New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 26, 1917, Page 5

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ICOUNTRY MUS T AWAKE TO PRESERVE ITS OWN LIFE Speakers at Banquet of Plainville Businessmen Exhort Nation to Rise from Co ’76 Dead, O Claiming .that the American his- tories used in our schools for genera- tions, with their gross untruths con- cerning the wars in which the United States has participated and the ex- purgation of the unpleasant facts in the recital of battles and the events which preceded and followed them, are in a large measure responsible for the nation’s unpreparedness, Attorney | ( N J. H, TRUMBULL, 5 Rabert P. Butler of Hartford, made an eloquent and earnest plea at the tenth annual banquet of the Plainville Bustness and Improvement association held in that town last evening fof the admission by the citizens of the union of the equality of responsibility. Mr. Butler declared that as the people have readily accepted the principle of equality of apportunity and business they must share in the responsibility which is part of their citizenship and when the nation is in peril must .do their part to protect it. Mr, Butler disputed the claim that the spirit of *76 prevalls in Connecti- cut today as well as it did when the colonies severed the tie which bound them to Efgland. As proof of his contention he cited the fact that the First Connecticut Infantry is 500 men short of war strength through a lack of recruits and in the city of Hartford, despite the earnest appeals of the best speakers that could be mustered to fense, it has thus far been impossible to recruit fifty volunteers for service in ‘the navy. T Mr. Butler was cne of a trio of speakers imported by the association to take part in the post pandial pro- gram arranged for its banquet and he made a most profound impression on his auditors. Included in the gathering, which numbered nearly two hundred, were large delegations uch of Ease—Spirit of ne Declares. in embryonic state, for a co-operative scheme of planting this spring that | Plainville might contribute its share towards the production of a big crop. He told how C. H. Norton and the | Plainville Realty company have affered the free use of their land for cultivation to those who are/-willing to take care of gardens this summer and stated that other land owners are | coming forward with similar offers. Mr. Trumbull told the diners that the association proposes to have an- other clean-up-week in the near future and also proposes to start a swat-the-fly -campaign. Mr., Trumbull welcomed the guests and closed with an introduction of Rev. W. A. Goodell, the toastmaster of the evening. 0 Mr. Goodwell handled the after- dinner program in excellent fashion. He had an inexhaustible fund 'of amusing stories and anecdotes and prefaced his introduction of the speakers! with very entertaining re- marks. Butler Blames History. ; “The Price” was the subject as- signed to Mr. Butler. He began his address by saying that every man in the country is now thinking of a solu- tion of the problem as to what causes our unpreparedness to do the world's work that calls us. “They are won- dering,” he said, “what we will have to do in the war and what the out- come will be. Why are we unpre- pared? is the question eyery man is asking himself. “The war of 1812 we entered unpre-" pared. Not a single solder armed or ready. We won. " He told of the" existence of similar conditions at the outbreak of the Mexican, Civil and Spanish wars. All of which resulted favorably to Uncle Sam- “Now in 1917 we are taking our task in this great war,” he continued “and we are asking ourselves why are we always unready.” He gave/as his opinion of one of the causes “the fact that we have been lying to ourselves all these years. Historles used in ! our schools,"he declared, “téach the children that the war of 1812 was won by Uncle Sam alone and single handed and that every encounter was a bril- liant victory for our forces. - But that isn't true. England couldn’t put ten per cent. of her forces against us. The militia untrained ran like cowards from a handful of British regulars and let them burn Washington. Does our i history teach you that? No, but it is true nevertheless.” He described how in the Mexican war roads \were lined with dead American soldiers as a result of our unpreparedness and defled his audi- ors to show Him the fact in a history used in school rooms. The rebellion known as the Civil war, he believed. could be downed in thirty days by 100,000 trained soldiers. “We know of the typhoid, the embalmed beef and the raft of the Spanish war although school-used histories do not record the facts. from New Britain and Bristal, headed by Mayor George A. Quigley and Mayor Joseph F. Dutton respectively, The orators were received with en- thusiasm and their remarks were fre- quently punctuated with salvos of ap+ plause, the banquet proving a remark- able patriotic rally. ~In the decade in-which the associa- tion has existed none of the annual banquets will measure with the suc- cess achleved last night, particularly from the standpoint of the after din- ner talks. The speakers, which be- sldes Mr. Butler, were Rev. Irving | Butler of Hartford, who discussed the subject, ‘Patriotism;” Joseph W. Alsop of Avon, who spoke on “Food Conservation,” J, H. Trumbull, presi- dent of_the arganization and Rev. W. A. Goodell, the latter sering as toast- master, all incorporated the country’s needs in their remarks and spoke for general co-operation that autocracy be downed in the interests of demo- cracy that the dream of a lasting peace might some day be realized. It was a great night for Plainville and a memorable event in the history of the Business and Improvement as- sociation. The banquet worked up great enthusiasm among the diners and brought them to a realization of the problem which confronts the natien and the dire possibilities should the country Temain dormant while the other nations of the world are en- gaged in the titanic struggle against imperialism. Trumbull Welcomes Guests, | The hall in which the banquet was held was artistically decorated with American flags and bunting of the national hues. The diners wore pre- paredness hats and during the serving of the courses joined with Fox's or- chestra in rendering patriotic airs as well as the popular choruses of the day. Fach was presented with a handsome silk flag as a souvenir of the accasion. The post prandial exercises were oponed by President Trumbull who devoted himself to a recital of the se men for the first line of de- accomplishments of the association | during the past year. He explained the various improvements which had been made through the efforts of the organization and told of some of the things which it hopes to accomplish in the future. He was particularly earnest in his plea to his fellow townsmen for the eonstruction of a system of sewage disposal, that industries might be prevatled mpon to locate factories in Plainville. He called attention to the fact that the geographical location of the town makes it an ideal site for manutacturing establishments but be- cause of the absence 9! a sewer system and the scarcity of vacant tenements representatives of Plainville cannot bid Wwith other places when there is a chance of getting a new factory. He explained the plan, yet “We have been taught and have permitted our children to be taught that Uncle Sam with one hand tied behind his back could lick the world. That's why we have been and are un- prepared and that is why we must pay the price. “Our isolation from other countries has mdde us believe that. we safe. That was true one hundred years ago. There was no telegraph then.: There were no airships: no fast vessels. Now four days separates us from Europe. The telegraph tells us tonight what was done in the capi- tals of Europe his morning, and to- morrow morning we will know what they have dome tonight. “Before 1914-we were not a part of the rest of the world politically. Over- night by the turn of a hand which no man could control we were inevitably and irrevocgbly projected into this maelstrom and from now on we must walk shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart with every nation in the uni- verse. Nations shall not live unto themselves alone but they shall live together, each for all and all for each- You can’t live alone. I can’t live alone, Wé must walk with those who sur- round us. Dissociate yourself from ! your environment and those round you and you die, body and soul. And so it is with the nation. And if this nation has a part to play then every man has a part to play. If you are to enjoy the pleasures, material and spiritual, which the country has af- forded, you have to pay #he price. You can’t let George do it- Nobody else can do it for you.” g The speaker said that he liked to think of the Connecticut of today as the Connecticut of 1776 but the facts give the lie to the thought. state can’t furnish more recruits than are at present enlisting despite the earnest appeals of the nation then it is apparent that things have changed. “We haven't waked up to the fact that you are George and I'm George. You don’t ask someone else to eat your dinner, wear your clothes, your taxes or enjoy your pleasures. | Then in God’s name ,why should you expect others to fight for you and die for you that this nation of ours might live.” bi l Mr. Butler gave an idea'as to what price the men shall have to pay and he appealed to them to pay it with- out a whimper. The manufacturer may have to make his goods at a profit not in excess of 10 per cent. the laboring man may have to pay a tax on his cigars and beer and the professional man as assessment on his money making activities. “Give,” he cried,” “and give gladly, thanking God that you have it to give, that this government of ours and all na- tions so dedicated shall endure. “We have equality in our opportu- nities and in our business. But there is one equality we have nat taught When the | \ MILLS’ REPRESENTATIVE I ~ dlatte 904 MAIN ST., Hartford. Khaki Kool Sport Tussah Yo San Rajah - Pongee Silk Jersey department stores. Rolivia Cloths Broadcloths Homespuns Scotch Tweeds Poiret Twills This is an SECOND FLOOR . The new Dress Silks and the new Wool Fabrics for Spring and Summer Sea- son provide a most attractive and interesting display. Orders placed months ago at old low prices, and a hap;gl ion’s predilections, rank our collection of Silks and Dress Goods completeness, newness and value. \ . The New Dress Silks Crepe Georgette Crepe Meteor Crepe de Chine Skirting Silks | Satin Royal ; In Addition Cashmere Velours Striped Velours Plaid Velours Wool Poplin Gros de Londres Silks, Dress Fabrics and Suitings at Wholesale Prices. | Do you—does any one else—want to pay more for Silks and Dress Goods whei you can get them for less ? As Mills Representatives We Sell to You Direct AT WHOLESALE PRICES. MILLS' REPRESENTATIVE. Store DILLON BLDG sensing of Fash- Charmeuse Chiffon Taffeta Striped Taffeta Faille Complete assortment of the prevailing fashionable colors, white or back. All the more staple silks in the new colors, black or white, Direct from the Mills to you at Wholesale Prices. Do you realize that this means to you SAVINGS OF 1-4 to 1-3 ? Comparison being based on the actual selling price of the same qualities in the . Spring Suitings and Dress Fabrics Wool Jerseys 4 Gaberdines French Serges Men’s Wear Serges Silk and Wool Poplins Complete Assortment of Colors, Black and White. invitation to manufacturers and those interested in New Sprin ourselves: That is the equality of re- sponsibility and we must learn to as- sume it.” Alsop Predicts Food Shortage. Declaring that the food supply in the world at the present time is hardly enough to last the inhabitants for five months whereas under orgi- nary .conditions there is sufficient available to feed the people for eight- een months, Joseph W. Alsop of Avon, the next speaker, made a plea for the cultivation of every inch of ground,, not otherwise in use, during the com- ing summer. He %old of the plans that are being made to produce a huge crop in Connecticut and gave an idea as to what is proposed by the Food Conservation commission of which he is a member. Mr. Alsop declared it is time the people of the nation wake up to a realization of the situation which con- fronts them as a result of three years of war in Europe and Amerir can’s final entry in the struggle. He confined his talk' largely to a discus- sion of the plans of the National De- foense league for the organizing of the country for war and cited one or two features of the work they are attempt- ing and its probable bearing on the vesult of the fight against autocracy. He believes that no matter how much of an interest the people take in farming this summer there will be | @ shortage next year because of the ! great hole made in the foodstuffs during two years of war. | The speaker explained that the va- | rious states in New England, Connec- | tieut included, raise but from fifteen | to twenty per cent. of the food which i they require. In this state there is i about half as much land under cul- tivation as there was fifty years ago, although the population is three times as large as it was then. “That is a shame,” he continued. Mr. Alsop called attention to the possibility of the nation placing re- strictions on the foodstuffs to be con- sumed next winter and told his audi- tors that they might have to put up with rules such as are operating. in France and England today if the war | continues. “Even if it should end to- | morrow, however,” he said, “there is bound to be a shortage and the | people will have to suffer.” Mr. Alsop cautioned against con- i tinued waste and appealed to all to show their patriotism by submitting to the requirements which will have to be imposed because of the war without a murmur. A “Patriotism.” Rev. Irving H. Berg, the final speaker, selected “Patriotism” as his subject and said in part: “The present crisis in the affairs of the world makes it exceedingly difficult for the average individual to know his duty, and even if he knows it, to do it. There is a perfect Babel of voices calling us to enlist not only in the army and navy but in behalf of every fad and fancy which strikes some citizens as a good idea. It is a very encouraging sign that so many 'people are able to suggest so many 'thlngs which may possibly prove helpful in the stupendous task which | confronts our nation as we 'enter into | the world conflict. ' There is, how- ever, a very subtie danger that in this | ‘mulutude of appeals we may be led to choose unwisely or will become ' confused dnd do nothing while wait- | ing to make up our minds “Therefore, I would appeal to you as intelligent citizens of the state of Connecticut and of the United States of America to keep your heads. It is an opportunity for concentrated thinkinz. We need to cultivate the Jjudicial temperament. No maén ‘can tell us what a day might bring forth. Whatever 1s ahead of us, let us be prepared by concentrated considera- tion of ourselves in relation to this crisis that shall enable us to know what we ought to.do, and knowing, to do it. “Furthermore, it doesn’t seem to | me- that the question confronting the average man today is wholly a ques- tion of mental attitude. I believe the heart should have a very pwminentl part in the solution of our prohl-m.’ If we allow ourselves to act only in | accord with wise mental judgment; without leaving any room for the| exercise of our normal affections we may blunder seriously. This is no! time for unreasoning hate or stupid misjudgment of our fellowmen. We| may not be able to help a large de- gree of resentment against the gov- | ernment with which we are at war but let us remember that the German people as a whole are not to blame for much which we might lay at their ;’ doors. Especlally let us exercise that degree of sympathy toward all who suffer, irrespective of their national- ity, which is in eccord with our bet- ter instincts and our nobler aspira- tions. We are too great a people to lose our big world heart which no se- | riousness even of conflict can ever | cease to have room in it for all who need, as God knows the whole world today needs, the great affectionate sympathy of man for man so in dan- iger of being lost in this.medley of unreasoning frightfulness, “And lastly, while we exercise our menta] and moral gifts let us not hes- itate to keep ourselves wisely em- ' ployed. We ought, under the weight of the great responsibility which rests upon us as a nation, to do every day’s task with a greater degree of earnest- ness and a finer perception of its sig- nificance. sign if throughout our country we can RHODES FUND LM Germans Now' Unable to New York, April 26.—The aff tian of the scholarships for G established at Oxford by Cecil Rig which has caused debate in Engl ! since the war destroyed Rhodes’ h for reapproachment among Britain, Germany, and the Us States, which should guaranteé § manent. peace, has reached a settlement. The' statcment = of Rhodes trustees for the last copies of which heve just reached country, contain the announcems that by an act of Parliament, ad ‘on.petition of the trusteces, the man scholarship provision: ,which ¥ made in a codicil to the will’ hence could be nullified without? tirity, has been cancelled. scholarships thus set free,!” sgy trustees ‘'wiil ‘be distributed communities within tha Brif pire not provided for under the THIRTIETH ANNIVERSA St. Matthew's Church to NaWdl § orciscs Sundzay- At St. Matthew's German Lutie church on Franklin Square there the first as regards \fecting the Rhodes hequest in its'4 be speclui sorvices Sunduy ju,obasl ance of the thirtieth anniversa the formation of the cous g Rev. Edward Fisher of Danbury % speak at the morning servicos g speaker at the afternoon scevie 3:30 o'clock will be Rev. Dui Bristol. Visitors from carby will attend the services. There are about 165 voting men in the'congregation and 160 ch enrolled in the church school. are eight grades in the school a graduates have kept step with from other schoolss Much s5ueé the school and church are due to teego. forts of Rev. T. A, C. 8 FIREMEN’S VACATIONS. Drawing for vacation dat members of the fire departmen |eomplnul yesterday with the Ing results: May 14-25,Wi! ‘end Willlam Bollmen; May' 5, Richard Hartnett, Edward ‘Wi and ‘W, Watts; June 5-16, John i neran, L. Huber and M. Butler; Jy 16-27, Hugh Clark, 8. Rozanski ' It will be a wholesomeé E. Burke; June 27, July 8, Fred W. McCrann and George Sparn cut out the luxuries and the foolish-- July 8-19, Charles Rehm, George ness and settle down to serious mind- edness and earnest endeavor. I do not mean by this that we are to take serious a view of life that we lose all sense of humor or all desire for pleas- ure, but I do mean most emphatically that we should learn to get rid of all unnecessary, silly and foolish waste of time, privilege and opportunity. “The development of our character along these three lines will mean much for the future of our nation and everything for our owm mouls’ salva-;T. Roper; 0 Hinchiey and T, tion.” .croft and J. James Crowe, M. Souney and R. sythe; July 30,-August 10, Hartnett, E. Carlson and S, Woll August 10-21, Michael 3 Smith and P. Kenney; August 21 Moore; George Scheyd and J. Stanton; tember 12-23, John Connelly, C, and W. Porter; September 23- Souney; July 1 ‘Wil Leyden; 1, E. Barnes, F. Gilligan ani September 1-12, Victor 4, John Brophy, George Hoff: Octoher .