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New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

filtration plant . half million. By the time the entire new system is fin1.l- ed more than S:.000.000 will have been expended.
 Because the senior high school is found too small for the growing de- mands the city will have to spend 3s4O, 900 on an addition. Tn the background turk other expensive school requirements.
 Wherever one looks there is an outlook for increased expenditures. These cannot be lodged merely be- cause a larger city and more popu- lation requires larger public service. The only way to avoid them would be to quit growing: and we have yet to find anyone who favored a stand-still policy.
 With the larger growth in popu- lation also comes more property, more business, more industry; all of which means more taxables. The grand list, like the population, in- creases annually. The tax rate also probably will go mp a little.
 The maximum of growth and pulp lie expenditures are far in the fu- ture. Meanwhile we grumble little. worry a little; and yet, we take pride.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
CIVIC CLUBS APPROVE
 RARRING PROPAGANDIST8

Nothing since the beginning Of the civic club idea in New Britain has aroused such widespread com ment among the members of the clubs in general as the present con- troversy on the subject ,of advertis- ing speakers.
 Nothing has aroused the feelings of the members quite so keenly as this issue. Aimed at no particular person. project or movement. 1t seems to be a case of the last straw bearing down rather heavily on the camers back.
 The tendency to put up the bars against all speakers with an ulte- rior motive is meeting with favor among practically all the members. So far only one man, a Rotarlan' has stood up In defense of the open door to axe grinders.
 Not only in the Rotary club but in the other clubs as we'll the pro- test seems to be gaining in strength Officers of the kiwanis club and the Lions club have been approach ed frequently with demand for the complete elimination of five minute speakers. The suggestion made by George K. Macauley to the Rotary club that speaker of national prominence De procured once a month and the ot3- CT meetings be confined to programs of a lighter nature, has met with approval. A former president Of the Kiwanis club stated that this may be the solution of the decreasing attendance record of all the clubs "Of course,," he added, the Rotar, club has more financial resources than we have for bringing in these bie speakers. but we don't have tt have these i've minute speakers with something to sell or who arr seeking contributions to some cause"
 The result of this agitation vii have its reaction in 50 far as logica organizations are concerned. Speak CTS appealing for funds for loca charities or welfare movements vii be barred just the same If the plan of many civic club members arr carried out. To offset this there ha been offered the suggestion tha Iinstead of giving over five minute to some woman of social prestige | make an appeal for a drive, speaker of known ability be givel the floor for an entire meeting, no to appeal for funds but to tell abou the organization.
 Developments in the controvers vill be watched with interest b many persons.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
AN ASTONISHING PARDON

What grip has the Anti-Saloon League on the government of the sovereign state Of Indiana? The pardoning of Dr. E.. s. Shumaker. the Leagues state superintendent. on the day he was to begin a two months prison sentence on the state farm," naturally leads to the inquiry. In that state the governor has the right to pardon. and as Ed Jackson is the chief executive, elect ed to his high office with the help of the League and the Ku Klux Klan, one naturally comes to the inevitable conclusion that the governor went out of his way to do good deed to the Leagues chief mogul in the state.
 Shumaker was convicted of con- tempt of court; not contempt of an ordinary court, but contempt of the State Supreme Court. When the states high court didn't decide liquor cases to the satisfaction of the head of the Anti-Saloon League he announced the court was biased. Shumaker had . right to criticise the decisions of the court, of course. but he had no right to impugn the motives of the court.
 Pressure politics exerted by the Indiana Anti Saloon League should meet with the unstinted condemns ton Of fair-minded citizens in that state. Hoosiers have discovered that the head of the states organization. having a working agreement with state politicians. is above the law.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
THE CITY OF PHILLIsTlNEs


 By M. A. Yohees
 This city is located in the State which was founded by the House of Benjamin. It has been facetiously called the City of Brotherly Love.
 Two Of its first inhabitants were two brothers William Penn and William Tell. They settled here be- cause everybody told them that 1t was a great mellon country. The city was named after tho Philip plans who slew the Philistines at another place. The natives are known as Philanders, and they were the originators of the Philharmonic idea, which is terrible. The natives also might be called Philogynous. but of course they can't help that.
 The City proper is not located on Lake Erie. but Is at another place, It is in this City that . new maga- zine is published which enjoys . large circulation and sells for . nickel. The Editor says that they gather in quite . few nickel8 every Thursday.
 The Police Department is very fond of marine food. The Fire De- partment takes theirs soft-boiled The town also boasts of a 5 and 10 free library and post ofhce Where they sell stamps and post cards.
 Their favorite song is: Ware do we 20 from here?
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

If it be true that Roger w. Wat kns slowed away $500,O0O during his operations as an investment broker he can look forward to a nice easy life after he gets out of prison some years hence. Most men cannot lay aside that much for a rainy day after a lifetime of honest toll. But we don't believe Watkins got hold of that much money, passing our belief entirely on the fact that that is what we care to believe about it.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
Berlin Ranks Next in
 Area to Los Angeles

Berlin, Oct. 20. N3-With . speed equalling that of any booming western city in America. Bsfainl has become the second largest city in the world territorally, today covering an area of 37,slO hsctar
 or 2ls,Ss1 acres, according te thS Berlin Statistical Bureau. IL Il only exceeded in size by IIoe An1 Eeles, while London. with its 5,See, 900 inhabitants, is only half a1 large and Paris. with . populatsoiI of s.oO0,000. only one.tenth th1 sise.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
25 Year, Ago Today

The eighth season of the, Y. M. c. A. educational department opened last night under suspicious con- ditions. Over 100 young men were present. C. J. Parker was chair man. E. Allan Moore was the first speaker and compared the African savage. with his great physical bulk but puny brain, with the American young man.
 Property owners on Chestnut street appeared before the street committee last night and objected to the granting of permission for c. l.. Barnes to build coal yard with an office close to the street. They said it would damage their property. MT. Barnes stated that the bill of sale was only conditional and he would not buy if permission were refused. The hearing drifted into a discussion of cost rather than advisabiIity. and when Mr. Halloran called attention to this the matter was declared ended.
 Mrs. J. N. Burdick had as guests yesterday Mrs. Brown and her daughter. Mrs. Grover, who came over from Middletown in an auto- mobile. The latter has driven l her machine 5000 miles without an | accident, and was the only woman in the recent New York to- Boston run.
 Critics of the high school foot ball team say it is not getting enough defensive practice and claim that it should line up against the scrubs every afternoon.
 The new board of fire commis. sioners has been appointed 1T Plainville. It consists of c. w Hird, w. J. Blakeslee, and M. F Ryder. The board announced thi. morning that 1t had chosen Mintor Morton as fire chief and Jamc! Usher as his assistant. Both art young men of energy who will add strength and enthusiasm to the de partment.
 Through Chairman Clayton 4 Parker of the water and light com mittee the council was informed las night that the petition for wate main in the upper end Of Nortl Burritt street is futile. This DOT tion of the street Is higher thai Shuttle Meadow and the pipe vii have to wait until method is dis covered for making water run up hill. Shuttle Meadow is 1G9 fee above the steps of the Soldiers monument and the street In question is seven feet higher still.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

A man who aspired to be bailiff in Quebec had to answer questions, perhaps to show his intelligence. He failed on this one: "Who was the third wife of Henry VIN?" Having been denied the job he sought on his failure to answer this question the outraged citizen has appealed to the courts. We hope he wins. An in- telljgence test like that shows up the lack of intelligence of the test pro- moter.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
WEEDS AMERICAN GIRL
Belgium Boxer Who Came Here to Win Laurels In Ring Wins Wife Instead.

New York, Oct. 20 R-A second foreign heavyweight has taken an American bride back to his home land after showing his wares in American rings.
 This one is Pierre Charles of Belgium, whose marriage to Miss Emelia Reureux, in Detroit some time ago, Was announced today. Like Tom Heeney, the New Zealand heavyweight who was married here shortly after his championship match with Gene Tunney, Charles has taken his bride back to his homeland for a short stay.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
And Nov We Nust PWt Up Wtth tho ~Anaopaoae."

Comes the ''ansophons." $
 This is an attachment to tab. phone which records . measage while tho telephone owner is out and whteh he may receive upon returning heass simply by picking up tho recetvse and placing 1t to his ear.
 It may have its advantages, but ' will also have it's drawbacks. Imagine a busy business man t5- ing to use the telephone in his hoaas early some evening and listening ts this:
 Listen, Nay you should see the grape jell ! put up this afternoon. It's perfectly wicked. the succe9 have with canning. It has tho beautt- fullest color although I'm afraid ! put little bit too much sugar in It.
 Ethel wanted mo to 20 to the movies this afternoon but I just couldn't because I wanted to mako my jell. George is just crazy about my jell. And anyway. I don't care 70 much for Ethel as . companion at the movies. She's one of those title reading fiends, you know, and shes forever getting ahead of tho picturs and telling how lt's going to conee out.
 "oh. must tell you about George. He got | raise last week. The boss comes to him and aays: George, we've been watching your work for quite a while and we want to show our appreciation. So look in your ny envelope Saturday and give your eyes 2 good time.' And George did look. there WAS $1o extra. ! went down street yesterday pricing some new parlor furniture and had tho sweet. est little suite put aside. George doesn't know 1t yet but I know he won't mind although he was saying only . little while. agp that if hs didn't get some new clothS4 soon he'd be arrested as suspicious character. He's 20 droll. George is."
 And half aa hour more of that. Or imagine . wife picking up the receiver and getting an earful of this: .-----..z
 Say. Cutie. I'll meet you tonight down on Court street. I'll be strolling up the right side at o'clock and you can drive along and pick me up. if your wife will let you out Try to be there. Great Big Lovely Man. because I'm awful strong for you. And. by the way. bring a>little gin along-you know that kind that aays Holland Dry on the label. Oh, yous 6weetie."
 No, that ansophone isn't going te be ! success after all.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

plsyes that 70 man nesd tsar the less ee his jeb bsoapse -ef his Deattt- cal belisfu." the ,canAi1aAs aAvbsd. Nr. NaDoneasA hes stekelb esvsqpl tiFnes since Nr. KtmbeM's p<tt5eal prsmtsrs. end on every eocastea As has ccsanehted on the uaanvtee. tettg's 1atsrs te meet tho sasgs~ hon. ss
 The cik of Nov Haven witnasls1 . somewhat stmtlaF sltuatton res about tAs aams tims as tho Ktmhae McDoaough afeair hers. The err ativss In eas of the largs factse1ss of the Elm City found In each ny eavelops an sisnitatisa gold pt(fe with . likeness q Herbert HooSe. :. the rspvblicaa nominee. and . ". 9an urging . vete for the 0. o. n. The incident resulted in some tal3 about the factory and the city et large. and whom 1t hnally rsacAe9 tho ears of the president. hs immeA. ately inserted sn Advertisement 10 a New Haven paper advising that %Ae coins were . gift of an tndtvid4el. bore no relationship to the smpe9y. ment of the men who recsiveA tAefr and that political affiliations wes9A not affect the status of any emple1s.
 Tho campaign b being watch\d and followed by an interested s1t4- torate.s Should NcDonough be sae- cessful ,ia hia quest for seat In tAe senate, 1t will be interesting te fea- tow his effort to bring about lsgiale- ton to curb what the democrats claim is now soing on In many New Britain factories with reference ts Hoover club membsrship cards.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Oct. 20.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy and cooler Saturday; Sunday fair.
 Conditions: Pressure is low north of the Gulf of St. Lawrence with a trough extending southwestward to eastern Ontario. The outlook is for mostly fair weather Saturday and Sunday in the states east of the Mississippi river. 1t will be slightly cooler on Saturday in Southern New England and the interior of northern New England.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

Who says the age Of torchlight processions is past? Boston is to have q mammoth torchlight pa- rade" on November 2. with special tell the world that Boston will go for Hoover on November 2. Wha. it will do on November 6 may be another story.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
Cuba's Capitol Will
 Have Diamond Setting

Havana, Oct. 20. Rl-A huge dia-
 mond to be placed in the dome floor of the new national capitol at Ia vana will be the standard of meas urements for Cuba.
 The gem is said to weigh 50
 carats and Is the gift of a million aire Cuban senator whose purpose
 was to provide a fitting top for the new building. Plans are afoo, to set the stone with elaborate cer- emony attended by President Ma l chadO.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
ON THE ROAD TO HEAVEN,

(The following story would al- most appear to be fictitious. Yet It really happened-and is a true story in every sense of the word.-Editor)
 A pretty young miss, while walk ing on the avenue, was accosted by a fresh young man. T see you are alone." he said. May l walk with you?"
 T am not alone,' replied the miss. I do not see anyone" countered the fresh one,
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
Hikh Gchanl AdAi1bna
 FACos Elght h Co1ncQ ,

M 0UkNt ADV1Ne00&
 Faoos Fight h Oouscil
 While advocates of the construc- ton of new building at the senior high school plant are jubilant at the adoption by the board Of finance of . resolution for tho expenditure oe &St0.000 for that purpose. they should not loss sight of the fact that they have progressed only enc step. Beyond the finance beard and far moro difficult to handle ts the com- mon council which must give Anal approval to the appropriation Of funds through : bond issue.
 Tho public mind l. divided on the advisability of erection of m addi- ton to the high school building. Many-a great many. 1t seems from listening to conversation on the street-believe 1t would be wisdom to build . new high school in the north end of tho city, available to children living in that section. This faction has 2 stalwart and deter- mined leader in Mayor Paonessa, who has had extensive experience on crystallizing thought and in having hts own way. It is doubtful whether any other individual could have held up the project for 70 long . period of time. Since the champions of the addition first made known their plans tho mayor has been in opposi- tion. He has already appointed two committees to study the situation. The first reported. although not unanimously. in favor of tho new building in tho south end. The mayor dismissed this committee with thanks and proceeded to appoint another. which has not completed its assignment.
 There ts 8 possibility that Mayor Paonessa will be able to rally to his side . sufficient number of council members to block effectually the project of adding to <hs present high school plant. Members of the coun- -cil are elected by wards and the ma jority listens carefully for whispered or outspoken sentiment In their dis- tricts. The north end of the city mas two wards or 10 representatives in the council. If the mayor could. by a vigorous campaign, control those 10 votes and could recruit i've more from other wards he could block the appropriation. Several members Of tho council might be expected to vote against any proposition on the ground that strict economy de- mands retrenchment in the expend- iture of public funds and their votes might be cast against the board of education plan.
 The fight has just started. The school board found the finance board in a sympathetic mood. although the vote was not unanimous. It will face a stiffer battle in the coun- ell.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
EXPENSES AHEAD

Pride in the progress of New Britain brings with it soberIng thought. Largely because the city an enlarged and improved water system. The pipe line alone will cost more than 8 million dollars;
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

no hope. If the tariff is protecting" the silk industry in Manchester In such lugubrious fashion 1t h protect ing the artificial silk industry in Tennessee in . much superior fashion.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
THE OBSERVER Nakes Ran1oa Observations
 On ths City an0 lts Peoplo

action along thts line will have te be taken within the next few years. Remington has sprung up from . small village into . thriving town within the last few years and city facilities will bs needed tn . shoEt time. 4 few months ase. the annsx- ation of Maple Hill was dtscusssd In this city and later discusAon vas held concerning the annexatioa of Remington. Thers is reason to bs- lievs that this question will bs dis- cussed when the newly elected gen- eral assembly convenea.
 Early this summer . number of now houses were built on tho New Britain road and at the rats they arc being constructed the residential district will soon extend to the town line It Willow Brook pa-k. The new stats road completed last year ad1ed to tho value of the prop erty. The Goss [ DeLAsuw Machine Co. started operations in Kensington four years ago and has been forced to build two new additions slnce. Tho American Paper Goods CO. and Prentice Manufacturing Co. have been enjoying good business
 Berlin people are energetic and arc working to provide tho town with all the modern facilities of large cities. The town has . modern bank and post office. Both are es- tablished in modern brick build ings. Tho Peck Memorial library contains . great assortment of books. The organizations are vsry active and progressive.
 The town, however, is handi- capped by tho lack of fund.- to re- pair roads install suitable storm water sewers and other badly need- cd facilities. such as . junior high school. Just what the attitude of the residents is concerning the possible chance of being annexed to New Britain has never been made known through . public meeting but 1t h the general opinion that Remington people will support such | mcve- ment.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
Would Play Safel

Animal Trainer: "Oh. don't be frightened at that lion. He'd never eat person unless he was mighty hungry"
 Lafayette: "uh. huh. and An new ah eats unless Ans mighty hungry, either, but An gets mighty hungry about three times day!"
 Murray A. Vuille
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
MENTAL TESTS SUGGESTED
 IOR OTHER AUTO DRIVERS,

The state of Massachusetts has begun . 'save-a-life" campaign for checking up mechanical defects in automobiles, testing brakes. lights. horns and other equipment and summoning owners to court if any, thing is found wrong. This strikes the Observer as good idea, and we would recommend a similar campaign in Connecticut, but we do not think it goes far enough.
 Mechanical defects occur con- stantly without any neglect on the part of tho driver-for instance, a drive of about five miles through the streets Of tho city ts sure to shake out at least one headlight filament. And these defects can be remedied quickly. They aren't im- portant.
 No. Tho police should go deeper. They should look for mental defects in the drivers. Then they would have reached the seat of trouble Sn most cases. One idea which imme- diately suggests itself is that tho state police esta ablish stations along several of the principal highways and stop all cars Approaching them. The drivers would then be forced to take the Army Alpha or some oth- CT intelligence test, and those who failed to pass would be barred from the road. This, we arc sure, would make driving appreciably safer by eliminating fully half of the motor- ists now using the highways
 Then psychologists and psychia- trists should examine the brains if any-of drivers before licenses are issued and should disqualify any who have complexes which make for poor or annoying driving. If ten dencies to do certain things are mo- ticed. the applicant should be turned down. Among these things we should list blowing ones horn for long periods in front of a house or when traffic is tied up by the lowering of railroad gates. sneakina in and out of traffic 50 as to be the first to get going when a traffic light turns green. and dashing sud denly out of parking spaces.
 The driver who gives incorrect hand signals is worse than the fel' low who gives none and should no' only be barred, but actually put ee' hind the bars. It Is no fun to drive your auto in response to . sigma from the car ahead and then havt to do three somersaults and | broad jump when said car turns in the di rection opposite to the one indicat ed.
 Finally, all reckless driver should be led out at dawn ans dropped silently off the Connectt cut river bridge. But what is . reck less driver? It used to be . fellov who exceeded the speed limit. Now according to the authorities. 1t is driver who cuts out of line, speed past corner, or hits a pedestrian But they are all wrong. We knov what a reckless driver is. It is tn other driver figuring in an acciden ] involving ourselves.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20
St,,mDing Him!

Waiter: We have some very nice sea- food today, sir" Diner: II don't think l care for any," Waiter: "Ail kinds of sea-food sir.' Diner: "All kinds?" Waiter: Yes" Diner: Then bring me a broiled whale!"
 Mrs. C. A. Bauer Copyright, 1928. Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

Westminster Cathedral, Londons greatest Catholic church. cost $1,- 25O,OOO to build, but including the elaborate decorative designs in mosaic when completed s1o,0G0, 900 will have been spent on 1t.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

An ideal husband usually s re- conditioned job his old friends wouldn't recognize.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

We're Losing Out O tho lOcal
 NcW1l At the movies once we'd park Near the gossips in tho dark, Now talking movies make 'em
 listen, But goodness, Folks, the neWs we're lnissin'!
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

Paddock proceedings in New Brit ain being under way. We get the im- precision that they ought to help the hardware trade.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

Bishop manning says the fault is not in Prohibition but in mans fail-
 ure to observe 1t. And that also goes for the command to love one an- ther.
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

God and all His angels are with me-" answered the young lady.
 "Gosh! That's too darn good company for mel" said the young man, departing.
 Alice w. Taylor
New Britain herald., 1928-10-20

Correct this sentence: "1 bought the car because of the mutor." said she, "and didn't even look at the radiator cap"
 Copyright 1928, Publishers Syndicate