New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 26, 1922, Page 6

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The people of New Britain are ex- ceedingly pleased to have something to complain of, if* complain they must, other than the 'Connecticut ecompany, in regard to transportation matters. Roads certainly come un- der the head of transportation, espe- clally if one is anxious to make such classification. ‘.*So today New Britain people are gently chiding Hartford for being dilatory in regard to the road be- tween that city, so splendid and at- tractive according to news inspired within its limits, and our own. It is learned that when the city council of Hartford makes up its mind to pave New Britain avenue, in that city of ‘such perfection and splendor, the state of Connecticut will finish paving the highway thence to New Britain. “Good intentions,” it is rumored, are use for paving purposes in a cer- tain region in which we are not in- terested. Certainly they would not make good roads for automobiles. Presumably Hartford has “good in- tentions” regarding the paving of New Britain avenue, or possibly she neglects that highway because of its mame. But New Britain people like to drive to Hartford when they are forced to go there, over a good road. There is the added pleasure, after such a trip, of noting the beauty of New Britain when #t is seen again with the memory of Hartford dis- tinct in the mi So New Britain people will look forward to the day when the august council of Hartford will pave that avenue. SEEK NO FURTHER. Friends of Sepator John H. Trum- bull of Plainville are campaigning for his election as President Pro Tem. of the Connecticut Senate, Mr. Trum- bull, while appreciative of their ef- forts, has not taken an dctive’part in the campaign, being one of those unique public figures who believe that honors should seek the man. At this early date it is impossible to determine with any degree of cer- tainty whom the senate will select. | The ‘“Herald” is of the opinion that Mr. Trumbull would be an admirable choice. His experience In legislative afairs, combined with his reputation for having a large fund of common sense and for playing fair with every- one, qualifies him to_ occupy this re- sponsible position. Mr. Trumbull is a self-made man, | and in making himself he has made others prosperous and happy. Con- necticut could go far but could find no other senator who could bring E:ro credit to its name than the ular Plainville manufacturer. LOORING OVERSEAS. It was “plenty significant,” thank you, when Senator Borah decided that, after all, this country might have things to do with other nations in addition to merely calling their representatives here and advising them to disarm-—which happened some time ago. It was rather grati- fying to those who have clung to the belief that the isolation policy was all wrong, to see Senator Borah reverse himself and come out with the an- nouncement that we actually must meddle in their financial discussions— than which there can nothing more “entangling.” But it is pleasant indeed to see now that the farmers of the country have turned their rural eyes overseas and visioned there markets which they must have. When an idea takes pos- session of the rural communities and sticks fast it is a pretty difficult mat- ter to dislodge it. ‘“Isolation,” at the moment, does not appeal at all to the farmers. It is even hoped that the word will become obsolete in time. Of course it is not to be expected that Hiram Johnson could be expected to acknowledge by intimation even that we could gain anything from a pros- perous Europe. He is too funda- mentally right in his own and in Hearst's estimation. But—at this time there is a definite, distinet feeling among the producers of raw material in this country and among those who turn this raw ma- terial in its natural state, that we must talk things over with Europe, not only because it is our duty as world-citizens but also because it be would be a good thing for us to do, Let those who eould not find lan- guage sufficlently strong to denounce the League of Natlons look about them today, There is the old Idea, demanding to be heard--and belng given respectful attention, “You can't keep a good man down." A SOLDIER'S VISIT, It is announced that Commander Owsley of the American Legion will visit this city next month, Quite properly, of course, the local post of the Leglon will make the arrange- ments for his reception, Already it has been suggested that the Cham- ber of Commerce, the Lions' and the Rotary clubs will be asked to join In the entertainment of this guest. But the welcome accorded to Com- mander Owsley might well be one in which all the people of the city would participate. He will come here not as a politiclan seeking popularity with his eyes upon possible favors to be given him in the future by the people, but as a former service man representing a great ex-service man's organization and representing, beyond this, ideals looking to justice and rec- ognition of all ex-service men, wheth. er members of his organization or not, whether suffering from the ef- fects of the war or fully recovered from those effects. Commander Owsley's visit to this city will give the people a chance, not to honor thie former fighter advanced to this high honor by his fellows, but rather to honor the ex-service men of the country to. whose interests he is de- voting his time, energy and thought. His welcome should be a hearty one. THE COTILLION AGAIN It might be thought that there is no significance to be attached to the fact that New York society has re- vived the cotillion, or German, popu- lar twenty years ago, that only society people are interested. Such is not the case. Those who have been prophesying a reaction from the men- tal and physical jazz of the last few years see in this small matter an in- dication of the fulfilment of such prophecy. The revival of the cotil- lion, of course, does not mean that the present popular dances would go into the discard. The dancers might perfectly well one-step, fox-trot, or execyte any other step when the cotil- lion leader blows his whistle for the varfous figures, where th@ dancers formerly waltzed or performed the two-step. But the return to the cotillion car- ries with it the atmosphere of the old- er dances and adds an organized beauty and dignity to such affairs that is impossible under the present hit or miss jazz system. And there is the “cotillion leader” to be considered. Like a calm general he had to have his wits about him all the time; he had to plan figures that would display his army of dancers to the best ad- vantage; he had to keep order in the artistic maneuvers. A head full of jazz would go sadly astray in such a position. Little by little evidences of that looked-for reaction appear. One is not Mecessarily a mournful-faced ‘“‘dead one” to feel some satisfaction that artistry and beauty, long slum- bering, will come to grace the ad- mirable “pep” now so much in evi- dence, X SANITY OF SPEEDERS Have you a “speed complex?” 1In others words does the impelling desire to drive your car as fast as possible grip you? Do you long for the thrill- ing gasp that comes when you have escaped hitting 4 small child by the fraction of an inch? Does somethgng possess you when you sit behind that wheel with your toe enticingly near or pressing the accelerator of your car? If you are in this mental condition you should avoid Detroit. If, being in such a state, you go there and drive your car too fast it is quite possible you will find out just exactly how sub-normal you are, how far from true sanity, how near madness. For out in Detroit they are examining the mentality of “speedsters” to eee just how accountable they are for their actions. They will be gently kind and charitably disposed toward you if they discover that you have an infant's mind. They may put you in the psychopathiv ward of the hospital and keep you under observation to ascer- tain iIf you may be left at large with safety to the public. But if they find you are perfectly normal you will be severely dealt with. So look out for Detroit. ProbaBly you not eager either for jall or the psycho- pathic ward of a hospital. The news of either, would not add to your repu- tation. are BABSON ON WAGES. Roger Babson, in his weekly letter, gives advice to the employers with only a little encouragement to the wage-earner. His advice_to the em- ployers not to definuely.x wages at this time whén labor is scarce is in- spired by the thought contained in his later statement that the trend of both wages and price of commodities is downward. Of course, if the “cost of living” ever does decrease the wage-earner would probably be just as well off even though there were no increase in his wage. Looking at the situation optimistically one may feel that the loss in wages would be more than met by the reduction in the cost of the necessities of life. But Mr. Babson mentions a matter, namely the present scarcity of eom- mondabor-—as well as skilled labor in bullding trades—which suggests & criticlsm of the employer of common labor of which little has been made, It has to do with the attitude of such employé®s in regard terimmigration, Employers of unskilled labor want the bars against immigration lowered 80 that there will be, always, a great supply from which they may draw, They want this supply on hand, to be used when there Is work to be done; to be dismissed when times are slaclk, They are glad to pay falr wages when they want to use the men; they can- not support them when they have no work to be done, Those surplus la- borers must be supported, Someone must pay for that support., The thing works out so that, in the end, the taxpayer Indirectly pays for the living those men when they are not aecessary for the work to be done. Unrestricted immigration, *in other words, would bring to the whole eco- nomic world the same condition that axists In the coal mining industry. There would be a great surplus of labor throughout the country every time the wheels of Industry slackened speed, This country does not want general industry to be afflicted with the disease which has played havoe in coal production. of Facts and Fancies (BY ROPERT QUILJEN). Jonah deserved punishment, what had the whale done? but Fortunately, the noisy- toys are cheaply made and don't last long. Don't knock. The tight-wad may be tight because he hasn't got the wad. s The most delightful pork roast is a talented cusser's oration to a road hog. We note with considerable satisfac- tion that No. 1923 is marked up “On time.” Unfortunately for our times, nobody has yet discovered a way to rest in a hurry. Skirts are worn longer; and the new wool schedule will cause pants to be worn longer, also. If you wish to study the process of a hold-up, just ride in a taxi-cab and watch the meter. A vindictive nature is the kind that makes the pedestrian wish at times that he were a tack. ’ If there is anything in de&h—bed repentance, it is time for the old year to begin the sob stuff. Your conscience was given you for personal use. Don't try to make it the other fellow's guide. Amerjca understands the concrete facts about Europe. What she can’t understand is the concrete heads. If' it wasn't ill-bred to speak evil of the dead, we could say a few things about national altruism. When the old-fashfoned child had it, ®%he parents didn't know it was a complex; so they used a shinglé and cured ft. It isn't impossible to forgive a son who thinks he knows more than his old dad unless he is right about it. ‘We don’t object to a powdered face, but we do object to the gne powder- ed in epots to give a two-tone effect. A congressman is quoted as saying that .European affairs have about reached the corner. Probably means coroner. The man who grieves because the horse is becoming extinct has never picked up a horse shoe.with a new casing. Correct this sentence: *“Aunt Ada got the silver we sent her,” said the wife, “and wasn't it sweet of her to send us a nice postcard?” vamommomm iy 25 Years Ago Today (Taken from Herald of that date) v v e e It was stated that the Salvation Army will have a well known lawyer from New York assist in the defense in the local police court at the trial for violating the city ordinance. The People’s church has secured a lease on the All Souls Universalist church property on Court street. Frederick E. Pierce is home from Dartmouth for the Christmas vaca- tion. Lieut. Willlam F. Rawlings was called in to testify at the hearing be- ing given Lieut. Col. Thompson in Hartford. As usual the hearing was secret. The latest count of books at the New Britain Institute places the num- ber at 16,969, which is an increase of 277 over the inventory of Septem- ber. A firm of Berlin engineers have constructed an apparatus for record- ing telephone conversations, The message is takeén on a wax cylinder in the absence of any person and repro- duced by the phonograph stylus when wanted. . ITALY AWAITING Many Athletes will Be Sent to Represent Country Rome, Dee, 26,—The advent of the Fascistl government to power will have favorable influence upon the de- velopment of sport and athletics *in Ttaly. Premier Mussolini's cabinet 1s composed mostly of young men be- tween the ages of thirty and forty, the majority of whom at some time or anothes have taken active part in some branches of athletics and have retained a deep Interest in sports, Mussolinl himself {s an expert fencer and his under secretary of state, Finzi, besides being one of Italy's most re- nowned aviatars, was at one time one of the best five thousand metres run- ner in the peninsala. The first effects of the assumption %t 1endership of the government by Mussolini, in the field of sports, al- ready have been seen in the promise made by the Premier that appropria- tions of funds to defray the expenses of the Italian Olpmpic team to Paris in 1924, would be forthcoming. The, Olympic preparation in Italy, which had been stagnant throughout the summer owing to lack of funds gnd sonsequent lukewarm enthusiasm, has taken on a new lease of life and NEXT OLYMPIAD! followers of athletics in Italy are re- Jjoicing. The preparation of the Ital- 'an Olympic team will be directed es- pecially toward the five and ten :housand meter race , and the mara- thon, Although sprints will not be neglected, the Itallan Olympic com- mittee feels that they have better ma- terfal for the distance events. Com- mencing Sunday, November 26, when a full distance marathon was run at Milan, there will be five thousand and ten thousand metres races in various cities of Italy, Milan, Turin, Genoa,| Naples or Rome, about twice a month. It is the intention of the) committee {0 have four full Olympic| distance marathons run between now and the departure of the Italian team for Paris in 1924. The last one will take place about January, 1924. Signor Tonetti, vice-president of the committee, is sanguine that Italy has a first class ¢chance of carrying off the blue ribbon of the Olympie games. In Arri Valerio, of Turin, and Hugo Fregorio of Milan, Italy claims to have discovered worthy successors to Dorando Pietri, whose dramatic fail- ure in the marathon at London, and subsequent races in America against Tom Longboat, Johnny Hayes and Alfred Schrubb, are well remember- od in sporting circles. Both Valerio and Fregorio can run all day. What they lack now is final speed for the last two or three miles. However, they have both negotiated the dis- tance well under two hours and fifty minutes. In the five thousand metres Italy will present Ernesto Ambrosini, of Mflan, and Primo Brega of Rome. Ambrosini_ran a good second to Pa- ovo Nurmi at Paris some time ago, forcing the record breaking Finn to the limit in order to win by ten yards in 15 minutes and 1 second. Since then Ambrosini Mas run the five thousand under fifteen minutes, 14 minutes-and 58 2-5 seconds, to be ex- act. Tavesi, of Milan, and Florentino, of Livourno, aré the best men for the ten thousand. Florentino, who was champion of Italy in 1920 but was off form last season, is stepping in great shape just now, but he will rest up during the winter. He recently turned in 22 minutes 2 1-5 seconds. The sprints, shot put, javelin and duscus throwing are giving the com- mittee much concern, and they do not look forward to earning any points in these events, unless some phenom- enom should come to light between now, and 1924, The best sprinter Ttaly can boast just now is Zucca, of Turin. His time for the hundred me- tres is 10 4-5 seconds. In the aquatic events Italy eox- pects to make a good showing. The Genoa quartet, as Bagicalupo, Costa Malito, Sachner and Panero are known, will give a good account of themselves in the tank. The firg three have won theg “swim across Parls,”" Malito defeatfig Billington, of England, in record time this year. Panero is a mere youth but coming strong. Amateur boxing, especially in the featherweight and lightweight class- es, may also prove point winmers for Ttaly, according to members of the Olympic committee. They claim to have a couple of future Johnny Dun- dees under cover in Calabria and Sic- ily ,and they will spring them upon the unsuspecting feathers and light- weights from other countries. It was pointed out to the corres- pondent that although politicians in Ttaly are greatly divided on some of the issues of the day, there is one point upon which unanimiiy has been reached: sports, A Real Optimist Little Eddie Fullerton of Ncwnrk.‘l N. J., should be dewn-fearted but he isn't, Here's his wces. Deformed since infancy; then, a fractured skull. Now the removal of a tooth a day, until he is rid of his baby teeth. But still he smiles cheerfully, perhaps be- cayse kind friends have chipped in to make his Christmas happy. .{lodge room, illuminated by a If it weren't for discarded egg crates, old umbrella handles, stove bolts and torn handkerchiefs, an 83- year-old veteran of the Civil War wouldn't have a leg to stand on. George Manee lost his leg in the army, while fighting for General Grant. He didn’t mind it much, but he never could stand the artificlal 1imbs supplied by the government, They were tog heavy, too long, and always uncomfortable. So George decided: "“An ounce of comfort is worth a pound of nickel plate and brass.” When he settled down in the New Jersey Home for Disabled Soldiers here he began whit- tling his own legs. It didn't hurt. He soon became ex- pert at it. This is how he does it: He glues the wood of old egg crates together in 16-ply fashion, shapes it with a rasp and fastens to the foot with an umbrella handle and |some stove bolts, He then coats the | whoie thing with shellac, lays on a few old handkerchiefs and completes the job with a finigshing coat of shel- |lac. He uses no knee brackets or thigh lacing, which makes his product light and comfortable, he says. To demonstrate he began Kkicking around and dancing on a leg just finished. Brief News Dispatches From Philip Weiganott, 36, #nd Lester Flston, 35, are being held to the Richland county, Ohio, grand jury on charges of murder in connection with the death yesterday of Ralph Long- ley, 32, after he drank moonshine whiskey at a Christmas party. Two other men who partook of the liquor were blinded and a score made ill. Reports accumulate of the vio- lence of the gale which has prevailed in the Atlantic. The captain of the steamer New Columbia, which re- turned to Queenstown to replace her oil fuel supply, said he had received an 8 O 8 from three ships, to which he replied, but heard no more. believed they foundered. The French Aerial association, which last summer organized the mo- torless flight competitions at Combe- grasse, has ~just decided to hold a similar international competition from Aug. 6 to 27 next at Vauville, near Cherbourg. According to reports which have been given publicity, Charles A. Stone- ham, president @nd chief stockhold- er of the Giants, has decided to re- sign as active head of the baseball club in the near future. The same reports state that his successor will be Manager John J. McGraw. Governor-elect Alfred E. New York received in his Christmas malil yesterday a letter from William H. Anderson, 'superintendent of tht New York Anti-Saloon league, urging him to use his influence with the leg- islature to bring about the enactment of three pet measures of the league, known as the “Anti-Saloon Ilcague triplets.” The projéet of an international eco- nomic conference as proposed by Sen- ator Borah, while gaining favor among the Progressives of the West, is continuing to encounter opposition among the senators representing the Old Guard and spokesmen of the ad- ministration. The public reaction to Roscoe C. (Fatty) Arbuckle's appearance on the screen at last has been tested in New York city. On Sunday at the Park Music hall in Columbus Circle one of Arbuckle's earlier comedies, operating under a permit, was exhibited and created quite a stir in the neighbor- hood. Battle maneuvers on the most ex- tensive scale ever planned for the | American navy are to be conducted next spring somewhere off the Pacific coast of Panama, and while no official announcement has been made, the problem will probably consist of the defense of the western terminus of the great waterway against attack. The New York Elks' lodge yester- day received 7,500 children and 2,000 widows at their home in West Forty- third street. From 10 a. m. until 6 p. m. the guests were greeted by lodge members, who escorted them to the huge Christmas tree, Iach child received a sweater, a pair of gloves, two pairs of stockings, a knitted cap, a pair of roller skates, a box of toys and quan- tities of fruits and candies. France has a right to reparations from Germany, and in default of pay- ment she will take guarantees, is the summing up of an ‘éditorial in today's (semitofficial) Temps dealing with yesterday's meting at the foreign office to develop France's program for the meeting of the aliled premiers on January 2. - The mystery surrounding the disap- pearance of the tug Cornwall, missing for four days, remained unsolved last night, and for the first time it was conceded by vessel men that the tug with its crew of eight probably had gone down. Four tugs which (nent Christmas cruising Lake Erie reporied that they had fai’ed to find ary trace of the missing vessel. He | Smith of | all Over the World Three young men eritered the but- cher shop of Trichon Zuk at 54 East Twenty-fourth street, Bayonne, late | Saturday* night, tied the butcher's hands together and suspended him from a meat hook in the icé box. |Then they took $116 from his | pockets, wished him a Mecrry Christ- | mas and departed. A defiant challenge to American in- stitutions was announced when the Workers' Party of America !adopted its program for 1923 in the {second- day's session of its second an-y | nual conventipn at Labor Temple, 243 FKast Eighty-fourth street. The plat- form says: “The Workers' party de- clares one of its chief immediate tasks to be toinspire in the labor unions a revolutionary purpose and to unite them in a mass movement of uncom- promising struggle against capitalism. A severe earthquake was felt at Wellington, N. Z, at 3 o'clock yes- terdaay. It is feared tha. Consider- able damage has been done in the country districts. Great fissures opened at the beach at Waikuku, while at some places the buildings syayed in alarming fashion. Sarah Bernhardt rallies after heing near death and attending physicians express belief she is out of danger for the present. Otto H. Kahn suggests plans - by which America can aid in relleving Buropean situation without going counter to wishes of those opposed to cancellation cf allied indebtedness to the United States. State announces it believes it has EVERETT TRUE HANDS OFE THAT ! Yov SAID "ONLY A WOF = MINUTSS")) yesterday ' deiidnee upon wireh to convict (Aake arrosted in Mer Rouge, La, kidnaps) ping and murder case, ,l Seattle man, crazed by 18 year old gy’ rejectiog of his love, kills her (Weo' slsters and brother and shooty himself at Christmas celebration. Alexander H'!ton, vice-president St. Louls and Ean Franclsco railroa: dead at Bt, Lou's, 1'% { Erastus Brainerd author and ford mer nowspaper editor dead at Sesttly kome, ™ 4 COMMUNICATED. Thanks to Sunshine Society, New Britaln, Conn,, December 26, 1922, . To the Editor of the “Herald"”, Dear Sir: Three weeks ago I had the misfors tune to lose one of my legs In a auto crash in Berlin, = Would yo kindly publish my thanks to the Sun- shine Soclety of New Britain for thelr Christmas gift? I wish to show my appréclation for the kindness of the Sunshine Soclety of New Britain with my sincere thanke, 4 Sincerely, GEORGE ROBAR, * New Britaln General hospital, New Britain, Conn, . 4 Gigantic “Tower Traffic along Kifth Avenue, New York, .is now being' guided by ..ae’w;:‘ beautiful bronze traffic towers whic have just been unveiled. Each tower has two clocks facing mnorth and south and a bronz® bell, weighing 350 pounds, télls out thie hours. s -~ FOX’S. Next Mon., Tues., Wed. BULLDOG DRUMMOND Dead or Alive! ICC ONLY TAKE P A CoupLeE oR MINUTSS OF Youwr TIME, MR. TRUS. I'D CIKE ~— f<- - 1'D LIKE, BIRST TO TALK OVER «.-