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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
SLAVERY IN THE L. 5.

Perhaps one reads with amaze
ment that the international Labor
Bureau of the League OF Nations has
issued a report on human slavery
and forced labor throughout the
world" with section dealing with
this subject in the United States.
That doesn't sound pleasant Most
Of us drought the Civil War had
been fought to abolish slavery. That
it should exist. even in a modified
or Insignificant form. comes as a
shock
This bureau OF the League Of Ma
lions Is not undertaking organi-
zation. 1t is thorough. painstaking
and lets the chips fall where they
may. The report therefore, is
worthy Of an equally thorough
consideration by Americans,
The 18th amendment TO the I. 5.
Constitution specifically bars slaN-
cry or involuntary servitude except
Us a punishment for crime. The
League report defines forced labor
as all work or service which is ex
acted under menace of any penalty
for its non-p performance and for
which the worker concerned does
not offer himself Voluntarily
The system of leasing Negro
prisoners 20 private contractors in
certain of the southern states is
what inks the bureau of the League
Of Nations This system has been
denounced by al! Who have made
Investigations. and in the last few
years several southern states have
changed their laws to prevent il, 1t
v orlls ont in this way: Petty Negro
offenders have been given a line,
and when unable 10 pay have been
leased to contractors at so much a
day. The duty of the state in such
cases manifestiy would be TO send
the prisoners 10 Jail. where their
Hcll-being could be supervised
Leased 20 the contractors the state
loses all but nominal control, the
prisoners frequently are overwofked,
underfed and beaten, and the field
is left wide open FOR the inevitable
cruelties that accompany such
system. The contractors lease such
prisoners for gam, regardless Of
what happens to the prisoners.
The report should he a potent
factor in the adjustment of such a
medieval system wherever IT con-
tinues o exist in these United states
In the bcnightcd districts it has al
ways been possible for shcriffs and
the police 10 arrest Negroes on
petty charges, such as lettering.
and have them sentenced to the
chain gangs of the leasing contract
ors. The man object in view is to
provide involuntary "slaycs' for the
contractors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Swiss May Maintain
Radio in War Time

of the League of Nations voted to-
da to allow Switzerland to maintain
an observer radio station in time OF
international peril. The action is
subject to endorsement of the league
assembly.
sages may leave and enter the coun-
try in time of war or threat of war.
since she must necessarily maintain
strict neutrality.
The councils move is regarded as
a step forward in project for the
leagues own wireless station.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
THE OBSER YER
Makes Random Observations
On the City ano Ito People

and has . membership of approx
mately 100. while the former has a
membership lowering around the
800 mark. and was organized little
over year ago. Grouping the activ-
titles OF both circles. it would be fair
to judge that within the last two
seasons, there were rs plays pro-
duced by both. exclusive Of tableaux
and patriotic PLAYS. given In connec-
ton with a national holiday. Produc-
ton of plays during the current sea
son has been doubled, each circle
having presented from s to 10 since
October.
During the current season there
were between 5000 and 10000 peo-
Pile in attendance, and q single per-
Torrance at one time drew an audi
ence of more than 1000. Financially
each circle is independent. and
neither has lost money In any pro-
duction. The proceeds are generally
turned over to a charitable purpose.
In the case of the Sacred Heart cir
Gle. most OF the proceeds 60 to-
wards the Polish orphanage on Bur-
rift street. while the Holy Cross cir
Gle had undertaken the burden of
paying for the pews in the church.
which was done within less than a
year.
The Sacred Heart organization. be-
ing the older, has its own quarters.
located on the top floor of the par
ish house on Orange street. Here
the young members congregate,
holding their rehearsals and socials.
II Is a large hall, well furnished
and has small stage on which
casts are in a position to rehcarse
in theatrical atmosphere. The
Holy Cross circle. although only
year old. has the use OF the base
ment of the church on Pennington
avenue. They have their own room.
where are stored all paraphernalia.
and platform has been built in the
main hall. for rehearsals.
Each organization has it's own
wardrobe. as complete as any pro-
fessional troupe. Most of the cos
tunes are made by the members
themselves as IN the first place Pol
ish national costumes are hard to
get, and those than can be rented
are expensive. 1t is no small job for
the directors always to have on hand
a good repertoire, and in the case
Of the local circles, both have eX-
tensive libraries Of several hundred
Polish plays from which to choose.
Selection OF players. costumes, etc.
and the presentation of sketches as
often as they are by both groups is
a serious task in itself and calls
for no little experience from the
person who undertakes to make a
success of even amateur theatricals
In this respect both circles have
capable directors and an extensive
field from which to choose material
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Observations
On The Weather

Washington. March 9.-Forcca,st:
Eastern New York: Cloudy. probably
light rain in extreme south and snow
in north and central portion Satur-
day, slightly warmer in southeast
portion Saturday: colder by Satur-
day night. Sunday fair and colder.
Southern New England: Cloudy and
not so cold, probably followed ny
light rain or snow Saturday; Sunday
fair and colder.
Conditions: The storm that was
central over Newfoundland Thursday
night has moved northeastward be-
yond Newfoundland. attended by
westerly gales over the northeastern
states and Canadian maritime PROV
inceS.
Winds: North Of Sandy Hook: In
creasing south or southwest winds
becoming fresh to strong northwest
Saturday night and overcast weather
Saturday,. Sandy Hook to Hatteras:
Increasing south and southwest
winds. becoming fresh to stong
northwest Saturday night and mostly
overcast weather Saturday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

Some jobs require a big vocabu-
larry. but the Job Of being good
dad requires only the four words:
Go ask your mother
II mans only accomplishment
is wealth, let his cpitaph read:
Sacred to tho memory OF million
dollars
True. this hooch viii cat through
q metal contajncr. But water will
rot the sills Of house.
Grippe isn't like a bad cold. If
it's a case of grippe, you know
whether its new one or the old
one getting worse.
The Flying Colonel shouldn't mind
a job on the ground. He has al
ways kept his feet there.
Correct this sentence: II began
the daily health habit late in life"
said he, but ] never AN tempted to
skip a day"
Copyright 1923. Publishers
Syndicate).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Mule Deer for Sale
and at Il Low Price

Who wants mule deer cheap
Uncle Sam is selling 'cm for SIS
per head. Add to this the cost of
capture and Grating and the expense
comes to about $50 head f. 0. b.
Wherever mule deer grow.
Just what anyone could do With
mule deer is not explained in a
pamphlet containing details of the
offer sent out 10y the l.. S. depart
mcnt of agriculture. They are not
recommended for stock raising in
the cast or south but the bulletin
says that where these deer are in
tended only for exhibition purposes
they would OF course, stand fair
chance Of surviving in the east.''
AS the mule deer is said TO be
docile animal It is possible. the OBJ
server believes, to train them for
more practicable purposes. Now
wouldn't it be nice if you could get
a mule deer habituatcd to running
down cellar and bringing up coal
and doing odd jobs such as taking
out the ashes? And you might be
able, after patient instruction to let
him take the place Of your pet dog
by training him TO hop into bed with
YOU in the morning when you whs-
tie for him. A mule deer ought to
be such a playful bcdfellow. Can;
you Just imagine one springing out
of the woodbox behind the stove.
where he could sleep, and bounding
into bed with a merry chortle as if
to say This is the life?
Folks who have no children to
speak pieces and dance for conn any
would find a mule deer ideal for
this purpose. 1t could sit on its
launches and Deg for candy or it
could hang from the chandelier by
its antlers. If mule deer have antlers.
The list of suggestions is almost
inexhaustible. II anyone want one
OF these beasts for a household pet,
just write to the department OF
agriculture at Washington and ask
the officials to ship one by express.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Facts qndFancies

If the worm turns, it's because a
voice from the back seat suggested
il.
Mr.. Ford thinks golf causes heart
failure. But is it fair to call that
kind golf?
Calling q spade spade seems
sIngularly inadequate If you have
been gardening and raised blister.
AS a last resort, it might be we'll
TO csta blish a government hatchery
for pedestrians.
Maybe the public likes modern
literature, but people would devour
spinach eagerly if they had nothing
else.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

not be allowed to become more &C
cessible to New Workers than to
Nutm eggers. This, of course. is gen.
orally understood and We can rest
assured that when the park Is
ready the state Will also be pre-
pared to provide modern highway
in conformity with the Importance
of the pleasure ground.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

Yes, it sounds like old times for
citizens of E Paso to he able TO look
across the river and see how the
revolutionists are getting along.
once upon a time that was all they
had for amusement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

McGrath vas voted a lower salary
than his predecessor, who was
credited with having permitted the
accounts 10 get snarled UP.
Seeing how the committee hag-
sled over a difference of $500 one
wonders how the city ever retains
the services of competent indi-
Niduals.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Colony Street In Mcridcn
In Disgrnccful Condition

At the risk of being considered
unneighborly. the Observer is going
TO call attention to the condition of
Colony street, Meriden, right here
and now. II there is one stretch of
Highway between Boston and New
York which Is in worse condition
after a snowstorm, 1t has yet to be
revealed.
Automobile drivers who used Col
ony street the day after the recent
Saturday blizzard found it resem-
bling the swamps of the Everglades.
If the street department of the Sill
yer City had made any effort to
clear away the snow, the fact was
not evident. Mounds of melting snow
occupied spots through which it was
difficult to thread ones way and
pools Of water. miniature ponds. Of
fered an uninviting vista.
Colony street il particularly
treacherous during or after
a rainstorm. 1t Is paved
with ANTICIPATED wood block
which has been allowed to fall into
such a suite OF neglect that Meriden
citizens blush for shame as they
note conditions. The thoroughfare is
known to motorists as 4 graveyard.
Its slippery surface is a trap even
for careful drivers and II close
check were kept it would probably
reveal record number OF accidents
between the railroad tracks at one
end and West Main street at the
other. Visitors to the city are un-
favorably impressed and reach the
conclusion that the city of Meriden
is slipping into the mental attitude
of a backwoods town.
A main Highway has become part
property OF the general public since
the automobile became 4 popular
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Spear Succeeds Bennett
As Hotel Vice President

George l.. Spear was elected 4
vice president of the Elihu Burritt
Hotel Corporation at the annual
meeting held yesterday. Mr.. Spear
succeeds Clarence +. Bennett.
Isaac Black was reelected presi-
dent. Other vice presidents are Fred
ii. Holmes and L.. j. Porter. w. l..
Hatch WIS reelected secretary and
Pardon hickey was returned to the
office of treasurer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

Putting up front helps only for
a moment. The circular letter with
an air mail stamp still goes 10 the
waste basket.
As honorary president of Travel-
ors Aid Mrs. Hoover should be able
to got the stranded job-hunters back
home.
The final tcst e courtesy is TO
look Interested While somebody tells
about his trip TO Europe.
Perhaps the most annoying chap
is the ono who tries to be una SUM-
ing when he has nothing to be un-
assuming about,
AmeriCanism. Dragging that
Dragging that you shook hands with
some pill momentariy famous.
About all you can say for tho
king business in Afghanistan is that
it affords good marathon training.
A family doctor is one who can
recognize measles without a blood
test and an X-ray.
In the old days you had to listen
10 many a bum Scotch joke, but
YOU didn't have 10 drink it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
ROSENBERG WILL Run

Attorney Maurice w. Rosenberg
will oppose Alderman David J.. Nair
for alderman in the first ward, run
ming on the democratic ticket. Mr..
Rosenberg is a native of this city
and has been in the practice Of his
profession here for about one year,
having had offices in Stamford be-
fore returning to New Britain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
THE SALARY QUESTION

A municipality certainly expects
pen to be clerks.
There is the case OF Thomas +.
McGrath. who according to the evil
dence before the public works de-
partment. did wonders 10
straighten out the books of the de-
part1nent and locate large sums due
the city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

No, Secretary Mellon viii not re-
sign. Does anyone imagine President
Hoover would have held him over
from the Coolidge cabinet il such
action were to be followed ny a
resignation?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

1t seems that 400 tourists on a
hoat from Havana 10 New oTk
were taught how to be good Amer
lean citizens when their bottled
goods we're seized. It's what they
think that counts, and their opinions
cannot be seized.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
KILLED BY TAAICAB

Providence, Il. L.. March Up
Daniel Daley, -. OF G3 Beacon ave-
nue., this city, was killed last night
when struck by a taxicab near his
nome. opposite Hayward Park. The
driver said the section where the
accident occurred is very poorly
lighted due to the presence of
trees
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

The professional baseball players
are already in training. The ANA
tours who VIII cavort in the public
parks this summer are not 50
PARTICULAR.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Welcome Change!

Welcome Change!
Customer: will you change this
ten dollar bill for me-"
Teller: Certainly. Any way you
want it?"
Customer: ANY way"
Teller: "Certainly."
Customer: Then give me two
twenties for it,
Samuel Berliner
Copyright. 1879. Reproduction
Forbidden)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
HARTFORD. 81. GATHERINGS.
CHICOPEE AND HOLYOkE

lItSlueHl 80 lnutI l. cry uSOH VI
the Hartford Electric Light Com
pany can scarcely be pleased at the
news from Chicopoe, Mass. Before
the reason for this mental irritation
is analyzed one needs to take note
OF the war OF words that Mr.. Fer
guson INDUCED in with Judson King,
director OF the National Popular
Government League. This debate
actually came to the floor of the
L. S. Senate al the close Of the 10th
Congress, when Senator Norris
placed Mr.. Kings letter into the
Congressional Record.
1t appears that the debate has
been ALI about the electric rates in
Hartford com pared with those in
St GATHERINGS ont where there Is
public ownership and operation.
Mr.. Ferguson Of course put forward
that the St. GATHERINGS plant did not
pay taxes. How much the taxes in
Hartford amount 10 on every dollar
paid FOR electricity would be one
way O. showing how unimportant
this argument happens 10 be.
senator Norris. able contender
against private electric plants, Let
fly statement OF particular inter-
est in Hartford and Connecticut.
I'm Hartford. Conn, a private COM
pany sets aside nothing 10 pay off
is capital said the senator. In
stead Of that. every year its capital
grows greater Every year the
senator aided, the privately operat-
Cd electric plants keep watering
their stock. In St GATHERINGS, how
ever, there is an amortization fee
that in less than 80 years will pay
off the entire capital aud leave them
no investment whate> er. with all the
property free of charge"
Naturally. Mr.. Ferguson did not
like the statement.
Now the scene shifts TO Chicopec.
There, at formal opening Of the
Electric Light Departments new
building, attended by the Chamber
of Commerce, the Kiwanis club, and
200 prominent citizens, it was an
nounced that lighting customers OF
the municipal plant Will receive re-
ductions amounting to approximate
ly ~ per cent. Power users would
receive a cut in their light bills ap-
proximating 15.2 per cent.
This reduction would place
Chicopec in the position where con-
sumcrs enjoy the second lowest
lighting rate in the state, with Iiol-
'0'-' 'i'o''iri '''"''iN POI pant '''''
trIfle lower. This proves, John
kirkpatrick. manager of the Hol-
,.ot.o n1a,. ea,a .ie W. hoo.a Tho.
evidence, that publicly owned utili-
'|' IAN 'i'7 |'H@V"o iiio''
-'o''o III any
I,r
VI SDui 81 tH'lS 10 tllt ld'ot'oH
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

1t is said that scientists have in
vented language consisting Of only
500 words. We have often wonder
"a what some scientists do to XIII
time.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

Ssvsd all communication to Fun
Shop Editor, care u the New
Britain Herald. and your letter
will he forwarded to New YORK.
The Sign unfailiilg!

Springs on the way, We knew, we
know.
No little birdie" told US so,
We've a surcr sign 10 prove it by:
A menu with FRESH EHC-
BARB PIE"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
FOCH NOW MUCH BETTER

Paris, March 9.-4Rl-Marsha
Foch was much better" when his
physician visiting him today. He
asked and received permission to
spend an hour on a sofa during the
day.
His temperature was rs and his
pulse 50.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

EIihu Root may have a perfectly
good plan 10 ease the United States
into the World Court, but not if the
Senate can prevent it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

They call il "hammering down
prices in Wall street. Bu, it is
axes that they actually use once
they get started
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

The most important thing that IS
wrong With aviation is to read front
page stories telling how aViators
burn 10 death.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Member Audit Bureau OF Circulation

Member Audit Bureau OF Circulation
The A. 3. Z. 10 o national organization
which furnishes newspapers and Aosei :
tissrs with strictly honeU analysts OF
circula lion Our circulation statistics are
based upon this audit. This insures pro-
lection against fraud in newspaper as
tribution figures TO both national and
loca, adyertisers-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
The Biggest Problem in Home
building!

Our little home is built at last.
For ten years we have saved.
scrimped and sacrificed that we
might some day enjoy the comfort
and satisfaction of a home planned
and built TO our own specifications.
And now our little love nest is
ready for our occupancy. In fact, it
has been ready for several months.
Only one obstacle prevents us from
moving in tomorrow. But try as we
will We cannot seem to clear that
one obstruction. For three months
now we have employed every strate-
gy to remove that one barrier which
keeps us from taking up our abode
in the home which love and sacri-
flee built-thc home which SO right
fully is ours.
We have begun to abandon hope.
Unless someone comes forward with
a practical suggestion before the end
of this week. we are convinced that
it will be impossible to get the
plumbers out-and we shall make
them a present of the whole She
bang. Al. Graham
II the Doctors TaA ed Like News
papers
Patient: Am / seriously hurt,
DOCTOR"
Doctor: you have suffered Sc
we're bruises and are possibly injured
internally. You will recover. You
are probably fatally injured but
your condition has improved and
you will live but few hours. You
escaped with a few scratches and
have been given medical attention.
You were injured only slightly.
Patient: What ! want to know
Doctor: "Ccrtainly, you have a
right to know. Your death is ex-
pected momentarily but your injury
is not believed to be serious. You
we're uninjured. You were mangled
beyond recognition and were only
identified by means OF letters in
your clothing. Death was instantane-
Gus, after which you returned to
your home. You were unhurt."
Patient: But doctor! i"
Doctor: You have suffered a
relapse and the end is expected
hourly. You are unconscious and
chatting with your friends"
Patient: Am T.
Doctor: your body was sent to
the Blank undertaking rooms for
burial. You received treatment at
the scene of the accident and walk
ed to your home. You weren't in the
| wreck, at all"
Paul Bowers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

The Herald 10 sale daily tn New
York at Hotaings Newsstand, Times
Square: Schutz's Newsstands, Entrance
Grand Central. tanc Street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

vehicle of travel. If Meriden city
officials would realize this fact. and
act accordingly. fewer disparaging
remarks would be heard about the
Silver City.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

Who first told me
Not to be a fool
About women.
And yet they say
Women are incapable
or friendship.
e. +. 30
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09

According to a Chinese tradition,
the use of cloth was evolved from
the practice OF women carrying their
children in fiber nets.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Is Years Ago Today

T.. n. Pesse Was reelected presi-
dent Of the Maple Hill Golf club
last night. l.. a. NIyen. G.. +. Hart
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
No, Indeed!

No. Indeed:
Jimmy: Mother, shall ! put the
parrot in the library"
His Mother: NO indeed. Father
is in there going over the bills.'
Mrs. c. W. Hawkins
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
TELEPHONE CALLS
Business Once ..... s-S
Editorial Rooms .... S26

The only profitable advertising medium
N tho City, Circulation books and pres
room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-03-09
Member OF the Associated i're&s

AeIn0er OF the Associated INAt
me Associated Press 10 exclusively en-
titled to the use for republication OF
all news credited TO II or not otheF~fse
credited IN this paper and slso local
heW, published therein.