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New Britain herald., 1925-06-29

will have to pay the tax bin through greater charges for admissions, That is tho evil nature of these special taxes the public naturally is the goat, ultimately paying the bills and thinking 1t isn't beng taxed. The art of getting tax money through indirect channels has been developed to well nigh perfection and the film tax is pretty example of soaking the people without they realizing how hard they arc being soaked.
 There is need for a statistical bureau 10 sum up all the special taxes levied in Connecticut and let the people know just how much the state mulcts them in this manner. With plenty of special taxes on the books the official state tax rate can he a cipher with the rim knocked off and yet the state can be secur- ing enormous taxes to pay expenses of the multitudinous state boards and furnish a fat surplus in the treasury But the system is under handed and isn't just.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
A DECISION OF STATE INTEREST

Connecticut legal commentators are, or ought to be, interested in the decision of the New Hampshire supreme court which denied to the state public service commission the power 10 permit the Boston & Maine railroad to abandon a part of it's line in that state or 10 cease opera tions upon it. Only the Legisla- ture has power over such matters, the high court held; the state pub lie service commission has the power 10 regulate rates and regu- late the transportation business in the state generally, but has no power to permit discontnuance of any lines.
 Railroad and trolley lines in Connecticut arc not faced by the same situation; they seem able to abandon a line whenever they want to or feel impelled 10 do so by less ened traffic, the P. |. C. usually giving consent or not being inter- ested, It would be interesting to have the Connecticut high court give a decision on this subject after a case was properly brought before it.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
OPINIONS OF THE
 SHEPHERD TRIAL

gThe state made a good fight and lost. t."-Robert E, Grove, states at- torney for Illinois.
 We are certain great deal of admissible evidence was not of- fered by the state. ."-Chief Justice Olson of the Chicago municipal court.
 These two opinions regarding the tury's verdict of not guilty in the case of William D. Shepherd, who was charged with using typhoid germs to kill his ward, naturally cause a feeling of reserve regard Ing the trial. Considering that the state and defense counsel took up considerable time in ridiculing each other, it might have been pos able to yield less attention 10 this violation of legalistic urbanity and to have paid more attention to the evidence.
 The shepherd case involved new and narrowing aspects of criminol- ogy; 1t is a pity that there is a dis agreement regarding how the tria. was conducted.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
25 Fears Ago Today

All the grocers have signed an agreement to close their stores all day July 4.
 W. L. Hatch and c. J. White have sold a lot on Whitman street to Axel Johnson,
 Charles Fox, Thomas Prentice, and Guy Dewey left for New London Saturday. They will hire & boat and spend a few days cruising about the Sound.
 It has been suggested that people going away for the summer notify the chief of police, that their prop erty be carefully watched.
 II. M. Clark and family and F. H. Johnston's family have gone to Mir Clark's cottage at Fourth lake in the Adirondacks. They will remain there during the month of July.
 The following New Britain crick- eters will play with Hartford against the New York Columbias at Hart ford on July 1: Marvin, Whatnall, Cashmore, w. Elliott, Elan, w. Smith and Straw. A number from New Britain will witness the game.
 Adolph Leupold left for New York today and will leave for Ger many tomorrow,
 Burnet Alderman has enlisted in the United States army.
 The Maple Hill Golf club defeated Glastonbury Saturday afternoon, each member of the New Britain team proving more than match for his opponent
 The fire commissioners do not agree with the mayor in his action in withholding the pay of the fire police and will send him a petition asking that he change his stand.
 The merchants have commenced their display of fireworks for the Fourth of July Fireworks will be cheaper this year as, with the ex- ceptlon of Chinese frecrackers, only American made goods will be sold.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
\ TAX TO FILL THE STATE TILL

The heavy special tax that has been placed upon moving picture films in the state finds the thea'ri- cal industry up in arms" But un- fortunately. it now is rather late 10 re, exicited over it, The theater men threaten 10 fight the law in the courts and attempt 10 have it up- set as unconstitutional There ap- pears to be goood chances 10 achieve this end.
 The main object Of the law is to provide additional money for the surpIus funds of the state govern- ment. Its passage was political move of magnitude, The theaiers were regarded as untaxcd-or not taxed nigh enough--and as the poIi- ,icians at the state capital were de- sirous of creating as large a sur mus in the state treasury's depart mcnt as possible - and this purely for future campaign propaganda purposes - the theaters were sf.- gled out 10 contribute a neat hit to ! the treasury.
 Now the theater interests discover they are to he taxed much more i heavily tran they had anticipated and s.eatly tear that the Pgb.l.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29

case it handles the charge mixture) or at the air intake to the carbure- tor. to which it supplies air at in- creased pressure. The second type performs the same functions in the same positions, but differs in that 1t pumps the air by positive displace- ment of rotating interacting Vanes instead of by centrifugal force. It is also driven by the engine.
 c. Can a person honestly sur- render his adjusted service certiA. cate for the payment of a grocery bill? L
 A. The only way in which money can be legally obtained on the bonus certificate is that provided by the bonus law whereby certain amount will be loaned to veterans by the banks after the policy has been in force for two years. If one wishes to make his bonus certiA- cate security for a loan or for the payment of a bill, money is owed the beneficiary of the policy. This, however. is risky for the person taking the policy as security, as the : policy holder has the privilege Of ! changing the beneficiary of the poll | icy at any time and without the consent of the beneficiary.
 . Q. Of what nationality Is Bebs i Daniels?
 A. American. of Spanish descent, i Q. How did Francisco Villa, the Mexican bandit, die and when? A. He was killed in July, 1s23, by feudists averaging the deaths of persons killed by Villa. The murder plot was instigated by a man named Salas.
 c. How large was the largest clam shell that was ever found?
 A. The worlds largest clam shell, weighing 20 pounds without the mollusk itself, was placed on exhi- bition at the Museum of Natural History, New York city. The giant bivalve, of which the creature that once wore this shell was one, are native to the waters of the Indian ocean, the East Indies. and the Philippine Islands. They are edible, and their shells are so hard that the natives frequently make aX handles of them. Lying open in clear water these creatures are said 10 present the appearance of a sub marine garden of the most vivid
 blue, yellow and violet hues. Q. What is the strength of the United States army?
 A. On April 30, 1925, the United
 States army consisted of 11,701 ef-
 fcers. 117,90O enlisted men. and 6,S52 Philippine scouts.
 Q. What is the antiseptic that , has recently been found that is fifty times stronger than carbelie
 acid?
 A. The antiseptic is called Hexyl-resorcinop and is said to be
 fifty times stronger than carbolie acid in germ killing power. It is be- ing used to clear up aggravated in- , fections of the kidneys and urinary
 tracts. The man who discovered the compound is Dr. Veader Leonard,
 who spent ten years in research to , perfect 1t. The discovery was an- , nounced from the Johns Hopkins , university, Baltimore.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
GREAT WELCOME
 FOR GOVERNORS
Those Attending Maine ConVen.
 ton Have Gala Time

Portland, Me- June 29 R-Wel- comed by state and city. nearly score of chief executives, with their ladies and members of their staffs were received at the state pier to- day upon thir arrival from New erk for the 17th annual session of the governors conference at Po- land Spring.
 As the Calvin Austin of the East ern Steamship Lines. Inc, which was chartered for the trip, entered the main ship channel the visitors were saluted witha roar of guns from Fort Williams, followed by the shrieking of whistles on all manner of craft as the steamer passed through the harbor and docked ex- actly on time.
 l. At the pier, which was crowded, was stationed the Fifth Infantry hand, which after the World war was with the American army of ec- cupation at Coblenz.
 The members of the party had a rough trip, particularly off Block Island, and some of them from the inland states were victims of sea sickness, but they soon forgot this by warm sunshine which followed yesterdays rain here.
 The members of the party were up early, anxious to catch a glimpse of the Pine Tree state in which they will be guests for an entire week. 1 They were taken in automobiles, one of which was assigned to each state and carried the flag of that state to the Congress Square hotel where breakfast was served.
 A surprise feature of the break fast, given under the direction of the Portland Chamber of Commerce, was the announcement by Governor Brewster that the state of Florida l had presented to the state of Maine ] Sl.O0O for the Maine Publicity bu, reau. On the steamer a check foi this amount was handed to Cover nor Brewster by Commander Rob- ert Gamble, Jr,, of Miami, in The name of Governor John w. Martin on whose staff he is a member.
 After the breakfast the governors and others were taken by eutemo bile for a tour of the city, atfel which they enjoyed q So-mile ride 10 the Poland Spring house. where the conference opens this afternoon
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
PROMOTING SPORTS ON A SHOESTRING

Floyd D. Boardman, the 2G-year- old Meriden bank teller, who finds himself charged with embczziement' was a promoter of sporting events according 10 the newspaper stories, But the difficulty in his case, it ap- pears, was that unlike Tex Rickard and other rcher sport promoters, he had very little with which 10 en- gage in such enterprises. Had the attendance. at events he promoted been good he would have earned neat profit upon his enterprise; but the attendance not having heen profitable, his capital appears to have been eaten mp in paying fancy prices to sport stars.
 One cannot deny that under such circumstances the monster of temptation rears its head more menacingly than when there is smooth sailing. II is easy enough to preach honesty and virtue when temptation never calls; but here is a youth who found himself in finan- eiaI stringency, at the same time he worked in a bank and handled much money.
 With a Chinese wall guarding a person it is comparatively easy to be yirtuous; the test Of the divine verities, however, comes when there is no Chinese wall and temptation to adopt an apparently easy road out of difficulties beckons on every hand.
 But responsibilities must he borne irrespective of the personal weight of private affairs; and it is meet that persons who handle othef neopIe's money be unbending t1 every sinister thought and be ada' uant to every suggestion of evlI When occasionally some mortal SC situated apparently slips from th' path of rectitude one must take th' conditions under adyisement, Many a critic Of a defaulter couldn't o' permitted to substitute . his place
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
MARRIED FOR 25 YEARS
Mir. and Mrs. William Faulkner Ob- serve Silver Wedding Anniversary At Home On Union Street.

Mir. and Mrs. William H. FauIk- ner of 20 Union street observed the 25th anniversary of the marriage at their home yesterday. The anniver- sary fell on Saturday but the ob- servance was held yesterday, About 25 guests were present from New York, Hartford and Bristol and a dinner was served at the home.
 Mr. and Mrs. Faulkner were mar ricd at St Mary's church by the late Rev. D. A. Bailey. They have had three sons, two of whom, Fred click and Howard are living Mrs Faulkner was before her marriage Miss Elizabeth Lawlor of this city. They were attended by Miss Hannah McCue who now lives in Hartford and James O'Connell, They have lived all of their married life in this city. They received large number of beautiful gifts yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
The Home-Brew Architect

The Home-Brew Architect
 By Albert G. Shemm When wife and I decided that Wed build house, we said: We'll have no architect on this To run up overhead We'll do our own designing 50 Twill meet our special needs, And what we'd pay the architect Will buy our garden seeds" Night in and out we drew the plans And paid attention to The need for plenty closet room There always are too few. And then we brought builder in Who swore on Holy Writ He'd build it just as 1t was shown Nor change the plans bit. And so we built our little house Without the architect, And And 1t really suits us fine, Except in one, respect Of stairs up to the second floor We haven't got a trace! l plumb forgot em, for my mind Was all on closet space!
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
Observations On 7he Weather

Washington. June 2a.-Forecast for Southern New England. Local thunder showers this afternoon or night. Cooler tonight in north portion. Tuesrday generally fair. Fresh southwest shifting to north west and north winds,
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Local thunder storms this afternoon or tonight; cooler tonight in north and east central portions; Tuesday generally fair; fresh southwest shifting to northwest and north winds.
 Conditions: Showers ahye oc- cured during the last 24 hours from Missouri northeast ward to New England along the coast from Florida to Maine The greatest amount of rain reported was 1.66 at St, Louis, Mo. Several places re- ported thunder storms A dis turbance central over Ohio this morning is causing unsettled weather with occasional showers in : the southern portion Of the Lake i region and the western portion of New England. The temperature Is high in the southern and low in i the northern districts.
 Conditions favo rfor this vicinity
 unsettled weather and not much i change in temporal ure, proha bly, fol- lowed by clearing Tuesday after
 neon.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
9S YEARS OF LIFE

J. Spencer Douglass was a quiet phiIanthropist with a disposition that beamcd gladness to all man. kind -- and he hoped to live 100 years. But fate interposcd its ruth less hand and he died two years short of his ambition.
 This venerable cluzcn. until his death, was the oldest resident in New Britain. He had retained his faculties until the end and it was only during the final years of his long life that he was confined to his home. Yet he kept in close touch with pubnc events through the newspapers and could engage in in- terestng discussion of events 10 the last, His friends marvelled, but 10 Mir. Douglass d long life did not msan cloture against the world He had lived carefully and well, and nature had treated him kindly.
 The city greeted news of his pass ing with widespread expressions of sorrow. An old friend, a resident of the city for years before most of us were born, left its mundane portals for those of everlasting peace. The memory of hls long and useful life will be all appropriate monument.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
HEATING THE STATES
 ALTO LAW


 To charge an autolst with reck- less driving and fning him means that the fine goes to the state Shile the costs of court goes to tho sity,
 But to charge a reckless driver with violating local traffic regula- tions and fining him means that the fine and costs paid all go to the city
 The former system is in conform ity with the state motor vehicle law which requires that all fines from attractions of state motor laws go to the state. while only the costs assessed against victims go 10 the cities or towns in which the infrac- ton of the law took place,
 This particularly of the state law Is another instance Of how the state consistently looks after itself to the disadvantage of local munich paliucs,
 Without mentioning any names, there is at least one city near ! New Britain where the tables have been turned against the state by charging autoists with violating city ordinances rather than with violating the state law. For Instance, if driver Is nipped for reckless ness, he is not charged with this state offense, but is charged with violating local traffic regulations - and the city retains both the fine and the costs paid, the state getting nothing.
 The government of Connecticut Is a highly centralized affair. Cities and towns are like minor princi- palities In an empire. Of county gov ernment there is scarcely nothing to be noted except a court house and trials in 1t, and the county boundary lines, Naturally, this ul- decentralization works to the dis tinct advantage of the state gov ernment. The more boards, bureaus and commissions the state appoints and supports, the more the inherent rights of municipalities are sub' merged under the rules and regu' lations promulgated by these gen tlemen.
 Fortunately the ideal of home rule gained great impetus as re- suit of the performances of the las Legislature; that 1t will be a live issue in future state political cam paigns there can be no doubt. It l! not a party question, and as sucf would stand slight chance of making headway: it is a question of polio! irrespective of politics. Cities an' towns should have some rights ant must be on guard to retain thos' they still possess - if any - an' make an endeavor to regain thos which have vanished under the jug gernaut of state interference in 10 cal affairs.
 If the ideal of home rule Is no furthered within the next few years it is clear that the cities will begi . circumventing the state throug , technicalities; avoiding the fling c ) state charges and substituting VIC lation of local ordinances Tn th : case of automobile drivers IS a ten . dency that may be only beglnnlni
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
Where is "The Ukraine ?"

Q. Where is "The Ukraine?"
 A. The country in the south western part of the former Russian empire, sometimes known as Lit tie Russia" and formerly under the rule of the Russian czars, which de- clared itself an independent repub- lie in 1917. It stretches from the Pinsk marshes and g. little north of the Black sea on the south, and from Poland and Roumania on the west to Don Cossack-land on the cast. The following governments are included: Chernikov, tava, Kharkov, Kiev, Podolia, Volhynia, kherson. Taurida and Yekaterino- slav The area is about 22O,O0O square miles, It is now one of the federated Soviet republics.
 O. How long is the Inter Den Linden and from what points does it run?
 A. This is the famous avenue of Berlin named from the rows of lin- den trees with which it is planted. | It extends from the Brandenburg gate to the palace of the former emperor and is extended thence to the Royal Palace by the PlatI am Operernhaus, Platz am Zeughaus and the Lustgarten, total length of about a mile. The street is 196 feet broad and is flanked by fine shops, the university, arsenal and several palaces.
 Q, What is the definition of 8 "natural-born citizen" of the United States and a "natuTalized citizen"
 A. A natural born citizen of the United States $ one born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof Q4th amend ment to the U. s. Constitution). A naturalized citizen is foreigner who has resided the required lengtf of time in this country and ha' passed the requirements for citizen ship. Also an Indian who has lAf the reservation, and taken up tht white mans mode of living, etc.
 Q. Who played the part of Loui XV of France in the photopla! Monsieur Bcaucaire?"
 A. Lowell Sherman.
 c. Where is the coldest place oi earth?
 A. Verkhoransk. Siberia, is sup posed to have this distinction, ; temperature of 93 degrees beloy zero having been recorded there.
 Q. What do the words Delta and Beta" mean?
 A. These are simply two of tn letters in the Greek alphabet. The, have a secret meaning, however, t the initiates Of the fraternal organ ization using them for a name.
 Q. What is the principle Of tn supercharger used in an automo bile?
 A. The power output of give engine depends upon the weight Q the charge of fue! and air take into the cylinder per stroke. Sine the mixture of fue! and air Is com pressible, it follows that if the pres sure Of the mixture lu the intRk manifold is increased. a greate weight will flow Into the cylinder g each stroke and the power cutpu will be increased accordingly. nh superchargeT IS pump ip'enfed , increase the above mentieEed pfei sure. Supcrcha:Eer8 used on aatc mobiles are chi'sfy 0! two type i The first is a centrifugal blows , built on the same plel aS t.. h,oN , er Of the co!ninon electric Secs'Jl cleaner This blower l~ dri"cu 7 high speed by the enEin" and - placed either hrtNsS. th" calh''
 tor and the intake valves (in MhiS
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
J. H. Robinson Wins
 Second 16 in Tourney

J. H. Robinson was awarded . silver cup as winner 0. the secepd sixteen in the June tournament played at the Shuttle Meadow club. The play-of was made yesterday be- tween Robinson and Green of Hart ford with the former winning 10 I. The sixteen has not yet been finish ed so that MT. Robinson's opponent for the June tournament has not yet been decided.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
BUTCHLRED FOR POLITICS

The action of the New York Leg stature in killing the plan for the creation ot state parks in the Elm pIre state was another instance of h ow representative government doesn't represent when politics seem more important, For the peo- pie Of the state voted for the parks by ratio of to ]; the Albany politicians squashed the plan through cnmity toward Governor Smith.
 The New York World put it mild ly when 1t said; The state is shamed in its halls of legislation. A great public benefit is butehered for politics
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
EGER FAMILY REUNION

The fourth annual reunion Of the Eger family v.ll take p:&ce At Fer cet park. Springfield. nsxt Saturday. Jug 4. W!lliRrp Keller c! ti1 Glen street, r:csidcnt of the 2 ;-E'da, ton. accom psn'ed by his wife Aae ,er1ily. HcElih Trrpteto, r.ad Mrs. !. A. polar Crd fdr:'iv and Mr. and Mrs. John I. kingsley, sll of New Britain, Nill attend.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
Memhe1 Andlt Rnrenn of ClrcnIntlnn.

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The 4. B. c. Is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tisels with a strictly honest analysis of clrcu,atlon. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This nsuTes protection against fraud In newspaper dlstrlhuVon fgu.es to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
QUALIFYING ROUND
Total of 18 Golfers To Play In Finals For Committee Cup At Shuttle Meadow Links.

The qualifying round for the com mittee cup was played Saturday at the Shuttle Meadow links with L. N, Humphrey and R. T. Merwin being tied for low with a net of 69. A to- tal of 16 players qualified for the finals which will be played at the club soon.
 The results of the play were as Frllnus.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
Modern Requirements

What was the trouble with your old minister?"
 We just had to let him go." re- piled the deacon. He was spen- did man in every way, but his voice didn't broadcast well on the radio. '
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29

Newcomers in New Britain and schoolboys who have trouble with the problem of "ai" or ia" in New Britain should De thankful they don't Als at Lake Chargogagosman-
New Britain herald., 1925-06-29
MembeI of the As,oclnted Press.

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