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New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
25 Fears Ago Today
 From Paper of That Date

Old Borcas must have united all his wind bags at once, somewhere in the vicinity of New Britain, for a terrible wind and rain storm struck the city early this morning. The rainfall was 1.6S inches, but the wind was so strong that it swept half formed puddles up and dissolv- ed them into mist. The Lock Shop pond on High street overflowed the railroad tracks. A wagon owned by George Rapelye was blown into d state of collapse. Pieces of paper were blown through board fences and leaves were pounded half way through big tree trunks.
 Edwin W. Schultz has sold a lot on Belden street to William w. Smith of Hartford.
 There will be a reception for the Chinese members of the South church this evening. Frederick Wood will display a number of stercopticon views from pictures taken in China.
 Peter Crona has received an invi- tation to attend the wedding of Sig rid Louisa Hallstrom and Gustaf A.. Sorden of Chicago in that city on February 14. Mr. Sordcn was for merly employed in this city,
 A. ]. Sloper was rcelcctcd' secrc- tary-treasurer, of the New Britain Gas Co.,, this afternoon. He was also again chosen a director, as were E. \. Stanley and H. E, Russell
 Stetson's production of Uncle Toms Cabin" will he presented at the Russwin Lyceum this evening and tomorrow evening.
 Grand Knight Thomas J, Curtin and Mrs. Curtin will lead the grand march at the grand ball given by Ferdinand Council, K. of C., in Hanna's armory tomorrow evening
 St. Peters German Roman Cath olic church was dedicated yesterday Rev. r. N. x. Schneider is pastor Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski was one of the priests who attended.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
NEGRO STUDENTS
 HELD FUR RIO7ING
Serious Disturbances at Fisk
 Univ. at Nashville

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 5.-Aroused by the insistence of Dr. r. A. Mac Kenzie, president of Fisk university, negro institution, that the rule against men and women students walking together on the campus and streets should be observed strictly, 100 male students joined in dem- onstration last night. % Police re- serves restored order after pistols were fired from Livingston Hall and various disorderly scenes enacted on the campus.
 Five students were jailed on charges of melting to riot, Dr. Mac i kenzie being named as prosecutor. Others participating in the demon- stration were given a chance to sign condemnation of the disorder or quit school and leave Nashville.
 The disorder began shortly after pr. Mackenzie and Dr. E. B. Jef- ferson, negro professor at the uni versity, had received word that fl would be dangerous for them to ap- pear on the campus. Shots were fired from the windows of Living ston Hall, dormitory and 50 win daws were shattered In the building. Miss Boynton, registrar, who lives on the first floor of the dormitory, although assured that she was in no danger, locked herself in the office during the disorder.
 The students, after firing for a few minutes emerged from the dor mitory and paraded on the campus. At the appearance of the police, however, they retreated into Living ston Hall and extinguished the lights.
 Dr. Mackenzie then asked the po- lice to bring the students few at a time to his office. There Dr. Mac Kenzie told the students that if they would remain in the dormitory and stop the disorder. no disciplinary measures would be taken. Other- wise, all engaging in the riot would be prosecuted and required to with draw from the university.
 Early today Livingston Hall was in charge of the police. The results of Dr. MacKenzie's ultimatum con- ference were not made public.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
CALIFORNIA HAS
 MURDER MYSTERIES
Two Girls Slain--AnOther Child
 Coniesses Killings

Los Angeles, Feb. 5.--The murder of two little girls, revealed yester- day months after their disappear ance and the murders another little girl insists she has committed in the past two years, occupied tho atten- ton of authorities here today.
 Search for May and Nina Martin, sisters of 12 and 8, who wandered away from home August 23, last, with 65 cents taken from baby sisters bank. ended yesterday when their bodies were found in field scarcely mile from the sunny front yard in which they last had played with their dolls.
 They lay huddled together in a shallow ditch under brush and weeds which apparently had con- cealed them from hundreds Of searchers who months ago aided police and deputy sheriffs in a sup posedly minute inspection of the vi- cinity. Their torn clothing indicated struggle had preceded death, and an autopsy indicated they had been attacked and slain probably by strangulation.
 Search was begun for man who last summer annoyed women and girfs in that neighborhood. He is believed to be the man sought for several recent attacks on girls in other sections of the city. He habitu- ally entices his victims into small coupe. When the Martin girls were reported missing, a neighbor said she had seen them leaving school playground in coupe.
 Child Tells of Murders
 Another little girl, younger than either of the slain, faced Superior Judge Walter s. Gates yesterday and repeated sensational story in- yolving her in the alleged murder Of two infants an an adult and at- tempts to murder several other per sons.
 She was seven year old Alsa thompson, brought pelore tLe Juues for investigation as to her sanity as the rosalt of her confession to police last Monday that she had fed ground glass to her twin sisters in Dauphin Manitoba, two years ago poisoned ' woman with ant paste here last year and had attemped recently to poison members of the family with which she boarded by putting sulphurlc acid from radio battery in their coffee.
 Representative of the district at- torney alenists, and Mrs. Clare Thompson, Alsa's mother, heard the story and failed to trip her up in her recital. ...
 'It's all true, mama said the child. 'I did it because I wanted to see them die"
 In the case of the twins, Mrs. Thompson said she remembered that their sickness was a puzzle to her. and that parts of their stomachs seemed to be coming away from the inside"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
FILM CENSORSHIP IN NEW YORK

At q time when it Is proposed 10 erect film censorship board in Connecticut modclcd after that in New York, comes Q message from | Governor Smith Of the Empire State 10 the legislature thereof ad- vocating the abolishment of the movie board
 Governor smith declared the film censorship board is unnecessary" and that there is an ample suf- ilc'cncy Of state laws which can be enforced to prevent the showing of improper films,
 The very excellent communica- ton of Frederic F. Fay in yester- days Herald compared the consor- ship Of films with supervision over Inc ingredients of food products. We do not quite see the similarity.
 l. is palpable misrepresentation and a species Of fraud to include dcleterious products in supposedly pure food products. But there is no room for doubt or disagreement upon the matter; food is either pure or impure. and though many per sons may be able 10 eat impure food without injuring themselves, the fact is not taken as a defense of the practice of adulteration.
 There is a wide field for disagree ment as to what constitutes a harm- tul film. And board Of censors in Connecticut may by no means agree with similar boards in other states as to what particular part of film is harmful.
 Censorship has failed to produce results where it has been tried. New York is an instance. The fol- lowing editorial appeared in the New York Herald Tribune. politi- calIy an opponent of Governor Smith:
 Had the motion picture censor ship law cleared the screens of all salacious and mischicvous films there might be an argument for it's continuance, even though censor ships of any sort do far more harm than good in the long run. But this particular law has not even served the purpose for which it was avow- edly enacted.
 The sex question in some of it's most unpleasant forms is still one of the principal themes around which scenario writers build their dramas. The unWritten law figures prominently in far too many of them, while in the so-calIed Western plays killings are as common as they ever have been. Not more than two weeks ago film was featured in New York in which a dog as- sisted q convict to escape from prison, and was loudly applauded as he sprang at the throat of the guard who was seeking 10 bar the way to liberty. As for the banality of many of the film stories and their false pictures of life, censorship never has been and never can be of any use as a preventive.
 Governor Smith has again urged the Legislature to abolish this cen sorship as useless and expensive. It will be wise to act on his sugges- ton. There are strict laws under which producers and exhibitors of salacious films may be punished. They can be made more stringent, if necessary. The rigorous enforce ment of such laws would be of far more assistance in cleaning up the pictures than the censorship has ever been.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Observations On The Weather

Washington. D. C., Feb. 5.--Fore- cast for Southern New England; Generally fair tonight and Friday; warmer tonight and on the coast Friday; moderate shifting winds,
 Forecast for Eastern New York Generally fair tonight and Friday; warmer tonight and on the coast Friday; fresh south shifting to west winds.
 Conditions: Pleasant weather prevails this morning in all sections east of the Rockies. A slight dis turbance is central over Ontario and a well defined one is central over Alberta. The temperature is rising and is now above normal in the western districts but continues low in the eastern.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with freezing temporal ture at night but thawing during the day.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

possibilities in the proposed law for dIctation by one branch Of the heal Ing art over another branch, As 1t Is the bill is not considered perfect by many observers and might be re- written with profit.
 Those who think that anything is better than the present system will favor the bill; others who admit the need for reform but want to see such reform brought about with fairness to all will not wish 10 see undue haste with the present bill.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
FactJ and Fancies
By R0BERI CULLEN

Clever disguise for a dry agent: Let him refuse u drink.
 When man and woman become one, everybody knows which one.
 The best argument against the sale of pistols is that you may be next.
 About tho only place you can't see signs of prosperity now is in your pockctbook.
 A friendly nation is one that speaks kindly when Uncle sam steps on her ear.
 A man isn't old until everything seems wrong. It may happen at 70 or lG.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
STATE FAILING 10
 SUPPORT CAMPAIGN
Only S2,s00 Contributed in Fight on Freight Rate Boost

Hartford, Feb. 5.--At a meeting of the traffic committee of the Manu- lecturers association of Connecticut, J: r. Atwater,. chairman of the sub committee on rates, pointed out the fact that to date Connecticut ship pers and receivers of freight have subscribed only s2.eoO to the total fund of s2O,O0O which Is, being raised by New England and metro- politan New York in connection with the eastern class rate investigation case, which the interstate commerce commission took up for considera- tion on February 4.
 The New England Traffic league, the Manufacturers association of Connecticut, and the Merchants as- sociation of New York have joined hands in opposing the increases pro- posed by the carriers in official clas- sifcation territory. the territory east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers, which would result in a general increase in freight rates of approximately Is per cent.
 It has been pointed out by the Manufacturers association of Con- necticut that the contemplated in- creases would seriously affect the ability of Connecticut manufactur- CTS to compete with southern and middlewestern manufacturers. Like wise, living costs would be raised be- cause of the inability of Connecticut merchants to secure merchandise at former prices.
 The organizations named have re- tained counsel but unless shippers and receivers of freight respond more completely to the appeal for contributions, the program of the defense cannot be carried out.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
MEDICAL PRACTICE
 REFORM

In order to circumvcnt the charge that the proposed new state board of examination for medical practi- tioners would be inclined to favor any one school of medicine or heal ing method, the bill before the Legislature calls for a board com posed of laymcn.
 Are laymcn qualified to judge whether a doctor really is q doctor? # Those favoring the bill say this is easily possible by basing such Judgment upon the applicants record of training, If man has the docu- mcnts showing he graduated in medicine from a recognized school Of medicine, a layman is perfectly Justified in assuming such an in- dividual is capable of practicing medicine.
 When such proof of graduation or training does not exist, layman would be justified in assuming that the applicant should not be permit ted to practice medicine.
 It sounds simple. If as Editor c. c. Hemenway told the Lions club the other day, that no barrier against any school or cult is raised by the proposed lay, the proposed board of laymcn examiners might well function efficiently. Their work. it appears would consist largely in considering proofs of graduation from accepted schools of healing, and to distinguish whether such proofs have been obtained legally or rrauducntIy. Laym"h should be able to detect fraud equal Iy as well as professional mon; and they have an advantage over the professionaI in not being personally interested in any particular school Of healing.
 The old system has proven fail are, Connecticut was charged with being the dumping ground for aI- leged iIl-equippcd and ilI-trained graduates of schools which were said to have been below the re- ouirements demanded by modern practice.
 Where a reasonable objection ap- nears to be that the training which may be required by law may fit in with that required Of one or more schools and not required by other schools.
 Another objection heard is that inc board of Iaymen" may not be disintercsted laymen. The bill be- fore the Legislature calls for the formatiop of a board of five mem bers mot engaged in the practice or inc healing art as business oc- cunation or profession" But what Is to prevent any or all Of the mem, !. hers from being retired physicians Or physicians who for some reason do not practice ? D..
 That there is need for reio'i" ''' ,-,rrccticrt is undoubted. We wish The bIli had been drawn up better 10 " safeguard the reasonable hope 'D%, , ,.. ho.rd of laymen actually wos'd be Iaymen, and that lASss ers. "'
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

Although he failed to say thing.
 K. Weathers.
  Wiring out the old. mangle the new The buttons left are small and few. --G. F. s. Superstition fast declines: Painters put their faith in signs.
 Mrs. Arthur Messing. t Brainy folk arc deeply read; Cabbage has a mighty head. HI. TYR. There's Always a Reason Rose: I'm in a hurry to get married" Mary: Don't become discouf- aged, dear"
 Ruth Beckman.
 .-- Copyright, 1925. Reproduction
 Forbidden.)
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
COMMUNICATED
An Idea

Editor Herald:
 Kindly allow space in the Herald for the following communication: According to the park superin- tendent's communication, from pa- pers of January 2Oth, we are to have an ice skating place-some day, naturally everybody is pleased. But. in the meantime between waits why not our city fathers ar range to take over. the pond at the foot of Arch street. Gwen if at a small cost). Why not try 1t, not too late, even at this time, for the bal ance of the season.
 Thank you,
 OUTDOORS.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
BUYING AND SELLING BALL PLAYERS

BALL PLAYERS
 Representative l. a G ar d i a Of New York has it in for professional baseball clubs and their methods. Consequently he has introduced bill in Congress whereby baseball clubs would be taxed 90 percent of the price received for selling" a baseball player to another club - unless the player received the pur- chase price.
 The anachronism of buying and selling baseball players has been debated pro and con a good many times, but the system survives and remains part of the keystone of the professional baseball organizations.
 Mr. I.aGuardia says that profes- sioual baseball lis the only field in which an individual fails 10 profit through improved ability and transfer of his services" But this is open to question: The player, if he is good enough to be "sold' from a minor league to a major league team. usually is in a position to de- mand a considerably increased sal ary. Instances probably are few where such a player has not been paid in conformity with his in- creased importance in the baseball Armament.
 But let us suppose the system were in vogue in other lines, such as the film industry, Suppose one film company had a star performer and "sold" his or her services to another film company. The howl from the film star would fill the papers and it would be impossible to subdue temperament sufficiently to produce films.
 Or in place of the film business substitute any other activity or cali ing that develops persons whose names appear in the headlines It simply couldn't be done.
 
 Accomplished lawyers have stated that the system that has been adopted by the professional base ball clubs could not be sustained upon legal principles, but constl- tutes an agreement between the clubs 10 which players are expected +o conform in order to follow this profession. The leagues have shown no wild desire to wash this linen Tn court. If a player thus "sold'' re- fuses to play upon the club to which he is sold, the deal simply falls through - and the player doesn't play in any league, The clu' owners. who have developed th' professional baseball business m' sist upon making their own rules irrespective of their legality anc those players who do not like them need not join m enjoying the usu' fruct of the business.
 Lawyers have stated time and again that the whole business oi selling and buying players will some day receive a thorough court anaIy- sis. and that some redical changes may result. Representative La- Guardia may not get very far with his bill, but he helps to throw oiI on the fire ol agitation among the ranks Of budding Waiter Johnsons'
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
NELL QE.ALIF1ED

Prospective Employer-But can you get up in the morning?
 Maid Applicant-Can I? Why, in my last place, I used to be up and have all tine beds made before any one else was up.--London Passing Show.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
HICCOUGHS EPIDEMIC

Brussels. Feb. 5.-An epidemic of the hiccoughs has struck the prov- ince of Limbourg, eastern Belgium. The victims run into the hundreds. and there have been three fatal cases.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Getting the Old Mans Consent

By J. w. Lewellyn q love her for her qualities: I'll surely treat her fine; She Is the one that I desire; Please say she may be mine. "I'll promise to take care Of her And always treat her square. Sir, if you only will consent, We'll make you a happy pair. Well" said the old man thought
 fully, As wrinkles creased his brow, If youll pay sixty dollars down, Why, you can have the cow"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
One Born Every Minute

In answer to an ad l sent ten pen
 nies that l had,
 To find out how to keep my bread
 from getting old and bad. Within ten days a letter came --
 now really, can you beat 1t? This wus the rule they sent to me:
 Good lady, simply eat it."
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Getting There

Slowly he walked up and down the block and several times he halt cd at the entrance to the theater and then passed on.
 He seemed greatly agitated, as if there were great danger in some thing he meditated doing soon. Or, as he gazed furtively to the right and left, perhaps he was waiting for someone on whose presence at that moment great things depend- ed. At last he summoned up all the courage he could. when with head held high he entered the portals of the playhouse and, on the strength of a recent introduction 10 the treasurer's second cousin bravely approached the box-office and asked for a pass!
 Mrs. Glenn Wiener.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
WxSSs aaaH IF Z! Af.vcoar E,xuayr .kmuS
.AXsON MxKAIL Nunx
NIid.Winter Sales


 The sales stock is rapidly dimin- ishing.
 Only three moro days left to dis pose of odds and ends in Fun Shop merchandise.
 Today we shall try and offer more seconds in dialogue jokes although, naturally, most of stock on this counter consists of leftovers. The demand for. and use of, jokes dur ing the regular season has pre- cluded our accumulation of much of thisNstock.
 Verses and Reverses, Bright Say ings of Children, and Jingle-Jan- gles continue 10 be most sought after by our customers.
 We believe we have enough of these to keep the counters freshly supplied during the last three days of the sale. We make no promises, however. So do your fun shopping early.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
On His Way

Three-year old Bobby was sent to the bathroom and told to take a thorough bath, after having played close to Mother Earth all day. How are you getting along" called his mother,
 Pretty we'll" replied Bobby, I'm almost getting down to my self"
 Pearl Brooks.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Her High-Stepping Days Were Ov

Her High-stepping Days Were Over Ethel: T notice Mrs. Newlywed frequently scolds her husband while they dance together"
 Thelma: "yes, before their mar riage he used to step on her toes q lot and her motto was: Grin and bear 1t; but now it seems to be hei turn to put her foot down."
 Mrs. A. N. Butcher.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
NO WONDER

"So you fell down on that eross- word puz2le?"
 "No wonder. It contained the names Of a vice president, writer of last years best seller and winner of Il peace prize. Life.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation

The A. B. c. is q national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver. tisers with strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics ars based upon this audit. This lnsures protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Member of the Associated Pres.

The Associated Press is exclusively en. titled to the use for republication Of all news credited to t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
The Passing Show

Marilyn: The short skirt has it's advantages"
 Dowager: "Yes -- for one thing, it obviates the necessity of young men congregating on windy street. corners"
 e. r. Gary.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

Hilder: Your mother looks so young with her bobbed hair that it hardly seems possible that she is your mother"
 Polly: She isn't. That's grand mother"
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

The only profitable advertising medium In the City. Circulation bnoks and press roop- always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

The Herald ts on sale dally in New York al Hotal'ngs News Stand. Times sduare: Schultz News Stand. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
TecI,ni0,Ie

Beth: "Was there much static when I sang over the radio last night?"
 Myron: static! Ecstatic when l heard your voice.
 Mrs. Eric Nelson.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
Lament of the Sheik

Your shapely legs, silk clad, l love: Now don't be shocked, I beg. Oh, lassle. If you'd only put That seam straight up your leg! I love your red lips and your
 checks, Your nose so white, you dcars. Oh. lassic. If you'd only reach That place behind your ears,
 Mary L. Yarela.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05
EFFICIENCY

Serviss--The best way to get along is to mind your own business.
 Worth--Unless you are an efficien- cy expert.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

Among the things you must &C., quire a taste for are classical music, olives and work.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-05

A diplomatic gesture is some- thing that makes you think maybe you will get your money.