New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 21, 1921, Page 6

New Britain Herald. HEMALD PUBLISHING COMPANY, Proprietor P, M. at Merald Bullding, $5.00 a Yoar $2.08 Three Months. 6c a Month 67 Church street Wutered at the ¥ Ofice as Second Class Mail Matter, Britam TELEPHONE Pusiness 0Mc Wditory'! Rooms CALLS 926 advertising medium in hooks and press advertisers. A%e only profitable the eity. Circulation room always open to Member of The Associnted Press. ®he Associated Press in exclusively to the use for biication of ereditod to It ¢ n this paper and also local ed heroin. news pub Member Andit Bureau of Clreulation e A. T, €. 1n a national organization whicu furnishes newspapers and adv tisers with a strictly honest analysis of elre o, Our elreulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures protection amainet fraud in newspaper distribution Ngures to both national and local advertisers. MAYOR CURTIS ATD THE POLIC O. F Mayor of New Britain, monarch of all ho surveys, high chiet of the city, executive sleniopentiary of the commonwealth New Britain, the man who removed one of his com missioners for with him in the platoon system for the fire department and who ha other for lews causes has stated believo tho Hartford Courant, has been in the habit of gpaking state- to that paper, Renaldino murdered and indicates that the the . Curtis, s falling to agree matter of handling a two. caused removala it wa may and he ments that was evidence presumably by the New Britain police who were first upon the scene. He has in case was destroyed this after another mysterious stated murder, when tho local polica seemed hopeloss to cope with a situation which fnvolved tho killing and the hiding of his 100 feet from tho main street of tha city He has called In the He s right In doing everything possible to clear up the murder, he i backing of a citizen body scarcely state police up public opinion at the time of the Renaldine affair—but the wonder ot it is that he has confessed the inability of tho loea! pol ha pnfessed that he beileves that llenaldina red and that possibly the local police troyed the done anything now. Why did he not make public his be ot when Renaldino was found, wh dia he at least fore & deeper Inguiry into the affair? Why does he now virtually confess that we have an inefMcient and take no steps re y Why @oes he week help? han fashioned the tool which the hands of his law enforcing Ho has helped make up the police de- partmont, he, presumably, knew of ita alleged shortcomings. Why did he leave the public New Britain posed the danger of being quately safeguarded as long as ha did The remedy for an efMicient force was in his hands, as it what is he going to do about it? The police may or may efMcient may they may or may not b rumor has it with (he an in- dividuals,—but when tho public, which also pelieves that dered, scen such o thing happen, it sees another man killed by an auto and the killers get away, & body found, obviously murdered and presumably killed upon a main why. Mayor Curtis forecasted. There vestigation tho Ugly rumors which and they have bee bo run to the ground and ferreted out completely and publicly. Either ona thing or tho other 1ld happ complete exoneration of the polic the implication of somo of them in a nasty mess. But the public ying for a police force, mn. 1t ought to get it, it had it long ago. If Mayor Curtls ,or anyone elss knows tor policemen. and he has 80, he should act now as far as Winkle is may & liko nature was mur and long evidence has not about it befora not undertake to forca i? He in hdy police to outside 1 ol ox- to inade- 18 now, not ba in- one or two of them may or not be grafters as some imply, mixed up as rum ring Renaldino way mur- when when it sees nearly to ask is clearly very near, street, it begina action should be an in- ot polica department have been afloat, a long time, should n—a or 1s ¢ tor protect should have reason dounting virtuslly tho late but it our ~ald sonrerned a similar occu 9 o prevent REWARDS, The ability of to ofter wards for the apprenension of or in formation to the finding and eonviction of such erime (It as the murder of Louls Winkle, will undoubt Iy the meoting to night. It is sald that the Corporation Coun city to of may the city re leading of ertme persons gullty there was) come for alscussion at ot up the Common Council ®el has given his opinton that the do it. Al error, but it seems that on a matt this ot be the city this power Technically Corporation sel ta undoubtedly right precedents on which he relies may not be “on all fours” with, namely, exactly Mke the present caws There have been a difference of o for instance as to whether or not the per wsons did actuglly furnish such infor mation or whether the Information Jed to the conviction in the @ited. Many are the precedents in this regard; they flavor somewhat of the Jandlora and agent cases, wherein the eannot men are lable sort, plenty precedents tound upholding or taking from the Coun although the may nion cases NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. WEDNESDAY, CJEST RUMINATING (Robert Russell. It though wo could seems a: the village where Piay baseball, The bucket! that the chestnut tree, an all Had disappeared fro'n off earth—we hear of them more An' all the about have the War.” Nor do greens was seken a’ the no things we happened we me conflict back in eight Few memories strife are any We talk about war, an' things pened since; We prophesy there'll prince But nate clean, We cannot help but about that old-time n; We cannot help but days were here was plain; We cannot help but wish those ol', ol' days was back again. But wishin' ain’t accomplishin we musn't wish an’ sigh, Jut meet the fray jest as it is, our slogan, “Fight or Die,” an t o0 sixty- of that more the that's five sr aliv recent hap- the no mo day when be > king nor to rumi- busted when when we come we are think village the life wish when Friend is a number of Try This On Your Wiscg which is; 120 There twice as much short as eight times half the same number) 120. What is the num-§ is above ber? Answer to yesterday's: 16, 24, and 80, e question often comes up as to whether the furnished a purchaser for property in or legal precedents may not be established unless they are of long standing. If this city had been in the habit of offering rewards and for some time the custom had been recognized, + person would be justified in devot- ing his time to investigating a case, relying on a rewara offered by the city, and would have a right to bring before the court previous precedents. But the offering of rewards has, so it scarcely assuried the dignity agent question. Morec seems, having at hand the data on which the Corporation Counsel based his opinion, it is impossible to argue the matter at length. But, following the reasoning adopted in great mat- ters, it would seem that the power given in extraordinary cases would al- low the city to make the offer of such a reward or rewards as it seems to be the should be made. Certainly the city does not want to do anything it may not there is the possibility of its by courts or legislature. And certainly the city wants to hold up every inducement for men to help in finding the persons connected with Inspector Allen's death and the killing of Louis Winkle. wish there do legally, but of ratification acts ORMAL SCHOOL. The estimate has been made on the at which the city should take the old State Normal school bulldings. This amount the city will not have to pay now. Payment will come in about two years, probably. The old school for which an estimate has been will to be used while the new structure is going up. When, in about two years, the new bulldings are ready for use and the state is ready to turn them over then the city will have to pay. Tonight's meeting of the council will first to be held since the estimate was made. For many weeks members of the council have known that was being made. Thus for many weeks such members who interested enough to look into the matter, have had an oppor- tunity to judge for themselves how valuable the biulding is, and therefore how they should on whatever »stimate is turned in when that esti- mate is presented The estimate should be laid before the Common Council tonight so that it the plans may be made, bids received and the contractors ition to begin the work, which will require many men, as soon as early price over made, be continued be the an appraisal were vote possible, placed in a pe spring comes. FOR F SERVICEME! The “Flying Squadron™ Kests The ment ame sug- something doing.” lying Squadron, officials, will be govern- the Eddy- American Legion, to- to settle all claims against the government held by the ex-service men of New Bri Too publicity given at Glover Post, morrow ain much cannot be as the ex wervice men have had trouble enough Many understand to what and they—all of to these ofMcials straightened to this matter, do not they are entitled, them-—should go and have the matters out Some are so disgusted with the way things seem to be interlocked that they have given up hope of ever They can't well they having them made clear. situation correspondence, and explain the very by perhaps B | FACTS AND FANCIES | BY ROBERT QUILLEN J RS = —_— - = A fool money are soon taxed. and his friend in need is a friend you bleed. A can The sharper’s mailing list soon be- comes a walling list. The world must choose shedding armament or blood. between America’s sense of duty isn't always in harmony with common sense. vices, they harrowing ex- cultivate some When men usually have periences. The worst of it is that when your sins find you out, you are usually all in. room: Leave “Government Note to composing standing the sub-head, will investigate.” The real question is: the rallroad fare be if would be fair? What would the roads — A moonshine outfit has been dis- covered thirty feet underground. Still waters run deep. The tar-and-feather epidemic may be checked by frequent homeopathic doses of buckshot. ‘The significant fact is not that Ford can make a railroad pay, but that the railroads can make thepublic pay. The two classes of men who never say foolish things are those who are dumb and those who are dead. Many are unemployed, but at that the‘re are probably more men earning a living now than two years ago. The only ring the groom wears is invisible. It is fastened im his nose with a lead string attached. As we understand the industrial radical, his only regret is that he has but one knife to use on his country. In dull times capital is so timid that it can't be approached by anything except a dealer in bogus securities. In Utopia, where everything is per- fect, the state pays an acquitted man for the time and money it has caused him to lose. The kickers forget that the only liberties that have been taken from the American people have been taken by the American people. We know more about foreign affairs than we did, but very few men can tell you offhand just what great prin- ciples Greece and Turkey are fighting tor. One thing can be said for martial law. There is no danger that the op- position will carry it to the supreme court and prove it unconstitutional. are not very strong for letter-writing, sending valuable papers through the mail and running the risk of losing them. In many cases the relation of thelr war risk insurance and partial or full purchase of Liberty Bonds appalls them. They have given up. This “Flylng Squadron™ move- ment was started by the American Legion itself. It went where the going was worth while. The head- quarters of the American Legion knew the facts, and being full of the “buddy” atmosphere, wanted things righted. So it was from ac- tion coming from headquarters that the men of the “Flying Squadron” were given power to act in each specific case. The ex-service men will is to be hoped and expected, they will be talking to men who ap- preciate thoir situations and who will be only to glad to make things stralght—in moxt instances to the great satisfaction of the ex-service man who has a claim. 80 don't wait. Although the Flying Squadron plans to remain here until everything is straight- ened out, give them a chance, right away, tomorrow, to ses what has to be done, and so set about doing it. find, it that TEMPLETON COMING. afety First Week,” as it nears its close, should receive added impetus frem the presence here of Lieutenant- Governor Templeton. He will take part in the exercises tomorrow even- ing, showing his interest, as a high official of the state, in the thought thut inspired the observance of these days to implant the idea and observe the practice of care, represented by the slogan chosen, “Don’t Get Hurt."” The Boy Scouts are jubilant over the fact that one of their number, Donald F. Tracy, of Hart streel, was the successful candidate for the prize offered by George H. Dyson for the best slogan, The prize will be presented by Lieut.-Gov. Templeton in the Gram- :nar school auditorium, and, in an in- direct way, will be a tribute to the class of boys young Tracy represents. The occasion should be made one which will honor the official, the men, wofnen, boys and girls who have aided in the movement, and one which stould make the “Safety First"—to seif and for others, in idea that will come not only for this week, but one which will “stick.” “Bride Disappears from Lake Cot- tage,” headline. Possibly she pre- fers mountain scenery. “Lenine Tells Reason he is for ftate Capitalism,” headline. About “Boy tells why he like to Wash his Face.” as important as Doesn't We know statement tuckle. edian.” now that one erronous has been made about Ar- He has been galled a “Com- Thought cannot be bought, but pa for it, and do not realize that they are being *“stung.” many It is hard to decide “When a Man's a Man' Opinions on Manhood liffer. Deference is not alweys appreciated —the honored person may imply a suggestion of old age. “I would not keep any man from getting a job,” sald the philanthro- pist to his worst enemy. I would recommend even John who has ap. plied to you for a position, burglar though he is.” A raincoat is most handy when The water falls so fast; But if the coat was very cheap Pray that the storm won't last. The greatest of happiness is the happiness of the great. If you are called “Wise Mike” the best way to retain your title is to remain silent. Few defendants in murder cases are put on the witness stand to testify. When the ink from your pen stops flowing easily, blot out your last sentence and call it a day. ““Honesty is the best policy,” but he who adopts honesty because of that attribute is not the best sort of person to follow. The most ignorant man in the world is he who believes he can learn nothing from those ‘*beneath him.” The unfortunate of the earth are those who get that which they really deserve, as a general rule. ‘“Cost of Living Here Changed, Survey Shows; Expense of Maintaining a household is as High Now as it was in June, figures Indi- cate.” This is one startlingly, stirring siatement of truh. “Divorces Fall Off,” headline indi- cating that fewer married folk are falling out, B — “Why Worry, Saya Fletcher,” head- line. Some are ashamed to tell; others can’t; others won'‘t, and othera don't. 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Daie.) Has Not The Republican state committee have commenced sending out cam- paign literature for the coming elec- tion. The New Britain fcwtball team de- feated Meriden at Electric Field this afternoon by the score of 6 to 0. E. N. Stanley has been named as treasurer of the new baseball league fored in this city last nizht. It will be known ac the Manufacturers' League and is composed of teams of the local factories. All games wili be played at Electric Field and the scason will commence next year. There will be 150 entries in the bi- cycle meet to be held at the Berlin race track tomorrow afternoon. Fred S. Chamberlain is in New York on a business trip. REASON We like to sell “DOBBS” Hats because they are made of better fur. They look better and wear longer than most Hats. They ‘cost no more than any good Hat. $5°$8 We alone have them in New Britain Wilson's SEPTEMBER" 21, 1021. CANADIAN CABINET ORGANIZED TODAY Eleven Are New Members and Ten Served Before Ottawa, Sept. 21.—Premier Meighen today reorganized his unionist cab- inet with a view to sirengthening it for the approachinz szeneral election. Eleven new members and ten retained from the previous ministry took the oath of o “ce beforc Governor Gen- eral Byng. Among those who re- tired is C. J. Doherty, who was min- ister of justice and is now a delegate to the assembly of the league of na- tions meeting at Premier Meighen announced he would probably apnoint him to some other office. Mr. Meighen continues as premier and minister of external affa new members are: Railways and canals, art, Lanark; trade and C. Stevens. Vancouver; Bennett, Calgary; eral, L. G. Belley, Quebec; secretary of state, Rodolphe Monty, Montreal; health, immigration and colonization, Dr. J. W. Edwards, Frontenac; sol- diers and civil re-establishment, R. J. Manion, Fort William; customs and excise, J. B. M. Baxter, St. John, N. B.; president of the privy council, Dr. L. G. Normand, Three Rivers; with- out portfolio, James Wilson, Saska- toon and Edmund Bristol, Toronto. The following incumbents are re- tained: Public works, F. B. nance, Sir Henry Dr. ture, S. F. Tolmie; labor, G. D. Rob- ertson; marine and naval, C. C. Bal- lantyne; interior, Sir James Lougheed; militia and defense, Hugh Guthrie; without portfolio, E. K. Spinney and Sir Edward Kemp. The portfolio of will be filled later. J. D. Reid, retiring minister of rail- nal, and Sir George Fos- retiring minister of trade and commerce, are slated for appoint- ment to the senate and R. W. Wig- more, retiring minister of customs and excise for another appointment. P. E. Blondin, retiring postmaster zeneral is already member of the senate. It is believed Mr. Doherty will receive a judicial appointment. An announcement as to when parlia- ment will dissolve and a general elec- tion will be held is expected tomorrow. ASKS KU KLUX QUIZ ¥ : o T J. A. Stew- commerce, S. justice, R. B. postmaster gen- McCurdy; fi- on; agricul- solicitor general Congressman Peter F. Massachusetts, who announces when congress reconvenes he introduce a resolution calling an investigation of the Ku Tagus, of that will for Klux Klan. PLAYERS LIMBERING UP. Fort Worth, Sept. the Fort Worth Texas league Memphis Southern ociation were limbering up early today in final preparation for the opening zame of the championship series between the two aggreations this afternoon to determine the premier baseball honors of the South .—Players of teams In Persia a man who laughs is re- zarded as effeminate. GET THE HABIT-GD TO Come to the Big Furniture Store and Join Our Magee Range Club Now Forming 25PerCent.Reductionfor Cash 10PerCent.Reduction on a six month deferred payment account (one-third cash and the balance in six month- ly payments.) No need to explain the good qualities of the Magee Range—they are known by every one. This is your opportunity to purchase the best range on the market at prices as low as $83.00. Step in tomorrow and select the one best suited to your needs. JOHN A. 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