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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

10 encourage American ln0lyldunIS or COM
panies in operation of steamship lines.
Profits in operation were enormous during
the world war and such matters must be re-
adjusted along with other businesses.
Marine Linked With Prosperity
The status Of the merchant marine is
In my opinion, the most vital of present day
afairs, both national and state The pros
pcrlty OF the country has always been inti-
inately connected with the merchant marine
when our ships are busilv engaged on rcgu-
lar schedules, loading and discharging yaiu-
able cargoes TO and from nil parts of the
world, the country as q whole has been
prosperous. In vast country like the
nited states, where production is greater
than the needs of our inhabitants. the only
natural solution is in foreign commerce We
now have the ships and merchant marine
70 handle our products. This condition OF
anairS was brought about by the world war
One has to go back only few years when
the vessels of the Allies were being sunk so
rapidly by the German submarlncS that th"
winning of the war looked most hopeless,
Then came the frenzied building of shins
IN the United States. Shipyards Sprang nm
along our coasts and even inland If thcy had
sutlcient draft Of water Some Of these
vessels YES were built so rapidly that they are
not scaworthy-brt the vast majority Of
the vessels built for the shipping board and
Tor private concerns are in excellent con.
dltlon, and most Of them have been sur.
CesslullE operated.
Ships Must Not Lie Idle
i feel certain that Congress viii ,ot
overlook our commercial opportunities, FIX.
ccessiyc cost OF operation Of American slim.
~ Deihg ADJUSTED now crews will accent
lower wages in the same good spirit os na"
OF other trades and professions. The shins
built during the war cost n grcat dcoI bp.
so did everything else. We must mako ~ t%c
best OF it by using our merchant marine MA
longer we pcrTit our ships to be idlo and
tied up the greater will be the loss. N''
lhe world war uShered into tho Initial
states navy more than 500. 900 mon fron'
all parts of the United States. .ThcSc n'nm
were not called by draft but volunteered 'Irr For
enlistment. After the armisticc es thnDa oo'
men were released from the navy. tbov hoV
came attached to the merchant marine H.baro
the pay was better, The result is wo "Moro ho.o
a large number Of trained young men ""Io who
have the lure Of the sea and follow Tho ""o s"o
by preference. '"' stu
10 insure successful merchant r,o,;no
good ofcers--both deck and engineers" INV
necessity. The profits of an entire voy"ac
can soon be wiped out by improprr md i;He ;Ht
efficient handling Of vessel and i. IT," mn ~ ,
chinery." ''' ma =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

The fact that the Danville, H.. womap
who tasted forty eight days In order to make
her husbRnd join her church has given 1t "
as Il bad job interests us solely because o.
the possibility that the gentleman Titn
his own home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

Of that Atlanta, Ga, grocery clerk, an in
voluntary philanthropist, who has paid fog
the raising of eleven children, waits from
maternity hospital, his wife palmed of ss
her own, fooling him, as well MS the neigh
hors. ono wonders " he will continue 70
share his wiis'R IQYa tyE ciillgg .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
What Do You Knom;2
QUIZ

J. What il q mete"
:, When was the battle % AIaren,o ,..,,.-...
and who We're tho beiiirerrS;2t tSoUgAt
., What Ia a Chamos? 'he'e"tS'
WSo W9w SMSS'o WSs 9Hs name be pronounced?
Canadian army corps in the OF rou}S tHs
6. Why ny, la Is 9 caboose on railway tra,, 60
:, What Is the significance Of ,no
(if,r,6r noHfHGn as applied to an An Xn,erTISoaF TIoFH
s. Who was the Roman goddss,
hearth and home? H''" OF the
Q. What Is palimpSest"
10 What Is the correct Dron,ra,
Uruguay" '''"|0N Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

Unfortunately, tho mental attitude o.
the policeman who refused to chase thieye'
because they were not on his beat IL all TO-
common 1t is something every employee
has to contend with-thOugh, as matter
Of fact, it hurts the employer less than II
iniurcs the cmploye himself
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

4 counting out" rhyme in certain
northwestern Pennsylvania city might ran
this way
Eric, smeary, miry, mo.
Catch a mayor by the toe,
Though he hollers don't let so.
Erie, smeary, miry, mo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

There is nothing lacking in the Yer,
sailles Treaty" says Premier BRAND, 'ou
it is not alive" If the treaty really lack>
life Mr.. Briand's criticism is less paradox
than bull. But, of course, 1t may be that
an cpigram was spoiled in the translation
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

lie is good man who can rise TO an
emergency. and the local policeman who
aroused sleeping family in burning house
by throwing his blackjack through their bed
room window deserves that classification.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

a sick mans allowance OF whisky y
limited by statute, but his quota Of wine Is
limited only by the judgment Of his phys,
ician This is q recent ruling OF Prohibition
Commissioner Kramer. Mr.. Kramer's voice
is lust now the best known voice in the lAnI
and one Of the most powerful.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

A dispatch from Florida sets forth thai
President elect Harding played golf in q
chill driving rain. We could have done bet.
ter for him than that here iu Philadelphia,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

The news OF the day--railroads, arms
mcnts, German rcparations and the like
simply serves to demonstrate that mighty
few controversialists ever appreciate the
virtue Of underst tatement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

As one after another strange animal
bobs up in the news from New jersey, ons
wonders II they are not, one and all, diter-
cnt varieties Of the hooch bear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

Let it not be forgotten that Phiiade
phia already possesses, in Washington
Square. n monument for the unknown dead
killed in battle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

1t speaks we'll for the strong common
sense of the American farmer that, while
facing two very serious problems. credits ana
marketing, the answer to each Of whlch
might very easily be disaster, he has, for the
most part kept his head cool and his feet on
the prOMnd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

No man with n heart that beats respcn
sivc to the woes Of others can remain un
affected by the agonized waiting of those in
terested for disclosure Of the personnel Of
the Harding cabinet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

The Utah State Senate has passed bill
prohibiting smoking in public places. We
gather from this that the senator's prefer
chewing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

So phenomenal is the weather that park
nuts are growing lonely for the squirrels.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

The thieves who broke into a defrnct
bank in Molino, Fla, found n rift in the
loot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

Viewing the art Of politics from differ
ont angles, the student may make the domi
nant note in his picture either Brown or
Grey
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

Crent Britain's abandonment of the e1 .
cess profits tax is another indication that Il
hasn't friend in the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

1t may be that the Armenian mandate
would not go abegging II Armenia had the
oil wells Of MeSopotamia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

As nobody has yet suggested Mr.. Hoover
for the shipping board, the nomination IS
here and now made.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
SHORT CUTS

1t must be admitted that Mr.. Dawes
provided Mariar with lively running mate
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

How does ii feel to have million dol
lars 10 spcnd any way you nlon9o9 AsE the
ciC! commissioners.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS
Daily Tails i Thinking Philadelphans Subjects They
KnO1u Best
KnO1D Best

to encourage American individuals or COM
panies in operation of steamship lines.
Profits in operation We're enormous during
the world war and such matters must be re-
adjusted along with other businesses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-07

80 N''N'n' F"hfH ~ NpfHE' ~ 900 n 'I
~ the OLD Dlan Of GoIamissi0a tVr LuiIdius
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE BILL KzZLED;|
 HOUSE UPHOLDS GONERNOR,S YET
 SO FURTHER APPEALS ARE DEM
EPISCOPALIANS HOLD
 ANNUAL CONVENTION
Bishop Says Clergy Should Inspire Parish to Give
 Salary Money or Quit.

Hartford, May 17.-Tha diocesan conference preceding the annual con- vention of the Protestant Episcopal church of Conn ecticut began today in Christ church cathedral parish house to hear preliminary reports of the Daughters of the King and the Girls Friendly society.
 Miss Bessie Franklin of Hartford reporting for the Daughters of the King, said thcre were 470 active chap ters in Connecticut and 5000 mem bers, and the order was rapidly spreading. Mrs. Herbert Crittenden of New Haven told of the work of the Daughters of the King in a city parish, and Mrs. George Hein of Port land told of the orders possibilities in a country parish.
 The Rev. Dr. F.. Campion Acheson, suffra gan bishop of the diocese, said that the Daughters of the King had aided greatly in the spiritual life of parishes. Canon George H. Hein told of the work in the Connecticut dio- cese of the Girls Friendly society. He told of the work at the vacation house for girls at Canaan and recommended that the house be used all the year round as a rest house" for the clergy for conference on special diocesan problems and for retreats.
 Bishop Brewster, in thanking the society for its offer, said that he had seen the splendid results upon girls who went to the vacation house, tired and pale and returned home again. brown and refreshed.
 Bishop Acheson said, in commend ing the work of both societies. that clergyman who didn't have enough inspiration to get his parish to give money for his salary, without keeping the women baking and stewing and buying and selling to earn the rec tors salary ought to get out into sec ular life. "Such a man would be bet ter off breaking stone" he said. At the afternoon session Bishop Chaun- cey B. Brewster delivered his annual address -------- II ------- Y I VI ~ "
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
STATE DROPS ACTION
 IN SHELTON TRAGEDY
Will Not Prosecute Car Con- ductOr or Judge s. T.
 Palmer.

Bridgeport. May 17-Declaring that he could not in good conscience go into a court and ask for the convic- ton on a charge of manslaughter of either stephen T. Palmer. Judge of Probate of Shelton. or George Robin son. trolley conductor held criminal ly responsible by Coroner J. J. Phelan for the ten deaths resulting from the washington's birthday trolley wreck in Shelton. States Attorney Homer S. Cummings today dropped all pro- ceedings against the men.
 In a lengthy statement made today to the superior court MT. Cummings said:
 There are so many elements of speculation involved in this case. and there is such a frank contradiction of testimony on essential points that think 1t would be impossible to satisfy a jury beyond reasonable doubt that the crew of the southbound car was responsible for the collision.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
FORMER LOCAL MAN
 HIT BY 16 BULLETS

SarI Dcckart, Now Living in South
 ineton, Fired Upon by Irate Next
 Door Neighbor.
 / Carl Deckart, a former local man. sustained 16 gun-shot wounds last Friday near his home in Southington when Carlo Zeimat opened fire on him with a shotgun following a wrangle over a right Four teen shots entered the leg, one the mouth and one the arm. In the South ington town court yesterday, Zeimat was fined $1OO and costs.
 Tt appears that Deckart and Zeimat are neighbors. Deckart's son had a disagreement with Zeimat over the use of a right-of-way. When the for mer local man appeared, the neigh Dor opened fire. The injuries were not of serious nature. e. ...- ....
 Through the law firm of Klett & filling, Deckart has brought suit against Zeimat, claiming damages to the amount of $3,OO0. The cast is returnable in superior court on the first Tuesday in June.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
MANUFACTURERS HEAR
 TALK FOR OPEN SHOP
Abrogation of National Agreements Urged
 By Speaker. ]

New York, May Participation of the national labor adjustment agree mcnts on the railroads was commend ed and support of the "open shop" and the enactment of a sales tax law were urged by Stephen C. Mason, president of the national association of manufacturers in his annual mes sage delivered today at the associa- uon's 26th annual convention.
 "Fhe infamous national labor ad- lustment agreements said MT. Mason which were inherited by the carriers out of the war time period of govern ment operation and the coincident un- economic high railway wage burdens have been the chief causes of the deplorable transportation conditions which have existed during the past
 (Continued on Tenth Page)
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

Special to, The Herald.
 Hartford, May 17.-On the| the house realtive to the gd vetoing of the Sunday observ{ Representatives Arthur IN. ford and Richard Covert vote| indicating that they favored { day bill as originally passed house.
 Representative Rutherford considerable time today witt bers of the public utilities con| in a discussion relative to the ton of the Clayton grade | He learned that while the e| had presented a tentative plan elimination of this dangerou| ing, no definite orders had bee] The tentative plans called fol penditure of $75,00O and the company reported it was in n cial position to undertake suc1 pense. Representative Covert, as c1 of the roads, rivers and bridg| rr1ittee, announced that he every effort possible to secu | remedial measures for the pr| of life at this particular crossing. General Budget Bill The general budget bill to n the state was reported to thd today by the appropriation con It carries a grand total Of $261 for two years ending June 30,
 The $1,OOO,0O0 deficiency api tion bill for the state board of which was debated at length house last week was sent to crossing clerk in order to exp, enactment.
 The finance committee reps the bill to free all toll bridg' September 30, 1922.
 To Clean up Fairs
 The agricultural committee ed in a new bill to amend relating to gambling and $ liquor on grounds of agri, societies. It prohibits the run wheel pools or the unlawful l of any games, or immoral sho shall any person be granted tl or privilege or be permitted t on such sale, etc. It violation ported, the secretary of the board of agriculture shall ref certification under which the receives state aid.
 Repair Bills
 The finance committee repor vorably the bill of the roads, and rivers committee concern pairs of highways by street companies providing that obli of such companies shall be lin the cost of repairing so much highways as in included within tance of eight inches on each each rail; and giving the stat town or borough a lien on the ty of such company for unpai for such repairs.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
ITALIAN ELECTIONS
Government Reports From % Doubt ful Districts Show GioIitti Ministry to Bc Receiving SupT;ort.

Rome, May 17. tBy Associated Prcss) computations on the result of Sundays parlia mentary elections. based on returns received up to noon Monday with 50 districts doubtful show the election of 240 supporters of the Giolitti ministry, the newspaper II Paese states.
 Reduction in the socialist-commun- ist representation from ITO in the last parliament to 100 so far as defi- nite returns have been received is claimed.
 The figures given for the various party representations are as follows:
 National coalition 24O; socialists and communists, 100; Catholics, 60; ex-Premier Nitti's following. 25: re- form socialists, 20: radicals. 20: re- publlcans. 10; Germans and Slavs, 6; doubtful. so.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
WHO SAID DISARMAMENT?
France and Poland Lead World in
 Strength of Armies-Italy Also Pre-
 pared-Strength of Other Nations.

Washington, May 17.-France and Poland lead by large majorities the other continental nations of Europe in military electives now under arms. according to British statistics received here today in official circles. The table of the continental armies is as fol- lows: Austria 30.000: Belgium 105,- 900; Bulgaria 33,0O0; Czecho Slovakia 147,0o0; Denmark 15,400; Finland 35,00O; France SO9,652: Germany 100000; Greece 250,000: Hungary 35,00O; Italy 30O,0O0; Netherlands 21,4o0; Norway 15,4o0; Poland 600,- 900: Portugal 30,000; Rumania 160,- poo; Spain 190,675: Sweden 56,200; Switzerland 100000; Serb-Croat Slovene state 100000.
 France controls approximately two thirds of the slightly more than B. 900. 900 men reported under arm today in Europe, it was pointed out, by her understandings concluded with Bell gium Czecho Slovakia. Poland, Rumania and Jugo- Slavia.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
LANDLORDS BEGGING
ChfcaS" Property Owners Have to Make Rent Concessions to Obtain Tenants for Apartments.

chicago, May 17.-Rent concessions as an inducemcnt to prospective ten ants to rent an apartment were of fered here today for the first time in several years. real estate firm ad- vertised free rent until June 1 on two apartments in a choice residential sec ton. One was six rooms. sun pa,for and baths with rental of SEQ a montn,' While the other was four rooms and bath for s75. Real estate agents said that the higher priced apartments were plentiful but that there were none of the moderate priced variety for rent.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
PROF. EINSTEIN TO
 VISIT IN HARTFORD
He or "RcIatiyity Theory Famc and Other Zionist Leaders to Attend
 Mass Meeting Sunday

New Britain Jewry will be well represented in Hartford Sunday at 2 D. m. in the Capitol theater when Dr. weizman. president of the Interna- tional Zionist Organization. Prof. AL bert Esinstein of the new "Relativity Theory" fame and other members of Zionist Commission will open the drive for the Palestine Foundation fund. Elaborate plans have been made by the reception committee represent Ing Hartford. New Britain. Meriden Middletown and all other surrounding towns. The reception committee will meet the Zionist Commission at the Berlin station and from there will proceed by automobile over the new highway road to Hartford. In Hart ford hundreds of automobiles decor ated with American and Zionist colors will line the street through which the commission will ride. At the theater, pr. weizman and the commission will be greeted by Governor F.. J. Lake. Mayor Brainard of Hartford, and other prominent officials. There are still a few tickets to be obtained by calling at 40 Main street.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
DOUBLE FUNERAL HELD
Victims of Accident at Clayton Crossing Buried Today-Services at St. Johns
  Church. f>

double funeral was held this morn ing at 9 o'clock at the church of St. John the Evangelist for Dominic Romito and Michael Coppi. the victims of a railroad crossing mishap Sunday after noon at Clayton crossing. Rev. Thomas J. Laden, pastor, officiated at the requiem mass. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 The pail bearers for the Romito funeral were: Andrea Papione, Paola Menelas, Giovanni Dinoia, Frank Palm insons, Antonio Menelas and Vito Roc cuccio.
 For the Coppi funeral the following acted as bearers: Domonica BattiSta, Giovanni Battista, Giovanni Pagliarulo, Vito Antonio Savino, Domonica Coppi and Frank Mancini.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
Third Machine Gun Go.
 Names Field As Captain

Hartford, May 1.-The Third Ma chine Gun company. Infantry, c. N. O.. located in New Haven and Anson- ia jointly has been accepted as a part of the military forces of the state
 It has fifty men at present. It's off, cers are: Captain, Lewis l.. Field of New Haven. first lieutenant, William B. Winfield of Ansonia, and second lieutenant, James H. Howard of New Haven. MT. Howard will be dis charged as a private of the company that he may accept his commission.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
$40, O,OO0,OO0 Shoe Corp.
 Has $13O.OOO. 900, Trade

Boston, May 17.-The merger of the International Shoe company of St. Louis and the w. M. McElwaine company of this city. shoe manufac- turers, was announced today. It brings together companies whose combined sales aggregated $130.000,- 900 last year. A joint capital of $40,- 000,O00 is said to be involved, merg- ing of which is to be effected by eX- change of securities, without public financing . -
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
Strand of Gray Hair May Convict Detroit Woman,
 B Years of Age, of Murdering Six Year Old Boy

Detroit. May l7.-Mrs. Elizabeth Lewon. 52 years old was held today charged with the murder of Max Ernest, a six year old boy who disap- pcared from his home last Wednesday,. and whose body was found in a marsh late yesterday. Mrs. Lewen had been in cutody on a charge Of Kidnapping the child.
 The boy had been strangled and there were marks of violence on the head. police stated. The Republication -assseau found no finger marl6 -
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
No Martial Law Called|
 In w. Va. Strike Rl

Washington, May 1.-The government is not disposed to martial law and employ ! troops in the Mingo county. VI strike region, merely to antici
 situation that may get the control of the state auth
 Secretary Weeks declared tods will be time to take so seriS step as declaration of marti
 when the affair becomes more ' than it is now"
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17

or five inches long was found en- tangled in the boys clothing.
 After identification of the body Mrs. Lewen was questioned by the prose- cutor who declined to make a state ment other than the announcement the charge had been changed.
 Prank F. Ernest. the boys father. charged that the woman kidnapped Max to avenge a fancied wrong in a recent business deal and neighbors identified her as the woman who drove
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
LOCAL SAILOR. REPORTED DEAD, ALIVE: VICTIM HAD SAME SURNAME AS OTHER.

The Herald is very glad to rectify what was an error by the Navy department yesterday in announcing the death by drowning of Seaman Gerald Shine at the Newport Naval station. The young sailor who lost his life was Edward Fran cis Shine of West Haven, and not the local boy. The simi- larity of names caused the confusion at the Navy depart- ment office and resulted in the wrong Christian name being sent out as that of the unfor- tunate victim.
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
Tobacco Crops Inflicted
 With Wild Fire Plague

Hartford, May I7.-After an investi- gation of tobacco beds in the Connecti- cut valley by pr. Jenkins of the New Haven experiment station and Dr. Chapman of the Massachusetts eXperi- ment station in company with farm bureau agents, it is estimated that from 15 to 20 per cent. of the tobacco seed beds are infected with wild fire
New Britain herald., 1921-05-17
Ex-Governor Baldwin
 Is Showing Improvement

New Haven, May 17.-The condi- tion of former Governor Simeon E. Baldwin, who has been i'll at his home for some days was regarded as good this morning. He had a comfortable night. It was stated at his home that a slight operation had been performed upon Governor Baldwin. that it was entirely successful and that he prob ably would be up in short time