New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 1, 1919, Page 8

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'O CUT DOWN COSTS The OF 1OOD. of the United States nfl members of both Houses of Con- ress, stirred by the appeal of the Protherhood of Locomotive Engineers d the President complaints of the eneral will endeavor, we nation in are told, to ake some action that will remedy the present influence cale of prices how e and the nough We are evidently ose some of the bitter League of ions discu that has been going bn and will see something which ef- ects us more, sn air prices in food and clothing sup- blies. The locomotive drivers are to be hanked by suffering humanity pringing the issue : uthorities. Its threat to go on strike hnless something is done to living costs or the wages of he union men seems most reasonable. restr. te s rike on the railroads have the effect of round, and starvirg some communi- es. The laborers at other trad yould suffer through the walkout of toward a for than high to necessities sts, now. scale is ion far agitation f for uarely up to the lower to raise int, in refraining from imme- ke is highly commendable. A now would raising prices all But the strike has the future some effort to alleviate arbitrary bnesof their units. heen pur far enough o allew for he situation. It into is not ac- ion. Of course there are far more peo- ble effected by the high costs than the bngineers. This is the reason for ac- fon by the government. We are con- inced that a true effort, irrespective is to be made to low- living. We is here, bt party politics, r the of are sure the demand that it is bverwhelming and that no politician an against it. He will have isten to the appeal or suffer political Democrat or Repub- cost hat Iive to bblivion, be hec ican. Tke move of the War Department us food to the public should o sell its surg which but is one act Flowever, this is a straw nothing but There are, n the the smallest we are 'told, million dol- of foodstuffs storage aiting to be peddled through the parcels post. There are nearly -that many people in the United States and ssessions which means that one tide, bf assistance. ne hundred and twenty lars worth in worth of food will be avail- lable to each person, or abcut five dol- lars worth to the family. Even at [pre-war rates this would not assist to The relief will be but There must be other, more p=rmonent, methods adopted. The Senate committee which has in charge the local affairs of the' Dis- trict of Columbia bos undertaken an nvestigation of its own to endeavor, t possible, to ascertain the for high prices there. This fect us in only an indirect fashion in that its findings in Washington might also apply hereabouts. We hope that some light will be thrown upon sitvation that will show us a way out of the maze of ever-increzsing finan- clal difficulties . Senator Poindexier, of Wushington, in the Upper House of Congress took the hig ituation as an oppor- tunity aaministration when hie blamed the soaring costs to the sale of one hundred million dol- lars worth of foodstuffs abroad. Like the army supply this will not be of an alarming effect one way represent o great extent. for a day or so. will ef- the h price as to criticise the proposition, It would only our popula- or the other one dollar per person of tion and would not be greatly missed. We must expect that certain individ- uals will do their best to make politi- cal capital out of the gencral misfor- that they have to tune, and remember merely Br proved obstacles the pro- ‘oward a definite end. We find that two Democrats are re- bills which might prove in the end. gponsible for & God-send Representa- tive Titzgerald has introduced an act which would make it criminal to gam- ble in foodstuffs and supplies on the Sto:k Exchange. Just how ing to distinguish between and the plies for Le is go- gambling wholesale purchase of sup- house is hard to However, a business determine. speculation s i 1o blame for many rises in some pro- § ducts. Representative of Mi souri, has lower Tents and costs of essentials. We are not thoroushly Igoe, introduced bills to familiar with his plan. Finally Representative Reavis, of Ne- braska, he intends to call upon the Federal Trade commis- announces that | sion to make public 4:18 facts regarding profi in foodstuffs. In the final analysis, as we have often said ,profiteering by the larger interests is to blame for the all around rise in price. It is indirectly to blame the labor unrest. There are other to the troubles of but high prices we are confident. of for contributing facto labor is rredominant Ther the checking the Con- the must before profiteering i W hatever done and dor to an task of 1reans, it we resign ale, meet ourselves increasing s to and strike for more wages this scale, therely round a. starting the merry-go- MR. CUMMINS AND THE JUNK “The Republican organization, the witness went on, “has in- dulged in plenty of slander di- rected at the President of the United Siates and you should be sportsman enovgh to stand inild criticism. This isn’t a marker to what's coming.” “If you do there will be an in- vestigation by the Hotse,” the chairman interrupted. “Fine!” the witness replied, “I have juite enjoyed myself this evening."” The above conversation as reported by the windup of an inquiry instituted when Homer S. Cummins, of Stamford, and also of the Aircraft Board, had the temerity to allow his Publicity Com- mittee to brand a trip to the Woest coast in connection with an investi- gation irto aircraft production “junket.” We can that Mr. a fine evening. Associated Press marked the readily imagine did have We do not desire to insinuate that there were any deals of questionable character going the West where the spruce for aeroplanes was fcrtlcoming but are assured that, if there were, the ordinary Congressional committee would not discover it without outside Mr. Cummins’ contention, made Cummins indeed on in the we aid. WISE, SMITH & CO., Hartford Saturday Last Day of the ONE CENT SALE at Notion Dept. MORE SUPER VALUES at the same time, that expert account- | [ ants should have been sent seems most apt. The all, it desire for vacation would is upon impossible that felt . it the us not be the Congressmen “'spr prepesition came limelight. The desire for adventure Was Upon SOme Of us a year or so and adventure, at that proximity when ce” into the ago time, meant with the war. if some of the Congres- sional trips to the war zone were not “junkets.” If not, them? They gre bare of results as far as’we know and we are moderately certain that the individu- als who took about what they Probably of the getting into We wonder what,was accom- plished by them knew little were observing. “trippers” were Demo- 1 That seems more or less Now: it is the Republicans’ as Mr. Cumniins said, Democratic . turn many sure. turn., Also, it may be the for mud-throwing, his atterapts at which met with such startled response. all. Some day.Some zoing to accomplish something with these investizaticns. Good to them. The whole thing is amusing that's one is luck THE WIRES RETURNED. After of virtual government ownership under the war emergency the telegraph wires are again the property of the companies which were responsible for the upbuilding of the systems. Postmaster General son's experiences as a a year Burle- regulator of telegraphic communication routes is at an end. In a chant of thankfulness the companies have issued notices, all promising better rates. and construction doubtedly service and one a reduction in Labor has un- increased the penses of the companies during the past Operators are receiving much higher wages. Notwithstanding, the companies say that they will be able to give patrons better and the consequence of the lowering of charges by one of them will probably be that the other great company with all over the country also bring down charges. Competition this. running ex- vear. much service connections will its should enforce Government ownership, idealist, long a dream of the strong setback, or favor, will receive a an argument in its during the next year. We all know what conditions were with the companies during the war and all have had some experiences with the wires while Federal authorities were in charge. Business and government matters overloaded the systems some extent making Service worse than it might otherwise have been but it is positive that there was none too good facilities offered to the gen- eral public. Now we are to see what private management will be able to do in offering us what we wish. Com- petitive concerns are bidding for trade. to our The rates and deliveries will bear watching as a study in the pos- sible benefits or drawbacks of Fed- eral management of public corporations. FACTS AND FANCIES. From the news from Washington nowadays you might think the Poto- mac had been renamed the Rio Grande. ah News. service Villa and Carranza are hoth more SATURDAY AT SUIT FLOOR Fourteen Women’s Tailored Suits —were priced from $25.00 to $35.00 Saturday Special . . $10.90 Bach and checked material can be found in suit desirable serges, wool poplins priced much less than suits o equal other Hartford. Twenty-five Women’s Tailored Suits —were priced up to $39.00 Saturday Special . . . $17.50 Bvery which were value any store in one needs a suit in On this lot summer as well as and fall. duced this season Fourty-five Women’s Tailored Suits —-were priced up to $42.50 Saturday Special . . . $18.50 models In this lot are included a are some of the best models pro- of blue, number conservative which cannot fail to please y ou. srey and several soft hades of tan Navy re the predom inating color: Navy Biue Serge Dresses Discontinued models which sold from $18.58 to §20.00. Saturday Special $9.00 Odds and ends but s desirable and priced cannot but realize it would dr S0 one. low you be saving money to buy Stylish $12.98 and $13.98 Wash Dresses for Stout Women Satu;azg} ~§[a)ecial . .$7.50 Our Three stylish models have for Saturday only. sortment tive complete selected to be priced at 37.50 of large size wash in Hartford. dresses attrac- and been $7.98 AND $8.98 WHITE PIQUE SUMMER SKIRTS SATURDAY SPECIAL .. Skirts that with novel pockets, separate waist lines. SMART SKIRTS SATURDAY SPE Featuring manni narrow for sport with these Skirts. 98 WHITE h slit po. wear. You GABERDINE are most attractive and are belts CORDUROY kets and will AND $4.98 made gathered Glearance of Jolmans at Half Price We suggest that you make a memorandum of these items so that they will not be overlooked and on Saturday's shoppng time. Dolmans which Saturday were priced at $39.00. Half price, SPORT $19.50 $5.00 | i priced at $42.50. not too ‘ Dolmans which Saturday were Half price $21.25 25 Dolmans which were priced at $50.00. Half price Saturday . .. $25.00 be pleased to be feared stander than b ington Star. the. innocent by- . each other.—Wash- SUMMER MAGIC. So many cares to vex the day, So many fears to haunt the night My heart was all but weaned away From every lure of old delight. Then summer came, announced June, With beauty, miracle and mirth. She hung aloft the rounding moon, She poured her sunshine on the earth, She drove the sap and broke the bud, She set the crimson rose afire, She stirred again my sullen blood, And waked in me a new desir Before my cottage door she spread ‘The softest carpet nature weaves, And deftly arched above my head A canopy of shady leaves. Her, nights were skies, Her days song, And many a schere To heal the hurt wrong, TFor on the hill or in the dell, Or where the brook went by Or where the ficld swell With golden wheat or I felt her heart I breathed the breath, Till all the cark by were bowers rife with did aind she devise soothe the leaping bearded against my own sweetness of rye, of time had flown, And I w lord of life and death. LESLIE PINCKNEY HILL, in the Philadelphia Public Ledger. 25 YEARS AGO (From the Herald 'of that Dat Wednesday, 1891, TLate vesterday aflernoon Con- stables Rawlings and Gibney assisted by Special Officers Coffey and Bam- forth raided William Sierings' place but no liquors were found. W. F. Delaney counsel by Michael FEagan place was raided last evening by cer Coffey. William Farley in Pittsfield, Misses Nona and May Nagle Union street are visiting in Hartford. Miss Nellie Darling of Waterbury is the guest of the Misses Bagan of Tre- mont street. The captain of the Stars of Lafay- ette street called at the office today and stated that the Herald was in er- sterday in giving the victory to ington street team. -, The Stars really won by a score of 10 to 8. The Coyle brothers were the bat- tery of the winning team and Willie Bemis put up a rapid game on first base. Willie is eight years old. Tha beer seized on Berl Twining's team Saturday belongs to parties in Hartford. If the beer 1s spoiled while in the city’s possession the Hartford August 1, whose Offi- is spending a week Mass. of Bast dreams of jeweled | would surge and | ‘Old Home Week Celebration to her | has been retained as | parties are going to bring suit a New Britain. the laten gr: will have disappeared. Not in Favor of Midway. Mayor Quigley spoke of the tional Happenings. Th> Chen Yuen sunk—Fierce bat- tle between Chinese and Japane forces—Two - isers captured by Japs—Anothenr reported destroyed-—- 1,000 . men drowned among them Ger- man officers—Interest manifest at Washington—The British lion roars. The missing keg of gold reported lost yesterday has been fourd at the railroad station at Havre where it was overlooked He was sum allotted by chase of service badges to to each soldier and sailor. Quigley said that the celebr e the means of bringing Britain many of and, by the real value of it o % ciated by the public, Mr ange disap- i s =iy S no objection of fireworks, BRSO SIS S = and band concerts on the park, lowed by detectives around the world hetnidve Aot o —After two ye; absence he arrives | {18 S ‘_‘”"_DT E at San Francisco—Said to be worth ehtite approva that the roadway between 2,000,000. s #2000, 000 and Vine street would Japan formally L . against China at noon today—The | horse show. The permanent to the park Japanese minister to London will apologize to the British government [the part for the sinking of the Kow Shung. Brooks its former would be shanghied— his He declared war of said. Box Luncheon Planncd. Mr. Brooks inquired about serving of meals to the Mr. Porter said that ing a barbecue has and a box lunch instead. Mr. Hanna, in by Mr. Brooks, the midway the taxation who will percentage said that will be step toward | I the commission, WALNUT HILL TO HAVE BIG MIDWAY| been reply to a aid the money would be raised of concession operate their basis. Mr. Hanna adequate police provided. Sentiment ponsibility of the plans for the Old Home | heard and to Mr. Hanna reception to the returned | ed the care and was made last evening midway. of park commission-| Postmaster ers voted to allow the carnival to be| heard held on Walnut Hill Park. Repre- | mile senting the general committee in | posed charge of the affair were Mayor ducted George A. Quigley and gene J. | conditions Porter. William W. Hanna, chairman of the carnival and concessions com- mittee, explained in detail the need of having such a site as Walnut Hill Park for the proposed affair. In ex- plaining his plans so far, Mr. Hanna said he proposed to have at least 40 concessions in the midwa He pro- posed the erection of bleachers which ! would provide adequate accommoda- tions for the baseball contests and the display. Board Faces Deficit. of Center There for The most definite midway formulating Week and service men when the board conduct of W. F. Delaney relative to the laying out cinder track, where athletic program can be Mr. Delaney spoke of that urge such a tr ning to play life of the an important role in local manufacturing fireworks Park Chairman W. F. Broo park commission, said that did not desire to stand in the wa: the proposed event, but he said | the | hat body | nt the fact that the park funds were almost depleted must be borne in mind. superintendent Ralph P. Wainwright caid that the park commission faces » shortage of $500 at the present time. Mr. Hanna said that any dam- age incurred and the cost of placing the. park back in its original condi- tiont at the close of the carnival would be borne by the committee. Mr. Brooks said that the lawns would be damaged on the midway. E. J. Porter brought out the fact that in view of of the season most of the en- dorsement of the celebration given by the common council and he stated the that body for the pur- be given Mayor tion will back to New residents holding the affair at thé park, appre- Brooks had baseball but to meet said Park place resemble a damage was the most concern on Mr. the service men. the idea of hav- abandoned would be provided question for through holder places on also protection the was was entrust- the was of a the pro- con- the ck, pointing out that athletics are begin- the con- | cern results spor! proposition owing to the expense The McMillan, Store Inc. OUR AUGUST SALE OF MEN'S SHIRTS SOFT COLLAR SHIRTS White and Neat Striped effects vae s 'g171g SPORT SHIRTS For The Shore and Country broken SOFT COLLAR SHIRTS fast color $1.69 Of high grade, Shirtings. V $1.98 ach Important purchase of several odd lots and lines at about Half Price to go on sale Saturday. BOYS'—in white and colors Value $1.50 MEN’S—In all white, plain colors, white with fancy colored collars, also allover colored stripes and checks values up to $3.00, at o . Each $l 19 g $1 45 Men’s Colored Soft Shirts the colorings of the $2.50 Band Styles, with soft cuffs in prettiest season. Value $2.00 _—— $1.65 Siik and Fibre Shlrts Shirts that Priced Value $3.00 In the thinner sil Other Attraciions For Men now. 98¢ $1535! 39c 39¢c Be25¢c Trunks, Bags .‘-"“d,s,!‘i_t Cases $9.50 " "’ $22.50 $6.98 """ $12.50 $1.98 "™ $10.98 SMALLER SIZ ASE in.,, 16 in. and 18in. priced from 79¢ "™ $1.98 PRO! SIONAL a handsome color range. Value $6.00. Whereby they $1.50 NAID can ve Money by purchasing DOK UNION SUITS AT a supply $1.50 GAUZE WEIGHT UNION SUITS AT 50¢ PURE LINEN H. HANDKERCHIEFS AT 50¢ STRONG ELASTIC WEB SUSPENDERS AT SPECIAL LOT MEN’S FINE COTTON SOX TRUNK: BAGS JIT C. MATTING BAGS BAG Light and serviceable $1.00 " $2.50 LUGGAGE DEPARTM August Clearance of Women’s and Misses Apparel Dresses—Blouses Also suitable to carry books and papers. T THIRD FLOOR. White Wash Skirts—House lots of Corsets SATURDAY AT CLEARANCE PRIC WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ SUITS Serge. Clearance all wool Men’s Wear $16 50 TO $25 00 Formerly $ 3351_".0, prices WHITE GABERDINE WASH SKIR’ Women’s Suits- Lingerie and odd Of fine qualit 00 to Clearance prices Formerly priced to $5.98 NEW MODEL Of fine quality, fast coming styles SATURDAY GEORGETTE ound, quare and V models, some plain, beaded, embroiderad or trimmed $5.98 " $6.98 Formarly up to $8.93 Seasonable Wash Fabrics Assortments. (o 39c JRGETTE PATTERNS In the much wanted allover effects. Just what nice cool Summer Dress will be found in our larg et §9¢, 79¢ the beneficial from athletic that such n big burden, a temporary | in GOING AWAY? Take along a KODAK or a BROWNIE and keep a picture story of your trip. Your films will make fast the impressions of your trip that is otherwise so soon forgotten. You will find a full line of Kodaks and Brownies in our stock. Also fresh N. C. EAST- MAN SPEED FILMS, all sizes. For better results bring or send us your vacation films for developing and printing as we use the Eastman method. All work finished on Velax paper. The Miller-tianson Drug Co. 30 Church St. HOUSE DRESSES and Ginghams in several be- $2.98 " $3.98 (,‘()IK\I-"I\' ' $1.50 malkes color Percales $1.98, BLOUSF neck others lace Clearance of al odd lots now at Included are such THOMPSON'S WARNI ROYAL WORCESTEI In Splendid 40 INCH VOILE Yard BEAUTIFUL G you want for a assortment 89c undertaking such as outlined, tc which Mr. Delaney answered that was the idea to make it a permaneat athletic field. No action was taken regard to the matter. He mentioned was which accrue Mr. Brooks said would be a fou New Britain, Conn.