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New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

power for destruction and death.
 Under such circumstances one would think truck drivers would be carefully chosen and only such men accepted who gave undoubted eVi- dence of possessing attributes of driving that are far above the aver age.
 As a matter of fact, some truck drivers give evidence of possessing none of the attributes of careful drivers; their only attribute being that they can operate an automobile after a fashion and think they are truck drivers.
 There was that case in Middle town. for instance, which resulted in the death of a New Britain infant when a truck hit an automobile. The Middletown Press, close to the scene. gives the following scathing attention to the manifest incompe- the fatality:
 In finding that criminal negligence was responsible for that tragic auto mobile accident at Broad and Court streets a week ago. Coroner Lowndes A. Smith reaches the only conclusion possible based on the facts as col lected by the police. as sworn to by several persons, and as actually wit messed by others.
 The coroner examined every phase of the case with his usual thorough ness. There was not a single circum- stance that mitigated in favor of the truck driver. He disregarded the law in at least three ways. He failed to give the car coming from the right the right of way he drove at a higher rate of speed than conditions warranted. and he approached an intersection in a manner that threat ened disaster.
 That the New Britain car was clearly entitled to proceed is evil denced by the very accident itself, the truck having caught the rear wheel of the car. That fact shows | that the car must have entered the | intersection while the truck, travel 1 ing extremely fast. was some dis | tanCe away fifty feet, if not more. There is no idea that the young ! man driving the truck wished to | harm anybody. The trouble with | him. as with others, is that he | thought of nobody but himself, that he failed 10 keep in mind the wise restrictions Of the law which make
 for the safety of all The law says such disregard, when death ensues, constitutes criminal negligence.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Down in Waterbury something is always happening in the still line. This doesn't mean that the city is standing still, but merely that the police cant be expected to note everything in still life. The largest still in the state" was discovered by federal dry agents, and quite by acci- dent, too. The agents, walking along a street, noted a truck being loaded with liquor. Somehow the police are never favored by such luck.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
25 Fears Ago Today

St. Mary's lawn festival opened last night oil the parish grounds dt the corner of Lafayette and High streets and will continue this eve. ming and tomorrow evening.
 The boys brigade of the Trinity NJ. F. church w'il go to the Pain vile camp meeting yomorron.
 Rev. C, r.. pihl will leave IridJN for 2 visit to tho Sl. Louis fair.
 A special meeting Of tho school committee was called for ; o'clock this afternoon The members who answered inc call were C, s. An drcws. Judge Roche, Judge Walsh.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
Trans-Ocean Sailor
 Quits Perilous Trip

Halifax, N. S.. July 24 P- Dave Turner, 23 year old Nor wegian who put bravel" out oi Boston harbor on July . ,n what was to have been d transatlantic crossing to Havre. France. in g Is foot open boat, has given up the adventure for less romantic. but safer forms of navigation.
 His second hand gas engine broke down when the craft reach ed Jeddore, near here. and Turn CT announced he had had enough. He abandoned the battered boat which he had named the Elsie Mackay. in honor of one of the women who lost their lives in at tempting the westward trans atlantic flight and was taken aboard a government ship to this port as d distressed seaman
 Soon after his arrival here he signed as a hand aboard the Lun. enberg lumber schooner, Maid of France,
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Jul y24.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; somewhat cooler tonight and on the southeast coast Thursday gentle to moderate shifting winds becoming east and southeast.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; probably local showers Thursday af- ternoon, in north portion; slightly cooler in interior and south DOT tions: slightly warmer in north DOT ton Thursday; moderate west and northwest winds becoming variable Thursday.
 New Haven and Vicinity: Fair tonight and Thursday; slightly cooler tonight.
 Conditions: The northeastern trough of low pressure is passing out to set south of the Nova Scotia coast, 29.94 inches at Halifax. Pressure is high this morning over Ontario and Quebec and Southward over the Lake region, Ohio valley and the southern states where it crests with readings of 30.SS inches at Atlanta and Charleston A dis turbance centers near Winnipeg, 29.9S inches and pressure is rela- lively low over the Rocky mountains but continues high along the north Pacific coast. Scattered showery areas were reported from various portions of the central and southern states, also from northern New England. The heat wave continues with abnormal temperatures in the northern states east of the Rocky mountain districts
 Conditions favor for this vicinity | fair weather with cool nights and warm sunny days.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

they are of public convenience and | necessity. As the field is pretty well covered. not many new taxicab as- pirants can prove this.
 The object of the law seems to be l to protect those already in the busi- ness from competition by those who would like to go into the business. | Such a law curtails opportunity. 1 There are many men able to com mand a little capital, who have gone | into the taxicab business and made good. They have offered competition | to the existing concerns and indi- i viduals and have been rewarded with success.
 Some of these successful taxicab ! proprietors have been former en- | ployes of the longer established con- ! cerns. They worked as taXicab drir- CTS until they obtained a little capital ! and then went into business for 1 themselves. And this is a perfectly | natural development in any soundly { conducted industry. This free inter | play of economic opportunity has i been one of the factors that has made the country what it is, Starting | as an employe and working up as an employer has been a universal method to attain comparative eco- homie independence.
 1 Now this is changed. Before any 1 one can start a new taxicab line he will have to prove to the Public Service Commission that the line is of public convenience and necessity The taxicab employees with ambition are sentenced to remain taxicab em- ployes. As previously stated, another opportunity for economic advance ment is gone.
 Just how this onerous curtailment of personal liberty to engage in busi-
 ness came about is mystery Charges have been made that influ- ential transportation concerns had q
 hand in pushing the thing through the Legislature. If this should be
 true it is additional proof that the
 days Of transportation control of the
 Legislature are not over. When the
 r. l.. c. was formed it was supposed
 to mean the end of such lobby in the
 Legislature Whether this has actu
 ally happened is at times doubtful.
 Benedict M Holden is taking III
 the cudgels against the new law il l lively fashion. The Hartford attor
 ney is on the right track in attack
 ing it's unconstitutionality, it having
 been signed by the governor nor
 man three udNS ulleT lllt ClOSt uE tll
 Legislature. If ,he law sht i'd b. upset on this score it would at tn
 same time upset about 50 other law which were signed after the consti
 tutional limitations as to time fo
 such signature.
 Whether the governor has righ
 to sign laws when he pleases vii have to be settled by the stat supreme court sooner or later, long as there is doubt about tn legality of the practice there is like ly to be a sensational finish to lot Of laws that now arc on tn books but suddenly may not b worth the paper they are written or
 The taXicab law stands out'as on
 of the most oncrous of this accumu | lation.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

In presence of his regiment aul officers the general pinned on the D. (. NJ. medal, announced that ne would be recommended for a com mission, and went on to say that the sergeant had put in d splendid days work for his country.
 "Hoots, toots. Sir modestIy eiac- ul&tcd tn" hlushing soldiers. No 8 day nor half a day - it only took mo twenty mccnirs.'
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Some of the wise editors are be- ginning to look askance at China's action in seizing the Chinese South. crn Railroad. If the Nationalists can get away with that, whose turn will it be next? they ask. And maybe that IS q very logical question to ask. Per haps an awakened China will get rid of q lot of foreigners by seizins their property and giving them the boot.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
A l.' Il
'. T., U. Scene: A Demonstrators Booth In a DCno;I mont Store
Observed by Bobbe Weeks

Observed by Bobbe Weeks
 Demonstrator: Madam, can i interest you in an electric iron""
 Woman (coyly): "Why. I don know. You might, at that
 Demonstration. Well, first of all, you know how an electric iron gets Woman (brightly): why, surely, it's the electric current.'
 Demonstrators: "I mean. most electric irons get overloaded. Anu that's bad---"
 Woman: indeed it is. As l sa. 10 my husband constantly, you sit m q hot house and set overheated an'l then you go out in the street with a light oNcrcoat Demonstrator: But in the in ! tcrior of this iron is a disk, which when the iron arrives at the cor rect temperature for ironing, eA. bands, thus breaking the circuit an, automatically turning off thc
 Woman. Do you know. tha sounds like very good idea" Demonstrator: Tt is a very gooc idea, madam"
 Woman: "l never would hay, thought of it. Who do you suppos' ever thought of it?'
 Demonstrators: Tt was worked ou in the experimental laboratories 0 the Universal Electric, madam. don't exactly know his name. ..
 Woman: "I do think that's to- bad. AS l tell my husband, if man does something for his firn people ought to know about i, Now that electrical dingus, or wha, ever it is, is really an amazing idea and I do think at least the man name should figure in it. some where. It's evidently a very cleve idea-quite the best idea I've hear in q long time"
 Demonstrators "Tm eratificd t hear you say SO madam. Now wher shall I send the iron?"
 Woman: How perfectly ridict lous. l don't want an electric ire, l have one"
 Demonstration: But not like thi This iron contains disk, which , Woman: Good heavens, An ele, tric iron is aI electric iron, isn't fl l don't care what's insiur or it. told you l already have one al. o besides I'm just waiting around ft q quarter to fivc."
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
AS7r Har1v- YS9lAUD R AN. T FUN0NiiGER l
 Aas ye heard th;s one ?
QUICK WORK

After the battle of Festubert on The western front a Black Watch sergeant was decorated on the field by the general commanding the Fit ty-frst division - the famous High- land brigade so popular with the AL lied armies and so hated and feared by the kaiser's troops
 Donald. as l shall call him. had performed prodigics of valour dur ing the battle; it was reported of him that in one terrific skirmish he had killed eleven Germans,
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE

< trrS driver needs 10 be as can- 'ous and welt disciplined &s a loco- motive engineer in some rospects- i e.. h" has no cleared right 0" way prepared for him meets an inter- section every f"w moments. meets hazarts due to other drivers even ofton.r, Yet he is in control Of an apparatus that possesses enormous
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

The big news from Ireland has been that the S30,000,O00 hydro- electric project along the shannon river is completed and the turbines set in motion. The harnessing Of the river will provide light and power for the entire Irish Free State. This work is the beginning of the electri- fication o5 Ireland: but despite this famous river is preserved.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

These soaring words scarcely for bear to shout New Ravens virtues. But one need only note the siimy condition of it's harbor to conclude hat the virtues that are practiced include the economy of forbearing the expense of sewer disposal plant.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Eugene O'NeilI is d genius Of a playwright, the pride Of rhe Ameri- can playsoer and the envy Of many another nation, But in matters do- mestic he seems 10 he firmly con- vinced that two failures to he bappi- ly married does not prevent third attempt. Once again. therefore. his admirers wish him luck.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
The Complete ColIcgian.

just love college,
 Tho privilege of not being com pcIIed to know anything for fon The duty of attending all the big athletic events as part of one, education.
 The right 10 iniulge the huma- ; weakness for fancy dress.
 The exemption from the Eight
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

"For surely We need not dispute that New Haven is the type. the model, the very essence and subli- mate of the best of the spirit that is New England. Other cities of the section may ape the raucous materialsm of the Middle West, the somnolent gentility of the South. or the gruff taciturnity of the North. New Haven does none of these, but pursues the way that is distinctive and characteristic of the ancient Yankee culture. Treading gently. she yet goes far: forbearing to shout her virtues, she imprcsSes them by prac- tcing them. In a word. the restraint the industry, the zeal for progress mingled with devotion to higher things. which marked the classic New England, New Haven has care fully preserved" Etc.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

There will be no lynChngs in Alabama during my term as govern or if 1 can prevent it. announced Governor Bibb Graves. So, when a Negro was to be transported 10 a court room for trial on charge of murder ne called out 1j0 state troops and gave him adequate pro- lection. A crowd of 1,500 around the building made no effort to argue with the soldiers. The incident indi- cates what can be done in the South when officials do their duty. The Negro will be electroCuted after having been duly convicted. That is far above mob rule and raises Ala bama a few niches in it's reputation with sister states.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
Storm Keeps German
 Chancellor Awake

Heidelberg, Germany, July A IE' The condition of Chancellor Muel- Ter. who is suffering from gall blad- der trouble, was as satisfactory as could be expected today, but he was still critically ill.
 A heavy storm ragged here during the night and the chancellor had little sleep. In addition it was in- tensely hot and huge blocks of ice were placed in the sick room in an attempt to make the patient more comfortable.
 Frau Muller was permitted to visit the chancellor for 10 minutes today and exchanged a few words with her husband. Among numerous tele- grams of wishes for a speedy recov' cry was one from Foreign Minister Briand Of France.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

The airplane endurance record is not something that will stay put for long. Since the practice of refuelling in mid air was conceived there have been so many such records made that one is hard put to remember them. What is so easily done cannot be valued very highly as d sporting proposition in the long run. The newest record at St. Louis is not likely to last long. and then there Will be about half dozen other records before the game finally is gwen up as not being worth the candle-or the oil
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
IIi lAN!tAB LAW

Oncn again comes q laW tha, is -nough 10 make an elephant weep,
 That, of course. rel, rs 10 the ncw taXicab control law The law states that taxicah companies organized after January require proof that
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

About the most dangerous thing We know Of is to come to an early conclusion about rhe Chinese Rus sian wransle. Nobody knows exact ly what will happen. not even the Russians or the Chinese.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
teenth Amendment. l just love college.
 I never attended one.
His Business

His Business. Mrs. Hale. My husband did 3 holes yesterday" Mrs. Paige: So did mine" Mrs. Hale: T didn't know he played golf" Mrs. Paige: He doesn't. He puts in poles for the telephone com- pany."
 J. J. Battle Copyright, 1929, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
Mrnb-r Audi. Bureau of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation The A E. C. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and au\er- users with strictly honest anaiysls or circulation our circulation statlstics are s.,ed unun this audit This insufes pro- lection against fraud in newspaper dls- tribution figures 10 both national ana local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

After 1,S00 marines have been returned 10 Gods country from Nicaragul, 2.&oo will remain to keep low and order alive in the country. But whea. is Gen. Sdndino2
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
NEW HAVEN THE GREAT

Nod" Osborne. editor of the New Haven Journal-Couricr. evidently loves his New Haven. For proof here is the loving embrace from his typewriter:
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
u.mhr, of the Associated Pres.

The Associated Press Is e%r!LsiNely en- titled tu the use toi republication ut all news credited to II or not theIwi>e credited Tn this paper and also local news published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care Of the New Britain Herald, and your letter will be forwarded to New York.
Our Favorte Hot Weather Dessert

 Musk melons on the bill of fare These days are tempting things, you bet. But mirth mslons served every where, Would make the menu better yet
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Tho Herald Is on saie daily in New York at Holdings Newsstand. Times sauare; Schultz's Newsstands. Entrance Grand Central. +2nd street
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

A. It is from the Turkish language and signifies Fate.
 Q. Of what nationality is the name Costello?
 A. Irish
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
or Spr>ipp.

David: Jeff has money to burn" Ned: Let's help hi into get lit up.'
 Marie l.. Deal
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Copyright John r, pIlc Co. C0py tight throughout the World National Newspaper Service
 John F. Dille. President 59G W. Madison St. Chicago
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Endorsements by the great indi- cate that Fitz was right when he said; The bigger they are, the harder they fall"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

When fappe' is presented al court in this country. the correct re- sponsc is: Honest. judge, l wasn't doin' thirty"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

"A locomotive engineer earns more than some governors" Yes; and that shows a nice sense of values,
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Strange how unimportant tennis pionshlp seems when a brandy guzzling alien wins it.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

If the crime commission intends 10 investigate everything. it should
 look into some of those decisions at
 first base.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Correct this sentence; 50 long as our butler does his work we'll" said MrS. Newrich. it doesn't matter 10 me what he thinks of us"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

The only profitable advertising medium in the City. Circulation books and press room Alvays oren to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Advice to tourists accosted by guides in naughty Paris Let your conscience be your guide.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Americanism: Deciding to give the kids a better chance" than you had; training them 10 despise the only jobs that afford a good living.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

If only the inferioritr complex would afflict the kind of hairpins who call other men Bud"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

There's no point in golf. anyway. You do it for exercise, and the bet ter you are the less exercise you get.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
COUNTED OUT ON STOOL

Portland. Me. July A P-Artie Giroux Montreal ,flyweight. was counted out here last night as he sat on his stool, writhing ia pain from an alleged foul blow delivered bv bis opponent, Harry Roberts Of Boston. The alleged foul was con- mitted in the 11th round and Giroux vas counted out when he failed to answer the bell for the 1ath.
 Classified advertising in the Her aid is recognized.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

During excavation work on the bank of the River Aire in England, traces of an ancient bridge. believed 10 be 400 years old, were discovered.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
If Would Be One.

Aviator: I'm going to take an around the world flight Friend: Wife going alonG?' Aviator: Il said flight, not fight
 -('harlpS D IOCacCi
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
The I.,Aer SchrCMd.

The Ever SchrcWd!
 Judge: You stand charged with burglary in the first degree. DO you plead guilty or not guilty?" Scotchman; II won't plead unless you reverse the charges"
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
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New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

The statesman has a wonderful opportunity to insure peace. All he need do is shut up. The people won't fight if let alone.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Copyright 1929, Publishers
 Syndicato).
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Smile for today; As doctor scorns a layman who pretends to know something about medicine.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

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New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Chemists searching for better cylinder lubricant seem to have over- looked the possibilities of the ba- mana peel.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Modesty is nine parts shame. and it may be that Mir. Dawes hasn't much of a calf
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Another saving effected by an electric refrigerator is the wear and tear of deciding who should have emptied the drip pan.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

or course there's a lot of crime connected with the liqltor business. Can you remember a time when there wasn't?
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

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New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Entered at the Post Ofnce at New Britain
 as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

If a man commits one crime. that's his fault. If it becomes q habit, that's usually society's fault.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Nature knows best when she gives the predatory rich few children. Suppose lions multiplied like guinea pigs.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24
Facts and Fancies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

If a man commits one crime. that's his fault. If it becomes a habit, that's usually society's fault.
 Summer and winter resorts are different At a summer resort the palms are horizontal
 Smile for today: AS a doctor scorns a layman who pretends to know something about medicine.
 Modesty is nine parts shame. and it may be that Mir. Dawes hasn't much of a calf. Nature knows best when she gives the predatory rich few children. Suppose lions multiplied like guinea pigs.
 Another saving effected by an electric refrigerator is the wear and tear of deciding who should have emptied the drip pan. or course there's a lot of crime connected with the liqlior business. ! Can you remember time when there wasn't?
 Chemists searching for a better cylinder lubricant seem to have over- looked the possibilities of the ba- mana peel.
 The statesman has wonderful opportunity to insure peace. All he need do is shut up. The people won't fight if let alone.
 Americanism: Deciding to give the kids a better chance" than you | had: training them 10 despise the
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Charles D. FoCacCi.
New Britain herald., 1929-07-24

Summer and winter resorts are different. At a summer resort the palms are horizontal.