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New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
\ BII |, LAW VICTORY

Ministers of the gospel had quite a victory in Philadelphia. According 10 an ancient blue law dated 1794 it is uugodly and unlawful 10 give a movie show on the Sabbath. even as all aid 10 unemp mployment. An Amer ican Legion post got permission to put on such q show. the receipts 10 go 10 the unemployment fund: but the ministers got wind Of it through the newspapers and secured g revocation Of the permit, Then it was the 1uty Of the police 10 stop the show. and q right merry riot occurred before that opened.
 Thus the unemployment fund loses some money. Perhaps the good ministers of the Quaker City. who have kept the city spotlessly cle ap in the past and have uplifted the public conscience 10 such an extent that the people do not Care about MT. Ware and his startling political
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
CONMUNISTIC IMBECILI1I

The Communist demonstration at the national capitol was another of those ridiculous efforts which only hair-brained extremists would think worth while. Instead of aiding any cause they might possess, public opinion inevitably is influenced against them.
 This particular demonstration was an offshoot Of q convention of an association for the protection of the foreign born. which vas under way in Washington. The conventions idea O. opposing the nations immigra- ton lays seems to have been in con nict with the common sense Of q child. Instead of bringing about easier" immigration laws. io"cr ing Of tne standards ot admittance and an enlargement oC the quotas, such 8 toolhardy attempt can have no other effect upon congrcssmsn and senators than to cause them 10 scrutinize the immigration laws to determine whether they cannot be made moro stringent,
 There are fewer Communists in this country than in any other mod cra state. One reason must be be- cause hy their actions they show themselves to be d crazy lot; c> en should they by chance have some thing remotely resembling q cause, they do not know how 10 present it in q sensible light.
 The Washington police appear to have acted with restraint. They merely used tear gas bombs after he Communists had been given permission 10 approach the capitol in twos and threes, but not 10 as semblc in q crowd True 10 their usual tactics the Communists ac- cepted this prl} ilese, but when they arrived d. the capitol gathered into crowd, hoisted banners-whiCh is against the law on the capitol grounds-and hurdled right into the business O. creating as great a disturbance as possible,
 All hope anybody ever had that the immigration law might be cas- cd is now over. If anything. Con- gross will be inclined 10 clamp down the lid even tighter
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
THE STORY OF GARRETT

The remarkab blc point about Oliver B. Garrett Of Boston is that he voluntarily surrendered himself 0 the jail authorities after the po- lice and detectives Of the city, as sisted by the police everywhere, had made what is described as frantic search for him since last June. The former "czar" Of the Boston police liQuor squad stands charged with bribery and eXtortion. the charge being monument to how the prohibition law worked in Boston during his regime as the chief po- lice cnforCer.
 Garrett surrendered, according 10 his own story, because a life of hid ing and ducking was worse than living in jail. Many fugitive from justice has found that out.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
NII\Tt3PAL GOLF

T. appears that the municipal golf course has been more popular dur ing the first season Of play than had been anticipated, and it is expect ed by the Chamber Of Commerce through President Pardon (. Hickey that 40,000 people will use it next year. That would nearly be four times as many as used it since August at q gross income Of sl2.50o. If. as is reported the cost Of main- taining the course is Sl20 q week, the outlay during the fl week period was $50. leaving an apparent ret of s10,620, Incidental expenses which possibly may not be included in the s120 week expense may bring the profit down little from the figure of s10820; but anyway, it is more than almost anyone anticipated.
 It strikes us that the stores sell ing golf utensils hcreabouts must have done q good business in them this year. The widespread increase in golf interest, both on regular and miniature courses, has been one or the most significant trends of the year. The depression, such as it is. does not seem to have dcnted cu- thusiasm for the Scotch game: and from this we judge that thousands of people. despite the lack of loo per cent perfect prosperity. have been having their minds on other matters besides where the next 35
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
MOTHER JONES

! Mother Jones was good old soul. She fought hard for the working man during the prime of her life; and toward the end even John D. ! Rockefeller, Jr., against whose ! policies she once battled like d tiger, | congratulated her upon her birth day Hes a damn good sport" said Mother Jones.
 Mother Jones received much at tontion from the press because she became d national character, per son whom people read about and discussed. Her principles had the support Of millions Of citizens.
 This crstwhilc Irish girl. who liy- cd to be over 100 years old. might never have been heard from as the Joan Of Arc of labor had not the epidemic ot yellow fever in Memphis in 1567 taken away her husband and four children. Then it was she went 10 Chicago and became identified with the labor movement and how. IS we moderns would put it in our slang moments.
 r. can be said of Mother Jones that she never straddlod on tho issue close to her heart. The Big h. tercsts never figured on buying her; and never underestimated her pow CT. They respected her, as everyone must respect a person who stands for something conscientiously and un0avoringly.
 Her life should be an admonton 10 those who say yes and no and lack the courage 10 meet any kind O ar l~sUe.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

ing, we will overcome world influ-
 ences and will lead the march of prosperity as VIC have always done hitherto.
 Economic depression can not be cured by legislative action or execu- tive procurement. Economic wounds must be healed by the ac- ton Of the cells of the economic hody-the producers and consumers themselves Recovery can be cN- pedited and it's effects mitigated by cooperative action. That cooperation requires that every individual should sustain faith and courage; that each should maintain his self-reliance; that each and every one should search for method Of improving his business or service; that the vast majority whose income is unim- paired should not hoard out Of fear but should pursue their normal liV- ing and recreatons; that each should seek 70 assist his neighhors Nho may be less fortunate: that each industry should assist it's oVn employees; that each community snd each State should assume its full responsibilities for organization Of employment and relief Of dis 'vess with that sturdincss and inde- pendence which built 8 great Na- ton,
 This is exactly what is needed to bring back prosperity, Rather than relying upon government palIiatiyes. II remains with the individual 10 do his hit; that there should be no hoarding out of fear" and that the vast majority whose income is un- impaired' should pursue their normal nvIng and thus do yeoman's sar, ice in helping 10 turn the wheels O. industry faster,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
ONE MOTHER.
Fifth Warder Talks to the south
 cndcrS.

Editor Herald:
 One of the most interesting part
 Of the newspapers is the space do-
 hated 70 letters from the people here. One finds public opinion bub- bling 10 the surface with free and
 untramplcd expression Of thoughts
 that comes from the heart unchcCk-
 cd by policy or censorship. Reading
 these opinions, that spring generally
 from the rank and file Of the public,
 one is able 70 gain 4 clear view that
 the people Of our city are thinking for themselves. When man or q woman takes the trouble in this loving age 10 sit down and write a letter 10 the editors, 1t ! is evident that he or she is d serious
 person. One who believes that much can be done 10 make this q better
 world to live IF. One who is not sat isfied 10 sit with folded hands and
 sigh that lots of things arc wrong but that nothng can be done about fit.
 Dear Southcnders,
 l The residents Of the fifth ward ] have no apology 10 offer for their demand for q new school The fifth warders don't have to annex the surrounding country side to fill their schools,
 Dear Southcndcrs: 1 You might be advised that in the i fifth ward in addition 70 the public
 schools there are two private schools which house in the neighborhood Of
 5000 children in all grades, with none housed in chicken coops. The ! fifth warders want school rooms
 first. Auditoriums and Imperial The aters take second place. ! Dear Southendcr: Your district must be pleased with ! inc announcement by the school l board of their consideration of your district need for school room by siv. 1 irg you an auditorium at the Levi
 O. Smith school instead Of school rooms.
 1 The fifth warders don't envy the southenders. We wish you good luck and God speed in your noble effort while we would like the same con-
 sideration to try to eliminate the ed Ucation Of the children in the fifth ' ard in chicken Coops. FIFTH WARDER.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
LODGING DAMAGES

Damage suits resulting from per sons slipping and falling on icy side alhs are a nuisance 10 the city, but they look important 10 the vic ,jms Of winters alarms. l. is the business O. the city. through it's police department 10 sec that all sidewalks arc kept in safe condi- ton. iust as it is tho business or the city to keep highways in safe condition. Only q failure 70 do this can result in dangerous conditions.
 But the acreage 10 be covered by the police is large and perhaps it is not always possible to warn pro perty owners who arc negligent, Or even after warning is given. pro- periv owners may delay long enough 10 give somebody an opportunity to receive a nasty fall.
 The Mayors ideas about economy suggest to him that the city should be saved the expense ot the annual crop Of damage claims, and it is planned 10 change Tho charter so that the city would be no longer liable. as is the case in Waterbury. That would throw the entire onus O. defense in such suits upon pro perty owners; and as eyerybody knows. it is sight harder 10 get damage money out of property owners than out of the city.
 II it turns out that TO charter change as suggested cventuates, the city might reduce the damages pay able from this source by having the police rcdoubIc their efforts against property owners who fail to keep their sidewalks safe, This would mean moro prosecutions and more fines, It IS nothing unreason- able to expect owners Of property to look after their sidewalks They will almost automatically do so fl tho charter re- sion is put through and the property owners alone. minus the city, arc forced to pay the piper.
 Back ot this discussion is the fact that sidev alhs must be reason ably safe in all kinds Of weather, and that somebody must be rcspon- sible when they are unsafe. Suing ;he city may be too easy and suing the property owners may be 100 hard. The city has control over the sidewalks and fundamentally IS rcs- ponsibIc for insisting that their con- dition is reasonably safe. There can he no question that the city ire quantly is the victim ot bescless at tempts 10 extract money from t, but merely in order 10 avoid this nri- sance and expense il seeks 10 avoid responsibility altogether is another matter. It is question that the charter revision committee no douut will consider with unusual care.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

Some banks are likely 10 be f,ll- ed with people nowadays especially during some hours Of the day, All they are doing IS getting their Christmas checks the money that accumulated through the Christ mas club system. Most of this money will 70 into Christmas trade chan neIs. It's going to be fairly happy Christmas for large percentage of 1eople. and the others will not be forgotten, either.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
COMMUNICATED
Younger Generation All Wrong .ditor. New Britain Herald.

Younger Generation All Wrong Editor, New Britain Herald,
 sir:
 Instead Of violating the prohibit ton laws, as well as the other statutes or our country, making fun cf the best things in life and in gen. eral striving to take the shortest cut 70 the primrose path, many Of the young people of New Britain might be better off preparing them selves for useful life as God fearing citi- zens. l am utterly cXasperated, par ticularly, with the type Of flapper that roams the streets here and else where, boldly eyeing the young men Of our city. painted, powdered and lip -sticked until it is a wonder how all the cosfetics sticks to one coun- tenancc. How anyone can fail to feel indignation at such a display is more than l can understand.
 Something should he done to make parents of New Britain girls and boys realize that their children are fast degenerating into useless fappers and street corner Sheiks. The other day I watched the junior and senior high schools dsgorge their enrolment of boys and girls. Nine out Of ten Of the girls plainly indicated by their staggering atti- tudes and rouged cheeks that they were trying 10 play the grand lady'-and most Of them under the age Of l7, at that. Fully half Of them displayed wide cxpanses of bare limbs above rolled stockings, as they switched their dresses-if they Fully half Of them, also, were in sufficiently clad. very much over decorated with cosmetics. and frank ly eyeing every fellow they saw hopeful that someone would speak 10 them.
 The boys are little better. They stand in groups around the center. looking over every girl who passes, and making remarks that in my youth would invariably mean that they would get thrashng if a real man heard them.
 I can see no defense for such ac- tions on the part of our young peo- pie. I suppose half q dozen fappors will immediately answer me. call me an old busybody and meddling. out of-date, moralist, but they cannot set away from the fact that modesty IS woman's greatest virtue. I am willing 10 defend myself 10 the last ditch and I think it is high time that other right minded people did likewise. ] intend to have moro to say on this subject. In the interests Of q better city ! hope that your paper will take more than passing interest in the subject.
 Very truly yours.
 ONE MOTHER
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

It should be remembered that ;ne dosing Of the Central Fairfield Trust Co. in NorUalk IS merely a tempo lary cAPedient. ordered to keep matters intact until financial ar engagements can be made to merit complete confidence, The state banking department acted with alertness and dispatch, preventing the institution rom getting itself entangled in deeper water and ably protecting the public and the bank as well.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
COLsON LEAVES ON TRIP

Addis Aba ba. Abyssinia. Dec. 2 Pl-Everett A. Golson. financial ad- wiser to the Ethiopian government, left here today for Europe entrust. cd with a financial mission for the newly crowned emperor. It's details were not diVulged
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

question Of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau, 1922 New York avenue. Washing ton, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical. legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be under taken. All other questions will re- ceive a personal reply. Unsigned re- quests cannot be answered. All lef- ters are confdentiaI.-Edit
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
Aliens Working for Cityo

Editor New Britain Herald:
 worked for the city for five years. l am an -seryiceman. l was laid off in July and now the other men are going back 10 work steady and 1 cant get my job back. l
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

know at least 50 men who have gone back to work and arc not citizens. Do you think this is fair?
 Nick Abram, supervisor. laid me off last July and he won't put me back to work any more.
 JAMES CALISTRO.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
Member AudIt Rurrsu of ttrruIattnp

Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation Tie 4. B. C. B national organization which furnishes newspapers snd gdVer- sers with q strictly honest analysis Of f.rculation. Our circulation sstlstIcs srs nased upon this audit This lnsures pro- sctIon against fraud h newspa per dis rr button figures to both national and 1Cal sdVert.serA
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

machine, will hold q collection q their own and make up for the loss to the fund.
 We said perhaps; meaning maybe.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
NR. HOOVER EXPLAINS AND WAKES HOPEFUL

President Hoover today did not waste many words upon the lame duck Congress. His message was short. as presidential messages go. Some of the topics, important ,hough they be, were dismissed with a reference. The President wrote Tor all the world ss if he were dis gusted with something or other.
 As was 10 have been expected, he devoted most space 10 economics. We are told that we have been suf- ferins. with other nations" from various ills not too numerous for Inc President to mention.
 The origins Of this depression le 70 some extent within our oWn borders through speculative period which diverted apital and energy into speculation rather than con- structive enterprise. Had over speculation in securities been the only force operating. we should have seen recovery many months 2 so. as these particular disiocations have generally roadiustcd them selves.
 But what did the Administratio do to prevent this overspeculation while it was taking place? Exactly nothing, unless one consider the Federal Reserve systems efforts 10 control credit. which was largely nullifed because or corporation money being placed at the disposal Of spectators in Wall street. h. stead of uttering words ot warning, the booming Coolidge and Hoover stock market was considered as an index Of prosperity. and whenever somebody suggested things were going too rapidly the astute Mr, Mellon would say that in his opinion matters were simply wonderful: and next day stocks would go up lit lie more.
 But there haze been other "dcep- seated" causes. the President ayers, chiefly worldwide cverproduction beyond even inc demand Of pros porous times" A little perplexity arises over contemplation Of this explanation. however. Most Of Europe was suffering from lack of prosperity long before the disease struck the United States. and one remembers well the promises that TO mattc- how ill things were Tn parts of Europe, matters would be on an even keel in the United States with the Republicans in control Even the political agitation m Asia" to which the President refers as minor contributing factor, were under way for years before the stock crash in this country. And the revolutions in South America. noted as contributing 10 'proions and deepen the depression = came after the depression started here abouts
 But the President IS unqucstion- ablv correct when he looks into the future in this manner;
 In the larger view the maJor forces of the depression now lie out side of the United States ana our remuneration has been retarded oy the warranted degree Of fear ano aonrehension created by these out side forces. We should rehlen'- her that these occasions have been met many times before, that they are but temporary. that our couh- try is today stronger and richer m resources. in equipment. III shui' than ever in its history. We are Tn aa extraordinary degree self-sustain-
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02


 1 Now that the cantaloupe season 1 is over, about the only way for a 1 poor man to gamble is to cat chestnuts in the dark crimes in the old days; there were just more hangings. Maybe this is an age of realism. but you rsver see a general with miniature gold crutches on his col 1 lar. The real reason why a man ob- jects to lis wife's little voolly dog is that he wishes 10 be treated as the dog IS.
 Doubtless warfare will continue until somebody thinks 10 erect a mammoth bronze statue Of tax re- ceipt
 The popularity Of Hitler in Ger many teaches HIS that economic de- pression isn't the only way in which a nation slumps.
 Hcathen are people who are easily persuaded to respect Chris tian nations because they can't read newspapers.
 Americanism: Fighting 10 make the world free from tyrants; bomb ing q store that doesn't close for
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

There are often touches Of the old town pump m the thick of tioneer nas rowling in q jcWelry shop near 45th street. As he paused in his red-faccd carnestness for a higher bid dump little black bon noted woman stepped into the dcor and called out: Fiddle don't forget the chops on your way home" He replied quickly: "Au right, Ma and went on with the sale.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

The Aeraa !s ou sac dauv tn New V9Ts 1t H0:8luK's Newsstand Tlm.e Square: schultss evsstaud. Entrau-e Grand Central. t.ud sttset.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

Ins Associated Press is exclusively en- t,tled 10 tho uss toi republication ot all Esus credited 10 t or not otherwis@ credited i1 ths paper and also local new. Qlbiished therein.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
Member of tn. Associated pr.,,

The only profitable advertising medium 'n the City. Circulation booAs and prc@ room AlEays open 10 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

I've been writing at the top of my voice. for d year about je~clry that turns green m the summer time in Broadway gyp auction par.
 lors. Since that tune more than 30 more have opened and all do an in creasingly flourishing business. That
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

attended. Strangely enough, it is a great attraction for rather timid. slim -shouldered young men who
 wear trimmed glasses. They like 10 wander about, dreaming of the days when lances sparked and knights were bold. And so forth no
 doubt to attack marshmallow fudge.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

A free land is ore in which platitude seems brilliant thought if spoken by man who got lot ot votes.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
veterans parade.

The objection to international beauty contests is that the most perfect giraffe looks funny to kangaroo.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

The armor display at the Metropolitan Museum is always well
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

An unusual coincidence in au- thoring took place in the old Me Cures magazine 20 years ago. Two manuscripts arrived the same day -one from Maine and the other from Oregon Save for two words the opening paragraphs Of about 50 words each were identical. lnvesti- gation proved they were written cx- actly the same hour hundreds of miles apart, which is d hair-lifter in thought transfercnCe.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

Private life hasn't changed MT. Coolidge. He didn't say much while he was President.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
Facts andFancies
By Robert Ouillen

Maybe education pays. but Amer ica has more Of it than ever be- fCre and look at her now.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02
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New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

From Seattle weekly: You will find Lenox avenue filled with black sheiks dressed like Mcintyre. He has a Harlem negros flair for color.'
 And greasy vittles,
 Copyright, 1880, Mcknight
 Syndicate, Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

Glancing out a window just now, I spied Richard Barthelmess gazing up at the towering new Waldorf across the street. Always something or our block.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

But so many people think they are being charitable when they are merely buying . iollar's worth of gratitude.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

When kitchens finally become obsolete, where will the common people hide while their children are entertaining swell friends?
New Britain herald., 1930-12-02

cents is coming from 10 play a round.