New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 5, 1919, Page 14

PUOHANT MARINE NCREASE FAVORED F Wallace Downey Discusses Mat- | ter at C. of C. Banquet Wallace Downey, n\.:! .Downey Shipbuilding who was in t1he S. New nual banquet president of company, and the building of Britain, spoke at the an- and meeting of the Chamber of Commecrce in the Elks' banquet hall last night, dwelling at length upon the importance of an in- creased U7, 8. merchant marine and ! discussing shipbuilding in general, Tells of Histor with the early history of America’s shipping, the speaker told | af low the merchant marine increased | rapidly until in 1858 76 per cent. of | the world's ocean transportation was handled by American shippers. Ho | then went on to tell of the decline umj i charge of Starting til in 1913 the sight of an American ship flying the flag of the States when in a foreign port curiosity. The need of a merchant marine was brought out strongly in 1904 when the American fleet sailed around the Wworld and when the official report of the trip revealed the fact that it had been found necessary to charter ‘Vessels of foreign countries to travel Wwith the fleet as a sort of merchant marine to carry coal and other sup- plies as well as the necessities for liv- ing. This was mas ary because of the fact that war vessel is load- ed as heavily as possible with the mu- nitions and implements of battle and the other trimmings necessary to Mmake the vessel a real man of war. There is hardly a single foot of floar space that can be devoted to the car- rying of provisions, not enough for its own use even, the speaker said. War Caused Change. In 1914 when the war broke out &and the vessels of foreign countries “were called into their own ports it | ‘Was impossible for the American fleet “to charter vessels and the task of building up a merchant marine was started. The task is a big one, the speaker said, but it is absolutely im- possible at this time to run the Amer- ican fleet without a gigantic merchant marine. Mr. Downey outlined the great pos- sibilities in the shipbuilding industr He told of how during the war men were taken from all walks of life and made shipbuilders and of how 90 per cent. of the men who did the work on the S. 8. New Britain were men who mever before lifted their hand in that | line of work. John C. Quinn service manager at the Downey Shipyards talked briefly on that same subject dwelling prin- cipally upon the processes and meth- ods of building and the absence of labor difficulty in shipyards now. S. S. New Britain Sold. Mayor Quigley to whom the meet- ing was turned over by President E. W. Pelton, introduced the speakers. He expressed his regret that the first trip of the steamship could not be made with a cargo of hardware from | the Hardware City instead of one of coal. The mayor had been previously informed by Mr. Downey that the maiden trip of the vessel had been to Jtaly with that commodity. It has nce been sold for $1,750,000, a profit of $78,000 for the government. Treasurer Joseph M. Holleran pre- sented his report for the year which has just come to a close, reading the fcllowing principal items Balance on hand, October, 1 $1,188.89; receipts, $8,244.69; bursements, $8,589.90; kand, October 1, 1919, Five new directors fullows: George W. Klett, Frederick A. Searle, George H. Dyson, Freder- ick S. Chamberlain, Ernest W. Pelton. President Pelton's report follow “The fifth year of the New Britain | Chamber of Commerce closed last anonth. The secretary’s report will aive you a detailed account of the rctivities of the Chamber of Com- merce and of the broadening of its Isfluence. “Our secretary, been with wears and we him, to trust United | was 1918, dis- balance on $843.68. were clected Leon Sprague, us for onc and a half have learned (o love his judgment, and to depend upon his untiring energies to parry through many an undertaking. We are most fortunate in having him, rnd every one must back him up with hearty enthusiasm. Miss Curtin, stant retary, also deserves much credit for her loyalty and ability. “It is impossible for me to mention all who chairmen or members of cemmittees have helped to make this vear a banner one in the life of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Poteet on the traffic committec, and M. ¥olmes on the Americanization com- must mention as their work steady and long and the how very valuable it 1S mittee, T has been results show has been. “The Chamber Ing company has with a remarkable hiolders have the money invested paid off in three years anonths, instead of five inally intended. Besides brought into town a good industry. The president and Mr. Christ. and , directors of the building company, our « ratulations merchants have had a very year with many innovations “dollar day" They a real desire to keep Britain by attracting tona fide bargains and good service “The work of the civic bureau has been largely absorbed by the board of cirectors of the Chamber of Com- merce who have taken up the prob- lems and then referred them spe- cial committe “The Federated Charities, the New Britain Community Service | gue, in which several of have | so sincerely believed has come, and is working most satisfactorily in its first year. Next spring we will have fo get back of it and bulld it up where it ought to be for another year “As many of you know, during the ! i Build- its business The stock- cent on been of Commerce closed record received 7 per nd have and as was orig- this it has cight deserve o “The uetive sacl as shown ete have trade in it with to or better, | Jast Chamber of Commerce tively body the hanking the ‘The merce state Haven all the other to the secretary, except the American- ization which 1 your especial consideration. vember 1 ginning ried through city committee merce and the board of education. The n’ght school course fit on traditions, ship | educated any Washington, the since werc the Hon r'c wir can arouped i t s v Left hting round war), includin Joseph S, D\ Iy of 1o Nuylor forces the 1 right I Dinwoodic, Schneider Veterans of all have been in, Mexican they a coman war, the photographer on Soldiers’ Mar- World T (Mexi- Indian war) John Campbell Walter Mitchell (Spanish war), H invasion), (Mexican Judd Knight en I 1916), sailor) war m Casey, G W Hogue (Civ Horton (Civil war) (Philippine Tillman Gail T, . Sergeant arines), T Corporal (Indian war) war), George Captain J. M Steph- inv on of (World Harris (World Walter H (World war army). of the State have been reorganizing Chandler has Efforts to interests, and interests successtul. vear the directors that been enlist the of engaged George 1 ippointed secretary manufacturing and insurance state, have been very Connecticut Chamber of Com- will be of far greater influence future than it has been in the The annual meeting of the chamber will he held in New November 19 and 20 going to omit mention of ietivities and leave them in in the bast. on “I am wish to bring up Last of the It was financed by Americaniz amber of for No- be- ar the ttion Com- made a report this work the year the <1 of under of the and s were enlarged to the needs, and active work carried to bring our American customs, and ideals before the peoples of foreign birth. The citizen- examinations were made more formal and impressive, and a recep- tion was held for each group of new citizens when they received their final papers. I wish every one here would take the time fo attend one or more of these receptions and show leir interest in the new citizens. The veceptions are held in the Elihu Bur- | and will fou spent school evening 1itt ine “But important and education of something far bigger we are to preserve our stitutions. Our forefathers with an intimate knowledge of political affairs. The town meel- ing probably had more to do with the trend of American conditions than other one thing. The men met to discuss and confer for the bes things for the community and in no one sat back and let a run the town who might, one motive or another, be inter in taking control. Everyone was ac- tive, to the great henefit of town and state. They were ready, all together, to the subject and solve th problem, and not supinely accept the decision of a few and expend their energies in grumbling about the mis- of others repay there. as citizenship foreigners arve, must be done American w you as i re way fow men for ted attack a takes “Something must be found to place the educational value of the old town meeting. With the foreigner the national group often furnishes {his substitute. In IPinns have developed 4 community of feeling and interest that been most valuable. A bank, company, co-operative were the fangible results, and b these an interest in the welfare the community and a self-respect and confldence “In has real store, estate a are manifest ; New York some of these for- that § | | | | IFitchburg Wl | | ! Prussianize | { in- | cizn nations groups are doing a great | The Jews garments have attacke the their are in deal for their own people. and Ttalians in the ladies trade—S0,000 of them this problem own cvening own teachers. attendance The have started and hire thousand these classes. finances for the Americaniza- tion work were suddenly cut off Jas spring on account of the reduced tax rite. veral members of the Cham ber Commerce felt that this must not allowed to stop this important They immediately set out to the necessary funds, with the that we were able to offer to board of education the moucy to continue this work, with the request that they carry it on as it was in the winter of 1918 and 1919 The board education accepted the proposition and now keeping up the work, and receiving the funds of- fered them by the Chamber of Com- merce. These funds are colleeted out- side of the regular income of the Chamber of Commerce. “The group idea United 8 crty Bonds, successful born number furnished and schools Fifty at T work. aiso result ihe necessary of are used by the es treasury selling Lib- and this method proved that though the foreign only 11 cent per cent of the This group plan is going to best method of reaching tho groups, but what of the na- roup? Cannot the Chamber of Con be made to fill an impor- tant in the community by fur nishing an open forum for the discus- sion all of interest to the town, and of bringing us all into tetter knowledge of the city’s neec ana problems. It may well teach all much about our city and our neighbors. 1t can spread the gospel of democracy which must he spread in some such way. Germany tried to was in per they 50 sub- serihers, 1o the ‘ereign tiv place of topics a | I | Alsace-Lorraine by vears and failed impossihle. forc tifty Iy pulsion have airs by all together Loyalty The coun- more knowledge of the into zroup: constructive discussion contact with the community, it in the years THOSE WILD WOMEN Attack S for com ‘ry must aff ing nd personal fe of the * o be successtul | | its | citizens—more more and overy com- open more democracy ahead of Them i and His Deputies at Youngstown — Are “Some Scrappers.” Rioting Youngs- Youngstown, O.. Nov broke out at the plant town Sheet & Tube o today when 50 women attacked i and his deputies when the ofticers tried to keep them from preventing work- men from entering the plant teil pepper was thrown into the of s the women tried to seize of the again the sher cyes the officers their revolvers. Twenty-four women were arrested after a which several women injured. Iifty other gate of the plant quiet, The sheet nounced today partment had furnaces being operated Steel Co. reported the another mill. GOACHING BY AIRPLANE Assistant Coacht of Yale Varsity i foun it sli men ht in htly | an wp se wer women gatheraed it but remained tubc and that started company last ten idle puddlin The Carneg resumption of bar Crew Observes Work of Oarsmen From \bove—Is Not Practical, New Iaven, Nov. 5.—Coaching crew by airplane is not yet practical although tried on Monday by Georg Van Santvoord, who has assist- ing in coaching the Yal The first crew was on the-harbor for practice when Mr. Van Santvoord in plane with a professional pilot flew over it. lle attempted by megaphonc and signals to direct the oarsmen. To day he aerial coaching is hardly likely to rival the present system. The aivplanc ail more views from dif- | ferent and better angles, but it is too fast far a crew and there is difficulty in communicating with it. Sweetheart to Get Sugar; But Now He’s in Jail New York, Nov i His s craving for wmnd yet it by me arrest old, today e was heon varsity squad. | a ! | is i | sweet- | his s, suga in- led Valentine, in petit hail ability the vears honest William his to of The 19 court nd arraignment on « of t 1 was charge held of larceny 5500 trial. for Phoenix, Ar Down Hopt Indians King Albert had @ great time in his Wa Queen O hantis 8 ewNg CORLISS' | THERESA VOZL AW o~ gressman hous was unong of swing wround 1 hington Nolan Tohn 1 ¢ KING HGENOBS i I'retty »y her Nolan, little on the Corlis daddy, Con- tloor when the king of the Bel- reccived Ilizabeth pr ta their ken In and the the winent hest papoose with the gallery little And then the tribe IT PLEASED A QUEEN TO girl waved her a merry wonder wonders, to mee cheek IO of 't her, and told KISS HER hor kissed it brought the sunshine, California was Corlis’ home. alia, brought and had king. their WITH HOPI INDIANS put out the pictures the greeting. queen Corlis on the was she who when she found asked war, Then, ! | ef tuberculosis HOUSEWIVES PUT ~ BOYCOTT ON FoOD Elm City Women Won't Buy Fggs, Coflee and Butter N point to Haven, Ncv. 5.—°T refuse the articles w make ' which are exorbitart in price 1 simply say with- Hehth, of of the House- Haven ‘No, that is too high. 1 will said Mrs city, of le Qitiat: Julian York branch Tea 1y The mueting was held in the ber of Commerce ness meeting | Heath spoke and intensely | nish vrices high w helpers should fore at the held New local yester a meeting National in New Cham- short hefore very het spoke busi- Mrs. ) urgent | idea of | on ind Teld gave i talk on s vas She ren] She also demanded by said (hat the housewife do her own washing be- such exhorbitant “eels that the housewife important job all organizing the housewife will be the only means lowering the of commoditie “Frankly, 1 am not | the boycott, 1 dread =such drastic steps, We waited for the govern ment duce prices and they have been reduced 1o some degrec but not on the staple articles. One grocer in New York charged me three cents more for vinegar than he had the previous week, and when I asked him why he said he had gone three cents on butter and had make it up on vinegar. That | to be the attitude of the grocers in | New Yerk. They make it up. We | of the ges housework nd even paying She the de- mands holds na most of of cost a believer in down to seems have one group of wcalthy women in New York who meet every Monday morning and ccmpare prices. They then hoycott the stores who charge higher than they should. If very wealthy women car do this thing we women who are depending upon the money our husbands earn can do it.”” Mrs. Heath suggested a weekly meetiny for this purpose here, After Mrs. Heath's speech a was taken and it decided that the women of New Haven would do as ‘he women of Norfolk and Prov- idence had done and place a boyecott on commodities which cost more than they should. The following resolu- tion was passed: vote was NEW EPISCOPAL HEAD _ BISHOP THOS. F- GAILOR Thomas hepd the ohoser Memphis, F. Gailor f the United chairman Tenn the opal having the executive Bishop executive church been council is new Epis States, of 60 TO CLUB IN PLANE Work in \fter Hard Day's on Links Or Tennis Court They Fly Homt to Rest. London, don's Nov. 4 newest alight from of drawing cars. They zolf to Lon- them instead motor afternoon morning, Visitors club—many their up i spend tennis and, wway again The club, the Londen Flying club, Iingland's nearest approach to tie American club. It palatial affair hoasting eighty steam heated bed- rooms and a ballroom where 750 couples may dance without crowding In addition guests may play golf, ten- nis, racquets, hockey-—on real ic croquet, water polo or they may swim, shoot fish of airplanes. the an next usual or fly a o Passenger for hire tined airplanes and a flving school is main- near by. There is a hangar where guests may shelter their planes overnight and mechanicians are at hand to keep them in “running or- ' The club is situated in beau- grounds at Hendon, London's are availaple der.’ tiful “Whereas, the present price of cof- fee, eggs and butterfare prohibitive: “Therefore, be it resolved, that the New Haven Housewives' League, Inc, calls on all housewives in New Hav- en (o refrain from the purchase of coffee, eggs and butter, and show by this means that we will not purchase articles exhorbifant in price.” The ecxception was case of invalids and need butter and eggs. Mrs. Joseph Whitney commitiee with a member to let other housewives There will be speeches made by a | member of the Houvsewiv League before the women's organizations of the city in an endeavor to include all | women in this boycott the who made in children is organizing in each | know. | a ward DENIES REPORT OF COAL SHORTAGE HERE Assertion That Anthracite Coal 1Is Being Confiscated by Government Orders Is Branded Untrue. of stated Johnston, thz and Wood the H. president Coal today that local coal dealers that anthracite coal City company reports from some confls- are been orders this city had government He stated: making a thorough investi- find that coal coming inio is not confiscated, as stated days @zo, and T feel strongly reports should not be put any dealers b for under hound " cated not true. “Upon gation, 1 this city several that such out to the public by canse the fact is that the strike of the in the anthracite trict and situation in other gions does not interest the consumer While the strike in the soft coal region does effect some shortage of anthracite, because it will be used by concerns place of of serious shor not be given out to scare at the present time,” he During the past several | matter of fact, i not dis the miners is manufacturing n Jituminons, reports ages should the public added. weeks, ing the entire summer, there has heen more coal delivered than al | while there is no surplus in the city, | will not be for time, and, as a dur- | and, and some no | alarm should be felt by the public in | fearing a coal famine here,” he said. | WHITE PLAGUE INCREASES Leland Stanford Expert of Discase | Vind< Alarming Conditions in Mon- | | tenegro. Paris, Nov. An ajarming spread is threatening the | health of ail report Montenegro io the Lientenant Colonel R 1l Stanford director of Red that country and a permanent program of health education must established if the nation to raved from the ravages this Fairclough, of Leland miversity, the relief mission in More hospitals Cross be is be of dis- case As of recommendations it has maintain units of rurses in Montenegro 1920. The distribution ¢lothing will be need result Colonel it Fairclough's | decided physicians and | until June, | food and iscontinued 1he been fo ies 1 flying center Specials for THURSDAY and FRIDAY Fresh Fish FRESH BOSTON BLUE b 8¢ LARGE FRESH SHORE Haddockn11¢c Fancy HERRINGS, 1b.. Fresh FLOUNDERS, 1b. I'resh-Opened CLAMS, pt. esh Salmon, Hal Cod, Cod Tongues and Checks, Smelts, ete. . €. ROW QXS:[EI’S it 39¢ JUICY 9¢ S SOLID ME.X SWE s Oranges«:23¢ CRANBERRIES, 2 qts. Crisp CELERY, bunch Native LETTUCE, head 10c Ripe BANANAS. doz.. . 30c-3 SOUND YELLOW GLOBE Onions sts 25¢ sam, BEEFib. 10¢ Fresh HAMBURG, 1b. 20¢ Native VIZAL ROASTS, Ib.. 16c 4led H. €. TRIPE, 1b.. .. 16¢c Sugar-Cured BACON, Ib.. .. 35¢ Lean SAL/T PORK, 1b, 30c Fresh PORK CHOPS, 1h, 32¢ MOHICAN ASSORTED FRESH MOHICAN CREAMERY Butter Ib 66¢ Fresh Compound JAMS, 1b. 23¢ DELICIOUS 250 20¢ LA