New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 8, 1922, Page 6

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANTY (Issued Daily, Bunday Exceptad). At Hervd Bldg., 87 Church Street, SBUBACRIPTION RATES: $5.00 o Year, $3.00 Three Month 750 & Month, ot ) Britalu a1 Secund Cla. all Matter, TELRPHONE CALLS: Om~e ] . ble advertising madiam in reulation hooks .nd press room always open to mdvertisers, The cnly profit ths City. Of Member of The Associated Fress The Ammociated Press Is ¢xclusively entitled to the ums for re-publication of all news eredited to it or not otherwiss credited n this paper an¢ alsc local news pub- Mshed herefn, Member Audit Bareau of Clreolation The A. B, C. (s a natioml which furnishes newspape: tisers with A sirictly hon clreatation, Our circulation statincica are based upon thie andit. This fnsures pro- tection against froua In newspaper dis- tribution figures to both ratfonal and lo cal advertisere, e e ——— ACT. The public utilities commission has recommended the elimination of one€ of four dangerous grad ssings Clayton crossing imong the four. Again there is lfe at a dangerous point Britain. Every be brought to bear Clayton Crossing is the 18 eliminated. Tnaction be without excuse We mayor will take the matter up imme- diately and start the city in motion to urge the the railroad of Clayton the one to be attended influence should brought to bear to see that the act in accordance with the recommendation 1 chance to protect near New nfluence in this city should to see to it that crossing that would the now trust machinery by Crossing as Every selection to be railroad does of the public utilities commission New Britain s some time ago that a five cent trolley fare he tried. The five-cent been tried—is still being tried. But it was not tried in New Britain. Bridgeport and Norwalk the fortunate cities. The trolley patrons of those cities have saved thousands of dollars ested fare has were because of the “trial” and thousands of people have been able to use the trolleys in those cities because of the lower fare. Those cities benefited— and incidentally the Connecticut com- pany thinks enough of the trial to continue it. It would be a great misfortune for New Britain if, having this opportu- nity, failure to act now took this benefit from the city. New Britain should not be satisfied to sit back and exclaim, “That's good” on hear- ing the news that the commission has recommended the elimination of a dangerous crossing. New Britain should act. Possibly the constant agitation in this city for the elimination of the Clayton Croszsing has had something to do with bringing about this recom- mendation—as in the case of the trolley fare. If so only half the work of freeing ourselves of the danger has been accomplithed. We should not leave the job half done. The honest work that has been done to get this relief would be wasted, as far as we are concerned, if nothing is done now to make that work count. Again it is urged that people here individually and officially and col- .lectively bring all their influence to bear to see to {t that the Clayton Crossing is the dangerous crossing to be eliminated, and that it is elim- inated. THE JITNEY LAW. The decision of the Connecticut Supreme Court, afirming a judgment of the lower court, to the effect that Jitneys cannot operate in this state without a license from the ullities commission, is taken to uphold the constitutionality of the jitney law. This is in accordance with fairness and commen sense—a case where the law represents both. Declaration of the constitutionality of the law should be welcomed by responsible jitney men, not fought by them. The hold- ing that it is necessary to obtain a license before operating a bus pro- tects them as well as the public. The chief source of complaint re- garding the jitneys has been that they are irresponsible. Their owners have made no investment as a rule which holds them to one locality. They are able to pick up and move to new filelds whenever they feel like it, and the loss of a route means nothing to them. If they damage anyone the injured person has little redress. To some extent this situation still exists in spite of the jitney law. The only investment the jitney men make is in their vehicles, and these may be taken to new locations if it is possible for the owners to get licenses to oper- ate elsewhere, or if théy move to localities where no licenses are de- manded. Were the heid to be unconstitutional, and a driver had a law good route, he would have no assur- .anqe that others would not compete | ‘with him on that route, unprofitable for both. The law requiring a license before operation of a jitney over a fixed route holds the jitney men certain bounds apd should be extend- ed rather than restricted. The re- _sponsible jitney men should encour- |/ agé orderly practice in the business. They should be glad ‘that a license “48 required of them, and that licenses making it within ! .NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1922. are required of others who weuld operate vehicles, The public utilities commission will more licenaes over a certin route than the traffic will bear, and a jitney man who has a good route may be reason- ably certain he will not be interfered with at least by another jitney. Cer- tainly the public will be glad that this much s required. not grant THE SEWFR BONDS, The city meeting board—or at least about a quarter of it—authorized the issue of $100,000 worth of sewer bonds last evening. Probably this is about half the amount needed to do the job, but it is enough to last through the season, probably, and “sufficient unto the day, etc.,” seems to be the slogan It is an especially good time to issue municipal bonds. There is a fine market for them, There no discussion at the meeting. however, as to the advisability of taking advantage of this good market nd authorizing a larger issue. Really there were not enough of the mem- bers of the city meeting board present o make discussion while. “Some other day" will do, thank you. Probably there will be no slump in the market municipal bonds. Anyway, the meeting wasn't very important, This must have been the general feeling about the session of the board. It may be a bit impertinent to won- der whether or not the members of the board who were not present would have been absent had the meéeting been one called to consider whether or not it was a good time to borrow 1oney to make improvements in their ownsPplaces of business—whether or 10t it was not an especially advan- tageous time to make a financial deal looking to increasing personal busi- 1ess facilities? pretty was worth for PEDESTRIANS AT NIGHT. There is one suggestion made by those anxfous to prevent accidents to pedestrians, especially those walking on country roads at night, which should be adopted immediately. A person walking along a country road in the dark, at night, should keep to the left of the road and not to the right. Automobiles or other vehicles, of course, should continue to follow the rule “keep to the right.” Often it is absolutely impossible for a driver to see a person walking on the road at night. The pedestrian, if he is facing the oncoming <car— as he would be if he kept to the left—cannot fail to see that car's headlights if he keeps his eyes open. When it becomes necessary for a motorist to dim his lights, to prevent the glare blinding another approach- ing driver, the road is practically a blank to him. He cannot see a per- son walking there. If he has not noted the conformation of the ground before dimming his lights, he is com- pletely in the dark and must trust to Providence to a certain extent. His car, however, is plainly visible to the pedestrian or the approaching driver of another car. Let pedestrians on country reads keep to the left—far to the left, in the dark. UNLIMITED AUTHORITY. The new plan proposed by Pres- ident Harding suggests that the strik- ing shopmen go back to work; that the railroads take them back to work, and that the Railread Labor Board decide the matter of seniority. This seniority question is the only prasent {asue. The first plan was, on this point, to décide this seniority matter in favor of the shopmen. The gshopmen agreed, naturally. The railroads in- sisted they could not agree because by so doing they would break their solemn promises, their contracts. The only thing we can do, said the roads, is to keep our word. May authority be delegated to the Railroad board to compel men to break their word? Referring this matter back to the bhoard would be taking unfair advantage of the strik- Ing shopmen unless it is admitted that possibly the board” might decide in accordance with the first plan which the railroads refused. The railroads would be just as dishonorable were they to say they would break their word if the Railroad Labor Board decided they should, as if they should say they would break their promise without reference to the Board. The strikers, or their leaders, an- swered the seniority proposal directiy. They said what they would do. The that proposal directly. They #aid what they would not do. In the case of the roads there is a moral principle involved. Any plan for a settiement that cen- templates violating that moral prin. ciple is offensive. An agreement by the strikers to leave the question of seniority to the Rallroad Labor Beard would jeopardize certain valuable rights of the strikers—their seniority rights. Those rights are their divi- dends of faithful service, perhaps. Thelr value is tangi- ble. Seniority rights in many cases mean aswrance of continued work, in addition to other advantages. But any the roads which have promised steady jobs te men who proved themselves com- petent, to submit the seniority qués- tion to the Board, would jeopardize, not a “valuable right,” but hener itself. It isa time for men who have railroads answered earned hy years agreement by not lost all sense of proportion to welgh In the balance “value' against “honor', The strikers would have to put something of value to them in | danger; the railroads would have to | endanger the fundamental quality of man which makes life, with truth, possible, Facts and Fancies| (BY ROBERT QUILLEN), —— | Lives of speeders oft remind us we | can break the limit too, and depart- ing leave behind us what is left of our home brew, It might be worse, neys burned coal. Suppose jit- Rail and mine strikes depress all industry except the manufacture of firearms. A man {s getting old when he likes to sit out a dance and doesn't like | to sit in a game, = SRy With unionism abroad in the land, there is a lot of difference between peace makers and plece workers. And yet there's probably enough coal on hand to suppiy those who have sense enough to buy it early. When one: reflects that a savage isn't required to wear a saw-edge col- lar, it is rather difficuit to understand | what makes him savage. At first we wondered what the up- shot of the strike would be; now we wonder how many will be shot up. Still, mails delayed by strikers get there just as quickly as those for- merly delayed by incompetence. The man who says he doesn't care what the public thinks of him will probably lie about other things, also. Seme people are virtuous because they are fed up and some because they don't know what they are miss- ing. “It is encouraging to find a modern young man with good manners,” says a writer. Well, it probably would be. Unhappy thought. Suppose we get | to Heaven and find the people we don’t like holding all the high offices. If women dié all the writing we might éxpect numerous caustic com- ments about the folly of creatures who wear coats all summer. & A man doeen't talk about his hum- ble start until he gets to a point where it {8 no longer necessary to be humble. The difference between a rough- neck and a high-brow is that so | many more dull things interest the | highbrow. As the days pass without a settle- ment, we have an uneasy feeling that our coal bin is going to be a has-bin. The yard men say it is just as easy | to get a square plug in a round hole as to get a square deal in a round- | house. | - 25 Years Ago Today | (Taken from Herald of that date) A large barn, belonging to McCabe on 215 Beaver street, was burned al- most completely down at 4:30 o'ciock this morning. There were two tons of hay in it, a sleigh and some har. | ness, all which was destroyed. The work of macadamizing Arch street is under full sway and the steam roller will be put into service within a few days to complete the Jjob. The Nutmeg Club has arranged for | a concert to be given at Central Park | next Monday night and the Philar- | monic Band has been secured for playing. There were 100 men in the employ of the street department last week whieh was the largest number having appeared on the payroll for some time, The payroll amounted to $658.47. The press room in Russell and Erwins plant had to shut down this morning due to some defects in the machinery. SULPHUR CLEARS ROUGH, RED SKIN Made | Face, Nevk and Arms Fasily Smooth, Says Specialist. Any breaking out of the skin, even flary, itching éczema, can he quickly ovércome by applying a little Mentho- Sulphur, declares a noted skin special- ist. Because of {ts gérm destroying properties, this sulphur preparation | begins at once to soothe frritated #.in and heal eruptions such as rash, pim. ples and ring worm It seidom falls to remove the tor- ment and disfigurement,.and you do not have to wait fof rellef from em- barrassment. Improve t quickly shows. Sufferers from WRin trouble should obtain a small jar of Méntho- Sulphur from any godd druggist and use-it like cold cream. TONORROWMAY SEE TOAL STRIKE ENDED Terms Call for Old Wages and Board of Inquiry ——— DAVIDSON @ LEVENTHAL DEPENDABLE MERCRANDISE G NEW BRITAIN, CONN, -—-‘svrn:ssonb TO! SERVICE AND SATISFACTION VALUE SENSATIONS!— On Sale Wednesday Morning Only From 9 to 12:15 Store closed every Wednesday at noon in order to give our employes an additional holiday during the summer, BETTER GINGHAM DRESSES $3.95 Actual value to $6.95; fetch- ing models fashioned of the better grades of imported ging- hams. Petticoats $1.95 Well made of fine quality silk Jersey in a good range of at- tractive colors and combina- tions of colors. BEAUTIFUL GEORGETTE BLOUSES $3.95 Were formerly priced $5.00. Come in white, flesh and bis- que; stunning embroidered and beaded styles. A limited lot. SMART NEW SLIP-ON SWEATERS $1.88 A wonderful selection/of slip- ons that answer for every pur- pose in sport or street wear. Choice of many attractive shades. Have novelty braided belts. MIDDIES 69c . REGULAR 81.00 Regulation and Co-Ed styles; choice of Rose, Copen or white; well made and serviceable. h pit ni Cleveland, Aug. 8. (By Associated Press)—With a definite program for ending the soft coal strike ready for consideration tomorrow, the joint conference of the leaders of the strik- | ing union miners and coal operators| today marked time awaiting the ex- pected arrival of other operators es pecially those of Illinois and Indiana. In adgition operators were expected | from "several other states, scattered over the soft.coal fields, for the pro- gram contemplated a settlement on substantially a-national basis. . No Joint Session Toda; | No sessions of the joint conference | were held today and while there were | several informal meetings of both op- erators and union officlals their in- terest was centered largely in Chi- . ADAMSON’S ADVENTURES inable made of chambrays and ginghams; for- merly priced at $1.59. grounds with neat floral designs. inches wide, very good assort- ment of patterns. GINGHAMS popular HILDREN'S CREEPERS l TWO EXTRA BARGAINS IN DOMESTICS A lot of slightly soiled sheets and pillow cases, values up to $1.75, SHEETS PILLOW CASES . AND ROMPERS $1.19 The cutest little styles imag- good quality NEW POINTED VOILES 27c yd 40 inches wide, light and dark NEW NORMANDY VOILES 49c¢ yd Guaranteed fast colors, 40 FINE IMPORTED 34c yd Very fine quality Scotch Ginghams, 32 inches wide, very large assortment of attractive patterns. BASKET WEAVE FABRIC 39c yd A fine soft draping cloth, very for slip-ons and one ece dresses. Will fringe very icely. cagd and Indianapolis where operat- ors were expected to determine who | would attend the conference tomor- oW, President John Lewis of the min- ers, and also leaders among the op- erato#s here were optimistic regard- ing the probability of a settlement which if accomplished would be fol- lowed almost immediately by the union asking anthracite operators to renew the wage negotiations that were broken off in June after sev- eral weeks of fruitless effort toward a settlement, Mr. Lewis had express- ed the opinfon that “this week will see the end of the. soft coal contro- versy." Plan of Settlement. In brief, the program for settlement called for re-establishmént of the wage contracts that expired last March 31, the eve of the beginning of the strike that has continued more than four months, and also the crea- tion of an advisory commission of in- quiry through whose influence it was expected that disputes would be set- tled without strikes. The re-estab- lished wage contracts would continue in force until April 1 and mean while the commission would draft recom- nendations for future contracts. The “checkoff” system of operators col- lecting union dues would remain Pantry Dresses Stamped to embroider, made of nice quality soisette, beach cloths and ginghams; values up to $2.75. EDGINGS Very neat open work and scalloped edgings, tion of designs. Men’s H’d’k’_f’s 3 for25¢ Very fine quality lawn with satin border stripe, size; regular 15c. Boys’ Union Suits Sizes 2 to 12 years, good qual- ity nainsook; regular value 89c. Seam 79c each 15¢ each i $1.29 actual EMBROIDERY 8c yd good selec- 10c ea generous 39c through the re-establishment of the old contracts and there would be no change of working conditions. Mine union leaders ‘and operators who had gathered here for the joint conference said they had assurances that a number of prominet operators of Illinois and Indiana would have delegates here tomorrow it being ex- pected that the Indiana _delegation would include A. M. Ogle, president of the national coal association. The expectation of the break among the Indiana and Illinois oper- ators who had opposed the interstate meeting as a means of effecting a set- tlement caused the conference here to recess yesterday until 3 p. m. Wednes- day. Members of the conference were sworn to secrecy on account of lead- ers being fearful that announcement of the definite plan for settlement might lead to complications résulting in non-attendance of operators now absent. When existence of the plan became known the leaders apparently lost none of their optimism that the con- ference here would reach a settle- ment covering in part at least prac- tically every soft coal fleld where the union is recognized. All Won't Return. Though the strike may be settled on a nation-wide scale there i{s ex- BY O. JACOBSON It Sure Looked Like a Snake PURE SILK HOSE. $1.00 pr back lisle top pure thread silk, black, brown, sand and polo grey. CHILDREN’S SOCKS 12Y%c pr Mercerized lisle ribbed top, ‘all ¢olors; white, pink, orchid,. tan, black and blue, CLOTHES BASKETS 69c Medium size, strongly made clothes baskets, suitable for wet. wash, etc. Ready-Made OVERDRAPERY - $2.19 On grey and blue, silk design with fringe to match. ready to hang. COTT-A-LAP 49c¢ v« The extraordinary wearing floor covering. Good range of attractive designs. Made pectéd to remain several thousands of miners still on strike. The largest number would be in central Pennsvi- vania a partly unionized field where non-union mines were shut dowir by walkout that marked the development of the strike. $ KILLED IN FIGHT. : e Mexico City, Aug. 8.—(By Associat- ed Press.)—Thomas Martin was kiiled and Guy Markers was seriously ' in- jured on Sunday near La Zacatera mine in the state of Coahuila, in an encounter-with miners from a neigh- boring camp. ¢ Dispatches from Torreon say the Americans had an altercation with hostile miners and were attacked by a superior force. Federal troops are pursuing the attackers, according to the war office. PALACE THUR—FRI—SAT -’54 Sc.mmvd Willtams = frechlas Darry w Miarshsll Heilans "Penrod’ Cast of FPun-Makers With WESLEY BARRY in “PENROD"