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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
CHURCH MUSIC

1t Is pertinent TO inquire Wnetnef
church choirs are disintegrating or
whether they are holding their own
Or whether the non-congregational
singing in churches is by paid sing
ers.
We rather think the professionals
and semi professionals are gaining
On the chorus choirs. Churches are
veering over to the paid quartet
system In increasing numbers.
The system has its conveniences.
singers paid to perform are bound
to do So The volunteers, lacking
such an incentive, are not in duty
bound to attend rehearsals or even
to attend divine services. Nothing is
more disconcerting to the leader of
the war department than to have a
fancy anthem programmed and find
the two leading singers absent.
Yet there was time in this
country when church choir lofts
were filled with eager and youthful
faces and 1t was a pleasure to note
this evidence of enthusiasm Now
such churches are in the minority
Not being occupied in the choir
loft many OF the young folks are
not In the peWs, either. The old
choir system was an admirable way
to keep the young folks in line by
giving them something tangible TO
do in accordance with their talents
The modern organists, unwilling to
devote themselves to hours of toll in
coaching poor and unreliable choirs
throw the weight OF their influence
toward the paid quartets. The re-
suit Is less and less OF that en-
thusiastic. spontaneous labor in the
vineyard OF the Lord. Nowadays
everybody expects takings; yet once
in a while the parson still quotes
that II is better to give than receive.
Which does not refer to church
music.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
HOLD IMPORTANT MAN
IN ROTHSTEIN CASE
Is Being Questioned by Buffalo Pc
lice About Drug Ring Of
Slain Gambler.

Buffalo, N. T.. Dec. S.-P,-A
man described as an important
witness was held for questioning
here early today in connection with
the drug ring supposedly financed
by Arnold Rothstein, murdered
New York gambler.
The witness was interrogated
shortly after a 100000 narcotic
haul In raid in a New York hotel
last night.
Local narcotic agents declined to
divulge details when seen at their
federal building offices. The officers.
however, were on the scene OF
activity, with William e. Clark. local
chief Of the narcotic division. and
Edwin J. Manning. narcotic agent
seemingly in charge.
Assistant U. s. Attorney Blake of
New York aid to U. S. Attorney
George futile. was said to be d.
recting the Buffalo end Of the
round up by telephone. It was re-
ported that second man was
sought here in connection with the
case.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
CONVICTIONS OR INSINCERITY

Should representative in con-
gress or the Legislature vote ac-
cording to his own convictions or
should he endeavor to vote accord
ing to the preponderating sentiment
Of his constituents?
1t is a fair question. We do not
pretend to answer it. DR.. S. Parkes
Cadman said some time ago that a
representative should vote accord
ing to his own conviction. But that
doesn't settle it.
Suppose this were really done?
We would have lot Of congress-
men voting differently than they
do. We have read speeches made by
Nutmeggers in Congress which any
intelligent person could readily
earmark as being efforts to please
Connecticut sentiment-usually bloc
sentiment. The gentlemen at such
times were not only talking for
home consumption but were ex-
pressing opinions they really did not
hold. What they usually say on the
immigration question is a case in
point.
Politics being what they are one
must learn to know when a states
man is talking to the gallery or
when he happens to be sincere If
this is not possible-due to a lack
of discernment-the safe way is to
forget the speech.
Congressman Robert J. Vance,
deceased, was a congressman of the
old school who had convictions and
did not hesitate to express them.
For instance, he believed in the
protective tariff and went contrary
to the announcements of his party
at time when the tariff was a
vastly more debated issue than it is
today This required courage and
perhaps some party noguls did not
like it, Since that time Senator
Walsh of Massachusetts, has be
come one Of New Engiand's most
outstanding promulgators of indie
pendent thought and this is one
reason why he is invincible at the
polls. The rank and file of our
congressional nenagerie. however.
have come to be pussyfooters on
most vital issues-all the way from
voting dry while personally wet to
being mere weather Vanss Tor popu-
lar WhIEnS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
Stanley Works Influence
In the Common Council

For more than an hour after the
meeting of the common council last
Wednesday night, friends and sup
anent the bond issue for the high
school addition discussed the influ-
ence of the Stanley Works in the
common council.
Democrats pointed to the fact
that the three democrats who failed
to support the democratic mayor in
the face of 100 per cent republican
opposition. are identified with the
Stanley Works. Councilman Conlon
is in charge OF transportation: AL
derman Maerz, for many years asso-
ciated with Conlon in that work.
now handles trucking work for the
Stanley Works, and Councilman
Murphy is a member of the sales
force OF the Stanley Chemical Co..
subsidiary of the Stanley Works.
Councilman Huber. republican.
who switched is employed by the
Stanley Works, whose secretary,
Patrick F. King. Is president of the
school board, and whose treasurer.
Louis Young. is a member of the
board.
Councilman Donald l.. Bartlett.
republican candidate for mayor
against Paonessa last spring. and
one Of those who urged upon the
council to adopt the original resolu-
ton ia n nurchaSine agent for the
Stanley Works.
Councilman W. Spaulding Warner
is in charge OF construction work
for the Stanley Works and Coun-
Gilman Hollis ]. Foster. who at
tended his second meeting last
night. is employed in the office of
that concern. Councilman II. Stuart
Hanes. recently elected. is in the
Stanley Rule & Level division of
the Stanley Works, where Council
man Willametz Is also employed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
G-day bicycle race In Madison Square
Garden this morning,

G-day bicycle race In Madison Square
Garden this morning.
The monthly meeting of the di-
rectors of the Y. NJ. C. A. called fol-
last evening was postponed because
Of its conflicting with the meeting
of the Central Congregational club
in Meriden.
citation was held in the headquarters
directors of the Business mems asso-
this afternoon at o'clock. The
purpose of the meeting was to con-
slider the advisability of moving le-
sally against the poor pays" who
have been listed by the association.
Judge Cooper. who is counsel for the
association, was present at the con
ference. One of the objects Of the
association is to protect the mem
bers from dishonest persons seeking
credit.
The Heart of a Hero was pre-
scented at the Russwin Lyceum last
night to top-heavy house. Judged
on its merits the play was rot" OF
the most distressing kind, and TO
take money for seeing it played
should come under the law which
makes it a disdemeanor to take
money under false pretenses. 1t
unfolds a story of seduction. murder
counterfeiting and forgery which
would make the writer's for The
Fireside Companion think they had
been writing nursery stories all their
lives.
The new brewery of the John
Gunner Health Beer Co., Inc, was
started yesterday and is now in full
operation turning out its product.
Andy Carnegie wants to make a
present of a lake to Princeton uni
versity. Probably he wishes to util-
ize the water distracted from steel
stock common. (Editorial.)
To Rent: To a respectable fam
lily, tenement of five rooms. Rent
81 per month.-advt.
If you can buy a $1,000 piece of
property for $500. If you can buy
$500 fire insurance for one year for
81. If you carry $4,000 accident
policy for cents a day: If Ann Is
"A wears old and can insure her life
for $1,000 for $50 a year. how old
is Mays? For answer call on J. M.
Brady, real estate and insurance
advt.
To rent, a tenement with six rooms
and bathroom, 81 Hart street. A de-
sirable location. at $13 a month. w.
l.. Hatch.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
Observations
On The Weather

Washington, Dec. s.-Forecast for
southern New England: Rain or
snow Saturday: somewhat colder
Saturday night: Sunday fair with
slowly rising temperature.
Forecast for Eastern New York:
Light snow in north and rain or
snow in south portion Saturday:
colder: Sunday fair with rising
temperature.
Conditions: A disturbance of
considerable intensity has developed
off the North Carolina coast Pres
sure is high south of Newfoundland.
The Indications are for snow in
northern New England and rain
rain or snow in Southern New Eng
land Saturday with colder weather.
On Sunday the weather will be gen.
orally fair over much of the Wash
ington forecast district, with rising
temperature quite generally.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

It pays to be straight. II a leg is
straight up AMI down. for example,
the stocking seam doesn't creep to
one side or the other.
There are no statistics on the
number of near-ldiots at large, ex-
cept the circulation figures of that
kind of magazine.
Mr. Smith said he was through
serving the public, and friends took
him at his word and began to boom
him for the Senate.
A German colonel is showing the
Chinese how TO fight, SO there's
good opportunity for go-gette,
who sells spades.
Another pathetic feature Of the
season is dads perennial hope that
the family won't charge more than
he can pay for on January I.
Correct this sentence: War Is
wicked" said he. and We can avoid
il by using splteful and insulting
speech instead of guns"
Copyright, 1928. Publishers
syndicate
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
GOSsIPING TONGUES!
By w. E, Wentworth

by w. r. wentworth
! Madge and I moved from the
East to Farhaven, a little town il
the Middle West.
Possessed of considerable wealth
and having been born to the Gus.
toms and usages Of society. We were
soon accepted by the local people as
one of them. We were invited to join
their clubs and societies. and we
became what you might call social
leaders.
We We're extremely happy in our
new home. Madge was the sweet
heart of old, and I was content to
play the part of lover. Two years
passed before any untoward happen
ing caused a rift in the sky Of our
serenity. First it was but a gentle
murmur.
heard the murmurs, but
thought 1t was the envy of some
one. At first ! thought it would soon
die down, but the murmurs grew
into insinuating SANDER. tried val
iantly to shield the slanderous
words from Madge. but the cold
shoulders and snubs could not be
avoided. Then one day she overheard
two women talking.
Arriving home from the bank, I
found her sohbing. heart brokenly.
Bill. they are saying that you and
l are not married"
With words of love I soothed her
tears away. and again our life flow
ed smoothly. Months passed and the
scandal of tongues was dying. We
; lccIed forward to a near day when
we would again he invited to social
functions.
We would have won the battle
We would have stilled the lying
tongues II Jack Bellamy had not
have come to Farhaven. Jack was
Nadge's husband!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

If science knows everything per-
ltaps it can explain how the thou
sands who attend daytime movies
earn their living.
Nature Is kind. and as men began
to settle in cities they began to lose
the sense of smell.
MANS next great war will be
with insects" Who ever heard of a
war without?
You can recognize college town
miles away by the youngsters on
the highway waiting for ride.
Americanism: Trying hard TO
seem sophisticated; succeeding only
in resembling a small boy trying to
seem tough.
Alas. The only people who be-
leve all they read are people with a
natural weakness for fool ideas.
The whispering campaign also
makes best sellers of that kind of
books.
outside of town you have the
highway, the woods and the mead
ow. Thus you can choose whethe r
to be hit by a car. bird shot or a
golf ball.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
>TAXES AND DIVIDENDS

Railroads favor a reduction in
the corporation tax. They paid
more in taxes than in dividends dur
ing the last ten years. The reason
for this is that the dividends have
been low: only few of the major
lines earn money remotely compar-
able with leading industries.
But the administration has an
nounced there will be no more tax
reduction, and the railroads-rich
and poor-Will be forced to con-
tinue giving Caesar his due.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
THE OBSERVER
Makes Random Observations
On the City aIi0 Its People
Examjlat ton OF City Rocks
by Outside Accountant Favored

Examination of City Books
by Outside Accountant Favored
Sentiment favorable to charter
amendment requiring an annual au-
dit of all city books by certified
public accountant. rather than by an
accountant permanently In the en-
ploy of the city. is becoming
stronger.
Revent revelations regarding the
condition of the accounts of the
public works department have given
impetus to the proposal, at the same
time stressing the lax manner in
which departments are able to keep
their books.
Agitation for the creation of an
office of accountant who would at
tend to no other matters is not ex-
pected to make an impression on
the charter revision committee. 1t
is argued that such an office holder
would be political appointee who.
in reviewing the city's books, would
be careful not to step on the toes
VI ldtOIcu U4llSAdAo. ~ 10 NSNoIAN Va
whether all. appointee of this type
would be as satisfactory In the end
as a disinterested accountant who
has no connection with the city
government and who does not de-
ped on political patronage for his
daily bread. 1t is likewise argued
that the city could not afford to pay
a salary which an accountant would
require whereas it could afford to
pay an accounting firm suitable
fec each year for an inspection of
all public records.
Certain it Is that an annual scam
ming of accounts should take place
at least once annually. No business
firm of standing in the community
omits a yearly checking up not for
the purpose of discovering dishon-
esty but with the object of keeping
accounts straight, learning Of better
methods Of bookkeeping and giving
employees reason for accuracy in
their departments.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
Use OF Imagination
Good Safety Measure


Few utterances by police court
judges in this vicinity in some time
have had the favorable reaction
that Is attending the recent declar-
alton by Judge NJ. D. SAKE OF the
local court that motorists. if they
would avoid accidents at intersect-
ing streets. must use their magma
ton. Having driven automobiles
for number Of years, Judge Sax,
realizes and appreciates the tend
ency of the average driver to de-
pend upon the "other fellow" to
approach intersections with care
and caution, and since becoming
Judge of the court, he has added
ito his store OF Information about
the causes and results Of accidents,
through the numerous cases that
have come to his attention in the
police court and civil side.
While no reasonable person would
lexpect motorists to Keep before
them at all times a mental picture
of wrecked cars and manned pas
sengers, it would be well If all who
are trusted with the operation OF
cars gave thought to the possibili-
ties at the corner ahead. 1t re-
quires only slight effort to remove
the right foot from the accelerator
and place it near the foot brake, at
the same time sounding the horn
and keeping a sharp lookout to the
right. IF there is nothing in sight
but the clear roadway, there has
been no loss except few seconds
but If other cars make the,r ap-
pcarance. no sensible driver or pas
senger will dispute the soundness Of
the Judgment shown in slowing
down.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
another CHICAGO
POLICEMAN SHOT
Bullet Not Patl-HiE His
Left Lex

Chicago, Dec. s R-Another po-
liceman was shot early today. the
second in 80 hours to fall under
rain of gangster bullets.
Unlike the case OF Leroy Gilbert.
the young police chief of South
Chicago Heights who was shot dead
in his home Thursday night. the
shooting of County Policeman En-
est Schubert early today was not
fatal. The bullet that dropped him
struck his left leg. Another shot
was detected by his star.
Schubert had crossed the street
in Niles center. a north side suburb.
to question several men in an auto
mobile. Before he could speak.
guns were pointed at him and trig-
gers pressed. As he fell. the car
was driven away.
First Week
Today marked the end Of John
A. Swansons first week as states
attorney of Cook county. elected on
platform of cleanup crime"
With the Staying of Chief Gilbert
in South Chicago Heights and the
shooting of Policeman Schubert, the
states attorney faced his first prob
lem of driving out the gunner.
THE police will have their chance
to get the men who shot Gilbert"
Swanson said. IF they don't get
them, / will"
A coroner's jury criticized police
Of South Chicago Heights for the
'promiscuous and unwarranted"
shooting of Thomas Scanlon short
ly after Gilbert was killed. Scan
lon died when volunteer posse.
formed to search for Gilbert's STAY
ers. poured into a car in which
Scanlon was riding after the driver
had failed to heed command to
stop.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
HAVE TO CHANGE RATES

Washington, Dec. R-Bv q
supplemental decision. the interstate
commission has refused to let sew
eral railroads operating in the
northwest continue rates to
northwestern territory on shipments
from New England. the Atlantic sea :
board and Canada which are higher
than rates from like origin points t.
Minnea polls and st. Paul. The roads
claimed that water competition over
the Great Lakes unduly depressed
the Twin City rates, and that the
roads were entitled to the higher re-
turn from tonnage moved to other
northwestern points.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
f IT'S undFancies

Uncle Sans imperialism" will
end when Nicaragua's canal route
is absorbed. There's nothing else he
needs.
When the meek inherit the earth.
let's hope it doesn't effect them as
Il smaller inheritance usually does.
War: A game in which young men
slaughter one another because a few
stubborn and stupid old men
couldn't :aree.
OF course the World War was
worth while. The great military ma
chine is now on the other side of
the Rhine.
And you are middle-aged II the
good old college spirit affects you
like swallowing your tobacco.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
Pope Plus Praying
For Kings Recovery

Rome, Dec. s Rs--Pope Plus yes
terday received Henry G. Chiffon.
newly appointed British minister to
the vatican. and told him that he
has been praying necessarily for the
speedy recovery\of King George.
The. Pontiff said he was touch
ed and grateful for the thanks of
the royal family and Prime Minister
Baldwin conveyed to him through
Cardinal Bourne. Mr.. Chiffon, until
his appointment 10 Rome, was Brit
Ish minister lenipotentiary at
Washington
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

For the sake OF adding variety to
the trip of Mr.. Hoover in Latin
America two of the nations have
started boundary dispute. Being
the best fixer on earth, Mr.. Hoover
should be able to settle it in jiffy
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
SECOND LIEN ON TPEATER

A second lien within week
against Joseph Dziczek. proprietor
of the Lyceum theater was record
ed In the city clerks office yester-
day. 1t is for s573.19 placed by the
Citizens Coal company for material
provided in connection with recon-
struction work being done at the
theater. Earlier in the week lien
for s1,219.32 was placed against the
theater by the Bethlehem Fabrica
tors, Inc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

princess.
BE mine," l said. Come to the
small lagoon and. underneath the
moon. long will We spoon and you
shall be my little pet baboon."
Right here the Royal Guard
chased me for eight miles.
Still 1t was not my fault.
From careful study of the melo-
dies of today l had supposed that
vas the way they made love along
the Congo.
A. r. MCGrath
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
What She Reduced:

Robert: I'm never going to take
Miss Townsend out to dine agaiu.
Too expensive"
Calvin: why, she told me she
was reducing
Robert: she was. She reduced
my bank-roll about Is bucks"
Alfred Fisher
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
SeriOISS
Little Miss Flapper!

Little Billie had just. returned
from the barber shop. With the lat
est shingle bob she danced into the
reception hall to greet her father.
Look. Daddy. / was to the dobber
dob an got dingle dob"
/ well, WE'LL" declared the father.
"and what did the barber say?"
"He sed looked like a snapper"
Jack Mellotone
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
stakeholder.

stakeholder.
Playing the power game Is a
weakness OF the Coolidge admins
tration. Even should the Senate not
confirm West he probably would be
able to hang on through a recess
appointment until March 4.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

The A C. 10 national ganizattur
which furnishes newspapers and adveI
t sers with q strictly honest analysis OF
circulation Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insuree pro-
lection against fraud in newspaper dis
.ribution ngures to both national and
local advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
Is Years Ago Today

The First Baptist church was filled
by a large audience at the organ
recital given by h. L. Hallett, Or
ganist Of the church last evening.
There were IA teams riding in the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
T<&',
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Mr. 1nau


As Usual!
The calendar reads DEC.
DO Early Christmas Shopping"
Eut being poor as poor can be
That warning leaves us hopping!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

air mail promotion. The main idea
seems to be to promote aviation.
and the advertising is good. The
government pays the subsidy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

The Herald Is on sale daily in New
York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times
Square: schultI's Newsstands. Entrance
Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
Almost Insuperablel

Almost lnSupefaDse!
First Movie Star: "She won sue
cess in spite of almost insuperable
obstacles"
Second Movie Star: What do you
mean?"
First Movie Star: "She never
changed her name or her face"
Mrs. ]. J. Roberts
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

The only profitable advertising medium
III the City Circulation books and press
-oom sIWays open 10 advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08
Worn Down.

Muriel: What a short, stubby
nose you have, dearie."
Pauline: 1T used to be quite long
and shapely. but you know ] made
a trip to Greenland once"
Muriel: What of that"
Pauline: We'll, the F.skimos kiss
by rubbing their noses together"
H. H. Davids
Copyright. 1928. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-08

The late argument over the high
school project seems destined 10
cost the city about 81 word.