New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 24, 1922, Page 6

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E—— BABSON'S GREAT PLAN With little hesitation one may hall Roger Babson's pland to build a small city which shall be the Industrial Center of the country, with enthusi- asm, Ideal as the scheme is, and in- volving as it does the co-operation of the 20,000 great employers of the country and the political divisions of the land, nevertheless its practical value and wonderful possibilities con- tained in the idea bring thorough ap- proval of it. Roger Babson believes that the 10,- 000,000 ‘“‘extra’” men—those who are dependent upon unusual good times for steady work and consequent hap- piness and comfort—are the cause of the great unrest in the country which 18 bound to come with enormous infla- tion and resultant deflation. He be- lleves that with closer communication between the *‘controls of production and consumption” such times would not come. “And I believe,” says Mr. “that with this abnormal fluctuation steadied if not the great problem of unemployment and resultant unrest and suffering would be largely solved.” Mr. Babson has bought 220 acres of land in Wellesley, Mass. for this pur- pose. Work on two buildings will be started in the spring. These will be the first buildings in the small city which he plans to make into a gigantic con- ference ground for ail the powers that control production and which direct distribution. In one division, the production portion, there will be four buildings to be listed under forest, agricultural, live stock and mineral products. There will be an “inner chamber” where men who control these affairs will gather, discuss the situatton and then perhaps go out to lunch together. Records of matters pertaining to production will be kept here and secretaries of organizations will meet there. A lot of land is to be given to each of the great national destroyed The country’s power of distribution will be centered in another part of the “city.”” Bach state will be asked to have a building for records of condi- tions and statistjcs. Mr. and Mrs. Bab- son are to present Massachusetts with the first building. There will be a con- necting group of buildings devoted to finance, economics, psychology and factory management., Mr. Babson says of the plan: “It would be the rejuvenation of New England. It would be the salvation of the extra 18,000,000, And it would help eradicate many of the dark and tragic features of the vast industrial civiliza- tion of which this country is most rep- resentative.” Idealistic? Yes. meet and solemnly ma and treaties an® pacts dependent in a great degree upon the good faith of those nations and their ability to sece that eventually good faith must come if the world is to be at peace, cer- tainly it may be believed that it would be possible to carry out this sort of an idea founded on the desire of all, a selfish desire, perhaps, to see stabill- ty of industry in this country—stabili- ty which spells industrial peace and greater happiness for all. The scheme has an endowment fund already of | $260,000 which Mr. Babson hopes to increase to $1,000,000, and the affair is being conducted under a board of trustees of which George W. Cole- man is president. Moreover it is the plan of a practi- cal man of facts and figures, but who | has not allowed those cold facts and | those harsh figures to dim his human But when nations e agreements vision. OA. WASHINGTON-G The Japanese declaration yesterday from the lips of Baron Shidchara, the Japanese Am that hik try will respect the territori wlor, coun- integ- | rity of Russia and will obscrve the “open door” policy there, may be taken as an indic: m that Japan is quite ready to close the conference as soon as possiblg. There was an air of finality to the words spoken which had some of the atmosphere created the actor who comes to the front of the stage and he like to be the final dec ion of the | by utters what would | play, then steps hack ting for the curtain and the applaus Incidentally it is to he noted that this statement of intention differs very little from one or two pre nromises of Japan to “respect ious the N | territorinl integrity of Russin," the first of which came in 1918, 1t i diffieult to wee why there should he any more strength in this assertion than in those proviously made except | that 1t fs now made before the world in conneetion with a great conference news of which will be recorded before | the eyes of all 1Rut there I8 another phuse Washington which adroft management on the part of the Ameriean It is thought that there will be some sort of a sun- to the | conference shows | delegation, mary of the proceedings at Washing- ton put in the form’ of a resolution In connection therewith there will be a resolution inspired by the discus-| slons as to what will remain to be | done after the adjournment of (his| conference, but which could not be | accompligshed at this time, It the| United States participates in the Genoa conference this resolution will | be a guide or bask for matters the | United States will take up; if she does not participate it will be something to which the nations there represented may look to see, if they so desire, how | the United States stands and to wlm(j extent she wag willing to commit her- | self, The resolution would treat of a| reduction in land forces but in such | a way, if possible, as not to offend | Yrance. Such a possibility would seem out of the question at this time. The fact that Ifrance will probably refuse to attend the Genoa conference unless she is assured that Germany and Ru will not be allowed to take part in the discussions without first agreeing to the conditions men- tioned in the Cannes resolution passed at the time the invitations to the Genoa conference were agreed upon, makes it appear plain that Irance would like to have the United States impose conditions also before she agrees to be represented at Genoa, France, as well as other nations, would like to stand on the same foot- ing as the United States in regard to the Genoa conference, but it is most likely that she will be forced by her own situation to participate in the discussions there no matter what the United States may do. It is certain that little good can come from the conference at Genoa, whether the United States at- tends or not, unless the consideration of world matters is taken up with the thought of peace uppermost instead of the atmosphere of doing nothing that will not have the probabllity of war in Curope for its major theme. | practical A POOR EXAMPLE. “The average undergraduate is| nothing * more nor less than a very complicated ass,” is the expression re- ported to have been used by the Rev. Dr. Albert Parker Fitch of Amherst college in an address or sermon to Yale students. With this introduction he continued to the effect that modern theaters and dances practically have become sen- sual debauches owing their existence to a generation ignorant and regs less of the moral responsibility for that which it is handing on to pos- terity. He is quoted further: “It used to be thought that goodness consisted in going to church and saving your own soul, but nowadays we know that sal- vation isn't enough.” Granted for the sake of not differ- ing from the Reverend gentleman who stood up and characterized as “asses' many of the men to whom he was speaking—for many of them were un- doubtedly “average undergraduates” —Iit might be well to emphasize an- other phrase he used, namely, “Now- adays we know that salvation isn't enough.” Salvation is not enough—there is a sense of decency and sense of pro- priety to be expected from educated persons speaking to supposed gentle- men in a church or a chapel. Salvation is not enough to be pos- ed by a speaker who seeks to im- press intelligent men with the idea that there are aspects of life which are degenerating. The bellef that one been “gaved” is no excuse for a clergyman to gratuitously insult men, even though he belleves that many of them are in an extremely low stage of mental and moral development, by the use language might be expected from a most uncultured, tactless, ignorant person. has of which hoorish, CLOCKS SAVE DAYLIGHT. of ‘R. L. the Lick Jose, Cali- If the alleged Tucker, an astronomer discovery at observatory near San fornia, conducted by the University of dfs- California, proves to be a real covery, it will show that time pa at night than in the day. This, course, will since | Sylvester faster of Pope hour have been saving daylight knowing It. True it is that the daylight saved, 03 mean that 1 ever threw away his| glass and invented clocks we.| without namely about .02 and seconds hours of darkn is not during six enough to make very much difference to the worker running to catch a jit- ney or a trolley or a train, but never- theless it is something. Tucker enlations and observations by watch- Astronomer made his cal- ing three standard cloc 1l a lot of s whose positions are already known with great precision. The night observations extended from to § a. m. with the startling re- | ts mentioned. ‘The matter may scem a trivial one, EW BRITAIN DAILY HE possibly the correctness of the theory may be proved hefore the an nual diser 1 oof daylight saving Is tuken up. In sueh event it should convinee Lthe doubters, who insist that ‘the old time is good enough for us," thut even the stars of the heavens ure trying to tell us that daylight | saving s right, regular and reason able, and that if our clocks have taken it we upon themsclves to show the way, should be only too glad to follow, FOR THE PESSIMIST There is a recipe for the New Hrit- ain person who fs not pressed for time morning, to who does not whose are more ov less subject to his or her own wishes in the matter of time of accomplishment, that its worth taking if he or she is inelined toward pessim- fsm. There is a recipe for anyone, in carly in the have to rush work, labors fact, who rises in the morning feeling that times are pretty bad, who passes the day In an atmosphere of his own creation, of of enthusiasm about living. Tt is a simple recipe, but IHke many simple things, full of great possibilities. y It such a person walks along Main a lack street o little before seven o'cloek in the morning, any morning, he or she will note that the street has the ap- pearance usual cities at a busy hour in the middle of morning. Not that there is a steady stream of laborers or workers on their way to any factory or office. Not that there appears the evidence of the manu- facturing character of the city; not that the business of the city 1s shown clearly by the people upon the street at that hour. Rather it is there walk along pur- posefully men and women, young men and young women, girls and boys, each having a fixed destination at some store, office, plant or other place where they will pass the day in earning their livelihood. There is a fine contenment in the expressions of the faces seen; there is a comfortable sanity of feeling shown; there is solidity. There are times when workers do pour into the factories, which is good to see. There are times when clerks are seen going to work, which is equal- ly interesting. There are times when office workers are in majority, which holds the attention. But at a little before seven morning the general, ever-changing character of the people met upon the streets, the lack of undue haste, the presence of a general aid of content- ment, cannot fail to start the day for the habitual pessimist with quite a different light upon the city in which he lives. in many each MORE LIGHT The especially satisfactory feature of the discussion of the salary com- mittee last evening was the discussion itself. The fact that it was heated does not take away from the beneficial re- sults that were bound to come from a fuller investigation and, it would scem, from a deeper appreciation of what a general cut in salaries would mean, not only to the individuals in- volved, but to the people of the city, who, it is believed, would be willing to forego the saving of one-third of a mill in taxes in order that the city affairs might be conducted with wt least as great efficiency as that which now obtains. In the decision arrived at by the committee there may be seen the ad- vantage of the change in viewpoint which a real study of the circum- stances may bring. It is believed that the decision of the committee not to recommend a general cut, and to rec- ognize the just value of the work of loyal city employes, Is a wise and just decisfon and that it will = be knowledged as such by the people after full knewledge of the facts. The committee deserves credit, also ~—or those members whom the ‘“cap fits” deserve credit—for not being afraid to alter its opinion in the light of new facts. That is the sort of thing real men are glad to do. ac- SENSE OF PROPORTION The fact that the city hall commis- sion will not ask for an appropriation to pay for an extension to the town and city clerk’s vault, or for improv- ing the elevator system is cited merely because 1t presents a good illustration of the value of a sense of proportion. Much may be needed, and much provement the elevator system would be appreciated, these matters do not appear to be Y others- indeed there is danger of the elevator's falling down ar other not evident to the ordinary as an extension to the vault s an im- in ing as as pr unle reason mind. Such matters as these may well be postponed. Because the city hall com- mission s likely to display a fine sense of proportion, because it is able to see that of more im- some matters are portance than others, no reason arises why their action, e and proper, should boe cited us a precendent for cutting down other estimates or pro- P ed for the coming fiscal year. 1 appropriations which are need- A board of ecommission is inclined to feel that the affairs under its juris- diction are of the utmost importance, and if othe wre increaseing their es- ach hoard feels that it should follow suit. A develofment of this snse of knowing and acknowledging that matters in which a certain board is not interested are more important than those in which its interest lies, timates RALD, TUESDAY will be appreclated far more than a prejudiced partiality to the work and needs of the bourd which would like to make improvements thut would be bhut not absolutely good which are necesary, There would come a more general willingness to grant appropriations to those hoards and departments which need larger sums if all the boards and departments which can manage to get along with the same or a smaller ap- propriation than that granted last year, would display a willingness to seek only such smaller appropriation even at the risk of running short and being obliged further (apropriation at the end of the coming to ask for a Miseal year, Facts and Fancies When last seen business “turning the corner.” was still Some men profess a desire to die poor. And somenen are truthful, A confirmed debtor soon decides that the first hundred arrcars are the hardest, IPinding stills is almost as difficult as looking for hay in a haystack. When a man starts singing his own praises it's pretty sure to be solo. The way some families keep up a front imposes a great strain on the shops they deal with. When you see silk-clad ankles in weather like this, you wonder whether she is trylng to catch a husband or pneumonia. The sample we've seen of 1922 looks pretty good. Ship the whole consign- ment; we'll take i Too many people the world over brickboats at an alien. “Some art is nude” is the doctrine that artists impart, but movie makers seem to think that “All nude is art.” When a great nation starts out to life up weaker peoples, it usually compromises by holding them downe “There is no evil in the modern skirt,” says a writer. No. The modern skirt would hardly hold it. The man chiefly responsible for the present rate of foreign exchange was the inventor of the printing press, Our observation has been that the most expensive meat to buy is the butcher's thumb. Quite often the evidence that bloomns in the attorney’s imagination, tra-la-la, has something to do with the case. With America dry and with 23,000,- 000 surplus women in Rurope the thirsty bachelor doesn’'t know which way to turn. The world is moving at the rate of 66,600 miles an hour, but Trouble nevertheless manages to keep up with her, The two inevitabilities are death and taxes, but we can die, Allah be prais- ed, without having to fill out a blank. We are cxpecting any minute to hear some woman confess that she killed her husband because black was s0 becoming to her. Another thing over which the pub- lic is losing very little sleep is the fact that very few state legislatures are to meet this year. COMMUNICATED IN FAVOR OF VACCINATION Editor of The Herald: may I reply to the “Citizen" S opposed to vaccination. If the aforementioned party .actually had smallpox then his ™accination two years previous never worked, for a successful vaccination produces im- munity for a period of from ven to ten years. Surely, good citiZ®h, you did not expect a vaccination which did not work to protect you from | smallpox! Plainly our friend does not under- stand the true nature or mission of vaccination. I am not a physician, I am a teacher who held a position in a college where smallpox brokc out, and where two hundred board- ing students tere exposed to the loathsome disease. Hence I feel qualified to speak of both smallpox and vaccination. Two extremely bad cases were discovered, one of the vic- tims being a teacher and dear friend of mine. Having been vaccinated my- self at the beginning of the school year, T had no fear of the disease and cared for the teacher until she was able to seeure a nurse who wasn't afraid of the case. The two smallpox victims had always fought vaccination just as friend Citizen is urging the parents of this city to do, but they |both repented bitterly having ignor- |antly exposed themselves to such suf- fering and disfiguremant. Most interesting of all were the marvelous results obtained from vae- ci ing the rest of the students. Not only the entire epidemic was checked but five students, who showed suspici- ous symptoms of coming down with |the disease, were vaccinated and the doctors watched the vaccination fight the smallpox and conquer It. After a few days In each case the student was about again, with nothing hut the temporary inconvenience of a sore arm. I am sure if the parents of this city could see a case of smallpox at its height, they would welcome any protection from it. Do you realize, Herald reader, that vaccination has reduced fatality in smallpox from 87 per cent to 2 per cent? Isn’t that argument enough in vl(:w\f',' Jesides, generations of vae- [cination are gradually bringing ' a much milder form of the disease, and will in time, through general use, stamp out the scourge. New Britain may never have cause to fear such an epidemic, which I sincerely trust will be the case, but if vaccination should become compulsory, 1 trust the pars JANUARY 2 think patriotism consists in throwing 4, 1022, af $595 each Your Choice of Any Winter Coat or Suift Now on Display in Our South Window Good, Warm, Serviceable Garments. -No C. 0. D.”S—No Part Paids —Only Cash in full will take these $25.00 values Dresses at $5.00 each Georgettes, Tricolettes and Velours This Sale is a Real Cleanup—Come Early! THE McMILLAN STORE, Inc. — ALWAYS RELIABLE — American Governor Visits Manua First picture of the annual visit of Governor Edwards of American Samoa to the Manua group. Excellency, the High Chfef of Manua, dressed in his Sunday best —a suit of white duck and bare feet. Ie was greeted by Ilis expensive,” as friend Citizen says, lo protect their children from smallpox with one of the greatest miracles of modern medicine. Moreover, mothers and fathers, vaccination will not *‘ruin the children” half as surciy as a pit- ted face and body, the mute testhnon- ials of ignorance and superstition. A FRIEND OF VACCINATION. TELEPHONES BEING USED EXTNSIVELY New Britain Now Has 628 Tnstruments in Use A net gain of 9,633 teclephones in the state during the year ended De- cember 31, 1921, making 186,057 the total number of telephones in Connec- ticut on that: date, reflects a fairly healthy demand for telephone serve ice, despite the sharp recession which afflicted busin during the carly months of the year. Indications fore- cast a further substantial develop- ment during the current vear. Of the five districts into which the state is divided by the Telephone company, to facilitate its Dbusiness, the Hartford district with an increase of 3,403 telephones shows a larger net gain than any other. The New Haven district with a gain of 2,534 is next in line; Bridgeport district with 1,854 is third; New London district vith 1,069 nks fourth, and the Waterbury district with 773 is fifth in line. There are 30,871 telephiones in use in Néw Haven, a gain of 1,496 during the year. Hartford has a total of 29,776 telephones, a gain of 1,931; Bridgeport has 329 more telephones than a year ago and a total of 19,386 New london has 6,460 telephones, which is but 79 more thana year ago, while Waterbury has 10,983 in all, this being 388 better than on Decem- ber 31, 1920. An interesting study of how the business inactivity. affected certain localities in the state is furnished by the figures on the year's telephone de- velopment. DBridgeport, for instance, does not equal in its increase, the gain in Norwalk, and Stamford's gain was more than fifty per cent greater than that of Bridgeport. The gains shown in some of the ents will not feel it either “foolish orlprhu‘ipu.l cities of the state and the number of telephones in use in each city on December 31, 1921, follow: Gain In Use New Haven .. .o 1,496 30,871 Hartford . 20,776 Bridgeport . lfl.flgfi Waterbury 10,983 Stamford ... 6,575 New London 6,460 New Britain . 6,523 Meriden 4,614 Norwalk 4,609} Norwich . 8 Derby 3,038 Middletown 3,602 Danbury 3,499 Bristol ... 5 029 Willimantie 221 3,001 Torringto 86 2,877 Manchester Putnam . Naugatuck . Winsted . .. Pinehurst, N. C,, Jan, 24 Lagerblade, professional of Bristol, Conn.,, came within a shot of the rec- ord of 66 for the championship course yesterday, when he did a 85, 32—67, in an exhibition match here. His putt on the last green for a 66 hit the back of the cup, but stayed out. Cyril Walker, XEnglewood, pro- fessional, established the 66 record recently. ‘Whales have a thick layer of fat beneath the skin to keep them warm, 25 Years Ago Today (Taken from Iierald of that date) Clan Douglas will hold its celebra- tion of Durns anniversary this even- ing. D. A. Niven has entered some of his prize birds in the Boston poultry show. T. W. Wilhur is attending the cycle show i Chicago. { Robert Andrews installed the offi- | cers' of the Berlin Grange last eve- ning. Mattabesset Tribe, 1. %0. 1. M, e e e — — — — —— e ESEE——— What Are You Decing ‘SATURDAY NIGHT’ Cecil B. DeMille elected George H. Dyson on the com- mittee to arrange for the annual mas- querade on March 20. August Burckhardt was elected au- ditor of the Russell and Erwin Sick and Benefit soclety. — Weak Arches Strengthened by Cantilever Exercise 1t your arches are in good condi- tion, keep them so by exercise! If you have “weak arches,” strengthen them—Dby exercise. Wear Cantilever Shoes. 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