New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 9, 1922, Page 6

New Britain Herald P WRRALD PUMLISHING COMPANY (Iscuod Dally, Bunday Excepted). At Herwd Blag, 87 Church Btrest, SUBECRIPTION RATES: 0580 & Year, $5.00 Three Montha 750 & Month, Metered at the Post Ofco at New writaly an Becond Claes Mall Matter, FULMPHONN CALLS: Fhe A. B, O, s & nationai ovusl which furnishee mewspapers and fsers with A strictly hoiest ovaly clvculation Our circulation statisd bared vpon thie wodit, Thiv fn tectlon against froud ‘n nowepape tribution figures to both maticnal and lo cal advertinere. —_— == ARMISTICE DAY SIGNTFICANT It the people of New Britain are golng to make Armistice Day, Satur- day, one to be remembered they will begin to get ready now. Engagements should be made with a view to giv- . ing time to celebration of that day . 4f it is considered of importance, {8 well, therefore, to consider whether an Armistice Day celebration is worth ‘while. Publicity organs which used to men- tion the League of Nations in the smallest type, are beginning to “al- low” that some day there will be, of course, a general getting together of nations that will result in some sort of an agreement, “less dangerous” than was the Wilson League, they say, but —wwell, something of the sort. Hesi- tating Republicans dre delving again into the records of what President Harding said when he was a candi- date, about the “assoclation of na- _ tions,” and attempting to show that he, even then, saw the inevitableness _ of “some sort of a league.” Of course there will come ‘“some | gort. of a league.” It will be an active ffective thing, and it will maintain peace. This country can no more keep out of it than this country can raise a sea wall which will keep out all ‘communications with the rest of the world. And here is where Armistice Day comes in. Quite aside from our own splendid desire to remember fitting- . ly the day when the blood of our own men ceased to flow, we should observe Armistice Day as the one sentiment upon which all nations, Germany ex- cepted, agree. It is a day the whole world should celebrate because it is a day when the world unites in thanksgiving that it came. Celebration of it brings all nations nearer to- gether. It suggests the possibllity, sure /to materialize, of many other points & of agreement between nations which will result in the inevitable, common sense view of war which, once estab- lished, will bring peace. ' We will observe Armistice Day, not only in our own personal thankful ‘ way, but also a step in furthering a _against the constitutionality of rejoicing is sentiment for peace and over the coming of peace which . world universal on that day. THE MINIMUM WAGE A great, fundamental question is raised when the decision of the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia the Minimum Wage law for women {s dis- cussed. Roughly speaking, the court held the law unconstitutional on the ground that it was legislation aimed to protect a certain class; that as woman'’s eqnality with man was rec- ognized, such a law, to be fair, should be applicable to men also. There is legal precedent for such “class legislation” if it may be regard- ed as such. Rallroad employes are protected legally by the minors. But whether or not it Is constitutional to pass a law fixing a wage below which employers may not hire women to work-—or men, for that matter— there is a feeling that there should be « such a rule. Although the advocates of such a law hesitate to mention an- other constitutional amendment at this time, it is plain they feel that, if the United States Supreme Court afirms the judgment of the district of Columbia Court, the constitution should be changed so that such a law would not conflict with fit. The argument of these people is that no man should be asked to work for a wage that will not support him in accordance with the standards of ‘living which have made Americans the upstanding people they are. If a minimum wage law would imply, also, a constiutional maximum wage law or if a maximum wage law for women necessitates one for men, well and good, they say. The important thing is that wages should be kept up to a point at least where they will support life decently. There is no deeper economic ques- tlon than this. Were it to be raised at a time other than one when recent constitutional amendments had plung- ed the country into controversy leav- ing the value of those amendments subjects of sincere discussion, proba- bly there would be little question but that a constitutional amendment, adopted to make it possible to pass lawe in states fixing a minimum wage, would be advocated. Probably the time will come when it will be adve- cated freely, And even as things are, récognizes the tendency of “business to get all it can from the wage work- er for as ttle as possible, feels that there should be such an amendment, If one 18 needed, to make constitution- &) any law passed to protect the work- the women one who er for who are newer at manual lahor than are men, from the willingness of capl- tal to take advantage of the need of those who are unskilled, uneducated, unable to drive a hard bargain. Em- ployers should not he allowed to aec- cept worle and profit by it without paying a wage which will sustain life in that position which the worker is expected to fill, wages, especlally COMMUNITY SPIRIY Compleint is sometimes made that there is little community spirit in New Britaln, Granted that ‘“community spirt” is a good thing for a ity of this slze, what are the facts, and If there is a lack of it how can that fault be corrected ? Last night the Chamber of Com- merce, the Lions' club and the Rotary club members met at dinner. Tonlght the Busin®ss and Professional Wom- en's club will entertain the Rotary club. members and their wives. Here are four organizations which, in theory at least, ought to advancé the “community spirit.,” Is the theory put into practice? Each of the organ- izations has done fine things; splen- did sentiments have been expressed at their meetings; ‘their activities are certainly to be commended. The ques- tlon naturally arises, however, as to whether or not anything to intensify the desired “community spirit’ was discussed practically last evening, and whether practical effort will be made to that end tonight, other than the effort which has resulted in the meet- ings of these organizations, To gain a fine, universal ‘‘communi- ty spirit” others than those members of those organizations must be in- terested. Those ' brganizations must remember the people who do not be- long to them because of ineligibility, perhaps, or for other reasons. If there is a lack of community spirit in New Britain the correcting of such fault offers a fine fleld for such organiza- tions as those mentioned. An increased consideration for “the other fellow" given without the patronizing atmos- phere so repugnant to that “other fel- low,” would do much to increase the “community spirit” of the city. ACTION WANTED Certainly, in this election, the Re- publican party did not stand as the party of progress or of action. Grant many good things to it, if one will, but that characterization {s impossible, It has been here emphasized many times that the people want action. In this state perhaps this desire is less pro- nounced—it is still “conservative Con- necticut.” Further proof of this desire by the people, if it be granted that “action” has been.lacking in the Re- publican party, may be seen in the fact that the Republican majority in the Senate has been reduced from 24 to 10; in the House from 166 to 9. The new members of the Senate and House may not bring action, progress, but it would seem the hope of the people is in them, There are radicals and declared independents such as Brookhart, of Iowa, Shipstead of Min- nesota, Mayfield of Texas, Ralston of Indlana and Howell of Nebraska, They will not bipd themselves to anclent creeds, And the reactionaries Fordney, Mec- Cumber, Mondell—they will no more clog the machinery. Miller of New York, splendidly careful and efficient had to give way to the active Smith, And then there is Senator Lodge! As though to emphasize the cumulative evidence of a longing for movement, energy, daring, perhaps, thére stands out his pitiful plurality which sends him back, almost under a cloud, to his seat in the Senate still surround- ed by an atmosphere of the long ago. Certainly there is reason to believe that the people would have their rep- resentatives adopt the slogan: 'Let's FOOTBALL There is more interest in football this year than ever before. The mod- erate fall has helped, perhaps, but the fact remains. Interest in the East is centered on Yale, Harvard and Prince- ton and there 18 much speculating as to the team which will be recognized as the best of the three. The “blg teams"” devélop more rapidly than they did twenty years ago. At that time the loss of an “early game" was considered of little moment at the big institutions. But the smaller colleges and the institu. tions from the West came along so persistently and furnished such foot- ball upheavals, boasting of them despite the lack of notice the Eastern and larger colleges seemed to take of them, that the “Big Three', which | used to be the “Big Four” including the University of Pennsylvania, were compelled to pay more attention to these prellminary games. Yale's de- feat by Towa recently, for instance, created far more comment than it would have done twenty years ago. Looking at the prospects this year and still remembering football as it was twenty years ago, it may be sald that under the rules that obtained then Harvard would be first cholee, Yale second and Princeton third. Har- vard started out with the Haughton system and with tried ma- terlal; Yale was second only to Har vard In seasoned players and system, and Princeton had little to rely upon except Princeton ruggedness and spirlt, Twenty years ago this condi- tion would have brought Harvard the championship, always allowing for the bulldog spirit of Yale which, in 1800 for instance, held n superior Harvard line powerless six inches from its goal, But today the rules allowing more open play, where the spectacular runs of such as Neldlinger and the abllity In pussing the ball of Wight are al- ways possibilities, make predictlons less reliable. There is more of the un« certainty of baseball in the modern game, Posslbly it is because of this fascinating uncertainty that football has become more popular as it has become more sporty. The outlook Is, therefore, that while Harvard looks to have a team su- perior to the others, the Yale team just developing spectacularly and, to a less degree the Princeton team filled with enthusiasm reminiscent of Poe's drop kick which turned defeat into last-minute victory in the old days, has a good chance to spring surprises possible because of the development of. the game under the present day rules. proven Facts and Fancies (BY ROPERT QUILJVEN), Dark horses frequently turn out to be white elephants. gum things up if the laws have no teeth. About the only difference between a foot driver and a Turk is in the technique, There are 300,000 new books issued every year, and five or six ofAhem are worth reading. Our idea of a good sportsman is one who won't swat the late fall fly with- out flushing him. The political bee stings only the candidate. It ién't his fault if people get stung. the Anyy system of jurisprudence will In a few years from now people won't remember gvhether it was the war or the jitney that taught us the slogan, ‘“Let’s go."” Perhaps it was a disposit! to gobble that gave him that name ‘i urk in the first place. There’s always a way, and it may be that the thirsty traveler can sign on as a member of the crew. How charming {8 the sympathy of White House aspirants who think Mr, Harding is worn out.and in need of a rest. & Correct this sentence: “I had many splendid offers of marriage,” sald she, “but I preferred remaining single.” Prize fighters are less brutal than they once were, but éven yet they occasionally exchange punches be- tween clinches, ¢ The dlfleren’ce between a banquet and a hold-up guy is that the banquet invitation tells what your money is to be used for. Polite as we are, our motives are mixed; and the cages are to keep cashiers in as well as keep rogues out, There is just one thing you can say for the Turk. He doesn’t claim that he is doing it for the sake of the weak- er peoples. This young Duncan person's dances are so repugnant to American stan- dards of decency that houses are us- ually sold out in advance. / In two more days we celebrate the coming of peace. The day will be a great success, except for the unavoid- able absence of peace. That far-away look in her eyes while Friend Husband is talking busi- ness means that she is wondering what to have for ‘dinner tomorrow. An ehterprising newspaper is one that can print_an ifitérview with a European celeMity and get the denial in time for thé& next edition. 25 Years Ago Zoday (Takeén from Herald of that date) - 2 L. W. Lawyer has ' purchased the Christensen cottage on Barnett street. George Froeba, leadér of the Tur- ner Society, I8 planning to give “a tumbling exhibition the early part of next month. Mr. Froeba has a new class of little girls who are being taught marches. E. W. Christ, manageér of the Y. M. C. A. football team has arranged for a game with the Wesleyan second ' team on Thanksgiving day morning at Electric Field. The New Britaln Basketball team i == We have just received a large shipment of very handsore Living Room Furniture—Dav- enport Suites and Odd Pieces. Three-Piece Upholstered Suite of Large Com fortable Davenport, Chair and Rocker, all with hair filling, separate spring cushions and spring edge, covered in handsome mulberry velour...................... $195.00 Three-piece Upholsteied' Suite of Davenport, Chair and Wing Chair, all with separate spring cushions and with handsome scroll under-frame, covered in arich figured walnutcolorvelour ...............,.........000. s, Three-piece ijholstered Suite of Davenport, Chair and Wing Chair, of excellent quality, covered in a beautiful two-toned mohair ............. $198.00 $325.00 Two-Piece Suites at ............5% . ........ ....$144.00, $195.00, $229.00, $290.00, $340.00 Odd Davenportsat ..................... $95.00, $98.00, $125.00, $135.00, $149.00, $195.00 These pieces are not made to sell “at a price,” but are made of the best materials by such rgputable firms as Valentine-Seaver Co., of Chicago; Mueller Furniture Co., of Gr pids; Sherman Bros., and Jamestown Lounge Co., and are Fully Guaranteed. : and Ra- B.C.PORTER SONS “CONNECTICUT’S BEST FURNITURE STORE” will play the Brooklyn Centrals at the East Main street Armory Nov. 10. NEW GONGRESSHAN FAVORS THE BONUS State's Only Democrat at Wash- ington Was in Service Himsell Derby, Nov. 9.—"I stand behind the platform of the democratic party as adopted at the convention in Hart- ford and I am still in favor of a sol- dier's bonus and when I take my place in congress, as the representa- tivé from the fifth congressional dis- trict, I propose dp do as I told the voters during my campaign,” declared Attorney P. B. O'Sullivan of - this place, democrat-elect from the fifth congressional district, in an exclusive interview with a reporter. Atty. O'Sullivan, showing great signs of fatigue after the long cam- paign, grested the reporter with a smile, The democratic congressman- elect, the second from the district during the ten years it has peen in existence, was jybilant however. His only worry appeared to be for a clean democratic sweep. s Speaking of his victory, Atty. O'Sul- livan sald that it was about as he fig- ured it would be. “I cannot express my feelings in weords at the splendid backing of the electorate in the dis- trict. I am mighty proud of myself and them.” Born in Derby in 1888, Atty. P. B, O'Sullivan was reared and educated in the ‘eity of his birth. He was graduated from the Derby high school in 1004 and the following year he entered Yale University where he was graduated in 1908. He after- wards became a student at the Georgetown University law school, Washington, D. C., but after a short time, he returned to Yale and en- rolled as a student in' the law school from where he received his degree as a lawyer in 1913, Returning to Derby, Atty. O'Sullivan studied and passed the Connecticut bar and latér took up the practice of law, forming a partnership with Atty. Willlam ¥, ‘Healy, who was his class- mate at Yale. This firm is still in existence. In 1913, his first year practising law, Atty. O'Sullivan was appointed corporation counsel of the city and served in that capacity until 1917. In 1917 Congressman-elect O'Sullivan was elected to represent his district in the senate at Hartford, but resigned his position and entered the service of his country as a member of the United States navy. He was shortly after- ‘| wards commissioned an ensign. He re- mained in the serviceé until-1919. Atty. O'Sullivan is married and has two children, six and four years of age. STRIKER DIES AFTER FIGHT. Hc Had Sworn to-Warrant for Mary- land Rail Union Officials. Hag@stown, Md.,, Nov, 9.—Eigar- fleld Route, aged 89, a Western Mary- Iand railroad shop striker who figured in an al‘ercation and is alleged have been choked by Thomas E. Car- roll, international representative of the machinists’ union, here Monday, died yesterday. A warrant for Carroll's arrest’ was sworn out by Route following the fight Monday, but has not been senved due to the fact that Carroll left the city. Route was a sufferer from Neart trouble for some years, it is said. Carroll"has been directing the lo- cal railroad shopmen’s strike since it was called, March 25 last. | to PLANS RADIO TO AROTIC. Edmonton, Alta,, Nov. 9.—Plans for a chain of dominion wireless stations to extend into the Arctic Circle ‘are about completed, it was ann8unced in official circles here yesterday. The stations will be operated by the government for the primary pur- |pose of keeping officlals in outlying districts in touch with one another. Statians will be located at Iort Smith, Resolution, Simpson, Norman and Mc- Pharson on the Mackenzie and at Dawson City. ADAMSON'S ADVENTURES T BY 0. JACOBSON ' Sometimes, It's Lucky to be Deaf