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New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

church members study the history
of the league-be they dry or wet
the less likely they will be to warm
up to anything that the league plans
The latest tomfoolery perpetrated
by the league was in Rhode Island.
where a plan was unfolded to make
every Protestant church member In
the state an active informer in gov
ernmental prohibition enforcement.
This was done at the Rhode Island
Citizenship Convention. which was
held under the auspices of the Rhode
Island Anti Saloon League. 1t should
be stressed that the gathering was
not held under the auspices of any
church, but under the aegis of the
league.
The plan is to have all church
members furnish data about all per-
sons suspected of buying, selling or
possessing liquor Illegally; and after
passing through centralized agency
such data would find its way into
the hands Of the enforcement Off
Gals.
This attempt to make spies out of
citizens is too preposterous to sue
coed. 1t would mean that q
minority of citizens would constitute
themselves into a spy organization
and if foolish enough to take the
thing seriously. run the risk of max
ing for themselves enemies on every
hand. Such enemies would not be
salubrious in social and business life:
an artificial hate machine would be
set up within society. and no possible
good could result It is gratifying in
deed to note that nearly all Protest
ant clergymen in Rhode Island are
reported strongly opposed to the
plan and refuse to cooperate.
The scheme is typical of those
fathered by the Anti Saloon League.
1t is an admission that the present
enforcement machinery doesn't work
and never can work, With amateur
spies added nothing but enmity and
hatred would be set up between the
two classes of citizens the dry law
has Observation-Disclosures who be-
lieve in the prohibition law and
, those who disregard it. Such an arti-
fetal schism in society as that sought
to be set up by the league has moth
ing in common with brotherly love.
Stanley High, editor of the
Christian Herald, strongly objected
to the plan at the Rhode Island
gathering. Those who wish to see
pi oHipllioH. succeed, ne declared,
/ should tamper less with the private
affairs of citizens and turn their at
/ tention to the education of the pub.
| lie to its esponsibilities toward the
/ coming generations, as reported by
the Providence Journal. That, al
least. is sense. And in addition the
Rt. Rev. Charles H. Slattery. bishor
of Massachusetts, also took a to|er
ant attitude toward the situation,
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
japan Glad U. S.
Ratified the Pact

Tokyo, Jan. II R-General salts
faction was expressed by japanese
newspapers today at the United
State senate's ratification Of the
Kellogg BRAND pact renouncins
war.
The Asahi and the Nichi-Nicht
editorially congratulated the United
States on passing the treaty with-
out notifications or reservations.
They emphasized that harm to world
peace and also to Americas reputa-
ton would have resulted II the
treaty had failed Of ratification.
While expressing the opinion that
ratification would serve a. an effec-
tive blow to those favoring arma-
ment increases, both papers ex-
pressed regret that the senate had
introduced tho naval program at
the same session. clubbing such ac-
tion q breach Of international
courtesy"
The Asahi was convinced that the
document would exercise a re-
straining influence, though it en-
phasixed that its usefulness would
depend solely on the sincerity Of the
signatory powers
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
A SUIT OVER BOULDER DAM

States rights over river rum
ming through it seems likely to re-
ceiye a judicial determination if
Arizona goes through with the in
tention TO file a suit in the L. S.
Supreme Court over the Boulder
Dam law recently passed. "Old Man
River" is a burning question in Ari-
IONA, and the state wants all he's
got, showing an unwillingness to
share much with any other state. Yet
the Colorado river does not originate
in Arizona, and for a considerable
part Of it's course it forms the
boundary between Arizona and Cali
fornia. The bone of contention is that
California is to receive approximately
twice as much water for irrigation
purposes as Arizona. The attack in
the Supreme Court. therefore. will
not be against construction of the
Boulder Dam itself, but to rectify.
if possible. the unequal distribution
of water. Settlement of this question
by the Supreme Court, If suit really
is filed there. yields the belief that
it will be q landmark in judicial his
tory between states.
Division OF the water to be i'm
pounded by the dam does seem to
give Arizona a poor shake. OF the
$4,000 acre-feet year for irriga-
ton allotted to the three states OF
the lower Colorado basin, California
under the law will receive 100000
feet Arizona 100000, and Nevada
300. 600.
Utah also views its share rather
sourly, believing it may not be suf
iicient for future needs. Arizona is en-
deavoring to win Utah over to refusa
I to ratify the bill, but Utah prefers t
wait until what happens to the cour
proceedings threatened by Arizona.
II Arizona concentrates more at
tention upon the expenditure o
1855, 100000 by the federal govern
ment in the state it might be dispos
Cd to feel better. That much none,
put into circulation in Arizona viii
do much good and a lot Of it vii
stick.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

The rich are different. Their
teeth are removed by a specialist
instead of a motorist.
1t isn't charity, however. If you
give a quarter and demand fifty
cents worth of gratitude.
In the old days you could prove
culture by talking about books. no.
body having yet learned to cover
the subject with the word "blah.''
Tigers killed 10000 people in In
Ola last year, but they didn't make
it worse by hiring lawyers to prove
the accidents unavoidable.
The thief who stole a hearse,
thinking it a sedan, probably real
lied his error when the rear occu-
pant failed to offer any suggestions
about driving.
Correct this sentence: Hes q
self-1ade man." said the office gos-
sip, but he can get rid OF agents
or statesmen without being discour.
teous."
Copyright. 1929, Publishers
Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
WE FAIL TO JOIN IN
THE EXCITEMENT

1t appears that in Hartford there
is some excitement over Governor
Trumbul's suggestion that the
states attorneys and their work be
placed under the jurisdiction of the
attorney general. The Hartford
Times advises all state papers to
Join in the excitement and help
hunt the political witch riding the
broomstick.
We are willing to join the excite
ment if it can be shown more con-
yincingly that the governors plan il
entirely bereft of logic. At any rate.
it seems to us that it Is a question
that deserves more careful consid-
Grafton than is possible in an off
hand analysis.
Surely the state government has
a right to be dissatisfied with the
methods in the states attorneys Of
fees il there seems reason to hope
for improvement at less cost. The
state government-or the men
identified with it-may be political
minded but so are others.
There is just as much logic-and
no more-in state control over the
states attorneys and state control
! over other county and municipa;
! affairs, of which there is plenty
! under the present system.
There is something to be said in
favor of the Legislature being the
! supreme body representing the peo-
pie. regardless of how much politics
is mixed with its way of doing bust
ness. There is always the possibility
that if it goes too much contrary to
the public will in its methods its
membership can be changed; and il
the people don't attend to that it is
their own fault. If the states attor-
neys are to be entirely outside pub.
lie control then leave them where
they are. If it is desira BILE to put
them whore the people can keep =
wholesome democratic hold upoT
these important officials. then tht
governors suggestion is not exactly
a bad one,
Everyone knows. of course. that
control of the dominant party; but
the possibility always remains il
the background that if it actually
goes too far counter to the people.
wishes its complexion can be
changed through the popular will
Good. bad, plant or weak Fneed
the Legislature reflects the will o
the majority of the people. If poll
tics. cheap or improper. are played
it is the fault of the people Wit
make it possible.
The weakness Of the Hartford ex
, excitement is that the states attor
: news have not made themselve
overly popular with large element
Of the population. It is difficult Il
work up enthusiasm TO prevent tn
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17


You can get an answer to any
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writing to the Question Editor, New
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1922 New York avenue. Washington.
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NATURALIZATION.
@. Does the King Of England
have the power of appointing
bishops and other clergy of the
Church of England?
A. By law he is the supreme
governor of the Church Of England
(EpiscopaD. He possesses the
right, regulated by statute. to nomi-
nate to the vacant archbishoprica
and bishoprics. Many deaneries.
prebendaries and canonries are in
the gift of the Crown.
@. What is meant by an indie
pendent steel company? What Is
the largest steel company in the
world, in the United States, and In
Europe?
A. The term independent steel
company is used in the United
States for companies not connected
with the United States Steel Cor
poration. 1t loses its meaning some
what when applied to all the world.
The United States Steel Corporation
is the largest steel corporation In
the world. The Bethlehem Steel
Corporation is the largest independ-
ent corporation in the United
States. The United Steel Works OF
Germany is the largest steel COM
pany in Europe.
@. How old is Mrs. Leslie Carter.
the actress? What is her present
name? In what plays has she ap-
peared?
A. She was born in Lexington
Kentucky, June 10. 1862. and made
her debut at the Broadway theater
in New York, November 10. 1890
as kate Graydon" the leading part
in 1.-THE Ugly Duckling''. Among
her other productions are "Zaza"
Two Women. Camille, "Magda"
''The Second Mrs. Tanqueray", 1.-The
Gay Lord Quex". "The Circle" and
1.-THE Shanghai Gesture. She has
married twice. Her first husband
was Leslie Carter. She was married
to w. J.. Payne, July 10. 1906.
@. Does a man have to be q
fully naturalized citizen to enlist In
the U. s. Marine Corps?
A. Yes.
@. How can a white felt hat be
cleaned?
A. Make a mixture OF four part,
Of cornmeal to one part each Of
salt and flour by volume. Rub thi,
into the surface let 1t stand over
night and remove with a clean
| brush.
@. What Is the airline distance
between Mexico City and Honolulu
Hawaii?
A.. Approximately 1900 miles.
| @. What is the capital of Por'
tugal?
A. Lisbon.
@. When 1t Is twelve O'Clock
noon eastern standard time in tn
United States. what time is 1t II
Cape Town, Africa?
A. Seven o'clock p. m.
|, @. Where can one obtain
birth certificate in England?
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
Is Years Ago Today

Frank H. Johnston, appointed as
chairman of the Business Mems as
ISOLATION banquet committee, has
notified President Able that he can
not serve in that capacity. Mr..
Johnston was chairman of the affair
a year ago.
At the Jr. Q. L. A. NJ. meeting it
was reported last night that on two
of the days during the cold spell
the American flag was not displayed
on the poles on the High and Rock
well schols. AS one of the purposes
of the order is to see that the flag
is properly displayed, the matter
will be looked into.
The Alpines defeated the Worth
ington Athletic club by Z to in a
basketball game at Brandegee hall
last night. In the preliminary the
Berlin Juniors Won from the Ken
singtons by 10 to 4.
Republican leaders in New Brit
ain do not take any stock in the
talk of Senator Hanna's growing
strength for president. They will
stand behind Roosevelt. Senator
Sloper. who exerts quite an influ-
encc in local politics. was a member
of the committee which notified Mr..
Roosevelt of his nomination for vice
president in 1900 and it is very
probable that he would champion
this man if he We're sent as dele
gate to the coming convention. The
local democrats do not seem to have
any particular party choice.
A woman and a girl were driving
up Osgood Hill today when a child
coasting down yelled, Road" The
woman turned out, but the guard
rail broke and the wagon went over
into the ditch, the woman being
ceverely cut.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
THE NEWSPAPERS AND CRIMl

THE NEWSPAPERS AND CRIME
BY George A. Jopling
ITS my idee that newspaper
publicity is keepIn' our crime wave
in a flourishin condition" said no
lesser person than Constable Newt
Plum, at tn Tricounty Convention
O. Town Constables, at Malodeon
Hall, last week.
Newspaper stories O. crimes o.
one sort or another carry too much
thrillin' an colorful embellishin',
too many frills an photographs.
Jest think how proud an wonder
full nasty, sallow criminal feels
when he wakes up at Keokuk. Iowa,
or Erie, Pennsylvania, or maybe
two squares from tn scene Of his
crime, an picks up morllin' news
paper an reads: DARN Bandit Es-
capes with $4,000 in High Powered
Car in Broad Daylight After Lootin'
| Downtown Bank.
AN further on he reads that he
conducted himself in cool, bust
ncss-like manner. that he had large
hazel eyes, that he wuz O. tn sheik
type, an wore no mask an looked
like an educated man, an that TIL
robbery wuz ingeniously planned.
An how he must chuckle when he
bank wuz found seven hours later
still layin' on their stomachs in a
back room afraid t move. Is any
bandit goin' T. reform an turn over
new leaf after gittin' a lot O. press
stuff like TIL fo,egoin'?
"A young Ohio washin' machine
canvasser recently murdered his
young wife with a stick O. stove
wood cause she sold more washin.
machines than he did. Then he
helped tn detectives hunt tn MUIR
derer fer three weeks before he
confessed. Then he sent tn sheriff
over T. his home t git lot O. cur
rant jelly his wife had put up. He
wuZ sent up fer life in spite o. all
his college alumni could do, an he
requested that he be put on tn
prison farm so he could keep in
trim till he's paroled. TIL Ohio
papers almost ate this murder up,
an four packin' cases full O. pres
ents wuz removed from tn muir
derer's cell when he left tn Jail.
Stew Nugcnt's mother has tried
fer years t. make man o. him. an
no boy wuz ever better raised. Her
hair Is white from worry. an she's
had him paroled time an agin, an
pleaded an pleaded with him t
mend his ways. But he got such
dandy press notices fer tn last jew
elry store job he pulled that she's
now proud O. him, an refers t. him
, as my Stew"
Inherited Wisdom!
Jennings. "Why didn't RamSey
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
FIRE PROTECTION WEST

Citizens OF what is known as the
west end have been heard from as
advocating the construction Of fire
house in that section of the city.
They have been heard from almost
every year at this time; but every
year the west end enlarges its girth
and Increases its density. That fire
house will have to be built sooner or
later, and 1t may as we'll be started
now.
OF course, the motorized fire de-
partment can cover a greater dis
lance in less time than in the days
when fast-hoofing steeds pulled the
fire trucks to the scenes of fire. But
in those days there practically was
no west end. such as the city
possesses today. At the time No. 4
station was built, at Myrtle and Cur
tbs streets. the west end scarcely ex-
tended any further than in the
vicinity of BLACK Rock road" and
even in that vicinity elysian fields
predominated.
Consider the schesis today. Five
years ago abodes were being built
west of the dilapidated Black Rock
bridge: apartments went up, land
was being cleared further and
further up the slopes north of the
nlaic stem. Streets have been laid
oGt. and residences now hug all the
land to the property of the Stanley
Works. Still further out the homes
nave blossomed, past what was then
Jerome avenue; and if the thing
keeps up the houses may yet reach
the cnvirons of Plainville. Corbir
aEenue four years ago was partly a
country road: but the bushes gave
way TO sidewalks and homes in due
course: and the hills that once were
have turned into winding streets
with houses sprinkled thickly. Where
Lincoln street iuts into Corbin ave.
nue. there is still an old house, re.
minding Of the days when countr,
homes we're only here and there; bu
all around that point now ar,
houses and streets. They are beint
put through to the vicinity of tn.
country club, in fact, and in that di
recii9n new homes greet the eve OF
every siln. And in beween. such a.
On Monroe street. there has been ;
similar development.
s+ye"1l years ago the new Lin
coin school was completed. proud,
sta ding on the hill at Steele stree,
Immediately, as If by magic, NOR
homes began hugging the landsca DC
the street has been improved. and
Is only question Of half a doe
Years when the entire neighhorhoo
will be built up.
1t is we'll not to overlook the re
narkable increase in the populatio
Of Earnesdale. It is well within Nh
memory of many citizens when III
only thing talked about at what !
now known as Barnesdale was tn
old schuetzen park. the mecca 70
much jollification, and the adioinin
Quartette park. Stems flowed. an
there was nobod, in the neighboy
hood TO bother about the laughte,
the singing, the music. or the nois,
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

Opposition to a special session of
Congress after March I having COL
lapsed, the Hoover administration
will be forced to do something for
the farmers" as was promised dur
Ing the election campaign. Happily.
the industrial states also favor see
ing something done about the tariff
At special session. A safe conjecture
is that East will say to West, and
West to East You tickle me and
I'll tickle you; but me first
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

Munroe: Because his mother
gave him such q good dome!"
REV. r. D. Richie
on Maa Adam A. Ooc oh His
Chillun'!
Howard: "Rastus. ! hear you've
never done . days job since you
Joined the Church"
Rastus: mo, sub! I done re-
nounce the debb,l an all his work.
&C. B. Stavely
Copyright. 1873. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
Facts and Fancies

Samson carried off the gates Of
GAIA. Richard took with him the
million-dollar gates.
Apparently the great advantage
in being upper class II that you
needn't act as people do who wish
10 seem upper class.
The office crank is on diet and
boasts of drinking only one saucer
of coffee for breakfast.
II some lady Godiva should do
it again, everybody would peek. II
isn't every day you get to see long
hair.
It's always q matter of sour
grapes. Americans In Europe who
scold America most are those who
can't come home.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
CHURCH MEMBERS
As DRY SPIES

The Anti-Saloon League likes to
think it has the united backing of
church members behind it. But those
who have made themselves familiar
with the history of the Anti Saloon
League will think twice before align
ing themselves with its pretensions.
1t is our conviction that the more
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
fJ3i{l!EY]\l.
Safe for ~
Every Cough
DISTURBED SLEEP

Anna F. Dearborn, Pittsfeld. N. H..
says. II will tell or write my complete
experience with Lithated Buchu (keller
Formula). How / was afflicted with blad-
der weakness for 40 years disturbing me
to 10 times each night" 1t acts on
bladder as epson salts do on bowels.
Drives out foreign deposits and lessons
excessive acidity. This relieves the irri-
tation that causes getting up nights The
tablets cost &c each at all drug stores,
Keller Laboratory. Mechanicsburg Ohio,
or locally at the Fair
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation

.6uUN NsteUH"v'o"
The A. B. G. Is national organization
khich furnishes newspapers and adver-
Users with a strictly honest analysis of
kirruntion. Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit This insures pro-
tectlon against fraud In newspaper dis
kribu:ion figures to both national and
local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

The only profitable advertising medium
b the City. Circulation books and press
Room always open to advertisers
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

taken up by the Legislature. II the
states attorneys Of the various coun-
ties get it In the neck they have
themselves to blame.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

Jay-walkers in New York. 1t
seems. do not come from the
provinces but compose the home
product.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

The Herald is on sale daily in New
York at Hotaling's Newsstand. Times
square; Schultz's Newsstands. Entrance
Grand Central, AND Street.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
TELEPHONE CALLS

nntered at the Post Office at New Britain
as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
Msnher Of tho As.sciated Press

Jhe Associated Press Is exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication OF
all news credited to 1t or not otherwise
credited in this paper and also local
aews published therein.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

Endowment: A dead mans out
of-date opinions tying up capital
while modern needs are unsatis-
fled.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

1t isn't insulting to advise man
to do a thing you wouldn't do. The
eagle might advise the hen to stay
in the barnyard.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

And yet the movie people would
be poor. also. II they depended on
collection plate.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

The sexes aren't equal in one par
ticular. A man can love a dog ana
still adore his mate.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
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LOVE ON THE LINKS

BY Myron F. Mottet
A bold, adventurous laddie,
never feared fall.
So played I golf the gruesome
With Mary in twosome.
When Cupid was the caddy
And my poor heart the ball.
Straight as a die she putted,
No distance did she mind;
She drove Ger hill and valley
And merely seemed to daily
While I, with bad words muttered.
Toiled on, far, far behind.
She said that I was stupid,
Her words were unjust. quite,
For oft my ball would wander
And l my time must squander
In earching. though 1t was Cupid
Who hid 1t out of spite.
Alas! what malice had he
To place me thus in thran?
My bonds / cannot sever,
The game goes on forever,
And Cupid still is caddy
And my poor heart the ball!
Making Business for Them!
Teacher: "Whom did Sir Walter
Raleigh help when he put his cloak
in the mud"
Pupil: 1.-THE dry cleaners!"
Mrs. G. C. Agars
The whole fragment of society
depends, in a great measure. upon
our getting hungry at the same
time!
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
Coughs.
quick action
pIsSs safety

PERTUSSIN relieves the cough
BY getting at the immediate cause.
Made by the Special Taeschner Proc.
ess, it helps to loosen the phlegm.
soothes the irritation and quiets tho
cough. That'swhy tits safer and quicker.
Al ssy 1sss, ~ Ieseitt
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

$500 Three Months
75c. q Month
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

Americanism: Laughing at people
who are awed by mere king;
standing with open mouth when "a
multi millionaire passes by.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17
Send Ill cOsnnsuu1catS0as 10 Fun
Shop Editor, caro- Of the New
Britain Herald. and your Dettcr
will bo forwarded to New Yorh.

Why the Columnist Il for Pcaccs
We're hoping when the peace pact's
signed
And standing armies cease to
stand
They'll al sit down instead ana
find
The stuff we write deserves
hand!
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

Inherited Wisdom!
Jennings: why didn't Ramsey
ever get married? 2"
New Britain herald., 1929-01-17

Big Eastern universities will play
football together again. There ,
nothing like tough experience in the
outside world to make you appreci-
ate the gentle ways OF home.
The latest endurance contest is
Letween job holders paying hotel
bills while waiting for Hoover to
settle down.
Fable: Two lady tourists talked
for an hour, and neither Dragged
about her travels, jewelry or house
hold conveniences. $