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New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
Bill Casey's Absence Marked
 At Traffic Association Banquet

When the S70 diners at the an- nual banquet of the New Britain Traffic association sat down to their tables Thursday night the absence of one man was noted and com- mented on. The genial smile of William H. Casey, assistant super lntendent of the Waterbury division of the New Haven road, was miss ing.
 While the guests at the dinner were listening to President Pclly of the New Haven road. Vice Presi- dent Hawks of the Boston & Maine and President Todd of the Bangor & Aroostook deliver three of the most interesting addresses ever made in the cast. Bill Casey was lying in a bed at Waterbury hospl- tai, where he is a patient. But the Observer will bet a mint that his heart was in New Britain.
 Bill Casey is a. born and bred railroader and he knows his busi- ness from the roadbed up. He lives for railroading and does not allow his meals or his sleep to interfere with his chief interest in life. To be prevented D yillness from attend ing the banquet probably hurt him more than his ailment and his friends in this city felt equally re- gretful that he could not attend.
 When Superintendent O'Hanley Of the Waterbury division. Caseys inn mediate superior, spread the news that Bill was in bed, many ex- pressed their sorrow. There's only one thing can, and only one thing did, keep Bill Casey from a gath oring of railroad men - and that thing is sickness. New Britain hopes to sec him back on his feet again with express speed.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
y.\RE AND WILSON

Tor good or ill a majority of the Senate of the United States has de- nicd a scat to William $. Ware of pennsylvania, and by way of con tinuinG the vacancy in one Of the senatorial seats from the Keystone state. has also denied the Ware seat to William E. Wilson, the Demo- crat who was defeated by Ware. Thus the Senate neatly parries the claims of sundry critics that it's re- fu3al to admit Ware was purely partisan; the Democrat as. well as the Republican is left waiting at the church.
 The Senate thus again announces publicly that it will not admit any one to membership on whose behalf an "excessive" amount Of money has been expended, either in the primary or the election. Con additionally. the Senate is the. judge of the quaiilica- tions of it's membership. and this point is not in controversy. Friends of Ware, however have interpreted this Constitutional prero9atiNc as meaning the Senate only had the right to cXpe q member after an investigation showed an improper election, and that in all cases the senator had a right to his scat un- til that cycntuated. This was the modus opcrandi in the Ncwbcrry case, except that the Michigan scn- ator resigned before being Officially expelled; But it was not the pro- cedure in the Smith case from Ili- nois, the latter having been denied his scat from the beginning,
 Pcnnsyl, ania politics are 'Ncry peculiar" There arc factions there and they arc "cmbittcred." The primary contest between Ware and George W. Pepper in 1926 was a factional affair wagcd between western Pennsylvania dominated and led by the Mellon family, against the Republican machine in Philadelphia, the control of which Naro inherited from the late Sena- tor pcurosc. Governor John $. Fish CT, who will appoint a senator in the place Of Naro--and being a Rc- publican governor the now senator will be q Repubican-was the pro- tcgc of the Pennsylvania Manu- facturers' Association, under the leadership Of Joseph E, Grundy. Subsequently Mir, Grundy supported the Pepper candidacy in return for Mellon support Of Mr. Fisher. A pretty kettle of fish all around.
 There has always been some doubt whether Ware ever was hon, cstly elected aside from the money spent on his behalf The relatively narrow margjI-173.5o7 votcs-br which he "dcteatcd" Wilson in a big state usually overwhelmingly Ec- publican. in the minds Of many had it's explanation in the reports Of widespread registration and cleo lion frauds in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
Fox Hunting Gains Popularity On Strength of News Story

The power of suggestive publicity was eXemplitied in an incident which happened this week when the Herald printed a story about the Smith brothers bagging , foxes i'll d month or so within q radius of seven miles of New Britain. Re ports coming from all quarters the next day say that the woods were full of 'cm Ounters) who hadn't realized that the mythical acres ot diamonds were so near home. Fox "unting has fallen into 8 decline since the advent of numerous silver fox farms, and sportsmcn had prct- ty well cleaned them out in the state. Consequently fox hunting was not even thought of until the Smith brothers coup was reported in the Herald. Chalk up another victory for publicity.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07

Another estimate Of the citys population has been made, and II remains something above SO,0OO. So far as we can determine, there have been four estimates: That by the Chamber of Commerce. the post master. the Newspaper Feature Bureau, and the estimates based on the school enumeration. The csti- mates, however, do not agree with those of the realty owners, who claim the number of vacant tene- ments indicate either d loss in popu- lation or an overbuiIt city.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
MUCH ADO ABOUT LITTLE

Determination of the charge against Sergeant McCuc, head Of the city detective force. coincdcs with general expectations. Regardless of what the attorney for AXel Dahl gren thinks about the chairman of the police board, there can be little doubt that the public. or that part of it acquainted with the circum- stances, fully expected the sergeant to get through the jam with a whole skin. The reason for such fairly widespread support was the knowl- edge that the sergeant had just gone through serious operations and was and still is convalescing. It is reasonable to suppose that under such circumstances q detective is not physically fit to injure a prison CT. Unless Sergeant McCue is sort of superman who is in bcllicose mood after leaving a hospital. there is slight reason to think he could beat up anybody. Even now. seN- eral weeks after the incident we will venture to say he is in no con- dition or mood to run foot race or to knock chip from anybody's shoulder.
 This is no defense of anyone per SC, however. We never intend to defend policeman or detective who beats up a prisoner Even old fashioned third degree methods are obnoxious to us. as they arc to most judges who throw 'confes- sicns" obtained through beatings or torture out. of court. Any policeman or detective who indulgcs in any such monkeyshincs in this city will receive no consideration at our hands; indeed, the condemnation is likely to be pleuteous and severe.
 But this affair was none of that type. Careful weighing of the evil dence. possibilities of evidence, and what not. could lead to no other conclusion than that the charge would not be supported.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07

All the states and cities have traffic police, who make their presence known with the regulation uniforms and along the highways drive the usual motorcycles. They are easily spotted and even foolish drivers as a rule become sane when in the vicinity of the gendarmes. It is when none of tho bluecoats are in sight that they revert to type and endanger the lives Of others as well as themselves.
 Let the city and state traffic po- lice, instead of advertising their calling with uniforms. go about in citizens clothes, and in ordinary automobiles which hare no dis tinguishing marks. They would have no difficulty in ridding the high ways of foolish and incapable driv- CTS They would be automobile de- tectives.
 Then. when they bag their prey let licenses be revoked for five or ten years. or moro jail sentences given the foolhardy.
 These methods, if universally ap- piled. would rid the roads of fools in less than a year and cut the fatalities down to very little. ENen- tually such methods will have to be applied unless We are naturally cal lous and the destruction of between 25.O and S0,O0O human lives every year means nothing.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
Bob Patterson Comes Back With Pen and Ink Tackle
Editor, Observer Column:

Editor, Observer Column:
 It was with keen interest that read the remarks In your column un. der date of November 16. taking is sue with my statements to the effect that from a coach's standpoint, newspaper reporters are "a lot of bo- loGna," as you put it. (That is mild at leasD.
 Your theories as expressed arc es- pccially interesting as they tend to strengthen my opinion and con clusively show me that even great critics such as yourself can fall into error.
 I don't want to take any digs at newspaper men. q know you have the upper hand) but when you ask me if l don't think that Coach Stew ems between the halves of the Yale Princeton game, when the score was O0, told the Yale players that they ing newspaper men liars, l am forc- cd to say in all sincerity that I don't believe Coach Stevens had to wait until that important time to start any movement he might have liked 10 conduct to prove such a point. Understand me correctly. l say that very often q coach's most diff cult task is to get football team in the right frame of mind for the game. Working against him, of course. arc the sport writers who are attempting to give the public what they want. 1 have seen many good team read the newspapers and thought they were good and went into the game half-heartedly. have seen player after player fail miscr- ably because he read and believed glowing reports concerning his prowess. One All-America lalfbacl; that I recall went into a slump when newspapers started writing him up as "the greatest halfback since the days etc." and it was only with great difficulty that he was convinc- ed it was necessary for him to play football too, and that reporters writ ing about him were paid by the inch and not by the truth. q am not ser ious about being paid by the inch. but it illustrates the point).
 There was one player on the high school squad last fall who is big enough, strong enough and quick enough to play a creditable game of football, but in his present state of mind. however, he does little more than hold a suit. If football players all had a Lindbergh temper ament it wouldn't be so difficult to keep their heads in shape but unfor- tunately they arc normal even as you and l.
 From the standpoint of the public. sport writers should be looked upon with respect amounting almost to awe because with a typewriter and a piece of scratch paper they certainly can interest and enthuse the multi tudes in spite of the facts. Sport writers are also to be respected be- cause they are the means of so many college football players becoming good bond and insurance salesman.
 Let me say in passing that I could fill column after column in your pa per on this subject, but when we get all through we haven't arrived any place, so you stick to your business and let me stick to mine.
 Sincerely,
 FOB PATTERSON
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
That Shrinking Violet, Hartford, Wants Another Congressman


 When the new congressional dis trict for Connecticut is set off, there will be plenty of wrinkles for J. Henry Roraback to iron out, for Hartford is already casting political eyes for the position. lf "Dame Rumor" can be taken seriously, May or Patterson of the Capital City wouldn't exactly do the fade-aWay act if the republicans should choose to choose him. It is the contention of many New Britainites that the o1- flee of congressman should be occu- pied by man from the Hardware City.
 The republican machine has been rather unfair when it comes to nom- mating a congressman from the Hardware Center of the World. Inc democrats have had two from Ne" Britain-the late George Landers, who was in Washington over oU wears ago, and the late Robert J.. Vance, who was elected from the old first district more than 40 years ago. It is the claim of New Britain politicians that E. Hart Tenn IS a Hartford man although he comes from Wethersfield, one of the bed~ rooms of Hartford. It would be a sorry grab of honors if the Capital City should knock off both of them, although it would supply fodder TOT a red hot democratic campaign which would have weight with that vast army of political thinkers which both parties try ever SO hard 10 reach.
 It would do well to reflect on the situation a little bit. for New Brltain had a rather close election the last time and @ presidential year at that. It was no easy task to keep New Britain in the republican ranks at the time, and the local workers should be rewarded by the nomlna- ton, that's if things arc going to run smoothly around here.
 Edward r. Hall, representative at the time from New Britain to Hartford was offered the nomina- tion for congress years ago but he refused. saying that he couldn't leave his position at Landers. Dur ing the war, when things were look ed at through democratic glasses making the argument to back up President Wilson was unbeatable the republican organization nominat- ed George A. Quigley, New Britain's wartime mayor. The nomination for congress, at that time proved an empty honor, and turned out per schedule which by no means was a reflection on Quigley.
 The congressman from the ne" district has an excellent chance Of being a republican if that two ln one" idea entertained by the poliu- clans up the Capital City way lsn put into practice. AS the matter now stands Hartford has a potential can didate in the field. and New Britain seems to think that it's too early to
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
25 Fears Ago To-day

According to the report of Supcl- intendent Stuard made public todav. there are 4,9S2 pupils registered in the local schools.
 Present indications point to a great drop in the price of turkeys around Christmas. During Thanks giving week. the prices were 70 nigh that many housewives had 10 be content with roast beef and pork.
 The board Of fire commissioners IS planning to purchase $500 steel bell next year to take the place of the Baptist church bell.
 Last month proved to be busy lime for Cupid. Thirty-nine mar riages were recorded at the office Of the town clerk.
 Today was the coldest period oI the winter. The thermometer drop ped to degrees below zero.
 Judge James E. Coope.' will make all address at the meeting of the Y. NJ. C. A. debating club next Wednes- day.
 Building operations on the new Sovereign building and the Tabs building have been suspended be- cause of the intense cold weather.
 The local livery men are praying for more snow which would improve the slcishing conditions.
 Co. l held d military dance in Holmes & Hoffman's building last evening. The young bucks who con- pose the company were in attend ,,nCc m uniforms and the military setting made l great hit with the fair maidCns.
 Plans are being made 10 organize q republican club for the young men Of the city.
 Hundreds arc focking to White Oak daily to take advantage of the good skating conditions at the pond
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
QUESTION
 APPEARS AGAIN
Johnson to Urge Restrictions on
 Canada and Mexico

Washington, Dec. ! (UP) - The state departments perennial dis agreement with congressional inn migration restrictions regarding ap- plication of quota limitations to en- try Of Canadian, Mexican and other Latin American citizens into the United States is about to De resumed, it appeared today.
 Informed officials believe the state department definitely will have the best of the argument this time and may be able to settle the dispute permanently. Chairman Johnson. republican, Washington. of the house immigration committee, is considering a bill which would ap- ply the quota system to the western hemisphere, which now is on non- quota basis under the immigration act. The remainder of the world now may contribute about 155,O0H emigrants annually to the Amcri- can population.
 Would Establish Limit
 Johnson would limit western hemisphere cmigrants to 50,000 an nualy making total immigration 205,000 q year from all sources. Canada would be affected most. In recent years non quota emigration, chiefly from Mexico and Canada, has approXimated about 100000 per sons annually. Uanad& contributed 51,000 during the last fiscal year and Mexico sent 4l,2G3. Heavy Mexican immigration aroused opposition in congress where three proposals have heretofore been advanced.
 Limit all emigration from non- quota countries.
 2-Limit Canadian and Mexican emigration.
 3-Limit Mexican emigration.
 Nearly 75,O00 Mcxicans entered the United States in the banner year since the 1924 immigration act be- came effective. Tho state depart mcnt considered legislation to con- trol this problem by any of the three foregoing methods would be harm- fhl to American relations with the countries involved. Last February a conference of American consuls ir Mexico was called at Mexico City to raise the standards of selection in granting visas to would-be emi- grants
 As result of this effort to bring th2 Mexican standard abreast of thai imposed in Europe, the United Press was informed at the state depart ment emigration from Mexico had decreased e per cent since. March l compared with the same period i last year and G7 per cent compared with the average for the same period during the past five years. About l.SOO MeXicans will receive visas this year.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
OVERHEARD At the Book Renting Department

by C. C. Kinney
 What was the name, please :? Have you anything out now? |. No, ma'am, that's an English love story. No, I haven't read it. '. What was the name, please? Are you returning this? Yes, that's SUD- posed 10 be a very good mystery. No, I haven't read it. :. Oh, you wouldn't want that, NI,.. Welsh.s it's a mystery. You'll have to reserve that. madam |. Yes, I've read it; well, it might be called heavy. Why don't you try this its supposed to be a very good mystery. That's thirty cents d week: it's a S1.50 book What was the name, please? Are you re- turning this? . I'm sorry, We haven't copy in right now, but heres a very good mystery. |. Yes, sir; that's supposed to be d very good mystery. What was the name, please? Have you anything out now? No, that's not in the li- brary yet; you can reserve it and I'll try to get it for you. Yes, ma'an1, that's a love story. English. No, l haven't read it, but l think Noull like it. . Just a minute till l finish with this lady. !. . Now, what was the name, please? Are you returning this" Did YOU see d copy on tho shelfr Then I'.l afraid we haven't one in now, but l can reserve it for you. What day would you like to have it? No, l haven't read that, but it's SUD- posed to be a very good mys- tcry. :"
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
New Britain Girls Keep Trim

Daily dozens, Hollywood diets, special baths and all the other fa- Yorite reducing formula, to the con- trary notwithstanding, as the little boy said when he wore out the seat of his trousers, New Britain women who take the early trains 10 Hart ford need nothing more violent than their morning marathon 10 the rail- road station to keep them in trim Joan Crawford-for divine fit through the center ill 10 flat, every work day morning, as some late ris- ing young lady sprints for the choo- choo and barely makes it by the skin of her teeth, It is worth getting down town at 7:30 to see-this featured footrace Of the New Britain Olym- pics.
 A typical scene is that of yester- day. It was nearly 7:30. The situation was tense. In fact is was past tense. The shriek of a locomo otive whistle rent the air since that was all that New Britain realtors had left to rent. Two young women, hurrying across the green, started, as though mutually inspired by a hearty push. and began to gallop madly toward the east side of Mairfa street. Fleetly hurdling curbs, recklessly ducking in front of several street cars that had just been given the tweet-twcet by the starter. they skidded over the treachcrous. snow covered highway and sped toward Church street cor ner.
 Then. with brcathless cXclama- tions. they suddenly slowed down. for down at the Main street crossing they saw the train-and it was head ed the other way. For a few seconds their pace was leisurely-they even began to chat about the wonderful fur coats they had seen in shop win dows the days before. All was well, the train had not arrived, the goose
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
Tho Great American Myth!

I loathe dependence.
 Telling the world that if the landlord raises the rent you'll walk out and leave the flat on his hands.
 Making the traffic officer apolo- gize.
 Ordering the waiter to take the steak back to the kitchen and to send the manager to your table.
 Giving your wife to understand that you will select the time and the place for the annual vacation.
 l loathe independence.
 l have never seen any,
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07

That case of the fireman being called out when 8 radio transformer got overloaded and caused smoke may have been the first instance Of the kind in the city for the depart ment, but it was not the first in- stance of smoke coming out of radio. In this, as in other things, experience counts.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07

IL is important that the fire siren Is kept fit and working; but like an alarm clock. it sometimes fails at the critical moment. In case of the siren, however, the electrical super intendcnt receives the blame; while in the case of the alarm clock we merely buy another at higher price.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
"CHARM SCHOOL" IN SOUTH

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 7.-UP) A Charm school' has been made a unit of Boyd Junior high school here. Students arc taught how 10 behave on street cars, docipher rail road time tables, use the telephone, and numerous other every day" tasks. Table manners. simple rules of courtesy, answering formal din- nor invitations" arc among subjects listed to be studied.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07

Mrs. Moylan: Certainly not. Bit she knows where 10 throw boxes, cans, cartons and paper napkins.'
 E. P. Polk. Copyright. 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
Member Audit Bureau o, Circulation

Member Audit Bureau ot IIFCuIatIOn TAe A. B. |. Is atonaI ursanlZauo1 which furnishes newspapers and adNeI- Users with strictly honest analyals C ejaculation. Oui circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pro- tection against fraud in newspaper dis trlbutlon figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
REGRETS STONING INCIDENT

WarsaW, Dec. W|-The forelgn office today sent a representative 70 the United States charge d d'affaires to express regret at Thursdays stoi.- ing of the American consulate by q band of communist youths. Punish ment of the responsible persons was promised.
 Representatives of the city Of Warsaw visited the consulate anl expressed similar regrets.
New Britain herald., 1929-12-07
Modern Training.

Mrs. Hart: Are you bringing up your daughter 10 be 8 good house. kcepcr?"
 Mrs. Moylan: Yes. indeed.'
 Mrs. Hart: Have you taught her how 10 cook and how to wash the dishcs?"