New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 1, 1929, Page 19

WAR CHILDREN PAY FOR CHAOS IN 1915 German Labor Market and De- volopment Allected Berlin, Feb. 1.—(M—Germany's first generation of war children ap- proaches- maturity weakened by ap- proximately 3,500,000 “‘casualties.” The destruction of life and the shortage of births dyring the war years will have , an important ef- fect on the German labor markeét and the development of the repub- lic. This fact becomes apparent as the children born in 1915 ap- proach the end of their legal achool- ing. The urban labor question is en- gaging close attention of all Ger- man municipalities, whose iepre- sentatives meet every year in con- Bress to compare notes and agree on measures for the good of their cemmunities. Unemployment has passed the 1,000,000 figurs in December, al- though the Dawes plan callg for greater effort more intensive , ro- duction and larger exports. The trouble confronting German em- ployers at the present time is chief- ly that there is not a sufficient number of skilled and able-bodied ‘workmen to go round. 7 It is estimated that Germany, ow- ing to the world war lost 3,500,000 babies that would otherwise have been born, and this is why there is today a marked shortage of appren- tices or learners in different trades, who would in course of time be- come skilled artisans. In a report by Professor Hermann T. Morgenroth eminent Munich stat- fstician, it is shown that whereas the wage-earning population be- tween 15 and 65 within the present confines of the Reich has grown by 5,000,000 during the past decade, the generation below 15 has de- creased by 4.000,000. Moreover, the average worker's age has, by rea- son of the war, risen to a point well past what is considered the peak of productiveness. German workmen of the present day, Professor Morgenroth points out, are mostly “past their best,” and the next generation is not com- ing up in sufficient numbers to fill their ranks. This is fllustrated by the fact that in the main urban centers in Germany from 10 to 12 per cent of the total population receive unem- ployment or poor relief. Counting in their dependents, Professor Mor- genroth comes to the conclusion that nearly one-third of the large urban populations are temporarily or in some measure permanently & charge on public charity. ‘What {s troubling municipalities also is that the normal influx of healthy, hardy young working lads from the country is showing a dis- tinct shrinkage. Municipalities do nrot welcome the older and less able-hodied elements, who are more ,Mkely to become sooner dependent upon public relief in some form or other, but the young country-born men, who once flocked to the cities in great numbhers, can no longer be #pared by agricultural interests. This ix a vital problem for the towns, for, as Professor Morgen- roth puts it: “The future prosper- ity of our big growing cities de- pends in the first place on how they will be able to provide adequately paid work for their population, but also very much on their success in attracting capable workers from outside.” All signs, he says, point to a coming great struggle between 1930 and 1935 by industrial interests for the possession of strong young workers. How powerful the attractions of the towns has been in the past is shown by the fact that only 40.3 per cent of the inhabitants of cen- Upuurd:nmfi:dg&,wlémqobelwi ; 1, Mr. Ukvuk is his breakfs tral Beriin are native Berline: the suburbs only 1.7 per cen re born there. The same thing aplies to Munich, where only 39 per cent of the inhabitants are city-born, and to all other large German centers. 2 ENGLISH ABANDO BRIDGE FOR POKER Society Women in All Night Games for High Stakes euiys London, ¥eb. 1.—M—Poker play- ing is becoming more popular among English society women, Many clubs where poker is play ed for high stakes have sprung up during the past few months, and the majority of the members are women. Play i8 continuous from early afternoon until the small hours, and a large number of wo- men, after finishing at daybreak. return to resume the game in the afternoon, At some of the clubs players may have light meals served to them at the tables so that their game may be uninter- rupted, Subscriptions to these clubs are comparatively low. Membership fees range from about $5 to $50 a year, but refreshments and ‘‘ex- tras” are costly. At night the gambling runs high, often as much as $1,250 being lost and won on a single poker hand. 8o rapidly is the gambling fever spreading among women in the foshionable West End that some of the night clubs have installed *“fruit” and “nickel in the slot” ma- chines for them to try their luck between dances, Certain of the long-established soclal clubs do not allow poker to be played. These are fast becom- ing the last resort of yesterday's bridge players. Their members who are poker players must either move on to a friend’s house or to one of the new clubs when bridge becomes | too slow for further endurance, ORGANTZED LAROR LESS N ENGLAND Strength of Trade Unions Broken by General Strike London, Feb. 1.—(#—Membership in the British trade unions which began a marked decline immediately after the fallure of the genera' strike in 1926, has reached the low est number in 12 years. For the first time since 1916 th: unions membership has fallen be- low 5,000,000 as shown by the lates' official figures, those of the year 1527, just compiled by the ministry of labor, which show a total union membership of 4,908,000 Labor experts blame this loss to trade unionism on the collapse of the general strike and upon the unemployment problem which has existed in England since immedi ately after the world war. The depression in the coal min- ing districts is reflected graphlcally in the loss of 107,000 members by the mining and quarrying unions whose total membership has now dropped to 678,000, | The rallway unjons were the next greatest sufferers. During the last year shown by the official figurcs they lost 79,000 members and their total membership dropped to 413,000, Curlously enough the only Brit- ish union group to register again in membership is a ‘“white collar” body, the teachers union. Their GROVE’S BROMO QUININE LAXATIVE FABLEL TS membership during the year under | ers sa survey jumped to 205,000, & gain of | In 1925 there were 1,144 unions a fow thousand. Somplred with 1920, which trade union membership in FEngland reached the total membership decrease is|show a still further decline to 1,137. 41 per cent. Unemployment, which has ranged consistently around the million and a quarter mark for a long time, 15 undoubtedly steady decline in membership but the collapse of the general strike|In the last statistical year alone which shook the faith of many union workers certainly gave the|members. decline a new impetus, some observ- 4-Piece Suite NEW BRITAIN DAILY mALD. FRIDAY, F’EBRUARY 1, 1929, in existence. By the end of 1936, the year in|the year of the fallure of the gen- cral strike, they had dropped to its highest point.|1,136. And the figures for-1937 The general labor group, whica ‘had the largest membership of ail unions in 1920 has lest nearly two- thirds of - that membership up to the end of 1927 the latest official membership figure being ¢48.000. responsible for the the general labor group lost 25,000 The hard hit British “heavy” in- dustries show a drop of 38,000 members of groups to a total of 620,000, Altogether the drop in general |negotiations for a merger. union membership for the last sta- tistical year preceding year is 5.7 per cent. This is the sixth time that a decline in membership has been recorded in tries. the last seven years. The official figures compiled by ican the Ministry of Labor clearly re. Ameri - B“y‘ Famous tlect a loas of trade union strength. In the meantime, at least two of the big Briish unions are making plans to amalgamate. port and general workers union, s ——e—— e— which is itself a combination of 25 workers unien have almost completed final ‘The membership that will be brought as compared to the|together by the merging of these two big unjons approaches half a | the metal unions |trade unions, and the million and ranges over 200 indus The trans |lish book-lover has saved Sother- Enclish Book Store London, Feb. 1.—(M—Friendship between an American and an Eng | an's, world-famous firm of book-| marks. Ex; Sinee When Mr. Gabriel Wells, New Paris, Feb. 1. York bibMographer and collector, | ships calling at French dropped in to see Mr. J. H. Stone- | nearly doubled since 1913. This house, manager of Sotheran's, Pic- | gress has been steady and cadilly, whom 21e has known for 44| said the minister of public years, and heard that the century- old business was about to be sold under the will of the late Henry| Cecil Sotheran, with probable dis- astrous results to promptly decided himself, and keep his old friend and the other employes in their jobs. sellers whase shops in Piccaditly| French ond the Strand are London land- n’ m 000,000, to purchase it| future, the minister announced. | beaters, ANNOUNCING THE OPENING OF OUR FERRUARY FURNINURK SALE Store-Wide Reductions—The Annual Event! Heavy, Massive Suite 8 Pieces 3179 Elizabethan Period. An unusually heavy, well built Suite, Beautiful matched veneerings of American walnut, combined with mahogany veneered panels and other hard woods. Buffet and Extension Table, five Side Chairs and one Arm Chair upholstered in attractive Jacquard in two- tone effect. The regular price is $250.00. On Terms—If You Like . .$1264 Pieces As Shown in Sketch _ Just think of buying a walnut veneered four piece Suite for $126.50! Well constructed and finished in con:- bination with selected gumwood. Large 45-inch size Dresser, Chest of Drawers, French Vanity and new style Bed. The regular price is $175.00. Three pieces may he purchased for only $87.50. Extremely Easy Terms Quality Rugs Reduced There is a reason for the great amount of Rugs we sell. This department is an auxiliary to our vast furni- ture stocks and prices are marked with but a small mar- gin of profit. Come in and see these especially remark- able bargains at this time. % $36.50 9x12 AXMINSTERS—Suitable for all rooms. Beautiful patterns. Excellent qual- ity at the reduced price of s 526.75 $85.00 9x12 WILTONS (trials)—Several beautiful pat- terns with slight defects, difficult to 5 5 find. Guaranteed for wear, Now only s 9« 7 $26.50 9x12 Tapestry Brussels—For those who want a good looking rug at a low price, 519.95 we recommend this quality. Now Glad to Open An Account Phone 2-9197 For Evening Appoint- ment Oflvuih Cae&ol Grounds This is the opening of our big mark-down sale. It ex- tends to every department in the store. There are sub- stantial reductions on every single item and every suite. This yearly sale, the fifty-first in the history of this old store, is always an event of great importance. New mer-. chandise is now on display—and is offered at figures you cannot duplicate when the rush of Spring business starts. Come in now and make selections—we'll be glad to open an easy %‘yment account for which we make no extra charge. e first payment is extremely nominal. 3.5 Rooms*291 We believe this value to be without equal and we also believe that you will agree with us when you see it. Three prettily and cozily furnished rooms for only $291.00. If you contemplate furnishing a little home- don't fail to see this outfit. : The Living Room Contains a three-piece Jacquard velour Suite of leasing design and color. A Library Table; an End Table with book trough; a Foot Stool; Table Lamp, Bridge Lamp and a handsome 9x12 Ax- minster Rug. A pretty setting indeed! The Bedroom Contains a Dresser, Chiffonier and Bed in walnut veneer and gumwood; a Spring and a fine olled: edge cotton Mattress. Two beautiful Chenille Rugy: in the throw size, are also included. The Kitchen Contains a pretty enameled Breakfast Set consist: ing of four comfortable Chairs and Drop-leaf Ta- ble. A small Refrigerator and 6x9 ft. Congoleun: Rug. Terms to Suit You Kitchen Utility Cabinet Finished in White Enamel Special 513.89 now buy one of thes: [\ handy Closets for )\ only $13.89, White enameled through ' out. Examine thc picture; see howf\ much you can Store away in this handy cablnet. An unusuat ofter which you can not afford to pass uj Felt Mattress $14.75 Pure felt with handsome rolled edge art tick Regularly '319.504 N Cotton Mattress - $6.95 A 810 Cotton Jattress for $6.95 —Art tick, soft /’( and comfortable. o Sr.bnnge Filled Mattress $29.75 Our $39.50 Derry-Made grade. An Inner Spring Mat- tress that is wonderfully resilient and durable. Con- ceded to be the most comfortable type of mattress that can be bought. America’s finest hotels are now being equipped with this modern Slumber Coaxer. Floss Combination $19.50 If you want a Mattress that is light and easy to handle, yet very comfortable, then let us show you this Kapok and cotton combination. Regularly $29.50. Dutch Kitchen Decorated Bridge Tables 95¢ Another special! Just 100 Folding Card Tables in col- ored effects. Washable com- position tops. Regularly $1.95 8pecial while they last. Porcelain faced Dutch Kitch- en Clocks with deift blue pictorial decoration. Regu- larly $1.95. Now 9sc. 40-56 FORD ST. Hartfcrd 3 Pisces in Mohair Full Size Suite 3159 Here is a new shade of walnut toned mohair that you will like. Something new. Upholstered all over in this silky, long wearing, beautiful material. The seat cushions re- verse in gorgeous colored mcquette. A full sized, hand- some and extremely comfortable suite. The regular price (and it was worth it), was $199.00. Small First Payment AT E TS ‘ gan e Kroehler Bed-Davenport 3-Picce Suite . . .$]60 A big, deeply upholstered Kroehler Bed-Davenport; a large “comfy” Wing Chair and Club Chair. All with separate spring cushions. Upholstered in high grade Jacquard. One easy motion quickly transforms the Dav- enport into a bed for two. Our regular $200.00 Kroehler Suite, now reduced to $169.00. Divided Payments 5-Piece Enameled .50 Breakfast Suite . . 316=5= Done Four Chairs similar to picture and Drop-leaf Table. in enamel in two-toned effect. Special for this sale, com- plete at $16.75. The regular price is $24.50. 533.58] BREAhKF.Al\;'l(; SUITE—Choice of walnut color or ue with gold decorations. NOW. L assinsmsnwnneshvesions L, 324075 $42.75 BREAKFAST SUITE—A s;:iecia} close-out. Fin- ished in that pleasing new shade o Havana brown. Now 327.50 $39.00 BREAKFAST SUITE—Finished in high gloss antique maple with blue decorations. Now reduced to 529.75 $45.00 BREAKFAST SUITE—Finished in blue-gray on Now rediced o+ rerreesers SOIAD cesssrsens FULLER FURNITURE Co. MEMBER OF ADASKIN FURNITURE SYNDICATE Between Aeylum ond Pearl Ste passing from 70 million tons before the war to 130 millions last year, - France intends to . spend $300,- in improvements on her the staff, he shipping facilities during the near Herald Classified Ads are world