New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 3, 1922, Page 6

\ They are either New Britain Herald HERALD PUBLIBHING COMPANY | (Issuod Dally, Bunday Excepted). At Hernwd Bldg, 67 Church Street. BUBBCRIPTION RATES: #8.60 o Year. $3.00 Three Months. 7S¢ a Month, Entered at the Post Office at New sritain a8 Becond Olaes Mall Matter, TWLEPHONE CALLS: Businoss Ofue .. ¥ditorial Roums .. Che only profitable advertising redivm 1n the Olty, Circulation books .nd press room always open to advartisers. Membner of The Assoctated Prem Yhe Awsoclated Preen le exclusively entitled to the use for re-publication of ail yews creditod to it or mot otherwiss credited in this raper and/ aiso local news pub- lshed herein. Member Audit Dareaa of (irculntion The A. B. C. s a nationsl orzanization which furnishes newspapers and advor- tisers with a strictly houest arnlyels of olrculation. Our cireulat'ou statiscica are bamed upon thiz aodit. This {neures pro- tection against fraud ‘n newspaper dle- tribution figures to both mational and lo cal advertisera. == e Ve e eI LOCAL COAL SITUATION, We the coal situation the p fe the sharp point of that anxiety tem- We hear that dealers else- less ! worried over local The warm weather of blunted are a w days has only porarily. where have than is being charged here; that New Britain price over that of last year has been We can not Britain to sell as charge we hear the agread to cities near raised only one dollar. New able see any reason why dealers should not he low as that, at There is a whom all respect ers are justified at present in charging $18 to $20 a ton—which, of course, means the higher sum as a rule. The local coal dealers are men whom all respect. They they have to charge $18 to $20 a ton. We are ang about it. The irrita- tion is not confined to any one group of people. W all it—it affects although the suffering of the poor who cannot raise the price necessary than the inconvenience of those who can manage somehow, and greater than the irritation of those to whom the few dollars’ difference is not im- portant. But in spite of our anger we must be fair about it. Either we must assert that our local coal dealers are not telling the truth and are far less henest than dealers in other cities, ‘and also that they must have been able to pull the wool over the eyes of our local administrator or that he is dishonest and in league with those dealers, or else we must admit that we are glad the dealers did as they say they did—buy coal “‘at any price"” in order that there might be some hard coal in this city for those willing to pay the price. The dealers are nat urging people to put in a large su;;p]v of coal at these high prices. frankly explaining the situation—saying that they did pay a big price for coal because they feared they would not be able to get enough ‘“company coal” at lower price to meet the demand for coal at any price—or they are not telling the truth about it. Most of us prefer to believe in the intelligence and hon- esty of our coal dealers and our local fuel administrator, in which case we are glad that we can get some coal even if we have to pay a high price for it. We are to believe, too, that dealers in other cities who have agreed to sell at a lower price are talking about the coal they expect to get from the regular sources, not about coal which they have on hand now. If this is not the case it cer- tainly behooves the fuel administrator to look into the matter and they are undersell Britain dealers. ocal fuel administrator He says the deal- say in are us all very will be greater inclined see why able to New SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT. A significant cast Plainville last Friday night. Out of about 1,350 legal voters in the town 224 voted the whether or not Sunday moving tures should be allowed. Of 224 there were 148 in favor of allow- ing the entertainments op- posed. There probably more than 100 women among the Whether majority the favored the allowing of the pictures or not is a question. It is said, how- ever, that many women declared they would prefer to have their children at the movies, even on Sunday, than hanging about the streets It is said also that the opposition was led by the active members of the churches, the W. C. T. U. and possibly other organizations. The action is of interest outside of Plainville. The question is one which interests people everywhere. It is to be noted that somewhat less than one-sixth of the people of this com- munity—the voters—were sufficiently interested to vote. It is to be pre- sumed that of that one-sixth whose interest could be aroused, the reform element, opposing a liberal Sunday, was as strong as it would be possible to ‘make it in that town. In other words there were more who did not vote but who would have voted for the Sunday movies than there were, among those who did not vote, that would have opposed it. It is always easler to stir reformers to activity than it is to get more easy-going people to exert themselves. If ithese deductions are correct the vote was in on question to pic- these and 176 were voters. a of women ( today. sentiment in Plainville among all classes of voters is overwhelmingly in favor of Sunday movies. And there seems to be no reason why Plainville should not be accepted as typical of New England towns of its size. Thus it may be said that people of New England today favor such entertain- ments being held on Sundays, for certainly were a vote in the cities to be taken it would be more in favor of closing movie theaters on Sunday than was the vote in Plain- not ville This situation discloses a decided change in New England sentiment Either people have come to believe that there is no harm in a moderately liberal Sunday, or they feel that the Sunday movie is one of the lesser of the present day evils or there is a decided reaction in evidence from the traditional “New England con- science,"” THE HUMAN SIDE. While we urging, quite prop- that the nations of the world which justice and right should precipitate another war, and while we should not be moved to encourage actien that would add horrors of warfare to the present world the human side of the situation in the Near East should ever be in mind. Tt is not for the purpose of harrowing the feelings needlessly that the picture of the suffering in Smyrna is drawn in vivid colors by those who have seen it in life. The situation is presented as it actually is so that there may be created a sentiment which will de- mand the exercise of the greatest possible influence to bring relief to a stricken people. A woman, Dr. Esther Lovejoy, tells of some of the awful tragedies of She represents but a name people in this part of the But those who know her con- fine, free are erly, great stand for hesitate to tragedies, Smyrna. to most country. and read what she has to say of ditions there, a strong, carnest, woman constitutionally from hysteria, telling in simple lan- the plain truths which she would not distort in order to bring effect. The Turkish lash, she says, answers the crles of the Christian refugees for water and for food. Babies are born, suffer, and die in a few hours, their lifeless bodies held long in the arms of crazed mothers. So awful is the situation that some of the Turkish officers show compas- sion for the victims of their soldiers. As one man, one group of men and women cannot relieve all the suffer- ing of a great city, because of human limitations and the demands that must be met by each member of that group, so one nation, one group of nations, even, may not relieve all the suffering of the world because of the necessity of keeping peace and free- dom from pain among those human beings to which those nations are directly responsible. But as one man, one group of men and women may influence a whole city toward pre- venting tragedy and relieving pain and sorrow, so may one nation, a group of nations bring all influence to bear toward justice and peace until such time comes when that influence will dominate the world Never for a moment in this country should there be forgotten the anguish of the victims of Turkish power We can do little now, but we can cultivate that of mind which brings a broader vision of our rights and dutles to the rest of the world, to humanity. see guage own frame INCREASED BUILDING. Roger Babson's statements and predictions have been verified locally with decided emphasis by the giving out of the figures showing the present building It known that there was greater activity on this line at present than was in evidence but that building inspector's report would show more than the of building proposed in the month of September over the ¢ permits issued in that month a year ago was scarcely anticipated Mr. Babson has commented on the effect of this improvement in the bullding business. As his statement indicated that figures show such increase whey they were avail- situation. was a year ago, the twice amount number would able, and as it has been proven cor- rect, so should his other deductions be taken as likely to be fulfilled. He has insisted that struc- tures, farther removed from the cen- ters of cities, would go up in great numbers. The Brows stronger that the more than doubled building permit make this prediction one which may be relied upon and influenced by which people having money to invest may act. Last month the total amount planned to be spent in this work of building was over $500,000, all but about $11,000 of which is to go into new structures, the smaller amount being planned for alterations This situation shows not a desire to “fix things up” more propitious time for building, but rather a deter- mination to "build for the future.' When a city evinces that attitude great things may be expected. residential conviction figures for a PESSIMISTS, TAKE HEART. Pessimists who fear the world is ambling gaily to the animals which bark and bite, take courage and note the records of Hartford People who believe that all over the county. men are getting the pleasure divorces, world men and married only to have and publicity of getting scan ye the divorce records of Hart- ford county for the last two years. And in the plcture which arises from | such contemplation of statistics be- hold the burning of home fires, ever growing more numerous, and behold a checking of the scattering of the embers of dead fires of connublal bliss. For divorce is decreasing in Hart- ford county. All those who wed are advised to come to Hartford county to live—and to feel that the chances of remaining happy here are greater than elsewhere. There were 257 fewer divorces in the period between July, 1921, and July, 1922, than there were last year and there were 106 fewer divorces between July, 1920, and July, 1921, than the before that Next year it is quite possible that there will be 400 fewer divorces than there were this year—and so ad Infinitum until the time comes when the vanishing point is reached. Of course harsh words will be spoken always between loving husband and loving wife. Some people may go so far as to insist that it would make for a more peaceful community were some couples to be separated quite as far as possible. But the general impression remains in the mind of the student of statistics that Hartford county married couples are having a great deal more pleasure, together, than formerly. So, pessimists, take heart. year on Facts and Fancies (BY ROFERT QUILLEN). A Dboundary line is a natural growth, not a mark on a map. The old stage hold-up has been re- vived on a larger scale. All the world's a stage. “In dealing with Turkey the na- tions have common cause.” Also, we trust, common sense. A sophisticated girl is one who can kiss with so little skill as to make it seem the first one. This is the season when he-men begin to make futile resolves not to wear heavy ones this winter. If the meek inherit much now it is proof that their deceased sire wasn't noted for meekness. It is a wise political party that leaves the tax-payer a little spare change for campaign contributions. Some pcople indulge their appetites in the things they enjoy, and some keep good health. Some drivers wreck their cars when biinded by headlights, but more wreck them when blinded by moon- shine. An injunction will stop.a row if everybody is looking eagerly for a reasonable excuse to call off the dogs. If grafting isn't stopped in Cuba, Uncle Sam will do something. It is too bad that only charity begins at home, There are two kinds of old men; the one the community calls “‘old man Hicks,” and the one the community calls "Dad"”. It is sad to think of Greeks being burned, but it usually happens when one engages to rake chestnuts out of the fire. The eclection of some progressives and some reactionaries may not promise reform, but it at least prom- ises amusement. One-tenth of remorse is located in the conscience and nine-tenths in the sore spots. The most forlorn thing in the known world is a prohibitionist stranded where he can't get his morning cup of coffee. There are many ways to save fuel as the National Bureau of Mines sug- gests, and perhaps the most effective is to go visiting. When a prominent Englishman un- bends and grants an interview he is usually generous enough to come through with a denial next day. Some of the love letters written by the old boys indicate that hardening of the arteries is less to be dreaded than softening of the brain. Correct this sentence: ‘‘Come right in,” cried the woman; “I won't ask you to excuse the appearance of the house, for I think it looks darned well.” 25 Years Ago Zoday (Taken from Herald of that date) The Y M. C. A. will hold its formal opening of the season’s activities this Thursiay evening, at which A. J. Sloper and Rev. E G. Hjerpe will speak. The social the Men's Union of Unlon of the South Congregational church last night elected John Sloan as sécretary and W, E, Latham as treasurer, George H. Dyson was ap- pointed to the sick committee, Denman Thompson will play “Uncle Josh” In the great play, ‘The Old Homestead,” which will show at the Russwin Lyceum Friday evening. The Y, M. T. A, & B. soclety will hold a fair in Hanna's armory on November 1, Peter Crona has purchased a black roan horse with a record of 2:19% on the track. INDIFFERENT T0 OUTSIDE PROGRESS Turboai Is an Island Where Time Is Completely Forgotten Honolulu, T. H., Oct. 3.—The isle where time {s forgotten is Tubual, Austral group, about 200 miles south of Tahiti, where the popular dream of a languid, lazy South Sea exist- ence really comes true, according to Robert T. Aitken, scientist of the Rishop Museum, who has just re- turned from two years of investiga- tion in Tubuai in connection with the museum's efforts to trace the origin of the Polynesian race. Utter indifference to progress or to the outside world is another prom- inent characteristic of the residents and their entire social and industrial program appears to be composed of eating, sleeping, talking and fishing, he sald. Taro-planting, the basis of South Sea food, poi, and fishing are the main occupations. Aitken related as one example of the indifference to time, his experi- ences in travellng between two islands. After a week's delay in starting, his party set sail, and the distance of 90 miles was covered after eight days on the open water. The return trip was postponed for a week, although a stop of only one day had been scheduled. The captain was careless in allow- ing leeway and missed his objective by 40 miles, an error that cost three of the eight days travelling time. Frequently “a schooner, blown from its course by the hurricanes which rise suddenly during the summer months, will wander about for weeks before finding its true position. All schooners are required to carry sex- tants but frequently this instrurent will lack lenses. On many vessels the chronometer is an alarm clock, set regularly each morning at sunrise. The population of Tubai is only everal hundred, most of them being of pure Polynesian blood, with some « mixture of Caucasian and Chinese. About 80 percent. of the people are protestant and attend church twice every Sunday, and a regular song service each Wednesday, according to Mr. Aitken. The remaining 20 per- cent. are divided among the Catholic and two branches of the Mormon church. CLOUDS PREVENT Fhotographs To Prove Einstein The- ory Are Not Taken Because of Weather. Berlin, Oct. 3. — (By Assoclated Press) — Clouds prevented the Ger- man-Dutch expedition to Christmas island in the Pacific from taking pho- tographs intended to test the Einstein theory, according to the first report received today by the astronomical in- stitute at Potsdam. A few pictures of the sun’s corona, however, were taken through the clouds. These may prove of service in the test. London, Sept. 25. — Prof. C. A. Chant, of the University of Toronto, one of the astronomers who went to Australia to observe the eclipse of the sun, telegraphing from Walsal, Aus- tralla, said h believed the photo- graphs taken on Thursday last, during the eclipse, especlally the Lick observ- atory photographs, would prove suf- ficlent to verify, disprove or modify the Einstein theory. Lobsters and crabs abound the shallow, sandy shores of west Africa along north- EVERYTHING NEW THAT COMES TO TOWN DESERVES ATTENTION The announcement of something new stirs up curiosity. Here is something that will appeal to the men of New Britain, to busi- ness men, to factory and store su- perintendents, to foremen, mechanics, clerks, in fact, every man in town, The P & Q is coming to town! What i the P & Q? P & @ brings back memories of our boyhood days, when our elders used to say: “Mind your P’'s and Q's, Bobby." It has a familiar sound. The P & Q that's coming to town is the new P & Q Clothes Shop, to be opened at 306 Main street in the new block, two doors from railroad crossing on Friday, October 6th. It is a new link in the chain of 40 clothes ehops long recognized as ploneers of the Maker to Wearer {dea of clothes distribution, and acknowl- edged as one of the few concerns in this country who actually make every garment they sell—and their methods of distributing their entire product, through their own store at just a little above the wholesale price, has met with extreme favor all over the United States, from men in every walk of life, who truly appreciate supreme quality at minimum prices. P & Q Clothes sell at $20, $25 and $30, and it is a recognized fact that they are considered $10 cheaper than others sell equal quality for. P stands for Price—Q stands for Quality, and the trade mark of this unique store is emblematic of the name of the store. For the opening announcement of this new, practical and economical Clothes Shop see THE NEWS in to- morrow's newspapers.—Advt. THE GREAT AMERICAN YES, I'LL. SEND THEM RIGHT OVER WITH BOB - HE'LL BE HOME ANY MINUTE NOW - GUESS HE FROM SCHooL OH ) CAN - IF NOT HE CAN MAKE TwoO TRIPS OF IT- GOODBYE ! " THE HANDYMAN AROULND HOUSE" ARRIVES JusT W.C.T. 0. MEETING AT PHILADELPHA 40 Nations Will Be Represented at Tenth Annual Meeting Evanston, IIl, Qct. 3. The world's Women's Christian Temper- ance Union, which will hold its tenth convention at Philadelphia, Novem- ber 11-16, has 1,000,000 members of 40 nationalities, according to a state- ment from headquarters here of the national organization. The first presi- dent of the international organization was Margaret Bright Lucas, sister of John Bright, British me minister. Her successors were Frances E. Wil- lard, Lady Henry Somerset and Rosa- lind, Countess of Carlyle, Since the | countess' death, Miss Anna A. Gordon, | vice-president, has been acting presi- dent. Miss Willard is said to have con- ceived the idea of an international or- ganization for temperance as the re- sult of a visit to Chinatown in San Francisco. She founded the World's (3 e and it tastes ALL RIGHT THE. IN TIME — ‘“We are one she W. C. T. U, in 1883, world of tempted humanity,” wrote. About a year later a petition for world-wide prohibition, drafted by Miss Willard, was circulated in var- fous countries. Miss Willard said that to enumerate the languages of the signers would be “to make a list of almost every tongue that has survived the confusion of Babel.” They totaled seven and one-half million. The peti- tion was presented to President Cleve land and to Great Britain. NEW HOME FOR DOGS. Germany Is Erecting Pound for Stray | Canines to Live, Berlin, Oct. 3.—Stray dachshunds and other waif canines of the Ger-| man capital are’ gleefully wagging their tails at the prospects of a new 2,500,000-mark pound which the city has decided to erect as their special “pension de luxe.” Not only are the innocent victims of the official dog-catcher to ‘“have their day,” but the latter himself and his staff are to be provided with a new residence costing 2,650,000 marks, In addition the city has set aside a contingent fund of .750,000 marks. Neukoelln will be the site of the palatial new pound. alouraine Coffee HOME!" AUSTRALIAN MORTALITY Death Rate Among Soldiers is w and’ Three-Quarters Per Cent Per Annum. Sydney, N. 8. W, Oct. 3.—The rate of mortality among soldiers ab- sent from Australia during the world war was approximately - ' seven and three-quarters per cen® per -an- num as compared with approximately one-half per cent per annum fo® a | hody of men of similar age under normal Australian conditions, accard- ing to the report just issued by the Commonwealth Statistician. i In the calculations all degths abroad were taken into consideration except those after discharge from the service. The total deaths abread were 58,850 and. the number of years | of exposure to risk of death abroad was computed at 761,000, which is a mortality rate of 7.3. per thousand per annum, + A d In the South African campaign of 1899-1902, the mortality rate for all Briltish troops was 38.7 a thousand a year or less than four per cent a year, .while in the Crimean war of 1854-55, the mortality among Br{fish forces was 15 and one-half Per cent per annum, the statisticlian's report said. o [alouraine \luffm‘ Just as good W.S.Quinby Company ADAMSON’S ADVENTURES as it smells!” , The Kid Does a Substitution "'n" sl AIE B Boston | AN’ ~ ~ Chicago e BY 0. JACOBSO Trick Ao, a8 T B 8 B S #o MORE LIKKER FoRMINE