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New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
THE GRAND LIST

It is difficult to take the an
ticipations of reduced grand list
seriously. The effect OF a reduced
grand list in the city would mean
that progress has ceased to function.
For years the grand list has steadily
increased and there was much sat-
isfaction some years ago when it
passed the $tOO,OO0,0OO mark for
the first time. In 1927 it was $114,-
100000 and everyone pointed to its
rapid increase as proof that the city
had been growing, progressing and
prospecting. The anticipation among
some officials that the grand list Is
likely to slip is at least disconcert-
ing. The later opinion. that new con-
struction work and land develop
ments will outweigh a possible re-
duction in the value of tenements
and such property appears decidedly
more reasonable.
II tenements are valued at less
than was the case year ago it must
mean that they have somehow re-
duced in value. If the value of such
buildings depends upon the rent
rates this undoubtedly is the case.
for 1t is known generally that rents
have decreased all over the city. 1t
is natural for the owner of a tene-
ment or apartment to base the value
of his property upon the amount of
rent money 1t yields. so that a re-
duction in rents naturally results
in reduction in assessment value.
That there has been enough of this
to menace the grand list. however.
is surprising. There has been a rea-
sonable amount of construction and
this and the value of land develop
ments should cause the city to hold
its own in the grand list report. At
least, that is to be hoped for.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

their condition. Extra effort. regard.
len Of cost y expended upon these
children: . they get the best that
science can give.
The city 10 justified In being well
pleased with it, work In connection
with these charges. The school on
Walnut Hill. where these special eff
forts are made In their behalf. IL
doing noble work. 1t is q place where
patience is the greatest virtue:
where the children are thoughtfully
and kindly coached to develop into
useful citizens despite their afflic-
lions.
This work appeals to the human
itarian principles OF every rational
human being. These are our charges
in even a higher sense than the nor
NAL child.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
ROYALTY LIKES DISCS

London, Dec. (UP)-London'
most famous royal gramophone
fan" recently paid, visit to the
city. and shop attendants in Regent
street had the latest records and
gadgets ready for demonstration.
Queen Victoria Eugene Of Spain
usually spends several hours in her
favorite gramophone shop while Wis
iting London. Many celebrity fans"
make their headquarters at the
shop. The proprietor proudly dis
plays a rare picture gallery. por-
traits of his patrons, including a
magnificent presentation portrait of
the Queen of Spain. and many other
royalties and celebrities,
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
n. r. II. Football Is Years Old
In Re Added To Il0nl,{cS


Within a day Or two the New Brit
ain Senior High school will receive
a football which was used in the
annual New Britain and Hartford
Public High school game of 1903, ex-
actly Is years ago. An interesting
story is told by one of the "old
timers who played on the New
Britain team that day.
Trinity College conducted the
league which was then known as
| Trinity league. When the New Brit
ain team appeared on the field it
practiced with the football which it
used in many of the preliminary
games that year. Hartford made its
app, arance, but it had no football.
When the officials Of the league were
asked to provide a football for the
game, they appeared indifferent and
after considerable effort had failed,
it dawned upon the teams that they
were not going to be given the ball,
This aroused the players and fans
and it could be plainly seen that the
| power Trinity college was holding
over the high school football teams
in the state was about to cola pse
| Indifference of the college resulted
in controversy later in the season
and $500 in gate receipts were held
ZIP until the Hartford college gave
up silver loving cup for the state
championship.
When it became apparent that
no football would be supplied by the
college, New Britain provided the
ball and the game went on. The
Hardware City high school team won
% 10 o. II was fortunate that the
| team did win on that day because II
it, hadn't it would have been forced
to give up its~own football to the
winners.
Fred Teich. who was in a half
back position as playing manager.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
All Work With No Jack
Would Make Eiremen DulI

In addition to being one of the
departments most aggres sive
'smoke-eaters," Fireman Jack Hem
messy of Engine Company No. 2, is
considered TO be the department wit,
and his squad rarely passes a dull
hour on duty. Jack doesn't mind
little joke aimed at his own call
ing; for instance. here's one OF his
stories:
A little girl was asked by her
teacher to write description CT
something she had witnessed while
on the way to school. This is what
she wrote: while on the way to
school today l saw smoke coming
from the window of a house, which
was on fire. Someone rang the fira
alarm, but the fire was out before
the hremen arrived, SO there was
no damage done"
Another story has to do with the
son of proprietor Of small store
who, looking through the books no.
tlced that the fire insurance was
about to expire.
'Father.' he said, "the fire insur,
ance will run out tomorrow"
Never mind" replied the father
The fire truck will run out to-
night
Jack was asked by an inquisltive
caller: DO you have many serious
fires in New Britain"
THE last one we had burned t.
the ground" Hennessy answered
and when he was asked for the de-
tails of what was burning. he calm
]y answered: "A grass fire."
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
Regardless of the pros and con

Regardless of the pros and cons
OF the increased expendit IS for
ernment-whether these In
creased expenditures are necessary
or essential-the economy talk that
goes with these Increased expendi-
lures is nothing less than camou-
flage. Economy of some sort may
be practiced. but it is not OF kind
that reduces appropriations. Indeed.
it is difficult to understand how
economy talk and increased appro-
priations can grow at the same time.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

The smallpox situation In Union
Vile is, to put it mildly. disconcert-
ing. Considering the population OF
KNOXVILLE, the epidemic Is worse, on
a ratio of poulation. than the SIM
liar excitement in Middletown about
a year ago: and the disease. 1t Is
stated. 10 of a more virulent type.
Unionvilie Is not far from New Brit
ain and Plainville, and now Is the
time to exercise care.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
A DUTY OF CITY AND STATE


The problem confronting New
Britain In properly caring for tuber-
cular patients is created by the
lamenta BILE failure OF the state to do
its plain duty in providing suitable
and sufficient Accommodations in state
institutions.
In Hartford there are SO tuber-
cular patients virtually standing IN
line to be admitted to some state in
stitution. while accommodations are
lacking. 1t is a pitiful situation. that
a wealthy state like Connecticut
should have been SO delinquent. so
dilatory, in doing its plain duty.
Manifestly the stricken in New Brit
ain have small chance of being ac-
commodated in any state institution
under such circumstances. The city
is forced to take action-expensive
action-in fulfilling an obligation of
humanitarianism while the state first
tries to save some money through
its new penny snatching policy in
lieu Of abandoning dubious pay
as-you-go policy.
Recently the city completed
grand and costly war memorial.
which perpetuates a remembrance
for those who died in the war. 1t is
also our duty to take care of the
living who are in misfortune.
Though the state has set an aston
ishingly bad example there is no
need for the city, If 1t would be
more enlightened. to dodge its duty
In similar fashion.
The neglect of the state toward
its dependencies is widely known
and has been the. subject of much
just criticism. The last Legislature.
advised of the crowded condition of
its institutions. failed to appropriate
money for additional buildings nor
to issue bonds therefore to apply to
the capital account which they
represent. A more cold-blooded dis
dain Of humanitarian responsibility
was rarely shown. The inevitable re-
suit Is that virtually every city in the
state is faced with the same problem
that confronts New Britain.
The city cannot neglect its unfor-
tunate sick: not even primitive man
nor heather nations or communities
did that. If, on account of the states
slow going methods in providing
sufficient room for its dependencies.
it Is essential that the city make
quicker provision for those of its
residents who need attention. then
the only logical method is to re-
condition the sanitarium. The cost
really is trifling compared with the
more material things we constant
ly discuss in connection with civic
needs. Let the city clear its con-
science.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

F'our-year- Dean accompanied
his parents to the automobile show
and was soon carrying many pieces
of advertising literature that repre-
sentatives of the various cars hand
ed him as they explained to his par
ents the virtues of their particular
car, that had, as the case might be.
six cylinders or eight.
The selection of the new car was
still deferred when they started for
home, and Deans mother said. you
need three arms to carry all of THAI
stack of literature. Let me help
you"
The child regretfully handed her
a. few pieces. People don't come in
anything but two-arm style. do
they?" he added.
Mrs. M. G.. Smith
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
Is Years Ago Today

Interest in manual training and
domestic science, recently begun in
the local public schools. is increasing,
the annual report of the superin-
tendent says.
Free calendar with a shavc-Cro-
ma.
The o. U. A. M. Funeral Benefit
society held its annual meeting last
night and elected the following Of
ficers: President, S. i. Dougla IS:
vice president. S. NJ. Leonard; secre-
tary. f. w. Johnston; treasurer, A.
l.. Thompson.
Centennial Lodge, A. +. & A. NJ.
has elected George P. Spear as jun
Tor warden, Herbert l.. Mills as jun
Tor deacon, and Horace w. Eddy as
chaplain.
The committee on the new pastor
at the South church has narrowed
down it's choice and may be able to
report in the near future.
Despite the recent fire. the knit
ting mill in Plainville had several
departments running today finishing
up stock.
Many Italian residents of Ken
sington are returning to their native
land after having resided here for
several years and put away nest eggs
Local liverymen would like to see
six inches of snow additional by to-
morrow night. This would bring a
big call for sleighs. There is alrea dy
enough snow to bring out some
sleighs.
New Britain won its second victory
from Meriden in a holly contested
American basketball league game al
the Casino last night. the score being
33 TO 10. Prelle made 10 goals. Law
ton .. and Koran for New Britain
There were 800 spectators.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
YOUNGEST MAYORESS

Kings Flynn, Norfolk, Eng, Lee.
1 (UP-This little old-world town
is to have one Of the youngest may
dresses in the world. and a titled
one at that.
She is ten-year-old Lady Eliza
beth Townshend. daughter. of the
Marchioness Townshend who takes
office as mayor of Kings Lynn
shortly.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

Alleged "StruuE Arm" Methods
Again Brought Into Lamtlikht
Public attention was again ut.
tracted to the moot question Of tho
propriety OF alleged strong arm
methods by the police. when States
Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn. In recoin-
mending a life sentence in the Weiss
poison beer case In superior coutt
this week, made reference to the
fact that Weiss was induced" II
make confession after his arrest %
suspicion. Among the legal lightstN
Hartford county it was reported,
since Weiss was mentioned In three
true bills on the charge of first dc.
gree murder. that he would not suf-
fer death by hanging If his attorney
could block the admission Of the
confession when the case went tp
trial. because 1t would be impossible
to prove the charge without the coma
fession. That he had q chance Of
escaping life imprisonment. however,
was considered extremely doubtful.
The police denied. at the time OF
the preliminary hearing in police
court, that Weiss had been threat
ened or dealt with violently, but the
states attorney apparently did not
behave their denial. still. he admitted
that he had no reason to doubt the
truth OF the confession. From his
attitude, it would appear that he
does not countsnance the so-called
third degree".. whether there is
possibility that The eud justifies the
means or not.
Public opinion, 1t would seem.
must be opposed to cruelty in deal
ing with criminals and suspects when
in custody of the police, and seldom,
if ever, does the public learn Of the
police in this or any other city adj
hitting that physical pressure was
brought to bear to break down the
resistance of prisoners to the inter-
rogations of the police. On the other
hand, 1t is not uncommon to hear
luen, and women too, rage and fumH
in righteous indignation on reading
in the press OF a particularly grew
come murder or .fiendish attempt
1t is doubtful that policemen ever
resorted to the means which an In
dignant public has often cried out
in favor of. and probably if they
ever did so. the first to denounce
them would be the loudest criers.
once they hads allowed their emo
tons to cool sufficiently to apply the
rule of reason to the situation.
After all. it appears that nobody.
whether in New Britain or else
where, should expect to see the day
when all mention of "third-degree"
will be wiped out. AS long as there
are offenders against the laws there
will be policemen, and Just SO long
will the suspects and the criminals
cry out that they were abused In the
privacy of police headquarters. On
the other hand. the police will deny
it, and there will be those OH the
outside who will believe one side or
the other. the attitude of states at
torneys. Judges and other high Off
Gals Notwithstanding.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
What a Funny Boy!
I think Bobby Thorsen is

/ think Bobby Thorsen is
A very funny boy:
He isn't kicking up his heels
And Jumping round for joy.
He's sitting on the back-steps now,
BESIDE his sister Mac:
And what do you think? They're
Paying school,
And this is SATURDAY.
Elise Louise HarrowS
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
"Maj.i1g Good"
More Attractive!

Ames: DO you know Miss Nc
Brid ?"
Potter: YES. sir, Some girl.'
Ames, "iJid sou ever notice the
wonderful pin ! gave herr
Potter: mo. but I've noticed the
E. H. Kerr
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

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Glory Is So Cruelty Brief!
The football hero's back In class.
Forgotten now his brilliant pass,
On learning's field his chance
small
OF managing a pass at all!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

"Pillar Of Doom" Pacing
Death Sentence Itself
When the new county court
house on Washington street,
Hartford, is occupied. it will mark
the passing OF the pillar Of Doom
in the superior court. criminal side.
of the building now occupied for
the administration Of county affairs.
Immediately in front of the
judges bench stands massive pill
lar. When prisoners are being SEN
fenced for serious crimes. such as
the taking Of life, they are brought
before the bench and invariably
they stand next to the pillar to hear
the court pronounce sentence. In
several cases when prisoners have
been suffering from severe nervous
strain or have become physically
weak at the prospect they face. they
have leaned against the pillar for
support.
: No event in a court room can
parallel for tenseness the sentencing
of a man to the gallows. An atmos-
phere of awe blankets the scene.
The. air becomes almost suffocating.
The prisoner is brought before the
bench and asked if there is any rea-
SON why sentence should not be
pronounced. The question is mere
ly a formality. In tones that seem
muffled. the judge directs that thu
prisoner be hanged by the neck ur-
til he is dead, adding slowly, and
solemnly land may God have mercy
on your SOUL
The pillar of Doom" has been a
silent witness to many such situ-
ations. Within its shadows men
have heard the state, speaking
through the lips of its judges, de-
clare their lives forfeit to society. It
will soon pass into history when
court sessions are held in the new
building. 1t may soon be reduced TO
dust and debris if the purchasers of
the building remove the structure.
1t is facing its own death sentence.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

What this country needs is some
thing to get excited about between
Thanksgiving and the first ball game.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

All birds are becoming more eX-
pensive. according to a celebrated
chef This is especially true of the
stork.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
THE OBSERVER
Maker Random Observations
On the City ano Its People

! stance. in the Hartford-New Britain
game. think what a hero this off,
cial was. shooting his pistol and
stopping Hartford on the five-yard
line just when New Britain was de-
spairing of keeping the home team
from going all the way out and over
the fence and on down to Middle
town.
While the head linesman makes all
the long runs of both backfields and
in addition darts on and off the field
and in and out among his sticks 20
neatly that he usually is a better
broken field runner than Red
Grange. And when he brings out
his tape and finds your team has
made first down by three-eighths
of an inch, wouldn't you call him
national hero?
OF course. this thing can work
with reverse English. In the same
Hartford New Britain game, for ex-
ample, the referee slipped up and
gave Hartford five downs in one
series. But the officials, unlike the
players. can never be complete dubs
for in this case. while the referee
was villain to New Britain, who
can deny that Hartford considered
him the best fellow on earth?
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
- . .
Sports
peludesl Chanticlecri

Visitor: What makes a rooster
wiggle so much? ?"
Farmer Burns: He thinks he's a
cocktail shaker"
Philip Porter
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

The good old slogan. Children
first" would avert many a wreck on
the sea of matrimony.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

You can classify man accurately
if you know his opinion of plus tours
and Mrs. Willebrandt.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

A small worm related to the vine
gar eel and parasitic on the pig, has
been found by scientists to live for
weeks in either formalin or hi
chloride of mercury.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

Alas! You couldn't enjoy the days
of your youth without the daze of
your youth.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

Poor Germany. Think of punish
ing a nation by not permitting her
to impoyerish herself to build a
navy.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

The punishment for being an
Ernest Willie" is that your own
sins worry you almost as much as
the sins of other people.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
definition
Only One Model

A synonym is a world you use
when you can't spell the other!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
Teaching Profession
Ranks Among Healtl,iest


Low sickness rates prevailing
among American teachers have
made their chances OF long life so
good that the teaching profession
mas come TO rank among the health
lest in the country. according to an
insurance company. Although long
and expense illnesses are compare
lively rare among teachers as a
class. and they are relatively free
from respiratory diseases, they new
ertheless show such a tendency to
acquire colds. influenza and tonsilitis
that one authority has summed up
the teachers health situation as be-
ing simply a succession of minor
ailments in life comparatively
free from serious risk" The chief
llcause of lengthy sickness amoI Z
the teachers consists of nervous
disorders.
In explaining these favorable
trends, a brochure ON teachers
health points ut less satisfactory
side of the picture by stating that
the effects upon pupils of even
slight illnesses on the part of teach
ers is the most serious side of the
teachers health situation"
Gathered from various authorita-
tive sources the following summary
of health conditions among teach
ers in the U. S. is given:
The proportion of teachers ah-
sent on account of sickness in a
year varies widely. No generaliza-
ton can be made, except that this
proportion compares favorably with
absences among industrial and mer-
camille workers.
Long. expensive illnesses are
relatively rare among teachers. A
succession of minor ailments in q
life comparatively free from ser-
Gus risk is the way one report sums
up the teachers Health situation.
| Colds and influenza are the chief
causes of absences in all investiga-
tons Yet teachers have a lower
rate in respiratory disturbances
than have other indoor workers.
THE opportunity for contagion In
| the classroom makes the incidence
of colds more serious among teach
ers than among workers in shop and
offices.
| '"Tonsilitis is a common cause OF
absence.
Contrary TO previouss opinion. the
rate for tuberculosis is comparative
ly low.
Nervous disorders are a chief
cause of long and expensive cases
of absence. These are conspicuous
ly more common among women
than among men and absences due
to nervous disorders increase with
advancing years.
Relatively good chances for q
long life and comparatively low
sickness rates are revealed in COM
! parison with workers in other fields.
Discussing some of the habits OF
teachers inducing poor health the
pamphlet points to improper diet,
irregular and hurried eating, insult
iicient recreation, undue absorption
, in their occupation and restricted
outside interests.
PLAY as a means of self-expres-
sion is probably more necessary to
teachers. than to any other group
of people.
Lack of relaxation and INSULT
cient sleep or rest. inability at night
or during rest to cast aside the per-
pleXities and problems Of the class
room. are reflected in nervousness
and inefficiency."
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
DisCOtil'aeing!

DiscOuraeing!
First Waitress: 80 you amt get
tin so many tips these days?"
Second Waitress: Nav; my fin
gers swollen and ! can't get my
wedding ring Off"
Mrs. L. E. Bunting
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

Americanism: Going to Europe to
get. culture: having an awful time
until you find some Americans to
spend your time with.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

Peace mission battleships visiting
South America should have as prov
ornaments the figure of a Marine
minding his own business.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

Wars will end when students howl
their admiration for the little chap
who got 100 in math.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
Ects andEancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

Among the war weapons that be-
come more and more terrible is
oratory.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
Tie Reason Why.

Mrs Morland: "Do You and your
husband ever quarrel over money!
Mrs Dcming: NO"
Mrs. Morland: You're fortunate
Mrs Deming: Il don't know. IL
never has any for us to quarrel
about"
Edna Wolff
Copyright, 1928, Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01
The FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKLY

Music
A composer OF serious music has
written a jazz dance tune.
His friends say they never thought
he would sync. SO low!
Diplomacy
1T takes horse sense to know
when to refuse" says a Well-known
business man.
TO say neigh, as it were!
Inquiry
Speaking at Dallas, Tev.. recently,
a guest said that buttons to come
Off ones shirt the first day was a
disgrace.
quite So What are laundries for?
A, news item states than an eff
ficient fireman can turn out fully
dressed in IS seconds.
So that's why there are no fire.
women!
Sports
A head waiter in a restaurant re-
Gently asked a couple if they would
kindly refrain from kissing.
1t is his duty. of course, to keep
an eye on the spoons!
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

An ordinary No. liar is one who
says he would like football as well
if it had no connection with col
leges.
New Britain herald., 1928-12-01

tosk the ball aud tax IS years he
has cherished 1t. Recently 10 psksd
Principal Louis r. eta4e II. ~ bal
would b acceptable to the schoo2.
The principal expressed q willing
ncA to accept the spheroid an1
within n few days the ball will ~
PUT In the schools trophy casa with
cups and other prises In the schools
athletic history.