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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
MAY DAY IN CONNECTICUT.

- MAY Day IN Connecticut passed
quietly without any labor demonstra-
lions worthy Of the name and without
protests other than those of an Or
derby nature. Socialist gatherings
may have been held but they were
not mnammatory nor did they attract
the attention of the public. y gath
ering Of the radical element in this
city devoted its attention to drafting
a set of resolutions demanding what
no violence or sign Of violence. the
meeting simply exercising its right Of
free speech in which physical rebel
lion against the government was not
advocated.
Disturbances were reported from
New York, Boston, Cleveland, Detroit
and other large cities where the sight
Of the red flag aroused the antagon-
Ism of civilians and returned soldiers
and sailors. AS Connccticut's popula-
zion consists in a large measure of the
aaborfng class it may be q cause for
surprise and congratulation that we
were not visited by May Day clashes.
The reason must lie that Connecticut
was too busy minding its own business
and enjoying to the full its compari-
tive prosperity. The state ran true
TO its reputation for being the land
of steady habits"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
The Sunday Movie Bill.

(Ncw Haven Journal Courier.D
The coming veto Of the bill for
moving picture entertainments on
Sunday under local option proNl-
sion by Governor HolcOmb is so much
to be regretted that it is to be hoped
that the general assembly, which
passed it by large majorjties, will do
so again.
The veto is based upon a misun-
derstanding of the purpose of the Dill
and the influence back of it. we arc
not at all concerned with the support
given it by the propriCtors OF moving
picture houses because, even though
they supported it for commercial rea-
sons. that attitude on their parf IS
something entirely distinct from the
wholesome role such innocent enter
tainments on Sunday are destined TO
plav in the life of a community, espe
ciallv a community holding large
and coneested population. 1t is, moro
over. unfairy since equal and exact
lust &c cannot be done, to deny very
large percentage of tho people an IN
diligence in Il form of recreation they
arc fond of and get amusement from
while various other social indulScnceS,
also involving recreation and amuSe-
IN cnt, arc permitted under suspension
| Of the Sunday observance laws. Com
m cree profits quite as much by the
use Of the automobile on Sunday AS
the moving picture houses would IT
! allowed to open. and what is true Of
the use of the automobile. is true OF
! golf. boat riding and baseball. 1t IS a
nero fiction to hit upon an admission
fec to Il moving picture theater as
setting il aside as an exclusive VIOLA
! ton of Sunday observance requiring
| separate restrictions.
| The bill as passed guarded against
1.-THE abuse of the privilege by moving
picture mana gements by always leaN-
ing it in the hands Of town prOsecut-
ing gents to Withdraw the license. 1t
is the moro lamentablC that this bIli
should have failed of its enactm ent
because Of tho governors veto since
il happens to be one Of the very few
acts of the general assembly Whlch
considered the cOntcntmcnt of the
general public. The legislature ought
to have been encouraged by the gov
crnor to persist in genera legislation,
not discoura god. We hope the BODY
will have the courage of its ronNlc-
tons and translate the bill into Jaw
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
O\LN \ PRIV ATE.

Not for the wonder Of burning a"Vcn-
turc. Joined he the legions when
dared dread sea;
Nor for the thought that a Whltc
hero worship wings in thclr wake;
neither song of the free
Lured him to red-fields, nor dreams OF
proved glory. draw by no urge
of ambitions cold steel;
Humbly OWNED that a spent brother
ally aGonized eyes turned to him
in appeal.
Humbly he crossed to his place in the
front ranks: knew the sly foil
which plays foul in the deep:
Heard not the rustic Of far-Whispercd
plaudits, vanity barbs which his
soul held as cheap.
Chained to high orders, he entered
fraycd ahell-ticlds: fought the fair
fight which is true sportsman
grace.
Fell at tho feet of 4 ncwly-ncrved
ally; shattered, and torn. but
with grey, smiling face.
Hank to the sound of Il sOul-lItinG
music: triumphant tramp of Il
thousand worn feet;
Banners outflung to The shy breeze Of
April; color Of khaki rcdecming
the street.
Far down the line our grave nero
comes riding; unsceing eyes star
ing into the sun.
Pay we with tears for the GIT nc mas
given. or pledge our strength to
uphold the cause won?
BY M. r. H.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
" " u y q: q y
TO PROTECT THE HOME.

Dr.. Stocllwelrs suggestion that the
state enact law compelling the in
spection Of cows twice year is along
watch is maintained, COWS infected
with, disease can be a source Of great
danger to the community. Germs find
their way into the milk and eventually
into the bodies of children and adults,
thus attacking the health of the state.
Many cows are slaughtered for hu-
man consumption, providing another
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03

Decision by the delegates at the
Peace Conference that the German
cables Will not be surrendered to their
former owners is one of the scNefcSl
blows the enemy must be prepared 10
endure. By means OF these antennac
RUNNING ont to all parts Of the world
Germany WAS enabled to build up her
great commercial structure. German
merchants and bankers were in touch
with every quarter of tho globe where
the modern system Of barter is III Elk
istcnce and through their consular
agents, speaking over the cables, the
marts of trade were brought to the
threshold of Berlin. Wherever the
cables ran, there could DC found goods
marked or stamped with the familiar
Made in Germany" which was sup
posed to be symbolic of superiority.
German>'s wonderful merchant fleet
and the undcrsea lines of communica-
ton were closely co-Ordinated, giving
that country d distinct advantage over
OtuSI Hat lOiS WulCl udu lOl IOhNCl-
tratcd attention on scientific method
of winning commercial supremacy.
Aside from their business value, the
cables were an important adjunct to
the military machine. The bottling
up Of the German fleet early in the
war by the British and the seizure Of
the cables prevented their being fully
touch with her diplomatic representa-
tives in non belligcrent countries
through friendly neutrals, who, it is
suspected, were rather lax in their
censorship Of dispatches.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
OVER q BILLIONS
IS DEBT OF i. S.
Including Eight Billions Loaned
to Allies

Washing ton, May 3-The total pub
lie debt OF the United states April 30
was $24. S24,345. 946, according to fig
ures made public by the treasury de-
partment yesterday in a new form of
public debt statement that gives re-
suits of the war financing and the
debt transactions for April and the
first four months of tho year
ON March 81 the gross public debt
was only $24.333, 94O.O52. showing an
increase for the month of more than
half Il billion dollars. The public debt
receipts for tho month were SS18.S77.-
6ot and the public debt disbursements
sos. t71.710.
! The gross public debt on Dcccm bcr
81 WAS s30,959. 66.723. showing an
increase in the last four months Of
! i4.17%,32&.
! OF the public debt SS.S52.623.15S is
! represented by loans and advances
made TO tho Allies. 1t is expected that
this will all be paid back eventuallv to
| inc United States treasury, leaving q
pubilc Indebtedness on the American
! people Of some SlG.000,000 900. This
| VIII be increased. however, in Nav by
the Victory loan
1t is estimated that after tho VIC
tory loan is hOated it will cost the ma
ton approximately three-quartcrs Of
q billion dollars q year to carry this
Indebtedness. This money interest on
: the debt will be paid to the holders Of
United States securities Bond and
| security holders Will in addition re-
cove interest on the additional $751;
ooV'ooo'oO0 or more represented by
advances to tho Allies, but this inter
est Will be paid indirectly by the for
clgn governments.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03

The thousands of New Britain mon
and women who were forced to be
content with fighting "behind the
lines will have an opportunity tomor-
row to inspect relics of the battle
field which will come to this city on
a special ira III manned by returned
heroes, all of whom have seen action
and many of whom have been decor
eted for bravery by various Allied
governments.
Big guns that so fully tried to
check the American doushboy and
and other military devices that failed
to strafe the gallant Allies arc brought
TO our doors. These modern war
machines arc being sent through the
country in order to inspire enthusiasm
for the Victory Loan. They show
civilians q few of tho obstacles thrown
in front of the army and navy, they
show what the doughbON and COB
had to contend with BY comparison.
the lot of the civilian has been an
easy one and the least he can do is
invest his money in the Victory Loan
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
The First Crossing.
(LOndOn TimCS.)

The first crossing of the Atlantic,
whether by airplanC, flying boat or
airship, is partly a question of luck
in weather and navigation. and. nI-
though the spirit OF competition which
is engendcred by tho prizes offered
for the first fight is undoubtedly
good. II is liza bic to obscure the main
issue, which is to obtain the scen.if
information necessary to establish q.
regular transatlantic service.
The value of this transatlantic scrv-
ice in bringing Europe and America
close together will be very great. The
ideal would be that all the nations
which are endcaVOring to cross the
Atlantic should pool their resources.
This would make for the establish
nlent OF a regular service in tho short
est space of time.
For the benefit Of aerial transpOrta-
ton generally, and so that the world
sooner the Atlantic has been crossed
the better At tho present time Great
Britain, America France and Italy
arc all making parallel and stimuli
taneOuS arrangements to attempt 70
cross it, and in the case Of Great
Britain and America with several
types of craft. \ very large amount
Of the infOrma ton required as to air
currents and weather is necessary for
AL the various types. The greater
part of the extensive organization
must be set up by each nation if they
are still to remain in competition.
whereas if all the present com petitors
wore to pool their resources and lay
all their cards on the, table. this oN
pcnSive and unnecessary redupliCatiOn
would be eliminated. SO long as tHa
prcpa ratiOns for the attempt. at the
crossing are being made in a COMPETE
tive spirit all manufa cturerS entering
their machines must be hoping that
initial success will DC a means 70"
advertising the particular type in
which they are interested. This is one
of tho worst results Of the publicity
that is being given to the Atlantic
flight: for the truth is that, whatever
type of machine makes the first cross
ing. many flights from continent to
continent must be made before a sat
isfa ctory type is arrived at for resu-
lar services.
The whole future Of civil flying de-
ponds upon safety and reliability. and
that should be tho aim of all work
and Organiza ton. Aviation, When full
~ developed. will have an hmm Cnse
bearing on the maintenance of peace
throughout the world. The real need
is for immediate efforts TO bring all
tho allied nations together to work in
unison for tho establishment Of a reg
ular transatlantic service: The air
ministry might we'll make some pro-
posal of this kind officially to the
United States. France and Italy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
IT'S HARD FOR SOFT
DRINKERS TO ANTE
New Mar Tax Causes No End Of
Confusion

New York May 3.-Bov nsro A.,
Kitchin Of North Carolina
The SODA Fountain association .,
New York wants his own intimate IN
depreciation of the luxury tax as an
piled to soft drinks
AS it stands there is a co-ae-,.o,,
please infOrmality about tho onera t
ton of the now revenue lew thar
ma kos for confusion in the mind nj
inc poor, old ultimate consumer and
raises the rate Of insanity among
beautiful young women cashiers.
Here arc some Of tho Obscure
points the association wants illumi.|
mated, as voiced by representatives of
leading soda fountain concerns YES
to-day AT meeting at the Hotel Nc
AIpin:
Why should Il 5-ccnt ice cream
cone purchased from a push cart he
subject to taxation. and a 75-cent
'ba ked Alaskan" at an uptown no.
to-. he exempt?
Why should hot chocolate be IN.
taxable and not cold chocolate?
why is glass of milk classed ms
food. when served au natureI. and
not when mixed with an egg"
md As to Grape Juice"
why docs grape Juice. plain. sell
at par, and when diluted require
tax check" (Does William J. BRYAN
pay the tax or take his straight?l
When the till and the check box
disagree, will the government or the
dealer be loser"
What provision has been made to
check up on push-cart vendors?
Another incOngruity pointed out is
lhat ice cream or sodas may be pur-
chased and taken outside. in paper
cases, without mourning the tax. One
manager suggests that patrons brine
their own reccptaclcs.
Shall rushing tho can TO tho cdr
ner drug store become national
sport?
And Will sidewalk ca fcs become
feature of soft drink parlors?
These and i number of other qUes-
tons agitatc the minds of the pIIr-
NeEors of liquid cold comforts All
agreeing that the new tax adds great-
~ 10 their troubles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
The Blacklist .\bOliShcd.
(PrOvidcncc JOurnaD

From time to time, since the armi-
sticc, tho War Trade Board has an
nounccd the release of names from
the demonstrating list, and now the
list is abolished The British authori
ties make the Same announcement.
effective on the identical date, and it
appears that this action is taken by
agreement in the Supreme Economic
Council at Paris that the necessity Cor
maintaining thc%liSt has passed.
The original "DlacIllist' put into
force by Great Britain two years ago
created no little CONSERVATION in the
mind of the administration at WASH
ington. which was main t& ing a nCu-
trail attitude of AN exceedingly per-
pcndicular kind. AS in the matter of
tho blockade, the official feeling was
that the bellccrcnts should carry on
the war with tender solicitude for the
privileges Of ncutrals. This position
was cnthusiastcally endorsed. of
course. by our pro German and paci-
fist elements.
The state depart mcnt. as dirCctC cd
by the president. sent a strong note
prot esting gainst the allied blacklist,
pointing out that. ''Whateyer may be
1.-The government Of the United States
is constrained to regard the practice
as inconsistent with that true justice,
sincere amity and i'm partial fairness
which should characterize the deal
ings Of friendly governments with one
another" It may be significant that
Secretary Lansing did not sign this
strange communication The sigma
=
to it--pcrhaps Mr.. Lansing was out
Of town seeking relief from the CT
fctts of the poison gas that contami-
mated the Washington atm ospherC.
NiscOunt Gray made an appropriate
reply to our lofty representations in
cidcntaIly suggesting that no adequate
action had been taken by the admin
istration at WASHINGTON to suppress
breaches of neutrality 'Of q particu-
LARRY criminal kind" witch the black
lis, was designed to put under re-
Slr;tint It was, in fact. notorious that
German mercantile. commercial and
banking houses located in neutral
countries were being employed "as an
integral part of an organization. dc
liheratcIy conceived and planned as
an en- Ginc for tho furt herance Of Ger
man political and military ambitions"
When VIC entered tho war. the ad-
ministration promptly compiled
blacklist Of its own. If any neutral
country felt aegrieVed, none venturcd
to send us any such futile remOn-
STRANGE as our state department had
put out. Our blacklist eventually had
1000 German names on il. and many
firms were >ncluded that were not
the legality Of this boycott has never
been seriously questioned. Fortunate
~ for tho country, as it turned out
the admins ration lodged that issue
when it raised Il hubhub over tho Al
lies blacklist.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03

Many romantic and thrilling detec-
tive stories have been penned with a
typewriter address as the central
theme. The fiction plot now prom
ises to be worked out in an actual
crime. as the federal and New York
City authorities arc engaged in run
ning down what they arc confident is
the best clue in the conspiracy to
kill large number of prominent men
by sending bombs through the mail.
Experts say that every typewriter
made has individuality. 1t may not
be apparent to the unframed obserV
CT but those who have made Il study
Of tho cccentricitics of the machine
declare that each ono is as different
from all others as the finger print of
Il living person. The typewriter ad-
dresses on the packages contai ng
the bombs are being carefully pre-
served by detectives enga ged in the
case and they. expect, by identifying
the typewriter to close in on the per-
son who wrote the addresses This
| would appear to be similar to huntin e
| for IL needle in a haNstack but the
| authorities will have the assistance of
! the most expert typewriter men in
! the land who can reveal, by a glance
| at the printing. the make Of machin c
! and other characteristics hidden to
! the world at large.
| congressman arc preparing to pa IS
drastic laws increasing the punish
mcnt to be mctcd out to those who
+ send internal machines through tho
| mail While they should not be dis
! coura gcd, it is doubtful whether leg
islation will have the desired effect
Anarchists arc thougbtless Of life and
| consider themselves martyrs to q
| cause and martyrs scorn earthly laws
! A. more direct method should be
| sought to check the growth Of anar-
chv.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03

avenue for the entrance Of germs into
the home. Fortunately for New Brit
am Wesnave laws with teeth in them
ana :Wldeawake inspectors who en-
force the laws, and it is doubtful if
any diseased local beef can be found
on the. market. Tuberculosis is fire.
quently found in cows and in cities
where Strengthening regulations are
defective the spread of this disease is
reach to every corner Of tho comm on
wealth is needed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
GERMAN NHI.TrARISN
is BROKEN FOREVER

Nooicn@ May > (By the Associated
! fe"s' )-"German militarism has
pHcn broken forever is a statement
al trloutcd 10 Field Marshal Won Hin
denburg, reports Of whose resignation
have been received hero. Cen. Groe-
ner, former head Of the department Of
munitions, and who has been the field
marShaIs chief of staff. is mentioned
as his chiefs successor. according to
news received here from KO1bcrc.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
Governor HAYS.
(NeW York Trihunc.)

Word comes through Senator y ew
TO Washington thai VIII =. ''~--. $780,
decided to announce his candida cy
for the eovernorship of Indiana. But
why worry about technicalilie; I.nr,.
dealing in certaint;es? 1--WE IAN
loan Mr. Hayes, to the national corn
mittee to run the campaign of 1870
and without his making single
speech carry the state for him by
Z ,000,' casually remarks Senator
New. And that Is the calm truth.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
Aliens HOmcN Bound.
(\cw York Evening SUM-

The throngs of aliens bound rom
this port back to their nome co""-
tries have for some months SUI
passed any rate Of outward NOV <
ment Of population that the reFe''
records can show. Ever since l'e
signing Of the armlstice these fe-SI" -
grants have been leaving us at 'ne
rate of 10000 a month and over rH
DOW the rate has probably much III
creased This departure causes coH
Germ. partly because of the loss "l
workers it occasions us and party
because Of the misgivings we conceive
from such an expression Of unWlllnig-
ness on these peoples part to 'oaS
here.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
England's .War-WOrk Pensions.

, lToronto. Mail and Empire)
The British government is pa; ing
out $500. 00o week in out ofwork
donations. English newspapers say
that many girls and Young men who
had been earning less than the dona-
ton have thaken a rest on their
pension. .. The governments action
is preventing Distress but it is a
terrific burden. on the. serely taxed
treasury and is a4pi;eeedent that may
lead to grave abuses.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
no PROVISION MADE
ON GERMAN CABLES

Paris. May (BN the Associated
ell Of three today ii was decided that
no provision will be made in the peace
treaty for tho disposition Of tho Ger
man cables beyond specifying that
They arc to be taken ont Of tho hands
Of the Germans and left in tho control
Of the five great powers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03

When TIL railroads first WCrC taken
over by the government. d year ago
last New Years, the spectre Of gov
eminent ownership doomed high for
those who were sensitive of its evils,
while hop" and the air Of Il told you
So bcumed in the countcnanccs Of
the perennial advocates Of tho pub
lie ownership plan. And few
months ago when Mr. McAdoo cs-
pOTscd before congress- tho fvc-Near
plan of Keeping tho roads in the
hands Of tie government the issue Of
government. ownership was regarded
still as alive.
Today it * as dead as Il door sill.
Dircctor-Gc1cral Hines. speaking in
81. Paul. ,lrfcndcd--and VIC believe
with juslicr-thc necessity Of govern
mont Opcr2t ton during the Wlr. But
he expressed his belief that las a
permanent peacC-timc policy. private
mana -cment will provo moro sd tits
factory"
ON the whole the experiment Of
government; operation has been one
Of the most fortunate chapters in
the economic history Of the nation.
IT has tried an arrangement which
form crlY was an issue, and found it
wanting. Had that experiment not
been tried it would remain at this
critical time ono Of the sore spots
Of discont ant and unsettlcment.
Would thai we were as easily rid of
other fantastic Hobbies and political
manias that may dog us in the flu
turc or Untll they too must be rcpu-
dated by ,hc iudgment of experience.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03

Los Angeles. Cal. May 3.-MayOr r
!. NOOdman. on trial here for several
weeks on charges of having, accepted
hrihe TO protect vice conditions was
acquitted last night by a jury in the
supreme court.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03

ans only profitable advertising medium in
the city Circulation books and presl
room always open to aovertiserx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
Lincoln IN 1862.

(NeW York Commercially
This is a scasonable time to recaIl
the words of Abra ham Lincoln 10
congress in 1862 FIe wrote:
The dogmas of the quiet past are
inadequate to the stormy present
AS our case is new, We must think
anew and act anew. Fellow citizers
we cannot escape history
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-05-03
uaIy and Our Trade.
OF this tax
CBrooklyn agle,)

DISPATCHES say italy has on hos'
American goods "water-oshl 7i''
barge. our wine-tght embargo -
Italy is not mentioned II poo'
rule that doesn't work both ways.