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New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Observations On The Weather

Washington, D. C.. Feb. 25,-- Forecast for southern New England: Fair tonight and probably Thursday. Warmer Thursday. Moderate northeast winds,
 Forecast for eastern New York: Fair tonight and i.robably hurs- day; warmer Thursday; moderate northeast winds.
 Conditions--A disturbance is pass ing out the St. Lawrence valley and Connecticut is on the southern edge of it, It is causing local showers in th oeastern portion of the Lake region and New England. Another disturbance central over Montana is causing unsettled weather in the western districts. The tempcra- tur ccontinues mild in all sections east of the Rocky Mountains. Conditions favor for this vicinity partly cloudy weather with slightly higher temperature.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
READING NEWSPAPERS AND JURY SERVICE

One of inc statements Of counsel for Gerald Chapman had to do with the complaint that the ~pancl of iurymen for the murder trial which began in Hartford yesterday only contained two names form Hartford, while those from smaller towns were abundant. Chapnans counsel claim ed jurymen from Hartford or any other of the larger cities of the country would be preferable to those from the country towns, be- cause, so the counsel argued, men in the cities read the papers less thoroughly than those in the coun- try"
 If reading the newspapers is a deterrent 10 unbiased jury service then few men are eligible for such duties; in fact the only persons eligible under such a principle would be those who couldn't read in any language. It is doubtful if such a Jury would possess sufficient intelli- gence to weigh the pros and cons of testimony in a trial.
 In a sensational murder case like that of Chapman, it is impossible to find an intelligent person in the state who has not read of the occur renee in the newspapers. But before the jury to be selected Is entrusted with the case it is sworn to decide according 10 the weight of testimony to be presented and not prejudge the case by what may have been read regarding it previously. It is very unlikely that an intelligent juror would decide the fate of a human being upon any other standard. IT England. where justice is shorn oi tcchnicalities and functions etfl- cientIy and effectively no consider alton is taken regarding what a juror might have read about case previous to the trial. Intelligent newspaper-reading jurors are con- sidered an advantage rather than disadvantage. Intelligent Americans should be just as desirable as jurors as intelligent Englishmen.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
BRIGHTER COLORS
British Fashion Experts Decree That Men Must Wear Garments That Gan Be SCCn.
Gan Be Seen.

London, March 25,-Brighter col ors in articles for mems wear, es- pccially in the cra'at line, arc prom isod for the coming summer. Stripes also will be popular not only in ucckwear but for shirts, pajamas, handkrrchicCs, sweaters and socks.
 In the reckwnar there are to be various shades of red, and blue, and burnt cork" of a paIencss suggest ing the color of a toasted biscuit. Another new shade in mons ties is a deep blue, called "poIiceman's blue" because it is so scrviceable. Rectruot too will be worn a lot, say the mems furnishers.
 Handkerchiefs for men are to be smaller, so as to fit comfortably in the high breast pocket of street suits. the pocket being quite a bit narrower this year than formerly.
 The handkerchief, of crepe dc chine or foulard, for those who dress right up to the minute. will match the tie but not necessarily the socks.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25

a gallon, tho urge is strong to in crease the tax 10 two cents a gall lon, Some of the Republican organs about the state have already taken 1t for granted that the increased two-ccnt gasoline tax bill will be made into law, despite the admitted objections of pleasure autoSts.
 II is declared that the users of au- tomobiles for business purposes favor tho increased tax, while the pleasure riders do not favor it. The latter arc munifestly In the ma jorty; but the former. most of whom operate trucks. are credited with damaging tho roads 10 a greater ex- tent than ordinary automobiles and efforts have been made from time 10 time to increase their fees and costs of operating such vehicles.
 Business autoists are said to favor the higher gasoline tax be- cause they favor the construction of more and better" roads and be- licVc the increased tax is the quickest way to obtain them. Pleasure rid CTS also favor more and bclter'' roads, but as they are credited with not doing as much damage 10 the highways as trucks they do not think they ought to be compelled to pay what they regard as more than their share in footing the bills for road maintenance.
 The gasoline tax was voted down in Massachusetts. The truck owners in that state as a rule are not in favor Of a gas tax" any more than are the pleasure drivers. The state is not backward in having good roads, either, and its Republican of- fcials evidently think they are as adept at financing state needs as the dominant party believes 1t is in Connecticut. Of course, they may be wrong, depending entirely upon the point of view. Governor Fuller, however, doesn't expect to see the state in financial difficulties during his term and expects to see con tinuation of the road building pro- gram. The Bay State government may do things a little different than the Nutmeggers, and perhaps would like to see a gasoline tax established 1 to help pay for the good roads con- structed; but in the absence of the gasoline tax the good roads are con structed all the same, and are be- ing paid for.
 In stage of society where nearly everybody makes use Of automobiles it appears to make very little diff ference whether good roads are paid for from regular taxes, through bonds, or through gasoline taxes. The money in a society where virtu- ally every family uses an automobile comes from pretty much the same source and 1t doesn't cost less to build roads under one system than under any of the others, say the economist
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
25 Fears Ago Today
 From Paper of That Date

(From Paper Of That Date.)
 The skilled workmen of the city will be rendered a reception at the Y. M. C. A. Wednesday evening. The regular reception committee has been augmented by the addi- ton of representative from the various trades, as follows: Molders, NJ. o. Baker; printers, w. E. House: machinists, C. S. Stevens; draughts- men and architects, c. B. Bishop; carpenters and builders, John Pinches; mason. William F. Doo- little; blacksmiths, Thomas McCue; plumbers and timers, Albert C. Hjerpe: pattern makers E. II. Neu- mann; jewellers, g. II. Wood; cleo tricians, H. E. Paige; bakers, J. NJ. Hallinan. R. H. Gray is the com mittee on the speakers, and the in- vitations are in. charge of Messrs, Timbrell, Clark, Latham, Stevens, Hanford, Fox and Henderson.
 w. H. Caldwell was elected secre- tary-treasurer of the Kego Park club at the meeting of that body in this city Saturday. The club owns large hunting and fishing tract in the Adirondack
 Local icemen met Saturday eVe- ming and raised the price Of ice from 40 to 50 cents a hundred pounds. Their action was caused by the small crop harvested this win ter,
 mas J. Curtin foreman of the sl 4 rooms at Russell X Erwin's, W / tire this week after 25 years ser, zee with the company. He will enter the furniture and undertak- ing business and will for a while be associated with his brothers, con- stituting the firm of J. M. Curtin & Co.
 Bids for the construction of the proposed fire and police headquar- ters have been asked,
 Dr. Bunnell lost valuable horse yesterday from disease, Rev. Harry I. Bodley, rector Of St. Marks Episcopal church, who has been very i'll with grip, has re- | covered.
 Horace Eddy has purchased the residence on West Main street known as the Eddy homestead, buy ing it from his sister, Miss Eliza beth Eddy. The house in the rear. il is understood, will later be trans ferred to Frank Vibberts
 The Clark streets defeated inc smalley streets in a red hot game of baseball Saturday afternoon, tht score being 1915. McCue and O'Brien worked for the winners ant Ryan and Scott for the losers. Um' pire Prendergast favored tht Smalleys but couldn't save them, |
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25

employment of our workers the farmer would not be subject to such disasters as the slump in domestic consumption through unemployment which brought greater ruin to the farmer than 10 anybody else in 1921: that we were carrying on with considerable success methods Of maintaining such stability; that a great contribution could be made to reduction of the cost of what the farmer buys through the elimination of economic waste in industry and commerce together with such devel- opments as the St. Lawrence and Mississippi rivers the improvement of our railway terminals, the eco- homie operation of railways, and the consequent lowering of trans portation charges.
 (l'or the reason that l felt ] could be of moro service 10 the farmers of the country as whole in con- tlnuing the work of the department of commerce in these directions than by being secretary of agriculture ! declined that post.)
 q. That l did not favor price fixing either directly or indirectly by the government buying or selling farm produce: that l was convinced these measures would ruin the farm CT, and would transfer his indcpend- ent action 10 the government bu- reaucracy; that there were six times as many families consuming each different agricultural product as ! there were producing il, and that sooner or later the paramount poll tical strength of the six times as
 many consuming families would do |the price fixing and not the farmer; that all this was socialism and not help; that the law of supply and de-
 mand in the long view was running i in favor of the farmer because con- sumcrs were increasing faster than
 producers; that this tide has obvi-
 ously already set in, as witness the
 general turn in prices.
 While l have made no suggestion
 that this covers the whole farm problem l do believe you would not
 disagree with this platform and l
 am, therefore, confident that you
 have been misinformcd and will give
 publication 10 this statement. HERBERT HOOVER.
 March 23. 1925.
 HH KA
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25

company wanted only honest men, not jail birds in its employc, Chap man had been making an honest liv- ing four months when discharged, Nobody knows if he would have con- tinued as an honest man had 1t not been for this dismissal Soon after that he again went wrous-and re- maIned pariah. n hunted man.
 At this point In his life his par ents sink Into the background. Chapman never went near tVm, if they still lived, aflcr he began his career Of crime. To return 10 the parental domiciIc Is the most dihi- cult of things for criminal to do. shame is the chief deterrent, Imagine Chapman returning 10 his gray haired mother, or his bent father, after successive prison scn- fences had been 10 his discrcdit. Per- haps' 1t would have been easier 10 face another jail sentence than the tears of mournful mother her supplicatlons and pIaintiye rcmini- sccnces Of his childhood days, when little Gerald gave such beautiful promise of growing into honorable manhood. Rather face the moose than the burning tears and withercd soul of a disappointed mother,
 AS his career is traced VIC find evil companions exercising more innu- ence-and those with the most de- vastating effects upon him were met in prison. There he met several men of intellectually who formed a group of clever criminals after their release. The rest of the sordid story is well known.
 Chapman's career is d hard nut for sociological students, He was a youth who enjoyed the advantages of the sort of training that children are supposed to get if they would grow up as sturdy as the oak, as l.. .1, |, ord moral as a saint. It is a grievous blow to the accepted standards ot training when such one goes wrong. Parents are constantly ad- monished to raise their children as carefully, and to plan for their fu' ture as thoroughly, as the ChapmanS reared and planned for their boy But the rule did not hold good perhaps the unworthy career oi Chapman was the exception to prove 1t.
 Perhaps a bad companion or two after he abandoned study, chance 1 acduaintances who undermined hls faith in honest endeavor-and the trend of a young life toward noble aspirations and honest endeavor ruined. It takes but a short time under the spell of evil influences to wreck a career, but one act to ruin a life.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Gross Word Timcricks
Uttered O O o o

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 Alice Lake.
 
 Speak up, Boys! A --D girl of rather large girth Who lispcd from the --(2) of her birth,
 Asked her --(3) when he said That he wished she would ----tD DO you --(5) me for better or 'worth?'"
 1. What We would all like to be, ,. What prccedcs and follows night 3. A delightful thing for any girl 10 have. f. What having No. { ofter leads to. 5. A verb very commonly used.
 Lena krause. Copyright, 1925. Reproduction
 Forbidden.)
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
"MRS. CHAPMASS
LITTLE <OY"

There is much opportunity for contemplative thought in the career of Gerald Chapman, who is fighting q desperate battle for life before jury in Hartford
 When a child he was alert, keen and quick witted, smart" :" the pride of hard-working, honest parents Observing neghbors thought well Of Mrs. Chapman's little boy Gerald
 All sorts of stories have been cur rent regarding Chapman's early lite' Including one that he was born ln London and that his mother was rovsrness. These have been shown to bs false, for Chapman was born in New York city, was given a com mon school and high school educa- ton, and attended religious col legs for a year before he committed hlS frSC aCL OL ldlGIHJ'
 The lad was given a careful bring ing up, including religious and moral training; when he arrived at man. hood he was of such sterling quality mentally that he was daemed worthy of being a student for the priesthood. After studying for holy orders during one year a faroful change took place in his viewpoint. What caused this change has never been learned; we only know that the youngster who had inspired in his parents such exalted dreams regard Ing his future shattered them with one fell swoop.
 In short time the crstwhile "Mrs. Chapmans little boy" became cryptic number upon the sordid records Of a correctional institution.
 What could have been the poign- ant bangs of the parents when their good little boy went to a cell? Yet the same bitter disiIIusionment has been suffered thousands of times when cherished offspring went the path that leads but to the bars,
 Again and again the former theology student took the trip to the gates of repentance. Did he become hardened? Perhaps, but his harden ing of heart was not entirely de- veloped in prison. Once, when he took 10 honest employment after being released the company employ inE him discharged him as soon as they discovered his idsstss, The
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Sell Federal Agents
 S3.000 Worth of Drugs

New York. March 25.-Two men were under arrest here last night charged with selling federal agents eight and one-half pounds Of uar- cotic drugs Tor SS,6O0 on Broadway in full daylight.
 The arrest was made near +7th street and Broadway while crowds of shoppers and employees poured from stores and offices during the closing business hours.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Mystery in Death of
 Negro Professor at Berlin

Berlin, March 25.-There is some- what Of a mystery over the alleged suicide here of man known as former Professor Frazier. He was a negro and an American citizen. Frazier wah found dead in room Of house Of which he was the own CT. Death is said 10 have been due to asphyxiation by gas. He was 5 years old and called himself sn "in- ternational lawyer" but taught Ian guages. The American consul will take charge of the body after the DO. lice have completed their inycstiga tion into the mans death.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
California Man Burned
 In Religious Ceremony

Oroville, Calf. March 25.-Dis- trict Attorney William E. It5tnc an- nounced today he would nsE the county grand jury 10 investigate the branding as part Of a religious cAre- bony of Charles Schalow. wh0 died several days ago, presumably from a mental disorder.
 Authorities say Schalow was burn ed about the body with a hot rod during religious rite in a private house near here.
 Officials say they were informed that two women. said to bc relatives Of Schalow, participated in the branding and that Schalow was willing participant.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
COMMUNICATED
HOOVER MAKES A STATEMENT

HOON Eh MAhES h SihI b'"i'-Ni To the Editor of the New Britain
 Herald:
 It appears by your recent issue that my views as to agriculture have been misstated to you.
 When requested by the presidents agricultural conference for my views as to long view policies for obtain ing a larger margin of profit to the farmer l stated
 a. That favored cooperative marketing; the creation of a strong Independent federal marketing board chosen from farmers. whose duty would be to build up cooperative marketing and improve marketing generally; the removal Of present legal restraints upon farmers mar keting and producing organizations
 b. That l favored an effective protective tariff on the import or agricultural products so that our American farmers might have the job of profitably producing as sarge part as possible of the SSO0,OoO,Oou of wool flax, dairy produce, Vege- table oils, etc, that we now import 1 By protection, I pointed out, our farmers might have for themselves the market to the 15,O00,O00 in- crease in consumers in our own population which will come about within the next ten years instead of having that market considerably supplied by cheaper labor in for eign countries; and that the farmer would in these circumstances be less dependent in raising products for export to foreign countries in com- petition with cheap lands and cheap labor.
 c. That in order to maintain the strongest domestic demand for farm products we must promote general business stability in the country, SC that with continued full
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
FactsundFancies
 Uy ROBERT CULLEN

If only ihe brakes would get light when the driver does, Description; He was travelling at about q three-drink speed" Any young go-gettcr can make good if he has an old fogy lad to back him.
 
 Mature man.. Seventeen habits and nine regular pains done up in a skin.
 Perhaps the cynic prefors a me tropolis because 1t contains more people to despisc.
 Another good way to cultivate the virtue of patience is to lend a friend ten dollars,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
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WAXSON UNHtuV VAM
 Balladc of Spring

Seh"uU VI 6P"k
 By James J. o'connell This is the time when poets sing In sonnet, ode, and roundelay About tho lovely days of spring When Nature. like a queen of
 May, Is dressed in all her colors gay: But while they sing it is not clear Just why they should forget to
 say That springs bad time of the
 year, Iris true birds make the, welkin
 ring, And buds shoot forth on every
 spray: But what are these unto the string or troubles sent along our way To last as long as spring shall
 stay? Poor man will not be free from
 fear The while he knows, day after
 dly, That springs a bad time of the
 year, Why should inc poet fail to bring His muse beneath truths gentle
 sway, And tell us boldly everything That brings to all Us men dis
 may? Would that we could escape the
 fray. But cleaning house again is here, While tonics for the blood be-
 tray That springs q bad time of the
 year.
 Envoy Oh poets, list to me. I pray! The common folks for you will
 cheer If you'll impress, whate'er your law, That springs a bad time of the
 year.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
THAT HIGHER TAX
ON GASOLINE

In spite of what the Democratic party of the state thinks about the gasoline tax. it is a popular subject 10 the party in power; instead of be ing satisfied with a tax of one Ss-'
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Fun Shop Movies
  The Men Girls Marry Reel I.


 (Scenc: A dance foor). Mabel: "Isnt that music heaven ly? Isn't this floor wonderful? Oh, Mir. Stopper. you dance dlvincly! I'll never marry anyone but a danc- ing man."
 Stopper "Yeh? Pernn'ly I'm en- gagged to an out of-town girl
 Reel 2. (Scenc: Outside the Cafe de Jazz) Mabel Wasn't that floor heav- cnly? Wasn't that music wonder full? I could die dancing. Especial ly with you, Burton. One thing I've made up my mind to the man that marries me must be q perfect dancer"
 Burton: "Zat so? Will you walk home or shall we take a street Car?"
 Reel 2. (Scene: The Cutelighs' front porch Moonlight).
 Wilbur Stick: "Of course admit ain't got no airs and graces. like lot O guys. cant play cards or dance, or nothing like that, for blieve me when a fellow makes s6O a week like do it takes all his time and attention. But if you'll marry me, Mabel
 Mabel: "Oh, Wilbur. think you're wonderful I've always said these frivolous dancing men all have their brains in their feet. Isn't that moon heavenly" Lou Piper
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
The Idea

It was recently told, at a lecture, that when Mark Twain and a friend were seated In an old hotel in New York they suddenly decided to have drink.
 Mir Twain was not a strong drink CT, but when the waiter brought him a whiskey and small glass of water as a chaser he waved it aside and said: Whats the use Of starting a fire and putting it right out again."
 J, r, NJ.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
The Editors Gossip Shop
Fnn Shon Movies,

WW EUUp -WVFINo1
 The series had 10 come sooner or later. Particularly since the one or two we have run under another title made such an immediate hit.
 Not necessary to describe how to write a Fun Shop Movie except to say we want 1t snappy and poppy, with a punch at the end.
 In other words, employ all the double exposure" you want in order 10 give us the effect we want.
 Flashback with Pun Shop Movie!
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25

Little Willie. after dark, Loved to wander in the park. All the lovers pay me well To keep away" he said, It's swcll.'
 Mrs. Henry Schimmel.
 III Willie, in the dentists chair, Warned the dentist to play fair: If 1t hurts" he said. T warn you, Loving friends will shortly mourn you"
 Charlotte Schopf.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Envoy
Flying the Kite

Everett: rom is a born opti- mist
 Arthur: He sure is He told me he thought he could get enough on his ovcrcoat to pay the first install ment on a new spring suit"
 Julia Hoffman.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
u.mner ,ndit pureau of Circulation.

The A. R. (. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- tisers with strictly honest AnalA Sis Of circulation. cur circulation statistics are based upon thIs audit. This msurcs protection against fraud In newspaper distribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25

Youth will be served. Jt doesn't take an attack of bronchitis 10 get Wales on the front page.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Twas a Bitter Quarrel

Sally: You know, Henry, you should never forget that I left my home for you"
 Henry: q wish you'd do if again."
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Localized

Teacher: Glenn, what is ancient history?"
 Glenn: Isis says her engagement 10 Fred Thomas is."
 Mrs. Carlos Kesslere.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Mrmher ct the A,,oeInled rress.

She Associated Press Is exclusively en- titled to tho uH0 for republication o' all news credited to t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25

The cars speed may he due 10 the ass in the front seat or the white mule in the back seat.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-25
Wild Nillies

Little Willie, in the yard, Found can half full of lard, This he spread from steps 10 street His Papa skidded forty feet,
 -Rudie L.