New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 3, 1921, Page 6

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Cireulatic room always open profitable riin Member eredit n this pa lished hage treulation st audit, This fraud In * to both national At tintics insures dint loeal FIREMEN, There seeths to be a desire in s qQuarte:s especially the ard, to P waa given the firem to bo old 1t any out of that and no reference i1 m to nation from all A recent resi by back that the fire n by last, and lamented, city meeting ¢ tha type man or group of men eamr meeting victorious it was the firemen By may from that granted to them there An two-platoon what process the city take the firemen which was for has as made the This other matters were \ppropriation v system been Hzed whatever ' to It there the various deta authorized, why should it not be taken there Atspute was a mistake in making up Is of the bond issues | total the amount and since 1 from authorized Wh tion the o alized ? reduc- that any mistake the supg the tax rate of to 22 mills, as And if we ar should it tonth causing a in tax rate everyone at meeting being passed 2.1 mills be changed soeins to be the ¢ to collect but to must why be taken that mill trom the special appropriation for the the ot come firemen that they might have the two- platoon tem so eagerly demanded by the people of the city assembled in numbers so vast that the meeting was unmanageable after wnls step had been taken it that of this sort Then eity My last big Let it not be from and it was seen meetings could not continue? the change came to the new mewting board there not be cast upon that city meeting another smirch. ald that there was taken its decision one thing that was certatnly agr aft any one class of men? ed upon, and which was rwards legalized, and why pick on SAFETY WEEK. of to Police traffic attention Yesterday lngs and Chiet Raw- | issued orders calling of enforcing strictly the fast officers pat the necessit law nen to regarding and reckless driv- ing sut ™ the It is expected t take Judicjal and punish offenders who are brought matter will here. will situation, not stop the of courts notice the before them pursuant the orders to by the The at thus issued Nor will rest the be allowed to Police matter there. State Chiet's association, elded that a to the Nzed, as we all a recent meeting, de- week should be devoted of “Safety."” must wubject They rea- the alone group of realize that safety of people does not rest with pe any department, any Wons, any one person Co-operation bLetween two agencies | is the gre under Thus doen only manner of procuring the umount of safety clvilization. the “Safety Week" until week test possible our modern early, for not com the be- ginning September 24th Chs other 19 and ending the plans are being made. The nber this as in clubs, the of of Commerce, the in cities, Rotary Churches Schools the Police up the matter of safety ing of who the and Departments are to Those driv- wort and injured by reminded or taught that tremendous loss of life vehicles any those are apt to those vehicles be are tu in- structed—and to the from accident or that many carclessnoss is utterly needless; many lives may be saved, and i used aceldents only all prevented ealm common sense s through the In are to Hill park of carelessness and avolded. The children in the state. this city public motfon shown pictures Wa lessons be possibly nut their the in teaching own way accidents may be #chools are to study special prim- ors Probably utilized that there will upon » other devices all the fact nd that the both to impre means safety, observance of care on ally and limb for the sides will result of life In practic complete matt safety ntally Clayton Crossing should by one of committees. do little good for write the Public slon—city officlals —but certainly it m 1f the commission is men, they will try about It. More will be sald on this important matter, but it is well while sad, recent death is In our minds, make ready for “Satety Week."” of the taken It be up the may a committee to to Utilities commis- have tried in vain y do no harm and mposed of real to do something now, a to course take | T (R RUMINATIN, ubert Russell) uccess; He's got a gre Where they make hats, o: clothe i as adaman e ot a4 bulky an’ bulky in las he happy 15 he the Another ot bank frame— in his life, wccount, his been enjoye fell s has ine heen fine that's yours Has him, to beaten ppiness come beat or mine? This man veg't farm Kids has got a in h krowed Another's v great I'erh, who's place A-lookin’ findin H had lom ot the a s the fr t a wan place ps th gone from that happin disgra what for n does it m any o' the chaps key to rings £ “perhap: We all are uncon Whose slc we earn got." h no that success whi it joy, with for a goal, not in' or cads stri iously Take all jest all we n na give Try This on Your Wise Friend Arrange these letters to make a popular proverb: eeehhhiiiikinoo rrsstttw. Answer to yesterday's: Lafay- ette, SSIVE ATTITUDE.” shington dispatch says a itude toward the possible in Washinston of beverages of along with the delegates to the disarmament conference, will be wdopted. It might be said that attitude was adopted pas- dve o, rival rare vint a “passive” regarding the anyway it however, amendment It is presumed. the passive attitude to concerning delegates is not the latter sort of passive attitude. It to the conference will be allowed the same liquid privileges given duly accredited forelgn representatives, and be to import intoxi- eighteenth ‘passed.” that ferred above re- is quite probable that delegates to would allowed cants It is quite Possible that some of the delegates will, out of courtesy, refuse to bring intoxicants, thus showing re- spe-t for the law of the land. What theso same delegates would do, how- ever, If they were offered a “nip” at of the functions they expected to attend, is another matter. At least we want a normal confer- ence. In our short, thrilling history, we have known men of great minds a one social are who were had cup never quite normal until “tucked away' a little of that cheers. Certainly the habit of trying to make oneself normal ans is to be deplored. But, Romans, or words Lo that effect, we are confronted a condition, not a theory. What attitude shall we take, or shall have a chance to take any attitude? they a the by this m friendr, countrymen, by we GEN. WOOD ACCEPTS. Major Wood nounced acceptance of the post ' of the Philip- pines. will remain appointment Even confidence, with which General has his Governor-General Probably he until his pproved by the Senate. Al Wood much pparently speed the It Gne an- in the army is Gen- has not the acts. in senate is suggested by Wood asks for his will he modestly the fact that military position, as- sistance In that the job his acceptance have executive be no sinecure. In as other that his duty ardless of personal pref- men remarked, he accepts because it seems to do so re erence. There may |eo truth in this |statement than is accredited to similar apt the position as one calling for little work, v great more |ones. One s to consider general supervision, and of holding the strong, but sympathetic hand over a people, of peoples, do not great ¢ not a continuance |or mixture who think a tons al, and whose opin- are very strong. The [fact seems quite otherwise. First of all there is friendliness for [the U complished 8. for what its people have the Filipino peopla Most of them speaking that language, however, toward form of non-Christian Filipino that be continued. for incline freedom inder some American Even groups of are asking | protectorate tribes and busi- ness men soverelgnty Mohammedan Moros, Christian pagan hill Mindanao tribes, Sulu, of and in of differ violently Filipinos the islands and the matter in- hill independence, on The oppose dependence Moros and tribesmen the it while Filipinos in those The Moros th of busin h, that the islands of Mindanao Sulu be provinces and peti- tavor e, groups men have tioned and made American terri- and some trouble if their people s placed under Filipino rule It may be seen clearly that have threatened »uld tory, be the | House, where they conferred with American | Secretary of War Weeks tigation in West Virginia BANDHOLTZ AT WHITE HOUSE aind General Bandholz, snapped at the White President nd his report led to the president’s order to the miners “army’’ to disperse and go home. Harding on the trip of inves- N FACTS AND FANCIES BY ROBERT QUILLEN B J Normalcy is merely te of mind. It is always sful if it s diplomatrimony. suc The remarkable thing about the soviet government is its stayability. War will end when munitions find prevention as profitable as invention. e The man who said there is always room at the top wasn't thinking of Upper Silesia. People in this sophisticated age have very little faith in doctors until they get sick. The popularity of afternoon movies has taught many a poor man to eat ardines for supper. Fable: Once upon a time there was bootlegger who didn’t say it was in bond. a bottled dress- of Milady’s instructions to her maker are but a repetition Missouri’s slogan: “Show me.” America’s time-honored foreign policy is to get through today in some manner and trust in God. People never kick about the length of the sermon if the preacher is say- ing anything worth hearing. The idea that an airplane can lick a battleship will never be generally accepted until Rickard takes charge of the press-agenting. A magazine writer says the dog fills an empty place in man’s life. This is especially true ot the hot dog. While jobs remain open, the only counter proposals Congress makes to an Executive program are pie-counter proposals. A railroad weather man predicts the coldest winter in 25 years. But why worry? The coal barons will make it hot for us{ ter does all the crowing, but the eggs are all laid by the laity. At the disarmament conference, the high ideals will be revealed to the public; but the other deals will be made in private. When the spirit of everlasting peace prevails, no doubt postmasters will be appointed from the ranks of the other party, ery time the Filipino shows new evidence of ability to establish a stable government, Uncle Sam thinks up a new way to stall. As a rule, a party leader doesn't know what he is unalterably opposed to until he learns what the other party leader is for. There is always one dyspeptic at least in the family if the cook con- siders every d in the week fryday. Turkey's alliance with Russia need not cause any uneasiness. Turkey has lost the knack of picking winners. ifto which General Wood is going is one where a strong hand required, much native diplomacy, lot of humanity. Gen. Wood has shown wisdom in seeking aid of men accustomed to the country and men who should understand some- thing of the psychology of the peo- ple. It looking at the situa- tion and the man, that the choice for the Governor-Generalship has been a good one. position is and a seems, s Running Wild,” head- e for the Public Utili- ties Commission. If Jjitneys were— but that' another matter. Doff your hat to smiling *“Mac" Well may Though he's back It don't prick like the thistle. he gaily whistle, a shamrock down his Now that with Hung have some pork and beans ourselves treaties have been signed ry and the Hungry, let's if we can afford it. Sometimes headlines furnish that is tempted s0 much enjoyment of them after perusing a lot it one to call a day ireece’s Whiskey Changed to Water,” headline So is that of many a “bootlegger.” Thermometers are running high; The heat—would 1 had canned it; For thought = I simply cannot stand it. of buying coal—well the admonition, Take no thought but you'd in cer- for begin Cowpect tain cases the morrow, better the da by after. Far be it from us to advertise but the man who is buying $8 suits for next spring is a pessimist and is buy- ing the small sizes, expecting to be thinner when the robins sing again. There's a limit to everything—even poker, .tnd Uncle Joe Cannon's scoff- ing at retiring after having been in Cogress since 1872. “Obregon Declares Treaty Impossi- ble,” headline. “Treaty’” might well say the same thing about Obregon. “Painters’ headline. Claim Strike Still On,” When women painters strike paint will not be “still on' very long. “New Bank Began Business Today," yesterday’s headline. Of course it may not be looking after deposits—just vet. Friends of Doug and Mary try to tear c!f their clothes as comes report. WeH, who's knocking ? souvenirs, Never until a man has all the rope he wants does he find how little he needs. Never start the band playing until the votes are all counted. 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date.) T. W. O’Connor won the 100 yard dash at the Red Men's “Pow Wow" at Hanover Park yesterday. The Russwin Lyceum theater will open for the season next Friday eve- ning. The His ing yesterday formed pl ball team. A census shows that 1,300 children are attending the parochial schools. Of these there are some 622 boys. Attorney Hungerford has opened an office in the Lee and Flynn block on Main street. A slight fire broke out in the Dun- 1 school boys held a meet- at the Y. M. C. A, and for organizing the foot- ham home on Shuttle Meadow avenue yesterday afternoon. those | cillors decided on policies needful THE OBSERVER RANDOM (o) MAKES ISERVATIONS — ON — < THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE. “His most outstanding trait was his fidelity to his friends,” said a prom- inent citizen who was discussing the late John J. Walsh with the Observer. This opinion was universay among with whom the writer spoke about one of New Britain's most widely known eitizens, who died a few days ago at his summer home in Nep- tune Park, New London. No maitter if occasion presented itself to doubt them, ‘ Jack’” Walsh always stuck by his friends. He was> not a man who believed in mincing words. At all times he was frank and everyone who had dealings with him knew whether they enjoyed his friendship, and they did enjoy it if they deserved it. He was one of those men who said “I'm for you’ and kept true to his promise. If he pledged his aid in any under- taking, he would go to any reasonable lengtl to make that undertaking a success = The growing generation cannot real- ize what a power Mr. Walsh wielded in politics in the days when New Brit- ain was young. He and several others were in control of the democratic party and their approval was the equival:nt of o nomination. And when they nominated a candidate they worked for his success body and soul. One of New Britain's leading citi- zens was talking on this point yester- and ho said that the influenca of associates over the destin‘es of democracy was so strong that it was impossible to win a nom- ination without their support. But he emphasized the point that they chose men who, they believed, would serva faithfully in public oflice and reflect credit on their sponsors. It was not exacfly a purification board, but the membera did insist that any man re- ceiving their backing be of a type which would fit him to administer his duties creditably to himself and pro- fitably to the people. At ono time, Mr. Walsh'a restaurant on Main street was the assembling spot for prominent members of tha democratic party. Among those who foregarhered to discuss matters politic- al, was the late ex-Congressman Rob- ert J. Vance, editor of the New Bri- tain “Herald,” and Col. N. G. Os- borne of the New Haven “Journal Courier” as well as others, not to forget the renowned Amos Cummings. Here were settled the political destin- ies of men long past: here the coun- to promote the welfare of the people. Mr. Walsh was in the confidenca ot these leaders and played an influential, although silent, part in the execution of their plans. He was a tireless work- er and a generous contributor to party funds, although he never aspired to hold public office and consented to be- come park commissioner for the single purpose of securing baseball diamonds for Young America” at Walnut Hill park. It is said that no person was ever turned away hungry from the door of Mr. Walsh's restaurant. He be- lieved in “live and let live” and the fact that a person was unfortunata and unable to p: did not mean that he couldn’t obtain food. In tha yeara that he was proprietor of the res- taurant, Mr. Walsh gave away thois- ands of meals and never asked any re- turn. It has been noticed by restaurant men thit many of their patrons are forgettul of their indebtedness to the caravansary immediately upon push- ing tha finger bowl one side. In plain words. they often walk out without settling for what they eat. Mr. Walsh used to act at his own cashier a great part of the time and he had a way of saying “Good day, Sir’’ to any guest who forgot to pay. He pronounced the words with such a peculiar inflec- tion that the departing guest was us- ually reminded that he had forgotten something. Walsh's restaurant was a hold-out against increases in prices. When other cating places increased the cost of food and continued to increase it. Mr. Walsh stayed down to the old levels s long as possible. He did not regard his customers as customers, but as guests and friends. This can ba the more readily understood when it is known that many of New Bri- tain’s prominent professional and busi- ness men ate their noonday lunch there six days a week for years on end. So Mr. Walsh, being of a sunny disposition, naturally looked upon all these folks as “members of the Walsh family ' and kept his prices down, al- thoug many of the diners remarked that jt was not to his own interest to doyso Amorg business and financial men, Mr. Walsh was held in esteem a3 a keen thinker. His advice on busines: matters was eagerly sought and those who were in his counsel considered themseives as being in contact with one whose judgment was dependable. It i said that it was through his ad- vice and support tha: several men who afterwurds reached a point of financial comfort were enabled to climb the ladder. Several now living can look back dpon the days when they de- pended upon Mr. Walsh for important decisions in matters relating to their business affairs. Interested in every branch of clean American sports, Mr. Walsh probably had more affection for baseball than any other game. His two sons, “Bill” and “Jack.” both ot whom are now naval officers, developed into top- notch baseball players, partly because of tha enthusiasm and encouragement ot their father. Many kind words have been spoken about *Jack’ Walsh, put the most im- pressive tribute was the large num- ber of pcople who went for hundreds of miles around to pay their last trib- ute at his bier, many of whom cast aside every artificiality and wept openly for 2 man whom so many could. call “friend.” ... Since the killing of Building Inspec- tor John W. Allen by a speeding au- tomobile last week there is so much agitation for safety on the highways «hat one might be led to think that tne menace of reckless automobile drivers is entirely new. The truth of the matter isl that it is quite old, al- though not very resvectable, but we all need a shock, like the death of Mr. Allen, to open our eyes to the ever- present danger that confronts pedes- trians, as well as automobile drivers who exercise caution while operating their vehicles. After all has been said, there is only one solution of the reckless autoist problem, and that solution can be sup- plied by two agencies of law and order, the police and the courts. Chief Rawlings has decreed a strict enforce- ment of motor vehicle laws in this city. It is reassuring to know that the head of the police department feels about this subject the same as the people. ' Chief Rawlings has shown himself to be a man of action in the past and it is confidently believed that he will live up to his reputation and sappress, with an iron hand, the reck- less automobile driver, the speed fiend, who cares nothing for the life and Imbs of others. The police have their work cut out for them. In every case where an automobile driver is found to have eudangered others by the manner in which he has operated his car an ar- icst should be made. This would have the effect of reducing the number of “ccidents But arrests are only half of the bat- tle. The judges who preside at our courts must see that justice is meted cut and that drivers who have con- iempt, for the law feel the hot, sting- ing ldsh of punishment backed by popular opinion. Automobile drivers who have no regard for their fellow beings must be shown that the senti- ment is reciprocated. In order to make effectual a cam- paign to reduce reckless dri g in New Britain, the police must feel that the courts will back them up. Small fines or “lectures” will not suffice. Tuese would have as their reaction, a certain lassitude on the part of the police for which they could hardly be blamed. The police must be sup- ported strongly. Speaking before the Rotary club in this city, Motor Vehicle Commissioner hobbins B. Stoeckel explained the pur- pose of “Safety Week” which begins ¢n September 19. It is to rid the nighwa, and byways of speed maniacs. Tt shouldn’t be necessary to wait until-the opening date to inaug- urate a “Safety Week.” It should be begun today, and continued week atter week. But, as has been pointed out, tpe most powerful deterrent that reckless drivers will find is stern jus- tice. You can stop more recklessness with vinegar than you can with mo- lasses. .es The vacancy in the office of build- ing inspector has caused the greatest furore in months in political circles. There is a determination on the part of a number of candidates to win the post which will probably pay a salary of $2,500 a year, after Mayor Curtis completes his paring process. Acting Inspector Arthur N. Ruther- ford has not announced the date on which he will relinquish the post but this is not interfering with the activi- ty of those who are seeking the office. Whenever the building inspectorship is open the name of August Berg- strom is always brought up. August may not be a perpetual candidate for the job, but he never overlooks a chance to get it if possible. It will be recalled that Mayor Curtis was consid- ering Mr. Bergstrom as a probable appointee to the fire commission re- cently, but at the last minute changed his mind, much to the disappointment of Mr. Bergstrom, it is said. Whether Mr. Bergstrom waxed wroth and said things to the mayor that would pre~ Jjudice that official against him may be determined later when it is seen whether Mr. Bergstrom gets the post or is numbered with those who were ni a “receptive mood.” Among the builders whose friends are working for the position are Ed- ward J. Hennessey, Walter Kingsbury and John Gilchreest, as well as Mr. Bergstram. Announcement of the committee on tickets which will canvass for the suc- cess of the Third Ward sheep roast at Lake Compounce on September 10 reveals the fact that a number of women have been engaged to par- take in the proceedings. It is also an- nounced that the attendance of women at the outing is expected to be large. Because of these two facts, the sheep roast will probably take on a new as- pect this year. It was once said by a sage who had been there that “Lake Compounce was the best place in the world to drink a sheep bake.” But those days are over and it is an as- sured thipg that the oufing this year will be as inocuous as a baby picnic, out of respect for the fair sex. - es.”eah wmstw yiareon psblesmwk T Although Downing street has been a name in the public thoughts, so far as the Observer has read no ex- planation has ever been given in the press how it got its name, so we took up the trail and learned that it was named after George Downing, a dis- tinguished _ Englishman of many years ago. Downing was a graduate of Harvard College, at Cambridge, Mass., according to an authority. After his graduation he returned to England and was later occupant of several very important diplomatic posts. In appre- ciation of his services to the King, Y12 was presented with a large tract of lang in London, and part of that land is now known as Downing street, where the prime minister of the em- pire has his official residence. sen School bells will ring Monday. To be true to tradition we should say. that prim little girls and nice little ' boys with clean blouses will skip to their classes with smiles upon their faces, happy at the prospect of seeing their teachers again and mingling with their little friends. That's a pretty picture, but perhaps taken from fiction instead of real life. Instead of the foregoing, what will probably happen. Time: 7:00 a. m., next Tuesday. “Bobby, aren’t you ever going to get up ?” Unintelligible sounds from the bed- room. Five minutes later: “Bobby, I won’t speak to you again. Get right up. Do you want to be late the first day of school? Come now, I've got to get you dressed and I have a nice breakfast all ready for you.” Five minutes later Bobby emerges with=sleep still in his eyes. Fond mother declaims thusly: “Won't is be perfectly wonderful! You're going into a higher grade. Mother is proud of her little man. Pretty sobn he’ll grow right up and run away from her. What a nice morning to go to school, too. Aren’t you glag?” To which the young hopeful replies with scorn: “Glad? Gee, I wisht every school house in the whole country'd burn down.” The first hundred children are the hardest. So cheer up. this is THI GREAT AMERICAN == == \\ \ WARREN, WILLIES TEACHER ASKED THE CHILDREN TO WRITE AN ESSAY AT HOME ON., WHAT THEY LIKED BEST ABOUT GUING TO SCHOOL , AND To THAT 1S WHAT HE WROTE FOR HIS! | \W\ DEAR TEACHER THE BEST THING | LIKE ABOUT GOING HOME SCHOOL 1S COMING HOME — WILLIE SMITH - ) \ -l \