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New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
THAN

The reported plans of Harry k. Thaw's attorneys to gain his freedom for him. together with the statc- ments that come telling Of his mothers opposition Go any such at- tempts. bring up again before those who saw it and knew the circum- stances. the vivid picture of the slayer of Stamford White. sitting hunched over in his chair in the court room where he was on trial for his life. his wife. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw telling from the witness stand her tale which aaa sBppazed to have driven Thaw ir- sane. and the figure Of William Ira vers Jerome, trying to shake the calm young woman in her story Of the cf- feet its narration had upon Thaw.
 It is a picture which one who saw it will never forget. As Evelyn Sesbit Thaw sat in that witness chair she was the caimest person in the court room to all appearances. Either she was strong in her consciousness of the truth of her story, or she was as clever an actress as any who had gained fame upon the stage. or she was brszen girl. Jerome. the prosecuting attorney. was either firm in his belief that her tale uss a fabrication to gain
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
STUDY THT. MATTER

Yesterday The Herald published a statement made by W. l.. Hatch. chairman Of the board of water conn nissioners. which presents the reasons for the determination Of tho water board that an increase Of rates is nee essary. In a matter such as this thc people who have to pay the rates. whether they remain ss they are at present, or whether they are in- creased, should know the facts. Chair man Hatch's statement is probably as comprehensive as may be given with out detailed examination of the pay ments by various users Of water, large consumers and small. and opens the way for an intelligent discussion Of the matter. Since the common coun- cil has decided to allow hearings be- fore the aldermen and the board. an opportunity will be given those who take exceptions to Mr. Hatch's posi- ton. to state their case. This oppor- tunity should be seized by people in- formed or the matter The water board will be more than willing un- doubtedIy. to explain matters further if the request is made. Moreover a statement as comprehensivc as that of Chairman Hatch would aid tn giving publicity 10 inc views of those ubo disapprove of the plan as presented t< the board. Such statement would be welcomed. not because one believes that the water boards plan is not a good one necessarily. but because it is well that there should be a th1r- ougli understanding Of the needs Of the board. and action taken which meets with the unqualified approval of the people of the city.
 It looks as though some arrange ment must be made to bring increased revenue to the water board. It should bs done fn a way that will appeal to .S --~ zho havs 10 pay the charges if
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

such thing is possible. The plan of
 the water bourd, as presented by its
 chairman may. he the best way and
 it may not, Since rhr water board
 Cumc before the common council, not
 insisting upon what il considers it's
 right to fix water rates without ap-
 pcaiing to that body. and since the
 board raised no objection 10 the pro
 posed public hearings. that body has
 made it possible for decision to be reached without any friction, if the
 matter is discussed in the proper spirit
 Chairman Hatch says, among other things: Last years expenses. plus sinking fund requirements and de- preciation. exceeded income by over S23.00o. We should not supply at less than cost. and in this case we must include payments to the sinking fund and q fair allowance for depreciation. We should also provide sufficient funds for the necessary extension of distribution mains as needed. In ad- dition to extension larger mains are needed" He states, also, that the expense of furnishing water has in- creased each year. but the rates have ha1,A word is that "the rates must be ade- quate. otherwise the rates of future years will be unduly advanced" In. other words if we do not take care of this matter now. there will be much greater expense to meet later. Ger tainly we cannot keep on furnishing water at a s2S. S.OO0 loss each year.
 The importance of this matter is The merits of the water boards plan and the propriety or inn propriety of the rates suggested are eft out of the present discussion ad- pisedly, Since there are to be hear ngs on the matter the people who ob- ect to the rates proposed should tell why they object, and the water board should continue it's evident purpose or explaining all doubtful points to hose who believe they have reason 10 object, There is something 10 be lone. Harmony should attend the do- ng Of it.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
BUILDING ACTIVITY

One who follows closely the de-
 velopment Of the city is interested al-
 ways in noting the number of building
 permits issued for homes. Bnilding
 Inspector Gilchrist has reported S2
 permits issued for December. for q
 total of nearly half a million dollars, only S5 Of which permits were for al- terntions. There were 5S new tene-
 ments to be built under these per
 mits.
 Thirty-cight permits for tenemcnts
 for the month of December is a pretty good showing, and people are espe- cially concerned about the housing of the increasing population. Over and over again there come 10 mind the figures telling of New Britain's growth of 10000 people in four years, far ex- coedinr estimates made. and indicating a steady, splendid growth not based upon any fictitious "boom," but based rather upon the continuing realization Of the attractions. political and artis- fic. offered by New Britain to those seeking a permanent home And the best part of 1t all Is that the longer one stays in New Britain the stronger grows the appreciation Of those at- fractions. It would be poor return on the part Of the people living here 10 show any lack Of sympathy with strangers wishing to come here. by failing to provide homes in which those strangers may live.
 If the stranger finds New Britain good to look upon surely he should be met half-way by those Of New Britain who know the stranger is cor- rect in his estimate Of the city. Peo- pie loyal to the city, and people who have found, by temporary experiments elsewhere that New Britain is good place in which to live. are pleased : every month more tenements are re 1 ported as planned. But it takes more . han an expression of pleasure 10 aid 1 New Britain investment in building . Is thesthing that brings practical bene- | lts to the city and tho person who l builds. Planning for ths future. one is wise to look at the past and see the rend or events. We have seen a great growth in New Britain in the last four fcars. With bright prospects for the irst part Of 1g24 and afterwards. as previously noted in these columns. here is every reason 10 believe that hat favorable trend will continue.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
25 Fears Ago To-day
Taken from Herald of that date

Mir. and Mrs. Herbert l.. Mills will attend the governors banquet in Hartford this evening.
 l. r. Miles of this city was elected a messenger in the state senate yes- terday afternoon.
 George Daniels, clerk at the local post office, is on the sick list with grip.
 The New England Engineering Co. is wiring Patrick McCabe's new house on Winter street for lights and bells
 The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the First Baptist church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Andrew J. Sloper.
 The New Britain A. C. at a meeting last evening, voted to give up its pres- ent quarters in the Calumet Building The club will have no regular meet ing place for the present There are 40 members.
 II. l.. Mills and Abbe Bros. have jointly bought out the hardware stock of Mortimer Stanley of Church street.
 D. McMillan today signed tho lease of the store on Main street recently vacated by Perkins, the druggist. Mir. McMillan will move into his new place of business about March 1.
 A Main street merchant found water dripping into his store yester- day and going upstairs found locked door, He opened the door and in the tenement discovered broken pipe. The tenant this evening was raising row over tho summary action of the in entering his home with out permission.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
fl VERSES OF EIGHTH
 CHAPTER OF ST. JOHN
Arc DeIcted in New Translation of Gospel Being Prepared by Pro-
 lessor Goodspecd.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-Deletion Of Ii verses of the eighth chapter of inc gospel of St. John in his American translation of the new testament, Pro- lessor Edgar J. Goodspeed. professor of biblical Greek at the University of Chicago, said last night was done be- cause evidence is overwhelmingly against 1t being part of the Gospel of St. John.
 Professor Goodspced said he did not doubt the truth of the old story which deals with the woman taken in adultery, arraigned by her accuscrs and pardoned by Jesus, but declared that modern scholarship is a unit in declaring it not part of St. John.
 He declared it did not appear fin any of tho old and best Greek manu- scripts. such as the Vatican and Sin- attic manuscripts of the fourth cen- tury the Royal and Efren manu- scripts Of Paris, the purple manu- script of Patmos, or the Freer manur script at Washington.
 The Beza manuscript at Cambridge, England, dating back to the sixth century, is the only early Greek man. uscript in which it appears, Professor Goodspeed said. It is most commonly found in the medieval manuscript be- tween the tenth and fifteenth centur- ies.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation.
LEAP YEAR

How the hearts of the little ladies
 Of the land used to flutter when there
 came a year the numeral of which
 could be divided by four without any
 remainder unless it was a century
 year! How they would seek the se-
 olusion of their own delicately tinted chambers and solemnly commune with their own protected hearts, wondering If the fact that it was a Heap year" would give them courage to lift their demure eyes a bit more bravely to the faces of their secret heroes!
 Do the little ladies of the land" do these things today? They do not. They powder their noses just as pub licly as they did a few days ago; they flap as they Tapped all through 1923, and they give scarcely thought to the fact that leap year is here--the time when girls are supposed to be al- lowed with propriety to pursue the animal man and, if the thing that used to be called the spirit" moves them. to propose to said man.
 silly old thing" they comment to the old-fashioned person who retains some memory of the demure. charm ing damsels Of ycstcryear, Why talk of leap year? We girls leap any old time the leaping's good. Ntitt any guy that looks like money any old time that's the wise word, Let the shrink ing yiolets shrink. poor sInps, while We sip the hooch and hook the sap. It's leap year, is it? Well, watch my speed"
 Thus spake the modern maid most of her. But there are still living, all about us, few Of the other sort. There arc sti}l those girls who have heard their mothers talk Of the ex. citemrut of leap year--mothcrs who l never proposed, who never thought of changing their ways bceauye an un- | written rule allowed them, in theory | greater freedom with the coming | of leap year. And those girls, listening have felt their hearts beat little faster in the thought that really they might propose Co Jim who was so bashful and who wanted just bit Of Encouragement. Then they have lean ed back in their chairs and looked into the fire, dreaming, perhaps. But when they have risen from their dreams and kissed mother good night. they have gone 10 their rooms to fall asleep, dreaming again their pretty romsnces, but remaining the same old-fashioned girls who can not force themselves to forget just that-that they are girls. not men; that they should be the sought, not the seeking. And they are the girls whom the boys long to find. 10 cherish and protect.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

freedom for her husband, or he was almost unbelievably cruel. Either Thaw was mentally broken man, weak. but full of egotism, or he was a scheming degenerate. a wrong door with no excuse others than base mind.
 Those who had the chance to see privately written communications from Harry Thaw at the time, were convinced that his mind followed no sane path: that he was suffering from the disease which makes its victim believe he is the most important per son in the world, his acts all justified. And those who saw him then believe today that the wisest person connected with Harry Thaw now is the mother, over so years old, who has no desire, apparently to have him set at liberty and allowed to pursue the way direct ed by mind that brooks no interfer- ence.
 Mrs. Thaw, the mother. was con sidered even then by those who knew her as an arrogant woman. Her loyal ty to her son was to be expected and few criticized her for standing by him, whatever his faults, when his life was at stake. But even then, if those who knew her could have looked ahead to this day when he would be seeking his liberty from the retreat where he was placed, they would have predicted that her face would have set in hard lines as she would say. as she is reported to have said, the place for him is apart from the world--a place where he will have life's comforts, but a place where there will be no chance for him to bring further scandal to the name of Thaw.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
HERESY CHARGES IN
 HEATON CASE ENDED.
Fort Worth Clergyman Not to
 Stand Church Trial

7 Dallas. Texas, Jan. 4.-Decision of
 Bishop Coadjutor Harry T. Moore of the Dallas diocese of the Episcopal church, not to permit the case of Rev. Lee H. Heaton, rector of Trinity church, Forth Worth, charged with heresy, to come to trial, has closed the clash in this diocese for the pres ent at least.
 "The bishop coadjutor has declined to permit this case to come to trial, !" said an announcement issued after a meeting here late yesterday of the standing committee of the diocese.
 The statement of Bishop Moore that fin view of the fact that similar interpretations of the doctrine in question are held, taught and preach cd by those in this church belonging to the higher order of the ministry than the party charged, I am thcre- fore unwilling to consent to a trial of one of the presbyters of this diocese upon such a charge; and the diocese of Dallas rests this matter until op- portunity may be given to those in authority to proceed and to point out the course of wisdom and justice in such matters" remained as the final announcement from him today.
 The case of Rev.. MT. Heaton came to the attention of Bishop Moore in March, 1928, when charges were re- ferred to him. The rector was alleg- ed to have admitted that he did not feel that belief in the virgin birth of Christ was essential. The charges were referred by Bishop Moore to the standing committee of the diocese for The committee last held that Mir. Heaton was subject to trial and referred their de- cision to the bishop for final appro- val.
 As to Bishop Moore's decision not to permit Mir. Heaton's trial, the an- of tho standing commit tee said:
 ''The diocese has no comment to make on this decision other than to state their belief that the decision is the only one possible to reach at this time. The question in controversy has over reached the boundaries and powers of any one diocese and the is- sue Is one which must be met and must be settled on way or the other. by the mind of the whole church."
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Observations on He Weather

Washington, D. C., Jan. 4.-Fore- cast for southern New England, fair and continued cold tonight and Satur- day: moderate westerly winds:
 For Connecticut: Fair and continued cold tonight and Saturday; moderate westerly winds.
 Conditions: The storm that has passed over this section yesterday is now central over the north Atlantic. It is followed by widespread area of high pressure producing pleasant weather in all the district east of the Rock Mountains except on the south Atlantic coast where the weather is cloudy and unsettled. X severe cold wave prevails between the Rocky mountains and the Mississippi river.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Professor Goodspeed expressed the opinion that the story originated in the local Gospels of the Hebrews or Egyptians of the second century, but pointed out that it was not con- tained in most of the authentic ver- sions, such as the Armenian, Gothic. Syriac Vulgate or Ethiopic.
 Tt is not question of the truth of the story but whether 1t Is part of the Gospel According to St. John." he said. "Only one reflection of it is found among the Greek fathers be- fore the tenth century. That is in the so-called apostolic constitutions" q pouland,. nth
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

This leap year has no terrors For flappers of the day. The sun has long been shining For them to make their hay. But from some shaded corner May glide d maid Of yore Whose gentle heart expectantly, Will beat through '24
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
A Rusiness Wizard.

Mir. Gassam-Yes, suppose I can claim to be financial success, and just think, started business with a shoestring.
 Miss Green-Mercy! It's genius- A man who could get anybody to buy one shoestring couldn't help but suc- ceed.-Boston Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Venizelos Refuses to Make
 Any Statements at Athens

By The Associated Press.
 Athens, Jan. 4.-Former Premier venizeIos who reached Athens at an early hour this morning, refused 10 make a detailed statement but from his general remarks to Col. Plastiras. head of the. revolutionary committee and the several officers and news papermen who met him, 1t is in- ferred that he does not take a very optimistic view of the internal p0liti- cal situation.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Hurah for tbe Doctor .

vienna-Sneeze when you wish A hearty "kat-choo" is an indication of good character and physical fitness. says Dr. Heinrich Lehman. promi- nent Viennese physician. And it's bet ter, he tells us, to sneeze to the right
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Uncle Sam spends IS cents of each dollar he gets for wars past and future. Blessed are the meek.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Many students of the book of cit quette are surprised to learn that one doesn't say Here's how" when lifting cup of tea.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

II isn't delicate to write
 About the women's skirts.
 Forbidden to the high -brOws is The topic Young Mems Shirts" So. deeorous indeed we'll be And risk no curt rctort, K By saying eyes saw farther when The womens skirts were short.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Another reason why husbands are not uniformly courteous to their wives is because few women gould survive the shock.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

There are fewer burglars now. No need to break house when one can print few pretty stock certificates and break suckers.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with somewhat lower temperature.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Vanity is the quality that makes you buy things you can't afford, to keep the neighbors from thinking you cant afford them.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Men no longer hook up their wives but women haven't lost the knaek Of hooking husbands.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

The more vices you quit on the first of the year, the more quickly you SNn get the Christmas presents paid for.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Party loyalty. at times. is not easily distinguished from an itch for post office.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

In this great democratic country many upper-ciass children treat their rnfddie-ciass parents as equals.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

About the only tax-free securities a poor man can collect are treasures in Heaven.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Railroading has made Wonderful progress within a generation. The old time locomotive couldn't have knock ed a jitney more than ten feet.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Paper says Paris has surrendered to short skirts, Well, he ain't the only one that's surrendered to 'cm.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

House renI G SO high now. fl is odd that people don't stay at home to get their moneys worth.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Uncle Sam should hold up Eur ope-s hands. Well. that's one way 10 keep them out Of his pockets.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

It looks as though Coolidge will Ford Muscle Shoals.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

And then again you can recognize the approach to Easy Street by the nervous wrecks along the way.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

He may forget to put out the cat while she's away. but he doesn't forget to feed the kitty.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Correct this sentence: The children soiled that book I borrowed" said he, and here is a new copy l bought for you"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

No more dogs will get into the White House except in the guise of Frankfurters.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
Facts andFancies
 BY ROBERT qUILLEN.

II isn't a stable Government if it's statesmen are addicted to stalling.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04

Many man thinks he is feeling sorry for his sins when he Is merely feeling sorry for himself.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-04
New Britain Herald

Enc only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books anl press room always open to advertisers.
, 1924-09-03

Make Known Your Labor
Requirements for Topping

Growers who do not now have beet labor for the
topping should Immediately notify their he1dman of their
requirements. Growers should learn definitely from the
iaDor who have LETT their contracts after the hoeine for
outside work, but who promised to return for the top
ping, their intentions of returning. If they do not expect
to return and you have no other labor in sight notify
your heldman at once if you expect the Company to pro-
vide labor for you.
1t is not expected that there will be any scarcity of
labor, but if growers wait until the last minute to make
their requirements known they may be inconvenienced.
Growers cannot reasonably demand the beet con-
tractor to provide more labor for the topping than was
employed Tor the thinning, if that labor completes the
thinning IN due season, unless it was agreed that extra
labor should be provided for the topping at the time the
contract was entered into.
The prices quoted on Dried Molasses Beet pulp will
make this a popular feed this winter. If you have not al
ready arranged for your requirements of this valuable
iced you are advised to do SO at once. The factory man
ayers can give you full information on the price of dried
beet pulp as well as the best methods of using it in the
ration.
THE GREAT WESTERN SUGAR COMPANY
, 1924-09-03
CODY MANS FIND

Will interest Enterprise Readers
Those having the misfortune to suf-
fer from backache, urinary disorders,
gravel, dropsical swellings, rheumatic
pains, or other kidney and bladder
disorders, will read with qualification
this encouraging statement by a Cody
man.
c. r. Jones, 3rd St., says:
81 blame heavy work for my kid
neys becoming d~isordered. They act
ed too often and l was obliged to get
up several times each night to pass
the kidney secretion which were al
ways scanty. My back became lame
and weak and if l tried to lift any
thing it gave out. Knife-like pains
cut across the small of my back.
Doan's Pills had been used in
the family with good results and l
purchased one box at the Western
Drug Co. The backache disappeared
and my kidneys acted properly"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Pills-the same that Mr.. Jones
had. Foster-M ilburn Co., Mfrs, Buff
falo, N. Y.