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New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
No Pension For Mrs. Wilson
Waterbury American)

'"oteipu Amerlcan)
 Tensions for the widows of Presi- dehs seem to go by favor rather than by rule. It is reported from Washington that the bill giving Mrs Wilson s5,000 year is to be allowed to die. The same thing happened to the pension for Mrs. Harding. If is claimed for both that they do moi reed the money. Nevertheless, Mrs. Roosevelt is getting s5,0O0 a year although supposed to be in comfort able circumstances. But Mrs. Ben jamin Harrison and Mrs. Grover Cleveland did not get any. Mrs. William H. Harrison did not receivo a pension but both she and Mrs Lincoln received $a5,OoO on salar, account, their husbands having die in office. The widows of President Polk, Tyler, Lincoln, Grant, Gar field and Mckinley received thu 5000 pension but no pension wa given to the widows of John Quinc, Adams, James Madison and Georg, Washington. Most of the Presidents wives received the franking privi lege, a distinction rather than q financial aid. II would be better, we should think, to have a certain sum provided for all. large enough for comfortable support, so that there might be no anxiety on this account and no first lady Of the land" need appear as petitioner for apension from an indifferent 1ongress and forgetful nation.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
The IConoclast

The IConoclast
 By Homer c. Dahl It makes me tired when I think How we're controlled by habits; Despite our brains we are, by Jink. Just like lot of rabbits. In many things we do or say We're like a well-trained chorus. We sing. "'Twas always done that
 way
 By those who went before us" We say. "It's good enough for me Because 1t suited father" The truth is, in reality To change is too much bother. For instance, why should custom
 force Is folks, when eating dinner, To make dessert the final course Instead of the beginner? Dessert should come first on the
 bill For, after 1t was eaten, Wed save so space, but eat our
 fill;
 The plan cannot be beaten. In my own home I'd do it. too, If I could, but dog nab it. My wife says we'll continue to Stick to the old-time habit!'
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
p.AROLING CROOKS
Is OVERDONE

Big Mike Riccitel, the bandit who terrorized the enyirons Of New Haven, committed two murders and was Responsible for abodt 30 hold ups;ehtil he was shot and killed by police, or committed suicide, was a paroled convict from the Wethers- field prison.
 The parole board has done no credit to itself in this case.
 The parole law is supposed to be a benefcent provision intended to give prisoners a chance to reform. Too often it gives them q chance to commit more crimes.
 What most criminals need is ade- quate punishment and not sS much Theoretical reform.
 The best reforming agency is the limit Of the law"
 If Riecitelli had not been paroled hc would not have become a menace @ the public so quiekls. Had he
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Peace Pact Is Not
 Favored by K. K. K.

Marion, Ohio, Feb. T.-Declaring that the peace pact, arranged be- tween Sheriff George Galligan and a committee representing the William son county board of supervisors, would not improve conditions, klan leadens from all sections Of the coun- try met here last night and outlined a set Of requests which they will present 10 the board before its final meeting Saturday.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
DEPORTATION NEEDED FOR ALIEN CROOKS

Judge Talley of New York, in sen tencing Moe Truman, 2G-ycar old alien. from five N ten years in prison for indulging in high finance to the tune of S2,O0o,OO0, did a serv- ice in calling the attention of the government and the public to the fact that the prisoner at the bar was an ahen and should he deported at the end of his term.
 Aliens who do not think we'll enough nf this country to become citizens but think well enough oi il
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Wheat Below S2 for
 First Time in Weeks

Winnipeg, Man. Feb. 7.-In one of the widest markets in the history of the local grain exchange. wheat prices dropped below the $2.00 mark yesterday for the first time in two weeks, and so fast did the stop-Ioss crdcrs come out into the pit that it was almost impossible for brokers to execute them,
 Outside spectators who have been buying grain for the past fort night were reported to have suffer ed heavy losses during the drastic declines today
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
tTND OF THE WORLD" MISTAKEN PREDICTIONS


 Religious predictions that the would will end at any certain day should be made a criminal offense. No intelligent person ever puts the least reliance in such a predictlon; but unfortunately there are too many unlntellgent in the world who take such prediction seriously.
 There have been stories in the papers that fanatical believers in the fanatical prophecy of some re- ligious fanatic had sold in their be- longings and "awaited the end" What difference 1t would make to chem to possess property or money at such time is not stated.
 One fanatic in Michigan yester- day shot his wife and killed himself, fearing the lend of the world" This tragedy, if it really resulted from the warped teachings of the lend of the world" fanatics, is upon their sonsciences.
 Neither is the end of the world measurable upon scientific grounds If this world, or our solar system, is headed into collision with an- other solar system astronomers will know ofsthe possibilities hundreds If not thousands of years in advance. Their predictions will be reliable; but no such predictions are being made. The sun may grow cold some day and with it our earth; but it will take many millions of years before there would be any perceptl- ble difference susceptible upon our earth. All geological evidence points to the fact that earthquakes were far more frequent in past ages than they are today, although we still suf- fer severely from the earthquakes occasionally, but only at weak spots in the earth's surface. We will con- tinre to have earthquakes as the earth through aeOns of time con- tinues to cool The climate may change every 50,000 years or so, there may be new ice ages and there may not, hur1anity will learn how 10 adapt itself to such changes when tbev come. Natural resources may disanpear and new resources found' Formulation may increase to point , where an available food supply will he a problem. Humanity in the thousands of years to come will have plenty to worry about, but new dl1- fculties will develop gradually ana with increased knowledge be sur ,,,o,,nted as they come. But here IS no evidence from any source thaI the world is to come to an end sud- denly, No scientific man makes sucH a prediction as yet, and no lh''r- nretor of religion worthy of being considered seriously will attempt such B prophecy,
 Such prophecies arc o' peryersions of religion. They tend toward the evil of holding religion up to ri''- rule, many thoughticss persons not taking the trouble to differentlatc between such fantastic nonsense anu real religion.
 This editorial was written before the" end of the world' was sched- uled to come-in the minds of de- luded followers of the supposed prophets and scers who started this pernicious doctrine. We expect to sec it get into print despite the weird outlook at the time of writing.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
The Oriental Boycott

T suppose in China they eat chop suey three times day, John,' said the American, who struck up q conversation with the Chinese waiter.
 "No," replied John, "Chinaman no iikce Mclean dishes"
 Otto H. Freund.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
GIANTS SIGN TWO

New York. Feh. 7,-The New York Giants yesterday announced the acquisition of g new rookie bat tery-Joseph Martin, right handed twirler from Logan, W. Y. and Allen Ieuter. catcher. who has been free agent in San Francisco.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Fact; and dEnncies
DY R0bERT CULLEN

Suggestive story: Ma, where's the tooth brush ?''
 Humble people usually have something up their sleeves.
 
 X hick town Is one that is proud of having so many millionaires. If life Is q play, most of Us are mere scene shifters,
 Marrying in haste isn't bad idea. You're never too sure of the groom. A cynic is one who thinks dry agents the best money can buy.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
At. All Costs

An old maid who dreaded detection Used powder and rouge to perfec- ton;
 When a bcwhiskered beau Tried to kiss, she said: No. I must keep that schoolgirl com plexion"
 Louise Barton.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. C/is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and advsr- tlsers with a strictly honest analysis of circulation, Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection against fraud tn newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
sM2a1'. ~ Mf af/0 .Tun ch!0b.
 MAxSON SxKlu Jtnnx
MaxSONM MK.uJ JEnnx
Last Day of Mid-Wtnter Sale,

 The last day!
 Monday you meet again all your old friends. And new, fresh stock of humor which We have bought duting the week while our clerks have been offering accumulated wares. Next week Doc Traprock, Kid Boots, Wally the Mystic, Dr. Bald pate, Tricky Triolets. Tongue T~ister poems, Jingle-Jangles, and fresh jokes that sparkle, We hope you have taken full ad- vantage of the past weeks offerings -- sales planned only to please you, our cust omers.
 Do your fun shopping early,
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
On File

Foot specialist: Before Lean fit you with arch supporters, l must have the impression of one of your feet"
 Burly patient: T think you al- ready have one, Your office as- sistant called on my daughter last evening"
 --C. J. Becker.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Out Where the Business World
 Rurics Its Dead

bIIltS ltS Dtau Right here lie the bones of CorneIla E. taper; Her boss was dictating - she rat tied a paper. Under this hoadstone sweet Kitty Smith lies; Her pen sputte cred ink in her dear boss's eyes, Here, with arms folded, lies Iillie McCue; The boss cracked a jofse, She said; q read that, too" Here lies a stenographer, Margaret Dunn: She ~rollcd naughty eyes at her bosss son. Here lies what is left of Angela Me I.autcr; She lunched with her boss - and the boss's wife caught her.
 Alice Lake.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

The only profitable advertising medium in the City Circulation books and press rouw always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Dangerous Thought

Willis: If I was to hit that traf- fic cop on the nose would l be ar rested?"
 Mills: "No, the cop would be ar rested. Murder is murder"
 Mrs. Paul Frankel.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

An experienced cashier is one who automatically elevates his hands when stranger appears. (Protected by Associated Editors,
 Tnc)
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

The Herald is on sale daily in New York al Hotalng's News Stand Times Square: Schultz News Stand. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd street.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

Uncle Sam feeds soldiers at 10 cents a meal, but the purchasing department isn't called q bureau.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
S,es. They DO

Ycs. They Do
 My dads a traffic cop, and when he holds up his hand, people stop right now." boasted Tommy. That's nothing" said Felix, My fathers a preacher, and people stop when he holds mp one finger
 Mrs. Frank Bernstein.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

Regular exercise isn't always es- sential to success, however. Look at the oyster.
 Every town is good town to the man who is appointed on commit tees.
 Neighbors seldom forgive you after breaking the tools they bor- row from you,
 
 Tact is just the art of making the other fellow feel more important than yourself.
 Modern Americans who go to Paris in quest of something naughty are hard to satisfy. =.
 It isn't an exciting movie unless you forget that your feet are in- termixed with your neighbours.
 Men are classed as good and bad. The classifying is done by the good.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

I'll send something good one of these fine days And my name mid the Fun Shop stars will blaze.
 -Lester Nicholson.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
slember Ot the Assoclnted Press,

The Associated Press Ia exclusively en. titled 10 the use for republication of all news credited to it or not otherwise credited ln this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

About all the vocabulary a cyni- cal modern youth really needs is Gimme" and "Blah."
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

Some Americans have the grand manner, but they lose it when dad stops the allowance.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

ton scar. Mentally he was so healthy that his education wouldn't take"
 J. L. NJ.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

The United States spends $J.000,- GOO a year for peanut candy. What price tummy-ache!
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Didn't Burn It!

Captain: And we were entirely out Of fuel on board."
 Sweet young thing: But you said you kept the log"
 William Sanford.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Aioltling Process

Margaret: How are you getting on with your new chaperone?" Mae: T think I'll like her as soon as l get her broken in,"
 Mrs. Oscar Rentz.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

A hick town Is place where the man with a manicure is a travelling salesman.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Verses and Reycrscs

\ Little Dew "You were as lovely as you could
 be To bring these beautiful flowers to,
 me. And you kept them so fresh! ] won-
 der how? . I believe there's a little dew on
 them now" "Weu y - yes, there is," he
 stammered, "Ahcm! But tomorrow I'll finish paying for
 them"
 T. NJ. Thomas.
 i Slight Mistake Tn describing a high-toned wedding The reporter intended. think In fact. I've no doubt about it. To say "The roses were pink" Whatever happened. l know not, Unless. maybe the printer was drunk, \ But when I glanced at the notice, It read The roses were punk" Made No Dent in Hts Mind Did your son get diploma from the grammar school?" ''No. All he got Mas his ,aecina-
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

But He Probably Talked to Her
 Mrs. Bedford; I've talked and talked to Junior but it does no good. Seems like he will only take advice from fools. John, you talk to him onces"
 HIrr II n ghnrnnnn
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
Mrs. H. R. sherman.

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New Britain herald., 1925-02-07
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New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

Men are classed as good and bad. The classifying is done by the good.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-07

Every town is good town to the man who is appointed on commit
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-10
zEvE[Y'S STORY
OF TEAPOT DOME
LEASE IS GIVEN
Deposition Of Sinclalr's At
torney DiscIoSeS Nego-
tiationS With Fall,
Bp United Press

Bv United Press
FEDERAL COURTROOM, CHEY-
ENNE. wyo.. March 1o.-How Har-
ry Sinclair and his personal attor-
ney, Col. ]. w. zevely of Washing
ton. opened negotiations with for
mer Secretary of the Interior Albert
B. Fall. at his Three Rivers. N.
Mex. home, was detailed to the court
today in the Teapot Dome trial.
Zevely's deposition was read by
Owen ]. Roberts of Government
counsel.
The testimony told how Sinclair
and Zevely after seeing Fall at
Three Rivers Dec. 81, 1921, present
ed bid on Feb. 8, saying the Gov
ernment would save it's oil from
drainage, secure a pipe line and 9TH
er alleged advantages. Fall an
nounced his decisions In later con-
troversies over the provisions of the
lease, zevely said.
Fall had not arrived in Cheyenne
early today. He was reported in Den
yer, waiting until he was called by
the Government. Sinclair was wait
ing at his hotel here. where he. has
forty rooms for his entourage.
One of the dispositions was A.
w Ambrose. former Bureau of
Mines Official. He submitted re-
port just before the Sinclair lease
was granted. showing the drainage
danger. Secretary Fall also ordered
him to start drafting the Sinclair
lease. Fall. according to Ambrose.
thought Secretary OF the Navy Den
by should also sign the lease.
Coincident with the opening Of
the trial, officials of the Standard
Oil Company Of Indiana reluctantly
admitted that Col. Robert w. Stew
art, president Of the company, who
is desired as witness by the Gov
ernTnent, is hound for South Amer
lea.
President Blacl<mer OF the Mid
west Refining Company and former
President O'Neil Of the Prairie Oil
and 'ias Company ara now in
France. Both were sought to throw
light on transfer OF over 100000
in Liberty bonds to former Secre-
tary Of Interior Fall. the bonds al
legedly being the consideration
given Fall for lease of Teapot
Dome to Sinclair.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-10
Wllloughby Scores When
Demurrer of Secretary of
State to Mandamus Pro-
ceedings Is Upheld by
Shirley on Special Bench.
CORRECTED RETURNS :
/ CAN NOT BE FORCED
New Action, Questioning
VlncenneS Mans Right to
Hold Office, Suggested as
Proper Steps In Protest of
Denton.

4 demurrer by Secretary of State
Frederick Schortemeier to manda-
mus complaint by George X. Denton.
Evansville. in the Denton Willough-
by election contest for State SUI
preme Court Judge, was sustained
today by Special Superior Judge c.
G. Shirley.
Judge Shirley held that Schorte
meier could not be inundated to ap
ply corrected election returns from
Sullivan, Whitley and Howard
Counties on the totals compiled by
his ONCE. The original returns
showed Benjamin willoughby.. Vim.
cennes, elected by one vote. He is
sitting as the judge.
The correct returns. made after
discovery Of clerical mistakes, II was
claimed, gave the election to Denton
by more than 500 votes.
Shirley said mandamus Is not the
proper action to bring. He Indicated
that quo warranto proceedings.
questioning willoughby's right to
hold Office, might be the correct suit.
Attorneys for Denton said they
would consult as to whether they
will appeal Judge Shirley's ruling or
bring a new action.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-10
DAYTON MANAGER
OFFICIAL TO TALK
| TO SERVICE CLUB
Finance Director of Ohio
City to Cite Economy
IN
of New Rule,

Joe Rand Beckett, president of the
Service Club today announced
Wayne G. Lee, director OF finance
OF Dayton. Ohio. will address the
Service Club lunhceon Monday at
the Lincoln on the "City Manager
Form Of Municipal Government"
Beckett said he had invited other
clubs to attend.
To Cite Economy
Lee will point out the economy
Of the cits manager form over the
old political system. Dayton has
operated successfully under the city
manager plan since 1914.
Winfield Miller, attorney, will dis
cuss the movement for a city man
ager here before the Mapleton Civic
Club tonight at North M. e. Church
Most Important
"It is the most important question
before the club at this time" George
Beaman, president, said In. inviting
the public.
Edward o. Snethen, president OF
the Federation of Civic Clubs, also
will speak.
Snethen will discuss the city man,
ager plan before the Women's City
Club at a dinner March 20 at the
Chamber of Commerce. Miss Elsie
Huebner, president, said the meeting
was for the consideration Of local
questions.
H. l.. Richardt, chairman of the
Indianapolis Real Estate Board civic
affairs committee, spoke on the city
manager movement at noon before
the Gyro Club at the Lincoln. Car.
rol s. Toney, secretary, said a reso.
luton would be presented to the
club indorsing the city manager
movement. Ted Brown, manager cit.
izens Motor Car Company, spoke on
the automobile industry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-10
What Happened to
Police Force

Promotions: Capt. John 8.
White to Inspector.
Lieut.. Barret Ball to captain.
Sergts. Ralph Dean and Ed
Helm to lieutenants.
Patrolman Michael Moriarity,
Fred Ludgin, Robert e. Woolen
to sergeants.
Motor Policemen George r.
Lowe. Trafficmsn Harry Brooks
and Patrolman G.. E. Hubbard,
to detective sergeants.
Wagonman Oliver Wooley,
Patrolman Scott waughtel to
turnkeys.
Trafficman Michael Norris
sey to sergeant on motorcycle
squad.
Reductions: Inspector Walter
White to sergeant.
Lieuts. Elmer Stoddard and
Leonard Forsythe to patrol
men.
Turnkeys Hansford Burke
and John Peak to patrolmen.
Sergts. Leroy c. Bartlett.
Fred Brennan and Walter
Coleman to patroimen.
Detective Sergt. Charles A.
viles to patrolnan.
Transferred Lieut., Earl Hal
stead from motorcycle SQUAD
to booze squad
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-10
MADDUx, GR|LLED
BY REMY, DENIES
BLACKMA|L PLOT
Accused Attorney Takes
Stand to Face Severe
Cross-ExamInation.

With Walter w Maddux, 1886 N.
Meridian St. attorney, defendant In
the States charge that he attempted
to blackmail Frank Buchanan. pro-
prietor of Liberty Beach, on the
stand, Prosecutor William II. Remy
this afternoon continued to pour
questions in a severe cross-examina-
ton. Maddux is on trial before q
jury in Criminal Court.
Maddux denied he attempted in
May, 1924, to induce Seth Ward.
Federal prohibition agent, to form
an agreement to "shake down" boot.
leggers, or that he served alcohol
and pop cocktails to Ward In his
apartment the evening Of May ~.
1924 while discussing such matters.
"That was May TO-" he said. The
liquor we drank Ward brought up
to my room himself"
Didn't you tell Ward that big
Jim" Lucas, a prominent local
bootlegger, had $1,000 for anyone
who could get him a farm sentence
instead of Federal Court convic.
tion?"
IT did not" replied Maddux.
Didn't you, tell him that Roll
Hoss, another bootlegger, would
pay money, and didn't you ask Ward
for names Of bootleggers?"
Maddux denied such statements.
He also denied he had told Ward he
could be fixed in city and Criminal
Court.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-10
WILL
LET MRS. STOKES
TELL HER STORY
Woman Pleads to Answer
Charges of Conduct in
Pullman Car.
MRS. WILLIAM T. ENLow

BN United Press
CHICAGO, March 10.-State's at
torneys who are prosecuting w. T.
d. Stokes on charges that he con.
spired to defame the character OF
his wife, Helen Underwood Stokes
today announced they had decided
ta offer Mrs. Stokes as a witness
Judge William Gemmill, presiding at
the trial, is expected to allow her to
testify.
Mrs. Stokes pleaded with the
States attorneys, asking them to put
her on the stand so that she might
answer the charges made against
her by John Burke, a Pullman con.
ductor. who testified yesterday he
found Mrs. Stokes and Hal Billig oc.
cupying the same berth on a train
from Denver to Chicago.
loop Hole Found
A State law prohibits woman
from testifying In her husbands IS
trial, but a 'loophole" provides that
she may do so in her own defense.
Mrs. Stokes charges that her hus-
band a millionaire New York hotel
proprietor, circulated false stories
about her in order to obtain di-
vorce and that "he paid negroes" to
testify against her.
Testimony Continued
Robert Lee, co-defendant with
Stokes. continued his testimony in
his own defense at today's session
of court
He said he had been mistreated, by
State attorneys when they ques-
toned him concerning the case. He
denied any knowledge of plot on
Stokes part to get false evidence
against Mrs. Stokes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-10
Lonesome Capitol
in Distress?

The statehouse was In dis
tress or defeat today.
Which is not known?
Whether such was caused by
the departure of the legislators
was not known either.
But anyhow, the American
flag was flying upside down
on top of the Capitol dome.
And that means distress or de-
feat" according to naval flag
etiquette.
Hundreds of calls came into
The Indianapolis Times Office.
Don't know how in the neck
1t got that way" said Henry
Roberts, custodian. who made
haste to change 1t.