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New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

with some Europeans Time mentions in q neat summary of famous financial transactions.
 In 1892 England was aroused over one Jabcz Spencer Balfour, who wiped out s5O,O0O000 with his Iiberator Building Society. A com parativc pikcr came along in 1896, when Ernest Torah Hooley of Lon don caused $7,5OO,0OO of other peo- plc's money to vanish. Another financial incident" followed in 1900, when Whitaker Wright organ izcd the London Globe Finance Corporation, lost s10, 0,000,0Q0 a year for three ycars-money of dupes- and committed suicide in court, Nothing outstanding then happened until 1910, when Alfred William Carpenter kicked the Charing Cross bank around and went under with SS,500. 900. Things were pleasant until 1922, when Gerald Lee Bevan sank the City Equitable Fire Insur- ancc company with s10,000,000 and went to jail. It being difficult for human beings to learn from the past, along in 1929 came Charles Hatry, who crashed with liabilities of moro than s143,0O0,000, of which SG7.500,O0O seems gone but not for gotten.
 From these figures wc>come to the conclusion that Americans are in hercntly honest, and that the big crooks actually mostly live in the land of fogs.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
CITY PAYS WHEN OTHERS
 ARE, NOT BOTHERED

4 cursory examination of claims filed against the city by persons al lcgins they were injured as a re- suit of falling on slippery slde"alkH during the recent snow period would indicate that the city cannot b" too careful in insisting that property owners keep their sidewalks safe.
 It has been the custom of the DO lice to notify property owners 10 get q move on themselves in clean ing the walks. this Of course in such cases where quick action was not apparent. II is evident from tha five claims filed the other day that some or tho property owners were not as anxious 10 do their duty by their sidewalks and the public as circumstances warranted.
 Persons who arc injured through falls on sidewalks have a cause ot action against both the city and tn" property owner. The actions. how ever, usually are filed only against the city. evidently because of the prevailing belief that it is easier 10 collect from the city than from the property owner. When the city pays
 .. such a claim it in turn has the right 10 collect at least part of the money from the property owner. but 10 our knowledge this right has never bee exercised.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
PUBLIC OPINION AND MIR. GRCNDf

When Senator Grundy of Pcnn- sylvania was appointed by Governor Fisher the latter stated that he made the appointment because 99 per cent Of the letters he had received de- manded that the lobbyist be sent to the Senate. This led to the impress sion that the governor meant 99 per cent of the general public.
 A resume of editorial comment from Pennsylvania newspapers, no" at hand. indicates that the 9o per cent of letter writers did not repre- sent tho rank and file of voters. What this high percentage seems to have represented was the faction in the Republican party Of when Mcssrs. Fisher TNd Grundy are members.
 In the first place, Mir. Fisher was elected governor because Mr. Grundy collected and spent some hundreds of thousands Of dollars for that purpose. As one editor remarks it is reasonable to suppose that those interests furnished the 99 per cen' of message soliciting the appoint mont or MT. Grundy to the senate
 The Pittsburgh Telegraph re- marked bluntly that the appointment "flannted public opinion' in Penn ! sy,vania.
 It would seem that the genera public in Pennsylvania is merely | victim Of it's discredi'ab'e poi't'ca machine.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
SOCIAL E.EASIONS Ten ways in Which to Conceal Your Acute Distastc for
 Friends New Dog
By Richard Turk

By Richard Turk
 Big, husky fellow, isn't he? l guess he can take care of himself in case of trouble. all right"
 What kind of a dog is he. exactly?"
 q suppose he growls like that because he's a fine watchdoG, doesn't he? Yes, know he's goo1 natured. You can see it in his face"
 "Oh, let him jump up--this is sn old suit and he can't possibly hurt it. He's shedding his coat now, isn't hc?"
 "Why don't you start to discipline him? Are you afraid it will kill his spirit"
 He certainly is unusual looking. You could pick him out of a hull dled-if you ever wanted 1o, cculdn't you?'
 "Yes, you're right-blood will tell. every time. A single glance at him is enough to convince you of that"
 "Yes, they are a popular breed right now, aren't they? Funny how the taste changes almost overnight, isn't it?"
 He hasn't had distemper, has he? No, I didn't think so - l remem- Der Bill Mackey's dog had that kind of a look around the eyes before it got him." 1 Still another way is to pretend you are timid soul with a phobia for dogs. but whatever you say or i do the only result will be that you will never, never be asked out tc your friends home again, if you | live to be a thousand.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

It is gratifying to learn, therefore, that plans are under way for an ad- dition to the Benjamin Franklin school on Clinton street, in the north western section of the city. The Franklin school is seen to advantage by those who travel out Burritt street far enough to pass Clinton street, the school being near the Burritt-Cunton intersection.
 The Benjamin Franklin school is a recent building. having been con- structed in 1927. It is modern and a credit 10 the school system. But at the time it was constructed there was no one who thought that the district would build up so rapidly as 10 cause overCroWding in the schoo. few years after it was placed into service. Indeed, there is good req son for believing that the presence Of the new school building added to the residential attractions Of the northwestern section, as is frequent ly the case with modern school buildings.
 Now an addition of 99xG4 feet will be added, It is to be hoped that the Board of Education is making sure that this addition will be sufficient for q reasonable time,
 As funds permit. all other schools which are ovcrcrowdcd should be enlarged; and the sooner this is done the better.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

drowning, one person hanged him self. and two died from fires.
 Berlin for the most part remains an attractive place; but its roads are dangerous to the unwary. The in- tersection of the Post road and Mid dletown pike, the latter forming q steep grade at the point, is so dangerous that state policemen must do traffic duty whenever traffic is heavy. At thc junction of the Post road Cor Berlin or Warrington ridge) and Pennington road the state police also are compelled to prevent collisions. The stage for col lisions in Berlin is always set.
 Judge Griswold, who presidcs over the town court. takes all this into consideration when he deals out justice. Driving must be as safe as possible in Berlin the judge be- lieves. and as rule he has little sympathy for malefactors of the yc- hcle laws When the judge bears down he bears down hard, which tends to discourage fool drivers from stunting in a town which offers poor facilities for wooins lady luck on the roads. This, we think is as it should be. W9 read much nowadays about "too many accidents" Let the judges everywhere start discouraging fool ish drivers and the accidents will de- crease automatically.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
THE VETERANS HOSPITAL

The new veterans hospital to be constructed in Newington will cost s1,000,0O0. IL will take a year to construct the nine buildings. Bids will be opened in Washington the latter part Of this month, the con- tract probably will be let in the early spring, and the work of construction will run over into next year. When the buildings are completed, i'll 1881, Newington will house the most important veterans hospital in southern New England. It is an ideal village for such an institution.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
PLANS ARE WRECKED
Dcmpscys Expectations Of Staging a Iomski- Braddock Title Fight Spoiled Last Night.

Chicago. Jan. R)-Promotcr Jack Dempscy's plan 10 make ms Leo Lomski- Jimmy Braddock 1O- round bout at the Chicago Coliseum January 1T, d light heavyweight title meeting has been wrecked by Lom- skis defeat by Maxic Rosenbloom, at New York last night.
 Dempsey had petitioned the Ma tional Boxing association to declare the winner of the January l7 bat tie, light heavyweight champion 10 succeed Tommy Loughran, and planned to present a title belt to the winner.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
MAKING SCHOOLS CATCH UP
 WITH POPULATION

Occasionally one hears q complain, that school accommodation are in- adequate here and tEcr,. Then, of course. the Hoard Of Education is blamed for not having guessed with sufficient accuracy just how many additional children would begin liv- ing in 8 district,
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

cook. I think she's trying to~g get me to propose. Fat chance, she has. Took her to the movies in the eve ming. Flashed my badge and we both sailed past the doorman. That magic badge.
 And so to bed.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
fIOIs.

Hope.
 Tests by college scientists have shown that sleep is unnecessary. If sleep can be eliminated by some slight adjustment in habits, which seems probable. a new era will undoubtedly dawn.
 Beds will pass. Bedrooms will be no more.
 With the passing of beds and bed- rooms, the linen industry will fade. Blankets, sheets and nightrobes will disappear from houses, which will shrink in proportion, so that they
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
Problem Eternal.

Problem Eternal. Prof. Harter: If I fail to give a correct answer to any problem in mathematics Chat anyone present of- fers me, l agrc, to forfeit the sum Of ten dollars,'
 Voice in Audience: Make the date of my wife's birth agree with her present age."
 Mrs A. Hill
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
Ia A 2 Classified

A deserted baby girl has been named after the Pennsylvania rail- road.
 When she grows up shell have d fine excuse 10 give her husband when shes late for an appointment.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
A 1 ' Sports

A pigeon has returned 10 it's loft after an absence of six months.
 We understand that the bird attempted 10 coo an explanation to it's indignant spouse about being de- tained at an office
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Jan. 4.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair Sat urday and Sunday, colder Saturday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Generally fair and colder Saturday; Sunday fair with slowly rising tenn perature.
 Conditions: The disturbance that was centored over western Pennsyl. vania Thursday night has advanced to Nova Scotia. Pressure remains low from Hudson Straits eastward over Greenland and Iceland.
 Fair weather will prevail almost generally in the Atlantic coast states. The temperature will be lower in the Atlantic states.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
. . z Social

FOR SALE-10. .000-ton (woodcn) five section 1rydock, electrical equipped, seven years old, in Al condition. Price very reasonable for quick sale.
 Marine News Weekly Tip Sheet,
 Have you another like it? We need one for each side of the fire place.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
His PrOtOsitjOn!

Judge: I'm going to fine you sn for the chickens you stole the last two weeks"
 Dewey: How'll it be if An pays seben fifty, Judge? Datll pay foh up to an includin' next Wednes- day night.'
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
I'lcaSd!

Albert: You arc the prettiest girl in the world.' Martha: Albert, you certainly give a girl something to think about
 Mary Bcssmcr.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

Give a criminal enough rope and he'll tie up q cashier,
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
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Send all communications to Fun Shop Editor, care oj the New Britain Herald. and yOI letter
We Must Show Elm Off,

Cheer up. Suppose hands, feet and
 nose
 Do freeze in two short blocks. Cold brings excuse to put in use Gift 'hankies," gloves and socks!
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
HE FUN SHOP NEWS WEEKI.>
Drama

Discussing the American girl, q noted visitor says beauty and intcl!i- GCncc go together.
 Say it ain't so, Mr. Zicgfcld!
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

The Smithsonian Institute was e. tablishcd in 1S46 under the will of James Smithson.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04

can easily be put on wheels.
 Thus the word Realtor will dis appear entirely from the English language.
 In view of which, who darcs say there is no God?
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
The Right Place

Mother: Now that the children have returned to school, I'm going on my vacation" Friend: Where arc you going?' Mother: ITO bed.'
 J. C. Paige. Copyright. 1880, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1930-01-04
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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-03-26
By GILBERT LEWIS.

THE bourbon capitalists of the South have
been able to maintain their semi-feudal
sway over the millions of brutally oppressed
and bitterly exploited Negro and white toers
solely because of their ability to keep these
workers unorganized and divided About this
the Southern ruling class has no illusions. 1t
knows that these workers and especially the
Negro workers, when organized under the mill
tant leadership of the Communist Party and
the revolutionary trade unions can be but
batterng ram for the smashing of the entire
capitalist system, breeder of all forms of econo-
mic, social and political inequalities
Thus they will do all in their power, resort
to all forms of terror to keep these workers
unorganized. This is shown in the bitter at
tacks upon the National Textile Workers Union
and the Communist Party in Gastonia, the In
ternational Labor Defense in Charlotte and
Norfolk, the NTWU and Communist Party in
Atlanta, the Trade Union Unity League, and
especially the Negro organizer of the Trade
Union Unity League, in Chattanooga.
I, along with four other workers, two of them
white organizers for the T.U.U.L., were arrest
ed on March 5, while holding an open-air meet
ing. This meeting the final mobilization of
workers for the great March 6 demonstration,
was held on the corner where most of the I'M
employed gather The police, after vain at
tempt to drive the workers from the streets
and our meeting, arrested us and charged US
with blocking traffic and refusing to move on
when ordered to do so by a police officer"
Use of Fascist Methods
From the moment of my arrest until the
time of my release open fascist methods were
employed against me.
Lynch him, lynch the black bastard!'' cried
a group, identified as Ku Kluxers, who gath
cred around the police when l was seized.
Noticing, however, the militancy of the Negro
and white workers who had also gathered
around in my defense they thought better of
the matter.
"You got helluva nerve" said one big
Southern detective, ito get upon these streets
to make speech. Stick up your damn hands
before | blackjack you
In the courtroom little effort was made by
the cauitalist judge, Martin A. Fleming to
conceal the true class against class issue of
the case. ] was charged with blocking traffic;
the following are the major questions that
were asked
"Do you believe in the Christian religion"
Didn't you get up in a meeting and advise
the workers to stay away from church and
stop giving money to the preachers?"
isn't it true that your organization is try
ing to smash the American Federation Of La
Dor.
"Where did you come FROM"
"Were you sent here to organize the Ne
groes?"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-03-26
Growth of Real Wages in
U.S.S. r. Guaranteed

The workers cooperatives of Moscow and
other industrial centers have reduced prices on
February l on articles which play big part
in the workers budget: textile goods, clothing
underwear footwear and various food products.
Prices have been cut about 4-5 per cent COM
pared with the prices of October 1929. On some
goods (ready-made clothing) there is a cut Of
10 per cent and even of 20 per cent (footwear).
At the same time there is also price reduc-
ton on bread (at least 0.5 kopeks per kilo),
potatoes, vegetables and fruits (from to Is
per cent.
At the same time the workers cooperatives
are taking steps to increase the sale of goods
which hitherto the worker has been partly buy
ing on the market (the goods purchased by
workers the market in the Soviet Union
amounted at the beginning of this year to about
II per cent of manufactured goods and Is
per cent of farm products). The role of the
private dealer will in this sphere be reduced
to the minimum Ito about 2-3 per cent?.
All these steps will guarantee reduction
in the cost of living of the working class family
of about 31a--4 per cent as compared with last
year.
The workers nominal wages this year are
raised an average of per cent. Together
with the lowering of the cost of living the
average wage will increase at least IL per
cent. Such is the decision of the Party. This
decision will have to be Internationally carried
out.
The Moscow enterprises have allotted 1000
workers belonging to cooperatives to take con-
troll over the reduction of the prices in CO.
operative shops
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-03-26

cesses and were for time deprived of their
clear understanding and sober outlook.
In order to straighten out the line of our
work in the sphere of collective economic con-
struction, we must get rid Of these sentiments.
This is one of the immediate tasks of the Party
at the present time.
The art of leadership is a serious matter.
One must not lag behind the movement, be-
cause this means getting separated from the
masses. But one must also not hasten on ahead
one thereby loses touch with the masses.
He who wishes to lead the movement and at
the same time maintain contact with the mill
lion masses, must carry on fight two
fronts-against those who lag behind and
against those who hasten on ahead.
Our Party is strong and unvanquished. be-
cause in leading the movement it knows how
to maintain and strengthen contact with the
"-'"'"' masses of workers and peasants.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-03-26
Workers! Join the Party of
Your Class!

Communist Party U. S. A.
4S East 125th Street,
New York City.
J. the undersigned, want to Join the Commu.
MIST Party. Send me more information. ~
'ess .'..............r... City. ........
occupation '.................... Age......
Mall this to the Central Office, Communist
Farty' 40 East l25th St., New York, N. Y.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-28
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Mahaffey,
Springfield, Ill, will come Thursday
to attend the Speedway race and
spend the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Mahaffey. 1924 Wash
ington boulevard. Thomas Mahaf-
fey Jr. will bring Edward Ratigan.
New York, a schoolmate at Notre
Dame. home for the weekend.
Miss Mary Kelley. 254S North
Capitol avenue, will entertain
Tuesday night in honor of Mrs.
Russell Hotel, formerly Miss Mar
garet Gerth.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. lockwood,
3641 Washington boulevard, are
spending a few days at the Roose-
welt in New York.
Mrs. Henry LangSenkamp. her
daughter and son, Miss kntoinette
Langsenkamp and Robert Langsen-
kamp. and Miss katherine Hook.
1910 North Pennsylvania street. will
sail on the Laurentic for so
journ in Europe.
Mrs. w. L. O'Connor. 1923 North
Pennsylvania street. left today for
Montreal. from where she will sail
on the Laurentic for an eight weeks
stay in Ireland with her mother,
Mrs. Bina Carr.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-28
Cards. EUent
Committees
Are Named

Announcement was made today
that sevsnty-nine tables already
have been reserved for the annual
benefit card party to be given at 2
Friday. June s. by members OF st.
Margaret's Hospital Guild.
Mrs. Marie Griffey made the an
nouncement at the all-day meeting
Of the guild Tuesday at the home Of
Mrs. Charles jefferson. 100 Berkeley
road. Mrs. Griffey and Mrs. Wes-
ley Shea are genreal chairmen in
charge of the party.
Other chairmen of committees for
tie card party are: Tickets and
reservations, Mrs. Fred Van Mugs
and Mrs. jefferson; prizes, Mrs. A.
+. Head and Mrs. Kenneth Most
man; tables and covers, Mrs. Charles
Kottemap, Mrs. Frank SEVERN and
Mrs. Shea.
Cards and pencils. Mrs. Claude
jones and Mrs. Herbert Bacon;
decorations, Mrs. John Weddell and
Mrs. Wayne Burns.
A feature of the party will be a
quilt rattle. The committee in
charge of the affair is composed of
Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Chantilla
White, Mrs. Ernest Mueller and
Mrs. Ralph Drybrough.
Reservations may be made with
any member of the guild. Proceeds
will be used in the guilds occupa-
fionaI theranv work at citv hOspital
and also in its work for children.
Mrs. Albert E. Sterne is president
of the guild.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-28
Edward Bennett Elected New
President of Dramatic Club

the Country Club of indianapolis.
Covers were laid for 1875 members
and guests, at tables decorated with
flowers in the pastel shades. Mrs.
John Gould was in charge of the
dinner.
Other new officers are: Vice-presi-
dent, Miss Julia Brink; secretary,
Cornelius o. Alig; treasurer, John
Kinghan, and directors, Mrs. Ed
ward Norvell, Egbert Driscoll and
Harvey Bradley.
Directors who will continue to
serve are Mrs. Henley Holiday, Rob-
ert A. Adams and Joseph J. Daniels.
Following the election a play
was presented, first in French, then
in Russian, then in German and
finally in Spanish. Reginald Gar
stan played the leading role.
A dance was given later in the
evening.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-28
Bridge, ShO1ve1"
to Be Held by
Mrs. NOIting

Mrs. Alvin Noting, 80 Brookville
road, will entertain tonight with a
bridge party at her home in honor
of Miss Rosa Dudenhoeffer, whose
marriage to Miles S. Wright will
take place June II.
The bridge tables at serving time
will be centered with bowls of roses
and sweet peas. The brides color
scheme of pink and green will be
carried out in appointments. The
guests will present Miss Dudenhoef-
fer with set of green and cream
kitchen ware.
Guests with the bride-elect and
mother. Mrs. Florence Dudenhoef-
fer, will be Mrs. G. R. Wright, Mrs.
Rosa wilkins, Mrs. Porter Pate.
Mrs. Robert Day, Mrs. E. E. Burns,
Miss Laura Wright, Miss Mary j
Burnell, Miss Kathleen Klaiber and
Miss Pauline Wilson.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-05-28
Delta Zeta
Seniors to
Be HOnOrpd

Seniors of Delta zeta sorority at
Butler university will be honored to-
night at a banquet at the chapter
house, 4617 Sunset avenue.
The guests of honor. who will be
graduated from the university June
Is. will b.: Miss Mary Adelaide
Carriger, Miss Elizabeth Evans, Miss
Geraldine Shaw, Miss Ruth THRILLER,
and Miss Rose E. Hay, Fowler, Ind.
Miss Pearl BARLEY will be toast
master. Talks will be given by Miss
Mary Elizabeth Thumma, chapter
president; Mrs. Robert F. Miller.
chapter sponsor, and Miss Ruth V.
Triller, representing the seniors. The
honor, guests will be given recogni-
ton pins.
Miss Isabel Early. Miss Anita
Brownlee and Miss Annabelle
Swager make up the committee on
arrangements.