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AND FRANC 1 and forty-three years rday the First Min- he United States sailed for try at the request of Lafay- French ay Rene Viviani, special en- nce, told 4,000 citizens of pa States, gathered in Car- 1 to honor him and France, historic friendship between nations would never be pr Miller, of New York State, an American flag to Vi- his words in so doing are considerable thought. nion between Franc he said, “is too cement of treaties.” Iported that Viviani's knowl- nglish is too limited e been able to understand words of the Governor of » but he grasped their nd, after a moment of im- dlence, he ‘“poured his to the hearts of his audi- and close to for who has heard a n refer to his country, struggles, will know hoted man of I understood great its Just rance spoke. by was ive tongue, ps, lstened, fing forth the who he natural ex- nature Fremgch- have had if his emotional becguse he is a would tie not to words to grasp his n too close to require the tromtion!” such an of the l‘”‘ our nf“l!‘n(‘!l to make istakes forbids the possibil- h & situation. And yet may 1 that such a wledged s of our hearts, if union is impos- millenium Our thing exists oxcept in the sub-conscious the expression Jlowed. red the own in a great But ho fought and many who ise that were protect- ® in taking up arms? Were tvities of many Americans t by fefinable union too war for our measure. we patriotism, secondly feeling that the sacred for the written promises—a union i women rebelling against nd injustice? aty s or id be ose who anity Il ourselves? or neo treaty, danger to again join fought on danger no our- not the the regardless of what Should we aking such conflicts prae- jossible 7 do as we have done. Why com- up— American ideal to that event? not give not know whould we we who do know the Ing ourselves do would do In any d we on the fight, those not agree, of were formally, wide justice and to fighting ith fight for when nothing could pm so doing? who K FOR OUR MEN, for joved In this eity that heen providing work tor Is a good it in o wise seems s not fore put prac this. But Tape” should @ legal matters “Time is of the of work be no unne contract.' want work now essary delay should really out of The vork plan should not discontented neek with thei e to better ones agency e made to understand e work now they rk which the, itough this agency one of intell. might in- | | fled in no way : | 1t | the | States. | prosecutor rose tionnaire ple There should be us brief and sim. | as possible ' be of be well to see must no politics in the | the It to it men carrylng out ptan would that identy with politlcs have the ' détalls of giving work to the unem- ployed in their hands As It is a city affair some this would be But no say It proselyting for impossible “Ward Heelers™” as to the to extent should have men to be be helped of must not made means men o1 partiea And are men should not feel that they | seeking charity apply at City value when they Hall for work. They received Men employed will give em- | all the | application fo: plan contemplated ployers, everyone, will respect more those who make work through the Gertainly there the administration is to be con- is work to be done and be congratulated—1r speed, Let there gratulated—will pursues its plan with fair- ness and efficiency be no | that John Doe Richard Roe, it far more than John, was not And all, there be effici- ency and speed in getting the men at complaint work while was given who needed above let .work. HAYWOOD AND OTHERS. It said here that the younger generation of employers are recognize the their has beén to than much more willing rights of fathera, Not so long ago many of them were They learned there to man. They, to did their fathers, practiced democracy in their daily intercourse WAth their fellow | students. Twenty years many of the employers of labor of to- day were taking collegiate courses about that time—some of the honored men in the larger universi- ties were working their way througa college. The spirit of democracy and fairness thrived, and the young men of twenty years ago, now employers, perhaps, imbibed it They are getting in a position to day to dictate. Such men as Haley Fiske, whose recent letter to the head of the New York Central railroad, has has been commented upon, pathetic with these younger employ- ers. labor were college men of justice of man a far greater degree than ago—and most ! are sym- . labor is getting educated; is learning that, in order to an equal footing, This Moreove labor meet employers on it must learn to reason logically. is beginning to do. Haywood and his followers behind the times. were His conviction and conviction of 79 other members of the I. W. W. have been sustained the Supreme Court or the Unitea Haywood's appeals have been to another sort of labor—a And labor is not The Supreme the stand that those who conspired to ob- by directed more ignorant class. as ignorant as he would have it Court has taken again struct the government's war activities were enemies of this country in fact, If not in deed. Labor, as a class, toward winning the did its full share war, both in this Outside of men country and abroad NEW BRITAIN —— T RUMINAT (Rober: Russell.) “I didn’t have the time," what a lot o' people say they forget to do a thing a certain day “I couldn't write that letter ause my business was so brisk, to leave it for a moment I ‘would -take an awful risk,”” is jest another 0’ the things that isn't true at all-—the trouble is you didn't heed the duty o' the call. Long vears ago your mother worked - ~perhaps you were a child, she cooked the dinner, washed the clothe; while you, kid, went wild. You called to her each minute, you demanded a1l h time—the patience that your mother showed was pret- ty nigh Divine. She never saia “I haven't got the time to "tene to you: you little brat keep quiet, I've got lots o' things to do.” She me to you with soothin’ the other things must wait—for mother knew within her hands she held vour future fate. Perhaps to- day she's waitin' for a letter from her lad: perhaps you've had more things to do than e'er afore you had. Take fif- teen minutes from your work: take twenty from your play, an’ ’fore the twilight darkens send that letter on its way. is when upon nature on the subject of libel. Four hundred years ago Shakespeare made his character in ‘Othello’ say: diate jewel of his soul. purse steal trash; ‘twas mine, to thousands. filches from me good name, me of that which not enriches him, indeed.’ " my nothin been slave ‘tis his, and Las But he that my robs and makes me poor, “Republicans, in Large Body, At- tend Church,” headline. Good! come on you Democrats—yes, Prohibitionists, too. and Certainly “Charity Begins at Home"™ but should not be confined to it. Give every man half a chance; the real ones will fill out the hiatus. Memories of winter days Are fading fast away; But we will find it always To let their lessons stay. Many a man has become cynical through aiding the professional weak- ling. out our Palm Beach land spot ,we may find. ever, except the oldest law of human . *‘Good name in man is the imme- | Who steals ‘tis something- | Now , A lot of us are thinking of getting | suits prepara- | tory to a vacation in the cheapest in- 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date.) The water board made its annual | report today. Receipts show that $49,193.59 had been collected in rents | during the year. The police commissioner will its annual meeting this evening. Thomas J. Lynch left today to take hold | W. W. fol- proved themselves to be men. It would not great injustice to them were he and followers mllowed to escape the penalty of their disloyal stand at the time of the war, but also such action would tend to do away with the prin- to our country which bring such like lowers, Haywoqd and his L they be a real only his ciple of loyalty enabled us to an effective army to the aid of the world in the world's emergency. eager, A MAN'S GOOD NAME. the poet of four hun- dred helped convict a woman yesterday the New York Court of Special Sessions of libel. Not bard, himself, was the prosecu- tor, but his wording of a truth so old that upon it is built much of our law good living, helped Shakespeare, years ago, in the of decency and bring conviction A woman was accused of having libelled a man. She herself addressed the jury. It a long drawn out talk she gave in her own defense. The | There seemed to be little question but that she had published the alleged libel. Her been involved | jurymen were wearied. men- | tality had All that seemed necessary the was for the whom utor to impress upon injury to alleged pros the was dury the man she to have libelled In this atmosphere of weariness the The men in the jury box expected a long argument show- | ing the woman's gullt and the injury done to the man by the alleged false w » concerning him The spoke of prosecutor briefly, how- ever, and everyone his words— most of them taken from the of of made » impression. His addvess i of The and truth in it should hit anyone who of is what the prosecutor writing the greatest port them all,— ad worthy repetition spirit | inclined to speak cvil another. Here is said— addea | here the words upon which | country up his duties as umpire in the Nation- al league. He will umpire at the game | in Philadelphia between that city and Boston. Companies D and I will drill tonight | under command of Lieutenant Colonel | | Thompson. Giddings Chapter, R. A. M. will visit Pequabuch Chapter of Bristol, Friday evening of this weck. St, Elmo lodge, K. of P. will enter- tain members of Comstock lodge of | Waterbury this evening. GIRLS HAVE BANQUET P. and F. Corbin Club Holds Annual Event at Shuttle Meadow Club— Decorations Prove to be Feature. The annual banquet of -the P. & F. rbin Office Girls’ club last night the most enjoyable in the exper- jence of the members. It was held at the Shuttle Meadow club. Each guest {ound at her place a dainty cap, a| quaintly dressed doll carrving the place card, a bouquet and a basket filled with bon bons—all but the candy having been created by the | committee on decorations under the ! direction of Miss Lillian Pfeiffer. The menu was a good one and thoroughly | appreciated. At the close of the din- | ner, the tables were cleared and the affair transformed into a souvenir e | party, each girl having been given a g containing nearly a hundred sou- venirs collected from all parts of th‘ Dancing to music ty Cur- | ley's orchestra completed the pm-I gram. The committee in charge consisted | Edna Miller, | Mr i | of Miss Guenther and Miss Huldah Zoe Culver. BUDDIES—PARSONS “What keeps an actor interested in his work when he is playing the same | role, night after night?” This was the | question asked of Ralph Morgan, one | of the three stars to be seen in the | Selwyns production of *“Buddies” at.| Parsons’ theater all of this week. ! One of the things that actor interested in a role in which he | appeared many tii replied Mr, | organ, the varying character of | the audiences. If every audience re-| keeps nn DA[LY HERALD, TUESDAY APRIL 12, 1921. The McMillan Store, Inc. ALWAYS RELIABLE A TREMENDOUS 25 CENT SALE LASTING 3 DAYS — To make it worth while your buying NOW and to keep our trade in New Britain we w1|l run this popu- lar priced sale giving values in most cases BETTER than before the war. BEATEN IN OR OUT OF NEW BRITAIN. You know the quality of merchandise we carry. BEGINNING WEDNESDAY AT 9 A. M. VALUES THAT CANNOT BE No seconds, only first grade and high quality. We are so sure that our prices are lowest that we will refund the differ- ence in price on any merchandise bought from us and the same quality found to be on sale elsewhere at a lower price. TO OUR CUSTOMERS 32INCH BRAELOCK COLOR GINGHAM, 39c quality for 25¢ yard. WINDSOR LINGERIE regular 39c quality for 25¢ yd. 40-INCH DRESS VOILES, regu- lar 48c yard, for 25¢ yard. WHITE OUTING FLANNEL, Regular 17c yard, 2 yards for 25¢ ENGLISH LONG CLOTH, 36-inch 17c quality, 2 . wide, regular yards for 25c. Tomorrow at 9 a. m. merchandise you want at prices you will be glad to pay. AS LONG AS STOCKS LAST. Just some of the items in this sale: FAST; SPECIAL WEDNESDAY ONLY regular | 5ize 81x00 PEQUOT SHEETS, while they last $1.39 each. BEST ‘HAIR NETS, Blue Bird, Samsonet and Bonnie B, regu- lar 15c each, 3 for 25c. 9 dozen best grade SNAPS for 25c. WRITING PAPER, box for 25¢. FLEISHERS’ Silverglow YARN, regular 30c ball, for 25¢ ball. COLUMBIA SCOTCH SWEATER bYlfilRN, regular 45c¢ ball, for 25¢ SAFETY PINS, regular 10c dozen, 3 dozen for 25c. CREPE, regular 39c ENGLISH NAINSOOK, fine qual- ity, regular 39c, during the war this quality sold for 59c, 25¢ yard. HUCK TOWELS, ' red regular 19c each, for 2 for 25c. DURATA CRASH TOWELING, regular 19c yard, 2 yards for 25¢. TURKISH TOWELS, borders, regular 39c each, for 25¢ each. 3 regular 10c FACE CLOTHS for 25¢. CHILDREN’S' UNDER WAISTS, sizes 2 to 4, knitted or muslin, for 25¢. now price 8 yards for 25¢c. HOSE SUPPORTERS, 19¢c, 2 pair for 25¢c. SMALL PERCALE APRONS, with or without rick-rack braid, values to 59c, for 25¢ each. bordered, domuinr colored ~ ruffles, 25¢ each. MEN'S SOX, regular 35c, for . 25¢ pair. MEN’S'SOX, regular 19c, 2 pair for 25¢. Medium weight and black cotton. 45¢ BOSTON GARTERS for 25¢. NO LIMITS 50c MEN’S and BOYS’ TIES for 25¢. 39c BOYS’ BLACK HOSE for 25c~ good school Hose in all sizes. “BUSTER BROWN” HOSE for children. Black, white, cor dovan, 25c¢ pair. 30c WOMEN’S SUMMER VESTS and BODICES for 25¢ each. WOMEN’'S SLEEVELESS VESTS, 2 for 25c. 50c BOYS’ BLOUSES, odd lots, 254 each. 39c FACE VEILINGS, for 25¢ yard. WINDSOR TIES, for 25¢ each. RIBBONS, wide, values to 50c¢ yard for 25¢ yard. S0c WOMEN'S WHITE LISLE GLOVES 25¢ pair. FINE FILET LACE EDGINGS, 3 yards for 25¢c. 19c. EMBROIDERED HAND- KERCHIEFS, 2 for 25c. 12V5c Novelty Colored HAND- KERCHIEFS, 4 for 25c. Sc 25¢ values to 50c, BABY BONNETS of Lawn and dotted Swiss trimmed with lace and ribbons 25¢ each. = ot > FACTS AND FANCIES || [/GHTS AND SHADOWS | — BY ROBERT QUILLEN — Fervid remarks by a equivalent of woman's Profanity: male. The tears. " Well, why shouldn’t speech be free? Very little of it is worth anything Germany shed her blood freely until FoPttne cast her in the role of turnip. Discretion is the better part of ex- pressing an opinion of the wife's new hat; Young man, if making money is the extent of your ambition, get a job in the mint. It probably won't make much differ- ence to Colombia whether we call it blackmail or hush money A casual siua) o! the world’'s affairs convinces one that scraps are useless except for the making of hash The free balloons merely drift, and this peculiarity seems to be shared by our entire air program. The doctor can give you a prescrip- tion for beer. For that matter he can prescribe a fried Dodo egg. Seizing industrial cities as a means| of collecting an indemnity is fair enought, but it reminds us that men get Persian lamb by kiling the mothers. AR J By John J. Daly Some of the bull spoken great reminds us that ruminants as well as room top. by the there are at the century. The old-time physician resorted to bleeding on the slightest provocation; but it’s done by the tax assessor now. Professor West holds that college graduates know very little, but he says nothing of graduates of the electorul ! college. ] Seated on the veranda of his country home 8 Elias Livezey, 102 years old, views the latest styles with keen interest says women now dress smarter than at STYXLES. at Cantonsville, any time during th: There are no hoopskirts now to block the way, And styles are getting. smarter ev'ry day; Should we live to a hundrad and two There is no telling what we may view— For the Show of Life is ever bfithe and gay. This would be a sort of Hades— There is always a quality of sad- ness in . Spring ,especially to those who observe the bright new growth in the mint beds. Little Willie hursés a secret hope | that England will also’ ¢orner the world's supply of’ castor oil. Lobbying: The art of persuading! Congressmen to rake chestnuts, En- couraged by the practice of electing men of cat's paw size. There is one consolation. You don't have to pay these high freight rates. You can let the railroad keep the shipment. H The man with the hoe has his little froubles, but he doesn't have to pay @ dollar for 8 cents’ worth of wilted vegetables. And so we sigh, like Bthel Worse than that, I'm here to swear, - If it weren’t for the Jadies And the tricky things they wear. Were no fancy Easter bonpget To offset milady's worth, re would be no living on it, And I'd rather leave the earth. . But the st¥les and the creations That reformers all deplore Furnish old men recreations It they furnish nothing more, In the afternoon of life-time, ‘When the youth has spent his torch That went blaging through the strife-time He can sit out on the porch, Sit out on the old piazser, With a twinkle in his eye, As he watches ev'ry jazmer In the latest style go by. And while watching he'll be praying; Praying with a mighty might That the Scythe of Time a-slaying, Doesn’t take away his sight, So I say, and you'll approve it, That which causes men to pray Must be good. There is little more to- say, Who can disprove fit?