New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 7, 1921, Page 6

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To one could doubt the sincerity ©f the members of the special commit- tee of the Common Council to look into the affairs of the Connecticut Co. here and discuss the transportation systom. The result was the decision to have the mayor try to find two men in New Britaln who would collect the data and make a case for New Britain such as the Public Utilities would listen to. This, it was thought, might be ac- complished by men who are recog- Bized to stand for the city outside of the political fleld, far better than by & committee of the council who had Woither the time the special knowledge to make the work thorough. It was agreed that the type of men L who would accomplish the most good, and whose word would have the most welght with the commission, would he desirous of working independently and mot be obflged to report to the committee as the work went on and mot to be interfered with by the com- mittee. The committee has no desire to give the job up as hopeless, nor to shirk its responsibllity in any way. Man for man its members are willing to devote all the time they have to the work but that work is such that, it deemed, two men, working together cowd accomplish more and accomplish M more quickly and satisfactorily than gould the present committee. Interfer- ence might break into their system— & tactless word or act spoll their plan, As the situation remains the com- mittes will stand until the mayor as- cortains whether or not he is able to | got just the sort of men desired to do this work. These men, may under- , take to do the work under certain con- ditions. One of those conditions might be that the committee be dissolved en- tirely, and their report made to the . mayor alone. Granting that exactly the right soit of men may be obtalned, and these men inaist that they do their work without being hampered by the com- | mittee, members .of which might see fit to make their own private investi- gations thus spolling plans made by the committee of two, and granting that these men will not do the work | foeling that the other committee still existe and that they are responsible to that committee, the sentiment of he committee seems to be, with possibly one exgeption, that the committee would be willing to acquiesce in its own dicharge. . It however, the two men appointod do not demand the discharge of this other committee, it would be well. It seems possible to obtain these men and put the whole matter in their hands. They, without Interference from the committee, could work up their case and, when all was finished, report back to the committee and the mayor, which committee would report to the Common Couneil. If it be made clear to the men ap- proached that the special committee would keep “hands off” until these men were ready to report, and that all the committee would do would be to hear their report at the time the spocial workers signified their willing- ness to report, it seems that they would have no objection to the con- tinued existence of the committee. After hearing the report of the two men the committee would be able to make its report that everything had been done that might be done and that we have no case, or that we have nor was & case alowing the special appointees to present it; or the committee would be able to take such other means as seemed wise in the presents. The committee seems to be an especially Interested and unselfish one ~—one which it is believed would carry out its promise to the special ap- pointees not to interfere until report time comes, and one which would listen to and have confidence in the special men whe do the work of summarizing the transportation sit- uation here. would The plan seems to be the best that has been conceived since that of hiring a special suggested by expert, such as Alderman ¢ originally Ipatric. THE TWO PLATOON. Loyal men and women are proud of this city, Many are “standing by’ in these hard times because they have worked and lived here and have found it true and strong. This city of which the loyal are proud has made a promise. This city, carrying out its policy of the past, retainiag the affection of the people “JEST RUMINATIN', (Robert Russell) There’s things that's all about us which we've seen a lot o' times, But we can't understand why folks will pay their jits and dim To travel from Jest to look sights Which we're familiar with by day and often sometimcs nights We don't see nought spectacu- lar about those well-known spots, An' some o' them we like as sort o blot Perhaps, if we don't live near- by we make the trip To see the place whose n on 'most everybody's lip. A prophet, so the sayin’ goes, can blow a louder horn In every place except the one in which that prophet's born. He lives along an' does his work, without much notice paid 'Till he departs an’ then comes back in gold an’ silk arrayed. Perhaps you don't boast very much that this is'your own town, But let a feller know it, who has travelled up an’ down, And East an’ West, an’ North an' South, New Britain he will know; The feller who don't boost this town is gettin® pretty slow. distanca those some upon may dis landscape never me i Try This On Your Wise Friend Three times a certain numburg is 40 more than 4 times a fourth( of the same number. What is the number? Answer to yesterday's: 10 pigs. e = for it, will keep that promise. The two-platoon system has been promised the firemen. Money for carrying out this plan has been appropriated and legalized. Nothing now stands in the way of fulfilling that promise other than poli- tical manouvering to be sure there will be plenty of cash in the city's treasury when the account is balanced. If any of the money intended for the firemen is used for other purposes. no matter through what legal techni- calities it may become lawful, the action will involve a moral embezzle- ment of the people's money. President Wilson, from whose lips came many general truths, but whose have been so much criticised obligation is just binding than a actions sald that a moral as bind'ng or more legal obligation The city can adopt this system. We must take this for granted as the money was set apart for it. If there is no money, where is it? It was the people’s money, and if it is gone where has it gone? If, for political reasons, or for good purpose the money was used, the people should know and the people should take action according to their best judgment. In the promise made by the city to the firemen there was no proviso. ‘You shall ha vethe system,” was the promise. How the city of New Britain would fall in the estimation of men good and true and straightforward, were its officials to prevent the carrying out of that promise! THE Some months ago these columns that the work of in- structing the blind in their homes in reading, in basket and broom making, and other things which may cheer the blind in the doing, would be begun about this time. The request made that any blind person in New Britain desiring to have such instruc- tion in the homes, by teachers of the state, or who wanted to talk such things over with the teachers of the blind when the time came, send their names to The Herald and ments would be made for such t ers to call. The names would, course, be kept confidential. Today Raymond Reasor has been in he may remain over tomorrow At any rate he may be reached ut once by The Herald and further in- formation given him. He has called on those who have ever been connect- ed with the State Institute for the Blird. But there are others. Natural- ly, no expense wilj be attached to this BLIND. it was noted in was arrang town; work. The inatter is called to the attention today. EV should It is a matter which should interest not the fifty or blind persons in this city, but it should also interest all of us. Mr. Reasor ls is one of the teachers of the State In- the Blind, who will do of all again Everyone take notice only more stitution for this work Any man, any blind persons should let know, by reading this editorial aloud to them, that there is a way in which the blind may 1 woman, or child knowing them arn to make the time plan whereby a blind can becomae selt- supporting in r ticles badly needed and of selling them. Certainly herc lies the darkness for those w areary. Certainly any pass less slowly, person practically King the to lighten »se days are a way blind person The woman who is in style isn’t in much else. beware of the fresh Girls hard-boiled egg. He will get now on intimate is ruination. The only hation termbs with Russia New »rk has disqualified fighte over 38. Nature beat her to it. Bolshevik monolog: “Bites, bites everywhere, and not a bite to eat.” The only part of dress reform that is making a showing is the form. It 1s now apparent that the age and magnificence of the family tree has very little to do with the beauty of the limbs. Some crops depend upon the sun, but wild oats thrive best in the moon- shine. The milk of human kindness is be- ing strained to get the of foreign trade. It appears that Germany post-war humility was a mistake of the head and not the heart. =\ FACTS AND FANCIES | — BY ROBERT QUILLEN - What a relief it is, ing vacation period, iet work again If the disarmament conference ruus up the S. O. 8. sign, it will stand for Same Old Suspicion. " an exhausi- to settle down (o Still, a man with crooked legs looks better in a bathing suit than a man with a crooked record looks in a di- vorce suit Just to keep the record straight, let us set it down here that adver- tising won the war. The only things raised more easily in the city than in the country ar shirts and what Sherman said war i moutaineer who has No Hunting Aloud” object to still ntuck: gn reading probably wouldn't hunts. The desire to slay will never die while the chap who has seen the pic- ture before persists in telling what is coming next. Pig iron is cheaper than it has been for years, thus dispelling the hope that anthracite coal will contain less of it this year. would be glad to become a part of the working world, gaining the feeling that he or she, though afflicted, may add to the weath of the world and may become burden others—if they that are a burden. If anyone knowing of a blind person or persons who would be interested in having Mr. Reasor call will to the Herald Editor for the Blind, the attention of Mr. Reasor, of the state institution, will be called to the case. Interest is taken in this matter not only because of the blind persons themselves, but brightening the lives of fifty persons in a city, brikhtens the life of the city, and in this way one thing may be done to- ward making our city a brighter place in which to live. upon they less a ever feel write because “Gompers says the People got what headline. But he did was located. they wanted,” not tell where the still for Presidential headline. We insist clothes, does not despite last election. “Grooming Cox Contest in 1924, ‘srooming” like make the man, “Stand on Alcoho: Tax Law is Uni- que,” headline. many a man to take an unique stand —with the assistance of the lamp- post. Alcohol used to cause The man who works so hard that he breaks down will never be fit for work again if his monologue makes a hit. Singles,” “Americans Beat Japs at ‘ that w headine. It is not “singles” are worrying about. “Waterbury Police ever Barred Sho headline. Either a lot of good fellows, or they are the publicity game. wise to Girl baseball players troubled with the handicap of a foot.” not ‘shy are As you gaze deep into eyes That tantalize, yet draw you near, Be on the watch; For you'll find, to you That the eyes may hold a sneer— So watch your watch. surprise, One knows where to find the inimi- cal, never the cynical. It matters how much ha make while the sun shines unless you finish the job by putting it away out of the rain. not the half-truth is fabric a firm The danger of that it gives the whole foundation. “Where there's there's fire. . smoke COMMUNICATED THE TWG-PLATOON SYSTEM. To the Editor of The Herald: Everyone is trying to make the world a better pl to live in either for himself or for society, but there are a few who while anxious to im- prove their own condition delight in holding down or oppressing their em- ployes or those over whom they have control. The firemen in New Britain want to improve their lives by obtaining a few hcurs a day to move about the city as f men. More power to them. |The two-platoon movement took root locally during the war, but because man power was so badly needed in the factories, at the request of the commissioners the firemen withheld their request until the end of the conflict. Since then they have been active but have only collected a lot of promises that have been broken. Why not live and let live? The four mill tax has been paid, paid for the expressed purpose of installing a two-platoon system. This paid tax will not be refunded to the taxpayer if the two-platoons are not installed so why not proceed? The price of admission has been paid so let's see the show. Hartford has found its two-pla- toons, “a good number” for at the last two douhle alarms in that city 98 per cent of the personnel of the fire department reported for duty. a fig- ure which is more remarkable when it/ is known that the two per cent failing to report had previously been excused. There is no doubt that the city meeting called” ‘for’ the purpose fa- vcred a two-platoon plan. At this time of depression it will afford em- ployment for a number of deserving young men. A fireman’s job will be attractive. It ought to be. All jobs should be attractive, then better serv- ice would be rendered. Continuous service is medieval and has no place in modern life. A. CITIZE 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date.) J. R. Andrews and family have re- turned from Madison. The Stanley Works and Russell and Erwin teams will clash next Satur- dav fo- the fihal game of the factory leagt The winning team will be presented with nine small engraved cups, one for each player. The New Britain® Wheel club will Lold’ races at the Berlin Park this afternoon. M. S. Hart and George W. Kiett are the official judges: W. A. Kinnie will act as scorer. Bernard F. Gaffney is'acting as pros- ecutor at the police court. The Britain team defeated the Amaranths of Meriden at Hanovef Park yester by the score of 19 to This pl the local “Red” team in the lead. New abundance and you out of an abundance s look like a piker. Give of your will which make: receive you “Bought an auto with $4 in Bank,” headline. Lucky to save the four. l THE McMILLAN STORE, Inc. ALWAYS RELIABLE CHALLENGE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE STORE —IN ALL DEPART- MENTS, FOR THIS ONE DAY “THURSDAY” WE WILL OFFER VALUES WHICH MEAN. GREATER SAVINGS TO YOU ON SEASON- - ABLE AND STAPLE MERCHANDISE — SAVINGS IN MANY IN- STANCES STAND OUT SO PROMINENT, THAT FOR THIS ONE DAY’S SELLING, WE CHALLENGE PRE-WAR PRICES. WOMEN’S HOUSE DRESSES of g0od quality chambrays and ginghams. Every dress worth $2.98. Challenge Price HOUSE DRESS—APRONS Tie back style. Rick-rack braid trimmed; $1.00 each Value $1.49 WOMEN'S FULL SIZE S FLANNELETTE GOWNS $1.50 values White and colored; Challenge Price $1.00 cach KITCHEN APRONS With large bibs; 2 for $1.00 MUSLIN PETTICOATS 98c grade; 2 for $1.00 LONG CLOTH vard wide, grade: 10 yards for $1.00 ENGLISH NAINSOOK yard wide, 25¢ grade; 5 yards for $1.00 GINGHAMS plaids and checks, regular 33c grades; 5 yards for $1.00 RPENTINE CREPES and figured Windsor plisses, best qualiti 39¢ yard: 3 yards for $1.00 CREPE DE CHINES AND SILK HABUTAIX in -stripes suitable for shirts and shirt waists; sy $1.00 yard Value $1.69. WOOL SUITINGS SHIRTINGS in brown, grey and blue mix- tures, value $1.95. For this sale $1.00 yard TURKISH TOWELS 50c and 69c grades, plain white, fancy borders and Jac- guard Weaves with monogram borders $1.00 cach AND PERCALE APRONS with or without voke, unusual values; 3 for $1.00 COOKING SETS for school children; $1.00 set Value $1.59. 3 for $1.00 TURKISH TOWELS fancy colored borders, regular 29c values: 7 for $1.00 HUCK TOWELS Plain white or colored border, regular 19c grade; 15¢ cach, 8 for $1.00 WOMEN’'S WASH SKIRTS some slightly soiled, valies up to $5.98, going at $1.00 each GEORGETTE BLOUSES Dark colors—odd lots, going $1.00 cach GOODS SPECIAL 85¢c Oriental Beauty Mask; £5¢ Persian Rose Face Powder; 60c Vanishing or Cold Cream, any of these preparations 2 for $1.00. BEEF IRON'AND WINE Regular $1. size bottle 2 for $1.00. SILVER GLOW YARN E Fleisher's 30c grade, 4 balls for $1.00. GOOD LIN 50c grade, 3 yds. for $1.00. CLOSE WEAVE COTTON TOWELING Good 15¢ grade, 10 yds. for $1.00. “KOTE) ITARY KINS, tra value, 2 Do On sale, N TOWELING NAP- 59¢ doz, en for $1.00. Notion Dept. STOCK UP NOW ON HANDKERCHIEF Women's Fine H. S. Lawn, 12 for $1.00. TOILET SOAPS Half pound size cakes, regu- lar 20c values; four kinds, Rose Glycerine, Almond Cocoa, But- termilk and Violet, 12 Cakes for $1.00 PURE H. S. LINEN KERCHIEFS 4 for $1.00 1 for $1.00 ce you've seen HAND- PEQUOT PILLOW CASES 45x36 inch Hemstitched; 69¢ values, ‘Women's Some time si 2 for $1.00. values like these [ MEN’S SHIRTS The biggest values you have seen for years; Challenge price $1.00 each Band shirts with soft cuffs. Blue chambray and black twill work shirts all I_Q thic sale. MEN’S AND. BOYS’ TIES 35¢, 3 for $1.00 formerly priced 65c to $1.00 each. . B CHILDREN’S' SCHOOL 'HOSE Black, white, cordovan fine or heavy ribbed in all sizes; 4 pairs for $1.00 CHILDREN’S LISLE SOX with fancy dolored tops, 39¢ and 50c grade: for all year round wear, usual valuées for this sale; 29¢, 4 for $1.00 39¢c, 3 for $1.00 All sizes here 36 to 44. ALL $1.00 SPORTS BLOUSES Challenge Sale 79c¢ each BALBRIGGAN SHIRTS AND DRAWERS 50c grade, Men’s and -Boys'. 39c, 3 for $1.00 GORDON SILK HOSE | for women, seam back, black and cordovan, $1.00 pair Value $1.50 PURE THREAD SILK HOSE Seam back kinds with Lisle tops in Black, White and Cor- dovan. ‘Drop Stitch Silks and Clockzd Silk Hose; all first quality; $2.00 grades, Challenge Price, $1.59 pair. WOMEN’S NECKWEAR Collar and Cuff Sets; separate collars, Organdie Sashes, etc., $1.00 values, 69¢ each, 2 for $1.00. SILK HATR BOW RIBBONS Plain and Fancy Kinds, 39c,- 2 yds. for $1.00. WIDE SASH AND GIRDLE RIBBONS Values fo $1.50. Make dainty Sashes for the new fall Dresses. Challenge Prices 69c and 89¢ yd CHALLENGE DOLLAR DAY SPECIALS From our 3rd Floor Drapery and Rug Dept. DAINTY CURTAIN SWISSES Dots, Figures and cross bar weaves. Regular 36c grade, DOLLAR DAY Regular $4.50, DOLLAR DAY Regular $5.98 DOLLAR DAY .. CONGOLEUM RUGS Special Lot—Size 36x54, DAY HUNDRED FIBRE 20¢ yard 70x80. CRETONNES IN SHORT LENGTHS averaging about if desired. 36 inches wide ,in lengths 4 yards—Sold by the piece or cut DOLLAI DOLLAR DAY .... 22c Yard — Regular 39c grade Regu ALUMINUM SPECIALS — THIRD FLOOR DOLLAR DAY PERCOLATORS $1.00 CONVEX KETTLES $1.00 IMPORTED EARTHENWARE TEA POTS wWe these special Tea Pots, will offer just fifty of DOLLAR DAY AT . . cececcss 95C € DOLLAR DAY BED BLANKETS ‘Wool finish-—plaids—{full bed sizes. RUGS 2 for $1.00 SS WATER SETS xtra value