New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 25, 1923, Page 6

New Britain Herald HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY (Ispued Datly. Sunday Bacepiad) At Horsld Bidg, §7 Church Serest, SUBSCRIPTION RATES Months, Three e s Month, ai the Past Office at New Rritain Sesond Class Mall Matier, TELEPHONE CALLS: adium n A press | apen 1o Ady ssactated Press, Justvely entitled of all news credited we pub- The Assoriated Pross to the use for reop credited to 1t in this paper od herein, net o and alse Member Audit Pureau of Clre eireulation, Our elreulation based upon this audit, This toction against fraud in tribution fAgures to botn loral advertisers, “ A MODERN FLOOD any unusual changing situation When there comes demonstration existing conditions that could it 18 time to remind oursclves that all of nature, into a not have been expeeted, contingencies can not be forescen and human belngs should not be' blamed for trouble that comes because of such unususl happening, nor should human hengs count upon a rl-]u'lllhu; of any benefits that may aceruc, The rainfall of day before yesterday was, in 0 sense, @ modern flood. More rafh fell in that one day than upon any day within the recent memory. Ten yedrs ago more rain fell during one storm but that storm covered a period of four days. Tt was not to be expected thaf® such unusual rainfall would find the people of the city, the arrangements of the city and the buildings in the eity prepared to with- stand it without damage. Nor was it to he expected that the city would profit, as it has in a way, by such rainfall. It cannot be counted upon, such falling of water: it can not al- ways be provided against. Tor instance the rainfall benefited the ‘cfty in that it added some 50,000,- 00Degallons of water to the city supply. Enough water fell to supply the city for oyer a week. But the city ar- rasigements should not be such to rely upon a similar aid coming. The water supply should be adequate, as it is, without any such assistance. And similarly owners of whose gellars were flooded as never befote should not expect that like damage will come with any degree of regularity. The entrance of water into cellars in the spring is apt to be great, but outside of that season it is proba- bile that' there will be few occasions when simple fall of rain will distress s0 many as was the case this week, It was a severe test for many of the new dwellings recently erected-—an unus- ual test. While a repetition of such rainfall may not be expected, there are many who will take advantage of the experience of this week when they are 'pl:lfinlng new homes or purchasing houses already standing. Tt is import- . ant, therefore, to emphasize hoth the fact that this was, in fact, a most un- usual experience, and that much profit md¥ be had from it. property ONLY PASSING NOTICE Almost every day there comes news 8t some invention or discovery or the perfecting of some previously discuss- ed process in manufacture, which in itself is worthy of far more than “passing notice.” Yet e in this day are getting so used to and hearing of things once im- possible that we are inclined %o read of these new wonders and give them When comes intd seeing believed sgearcely a serious thought, some valuable invention universal use, and the promotor makes a “barrel bit peeved that we ourselves did not think of the thing—"it ig so simple; why| hasn't it been done before?” Were it not for the comparatively few, times called “'bugs who go searching for the new, would very apt to remain as we making no improvements in the use the things we have now and secking and finding nothing that revolutionzes any- thing-—as the radio, instance is going to revolutionize the ficld of com- | | of money,” wo are a som- on we be are, of for munieation. This %ipathetic state of mind is Alertness, ob- lost menace. questioning, servation—these will become qualities if the great mass of the peo { ple continue to pay little heed to the | new fhings that are being found out: | new things to use, but old in the mat- | ter of time of their existence, Phe in- | ventors, the “hugs,” the explorers will become fewer and fewer, discouraged the shown to their of interest in by indifference achievements, the lack th expres thized does it Pole? The Indians did not discover us sir discoveries. Few people have not entiment ympa with its expression, “What good | lo to discover the North we discovered them, led as white men were by the adventurous Had white and confident | Columbus men not found | the Indian he mained in his sa cidentally he thank would probably have re st have But W that ¢ would well, you gremise the stateme ®ad progress is Weeth while » | this heediessneds dire: | lieves | states, sccordance with the great scheme of things, it must be admitied that the quatities of afbriness and ouriosily wust be oultivated rather than ever whelmed by the stmpsphere of umull #0 “smart” in moderh times, We are | progressing in spite of this menial avenliness, not beeause of it, No ons may say with assurance what things| we would have discovered, what im- provements in methods of living we would have made, had there not come now prevalent of discovery and Inveation We might imagine—and many of us remember pietures of the situation in our old sehool geographies—the astonishment of the red Indians when (hey saw the first white man. And yet today, when 4 white man Adiscovers a race of white, flaxen haired Indians in Central Ameries, there in little as- 'ul-llllll‘hl expressed The story of this white man's entrance into this re- glon where ne white n hus been since Nalboa, Intrigues us, but we look the matter up no further, We are oty tent to show a passing interest and then go on to something that affects s at the moment, Only the Imagia- tive, the writer perhaps, sces in this discovery romantic possibilities, and he misses entirely the practical aspeet of the aftair. What, have these Indians done; what “rhlnu-uwn!n have been theirs; what secrets may they hold which would be of practical interest to Only the explorer asks these e 18 quite apt to over- white us? questions ar” look any practical matter in’the ab- sorbing scientific interest of the dis- Alertness of mind; interest in the new light that 18 coming constantly should be trained and excreised that we do not become people of the sort of contentment which approaches degenerating apathy. WHOLESALERS' PROFITS A summary of the report of the United States coal commission says: “Wholesalers in the coal industry during recent years have been taking profits at a rate of more than 200 per cent over their pre-war margins, while retail coal dealers, in spite of increas- ings costs, have been taking less.” It is recommended that the federal gov- ernment be empowered to regulatefuel distribution in time of shortage, but the retail handling of coal be left chiefly for local treatment. Coal wholesalers getting 200 per cent more profit than before the war! Coal retailers getting less profit than before the war! Moreover thére found that many wholesalers intervened between the mines and the retailer. Sometimes there were as many as four wholesal- ers handling the coal before it was given to the retailer to distribute. Each of these wholesalers, of course, had to have a profit. Four margins of profits for four different wholesal- erst or for four wholdsalers conniving was with each other. The local retailers, for have protested that they were making any money at the prices they had to sell coal. Iew believed them, We hold no brief for the retailer, but we do hold an arraignment of the wholesaler whose excessive profit has brought up tHe price of coal before it reaches the retailer’'s hands. It is plain that when there is plenty of coal and there is real competition among the wholesalers then, of course, this competition is the most efficient regulator of wholesale margins. The wholesaler has to pay for the coal he gets, and pay in competition with n()\(-; bidders. There is less blame at- tached to him then, for he is forced to pay higher prices.. But in a time of coal shortage there is no such na- tural regulation of prices. This is the regulation of prices, if there is such a time. And it is during such shortages |]\u‘ the consumer {8 most anxious. L This report of the®commission at the head of which Hayes Hammond at least tells us where the instance, not time for government is John great profits have been made in re- cont years. In recommending the fed- eral management of fuel distribution in emergencies and in the statement | that average rates of retail profits on 1018 have much coal since been “generally moderate and of the wholesalers,” amount of blame is placed upon the shoulders of the wholesalers, The re- tailers, then, are in a measure absolv- ed from blame, but with this spotlight less than those the greatest ed at the profits of the whole- salers, and the resultant correction of theig methods that will be demanded, reduction of | the there may be expected a the aler's exorbitant We price from retailer when whole demands are curhed are getting somewhere, A BIT WISTHUL f of AUST The President Czechoslovakia, now in London, appears to be a man of calm habit of thought, far removed who posscsses the the! from the alarmist, ability to ex He is opinion that the press a great words quoted as giving German situation is not as distressing as it appe he German | that there are 100 many he notwithstanding the and has confidenc Germany histori- | al fact that up to &0 years & constantly torn by dissension, i unified today after a half de 15 the prese to I oyed that | century of harmony, any emergency such But narks @ the interesting of portion to us i oAl of they eam in which he says, with just a wistfulness but witheut humilily: “Fhe score of little nations: of middie Burepe looked (o the great powers for moral leadership in peace, just as they looked for military guidance during the war for our liberstion, but we have difieuity in finding i, We acoept the league of nations, but just mew the league has not the hecessary authority and backing, Bo, instead of an Inter nationa! understanding, have @ quarreling Burope.' There is something of real, deep pathos in the pieture of the “little na- tions of Burope” looking te the great powers for moral leadership in time of peace, Quite probably the president of Caechoslovakia did not have the United Htates in mind, but rather was considering’ the entente, in which he is disappointed and which he wishes to see more firm and united. But in the greater sense the moral leadership in time of peace is the sort of more leadership that is the greatest thing worth while today, We are setting an example, yes, But the example of the person or the country who or which remaing isolated from the rest of the world, ne matter how fine an example it be, 15 an example of utter selfishness also, 1t i an exhibition of seeking and finding and pursuing “the casiest way." 1t is not the sort of example those who love and have fuith in this country of ours want to see it follow while, throughout the world, “little nations” are looking In vain for strong moral leadership in time of peace, “ The Herald is in recelpt of an artl- cle entitled “Education” written by a “Citizen,” which urges the needs of greater playgrounds about the school buildings for the pupils of the schools, and also that sites be furnished for new schools. The whole argument is perfectly justifiecd—until the writer kindly plcks out a tract, names the owner, the price and details its ad- vantages, We thoroughly appreciate letters from our readers on pertinent subjects but wt heg to remind one and all that our columns are not for the purpose of influenci~ the sale of any person’s property, nor are they open‘to press agents generally, They shall not be used to further private ends and we serve notice to all that no such com- munications will be used. Facts and Fancies BY BOBERT OUILLEN. A grouch is just a yellow holding a post mortem. streak Complexions fade and ankles swell, but a good cook improves with age. They seldom turn turtle, however, unless they are imitating the hare. Dying under suspicious® eircum- stances seems to mean leaving a large fortune. As we remember it, the original bone of contention was taken out of Adam's side. A progressive is a politician who can harness a grievance and ride it into offic 5 Speech is free. But not all of those who indulged in free speech are. The ad, writer who says there is no substitute for sole leather doesn't know much about tires. The scars of war are healed. You see former bucks, d-hunting bound, putting on spiral putties, The only things less interesting than a book to improve your mind are the other fellow's troubles, Vature may have invented war in order to thin out crowded populations, but man invented automobiles. p isn't anything goll ex- e. To the layman the: particularly amusing about cept that it is called exe The reason pareits spank so much i because other mephods of rearing children require some mental effort. One way to conceal your ignorance is to our small son to look it up himself and then he will re member it longer. When Henry Ford owners will everywhere except wards, provides have an in the cheap advantage cmergency gas, It's casy to find anything in a filing cabinet, u s you are a crank and insist thing finding some chane the doesn’t impress the used to it The reason a girl has no in hér town is becanse finest om climate people who are Superstitior encourages ignorance, is that the monkey ut 1n offshot of the geaus in queer { our gues fami homo tha 1] Correct enee to overdraw v to you find sary tated the ¥ Lake nker, " he g rare o you” we 25 Vears Ago Today (Taken irem Herald of that date) Professor Marcus White of the | state normal scheol has plans under- way for a series of lgetufes at the school this winter. The members of the hoard of select- men announced today that a tetal of 296 voters had been made up to date, As & result of an accident to one of his wagons today, James Bdwards fell out of his wagon and broke one of his ankles, The total attendance at the evening schools is 80, or less than a third of the total of a year agn B, €, Morey, sergeant of Company B, is 1l with typheid fever at his home on Lincoln street B, E, Carpenter has taken @ posi- tion in the new gabinet department of the » C, J, Parker Co,, Meriden, Belasco's wonderful play, *“The Heart of Maryland”, will he seen at the Lyceum on Friday night. 'rn: second annual fale of the ¥, M, . AT & B, saclety opened last eve. ning in Hill's Casino with an attend. ance that taxed the capacity of the buliding, The New Britain High school foot- ball team will play the Holyoke team cetrie Fleld on Saturday after- noon, Observations on The Weather Washington, Oct. southern New England: Partly cloudy, and somewhat cooler ‘tonight and Friday; moderate to fresh south- west winds shifting to west and northwest, For Connecticut: Partly eloudy and somewhat cooler tonight and Friday; moderate tg fresh southwest shifting to west and northwest winds. Conditigns: The southern storm bas continfied to move northward and is now central near Montreal. Tt has cuused general rains during the last 24 hours in the eastern portion of the Lake region and Newglingland, The total rainfall at New Haven was 5.45 inches, Snow was reported from North Dakota and Nebraska. Frosts were reported as far south as Fiorida. Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with somewhat lower temperature. * (OURT-MARTIAL FOR 11 - Officers Held Responsible For Wreek- ing Destroyers — Blggest Trial in Navy's History. Washington, Oect. ~Inquiry ly the navy depagtment to fix respon- sibility for the loss of seven destroy- ors and a score of men off Homla Point, Calif.,, last Septzmber §, en- tered a more serious phase today with Secretary® Denby's orler for the immediate convening . of a gencral court-martial to try 11 naval officers on duty with the squadron. The secretary’s order that the court convene at once for the trial at San Diego was issued yesterday of the precommendation of Admiral 8. 8. [tobison, commander-in-chief of the battle fleet. The récommendation was based on the findings of the court of inquiry there which has heen probing the cause of the disus- ter. A squadron commander, two di- vision commanders, the igtilla navi- | gator and the sovan commanders of the destroyers which crashed o the | rocks while running through a fog | at 20 knots during a practice cruise, face trial in what is the largest sin- gle court-martial in the history of the navy. That the trial ,however, does necessarily imply that all tie offi- cers have been held responsible for the loss of the destroyers was em- phasized in Secrgtary Denby's —an- nouncement, Thetrial was ordered, he said, as'much to give them an op- portunity to clear the recorc fix responsibility for the eras not ELKS VENISON SUPPER Members of New Britain lodge ks will enjoy a venison supper this cvening at 30 o'clock atethe home on Washington street. The supper will bey for the benefit of the flower fund, After the social,. a special meeting of the lodge will be held at which officers of Hartford lodge will conduct the ritualistic work in con- | nection with the ini fon of several candidates, Members of the lodge are showing great enthusiasm over | the Hallowe'en soclal and dance to of be held on October 30, | particular | | dent. they are: Blackie and Tiger, [idge by a Boston admirer. Lucky : Ki&;fis If you have, we hope it's a Stein because that means you've made yet, let from vestment in good a héaven't decided you make. your choice If you =51 models of Bloch Smart Clothes 40—$45—$50 A most extensive showing of fin single and double breasted mode ely tailored Moderately priced Suits and Owercoats, ls—all the new fashion features. . Other Suits and Overcoats $32—$35—$38 Duofold and Madewell Union Suits $1.50 $6.00 to, —FURNISHINGS— Interwoven Wool Hose, Flannel Pajamas, Bates Street Shirts, New Fall Neckweat, Sweaters, Gloves, Wool Mufflers. Fruit of the Loom Men’s Shirts—Guaranteed Fast Colors $2.00 S Each Trip to the Tub Makes it a Better Shirt The FARRELL CLOTHING CO. INGLISH 18 POPULAR g - ] Study of Literature Found to Be Favorite Course At Harvard Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 25.—Eng- lish literature is the most popuiar subject among Harvard sophomores, juniors and seniors, and astronomy the least popular ,according to 98- ures given out by the university to- day. The students selecting English for their field of coacentration num- bered 378, almost one-quarter of the three upper classes' membership. Beonomics came second with 302, remance languages third with 178, chemistry fourth with i50,- history fifth with 154, and government sixth with 97. The ‘classics anced from thirteenth place ast year to eleventn this term, There was a marked in- crease in those choosing German as a major study, LA FOLLETTE SAILS TODAY. Southampton, MEngland, Oct. 25. depator La I'ollette was a passenger on the steamship George Washington sailing today for New' York. He re- cently completed a tour of the conti- nent, including a visit t§ Moscow. A cat may look at a king. But a kitten may play with a pres In fact, two of them are now enjoying the privilege. Here They were gent to President Cool- | Bl sl ] f R'as.hful when they were first intro- : me | duced to high society at the White House, they soon begame very { friendly with the president and his family when they were alone. I Now they are favoriles 271 MAIN STREET WAR ON DRUG TRAFFIC. Canadian and American -Authorities Meei to Plan Campaign. Buffalo, Ogt. 26.—Narcotic and cus~ toms officials of the United States and Canada are to meet in conference here this afternoon to plan cooperative warfare against illicit border traffic in narcotics. Col. L. G. Nutt of Washington, D. C., head of the narcotic division of the internal revenue service, .is ex- pected to attend. e S e e ettt EVERETT TRUE (ool HERS CARLSON-SWANSON NUPTIALS { Mrs. Severina Swanson of 93 West | Main street announces the approach- ing marriage of her daughter, Edith, to Carl Carlson of the same address. The wedding will take'place om, No- vember 24 at the home. BIG PROFI® IN SUGAR. New York, Oct. 25.~—The Punta | Alegre Sugar company reported net | profit of $3,489,601 for the year end- ing May 31, 1923, as compared with $26,131 for the preceding 12 months. BY CONDO , MRS, TRUS, AT THE BILLS YYov kKAVS RUN UP i ook At Trem ! T DO MY ParT!, Do Wou GXPeCT MEe TOo PAY THEM , Too F —