New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 18, 1918, Page 8

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That may have been the reason, but there is a more im- portant reason to be taken into con- sideration—it is possible the dough- boys will not want to become farmers and their opiniona should be sought bsfore any plan to colonize them in the west and southwest is outlined. While Connecticut has farms under cultivation, it is essentially a manu- facturing state. The presence of so many farmers in the General Assem- bly lends eolor to the belief that we are a people who wrest our living from the soil but that situation is due to our peculiar laws of representation which farmers control over the commonwealth. It is not believed that the Conneot- At a meeting of give the icut soldiers are eager, on being de- to rush to an undeveloped land and make llies bloom Id roots or tree stumps or oomed before. The majority “citified”. In the t they have earned wages in the ies where many of them became skilled mechanics or had the oppor- to do so. As one writer on the stion has pointed out, the moldier had his flll of earth, He has slept it., burrowed in it ond onten it ever since he wont to Hurope and probably his one ambition s to re- turn to a happler land where street cars are at hand and where electric lights illuminate the ground om which he treads. Bmigration of the youth of the country to sections far removed would work a hardship on Connecticut man- ufacturers by creating a shortage of labor. This would result in the de- cline of industrial community. Economists say the de- mand for hands In the factorles will be heavy for the next few years. If are to be sent thousands of miles away how will the factorles be operated? It is a recognized fact that we must have agriculturists and that the field of agriculture opems an avenue of bright hopes to the man who s willing to isolate himeeif from his neighbors and abandon the con- veniences of the city but the big fac- tor in the strength of Eastern United Btates is its manufactures and the factories need men Capital Is to succeed as An and a hoe will not He have modern mechinery and farm im- mobilized, tract of where w eactus the soldiers are on the state as an the men Is also essential if a man a farmer. suffice. axe must | plements if he is to compete in the | with the man Utlcle highest market whese farm thus eqaipped the Sam pays h soldiers in the world bart the saving him wages these of wages do not perimit | sufficient capital to start in agriculture. THE RED CROSS JOIN DON'T BE HARD BILLHELM. the WITH In Vaterland constructing the steamship was build- than he knew The Vatert | now bearing the non-Teutonic ' Leviathan—has arrived in bringing back to America ' ex-Kaiser ing bette land— me of ind navy men and soldic time it is known that the ves through superior speed, acks by submarines the was ablo to foil during States, boat had the tewmerity to approach shelling distance of the port he learned that unwelcome intruder fensive guns of the Leviathan saluted On that five a its sery for United Only one U- commander®| | to within giant trans- | and he was an | when the de- him with a shower of steel occasion the Tiner was making twen- ty-one knots while the best speed the i ship a } should | demonstration -hoat could develop was thirtecn knots. Hohenzollern should not cast. He teel down- gave the world That the tastest by toat it was enemy nation art of its machin- ery of war is A small And only matter. as Hohenzollern hated war he feel huppy at the knowledge that one of his hastened We belicve instruments the recogni its end. former Kai- ser should receive ion from the Aliies for his contributicn to the and we hereby recom- affived cause of peace that iron cross be to lifts mend an the noose that him toward place in the sun. JOIN THE RED CROSS TH1S 'ORY OF GALLIPOLI Gallipoli was Lieutenant General commanded the Australian Zealand troops this against the Turks, points while the venture was a failure as far as territorial gain figured, it had the effect of depleting the flower of the So determined were would turn the Mediterra- VI not in vaiu. Birdwood, who and New campaign that in out Sultan’s army. the Anzacs that house they slaughtor of nean into a Temple of Victory, boldly did they charge up the hills and into the jaws of death, that the Turkish military leaders found it necessary to expend a larger number of troops in defensive tacties than otherwise would have been required. Gallipoli was net gained, Cons naple was not taken, but the campaign opened the veins of the unspeakable Turk and bis life blood slowly ebbed away. Let no man count Gallipoli as a de- teat for Allied arms. The brave Aus- tralians and New Zealanders toiled there, who fought there who fell there gladly paid the price not knowing that in his hour ot vic- tory the enemy was tasting the bitter oup of defeat. The struggle that was lost was won. the s0 who and JOIN THE RED CROSS. ENGLISH WOMEN AT POLLS. A wonderful in an tribute to women is paid Associated Press dispatch reviewing the British elections which says: “Reports go so far as to con- tend that the new House of Commons has been mainly chosen hy women.'" If the men of England resemblo their brothers in America they do not ap- preciato the privilege of the ballot az they should. But this cannot be said of the women, who crowded to the polls and stood patlently in long queues for their turn to vote, Tiven the aged and Infirm wera Ilihorally represented and in somo districts tho women outnumberad ing strength. This is apparenily the winter of discontent for the imen of England, many of whom wail that the votes of their wives nullified their own votes, each selecting opposite candidates for of their an that husbands vote and share the men In vot- the favor baliots. Herein is furnished argument against the contention wives would simply vote as their their There husbands’ in politics. truth views vet be in the that may statement “the the cradle rules the world” never hand that rocks We may fear a tyranny in petticoats, JOIN THE RED CROSS. despite depends is a course it Lord Decie: iive one his name. Of all whether you pronounce it that way. German soil of American troops on kind President Wilson will find the best gift in their his holiday a socks. is to eat dinner with his fight- ing men “Can a wan beat?" is a voluntarily control his discussed Bridge gentle- heart question by lo: paper. ver avned physician in a port Wonder if the man . posed to a girl Officers of the American Coblenz of put Ger- Force Occupation at have mans to wo the hard mischief marking off the line of bridgshead. There's nothing like labor to keep a man out of Villa, office is reported to be planning Northern Me the assure Senor post address un- known, a in ascertain We he order to temper the will be accommo- United States gering butcher adated 0o ttme Waterbury the com- the long a ice for dumping Connecticut n compluins the editor of Waterbury Republican., A cordial in Brother Britain and derelicts the in its vitation is extended:to Pape visit New inspect the antique Connecticut company displays department of archacology here. We positively re- | fuse to surrender our championship in this line. THE JOIN RED CROSS. his ! e | wa upon | should Burope FACTS AND FANCIES. Many war worker: re of zetting 15 Ith h back their dollar-a-year they were old po- men are. Washington Star of the r deem the soldiers of life on undesirable as ionely post at pt turning d Wou prospec: ited farm duty a ] sentry “Roston midnight Have you nollered Waiting Won the observed that th who the foudest for Watchful are now the surest that We War?-—MancLester Union. in the way league of ne of each nation league.—Albany difficult they are fermany, or Philadelphia One difficulty lishment of a the desire in the of estab- tions will to be A Journal. Tt is somewhat present whether tragedy in ville shew. to tell at staging a just a vaude- Maximilian wrong Hardin says there is a impression i the kaiser Mr. Hardin on to say kaiser really a clown. n, Mr. Hardin, is our im- the Kkaiser erroneous?-— Star, throad. that the Then whe; pression of City zoes Kansas An exhibition of furniture, including the a 18th centur: desk used by Rgton, ine compels very speculation as to the pro- ceszes by which Washington success. rully conducted the zovernment through two terms without a single typewriter.—New Yoric Sun profound Now that the war is over, we dare Sir Thomas Liptor to come over and ft that cup. For good measure we might throw in the kaiser’s gold- plated pewter oup.-——Shoe and IL.ea- ther Reporter. “Very few successful ry.” observes eastern Which 13 not remarkable few ful business men go rupt City Star. women mar- <onic suce, bank-' Kansas THE THING THAT CANNOT BY¥, DONE. that DOING Somoebody said it be done, But he, with That maybe it be one Who'd o he buckled trace of his face. it. started thing That couldn’t be it. couldn’t a chuckle, replied, couldn’t—hut he’'d not till right a gnin If he tried. with he'd in siLy So On worried he He to sing as he tackled done-—and he Somebody scoft do that, At least, no one ever But he took off his hat-— And the first begun \With a lift to his chin—and a bit of a grin, Without any doubting or “quit it He started to sing as he led the thing couldn’t it. “Oh, you’ll never has done it his coat, and tock of thing knew X we e it. tack That be done—und he did thousands to tell be done—- thousands There are nnot are you—it There fa to prophesy lure; aro thousands one by one— The dangers that wait to as=ail you. But just buckle in—iwith a of a Phere to peint out— bit Take vour just start vou tackle the be done— And you'll do i o coat to it; n to th and go n:e that ANONYMOUS. Suggestions by the Reconstruction Congress. \dstreet’s) voiced in Atlan- Vigorous opposition the reconstruction tie City to ownership means of transportation munication such phones and telegraphs. In one lution adopted by an almost u mous vote, congress was urged speed- ily to enact legislation providing for the early return of their owners under federal charters the being operated the government under federal regulations permitting the elimination of wasteful compet tion, the pooling of equipment, com- hinations or consolidations through ownership or otherwise in the opera- tion of termina will was congress at government and railroads, com- iele- reso- as ani- of by Is, and such other prac- fend to economies with- ing competition in o. os rther declared ment ownership and telephones, telegraphs cables, Other advo- anti- tices as out dest The oppos operation of and cated 1 trust servi cong itself :d to gove resolutions he modification of t to restrict whole- some co-operation, recommended the construction o eat mercantile ma- rine, advised the development of mar- kets for foreizn trade through all ap- propriate means, including spectal raining of voung men therefor, and the cultivation of hetter relations with South America. and urged that cancellation v orders mlaced contracting v of the gov- and in good faith be promptly adjusted and sat- The congress voted to send to A commission representative of American business to study the re- construction needs of Europe and to istance the ey laws so as not by any ernment accepted isfied he availabl Ameri should an pe zates in case need any help in the working Tt resolution have madc Alljes them of reconstruction: generously resources of 1 equipment, should provide enable the payments, ont of econom s, Sty de- common war, unanimously hat adopted la ng t as we with the should act witt the solu problems should deal them our and indust this end credits in the we likewise in sealk. ing fon 1 with raw materials and that them make in shar fo o necessary m to the i to watch | the way, railroads now | with | [#1¢) WI‘VIUN ICATED. GARBAC ND ASHF Tax-Paying | Reader Also City Discusses Officials, { Herald | communication in { signed Woman Tax lilce make a few | few questions and observations. First, as collection, and old bed springs the dear lady know | that this question has been brought up by health board several times and put off weecausc the en- tailed? ¢ this system is adopted it going the taxpayers much more than they are payinz now, and cven in the best regulated garbage collection circles it has been rumored that women actually comment | on ihe quality and scarcity of their neighbors' garbage, insinuating that their neighbor doesn’t eat more than | one meal a day, ete. Still you would | not rid of the smiling inspector with his postage and printed matter | and note-book, because someone has the collector. Why pick on poor $1,000-a-vear inspector, any- who was born with a smiling He will probably lose his smile trying toswateh about 20 slippery ga hage collectors who are getting cents an As to the lid on the big wagon: hard to a wooden cover good repair when it is subjected such hard usage, and it is impossible | to gather up the smell and keep it all in the can while you are transferring it into the wagon. A practice fol- lowed by the writer and found very effective on approaching a garbage wagon on the windy side was to take a deep breath about 75 parves on the weather side of the wagon and then sail majestically by, thinking thoughts of fields of clover or begonias or something nice, and on reaching a point ahout 75 paces on the other side would let go and proceed just as if vou had passed a bevy of biscuit- shooters on a Thursday afternoon. By after frequent trips to Hart- ford, where they are supposed to have such an efficient system, I have come to the conclusion that our garbage is just as sweet as theivs, and as for their ash colleation, T have heen show- ered with a lovely coat of fine ashes blown from their wagons, making my one suit look like a “palm beach.” Now, the salary question in that particular boayd is the same in all the others. 1 do ‘ot think the board of health raising the salaries to pay its h of the 240 extra because it knows that the re entitled to it. The cost s been increasing for the vears. Meanwhile, the city of all hoards have been along. sticking to their jobs for, the same old salary, labhorers, chanics and ness men have heen reaping of high wages, bonuses and profits. The average city emplove has been forced fo go into debt during these trying times, or cut the family down to two meals a day, | and most of them are trying to raise a family on a salary that would not keep a respectable canary bird As having a common couneil cor of taxpayers and requiring cials to be trxpay I will Jusl offor a few figures: Out of 76 members of the various sslons who spend your money, taxpayers—93.4 per cent.: 38 13ditor, New In reply Tuesday’s e remark Britain to issue payer would to ans few wer a o a s of gurbage ashes include ans Docs the of expense is to cost some be a way, face? 50 hour. It in to | is keep is Ip becaus ho rut e of living st mploves four arrvin s 2ithft while some the bu arvest me Inereased far as osnd ers, com 71 | dance number, | the hand FAC'DORY TALENT IN INTERESTING ACT Good Entertainment by S. R. and L. Night At Y. M. C. A. Proves Most Agreeable to All. “The was the opinion last night in re- gard to the Stanley Rule and Level company entertainment at the Y. M. CNAT The opened with informal in the association | pariors. orchestra. rendered | several sclections, and the visitors in- | spected the building. The privileges | the association were thrown open the guests and proved popular. | The enterininment commenced at 8 o'clock. J. M. Burdlck, general man- ager of the Stanley Rule and Level company gieeted the employes and complimented the commiitee on find- ing so much talent in the factory. A chorus of girls sang several pop- ular songs which were well received | and werc fcreed to return several times. AL M sam anl presented among the emploves. portrayed the various nations which participated in the war. The inter viaw Dbetween the devil and the Sul- tan of Turkey was the source of much amusement and got a big Band from | crowd. Miss May ILeug, in a recelved several cur- best generally ever, expressed program an reception Lynech's of to Reardsiey’'s playlel, “Uncle Miss Columbia at Home™ talent choren from The sketch was Iy the calls. male chorus sang several old- melodies which were vigorously applauded. Following 2 hasketball game between two teams from the factory, refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed until 0 o'clock, music being furnished Lynch’s orchestra. A Contrast With a Lesson. (New York Times.) Whoever is in danger of having his or her—sympathies entrapped by contemplation of Germany's hard fate can regain sanity by reading the admirable and more than admirable, dispatch in which Mr. James con- irasted yesterday conditions as he found them in Treves and as he left them in Soissons only a few days ago. The one city has not been touched by of war, the other is little more than scattered piles of stone aad brick. Treves is populous, and, for all that anybody in it can see, its inhab- itants are prosperous; Soissons 1is silent and empty wrecked probably beyond repair. As Mr. James soldier returas to tain A time southern by wrote, the Germam a home-—a ouse with a reof-—and in it are his. wife and children; the French or Belgian soldier in innumerabla instances can- not even find where hes house stooa, his family is scattered or dead, and not infrequently the members of it who are dead are more fortunate than the others. It is no wonder that the Germans love the phrase, “forget and forgive.” It is no wonder, either, that their foreign agents and auxil- iaries are repeating it with unction and doing their best to confuse jus- tice with revenge. The more of such confusion that can be created, the less of responsi- ad, The McMillan Store, “ALWAYS RELIARLE"” OPEN In a season we suggest looking Values. over our KIT CONEY MUFFS Value $10.00 b $7.50 Xmas Special .. 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What to buy for Xmas for RUGS PORTIERES COUCH COVER DRAPERIES MUFF BEDS for filled with soft down, lined ‘and bility for their murders and their thefts will the Germans have to bear, and also the less of obligation wil there be to do what the pacifisticaliy inclined hate most, and that s to do anything about nanything when the doing is troublesome, expensive or dangerous. out of 41 city officials are taxpayers. 92.7 per cent.; 26 out of 30 common ouncil members are taxpavers—=86.6 mer cent This does not include all employes, such as clerks, inspec- cte. because. although they may e rosy plans for the future and al- 1y to appear to he enjoving life like a person with a regular job, I am aid they will never have that glori- ous feeling that steals over a citizen of New Britain when he puts his “John Hancock on the bottom of a tax list and raises his hand solemnly to God to witness the truth of said declaration, even though he may have | forgotten to put down the Ford and the piano and the cow Trusting that this tuation and hoping that taxpayer has declared her its full value. T remain, Faithfully yours, A TAXPAYING EMPLOYE. city tors. vs may purify the the lady property at CITY German (New Mind and Stomach. York Evening Sun) The Allies seemingly evolved | an excellent plan for curbin German tendencies during of negotiation for posal to condition to the of order zed both fair and prove. effective tion of force might If it should an improper internal reply emains the world’s debtor, control domestic have evil | the period peace. The pro- the supply of vies upon the preser and the organization form of government is shrewd. I¥ is likely to where direct applica- fail tuals vation peaple a civi be there Ger- involved. the long as Ger- danger and certain amount organization and conditions not only just hut inevitable. She has done so much harm when a free agent that no blame can attach to the enforcement of a certain tutelage she is in the penitential stage regeneration. Other nations bave claims to enforce \nd, also, they must protect them- elves from the contacion of her men- tal disease, which aprarvently tends to one extreme to another. for effcetiver we imsgine, a embargo will leave nothing to d. The German people are hunger 0 wild find any tolerance among is found that his vapor- riotings operate to conditions as to food. ted that was rterference in Lifairs at many's obvious is t so many world the a over her of pass from As S5, food be desire tired will er of A shouter them his nigs long way or pro- the fighters pr this year are going to the Crime and Penalty. (Chicago Tribune.) persons of a speculative turn of mind have found some degree of employment in debating the form of pnaishment suitable to the former kaiser. Obviously such verdicts range in harshness from the purely moral penalties involving the lash of conscience to the extremes of physical torture. And it begins to Jook as if Wilhelm may saon face some sort of a tribunal What should the pesalty be? Tt is customary among soma contro- versialists on the #cial relation to assert that the minor crook is heav- ily punished for some slight offense while the distinguished malefactor is briefly admonished for some tre- mendous felony. If this comes true ia the case of Wilhelm he may es cape with a sugary chiding. Of course this could nat Iy so, but the effect might considered far differon should e exiled to somie comfortable island, i{here to ponder his misadven- ure It <ome a roval that rogue. It is Many be actual- not ba over be thrusting aside well worn traditions ta treat miscreant with the same pro- provided for the lesser possible that the demo- cratiec world would take more com- fort out of knowing that Wilhelm was being tried in a common court than in the knowledge that he was being accorded a gilt edged hearing hefore special sessions. And there is probability that this well known fashion of administering will be applied before an ordinary court feich the whole line of autoc- out of the false aura of divine Hanging in jail vard would have a very salutary effact upon others who dream of world empires. It certainly would be setting a demo- cratic organization to work an fn- stitutions which heretofore have re- ceived special consideration might at least coss is English justice Trial wauld racy right. Paper for Fuel. Boston Globe. admiaistration hés in a bound volume of ap- proximately 500 pages contalning a compilation of all the rules and regu- lations promulgated by it. While pa- does not make such good fuel as these volumes may be of use in coal famine. The fuel preparation per coal, a tuture Nothing Doing. (Boston Transcript.) without, s without.” creditor have to go There's a Vell, he'll PRICED EVENINGS when Furs are more fashio large selection, Sets eorgettes, Blouse Cut Giass for Xmas G conveniently Elevator. Gift Suggestions for the H Store Open Tonight UNTIL CHRISTMAS. Xmasbifts Selgcted From fur Big Stocks are of the Depandabie Kinds FURS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS sle than ever before, which offers Splendid MUFFS $7.50 BLACK DOG Value $10.00 Xmas Special PLENTY MORE CHOICE FURS for Women and Children BATH ROBES of these derirable Robes for Xmas Gifts received today, CHARMING NEW ELOUSES Large s ifts displayed Creve de Chines. Section for your nme your wife or youru parents at home. making Your Own Muff. fitted 98¢ ANERS RS VACUUM CLE. ELECTRIC CLEAN BLANKETS COMFORTABLES We have them with silk or ring handles. TO $2 .75 EACH Reiiable Gioves and Silk Hosiery for Xmas Gifts Always the Best at whatever price COOPERATION AMONG FARMERS IS URGED Nebraska Governor-elect Also Advo- cates Graduated Tax On Land and Strict Lease Laws, Annapolis, Dec. 18.—Speaking be- fore the conference of governors here today, Governor-elect Samuel R. Mc- Kelvie of Nebraska, urged farmers to form co-operative organizations for purchasing and marketing and for the solicitation of loans at low inter- est rates. -operation among farmers, said, is the safest solution of most of the rural economic ills. Mr. McKelvie advocated a gradu- ated tax on land and strict land lease laws providing for proper cultivation and rotation of crops and shelter for livestock and grain as the best means of dealing with the absentee landlord situation. Governor he of Towa market- gambler W. L. Harding also urged co-operation for jag. The ‘Yood produce must be abolished.” he said NEGRO SOLDIERS S RETURN irst Detachment of Colored Fighters Arrive Today in New York on Board Celtic—Others on Ships. New York, Dec. 18.—The first de- tachment of negro soldiers to come back from war zone set foot on home soil again today when the steamship | Celtic reached her pier. The Celtic left Liverpool December S, bearing the headquarters medical detachment and the third battalion of the S14th negro infant: . comprising 36 officers and 1,119 men. There were | also five units of casuals, 69 bed-rid- dea from disease and several civil- In the total were 155 offcers 2,122 enlisted men Money's Faltering Voice. (Thrift Magazine.) Maney talks, but it isn't much of a conversationalist when it tries to speak up to a beefsteak nowadays. {and of the i | | | I | form you can afford to pay PRAISE RED CROSS; URGE MEMBERSHIP | American and Ttalian Military Lead« ers Say Association Gives All That Can Be Asked. Washingtoa, Deec. 18.—Gen. Johmny Biddle, commander of the Americany forces in Great Britain and Gen. Zupa pelli, Italilan minister of war, in statements made public today at tha headquarters of the American Red Cross praise the work of the Red Crass and urge the Americaa peopia to support the organization in its Christmas membership campaign "I really do not know,” says tha statement of Gen. Biddle, “‘what tha American army would have done in Englaad without the American Red Cross. Everywhere the Red Cross ls giving the best that can be given asked for.” The Itallan minister of war satd ‘‘By its innumerable and marvelous activities, the American Red Crosg' has won the good will of the army civilian population of o Ttaly.” ARGENTINE FAVORS LEAGUE OF NATIONS:! Based om Free Trade, Disarmament and Abolition of International Dipomacy—Delegates Named. Baenos Aires, Dec. 17.—Juan Justo, ( socialist leader in the Argenting chamber of deputies, and his cot league, Detomasso have beea appoint- ed by the socialist party to attend the i coming international soclalist . con= in Burope. party has decided on providing for a society tions based upaon free trade, disarm- ament, abolitioan of international diplomacy, and popular control of parliamentary action on international questions. The party sanctions - fective action against natlons violat=, ing decisions of the tribunal to be set up by the proposed international ciet; a plats of na~ (54 5Qn