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New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
THI POLAR FLIGHT

The questioning or inc possible value of the proposed flight Of the Shenandoah over the North Pole is common. II Is quite the thing to in- sist that it is wrong to risk lives in such an attempt where fl is taken for granted little practical benefit will come. For this reason attention is called 10 the information given ont by the National Geographic Society to the effect that "a vast amount of scientific information. much Of sit potentially practicable to nalirators. farmers and fishermen. will accrue from a weli-eqnipp' expedition to survey the Artic regions" The buIle- tin goes on 10 state, as published iH the news columns Of the Herald that the worlds largest unexpIored area lies st this threshold of American territory. Nothing is known of this vast territory. not even whether it is composed Of land or water.
 The moment t is stated that much .'acientinc iuformauon'' e1lI be ob- taircd by any movement. practical people are inclined 10 lose interest in B. They do not believe they want scientific information" ." and they feel that the world can got along without t. Practical inventions and discover ics arc tho things that interest them.
 H. c. Wells IS not a1ways correct. and his imagination is keen. But he has prophesied correctly in many in- ytfTaras. He. as well as other making like statements independent Of him. declare that the century just passed has been the century of ma terf1l achievement and that the next 100 years wir be devoted 10 deyel0p- ing the material increase in infOrIna- tion. rather than in making new dis coveries He says that the new things to be found out will be matters Of the mind along the lines. for instance, of Under the first head ing Of his sugFe stion. namely that sd- vantage u1ii be taken of the material which have been made. it may well b. said that tHe gaining of more information concerning this ua-
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

always about what to expect from a conservative, even q Liberal leader. Ii will take infinite tact and wisdom for Ramsay Macdonald to satisfy his constituents and to disarm the critics or his party by a sane application Of !.abor's principles.
 At the time Macdonald was first mentioned as the possible Premier of England to succeed Baldwin who. at that time. was believed to be con tcmpiating his resignation. it was here said that the claims of the Labor press of England would influence Baldwin 10 continue in office despite the loss of prestige of his party Since thai time there have come less revolutionary suggestions. and because ot this fact as well as be- cause of the respect held by all for Ramsay Macnonald's intellect and learning. it is believed that he should become Premier of England without creating any violent unhcaval caused by fear of or lack of confidence in his ability and good sense.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Observations on Tie Weather

Washington. Jan. 2S.--The weather bureau today issued the following st orm warning:
 Advisory 10 a, m,--Southwtst storm warnings continued Delaware breakwater 10 Passport, Maine. Strong westerly winds this afternoon will shift to northwest tonight and dimin- ish in intensity Disturbance over inc lower st. 9.awrencc valley moving rapidly eAktward,"
 Forecast for southern New Eng land: Fair tonight and Thursday; colder: strong westerly winds. dimin- ishing tonight.
 Forecast for eastern New York: Generally fair tonight and Thursday; colder: cold wave in north portion to- night; strong west winds diminishing tonight.
 For Connecticut Fair tonight and Thursday; colder; strong westerly diminishing tonight.
 Conditions.
 A disturbance which is now nov ing out the st. Lawrence valley has caused snow flurrics in the lake re- zion and northern New England dur ing the last 24 hours Pressure is high over Minnesota and Georgia. The temperature is below the normal along the northern border from Mon tapa to Maine
 Conditions favor for this vicinity. partly cloudy weather with slightly lower temperature.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Hurewitz to Describe
 Life in Palestine

The New Britain chapter Of Hadah- sah has completed arrangements for an open meeting and social hour for Thursday evening, January 2a, at 6 o'clock ut the Talniud Torah hall. Joseph Hurcwitz of Hartford, who is graduate of the Hartford public high school and Of Trinity college, '22, will address the meeting on the subject of his recent experiences in Palestine. Mir. Hurewitz has just re- turned from Palestine after spending year and a half there. His home was in Jerusalem and he devoted much Of his time 10 study while there. He was able 10 make fre- uuent excursions to other sections of the country and he talks in most interesting manner about present conditions in the Holy Land. A so- cial hour will follow Mir. Hurewitz' talk Master Bennie Cohen will ren- der several vocal solos and refresn- ments will be served.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
PROTESTS CHANGES
 HITTING THIS CITY
Chamber of Commerce Opposes
 Proposed Transportation Laws

A report on the mid-year meeting of the eastern division of the United States Chamber of Commerce was distributed today 10 members of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce by Miss Mary E. Curtin, secretary. The report shows that protest was entered against transportation legis- lation which would adversely affect New Britain industries. The state ment, in part, follows:
 "Voicing protest against the pas sage Of transportation legislation, which would react to the disadvan- tage of New Britain manufacturers the New Britain Chamber of Com merce, through its secretary, opposed the adoption of report bearing on this problem, presented by a special conference committee, al the mid year meeting Of the Eastern Division Of the United States Chamber of Commerce, held in Philadelphia, Jam uary. IT and l s. Tho convention prop CT. did not vote upon the report of the committee but the recommenda- 'tions will be contained in q rcferen- dunn that will be submitted soon 10 the membership Of tho United States Chamber for expression of approval, disapproval or modification.
 The presentation Of the report by this conference committee, followed consideration by the same committee Of a series Of special reports, submit- ted by five sub committee, dealing with the folio wing problems: Gov sportation
 ernmental Relations to Railroad Transportation; Railroad Consolida- tion'; Roadjustmcnt of Relative Freight Rate Schedules; Relations Of Highways and Motor Transport to other Transportation Agencies'; and the Development of Water Ways and Coordination Of Rall and Waterway Seryice.'
 "A study of the major recommends tiops-such as readjustment Of less carload-lot rates in the form of an increase; changes in the regulations Of the Interstate Commerce Commission affecting intoreoastul shipments via the Panama Canal. shows that New Britain manufacturing concerns would be hit hard in the event such legisla- ton was enacted, because revised
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

rates in an upward direction would mean increased tariff for local indus- try
 In substance, the New Britain Chamber opposed the proposed in- creases in class rates (including less than-carload rates) chiefly because the shipments of local manufacturers are less-than-carload lots. Another objection filed, was against tho recom- mendation of have vessel lines en- gagged in inte rcoastal traffic via the Panama Canal, file specific rates with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The conference committee felt that the railway carriers are entitled to know what competition they have to meet in this coatwise trade. 1t is apparent that such action would only result in an attempt by carriers ts drive out waterway competition. New Britain factories are thoroughly sat isfed with the intercoastal service rendered by the steamship companies. and for these reasons, vigorous ob- iections was offered. IL is to be de- termined at a later date, by means Of a national referendum, what the attitude Of the [. g. chamber will be toward these recommendation.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
nRIr,IN.s NI.M PREMIER

Ramsay Macdonald. the new pre- mier Of Great Britain. d Labor leader in the sense il is used in England. never did manual labor. His labor Achievements have come through his studies which he began many years SEQ. being entirely self-educated man. His cabinet will be made up Of tao classes of men. those who have been associated with labor move ments for years. and those who are so-called 'thinkers" Among them Wf1i be experienced politicians. but for the first time iu history Engiands policy will bc one calculated to give labor is opportunity. Moreover this policy niil not be based upon practi- cal information and experience alone. 'I.aborers.' will not rule. but rather men in thorough sympathy with la- bnr's problems, economic and human.
 And therein lies the danger to Eng land. It may be predicted that the yi- olent advocates of Iabor's principles will not be satisfied with the com paratively conservative stand their premier will take Premier Mac Donald, a deep student and sound thinker. will be the last to start move- ments of precautionary charseter-  and such activities are probably what the rank and file of the Labor party expect Moreover those opposed to the Labor party's principles viii be- iieve that MaeDonsJd-s fcndencies wiIl lead him 10 take steps that. breaking fhs conservative policy Of England. xaaanSsr that country. England knew
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
LYNN

Quite as Woodrow Wilson stands
 for and represents in our minds the ! idea of world peace through associa- 1 tion of nations where all will be
 bound to fight. if necessary. for that ! ideal, so Lenin stood for the equal ization of all men in the army recruit cd to fight arbitrary power. No mat ter how thoroughly we may disap- prove of his methods;no matter how many flaws in his reasoning we may see, nevertheless his influence extend ed far beyond the boundaries of Rus sia in stimulating the advancement of this idea that czarism. in any form, was not the theory of government that would bring prosperity and hap piness to the world.
 Lenin's death a year ago would have brought injury to Russia far greater than his passing brings today. Starting out with utter abhorrence of capitalism in any form. he gradually changed his ideas, retaining the names which were popular. such as community property and the like, but substituting for his disbelief of any good in capitaistic ideas certain modification in practice that was gradually making of Russia capi- talistic nation. With his denth at this country, and it's leaders. have reeog- nized and Lenin recognized, the need it, and whereas when he first ap- peared as the champion or every thing opposed to the principal and theory of business and the sacredness or obligations contracted by his na- ton. he was on the point Of chang ing to full appreciation Of the me- cessty of adopting the business methods of other countries, in doing business with them. as he had quietly changed from unmodifed belief in communism to a practice of recogniz-
 ing the rules Of the business game. And l.eniu's altered ideas remain in Russia. to be developed. When the ideas he recognized as right but which The did not dare to favor because Of his previous strict communism, be- come established in Russia. and when the Soviet ceases to be active in prop aganda work, then recognition Of the Soviet government will come.
 Fundamentally Russia is better of today because Of Lenin. the exponent Of a school of thought which finds ready sympathy In America, no mat ter how thoroughly Americans may agree with Secretary Of State Hughes that the time for recognition Of the l Soviet has not yet come.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
75 New Members Join
 Boys Club in Five Days

Nit the taking in gf 75 new mem- beft within q period 0f five days ite irht Skinner superintendent Of the Toys rlut. has set new record for th" oreJ nization. This record was made during tjte Weck of January I4-fp and brings the total member- ship of tho cIub tO GoG. with both social and athletic events in fuil sway the club IS proving a decided neces- sity to the younger D0ys Of the city.
 On last Monday night tbe Juvenile board Of directors of the club met and heard the eases Of five members who were brought before the board for Infringement Of the rules of the organization.
 On next Monday evening there will be the first meeting of the Ladies auxiliary of the IBoes' club for the purpose Of organizing. Election Of officers will be held. It Is planned to have the auxiliary take an important part in the work being done by the club.
 The activities at the club this eve- ming viii consist of moving picture show and the regular meeting of the athletic classes.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
COMMUNICATED
President storrs Answers The Herald.


 New Haven. Conn. Jan. 2t, 1923. Editor, Herald.
 have before me q copy Of the New Britain Herald Of the issue of Janu- ary iS and note your editorial under the caption Possible Fare Increase .''
 May take exception 10 your state ments relative 10 the ten cent fare which you argue.
 You win recall the fact that the len cent fare was in effect for 16 months when we were able. through reduc- ton in operating costs. 10 voluntarily reduce the rate by the sale or three tokens for a quarter. This rate was in effect for period Of i3 month when we were again. due to a de- crease in operating costs, able 10 make a further reduction by inc Sale of two tokens for fifteen cents Now. with increasing costs t is just as req sonabie and fully as necessary 10 again modify the rate by inc return o the three for a quarter charge.
 There was nothing in any or fho Commissions findings. hearings be- fore inc Commission or conferences to imply anything other than the Zen rent rate at the time bearing was hold and I do not recall that there vaa any public riamor at the time Wc found ourselves able Co pass on tO tbp public certain measure of thc economics which we were experienc- ing through decreased costs.
 We apprc ciatc even more than1 1Ou the gaiuc or good will and all of@ur actions have been directed toward an intense effort to obtain that good will.
 Yours very truly.
 I. r. sTuRRs. Prcsident.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

Conservative: A full stomach en- tirely surrounded by contentment.
 Mexican candidates are more di- rect. Instead of hunting delegates they hunt the opposition.
 The difficulty in turning immi- grants into good Americans is to find model to work by,
 Of course We cant recognize the Reds. The shoot the rich instead of taxing them to death.
 We need a slogan to end war" says a magazine writer, What about Pay as you enter?"
 So far, fortunately no ribald com mentator has called General Sawyer either a lame duck or a quack,
 We arc becoming q sophisticated lot when q shooting at Hollywood gets only six inches on the first page.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
25 Fears Ago To-day
Taken rom Herald of that date

Charles H. Barrett has resigned as manager and treasurer of the New Britain regular basketball team.
 William Doyle, the liveryman, has purchased the black pacing mare, Seba Wilkes.
 Jane F. T'illotson has sold a piece of land on Horse Plain road to Mi chael F. Sullivan.
 Peter Frisen Of Whiting street has returned home after a visit of several months to his former home in Sweden.
 Mir, and Mrs. A. Swanson Of High street were paid a highly agreeable visit by a party of friends at their home Saturday night.
 William Bennett of this city rcn- dered several bass solos at a concert given in Hartford last evening.
 William Booth. who has been in the employ of the Corbin Cabinet Lock Go. ever since his graduation from High school, will shortly go on the road for the concern. His terri tory will include the western states
 The Philharmonic band will hold rehearsal and business meeting We'd nesday night.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
COMBINATION RATES


 It seems strange that public utili- ties corporations are as a rule either slow to recognize changed conditions or recognizing them, slow to take wise action under changed condi- tions. This is time when, more and more, people are recognizing the pos abilities for greater comfort in living when they have their homes at some distance from the places where they worli-localities, in this part of the country, which are congcsted to a considerable extent. The automobile, Of course, has made this possible, and there are probably ten people now who travel some distance to their places Of work where there was one few years ago.
 The proposed increase in railroad rates for those who copmute goes di- hoetly contrary to this increasing tendency to gain more pleasure out of life by having tho home in the less thickly populated districts where rents are cheaper and where fresh air is abundant Broadly speaking any movement calculated to go directly contrary to universal tendency IS doomed to failure. Either the tenden- cy-in this case a wise one-is temporarily smothered to the disad- vantage Of all concerned. or the neo- pie find some substitute for the means they have formerly adopted Of taking advantage or changed condi- tions, People have found it pleasant 10 have their homes at some distance from their work. Many Of them have commutcd over the railroad. 1r the rates are raised excessively they will retain the pleasure they have enjoyed. but will find some way. other than ihe railroad to take them to their work.
 As to the necessity for the propos- cd increase it is difficult to form an opinion The books of the railroad company arc not always open to the public, and even if they were it would be impossible for the average person 10 tell just how commuters. with their daily patronage, aid the road and 10 what extent. It would be practically impossible for the inexperienced 10 set d rate that would bring q proper profit for their transportation. This knowledge is in the possession of the public utilities commission in a meas llre but it is doubtful if even its mem- bers are able to state positively that the assertions of the road are not correct. Certainly such Declarations carry more weight than do tlJe state ments of individuals not skilled in such matters. II is sufficient to say, however, that if the future prosperity Of the railroad rests entirely upon in- cfeasing rates regularly. that future is precarious. This, admitting willing ". the necessity for establishing such rates that commuters will he carried at q prsft to the road and not at loss.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
OBSERVES SETH BIRTHDAY.

Mrs. Mary Whipple or S0s Park street was pleasantly surprised at the home Of Mrs. Edward Byrne or BIO Park street yesterday when she was rendered q surprise party in honor of the observance of her sstr birthday. She received number Of gifts. Mrs Whipple is the sister or James F. Farrell Of North Whitney street Hartford and of Thomas B. Farrell of IS Maple street, New Brit ain.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
AFTER THE REBELS

To get at rebel bands he hopes to destroy. President 0breRon is sending troops through this country from northwestern to northeastern Mexico. There's no railroad on his side of the border. On this side there is. The Washington administration gave its permission, and so did the governors of Arizona, New Mexico and Texas.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
CAN'T DO MUCH

. Though the British governments or the very verge Of passing, for the first time in history, into the hands of a labor premier-Ramsay MacDonald- he cant do anything very radical. His followers are in a minority in parlia. ment He won't be aBle 10 make ! move except with the liberals help. The minute he goes to any extreme the liberals will desert the laborites Macdonald will go out of office auto- matically and there will have to be another election.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
JUST A STRAW

The fact that New York got the democratic convention doesn't neces- sarily mean much in connection with the presidential nomination. still. the choice Of convention city generally is regarded as weighing a little. If New Yorh's success counts at all, politicians consider it a point in favor of an eastern candidate
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
WHAT'S GOING ON M THE WORLD
BY CHARLES F. STEWART NEA Service Writer

That the Washington administra- ton is somewhat on the side of the Mexican government against the Mex ican rebels isn't disputed. By most Americans it seems to be agreed that it's a pretty good government, fight ing some pretty bad rebels. Yet the administrations considerably criticiz- ed congress for taking any side what ever. This isn't on the ground that the administrators on the wrong side now. It's on the ground that its ex- ample of sido-taking may he initiated some time, some place. when and where the situation's merits are diff ferent.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
GERMAN FINANCES

As head of the financial experts committee engaged in trying to make German money worth something. tn put the Berlin government OF a money-sating basis and then to get Germany 10 paying war damages. Charles C.. Dawes is hurrying matters in Paris until EUrope's head swims. But the question remains Will France agree 10 any plan likely 10 help Ger many?-isn't it Germanys ruin she wants. more than her money? Time will answer.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
REAL EsrAIE rnANsEERs.

4dcline s. Davis has transferred property On High street to Peter YaBIonski; Concotine Puzzo has soia real estate on Brooklswn street 10 Helen X. McCabe. and the BodweIl Realty Co. has transferred 12 iots in Garden park tO VincenzO Rossito.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
AMERICANS THREATENED

United States warships have been sent to. Tamplco, where the rebels control. Tlere are hints at the pos- sble use of marines to protect Amerl- can interests, should they be inter fered with. However it's hoped the warships' presence will serve as a suf- ticient warning.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
NaCaRoNI SHOP ATTACHED.

Suit was instituted yesterday by Miner. Read < TuiioCE for $500 against Salvatore DAmiro and safz ain pappalino. Deputy Shcriff Adoirf Carlson attached a Tnaearoni factory owned by the defendants si ss Bread street.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
Facts andFancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

e Democracy: Soak the rich.
 To the victor belong the immi- grants.
 You can find laborers almost every where except in a labor government.
 When they call it crude oil" the adjective doesn't refer to its lobbying methods.
 Another objection to the fire Of patriotism is that it peters out before the bills are paid. - A hick town is one that wishes it had enough art fever in its soul to support an opera.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23
FOUR LIVES LOST
 ON U. s. TACOMA
Captain and Three others Victims
 in Vera Cruz HarbOr

Washington. Jan. 2S.---f'our lives were lost in the final wrecking Of the L. <. <. Tacoma at Vera Cruz.
 The dead are Captain Herbert G. Sparrow, Edward Thaxter Herrick, radioman. second class: Homer liar " LussiCr, radioman, first class. and solomon sitin, radioman. third class.
 The remainder of inc crew of 4S men on tho Tacoma with Captain Sparrow are now on board naval tugs in Vera Cruz harbor. The bodies of the dead arc still aboard the cruiser and an effort was to be made today to remove them.
 Two From Connecticut.
 The death of Captain Sparrow and the three radio men. Consul Wood re- ported today from Vera Cruz. re- suited from their being struck f-y heavy WreckaEe on the ships deck during the gale which finally dc stroyrd the vessel.
 Captain SparroW's home was in Greenwich. conn. and his widow is nov travelling in Europe. Herrick's n"xt Of kin is his mother. living in Birmingham. Mass; 1ussier's next Of kin. his mother. iiEes in Bristol. Conn: and Sivin's next of kin. his father. lives in New York city.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

The city of Hamburg. Germany. Is ice-bound these days. Vessels have little or no chance to get away once these poSerful ice blocks wedge them in. Shipping has almost come 10 a stsnsstiH. so far as this port is cons cerned.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-23

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