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New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
WARNING THE RECALCITRANTS

Secretary Stimson's note to China and Russia reminds these two re- calcitrants that they arc signatories 10 the Kellogg pact and that it is not one of those things that are ad- mirablc in theory but no good in practice. lHlssia's reply. however, is not a stimulating contribution to amity.
 The warning. couchcd in most diplomatic and persuasive language, comes at a time when the flareup in Manchuria is at least two- thirds over. This flareup began when China seized the Chinese Eastern railroad, owned by Russia and jointly operat- ed by both countries: and reached it's climax when Russia indulged in a warlike advance and quickly indnc- ed China 10 agree to place Russian operators back on the railroad. In other words. the Manchurian rue ton is about over, except that both sides may glare at each other for a while longer. China is in no shape to fight Russia, and Russia knows all about the predicament of the Chinese. Even if China wanted q war she could not finance one nor could she stand up long on the field of battle.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
SOCIAL EVASIONS! Ten Ways to Dodge a Cocktail ;,l

DS IltHdIu IJ IOOuStll
 Sorry, old man, but Pm on the wagon for a month"
 By George. I'd like 10. but Iv" got a big deal on this evening and don't want to get foggy."
 "The in-laws are coming over for dinner. and you know in-laws ] don't want to give 'em an opening; no. sir"
 The old liyer's been kicking up lately. l don't dare"
 Say, do you know how many I've had this afternoon? Well, sir, I met two other fellows and We started at three and .. .. - Whats in this, gin? .. I've got to pass, then. Been concentral- ing on Scotch today and l cant mix 'Cn.'
 "Doctor's orders, absolutely He'd cut my throat" Sorry, but I've got to drive the follis all over town tonight. If l climb that car up another tree - good night!' Why, this IS against the law, i isn't it?"
 'I cant, on the level. Keeps me awake, and if l don't get my eight hours I'm a hollow shell next day" Any man who would continue to | press you, after you have sprung all i this. is offering little short of an | insult.
 Personally. We always swallow it.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
FOOTBALL AND FINANCES

Probably it was inevitable that the cost of giving the annual high school football classic would come up for discussion. The gridiron game every where has been linked of late with financial matters of one sort or an other; if it is not case of cost or overhead it is the problem incident to certain institutions of learning in substituting players so as to insure strong teams. The expose of the football racket by the Carnegie Foundation recently is not likely to be hurriedly forgotten. The thing to do everywhere is to eliminate the sources of criticism if a once purely amateur sport is not to be degrad- ed into the mire of financial pro- fessionalism.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
A FLAW IN TIII. TRAFFIC LAW

When the last Legislature placed the regulation Of local traffic com pletely in the hands of the traffic authority," defining such authority as the police officials or their euuivalents in all communities throughout the state. the law was supposed to be sufficiently plain 10 avoid the possibility of doubt. But no vast improvement has been made in the writing Of laws, and Corpora ton Counsel Persky of New Haven, after diligcnt analysis, has discover cd that there is Q flaw ,}n the law.
 Between the right of legislation transferred to the police depart ments and the, right of veto still held by counCimaniC bodies, there is no machinery of adjustment. For instance, in New Haven the alder men made certain traffic regulations for Gregson and Center streets, but Police Chief smith refused to make them effective, saying they were formulated by body without power under the new law. The corporation counsel supported this view. vel enough, but what if the aldermen insist on yetoing the police chief?
 "Betwecn the right of legislation now transferred to the police com mission and the right Of veto stil
 held by the aldermen, there is nc machinery of adjust ment." remarks | the New Haven Journal-Courier The newspapers. indeed, discovered this before the corporation counse
 got around to it. Continuing, it says;
 "Nothing in the world is to pre-. vent the aldermen. if the new pohct rules in Grcgson and Center streets prove unsatisfact from vetoine l them. But in that case the aldermen | would have no power 10 adjust the rules to public convenience, while the | police commission would have eveC power to legiSlate them all oVel again. It may be said Of course. tha
 such an outcome is highly improb
 able; that's what all the Repu blicar governors for ten years said abOu
 the provision in the state constitu | tion which made it the duty of th' approved three days after the ad
 journment of the general assembly
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
LATE ARRIVALS AT X
 CONCLUSION

By Dorothy Parker Consider a lady gone reckless in love,
 In novels and plays; You watch her proceed in a drap- cry of
 A roseate haze. Acclaimed as riot, a WOW, and scream. She flies with her beau 10 les Alp2s Maritimes, And moves in mist of mutual dream The rest of her days. In life. if you'll listen 10 one who has been Observant of such, A lady in love is more frequently in decidedly Dutch. The thorn, so to say, is revealed by the rose. The best that she gets is a sock in the nose. These authors and playwrights, I'm forced to suppose, Don't get around much!
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

member of the l. C. C. He Is what is known as a liberal and his influ- ence upon the Commission has been considerable. He is not liked by q railroad group which has failed to profit by his presence on the Com mission. Influential Republicans are against his reappointment; just as ] influential Republicans favor his re- nomination at the hands Of the President Mir. Eastman's term eX- pires December S1.
 | During his ten years on the l. C. c. he has antagonized certain interests, and certain conservative Republicans | regard him as a semi dangerous radical. For one thing, he wrote an | opinion that severely criticized the methods of the Van Sweringen inter- ests in the Cleveland Union station case. It was dissenting opinion. but d little later the majority of the Commission. including Eastman. re- jected the Van Sweringen's Nickel Plate merger" plans, causing a rue | ton in railroad circles.
 It happens that the Van Swering- ems are quite influential in Republi- can affairs in Cleveland; indeed, J. k. Mutt, a Cleveland banker who has been identified with the Van Swerngens, is now treasurer of the Republican National Committee. and of course. frequently visits the White House.
 Other railroads men strongly dis approve of Mr. Eastmans policies and ideals, Years ago he is said to have owned to belief in govern ment ownership Of the railroads. President Hoover is strongly oppos- ed to such doctrine. Yet if the President should deny to MT. East man a renomination to the Com mission for this reason, or on ac- count of others for that matter, op- ponents would not hesitate to an- nounce that powerful railroad inter- ests were influencing the adminis- tration. This wouldn't do an iota of good. Even a President has to watch his step in such things.
 Mir Eastman has occupied the same place on the I. c. c, that Jus tce Holmes and Justice Brandeis have occupied on the Supreme Court. He and they are highly con- sidered by liberal thought and opinion throughout the nation. If the l. C. c. is 10 be exclusively club for conservative railroad opin- ion, a governmental agency yielding to railroad desires without serious struggle, then Mr. Eastman has no business on the Commission.
 But if the Commission is to be more than merely one of those rail- road side-kcks such as altogether too many state regulatory bodies happen to be, then the President can do no better than to renomi- nate him for a reappointment.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
COMMUNICATED
An Appeal for Christmas Gifts for
 Patients

The Connecticut State Hospital at Mlddletown is preparing to observe the Christmas holidays with appro- prlate festivities. Every effort will be made to make the season one of rejoicing: and as an aid to such end gifts for friendless patients, and for those whose friends are financially unable to provide gifts, will not only be very acceptable to them, but much appreciated by the hospital management.
 Gifts of any description will be welcome, but men patients always appreciate ties. hats. handkerchiefs gloves. hose. tobacco, pipes, candy. etc; while women patients appreci- ate aprons, handkerchiefs, gloves hose, or wearing apparel of any de Scription, candy, etc.
 Packages should be addressed to the Connecticut State Hospital, Mid dletown, Conn.,. and marked Christ mas Donation" They should be sent so as to reach the hospital not later than December 20. If the donor will also write name and address upon the package, prompt acknowledge ment of the gift will be made.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
Facts ondEancies
By Robert Cullen Ethyl stops knocking" Ethyl meet Mrs. Grundy.

Ethyl stops knocking" Ethyl. meet Mrs. Grundy.
 "The situation is sound" says the President. And fury.
 Don't despair of the race until statesmen try to make ordinary murder respectable by means Of rules,
 Senate decides tc remain ali work says a headline. You don't often see humor in headlines.
 It never pays to act like a wild man. You never heard of a subsi- diZed cheer leader.
 Wearing suSpenders with a belt IS matter of conformity" says a haberdasher's ad. Convexity, howev- CT. deserves part of the credit.
 Why not erect monuments to football heroes, too. They also get smashed up to win the cash for others.
 A statesman may be wet as 8 matter of principle. but none has yet said he would rather be tight than be President
 Panic; A turbulent time during which those with a little spare change can buy gold dollars for 40 cents.
 Americanism; Laughing at the rate or other races that thought themselves the chosen of Heaven: thinking of Americans the instru- ment of Providence to teach the world how.
 It's just as well that worm cant talk. It probab bly wouldn't say anything but "yes.''
 Alas! When opportunity knocks. everybody else is knocking so hard you are afraid to trust it.
 Don't scold man because he's the only animal that kills without the prompting of hunger. It's no dis grace to have outgrown cannibalis1n.
 Self-respect is essential: and if he is reduced to t a man will be proud or the fact that his beard is tough.
 The more the country learns about lobbyists, the more it doubts their ability to influence anybody worth influencing.
 The office grouch, back from World Tour, says the sun never sets on the American jag.
 Well. suppose the money you speculated with had been spent for car. It would have been gone in year or so. anyway.
 A1r Brisbane says the most active creatures are meat eaters. The eX- planation is that you don't have to be active to catch grass.
 Correct this sentence: "I was so interested in her acting" said the feminine movie fan. that l didn't notice what she wore"
 Copyright. 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

The point is that law with loop hole is a bad law, and a law with potentialities of defective function is no better. The principle by which an administrative board is given the legislative right as in this case is wrong; and the law by which it is achieved IS no more satisfac ctory."
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
The Subtle Sex!

The Browne tots were having tEeir playtine in the nursery.
 Lets play radio station,' said Teddy.
 "All right" agreed Mary Jane. "1ll be the story teller"
 NO. sir. I'll be the story teller. You can be the announcer"
 Mary Jane considered the matter gravely.
 "Very we'll" she said. Here we go. This is Station T and NJ J Browne, ladies and gentlemen, and this concludes our program for this
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
evening. Good night, all"
Modern Help Problem

RoDertS: How many servants have you now?" Clarke: Four" Roberts: -Four? A cook and a nurse. l suppose" Clarke: "Yes, and nurse for the cook and a cook for the nurse."
 Samuel Berliner Copyright. 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
Soda Shoppe Ownership
 Passes to Mrs. CrOnin

Mrs. Mary B. Cronin today became sole proprietor of the Soda Shoppe on West Main street. according to papers filed at the office of the city clerk. Mrs. Cronin purchased the half interest Of Mrs. Gertrude A Dwyer The restaurant was oper- ated by Charles Bernstein, who sold it to Mrs. Cronin and Mrs. Dwycr several weeks ago.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
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Those Christmas Trimmings!

Now that we've purchased a few gifts on the list By gum. There's ample reason. To feel that trees not the only thing
 That gets trimmed for the Christ
 mas season,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

The A. B. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and edvey. tisers with strictly honest analysis q. circulation. Our circulation statistics gre based upon this audit This insures pro- lection against fraud In newspaper dis trioution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
Naitinm for Him,

City Traffic Cop: Whats the matter with you' Cant you see these signals?'
 Uncle Benn: Course, 1 can, but every minute or so ye switch 'em from Stop to Go and then back 10 Stop again. Whyinell don't ye make up your mind what ye want to do?"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
He Knew.

The agriculture class had been classifying different foods, as pro- tcins, carbohydrates. etc. NOW, Paul." said the teacher, suppose you have corn on the cob for dinner. do you know where to put them?"
 'YeSsum: in my mouth.'
 Helen E. NIish
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Nine hours sleep, four hours off duty every day, and special inspec- tors for food and sleeping accom- modations will le compulsory for German domestic servants if a bill to go before the German parlia- ment becomes law.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

MT. Ford. who doesn't believe in Santa Claus, insists on playing a good one, using the pay envelope instead of a sleigh drawn by reindeer.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
His ,NIetliOd!

Hanley: 50 Beach is spending a fortune advertising his mints?" Parker: 'Yes, he wants his name to be on everyone's tongue."
 Clark Power
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

One answer to the question "Where is the modern jazz era go- ing to?':
 It's going into one era and out of another,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
A Fool Though.

Bruce: Did you know they call me a dancing fool?" Mildred: q didn't know yon danccd!"
 Barbara Pruyn
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Only el days to Christmas; which ere not enough if you have plenty of friends and q lot to think about.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
Membe, Of the A.,ociatcd Pres,

The Associated Press Is exclusively tn. titled to the use foi republication rf all news credited 10 il or not otherw.Se Se credited in this paper and also local uers published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Tho only profitable advertising medium iA the City. Circulation books and press room always open to adNertse's
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
EASTMAN ON THE COMMISSION

President Hoover will face quite
 problem when he reaches the ques- ton whether to reappoint or not to reappoint Joseph E. Eastman of Massa achusetts as a member Of the Interstate Commerce Commission. MT. Eastman is not an ordinary
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

More people arc depending on them every year-the Herald's Xmas gift suggestions.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Entered at tho Post Otice al New Britain as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

this purpose in excess of the per cent debt limit just as it now pro- vided in the case of a water sys- tenn. Moreover, it would allow those responsible for the provision of a sufficient sewerage system, includ- ing sewage treatment, to finance this utility on a businesslike basis. This Is utterly impossible under th., present method.
 There is nothing new or revolu- tionary in this conception of man. aging the municipal sewerage sys- tenn. It is in operation in many towns and cities in the United States. The longer some intelligent method of handling this essential public service is delayed the great CT the cost to the various communi- ties of the state.
 Two of our largest cities are at the present time engaged upon the project of providing treatment for the municipal sewage. In each case the cost will be in excess of s3,00n.- 900. Actually the cost of the sew age treatment plant proper will amount to only about One-third or this total. The balance will be spent in providing the necessary in- tercepting sewers and relief sewers which have become necessary through the growth of the city and, more important. through the lack of funds to keep the sewerage sys- tenn abreast of the development of the municipality.
 We enclose herewith a copy of our last biennial report which dis cusses some of these matters more in detail
 We are very glad that you have seen fit to place this very important matter before the citizens of New Britain. The commission would be very glad to supply you with infor- nation on the situation which exists in your city in case you care to de- velop further this subject of sewage treatment and elimination of pollu- tion of the waterways of the state.
 Very truly yours,
 STATE WATER COMMISSION,
 By: S. H. Wadhams, Director.
 The Herald welcomes instruction on such vital matters and glad ly reprints the above letter. The writer gathers from it what Is, 10 say the least. a surprising revelation Ito him. Admittedly he has not studied the matter, and does not know the source of the pollution, but he has repeatedly seen and smelled during the past summer, what appears to him to be a grea, volume of polluted water pouring into the Connecticut river at Mi1- dletown at a point just below the State Hospital, through a drain which he has always understood was used for hospital sewage. Hence the remarks in the editorial. We note that an Imhoff tank has been installed and is working. That is indeed interesting Perhaps t would be well 10 trace the source of the pollution at the point of the drain.-Editor
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

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New Britain herald., 1929-12-04
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New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Mir. Brisbane says the most active creatures are meat eaters. The ex- planation is that you don't have to be active to catch grass.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Correct this sentence: T was so interested in her acting" said the feminine movie fan. that l didn't notice what she wore"
 Copyright, 1929, Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Well. suppose the money you speculated with had been spent fo- a car. It would have been gone in a year or so. anyway
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Alas! When opportunity knocks. everybody else is knocking so hard you are afraid to trust it.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

The office grouch, back from n World Tour, says the sun never sets on the American jag.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

The more the country learns about lobbyists, the more it doubts their ability to influence anybody worth influencing
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Self-respect is essential: and if he ls reduced to t man will be proud or the fact that his beard is tough.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Don't scold man because he's the only animal that kills without the prompting of hunger. It's no dis grace 10 have outgrown cannibalisrn.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

It's just as well that worm can't talk. It probably wouldn't say anything but "yes"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Senate decides tc remain ali work, says q headline. You donr often see humor in headlines.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-04

Americanism; Laughing at the late o1 other races that thought themselves the chosen of Heaven; thinking of Americans the instru- ment of Providence to teach the world how.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-27
INVESTIGATING HERRING FISHERIES

The investigation of the herring fisheries Of Southeastern Alaska, to be made this summer by Biologist George A. Rounsefel of the United States Bureau of Fisheries, is that will be well comed by all those who have the best interests of the Territory at heart. For many years now the state of these fisheries has been disputed issue There are a large number of Alaskans particularly many engaged in the fresh fishing industry, who hold that the use of herring by reduction works for oil and meal is destroying the herring supply. The charge has been made that the use of small sized fish, held by to be immature, is rapidly wipng out the stock for propagation of the species in this section of the Territory.
 On the other hand, the number of people who has not been and is not being endangered by cur rent operations is almost if not equally as large. And they point out very properly that other fish ing countries, particularly the Scandinavian, have been fishing herring for great many years, using them for reduction purposes as well as for human food without visible injury to the supply In the past decade here, the question has been made a political issue In many instances facts have been disregarded and sentiment and prejudice allowed to enter into the discussion which cannot be properly settled any other than factual and scientific basis.
 The work of MT. Rounsefell is therefore of more than casual importance It will be watched with a great deal of interest by Alaskans and it is to be hoped that the results will conclusivey settle the moot question to state of the herring supply in Southeastern Alaska and it from the political arena
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-27

good at losing her temper. When mans wife starts to smoke he knows she'll never again urge him to swear off because she'll
 always want him around to blame for the burnt spots on the furni- ture and the ashes on the rugs. A husband used to give his wife what she wanted to stop her tears, but now he comes across to stop her mouth.
 When you see an average middle aged man in soups to nuts" at a social function it's dollars to dough- nuts he'd a darn sight rather be home in shirt sleeves and slip pers" settled down in a disreputable old Morris chair for a quiet evening of smoking and reading.
 A pretty girl with no brains can have lots of admirers, but man who was born with brass instead of brains is as popular as another cent added to the gas tax.
 We have heard of husbands who show their love for their wives by beating them, but these days wives ire too apt to show such husbands how much they love them by filling 'em with lead
 You can tell by meeting the wife whether her husband considers the sense of hearing a blessing or a curse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-27
DIR. WILBUR EXPLAINS.

After all there some advantages in having trained educator and experienced college man Cabinet officer. Take for instance Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur who left the presidency of Stanford Uni versty to become Secretary of the Interior in President Hoover's Cabinet But for him we never would have known there such thing as chlorophyl and, matter how happy might have been in our ignorance, nor what vital part
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-05-27

The Toledo Blade thinks that he who would reform the world is engaged in an impossible task and one that has pleasant rewards It thinks it is lot more profitable and certainly agree able to out into the woods at every opportunity and listen to the birds sing their lessons of God