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New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
LIQUOR LAW AND FOREIGN EMBASSIES

Cappcr's magazine, which we quoted about week ago regarding its assertion that liquor was no longer being served at the foreign embassies In Washington, appears to have been wrong. as this sub ject has come up for discussion in Congress for about the stecnth time
 It Is said that foreign embassies are immune from the operation of the 18th amendment and the Vol stead law upon the supposition that they are not American property. The fact that foreign flags fly over the embassies might bear out this contention; but there can scarcely be a doubt that were q crime con- mittcd in any one of them the laws Of the United States would apply and the alleged criminal would be tried in American courts.
 But in connection with the Vol stead law. which is a social rcgu- lation and transacts the laws which pertain 10 othor nations; No mat ter how they argue about 1t, it is unlikely that the foreign dignitarics will permit their wine to be elimi- mated from the collars. To raid foreign embassy might lead to in- tcrnational complications. and we don't think it will bc done.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

 (OScrElt ard by George $. Chappcm Whats this l hear of our jolly mas
 ter, uld santa CIaus?, he must go fast
 CT" Hes bought CAR? and the old
 time sleigh On Christmas Eve, in the barn
 must stay? Instead of bells, in the carly dawn, Tho kids will hark to the motor
 horn, And never again, on the cottage Will sound the tap of rcindoer's
 hoof. But only the noises an auto makes The throb of engine and grind Of brakes? An, how we'll miss the happy glow Of children's faces on earth below The Christmas chorus that always
 comes With peal of trumpets and beat of
 drums, The shouts of joy and smiles of
 bliss When little girls give their dolls q
 kiss" The Reindeer sighed when a jory
 voice, In the darkness made his heart re-
 .oice. Fear not, my Reindeer. swift and
 strong: You're partly right, but mostly
 wrong! For cars get stuck, but never
 drift Has ever detained my reindeer
 swift! So cheer up, Dasher, and Blitzen
 too, There's plenty of work. and joy..
 for you, And when Christmas bells ring out,
 in the air, My gallant Reindeer, we'll ALL be
 therc,'
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
TAX Rl.DTCTION

The rrsoun4tng manner in w&jch the Uouen of E,prss.H'.'i> .s passrI the tax reduction bill indi- cates i's popularity, and 'nc fact that consreasm,n have had their cars to the ground and realize fully that the public is del.rminrd 10 have less federal taxation.
 The surprising thing about tho vote was that more Republicans than Democrats voted against the measure, although the difference represented only one vote. Rela- lively more Independents voted against the measure than did those identified with the major rartirs which is surprising on the surface, but not se startling when 1t is
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
25 Fears Ago Today

Notices have been sent out that the new subway system is ready for occupancy but no amount of rental is Gtated in the circulars.
 An over turned lamp caused q fire in Damon's block on Church street last evening, the damage amount ing to about $25.
 The police have begun a campaign against the littcring of the streets with literature. Officer Cosgrove has seized a quantity of handblls at the Stanley Rule and Officer Bamforth at r, X r. Corbin's.
 The majority of shops will have only brief recess at Christmas, but some will shut down for a few days the following week for inventory. Landers. Frary & Clark and the Russell lS Erwin Mfg. Co.,, which have been working until o'clock at night, concludcI this last night.
 A man walked into the Russwin hotel last evening and tried to steal a keg Of cider brandy, but re- venue agent standing by impounded the stuff in the hotel vault. It is thought that the stuff comes from an unlicensed still in Burlington.
 Herman Schmarr will distribute his customary gifts 10 the children of his neighborhood East Main and Spring streets, at o'clock Chrst- mas day,
 A good deal Of nd'screct utter ance has been heard in common council meetings lately, Less than q year ago Mayor Webster was insult cd during a session, while last Wednesday evening MT, Tourtelotte and Mir. Curtis has tilt during which much was said which could have been avoided. This creates an unravorable impression among visit ors.
 Company E, with Saunders and Anderson as the battery, defeated Company D in Bristol last night by 3O-o4.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

the French franc at present that q state of duhlcty exists,
 1T the circulation of the franc passes tho 100 billion mark Its fall cannot he stoppci, according to bankers IT lis circulation remains less than that there is always chance Of stahili2ing it, they say The circulation of tho Bank of France totals 90 billion francs, so that from this standpoint there is safety. But about GO billions in "dc- rcnsc certificates" are in the hands of the public and about two-thirds oI this number are used in bust ness Just like money, These bonds in reality are one, two, three and up to l2 months short term gov crnmont bonds and arc circulating for the payment Of goods at ma turi'y. From this it can be seen that the circulation Of money and its equivalent in France is around 20 billion francs -- which Is safe but close to tho 100 billion mark.
 Conditions being what they arc there has developed desire among large classes of tho popula- ton in France for redemption of tho dcfcnsc certificates rather than their renewal as has been done at their maturity. Redemption at this time would strain the French treasury greatly. and this has been at the bottom Of much of the un- easncss Of the past few weeks. The fact that the government cannot redeem the bonds at this time, but prefers to renew them, clearly places them In the category of money. But there may come steady increase in the cashing in of these bonds, which calls for ad- ditional bank notes: and if all of them are cashcd in at maturity 1t would mean 90 billion francs in bank notes In circulation.
 M, CaillauX had q plan that un- doubtcdly was sound financially but could not carry because of the objection of politicians. The plan was to count the bonds as part of the circulation of money and to re- deem most of them on the score that such redemption would mean the substitution of non interest bearing money for interest bearing money. CailIaux faced the facts courageously, telling the politicians that the circulation of money and bonds used as money was near the Jl ' i NILS punt " Hat Ilt SUl loI his pains is recent newspaper his tory.
 Purchase Of American and Brit ish currency in France has become common. The American dollar is worth 101 cents in France. This effort to change francs into Amer ican money is q symptom Of popu- lar feeling, Heretofore 1t was con- fined to the wealthy; now there arc said 10 be lines of moncy-changcr in virtually every bank, despite the effort of the government to dis courage the system.
 It is not too late for France to restore the franc by taking the right kind of medicine.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
THE HIGHER COST OF
 REGISTERED MAIL


 One of the 'raises" in the post office department has had nothing to do with salary raises, although it might be inspired as q result of them. Business men are feeling the raise referred to every day. or every time they send forth a regis tered letter or package.
 Instead of the basic fee of 10 conts, as formerly applied, the post office male charge of Is cents when thc new postal rates went into effect. Considering the num- bor Of persons who handle q regis tered package or letter the charge may not be cXtravagant. But in the old days it was possible to demand and get a return postal card indi- eating the letter or parcel was re- ccivcl by merely asking for it; in docd, if memory does not serve in correctly, there was time when all registered letters were given this treatment, so that when q per son paid his dime to register one, in due course he received a card advising him that the letter had been delivered.
 But the post office began to get economical and did away with this service unless the sender made a special request at tho time he regis tered the letter Now conditions are even worse, as tho post office makes an additional charge of three conts for d return card.
 Tie postmaster general, having q certain lccway over rules and rcgu- lations, recently put on the clamps little tighter. He raised the basic registry rates 10 foreign countries from ten cents 10 fifteen, conform ing with the domestic rate.
 Tho number of registered pack ages sent in every city Of conse- qucnce is considerable. Large sums of money are shipped through the mails in this manner. 10 begin with, and valuable packages and letters invariably are registered and insured. The increased total of moneN that business houses are forced to pay out in this way is considerable. So far as the average public is concerned it does not make much difference, as the num- bcr Of registered letters sent out hy the man in thc street every year can be counted on the fingers of one hani.
 Congress may again tinker with the postal rates, Whenever con- Prcssmcn have nothing else to oc- cupy their attention the!' fool with the rates. But 1t VIII he noticed that they never eliminate the
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
On Tie Weather
 Observation

Washington, Dec. l9.-Forecast: For eastern New York-Generally fair, except snow flurrics in extreme north paris; warmer in south part Saturday. Sunday probably rain in south; snow and colder in north.
 For northern New England Mostly cloudy probably snow fur rics in north part Saturday; Sunday local snows. colder by Sunday night
 For southern New England-Fan and somewhat warmer Saturday; Sunday cloudy, probably rain.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

franking privilege. which gives them tho right to send their own mail without paying a cent to tho government, Instead of making the public pay all the increased costs of running the postal department why not make the congressman help with their bit?
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
The Men and Edith

Little Edith kept calling and call ing for pie.
 "An right" said mother to the maid. give Edith q piece of that mince pic.'
 Edith started crying Immediately. Upon being questioned as to what was the matter, she replied: T don't want a piece of mincc (men's) pie. I'm a girl"
 Mrs Loran Abram.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
THE NEW HANEN'S BUS
 VICTORIES

The New Haven railroad, through its subsidiary. the New England Transportation company, succeeded in gaining more than half victory in its application to operate ACC miles of bus lines in Connecticut, although the Public Utilities Com mission gave permission to the company to operate slightly less than half the mileage petitioned for. It is the character Of the ter ritory traversed that counts in tent of the mileage, The railroads bus subsidiary gained the cream of its contentious and ought to be content.
 But it so happens that goodly portion of the territory thus opened for busses and matter of disagree ment among bus people as to its value in the realm Of profitable en- terprise. The New Haven railroad. however, eager to gain strong footing in the bus business, evi- dently Is willing to take q chance along some routes although one would think that the railroad is in no financial position to take many such chances. Some of .he routes granted to the railroad subsidiary however, can not ho regarded as opportunities for profit; and in all probability the bus rights will mark a big advance in the cXpan- sion of the railroad,
 On the whole it must be admitted that the rights Of Independents were fairly well guarded in the de- cison of the r. |. C. The New Haven failed 10 get franchises in territory where Independent lines were already operating; but In one case, in the line from Hartford to Danbury, via AIilldalc. Southington and Waterbury. which for part of the distance will parallel the line Of the Waterbury and Mlldale Tramway company, there naturally arises objection from the trolley company. II is possible that this objection may hc circumyented by denying the right of local compc- tition to the hussrs along the line of the trolley. This in justice would be the only proper method.
 With busscs using so many of our main highways the effect in the winter time will be salutary, as it is entirely likely that the com pany will be forced to keep the highways open no matter how deep the snow and this will benefit the users Of private automobiles as well as the busscs.
 The franchises granted include two lines between Hartford and Danbury. and these are certain to have an effect upon the fortunes of through passenger travel upon the branch line of the New Haven rail- road passing through this city. There was a time when there was considerable passenger traffic be- tween Hartford and Waterbury on the line, and for auEht we know there is still some of t loft; but with the railroad competing with itself with busscs, which probably will give more frequent service, the railroad line probably will he the biggest loser. II is likely however. that the husscs will not be able 10 compete with the railroad between these cities as 10 sp,,i. But speed is not all te public demands service is just as important
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
Hell Find Out!

Shelton: T often wonder why they speak of coal as black dia- monds.'
 Williams: "Evidcntly you haven't bought your winters supply of coal yet, old man."
 Edward II. DresChnack.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
Facts ondFancies
 Bi ROBERT CULLEN

simple statement Of fact; "A day camc.' Literature: "Came q day"
 About the only habits developed since the war are lemonade and bribery,
 It's the same after college days Most of US arc doomed to sit in the cheering section,
 Prosperous times are those in which white-collar men can enjoy watching others get rich,
 It is easy to find opportunity. Just turn your back on soft snaps and there you are.
 There's ono nice thing about the school Of experience. Nou can think forty times and still make the grade.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

A Practical Help to Shoppers The kind of Christmas list 10 make Is one that starts For Heavens
 sake Don't get anyone of these Listed bolow-remcmbcr please."
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
PrOnOrandA

Clare: Do you think you'll be able 10 induce your father to take you to Palm Beach,"
 Virginia: Mother and l are doing the best we can. We are going to give him some new golf clubs and fishing tackle for Christmas"
 Maurice Cruger. (Cop.1. .Ht. 1925, Rcprodction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

realized that the insurgents usually come from parts Of the country that like 10 see the "clfctc east" pus most of the taxes,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
A DIFFERENCE

The old fashioned girl used to "drcss to kill"
 The flapper of today dresses to make a killing,'
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
With the Usual Handkerchief
 TIL. EnnI Shn Gnn,f

 It's just a handkerchief, it's true, But Oh the cheer it brings to You, Straight from my heart on Christ
 mas And good for all the New Years way.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

It is just q tree, one Of thousands of the same variety; bereft of jila by q sharp blow of the woQdman's axe and shipped by rail to strange parts. It cannot speak but what n message it brings 10 young and old. What happiness it holds wihtin the folds of those stately green branches.
 It rests like a fallen monarch for few hours on the cold pavement 'n the park while thousands of busy shoppers pass by without a glance or a thought for the vanquished idol or the forest. Soon number Of Workmen set it up for all to see and life seems to come back aCaip. Hundreds of tiny lights, shiny balls and tinsel are strung in and out or the branches and it becomes a thing Of beauty, Nature can scarcely be improved upon but man can give some wonderful touches to some. thing already begun and so it is with the municipal Christmas tree.
 A few hours work and troo worthy of any community. is the result. Children and adults together stand in awe and admiration.
 This is one way in which the city children have the advantage of the country children. although in some small communities q similar obscr. vance is noted. True the country children have all the trees they want for the asking but nature does not place bright glass balls and tin sel on them though she does work out some startling effects with ico and snow.
 II is great to be q city child; great to have a big Christmas tree out in the open 10 be admired to your hearts content but greatest of all to live in community where there are kind hearted citizens who think Of something else besides their own happiness at a time like this; those who make the municipal tree pos sibe by their generosity.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
Memher AndIl nurenu ol i.ircu!ntLon.

which turnlPhes newspapers and adveT- userp with a strictly honest analysis o' circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this nudit, This lnsuIes protection against fraud In ncwspAucr distribution figures to beth national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

The Herald Is on saie daily in New York at Hotaing's Newsstand, Times Square: Schultz's Newsstands, Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

You needn't pay any attention to mat remarked the farmers wife. Our ring is five. That's Mrs Blanks ring, She lives up the road q piece. Unless, of course, you want 10 listen to what she's sayln'".
 DO you listen in, really" ask. ed the young woman.
 Well, you ain't supposed 10, ot course" replied her hostess. "Hlt 'heres s many as does. ThcrciI ui- ways be a plenty folk in this world that's better at mindln' other lo,Es' business than their own--uud tno party lines as good as q nowsnuprr to them"
 m these few words the woman of the larm expressed a heap of wis dom As long as the world roll, round there will always bo plenty of folks too busy prying into thcir heighbors' affairs 10 take care of their own. This applies particularly to that species of pest who spend the greater part Of their daily hours 'Astenin' in" on conversations that were never intended for their cars,
 People who would order you out or their homes if you as much as hlnted that they would open a let ter addressed to another person, sec no evil in picking up the reccI,cr q lew times q day to hear what otn- CT subscribers on the line are talk Ing about. To them 1t isn't wrong. They know it isn't right put 1t will never keep them out Of heaven. So they reason.
 1T MT. Jones calls upand tells his WHO he cant get homo to suprer Mrs. Brown, next door. knows abo, It and Wonders--sometimes alound-, IT MT. Jones is enamoured of that blond stenoSrapher. Or it may be that Mrs. Jones is i'll and calls un hcr physician. Next day the whole nelghborhood knows the cause or her Illness and everything the mat, ter With her organs. She hears Of them second hand and wonders how the news leaked out because sho was especially careful to keep hen symptoms from her children so they couldn't tattle about her, as children sometimes will.
 The listener in' is about forty. nine degrees lower than the lowest form of animal life known to science. Shc-it is a she ninety-nino times out Of hundred--dcscrvcs to De ridden out of town on a three cornored rail with a coat of tar and feathers to keep her warm, This may seem severe punishment. Per haps she is more to be pitied. That Is the mest charitable view of it. If you are Listener in, and read this determine that among your good resolutions effective on New Years day. No. will be that you will mind your own business henc,- forth. And keep away from the tcIe- phone when your neighbors are us. ing it,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

It is queer world, and the few men who have the true look of greatness don't amount to much.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
Tho Card Shc Meant

It's just handkerchief it's true, But what else could buy for You? With just a quarters hard-earned
 "kale"
 That only costs two cents to mall!
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Kansans are taxpayers, too. Why arc so few boats and flying ma chimes wrecked there?
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
< Tie To The Boss The Card They Sent

In sending you this Christmas tie Just now we got to thinking, too, That side by side as days go by We've formed the tie of friendship,
 too.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
TELEPHONE CALLS Buslnets OT'ce ,... g2S Editorial RoomF .... g26

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation hooRs nnd press room Always 0ren 10 advertisers
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
Tho Card They Meant

In sending You this Christmas tie We're thinking of ourselves alone, Yours are so fearful to the eye When you are free 10 choose your
 own!
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
It's An Ill Wind

Phelps; So your wife didn't ask you 10 carry home all the Christmas prcscnts?"
 Wheeler; No, thank goodness. She was afraid l might be held up by bandits"
 Mrs. r. j. Cree.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
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VFNI7V0I UT FIIN HTN"' TW'FH EFVT"' The Associated Ptess ts exclusively en, titled t0 the use for republication of all news credited to lt O. not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Blessed are the poor; they needn't go in debt trying to keep up with the noighbors.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

The belief that pipe smokers are wiser than others merely signifies that the believer smokes a pipe.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

It may be that responsibility for the crime wave rests with those who urged people to be natural.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

 a> CEl.-b fun ch0b M4XSoN RxK4Ll Jtnnl

Send all communications 10 Fun Shop Editor, care Of the Npw Britain Herald, and your letter will he Forwarded 10 New York
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

People are much alike, and doubt less the dogcatcher thinks at times hc looks distinguished.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

A village is c place where the groom's dress suit was rented in the nearest city.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Another very good intelligence test is the effort to entertain your self.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Those who have least faith in government demand the most from it,
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Old-timers were queer. They vast cd liquor in mincc meat and fruit cake.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
CHRISTMAS SENTIMENTS
 By Molly Anderson Haley WITH A TRAVELLING CLOCK

The Card SnCSCnt This Travelling Clock brings my mes sage to You, For a Christmas that's merry, a Christmas that's bright, May you find this comfort in iourneying, too, To have the time with you, by day and by night.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

The easy way to reconcile your self to consors is to have two or three small daughters.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
Tho Card She Meant

This Traveling Clock brings my
 message to You A message it seems that you scarce
 ly can miss: To follow its lead, and keep travel
 ing, too, And mostly in other directions than
 thisl
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

The reason women's shoes are high is because those that don't sell now have value only as antiques nrXt month.
 Protected by Publishers Syndicate)
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Tn last Sundays New York Her ald-Tribune magazine, Mary Louise Howden, an English girl who was once secretary to Mark Twain, tells of her first acquaintance with the party line telephone.
 She had taken up her residence at farmhouse near Twains home and heard the telephone ring.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Where there's rcmorse, there's a blister.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
 FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Entered at the Post onice Al New Britain
 n Second claH Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

SUBSCRIPTION RATES $500 a Year,
 i2.00 Three Months
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New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
New Britain Herald
HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY

Issued Daily Sunday Exceptedl Al Herald Bldg. 61 Church strsst.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

Simple statement Of fact: "A day came Literature: "Came day."
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19

By GLUYAS WILLIAMS Copyright, 1895. by the
 Bell Syndicate. Inc.
New Britain herald., 1925-12-19
THE REINDEER REMARKS

Mrs, F. J. Cree.