New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 25, 1919, Page 10

“HANK LONG” Hands New Britain a Bouquet Now that it is almost time to stufl the ballot box and turkey, I take pen hand to express my deep, souls eeper thanks to all the gencrous| people who have been so kind as to have laughed with me throush the kindness of the New Britain Herald. I assure you my dear people I am as happy as Billy Sunday when he p: es the collection plate. You hi been charming to me, and I wish to say, to all of those who owe mo mone; forget it! I t you owe me & cent, and 1 assure you I shall forget 1 owe you.a dollar! I am as sure as that the sun shines (or will) that were 1 to ask credit at any store in New Britaln any of you would trust me. You see how much I think you think of me, and all because of the kindness of the dear, good gentle, whole-souled editor! God bless him! May his shadow never grow less even at noon day! May his children and | children’s childven rise up and call him ‘“‘dressed.” May he always be| able to munch a crust, and have a crust well possess a crusi Iw unable to attend the recent celebration tendered the noble bovs #ho took their life in hand, and who Were ready to lay it down that we might have preserved to us America uniarnished. Many of these boys in sars gone 1 dandled on my knee. of them remember the pen- nies and dimes and dollars and over- cpat buttons I gave them hy mistake when they ran barefooted in the stroots of New Britain I doubt not there are those who remember me sitting de after day in the shadow of the Sodiers Monumeit chewing the quid of reminiscence and trying “HANK LONG.” laid away in a cedar chest with cam- phor balls, that many of you now in the prime of young manhood wil take yvour grandchild on knee and reiterate all the splendid doings of Welcome Home Week. And in all probability you will tell them that you hated lilke “Old Scratch” to enlist at first, but that after you went away from home and found out how great to separate my whiskers from my | fine cut! There & those, too, T am sure, who remember the stories I told them as we loHed 'meath the lazy ! hade near the old swimming hole Yes, I am sure you do. Ah how time! flies) Yestc it was a boy with cheek of tan” and ay many of you have the cheek to tan vour boy just because he happens to be a little late for supper. Just be-| cause he went to a boy friend’s house to see the new pup he traded for a bat and ball. Don't tan 'm any more dad. Yes, § kngw all about the old saving, “Spare the rod and spoil the child.” But you mrk me old top if frou whale the devil out of a boy in anger, two dcvils will come in and en to one little HHarold will some day ause you to hike to the chicken coop br down cellar for protection. So 1 ., don't be too hard on the kid \Amd I must not forget the girls ut, now that they are all grown I kuppose I may not be as free with hem as of yore, but gee, wouldn’t I ike to take some of them on my mee, and tell them fairy stories, but me, I guess miany could speil a better fairy story than your Uncle ank! Well, all I can say is, that luring my prolonged stay in New rork and New Jersey L didn't see al twice as protty as the homeliest n New Britain. And, another never saw so much powder baint before I saw while Vhen I arrived home my houlder and my left shoulder was a ight—all red and white powder. Suppose it must a rubbed off in the yress of the crowd, or when I pressed he crowd. It's quite diflicult to ress.a whole crowd alone. I asked policeman to help me and he only ghed. He said, “G'wan y old naasticutite’ thryin’ t' git me in rouble. G'wan er I'll run y’ in!" I am sure the recent celebration ill never be forgotten. I am posi- ive that in the years to come, long fter my hands have been crossed on 1y concave chest and 1 have beep WANT $100,000,000 LOAN erman ')1‘]1‘!1[“:; .:(‘I‘L\ Credits From Argentina—=Says Natio 1 dustries Are Not Injured By Wa Buenos Aires, Sept. 24.—Members | was the need, you were glad you did not take the next train home because vou were broke! How nice it will be! How the youngster's eyes will open as you perhaps with palsied hand troko cither the boys hair or the seat of his pants And in conclusion my dear friends, may 1 not add another word to this already lengthy letter? May I not say, that as these boys went away { cheerfully at the call of their coun- f the German delegation which | alled on Foreign Minister Pucy on today and discussed the pro- osed loan of $100,000,000 by Argen- | na to Germany presented a mem- randum to the foreign minister | hich-dwells on the strength of the resent German government and em- hasizes the strong industrial posi- on of the country. “The industries of Germany are htaot” it says and technically their otential was increased during the ar, their financial status being strong, | funds having been accumu- It is hoped as soon as the pace treaty removes present ob- acles, the exportation of manufac- red articles will begin on a large ale.” The memorandum refers to the re- ot “‘political evolution” of Germany ood sense of the German sople triumphed and they have es- blished a, country that can be con- dered perfectly stable.” BURLESON MAKES DENIAL inds Letter to Speaker Gillett Deny- ing Use of Influence in Post Office Appointments. Wasbhington, Sept. 25.—Denial that e post office department had made y effort to influence the civil service try, that there is yet remaining a great work fo be done in adjusting oursclves 1o the many new conditions because of the war? In the first place many of you who are at vour old jobs, must do all you can to fur- ther the interests of these who hire you. You must not keep one eye on the clock, one eye on the boss and one eye on vcur work. No, this will never build up what the war has torn down, far from it. Neither will it pay interest on the old man’s in- vestment. Burope is looking to us to build up Europe, just the same as RKurope asked America to come over and help her, for we must remember there will be just as many jails and churehes (o be built in Europe in the coming vears as there was before the war. She will need as many jack- knives and planes and machinery and chucks and wire beds and shirts and and pool and hotels and spring nd spring chickens she ever needed. She will need our pray- ers (some people’s as well as some of some people’ She wiil need our sympathy and lots of our wheat so that we may ly go without or pay for it. She will need you, but she will not need e beeause I'm al- ways seasick. So, again thinking you for paying my carfare (o Plainville the last time, I remain yours in the fooln of v my heart, sizzard and lights. HANK LONG. tabulation showing *“‘conclusively that | the charges so frequently made that the postmaster general is violating the e cutive order re unfair, un- just and without foundation in fact.” SHORTAGE OF TEACHERS Commissioner of Education Reports That Country Needs 38,000 More T Are Now Available. Washington, Sept. 25.—The publi¢ schools of the nation began the new school year with a shortage of ap- proximately 38,000 teachers. This estimate was made toc by the tional Education Association on basis of questionnaires sent to district and county school supe tondents in all state To meet the acute shortage, due in large part, Commissioner of Iiduca- { tion Claxton has said to the low salaries paid, it is estimated that ap- proximately 65,000 teachers were em- | Mloyed who were helow the standard mmission in the rating of eligible | bpointees for postmasters of fi ond, apd third class offices is mud Postmaster Gen. Burleson in a let to Speaker Gillett. On the contrary, the departmen asserted, has observed i all nes in let and in spirit” the | | esidential order for the certification | the candidate with the highest ting. To substantiate his statement, Mr. pleson included in his letter a requirements existing in the various school distri GIRL, 16, ATTACKED Miss Charland, Returning From School Vietim of Assault on East Street Tuesday Night. “*he police are investizating a com laint of alleged assault on Miss Viola arland. aged 16, the daughter of BEugene Charland of 1044 st street sadd to have been committed 1 Tuesday night about 10 o'clock a hort distance from her home. The young girl has furnished a deserip tion of het lant, and the police expect to run the culprit down in ort tine Charland, who 1% a telephone operator was returning from Smith's Sine: chool alone, and to reach Lome it was necessary for her » walk through the dark road on ¢ north end of Kast street. A short distance from her home she was met by @ man who attempted to engage hier in cony tion. Before she could #el away he attacked her, knocking her to the ground. Although there is NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, 'THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 TIRE CONSERVATION] Ultimate Cost vs. Initial Cost I MONDAY and TUESDAY of Next Week GOODYEAR Factory TIRE EXPERTS Will Be at This Store to Demon- strate Modern Methods in Tire CONSTRUCTION and | Tire CONSERVATION. Everybody Cordially Invited ' ADNA F. JOHNSON 159 MAIN STREET usually heavy automobile trafic at this point not a single car passed there for over half an hour after the young girl, in a frightened condition had been left to make her way home alone. The girl's father notified Ser- geant Hart, and a search was started at once. WAR GLOUDS LOOM UP IN EUROPE (Continued from First Page) and the lack of a resporsible man in power. Cabinet Will Not Resign. Thoe advisability of the cabinet re- signing has been examined, but the idea has Leen abandoned, since a ministerial crisis would not help to solve the problem nor is there a man available with greater authority or more cnergy than Premier Nitti, who is generally considered the strongest statesman possessed by Italy. He has considerable opposition, hpwever, which is fomented by nationalits and supporters of Baron Sonrino, former minster of foreign affairs. Besldes the present chamber might be said to be almost considered illegal and hardly representing the will of the people since its term expired during the war, being prolonged to avoid | general elections during the conflict. It is pointed out that this naturally weakens the significance of the sup- port given the cabinet. Hope is en- | tertained that the|crown council will succead in bringing about an agree- ment by all parties on a stable policy. HORE TIMBER SOLD Machine Co. Buys Part of Dance Pa- vilion—Doinik Also Buys 2x4’s As Well As Flooring. Considerable controversy has arisen over the selling of the lumber which was used for the dancing floor at the carnival. John Doinik, who bought the lumber, was approached today by a Herald reporter and was advised by him that the facts as given in yester~ day’'s Herald were true. Mr. Doinik hown a bill of the lumber as vinally bought, showing that the lumber cost $960, there being 12,000 feet of second grade vellow pine in the lot. He further stated that it was true that he was offered $500 for the ma- torial. The joists and beams used to sup- port the dancing pavilion at the carni val have been hought by the New Brit- ain Machine company, it was learned today. Tt is stated they obtained the lumber for $45 w thousand. The flooring was bought by John Doinik, an employe of the Machine company, Mr. Doinik has also purchased all the LIMIT STEEL SHIPMENT buring Strike Ony Amount of Iron and Coal Actually Needed Will Be Shipped, Government Announces, Waskington, Sept. 25.—1In an effort to meet the first effects of the steel strike on the transportation systems the railread administration today in- stituted a system of moving coal and iron ore to the steel mills by permit which will limit the quantitics ship- ped to what the steel mills can con sume during the strike Regional directors ol the railrond administration wiil handle (he per- mits. The new order is intended to prevent congestion at terminals and also prevent large quantities of rail. road equipment from being tied up. The plan will operate much the same as that which was adopted for movement of the wheat crop. l " CITY ITEMS The Alpha string orchestra will hold a dance In Booth's hall tomor- row evening. It is expected that George Hansen of this city, a chief machinist on the U. S. S. Fulton, will receive his dls- charge at New London Saturday. William Kranowitz of the New York Tribune is visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. S. Kranowitz of Dwight street. The fair of St. Andrew’s Lithuanian church at the Lithuanian hall on Park street is meeting with success, large crowds being In attendance each eve- ning. The fair will be brought to a close next Manday evening. Martha chapter, O. E. S, will en- tertain vigiting matrons of the arder from different parts of the state and the officers of the grand chapter to- night. The grand matron and the grand patron of the grand chapter will confer degrees on a class of can- didates. Building Tnspector John W. Allen today granted a building permit for the construction of a $7,000 frame dwelling on Adams street. The owner is A. B. Porter, the builder, John Kunz company. A $300 garage will also be constructed in the rear. PERSONALS Mrs. W. E. Ferris of Cleveland, Ohiu, formerly of this city is in town to attend the wedding of her brother Bernard H. Dixon of 17 Spring street. Miss Edith White of Black Rock avenue has returned from a two weeks’ stay at the shore. Harry Ginsberg will resume his studies at FFordham university tomor- row. John Pellitier of New Haven is vis- iting with local relatives. Loren E. Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs, L. Balker of this city, has en- tered Mt. Hermon preparatory school for boys at Mt. Hermon. Mas: Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Nettleton who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. 1. L. Darling of Chestnut street have re- turned to their home in Washington, D. C, Miss Dewig teacher at the Fast street school, has asked for a leave of absence. C. ¥ 10 Meeting Will Be Held morrow Night at Stanley Mcemorial The annual meeting of the Naw ain Christian Endeavor Union will be held tomorrow evening in the Stanley Memorial church on street. Blection of officers will place during the evening. Miss Anna Ward of the Methodist society and Miss Sheeky of the [Kirst Baptist society, who were delegates at the tuffalo convention in August will make reports at this time. A brief program has been arranged consist- ing of musical numbe readings, ote. After the business meeting light refreshments will be served while a social hour is enjoyed Original arrangements had been made for the meeting to be held in Newington for which notic were sent to the local socicties but because of unforeseen circumstances these plans had to be changed. A rge at tendance is requested as reorgan tion committee will report with druft of proposed constitution and by-laws. ORDERS FREIGHT EMBARGO. Washington, Sept 5. —Director General Hines today ordered regional directors of the railroad administra- tlon to place embargoes against all consignees who fall to release prompt- ly all freight cars and llke equipment, TEL. 961 e (Croned) | Bixhy suigeitor (o8 the Reix i o Joke fanabet, 0 e } Be thx fvdy,