New Britain herald., 1926-05-22

tneInSt iNCS NiJN lle ClIN OGul0dnCeS and charter regulations a class in civics among policemen could be held at headquarters with advantage to all concerned. Policemen are eX- pccted 10 be well informed on the laws which govern the citizens whom they protect but it is doubt ful whether all of them could pass an examination on the subject.
 A class in civics could meet once or twice a week and, no doubt, law of the bar would be willing 10 give their services gratis for d short pes iod of time weekly to read sections of the ordinances and charter and to explain their purpose and limita- tions. It would not be necessary for them to go too deeply into their dissertations but simply to spend few minutes telling what a police- man may do or may not do under the authority vested in him by law.
 Credits could be given members of the force for attendance at class Ies and examinations could be held twice year to determine the extent of interest shown. The marks re- cciYcd as the result Of the eXamina- tions could be credited to the po- licemen and could be taken into con- sideration when promotions are to be made. Knowledge of law is not the only qualification for becoming a good policeman. Sound physique and good judgment also enter into jthe requirements but the mentality of man should be taken into con- sideration in making promotions and this could best bo determined by marks for a class in civics.
 The nearest approach to class of this kind was conducted few years ago by the late Judge George W. Klett. who delivered several lectures to policemen on their duties and their testimony on the witness stand.
 Although his fame has been ob- scursd by others who achieved dis
 tincton in military fields. John Mor- ion. to whom a building will he dedi- cated at the Philadelphia sesquicen- tennial celebration deserves 10 hold
 high favor in American history. The building which will be erected as q tribute 10 his greatness will he
 permanent memorial. The cost of construction will be contributed by natives of Sweden and their descend ants in America, many Of whom live in New Britain.
 John Morton was the grandson of Morton Mortenson, who came 10 America from Gothenburg on the ship Orn in 1854. In his early man hood he held several public offices.
 He vas a delegate to the famous Stamp Act Congress al New York in
 1765 and was so radical in his utter ances regarding the crown that he was removed from his position in the Pennsylvania assembly. His dis missal aroused Benjamin Franklin
 to such an extent that he protested in the following words: "The hastY
 setting aside of such exceptional magistrates merely for their political opinions is unfortunate. Be pleased 10 present my hearty respects to our friends Potts, Pawlin and Morton. They do not, I dare say, sleep q jot the worse for this dismissal"
 But in 1776 Morton was again in the assembly, as speaker. When Pennsylvania delegation was ap-
 +f,Y1 was elected one of it's members and made its chairman. To be chairman of body which such men as Ben
 iamin Franklin and James Wilson served meant much and indicates the confidence Morton enjoyed among his great contemporaries. It was as chairman of this delegation that John Morton performed the suprcm" service to his country. Six states voted in favor of secession and six against while Pennsylvania was d1-
 vided. A majority Of the Pennsyl- vania delegates were against seces-
 sion. but when the vote was taken two Of the adverse members were absent. reducing the Pennsylvania
 representation 10 five. James Will
 son and Benjamin Franklin were ln favor of breaking away from Eng land. but the other two delegates were against it. John Morton. who
 rose from sick bed against the ad. vice of his friends. and iourneyed by
 horseback to Philadelphia, cast his vote with Wilson and Franklin, thus placing Pennsylvania on the side of secession and carrying the measure by a majority of one.
 John Morton did not live 10 see i the full results Of his services. He
 died in the spring of 17T7, but the prophetic words attributed to him
 that posterity would proclaim his labors for secession the crowning
 glory of his life" have come true in
 a full measure.
 Each year there seems to crop
 LID 8 new sort of pest to make the cultivation of this land ouf ours more ! difficult, Some Of the pests are suc-
 cessfully combatted before they can
 get a good hold on agriculture in
 general and therefore an unlimited amount Of destruction is avoided. ] Much has been said in regard to 1 8 pest. not so new, but becoming ! very numerous in the countrywide Of
 late, and little done 10 destroy it.. This is the tent caterpillar.
 1 About a year ago much propa- | ganda was broadcast by eminent