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New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

be tried on the more serious charge now, Irrespective of the earlier con viction and sentence, It Is satisfying to realize, however that the dcspera- do will be in prison and if he ever serves his term will be faced with tho murder charge at it's end, But If he is permitted to serve his Atlan- ta sentence before being tried on tho murder charge it is likely that the latter will not be effectively pressed against him, Much cun happen in @j years or SD and comparatively fresh evidence has a moro forceful standing in court than if 1t is al- lowed to he shclrcd for quarter of d century,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
FOREIGN ENTANGLENiENTS
 GO ON AptCE

Secretary of State Hughes is credited with having put something over on" the irrcconcilabie senators on the eve of his retirement from public lifc-ior the present.
 The irrcconcilables claim he now has proven himself to be as much of pro-leaguer as he was before he became D cabinet officer.
 But Mir. Hughes himself takes pains to state that the irreconcilables are all wrong; that the reparations agreement to which we have become a party is not a disguised treaty" and that Europe cannot call on us to help collect the money due us in an emergency.
 The country has entered into an agreement to last 50 years. having as its object the distribution of reparation payments. If at a later period Trance or England find it necessary or eXpcdient to apply sanctions" for the collection of the money, we on this side of the At lantic will no longer be on the side lines but somewhere near the heart of the difficulty, say the critics,
 Or are we merely going to take our share of the winnings and reneg the responsibilities?
 The finely spun anti-European en- tanglements mosaic of Lodge and Brandegee! Where is it?
 The secretary of state-to-be, Mir. Kellogg, offers no palliative to the fraycd spirits of the hands-oT iso- lationists. In the debates on the Versailles Treaty he was very mild reservationist indeed; since that time he has been under the guid- ance of the astute Secretary Hughes.
 What with our private investors loaning d procession Of dollars to Europe from here 10 the moon, our government entering into q Repara- tions Agreement with both feet on the other side and the palms of the hands up, and the administrator flirting with the World Court with the ardor of swain admiring his first flame, it appears that we are entirely isolated--ss isolated as a traffic cop on the main street cor ner.
 Mir. Hughes claim does not end the matter. The British, French, Belgian and Italian delegates to the recent conference believed that America became a partner in col lecting reparations as well as bene- fitting from them. So did distinguish ed American observers, including virtually all newspaper editors.
 Now 1t appears that the entire world understood ono thing while Mr. Hughes had the reverse in mind MT. Hughes has not entirely cleared up the misunderstanding
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
A Close Call in the Canadian Wilds

When l see young men today go- ing out for winter sport with skis and toboggans," said the grizzled explorer, Dr. George A. Baldpate, to Victor Van Horn recently, my mind goes back to morning when l stood on the crest of the Laurentian Di- vide and debated whether I should be shot in my tracks or take a chance.
 Tor ten days I had travelled southward dragging fortune in the purest gold that has ever come out of the Cobalt fields. On the last days run l discovered that l WAS being followed by four half-breeds who, in some way. had guessed the value of my cargo. Flight was my only hope.
 Tor 20 hours l kept ahead of them. On the crest of the divide they overlook me. Their purpose was all too plain from the way they lined up between me and the cliff beyond which I could sec the vil- lage of La Tuque and safety. It was then that l made my deci- sion.
 Before they could shoot fired, purposcly aiming low. With the cum ming of their kind, they lcaped to avoid the shot. As they did so, l showed my toboggan forward, under them, and had the satisfaction of hearing it crash over the cliff. In 'stantly l rushed them. In one strug- gling mass we went over the cliff together. I managed to keep too of them below mo. They broke my fall; also their backs. It was easy to despatch the others as they were severely stunned.
 T made my way into La Tuque where l found the toboggan had ar rived two hours before me. We had a merry evening in the estaminct Of old Mere Signac, you may be sure"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
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The Pcsky Pests

The Pcsky Pests
 By II. R. Boardman What lot of pests we meet in the
 office, shop, and street; You will find 'em everywhere - they're in their heydey. There's the guy who wants loan of quarter or a bone, With the promise he'll return 1t on next pay day. There's the "doting parent" pest who will brag like all pos
 sessed, All about the clever stuff his chill
 dren utter, And the simp who's in his teens with his talk on "dames" and
 'qucens," And the way he puts the flappers in a flutter. There's another we all know - he
 is full of radio, And he won't sign off as long as you
 will listen; There's the old "wise- cracker" pest who will spring some ancient
 jest, And will laugh until his eyes with tear drops ghsten. There's the crazy fresh air" pest who expands his husky chest When he opens wide the window for the .breezes, But the biggest pest out yet is the man l want to get Hes the gink who say: "Who is she?" when he sneezes.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
RATE RAISING DATES FROM L. S. CONTROL

The New Haven railroad is at pains to tell the shippers of the state that it is not responsible for the wave of rate raising that has created counter wave of agitation east of the Mississippi and north Of the Ohio and Potomac rivers.
 The railroad wants it thoroughly understood that the contemplated "readiustment" of rates dates from the time when MT. McAdoo was di- rector general of the railroads dur ing federal control, which readjust- ment at that time was not complet- ed and put into effect when the rail- roads were returned to private own ership.
 Study of the situation has been continued since the roads reverted to private control-it doesn't say by whom-and now the showdown is to come before the Interstate Com merce Commission.
 Says the New, davcns anouncc- mcnt: Tt is apparent that the Jn- terstate Commerce Commission aims to equalize inequalities and remove inconsistencies in the present rates of the eastern group and that ship pers will have full opportunity to present to the commission cases where they believe that any propos- ed adjustment will create restric- tive rate basis for New Engalnd and handicap New England industry"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
25 Fears Ago Today
 From Paper of That Date

(From Paper of That Date.)
 The house Of William Forsyth is under strict quarantine. Two of his children are suffering from diph- theria.
 The Boys club membership has reached a new high level 49S, and Superintendent Dame expects to put it over the 500 mark this week.
 Chairman Olin of the comfort committee was at the city clerks office today and met the doctors who have bills for treatment of eX- soldiers.
 A session of the A. G. T. Whist club was held last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Hartley A. Mitchell, P. Corbin was present as guest of the club and won first prize Other prizes were taken by w. F. Hine, W. P. Nickerson, Mrs. Hine, and Mrs, Holmes.
 Charles F. McEnroc, the Church street confectioner, and Charles Eger, leader of the American band, have formed a partnership under the firm name of McEnroe, Eger & Co., and have purchased the stock of the store formerly run by c. T. Andrew. MT. McEnroe will continue at his Church street stan&
 While Robert E. Mantell was in the city here yesterday he went into a business house, where the clerk, not recognizing him, asked him if he had been to the show, Mir. Mantcll replied that he had and did not disclose his identity.
 Rev. s. G. Ohman of this city was reelected president of the Hartford district of Swedish Luth- eran ministers at the session of that body in Springfield today.
 The board of street commissioners met last evening on the matter of benefits and damages due to the change in grade on Greenwood and Locust streets. Valentine BoIlerer fixed his damage claim at $500, this being the highest sum.
 "Uncle Josh Spruccby" will play at the Lycuum this evening.
 Medical Examiner Lyons bill amounts to S43.2O this quarter.
 Evangelist Cells topic tonight will be "Where is the Dcvil?" When he announced this last night he said that there were plenty Of the devils imps around.
 At the meeting Of Court Charter Oak, r. Of A. last evening Past Chief Ranger Michael Clynes was presented with the past chief rangers jewel. Fred c. Russell made the presentation remarks.
 fbs. best Butter, SI, Russell Bros.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

One scarcely realizes what tre- mcn1ous industry that of printing IS until one gIanccs over the totals for the largest cities of tho land. More than q1.o0o persons arc employed in the industry in New York city alone, and the metropolis has a bigger printing production than the com bincl output of Chicago, PhiIadel- phia and Boston, it's three chief rivals" if they can be termed such under the circumstances.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
The Editors Gossip shop

Last week We ran a remarkable series of instructions in joke writ ing.
 We doubt, if we recall rightly if such series has ever before ap- peared in any newspaper or maga- zine.
 We hope you as did many - cut them out and pastel them somewhere where they could be permanently kept.
 Shortly possibly next week - we hope to offer instructions in verse writing, as comprehensive and thorough as those on joke writing.
 Constructive service to our GUS toners = the ideal to which we are always dedicated.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
ECLIPSE OF SUN
 IN 1868 RECALLED
E. B. and Horace Eddy, Wit
 messed Phenomenon Then

E. B. and Horace Eddy, both Of this city, in speaking of the total eclpise of tho sun Saturday, were witnesses of another total solar eclipse which occurred in 1868 and was visable in New England.
 Both were at the. time employed in the Stanley Rule & Level plant and their recollection of the excite- mcnt attendant to the phenomenon at that time is an interesting story.
 New Britain that time was only a town with most of it's growth be- fore it. People in those days had prepared for the eclipse with smoked glasses in their windows and farmers from all the surround ing country had grouped them- selves into the town to watch the events which were to happen.
 They state that the announce mcnt that a total eclipse of the sun would take place on a scheduled date was received by many with skepticism. by others with a feeling of awe, while still others regarded it with the old world superstition that it marked the end of the world. They state that they eagerly drank up all the talk that was passed about concerning the eclipse and al- though hardly understanding what it was all about. they planned to watch it and fortified themselves with smoked glasses.
 Here It Comes!
 The eclipse itself was an event that surpassed anything that they ever dreamed of. Posted in a promi- nent place with smoked glasses in front of their eyes, they first saw an apparent bite taken out of the suns disk. Instantly everybody let out a shout and the excitement was intense, while some hushed with awe began to pray. preparing tNr the end. AS the sun disappeared, the loud voices grew soft and then with the last disappearance of the direct rays of the sun, complete and awful silence fell upon everyone. Even the birds in the trees were quiet and dogs and other animals began to sink for cover.
 Suddenly tremendous shout brought the boys back to earth. It swelled in volume until it became 8 roar. Looking around to find its cause, the boys noticed everyone with his eyes glued on the sky. Looking up again, they saw patch of red appear at one side of the black disk and within a very few minutes, the sun shone again in all it's glory.
 With the bright rays, the excite ment died down; the farmers start cd to drive their teams back into the country and business was re- sumed.
 Couldn't Fool the Boosters
 A comical vein was struck by tales that were told following the eclipse. One farmer told how his wife who had stayed at home mo- ticed the birds fly for the trees and the hens in the barnyard go to roost as if evening had fallen. The lordIy roosters, however. refused to be fooled and faced out the un- natural darkness with an indignant strut and when the suns rays again poured forth. the masters of the coop faced it with patronizing air.
 Without doubt, some of these same experiences will be secn again on Saturday when the phenomenon appears, and to the two Eddys goes the distinction of having witnessed two total solar eclipses within the span of their lives
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

In the early copies fthe Herald printed yesterday, il was stated in a heading that Theodore Vessels of Winthrop street appeared in police court on a charge of homicide. This was an error which the Herald pro- foundly regrets and for which it apologies. MT. Vessels was charged with violating the motor vehicle laws.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Frank R. Kellogg was lame duck when he was named ambassador to the Court Of St. James. Harry New was a lame duck when he was made postmaster general It pays to be lame duck when the, party one le0ncI against and lost rcmaihod in power in Washington, In such case the fellow who loses sometimes really wins,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
\ Knockout

Florian: Say. black boy, did yo' all see dat yclla gal An had wid me las night"
 George: Hand dat elsewhere, niggah. She was nearer black den An am."
 Florian: Hugh. Dat gal am so blonde she uses sulphur fer face powder"
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
FactS and Fancies
ny ROBERT CULLEN

Amorcanism! They're so poor they pay cash
 Slowly the world progresses, us the undertaken clears the way.
 Nearly every good cause is in- jured by its loyal support of its crooks,
 "ConCealed weapons invariably invite disaster" Ask Germany: she knows.
 We wonder at times if a bedroom ever Is called a boudoir except in print,
 A fountain pen isn't like a man. It never gets cussed if it remains upright.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

The Hartford Times wants to know if the buyer of prcsent-day liquor isn't punished enough. Docs the editor refer to the cost or the effect,
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
Treat 'Em Rough

Molly: Gee, Jacks beard scratch ed my face" Dolly: Tt takes a lot of cheek to do that"
 Josephine Fitzgerald.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation.

The A. B. c. is national organization which furnishes pewspapsrs and adver- tisers with e strictly honest analysts Of circulation. Our circulation statistcs are based upon this audit. This insures protection against fraud In newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
Saving a Lot

The boss: T don't see why you can't collect that account. It ought to be as easy as pie.'
 Newlywed: Nothing doing! It's as hard as pie my wife bakes."
 Gertrude Marie Heller.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
Deadly Insult

The hardest blow to a woman who drives limousine is to give the right of way to another woman with a flivvcr.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
Member of the Associated pres..

Tho Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled 10 the use for republication Of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited In this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

The career of Gerald Chapman offers no example for other youthful norons. His finish as public nuisance is certain.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

The Herald is on sale daily in New York at Hotalings News Stand. Times Square: Schultz News Stand. Entrance Grand Central. 4end street.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Now that the building commission is 10 be reyamped, let there be peace in the city hall.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

A judge says love endures in spite of divorce. Love of publicity seems to.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

The Christian Science Monitor, g daily newspaper, is sold at MohilI Bros, 2S5 Main street.--advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

A nick town is q place where you can address a stranger without be- ing shot in self defense.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Correct this sentcrce: With the curtains up," said she, we find it us warm as q closed car" (Protccted by Associated Editors,
 Incl
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Tho only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press rooD- always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Who dreamed that an era of open diplomacy would transfer boudoir rites to the street car.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

And one wonders if radio an- nouncers go right to bed when they say good night.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Sending missionaries to the heather doesn't require any steam ship fare.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Another high explosive Is made by mixing busy day and a caller who has plenty of time.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

"Explanation by the Public Utilities Commission regarding it's attitude toward the Connec- ticut company, as complained of in New Britain, which it says Is due to the wording of the statutes applying to trolley com- panies, places the commission in q better light among impar- tial observers.
 "The Commission declares Ii advocated a change in the law whereby the company, or any other trolley company. can not have such remarkable adyan- tages."
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Another hard part of white collar job is making the collar last three days.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Watchful Waiting Ellen. . child of five. said to her mother one day; "Mother. Rags is 6 good watch dog"
 'Why?" asked Ellen's mother. Because he's always watching for something to eat"
 --IIilda Bloom. Copyright, 1925, Reproduction
 Forbidden.)
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Britain is strong enough to com- bat anything that may happen in Egypt except the boil weevil.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
The Tricky Triolct Counter

Oh, the Bum! With tears she said NO, I cannot be your wife" He had lots Of dough, But with tears she said No; I must tell you to go And keep out of my life" With tears she said No; For you eat with your knife"
 -Frances Raab.
 At the Country Store She asked to see a rolling pin, And many were the wise cracks .# made, With here wink and there a grin; She asked 10 sec a rolling pin And one man shouted; Help! Oh,
 Mini" And all ran out as if afraid.s She asked to see a rolling pin
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

A cynic is man so sophisticated that he doesn't believe anybody ex- cept a bootlegger.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

One can be as silent as clam and yet not be as wise as an owl.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
What the Hartford Courant said last Sunday. (Npte the day):

"The Herald has openly ac-
 cused the Public Utilities Com
 mission, quasi-judicial institu-
 tion of the state, of favoritism
 to Connecticut company
 The Herald agrees with the Pub lie Utilities Commission that chap ter 2s7, public acts of 1921. should he changed so as not to favor the trolley companies. We trust that the Courant and Times also agree with the Public Utilities Commission upon this vital point.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

The whole art of making up a husbands mind consists in letting him think he is doing it.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
"FAVORITISM" THAT AGREES WITH P. L. C.

What the Herald said last Friday (Note the day).
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Business Ofilce ..,.... yab Editorial Rooms ....., ge6
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Tho easiest way to do sometEt,g for the farmer would be to provide better radio entertainers.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

It must annoy a brilliant young man to depend on his oldfogy dad for spending money.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

2 lbs. best Butter, S1, Russell Bros. -advt.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered at the Post o1iee at New Britain as Second Class Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

And thus got kidded = poor old maid!
 Louise ullman.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20
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New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Slowly the world progresses, as the undertaken clears the way.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

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New Britain herald., 1925-01-20

Amorcanism: They're so poor they pay cash"
Evening star., 1925-06-28

ONDON: Never before in the history of
the world did one people ever have
huge a stake in the affairs of another
IL people the people of the United
States have today in the affairs of the
people of Europe.
No such stupendous sums of money ever
before were involved in the relations between
nations Never before were the relations of
nations so influenced and colored by questions
of money. For, what you will. the pocket
nerve is the most sensitive of nerves in the
makeup of mankind. A long time ago it was
said that where mans treasure is there
MS heart is, and it is as true today it
ever >was
among nations are more sordid today than
they have been in the past. Money is not the
only thing that is sordid. The dollar. in fact.
Is mighty decent thing compared with some
of the things which have colored diplomacy
in years gone by.
But this is the era of dollar diplomacy and
we need not blush that it is so. The Ameri-
can people and the American Government are
not the only people and government that
think and act in terms of dollars. The al
mighty dollar never before almighty
as it is today. In America it is practical
concern of everyday life. In Europe 1t is
obceSSion.
Should Not Feel Abashed.
Nor need Americans feel abashed at the
European sneer that dollar chasers."
Let's be frank and admit that we We
have got to be if we are going to keep from
being done" There are quite a number of
billions of American dollars in Europe-dol-
lars that we worked hard to earn and scrimped
to save-and it is going to take tall
chasing ii they are to be gotten back where
they belong.
An eminent American economist estimated
recently that Europe owed the United States
$4,000 100000. / think that is a little high.
From the best and reliable sources of
Information at home and this side, would
fix the total. in round figures, at $4,000 ,000.-
Ooo This sum is arrived at by placing the
debts owed the American Government by the
governments of Europe at $40 .000,0 900, in
Cluding interest accrued and unpaid; by al
lowing $4,000, 600 900 for banking loans foated
in the. United States since the armistice and
50 900 900 900 for unadvertised loans and other
forms of credit
But SIS 900 900 00O What staggering
sum it is. The gold stocks of all the world.
money and bullion estimated at only
s.. 500 900 900, slightly more than half
enough to pay off Europe's debt to America
A debt of SIS, 900 .000, 900 means that Europe
has borrowed $3.50 from each man.
and child in the United States From each
has borrowed $3.50.
Why Americans Are Interested.
When you stop to think how hard the head
of the average American family had to work,
how carefully the mother had to plan and
scrimp in order to earn and save this $3.50
to lend to Europe you begin to get glim-
mering of how and why the average American
is SO vitally interested in the affairs of Eu-
rope He knows instinctively If not eXplic-
itly, that just one of two ways is open That
In order to pay off this huge Indebtedness
either the people of Europe must work harder
and spend less, he must work harder and
spend less. =