New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 28, 1921, Page 6

ain Herald. BLISIIING COMPANT, “tetore. indar Ogeepted) at 4118 Muildtag. 67 Church street, ‘Monthe L] Offos at New Britaln Class Mall Matter. ONE CALLS: 1s swclusively entitied repablication of all news or not otherwise credited And wlso local news pubs res (o boih natignal re. NEY HEARING. on the jitney-trolley is city, held yesterday, cumulative evidence of bwn to be the fact—the Britain want the jit- t them sincerely. .word was sald to the tavor of the trolley as jitney on the routes on re not operated, hntative of the Connecti- except ticut among the people to company had no 1 case In & court of law tructed to form no pre- the accused because he y—because he does not ftness chalr and tell his he trolley t the rule not apply in this case. o witnesses for the com- y because the compmny rwhelming number of ' might be called against company was of law men- difficult to find & man heedless enough of the he worker, to go on the ate that the trolley ry take care of [he districts now attended Jney services, than is the to the an who has no occasion y to the center—the man pt know the situation— o truthtully to favor the inst the Jitney on these compelled to upon the argu- needed the the Its would be n theoey. jhe company the argument that ving been granted ould be protected—he to fall back upon these give any semblance of In cane In such argu- ht well be answaered by “How has the company chise; how has it treated g public to & hypothetical ques- hat would be the result ey company to give bet ere it to operate its cars jquent intervals; were It le cents for the short runs, to reform In all other who ot taken a stand in favor t.be remembered that the faces a condition, not p Connecticut company s not gdone the things n would it in the fu- ) a The company a in donz o Is more than hard, ronsidered able to make its employes t cannot change their dis. It may change the forma- truction of its cars—may, the nt upon short und rbitant rates for the ride be more hesitation about r the Jitneys, We the wasort that it would hav perate at all, anywhere in cause the jitneys running street, hurt it, many would rk rather than kill a com- has done so much, und is uch for the people of the ch person altrulstic tonsider others welfare in- ot Connecticut running | routes were elr own. absurd the Jitneys from this city, nt conditions, would finan- of the his city to & point beyond it would in- dificulties of ission must have realizexd nd, In the attitude of its noted yesterday; in then nxiety to inform themselves tlon, one dures to hope cmtom will be granted jl!n_ ess most working day But such sup- | | certainly umendment, while apparently quite MEMORIAL DAY the most of the atmosphere which has grown pervade life, human actions, when Monday dawns. Those who retain the slightest reverence for and men, great and fine, & moment at least to pa to Even be the thoughtless will ot “Jazz" to human things, deeds will halt for their tribute in death touched of lives brought to an end made the country splendid by macrifice by hand of heroirm, of love A few ypars ago only were elderly personally by the of ries which came with Memorial Day. Now young, hands clasp those old and wrinkled, in understanding sympathy. Memorial Day has served in heart and act by men and the touched solemnity the mem strong become one ob- women, by boys and girls of all ages because now thew know, in the re- of their intensity of grief comparatively recént death of deep significance of over to the memory of thpse who died in the line of duty. Bright flowers, gathered by the hands of little children, scarce under- standing, will give thelr fragrance to the observnce of the day; symbolic of many of our soldier membrance over loved ones, the this day give bopples, which lie there in France, will harmonize with the colors of the flag of our land as it is draped over the tangible evidences of our at- those beneath dead tempts to do our heroes honor. But than all, in the tribute paid, will come the feel- ing deep within have those whom somewhere, great more sincere the slonging to honor know, somehow the honesty of our tribute to them on this Memorial Day. us— we “BLANKET BILLS.” As Charity sine, covereth™ multitude of “Blanket Bills" Charity's example. “Blanket Bills" This, chiefly tremely human and inclined the if he seecs that not too much harm will result in the general good that will be done. An iInstance in point was the occa- slon when many in this city desired to have the budget prepared by the boar of finance and taxation cut down the matter of appropriations. Those opposed to the budget, and desirous of s0 may follow are to be deprect- ed because man Is ex to take less troublesome way in a lower tax te, tried to adopt, at the elty reting, another budget in its en- In that document many of the appropriations were cut, Some justice tirety in the “cutting” of certain appropria- tions was seen grouped with ridiculous; it would have been impos- #ible under the law to make such cuts. Hut tax by many. Other cuts, the possible ones, were those clamoring for the lower to get it the easiect a They did not bother to listen to the claim that some of the the possible point. They called for a vote on the “whole thing.” © rate wanted fokest way ftems included were cut helow When the appropriations committee of the legisiature withdrew, yesterday. the blanket bill covering increases in salaries for various offices, it did a wise thing. The separating of it into 16 separate bills, each of which be its merits, although a more difficult way in which to dispose of the matter, certainly gives a greater chance for may considered on right -action in each case. Legislators will not have the opportun- ity to take The in- clination bill, wise for the most pusrt, though it may con. mOme order to legiflature ‘the easier wa to pass a blanket tuin ifperfections facilitate the work of the will be counteracted. Many bills are, bills mentioned in effect. “blank they touch matters not frank! the as frank in in measure. They blanket in a lesser degree srous bills are WISE PR JUST CLEVER? It is indicated that Hard- ing would be quite willing to have the Borah amendment to the Naval appro- priations bill extended to contemplate including in the conference on disarmament to-be called by the United States This sounds well; but is there any- thing about the suggestion that lies be- neath the surface of that pleasing ap- President armies pearance? President all the Borah a moment. Harding Is in no hurry to conference planned by the endment as it stands, at this That amendment refers only to Naval armaments. There seems to be no good reason, as far as naval mat- ters go, why the invitation Great Hritain and Japan should not be given at once, If there is reason for it at all. But If the amendment were changed to include a consideration of the armics. two things would be necessary. Fran and Italy would logically have to be in- to cluded in the invitation—and the invi- tation would have to be postponed, for neither France Gre: Britain would accept an invitation, at this moment, to diseuss disarmament of land und sea forces, with the condi- tions as they are in Europe today. Thus the extending of the nor the l Borah | ————— “JEST RUMINATIN".” (Robert Russell.) They're talkin' 'bout the jit- neys; common folk like you an’ me ain’t bothered much by questions that involve a theory what would benefit us most this or that was so— the answer to our problem is the thing we want to know. “If trolleys was struck off the map, would jitneys fill the bill? If we lived on a mountain peak could trolleys mount the bill? If schedules were changed about an' gasoline was cheap an’ airplanes butted in would we have nightmares in our sleep?” Sich ques- tions are beside the point; we fails to work 'em out; they only muddle our poor brains an' leaves us more in doubt. The thing that we all want to know is how, on any date, we're goin' to get down to work on time an’ not be late. Must we all wait or walk or bump along in trolley car in order that the trolley stock may jump right up to par? Must we be forced to ride in jits, if trolleys suit us best? Must we all 1 accordin’ to another man’s behest? Tt scems as though commissions should consult the people’s will—not make the slight up-grade o' life wind up a stgeper hill o' it fi | S You can’t blame them. Rouge covers a multitude of years. Oh, Yap, what atrocious puns are perpetrated on thy name. A bitter-end feminist is one who ob- jects to the use of hymns instead of hers. 2 Few girls marry for money. l'_lut they find it rather easy to love a rich man. After one has lived in a modern flat, that Jonah and whale story no longer secems improbable. —— After all, you can’t blame Haywood. He may have had a pot of gold hidden over there in Russia. It sounds unreasonable, but in the old days a young man was thrilled to the toe nails when a girl permitted ~=~"5 | him to hold her hand. Try This On Your Wise Friend Five times a certain number is) 16 more than 1% times twice the number” What is the number? to Answer Ten beggars. yesterday's: e ! - —— in no hurry to call the conference as planned by the Borah amendment. A little consideration of the hint from the White House shows the poussibility of the existence of an eytremely subtle plan to make a bit of delay most rea- eonable. President Harding, in allow- ing his sentiments regarding the mat- |lvr to become public, may be looking But ““playing the game of defay,™ to case situation emba issing for the moment, he could scarcely made a more clever move. for the greatest good in the end. were he a have THE GASOLINE automobilists TAX. Few will object streniously to the tax of one cent per gallon sold They and the§ feel. as most of the people feel, that if thoey able to afiord to have a car they should pay the tax willingly—for it will be who will pay in the final rather than the distribuior on whom the duty of actually meceting the tax on gasoline in this state. have seen the price of ar the consumer anaiysis, is placed by the bill™hgreed upon by both branches of the legislature. Nor will the tak mean a zreat deal to bther users of to whom it is neccessary in carbonizing soline—those i water gas The small in comparison in vapor stoves. lamps, etc. thus made use of with that quantity is em- ployed as fuel for gas driven engines. | aturally the retailer will be com- pelled to charge a hizher this state than the retailer boring states. It would he a comparatively price in in neigh- easy maltar for a enough gas here to take him to the boundry of Massachusetts or Rhode Island, “fill up,” and go on his way, and, returning to Connecticut, go But the retailers in tms staie” who will suffer from this plan o the ! economical drivers, will be very few. | The income to be derived, if the bill law, will be taken from | sources quite able to pay it, or from sources in which the tax be scarcely noticeable. becomes a will “Daugherty Visits Camp,” headline. “What's in a name?" : Lucky are the plucky though they gave all to save all, you can't wear Last summer’s hat, Just give it to your brother; Then if he's fair He'll lend you that With which to buy another. Fraternal love 1y simply great, If it's reciprocated; He'll look above Your humble state— If he's appreciated. 1t The “still, small voice” gets stiller and stiller as it comes to the distill- er. H “Unp:eparedness’” was not the rea- ’.«..n for the Senate’s inability to com- | bat the fight for Disarmament, | Often great difficuity is experienced the by “square” man in getting Dempsey's | resident of Connecticut, One suspects at times that when Perry opened the door of Japan he was crabbing the act of Pandora. The old fellows can remember a time when it was considered very dangerous to violate a federal law, Unhappy thought. If one isn’t ®on- tent with the wazes of sin, there will te no chance to walk out. The discovery that gas is the most !mane of weapons same too late to -ave Hci ie a lot of cussing. The hoz has his little faults, but he doesn’t seize and store away more than he can ever hope to use. UL | Some insects usc their legs to catch prey, and the eynic observes modern styles and reflects that the insects have no monopoly of the plan. alraady lLenighted. ruction of pedestirians wanton if their hides here is gold in sea water. hut tha cost of extracting it is prohibitive. So th~ case of Germany isn't the only one. Men’s styles are funny. ton. But the men, don’t fall under obligation to take off anything when dressing for a When a great obligation to be its ser, it scldom lets the ep his nateral resources. nation feels under brother’s brother an k ke Pcace treaties are usually faulty, bui it doesn’'t matter, They are soon wped to make room for new models, anyway. Yi springtime doesn’t thrill If cuts e’er fail to chill you slovenliness to fill With feelings o! disgust: it's then you ought to hustle, ixert vour bone and muscle, To fit you for life's tussie Amid the oth and rust. you; or you A “public hearing ia sometimes given that the judges may know what to say in the opinions they have al- | ready decided to write. Many are deaf to the voice of the | people if the grammar used is bad. The man whe “takes pen in hand” | to write a letter usually does so “hav- | | 1 | Arctic e ing nothing clse to do. NORTH AGAI xplorer, is preparing a new Pole region. —Knud Rasmussen, FACTS AND FANCIES = BY ROBERT QUILLEN — J —d The booster is an excellent citizen | it he doesn’t confine his activities to the first person singular, & i When normalcy returns, the girl in quest of a husband will again reveal her biscuit instead of her ankles. Some day in the distant future men will learn that when a worm dangles within easy reach there is a hook in it. There is something about the antics of a man crossing a busy street that reminds us of an interpretative dance. “The ‘obey" part of the economy is | obsolete,” says a femininie write. So apparently, is the love and honor part. The fact that many school u'achcrs‘ are a little Red shocks those who are not compelled to live on a-teacher’s salary. Some of the braver ones followed the style and uncovered their ears, but others are still waiting for settled warm weather. There are not so many tacks and nails in the roads now, but the motor- ist picks up an occasional acarf pin or belt buckle. If the simple country lass in movies is réally too poor to buy m icine for her sick mother, i she get those eight-dollar | ings? the ed- where doeg silk stock- man who can't borrow fifty cents in his home town can always get enthusiastic recommendations for ;& government job. 1 | Somehow or other. we couldn't get very enthusiastic about a battle cry of “Don’t give up the Yap.” If you don’t get what is coming to yeu in this world, don’t Le 1 vneasy. Heil was provided for that purpose. Adam had one disadva couldn’t tell Cain and Abel sood little boy he had been age. tagze. He what a at their You may not know the name of the anonyvmous letter-writter, but if yYou have any knowledze of rodents vyou know his ‘species The knight didn’t associate with common folks, you will remember. And you can't really blame Sir Loin for being exclusive. Business may be dull, but designers {of women's gowns are apparently in a fair way to make ends meet. The mental bankrupt who calls a {srown boy “sonny” is the same one who pats the important citizen™: shoulder and-calls him *‘Old% Man.” Too many people bogin at the bot- tom by throwing rocks at, the man who is on top. | Lights and Shadouws | | By John J. Dal ’ Z JUST AROUND THE CORNER There are so may wondrous things Just around the corner. Most ev'ty day the blue bird sings Just around the corner, The skies the clear, the roses rare, The mansions grand, the ladies fair; The people breathe a purer air Just around the corner . The trees are tall and mighty fine Just around the corner. The shade is sweetened by the shine Just around the corner. The children laugh the live-long day, The grown-ups smile their cares awa And money makes the music play Just around the corner . 1 often planned to take a stroll Just around the corner, To sort o' brighten up my soul Just around the corner: To meet some man before 1 die, Who holds a higher hope than I, With all the blessings from on high, Just around the corner. I met him only yesterday; Just around the corner; | And wondered, when I heard him say. Just around the corner, That he would give a pretty fee If he could come and live like me Where life is all of ecstasy— Just around the corner. . - KOSCIUSZKO POST REMINDER. The Kosciuszko post, World War Veterans, has arranged for its mem- bers to go to early morning mass at St. Mary's church, Decoration Day morning. _After mass the men will THE OBSERVER MAEKES RANDOM OESERVATIONS = ON — THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE. Overwhelming, is the one word which properly describes the evidence brought out in favor of jitney service at the hearing before the Public Utii- ities Commission yesterday afternoon. In the face of such a demand it is diffi- cult to see how the commission can render any judgment other than one in favor of jitneys. An outstanding feature of the hear- ing was the unanimity with which all classes presented their case for consid- eration, Private citizens were present in large numbers, city officials were there and the manufacturers were well represented. Mayor Curtis and several members of the council presented arguments as representatives of the public. Herbert A. Johnson of Landers, Frary and Clark Manufacturing company made out a good case for the people who work in local factories and have been forced by lack of trolley service to depend almost entirely on jitneys to get to their benches and home again, No line of travel was without friends, Every route now taken by the jitneys was declared a necessity. There was scme testimony to the effect that { patrons of trolleys were subjected to incivilities on the part of trolley crews, but the public became so hardened to this condition that even the remarks of the offenders would not be taken resentfully if the company would only render service commensurate with the rate of fare. As the Observer has said before, the Connecticut company need only look in its mirror to see who is to blame for the public uprising against the trolley. It has neglected to improve its opportunities by looking only on the financial side of the question instead of considering the question of service as well. Noticeable among the remarks was criticism of the condition of the com- pany's rolling stocks~ It has been laughingly said for some time that New Britain gets cast-off cars from otlrer cities and it would not be sur prising if there .is some truth to this. It is an insult to ask resident along the East Main 'street and Chestnut street lines to ride in the dirty and decrepit vehicles used on those routes. Trolley cars are essential. Any sane man will agree th that, But this knowledge should not lead Connecti- cut company officials to think that trolleys cannot be replaced. Americans are versatile people and a substitute can be found for the trolleys if the traction barons beccme childish and withdraw the cars. \ The remedy would have been found long ago if the trolley officials, in- stead of trying to force their point of view, studied the needs of the ter- ritory and tried to attragt customers iilke any other thoughful firm which has something to sell and is serious about sellinz it as often and to as many people as possible. It is mainl a yuestion of salesmanship properly supporied by the “hous ow With commendable indifference to| the consequences incident upon’ dis- | pleasing those who occupy the seats of the mighty, Representative Arthur 7. Rutherford appearcd as a cham- n of the jitneys and of the wesi-| Gents of New Britain who depend upon them for transportation. . i The Connecticut Company is usmgl every influence—in legislative lob- | s they call it “pulling wires"—to | cure verdict favorable to itself | and inimical to the Jitneys." And despite the fact that the people | whom they represent want bus serv- ice, there are some members of the legislative who are inactive and who are supinely and, It is suspected, knowingly, allowing the trolley mag- nates to win their point. Representative Rutherford, with full knowledge that his every word would be noted by the dictators of legislative policies, has fearlessly ‘aken the stand that the righis of ‘he common people shall be pro- cted. His attitude should not be fergotten ghould he decide to re- | main in politics and seek promouon.; “ee When Mayor Curtis first took a hand in thg conduct of the health de- rartment it was freely predicted that he was sowing a wind that would “ring forth a harvest of whirlwinds. That this view was not without foundation shown by the most re- cont disturbance in that department | which has resulted in the rcsign_'l-l ¢ion of Dr. Jesse R. Harris, Superin- tendent of Health. | Without considerinz the merits of either side in the controversy, it can be said that New Britain finds it- self in an unfortunate position be- cause of executive interference in co0 many flepartments. Mayor Curtis is a man of strong will, one who is determnineY to gain his end even if it is necessary to play a watchful waiting game, and it is regrettable *hat he allows this side of his nature to dominate his official acts. From the very first, he has in- s'sted that his commissioners pattern their thoughts after his thoughts. This is particularly true with respect to the health department which has been racked ~ension the Curtis admimni fice. There have been numerous changes in the personnel in an at- tempt to strengthen both the board ~nd the department but all the time there hovered behind the chairs of the commissioners the shadow of the Boss, whose will was law. Conse- ‘uently there has been a lack of the enthusiasm born of initiative which is indispensable to civic matters. Those' who have mnot followed health department matters closely Ay express surprise at the resigna- fion of Dr. Harris. But their suv- nrise is unnecessary. It was rather casy to see which way the wind was Plowing and even the silence of the { the administration ‘an act of former jday said: i tion of Governor Harrison by chagf§ gaining an unenviable = distinction among members of the medical fraternity who are speciaMzing in public health. Difficulty has béen encountered in the past whenever a superintendent of health was sought and many who were eligible for the position and who could have been appointed decided that life was more pleasant where they were. Bad news travels fast. It is now gener- ally known that this city has little to offer in return for services in the department. And until Mayor Curtis makes up his mind to play a “hands off”” policy and take the health de- partment out of politics this situa- tion will continue. s In the course of a recent statement widely published, Roger W. Babson, the eminent economist, takes octasion g to strengthen the hearts of the na tion’s business men by predicting that commerce has seen the blackest dasy of the depression. Incidentally he ad- vises an increase in advertising appro- priations as one means of improvig business. . Part of his statement follows: “‘Business will be quiet, but in many lines there should be some improve- ment. It you have weathered the storm of the past seven months you can take courage. At this stage of the depres- sion the main problem is selling."Cut , down your production expenses us far as you can. Do without further éx- pansion in new building and ‘equip- ment, but don’t stint on your Selling appropriation. Now ‘is the time to use that reserve fund which you set aside during the fat years, Later in the de- pression area we shall come to the time when you should increase your plant, but this summer increase your advertising. © Take the 0 course.. There .will be consid 3 bueiness, and the firm that goes'after it will be the one to get it.” L) Students of Charles Townsend Cop 1and, professor of English literatare Harvard university, listened to an in- teresting talk this week by Robert ' Middlemass of this city, who one ' of the principals in “Buddies” now playing at the Park Square theater in Boston. Mr. Middlemass’ subject "wis “The trials and tribulations of a pay- Wright trving to get a play produted.” - Mr. Middlemass is a New Britain . man, one of a number who ~have - chosen the stage as their avocation @and who have risen in their proféssion, ' He is an carnest student of the théater and owes his rise partly to the ‘fct » that he takes his work seriously. This, supported ' by well developed ‘talent,’ has given him a standing®in the ld ¢ Behind the Footlights that ‘dis« tinguishes the few from the many. APOLOGY IS GIV PHILIPPINE JOWGE President of Island Assembly-Re- tracts Statement Manila, P. I, April 24—(Delaved)" —Apology to Supreme Court Justic Elias Finley Johnson was voiced t day by President Manuel Quezon of the Philippine -Senate for criticisms of the jurist last December on the floor of the territoria! senate. Pres- ident Quezon, in speeches, criticised Judge Johnson for what Quezon con- sidered an arraignment by Johnson.of pf former Govern- or-General Francisi Burton Harrison. It was a statement the jurist made just prior to his Heparture for the Unilea States lastWovember. Quezon h#id also attacked Judge Jokinson for decisions rendered sev- eral years ago, one of which involved Governor-General Frobes in deporting lawless Chinese. In apology, President Quezon' to- “I regret having criticised you fir giving out that statement; that in » - riticising you, I' did in< belief that ou meant to attack the administra- ing it with partiality in favoring \ XNacionalis's party in disregard materihl prosperity of the country. I gladly withdraw what 1 said about you, and T wish to add that I have nothing personal against you, you al- ways have been very kind to me, in fact 1 have every reason to be friend- iy with you as.indeed I am., ‘“When 1 criti¢iséd vou,” I did so be- cause I felt it my duty as a public officer to express my disappointment over what.1 considered a wrong at- titude on the part of a high official of the government. but after hearing what you had to say, I gladly offer you my apology.” 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herrid of That Date.) —— Big bargains at Trewhella's Cash market for this week: Lean corned. beef at 3.cents a pound; two dozen: eggs for cents; chickens every Sat- urday for'10 cents a pound; five pounds creamery butter for $1. The New Britain Quartette club will hold a concert and ball at Turner hal tomorrow night. An imported silk from Germany will be presented the) by the iadies of the club. 2 A fire broke outfearly this morning, in P. F. Kelley's pdint shop in the Strickland building. M. P. Leghorn's Jewelry store next door was demaged by smeke to the extent or $200. The local hackmen heve o “to. 1@ .