New Britain herald., 1920-10-02

thought that people who won money on the series should return it, if possible. to those who bet on Chicago.
 Under all sporting standards money is wagered with the understanding that the contesting sides, individuals or teams, will both do their best to win. It is obvious from the news coming out of Chicago that the White Sox did not extend themselves to defeat Cincinnati but on the contrary deliberately made errors in order to fulfill their promise to gamblers to lose the series. Therefore, money placed on the Chicago team might as well have been taken down to the ocean side and thrown to the fishes. Bettors who risked their money on the SoX had no chance to win from The time Eddie Cicotte threw the first ball.
 In all fairness, winners should re- turn their gains even though they had no knowledge that the series was fixed and did not participate in the dishonest deal. The writer did not lose any of his cash on the series so cannot be accused of having an ul- terior motive in viewing the case from this angle.
 It is rather late in the day for the
 
 money which changed hands. Most of it has probably been spent by this time but those who are in posi- tion to do so should certainly recog- nize moral obligation to turn back their winnings.
 While strolling along Main street a few days ago the writer was on the point of rushing into a drug store to buy a pair of smoked glasses, for it seemed that every second girl with in sight was wearing a bright red blouse. A stranger passing by about that time inquired whether the daugh- ters of the State Veteran Firemen's association were having a convention here.
 Where the fad originated no mere man would dare to guess. But it has firm grip on the city, especially the young ladies of High school age. On any street at any respectable hour of the day one can see several girls clad in red blouses made of the same kind of material that railroad track labor CTS undershirts were fabricated from before those gentlemen took to silk shirts and locomobiles.
 For the sake of all concerned the dispute concerning the resignation of Fred Murphy as superintendent of the health department should be given an airing. Mir. Murphy claims that the board did not give him a square deal, his specific complaint being that he was not accorded the privilege of ex- plaining his side of his disagreement with Chairman Andrews whom he charges with interference in the con- duct of his duties.
 In the case of a private employer little would be thought of such a situation. But no public employe should be permitted to leave his po- sition under the impression that he has not been treated fairly. If the city expects to attract men of ability to its ranks it must carefully guard its reputation for fair dealing. Other wise good workers will accept em- ployment from the city only as a last reSor+.
 MT. Murphy should be permitted to state his case fully before the mem- btrs of the board. and the board should have the opportunity of de- lending itself against the charge of being unfair. This is a matter of public interest and the public should be allowed to judge which side is in error both for the reputation of the city and the former superintendent.
 The activity of women in local pol itics has been one of the surprises of the campaign. Previous to the rati- flea ation of the suffrage amendment there were few members of the fair sex here who really took an interest in politics. There were several who assumed an active leadership in all propaganda and effort to secure recog- milton for women at the polls but the number was small compared with the total female population.
 Since ratification women have be- come increasingly active. Some are now engaged in a house to house can vass to make certain that every eligi- ble woman registers as a voter. Many of these refrain from discussing poli- tics from a partisan standpoint but they do stress the point that every woman should go to the polls next November and cast her ballot.
 Unemployment continues to in crease in this district. partly because Of the depression general in the auto mobile industry and partly because there has been a let-down in business everywhere due to credit restrictions
 Plainville and Bristol are affected more seriously than New Britain. In PlainvilIe the plant of the Standard Bearing Go. has been closed indefi- nitely. This industry gave work to more employees than any other in that town and during the past two weeks nearly 2,00O men who worked there have experienced what it means to be in search of work. The Bristol Manufacturi CO. has also closed