New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 30, 1923, Page 6

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This insures p tection against fraud In newspaper d tribution figures to both national and local advertisers. fe————— PINCHOT'S PLAN In considering the four points of Governor Pinchot’s plan for settle- ment of the coal matter it must be remembered that he can net be casy in his own mind about the conditions in hig own state as to the non-observ- ance of the laws of that state. It is niot negessary or wise to go into that matter in considering his plan as made public now. Tt is necessary only to remenfber that he “has troubles of his own” in his own state and he must know that things are constantly being done there contrary to the supposed intention of the law. Governor Pinchot proposes recogni- tion of the 8-hour day and payment for overtime if overtime work is nec- essary. As a broad general principle the justice of this proposition is ac- knowledged by all, as, generally, the right to collective bargaining, his fourth point, is acknowledged. Full recognition of the union with- out the check-off, but with the right to have a unipn representative present en the men are paid, which is the _'g}ilrd recommendation, would seem to ‘'be’a way out of the difficulty of the ‘check-ofl demand if the operators would ever agree to it. Certainly it represents the spirit of give and take by both sides to the controversy—and no ,controversy was ever settled without tfht element entering into it. There can be no question of what the unions have done for the miners and for workingmen. in other activities. Labor certainly las a right to organ- ize, and such organizations should he recognized as long as radicalism or .complete selfishness docs not dominate them. The Governor leaves out of-con- sideration discussion of the closed shop, and sp states. + The second recommendation is a “splifting of the difference” in the matter of pay. The miners have asked | a 20 per cent increase. The Governor | % recommends a universal increase of | + 10 per cent tg all “employes. This ' recommendation is admittediy a tem- ! porary makeshift for it is stated in “'the proposed plan “the whole body “ of wage fates in the anthracite field » is antiquated, haphazard and honey combed with inequality. It neceds re 4 vision. I suggest that the anthracite conciliation board be authorized hy the “Jjoint wage scale committees to un- £ dertake and complete within a year a ¥ thorough revision * * * The proposed 4 increase of 10 per cent is recommend- { high of skill required among the miners and the extra hazardous nature of the oc- e din view of the dej cupation.” The closing statements of the pro- | er, but it is true that he liked an oc- have been no great price changes and the orders for fall are touching a wide field, “considerable in the aggregate, but small when each individiual order s considered. The belief seems to be that the price situation will continue to be steady for some time to come. Good Septémber business is predicted. In this connection it is iInteresting to-note that manufactured articles continue to make up the largest single item for American exports, while raw materials ranked second and partly or wholly manufactured foodstuffs third. In the import the heaviest purchase were those of raw materials. SOLEMNLY EMPHASIZED Much has been said and written of the extent to which disregarding the provisions of the Volstead Law has been carried by men and women who never before thought of breaking any law or conniving at the breaking of the law. Now, today, the following reference is made in all earnestness to emphasize the fagt that disregard of the spirit of this law reached into the highest places. Out of the reference that will be made will come not a less respect for the memory of President Harding, but rdther a respect more profound. And yet, this reference will be taken by some as unseemly. It is made only because of the seriousness of a situation caused by the prohibi- tion enforcement act as it is interpret- ed by those who try to enforce it. We may pass over the reported assertion of ex-Gov. Sproul of Penn- sylvania that he believes President Harding's death was hastened by his determination to give up the occasion- al use of liquor. There may be truth in the belief; there may be none. That is not the point. The point is that the late President Harding, probably con- sidered as splendid a type_ of the American citizen as we know, did vio- late the spirit of the Volstead act up to a few months before he died. It was not until after the delivery of his Denver speech, pledging himself to enforcement, that he gave up Scotch whiskey as a beveridge, according to reports which seem to be authentic. A friend of the late President is quoted as saying “The late Président Harding was never much of a|drink- casional drink of Scotch. During the last few months of his life he drank very little, and I know that he told an intimate friend on the Henderson on his way back to the States from Alas- ka that he had never taken a drink since the date of the delivery of his Denver law enforcement speech.” If every man in the country were like the late President Harding in this respect—if every man determined to obey the law no matter whether he approved of it or net,“prohihition en- forcement would be an easy matter. But all men are not like that. Respect for the memory of the late President will be increased when it is known that he made this determination, so em- inently proper for one in his position. But the menace of a law the spirit of which is violated for a long time by the President of the United States is empha again and in the most forcible manner possible. And this is said with admiration for President Harding for taking the stand he did in his high position—and it is said for the sole purpose, the serious pur- pose of bringing out the danger of the present enforcement rules. ized VALUABLE SU TIONS The President of the American Bar Association, John W. of. York, in addressing that organization's 46th annual convention, made several valuable suggestions, two of which are of especial interest at this time. The Davis, New first is that constitutional amendments should be submitted directly to the people of the several states or to the legislatures selected after and not be- fore the amendment had been pro- ) HE of the repoated hope that “a way may be foifnd by which the government of the United n‘toa may avall itself of the permanen® court of international justice.” This has been emphasized in these columns and a decision of the court was cited limiting its jurisdiction to those who were members of the League of Nations or those who sub- mitted voluntarily to the court for the purpose of the case under considera- tion. This ruling was made contrary to the desire of the League and in it may be seen the court's independence | of the League, The American Bar Assoclation: is composed of men of achievement. The recommendations of its president are worthy of deep consideration, Russian admity he is greatest pianist in the world, Pshaw! We don't have to go to Russia to find that sort of chap. It's been the mode To praise yourself Since Hector was a pup, But if you toot Your horn too hafd The darn thing may blow up. “Keep the stock moving” is the merchant's slogan, but the one doesn't have to worry much about it if he deals in roller skates. ¢ Our merchants are A busy lot, Good-natured, active, merry: It must be hard To move one's stock If it be stationery. Facts and Fancies BY ROBERT QUILLEN. American wheat, it appears, is en- joying complete and splendid isola- tion. The cynic thinks mankind is rotten, and he would be right if all men were cynics, \ If he is a troublesome radical, give him a soft snap. If that doesn’t work, try soft soap. Prohil“‘ion statutes have now cured us of ncarly all of our vices except that of giving advice. L] Any virile people, by practicing war, can in time conquer”almost everything except its own appetite. . As our seventh and last entry for the Bok peace prize we suggest ab- olition of the word “foreigrier." Petling partiées are modern, of course, but Delilah originated the idea. If he calls other men hypocrites, he means that he has lost the capa- city to feel shame of his own sins. How are budgets balanced in little out-of-the-way European countries that are neglected by the tourists? Correct this sentence: *‘Yes, 1 read the book,” confessed the Puritan; “but I skipped all the naughty parts, People know flivvers are cheap be- cause of great production, and yet wonder why laws no longer inspire respect, An ideal candidate is one radigal enough to win the grouches and con- servative enough nect to scare Wall Street. Last year 759,846 babies were born in France, which would indicate that they made little effort to avoid trouble RALD, THURSDAY, GREEKS UNWILLING 10 AGCEPT TERHS (Continued from Iirst Page) armed band of Greek who fired on Gen, Tellini, Major Corti, Lieut. Bona- cini and the chauffeur Iarneti, and killed them all, (News digpatches also included the interpreter, Craveri, among the victims). Detailed Demands London, Aug. 30.—Reuter's Rome correspondent says that the Italian demands on Greece include the fol- lowing: A solemn funeral shall be given the victims of the massacre in the Cath- olic cathedral in Athens in the pres- ence of all members of the Greek government. Honors are to be rendered to the Italian fleet by the Greek ships of war at the Piraeus, and to an Italian naval division which will be sent to that portgespecially for the purpose. The Hellenic fleet is to fire salvos of 21 guns and while the salute is being given the Italian flag must be flown at the mastheads Anti-Greek Demonstrations London, Aug. 30.—Demonstrations against Greeks are reported from all parts of Italy, says a Central News dispatch from Rome but so far as is known no acts of violence have oc- curred. The government has called on the newspapers and the fascisti forces to assist in the maintenance of order and discipline. GITIZENSHIP MUST REACH HIGH PLANE Bar Association Is Urged to Work to This End By The Associated Press. Minneapolis, Aug. 30.—Conditions demand continuation and extension of \° service on behalf of better citizenship In the United States, R. B. L. Saner, of Dallas, told the American Bar as- sociation today in giving the report of the association’s committee on American Citizenship. Mr, Saner said: “It is stated on competent author- ity that there are 1,500,000 radicals in this country who are clamoring for & change in the nature of our govern- ment from its present form to one of various degrees of communistic state. It is said there are 400 newspapers and. periodicals that represent similar views, and that are read regularly by 5,000,000 people. It is also said that $3,000,000 was spent during the past year in behalf of ‘Red’ propaganda. ‘‘We submit that the time has come when members of the Bar should be- stir themgelves in a unified effort to meet this challenge. Such unified ac- tivity has, as a matter of fact, been already too long delayed. “Thinking men sce at the present time the issue being very clearly drawn in our country between stabil- ity and radicalism; between the forces of real progress and retrogression; be- tween government under a written constitution as established by our fathers and a government by the mob—or if you please, the proletar- iat; and the conservative influence of the American Bar is solely needed and should by all means be exercised fo its fullest extent in meeting this issue.” Success of the Bar association's service towad better citizenship will depend largely upon avoiding con- troversial subjects on which ,citizens may properly differ, insisting on basic and essential matters, upholding the constitution of the United States, and “to maintain in their full integrity the basic institutions of our government as conceived and establisred by those who wrote our constitution and trans- mitted it to us as a sacred trust for- ever to maintain and defend,” the re- port said. The activities of the committee in the past year included efforts to have state laws passed to require the teachings of the federal and state con- stitutions, together with the princi- ples and ideal of government in the public schools and colleges. There were no legi tive sessions in some states, but 24 states now have some such laws. 1In five states the bills presented failed to pass. Conserva- Russia Calf Gun Metal Combination Color Tops All Shadés L4 them—or a pair ‘of TENNIS to days—we’re ready. YOUNGSTER 'WANTS TO BE | REMINDED THAT SCHOOL DAYS ARE NEAR! It's a sad fact, but true. Coming along fast! And it’s time to be thinking of new SCHOOL SHOES. - / Whether you want NEW HIGH SHOES or FALL OXFORDS for bridge over remaining vacation Qualities and Prices are Right. All Sizes From 1 Year 0Old Up Educator Shoes For Boys and Girls Smoke Brown Patent SIM PLEX B iuni . BABY SHOES . $2.25 e $2.45 236 MAIN STREET 25 Years Ago Today (Teken irom Herald of that date) s e 2 s e O The first granite block for the sol- diers monument was hoisted into place today. The rainfall for the month as regis- tered by the “Herald” amounted to eight inches. Clothes line thieves have been at work in the southern end of the town. A family on South Main street lost seyeral articles of wearing apparel last night. The men engaged in laylng a water main on Booth street quit work today because of the heat, Frank Dietz, the florist, has left the employ of J. A, Traut to enter busi- ness for himself, Mr. Dietz has been employed by Mr. Traut for a number of years. Miss Jennie Cooney {s ill at her home on Union street. O. N. Judd and John Girard came down West Main street thls morning on a tandem and collided with an- other rider in front of the post office, and all hands were spilled out on the street. No one was injured. North & Judd is building a new smokestack at the, factory. Hans O. Nelson has sold a lot and house on Austin street to Fred Carl- PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Skinner and son of Camp street arc at Block Is- land. Miss Ruth Ogren of Belden street has returned from a month's stay in Canada. John Burke and his son, John, Jr, and Miss Margaret Griffin of North Andover, Mass,, are spending a va- cation with relatives on Black Rock avenue, Miss Agnes O'Keefe # of . North street, is spending a two weeks’ va- cation at Rochester, N. Y. DOUBLE BIRTHDAY PARTY A pretty double birthday party in honor of Miss Mary Sodea and George Sullivan was held at the home of Miss Freida Murray on 73 Russell - VOGUE SHOE SHOP Opposite Monument Come in and get one of our Balloons for the youngster The “Queen of Beauty” of the annual festival at Peta]umé, Calif., largest egg producing city in the world, is Miss Leta Taylor, of Sacramento. She was chosen from 30 candidates, all representative of California’s noted beauty. . EVERETT TRUE BY CONDO GooD NIGHT, FOLK S ! — XES, WEe wiLL | « AND YYoU MUST Com e OVER L - ALt RIGHT— QooD N\QNT posed. : tism of school authorities was one difficulty encountered in having such bills adopted, the report declared. The committee recommended that work | along this line continue. street last evening. About 30 guests were present from Hartford, Provi- dence and this city. Pink and white streamers adorned the. ceilings of the rooms used for posal call attention to the situation as|. In other words disapproval is indi- emphasized in these columns.” They | cated of the present situation where bring the force of public opinion to without any bear upon opgrators and miners alike. [ question having been raised that will a legislature is elected They appeal to the business J\annr'nl‘ of men, operators and miners, engaged | ip a business which is a public neces- | sity and one public’s good will to keep that bysiness | the 1f sound busi- which should seck the prosperous. This is strongest | argument of the plan ness sense prevails over stubbornness, ' the proposed plan of settiement emphasized: will form a basis Those closing words are | “l call your attention also to the evident fact that the poor will suffer most if the In a time when public opinion is more powerful than ever before, you are in danger of establishing in the public mind not bitter and lasting resentment, but a strong desire to requite you for the sufferings a strike would bring upon the people. The public will utterly fail to see either rea- son, justice or good citizenship in continued fighting against this proposed settlement, or over minor diferences as this proposed settlement leaves open.’ strike goes on only a such HARDWARE SITUATION possibility of the a strike by The coal miners has not affected the hard ware situation adversely according to the weekly summary of conditions in the the Hardware the fact that some contemplate ordering additiona and heaters fuel, however. But the @ it has been fo? a month past hardware market as presented by Age. Note is made of said to | stoves | jobbeYts are for gas, oil and wood | There general | not come | expected such | to vote | legislature unless the members of such | tickets, affect the constitution. The prohibition amendment, for instance, is a case in When most of the men were elected who would later have to pass upon that amendment, the probability of the amendment being before them net appeared. Those for them did not know whether or not they would be in favor of such an amendment, because the matter had to the point legislators would have point. had who voted where is was for or against it. Under the suggested plan no constitutional amendment could be submitted to any | When the new baby arrives little | Willie discovers that his seniority rights are \\orpl something less than two whoops. | Friendship is a funny thing. The| bee has more friends than the wasp because he collects something man can frisk him for. Still, if non but high-class im-| migrants are admitted, some of the native born are due to. have some humiliating experiences. You can't tell by the ¥ord | acts whether he is Republican or Democrat. And at times it is equally way legislature had been elected after the | had The | would to find | different | of the | The would be able to vote for the! amendment been proposed. people have a chance out which men; on the would be in favor amendment and which opposed people men they wanted And 1—say it with this knowledge would be 18th in mind. amendment was like the amendment. Election would not be far off would know that this new amendment | the It would very probably influ- they ust how the candidates stood on perhaps—at any rate the voters would come before men they elected ence them in their votes wenr to stion. The proposal is a step people have a more powerful voice in any | such a que in the direction of allowing the to constitutional changes, and as such| e approved point raised was o# ression* step is t Another difficult to label the partics. There is something singularly path- | etic about a man a drink and growling that Prohibition | can't be mafle effective. | i - | Observations on The Weather For Connecticut: Fair tonight and I'riday; moderate temperature; gentle rortherly winds becoming variable. Condtions The pressure is high along the At- lantic coast. No well defined storm area apepars on the chart Showers have occurred during the last 24 hours on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts | but the disturbances are passing out 10 sea Conditions fair weather sunny diys ihis vicinity nights - and with for cool | school. | be organized, therefore, first of all so “The schools of America should no more consider graduating a student who lacks thah a school of theology should graduate a minister who lacks faith in | God,” Mr. Saner declared. “Tt should be borne in mind that the service which i® incumbent upon us is primarily one of education. Such ir~r'l|1\';<1l|t’m begins with our children in jour schools and should extend Ttself 80 that every adult citizen in country is reached. The foundation work, however, is to be done in our The committee’s work should that in some way direct contact is made with all our schools and col- leges and thus stimulate a better training for citizenship than has been the case heretofore.” The report closed with recommen- carching vainly for| dations that a section of the American | >ar association on American citizen- ship be established, and that sufficient funds be provided for it to carry on its work Miss Collett Is Winner In Semi-Final Mztch Today | Eastern Point, Aug. 30.—Miss Glen- na Collett, national woemen's golf champior won her semi-final match against Miss Audrey I"aust of St. Touis Country club in the Shennecos- tt trophy invitation tournament to- day but the sarprise was in the fact that the latter carried her through to the 20th hole ITALIAN The Associated Fome, Aug massacre of Italian officers near the Albanian frontier was considered at a cabinet niceting today under the chairman- hip of Premier Mussolinl. By faith in our government| our | dancing. An orchestra of musically talented guests furnished music. The program of entertainment con- sisted of several vocal selections by James Donohue, Mary Soden, George Sullivan and John Schenck, piano se- lections by Madeleine Kindeline and a song by Hazel Sullivan. Games and dancing occupied the attention of the guests for most of the evening. A buffet lunch was served. | | OLD SHIPS AS TARGETS. | Boston, Aug. 30.—The obsolete '@t- | tleships New Jersey and Virginia left | the navy yard here today in tew of a H mine sweeper and two tugs for Cape | Hatteras. They will be used as tar- ;m\?s for the guns of the more recent | battleships of the Atlantic fleet. | ADMIRAT, KNOX DIE: | Annapolis, Md; Aug. 30.—Rear |Aémiral Harry G. Knox, retired, died | suddenly yesterday aboard a train | en route from, St. Louis to Greenville, | 0., according to reports received .cre | | thday. His death was due to heart | failure, it was said. BIG R. R. | New York, Aug. 30. — New York {Central lines report surplus after | charges of $19,374,777 for the quarter | ending June 20 as compared with $6,387,633 in the corresponding period | |1ast year | IRPLUS BRITISH YACHT WINS AGAIN By The Associated Press. Rothesay, Aug. 30.—The British six meter yacht Coila III, won the fifth |and deciding heat for the Seawanha- |ka cup today from the American | vacht Lea. The trophy thus remains | lin Scotland for another year. | | | | No CAST HAND ! WONDER WE WERS BEATEN So THE WAY YoU PlLAXED Youwr l DoN'T CET THE MEeA THAT T HAVE PLANG SAST HAND YYET BY A (ONG SHOT ! >