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New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

New Britain is stepping along politically.
 About 10 years ago there were less than 6,0U0 voters. Today there are more than 16,0O0, an increase of about 1000 annually. This IS partly due 10 the enfranchising Of women but some Of the credit must he given to the managers of the republican and democratic parties who have been wide awake to MT. Opportunity when he cumc knuck- ling on the panel
 Of less than 6,O00 voters or decade ago, about 4,Oo0 were regis tered with the republican party, Or more than 1G.0OO electors today, about 10000 are registered with that party, indicating that the G. o. r. leaders have made the best showing.
 The reason New Britain is on the political map is based on the suc- cess of the republican party in at- tracting the larger number of voters to its standards. Party lines are not always adhered to, as, for example, in the two campaigns conducted by Mayor Paonessa. But the G. O. P. can always count on having an ad- vantage on paper, an encouraging situation when election day dawns. If the democrats wish to con tinue to be anything other than a party of protest" they must strain their muscles They are l~- coming eclipscd on paper and can not always. hope to have the samo success they had when Mayor Paonessa was running for office. Al that time there wei" purely local issues which cannot be Of value in d state or national campaign. Y l' said hat n" ropr.hhran Tart} E confident il can rn.rY th@ slYll i ward m the coming of year elvc
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

ton. Twice they have invaded that ward successfully but in both in- stances the election was for state or national offices. If the c. O. r. carries the sixth ward this spring, it should be a signal of alarm for the faithful democrats who still be- lleve that tho party can offer bet ter government. n
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
rxpANDING THE CTrY IN TNDTyELOPED ARLA>

January is regarded as 'h' "''7 month of the year for building, y'' New Britain's building report showed that building operations valued at nearly half million do.- lars were reported during that month.
 lust as important is the fact that most of the work was done and contemplated upon s're"ts that ar' only partially developed; and rrrat mart Of 4 WIS done oo S'r'" IS where thcrr arc no rorNownnc"> a' all to speak ot
 If this amount Q. uu;ia,~f gan be
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
Now cor9cs spring.


 Now cqH,s spring, when men di- vest them&lves of their furs and women don theirs,
 Now comes spring, when youis mans fancy turns to thoughts Of baseball and the young sheik's 10 love.
 Now comes spring, when the wiI~ tor's growth of beard is shaved.
 Now comes spring, when the mothballs are transferred from the light overcoat to the heavy one.
 Now corEes spring, when lifeless weather superscdes cold as the sub- joct of meteorological condemna- ton.
 Now comes spring, when aspirin gives way to sulphur and molasses'
 Now cones spring, when the at tendance at school falls off.
 Now comes spring, when that supply Of bootleg can be thaWed out.
 Now comes spring, when flappcrF wear straw hats for three weeks before the supply of next winters felt ones become stylish.
 Now comes spring, when that mo- tor is found 10 be in sad need oi repair Now comes spring, when the ig norant flowers appear to be walked on.
 Now comes spring, when you caT cease talllin Cabout having tha 1 wcathcr-strip fixed.
 Now comes spring, 1 Maybe.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
rhr EIltor,s Gossip ehon

Ladies and gen-tul-mun-
 Over the weekend think Of iokes, bright sayings Of children, cpigrams, poems, short bits of cpl hurlesque, and
 Cross word limericks: Dr. George A. Raldpate; Wild Willics; Tricky Triolcts; Jingle -Jangles; Kid Boots; Tongue-Twistcr Poems; Wally the Mystic.
 Do your Fun Shopping early!
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
FactJ and Fancies
 UY WUHERT CULLEN

Prompt method Of suicide; Men ton d reaction in Florida.
 Amcricaulsm; What That price Is robbery! Gimme two."
 Any man enjoys q dinner if ho is facing the mirror in the buffet,
 The nappcr was sitting out the last dance, This is my last lap" said she,
 \ model husband is any husband that happens to be doing trc talk ing.
 Tame isn't worth q great deal umI the paying teller hears about It.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
Continues Court Fight

Casper, Wyo., March '. - The oil town of Lavoye will fight for its existence in the United States CIT cult court of appeals, Alfred s, Beach, counsel for the Lavoye Townslte association, said here yes terday on receiving word that red eral Judge Kennedy had decreed in Cheyenne that the village must move in sixty days.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
WHERE LOCAL JI RISDICTlON
 IS NEEDED

The manner In which a permit . for the installation of a gasoline filling station at 3q3-399 Wrst Main street by tho Standard oil company . was allowed hy Robbins E. stocckcl, l state commissioner Of motor yehi- i cles, again illustrates inc lack of . complete home rule permitted 10 cities under the state law. After going through enough red tape to tie a cat 10 a stake, enlist ing the scrutiny of the building, po- lice and fire departments, and the board Of public works, the state motor vehicle commissioner has the last say. Although the commis- sioner usually does not go over the head Of a recommendation by the board of public works, the law per mits 1t If for some reason it is deemed advisable. In this case it was deemed advisable.
 The Standard Oil company will lease the new station for year "with privilege of purchase after that time" It can be safely con- cluded that f the "on octopus" is not in financial difficulties by that lime 1t will own the station.
 The standard oil recently was credited with wishing to put up large filling station in Franklin square, but permission was denied. The next heard Of the Standard was in connection with the West Main street proposition. Objection was strong against this site also Tn view of the existence of seven fill ing stations along the street within the city. There is a probability that the Standard station will be hand some contribution to such pubic conveniences, although probably no more SO than some already existing In tho opinion Of many ci'IzchS the gasoline filling station business has about reached the saturahon noint They are getting to be more numerous than saloons used to hc' Noiphbors do not like them for the noise fire hazard, and accident hazard that are concentrated i'll their enyirons. Nearby residents cannot he blamed for their attitude toward such enterprises. Yet they are necessary. We must have gas oi the going will be bad. But where to confne the gas stations, and the .rtmber that should be pcrml-,el in given area Is an ever pressing problem.
 All of which. hovrycr has no,h ing to do with the lay Of the la' as at present administered, Loca authorities lack complete JuriSd'c tion. Where gasoline stations shoH'' he placed ought to be an exclusive lv local function, and if that re su,ts in favoritiem being show that would cure itself through rHo 1icitv. As conditions arc a. present l. is iust az easy for faHorit'Sm ' h. shown in Hartford. in wmc ..ss it is much harder to cur through publicity or any other man ner.
 Nowadays NC hear much o"'o platnt about fo4.r.d bureaus al. thcir pcro5oious ar't>rt's rea'hio ,nto tbe states. ". I.ar less aoo' stote bureaus nhjeh. in '0" posses ,,on of clouea.oI functions n' necessarily d part ol their n'l'.' roasons for rx~nurr, are Ia ' same ugh. toward loc.d com'o0" lies in the s.g.a as '1a federal Do' eaus arc toward ,' s.at-s, T.r' is such thing as an ">.r". o'T' ,1od state go,crnmo. just os tn. can be an oyer-co"tr"Iiz' I ''''''' ao,.rnmcnt: anl va Lar maro the later but iit'@. of inc ''' '"
 ,- T-yrN IN
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
DWarfcd by Comparison

"I hear you have just been through a serious operation"
 "Wer, l thought l had too, until I heard some of the other patients in the hospital bragging about thoirs.'
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
AdAnncr Information

"Wna"s this old man? Reading q ashiou magazine, Whats h" Mg tdoa ?'
 "uN Tn, Ina' ''2ra 'o 'ni mt what the dear Etrls are going 10
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
They Fell for Him

They Fell for Him The ladies all fell For young pr. Gate; He dressed like a swell; The ladies all fell, And many a belle Was glad for a date. The ladies all fell- When he taught them to skate.
 Ernest X. Chapman.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
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The A. B. c. u a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adyer' tlsers with strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon thls audit. This insutcs protection against fraud in newspspei distribution figures to both national and local advertiserG
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
Member Of the Assocluted rrcss,

Ths Associated Press M exclusively en. titled to the use for republication Of all news credited Go it or not otherwise credited in this paper and also local news published herein
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
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D "W-hat was old Cushhy's idea In l"aving his money to the Bar as- soriation9"
 "Hc wanted all the lawyers 10 get a whack at it instead of only q few of them"
 Mrs. Mont II. storm.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
EXCESSIVE nKI\hiN" \NO\G NOI TH~

.r. ~svyc oe rNc. >-lNc drioN- ina. .n.ug grr 5ut.ullos att'n1- ing a ugr ~.aoe 'f-t"r'd'> ,,~a.. . IL. Hotel H..,r.aIr r.~anrlv 'a. mun,-o'a"ot +@- ,.onr~rd that no carr1..r book inps for dances Of school Sorl' ,,,s wonld he received. Fo.N ,.ounr men reached sueh a7 ".i. y,nr.l stag. of in'oNi ."ii"H .5yt inc management WAS r"n- na'I.d to have them carried nrivatrGy from fh' ro,'. .nrongA n rear entrance IA" maragrment knows '"'. grtakfng by girls and "o2' from 15 to 20 years Of az !. -.su.tins in doplorabla 'Acres. News dispatch from Ne" York.
 This Io,e n" m,.n rhat #a 'E ..5,a. y,7d.n s 6tol n "<e'.- Jrnk fho,..e'mg tjquor at al. H i1s.oa-. or Irn2in- ?. o oy !guG ba,, Iyrmi .han n.-s is-
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
InconStant by Nature

bear Wally:
 Tell mo, you're so bright, And know what's wrong and what is right. Have girls,tho right 10 fooS-a man?
 Yours very truly,
 Upright Nan Dear Nan,
 Regardless of their right They fool the men by day and - night. Were the girls as true as they arc nice This world would be a paradise.
 Keep Him Guessing Dear Wally:
 am in a fix; My sweetie thinks I play him tricks. Now. Wally, I don't on my word. H. won't believe me.
 Ina Byrd. Dear Ina Byrd:
 It's hest for you To fct him think your@ not too true; Hes on his job, zen though he kicks, 1T he fears you might play him tricks.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
Interested

My stcnographer wants me to buy her a dictionary" That indicates an interest in her work"
 She wants it for cross word pug 2les.'
 Mrs. Mary Kendall.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

Modernism: Binding headlights; fifty miles an hour; unavoidable accident
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

The Herald Is on sale daily Tn New York at HotalIngs News Stand Times Square; Schultz News stand, Entrance Grand Central, t2nd street.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
Answers to Yesterdays Gross Word
 Iimericks

1. Shy; 2. Die: 3. Thing; 1 Sing; ]. High.
 1. Head. .. Biggcr; 2 Pun Shop: 2. Joke: Z. swell.
 (Copyri-h'. 1925. E@RI0juc'Ioh
 Torbiiden.I
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

Blucbcard was a tough customer, but nobody called him super-in- tellectual.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

The only profitable advertls'ng medium in the City. Circulation books and press room. alvays open 10 adtettisets
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
MallN tlC Mystic

Hell Answer Your Questions,
 Somehow Lifcs quite a picnic well admit; And vet there was a time when it Was not by any means so jolly; That was before the world knew
 WallV.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

The stork brought another. Aha" said the law maker, "A new source of revenue"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

The nick complex Is universal. There are loafers watching sign painters everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

The avcrace autotst will never he convinc, q that when he drives into a gasoline filling station that he won't be robbed when he pays for the gas
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

1 A coin, good for one lolIypop. 2. Past participle Of get" 3. What you must buy before you can ride on the train. 4. Not alive; some times only from the neck up. 5. A particular place; sometimes the name Of dog.
 Marian BraunStsin.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

The New Haven Journal-CoWi"r thinks John e. Tnson is bigger man today than had he been elect cd senator. This is what the Jour nal-Courior thinks, but what does Tilson think about it?
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

Tno raids at SavIn Rock will con ,inuc. ti.o West Haven police chief says, u'u ;Aore is no iaw'cssness left in tic resort This pronuncia- mcn,o wtc ho,p competition in the Hartford and Waterbury districts,
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

Still, If none were ignorant, think how many clever people would have 10 go to work.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
TELEPHONE CALLs

Business OrIce ..... gg5
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New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

leave of next season."
 Bertha Cook.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

The ncws reports did not state how Senator Bingham felt or what he s3fj vlon NIco-Prcsidont Dawes was d.li1 1ormg 'he riot act from the pulpit.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
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New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

T. appears that what ri'"d the Senate most was Dawes remark "bring 'rm aU on" while he was swearing 'rm in.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

tellectual.
 Modernism: Binding headlights; fifty miles an hour; unavoidable accident
 The stork brought another, Aha" said the law maker "A new source of rGvenue."
 Still, If none were ignorant, think how many clever people would have to go to work.
 sisyphus kept rolling the stone up hill. This reminds me of con- yicting bootlcggers," said he.
 Too many leaders think the way 10 roorganizc the Democratic party is to get strangle hold on 1t, Movie crowds teach us that Americans are on the side Of any body who is coming to the rescue
 "Man is a finer creature under democratic government" Also. pos sibly, under a feminine thumb.
 There couldn't have been more interest In getting Collins out if he had been 6 girl murdereSs.
 There can't be anything in evo- lution, or the feminine ankle would develop protective fur
 "The lynx are in fine shape" " 1 Shem reported. "Yeah," sighed Noah, but you. can't play golf in this weather" Correct this sentence: "The papers praised me-" said he, but I hate all of this publicity"
 (Protected by Associated Editors,
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New Britain herald., 1925-03-07
Cross Word Limcricks
4 Very Accommodating Man

A man put a -D fri the slot Of a fortune machine, and he -
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

Ssyphus kept rolling the stone up hill. This reminds me of con yicting bootleggers, said he.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

A -----(3) that said, Next week youl be ----'(D So he dropped dead right there on
 fho (51
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

"The lynx are in fine shape" shem reported. "Yeah" sighed Noah, but you. can't play golf in this weather"
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

Correct this sentence: "The papers praised me-" said he. but I hate all of this publicity" (Protected by Associated Editors,
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New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

Amcricnuism; What That pril Is robbery, Gimme two."
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

There cant be anything In evo- lution, or the feminine ankle would develop protective fur.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

Too many leaders think the way to reorganize the Democratic party IS to get a stranglc hold on it.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-07

How would you like to be nov
 ing picture camoraman? All you need to do Is 10 turn a crank. It's a great field for those who don't possess sufficient confidence in their ability 10 "act natural" in front Of The camera, thus rrccluding their possibility of becoming film stars. In other words, if you cant get in front Of the camera. get behind it..
 But contrary to the general opin-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-09-04
ALONG
LIFE'S TRAIL
By THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
POINT OF VIEW

THE team of horses which 1 drove
= when Il was boy was duality
Of optimism and pessimism, of cheer
fulness and gloom. They were the
same age, lived under the same envi-
ronment, had the same comfortable
quarters. and accomplished about the
same work, but they reacted to it in
completely different ways.
Moses was a chronic Grape hanger
He never got up in the morning, and
he was almost always snoozing when
went into the barn.
His Chief enjoyment was resting
with a sad melancholy expression of
body. If he had had human express
sion he would have been sure that the
crops were about to fail. and that he
was on his way to the poorhouse.
Dick was very different. He was
always uo and prancing about his stall.
Whether he was being led to water or
to work he was always alert, eager,
tossing his head and ready at word
to stand on his hind legs. He radi-
ated happiness or enthusiasm, he al
ways pulled on the bits. It was never
necessary to urge him on. If Dick
had been q freshman in fraternity
house he would have been the first
man to answer the telephone or to
offer to run an errand for the brothers,
or to clean up the yard on Saturday
mornings. He would have been the
popular boy, because he was SO cheer
fully willing to do things.
As the horses grew older their atti-
tude toward life began to show Itself
in their appearance. Moses dragged
himself about like an old man. His
coat was dry and rough-his trousers
were out Of press, as it were, and his
face unshaven. He looked like man
who had just lost his wife or who had
recently gone into bankruptcy. If you
had guessed at his age without look
ing at his teeth, you would have
missed 1t by ten years. He was per-
sonified gloom and inactivity; he
couldn't have been traded for a mon
grel dog IL we had wanted to get rid
of him.
Dick, on the other hand. kept his
youth amazingly. He looked always
as II he had just come out of tailor
shop-his coat shining, his name wav-
ing, his tail carried at just the proper
angle. He was youth and activity at
its best. He enjoyed life. he locked
on the bright side Of things, he took
his troubles lightly, Nand SO the years
rolled of him without leaving a deep
imprint Long after Moses had been
retired from active service Dick was
capering about like young boy.
If woman's as young as she looks.
man and horse are as young as
they feel, and feeling Is largely q mat
ter of viewpoint.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-09-04
The Made-in-England
Substitute

An American actor with a reputa-
ton for vita reputation. by the
way, which is deserved-went TO a
luncheon given, by famous actress
to several members of her supporting
company. Among the guests of
honor was an English leading man.
who rather fancied himself-and
showed it. He monopolized the con-
versation. speaking copiously and
feelingly of himself, his personality
and his merits.
From his place across the table
the American eyed him with a rapid
~ enhancing disfavor. At length he
turned to the man sitting next him
on the right.
"Our British friend over there is
by way Of being a regular ass isn't
hep" he asked in a whisper.
"Oh I'd hardly go so far as to say
that" answered his neighbor.
"Well, he'll do, won't he. till one
comes?" said the American.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-09-04

In the great Meuse-Argonne ad-
vance two doughboys were squatted
in shell hole for shelter. In an
other minute or two they expected an
order to go forward again against
the German positions. The enemy
was pouring everything he had in
their direction. Machine-gun bullets
were whining by just above their
heads. High explosives and shrapnel
shells were bursting about them.
Hundreds of guns, big and little,
roared and Numbered.
One of the soldiers turned his head
toward his companion.
Buddy" he said. 1--WE just been
layin' here thinkin'."
HI of a time to be thinkin',"
said his pal: "What were you thinkin'
>about"
II was thinkin' how a fellows
feelin's get changed in this war"
",What do you mean-get changed?'
"Why, once upon a time, back
home. a-fellow with a thirty-eight
caliber pistol run me plum out Of
town."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-09-04
A Domicile for All Eternity

One Of the surest tests Of the ex.
cellence of a story is whether or not
1t speedily reaches the stage. Some
stories no doubt originate there-born
In the minds of patter- comedians or
monologists; but the majority I think
are built up on a foundation of fact
elsewhere and then by adoption go into
the theater.
Here is a sample. I heard it years
ago; 1t was told as an actual occur
renee. Since then l have heard it at
least thrice in the music halls, slightly
altered in form but basically the same.
The first version, as l recall it, had to
do with couple of darkies in Mem
phis.
One of them, who posed as bad, had
just announced his intention Of break
ing into a chitterling supper where his
presence was not desired. His compan.
ion followed him to the door,.
'Tll be waitin' fur you outside
yere," he stated.
"Ef you amt gwine in wild me faint
no use fur you to be hangin' bout"
said the truculent one
"Oh, vas dey is" said the friend.
"I'll wait round to carry you to yo'
home after dem niggers in dere gifts
through wukkin' on YOU"
"Not chancetl" proclaimed the
first negro, vaingloriously; "'sides
witch I amt got no home"
"Oh. OATS alright" murmured his
friend softly, "I'm gwine dig you one"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1925-09-04
RESPONSIVENESS

nNE Of the things which most i'm
presses me concerning the youth
Of our present generation is its re-
sourcefulness.
Wayne came up to college three
years ago last September. He had
just graduated from high school the
previous June. and had spent the sum-
mer trying to sell maps or Bibles or
aluminium or something of the sort.
He had had somewhat Indifferent sue
cess, but he brought along with him.
a week before college opened, enough
money to buy his books and to pay
his fees and leave him few dollars
to dangle before the jaws of the wolf.
He stumbled upon an old couple as
he was going up and down the streets
looking for lodging place. They were
living In comfortable cottage. and
were trying to take care of them
selves as best they might
1--WE don't rent rooms." the old lady
said to the inquiring boy.
"Who takes care of you?" he asked.
I'VE look after ourselves" she all
swered
"rll cook your meals, and wash the
dishes. and take care of the house.
If you'll give me my room and board.
You have vacant room; why not?
Take it easy. and let me do the work"
Can you cook?" she asked.
ssA-1f ,,ouoh huk 7 nny1 lonrY, anufbfnn
1t sounded good to the old lady,
whose back was pretty tired from the
regular fall house cleaning, and whose
hands were chapped from washing
dishes three times day, and she took
him up.
He did learn, and he stuck, and the
question of living was for him settled
for four years. He, learned concentra-
ton, found that in time he had some
leisure, and he got job keeping the
accounts of an organization. which
gave him money enough for his simple
social pleasures.
saw him driving around not long
ago in little coupe.
"How Gomez" l asked
"Well, I'd saved little money, ans
just thought I'd buy 1t. 1t runs
fine"
He came to me few days ago and
gave me check for fifteen dollars.
"You helped me get started when
came here he explained, when | was
desperately hard up. Next fall when
some one comes along who is discour-
aged and needs little start, wish
you'd give him this" =
He's going home next June with one
hundred dollars in the bank and a
motor car. and the Amazing part
about this story Is that 1t is true. \