New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 18, 1922, Page 6

New Britain Herald HERALD PURLISHING COMUANY (Issucd Dally, Bunday Excepted) | At Herwd Bidg, 61 Church Btrect, | BURGORIPTION RAT #00 a Year BaE o 1500 The 78 a Morth, orcd at the Post Ofce at New writali L W Becund Class Mall Matter TWLRPHONN CALLI Buainon OM e . Kditorial Reonw . .ot Ll - sdlom In e only profitabla alvertising me ’hthu Cylly Cireulation boake and piess room always open to sdvartisers. WMemaer of The Asporinted Press ocha ean v cxelunvely entitled creditoc to It or not otnarwigd credited In (his |ADCT an¢ @isc iocal news pub- Wakied hereln. Membor Audit Barean of Cireaintion ; . R, O, 18 a nations| ovganization “:mtn furnishes newspapo;s and wdvers tiscrs with a strictly hoiest annlysts of cttculation. Our circulat'on tatiscics are bared upon thiz aodit. This fusures pro- tectlon agalnst fraui in mowepaper dia- tribution figures to both maticnal and 10 cal sdvertisers e e ————T THE “WET" PLANK. New Britain is honored hy having held annual Connecticut Ba The delegates to here the ninety-ninth ptists’ convention he city of presesce ir a con¥tior to the cause dedicated of bettering the standards of life of men and women cannot have other than ¢ The stateme this conve consideration, 1 beneficial influence upon us. who address tion are worthy deep and reasonable discus- up is de- ts of those of gion of matters brought is cidely worth while tp learn, for in- addressing min- 1t is satisfactory that o conference of speaker Baptist stance, the 41st isters of the state in connection \"1!'1‘ ct that} mnrn‘t the convention, stressed th modern theology is taking inteiligent than formerly, tical and g g superstitions nothing to religious. It is quite of the discuss one form of parties which Speaking of the so-called “wet” plank Rev, J. e ow o view of religious matters more prac- the | coming wway from the past which add the cdness of matters proper, also, since one speakers wise to of the planks of the plat- political the great out one of to point the error into such speaker has fallen in the Democratic platform, N. Lackey, of Hartford, said the Democratic party the Connecticut has put a wet plank into modification the and of State of favoring a to and its platform of the Volstead manufacture thus nullify the P act, permit of beer wine amendment gives | 18th Such a plank not only ijts encouragement to the violation of the law, but openly advocates a yo- ation of the spirit of the constitu- | Jaw- * and tion * every decent abiding citizen whole democratic against the wet form." Quite possibly the speaker had for- plank nul- should repudiate the ticket as a protest plank in the plat- gotten the wording of the in question which, he lify the 18th™amendment, and which according to his statement, “not only viola- would SaVS, gives its encouragemeut to the “tion of the law, but openly advocates a violation of the spirit of the cor stitution.” The wording is this: “We favor revision of the Volstead act so that the same may be made to accord with the pro- amendment.” the law with in spirit 15th in letter and vision the Thus the plank by speaker advocates the “accord in letter and in spirit” the provisions of the constitution, and does not, it “advocate a the “yvet” of denounced making the plank as he says does, violation" spirit of the counstitution. The plank advocates a upholding the constitution, mot nullify it. The piank the denounces does exactly the thing the clergyman say and does not do the thing the clergyman says it does do. 1f the speaker, or if any organiza- tion, wishes to the party which advocates a modification of the Volstead act, it has the right to do so. Many people the believe the Volstead act is proper and should be retained. Probably an equal num- ber Melieve the a fied. But cause it advocates a any law, or the repeal of any law, or the adding of an amendment to the constitution or the repeal of any existing amendment to the constitu- tion, is to denounce a party which is presenting a matter perfectly proper manner. the plank proposed which encourages of law one which would clergyman does do, it not denounce in country be modi- party modification of t should to denounce a be- in a There is no hint in | a violation of the law. There is, on| the contrary, an appeal to modify the law so that there will be more obedi- ence to law. The clergyman has mis- represented. the situation perhaps, to such becomes the v-abiding citizens to add urging of obedience of the law as it stands, the caution that garding what a person or party stands for are apt the The platform contain- ing this “wet” plank pledges itself, also, to support reorganization of the | ,‘tax system. It would be just as log- feal for the clergyman who wspoken to declare that this plan en- courages people to violate the law | and not pay their taxes, as it is for | “Bim to assert, with all the prestige of | i 'his position, that a plank advocating " @ modification of the Volstead act unwittingly an extent that it duty of I to ir misrepresentations re- to cloud real issue, democratic has | encourages | the country the violation of the lquor laws. YOUNG MEN IN POLITICS, A young men's Republican club, it innounced by the powers that be, Tt would is is being formed In this eity be well if a young men's Democratic club were being formed also, or that the young men's political ¢lubs should re-form-ynot reform——with new aims, Those aims should be practical, sane, In no way should be clubs ' clubs, modern of young men be ‘“reform’ The members ghould attend to their undertake the poli- own business and not impossible task “elevating The fmmediate business of the these club should be to of ties.” members of look about at present day politics and politicians and find out what the matter is. Then they should train their members to adopt the worth- whjle characteristics of the politiclans they see and discard the undesirable traits so much in evidence, The young men would see men put on tickets of the political parties be- cause they could draw votes, and for no other reasen. They would see men running for office in the interest of certain groups, planning to advo- measures by those They would see greed and personified in success- for office they little thought for the cate wanted groups. selflsh ambition ful candidates would see very people. As surely as and strong and country today young develop into great, strong, Some of them may be in To say that and this country is great fine there are in the who will fine lead- men ers. New Britain at this. moment. there are none such is to declare that this country is peéermanently going to the dogs—and few will admit of that feeling. The young men should be- come interested in politics, not to reform the world, but to make of themselves the sort of men wise in matters of government and inspired by a burning desire to enter the fight, the people as they fit to represent should be represented. WE BEG PARDON, We beg to apologize to Judge B. W Alling for referring to him as “E. B.' Alling in our editorial of last evening. The slip was one of those inexplicable ones which can no more be explained than can the error of devoted hus- band who thoughtlessly calls by the affectionate term “sweetheart” some beautiful girl who does not happen to be his wife, and we beg to assure him that no ulterior motive prompted resort to disguising a person us to which are not his. WORTH EMPHASIZING. Armistice day should observed and especially for reason often lost sight of. Naturally be remembered one the ceremonies are seemly and fitting as reminding us of the time when all the world rejoiced—except Germany possibly—the day when a tremendous sigh relief went up that there would bhe no more shedding of blocd for a time, at least, and that the men hoys from homes could prepare Prayers of that of and to seek them again thanksgiving were sincere on day. Sincere are the feclings which prompt local individuals and organi- zations to make plans for the observ- of this Hearty should given those efforts if there more in the day that already suggested. But there is another, son for continuing the observance of Day. it intensified the we picture strain ance this anniversary year. encouragement he were than no significance a greater rea- Armistice Remembrance of should more he because vividly the that was upon us in the days before it be that The it came the less likely wil war will come again. the mind more realization of the which the world the terrible days be the There gshould a solemn observance of Armistice There should would come with a universal ob- poignant an- guish was plunged during of in of the war, the greater will reaction against war. be Day all over the world, and servance a reminder of the hoeror of war a determination to rid the world of it. Solemnity and sincerity should characterize the observance of this day; and sincerity should deepen the intention to keep from the world another conflict to which that day Armistice was signed was the joy-bringing finale. and solemnity the THE PRESIDENT'S PRAISE President Harding praises Congress for the work it has done. One wonders why. There have been three great matters with which Congress has had to do, the tariff practice of economy. Does the action of Congress in other matters what it did in regard to these three things? Some day Congress will praise Pres- honug, the and the outweigh ident Harding for what he has done. Quite possibly it, it, the inspiration or members of will attribute to him for the good things accomplished for Certainly President Hard- ing does not approve on the bonus. q the grab measures gress passe he does not approve has been trying to get through Certainly Dawes nd Mellon have heiped a bit in what economy been practiced. And would President Harding be so pleas- ed with the “elasticity” of the tariff rates, and would he have taken such pains with the appointment of an ex- has 3 i Congress action He vetoed the bill Con- | Congress | cellent tari®f commission, delegating to it almost all of his powers over those it he with the by Congress? Reminiscent of the old “assoclation of nations,”” that hazy thing men- tioned by President Harding in his campaign for the office he now holds; his sentence that "the thing in our thoughts is aloof- ness from the rest of the world,” We to be neighborly, he says, and helpful and useful-—to “protect our- first, and then the strength accruing through that policy for the general welfare of mankind,” Certainly the President has tried to helpful and useful to members of Congress seeking to to that body, He has done and will do the best he can .to aid them politically, Many will declare that the best things Congress done are the things it did hot do. As far as any evidences of neighborly and useful, the significant, pertinent and searching—the popular question of the day might be asked: “How do you get that way?" had heen thoroughly rates decided rates, pleased upon is declaring last wish to selves use he return has being question so Facts and Fancies (BY ROFERT QUILJEN). In'Russian, a way out, “look-in” means a Civilization is just a in quest of a profit businessman The office hlack sheep says our friends are those we go to hell with. “The glory that was Greece" ig Just a longer way of saying Venizelos. About the only things that always get theirs are death, a file, and the middleman. It's a case of genuine love if he keeps his eye on the girl instead of the taximeter “There never is any unsavory gossip 1bout the girl who has a reputation 1s an onion eater. An ultimatdm in these modern times Kknows just how a four-card flush fecls at the show-down. Dawn brings the milkman; and the dawn of a new day waits upon the '\\-hnm we highly esteem under initials | milk'of human kindness. Patriotism is & sweet and beautiful thing 1f it hasn't enough cash on hand to finance a fight. Running a business is just a slow and painful process of adjusting onc's self to new tariff laws. In this glorious land of oppertunity, any boy has a chance to grow up and become a laboy official A great many people think a good conversationalist is° a person who knows some interesting scandal. f “Women, much more than men, trust in God." They do, indeed; hut they really should learn more about "im\lng. Wonder what a train thinks when it observes a competing truck on a roadbed maintained by the public. general The worst thing about two weeks in the hospital is coming back and dis- covering that your know you were gon friends didn't be a little wicked, but it is weli to. remember that the world's witch burners have been solemn and serious men, Gaiety may The crossing of the Red Sea doesn't seem so miraculous when you observe that some pedestrians cross Main street in safety, Correct this sentence: “Don't apol- ogize," said the busy man to the bore; “1 was just killing time, and I'm glad you dropped in S 25 Years Ago Joday (Taken from Herald of that date) Delegates from New Britain coun- cil, 0. U. A. M, will go to Water- bury tonight where the state conven- tion is being held. Pt is expected that Licutenant Colonel Thompson, present state vice-councilor, will be elected to state councilor. Eugene Porter is in Brooklyg for a few days on a business trip. Thomas W. Mitchell acted as a delegate for the local Pythian lodge at its state convention in New Haven today. The New Britain Quartette celebrated its sixth anniversary {Calumet Hall last night. { L. H. Pease, chairman of the re- publican town committee, has filed a report of the expenses the commitjee spent during the recent towp election. George Kiett, chairman of? the First ward, spent $24; H. ID. Humphrey, chairman of the Third ward, $24; C. H. Smith, chairman of the Fourth ward, $24, and G. M. Landers, chair- man of the Sixth ward, $24. club in increased to almost Railroad mileage has from 52,000 miles in 1870 253,000 miles. RECEPTION USHERS IN FALL ACTIVITY Woman's Club Holds Enjoyable Social at First Meeting The large number who attended the Woman's club. Tuesday afternoon showed approval of history repeating Itself, fn starting the year's program with a reception. The Pirst Church chapel, which will house the club the coming year, was attractively ar- ranged for the occasion, baskets of yellow marigolds with some of the late fall flowers reflecting the autumn cheer outdoors made bright spots of color inslde, The hospitality committee: Mrs, Raymond A, Catlin, Miss Letty Learned, Mrs. 1. B, Stone, Mrs, Rob- ert 8. Brown, Mrs. John L. Davis, Miss Helen Bunce, Mrs, Edwards D. Case, Mrs. 8, H. Hellyar, Mrs. Ray- mond B, Mazeine, Mrs. Alphonso B. orter, Mrs. Pardon Rickey, Mra. Justus A, Traut, Mrs. S. Hoyt Pease, welcomed the members of the club as they came in, passed them along to the receiving Iine and from there in- to the tea room. Those in the receiving line were the officers and directors of the club, they were: Mrs, Buell B, Bassette, Mrs. Marcus White, Mrs, William C. Hungerford, Mrs. Henry T. Burr, Mrs. John C. Loomis, Mrs. William E. Parker, Mrs. George W. Traut, Mrs. Rufus N. Hemenw: Miss Mary 8. Whittlesey, Mrs. Harris B. Humason, Mrs. James E. Copper and Mrs. John H. Kirkham. In the adjoining room, Mrs, Frank .. Traut and Mrs, Andrew J. Sloper oresided over the tea table. Those serving were members of the social ‘ommittee, Mrs. William H. Judd, Mrs. Ernest W. Christ, Mrs, Edgar Dean, Mrs. Frederick Gilpatric, Miss Mabel Hibbard, Mrs. Laurence Mouat, Mrs. Oscar J." Murray, Mrs. Jaimes H. Robinson, Mrs. James P’. Rogers, Mrs. Maurice Stanley, Mr Gisrge 8 Vivian, Miss Laura Woodford, Mrs. Louis W, Young and Mrs. Elbridge Wightman. During the afternoon a musical program was given nembers of the New Britain Musical ‘lub. Theron W. Hart, cus H. Tleitzer and Mrs. Stuart U'pson. These irtists were greatly enjoyed and added nuch to the afternoon's pleasure, Mr. Hart rendered the following wumber: 3avotte Walter's Prize Song “ountry Gardens . Lyrical Pieces Mr. Fleitzer's were: Bouree .... “avatina Extase Largo . vw i Handel Adoration .... Borouski Mrs. Stuart's numbers included the ollowing songs: A Spirit Flower ... Campbell-Tipton “The Wind's in ghe Séuth Scott A Birthday Huntington Woodman Morning Speaks Waters of Lieurence TERRIFIED PEOPLE THRONGING RODOSTO charming by three Bach Wagner-Bendel Percy Grainger / <. Grieg violin selections Handel Von Speren Ganne Minnetouka Fearing Turks. They Flock to Beach- es Waiting for Ships That Do Not Come. Rodosto, Thrace, Oct. 18.—(By As- soclated Press. —This town has be- come a jumping off place in the Greek evacuation of eastern Thrace, Twenty-eight thousand panic stricken refugees are gathered here all domin- aled hy the same fear of the Turk that swayed the refugee crowds in Smyrna three weeks ago. Everybody believes the Turks are almost at the door and nothing can reassure them. The general belief is that the Kemalists will arrive simul- taneously with the British troops of occupation and every refugee hopes to put a long stretch of water be- tween himselt apd Rodosto before that event. 4 The whole town and all its extra population have abandoned any pre- tense of performing normal duties and have gathered along the gravel beaches waiting nervously for th(J ships which do not come. A body of mgeasants with about 1,- 000 farm wagons left Monday for a railway station 20 miles to the north on a rumor that trains would await them there, but yesterday the long procession bedraggled by the rain re- turned, having been turned back by the militar who told them they must be evacuated by the sea. All the shops, even the bakeries, are closed, and their owners are svith the crowds around the narrow planked quay. The government yesterday dis- continued its bread ration, bhut an American relief station under Col Stephen E. Lowe took over the bur- This Handsome Pair of Cast Brass Andirons This Handsome Pair of Cast Brass Andirons A great many people are using their fireplaces this fall in an effort to save coal. An open fire takes the chill off the house these cool days. We are showing a fine line of Andirons, Fire Sets, Fenders, Spark Guards and Lighters. B.C.PORTERSONS “Connecticut’s Best Furniture Store.” den pending the arrival of British supplies. The mayor and most of the other civil officials left Monday. DEMOCRATS T0 MEET o Sixth Warders Will Gather This Eve- ning in New Headquarters at 177 Hartford Avenue. A meeting of the sixth ward demo- cratic club will be held this evening at § o'clock at the new headquarters at 177 Hartford avenue. ¥The com- nittee in charge has arranged an at- tractive program and light refresh- ments will be served. All members of the club are re- quested to be present as there are many items of importance to be dis- cussed relative to the approaching state clections. The club is growing rapidly and the membership has in- creased greatly since the foundation of the organiaztion some time ago. The members and officers of the club are working hard and are mak- ing every .effort to have the entire democratic ticket elected in Novem- ber. SILVER WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Carroll of Maple Street Observe Their 25th Wedding Anniversary at Their Home, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Carroll of 188 Maple street were pleasantly sur- prised last evening when about 50 of their friends and relatives called upon them to aid {hem in celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll were married ADAMSON’S ADVENTURES on’ October 18, 1897 by Rev. J. H. Strong, then pastor of.the First Bap- tist church. Mrs. Carroll before her marriage was Miss Maybelle Nafey. Three children have been born to the couple and they are Mrs. G. W. Johnson, Miss Mildred €arroll' and Ellsworth Carroll all of this city. Late in the evening B. E. Mann, us’ spokesman for the party, presented | the couple with a silver purse con- taining 25 silver dollars. A buffet lunch was served. WILL SELL STORE. The creditors of H. Alpert, who conducts a store on 150 Hartford av- enue, held a meeting yesterday in the office of Attorney' David L. Nair, when a vote was taken to,sell the store to M. Maxen and- distribute the assets. This will make it unneces- sary to file a petition: ofgbankruptcy against Alpert, as an attdthment had been placed on his store some time ago which is now released. The cred- itors will receivé 50 or.60 .per cent of thelr claims. ' This is Kroll Overall Week - Get Your Pair Today—Special Prices This week only is your’ chance to try out, at a special low price, a pair of fine fitting Kroll Over- alls—the kind that always look well and boost a man’s chances of promotion, Worked out by experts to fit neatly yet give am- ple room, Made of the strongest dark blue denim and stitched with tough “-guarantee, shoe thread. 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