New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 19, 1922, Page 2

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HORSFALLS 93-99 Xdsylum Streci Hartford starting “It Pays To Buy Our Kind” WANTS NEW HAVEN TO GET OLD FORT Chief Justice Talt Expresses His Views Before Committee Wasbington, Jan. 19, — Historic military reservations no longer need- ed by the federal government bhould be turned over to states or municipal- {ties desiring to perpctuate them, in preference to being sold to persons likely to devote them to commercial purposes, Chief Justice Taft declared today at a hearing before the house military committee. The unusual appearance of a chief Justice before a congressional com- mittee on a subject other than fn- volving judicial matters, was in con- nection with a bill authorizing the war department to transfer IFort Hale and Lighthoiuse Point reservation to the city of New Haven, Conn. Fort Hale, Chief Justice Taft said, 18 not only a picturesque spot, ideally located, but is a memorial to the martyrdom of Nathan Hale. It would be deplorable, he declared if such a tract were sold to someone who might erect a dance hall or other amuse- ment place of that type on it. The chief justice spoke briefly. was assured by several memt the commission that they were sympathy with his views. In a delegation from New Haven, on hand to present arguments in fav- or of the transfer of the two mile tracts were E. 8. Nettleton, city en gineer; Gustave X. Amrhyn, super- intendent of parks and Judge J. A. McClellan Mathison. Fishery Commissioner Resigns His Position Washington, Jan. 19.—Dr. Hugh M Smith, who has been 1. 8. commi sioner of fisher nee 191 has re- signed after 36 years of service with the bureau of fisheries. TInquiry at the department of commerce which | has jurisdiction over the bureau of fisheries gave no indication today as to Dr. Smith's successor. MOROCCANS ('ONC TRATING. Spanish Aviators Find Enemy Pre- parfng for Stubborn Resistance. Melilla, Morocco, Jan. 19 sociated P’ress.)Spanish aviator ing over the LT district report many groups of tribesmen concent g for the purpose of offering resistance to further advance of the Spanigh troops. Reports from native sources to the same effect also have been recejved by the Spanish generals wha pre- paring to deal swiftly with such con- centrations. Hitherto the Moroccans ought In isolated groups, rendering the task of Spaniards difficult. have PALACE—Starting Sunday Little Dick Headrick and Mildred Harris in “THE WOMAN IN HIS HOUSE” (By As-| ROTARIANS HEAR FORNER JANITOR Inspiing Talk Delivered by Steve Groner of Syracuse Steve Groner, at one time janitor of the Y. M, ' A, building in New Dirit- ain but at the present time one of the | officials of the Syracuse, New York Y. | M. C. A, and campalgn leader for a | one million and wshalf fund being ralsed for Syracuse university, delfyv- ered an Inspiring talli before the [members of the New Uritaln Rotary |elub this noon, Here in 1806-09, Mr. Groner was on his way Boston to Syracuse and through the efforts of A A, Mills of this city he was pursuaded to stop off at Spring- fleld and come to New Britain today. Mr. Groner told the members of the Rotary club that he was proud to come to this city where from 1806 nntil 1809 he was janitor of the Y. M, C. A. building. Spirit of Service. ““The Spirit of Service was the sub- ject of the short but interesting talk delivered hy Mr, Groner. His talk in part, follows: “The spirit of service puts a man where he is in this world. No one should bhe ashamed of the job they undertake no matter what it is. Look at my case for instance. Twenty-flve a janitor in this city and at the present time I am conduct- ing a campaign in New York state for over one and a half million dollars, But I am proud to ralse this money as it 18 going for the education of boys and girls. “Bducation is a great thing and I am sorry that I did not have the op- portunity to go through college but I shall do my best to aid all that T can in these days to go through some university if they desire. The trend of times is changing so that instead of Americans sending their children to Europe to study, the Europeans will be sending their children to this country to learn.” In a few added words Mr. Groner told the members not to be ashamed or to shun the man who today is washing windows but tomorrow may be doing great deeds. His talk was greeted with loud. applause. Rev. John L. Davis Talks, Rev. John L. Davis was called up- on by the president for a short talk. Mr. Davis continued the thought of the address given by Mr. Groner, and stated that the road of the highest is open to the lowest. He urged every man in the audience to aid the work- ing man of today. He also stated that in the slums of New York there are people who do helieve that if they care to reform American society will help them and not down them. Club One Year Old. In honor of the first birthday of the New I'vl‘|.in Rotary club there was a huge birthday cake in front of the president at his table. On this cake was one little candle to show that the club had passed through one year of existence. Leon Sprague, president, was called upon for a few words. Mr. Sprague said that the spirit of the men has been wonderful during the past year, and the work has been greatly ap- preciated. He praised those who had served on the various entertainment committees during the past year, but said it was all done in the spirit of Rotary. The New RBritain club has 52 mem- L bers, but during its first year was lim- ited for taking applications by the International Rotary club. The bans will be lifted soon, however, and it is hoped that the membership will increase greatly during the next and second year of the club. P. LeRoy Harwood Speaks. P. LeRoy Harwood, president of the Mariners’ Savings bank in New London, gave an interesting talk, hav- ing as his subject “Relationship of Thrift to Financial Conditions.” In a few words, Mr. Harwood stated that thrift begins with the saving of money. He did not urge people to save however if they are snffering fo= ‘hn want of the money they'have placed in banks or other saving institucioie. Mr. Harwood explained in his own words how he thought that thrift should be a suhject taught in the pub- lic schools, and hoped that it would be compulsory in the years to come. The banks of totlay, Mr. Harwood ex- plained, offer the public a better chance to save than in former years inasmuch as there is more competi- tion in the larger cities and they are making better offers to the public. Meeting for Next Week, Allen Hazen, an engineer of New York, will address the members of the Rotary club at their meeting to be held at the Elks' club on Thursday noon of next week at the usual time. He will talk on the New Britain water project. The business men of the city are extended an invitation to attend the meeting. BRITISH TROOPS LEAVING Thre> Battalions of Soldiers Will Sail from For England From Northwall Quay | This Evening. Dublin, Jan. 19. (By Associated | Press)—Three battalions of British | troops will leave Northwall Quay to- night for England, with full equip- ment and stores. They will embark on railway steamers in the ahsence of larrangements for troop ship: | | Of the 1,600 police auxiliaries, $00 | already | have already indicatcd a have left. Others will depart | [tonight gnd final contingent is expeet- {ed to leave urday. Precautions against the admis undesirable visitors to Dublin cqs- which were relaged early in the [week have been reimposed. Soldiers have been assigned to_ take | the names of persons desiring to en [ter the castle and submit them to the | officials whom the visitors express a | desire to see. ‘ { fon | of [tie oL NING FURNI If the white furniture not enameled it should be washed a little | at a time with sandseap and if it is | enameled a neutral scap should be used Fach spot, as it is washed, | gshould be thoroughly dried There are today 62,000,000 tons| lgross of shipping afloat or under construction. W BRITAIN DAILY HEI More than 1000 passengers, 753 of them soldiers and many of ‘the remainder soldier; were endangered when a gale hit the army transport Crook, 500 miles northeas ALD, NUARY 1022 19, ' brides, t of Sandy Hook. Aleak ang disabled, the vessel floundered about for hours until leaks were repaired. OFFICERS ARE INGTALLED Winthrop Council Holds Exercises— Past Chancelor's Jewel Given Miss Clara Bradley, | | Winthrop Council No. 7, Sons and | Daughters of Liberty Installed their| officers at the regular meeting last | night. Mrs. Mary Bennon of Middle- | town was unable to be present. Stephen Sautter did the work from memory in a most pleasing manner. The following officers were installed for the next six month Councilor, Miss Clara Dradley; Asso. councilor, Mrs. Mary Mitchell; vice-councilor, Mrs. Lena Sautter Asso, councilor, Mrs, Louise Edwards; gulde, Mrs, Mabel Rockwell; secreta ble Mersner; As: Kat Slaney; financial Louise Shade; treasurer Stephen | Sautter; inside guide, Grace Tei h:j outside guide, Julia’ Norton; trustees, | Robert Wilcox, Luther McKay, Mrs. Lena Sautter. Albert Jones presented the past councilor's jewel to Past Commander Clara Bradley with ap- propriate remarks. Plans were talked over for entertaining the State Coun- cil which meets in this city next May. GREAT GATHERING OF IRISH PEOPLE Promoters of World*Ctmgress in| Paris January 31 cretary, Paris, Jan. 19.—Promoters of the world congress of the Irish race to be held in Paris for one week begin- ning January 31, says it will be the greatest gathering of the Irish race since King Brian's historic assembly in 1014, The various metheds by which the 25,000,000 persons of Irish bldod throughout the world can assist in the} cconomic reconstruction of Ireland| made necessary by the vears of con- flict, will be among the chief prob- lems hefore the conference. The re- vival of Irish art, langnage and litera- ture also will be considered, One of the large halls in the center of Paris has been obtained for the sessions and an exhibition of Irish art will be held in another hall near the headquarters. The hest known Irish artists are sending pictures for the exhibition. y Concurrently with the congress will be a representation of Irish drama in French in one of the Parisian thea- ters and a concert of Irish music by one of the best known orchestras in Europe. Many descendants of Irish exiles of the 17th century who played historic roles in France and other countries have responded to the invitation of the general secretary, Miss Kathérine Hughes, who will be present. IFive South American countries desire to send delegations. These are Brazil, Argentine, ‘Chile, Bolivia, and Peru, while delegations from New Zealand, ‘l'asmania and other remote countries are already on their way. CHRISTIANS FLEE HOMES Will Not Live Under Turkish Rule In Cilicia When Learning Of New Treaty. Jerusalem, Jan, 19.-—It is estimated here that 200,000 Christians have fled from their homes in Cilicia since it became known that IFrance had made a treaty with the Turkish nationalist government at Angora, returning that province to the Turk Pearing to trust themselves to the mercy of the Turks these refugees decided to live their mother country and seek asy- ltm in foreign land They flocked to Mersina and other Cilician ports seeking vessels to take them away. The Greek government had pro- vided a few ships and these carried thonsands of refugees to Greek ports. Many others were transported to coast cities In Syrla, Palestine and lgypt. Tt is understood here that in th latter countries they were re- fused permission to land. 2 fresh eggs, doz. $1.00. advt. Strietly Russell Bros. OPEN ‘EXCHANGES' BY SCORE IN CHINA Crooked Work Makes Foreign Authorities Take Notice Shanghai, Jan. 19.—Efforts of cer- tain Chinese of Shanghal to launch out in imitation of great American trading centers with the formation by wholesale stock and hrokerage ex- changes have been fraught with so much financial havoc that not only has the Peking government set about to take action, but the foreign police . [authorities of the international settie- ment as well, has begun to show con- cern. The past year in Shanghai has seen the formation of scores of ‘“ex- changes” ostensibly opened for the purpose of trading, generally in sta- ples, but also in every form of com- modity. Operating without restraints of any kind, shares, stocks and com- modities of every sort have been dealt with in the abandon of a get-rich- quick era which now has hegun to prove most distressing to many vic- tims, Portions of a recently cial Shanghai police report on situation are given as follows: “Speculation mania took deep root after the rapid formation of many ex- changes and persons who in their saner moments would never have con. sented to part with their cash unless for some safe and profitable invest- ment were attracted by the glamor of large fortunes. “On the other hand, not a few fam- ilies were ruined and cases of suicide and attempted suicideyoccurred. The situation presented a strong tempta- tion to employes in places of trust to make their fortunes by what appear- ed to them to be a few simple tran- sactions with the temporary loan of their employers’ money: “Numbers of employes absconded after having embezzled sums of mon- cy. A rough estimate of the total amount of money thus reported lost places the figure well over $1,000,000. In addition ‘'men who had hitherto been respected for their integrity and regarded as strong financially, disap- peared after incurring liabilities they were unable to meet. “It is almost imperative that ac- tion should be taken as soon as pos- sible to bring these establishments under control.” 7 HAY REDUGE GOAL R, R. RATES FIRST Rlso Lower Wage Scale at Mines for Better Prices Washington, Jan. 19.—Should the interstate commerce commission de- cide that rate schedules may proper- ly be lowered, the lower rates should he applied first to coal, the commis- sion was told today by J. D. A. Mor- row, vice-president of the national coal assoclation. The average freight paid on a ton of coal at the present time between the mines and points of consumption amounted to $2.27 while the price of the coal at the mine was $2.13 said Mr. Morrow. He estimated that coal rates had advanced from 75 to 200 per cent. according to locality since 1894, “We feel that substantgl reduc- tions in bituminous coal freight rates are a prerequisite to the industrial and business revival of the United States, upon which the prosperity of the carriers as well as the nation at large must depend,” Mr. Morrow de- clared, Although the coal producers sin- cerely desire the financial position of the railroads upheld. Mr. Morrow continued, they recognized the *“in- flated rates on coal’” must come down if costs to the ultimate consumer are to be substantially lowered. “Jt may be urged that lower costs of coal should be obtained by reduc- ing the wage scales at the mines, Mr. Morrow told the commission. This is true and we admit that infla- tion in the wages of the bituminous coal mining industry must be read- justed. issued offl- the GENERAL DRIVES TAXI Former Officer In Russian Army Now Reduced To Knight Of The Wheel To Earn Living. Paris, Jan, 19.—Passers by on the boulevards were surprised recently to see a distinguished looking man fall on the back of a taxicab driver and kiss him on both cheeks, the regula- tion salutation between Russians, The passenger was a RRussian admiral and the chauffeur was a former Rus- sian general, celebrated during the first period of the war, now earning his living by driving a taxicab, Students who take their meals in a very modest hoarding house in the Latin quarter had a similar surprise recently, As the serving woman, a woman of middle age, whose worn garments could not conceal her dis- tinguished appearance, approached a table, a young girl student suddenly arose, knelt on one knee and kissed the hem of the waitress’ apron. The student had recognized her as a for- mer lady in waiting of the Russian court. RIFLE CLUB MEETS GLASTONBURY HERE Shooting Match at Armory To- night--Plans of Association The New Britain Rifle club, Inc., National Rifle association, will shoot in competitno with Glastonbury Rifie! club at the State armory on Arch street tonight. This will be the fifth. match of the local club in the Nutmeg Rifle league which commenced in November. The New Britain team has won two matches out of four so far, having shot against some excellent marksmen, but feel confident of gaining a good standing in the league when it comes to a close in April. The following is an outline of the teams they will shoot against during the season: Veb; ruary 11, Bristol, in that town; Feb. ruary 16, South Manchester, here; February 27, Cromwell, here; March 6, at Wethersfield; March 23, Deep River here and April 6, at Glaston- bury for the final game, Indoor Shoots. On every Wednesday and Thursday of the week, the local club has matches at the armory among the members of the association at which| awards are offered for the best in- dividual scores. These awards are glven at the end of the season. They are as Yollows: Ifirst, 22 cal. Remington Repeating rifle; second, 500 rounds 22 cal. L. R. cartridges; third, self-filling fountain pen; fourth, Eversharp pencil. The above to be drawn, or high man to have choice of prizes, second high to havessecond choice and so on. Jor the highest percentage of in- crease in average monthly score, a gold stick pin; highest single stand- ing score, a gold stick pin. Only one prize to a contestant. If two or more are won contestant gets choice and next highest man takes the remaining prize. Rifles Used. The rifles used are any make of 22 calibre, not including glass sights, and having a trigger pull of three pounds or more. The distance from the tar- get is 60 feet. Any member of the club is eligible to enter the shoots on payment of fees, but in order to qual- ify for the prizes he must shoot a minimum of 10 strings. A string of five shots in four positions, kneeling, standing, sitting and prone. Contest- ants may enter but once in any day, but may re-enter as many days as he sees fit, The annual meeting with the elec- tion of officers of the club will be held on Wednesday evening, January 25, at the armory. RELIGIOUS WAVE Glasgow, Jan. 19.—A religlous wave is now sweeping over the fishing vil- lages on the east coast of Scotland. Believing that the failure of the herring fishing season is a visitation for unrighteous living, the fishermen are parading the highways singing hymns and testifying in other ways to their religious fervor. There is scarcely a fishing village which is not affected. Lieut., Thorstein N. Buttedahl, former Washington residents When a he: avy Snow speed on his skiis through the streets ofthe capital. Here’;'fl; Wav To Travel !7 ! - of the Norwegian Cavaliy, preseits o stiange sight to| s on the ground. He has a horse pull him at breakneclk | Perhaps 1 wasn't When father Full many a good My first jack HARDWARE STORE CITY MISSION WORK BADLY NEEDED NOW Executive Committee Hears Re- port From Miss Bartlett The bi-manthly meeting of the New Britain City Mission was held last evening at the City Mission rooms as 181 Main street. Twelve members were present and the meeting was presided over by the president, E. M. Wightman. Plans for the annual meeting were made last night. It will be held in the South church on Thurs- day, February 9. A nominating com- mittee composed of Rev. Henry W, Maier, Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe and C. H. Barnes, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. was appointed to bring in a list of candidates at the next meeting. Miss Caroline Bartlett, superintend- ent of the City Mission, read a re- port which was very interesting not only to the executive committee, but to the city at large. In part it reads: “The work of the City Mission was apparently never more needed than at the present time, as the number of people requiring our help seems to increase rather than diminish. Discouraging Reports. “Just now, conditions in the homes that we visit are far from encourag- ing, as many are working on part I(imp only, and there are large fami- lies to be fed and clothed on very small incomes. Financially, we are able to do but little for them, and some have to turn to the city for help who have never before been reduced to that extremity. We were gener- ously remembered at Christmas time and were enabled to give a great deal of pleasure through gifts sent into the homes and entertainments provid- ed for children and aduits. Gifts Received. A good many gifts were received, carefully chosen to meet the needs of special classes and clubs, and bags of candy were contributed by volun- teer teachers in various departments, which enabled us to spend our Christ- mas money, in more substantial ways. A box of oranges was received from Mrs. C. 8 Landers, toys and hooks for the Burritt Mission entertainment from a gift party held at the Y. W. C. A., wreaths for the Burritt Mis- sion from B. A. Hawley; $5.00 from the Italian Mission for gifts for Ital- fan children and parents; and other donations of money from twelve dif- ferent individuals. On the day be- fore Christmas, Miss Flora Humphrey and Mrs. Howard Humphrey took the workers with their baskets of gifts in automobiles around to the families, and a large number of women and children were remembered, in a way which brought great joy and delight to both givers and recipients. Christmas Lecture “The children of the Lafayette and Methodist sewing schools, the Italian Sunday school and their parents, and children and parents at the Burritt Mission were shown stereopticon ple- tures illustrating the Christmas story, —an observance of the season that never fails to please both children and adults, and which we feel leaves a lasting impression which cannot but Lelp them to appreciate the real meaning of the season. “The boys of the Excelsior Junior Achievement club, recently started in the First church, and composed large- ly of boys who were at the Fresh Air camp, were shown pictures of the camp in addition to the Christmas pictures which created a good deal of excitement and interest. Altogether we felt that the Christmas season had been fittingly observed and that a large number had been made better and happler through the efforts that My First Jack Knife more than five gave to me A little gift that, though soon lost, Still lives in memory. and perfect gift Has blessed me all through life, But I remember best of all— knife, Better Buy That Boy of Yours One of Our Good niversal Jack Knives erbert L. Milis 336 MAIN STREET had been put forth in their behalf, “Besides the material help which present conditions necessitate much niore than is ordinarily the case, there is the ever-present obligation lald upon us as Christian workers to help these people morallygjand spirt- ually, and to establish the children on a firm foundation of character that the coming generation will include many law-abiding citizens and those of sincere Christian character. As I look over my little group of Sunday dchool scholars, or visit in their homes, my heart aches as I think of the heritage that many of them have received from irresponsible parents. 13 Classes Each | "Do you wonder that we feel a great obligation laid upon us to help these children in every possible way to build up a stronger Christian char- acter? To this end, we hold our thirteen clubs and classes each week, | striving through the sewing schools, housekeeping ciasses, Junior Achieve- ment clubs recreation gatherings, and most of all, througa our two Sunday schools, to plant the seeds of self- reliance, efficiency, moral responsibili- ty and Christian living. The adults must be reached Jlargely through home visitation, and as far as we can with our limited corps of workers, we are trying to help the parents to de- sire for themselves the spiritual bless- ings which we are seeking to infpart- to the children. “Though we cannot report marvel- ous.changes in lives which have long been lived in ignorance and supersti- tion, we do feel that progress is being made and that gradually the word which giveth light is gaining an en- trance into darkened lives and bring- ing them to a better understanding of the Christian life.” SEES VINDIGATION FOR EX-PRESIDENT 'Contributor to Foundation Tund Galls L. of N. Moral Achievement Although there is no intention of inaking a whirlwind canvass for funds for the Woodrow Wilson foundation in this city at the present time, free-will | offerings continue to come into the Commercial Trust company for this fund. As an evidence of the sentiments of some local people, former Mayor Joseph M. Halloran yesterday received the following letter, enclosing a sub- stantial check: To one who views the work of Woodrow Wilson from a non-partisan viewpoint, it is a pleasure to con- tribute to the foundation after which the former president is named. I send you my contribution, in this free-will offering, realizing that every cent will be spent to perpetuate the ideals which every thinking American, re- gardless of party, cherishes and hopes will be maintained as the standard of the world. There was never a better time than right now to judge of the work that has been done by Woodrow Wilson for the cause of international peace and justice. The league of nations, having just passed its second year with a membership of fifty-one na- tions, is a living example of the great- est moral achievement of this century. It is indeed fitting that Americans should support the Woodrow Wilson T"oundation, particularly because this reat American will thus be enabled o see that his countrymen do appre- ciate his great efforts, even before he dies. History will yet present a true ace counting of Woodrow Wilson's work. Strictly fresh eggs 51c. Russell Bros —advt. ——e e Buff Takes Family To Europe Johniy iuff, {lyweight and bantamweight ehiamp, is on the way to Europc to defend his title against all comers. baby, James Adams Buff, went along on the Baltic as mas cots His wife and