New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 12, 1917, Page 8

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Oh, speak in music of the fleld Where men will meet with woe, And scoff at toil, and pain, and death, "Til—eager for the foe— A nation fully roused will cry, . “Away with cold restraint; Unlock our arms—untarl our flag— ; Lay by the weak ,and . faint; Then lead us on, the hour has come To face the cannon's blast, 'Til by the might of justice won Great pegce be ours at last!” v ROWE W. WREN. 00! ODUMBUS. Columbus iscover® gtha New World because Col mbus ha erseverance. [Four hundgd and twe%fi years ago the b of his flagship, the \Santa o Pparia, ‘pushed toward the sjore Pt Waltiglh Island, San Salvatore,\iR he B % And the man who hi to find 'a new trade route : Pliiscovered at his feet what ually to be the gateway to dise, for man. Had Co- | pot followed an old supersti- he sea and pressed southward e'of a flock of birds he | have landed off the coast of | @. It makes little difference, er, where the good flagship of pbus first cast anchor so long as | fentually led to the present lay- The United §tates of America | its being to the discoverer, much Jthe country today owes its pres- situation in the world court to the m who followed in the pathway of lumbus’ perseverance. At the end f each day's journey over the mys- ous ocean, Columbus wrote In journal, “That day we salled west- 4, which was our course.” High pes might vanish. [ grip the souls of some members of the crew. Even mutiny might break SIN & P eut, as it did, but Columbus, unap- | paled, ever pushed westward which mvas his course. The lesson is simple: When you start out to do something, newer stop until the journey is com- In this respect, consider Co- Tuowus. SDACKERS IN THE COUNCIL. ‘When the voters attend ward cau- cuses or primaries in the future, it weuld be advisable for them to weigh caretully the spirit of responsibility of candidates who aspire to Trepresent them in the Common Council. It is apparent that a number of members of the present council are not bur- dened with this spirit, as proved Wed- nesday night when only fourteen ap- peared at a special meeting called to act on appropriations of approxi- mately $10,000 and to listen to one ot the greatest authorities on food conservation of which New England can boast, Robert Scoville. So far as 1s known, none of the absentees have attempted to defend their conduct. In fact, their laxity is indefensible. be transacted and it was their duty to be present. No doubt, some bf thHem appealed to the voters for election on the ground that they would care- tully guard the treasury but it is evi- dent that such an argument was made merely for political purposes. New Britain expects every member of the council to do his duty and part of that duty is to attend meet- Ings. Another fault to be found with cer- tain council members, without at- tempting to probe too far beneath the surface, is that they have a predilec- tion for launching accusations against each other without sufficiently investi- gating whether their charges are based on fact An instance of thi, occurred at thc meeting Wednesday evening when an alderman strongly in- sinuated tha money had been expended in connection with the municipal farm and that the transac- a sum of |a dlsgri\lntled Terror might | Public business was to | \ NEWF BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1917. tion had been kept secret. This. was a serious accusation and should not have been made unless the alderman was certain of his ground and ready to support his assertion by documen- tary evidence or testimony of a re- liable nature. It was lated proved that his charge was untrue and that he was referring to another project having not the I t connection with the municipal farm. But the harm would have been done if no one had been present to refute his statement. And even. when the alderman was shown to be in the wrong, it was noticed that he did not apologize. In this patriotic year, it Is time curbstone politics be eliminated from the Common Council, which should off at a tangent. LETTING GEORGIANA DO IT. Before the War Bureau proceeds to get down to business, it should make arrangements for engaging .a perma- nent clerk. The statement has been made that the clerks employed in City Hall would be pleased to assist in the work. This assertion was not based on investigation, as it s known that the clerks referred to are not pleased t and that many of them are upset by the prospects of more work being piled onto their shoulders. Public committees and commissions are falling into the habit of turning their work over to the clerks of City Hall. It is a fact that the heads of departments in New Britain are well pald, and it is proper that they should be. But it Is also a fact that sonie of the clerks in the employ of the municipal government are underpaid. In addition te that, they perform the major part of the labor in their re. spective departments; labor that oc- cuples most of their time. It is un- fair to ask them to assume other bur- dens free of charge. Patriotism is a glorious thing, but it is not right to be patriotic at the expense of others. The olerks in City Hall have felt the effects of the war as heavily as any class in the city. From the beginning of the draft they have been expected to do, and have done, hours of extra labor in connection with war activities. This, without extra com. pensation. \. Let us be fair. If the young women ax asked to do additional work, let thei receive additional pay. All work \and no play makes Georglanng young woman. FACTS AND FANCIES. Germany, has done nothing in par- ticular to' Uruguay, but Uruguay, judging by’ what Germany has done | to other smbll countries, thinks it bet- ter not to wait for frightfulness to as- | sume a new and personal shape. Strange that there should such dif- ference. be 'Twixt tweedledum and tweedledee, But stranger still, and greater yet, Betwixt La Follette and La Fayette. -—New York Sun. It begins to look as if all the talk about lowest prices for coal might be destined to rank as one of the most deceptive bits of c#fnouflage of the | present yeav.—-Providence Bulletin. Making Hindenhurg a prince is an empty honor at best, for that sort of men are rapldly being put out of bus- iness.-—Detroit Kree Press. A man never gets over being hoss- ed. When he gets so old that his mother quits some girl starts in— Meriden Journal. Forty kisses a minute.—Headline. This mechanical way seems to beat the old-fashloned process - “all hol- low.”—Berkshire Eagle. Even in the Reichstag peace ard Belgium are stumbling blocks which impede the harmonlous progress of the supermen.—Wall Street Journal. German diplomats who are stupid enough to be caught with the goods are generally also stupid enough %o try to lie out of it—Portsmouth Times. A Texas town has offered a Teward of $1,246.50 for the kaiser. We fear it will take more than a mere war to cure Americans of their extrava- gance.—Boston Transcript. A Pennsylvania man sneered at a soldier and the judge soaked him $26.50. Anybody elso got any sneers | struggling for expression?—Cleveland Plain Dealer. | There are people in Germany who have come to the conclusion that one Dpeck of potatoes is worth more than the most wonderful dream of empire. —Charleston News and Courier. It is going to be pretty hard for the coal operators, the steel men and the farmers to look as if they were actual- ly suffering from the prices fixed by the Government. Ohlo State Journal. to the become apparent t oratory is not an exclusively Cau- | e an gift.-—Indianapolis News. | COMMUNICATED. It Mayor Quigley can buy 5,000 bushel of potatoes at §1.35 per bushel why did he call the farmers together ind raise the 1 to $2.00 per bushel? A TAXPAYER. i be serlous, deliberate and slow to fly | i boys, The McMillan Store, Inc. “Always Relialfie" STORE IN READINESS FOR THE FALL SHOPPER FEATURING READY-TO-WEAR APPARED OF THE EXCLUSIVE KINDS AT THIS STORE SATURDAY. COATS, SUITS and DRESSES in a splendid selection of new Fall and Winter Models for Women Misses, Juniors and Children. QUALITY GARMENTS REASONABLY PRICED WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ SUITS priced, $12.98 to $37.98. WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ COATS briced §12.98 to $52.98. CHARMING DRESSES OF RICH SILKS AND SATINS, priced $12.98 to $27.98. SERGE DRESSES. These pleasing new Fall Dresses are prettier then ever. sortment offers a wide style range to choose from. CHILDREN’S COATS Models for children, 2 to 14 years of age. Our Children’s gar- ments have those youthful lines which can only be produced by designers who. thoroughly study Children’s needs. CHILDREN’ COATS—Sizes, 2 to 6, priced $2.49 to $5.98; sizes, 6 to 14, priced $5.98 to $12.98. LEATHER BAGS and PURSES Saturday at Special Prices New Bags, 98¢, $1.49, $1.98 to $3.98 each. New Purses, 49c, 98c to $2.98 each. Our as- Priced $7.98 to MANUFACTURERS’ SALE OF RINGS. Gold Filled and Sterling Silver Rings. Over two thousand rings in this sale. Your choice, 19¢ each, values to $1.00. FALL AND WINTER GLOVES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN Children’s Wool Gloves, 26¢c to 79¢ pair. Children’s Leather Gloves, 69c to $1.65 pair, lined and unlined. WOMEN"S FABRIC GLOVES. Cashmeres and Suede tex, 79c pair. Golf Gloves, 35c to 79c pair. Washable Chamoisettes, 89c¢ and §1.00 pair. Washable Cape, Mocha and Kid Gloves, $1 Men's Cape Gloves, $2.00 pair, elsewhere, $2.60. Men's Mocha Gloves, $2.756 pair. Men’s Wool Gloves, leather lined gloves up to $1.50 pair. KNIT UNDERWEAR AND SLEEPING GARMENTS for Men, Women and Children. MEN’S FDANNEL SHIRTS 79¢ to $1.50 each. to $3. BOY’S FLANNEL BLOUSES 69c and 76c each. NEW MEN’S TIES Over fifty ranges of new designs and colorings are shown here for Fall, priced 50c, 65c, 98c each. BLANKETS AND COMFORTABLES Largest showing in New Britain. 3rd Elevator. PSR e e e et S R et st e pepey . “YT CAN'T BE DONE.” THE TRUTH ABOUT MILK. On sale, floor. Take (Chicago TriTune.) Ono of the spokesmen for the miik produgers is quoted as saying: “You may say to your readers that they may have milk or not as they choose. All of the sob ‘stories about the suffering bables don't go far with the milk producers, and no basis of soft sentiment is a just basis to work on.” If the arrogance of this statement correctly represents the attitude uf the milk producers, then the public cannot be blamed if it regards'them as commercial buccaneers. It is per- fectly true that no basis of soft sen- timent is a just is to work on, but it is also true that no basis of brazen extortion can be tolerated. We would not be understaod as passing judgment .on the equity of the price advance decreed by the producers, though it seems to be ex- orbitant. It is certainly exorbitant from the consumer’s standpoint. The producers may sneer at ‘‘sob stories about suffering babie they may try to dismiss every complaint as ‘“‘sentimentali the fact remains that must have milk. If prices are <o high as to deprive them of then therc is only one answer government will have to take hold of the business. No Power on Earth to Provent Boys From Calling Nicknames. (Cleveland Plain Dealer). William Williams hated nicknames. Ho used to say that most fine given names were rulned by abbreviation, which was a sin and a shame. myself,” he said, “am one of brothers. We were all glven good old-fashioned Christian names, but all of ‘those names were shortened into meaningless or feeble monosyllables by our friends. I shall name thy <hil- dren so that it will be impracticable to curtail their names.” The Willlams family, in the course of time, was blessed with five chil- dren, all boys. The oldest was named after the father—William. Of course that could be shortened to “Will” or enfeebled to “Willie”—but walt! A second son came, and was christened “Aha!” chuckled Mr. Wil- “Now everybody will have to peak the full name of each of these in order to distinguish them.” In pursuanze of this scheme, the next three sons were named Wilbert, Wilfred and Wilmot. The five hoys are now respectively known to their intimates Bill, Skinny, Dutch, Chuck and Kid, six | | he | sauad B ANMYER One Thing Is Certain--- This Great Money Saving Sale Comes At a Time When Mon- ey Savings Are Unusually Wel- come and the Valuable Sou- venirs Are a Strong Added At Charter 3050, Mail Orders traction. WISE, SMITH & *Phone orders, HARTFORD and promptly filled. is an ideal place for a light lunch, a cup of tea or substantial re- past, CO- ANNIVERSARY APPAREL NEWS (F INTENSE INTEREST THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS MADE WITH JUSTI- FIABLE PRIDE—OUR BUYING STAFF PLACED ORDERS FOR MATERIALS FOR SUITS AND COATS SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS AGO, WHEN THE THOUGHT OF. FALL SEASON WAS NOT EVEN Since our purchase the prices of materials have risen 75¢ to $1.50 a yard. These bargains are for our clients’ advantage. However, we do not feel that we will be able to maintain our present low prices throughout the season. Consequently the earliest possible selection is recommended. We were never so confident of our being absolutely right with Suit and Coat styles of character, quality and materials as we are this season. chandise as it arrived were entire staff is bubbling over Customers who have seen our mer- amazed at its unusualness. Our with enthusiasm and admiration regarding the charming effects acquired. EVERY MISSES’ SUIT AND COAT IS ESPECIALLY DE- SIGNED AGAIN WITH YOUTHFUL AND GIRLISH LINES—THEN EVERY WOMAN’S SUIT AND COAT HAS THOSE STYLISH EFFECTS SO MUCH DEMANDED BY THE MORE MATURE MATRON. STYLE FEATURES—Ionger eoa.di&thz trench collars, extra wide belts, novelty buckles and buttons, large pockets, heavily embroidered, pointed sides, large fur collars and trim- mings—Some models with youthful high-waisted effects, others with longer lines, all perfectly correct. THE SHADES ARE purple, navy, taupe, brown, tobacco, plum, beetroot, burgundy, pekin, mouse, green, black. THE MATERIALS ARE silk plusb, silk velour, Bolivia, wool velour, broadoloth, silvertone, pom pom, gaberdine, serge, suitings. poplin, novelty ocoatings, novelty HANDSOME DRESSES. Anniversary Specials, $7.76, $11.76, $14,75, $22.50. FUR MUFFS AND NECK- PIECES. Anniversary Specials, $9.98, $20 and $42. RICH FUR COATS. Anniversary Specials, $68, $89, $95, $125, $195 and $223. TAILOR-MADE SUITS. Anniversary Special, $15.98, $19.98, $26.98, $33.98. TAILOR-MADE COATS. Anniversary Specials, $8.98, $9.98, $12.98, $16.98, $18.98, $26.98, $29.98, $34.98, $44.98. $5.98, CHILDREN’S COATS. Anniversary Specials, $4.75, $6.75, $8.75, $12.76. SILK WAISTS. Anniversary Specials, $8.95 and $5.95. - DRESS SKIRTS. Anniversary Specials, $4.80 and $6.80. THE FLATS OF FLANDERS. DO{NG HIS BIT (Henry Vurimxvvoi:m)t}\a New York Why are the armies battling on the | Flats of Flanders? They are those who fight for Might | and Majesty of God. Why do regiments give their lives for i great commanders? They are worsting Attila, th’ ! mighty's chastening rod. O the Flats! the bloody Flats of Flan- ders! See the muddy bottoms glisten red! | Poldhoek is shaking, Windhoek s i quaking, Nordenhock dead. what a barraze major as he paces This way and that way, a-puffing at his cigarette. But the Tommies laugh as a coal-box swiftly traces, With a fearsome shriek and crash, its message in the wet. the Flats! the bloody Flats of Flanders! i Passchendaele is flaming to the sky; Roulers, in the distance, can't give re- sistance, Jesus! what a glorious day to dle! Sce them stagsering, white faces full of ‘suffering, Arms off and blinded. torn thousand horrid ways! | “Victory!” they cry, and, dying in To be a passenger on a submaring | the uttering, on trips made both above and below | Gladly their souls salute the An- Wi fent of Days, ater is the experience of Edward A. | Cl 5 3 O the Flats! P f Flan- Eichstaedt, son of Councilman A. E. the Flats! the bloody Flats of i ders! Eichstaedt, of 273 Cherry street, this These be the dead who die in the city. Young Eichstaedt enlisted in Lora! July as a member of the hospital g,yuig of them awing as cruel bomb- corps of the Naval Reserves. After P being stationed for a short time ilt: Bursting like a Newport he was transferred to New | S London in September and is now sta- ; . for us! pray for us! tl‘?ncd at the submarine base in that e oity. Doddering in plenty, while the can- After graduating from the New | Doddering inp A 5 nons flare in front, Britain High School in 1913, he was e = : Mater Misericordiae! wher'er thou emploved by the Stanley Rule and, e Level company for one var, He en- | mayes 5 terea Syracuse University in 1914 ' Fold thy wings above and guard, where he took a forestry course, spe- for they have borne the brunt! clalizing in fish and game. At college ' O the Flats! the bloody Flats of was a member of the swimming Flanders! st season and manager of the | Men their peace wimming team.’ He isia member of the fields— the X Sigma, electi@hsto which fra- Little sflent crasse: ternity is based on scholarship and | Telling of the general activities. vields. Al- is covered with the “God, growls ‘the 8 in a EDWARD A. EICHSTAEDT. stinkpot on the Pray that are have found upon in the red mos: ith that nev Four Sons and the Fifth. (New York World) New Jersey has the distinction of producing an oil painting, said to be i of merit, entitled “Courage,” - which represents and glorifies the sacrificel of a mother of four soldier sons. Gov. Edge of that State supplement: this artistic allegory by writing to an other mother of four volunteer son: whose fifth and youngest has been; drafted, saying that he will ask thelj local board to exempt this young man! from service. Several cases such as this have been revealed as a result of the draft. Vol- unteering has gone on in many tam-f' 3 illes unmindful of conscription, with} o a sort of understanding that one sonf = was to remain at home. When he tour has been summoned the hardship has| been self-evident. Yet under narrow interpretations ofj the law and finely spun rulings as to dependency, it has often happened that no relief was offered. - We are enforcing a selective draft,) & which is supposed to take into con sideration many things. It works} poorly when tfrom families where four sons have volunteered the last is taken,. 3 The Late Lamented. (From a Chattanooga paper) B When interviewed by a reporter latey last night she gave out the following| statement: “It was not my intention! to kill him. I merely tried to bluff him to keep him from killing me. Hel was so dear, and I hope that peoplel will not think hard of me for what I| have done. He, a loved one, from me is gone. A vacant place in my heart and home is left that can never be filled, but in the land eternal, I shall some day see him face to face, there where there is no difficulty or pain. ¥ i b2 “She Sure Did.” A group of old ladles were talking; and knitting on a veranda. The con- versation zot around to how much & each weizhed at birth. One old lady said: “Weil. I weighed just threy ! pounds and a half.” g The others sasped and one of them.' asked: And did live?" o “They say I did,” answered the othe | er woman, “and done well” i