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The Washington times., 1924-02-29
HENRY J. HAUSEN SOUGHT
HERE BY HIS MOTHER

A letter was received today by
The washington Times from Mrs.
Caroline Hansen, 1174 South Second
street, west, Salt Lake City, Utah,
asking help in locating her son,
Henry Julius Hansen, whom she
believes in Washington.
He left Salt Lake five years ago
and II Is four years since his mother
has heard from him.
The Washington times., 1924-02-29
TAXCOLLECTI0N
SHOWS HEAVY
INCREASE
Treasury Announces Rise of
$1s3, 900, 900 in Seven
Month Period.
By international News Service.

The Government collected 81 :.
$4,000 in internal revenue during
the seven months ending January
", the Treasury announced today.
The figure is more than $183, 900, 600
over that for the same period of
1922-1923.
Income tax collections amounted
% $3.50, 924,407, an increase of $3.50.
O09, 900 over the preceding period
while the miscellaneous tax coIlec.
tons were $500, 721 900.
"A heavy increase in the use of
tobacco was indicated by the collec-
tion of $191, 1888 900 on that com.
mod6y for the seven months.
against $3.50, 1858, 900 for the 1922-1S2S
period. Revenue on cigarettes was
$ISS, US, 900, an increase of over
Jewelry taxes amounted to $14,.
$4,000, $2,258,OO above the last
years figure while taxes on theater
admissions were $44,1O7, 900, about
$5,0OO,OOO above the previous period.
The Washington times., 1924-02-29
Commissioner

upon" Commissioner Rudolph
stated. 1T is also not unlikely
that music loversa of other cities
would be glad to aid in firmly es.
tablishing so meritorious an enter,
prise in the National Capital in
which all patriotic citizens take a
personal interest
May I take this occasion to ex
press to you few words Of com
mendation on your splendid and un.
firing efforts in the development OF
the Washington Opera Company
and express the hope that you will
meet with every success in this
laudable undertaking." Mr.. Payne
stated in a letter to Mr.. Albion.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
25 Years Ago To-day
iTaken from Herald of that date

W. II. Caldwell has been engaged for several days in making surveys in queen street, Southington, for the Meriden and Southington Trolley Co. This company has a chartered right to extend its lines to Compounce and is preparing for it's own benefit an es- timate Of the cost of doing so.
 Fred Latham will assist in the pre- sentation Of Barnaby's "Rcbekah" at the Union church in Rockville to- morrow.
 r. W. Pagan. r. c. Russell. M j.. Halloran and James Teylin went to Bristol last night and assisted in working the third degree by Palos council, K. Of C.
 R. C. Merwin and wilbor Corbin have taken over the management Of the New Britain basketball team. They will conduct the affairs of the combination jointly.
 There were seven deaths record ed four marriage licenses issued at the office or the town clerk last week.
 The Journal type and machinery is being moved into the Calumet bnild- ing and will be used in the publica- ton Of the new paper.
 The annual meeting or Adkins com pany will be held Tuesday of next week.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
THE ROAD TO HARTFORD.

Hartford and New Britain have so many ntsr-related commercial and social interests that cooperation be- tween these two cities would surely result in benefits to both. Hundreds of New Britain residents earn their daily bread in Hartford and have a strong interest in it's prosperity. The same is true Of hundreds of Hartford residents who perform their daily tasks in New Britain and who want this city to thrive. Without aban- doning the spirit of friendly rivalry, the two communities could work to- gcther on many projects and reap ad- vantages therefrom.
 Agitation is now under way for the construction of pAmanent pavement on d highway which connects Hart ford and New Britain. A durable road has already been constructed part of the distance, Highway Com missioner Macdonald has promised to do his part by installing permanent Tavement on that section which is un- der state control. The last link in the chain is within the Jurisdiction of Hartford, beginning at Atwood's cor Ter and continuing along New Britain avenue until that thoroughfare ends near the Hartford hospital, It can not be said that Hartford citizens are proud of New Britain avenue in its present condition Strangers visiting Hartford arc impressed by it's splen- did buildings, its spirit of progress and it's fine streets. But their favor able impressions are not strengthen ed when they are forced to drive along New Britain avenue. If the Hartford authorities will lay perma- ncnt pavement on this thoroughfare they will be pulling q good stroke for their own city and showing their will lingness to cooperate with a smaller, but important nrighbor which has genuine concern for the welfare Of Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

the path of the federal offensive, is expected to fall shortly.
 Reports are being eagerly awaited from the loyal columns which have teen ordered to cut off the retreat or the rebels from Esperanza ai,d to at- tack Orizaba. While official reports OH the Esperanza victory leave no de- tails, press specials, which the war department does not confirm, declare that the total rebel losses in killed, wounded and prisoners since the no- vance began Saturday exceed 1000. including half dozen leading revolt ing chieftains.
 Coincident with confirmation of the Vera. Cruz successes press dispatches from Obregon headquarters at CGlaya carry information that aviators re- turning from scouting grips yesterday afternoon brought news that a fed eral vanguard had crossed the Lerma river and occupied Ocoelan. where the rebel General Estrada rad been ex- pected to offer resistanc. General Es- cobar is said to have been ordered to Acambaro, which is reported threat ened by the advance of General Die guez from Morelia.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
THE IMMIGRATION BILL

The prepgudarance of opini0g in this country undoubtedly is that im- migration should be restricted. Ths result 10 Dc accomplished by such further restriction. bssing ths per eeniage to be admitted On fine census of 1890. would be the greater ease with which the foreign born residents in this country now might be assimil- ated. This assimilation is. of course. much to ba desired and this phase of the question. namely the wisdom of properly restricting further immigra- tion Is not seriously questioned by thinking people.
 But the preponderance of opinion in this country is everSrnore clearly sn favor Of another idea No matter uhaf people think of the immigration question. the prohibition auesticn. the tarir or any other 9f the matters hor heinz discussed. there fs ihe 5ssp- -eofed sentiment in favor of doinE -4ahans offensive to the thsory of fair
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

play which has been the fundamental
 principle upon which our nations
 strength and tho freedom Of it's peo-
 pie in the enjoyment of life. liberty and the pursuit Of happiness, has rest ed and will rest always.
 The feature Of the immigration bill
 now before the house immigration committee which has caused wide spread and adverse criticism, is the feature which would result in prac- tically barring cmigrants from certain countries from entry into ours, while, at the same time, leaving the bars down to q certain extent in favor Of other nations
 This objection ts felt not only by the people already here who were born in these countries, but also by native born Americans who see the old theories Of our government being lightly considered, as witness the ifllutNCN 10 amend the constitution Tn an attempt to correct every wrong. and to make treaties. such as the re- cenf one with England regarding the 1e-mile limit. which are subversive Of constitutional provisions. This feature of the pending immigration bill is di- rectly antagonistic to the spirit of treating alike all foreign nations with which we are at peace, and its peo- pies. It is against the refusal 10 rec ognize this spirit Of fai r play as shown in the provisions of the bill. that proper objection is raised
 While believing that proper re- striction of immigration is wise, the Herald, together with many other representative publications, and many Of the farsighted, loyal thinkers of the country, aligns itself with those who object to this un-American dis crimination against the people of cer- tain portions Of Europe.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
Observations on The Weather

Washington, Jan. 2g.--Forecast for southern New England: Unsettled weather. probably aith rain late to- night or Wednesday; somewhat warmer tonight in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. moderate southwest winds.
 For Connecticut. Fair followed by cloudy and unsettled weather; higher tempefsture.
 Conditions. The western distJl- nnce is causing cloudy and unsettled ueather with light local rains in the upper Mississippi valley and Lake re- zion. It will probably pass out the St. Lawrence valley on Wednesday and Connecticut will be on the south- crn edge Of it. The temptraturt is mild in all the northerh districts from Montana 10 Maine.
 Conditions favor Tor this vicinity fair followed by cloudy and unsettled weather with slightly higher tempera- lure
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
THREE FOURTHS OF
 BILLION ARE ASKED
Treasury and P. Q. Depts. Need
 $729,S5S,451 Appropriations

Washington, Jan. 29-Nearly three- quarters of billion dollars is car ried in the annual supply bill for the treasury and post office departments reported today by the house appro- priations committee. The exact amount is s729,S5S,451, an increase of $1S,476,SS9 over total appropria- tions for the two departments for the current fiscal year, but $5,447,696 less than budget estimates.
 <Of the total S609, 76,246 is for the post office department-s24,75 4S7 more than was appropriated year ago, and sS,116,9S6 less than budget mmendations-and $ll9,- SS2, ,205 for the treasury.
 The treasury department allotment does not take into consideration $1,399, 9,051,075 of permanent and in- definite appropriations which do not require annual congressional action. It does however, include s10,629,- ITO for enforcement of prohibition s1,629,77O more than was granted last year. The coast guard, which is charged with curbing rum smuggling by sea, is allotted s10,651,649 or $793,SS1 less than was appropriated for the current year, and the customs service is allowed s13,S74,140 or $1,555,640 more than was appropri- ated year ago.
 The Major Items
 Of the post office allotment, major items are s124,937,100 for clerk hire in first and second class post offices; sS7, 100000 for the pay of city letter carriers; s104,450,0O0 to pay railroads for the transportation of mail; $47,- 100000 for maintaining the railway mail service, and $SS,250,000 for the pay of rural letter carriers. Airplane mail service is allotted s1,500,000, the amount voted it a year ago.
 In its last report the committee pointed out in comparing totals with those of last year that the bill does not carry the S250 bonus granted clerks for the current fiscal year. It also declared that the increased ap- propriation for enforcement of the, prohibition and narcotic laws would enable the treasury to employ 300 ad- ditional prohibition agents and l45 more agents to be used in preventing the illegal use of narcotics.
 In the bill is an item of S51,600, entitled floating expenses" which the report explained would be used to purchase fast motor launches, costing from s3,OOO to s5,O0o for use against rum runners.
 New Funds Needed
 The increased volume of imports, the report said, makes it imperative that additional funds be granted the customs service. The amount recom- mendcd, it was said, would place LIPS additional employees on the payroll 259 of them at the port of New York bringing the field force of the GUS toms service up to S.5SS employees.
 Discussing post office department revenue, the report said that for the current fiscal year which ends June 90, it would approximate s5Gs,630,0O0 leaving an estimated deficit Of about S2S, e,O00 revenues next year, it was estimated, will increase 7.5 per cent on the basis of the appropriation car ried in the bill, this would entail a deficit Of slightly more than s2,0OO,- | 900 next year.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
"MODII1CATION." '"

Purely as an academic matter,
 without advocating enforcement. re-
 peal or modification of the Volstead act, il is distressing 10 note the con-
 fusion Of ideas Of many people in dis
 cussing the subject Of prohibition,
 There is d class or people who think
 that suggesting notification, repeal
 or enforcement means modification,
 repeal or enforcement of the 18th
 amendment to the constitution. There
 is an almost incomprohonsible con
 fusion Of the constitutional amend.
 ment with the Volstead act. From enc source that should be able to pre- sent the matter more clearly, is rec ported tho statement that the mem- bers Of the Yale faculty who voted for modification were taking an inn possible stand because. under the law Of the land, there could be no modi- iication. Those Yale men who voted for repeal or for enforcement were perfectly logical. stated this author ity, as there might come repeal or en- forccment but there could be no modification.
 lt wonld seem to be putting ID q man oG straw only to knock him down to go 10 the trouble 10 explain that the amendment and the Vostead aci are two quite different things-so diff feront, indeed. that many believe there vas great gulf Of failure 10 understand the amendment shown by the framcrs or the yolstcad act, which is only an attempt Co define what the amendment means and to provide for the enforcement of it's spirit.
 The amendment prohibits the transportation. manufacture and sale for beverage purposes Of intoxicating liquor in the United States or The lands or water under it's Jurisdiction. The amendment says nothing about ] &4 per cent beer or light wines and beer" nor does if Ro into details.
 The volstead act declares arbi- trarily what is intoxicating liquoa and fixes inc alcoholic content that is le- gal lt provides methods or enforce 1 ment and tells the physicians of the country, for instance. just how much liquor they may prescribe under the . spirit Of the snhendment. + is this Foist"ad act thai many seek 10 modi- i fy. Those who favor modification Of fl are just as firmly backed ID by reason as are those who favor it's re- peal or enforcement There is no hint Of constitutional power in the Eolst.ad act which makes is arbi \ trsry standards the only possible standards.
 in discussing and thinking of this | matter In the serious way it should be treated. tine less confusion there iz between the 18th amendment and the Nolstead act the more likely 1t is that a wise decision will be reached . as result of clear thinking and con- Fincing denian5 0n the part ol Inc pt ypie Df inc country.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

would feel q deep responsibility to in, great mass of the people of the state, in the realization that the com fort and prosperity of the people rests in a measure in their hands.
 But we would be interested to see what facts such experts would be able to show to discredit the facts and figures" presented by the company.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
TACOMA MISTOOK LIGHT
 IN VERA CRUZ HARBOR
This Is Official Cause For Grounding --I'0lies of Victims Taken
 Onto Other Ship
Bg Tls Assot lated Press.

Bg Tda Assoc lated Press.
 Vera Cruz, Jan. 27--tBy radio via Dallas News) - Large crowds wit messed the ceremonies today attend- ing the taking Of the bodies of Cap tain Sparrow. of the Tnited States cruiser Tacoma and two radio meh killed in an accident aboard the ves- sei. 10 the PVrometheus, which is car ry ing the bodies 10 the states.
 sel to the Prometheus. which is car ceived the bodies from the naval schol where they had been with a guard of honor composed Of naval officers accompanied the procession to the dock. The American consul and large part Of the American col- ony were present.
 \ hydroplane from the Omaha scat tered flowers over the procession. Captain Ambrosio Allades eulogized the three dead naval men. while the caskets were being placed aboard the PrOmetheus, the hydroplane flew lower, dropping flowers on them. The Prometheus will sail Sunday night.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
BEGINNING OF END OF
 REBELLION PREDICTED
Mexican War Dept. of Opinion That Capture of E>pcranza Is Death
 Blow to Rebels
By The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
 Mexico City, Jan. 29.-tBy radio via Fort Worth Star Telegraph -Fcd- eral capture of Esperanza. keystone of the rebel line guarding Vera Cruz and consequent disorganization of the de Ia Huerta forces is considered by the war department as the. beginning or the end Of the Gulf Coast rebellion. oriozaba, another rebel stronghold in
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
Iasr fn Hind Him Nnu.

CaH you give me good de- seFiption 0l your absconding cashier g'' sua .ely asked the detective.
 ''|ell.~ replied the hotel proprie- tor. T believe he's about five feet five inches tall and about seven thus and dollars short- -'-Americsn Legion Weekly.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
\ QUERY ON HEAT

Belvidore residents would like to know why the Stanley school cannot De heated properly. Children are complaining 10 their parents. We wish that the City of New Britain or school board would sec to it at once.
 Yours truly.
 A BELV1DERE RESIDENT,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

Galveston. Tex. Jan. 2g.-Mistak- ing one light for another of the har- Dor of Vera Cruz led to the ground- ing of the United States cruiser Ta- coma. it became known here yester- day after the arrival at Galveston for further orders. of the Cruiser Rich mond. flagship of Admiral T. P. Ma gruder. in charge Of the light cruiser division Of the navy
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
ACCOUNT OF STEWARDSHIP

Were the city to be run on the re- turns from a great investment, the annual report of the man who handled the funds invested would be an ac- count Of his stewardship which would be of trmendous interest to all men and women Of the city. From such re- port they would form their own ideas as to the future of the city and the pleasure and prosperity they would enjoy because they lived in it. Were that account a good one. showing inn provement over the previous year, there would he great rejoicing. Were the report to show small returns, with less chances Of great returns in the future, there would be universal de- pression. Thus, the power of practical things to make people happy or un- happy, encouraged or discouraged. is Illustrated. And Of all practical things money is deemed the most practical, the most to be considered.
 The city is not run on the returns Of one great investment in charge of one man, Many things have to be taken into consideration in estimating what the outlook is for the future of the city. And incidentally 1t may be said that in this practical matter the prospect is good.
 But the future welfare is, in a great measure, in the hands of class Of people who are fast growing up into manhood and womanhood, The fu- turc of the city is in the hands Of the children Of today and tho youth or today is the most important invest mont tho city has. That great invest mcnt so difficult for many Of us to see as practical thing, is being cared for Co a great extent by the man who has just made his annual report on the condition of the investment as seen in its worst light, namely tho young rhil- dren who did wrong, He tells us that there arc fewer poor securities now being held by the city than there were last year, He indicates that atl or- ganizations and many individuals arc helping to make that great investment more secure.
 The report referred to is that Of Edward E. Connolly probation ofIi- cer of the city He reports that there were only 16 boys and girl sttll on probation on December si, 1923. as compared 10 36 boys and girl al inc end Of 1929. Thus there are only about half as many weak points in the great investment this year as there were las, year-=and the prospect held out is that those weak spots win be made strong before long. with fewer similar poor securities developing in the coming months. Even putting this matter in a practical light. and com pairing human souls Co the material
 
 anxiety. there is reason for real cn- thusiasm in the outlook. New Eritain's biggest investment. New Britain's fu- ture reliance, ifs youth. appears to be strong even in its weakest places. and . # Is growing stronger each year For the practical this is indeed news 10 . rejoice oter.
 For those who think less of tine dollars and cents: for those who do . not need such illustration in order to . be devoutely glad. the knowledge that young souls md bodies are being re- claimed and that the work Of our probation officer is showing splendid results after only tuo years Of work with the Juvenile Court. brings pro found. unsrlHsh satisfaction.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

The touch system used on type writers is much less efficient than the one used on malo parents.
 Moderns are careless; they'll go out for a joy ride without ever knowing the coroner's phone number.
 l. has been demonstrated, however, that the best way to end war is to get out of the trenches and fight.
 In this democratic country only Il few have the grand manner, and most Of them are traffic cops.
 It is foolish to speak of the 'intclli- gent minority." If they were intelll- gent, they wouldn't run such risk.
 Correct this sentence: "Yes, they are normal in every way" said the mother; "and they dctest chewing gum"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

History is essential; without it, tries to hate.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

There might be more January poets if there were more romantic words to rhyme with "slush."
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

Oberammergau's Passion Play owes its origin to a VOW made by fnhabi- tants Of the village in 1s5s in express sion Of gratitude at the cessation Of the plague
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

The Asso, istod Press i~ exclusively ertitied to tho use Tor republication of all uep's in this paper and also local news pub lishGd herein.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
Memhcr of The A.socIated Press.

Tho only profitable advertising medium in
 the City. Circulation hooks and press
 room always open Co advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

Electric railways in the United States have n total trackage of ap- proximately 4i,00o,000 miles.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

Sometimes We think Americanism is an inherent inability to avoid joining something.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

The present authorizcd strength of tbe United Statea marine corps is 10gs officers. fIs warrant officers and z1, 4g6 enlisted men.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

A party leader is a man who can take Il popular delusion and convert it into a plank.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

You can't tell by the brand of liquor he drinks whether he is a wet or a dry.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

Our observation is that most of the size 13 collars are worn by men who slam the door to express their feeling.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
Jo,,unt Wa. Right

Tcaeher-Johnny name 8 eollec- tive noun.
 Johnny-A vacuum cleaner.-Life.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

Native diggers at the tomb Of King Tutsnkhsmen receive 1z cents a day.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

Let's not recognize Russia. In few more years we'll do well to recognize our own country.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
Facts and Fancies
Bloc egislation blocks legislation.
BY ROBERT CULLEN.

And yet what doth it profit a party to be in power if it isn't in control?
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

A forward-looker is a man who thinks one more law will establish Utopia.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Fotalngs News stand, Times square; Schultz News stand, Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
 Los Angeles. Cal; Arcade Station.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29

And yet Hohenzollern Bill couldn't have crippled the country much worse than the appropriation bill.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-29
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