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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-09
"Just SupposIng"

=. "A. Editor Of the Evening Public Led0er'
ar-In the letter that appeared IN the
n.sn,.a Forum under the heading just
esnposins" tho writer says; suppoMhs
ysr.n. better prepared than the Uniteo
ss,s,." should suddenly seize a pretext for
s's,.r;pr war on us. and supposing. just for
~. sake Of argument. that Japan. by few
ww"s,,inr strokes OF strategy, had US with
-, hacks TO the wall. would England and
prsaee and italy and Belgium ana Portuea'
"a Greece throw themselves unselhSniy In
sa .ur side with ships and munitions and
y. ., ana money, or would they pressAYe a
%sso, neutrality and sell war sunpiyR to
Ths answer Is easy. The countriSa in
r,s.tIon would doubtless for the first three
,.sr, of war be too proud to hght, would
msintain A strict neutrality IN word anc
.a.aSh, and would sell supplies to both
~, unless one Of the combatants was
Soct,ded. BY tho end Of this time Japan
/ vuld have become so truculent that she
| vouid have invaded the rights OF European
countries. and thsy in turn would pass res
c,utions declaring that Whereas the I'm.
,.,,I Japanese Government hss committed
r,pssted acts OF war against the Govern
msnt and the people OF England. France.
"a thereforc a state OF war between Eng
hNd, France. ETC.. and the imperial Jap
acre Government. which has thus been
Nrust urcn us, is hereby declared.
The entrance OF the European nations into
N fray would cause japan to lose the war.
Yeaee would bo declared between Japan and
IN United States. and year or SO later the
Ivropeau allies would make peace by reso.
iution. The war would leave the United
rates virtually bankrupt and heavily In
6sbted to the European nations and the rate
| n exchange strongly against US. After the
vsr our European allies would give aid and
osnfort to Philippine insurgents. and their
various governments would pass resolutions
vrsins q Philippine republic. A British ad
niral who mEkt. on n visit to this country
Ssnounes those OF his tountrymen who were
attempting 10 stir Up trouble over the Phil
| bpins nsurreotion. would be publicly reprl
| handed. All this Is "just supposins.'
A. l.. .HEDDRICK.
Philadeiphia. Eeptember 4, 1921,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-09

Rose C. Ecker-Thank you for sending u.
one verse OF when You're Como I Won
Forget You" but wo would like to have the
song complete before printing IT, This also
APPLIES to one verse OF when You're a
Lorg. Long Way from Home" contributed
by Florence ireland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-09

Alexander Wysocki, Newark. Del. asks
for the words OF the song 20 Pal. o Gal.
Why Don't You Answer Me?''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-09

To the Editor Of the Evening Public LEDGER:
Sir-Inclosed 10 tn, song Tho Unfuriinl
OF the Flag" recently requested by d. l.
Wsltham The words wero written By Clare
Endcott Sears.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
IN THE DARK AGAIN

Professor William Bateson, famous
English biologist, has plunged us into
the darkness of uncertainty once more
He has declared before the American
Association for the Advancement of
Science that it is impossible any long
Ter for scientists to agree with Charles
Darwin's theory OF the origin ST
|species. He goes even further. He as
serts that scientists have come to a
point where they are not able to offer
Amy explanation of the origin of
species.
We are glad to know that the learn
ed man did not take from us that
comfortable feeling which comes from
belief that we are the descendants of
monkeys. That would have been too
much, especially when one considers
how hard times are. No; he allows us
to retain that belief and probably he
will admit reluctantly that we may go
'dSN VI 'IlC IiplihtSS even anu SUN
assert our pride in previous ancestors,
such as the gentle iellyfsh, for in
stance
But the learned man is adamant on
one point; he will not permit us to
cling to the comforting, democratic
conviction that all of us originated
in one germ celk No, not that, not
that. There may have been two or
three or even FIVE or skin fact he
stands there and declares with ire
mendous power that he, great as he
is. knows nothing about the correct
explanation of our origin and he takes
with him all other scientists into that
world Of ignorance. The situation is
appalling,
So, considering these things, per
haps after all. despite scientific teach
ings of the past, We may be allowed,
each of us, to form our own private.
personal opinion as TO our own origin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

against the President, there is every
eason to believe thnt such a report
5 indeed silly" Grant. if you will,
hat the Chief Executive is weak. too
inclined to look at matter with the
eyes of politics-.attribute to him
every conceivable bad characteristic,
the word silly" would scarcely eX-
press the nature of the report. The
weaker one Judges the President to be
the more he would be inclined to re-
rrain from anita onizing at this time
a man Of Secretary Hughes admitted
lhility. The more inclination he had to
consider politics, the less he would be
inspired to handicap the man in whose
brains the people have confidence,
aven though his personality has not
been such as to draw to him in the
past strong personal following, To
'hink that President Harding, viewed
rs a small politician, would offend
Secretary Hughes in order to curry
favor with William Randolph Hearst,
is inconceiyahle.
Taking the view of President Hard
ing which presents him as a man
worthy to fill the Office of Chief Exc
cutive of the United states, and the
bought becomes still more out of the
question. As events turned out--thc
lppea ring Of Hcarsts ant-Hughes and
,nti-conferencc editorial ON the day
the publisher lunChed with the Pres
ident-an unpleasant situation arose.
It was bound to bring comment, The
invitation proved to he an unfortunat"
and tactless action on the part Of the
President. But if the President of the
United States and the Secretary of
state of the United states are not big
enotgh men to smile at the comments
made in some qua rters upon the stu
alton. they are not big enough to cc-
cupy the posts they hold. It is qu'tn
probable that they are smiling over ii
today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
CRUEL YOUTH.

The little story Of the sixtaen-year-
old lad. crippled since boyhood. who
killed himself because he could not
bear the taunts and eibes of his play
mates breatheg both pathos and trag-
edy.
He was cripple and his play
mates had been cruel to him." reads
the simple story. They laughed at
aim when he could not run and play
with them. Just after Christmas.
when his young friends were glorying
in their fun with their new seds, cvi-
dences of parents love, they made
fun of him because he, too, could not
coast on a new sled. He could stand
it no longer. The crippled boy hob
bled home and crept into the bath
room, alone. There he hanged him
self
So comes thought of the careless,
thoughtless cruelty of youth, born of
childish eXuberance of spirits which
should never be stihed but which
should be tempered by a realization
Of the beauty of genteness, kindness,
thoughtfulness in the presence of pow
erty affliction, old-age or distress. TO
youth there may come no such reali-
cation without the ceaseless example
of those at home-Without having
seen and known and felt that tender
ness which may be given by the
strong as we'll as the weak, by brave
men and frail women, to the unfortu-
nate, the ailing. the impotent Of the
world.
It is well to teach childhood and
youth to be self-reliant, to conceive
and to nourish ambition; it is well &c
acclaim accomplishment. But as the
complement of such teaching there
should be emphasized the beauty OF
thought for the weak and afflicted
without which no man or woman, boy
or girl may be deemed worthy. fine
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

The near agreement, tso-called he
cause it is subject to instructions from
home governments and n later de
'cIopmcuts as in tho Casc Of other
"Aerccments,'D to the 600 ton and
S-inch gun limit for auxiliary craft,
made at tho conference at Washing
ton yesterday, sinks in general inter
est before the story that there is fric-
tion between President Harding and
Secretary of state Hughes which, ac-
cordins to the report Of one news
p"rcr correspondent Yesterday. might
result in the resignation Of Mr.
Hughes from the cabinet.
President Harding has characterized
tho report as silly" to be w,ittcn
with capital letters,
Entirely aside from the statement
Of the President, and abandoning any
prejudice in favor of or
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
HAPPY NhW YEAR

When the great Christmas day ar
rives one searches about for some eA-
pression other than Merry Christ
mas" by which to express ones sin
cere wish that the day may be bright
and happy aud may bring all the other
Joyous and worthy influences to bear
to make the day all that it should be
for those in whom we are interested,
1t is impossible TO lind an expression
that will convey as much depth in
two words, as appropriate a wish as
that one honored by time and tradi-
ton, merry Christmas
When the new year is faced, when
we look forward TO all possibilities OF
the days, weeks and months to come
which will make up that new year
there is so much to he said, there are
so many wishes we have for those we
care for those who are our relatives,
friends, social or business acquaint-
ances, that no fitting phrase may COW
err them completely. So we turn in
voluntarily to the old greeting which is
recognized to suggest not only happi-
ness for the year to come. but pros
perity, comfort physical and mental
well-being, freedom from lifes trials
all that would make the twelve
months inspiring and wonderful.
SO, realizing the futility of words &c
convey to all the full understanding
of our good wishes for the coming
year, we may but repeat, in all SIM
cerity and honesty, the words which
stand for the best of feeling, the
kindest and most hopeful of thoughts
Happy New Year"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

Widespread regret tempered by a
spirit Of happiness at his signal recog-
milton greeted the announcement this
week that Rev, Father Downey has
been transferred from st, Mary's par
ish to st, Thomas seminary at Hart
ord, While his friends win feel hts
absence keenly. they rejoice at his
promotion and at the compliment that
is paid his ability as an educator.
Father Dowuey has been prime
fayorite with the children of st, Marys
school and their parents. He has as
sisted in bringing the institution up
world of education, devoting the great
part of his energies to that end and
succeeding admirably.
In addition 10 his gift for oversee
ing the schooling Of boys and girls,
Father Downey enjoys that rarest OF
gifts understanding juveniles and be
ing able to play with them, With the
boys he has been a true leader, en-
|coura ging them in athletics and htlp-
ing to build up sound bodies as
storehouse for sound minds. This AT
81. Thomas seminary where health
building recreation is recognized as
essential to the fun development of
manhood,
Father DoWney carries with BIN the
sincere good wishes Of a host of
friends and acquaintance.
Fond mothers who are ANXIOUS to
have their children appear styliehly
dressed seem to be going a step too
far in the matter by sending their
little girls out in socks which leave
the knees bare. Common sense has
been brushed aside by style in regard
to female attire but it does seem TO
mere male that children should be
warmly clad during cold weather,
Almost any day little girls can be
seen on their way TO school with their
knees bare, and the temperature may
20 as low as it chooses. simply because
mothers allow their judgment to be
Influenced by their passion 80 have
their little ones conform to the die
tates of Dame Fashion IT is doubtful
whether teachers or school authorities
have 1urlSd1Ctlon III cases OF IlllS ld-
ture but dipomatically worded note
to offending parents might have
sa Iutary effect. Parents of several
Newington children were hailed into
into court d few days ago on the
charge Of negIecting their children.
One of the allegation was that the
children did not have suitable wearing
apparel. We wonder what so-called
respectable parents would think II
they were summoned to appear be-
'ore the Judge for sending their small
daughters out in cold weather with
their knees uncovered. But after all,
the line between the two cases is very
thin. One family lives in NeWington
swamp; other families who would be
highly indignant if similar action were
brought, live in steam heated homes
and ride around in motor cars,
Female adults who wear silk stock
'ngs and short skirts have only them
selves to blame if illness lays them
low. but children who are sent ont
with bare knees in cold weather will
be justified in pointing an accusing
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

their escort OF friends following. The
working girls view with each other in
the fancy costumes they wore.
Wedding groups are popular, with
the bride" beautifully dressed in
silks accompanied by 4 bridegroom"
in comic costume.
The Three Musketeers. with cloak
and sword, slouChed hat and white
proudly along the bouleVards follow
ed by their admiring friends, but the
Musketeers' voices proclaimed them
giris.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
ICE, AFFAIRS.

After all the discussion of the ice
contract and after decision by the
council has been made leaving some
members and many interested resi-
dents of New Britain in the dark as
TO the facts of the matter, criticism
Of the decision would be of little avail
whether favorable or the reverse.
Benefit may he gained however, from
the consideration of the procedure
adopted in reference thereto, winch
NAV tend to prevent a recurrence of
an embarrassing situation
When a department let's a contract
there should be embodied in that con-
tract the full understanding OF the
parties. There should be no verbal
promise, implied or expressed, That
despite the terms of the contract the
marty to whom the contract is award
ed may expect a renewal of the con-
tract after it has expired. There was
a suggestion that this was done in
the case OF the Bailey Brothers.
The contract should be free from
clerical or other mistakes. If con-
tract reads to run year care should
be taken that the date named should
not be one which would carry exc
cution of the contract beyond the
time contemplated for its execution
This matter was provided for in the
authorization made last night for the
contract for the harvesting of ice this
winter. as was the action considered
sufficiently to allow proper length
of time in which to advertise and re-
ceive bids. The shortness of the time
provided for this year led to much Of
the criticism Of the action of letting
the contract. and furnished one of the
arguments of those who believed the
Bailey Brothers should have the
work.
The common council should not un-
dertake to make a new contract i'm the
place OF the one recommended by the
water board 1t should first reject
such contract ii it so desires, then
recommend TO the board another con
tract based upon its wishes. The res
olution adopted last night recon-
mendtng the contract dcsired by the
council, and stating that tho council
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
FACTS AND FANCIES
BY ROBERT QUILLEN~-

interested in the higher things of
life"
Medical science will make even
greater strides when some scientist
manages to isolate the germ of pro
tessional jealousy.
New Year greetings would be more
popular If somebody would invent a
substitute for that WORKOUT sentiment,
please Remit"
About the only pleasure a two by
four gets out OF life is in using an in
7utng tone of voice when he answers
the telephone.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

Battleships are not the first line de-
ense. The first line consists in friend
jhips.
Federal reserve notes would strike
more popular chord if they were n
title less reserved.
The Irish are now free and equal,
but when there is no fighting how car
they pursue happiness?
o. These killers who are mentally un-
balanced" always retain SUFFICIENT wit
20 hire a slick lawyer
The most popular winter sport con-
lists in a frantic effort to keep within
Two jumps Of expenses.
The discovery of a way to silence
the big guns isn't new, Christ taught
he method 1890 years ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

feeling is expected TO show itself In the
light which promises to be the most
bitter in the history of local politics.
Thus far democratic aspirants for
the mayoralty nomination have been
scarce. True some names have been
but real campaign win
ming timber has yet to be found.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
WINNING A HUSBAND
French NaidcnS Have Novel Way
of Announcing That They Are In
married. but Eligible.

Paris, Dec. 31.-St. GATHERINGS day
girls who have attained the age o.
% without finding a husband put on
the bonnet Of Gpinsterhood, although
this does not necessarily mean that
they forthwith abandon all hope of
finding y suitable mate.
The girls who work in the Paris
dressmaking establishments made
high holiday on that day, and those
among them who had become st
GATHERINGS" wore lace bohnets made
by their comrades.
houlevards. generally five or six
abreast, arms linked, with the bon
net wearers in the front rank and all
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

A little restaurant experience will
teach you that the "'T'' in a T-bone
steak doesn't stand for tender"
An editorial says Russia is in the
grip of ice. That's nice. 1t will keep
her from totteiing for a while.
When a surgeon operates on wom-
an, he usually removes her unwilling
ness to talk about her vital organs.
The old-fashioned gossip is becom-
ing extinct, but Government prizes into
your private aiiairs Just as thoroughly
When a great man does somethne
sensible. the headlines of Commenda.
ton soom to contain some quality
establishment.
If your effort to get rich fails, YOU
can learn 10 Icorn money and becom,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

OF the 625 principal colleges and
universities in the United States and
Canada III offer courses in Journal
ism.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

When the movie. director wishes to
put over an atmosphere of aristocraCy
he lets the hero use an eight inch
cigarette holder.
When man says it is impossible
to he Christian in this age, he means
hat he has some pet crookedness that
pays him profit.
Some physicians say radium cures
4 local disorder but has III effects that
are far-reaching and permanent. It
must be related to war.
There was less complaint about liv-
ng costs in the old days when man
'idn't think il neCessar y- to ride down
own to get n shoe shine.
Wells says primitive man was i'm
reSsod by the squarcness of four. We
ave an uneasy feeling, howevep, that
1ina is no longer primitive.
The members of the League of Ma
IONS won't have time to tight, any
ay. They'll be too busy making
'rarate treaties with the United
tltes.-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
Member OF The Associated Press

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
10 the use for rr-publi ro'ian ct all news
credited 10 Il or not 0'h 'fwisa 'frdltfa
I'm this paper and also local news Ihr
lished herein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
WILL MEET GOV. LAKE
Mayor and Transportation Committee
Head to Make Arrangements

The trolley-jitney committee of the
common council at session last eve
ming voted to have the mayor and
Chairman A. NJ. Paonessa arrange foT
an audience with the governor to pre-
sent the city's grievances against the
Public Utilities Commission.
Another meeting will be held short
ly for the preparation Of date on the
local transportation problem. It is
planned to have the entire committee,
the senator and representatives from
this district meet the governor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

Tho only profitable adyertiinE metiem In
he city. Circulation books aud press
room always open to Advertisers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

New electric machine gun hurls a
rain of bullets at the rate of 10000
a minute.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

Entered at tho Post once ut &rw prtah
as Second Glass Mall Matters
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

Announcement that eN-MaNof
George \. GUigiey is expected to toss
mis- hat into the ring officially next
week adds to the gaiety Of nations
t'or many months it has been rumored
that ne would attempt to win the re-
publication nomination but he has
withheld any statement to close
friends.
It is said that the eX-Maycr hes
kept IN close touch with city govern
mpnt affairs from the first day NJ yor
Curtis took cTlce with a view Of hay
ing grounds TO work on if he decided
Mahogany loom in the city build
ing Through friends in the govern
mcnt ne has been informed OF what
has been going on inside" and if
Mayor Curtis wants a battle, the cX-
Mayor is thought 70 he prepared to
give it TO him.
one of the most CauStic critics of
Mayor Quigleys administration was the
then Alderman Curtis, Now MIR. Curtis
win he on the defensive and it will be
Interesting to watch him in action.
ATTEMPTING to refute allegations OF
Toor management. This, of course de-
ponds or whether Mr.. Curtis seeks a
denomination. He would like to, that
much is certain but he may bc per
suaded before the day of the primaries
that his chances are slim. There has
never been ANY ardent affection he
tween MIR. Curtis and Mr. Quigley. This
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31
New Britain Herald

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,6r u Month
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-31

If your effort to get rich fails, YOU
can learn TO Scorn money and becom,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-09-02
WE, ATHE,R

FORECAST FOR GEOPGIA-C0n,
1nued warm and generally fair
weather tonight and Saturday.
AMERICUS TEMPERATURES