aids PIayograph have extended from the Herald office nearly to Main street, Church street being damned from building line to building line.
 Compare this with the interest in politics. The political campaign has lasted several months s@= al present
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
PLANES FROM DIRIGTBLE

Launching of an airplane from a dirigible is the newest contribution of the United States to the science of war. It had never been done be- fore until achieved by the army at Dayton, o,
 The natural outcome of this de- velopment is expected to be that large dirigibles will be able to carry planes, acting as a sort of mother ship, throwing off the planes after traversing the air over the enemy's country and thereby greatly increas- ing the possibilities of doing damage. The planes may also offer a means of escape to those on the dirigible in case the latter is disabled.
 Improvements for carrying on warfare are developed rapidly. The distressing feature of most of the re- cent inventions seems to be that in nocent non-combatants are to bear the brunt of the attacks from the air by bombs and poison gas.
 Another disarmament conference being certain, these menaces to the future of the human race will be adequately dealt with. Humanity cannot afford to permit unbrjdIed combat with such devastating tools that it is claimed have been invented since the war.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
25 Years Ago Today
From Paper of That Date

The mayor has furnished the city clerk with the names of the com- mittee of Is to look into the mat ter of a new city building. They include P. Corbin, r. G. Platt, A. J.. Sloper and F. B. Hungerford.
 At the meeting of the common council last night, a petition was presented to establish free public baths for working people. Traut & Hine also presented a petition for two crushed stone walks in Para disc park.
 The public school teachers voted last night to give a reception for the teachers at the state normal school. Last year the state teach CTS gave one to those in the public schools and the latter are bound to return the compliment.
 The Putnam Phalanx will hold its annual shoot at the German Rife club range on October 12. F.. J. Porter has the arrangements in charge.
 J. w. Dexter is visiting friends in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 John Farrell has entered Belle vue Medical school.
 There were S1 deaths in New Britain during September.
 Local men who attended the yacht races Tuesday say that the Columbia" will beat Lipton's Shamrock, as 1t is maneuvered much more handily.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

is supposed to be at it's height, But pass crowd assembled on a street corner and accidentally note the conversations; one rarely hears N word about politics, One frequently however, hears remarks about the Giants and the Washingtons. with the names of players and pitchers thrown in.
 Baseball is something the popula. ton can understand. II takes a trained analyst 10 realize the inward significance of political move, but every Thomas, Richard and Harry in the country seems able to divine the true meaning of every play in the baseball series.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
Rest
By DR. FRANK CRANE

ntelgnty himself cd by his leisure time
 his moments recreation knows movement all but rythmical The
 
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 change of occupation. Those who habits should physical activity and those physical occupation should plan quieude goes spiritual well said: He went from find God
 spiritual activities there be high tide Unless there be time when simply lie faow and H  forth the last increment of strength
 Th journey. teacher of mankind It sinks mankind porned These only remain full they O and duly aenated by them
 Perfect a weakness One who can thing than who sleeps fuy All which prevents sleeping prevents full activities when awake
 action therefore is life that duly interpreted by periods of rest
 therefore rest well has learned the efficiency.
 Copyright i3:I by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
OPTIMISM REIGNS.

Optimism Is the king of every election campaign,
 We read in the New York Herald Tribune that the vests drift to Coolidge gains speed" This Is stated in bold, big tyne on the front page, so that no readers can miss 1t.
 Picking up the New York World we learn that Davis has the inside track in pivotal western states, The third party, according to the World, Is attracting seven Coolidge votes for every five attracted from Davis, which in tigbt states leaves Coolidge courtins chaos.
 Glanoing at the New York Times we find that conditions are rather mixed, but that Davis seems to be doing very well p the west.
 These optimistic forecasts constl- tute part of all the news that's fit to print about the election cam paign.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
His Identity

A motor car came around the cor ner from Peewee street into Wal nut. in the hamlet of Petunia' ran against barrel of cement used as a ttrn-around post at the intersection of the streets, knocked 1t over ana sent it rolling down the street till II arrived at the town well, where It knocked the curb off and fell into the water. The car then colllded With another car, bounced back ran up the steps of the Right Place store, smashed the front in, backed out and went tearing up the street.
 Halt. there! halt" yelled ConSa- ble slackputter, rushing out into the street as the car tore by. Who the Sam Hill are you, anyhow?
 "Just one of the idle rich you nave read about" was the reply of the driver of the vehicle.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN

In a small town the neighbours conscience doth make towards of Us all.
 Perhaps those lines on Mars that are obliterated at times are party lines.
 The true philosopher isn't preju- diced against any sort except the in- sect.
 As to the Intelligent minority" if it is intelligent it doesn't remain a minority.
 If all men were equal, there would be no need of laws to cramp the style of the able.
 In a period of bobs and knickers, ''he-man" may yet become useful expression.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
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PUNIsHMENTS (By Wallace M, Bayliss.)

In Childhood Mother used a strap' Ma took us firmly on her lap. She said We need that kind of oil To see that We shall never spoil. Tn Youth our girl gave us a slap And laid 1t on with stinging snap; According to the rules of Hoyle, That Is the way she's taught to foil. In Middle Age dear wife nagged Until our very spirit sagged Whene'er we failed to use our brains; We got darned sick of her refrains. In Old Age we're as good as gagged Lest tongues of gossip should be
 wagged.
 As long as life in us remains A woman always gives us pains.
 In the following poem The first verse consists of the first lines of the four preceding verses:
 The second verse is composed of the second lines;
 The third verse is composed of the third lines: and
 The fourth verse is composed of the fourth lines.
 EDITOR. Tn Childhood Mother used a strap; In Youth our girl gave us a slap: In Middle Age dear wife nagged; In Old Age we're as good as gagged Ma took us firmly on her lap And laid it on with stinging snap, Until our very spirit sagged, Lest tongues of gossip should be
 wagged.
 She said we need that kind of oil. According to the rules of Hoyle, Whene'er we failed to use our brains As long as life in us remains. To see that We shall never spoil That is the way she's taught to foil; We got darned sick of her refrains. A woman always gives us pains.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

It sounds unreasonable. but doubt less the happiest people are those that have bread pudding for supper.
 The more untenable his position, the more he yearns to use hemp as an argument.
 No wonder Spain keeps on losing. She doesn't claim she is acting for Moroccos good.
 It may be cheaper to rent, but you can't hook rent receipts when you wish to buy car.
 Boiled down, the merit of tariff law is that it enables US to charge one another too much.
 Dempsey left the Wills-Firpo fight before it was over, but this time F1rpo didn't help him out.
 Communism has little chance. All the average man is willing to share with you is his prejudices.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
1,l,n Editors Gossip shop

We have told you, in some or our earlier chats, that we retain all items of merit even though they must De rewritten to be acceptable. On Saturday you read some e&- ceIIent "Geometrical Jingle-JangIes, Here is one the way it originally came to us:
 . If a right angle triangle completes
 the job How many barbers equal one bob? Here is the way it was rewritten:
  If at a certain angle barbcrs tilt the
 barber chair What angle do they stand al when
 they bob a maidsn's hair?
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

early this morning he began a trip that will take him into Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa. Nebraska, Wyom- ing, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio and Illinois and will last about II days.
 Reports to republican national headquarters here have told of pro- nounced La Toilette sentiment in certain sections of all of those states and the tour began today was planned by republican campaign managers with a view 10 counteract- ing it.
 The route crosses and re-CrOsses the trail of Senator Wheeler Sena- tor La Follette's running mate, and
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
Declaration of Independence

When I marry" Ruth declared My hub will heed my wishes; He'll have to stay at home O nights To help me with the dishes" Though Ruth's so good to look upon She makes you fairly jingle, She advertised her views too well, And naturally she's single.
 Garter Malloy.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

tonight the republican nominee will speak in Duluth, Minn., where his independent opponent spoke about ten days ago.
 Three rear platform speeches in Wisconsin at Eau Claire, Rice Lake and Superior, will mark the opening of the tour as Mir. Dawes proceeds to Duluth. Most of the speeches to be made in the ii days will be from the rear platform and his car has been fitted with voice amplifier.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
Happy School Days

visitor;-"Why are the chitdTen so anxious to go to schooI?'
 Mrs Smith.-"We have a nc" sedan" r,a,,,.
 Hello. old top" said Mrs. Gay Dira AS she met her washerwoman snorting the hat she had given her.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

Man has some advantages, but he can't slip 14 ounces of cloth over his head and call himself dressed.
 Republics are not ungrateful. The memory of Walter Johnson will be treasured for endless years.
 There isn't much political frenzy in evidence, but what can you ex- pect of people who are cold sober?
 It won't be hard for woman to handle a mere state. Not if she has earned the right to be called Ma"
 Candidates are born. You cant acquire the gall to think chaos will result if you are not elected.
 Correct this sentence: "I tried to talk 10 the president" said he. but l couldn't get word in edgewise.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
Member Andlt nnrcnu of CIrcnIntion.

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation. The A, B. c. IS a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tisers with strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection against fraud In newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
The Way of a Man

Docs your husband ever discuss his business affairs with you?"
 "Oh yes, frequently. He always tells me business is so bad that he can't afford to buy me new hat or gown"
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

silver dollars In circulation, The time may come when to carry around two pounds of cart wheels will be a patriotic act,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
The Jingle-Jangle Counter

The Jingle-Jangle Counter I'd have some time to make & Jingle Jangle If my wife would only stop her wrangle!
 Ernest Mann.
  I inhaled the powder from her cheek Tried to propose, but couldn't speak!
 --S. W.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
Ollie Mitchell.
Work Cut Out

Have you studied up on the football rules?"
 Norma:-"Gracio no, It's all l can do to learn all the college yells.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

The Herald Is on sale daily in New York at HotalIng's News Stand. Times Square; Schultz News Stand. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
KnnMlellge is Power

That girl in the cigar stand cer- tainlv knows her business. "Yes, she's on to the ropes all right"
 -Matthew kling.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

The only profitable advertising medium In the City. Circulation books and press room always open to advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
Membcr of the Associoted Press

The Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication Of all news credited To 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
TEN STATES IN ELEVEN
 DAYS, IS DAVIES PLAN
Vice-Presidential Nominee Starts Today on His Most Strenuous
 Trfr
By fha Associated Pres..

By the Associated Press.
 Chicago, Oct. 6.-Charles C.. Dawes. republican ,ice-presidential nominee, set out today on his long est and most strenuous speaking tour. Leaving on a special train
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
A Wise Boy

Mother (calling him in the same ranner every morning.; NO" Johnny, one, two, three, Jump out or
 Johnny (feeling very sleepy); "oh ma count up to a hundred.
 ii'"' -Clarence Wilhelm
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

Some people acquire culture to such a degree that they often slip on their own polish.
 --9finnette Yorel.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

These concrete instances of Fun Shop service should inspire you to greater efforts and to impress upon you that you should contribute regularly.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

Many people claim that their corns warn them of approaching weather changes.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

It's better to have your head in the air than your foot in the grave.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
q Says to Him"

To remain happy, look at life through a telescope, not micro scope.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
He Who wo,Id Dancc

He Who Would Dance Jack:--"It's the woman who pays"
 Jock;-"Well, all can say Is that's the kind to take out"
 Al. Dame.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

Gladys Martin, 20, of Wichita, will be Kansas first woman pilot. She never had even been in an airplane until she won the right to repre- sent her city as Miss Wichita" at the international air races in Day ton. Ohio.
New Britain herald., 1924-10-06
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New Britain herald., 1924-10-06

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-05-06
TRIED TO.
DEP0RT YOUTH,
!. CHARGED
~ 49,
George Niemann Kidnapped
After Attentions to Girl
Student, Claim

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May .. -
Police officials here today refused
to discuss the reported kidnapping OF
George Niemann, who is alleged 70
have been taken to New York last
week by a city detective to be de-
ported to Russia following his AL
legged attack and unwelcome attend
ance toward Gertrude Hoffman,, q
pretty student at the University OF
Pittsburgh.
The jailer IN a suburban police
station has the commitment and
release papers signed by a PITTS
burgh police magistrate in the Me-
mann case and Federal immigration
authorities here declare that
although they had been requested
by wealthy relatives Of the girl to
institute deportations proceedings
against Niemann. no action had been
taken as the charges against him
could not be used as the basis Tor
deportation.
Niemann was arrested after he
was alleged to have kidnapped the
girl, and reporters were given lurid
account Of the affair by the police.
At a police court hearing, however,
the charges could not be proven
and Niemann was held on the
technical charge Of being 'suspici-
Gus person"
Influential Russians here have
interested themselves in the case
and are investigating all of its de-
tails.
Niemann was a former art stud
ent at Carnegie Institute here and
served with the blue Devils" the
honored French regiment Of Alpine
soldiers, his friends here state. He
was at one time an art student in
the Paris Latin quarter and has
travelled extensively.
Although Niemann was alleged to
have taken the girl to his rooming
house after kidnapping her, his
landlady said she knew he had not
had any woman with him at the
time OF the alleged kidnapping as
she had been in the house at all
times because of illness.