New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1923, Page 15

CRUDE OIL STORAGE IS A BIG PROBLEM Better Means for Fire Prevention Houston, Tex,, Jan, f.—The rocent $1,000,000 fire at the (Gu)f Pipe Line company tank farm at Humble, 37 miles northeast of Houston, in which 766,000 barrels of heavy gravity erude were consumed has revived discussion of the coastal methed of storing crude ofl In earthen resers volrs, & practice followed quite gen- erally by oll companies producing and storing Gulf Coast crude, Lightning, whieh caused the last great fire here, seems to show no preference in striking either earthen or steel tanks, Stlll, steel tank con- struction hus reached a stage where, Ly packing excelsior loosely in the vent at the top of the tank and by affording an egress for the gasses but preventing the fire from getting down to the oll, it is belleved & step has been taken toward pre- venting oll tank fires and consequent heavy financlal losses, However, this latter means Is still in the experl- mental stage and the oll trade seems incliped to walt for a thorough fest before Investing heavily in steel stor- age tank construction, Earthen reservoirs range all the way from 100,000 to 500,000 bar- rels capacity., Coastal heavy gravity oll, rich in lubricating content, usu- ally contains little gasoline and L] evaporation therefrom is almost neg- Jigible. Neither does it fiiter through the earthen levees thrown up by scrapers and shovels nor penetrate deep Into the bottom of the reser- volrs. These earthen tanks are covered with a broad roof and tar paper. In the bottom of the reservoir a pipe is inserted, connected with a gate valve off to one side of the tank. In case of fire this gate valve is opened and the pumps started to removing the oil on the bottom of the reser- voir. In this way much of the oll s saved by pumping from the bottom while 1t is burning at the top. The one great danger is that water on the bottom will boil, which throws the burning oil over the embankments. It runs rapidly and thus there s danger of communicating the flames to adjoining tanks. The economy of construction has an appeal in the use of earthen res- ervoirs. One 500,000-barrel earthen \ruer\'olr can be erected for the ap- roximate cost of one 55,000-barrel steel storage tank, and. will hold as much oil as nine steel 55's. ENGLAND DENIES ASKING U. S, T0 CALL CONFERENCE Brands As False Report That Ameri- “éa Might Be Asked to In- tercede. London, Jan. 5, (By Associated Press).—Berlin correspondent of the Central News says that he learns from a well informed source “that in ac- cordance with a request made by the British on Wednesday the United States government intends to call an international conference in Washing- ton next week to consider the repar- ations deadlock.” The correspondent points out that such a conference would come in time to save the French from the necessity of taking separate action. The Brit- ish foreign office this afternoon de- nied that it had requested the Unif- ed States to call an international con- ference on reparations as reported by the Central News correspondent. WANT OWN TONGUFE,. Manila, P. I, Jan. 6.—A Philippine national language may be the result of a resolution which Senator Villa- nueva has introduced in the senate. The resolution calls for appointment of a permanent committee of one member from each of the larger lan- guage regions of the Philippings to study the question of evolving and adopting a national language, exten- sion of one of the dlalects or com- bining several of these. Senator Villanueva believes that the proper national language for the Phillppines is one whose base, at least, s Malaya and in the proposed committee he would have represented the Ilocos, Pampangan, Tagalog, Bi- ol and Visaysn reglons, " Visyan is spoken by nearly one-half of the people of the Philippines, byt the dialect varies greatly on the dilfcrent Visaypn islands, ’ ema——— BETTER THAN G | Island Where Men Are Outnumbered By Women Considers Jam and Oan- dy of the Greatest Value, Honolulu, T, H,, Jan, §,—~Rapa, fhe fsland where men are outnumbered considerably by women residents, ulso 18 the island where jam and eandy are far more preclous than much fine gold, according to J. ¥, G, Stokus, selentist attached to the Hishop muse- um, who conducted an extensive tour of investigation of th eAustral islands in connection with the museum's ef- forts to establish the origin of the Polyneslan race, Stokes sald l‘nl offers of money had no effect upon natives of Rapa when they were requested to obtain specimons, relies and other fragments of a lost civilization, But these were fortheoming Instantly when candy was offered In exchange., As a result, the supply of candy soon Was exhausted, Then Mrs. Stokes came to the rescue. The natives would furnish no more specimens unless they were supplied with sweets. Mrs, Stokes hit upon making jam out of the oranges which grow in abundance on Rapa. Stokes sald that the jam was con- sidered more valuable than the candy. NEED LEGISLATION 0 CONSERVE SIGHT More Organizations Should Devote Themselves to These Causes New York, Jan. 5.—The need for more modern legislation dealing with the prevention of blindness and the conservation of vielon, and for greater number of state and local or- ganization sdevoted to these causes is emphasized in the annual repory of Lewis H. Carrls, field secretary of the national committee for the pre- vention of blindness, made public yesterday at, the headquarters of the committee in this city. Mr. Carris' finding are based on a survey of the blindness situation in the eastern half of the United States conducted during the vear. Special attention was given to conditions in Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Michi- gan, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Alabama and New York, in which states the national committee co-operated with local agencles in conducting educa- tional campaigns. prevention “of plindness and for the conservation off vision," report i&.s. “oan be accomplished through_ the aggressive work of state and local organizations. There whould be a volunteer organization for the prevention of blindness in every state land territory, and such organizations should be closely affillated with the national committee. Tilinois and New York are at present the only states having volunteer or- ganizations for the prevention of blindness, though a number of other states have assoclations for the bilnd doing some preventive work.” Declaring, “it is apparent that a very considerable part of the activ- {ties for the prevention of blindness must ultimately become govern- mental, and in consequence must be basic state legisiation pro- viding for such action,” the report of the national committee calls at- tention to the need for the following types of laws: In the fleld of In- direct preventive legislation, school medical inspection laws, laws provid- ing for the establishment of conser- vation of vision classes, factory laws providing for the safeguarding of vision, laws governing the sale of wood alcohol and laws governing the practice of midwives. In the field of direct legislation, laws for the prevention of bables' eye disease commonly called oprthalmia neonatorium; laws pro- of trachma and other contagious cye diseases, and laws providing for the establishment of. state commissions with authority and appropriations for work in the field of prevention, such authority usually being given to a state commission for the blind. SATU Men’s Black and Tan ' RDAY SPECIALS Scotch Grain Oxfords | $8.00 Women’s Colonial Pumps Patent and Brown \ Kid $8.00 Woren’s Satin Quilted Slippers—$1.35 Women'’s Felt Comfy Slippers—97¢ In Hosiery we lead with Holyoke and MecCallum makes, manufacturers of the best | Silk Hosiery in the country. there F preventive | viding for the control and eliminati® [jg NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1023, DRESSES FOR WOMEN DO NOT COST MUCH $0 Says Fashionable Paris Dress- inaker fo Answer to Question | Paris, Jan, 6~"Why do wome dresses cost so muech?' This eternal man's question was put to Madame ' Jeanne Paquin, and her cryptic an-' swer was “They don't,” or 33 years Madame Paquin has been making dresses in Paris for the wealthy from all parts of the world, It may be that her idea of what is expensive has beon Influenced by the class of trade which automobiles up te her deors, but nevertheless her answer was the sincere expression of a business woman, For in the next breath she sald: “Or rather, dresses do not cost the buyer so much, when it is considered what they cost nmi producer,” Madame Paquin employs about 900 people, and turns out 4,000 dresses a year, About 25 out of every hun. dred of her gowns have to be dis- carded because they are not properly made, This accounts in part for the high cost of those that are mar- keted, there |for thelr dresses, “To obtain an art produet, must be waste,” Madame Paquin ex- plained, YA painter may make many sketehes before he finally reaches the creation that is ealled art. 1t Is the same way with dresses. I employ people whe do nething but sit around and eriticlse our dresses, and if & given dress deesn't salisfy them, & new one must be made for the elient, These people must be pald. Some of them get a hundred thousand franes a year, There are only a few § ple who can engage in the profes slon of beautifylng women With clothes. These few must be paid ae- cordingly." “Weomen ubject to the high cost as much as men. It is a mistake to think women like to pay Ivlh prices You ecan tell all the hushands that wemen dispute their bills to the last penny.” “How. much does it cost to dress a woman well for a year?" Madame Paquin was asked, “There were many women wha spent a hundred thousand franes a year before the war on their dress land if they did this now their hills| would run to a half millien” rald Madame Paquin, “Rut 1 belleve, for the average woman who can afford to dress In such houses as mine, that 50 thou- sand francs a year would do it, giv. ing her about 15 dresses a year, 'r|||-1‘ enacted, but has sald would give her in each season about four dresses, one for the street, one for sport; one for evening, and one for afternoon receptions, Add wh is necessary for cloaks, furs, ha shoes, umbrellas and underclothing and ihe total would come to about $5,000 in American money HEADS DEN. ASSEMBLY of Missouri is Fepublican, House is Governor While Majority of Each defiersonian. Jefferson. City, Mo, Jan, 5.~A poliey of retrenchment, reduction of state expenses and laxes, and reform | er abolition of several bureaus and commissions, are among 'the lssues expeeted to come before the Missourl legislature, which convenes January |3, Both houses are demoecratir in majority while Gevernor Arthur M | Hyde s a republican. | Equal educational opportunities for rural ohildren and laws affecting the betterment of ehild welfare, are the | twe ehief subjects in W hieh Missourl's first women legislators are interested, Mrs. Edward James of county,has announced as a candidate ! far ehaplain of the house and, 1f elect~ ed, will be the first ever to have held the office, | minister of the Baptist church. Johnson | Mra, James is an ordained | I Governor Hyde has made no an-| nouncement of legislation he desires| that he was vanxious to cooperate with hoth houses in the interest of the state and that there will be “no veto of any measure that will achieve economy or promote publie welfare," THE QUALITY PASTRY SHOP 147 Main Street Chas. O. Stanley and Wm. C. Perkins Proprietors We Specialize on all kinds of fancy pastry Chocolate Eclairs — Whipped Cream Puffs Cream Pufis—Cream Rolls—Snow Balls All kinds of Home Made Pies and Cake Finest Quality — Reasonable Prices —BOSTON STORE— DONNELLY, MULLEN CO. | We Are Offering Many Attractionsat Our Various Depts. for Saturday Shoppers The most effective work for the |8 Mr. Carrls' | § A survey of the |8 field shows that California, Xentucky, | HOSIERY At our Hosiery depart- ment we are offering a full line of Phoenix Silk Hosiery for women. “Phoenix” Pure’ Thread Silk Hose, with fashioned back and double soles. Col- ors: black, grey, Havana brown, gun metal, otter and Russian $1 : 20 calf, .. Pair “Phoenix” Medium Weight Silk Hose, in black and colors. Pair $l v55 “Phoenix” Full Fash- joned Silk Hose; made with double soles and high spliced heel. Colors: black, st:lel grey, Havana brown an otter ... Pair sl 095 “Phoenix” Extra Heavy Silk Hose; full fashioned with the “Phoenix” Hi-heel. Colors: black, otter, Ha- vana brown and Russian calf, $2 ’55 ““Phoenix” Black _Silk Hose with embroidered clocks. sy $2 ,25 “Phoenix” Fine Mercer- ized Lisle Hose; made with fashioned back and double soles. Colors: black, grey, cordovan, otter and Rus- sian calf, : 55c CHILDREN’S HOS Misses’ High Grade Lisle Hose, made with 4-thread heel and toe. Colors: black, white and . pa1489 cordovan .. Children’s Fine Gauge 85 West Main Street lflte W. G. Simmons Corp. Cotton Hose, made with reinforced heel and toe. Colors: black, white and cordovan; sizes 6 zsc Pair Those who are think- ing of getting new Window Curtains will find here a wonderful variety to choose from and values impossible to duplicate. Lot of Ruffle Cu;i—t;i;\;, 21 yards long. 69 c Tie-backs .. Pair 100 Pair Ruffle Curtains, plain marquisette with hemstitched border; also variety of checks ...... Pair98(: Low Edge Curtains, with hemstitched border, white and ecru, 2Y yards long. Pair......;$1.49 Voile Curtains, fine qual—- ity with ruffle edge; excel- lent value. $ 1 2 79 Pair We have a large variet); of better Curtains ranging in prices from $2.$7.50 Over 50 styles to choose from. Children’s Red and Blue Flannel Middies, trimmed with white and black braid; sizes 6 to 14, Special Sturaay ... $4.39 Saturday .. Ladies’ Silk Quilted Jack- ets with and without col- lars; black and white. Spe- cial for Saturday. $1.48 $2.98 Ladies’ Mohair Tuxedo Sweaters, all the new and wanted colors; sizes up to 146. Special $4369 for Saturday Ladies’ All Pure Wool Tuxedo Sweaters. Colors: brown, buff, navy and black. All sizes. Special Sturaay . $3.69 Saturday .. Ladies’ Shirt Waists, 10 new patterns, with the tuxedo and bramley collars. Made of fine dimity and lawn. Sizes up to 46. Special for Saturday SHEETS and COTTONS At prices much under the marked value. 72x90 Bleached 69 Cc Sheets, (seamed) 81x90 Bleached Sheets— e 98¢ value 81x90 Bleached Sheets— Seamless, full double bed size §1.25 50 dozen 45x36 Pillow Cases, full bleached ... 49c Pillow Cases, extra heavy quality, 42 or 45x36 Part Wool Blankets; full double ‘bed size; pretty plaids with silk binding. AND THIS means opportunity. No. 333 has the typical Nemo You will thank us for calling your attention to these High Grade Linens. All Linen Lunch Cloths, 45x45; all pure Irish linen; " $1.98 All Linen Napkins; five pretty patterns; excellent e ... $5.98 dozen All Linen Damask, 72-in. with heavy thread pure linen. $1 .98 Yard .... All Linen Huck Towels; size 18x36; extra 59c heavy quality . ... spot patterns . Extra Heavy Curtain Damask, 72-in. wide; will wash like all linen Yard 89 (o L R o “Qpportunity Knocks But Once” OPPORTUNITY FOR STOUT WOMEN MAY NOT COME AGAIN Nemo Self-Reducing Corsets No. 333—$3.00 For the first time in seven years we are able to offer a Nemo Self-Reducing Corset at this low price. To every stout woman this reducing and slenderizing features that help rejuven- ate your figure. top and medium skirt. It has the desirable low Durable as only a Nemo Corset can be. It is obtainable in pink (fii‘ i or white coutil. Sizes 24 to 36. Skating Sweaters with the shawl collars, war- :anted all wool; colors: navy, white and maroon. $7.98 Boston Pad Garters, ex- ~25c¢ tra quality. Pair ....ooens Men's Genuine Spring- tex Union Suits: fleece lined, in ecru and grey. Value $2.00. Special Men’s Fibre Silk Hose— made with double sole and four-thread heel and toe. Colors: black, grey, navy and cordovan. Special Pair 48 C Ladies’ Silk Poplin Cami- soles, trimmed with em- broidery and hemstitching. Colors: flesh, white, navy and black. 9 8 c Special for Sat. .. Ladies’ 2-Piece Pajamas, made of heavy quality flannelette, cut full sizes. $1.79 Special for Saturday ... Ladies’ Crepe Bloomers, trimmed with hemstitched edges and in the new and 75¢ fancy shades. Special for Sat. .. Children's Sateen Bloom- ers, extra good quality; sizes 4 to 14, white only. Special for 48c Saturday Ladies’ Fancy Leather Handbags: colors: black, brown and grey; value S1. s Each 69 C special Lambs’ Wool Soles, for men, women and children, all sizes. At our Art Department, we are offering Stamped Scarfs, Pillow Cases, Chil- dren’s Dresses and Center- e Ea. $l o19 Special, Men's Shop Aprons — made of blue denim, white drilling and hickory ging- horal ... maen 48¢C Special ..