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New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
THE, DANCE. BUG

A word about dancing, we figure, should interest q lot Of people. W" come 10 this conclusion, of course, as a result or the many ads in the Herald regarding dance events Scarcely a day passes without it's uuota Of such announcements. Tn" fact that they appear with unfaii- ing regularity indicates that the dance business in this city must be booming.
 There was q time, not many years a-o, when q dance in this city was not an everyday occurrence. We re- fer Of course, 10 public dances. moi private dances. IL used to be sourca Of complaint to the youthful terp- sicho1can artists that there was nothing doing in town" except moving picture shows, Some Of them have been known to go to Hartford, Springfield or waysdc stations in order to get ,heir fill Of GoAtrotting to the elusive saNophones.
 Conditions have changed rapidly. If there are any young dance hounds in New Britain-nd older ones too. for that matter-Who cannot find frequent opportunities for re- ducins weight and wearing out shoes. they must be sick in bed.
 The dances are still put on by or 2anizations. at least sometimes. On other occasions various orChestras hire the halls, furnish the music, and diyidc the profits if any. Some Of these aGarz, we understand, ara extremely well attended; indeed. word comes to us that in the case Of some or-hestras tho floors ar ''paehcd."
 The delu2c Of dance music in this country ,s provocative Of thought. Not only does one meet with it in dance halls. which are numerous in every city. but that modern inven- ton. the radio. secns 10 specialize in it q great part Of the time, The American brand of nip and tuck' music, such as the dance bands dis ponse. seems also 10 have conquered great part ot Europe, where it is called American music" Sometimes we wonder whether it really is American music. l. at least seems to be the kind that most Americans understand
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Feb. 2S -Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight; Saturday increasing cloudness followed by rain: slowly rising temperature; moderate to fresh north and northeast winds.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Partly cloudy tonight; not so cold in west central portion. Saturday in creasing cloudiness and warmer. fol- lowed by rain; fresh northeast shift ing to southeast winds.
 Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Fair tonight; Saturday increasing cloudiness and warmer. followed by rain and fog.
 Conditions: High pressure covers the northeastern portion Of the country. Pressure is low and fall ing rapidly over Nebraska and South Dakota. There are indications of a secondary development over Louis- jana. Temperatures are above the seasonal average in most sections. Rains were reported from the Mis- sissippi and lower Missouri valleys and snow from the upper Missouri valley.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28

months of the year would be the hardest. Nobody at the time men, toned the beneficcnt surveillance of the Administration in this connec- ton. Hard facts do without political interpretation.
 The Administration cannot readily dodge the consequences of unem ployment in it's record being made. It will do no good to blame the Senate or the stock market or any other scarecrow that might be set up by frantic politicians, The facts are that such a condition was al lowed to develop during a Republi- can administration, and that is all that the average man pauses to con- sidor
 Republicans everywhere are full of explanations. f explanations could give employment there wouJd be more than enough for everybody.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
1 GENTLLNIA\IN DISAGREEMENT

The stage for another avalanche of stirring statements was all set after the Mayor made his little re- mark about the noneXisteucc of an assistant corporation counsel the other day. Somebody was merely needed to start the avalanche either MT. Camp or Mir Paonessa. But neither had heart for it. the one being indisposed by disposition and the other having learned by eX- periencc that an argument doesn't necessarily convince the other fel- low.
 Thus the city is not 10 te treated with another discussion of the sort which "enlivened" the gay political way recently. Mr. Camp says be wants no dispute and MT, Paonessa sees nothing to dispute about Both have had their say, couched in gcntlemanly language, and that may be the end Of it. Although there is no agreement between the two statements, both gentlemen seem to realize that further verbal activity would not bring an agreement near cr.
 Citizens, it appears, are left to take their choice. They would do that anyhow. so all is well
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
Mabel NOrmand Buried
 In Los Angeles Cemetery

Los Angeles, Feb. 2S Rl-Fllm- land folk assembled today 10 pay their final tribute 10 Mabel Nor mand comedienne. whose el't1 screen impersonations cndcared her in the hearts of motion picture fans throughout the world.
 Miss Normand died Sunday at d Monrovia. Calf. sanitarum after q long fight against tuberculosis. Tho body will be placed in a crypt hI Calvary cemetery here.
 Lew Cody, husband of Miss Nor mand, announced that honorar! pallbearers. many of them prom r. nent in the film industry, would in cludc Sid Grammar, D. W. Griffith. Mack Scnnctt. Charles Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Ford Sterling, Eugene Palette, Samuel Gold"yn. Arthur Goebel. Paul Bern and Fed cral Judge William r. James, Rev. Michael J. Mullins. pastor of the Roman Catholic Church Of the Good Shepherd Of Beverly Hills, was chosen to conduct the ccrc- mOny.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
\ SCHOOL COMMITTEE CONTEST

It has been said quite frequently, when criticism Of the Board Of Edu- cation was being indulgcd in, that the board acts "too independent Of the city government and that such activities sometimes arc not in con- formity with the ideals of the city administration.
 The facts are, however, that the members Of the board are elected, just like members Of the Common Council. True. contests for the board have not been very strenuous of dla,c years, Pcrfunctory nomina- tions at the primaries have usually been equivalent to election Most criticism Of the school committee has been between elections and very u,ue of it has been heard during the vital few weeks prior to the elections
 This year the Citizens Property Owners Association threatens to Sc! up opposition candidates of its own for the school committee, with tn" announcement going the threat that such action is likely 10 make some difference. The idea behind the movement seems to be to make an attempt to intiltrate into the school committee and have some influence as to it's policy.
 We doubt very much whether such an attempt by a third party will be successful. The main result would be to subtract some votes from both the Republican and the Democratic candidates. perhaps leaving the ratio about the same. But this is q free country and any third party can function if it has the energy.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
ADVERTISING I\FLUENCE"

The influence of advertisers with newspapers IS astonishing. Exactly so, and for instance: There is the Connecticut Light & Power Co. A large number of Connecticut news papers quite frequently run news stories and editorials questioning the cOmpany's electric rates. The company is one of the most con- sistent advertisers in the state Not once to our knowledge has the com- pany, through its advertising, tried to influence the attitude of any newspaper regarding electric rates. II is our opinion that it would fail dismally and thus doesn't try il.
 And there is J. Henry Roraback head or the electric trust in Con- uccticut. J. Henry receives more ad- verse political comment than any gentleman in the state. He some- times gives us the impression ne enjoys the knocks and would be dumbfounded at receiving boos. from any newspaper of consequence. Yet Mr. Eoraback, at least indirect ly through his multifarious electric connections is perhaps the heaviest single advertiser in the state.
 The newspapers everywhere have been critical Of the electric light industry ever since the Well-rcmem bcrcd revelations in the Fedora, Trade Commission. Publicity matter usually referred to as dope" sent out by the industry. seems to find a moro ready acceptance in the waste baskets. This is a rough way tc treat advertisers. but the electric in- duStry appears to accept che sltua- lion as is' and keeps right on try ing 10 convince everybody it is oi angelic purity and light - withou, the aid oi the majority of news paper editors. news editors, city cdi- ] tors copy readers or reporters.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
VOTES ON INipRON LMiN

Bcrliu's popular referendum On the school question failed 10 take steps to provide the town with the necessary improvement. and Lyman l.. Halls analysis of some Of the reasons for the un.ayorahIc verdict al the polls is g, least provocative O thought
 But one is mcIurd 10 ask whether popular rrrrrmduus in such mat ters are ever saU~fac'oryo In order to induce the public 10 vote in ia'or of q municipal improvement con- siderable sa,,amao~uip by it's pro- poucuts mus, l." exercised. as N" have already stated. This is ucccs~ yary in order to overcome jhe na,ur- al lcthar=y of the public 10 spend tax money. Thor" ar. students oI municipal government who have
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
THAT NEW HOSPITAL

1tmay not be wrong to term the ncW Baker Memorial hospital Of the Massachusetts M General hospital as an experiment. The 5000, 900 struc- ture, designed to be an average citizens hospital" with rates in conformity with the average pocket book, seems so well endowed that the anticipated deficit for two or The point about the enterprise is that in order to provide such an in stitution for the middle class patients who cannot afford high rates yet do not want charity it was necessary 10 start the structure with an en- dowment of S1.000.000 from one person, another s1,0O0,000 by popu- lar subscription and $150.000 for operating purposes from q philanthropic fund. Under such conditions. it may be concluded, the rates ought to be as stated.
 It is a gratifying fact that such a hospital-the first in the country-has been made possible. For years there has been steady Complaint that modern medical practice in the hospitals has out run the average pocketbook. Here is an institution with the avowed pur- pose of showing how to turn the corner and create new dispensa- ton.
 The first reaction one gets is that million dollar contributions arc necessary. Any city can be so bless ed if there are such contributions to be had.
 Considering the large contribu- tons reported from time to time tor medical ''rcsearch laboratories, and for creating new institutions for the medication of medical learning. there is al least hope that some day some of these millions may be sWcrved into as practical q channel as those which were contributed to produce the Baker Memorial.
 What good is so much "medica. research if the average person is unable to pay for the application of the knowledge?
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28

claimed that nothing is more diff cult than to induce the public to vote favorably upon an improve ment that is likely to benefit a part Of the public, Mr. Hall points ou. that some residents in Berlin have opposed the school project because they themselves would not benefit Others possibly voted against it be- cause of the site and for other req sons that were not counteracted by those favoring the school.
 In sense it is ridiculous 10 elect citizens to responsible positions Of town or city government and then lack sufficient confidence in them to permit them to decide a question Of improvement without a referendum. ct that has been the tendency ot New England town government from the first. It is an application Of direct democracy that only works in q small town, and perhaps it is for this reason that most New Eng land small towns have fewer im- proVements than the cities, which elect officials and give them the pow CT to decided what is 10 be done in the way of improvements. This is the republican form of government and it has advantages. The boards usually do not please everyone when something is being done, but they at least get things done.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
COMMUNICATED
Calls "Dry' Law Ghastly

Editor New Britain Herald;
 In the 10 year experimental period of attempted prohibition en- forccment, we have witnessed one of tho most ghastly legislative tragedies and colossal failures in the history of L. $. Not only has the national prohibition law justly warranted se- were criticism from all sides, in cluding d very recent letter by Bishop Charles Fiskc of the Central New York diocese of the Protestant churches which was read into the records of the New York state legis- laturc. but it has created most de- plorablc condition of vice, corrup- ton. bribery, lawlessness and de- moralizins hypocrisy. undermining the most sacred traditions of our country and reaching into the very depths of our social and economic structure.
 Our forefathcrs handed down 10 us an inalienable right 10 freed om which they stubbornly fought for and acquired. ieaiouSly maintained and guarded in an enduring instru- nent which we have all. as faithful citizens of the |. S. sworn to de- lend. Could our government wish for q more patriotic demonstration of faith and loyalty 10 our country than shown during the World war. when millions of sons and daughters Of America hastencd to .join our forces to protect the honor of America, giving their lives deserting home, farm, business. tamily-and all that the prestige of the |. $. may be maintained
 I've are unuucstionably q peace ful and law-abidine people. but since congress enacted the national prohibition law into the constitution. our peaceful tranquility has given way to a state of dissatisfaction, dissension and agitation arising from feeling that our liberty has been curtailed and freedom restrict cd. It is of the most momentous importance that drastic action be started at once for enactment of necessary legislation to repeal the l Sth amendment in order to again restore normal conditions in this country. I do not advocate re- opening Of public saloons, but rather
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
Hunters Aim Is So Bad
 Government Interyenes

Paris, Feb, 2S Pl-Bad marks manship IS so prevalent among the hunters of Franco. shot intended for rabbits and cartridges having stung innocent bystanders so often in the past open season, that Parliament has intcrVened.
 Every Nimrod next year will have to take out an insurance policy in favor Of third parties" if q bill in troduced in the Chamber is passed.
 The minimum amount is fixed at 5f.H00. Two-Cun men must make 1t double.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
25 Fears Ago To-day

Since the opening of the Child rcns home, the institution has re- Ccivcd $49lS.74 in donations. Its expenditures so far have been So2I.S6.
 Deputy Sheriff Stockwcll attempt cd to move an organ from d home on LaWlor street yesterday and was greeted by an angry woman with an axe in her hand. A wild dog on Clark street last evening killed 46 chickens and cs- capped. He killed the birds by biting their nccks.
 The board of street commission CTS has established q 10 foot build ing line on Hart street.
 The local courts Of Forcsters are making a Jealous drive 10 have a large class of candidates for inltia- ton March 90.
 Judge B. r. Gaifney has present ed Solectman Bassett with a bill for $2,30O for his services as town at torncy and legal adviser to the town officials.
 Plans are being made for the dedication of the new gymnasium at the Y. NJ. C. A.
 The second hearing on the char ter will be held this evening. The only opposition registered so far concerns the number Of wards. Councilman Quiglcy is in favor Of five wards. The New Britain High school basketball team will play the Wes- leyan freshmen team this after noon.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
Young Woman Radical
 Among Eight Arrested

Boston, Feb. 2S Elizabeth Donnelly, young so-called radical agitator who was arrested several times for her activities as children 5 organizer during the long New Bed , ford textile strike Of 1928. was among other persons arrested here late yesterday in connection with a strike of left-wing garment workers,
 The group was taken in custody. while workers were quitting for the day, on charges of obstructing trav- el. Resides Miss Donnelly. they were Harry Cohen, 45. Maiden: Sal Vatore Npcelli. 46: Amaii Josene 40: Marian Rabinovitz, 20; Aurora Morncllo, IT: Alba Promo. 28, and Ida Gay, SC, all Of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28

government control and taxation for the manufacture, sale and trans portaton of intoxicating liquors or restoration to the states of local option, thus eliminating the CO., educational speakeasics, which az cording to authentic reports. far eX- ceed in number the licenses saloons in existence before prohibition.
 Many millions of dollars have been dissipated by the government in q vain and futile attempt to en- force prohibition only to be met with disappointing success. Should this financial drain on our treasury weakening our resources and deriy- ing no benefit? The law will never be enforced. importation of liquor will continue. and bootleggcrs will thrive while congress rests in q state of lethargy satisfied that at least it is law After all. we, the people. are sending congressman to Washington 10 represent us, act in our behalf and in our interest. Therefore, in view of the nationwide agitation against prohibition, is il not reasonable 10 assume that our congressman vote for repeal Of the Nolstead law" Those who have deep convictions regardless of pub lie misunderstanding, misrepresen- tation or attack. In the event that the hearings being conducted in the house of representative develop to a point where a vote will be taken, voters will go to the polls during the next state elections with sound foundation, 10 decide if the present congressman shall be re- turned or men elected who are in sympathy with the movement 10 re- peal the Nolstcad law.
 D. II. FREDERICKS.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
YOU Nc ARAB JAILED

Jerusalem. Feb. 2S Jewish TcIr- graphic Agency)-A l5 year prison sentence for attempted murder has been imposed on Abdul Chani, q young Arab police orderly who, on November 25. shot and wounded Norman Bcntwich. Jewish attorney general of Palestine.
 Chani admitted firing shots hn. pl"-scd that he vas not sponslblr.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
UNEMPLOYMENT DIFFICULTIES

It is sad news for rabid fans 0; the Republican party 10 learn Of un- employment clashes III various cities. Such doings have invariably been associated with Democratic ad ministrations. One Of the stock statements during presidential cam paigns nas been that if the Demo- crats are elected unemployment will become a menace. The Republicans got elected back in 1928" and all the grand old party fans felt happy at the prospect of continued boom ing prosperity, with unemployment at a minimum. II is q distressing trick played by fate. however, to discover that one Of the difficult problems 0. the Hoover admimistra- ton is the spectre Of unemployment
 Finding the scapegoat seems to he the chief effort ot the Adminis- ,ration. It cannot be, il Is reasoned, that the Republican party is at fault, IT must be something else. Oh, ygs. there is the Senate. That institution of higher discussion has Eeen busy delaying the tariff" Why not blame it all on the Senate?
 Senator Watson ot Indiana. Re, publican head man, was the first 10 think of this twist of logic. The un- employment situation, said the Sen ator months a=o. is due 10 the 'oh- structonist tactics" of the Demo crats and Insurgn, Republicans in the Senate The claim "as felt 10 be rather absurd at the time but noth- ing better having bobbcd lp sine then, the Administration trottei out this untque explanation in" other day. II didn't take very "eu with numerous Eopubucan editors and sundry others however and " . should not he surprised 10 see tha subject dropped
 Some and certain pJr1y gentlemen are putting forth the observation that though unemployment is Vors" than it was. stn most Of the Unen- ploycd are members oC the casual cmploy1neuts, the weakest in tha industrial fabric and most likely 10 reel the bruut of abnormal oondi- lions. Tie vhito collar workers. these say. and the skilled mechanics outside of the building trades ant some other trades. are mostly em- ployod as usual This may be true wholly or in part; but what differ ,nce that makes to the mtortuuat"s ho happen to be minus employ Iaent regardless Of tine reason We fail to devise. II still remains true that about five per cent O. the popu- lation is .n procmious situation.
 The medicine men or the Adnin- istration have been hard at work telling the country that the situation is on the mend. Statistics have been made public showing that there las .-., o ,r.J,.I ,.prt.,IIuIruf of nm employment and that if the ten aency continues until spring or summer, the country will have I"ss 70 worry about.
 Even this is uor exactly new, however. IL was stated riShl after he stock crash that the early
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
Facts ondFdncies
BY ROBERT CULLEN

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 A COW artist was to blame that other time Chicago was knocked out
 The talkies seldom have the tra- ditional happy ending. The grooming tenor never is hanged.
 What is a true accident?" asks an editorial. Well. occasionally your check stubs agree with the bank.
 The strangest feature Of the new parrot disease is it's failure to get an appropriation from congress.
 True ambition is the desire 10 be as useful as a coat sleeve is 10 a small boy with bad cold.
 Money talks louder when it gets tight, too,
 But don't boast of your material ism if you haven't any material to show for it.
 And when the roll is called up wonder, the big ones will be on the outside as usual.
 Americanism: Butchering children ito save a little time; wondering what to do with the time we save.
 The final proof or forgiving spirit is to have a faster car pass you on the highway and wish it no ill luck.
 When the doctor says you need q change Of climate. that means hes tired of monkeying with an imag- mary ailment
 If a car is a menace in front Of a t1replug. why does the cop keep it there two hours while waiting for you?
 "Thc average woman has q vocab- uldIS Ol OllIN bb,VUu words, and Alexander with &0,000 veterans. licked 500,000 Pcrsians.
 Perhaps the states that wish 10 abolish prize fighting could compro- mise on gloves of lighter weight.
 Nature keeps the balance. The lower the car the more the nose is elevated
 Speaking Of talkies. how sad to discover that a beautiful nose is no better than others in pronunciation.
 Senate quarrels that interfere with work seems natural to one who has seen a pen of young mules function when one starts kicking.
 Correct this sentence: "Ycs. l like your new frock," said the husband: especially those little tails that hang down below your coat" Copyright, 1880. Publishers Syndi-
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New Britain herald., 1930-02-28

telegram just received from Detroit: A professional toe dancer is try ing for worlds record walking on toes today. Wire worlds record on toe and held by whom, when and where. Must have answer by noon as we start at 2:30
 oil spoke some time ago, writes Tippy Of taking another one Of your jaunts 10 Europe. You are still here. Whats the trouble" ." Money trouble-so long as you are so noscy
 Copyright 1850. McNaught
 Syndicate, Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1930-02-28
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation The 4. E. C, is national organization which furnishes newspapers and sdveI- tNrs with & strictly honest analysis Of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pro- tsct!on against fraud in newspaper dis trioution figures to both national and local advertisers