New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 12, 1921, Page 6

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This insures protection against fraud in newspaper distribution figures to both national und local advertisers OONGRESS AND ITS TALK “When the prodigal son return- ed, they shot the fatted calf; when the disabled American sol- dier returned they shot the bull.” So goeth the saying of G. H. Gillen, pational commander of the National Disabled Soldier's League when he spoke of Congressional treatment of the 611,000 soldiers and sailors who were disabled to some extent during the war with Germany and his feelings will be echoed in many places along the broad land not only among men who have been deprived of some of their faculties but by normal individ- uals who are awaiting some action by Congress upon a matter in which they are interested, whether it is tax legis- lation, the tariff, or soldier welfare. About the only thing that isn’t safe in the vicinity of the white building at the nation’s heart is the bull. They shoot at many other marks, but seem to miss them consistently. Which is the age old complaint against Con- gress in new words. The matter of caring for invalids, who were so rendered during the World War is of paramount import- ance and many are there who are not being cared for. The efforts of some branches of the service which takes care of the wounded are weil rewarded, their charges are lucky in- deed. But many of the less severely injured today roam the streets, with little to eat and no hope of ever sur- mounting the barrier of red tape that surrounds the government coffers, to which they have a right. A case in point is that of the individual in New Britain who, last week, went crazy and, a few hours afterwards received a check for the money which was due him, somle $1,900, a fact which might have saved him from the asylum. We hear of such cases, they have the un- usual mark that calls attention of the world to them, they have the element ot “news” so valued by the papers. But we do not hear of the little cases that are going on from day to day - everywhere, of the broken will alter the status of things that are being trought about by the failure to meet the requirements of the govern- ment, whatever its further duty might be. Congress has serious measures to contemplate, we know, measures that might mean the difference between election and defeat a year or so hence. ‘But some day the public is going to awake to the need of legislation that will alter the status of things that are close to its heart and pay less atten- tlon to the political squabbles that are @etting so wide an airing. A Bolshevik is a Bolshevik and ac- cepted as such among the greater number of people. But a man who has @& real grievance does not need the powers of an orator to drive home a realization of that grievance to the public. And the soldier who was wounded serving his country and is mow compelled to go hungry has a grievance and he is still enthroned in the hearts of the populace. He is not & Bolshevik if he complains, he is simply airing the right to which ne is entitled and he will be generally listened to. We are spending large sums in Americanization, we are carefully instilling the doctrine of patriotism into every individual, as we should, but every man who saw the highest patrjotic duty possible, in the forces of his country in war, and has & grievance against that country now is doing an incalculable harm to pa- triotlsm. And he may not be blamed for it. What is more—the public knows he 1s right when his condition #8 seen. Isn’t it about time that a more thorough search was made for those wuffering from the effect of the war and that something tangible was done for most of them? If we value the influence that the sufferers are bound to have upon the body politic it is. TAFT TAKES OATH. The elevation of ex-President William Howard Taft to the Supreme Court bench, which took place yesterday, marks the realization of the .estimable gentleman’s dreams and was an act which will do much to carry on public confidence in the court. Chief Justice ‘White was a most acceptable occupant of the bench, his demise was heard with regret by the public. The selection of Taft, when it was announced, met with popular approval and it was evident that he was considered eminently qralified for the position. ™I Taft has had the courage of his convictivar since the war when matters former political friends at the time and was a staunch advocate of the League, notwithstanding the fact that it was branded as Wilson's by its opponents and was therefore be cordially hated. His wandering from the path of politics proves his loyalty to the cause that he considers right. It cost him something, or at least it seems that it might have something, this divergence something to him the well cost from beaten path of demagoguery, SO worn by his parly. Actually it did not, as has been proven to the satisfaction of most of us. | The new Chief Justice is possessed of a judicial mind; there is little question of that. 'The quality is evident in his acts even more than was the adminis- trative faculty when he was President. A strong combination of circumstances beat him for the office that he had en- joyed when he attempted to make another run for the post of Chief Ex- ccutive. His services have not been lost to his country and he is now in a lifetime post that will prove of the ut- most acceptability to him and of the greatest service to his countrymen. ey REFORMERS AGAIN. Word comes from the storm center of another reform movement, that of the Methodist central Sabbath crusade committee, that a petm?n will- be presented to Congress this week that federal Sunday law be enacted which will call for the cessation oi Sunday trains and the withdrawal trom sale of Sunday’ newspapers. Necessarily this will only concern in- terstate operation of trains and ship- ping of newspapers, as each state will be called upon to look out for its own Sabbath restrictions under the.law, if it ever passes. The chances are that the warning of the newspapers of the act that the committee is planning to perpetrate will be ignored by the public. Such a thing as restricting the Sabbath until it becomes irksome to us is impos- =ible, the man along the street w.ll say to himself, and so saying dismiss ‘he matter from his mind. Where- upon he has made his mistake. Not that the present agitation will result in a general closing up of all Sunday pleasures, but that it will be another addition to the growing tide of senti- ment as it is expressed at Washing- ton. Some day these expressions will impress the legislators that there is a lange public feeling for a closed Sab- bath, that there are many voters who will exercise their ballots in favor of a2 man who opposes a liberal Sunday. Then the majority will awaken to the situation, tod late. The:harm will tLave been done, there will be many expressions of sentiment in Washing- ton that desire a closed Sabbath, there will be none opposed. And we shall have the darker Sunday, wheth- er we will it or no. There should be an organization of the ‘“silent majority” with a paid ob- server and paid lobbyist to meet with a greater clamor the howls of the noisy minority. There should be such 2 body of men that its representatives would be able to go to individual Ccngressmen and say: “We have twice as many votes as such and such «n organization ¢an deliver, and if you cater to their wishes we are going to throw you down.” Then distasteful legislation would not be so general, the life of a Representative in Con- eress would be made much harder but the American public would not be obliged to conduct itself in man- ners unliked because a small body made more noise than the public. But, the man along the street does net howl till he hurts himself and then it is too late. The man who as- sumes that the redemption of mankind rests upon his shoulders howls con- tinually, wherein he wins. They Sav an optimist is a man who waits until a wasp stings him before he kills it, and a pessimist Kills it at once. It might be good for the American race which still likes a certain emount of the pursuit of life, liberty and hap- piness to turn pessimist and stay that way. WATER CHLORINATION. Apropos of the situation Lritain, where for in New a chlorination plant the city water supply has long Leen discussed, is the situation in Cleveland as brought out by the U. S. Public Health service in a recent re- port. While this city does mnot get its supply of drinking water -from a source which is as easily contaminat- ed as that of Cleveland, nevertheless the possibility of contamination is here and, so far, we have done noth- ing to guard against an epidemic through the introduction o! pollution through our supply. Cleveland gets its water from Lake Erie through two criba placed four and a half miles out. The water 1s chlorinated at both ends of the main and filtered at one. In 1911 the sys- ter was installed and the proportion- ate number of typhoid cases fell sharply. The taste of the chlorine gas was in the water, however, and raised some protests. In 1912 a flooa carried sewage and trade waste out into the lake, some of it got into the mains and the citizens blamed it onto the chlorine gas. The mayor lis- tened to their protests and ordered NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. TUESDAY, JULY 12, 192i. LIGHTS AND SHADOWS By John J. Daly e When a wife says, “I have made up my mind,” is doesn’t sound like good grammar; but it is. When a politician is deaf to the voice of the people, it is because he hears money talking. Disarmament will come in time. The Prodigal didn't repent until he was reduced to a diet of husks. It won't help much to offer mer- chandise to Europe at a low price and keep the home buyers yearning. Impossible news item: He said the American navy won the war, and was invited to all the London clubs. There are iwo classes of college graduates. ' Those who will succeed, and those who are too proud to sweat. There is no longer an amphitheater filled with crazed enthusiasts shriek- ing for the blood of Christian martyrs. In this glorious age the blood desired is that of the umpire. A grin shows good hymor; a smile is more sophisticated, and frequently shows no more than good teeth. A sharp nose indicates inquisitive- ness; a flat nose indicates that it has been too darned inquisitive. The difference between a hyphenate and an American is that the hyphen- ate says “Darn the Government,” and the American says ‘“Darn the umpire.” tion plant, but, the report states, there was still sewage in the water. In 1918 and in 1920 tests showed that there was a greater amount of sewage in the water than in 1919. During these years the number of typhoia cases were greater, a fact which the Health Service claims proves without' doubt that the number of typhoid cases is directly related to the amount,of sewage in the water. There i3 little danger of any great amount of sewage being thrown into our reservoirs, we are too far removed ‘from a possible source. But there is a danger from contamination which always exists to a greater or less de- gree. The chances are that our dan- ger is less, but the matter should be guarded against nevertheless and chlorination seems to be the accepted method of sterilization. The gas doea impart a little taste to the water but not a disagreeable one. The method of chlorination is com- paratively simple. A gaemerator 13 placed at the head of the main, near the reservoir. It “leaks” gas con- stantly and the bubbles work up through th& water, cleansing it. It does not require a great deal of care, neither is a plant highly expensive to install. SIX HUNDRED MILLIONS. Herbert Hoover, secretary of com- merce, statistician and executive, is sponsor for the statement that the railroads of this country are in need of $600,000,000, that it will take that sum to insure their beginning to function normally. F. H. Goff, Presi- dent Harding’s unofficial railroad mediator, believes that the first step towards an industrial revival is the rehabilitation of the railroads and both Mellon and Hoover are of the same opinion. There is no doubt but that a great part of our industrial troubles are due to the carriers of freight and passengers. Their rates have become almost prohibitive and the higher freight certainly figuras in the greater cost of everything. Possibly the ap- propriation of the sum mentioned from the United States treasury, laws for which have already been passed, might hel) matters, it would not unless there was a substantial reduc- tion in rates. If all bills were paid and the roads again given clear sail- inz with a larger amount of freight it is quite possible that the cheaper rates would maintain. If not we must reorganize our financial plans to meet with the higher rates. We are in a position that depends absolutely upon the well-being of the roads, unfortunately perhaps, but true nevertheless. Our manufactured goods must be carried from this dis- trict to pay for the produce of the mid-western farmer and they must be carried as cheaply as possible. Our coal must be brought to us else we shall have to close many of our power plants. If rehabilitation of the roads, even at six hundred mil- lions expense, must be done it is our duty to start at once. Hoover states that the railroads normally consume twenty per cent of all materfals and employ directly or indirectly twenty per cent of all la- bor in the United States. Today they are employing 200,000 less men the “dose’” of gas reduced. Result, the typhoid cases increased. In 1918 than are necessary in their mainte- nance departments alone. This means ha pight-of-way is going It is rather encouraging to visit the seashore and find one spot that hasn't yet adopted the permanent wave. In Utopia, where everything is per- fgcl, they always 'hang a scientist who discovers a new way to kill men. A failure can have -a lot of fun figuring up the amount of money he would have to pay in taxes if he had become rich. Joseph made the Egyptians give up their land in exchange for food. Con- gress still has a few things to learn about taxation. _The city man’s only objection to the milk they have in the country is that thick yellow stuff that rises to the top of it. If Germany keeps on underselling the world, it may become necessary to lick her again to make the world safe for inefficiency. The Frenchman who says Americans can't appreciate tragedy should watch the grandstand when an outfielder drops an easy one. The strange part of it is that David discovered that common frailty before men learned to boast of their mileage per gallon. An Ann Arbor clergyman says most crime is caused by fatigue. This ex- plains why ladies kill their husbands. They grow tired of them. Americans have less freedom than they had in the old days, but the headlines indicate that they still have a little more than is good for them. being destroyed by time. It means that a greater amount of money must be paid to bring the equipment back to normal when the time comes for doing so. Authori- ties in Washington are promising quick action upon the funding. Some- how we have confidence in their plans. also e (Lights and Shadows By John J. Daly THE FORERUNNER. Into the treasure trove of time ‘Where nature stores away Most of her gems, in hope sublime, Unto a worthier day, A vandal god, with silent tread, ‘Went, like a bandit, there And—Sacrilege upon his head!— Brought out my first gray hair. ‘When Youth meets Age, blade, Upon the great highway, The twilight deepens into shade As night envelops day; And though it holds no qualms for me, No sorrow and no care, I wish that god had let it be; Nor brought my first gray hair. that jaded Forsooth, the race is never won. The pace is growing fast, And father gives away to son, And son to son, at last, Until the baby in its crib, With features sweet and fair, Is barely graduate from bib But has his first gray hair. ‘What boots it, then, if unto me, Who's tasted from life’s cup The wine of laughter, love, and gles, ‘With sorrow in the sup, There comes the glint of silver weave Within the golden glare? I pluck it out, and by your leave, Forget my first gray hair! 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date.) H, W. Flagg, the Herald pressman, s spending a few days vacation at Norfolk. The Russell and Erwin factory has gone on a five day a week schedule with nine hours a day. There is some talk about instal- ling another drinking pump at Cen- tral Square. The Washington commandery of Knights Templars will hold a cele- bration at Hartford tomorrow. Among the local members who will attend are: A. J. Sloper, F. H. Johnston, J. R. Andrews, E. J. Porter, A. L. Thompson, Samuel Knight, C. E. Wetmore, E. G. Babcock, Horace W. Eddy, John Minor, C. L. Pierce and W. W. Pease. There were fully 5,000 people at ‘White Oak Sunday afternoon enjoy- ing the band concert and entertain- ments. Although it rained M. Irving Jester has sold several used cars at the $40,- 000 Used Car Sale at 193 Arch St. —advt. P Try This On Your Wise Friend Eighteen years couple married, the groom three times as old as the Today he is twice her age. you tell their ages now? Answer to yesterday’s: ago, when a was bride. Can Seven BARGAINS. NEMO C-B 49c each. DENIED DIVORCE. 'alter H. Weecks Refused Scpara- tion from Former Local Girl Walter H. Weeks of Bloomfield -has teen denied a divorce from Elmira A Weeks, formerly of this city and now of parts unknown. Judge Haine: dismissed Weeks’' petition. It appears that after February 6, 1916, the date of the alleged desertion, Mrs. Weeks bad offered her husband to return to him. He refused, however, believing her to be unfaithful. Because of this fact, the charge was not continuous vnder the law. STOLEN CAR FOUND. A large seven-passenger Chalmers tcuring car, bearing a Massachusetty license, was found abandoned on the Plainville mountain near Sunset Rock last Friday. Yesterday it was leared that the car was stolen from Meriden. The party had come from the neigh- boring state for a visit and, while in Meriden, it is thought the car was taken by joyriders. HEDDICK CASE SETTLED. A settlement outside of the courts has been made in he case of Steve Heddick of Hartford, against Mrs Pauline Heddick of Winter reet, this city. Mrs. Heddick was fined in the police court several weeks ago efter attacking Heddick, her brother- in-law, with a meat cleaver. Hed- dick had sued for several hundred dcllars following the court’s disposi- t‘on of the case. {apples. “Woman God Changed”’ Y’ RSDA THE McMILLAN — ALWAYS RELIABLE — Extraordinary Bargains | FOR WEDNESDAY MORNING CLEARANCE SALE OF Coats, Wraps, Jersey Suits and Dresses On Sale Wednesday at 8:30 A. M. For $9.98 each b For Garments worth up to $35.00 each. BON-TON STYLISH STOUTS ROYAL WORCESTER HOSIERY AND UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT Women’s Knit Vests and Bodices Regular 39c. Wednesday A. M. 29¢ Each. Fine combed cotton and lisle gar- ments with French band and tape tops. ODD LOTS OF HOSIERY Men’s Fine Cotton Sox regular 25¢c grade ~_ for 17¢ Pair. Children’s Silk Lisle Sox Regular 39c grade for 29c¢ Pair. 0dd Lots of Women’s and Children’s Hose at 25¢ Pair. For values 39c to 50c. WOMEN’S NECKWEAR $1.00 values, for including Organdie and Lace Vestees, Organdie sashes, collar edgings, collar and cuff sets, separate collars. y PRUNES . S, Inc. | e COATS and WRAPS of Velour, Polo Cloths and mixtures. JERSEY SUITS of the better kind, only a limited numbzr so come early. —DRESSES — of Silk, Taffeta, Satin and combinations, also Tricotines. Any of these are worth twice the price and marnty more. THIS IS A REAL CLEARANCE PRICE intended to SELL OUT ALL ON WEDNESDAY MORNING, SO CRME EARLY PREPARED FOR GENUINE CORSETS IN ALL STYLES At 20% Discount off Regular Prices HERE IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY to stock up on your own model ax;d size at a 20% SAVING. This includes these well known makes: WARNERS STYLISH SLENDER P. N. PRACTICAL FRON THOMSON’S GLOVE FITTING LA CAMILLE 3RD FLOOR SPECIALS CURTAINS Hemstitched Voile 214 yards long—Dutch style Wednesday A. M. at 98c. CURTAIN MATERIALS Voiles and Marquisettes Regular 39c yard Wednesday A. M. 25¢ yard. SASH CURTAINS Made of Scrim ; 32-inch finished—Regular 45¢ Wednesday A. M. 38c Pair. CUT GLASS SPECIAL Water Sets—7 Pieces $1.79 Set. WRITING PAPER SPECIAL 72 sheets of Cambridge Linen Writing Paper, regular 50c for 26c. 50 Envelopes to match, reg. 50c for 26c. H ET E PEOPLE SHOP ROUND, SIRLOIN and SHORT STEAKS 35¢ GENUINE LAMB CHOPS ......... GENUINE LAMB FOR STEW CABBAGE FREE, with CORNED BEEF . LEAN SMOKED SHOULDERS ..... LEAN POT ROASTS OF BEEF HONEYCOMB TRIPE 2 1b 25¢ Special 7 to 9 A. M.—2 b FRESH HAMBURG 25¢ FRESH PORK TO ROAST .............. 22¢ b VEAL FOR STEW . .. FRESH ROASTED COFFEE . L .... 10c 1b; CHOICE PEASE and CORN LARGE JUICY ORA . 25¢ h 9 C3 5 -