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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
corporation counsel on matters Of

, corporation counsel on matters of | law"
 | Several times in recent years in cluding the meeting this week, ef- forts have been made to overrule re-
 ports of the claims committee in spite of advice by the corporation
 counsel that the petitioners had no legal standing and that the city was not liable in the premises.
 Whether the two members who declared several weeks ago that ac- tions of the claims committee are sometimes governed by politics and chance were correct in their state ment might be questioned, but It would seem to be almost a certain ty that political influence has been brought to bear at times to have an absolute lack of legal liability ignored in favor of claimant In the most recent case, several property owners who had suffered damage to their holdings as result of storm water overflow, has ask ed for reimbursement. The claims committee held hearing with Cor poration Counsel John H. Kirkham present in an advisory capacity. The legal adviser asked several ques- tions bearing on the capacity of the storm water mains and on obstruc- tions, artificial or natural, blocking the course of the surface water. His conclusion was that the city could not be required to pay, and he so advised the committee. Then the natural action, rejection of the claims, was voted.
 When the report came to the council, Alderman Joseph l.. My narski, whose constituents were concerned in the report asked that the claim be referred back for fur ther consideration. The committee members sought to impress upon the alderman that no change could be made without ignoring the legal phases of the question and setting aside the findings of the corporation counsel, but the alderman was in sistent. It was then that the mayor made his suggestion.
 Members of the council have acted similarly in the past on many important matters and for mer mayor was responsible for cash payment to a claimant after the corporation counsel had assured the council that there was no liabil- ity and that he was willing to go into court to fight any suit brought
 The salary of the corporation counsel is one of the largest on the municipal payroll. His duties, while they include defense of the city in litigation brought, are chiefly to prevent lawsuits by advice and to safeguard the taxpayers against un- warranted expenditures. Either his advice should be taken or the posi- tion should be dispensed with. Wednesday nights meeting made it evident that the sentiment of coun- cil members favors the former course.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
"EVIDENCES OF BOSSISM"

There is no boss in Connecticut" the bosss organs are now saying. D "All's we'll" runs the cheerful slogan.
 The Hartford papers have been in a pretty argument about it.
 After a period of comparative in dependence in political thought the Courant has veered to something ap- preaching it's former policy of claiming all's we'll in the state. the king can do no wrong. and that there is no boss.
 The Times, also noting that there is an election under way. has seen fit to go to tho trouble and mental effort to present " few instances of boss control ir the higher places. The lesser instances don't matter under the circumstances.
 If the Courant is now in doubt as to the complete power of the Re publican state chairman it might consult members of it's own party, remarks the Times,
 Tt might ask James F, Walsh of Greenwich what he knows about the manner in which he was kept from the gubernatoral nomination in 1920.
 Tt might consult ex-Governors Templeton and Lake as to their ex- perience in trying to maintain an independent policy while governors of the state.
 Tt might ask Congressman Tilson about the chairman's control over nominations as exemplified by the nomination of Senator Bingham in 1924 by a convention which almost gagged at the proceeding.
 "It might refresh it's memory as to it's own comment about the turn ing down of Colonel Tilson at Kan sas City no longer ago than 192S.'
 All of which does not suit the Courant. so in an editorial which is supposed to be the last word n logic it says, hough differing with the boss at times, the paper still be- lieves in organization and that th +, chairman should De q strong and virile force in the conduct of tn. party's affairs. Incidentally the Courant adds two instances Of such control not mentioned by the Times:
 "When he (Roraback) used his influence and that of others to pre- vail upon Governor Trumbull and Senator Walcott. then chairman ot the finance committee of the Legis- lature, to reverse their attitude or a bond issue which they thought
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
CHILDREN LEFT TO ROAM

That was quite a vital investiga. tion made in Cleveland by the De. partment of Labor as regards 55t mothers engaged in wage earning occupations. There has been con- siderable discussion regarding moth CTS at work and the social result The Department of Labor does well to continue its investigations.
 The finding n Cleveland was that most of the wives and mothers earn ed wages because their husbands did not earn enough to support their families.
 That. we feel confident Is the case in most cases Of that kind.
 In the families investigated there was an average of 2.3 children per family What becomes of the chil- dren when the mothers work in fac tories?
 Here is the answer following the Cleveland investigation:
 Fifty mothers rent the children to a nursery while they worked, 99 had them cared for at home by rela- tives or friends, and 1S3 said mo- body took care of them"
 The children of the 1SS working mothers, then, merely left them take care of themselves all day, not seeing them from early morn- ing until late at night.
 Yes, Cleveland is in the United States, not in Russia.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
Raskob's Son to Marry
 New Haven Secretary

New Haven, Sept. 20 (UP)-John J. Raskob, Jr, former Yale student and son of the financier, is engaged to marry Miss Minerva Aaronson, pretty private secretary of this city.
 The couple expect to be married next spring, according to Mrs Eliz- abeth Aaronson, who announced the engagement last night.
 Whether the Roman Catholic or Jewish marriage rites will be per- formed has not yet been decided. Raskob is Catholic and Miss Aar- nsons family is member of the synagogue.
 Mrs. Aaronson's announcement dlspelled rumors current for several months that the couple had been married secretly
 The romance started, according to friends of the couple, during young Raskob's junior year of college. He graduated last June from Sheffield Scientific school and has been a fre- quent visitor at Miss Aaronson's home since then.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
FURIOUS GALE HITS
 COAST OF ENGLAND
Several Ships Reported in Dis
 treSS Near Channel

London. Sept. 20 UP)-A furi- ous gale lashed the English channel and the southwest coast of England today, placing numerous ships in need of assistance and damaging property inland.
 The air ministry issued a warning that the wind was likely to attain hurricane force.
 The Italian oil tanker Tuscania, of 7,012 tons, sent out an sos call when it became distressed off Ush- ant The British steamer Chesham, the Yugoslav steamer Dohodak, and the British steamer Templemead also asked for assistance. The lat ter, however, sent a later message saying that aid was no longer re- quired.
 The steam drifter Champion was wrecked on the rocks near Lossie- mouth. Its crew was pulled to safe- ty by ropes through heavy seas.
 Nearly all the pleasure boats in Bournemouth harbor were sunk by a terrific gale. Hundreds of beach tents and huts were destroyed and telegraph and telephone communica- tSons disrupted in the district.
 Heavy seas smashed a wooden pier at Swanage. Gales were reported from many points in England and the wind reached a velocity of 70 miles an hour at Plymouth Tor rental rains in Dublin flooded base ments of houses and stores through out the city.
 Storm damage on the Isle of Man was estimated at $2,500,00O, while crops were ruined in Scotland and Wales. Furniture from hundreds of homes was washed into the sea and numerous houses were flooded in Pontypool. Blaenhaven, and lower Garmouth.
 The rivers Conway, Clwyd, Zee and Severn were overf1owing in north Wales
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
Pope's Loss of Power
 Celebrated Last Time

Rome, Sept. 20 P1Rome to- day celebrated the 60th anniver- sary of entry of Italian troops into Rome and the consequent fall of the Pope's temporal power.
 In view of imminent passage through the Italian parliament of a bill which will abolish the holi- day it was believed today will be the last occasion the event will be commemorated in Italy.
 Instead will be substituted Feb- ruary Il, the anniversary of sign ing of the Lateran treaties, which ended the conflict between Italian state and Roman Catholic church. The celebrations this year were minus practically all their old clerical flavor.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
Men Slaves of Fashion
 Like the "Weakcr" Sex

Ever since men began poking fun at woman, his stock joke has con- cerned her reported subservience to the dictates of Dame Fashion.
 Evidence that man is held no less securely in the grip of the style czars came to light this week when straw hats vanished to be replaced by felts. According to tradition, the bell rings on September IS and no man who considers himself to be a smart dresser will appear in public after that wearing a straw. This custom was followed religious ly by the majority of men who cov- cred their heads with felt while the mercury in the thermometer began to soar. A few brave souls, defying convention, chung to the more com fortable summer headgear but they were far in the minority.
 As the centuries pass, the race seems to come more rigidly under the dominance of silly precedents with regard to it's garb Regardless of the temperature, certain clothes are discarded and others donned much to the discomfort of everyone. Fashion. not common sense, regu- lates our wearing apparel. Men and women alike ignore atmospherical conditions and are ruled by the cal cndar.
 If you still think this is the land of the free, try to be an individual ist and dress for comfort.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

New York, Sept. 20.-I am spool ed so frequently about sartorial get ups 1 am almost afraid to go out any more. And you have no idea how l am being missed. Ask any body. In my neighborhood as I pass dogs bark, children shyly nudge and whisper: "Old Odd, the Recluse!"
 There are times when l just throw myself down on the sofa and decide to get away from it all. Per haps join a nature cult and gambol about the greensward tra, ia, leap ing for butter cups like those aesthe- tic gazelles who die at the end Of the dance.
 With my neck I'd probably be shot for a giraffe. But even that is better than this constant barrage of hoofs. Whenever I blossom out in d new suit Roy Howard or some other smart alec gushes they have admired the pattern since they first saw it blanketing the Derby winner in Louisville.
 You'd think because I wear white linen spats I run around filching pennies from blind mems cups or hunting up sleeping babies to smack. And the next guy that glances at my spats, sides up and whispers: Mister, your B. V. D.s slipped down." is going to get a paste in the eye.
 I've never been able to under stand when a man has to be in the movies or on the stage to wear short white golf pants and lead a police dog. And if a few New York bank CTS had gone in more for red ties and fancy vests and less in exploit ing doubtful stocks many would be better off.
 I was born with a love for the bizarre. At the age of three, so am told, I was seen constantly tod ding about the front yard with a flaming red and orange stripped mug winch wasn't for shaving. And at I used to cry. like little sissic, to wear a big pink bow tic.
 Starting from there, the ensuing results have been horrible. When l came home from college - The Elite College of Pcnmanship and Bookkeeping-the first time and walked over Court street, q horse holted from in front of Henry Bells saddlcry and ran clear to the Chica- maugua Bridge. l was that much of a fright.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

backing in several states, including Illinois, and the drys in New York are threatening to do something of to go wet in conformity with the times.
 MT. Levitt, we have no doubt, could draw quite a sum total of dry votes from the Republican party this year.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

In spite of the prevalence of cleo tric refrigerators in the homes. the manufacture of artificial ice remains a progressive industry, as plans for an ice plant here indicate, And in spite of oil burners, the coal dealers expect to sell coal this winter if not now. But gas lights and kerosene lamps appear to be permanently out of style.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
ROB POLICE OFFICIAL

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 20. (UP.) Police are wondering who had the tcmcrity to rob the home of Public Safety Director John H. Taylor of sT and a camera one night recently. The police head returned to his home at the time to find it com . pletely ransacked.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

AS the winter approaches, what are we going to do for miniature golf out in the open air? Or are the indoor courses, under sun-like electric lights, going to be as big a boom-or boon-as the outdoor courses?
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Union carpenters and iron work CTS have dispute as to which should install metal window frames at the state office building under construction. But that arouses mo- body. Such dispute seems to crop up on every job.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Sidney Franklin, the American having a run Of hard luck. Why doesn't he return to the United States in preparation for the fall political campaigns?
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

When an unfounded rumor of German political strife can forca leading stocks down from 3 to 5 points, as happened yesterday, one must conclude that the mentality t the speculators is also of from 3 to 5 points.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

So far as we can discover. no Re- publican office holder in this state ever admits being bossed by any body, not even by his constitu- ents.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

In China there is a substantial peace plan being carried out to stop the so-called war in the republic. But the plan. for some reason, does mt make stocks go up.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
City Pays for Legal Advice,

City Pays for Legal Advice,
 CounCilmen Often Reject It.
 Mayor Quigley spoke sound words of wisdom to the common council Wednesday night when he suggest ed: "The council would do we'll to accept the recommendation of the
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

a cocaine jag. Pants ballooned at the hips like those Slivers wore in his pantomime baseball act and were skin tight at the ankles. The short coat struck me where my suspenders crossed. Shoes were low cuts of bright yellow and moun- tainous toed with black buttons. The cap was collegiate, black and white checkered, and stuck like a postage stamp on one of those re- volving globes of the world. A blue and white shirt with green hook on tic completed the ensemble. There never was-nor ever will be any thing like it, thank God.
 I have never aspired to be a Brummell nor am I Narcissus purl- ing puns and fitting before hall mirrors for a peek at myself. I con- sider myself less than nothing whatever to look at. So if I choose to floss myself up like a human spectrum it's no ones business so long as I pay my bills promptly. (Note to tailor: All columnists kid this wayD
 Just year ago in passing through Chicago in gray and green striped suit with a wet grass green shirt for becoming blend, a local paragrapher hooted: 70. O. Mcintyre was here yesterday in deep mourning" Cracks like that shouldn't be put out about people trying so hard to make a living.
 It is getting so when I am an nounced at dinner parties everybody begins to laugh before they even see me.
 As matter of fact there is a three quarters view of me that isn't half bad. But who wants to go twisting around showing off three quarter views? When they invite me to dinner they have to take me at face value-ea"s and all and like it.. Also l have kept a room full of people laughing-and not at my clothes-all evening. Of course eve rybody was picked but no matter.
 Certain meanies have sneered l write about hose, pajamas and ties hoping manufacturers will send free samples. Nonsense! I certainly don't want them sending eifts'to me at 290 Park avenue, Apartment 6-D-Delivery Entrance on 49th street.
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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Los Angeles, on the Pacific Coast, is east of Reno, New, which is east of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

I shall always remember that costume. Who could forget it? The pattern suggested Navajo rug on
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

America is ruled by 63 men who reign as kings when their wives aren't at home.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Home is a blessed place where the little services for which you gay tips all summer are given by your wife for nothing.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
Facts and dFancies
By Robert Ouillen

By Robert Quillen
 But how can an office confer honor when men without honol have held the office? Another pleasant place to spend the time between 10 D. m. and 2 a m. is in bed.
 America is ruled by 63 men whc reign as kings when their wives aren't at home. An, well; the kid who learns least in school is the one whose mother is most in need of rest.
 Now let's have one more endur- ance trial and see how long you can live without doing anything silly.
 It's natures way for the con- demned to eat hearty meal A mosquito never gets swatted until he's full and happy.
 Prize beauty: The prettiest girl of the class that doesn't mind be- ing judged like the stock at a county fair.
  lion citizens who will sweep their own dooryards before trying to clean up the world.
 The movies give a false picture of America" says critic. Non sense. Seven of the best ten this year feature drinking scenes.
 Americanism: Tearing down im- provements worth millions because we have outgrown them; spending millions for new ones that make no allowance for growth.
 Babson says this would be good time to buy stocks. And if we had a little milk we'd have a little mush if we had a little meal.
 Farmers will be relieved lon a sound credit basis" That is, those who are well fixed can borrow the money needed by those who aren't.
 Home is a blessed place where the little services for which you gay tips all summer are given by your wife for nothing.
 If insects cant think, how does an internal fly know Sunday morn ing is your time to sleep late.
 The fellow who now glares at common men is a politician who tailed the ticket despite his pro- fessed love for the poor man.
 The world is full of gifted peo- pie who can do as we'll as the top notchers so long as the top-notch- CTS give them something to imi- tate.
 Yet the fellow who is conceited about a two-by-four accomplishment Is less annoying than the one who Is modest without having anything much to be modest about.
 At six he loses faith in Santa Claus; at 16 he decides women are faithless: at 20 he becomes So- cialist; at 40 he thinks it a pretty good world except for the income tax.
 Correct this sentence: I'm a normal girl" said the flapper of sixteen, and l never have felt sorry for myself"
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 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

An, well; the kid who learns least in school is the one whose mother is most in need of a rest.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

All America needs is a few mill lion citizens who will sweep their own dooryards before trying to clean up the world.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
Freeman May Become Chairman of River and HarhOrS Committee

Washington. D. c. Sept.20 - The defeat of Representative S. Wallace Dempsey, of Lockport, N. J., in the primary election in New York,
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Americanism: Tearing down i'm we have outgrown them; spending millions for new ones that make no allowance for growth.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

The movies give a false picture of America" says a critic. Non sense. Seven of the best ten this year feature drinking scenes.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Another pleasant place to spend the time between 10 D. m. and a. m. is in bed.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Now let's have one more endur- ance trial and see how long you can live without doing anything silly.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Farmers will be relieved "on a sound credit basis" That is, those who are we'll fixed can borrow the money needed by those who aren't.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

If insects cant think, how does an internal fly know Sunday morn ing is your time to sleep late.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Babson says this would be a good time to buy stocks. And if we had a little milk we'd have a little mush if we had a little meal.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

It's natures way for the con- demned to eat a hearty meal. A mosquito never gets swatted until he's full and happy.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Prize beauty: The prettiest girl of the class that doesn't mind be- ing judged like the stock at a county fair.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

Correct this sentence: I'm a normal girl" said the flapper of sixteen, "and 1 never have felt sorry for myself"
 Copyright. 1930,. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

By Robert QullIen But how can an office confer honor when men without honor have held the office?
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20
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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

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New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

The world is full of gifted peo- pie who can do as well as the top notchers so long as the top-notch- CTS give them something to imi- tate.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

It is getting so when I am an- nounced at dinner parties everybody begins to laugh before they even see me.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-20

At six he loses faith in Santa Claus; at 16 he decides women are faithless: at 20 he becomes a So- cialist; at 40 he thinks it pretty good world except for the income tax.