New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 27, 1921, Page 6

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Our cirenlation arc d upon this audit protection inst fraud distribution f local advertis The in newspaper OF THE precedent THE There statutes late transportation the earth, although there still doubt enough it to the cause of some litigation There remains the how far may congress, city or town go in the air. LAW is legal AIR. and which mary and ordinances regu- on the surface is about be question just a state or a traffie It would seem that there would be no more difliculty this matter than in the other. But there are various matters touched and regulated in air transportation that are not touched of traffic regulation on which cover the earth. By the constitution it seems congress is not given this power. It was not the conception of the framers of the constitution that there grant any dle in matters the earth. been recognized doing. But it is recognized today. If the matter of regulation transportation through the air taken up by congress the American Bar association’s special committee recommend that, before any laws drawn, the greatest study should given to their constitutionality, order that it may be seen whether not a constitutional required complete jurisdic- tion over aeronautics upon the United Suates through proper ments, instead trying methods of questionable tionality existing powers apply to aeronauties. It should be and is recognized t air transportation is in its nfancy. Any detailed constitutional “amendment would therefore, become worthless If con- gress is to be granted power to resu- late aeronautics, the amendment whereby such power conferred must be broad in its scope, leaving to consress the duty of applying that as it is needed. We have grown to dread further constitutional amendments. But never should there be feared or questioned the wisdom of an amendment that must take care of the matters brought about by man's progress. This constitutional amendment would be one such, dnd it would be far better to have such a one, than to try to keep up our progress in without a knowl- the law will say in regulation in be to by the matter the roads that within would ever by any right to congre: reason to ss to med- above the of Only recently has there the necessity surface of so of is be he in or amendment is to give its of depart- to adopc constitu make to national narrow, in a few years. is matters of the air, edge of just what to our effort: A GREAT MAN'S WAY. A modest appearing man sat in the outer office at the American bassy in Paris yesterday waiting to see Myron T. Herrick, the Ambassa- dor. He had merely sent in his card. Em- Suddenly a secretary appeared and, with all haste and some embarrass- ment, ushered him into the presence of Ambassador Herrick. “1 wanted to come and tell definitely,” going to America. I also wanted to tell you directly, by word of mouth instead of by letter or in any formal way, how deeply touched I have been by the echoes from America of , projected visit. you my erica than I have been since the Am- erican Army was here, and I appre- ciate deeply the desire of the Amer- ican Legion that I go to their con- vention in Kansas City.” These were the words of Marshal Foch yesterday. This the United States Amba spoke the man led ior. whe of general char of all the tide of the wa: There have tacles in this tinguished have made b glorious country when comes to a visitor us; much of many men women from foreign shores. But the who did not consider pense with the formalities attendan upon seeing the Ambassador from the United States-—the man who wanted to sps tive of th: press | news pub- zation Ever of istics This insures ures to both national and of said the visitor, “that I am I wanted to tell you how delighted I am that I am going. The visit of the American Legion has brought me in closer touch with Am- was the man- ner of his calling upon and addressing Thus the Allied armies to victory— whose assumption armies was coincident with the turning of the spec- dis- we and arrival of this great man | himself of so great ymportance that he should dis- k and not to write, to express limself informally to the representa- United States—his arrival 8t the shores of this country and his —————— e “JEST RUMINATIN".” (Robert Russell.) Remember, it is summer aa’ wonderful its joys The winter is for othe the weather of An’ so it's sort o' seize on summer things that pertain. It won't be long afore you may not bare your head to feel The gentle breeze o' summer bringin’ comfort real; won't be long afore those rides you take on summer nights Will take on the appearance o' Jest transportation flights. An’ pretty soon the fire in the hearth will look so good You won't feel like a-donnin’ heavy overshoes an’ hood. There'll be no flowers by the way, which you stoop down to pick; Each time you bend your coolin’ back, you'll feel a sort o' erick. So when you plan an hour o joy, spent with the girls or boys, Remember it is summer still, an’ wonderful its joys. still, things; annoys, up to us to remains an’ all the warm days o to It Try This on Your Wise Friend Can you make a popular pro- verb of these letters: bceeehhiilno opssstttyy ? Answer to yesterday's: $30.00. doings while here, the heartiest response from civilian and soldier alike that we have ever knowm He cannot be ®iven the reception he deserves, but we shall make a huge attempt to make him feel the truc sincerity of it. will bring REFORMING REFORMERS. The world will be startled today by the information that the head of the Anti-Cigarette league has severed her connection with the gentle body. It is not reported what said head of the league has to announce on the subject, but the league allows it “o be understood that it (the league) contented itself at present with spread- ing semi-scientific information con- cerning the evils of smoking cigar- ttes, and of allowing the young icquire the habit. The resigned head of the league, it ¢ said, was eager to adopt more for- ible methods. She would stop cigar- tte smoking as she would put out a fire. She insisted on promoting pro- hibitory methods which the board did not like. It seemed advisable, says the league, that the word of the or- nization go forward unhampered by individual influence and leave the former head of the league free to carry out her more drastic and pro- hibitory methods. Now we are really worried. If the reformers are trying to reform their own, such as the former head of the league—trying to make them more scientifie and less fantastic—there danger to the cigarette. A movement which would pledge its members to 20 !‘ush.ing about the streets, seizing -igarettes from every mouth they decorated, would not untimately harm the little thing of tobacco and paper in_the least - But if other reformers are to tell to is such energetic persons to go away and not trouble them in their desire to tell the boys and girls and their mothers and fathers how harmful thing is, a the latter group will seem quite .ike ordinary people with a firm conviction—and they will be listened to. And that would be awful for the poor cigarette which we are inclined to feel.is not so deadly, if used moderation, as it is painted. in JUST BRAVE; THAT'S ALL. Many will say, as did the man mainly concerned in the matter, that there is no especial need of cofhment on the brave act of a policeman holding to a frenzied runaway horse, being thrown against an iron fence and dragged about at the risk of his in his end of calming the animal and saving others from injury was accom- plished. It's all in the day's work— part of life’s job, says the man who does the thing, the man familiar with the duties of a policeman. But there is use in commenting upon it. Any noteworthy achievement by a man who passes his life among us, who represents in the stopping of a runaway horse, the ideal that should be held by men in his position, is worthy of comment. Perhaps there were others, in this instance, to whom credit is due. If there are what is said of the policeman who “stuck to his job” as well as to the excited animal applies, just as appreciation of any good or even kindly deed makes a repetition of it more probable by others than the persons' concerned in this one case. A world lacking such actions is in- conceivable. Some go taking all they can get, beneficiaries, of everyone, t through being the never try- ing to even matters up at all by ex- lite life perhaps, and still holding on untii | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, = Lights and Shadows | By John J. Daly ! [ OUT THERE, SOMEWHERE Give me a glimpse of the far and| strange, | Where the rocky road runs down To an open field and a friendly range ‘Bout a hundred miles from town. |1 am sick of the city’s screechings, Of its fevered face and frown, And 1 long for adventure's teachings Some thousand miles from town. I would taste of the gall and honey On the dusty trails and brown Where there is no need for money When a thousand miles from town. Just to ride on a cowboy’s pony With the leather's creakin’ soun’ Were better than matrimony When a hundred miles from town. i\\'nh the flect of the stars above him, | And the silence of earth aroun’, Well, a feller needs none to love him When a hundred miles from totwn. There is joy on the western prairies Where the sons of the soil aboun’, Where there are no Janes and Marys, 'Bout a thousand miles from town. >rting their strength or power of ex- umple for the benefit of others. They are the barnacles which re- ‘ard the progress of life’s ship. They are the parasites who take from those | willing and sglad to give; rendering 10thing in return. They are the ones who add nothing to the joys of others, who make no effort to sooth their sorrows. As they are the ones who should be despised; the modest heroes of the vorld should be honored. The for- ner retard all growth, cast the wet lanket on all joy. The latter make growth and progress and place soothing hand of understanding on the hot brow of the sufferers of .he world. or he “ongress off on vacation,” head- We take back all the nice things aid about rest periods. ine. Combine two headlines for imagina- “Crowd Is Frigid at Teu- on Soldiers, “German Peace Ireaty Is ‘“ 'Nuff” say the ion’s sak as gned.” ininflamed people. “Women Voice Gratification Over Ballot,” headline. Quite the charac- teristié way for women to do it._ “Obregon Preparing for Oil Confer- once,” headline. Nor will he have to ase any of the substance which is to be discussed. “Will Discusg Irish Situation To- aight,” headline. Does not tell who ~ill discuss it—price of newsprint and ength of list prohibit details. “In Week or Ten Days Tobacco Will Be All In,” headline. So will those vho try to hasten its sickness by ex- sessive disposal of it. “Ex-governor Kills Beart,” headline. Which places bear in same postion as slayer probably—an ex-bear. be no connection be- tween the first and second statements of the following headline, but—*Dry Leaders Lose Fight in Senate; House Forces Recess of Congress.” There may Try to run a business from afar; you'll find it's true The business will speed not have much ’less it's long side of you. If you can’t - think of a good, laughable story to tell about anyone, think over your own sayings and do- ings for the day It is to not so bad to be be called a joke. is “called” as it Remember that he who bites the hand which feeds, may have been out of work and eats for a long time. There is little to be said to those who don’t understand and say they do; profitable valumes may be written for those who confess their ignorance. Burglars Are Active In Waterbury, Conn. Waterbury, Aug| 27.—Burglars last night entered the tailor shops of Schultz and Bronsten, 2 Cherry street, removing suits and cloths val- aed at $500. Entrance was gained through the rear door. The same burglars or others broke a plate glass window at the private bank of San- ditz and Traurig, 116 North street. Foreign coins valued at $800 were stolen from the window. Zebulen N. Davis Arrested in Canton Canton, O., Aug. 27.—Zebulen N. Dovis, wealthy Canton and Cleveland manufacturer, was arrested here to- day by Deputy U. S. Marshal D. J. Connor on a charge of using the mails to defraud. Davis, through his at- torneys, waived a reading of the affi- davit when arraigned before U. S. Commissioner Julius Whiting, Jr., and was released on $25,000 bond for his appearance in the federal court in Chicago. W. C. Teagle, American Oil Man Arrives in San Antonio San Antonio, Aug. 27.—Walter C. i Teagle, president of the Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey, heading a party of five prominent American oil officials, en route to Mexico City for a confer- er.ce with President Obregon, con- ccrning the Mexican petroleum situa- tion, arrived here today. | Among the many interesting vol- umes found on the shelves at the New Britain Institute Library is the life of Joseph Hodges Choats, former ambassador to the Court of St. James from the United States. While strolling along fascinating pathways between the covers, the writer was struck by the similarity of conditions existing when Choate was a young man and the present day. Unless the reader was mind- ful of dates he could almost imagine that the biography was descriptive of 1921 thus bringing to attention the fact that times may change but men never change. As an example, might be cited an experience Choate had at Harvard college which has quite a modern smack to it. He relates that ‘“one hot summer night, near the close, at the term, in early June, I was walk- ing with my friend ‘and classmate David Cheever, afterwards the ccle- brated surgeon in Boston, and we got out on the turnpike to a sign that said, “Cambridge two miles and one-half: Concord twelve miles and one-half; and in a rash moment I said to him: ‘Cheever, I will stump you to walk to Concord.” ‘All right, he relied, and as it was my challenge T could not very well back out, and we walked on. We got up to Con- cord, having lost our way in going through Lexington, some time after midnight, I could not say when, and being slightly flatisued we stopped at the hotel and asked for a glass of whiskey or brandy, but it was in the days of the Maine law, and the landlerd said that it was’ an ab- solate impossibility; however, we pressed our claim and told him that wa had got to get back to the col- lege for morning prayers at 6 o'clock He finally yielded and said, ‘Come we me. and gave us a delightful thrill of how the Maine law was executed e led us through a labyrinth of cellars, up against what appeared to be a blank wall, but he touched a spring and a dcor opened, and in- side was found a tarrel with a board across it, a pitcher of water, a bowl of sugar and bottles of whiskey and brandy, and we tcok a very refre ing drink.” It is apparent from the foregoing that the thirsty of Choate's day had as little real difficulty assuaging their appetites as those of the pres- ent generation. In other words, prohibition failed to prohibit just as effectually as it fails to prohibit to- day. " ~ It is related that a country visitor in New York, upon being asked how he liked the city, answered: "It ought to be a durned fine town when they get it finished.” In Choate’s memories we ffd astonishment at the constant evolution which is tak- ing place in New York and which continues to surprise those of us who THE OBSERVER MAKES RANDOM O3SERVATIONS = ON — THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE. 1 i 021. have occasion to the “Big City” to- day. ’ Writing to his family in Salem, Mass., on May 19, 1856, Choate made observation as follows: “Nothing surprises me more in New York than to see how the city is being con- stantly rebuilt, even in those parts where its magnificence seems almost complete already. All up and down both sides of Broadway, a great many buildings which were them- selves quite respectable, are being de- molished, and every day some other one begins to disappear,and if all the changes there which have been con- templated and commenced are com- pleted during the season, they will make quite a street of it before next winter."” Indeed, the youthful Joseph proved to be a prophet. ‘“They” have made “quite a street of it,” far surpassing the most fertile imaginations of that period. And now we come to a subject on which all men delight to dwell. Even since Adam frowned upon Eve's monthly bill from the Eden Depart- ment Store, men have taken pleasure in discussing woman's dress. Choate was not immune to the fever, and writing to his sister Carrie on Feb- ruary 28, 1858, he remarked: “I write this letter to you because I have a very important announce- ment to make, which will doubtle: be of becoming interest to vou, and that is, that a lady of distinguished position in society here, a leader of the fashion, arrived here last week from Paris without hoops. It is be- lieved that thig marks the beginning of the decline of the present fashion, and that very soon those inflated locomotives which have hitherto passed in our streets, for ladies, will be remembered amonz the things that were. By and by, perhaps, thirty-six vards will make two dress instead of one as at present. Have scarlet petticoats yet been in- troduced in New England? I sure you that in these muddy sea- sons when the outmost skirts .are lifted out of danger,-‘they ‘Present. a unique and brilliant spectacle.” If some of the “locomotives” to whom Choate refers <otdd - walk down Broadway or Fifth avenue, or Main street in any New England village today, they would no doubt wonder if, by chance, they had not come to the wrong planet. While subnormal -business condi- tions today sorely try the souls of men, they are not as acute as thoss of 1857, caused by ‘a money panic, which Choate described in a leiter to his mother as raging “like a hurri- cane or a devouring fire” and sweep- ing” off everybody that stands in its way without regard to their strength or respect to their persons. Every body predicts a most extensive desti- tution among working men and BY FACTS AND FANCIES | ROBERT QUILLEN J No doubt the enforcement agents have moments of despair when th: wonder if the bootleggers are using seven-league boots In a few more years there will be nobody to invent slang phrases. A scientist says idiots will soon be a thing of the past. Anybody may enjoy that important feeling if he will search out and learn to scorn somebody of less im- portance than himself. A free country is one in which the motorist thinks it a personal insult when the sign says the road is closed for repairs. Health is wealth—and the SOVi.(‘:. government seems to object to this, also. As the years pass, less and less of the form is enclosed in a formal gown. The passing of war millionaires re- minds us that birds of a feather moult together. It will require either a confere or a Jutland to keep the Pacific that way. Well, if South Ireland had an Ulster, she might not resent the reign of England. A writer complains that few Amer cans know the names of governors < neighboring states. Is there any rea son why they should know? And a long time ago the Indians were considered savages because they painted their exposed parts. The thipg that makes the running expenses ' of the average family burdensome is running the car The only things in the universe that will last forever are the human souj and the national debts. Years ago, the test of skill was the ability to remove an appendix; the test is to adjust a carburetor. Marrying for money is reprehensible —but it is more comendable than the modern practice of marrying for variety. now Another reason why a chicken crosses the street is because she see: a chap over there who may buy her a sundae. Each European nation would find it casier to keep ahead of the wolf if it didn’t try so hard to keep ahead of s neighbors. A scientist announces that the human ear can detect a tone of 25,- 000 vibrations a second. This is no news to married men, Every normal statesman feels that he has done something to save civii- ization when he has saved his place on the pay roll. Government will be more success- ful when it stops making new laws, and devotes its energy to enforcing the Ten brought down from Sinai. Better travel the road back to normalcy while you can. Ford is turn- ing out a jitney every seven minutes. Eventually Poland will get enough ta satisfy Poland, but it isn’t probable that she will get enough to satisfy France. Supporting a navy capable of licking the world isn't so glorious when it takes the money the children need for shoes. Justice is blind, perhaps; and vet it might be a good idea to blindfold jurors when a pretty woman is on rials. Whatever may become of the ship-| ping board, it won’t be made to serve as a plank in either of the political platforms. ‘Whatever may become of the ship- ping board, it won't be made to serve as a plank in either of the political vlatforms. When the situation becomes des- perate, government is willing to try almost anything except those who loot ‘he treasury. Hoover says Russia has nothing » trade. She can at least trade off a ‘ew fool theories in exchange for a little charity. There is one gleam of hope. Land- lords will no longer raise the rent when tenants can no longer raise the money for the rent. Why all this argument about the best time to kiss a girl? The best time is just a little while before any- body else kisses her. A certain gifted reformer says there are no reformers in hell. Coming Anyhow, he said he did. ¥ William Gibbs McAdoo sprained his wrist while playing ball with the Boy Scouts at their summer camp in Palisades Interstate Park, New York. And the boys rushed up to He’s honorary vice president of the Scouts. ‘vory-headed cane presented to McAdoo by the boy: bandage his arm. Mrs. McAdoo is holding an women the coming winter, and really it does seem inevitable, such vast numbers in every department of trade and manufactures are daily losing their employment and beinx cast upon the world penniless and starving.” Throughout the life of Choate we constantly run across descriptions of conditions strikingly analogous tc those existing today. The world goes round in the same path yvear after vear, and generations model lives after the same fashion. change, but men remain pretty mucs the same. P New Britain organizationi ar: strangely silent on a matter which vitally affects hundreds of men an women who make their homea here the decision of the “New Haven” roac to increase suburban fares betweer this city and Hartford. There are certain bodies here who create thi impression that they are vigorously opposed to any changes detrimental to the best interests of New Britain residents but they seem to be suffering from a serious case of lethargy just at a time when they should wield big stick. It is not yet too late and a reminder to the railfoad that they do not pro pose to sit idly by and sec the citizeny imposed upon would ba te the poin: In fact, it is expected of them if the expect to continue in the enjoyance ol prestige and influence. Under the new rates, the fare be- tween New Britain and Hartford wil' be increased from fourteen to twent centi next Wednesday, according the railroad officials, this is being don to increase revenue. It is unfortun: that the transportation barons of Con necticut are so blind to the economi« truth that increased rates do not al- always result in increased revenue: Thig t-uth hai been constantly ignore by officials of the Connecticut com- pany with deplorable results, and nc it is to be ignored by the only railroad that serves this territory. Tha Observer had occasion recently ta point out the decline in the num ber of people using the railroad be tween this city and Hartford. This ic no doubt due to the unemploymer situation which makes every penn count. Tt is ditficult te agree with tha reasoning of raiiroad men thas the can encourage more peopla to us: their service by adding an additions burden to their expense account There are hundreds who live in this city and work in Hartford. These will be forced to pay the higher fare be- cause they arc between the devil, aa represented by the “New Haven' road, and the deep blue sea, as represented by its small brother, the Connecticut compar But it is quite 2 certainty that people who, becaase of their husi- ness connections, are not forced to pa- tronize either, will remain at home and there will be a further drop in travel. Coming at this time, when thumi screws are being put on the cost of living, the “New Haven™ road makes a serious blunder. The road and its management are badly in need of friends and encouragement. Act: ag rate increases serve only to al its iriends in high as well as 10w of life Realizing what it means to so many commutors, liva interest: in Hartford are agitating against the increase, thus cooperating with the men who earn their daily bread by using the road for transportation. Prominent amonsg those whose voice is raised in protest are a number ol leading merchants in the Capital City. It may be argued that their motive is protection of their trade, but it does not pay alw. ta question motives, What ever their purpose is, a victory would be bene- ficial to all who commute between their home cities and Hartford. One Hartford merchant suma tha situation up in a nutshell by sayir It seems to me that the railroad de- feats its own purpose, for the loss of passengers will at, T believe, will nos com- pensate for It would seem that in New Britain should against the determination of the rail- road (o impose extra tax on the influential men oin in prot from any other source, this would have scemed propaganda. purses of their fellow zens. Here, it ever. is an opportunity for a display oi that fine thing known as public spiri This is the time 9f the vear when wives seem suddealy bereft of their senses and speak a mysterious lan- suage which no mere male can under- stand. For instance, any h-asband can coma home at any time of the day and listen to something . like this on tha telephone: “Hello, Sophia. I thought you un because I just got inrough— No. I use red ones. Green are nice but red make it look so much better. (Pause) I don't know. It says to usa 'n ounce, but I took a chanc and used three teaspocnfuls. 1 hope it mes out all rizht. “(Pause) Yes, hat's just what I did. I set it on the stove at nine and took it off at elaven. T didn’t let the gas get too high be- -ause that makes it muchy. The nouse smells to neaven (Pause) George just loves it on his beans Sat- urday night. (Pause) Did you cut ours vp or use the smal! ones whole? I did that, too. I could just stand ind look at them all day, they're so retty. Aren’t pricetr something ter- rible! 1 simply would not pay i: so sent George down to the farm to zet some and he had a blow out on the way ané come home swearing some- hing terrible. Said something about hem costing more in the long run than if we had bought them dona up n silk. Well. I gotta run along now, smell something burning on ‘the itove. Good-by dear, come down some vening next winter and I'N give yous) 3 taste *” For tha benefit o. the uninitiated. t can be said that this canning tima 1nd Friend Wife is pltting. up cu- sumber pickles. On the other hand. Georg: can ake z few mysterious remarks him- <elf. such as: “Say. Bill, put me straight Do you use a whole v& 1al! & one? And how ma Didyz say to let it stand thre Three? Say. my tonzue will \ mile if I_have to wait that Well, so long. Come down to house somy night and I'll feed something that has 2 kick lik: 'd call on thi cake raisens weeks? ba out lons th: you black Congratulationn to Mrs® Hannah Keener, wWho observed the ninetieth inniversary of her birth this week Mrs. Keeney is a2 woman of whom th> whole community might well be prond Keen of intellect and as spry as soma women many years her junior, she is exempl fication of a life well lived, an existerce not wasted. Longevity id to be decreasine. This is probably due to the rapid pace at which present generation: liv When Mrs. Keeney was great desire of her time was to have 2 sound mind in 2 sound body. Today the universay desire is to have a good time and let tomorrow take care of itself. The slogan of the day is “Let's g0 Perhaps some of us will live to be ninety. The chances are that we will not. Women who pass the nine- tieth milestone are rare. The fact that they do reach that point on the road of life proves that they have lived wisely. Again we say, consratulations to this remarkable woman. May sha continue to live for many vears to come as a reward for having lived right. youns. BRIAND LIKE TREATY To Office. Aug. 27.—Premier Briand has virtually complete text of the treaty of peace between the United States and Germany., and the French foreign office considers that nothing in the treaty should disturb France or ef- fect her position it is announced here. The foreign office believes Germany will have no reason to believe, as a result of the signature of the treaty, that the United States will be other than friend- ly to Fran And Read it French Foreign Paris, read a CHALLENGES CHESS PLAYER. New York, Aug. —Akiba Rub- instein, Polish chess masted has chal- lenged Jose R. Capablanca of Cuba to a match for the world’s chess championship.