New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 2, 1921, Page 6

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This insures protection against fraud in newspaper Qistribution figures to both national and local advertisers [CYS s * INDEPENDENCE DAY. The more a man appreciates his freedom, his independence, the more keenly he feels his obligations to others, if his conception of freedom and independence is the correct one. The more a nation appreciates its freedom and independence, the keen- ed should grow the realization of what that independence entails. It the world were full of men who, f$aving declared their independence, traveled about doing just they pleased without thought of others, it would be an unhappy world indeed, If, on the other hand, all men mere willing to remain slaves, caring nothing for ipdependence, doing as they were told and being taken care of in return for such obedience, they would owe little to others who would be obliged to live as others lived, ex- pecting nothing from their neighbors, expecting all from those they obeyed. The student who is watched in an as examination to prevent his cheating is far more inclined to excuse himself for that cheating he finds it possible to accomplish, than is the student who is placed on his honor,:or who has declared himself an honorahle, inde- pendent person. Trust begets trust. A declaration of independence demands trust and only the trustworthy deserve that inde- pendence. So with nations. While a nation is under the yoke of another it must take what that other gives it. The com- manding nation expects loyalty, but Iittle more. No original inspiration or lofty ideal is fostered. When that nation declares its inde- pendence, as did our country on the Fourth Day of July, 1776, it not only asserted its rights, but it took upon itself the obligation of using that in- Aependence as freedom and inde- pedence should be used. With our power ever increasing, and our position in the world rising to the point beyond which our minds may not see, our obligations to the rest of the world become greater as our pride in our country and the realization of our independence become more intense. On this Fourth of July, 1921, we will celebrate the day with a deeper sense of obligation because of the fuller joy we feel in the glory of our eountry. THE FIRST MEETING. Many, many years hence some of us will be able to say, with pride: *“I attended the first meeting of the city meeting board.” And we will be able to be a bit proud of that meeting. There were no criminations and recriminations. There were nc legal quibblings as to what might be done. Traditional political enemies spoke to each other in the most friendly man- ner possible. The meeting wa3 or- derly from the tapping of Mayor Cur- tis’ gavel, calling it to order, until the motion to adjourn was carried unanimously before a motion, which was clearly out of order, had given the opportunity to change the atmos- phere of the meeting. But above all the spirit which per- vaded was the desire to help men in the unfortunate position of being out of work. True it was that there was some question raised as to whether or not the City Meeting Board was a place where details of new construc- tion should be discussed; true it was that suggestions were made, perhaps not strictly in order, but which, owing to the co-operating spirit in which they were made, received the court- eous attention of the presiding officer and a recognition of their fairness. When question was raised as to the location of proposed sewers, for in- stance, the city engineer was listened to attentively as he told of the city’s plans, displaying an intimate knowl- edge of conditions and making clear the matter as viewed by him. His statements were received with a quiet, proper respect, a3 were the explana- tions ot the Mayor on matters with which he is particularly familiar, and in the discussion of which he showed a broad knowledge of the city affairs. Many there were who opposed the issuance of bonds for street work, temporary or permanent, under or- dinary circumstances. Chairman F. 8. Chamberlain, of the board of finance and taxation, went on record on this point, and former mayor George A. Quigley took the same stand, with others, but all fell before the desire of these men and the ma- jority to meet the emergency caused by the lack of employment, and to give the unemployed, not charity which they have not sought, but work which they are eager to do to go on earning an honest, sometimes diffi- cultly-won living by the sweat of their brows. \ Suggestions were made formally and informally, that are worthy of con- sideration. It was evident that the legates wanted to know what their dfimos and rights were and wanted to provide for a future of success for the new plan which is to take the place of the city meeting. One felt, from the atmosphere of thought and suggestion, that a check should be made on those present. If a roll-call takes too much time, per- sons should be checked off as they enter. There is much in the suggestion that members of the board should know, through personal notification, just what is to be passed upon at the meetings contemplated. A definite, authoritative should be obtained before another meeting is called, interpreting the amendments of the charter pertain- ing to these meetings. There was wisdom in the sugges- tion that the members be kept formed as to the bills before the Common Council, but that wad a mat- ter which could not be discussed at last night's meeting, and the resolu- tion attempted to be introduced did not seem absolutely practical as it would result in making the members of the city meeting board practically members of the common council, only not possessing thae vote. The Mayor, the Chairman of the board of finance and taxation, the city engineer and the men who spoke from the floor as well as those who merely voted as tHey saw fit are to ba con- gratulated on making this first ses- sion of the City Meeting Board the success it was and for refraining from injecting into the atmosphere’any- thing that would take from the fine spirit that was -displayed. opinion in- 6 D’ANNUNZIOITIS, A highly educated man was threat- ened with a breakdown in health. He was not a rich man. He went West and for a year he worked his way along highways and byways—mostly highways—with pick and shovel and other manual labor. Returning to civilized New York he breathed a sigh of relief. “I have escaped an awful fate,” he éxclaimed. “You mean death?” he was asked. “No,” was his prompt reply. “I mean I have escaped giving in to the sttractiveness of that free life of a hobo. If I had stayed out there, or if I had kept up my habit of travel- ling, doing just enouzh to feed me and keep some rough clothes on my back—if I had kept on doing that for another year, I would have becgme an habitual hobo. It gets into the blood.’ D’'Annunzio has tasted the thrills of a soldier's life. His imagination makes possible the bearing of the at- tendant hardships, if he experienced any in his lofty position as poet-lead- er. 4 He has “come back”, lured by those tizrills, and by the sort of patriotism which his imagination glorifies. His forces are being reorganized. He has sent out a messaze to his Legionaries, after asserting that they had raised Italy’s flag over the port of Barros, recalling that three of his men fell dead defending the port “but the Le- cionaries have not lost honor hope. Let us swear today &-eat throng.” The way for DAnnunzio to help Italy is to help her under the orders of the men who have the right to command and who look at her situ- ation from a calm, nor in one common sense point of view—and this is exactly the way which would not appeal to him. And so in politics. Those who would spectacularly conceive and at- tempt to carry out a move which would be stamped with the mark of a great personal triumph for them are rot the men who serve their country. their state or their city best. Those possessed with the disease of “D'An- nunzioitis”—or a desire to help their people only in their own way, are not ‘he ones who accomplish the most. Let there be criticism, wise; but may it criticism is it lend its aid to those who may heed it and be of benefit to the people because of it. And let those Who are in a position to take advantage of just criticism and sug- gestion be big enough to heed and use it for the benefit of the people. THE NEED OF TARIFF. The facts on which comment was based in the editorial columns of The Herald recently, as to the cheapness with which articles could be manu- facturéd in Germany as compared to America—and which facts are auth- oritative—indicata pretty tha need of the proper tariff legislation. It is noted today that President Harding has given leaders of the House warning that haste is necessary in this regard. No thinking man could do less. It is not especially to be wondered at that President Harding has done this obvious thing, and no especial credit will be given him by some for insist- ing on a speedy consideration of this matter, if, in fact, he has done so. It 'is another case where much ia well e “JEST RUMINATIN'.”? (Robert Russell.) A tiny little fairy caught a sun- beam in his hand, v in that forgotten place we once called “Fairyland.” He didn't know what he should do with this bright bit o’ glow, So sought the Fairy Queen to ask—she surely ought to know. But she was not in Fairyland that day—she’d gone to aid suff'rin’ mortal sore op- pressed by doubts— through fear ,afraid. The tiny fairy studied hard, his little brain perplexed; He had the sunbeam safe, all right—but what should hs do next? But suddenly he heard a moan from this ol’ earth of ours; He knew the joy the sunbeams bring; he felt their won'- ‘rous powers. He dropped the sunbeam, with his tears, toward that cry o' despair— The eyves o' some poor sufferer will see that sunbeam there. One A ! Try This On Your Wise Friend A man had a certain number of silver dollars. When he divided the number by 2, 3, 4. 5 or 6 he always had one over. How many had he? Answer to yesterday’s: 35-T0ths, and 148-296ths. (Reducing each to the lowest denominator, you will get one-half in each case. Adding two halves equals 1.) promised. It is sincerely to be hoped that action will result and that prior- ity be given to these measures. Here, at least, may hepe for quick results. we The best way to avoid getting wet if your umbrella leaks is to wait until it stops raining before going out. The ‘“has been’” who once was a real athlete and who thinks he is still, seldom keeps still about it. Those who have occasion to hire noted lecturers to speak decry tha expression: “Talk is cheap.” When you subscribe to a memorial fund be sure the proposed monument will honor the man-you-meant. The hand of the pugilist who “draws the color line’” often trem- bles. bind well their books of knowledge; much may be gained by grasping the loose leaves floating about. Few ‘Berlin on a Spree, says headline. does repeat itself. Headline says ‘“Where We, Get Our Weather.” Certainly we won't patron- ize yesterday’s market again. Pays Yes, High Prices,”” history ““Hcoch for Mermaids ' headline suggests error in old quotation ‘‘Water, Water Everywhere Nor Any Drop to Drink.” J e EEEEEE— | Lights and Shadows By John J. Daly L OLD AND YOUNG When Young Love goes a-courting At the ending of the June And stops in stores, assorting The gifts of honeymoon, He sees sometimes a locket ‘With which he would depart; But the wallet in his pocket Is smaller than his heart. When Old Love goes a‘courting At the starting of July; If, on the streets, cavorting, Some trinket takes his eye, He’'ll forthwith go and buy it, Secure from off the mart; For his wallet (don’t deny it) Is bigger than his heart. When Old Love takes his treasure Unto his lady love Who leads a life of leisure, Serene as turtle dove, I wonder which is greater To her who plays the part So well in life's theater, His wallet, or his heart? When Young Love goes a-mating Unto the little shrine Wherein his god is waiting, As sweet as eglantine, And kneels in humble fashion, With all a lover’s art, He needs no bank to cash on, No wallet but his heart. 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date.) George H. Dyson was elected col- lector of Wampum by the New Brit- ain Natural History association. A vein of copper ore has been un- covered at 202 Hartford avenue. It is not very large. John M. Curtin was in New Haven today arranging for the annual ex- cursion of the Catholic Benevolent Legion on July 14. The Stanley Rule and Level com- pany will close tonight and not re- same operations again until August 1, in some departments. All the stores will close down dur- ing July 4 and the bahber shops will bhe open until noon. The Misses Nagle of Union street are visiting friends in Meriden. THE OBSERVER MAKES - RANDOM OBSERVATIONS — ON — THE CITY AND ITS PEQPLE. William F. Curtin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James F. Curtin of West Main street, is now firmly established in commercial and financial circles in Santos, Brazil, where he is connect- ed with the Santos branch of the Na- tional City Bank of New York. Mr. Curtin’s friends will be pleased to learn that he was won well-merited promotion and has been placed in charge of the foreign exchange de- partment. He has also been elected fecretary of the Santos Chamber of Commerce, another honor which re- flecw his popularity and ability. Mr. Curtin went to Santos soon after his graduation from Georgetown college, and is considered one of the most valuable South American junior executives of the National City Bank. . v Someone in authority in the “New Haven” road should be asked to or- der the discontinuance of freight .thfling across the Main street cross- ing for twenty minutes after 12 o’clock, noon, and for twenty minutes before one o'clock. The writer's at- tention has been called to the con- _ges!ion that exists at this point dur- ing the noon rush because of the prac- tice by trainmen of backing long strings of freight cars over the cross- ing and blocking that thorough- fare for several minutes continu- ously. Hundreds of men an dwomen who have only an hour for dinner are de- layed and annoved because their pro- gress is blocked and it is with justice that they join in the chorus of pro- test. Trolley cars are sometimes de- layed so that passengers are unable to make connections at the transfer point. Many automobiles are likewise held up and when the flood of hu- manity and machines is finally re- ieased a scene resembling a football scrimmage ensues. The “New Haven" road should be able to spare a few minutes just at a time when those minutes count most to factory em- ployes, e Mayor Curtis has made many wise selections in choosing members of rew commissions. His crowning achievement is probably the person- nel he has been ahle to muster for the purchasing commission. The members are men who can be depend- ed upon to discharge the duties of office with judgment. Because of their experience, they should be able to systematize the city’s buying and to secure necessities at the lowest fig- ure possible. It will be a distinct dis- 2ppointment if they fail. The idea of having central purchas- ing authority in New Britain will be on trial when the board assumes full control of the office. Heretofore, de- partments have bought their own sup- plies and it is probable that many val- uable dollars were wasted. Because of the belief that economy could be best effected through the functioning of a central purchasing office, an amendment fo the charter was adopt- ed authorizing the mayor to zppoint the purchasing commission. Protag- onists of the idea will watch sharply to see whether their expectations are to be fulfilled, while it can be predict- ed without much fear of contradiction that antagonists of the idea, consist- ing chiefly of department commission- ers themselves, will watch just as sharply to see where they can pick flaws in the work of the new board. Mayor Curtis has also been fortu- nate in securing the services of good men for his building commission. More responsibility than the sverage citizen realizes rests with this board which is made up practically thoroughly familiar problems. It is hoped—and predicted—that the new city plan commission will show deeper interest in its work than did that which was appointed several years ago and which remained dorm- ant. The new, enlarged board will have many opportunities to advise betterments. Men and women of broad views and the expert knowledge which will be expected of them in their special line compose the com- mission. Unless outside interference creates dissatisfaction, the board should be the most Important in the city’s history so far as systematic development is concerned. .. Congratulations to Rev. Charles Coppens and Rev. Martin W. Gaud- ian, both of whom observed the anni- versaries of their ordination during the past week. The former, pastor of St. Peter’'s Roman Catholic church, and the latter, pastor of St. John's German Lutheran church, have la- bored for many. yvears in the vineyard of the Master with marked success. Both came to New Britain as strang- ers in a strange land but have won the esteem and respect of large cir- cles of friends. men with building ————, FACTS AND FANCIES | — BY ROBERT QUILLEN — = Plebiscite: A preliminary bout. Very frequently rich parents make Ppoor parents. Victory: An achievement that makes for for historians and grave diggers. Republic: A land in which citizens show more deference to a cop than to a Governor. Germany no longer rattles the sword. Her only hope now is to rattle France and England Many ancient civilizations disap- peared. Chances are they sneaked off to dodge their war debts. That rapt expression she wears when he proposes means that she Is trying to decide who to have for bridesmaids. It 2 man isn't good for anything else, it is safe to assume that he can put up an excellent argument. _ When the judge asks the intoxicated individual where he got it, the ques- tion always has a wistful sound. Conceit: The saving quality that persuades us to believe that the people who don’t like us are not very bright. Samson used the jaw of an ass to end the war. In modern times this weapon is used only to start wars. So far as our foreign commerce is concerned, we are rapidly getting back to a state of splendid isolation. An insurance company’s rejection means that you are a poor risk; a girl's rejection means only that you are poor. The farmer’s little motto: ‘‘Early to bed and early to rise, or there'll be no eats for them city guys.” The sale of bath tubs increases daily as more and more people learn how convenient they are as mixing vats. — Religion has its little faults, but you will notice that banks never re- fuse to lend money to a church or- ganization. A physician advises parents never to spank a child on an empty stom- ach. Our own suggestion would be to turn him over. The frantic effort of coal barons to prevent the publication of profit statistics indicates that they are still making expens: An oil man in Mexico writes that the bubbling wells make a music of their own. Their latest ditty is: “No- lbody knows how dry ¥ am.” It may be remarked in passing that there are a great many perfectly good Americans who doh’'t how to pro- nounce “debut.” Daughter spends a great deal of her time on her knees, but that doesn't mean what you think it does. She puts rouge on ‘em. In a small town you can get a tele- phone connection with reasonable promptness if Central happens to be near the end of a chapter. The great need of the day is an attachment that will make the motor choke down when a fool gets behind the steering wheel. ‘When a young lawyer takes his first case into court, he learns that Neces- sity isn’t the only thing that knows no law. We don’t know much about French boxing customs, but we can’'t help wondering if Carpentier will kiss Dempsey before the row starts. An old-timer wishes to know what has become of the God-Bless-Our- Home signs. They are still in use, but the moderns have added the word “Team.” The new growth on a tree attracts the most attention, but it attracts be- cause of its greeness, not its strengh. This is frequently rue of family trees, also. Rebel: A liberator who hasn't yet put it across. Eternal vigilance is also the price of good highways. The old sguare dances didn’t cause eternal triangles. Go West, young man. There’s go- ing to be trouble in the Near East. The happiest people are those who are married once, not once in a while. The trend to lower levels doesn't appear to affect prices as much as moral standards. The infant’'s first real ambi to get his toe in his mouth. And then his remaining days are devoted to the task of making ends meet. ion is It is hard to_ tell whether Italy's foreign policy is the whim of temper- ament or temper. Dr. Wiley says home brew is the poorest in the world. Maybe you are using too much yeast, Doc. Possession is nine parts of the law. And at times one suspects that pos- sessigns are the other part. With a slowing up of industry in general there is sure to come a de- crease of tha intensity with which the whole nation has been living dur- ing the past few nightmare years. A condition which becomes national it was that we actually answered the description of our European friends who ‘were fond of calling us “dollar hunters.” The metamorphosis came overnight. From a peaceful, easy-go- ing people, we became a military na- tion; the fierce passions that war al- ways arouses flared up, and in no other direction did our energies find greater outlet than in our determina- tion to make as much money as possi- ble. This applies only to those who remained at home for one reason or another, and not to the men who were in the training camps or in France. Materialism was the order of the day. We became blind to the finer things in life. Brute instincts, in- herited from our caveman ancestors, ruled us and subconsciously swayed our judgment. At the end of a pe- riod of great commercial and finan- cial development, we found a spur track running off the main line. The spur led to war, but they can ba spur led to war, and We took it at full speed. Until the world cataclysm, a great many men had bent their energies to inventions which have lightened the burdens of suceeeding generations. Many inventions were born of the war, but they can be classified under the heading “mili- tary,”” being principally engines ot destruction and not devised for the advancement of the human race. ‘What will the next generation bring forth? Haa the war left such an im- press on those whe are just reach- ing the stage where their minds reach out and along roads hitherto untrav- eled that they will be unable to con- centrate on planning utilities for peaceful pursuits, or will time heal the wounds and restore them to a normal mental state? Chasing rainbows is a diversion that we, as a nation, were supposed to look upon with a stern, fatherly frown, yet a glance at history will show that rainbow chasers have con- tributed more to the ease and com- fort of mankind than those who have kept their nose in the mud and swung a pickaxe. Both spiritual and physi- cal well-being have been promoted by geniuses who have been regarded by their neighbors as being a “little queer,”” although not all rainbow chasers come in their.category. Going back as far as 1492, wasn't Columbus a rainbow chaser? His ex- pedition in search of a new route to India was considered by many at the time as the most ridiculous escapade ever thought of. But he caught his rainbow. The harnessing of steam and mak- ing it serve man as a carrier of him- self, his servants, their baggage and later, the freight of the world, was but the capture of a number of rain- bows. Morse and Bell visioned rainbows and put them to work. Edison has been chasing rainbows all his life and can probably be set down as the greatest hunter of them all, because when gets on the trail of a rainbow he usually bags it. The list of rainbow hunters is a long one—it can never be completely compiled. Great minds have forever been grappling with problems whose going day by day?” price?” they are value. low price of $1,485. you match such value? Hartford Avenue and | I causes a reflex in every individual. So | solution makeés life a little bit easier for the rest of ‘mankind, and this facs stands out boldly—the profit gained by the rainbow' chasers was an in- finitesimal part ©f the benefits en- joyed by those who are now living and which will be enjoyed by poster- ity as well. The young man or woman of am inventive turn of mind should not sigh because there are no more worlds to conquer. Changing social conditions bring about new needs. ‘With war forced into the background there will be many opportunities for improving the condition of the race through the means of new inventions. PR President Harding’s selection of ex- President William Howard Taft as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court is applauded in New Britain which has always had a warm spot in its heart for this jovial American. When Mr. Taft sought re-election against Woodrow Wilson and Theo- dore Roosevelt, New Britain was one of the few places that gave him a majority. Since then he has spoken here and an audience that showed itself sympathetic to the speaker— although at the last election , not much sympathy was shown for/ his subject that night, which happened to be the League of Nations—gave him a warm reception at Fox’s theater. In some quarters there is certain’ to be criticisms of the appointment of Mr. Taft on the ground that he is not suited by nature to the serious role which he will be called upon to fill. It will be said that he is too jolly and that he would rather see the funny side of life than the other. If such is the case, the appointment will have a decidedly happy effect. The present impression of the Su- preme Court is a body of men en- tirely surrounded by long black gowns and long faces®and long de- cisions made up.”of long words solemnly sealed, and signed, and de- livered. The chamber of the court is pictured as a sepulchre in which the death penalty is inflicted on anyone who so much as snickers, a cold chilling tomb in which Laughter is burieg with a big stone on her chest. This, ‘of course, is exaggerated, but it correctly represents the popular im- pression of the highest court in thé nation. Chief Justice Taft will be expected to “let a little sunlight in.”" D The Herald recently printed an in- teresting article describing activities at the New Britain Boys’' Club. One idea in the column or so stands out strikingly, that which expresses the club policy, to wit: Co-operation with the home, the church, the school and all social and civic agencies. A definite line of activity for each member. Instructive work and constructive play. The useful direction of surplus energy. - Intelligent expression, aimless activities. How much better every man would be if he memorized the foregoing and put it into practice. These rules are the fundamentals for a useful life, a life which will be enjoyable to the liver and which will give him an opportunity of accomplshing something worth while during his brief residence on earth. instead of What Questions Do You Ask In Buying A Motor Car? Do you ask these questions when you buy a motor car— “What about economy?” “What about repairs?” “What about ability to keep “What about long life?” “What about high resale Do you want the answers? Ask any owner of the Hupmobile and he will tell you, from his own knowledge and experience. All the qualities mentioned in these questions make value, and You are sure of all these quali- ties in the Hupmobile at the new Where else, at this price can automobile City Service Station Stanley St. A. M. Paonessa, Proprietor.