New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 15, 1921, Page 6

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In the light of the description given of President Harding, in “The Mirrors of Washington,” it is not strange to hear that the Republicans fret be- cause the President delayg in ousting Democrats and replacing them by de- serving Republicans. In the light of that same book it is not strange that it was Benator Elkins, a particular friend of Presi- dent Harding's and one with whom many of his vacation golf matches were played, who was the Senator to call upon the President and make pro- test. It is intimated in that book that the - President does not choose for “pals” men of the greatest minds, but rather prefers “just folks” as the book calls President Harding. Senator Davis may not be “just folks” as the term is applied usually. He is a man of a prominent family, and dignified poise, but mentally he may be “‘just folks” just the same. After the conference Senator El- kins said that the Republicans of his state are impatient that so little prog- Fess has been made in the last eight months ip calling to the Administra- tiod men loyal to it and in full sym- pathy with it. “A large majority of the ‘key’ posi- tions in the Government, and a still larger number of positions under them are held by ‘Deserving Democrats’ ap- pointed under the two Wilson Ad- ministrations because of their par- tisan activities in the Democratic or- ganization, rather than because of dny deserving merit outside of that one consideration,” This may be Senator Elkins’ personal opinion. He continued that the “Zepublicans had convinced the people that these mon were inefficient. “The Republi- ean party,” he says, ‘promised to rid the government of these appointees. ¥ they weve inefficient then, they are inefficient now. The Republican party was voted the respomsibility and to discharge it successfully its members should ‘be called in to help with the Job.” Senator Elkins' remarks may be fitting and proper, but it is submitted that when Senator Harding was elected President of the United States, it was not voted that he should neces- sarily replace every petty office-hold- er who happened to be a democrat. “Just Folks” are not inclined to in- terpret elections in that way. “Just Folks” by voting for Warren Hard- ing did not insist that he should “fire” every “hired man” he had just be- cause his political creed differed from that of “the boss.” « WOMEN ORGANIZE The professional and business wom- en have organized. At once everyone gives them their good wishes and passes along think- ing little more about it. There will be another Thursday evening when come the regular organization election of officers. ‘A point is made of the fact that the club organized is to have a soeial and recreational place where business and profession women can spend their leisure time. The resolution concerning the club @aems to be very simple and harmless: “We, the undersigned, wish to form a club, the object of which shall be to promote the interests of business and professional women; to secure com- bined action by them and to stimulate go-operation. We desire this club to be non-political, non-sectarian and non-racial.” A women's club of this character 1s quite different from the usual worm- en’s club. Here are women accustom- ed to business, business ways and business conversation. Quite possibly it would not be wrong to say that the topic discussed would be meeting there wiil and main “shop””—in a large sense. Al desired will be found in the club if it turns out to e of the character intended, but never- theless business and a discussion of the bigger phases of professional work and business doings, will honestly in- the sociability terest the members more than affairs of a distinetly social character which, nevertheless, still hold their interest. And gradually it will be recognized as a power. First there will come the inclusion of this club in matters per- taining to civic affairs. It is not im- possible that the Chamber of Com- merce will consult with its leaders. The politicians will pay some at- tention to its suggestions. When such matters as the jitney-trolley matters “JEST RUMINATIN".” (Robert Russell.) We ain’t been ruminatin’ much, black ol' pipe an’ me, wuse the soothin' evenin's has brought such complaisan- cy. An in the dusk o' twilight, or beneath the moon's white rays, ,You cannot see them dream clouds, an' you can't write whay they says. But now, nin’s high, The dreams from your ol briar pipe jest seem to multiply. You sees your old ambitions as they was when you, a boy, Saw all them dragons o the world which you would glad destroy; You see the pretty ladies whom youw'd rescue from despair; You live among the stars with all your ol' dreams gathered there. You feels once more your life will be true, great an’ fine an’ strong,— An’ them you glance back an’ muster up the years that's gone. You see no deeds o' heroism that you've done so far, But never fail to ruminate an’ keep in sight your Star. You know you've done your best, but that don’t satisfy it seems; Keep tryin’ harder—then will come the truth o' those old dreams. . when chill the eve- when the fire blazes Try This On Your Wise Friend The number 1168 can be divided into three parts such that the first, divided by 2, the secénd divided by 16 and the third divided by 128 will in each case give the same quotent. What are the three parts? @ ‘Answer to yesterday’s: 21 and 12. ) Its members will be women of busi- ness and of the professions. Gradually they will take ymore interest. They will have speaker[;‘rom out of town, per- haps, to discuss vital matters. Believing thoroughly in women's clubs organized for all purposes, one is inclined to look into the future, per- haps a long way, and see great possi- bilities in this new organization if its leaders take hold of it in the right way, with no spectacular efforts, but hewing its course in a strong, slow, sure way. 4 FLYING A discovery in flying has been proven a success. One is prone to watch these developments as they come, as the proper authorities seem to give them little publicity. Georges Aveline, formerly an army pilot has devised an instrument which keeps the machinaJevel in any sort of weather, much as a boat, its rudder once fixed, would travel straight to a given point were it not for the winds and tides and currents. The machine flew from Avelone to Paris and return. The pilot watched his instrument work but did not touch the balancing apparatus himself dur- ing the flight. There were four pas- sengers. It is said that the pilot may leave his seat and make slight repairs with- out worrying whether his machine runs into cloud banks or adverse air currents as the instant the equilibrium of the machine is lost, a set of electric currents are set in motion which rights the machine immediately. For flying at night the invention provides a series of electric lights if a dangerous degree or inclination is attempted. May it be said in passing that those who keep watch on these develop- ments, and' the manner in which they turn out, are not wasting their time in looking into the future. FOOTBALL. Now comes football—not as we read of the games in a half-interested manner of those members of the school or collegiate teams which win or lose. are praised or condemned. Football means much to these— the members of the teams and the applauding members of the schools or colleges represented. But it means far more to the parents of those who are to participate or who are likely to take part. Football is a dangerous game. 15 life. So One hesitates to encourage “the boy” into the scrimmage with all the pep and en- ergy he has; to fight, under the rules, s he should fight for the organiza- ion he represents. Yet one may not nesitate to say that he will come out stronger, better because of those min- iature battles. But outside of the fear that every parent must possess when his or her son is taking part in a game, there is the interest of the parents, far away, perhaps, brought into every let- ter home. First the boy has joined the squad; then has he had a chance to play a great deal; then perhaps, he has almost “made” the team. Then if he is fortunate, skilled and de- termined, he makes his record. And all through this fighting not rarents to send come up, this club will have its say, only the boy but the parents have NEW BRITAIN DAJLY HERALD. SATURDA;{, OCTOBER 15, 1921. FACTS AND FANCIES BY ROBERT QUILLEN The man on the park bench has hire aspirations. General Depression’s aide-de-camp is General Pessimism. Oh, Patriotism, what needless taxes are piled up in thy name! No business pays a larger net profit than that of importing hair nets, It works both ways. Money makes you smile, and a smile makes you money, . Lack of oil causes friction between parts of machinery as between nations. AT \ The man in the outer office who ap- pears most affable is usually the one who has the most authority. De Valera seems determined to make public every phrase of the Irish situation, Europe will come back in time, and those who are now benighted will some day be knighted. China says she must fight Japan with words. Well, a Chinese word looks better like a lethal weapon. A motor loses power if it doesn’t fire promptly, and so, at times, does an industrial machine, The farmer isn’t the onl is troubled.by insect pests. Mos reformers live in cities. ne who of the when all is over, is a wonderful sigh— for the pafents, And yet the boy is Dbetter, stronger. i GERMAN SUICIDES. ‘What is believed to be a record in Berlin in the matter of suicides was establisbed the other day. Seven sui- cides in twenty-four hours come the reports of from {wo afternoon papers. The records arc believed) to show that members of the German race are more given to this act of self-de- struction than those «f any other race, although it is probable that were the facts known it might be that during periods of famine and hopelessness other races could fur- nish more appalling figures, There is a strange note to the dis- patch. The most prominent of the suicides was a former soldier, coma safe at home, but who had heen a aecided pacifist. Was there anything ominous, any vision compelling his act, that he re- garded as a prophecy of another war by Germany? They say the game “Put and Take” has been barred. Hard for the con- sistent *‘takers.” “Wedding Bells comes original, Chime Merrily,” novel headline. Do they ever chime any other way? — Let’s ‘“clean up”—the fallen leaves. ¥ou can’t win if you don’t bet and the only way to win surety is not to bet at all. Never be satisfied if satisfaction brings satisfaction with self. . Solitaire is a splendid game it played with thoughts, not cards. If you have tried and tried and failed, Just again, that's all. 1f you L1%’:ve stricken out two times— next chance just “plug that ball.” Some movie stars may be able to run; most of them look as though they would if fight was behind them, If you always play the game ‘As other folks advise, You’ll soon turn to a spineless thing You will not recognize. \ There are few -who know the game as do those who have apparently fail- ed in it. “Big Seizure Made, Raid,” makes poetic what’s more it truth, in Hartford -headline, and expresses a poetic They're aféer the Jitneymen Again,” headline. Why *“Again?” Headline says: “Must Recognize Us, Says Dr. Sun.” Seems as though old physician has been recognizing us pretty cordially. If Mr. Hays really desires criticsm of the Postoffice Department, he might adopt Burleson tactics, The world grows steadily better, as it continues to eliminate those who think it funny to rock the hoat. It's none of our business, hut we wonder if Karl’s loyal friends are still working on a hair restorer. . Each nation’s ednviction that it i God’s chosen people might be listed under the head of surplus war mater- ial. Still, the people might as well sup- port the rallroads as to tax themselve to keep the highways in repair fo! trucks. The bootlegger doesn’t provide brass rail for the foot, but that g th only particular in which he is short of brass. They say Lloyd George is having hard time selecting tactful delegates Conference. for the Disarmament What about Sims? Kenneth L. Roberts says Turks will reduce the swelling. And good dentifice will take the film from your teeth. But what the movie People want is something that wil take the film from the law’s teeth. BUGS COST PEOPLE BILLION ANNUALLY : Crop Loss in This Comntry Totals Yast Amount ‘Washington, $1,100,000,000 a year through thei inroads on fruits, grains and vege- tables, Con- _stantine has a very large head. There is still a probability, however, that the Oct. 15.—Insects are costing the people of the United States N y b “Vice” is hardly the word to use in describing the special squad of polica selected this week by Chief Rawlings to concentrate its attention particular- 1y on suspected violators of the liquor laws, New Britain is in no immediate need of a “vice'’ squad and until the s | population becomes more numerous and general morality more lax we shall not have work for a squad under this name. New Britain is not a wild mining town where might is right and where moral standards are unknown, as the state has been, informed from some quarters. It i3 a normal community with no special claim upon virtue and no special leaning in the other direc- tion. Jts men and women are just normal folks with human frailties and human strength which pretty well counter-balance each other, resulting in a good mark for deportment on the a| recording angel's book. New Britain lays no special claim to distinction for being better than its neight?ors, but it does resent the publicity- it is receiving in out of town newspapers which hold it up to the world as a city where sin and crime are rife. The failure of a few citizens to rec- ognize their duty toward law and order has brought a heavy penalty on the good men and the good women who live here. The fact that news repprts 11| are frequently grossly exaggerated by sensationalists has weighed upon New | Britain heavily, and it will req?ire many months for the city to convince the outside world that it is not nearly as bad as represented. In the mean- time, it behooves all New Britainites to keep a stiff upper lip and hold their heads up., It is not a vicious city and s r a e has no need of a “vice’’ squad. e : The action of the police in ordering all saloons tp close is a remarkable demonstration of what can be accom-. plished without the support of written law when the authorities entrusted with protection of the public are backed by moral support. So far, no reputable lawyer has come forth with the statement that the police have the legal right to close saloons, but the police know that they haye the sup- port of the better element in the com- munity and saloon proprietors have r The ultimate consumer in the end|POWed in recognition of this fact. pays for the crops these insects de- stroy, through higher prices. With $1,000,000,000 every year th government could— ) Foot the bill of 500" disarma- ment conferences, like the one scheduled for November, Pay half thoe total cost of feder- al government operation. Run an army three times the present size. Pay all current naval bills twice and have money left over. Here's the official list of thes marauders and the annual board bill of each: Grasshoppers Chinch bugs . Hessian flies . Corn rootworms Corn earworms . . Cotton boll weevils . Cotton boll worms ..... Cotton leaf worms . Apple coddling moths . Grain weevils Potato bugs ... ATmy worms Cabbage worms San Jose scales . The total eaten by these amounts roundly to one-tenth of th total farmm produce of the States. 20 per cent of the vegetables. Chinch Bug Worst ‘The chinch bug, appetite of all mounting to $60,000, 000 a year, souri, Kansas and Nebraska. times it invades coast states. Grasshoppers with 4 $50,000,000 ap petite are more or less Some: Other cotton pests bring the total an. nual destruction bill up to $140,631, 100. Experts Fighting At the Department of Agriculture a staff of expert entomogolists continu. ally are studying these pests with a view to stamping them out. They have already made appreciable progress. Findings of the experts are publish ed in bulletins at the printing office. spread broadcast among farmers. Government experts are also sta. tioned in the field to study the pests where their destruction is greatest. ‘The department has accomplishe¢ much by stduying ‘“natural enemies’” of the pests, These are other insects that Ylevour the pests or their eggs. When a natural enemy is found, its growth and spread is encouraged. 25 YEARS AGO (From The Herald of That Date.) $50,000,000 60,000,00 40,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 12,000,000 8,000,000 20,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 15,000,000 5,000,000 10,000,000 pests United But pests destroy 30 per cent of all the fruits grown every year and with the biggest affects Ohio, Indana, southern Wisconsin, Illinois, Towa,Mis- the southeastern common throughout the whole United States. The boll weevil which feeds on the cotton plant confines its activities to the cotton growing states of the south. government These bulletins are Phere 1s no question that there is 4 growing sentiment in favor of clos- ing places where alcoholic liquors have been sold, This is not because the people like the prohibition amendment more, but because they like the boot- leggers less. Almost since the rati- fication of the amendment by the states, there has been a disposition to smile quietly, the while bootleggers were waxing rich. But popular anger has been agoused by the revelations that have been made since the arrest o| of New Britain men alleged %o have o taken an active part in rum running Fnd all haye come to realize that the ame has more seilgus conscquenc:s far the general public. Although no definite information is obtainable whether the state authori- ties will try to link the deaths of three New Britain men with the bootlegging gang, there is strong suspicion that before the clouds roll by, an attempt will be made to show that murder was committed. Because of thle scope which the investigation has taken on, the public mind has reacted and the police now find sympathizers among the ranks of those who openly scoffed at their efforts to enforce the law. e| Will the closing of the saloons help materially? This is a question one hears frequently along the street.. Open violations of the law where the police could put their finger on them was one thing. Now, it is feared, the law will be violated just as flagrantly _| but instead of the saloons, kitchen barrooms and cellars, which; will be diffieult to hunt down, will probably | be found to be distributing liquor not even on a par for quality with the drinks that have been sold almost openly. e ‘With the passing of each Columbus Day, Americans are becoming better informed as to the purposes of that intrepid navigator in sailing the seas. - | History js rich with the names of ex- d ‘We won't repeat that mean thing about Bristol. There’s some illiteracy among us, too. “Would Bar Papers With Betting Odds,” headline. They've taken away the drink; they plan taking away our drinking joke, now they would abolish the old, beloved saying ‘“Money Talks,” by keeping “Odds” from papers. A letter was once mailed in London addressed to ‘“Chuck Connors, New York.” It reached the notorious per- sonage without delay. On the street here the other day someone asked who is the Seéretary of Agriculture. No one in the trowd knew, but the people in the postoffice would. Education. When is a denial not a denial? When it is denied that the -dehial was l‘ueen breathing hard. The sigh of reuelldemed. At the king shoot of the Rifle club held at Schuetzen yesterday, Mrs. F. M. won a toothpick holder and Mrs. L. J. Muller captured a pair of nail scissors. Dugald McMillan's fiery horse was unduly tamed at Hanna’s Armory last night by Professor Andrews who gave an exhibition in this line. Two tramps were captured in the Newington school building last night where they Had entered and built a fire for themselves in the stove, pre- paring to spend the evening there. Men’s all-wool Kersey overcoats for $8 at the Globe Clothing House. Children's reefer suits at $2, boys’ school shoes for 85 cents.—advt. The payroll of the water depart- ment for this week amounted to $764.70. Straws tell which way the wind blows, and sounds heard by the ear to the ground indicate a great deal German park Zimmerman 1 THE OBSERVER MAKES RANDOM OBSERVATIONS — ON — THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE. plorers who sailed for unknown lands for purposes of conquest and discover- ies which would add to the estates of their sovereigns. But Columbus was a man of higher ideals and it shoyld be understood that his was the role of missionary, rather than materialist. In his reports of his adventures, runs a deep vein of religious thought. His writings reveal clearly that his main object was the conversion to Chris- tianity of the peoples who might live in his path. He was an idealist, & sincere missioner. Five centgries after hig great digcevery, people are recog- nizing this fact more and more and coming to realize that while the names of other daring explorers are not with- out their blemish, the name of Colum- bus stands out more brightly with the passage of time. s It was surprising to learn that New Britain’s government officials took such little interest in the hearing be- fore the public utilities commission on the recent increase in railroad fares between Bristol and Hartford, as well as between New Britain and Hartford. Bristol was well gepresented when a protéest was registered against the ad- vance and Hartford business men ap- peared in oppogition. But the' New Britain people were without their champion. ‘Several hundred residents of this city work in Hartford and are affect- ed by higher fares. Most of them are women, some of whom hava a vota at the polls. How did-*“the boys’ ever overlook this bet? / “en Speaking of “depression’'— Travelers report that all trains between citiea ara crowded. There are more automobiles on the roads than ever befora in the hostory of the country. A speaker at a recen* business gath- ering said that he had to try at twelve New York theaters before he could get two seats. * All of which gives strength to the belief that depression is like the gir- affe the rustic saw at the circus — “there ain’t ne such animal.” In these days of rush, it is gratify- ing to pick up the Herald three nights running and read of the activities of three organizations which are giving attention to making the community healthier and happied. The woman's hospital board held its annual meeting early this week and the reports must have made pleasant reading generally, as they did for the Observer. It is fitting that, such work as i3 done by the board should ba carried on by the gentler sex. The truye sphere of woman is in lightening the woes of thé world, and surely the women who constitute the hospital board ara trua ta their sex. ‘What an important part is played in our life by the City Mission may be sathored from the raportapofathat, ganization. ‘Working chiefly. among mothers and little -children, their splendid efforts during the past sum- mer are laudable to a high degree. For -example, the following two para- graphs show what has been accom- through of importance plished, in part: “Beside sending 32 children to the Fresh Air Camp, the workers had weekly picnics for ;those who could not go to the camp, or who needed this extra outing. They report a very successful summer of outings at Ken- sington, near ‘the Congregational church, where there is a delightful grove and a wonderful brook which furnished wading facilities for the 240 children who had the pleasure of sharing in these all-day picnics, Lunch was prepared on the grounds, incivd- ing milk obtained from a farmer near- by, and many happy days were spent in this way. During the heat of July, it was a great blessing to get them away from the tenements for even one day in the country, “Some of the mothers who could not join in the picnice were given little neighborhood parties, which they enjoyed and which served as a means of fellowship which is always desir- able. Thirty-six people shared in these festivities and we feel that our friendship with them is strengthened THE GREAT AMERICAN to the wise, but what is the meaning of a blank stare of beauty. becausc w- have met togethW in this social way.” Finally, the report of the New Brit- ain Welfare association throws Jight on what can be done in other fields. This report is particularly deserving of attention because it goes to the very heart of one of our most im- portant probiems, the health of fu- ture generations, With the hope that greater publicity will bring the sub- ject more forcibly to the attention of Herald readers, one section of the report made to the association, a very important section, is reprinted: “Hundreds of our own New Britain children are undernourished. We hope the time will come when our city will have a health center so that the Wel- fare association may refer a family to the health center supervisor who will see that they secure proper medical care. We use the fagilities at hand, the private organizations and clinies, who at their best can only scratch the surface. We hope that some day ‘all the schools will weigh and measure the children and discoy= er the unpderfed and provide neces- sary nutriment to the frail ones. We hope that some day all various clinics, private health agencies, etc,, may be co-ordinated in a health center under the supervision of the city’s public health department.” NATIVE BIRDS ARE FAST DISAPPEARING Prof. Arnold, Suggests Planting of Trees t0'Increase Flocks New York, Oct, 15.—Trees, shrubs and vines which will-attract \the birds should be planted by home owners, according to Professor Alan F. Arnold, of the New "York State college of For- estry, who declares that many of our native birds are disappearing because of the lack of food and shelter. Professor Arnold has made public a list of plants attractive to birds, which included many of the most ornamental of plants. This included the native red cedar, which provides the best shelter and nesting sites for birds while they find food in the berries and insects commonly found on the trees. The natiyve flowering dogwood and the Chineset flowering crabapple are also favorites of the birds. The gray- stemmed ;dogwood, honeysuckle, Am- erican elder and sheepberry also are serviceable. The Virginia creeper is given as one of the most popular vines, furnishing nesting sites for birds and draws the attention of birds away from grapes, apples and peaches. “If one has a place where plants of a wilder sort can be introduced,” said Professor Arnold, “and wishes to make a special point of attraeti birds, there is a great variety of nat{i plants that could not perhaps be used for more. finished effects but here would be just the thing. These are mulberry, tupelo and white spruce, such shrubs as the spice bush, choke cherry and swamp rose and bitter- sweet and frost grape vines. The r— berry, wild black cherry, bayberry, American el- .der and highbush blueberry can be counted on in general to attract the bluebird, cardinal, flicker, kingbird, Baltimore oriole, robin and cedar wax- wing. “The home owner interésted in ob- serving birds himself or affording an opporttnity for his children; the farm- er who desires to protect his fruit crops and the person who wishes to assist in the conservation of our city and our forest trees, as well as our native birds can perform a great pub. lic service by planning his planting with the birds in mind,” If you ask a friend if he is busy for the moment, watch the hopeful look in his eyes. A man does not become a man until he finds it out for himself. Then look out for him. PRE-WAR PRICES AT N WEEK—6 ACTS HOME