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Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13

keeps your men to the front fighting
with that bulldog pertinacity to endure
to the end. If you women will fight,
the North must surrender"
One young lady, passing ward in
a hospital where an operation was
being performed on the head Of a
young Confederate shuddered. A
Yankee officer standing near by said,
"That's nothing, Miss, had my hands
full of secesh brains this morning."
to which she replied, "All ! have to
say is you had more in your hands
than you ever had or will have in your
head
In writing "reminiscences of the war,
like the brook, | could 60 on and on
forever.
All! we'll, those days are past, how
sweet their memory still. Only a few
short years and all the participants
in that fearful struggle will have
passed to the bright beyond. Each
year adds more names to the death
roll. The time will come when the
"Lost Cause" (the memory of which
is so dear to US now will be spoken
of by our children and grand children
as we do the Revolution.
"When | remember the friends
so linked together
I've seen around me fall like
leaves in wintry weather;
l feel like one who treads some
banquet hall deserted
Whose hopes have fled, whose
garlands dead
And all but him departed"
Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13

known to the good old folks refined.
There was the turkey, the juicy ham,
the rolls Of sausage, the risen corn
bread with many side dishes COM
cocted by the old black many. True
there were none of the fine 'entrees'
of today, but good cheer prevailed.
"Soft eyes looked love to eyes that
spake again and all went merry as a
marriage bell." Uniformed officers
and lovely girls wound in and out of
the dance.
Hark! A deep sound strikes like
a rising knell. Did We not hear it?
No twas but the wind
Or a cart rattling
Oer' the stony street,
On with the dance,
Let joys be unconfned
When youth and pleasure meet
To choose the flying hours
With dancing feet.
Hark! The cry is heard-The
enemy, they come, they come. All!
there was hurrying to and fro. The
bridegroom, where was he? Gone,
gone, not a man to be found. When
the blue coats marched in they were
confronted by crowd of brave wom-
en-, proud and defiant. Oh, my! how
the wedding feast disappeared as the
band Of marauders took the place of
our boys, but let me assure you they
did not enjoy an uninterrupted feast,
for while they ate, they were forced
to listen to many scathing remarks
from the lips of some bright eyed
lass. Ole nanny whisked away a
ham and cake and hid it in her
"chist," as she called it, and when the
Yankees left there was still enough
cake for the young folkes to dream
on.
I must not omit to mention the
BRIDES dress was made from some
old lace curtains heirlooms that had
been hidden away. Her second days
dress which (from the fabulous price
it cost you would Judge to be a
creation of Worth's manufacture was
buff calico and cost $4,000 pei
yard. The bridesmaids were attireC
in homespun made princess, each sean
trimmed with large cords. l heart
one lady say how proud she was Of
a silk waist she had just made, the
under part of the sleeves was piecet
just seventeen times.
The Yankees found the women O.
the South proud and unconquerable
The Provost Marshal at Big Black
Mississippi said to a sister of mine
"Miss, why don't yeu women stop tn
war? 'Tis tho invincibls indomitabl
courage Of you Southern women tina
Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13
MRS. BERNICE MONGET
WOMACk ELECTED EDITOR
KENTWOOD COMMERCIAL

A very wise selection was made by
the Kentwood Commercial, when Mrs.
Byrne Monget Womack was elected
editor. This bright young woman re-
ceived NJ. A. degree journalism in
1917, Louisiana State University, and
has the distinction of being the only
L. S. U. girl in Louisiana to edit a
paper. While at the L. S. U. she was
a member of the staff of the Reveille
and Gumbo in various capacities. She
was also assistant editor with DR..
Dalrymple on the Journal Of the Ma
tional Veterinary Association.
Mrs. Womack was president Of
Goods at the L. S. U. for three years,
and was one of the brightest and
most popular girls of that institution.
Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13
REMINISCENSES
OF CIVIL WAR

AS sit dreaming DER the past
as II were, my memory flies back to
november, 1860. Tuesday the fate
1ui election day had come. Hoary-
headed men, fair graced women,
youths in the flush of manhood
maldens fair to see, boys and girls
waited with breathless expectancy
the result of the election for President
OF these United States. Wings,
democrats and Republicans had can
dldates in the field. Bell and Everett
Wings, Breckenridge and Lane, DEM
oerats, with split off party of Demo-
Gratis headed by Stephen A. Douglass
land let me say right here the split
IN the Democratic party proved fatal
to the South), Lincoln and Hamlin,
Republicans.
News did not fly fast in these days
as now and when returns came and
1t was announced that Lincoln was
elected, Oh! what blasting of hopes.
Our country was like mighty ship
becalmed, the sails Tapping idly, the
hull raising no ripple.
There was an ominous silence, then
the low mutterings Of an approaching
storm. The clouds grew blacker, the
thunders loud and deep were heard
from shore to shore
Lightning Ger the white foam
frightened
Nearer came the dreaded shoals,
And the pilot weak and frighten-
Steered US like a driveling fool.
Sails were shivered, spars were
broken
Bright stars faded one by one
Sumpter fell, then martyred
Jackson
And the crazy ship went down.
Undismayed, we built another
Beautiful, strong and trim
And we placed a gallant brother
Southern hearted at the helm.
q And the pilot sneering loudly,
Stamped his feet with angry
frown
But the "Bars & Stars" waved
proudly
And the gallant ship sailed on.
Our rights and liberties were in
the greatest peril. All efforts for al
peaceful solution had been Of mol
avail and only when there was mol
longer any room Tor hope did we
make call for volunteers to de-
fend our ship Of state called Southern
Confederacy.
The ordinance Of secession wasj
passed, South Carolina setting theI
example-her sister states following.
In the West the foe exulted
And Missouri standing there
Like Queen insulted
With crown upon her brow.
Did her proud form wear those
letters?
Forged by such a horde
Go and read the fatal letters
Traced on Lyons broken sword.
Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13

"Write as you feel," advised Norma
Talmadge. If some editors dil this
their papers would be excluded from
the mails.
Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13

Our country was lily prepared for
war.
Woman's enterprise., 1922-01-13

Like reapers descending
To the harvest of death.
Then came the sound Of musketry
followed in quick succession by the
roar Of cannon. Not long till the
opposing armies stood in battle array.
Our men fought valiantly for about
six hours then the tide of battle swept
past and Raymond was left to the
mercy of the Federal forces; Grants
army On its way to surround Vicks-
burg. Our little band Of not more
than three thousand had contended
against more than five times its unm-
Der, but so we'll was the retreat con-
Quoted that when the Yankees came
Into the town they conld not determine
which of the four roads the Confed-
crates had taken so the officers with
field glasses in hand rushed into the
court house which had been turned
into a hospital for wounded Confed-
crates that day. Ealf way up the
stairway they were met by Miss Kate
Nelson, a fascinating little Rebel miss
of not more than sixteen. "Are
there any cases Of smallpox in this
hospital?" asked one of the officers.
eyes," she replied, "13o cases, sew
eral dead and l am just from the
bedside Of a dying man." They
turned right flank down the stairs
and out Of the house in a hurry. Miss
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
HARDING AND PROHIBITION

The New Haven Journal-Courier says of President Harding, referring to his action on the prohibition amendment when he was senator: ''He took an active part in the debate as one opposed in principle to prohi- bition but favorable to the submission of the amendment to the state legisla- lures to get it out of congress" and quotes him as saying that he was in sympathy with the opposition to the resolution about the unfairness of adopting federal amendment under the provisions of the constitution on a question relating to personal liberty '. ''I am not prohibitionist and never have pretended to be. l do claim to be temperance man. T. do not think the prohibition amendment will be effective. You cannot make any law stronger than the public senti- ment which sees to it's enforcement"
 The last SeHtcHCto oi tiio Vuoo"eiN' are all-important. President Harding, then Senator, emphasized the point which the Herald, ignorant then of senator Harding's statement, has em- phasized recently and which the Jour nal-Courier, in the final paragraph of the editorial referred to, carries a little farther than The Herald has gone.
 Public sentiment" says the New Haven newspaper. Ifs not back Of the law and will not be until public senti- men has expressed itself in favor of it.. Hence it's demonstrated failure. Tyr amy in any form will not be tolerated by the American people. The eight eenth amendment and the enforce ment act constitute form of tyran- n.y."
 The Herald would modify this state ment, or add to 1t, by declaring the belief that public sentiment is behind enforcing the Iaw-any law, but pub
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

that seat if such huge amount or money had not been used for ms benefit. This is the universal opinion of people all over the country The people of the country are proud that such is the sentiment Customary or unusual, the establishment of the pre- cedent of giving a man seat in the Senate through such influence, where the facts were known as in the New berry case, cannot be allowed. And pains should be taken that sucl' facts should become known. If Newberry were wrongfully convicted in the first instance, the error was technical This country is passing from the worship Of the technical, of precedent. into a broader vision that takes other infiu- ences Into account. The brilliance or red tape is fading; new paths are being beaten out of traditions deep highway
 Newberry would not resign from the Senate. although advised to do so, while under fire." Now he resigns, fleeing from being continually ham pered by partisan political persecn- tion." His presence in the Senate has certainly "hampered' the Senate in the taint his seating there and his support brought to that body. He has spoken a fine valedictory in his sentence declaring that it would be futile for him to attempt to continue his public services. As fraud in a contract taints the whole contract with fraud, so Newberry in the Sen ate tainted the whole Senate and brought suspicion upon it. Whether personally innocent or guilty of in- tended wrong, Newberry has per formed great public service in re- signing.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

There seems to be a universal ten dency to enshrine or, at least, remove, Far from the madding crowd all things customarily deemed sacred.
 As public parks go Walnut Hill park is seldom equalled, an6 but rarely surpassed. It has it's own peculiar qualities of position and ex- cellence which ought to commend it and endear it to every citizen. US entrance, from West Main street, up gentle incline, slightly winding. with velyety green, fine trees and orna- mental shrubbery on either side IS something enjoyable in itself; and ] cannot think of more appropriate place in all New Britain to maintain a memorial.
 One lady, in speaking of the monu- ment, said that the posts ought to be discontinued, that the entrance to a public park should not have too much the appearance of cemetery; but yet believe that the posts accentuate the impressiveness of the memorial. If, as we enter our pleasure ground, our anticipated enjoyments arc mo mentarily tempered, the significance of those silent posts will more fully appear. In life and death our brave boys were bound by patriotism unsur- passed and, whether the designers of our court of honor intended 1t or not, the chahs festooned between arch and posts may be considered symbol ical The idea of the present memo rial is beautiful and the place IS { ideal but, in it's present composition l it is not enduring. To make it worthy and lasting is the object of this ap- peal. The entire thing could be done in concrete, or the arch could be Of stone and the posts of concrete. ultl- mately poll of the entire population could be taken in the matter of the posts, etc.
 This subject is near and dear to the hearts of many persons in New Brit ain, and it is becoming more fmpor- tant as deterioration hastens the day of the removal of what was intended to be only temporary To make. it permanent requires funds. To obtain funds requires effort and, in response to solicitation. and discussions with various persons. this letter. Several ways of raising money suggest thems selves. but let us not. in any seuse oi
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
A T1MID OPENING.

When the last session of congress opened proud, promising, and somewhat presumine group of men gathered triumphantly to lift the country out of the slough of despond into which the horrible Democrats had plunged 1t. Their remedies would work wonders in short order.
 Yesterday that same group gath ered,A their collective tail between their composite legs, in way, much rebuked, much humiliated. They had not done the things they ought to have done and they had done things they ought not to have done. More over the country had told them so quite plainly. They saw shadows of strange forms falling across the floor-forms of weird creatures, known as radicals, who would come soon to replace them. They saw no future meeting of groups into two dis tinct divisions. the Republicans and the Democrats. They foresaw many groups and blocs and many individ- uals separating themselves from any group at all and saying strange, wild words that partake of heresy.
 This shadow of what is to come already influences the men in Wash ington now. If there is to be any distinct dividing line it will be that which will separate the conservatives from the group which it's enemies will call radical, its friends pro- gressive". And in each of these divi- sions will be individuals who will refuse to sink their identity into that of the division to which they belong More than ever before individual thinking on the part of the peoples representatives is going to influence this country.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
HEALTH IN SCHOOLS.

Why do people today,A cleanli- ness? Why do they brush their teeth regularly? Why do they take baths more often, incidentally, than on Sat urday nights? Why do they leave their windows open and get the fresh air when they sleep? They do not do these things consciously. with full thought. And incidentally be is said some people do not do any of these things.
 People keep clean and take care of them emselves--those who do keep clean-because it has become habit with them. They were taught in childhood to keep clean; they were expected to keep clean; they got so that they were uncomfortable if they were not clean. Now, when they are grown men and women, they keep clean from habit---the habit was formed in childhood and continued because it was a. comfort bringing, health bringing and health-sustaining habit.
 Cleanliness, of course, should be taught in schools. But more thar that should bestaught there. A chilt is apt to lay aside cleanliness wher he or she leaves the school house unless the matter is emphasized al home-uuite as the child forgets all about school books until time to take them up again. Children must be taught why it is good to keep clean how to remember to keep clean, and how to keep clean. They should know why it is good to leave their windows open at night to get the fresh air. They should be taught te teach their parents about it, if those parents do not know and observe the intelligent primary health rules.
 There is agitation here at present concerr'ng the teaching of healtf matters in schools. To fail to takt notice of these matters is to takt unfair advantage of the children wht have a right to rely upon us to se' to it that they learn, now, the thing they should know and which vii make them strong, clean, fine mer and women in later life. Teach then the health habits.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
THE LAUSANNE FARLEY.

The opening session of the Lau- same Conference lasted IT minutes, during which time there was no ex- precision save hope of harmony and "A Treaty by Christmas" The open ing session of congress here took few minutes less to conclude it's first business. There is as much hope Of a satisfactory treaty with the Turks by Christmas as there is of satisfac- tory work being done by congress in this session or as there was of Henry Ford's getting the boys out of the trenches by Christmas
 Certainly it disorganizes things to have a new man get into this diplo- matic game. There are evidences that Italy's new Premier is going to be a disorganizer. But the question is the same in these world affairs as it is in our own congress-wil it not be better, perhaps, to have bit of disorganizing since the methods of the past have proven so futile?
 There is little satisfaction, however, in the prospect of Mussolini breaking the solid front the allies were about to present to the Turks. France has come around to England's point Of view. because Peincare sees the pro-  Turk feeling at home is not as strong as he figured it, and because France needs England just now. Mussolini Is in the position of a man of whom much is expected. Like some politi- clans in our country, or city for that matter, he has "got to do some thing" Above all he intends to insist on Italy's dignity; his insistence on Italy's retention of the Dodecanese Islands is an outward sign of this attitude.
 The real matter of the conference is to. arrange a treaty between the Turks, as represented by the Kemal- lSIS, anu DTeeCe anu IHt COUpiclC freedom of the strait of the Dar- danelles As to this last there seems to be little hope. No paper arrange ment can take from the Turks the power they have over those straits if they insist upon using it. Only for cible occupation and guarding of them would do this and to this, cer- tainly, Turkey will not consent, Nor will the allies go to war to obtain it.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
COMMUNICATED.
Our Court of Honor.
,ditor of New Britain Herald.

Editor of New Britain Herald.
 Every visit to the vicinity of the memorial to our soldier dead, at the entrance to Walnut Hill park has emphasized the beauty of the senti- ment which placed it there. My first visit to it was on dark and drizzly Sunday; and quite cold, and yet, in spite of that, I Fingered more than an hour in train of impressions which crowded upon me. Each succeeding visit to the arch and double file of cenotaphs convinced me more and more. of the propriety and beauty, and of the desirabiity or perpetual ing those silent testimonials to the valor of those who Gave the last full measure of devotion" for something they cannot enjoy---may not even know. Mingled feelings of pride, joy and pain possess me whenever l see or think of our tribute to our heroic and distant dead.
 We arc alive and enjoying the good things We have a beautiful and well shaded park which is a credit to our city and visited often by most Of our people, and it is not too common. In my opinion our Soldiers monu- ment in City Hall square, though a fine piece of work. is so common as to be seldom noticed except by visit ors To many it is but an obstruc- ton to the vision or to physicaf' prog ress across the green. Objects Of special import lose their power to make impressions Of the right kind when they are too public or obtrusive.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
'25 Tears Ago Today
 (Taken from Herald of that date)

William P. Nickerson, local theatri- cal man, has gone to Holyoke on a visit.
 Rev. E. c. Hierpe, pastor of the Swedish Bethany church, will be one of the speakers at the series of mis- sion meetings which opens in the Swedish Zion Congregational church at Hartford this week.
 A snow storm set in this morning and started with great fury. Toward noon, however, 1t commenced to die down and in the evening the snow was entirely melted and there were no signs of the furry of the early morning.
 Grand .sub-Chief Ranger William F. Delaney of the local Foresters gave an address at the institution exercises of Court Beethoven, r. of A., which took place last evening.
 Mrs. George Rapelye carried off second honors yesterday afternoon at a whist held with Mrs. Damon at her home on West Main street.
 The Baker Brothers of Plainville, entertainers. presented a pleasing program at Jr. 0. U. "A. M. hall last evening.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

the word, encourage or countenance
 drive for one needs but to put an
 ear to the ground to learn that of
 drives and drivers the driven are. oh,
 so tired. Drives have, ceased to be a
 novelty--the people want something
 new, and free will offering would
 meet that demand.
 An occasional tag day could be held. Neat little certificates or diplomas might eagerly crave as mementos of the occasion might be used. The names of all givers, properly en- crossed upon parchment, might be placed in suitable receptacle in the masonry of the new arch, there to re- main until uncovered by the de- scendants of the scientists who are now rifling the sepulchers of earlier civilizations. Rolls of tickets might be placed on sale in the ticket offices of the different movie houses and sold to all those who wish to help. Any one or all of these methods might be employed legitimately.
 TO make this project real com munity enterprise the smallest con- Lf1DuJOT SnOulu bt " 'SN' e'N welcome as any other; and Our memo rial would take on new beauty if it could be erected as a result of the efforts and contributions of every res ident of our city.
 For publicity both of our news papers would probably be willing to give timely notices; the pulpits could help, and the several movie houses would. without doubt, be pleased to flash a few cards upon their screens. | In this program no one would be sighted. All would know of and be given an opportunity to get behind the venture.
 The liberality and public spirit of the people of New Britain are well known and, it is believed, an under taking of this kind can, and will be easily and quickly changed from a dream, to a reality.
 ! It is hoped that this matter may | not drop here, and it has been sug- gested that, as p beginning it might
 be- well for the committee that had the matter originally in hand. to start
 something. After that matters will easily shape themselves.
 ] Yours Truly,
 l GEORGE V. HAfiLIN.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
"NEwBERRY RESIGNS,

Truman H. Newberry's 'resigna- tion'' from the United States Senate was, rather. lowing to the inevitable verdict of the people. Whether his right to seat in the Senate had been
 that right was acknowledged be- cause of partisan influence, makes lit- tie difference. Whether he himself or only his friends were to blame makes little difference. No man has moral
 right to seat in that body whose position was practicable purchased and who would not have been given
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

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New Britain herald., 1922-11-21
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New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

Money is the root of all evil, but it is much less evil when one has to root for 1t.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

lie sentiment is not behind it with such force that it will demand the sort of enforcement that will enforce.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

Let's see what great moral prin- ciple Is violated when the Turk wants his capital back?
New Britain herald., 1922-11-21

The most striking thing about some Of the great family trees is their ur- gent need of pruning.