New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 31, 1922, Page 6

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, JULY 81, 1922, [ ______ e — d New Brltam Herald HERALD PUBLIRHING COMPANY (Issued Dally, Sunday Excepted) At H~«d Bldg, 67 Church Street, SURBCRIPTION RATES: | $5.00 a $2.00 Thiee Montha. 76c a Month, ‘ st Office at New Britain Kntered at the P | Inss Mall Matter, Secund TELYPHONE CALLA: Bustnasy OM ¢ " Editorial Ruoma The only profitahle advertising msdlam & the City. Clreulation books .nd piess room always open tc advertisers, Member of The Associnted Press clated Pross (o exclusivaly entitled cation of All news otherwise credited loca pud- The A to the use for re-put credited to it or not in this papsr An¢ aleo lshed heretn. Member Avilit Burenn of Circolation The A. R C. s a nntlonal orgAnization which furnishes newspapars and edver- tisers with A strictly honest analyels of circulation. Our erculation statiacdcs are based upon this aadit. This fnsures pro- tection against froud in newspaper dis- tribution figures to both national and lo- cal advertisera P POLICFE. AFFAIRS The splendid situation in the iepartment at this time New Britain police ¢ degerves comment Chief partmer a record of which any man might be proud. In addition to the real respect members of the force as well as the Britain have deeper feeling of regret at his depart- ure that partakes of honest affection Moreover plain that his the department will The city will have the benefit of his sympathetic advice. He will attend meetings of the commis- sioners. It likely that the new Chief will consult him frequently for a time. The thing that is to be desired. Chief Hart comes into office with a deserved reputation for energy and achievement. He believes in disci- pline. His advocacy of new mili- tary collar that will have a tendency to keep the policeman's “head in the of him. His regime be characterized strict disci- awlings is leaving the de- general public of New for him, there is a he has made it keen interest in continue, is quite situation is every- a air” is typical will by and impar- Chief the of pline, attention to detail, tial the Hart will have people, the members of the force. Detective Sergeant McCue, who will have charge of the detective bureau, quickly in the the new Chief There will be enforcement of law, the wholesome confidence of respect has made his mark department. He will be in fine accord. team-work that will bring results, The police dis- playing real their work and eagerness to keep in perfect with mattars, New Britain people may: feel well satisfied the police situation here. and commissioners are understanding of touch police with NERAL BUSINESS STRONG. Forget ation Roger the perplexing strike the moment and Babson's statement, cold statistics, that general stands only 11 normal. This is an situ- for consider based on business at percent. below improvement of two percent. It since over the figures of last also the highest point January, 1921. Thus there foundation for the general feeling’ that the action of powerful as they have affected and will be allowed seriously affect country's nomic condition. Another striking statement in Mr. Babson's weekly is that he believes oil is due for a break in price This conviction is based on the fact that, although ‘“there was a time even during the paimiest Stand- ard Oil days, when the price situation was 50 under the absolute control of a few men,"” there tremendous amount of oll in storage and statistic- ally the oil is weak. This fact, it is sufficient inspire the predicted break in price. Mr. Babson deduces, from the strike situation, that there will be a temporary advance in the strikes are settled comfortable feeling that will stimulate wage workers and the end that there may be a shortage of some goods, but after this “temporary’ spurt there will come a lower genera:“ price level which will some years. A normal number of articles must be purchased for consumption. The less purchased at this dull time, the greater will be the demand when conditions settle down. Again Mr. Babson's summary encouraging, with sound reasons for the encourage- ment given. week marks is unions, not to eco- are, not the letter, never is a situation would seem, to prices The will buying both employers, when more come by to continue fo is BUSY GERMANY. The wisdom of Kkeeping fairly good track of Germany and her economic condition, as bearing upon what may be expected of her in other directions, has been here emphasized. The re- marks of the head of the geology department of the University of Mich- igan, who has just returned from a trip around the world, furnish further testimony to the fact that there is some misconception of that country's condition. “In Germany,” he says, “the cap- ftalist, shop worker and farmer are prosperous.” He declares the reports about Germany facing bankruptcy are unfounded, and he asserts that work goes on there at a phenominal pace, her plants working day and night and yet unable to keep pace with the contracts’ and witk industry and carrying trade gravitating into her | hands | Former Water Commissioner Ross berg, just returned from that country comments, upon the amount of work being doné there this fact Germany also, great | \n‘ to | It is no spirit of envy wants wants all to prosper. Tut never again do we | want to blind our eyes to the true state of affairs In Germany. Never should her bhe underesti- mAted, her willingness to take undue advantage of ignored, noted. Europe prosper; America nations strength léniency, STRAW, There life-long Republicans who realized that Warren Harding, Senator, was not noted for Initiative. Still, when he became President, they had hope of development of someé of leadership. Tew his propensity for the exigencies of the occasion would impel him to acquiesce in less suggest, any action unfair, unjust in ideal and in practice, The full measure of the difficuity of the position in which he now finds himself is realized. He deslres ardently to advise a settle- ment of the railroad strike because such settlement will benefit the vast majority of the people, There are two sides, the rallroad executives and the unions. The rail- roads, seeking to continue operation, made promises to men who remained loyal, and to men who would come to work for them. The unions refuse let their men go back to work unless the strikers are given back their senfority rights. Raiiroad offi- cials say it will be a practical impos- sibility to do this without discharging some of the men who came to take the strikers’ relying on the promises of the railroads which were back up in effect by the government, the administration. Through the veil of secrecy which envelopes the proposed plan of the President for a settlement, comes the conviction that the suggestion to break the promises to the new men— to discharge them from the positions which, they had been promised, would THE. LAST are characteristic belisved that adjustment” to meet ‘much to places, is he permanent if the men proved com- petent. The to recognize the continued of the “old men’ does not cover the case of the new egployes. It is said the railroads are asked by “to make this con- involves proposal loyalty the government cession.” A ‘concession” sacrificing something of value to the maker of the Keeping the new men in the positions which had been given them would not ben- efit the railroads. The old men would, probably, be more efficient, would know their work better. Tt is difficult to see what the incentive of the railroad is for standing by the new men other than their desire to keep their word, and their realiza- tion of what would come in the future, in case of strikes, if that word were to be broken now in this case Would men ever take strikers' places again—efficient men—if they knew they to be discharged the moment the strikers made up their mindy to return to What would the promise of a railroad be worth? The secrecy, at this writing, sur- rounding the President's plan pre- vents certain knowledge that he con- templates such a proposal. But if this is its tenor, and his plan involves the breaking of the pledges made to men who went to work in good faith, the action will be the last straw for those still anxious to see in President Harding the ideal of justice expected in the President of the United States concession. were work ? A REMINDER The reminder of the building scan- dal in New York some time ago, timely. As told by Joseph Sheridan, special investigator of the is joint legis- lative committee on housing for the state of New York, in an with a representative of The Herald, a reputed of labor would threaten a bhuilding contractor with trouble unless he ""came across.” On payment of a large sum to the man who had the power to call a| strike, the contractor would avoid | labor trouble. If he did not make such payment he would be practically unable to complete the building. Thus it is seen that the ‘labor leader” and no one eise profitaf. The workmer| gained nothing. The con- tractor was taxed, in money or in trouble, the general housing situation New York suffered | through a lack of new building. There are who gain hecause power Possibly they do not resort to finan- clal blackmail as in the cage of this man in New York Their dividends come in salaries and employment and power through Were it not for their ability to order strikes they would those dividends, Their salaries kept up because they hold this power and exert it every now and then for the sake of strengthening it. When matters quiet down and the men are at work again often no one is the gainer except the labor leader. Nothing has been gained by labor which would not have come through other means, arbitration, reason, appeal to author- ity. The public has been made to suffer; the men have lost time at work—and the labor leader has interview “business agent” and in “labor leaders” today of their notoriety, lose are | balance gained in prestige through his ability to persaude iabor that he has made it possible for labor to‘win the strike, Deduct the time lost and the general that has come, and the scales in of the leader, 14 strike Is settled what will labor have gained that would not through direct appeal to the Railroad Board? On the other hand labor has lost much in the arousing of unfavor- able public opinion, If the seniority rights are restored, and the néw em- ployes of the rallroads treated fairly, or the loyalty of the old men recognized, organized will be In a still worse plight. If loyalty is rewarded, labor will have lost those valuable seniority rights, Some of the tar which covered that grafting, criminal bullding labor leader, is not far from tainting other labor leaders powerful today. harm only favor the rail have come straightforward, Labor un- not labor Facts and Fancies (BY mOBERYT QUILLEN) Correct this sentence: “The obtained a civil-service job and beyond the reach of politicians." All work and no play gets Jack in shape to pay the alimony. A legislative building A legislative influence Wonder what a leader thinks of an leader. man was Capitol: Capital: Mexican bandit American mob America's most dangerous is the thought that the boss enemy, enemy is an German efforts to help her feet are fair enough. put her where she is. Russia to Germany In this day of mad rush and hurry, it is rather encouraging to find the hold-up men taking things easy. These conferences have at taught us that Ford isn't the one who can make flivvers. Too much of the energy of the business revival seems to be’ concen- trated at the mourners’ bench. least only Europe may not be destroyed, but the plucked tourist who returms voices the hope that it will be. Bome states are legislating against the road hog. This will do much to popularize “pork’” legislation. No doubt those who hate labor unions will some day unveil a monu- ment to ‘‘parties unknown to the jury.” Even if the radio loses popularity, it was worth the price to keep the young folks home nights for a few months. Even in summer, the open fireplace has its uses in the tobacco-chewing belt. If women keep on learning the professions, a wife of the future can't expect much frdm her husband except moral support. Very likely all-wool suits will be higher this winter owing to the ex- pense of combing the boll weevils out of the wool. In this turmoil and strife, the only thing that will keep the poor from actual suffering is a more economical carburetor. The number of people who hate the Voistead law because it doesn't prohibit is exceeded by the number who hate it because it does. Sometimes we think the country s going to the dogs, apd then we re- member that Small and Newberry were not guilty of anything and cheer up P et 25 Years Ago Today (Taken from Herald of that date) E. W. Christ, has resigned his posi- tion as manager of the Staniey Works baseball team A new manager will be elected today. The Peck, Stow and Wilcox com- pany of Southington has issued a no- tice throughout the plant of a general reduction of 10 per cent in wages A large nymber of bass {s reported by fishermen to have been caught by them at Shuttle Meadow lake since the heavy rainfall last week. An em- ploye of Landers, Frary and Clark company returned yesterday after an all day fish and hafl 100 pounds in his catch There were 37 ain last month Mr. and Mrs. Dana Vibberts have returned from a two weeks stay in Torrington deaths in New Brit- BRISTOL BOY KILLED. Bristol, July 31.—Darting into the path of an automobile in pursuit of a coin which fell from his hand, Wal- ter, the five year old son of John Bunasikes, 211 Park street, was fatally injured last night. The boy died of a fractured skull at the Bris- tol hospital one hour afte:r the acci- dent occurred. The machine was op- erated by Adolph Grube, this city, who is under arrest. TEXTILE STRIKE 1S ONJTS I9TH WEEK Now Seems to Have Become a Test of Endurance Boston, July 81, (By Associated Press).—The textile strike in Law. rence in its 19th week today, appears to have settled into a grim test of endurance, Mill owners and operatives alike have announced that they would maintain their ground “until the bit. ter end" and neither side appears to show signs of weakening. The number of workers idle in Lawrence because of the strike and because of the closing down of the Arlington Mills is estimated at 18,- 000 Unlke their fellows in Rhode Island and New Hampshire where the strikes preceded that in Lawrence by several weeks K the Lawrence mill workers have not been generally or- ganized and those affillated with unions are split up among three or- ganizations—the United Textile Work- ers of America, the ohe big union, and the American Federation of Tex- tile operatves. In several instances compromise of- fers have been made by mill heads to their former employes but all were turned down. The striking workers of the Pacific Mills rejected a plan whereby the operatives would accept 20 per cent cut subject to a gen- v-ral retroactive wage revision in Octo- ber by an impartial committee. The strikers declared they wanted ‘the old wage scale or nothing."” The long period of idleness is hav- ing its effect on business. Stores are feeling the pinch and relief organi- zations find calls for assistance in- creasing. Public sentiment appears to he strongly with the strikers. The city council has gone on record on several occasions as favoring their cause. SFLF GOVERNMENT Regions In Asia Minor Occupied By Greeks Is Affected By Order Smyrna, July 31. (By Associated Press)—A proclamation announcing establishment of a regime of self government for the u’mons in Asia Minor occupied by the Gpeeks was is- sued today by M. Q(g iadis, Greek high commissioner. The proclamation states that the new regime is conformity with the principles recognized by the Entente allies during the world war and de- crees a Greek protectorate over the pecified territories. The populations of the occupied regions regardiess of their racial or religious agffiliations are invited to participate in the ad- ministration of the country by crea- tion of local councils. RA[LR?).-\DICRS GATHERING 148 Executives Will Attend Meeting in New York Tomorrow New York, July 31.—With 148 rail- road executives arriving here for the conference called by President Hard- ing for tomorrow interest for both sides centered toMay on the report from Chicago that an agreement has been reached between the striking shopmen and the roads. The report also said that tomorrow's meetings both here and in Chicago where the union leaders are gathering, are to take formal action of acceptance on the agreement reac®d at their con- ference with the president. Union leaders stated that they could not b expected to have knowl- edge of the agreement as the settle- ment of the strike lay in the hands of the executive committee members of which were hurrying to Chicago for the meeting tomorrow. SMALL DOCEKET. Four Drunks and One Violator of Automobile Laws Let Go. Judge Benjamin W. Alling sus- pended judgment in five cases in the local police court this morning, four of which were drufks arrested Sat- urday night. The other case, that of Anton Mirowski of Orange street, ar- rested by Policeman Peter Cabelus for driving an automobile without regis- tration papers after his car had knocked down a small boy, \disposed of in the same manner when the registration papers were produced in court. Anton had léft them in a coat at home. Frank Dalki, -Patrick Welch, John McGurn of Southington and Henry Johnson, all received suspended judg- ments when they promised to let drink alone. WARNS OF PROMOTERS | Government Advises Public Not To Be Fooled Into Investing. Washington, July 81.—Warning against unofficial today by the commerce which added that such | was issued department tive in the western states. Many Am- ericans going to South America as colonists have found that they have invested their savings in lands remote wilderness, the department said. STEPS INTO HOLE, DROWNS, Danielson, July 31.—Stephen Wil- liams, of this city, was drowned while bathing in the river at Elmville, about Itwo miles north of here yesterday aft. [ternoon. The body was recovered arly last evening. Williams, who was of rock in shallow water into a hole about 30 feet deep. Companions who were with him were unable to effect a rescue. SUICIE IN BRIDGEPORT. Bridgeport, July 31.—Louls Buch- man, 45, of 144 Willlam street, was found dead in his bedroom yesterday with two gas jets turned on. He was an inspector in the shops of the Sing- er Mfg. Co., in thig city. The medical ex@miner pronounced the man a sui- cide. No reason is assigned for the act, was also | promoters of col- | onization schemes in South America | promoters have been particularly ac- | in the | unable to swim, stepped from a shelf | Stretch 4 HE purchasing power of a dollar bill has shrunk considerably in the last ten years. There has never been a time when discriminate buying paid-big- ger dividends. Every day this newspaper contains information that you should have to increase your buying power. The ad- vertisements are intimate little lessons in every-day economy. They teach you how, when and for what your dollar will go farthest. To those who know how to use it, newspaper adver- tising is a watchdog of dollars—a continuous source of economy and satisfaction. Merchants tell of their bargains through the advertise- ments. through an advertisement. buy is advertised. Almost every new opportunity is offered Practically every unusual You can stretch your doliar to its elastic limit by keep- ing abreast of the opportunities to get full value. AUTO ACCIDENTS —_— Two Persons Suffer Painful Injuries After Being Struck By Automobiles —One Other Crash Reported. Three automobile accidents reported over the week-end in which two persons received injuries. John Murphy, 82 years old, of 193 Hartford avenue, was struck by an automobile driven by B. Niman of 35 Hartford avenue late Saturday night, and suffered lacerations about the body and a dislocation of the left hip. His condition, however, {s reported today as not serious. Harvey Simons of Day street, a boy 15 years old, is at the local hospital suffering from a fracture of the skull and scalp wounds as the result of be- ing struck by an automobile on New- ington avenie yesterday morning. His condition is not serious. Detective Sergeant Willlam P. Mc- Cue investigated an accident on North street last evening about 6:45 o'clock in which an automobile owned and driven by Brtino Gwiczda of 256 High street, crashed into that of Charles Paulauskas of Kensington. The policeman found that Bruno was not at fault because he had turned his car sharply in the road to avoid hitting three-years-old George Mil- kaitis of 5 Star street, and had struck the other car. were The Herald lost and féund column is a newspaper within itself. 'ADAMSON’S ADVENTURES Home Rule Is Hope For India Today Fremantle, Australia, July 31 — Home rule for India, with Dominion status, is the objective of the Indian people, according to Mrs. Annie Bes- ant, the well-known Theosophist lead- er, who arrived here recently. In the course of an interview Mrs. Besant said everything would be well in India, she thought, if Britain only would grant the country home rule. The people, sincg Gandhi's impris- onment, were beginning to appreciate that he was not the divine being, able to work miracies, which they had be- lfeved him to be. She anticipated that agitation along constitutional lines would replace revolutionary tac- tics and would bring peace to India within a reasonable time. FOUR PRISONERS ESCAPE One Unlocks Cells When Keeper's Back Is Turned. Newport, R. I, July 31.—Four prisoners escaped from the Newport county jail yesterday when Night Keeper Thomas L. Bain was in the first floor cell room raising a curtain. One of the prisoners pulled the lev- eller, which locked the tier of ceils, giving all the prisoners in that sec- tion a chance to escape. The missing prisoners are Fennell C. Jones, Newport, awaiting trial for breaking and entering; Lawrence Walker and Warren §. Weston, two artillery corps soldiers, charged with automobile thefts, and Robert Smith, former sailor, also charged with stealing an automobile. i pleted,” s LONDON SLUMS CLEANED Twenty-Two of Worst Areas Are to Be Wiped Out By County Council In Next Few Yecars. London, July 29.—Twenty-two of the worst slum areas in London are to bé wiped out by the Londen Coun- ty council. The work is to be spread over the next ten or 12 years and the government will assist in it. “‘When the scheme, which involves nothing less than the clearance of a the slum areas in London, is com- s Colonel Levita, chairman of the housing committee, “it will have .entailed the displacement of some 45,000 people, and an expendi- ture of many millions of pounds, The main idea is to make London a slum- less city. “Such work cannot, of course done on a strictly economic s but London will benefit greatly by'the in- tensive campaign it is intended to pursue, for better housing all round Wwill mean better health and tharefors & happler people.” ST. PAUL NEEDS REPAIR London, July 9.—8t. Paul's Cathe. dral, the famous Valhalla of the Brit- ish empire and the masterpiece of Sir Christopher Wren, architect, is sub- jéct to the ravages of time. Certain repair and reconstruction work is im- perative to save the building from possiBia collapse, and 100,000 pounds is being sought to pay the bill. BY 0. JACOBSON A Night After a Scenic Railway Ride