New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 24, 1921, Page 6

» 1y AERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY. Proprietors. fowwed Aally (Sunaap 3 LA W Herald Muilding, 67 Church street 90 & Year 40 Threa Montha & Month Waternd at the Fost OMce at N @ Becond Class Mall Matter TRLEPHONE CALLS: Ofos ... Wooms . only profieni vertising medium in ihe city. Circulation books and press reom siways open to advertisers. Briwis Member of The Associated Press. A8 Assoviated Press is swclusively entit! €0 tre use for regablication of all m areditad to It or not otherwise crecdited 5 tiis paper and alse lockl news pub- Ushel bereia Momber Audit Bureau of Cireulation. The A. A C. Ia a national organizatios which \urnishes newapapers and adver sirculaty o, are based wpow this audit Brotectio. agalnec fraud 13 newspaper distribution Ngures to boih paticoal aal loval advertivers GIVE THE WORK. the or First of all remember all opeful things you have heard d, publicly or privately, about the hdustrial situation. Give those things Uy weight. Do not exaggerate any- ing. Do not assume a foolishly ptimistic attitude, but be sanely opeful. Then face the situation prepared to give it deep consider- without without inac- squarely. on, panic, on. There are close 2,000 joyed persons in this city who have gistered at the Municipal Employ- Probably there are not registered. to unem- ent Bureau. ny, many more Not quite a sixth of that number e being given jobs of short dura- Shifts are belng made The situation is not grow- Some of the cases are term. bn. con- ntly. better. pst urgent, his city these men because of a lack ds. I'he city plans to authorize issuance bonds to pay for work that would e many of these men—perhaps r'y a halt of them fts would be less frequent. Bome of the work planned 3 will be of a permanent gradin use a mild more work of to cannot give more work to be nature. be re is much banks to down to the street be graded the be before any sort be laid. This be permanent. level, slopes up to street level s must done may will will It may pavement k., done y, many this grading. now seeking work now, to by men be needed be done here. made to put in lans have been lements in places where the most nsive pavement ssary. They would last en years so slight is the hese streets. The life of a is trom 15 the made or would be un- probably traffic “per- ent” pavement to s, depeading on usage. to to the put in repair pave- to be lans have been porary pavements, betore long, have placing of from ts where, t whatever it up admit of rs or hole: b place temporary pavements and 1s, will the pipes to laterals or o grading many men are required men do not have to be skilled la- rs. The men who are seeking now, the men who bt quite destitue as many are, will ble to do the work. put in permanent d require skilled laborers. refuse, in all y, to promise to employ now seeking work here, contri.ctors to be given the jobs utting in permanent pavements. breover fewer men would be re- d-—there would be less work for reat number needing it. Much ground could be covered. The nen, skilled at the"work, would e almost if not as much In the gate, as would the greater num- bt men employed in grading and temporary are almost pavements Con- prob- the ors would were ing on repairs and ents. bonds should uthorized now a4 be d be begun d through such time as hs are better. he plan is rejected there would delay of before work rmanent be it deemed w hing should be & is here intended to be advo- that the that may hon alarming we have authorized more delay The work be be No countenanced now and should to completion or the economic con- months pavements could advocated, and will cause city ex- wasted. from calling this will be refrain the at moment no right to refrain the situation may most emphatic statl in that become ing the con- present conditions delay of se who fight in au- ing the ork are for a Issuance bonds for shouldering a tremen- responsibility hesitancy that the with great one this matter before people 8, what is desired to be, most tic manner. done merely for the purpose CJEST RUMINATINGY (Robert Russell.) thinkin® ) »se chaps who have no work do? Have you been think- in’ how you'd feel if this ap- plied to you? Suppose you didn’t see how you could feed your family; suppose each night your children ran to greet you hopefully. Suppose you'd had to turn shake your weary head; suppose you'd fail- ed so oft to find some work that hope lay dead? Suppo each morn, bright, hungry would light you on your suppose tired wife find some you who some Have you been away an’ eves way should work have your profit comin’ in get these people who work, just life, to win? are not »king charity; long for work to do—they lon to sell their willin'ness to him, to her—to you. Tonight when your day's labor's done. through - worried you may be, remember those tor whom no rk o' light glows hopefully. You may be pressed yourself, but think o' those worse off than you an' see if you can't give one man some little job to do. —_———— —— all unemployed. It is believed that men, if your “Oh Can to ~can you plead today work do— way of giving the work this city's possible to not one of those the if there will understand what m: they ousness of seri- come make be- necessary is no work forthcoming, obstruct what is wise any lieved move to to be a and plan for the sake of the City of New Britain and its people. It is believed that they other side iss New to will forget politics and s, in a desire to keep in which Britain a good make place live—to conditions here grow gradually better. And firm conviction possessed that all will be well. But to it that every precaution that this will be so. the by most let all see be taken now resort once more to WOMEN'S STANDARDS. The only woman police captain in the country has turned against her sex long enough to fay, out in Indian- “Women demanded s with men. that, up to women's apolis have equal rights and privileg Although stead of men coming indications are in. standards, women have come down to men's this is only the inevitable swing of occur befpre all great equalizations.” If this is true—if consider that lib- erties In every matter of life as should decidedly up to their long-cher- the pendulum to extremes which women they should have great the men, it is m the men to abridg ished, long-practiced and sometimes long-abused freedom Cer a woman has the right to “It s0 is it nly say to a in many cases that proper man is proper for for Equally you to do, me." is the fact that the themselves certain ability of men to protect when women would be quite unable to do so lends the of man's propriety to certain activities on part of men which for the freedom would be out the And things question women place in scheme of him that women gives accorded woman, that may never be as have certain rights may never be man's. In other words if women are going to demand *“equal rights with men" men must make their own “rights” of the sort that, physical limitations excepted, not be low- And in a bit women would this of ered by following them, respect men might do quite climbing. If women are to exercise equal rights, demand equal freedom—which some men and some women interpret as license; if women are going: to abandon as worthless their pedestal of fineness and splendor and seek the lower standards to which some men— been accustomed most have —if women are willing to step down perhaps from that pedestal on which men have them, indeed it is be- them then will placed lieved men try to stop in raising their o'wn lev- not det their course by el to one on which it will ase woman to stand The Rights should not but practice slogan be *“Equal for ideals Women,”™ rather of living attributed and level ual according to the long to womanhood.” NEW BRITAIN Out ol a somewhat hazy memory come the words “A prophet is pot without honor save in his own coun- try Interpreted freely one supposes this to mean that the more familiar one thing the less duc is with a person or one recognizes the honor that person or thing A prominent man the other day said that everywhere he went he saw some New asion was taken New product of Britain concerns Oc some time = to refer to the Britain man who, erving in France, was talking of witn a crowd soldiers, each of whom was telling from what place he came atement rd of New Upon hearing the s that chap had never he: one Britain | FACTS AN | | | (S BY ROBERT QUILLEN D FANCIES Modern tight; then version: Be to bed. land that reconcile sure you are The must fails to itself to of better ban Krupps bankrupts. The concert along a little sharp notes. ions would get without so many Don't sweetness the quarrel gentlemen. A is essential in fruits of victor little preserving Dr. Ruhland sa ical frenzy. We alway terical frenzy caused causes hyste thought hy the jazz. Honest man: that the dolla to spend One who remembers r in his pocket isn't his while he owes a dollar. Once Cupid kept his quiver, but now he use his quiver. arrows in a a flivver for You can't persuade producers that sex stuff is bad for the country while it is good for the box office. There will be everlasting peace when men will pay $50 for a ringside seat to hear a debate on courtesy Law making: “You and I'll support yours. much of t} Aye for It won't be normalcy untill people talk less about international politics and more _about neighborhood scandal. upport my bill There is too an Aye stuff, Gompers says no country has gain- ed prosperity based on the poverty of Connecticug, U. 8, A., the New Brit- |@in moan told the ignorant one to look in his kit and on almost any utopll the people. This is a proféund truth. Also, no country has gained poverty based on the industry of the people. = = = The funny part of it is that Euro- pean celebrities think they have visit- ed America when they have visited New York. New York is becoming fur center. That's fair ¢aoug old town is our leading authority on skin games. A German critic says America pro- duced no artists. Give us time. We are doing some excellent studies in still Mother plants porch vines to keep out the sun. Daughter plants them as a protection against the glare of street light at night. A ship with prunes on board limped into Seattle with a heavy list to sta board. Probably out of sympathy for the star boarder. Perhaps literary men are selected for diplomatic posts because they are accustomed to using a greot many nice words without ving anything. “Getting Gertie's failed to get acro; they might ap- peal to high-brow theater goers by changing the title to “Getting Gertie's Goat.” Garter” having A scientist says the human stomach is useless.. The appendix was once considered useless, but now it is recognized as one of the national re- sources. When we are entirely civilized, his- tory will give one page to the victor- ious general and three to the hero who parks one when the bases are full place—to some other city perhaps but where they better.” larger than our own, believe they may Every man and woman should have a proper appreciation town or cit Br sood, get on of his native New n people have an espe- clally sound reascn for giving their loyalty to New Britain. When stop to think of it, and when study the facts, they will find that New Britain has won that fame they they through hard, persistent, continuous She is known the world over, her of “mushroom’” it. work. and reputation has ncthing the character about She has had her quiet imes; she has [ greater appreciation of the hearts de- da through all her had her But run s of intense effort. life there chain of work workmen—a has the strong done by New Britain chain held fast by the location here of man- yed the strong combina- ufacturing plants that are not sw by wind. The chain make a pretty tion on which to pin a man’s faith. have faith in it; those who have the most intense the anchors and Stand up for your city; desire to keep it it is the well-known city e the posssessors of the great- here the who made 1t, with the honest help of other New Britain people, the city it est interests and are men is. New RBritain of to is yours—a be city which you may proud—help jthe man to whom the child was more dear than anything in the world. Earnestly the surgeon looked into the eves filled with tears of happi- ness. 1 “I could not take it,”” came the re- ply. “You would offend me by press- ing it further. Perhaps those were not the exact words used, but the thought there. The publicity given to the in- spiring tale has already brought hope to parents of other blind children. May the publicity given to the atti- tude of one member of the medical profession in his good work bring a was voted to this splendid calling. Coincidence that New Britain wait- until prohibition lines ed drawing before indicating how straight a person should walk. came those Reformers say people will be a lot cooler this summer because many of the served publicly. of “‘cooling drin are no Otners question the the reasoning. longer logic If you are compelled to figcht a man don’t let him get set; strike the first blow. So with a bad situation to be faced; hit it before it develops. keep it all this. NEW HAVEN POLICE. The Yale commencement exercises at are over for this year, and much of the credit for the success of the affair should go to fthe New | Lights and Shadows | By John J. Daly L= A HOUSE BOAT ON THE NILE. haven They handled traflic in a masterful manner into police. and entered the spirit of the occasion by faving a smile for ones who Many of the graduates reunion were in the were passing b: back for war and they have a respect world for a uniform of a policeman, which served If a group of sing- too much noi in a good stead. ing graduates made an officer would tell them to ¢ of e and the answer as The police their shoulders, and every one of the force acted as a self in- variably, “ves sir.” did chip on contrary, not have a quite the for each advisor on matters of law The fights between the men of the town and of the university appointed and order. were lacking this year—due to omne thing, the excellent of New ven policing system of the city New Ha its police = Haven. is to be congratulared and the university should pa on of the of stem, officials a resolu- tion thanks to the force. It would go a long way toward strengti- ening the good will which was so ipparent the first part of this week ARY CULLUM. | tha story o THE CASE OF Thosa read Mary wonderful who four- teen-year-old Cullum, cured of | blindne; by a .«Ilr;.:u‘;\l: Herald ond s told in The touched b operation, re- cently, The climax of the tale was ul. It indicates something of the attitude life and their pro- fessiou taken by many men of the werc words. beauti- toward | ror In these, the sunny da of June, When nature singa h lazy tune, And work goes out of style, When men are dreaming dreams ga- lore, There's just for— A house-boat on the Nile. one thing I'm wishing If I could coax some simple soul To sing for me a barcarolle At ev'ry other mile, I know of no such joy or glee Than this, the heighth of ecstacy— A house-boat on the Nile. A few gyptian slaves, or so, To paddle with the ebb and flow, Or tarry for a while, Would be my dream come true; some day I hope to guide upon its w A house-boat on the Nile. And I should also like to know A house-boat-keeper who would go Mayhap this makes you smile— And spend her honeymoon with me While I am piloting to see My house-boat on the 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date.) Nile. The the schools closed today at summer vacation and open again September § The Young People’ of the Swedish Lutheran church will give at the church on July 2 Trinity M church Sunday will hold its annual excursion to Watch Hill on July 17. E. M. Wightm s elected pres ident of the Y. P. S. . society of | he First Baptist church last night, noon will society a| concert The school CUSs “Pow THE McMILLAN STORE, INC PBatking, Sl with Tights Fached, RELIABLE t The Seashor Striking Bathing Suits Prove their Desirability Before Going Away You Must See'{ Wonderful Assortment of Bathing Suits and Accessories. We carry a full line of the famo Annette Kellermann Bathing Suits mai of pure worsted jersey. Children’s from $3.98 to $5.98 garl _“Women’s from $6.98 to $14.98 eac Annette Kellermann Bathing Tig! of pure worsted at $3.98 pair. Surf Satin Bathing Suits, pricq $2.98 to $3.98 each. % A We are adding new models to our stock of Summer Dresses every wee Some very beautiful ones have just arrived for Saturday’s selling. Dresszs for the Stout Women of Voile trimmed with lace vests or Organd priced $5.98, $7.98, $8.98. Lots of Pretty Dresses for porch or street wear, of Gingham or Voile, ne: trimmed with white Organdy, at $2.98 to $4.98 each. Our Price Goods Counter will be a busy place tomorrow, because wek v the assortments you want to choose from and our pxices are so much lowel READ THESE ITEMS OFFERED TOMORROW: Silk and Cotton Pongee, natural color, heavy grade, regular 89c yard, for 59¢ yard. All Silk Japanese Pongee, natural color, regular $1.19 yard, for 98¢ yard. 40-inch Crepe de Chine, white and colors, value $1.98, for $1.69 yard. White Marinette Canton Crepe, the heaviest and best made, value $4.95 yard, for $3.50 yard. NOTION DEPT. SPECIALS For Saturday only, our own importation. Cap Shave Double Mesh Hair Nets, (The McMillan Special) at 3 for 35c. Something New in Scalloping on the Bias in white, pink, light blue and copen, fast colors, regular 19c grade, for 3 yards for 10c. Sale of Bags made of Silk Moire, Baronet Satin, Genuine Calf and Hand Tooled Leather, regular $7.50, for $4.95 each. 44-inch Voiles in all plain col®rs regular 39c grade for 33c yard. White Baronet Satin, 40-inch wide] $4.95 grade, for $3.59 yard $3.50 grade, for $2.98 yard $2.98 grade, for $2.25 yard Pequot Sheets, size 81x90, for Sat: urday only at $1.49 each, regular $1.69. Regular 50c Heavy Turkish Towgls, special Saturday at 3 for $1.00. & Special Sale of Colored Silk Um- brellas. Just in time for graduation gffts. They are all high grade Umbrellas of fine quality silks—fitted with the ver);, handles. newest style Values up to $12.00, on sale at $6.48 to $8.95 each. Women’s Fine Knit Bloomers, sizes 5 to 9 of Silk Lisles that look like silk, but wear better. Regular $1.65. Special ; at $1.25 pair. : Loose Fitting Union Suits for Wo‘ en, of silk striped crepes, striped Voiles, plain batistes, figured wash silks and others, sizes 5 to 9 at $1.65 to $3.65 suil. - On sale Underwear Dept., Main. floor. Third Floor Items of Interest Aluminum Ware, popular prices on Double Roasters, Tea Pots, Boilers and all cooking utensils. Special Preserving Kettles 98¢. China Ware, have new department and the prices at which you seen our we are selling Cups and Saucers of real China. ‘ 100 Piece Dinner Sets at special in- Cut Glass—A wonderful assortment from which to choose the wedding gift, birthday gift, etc, Sugar and Cream Sets, Vases, Grape Juice Sets and others. : Special 7-piece, Water Set for $1.98 set. Couch Hammocks — Strong and comfortable are these delightful Hams mocks for the yard oi porch. < Priced $12.98 to $29.00.