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New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
ROOSEVELT AND ROOSEVELT.

Sometimes there comes the almost
 irrisistible impulse to cry Enough .
 Silenee," when listening 10 worn- out
 platitudes uttered concerning some terrible thing. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is reported to be an estimable person; his instincts are right; his patriotism unqucstloned.
 He is student and gentleman.
 But Assistant Secretary Roosevet's remarks concerning the tragedy at Herrin, Illinois, brings Immediately the thought of what that other Roosevelt would have said, and say ing, would have acted himself if in a position to do so, or urge those having authority, to act. Theodore Roose- welt would not have contented him self with vague generalities. 1T he could do nothing, at least he would have called a spade a spade, a mur- derer murderer. He would scarcely have said, as young Secretary Roose- welt is reported to have said, But few short weeks ago, in southern Illinois, as atrocious a massacre occurred IS is contained in our annals There Is no shadow of conviction of the murdeSers in sight know not who was to blame. whether employer or employed, perhaps both ."l
 T know not who was to blame." Can there be any question as to who was to blame for the massacre? No matter if employers had treated the men unfairly; no matter what they had done, the employers did not l massacre men trying to work. The | men killed were workers, non-union | men. The murderers were the men of the union. Far better would it | be to say nothing of the horror than | 10 cast any doubt upon the question of the identity of the men who were guilty. Fear of saying something
 hat might bring unpopularity among inion men tempers the words of many speakers. Fear of doing some hing that would meet the disapprova 'f union men prevents the apprehen- ion and punishment of the guilty.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

John L. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers of America told Secretary Of Labor Davis that he would Insist that the deliberations Of arhitrators must cover all the coal districts covered by the strike, which would include some fields which were union fields before the strike but which are now being operated AS non. union fields,
 The right to employ men to work. whether they are members Of unions or not should not be abridged any more than should there be taken away from the miners the right to join unions or the placing of any upon them because of union membership.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
AT LAST!

After months years, of hammering Of Clayton crossing in its present con dition; after noting the oft-recurring newspaper headlines Accident at Clayton Crossing; after approving the action of public spirited men, legislators, inspired by no motive other than a consideration for the safety of others, one breathes great sigh of hope at learning that the public utilities commission has at last taken up the matter of eliminating grade crossings of the state, with Immediate attention to the three pro- nounced the most dangerous. the first of which three-the most dangerous in the state, is Clayton Crossing.
 Nothing definite has been done as yet, but reports have it that there will be an order issued by the public util
 ities commission to the railroad to bridge the most dangerous crossing of them all-Clayton Crossing.
 The intimation has been made. Now it is too late to take a backward step. The commission. which cannot have failed to see the danger of the situation. has shown by it's action that it considers something ought to be done despite the fact that the rail- road is not in the best of shape finan- cially. Give the commission credit for moving at last but let not this consideration of the matter by the1 commission be a signal for people and organizations who and which have worked long on this matter to cease their efforts. We have ham, i mered at this thing for a long time; | others have worked hard. Let all those efforts be continued until the time comes when the grade crossing is eliminated
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
AUTOMOBILE FINES
 SHOW B|G INCREASE
Penalties Paid During Fiscal Year
 Iotaled S93,S56.92

Hartford, July l 15.-Fines paid for violations of the motor vehicle law during the fiscal year ended June 30, aggregated se3,356.s2. as compared to sS5,142.52 for the previous year, according to- figures made public to- day at the motor vehicle department. This money was immediately turned over to the state treasurer, as requir- ed by law, for transmission to the state highway department for main tenance of state highways. It is es- timated to be sufficient to cover the maintenance cost of about 1855 miles of such highways for year.
 Under the state law, all money re- ceived in fines for motor vehicle vio- lations must be passed on to the high. way department for maintenance work without specific appropriation by the general assembly. This is in addition to s5o0,ooo appropriated by the last session for state aid repairs and s55o,Oo0 for trunk line.and state aid bridges and ferries.
 Fines imposed for motor vehicle violations are forwarded by clerks of courts to the motor vehicle depart ment. The money received at the de- partment during the past fiscal yare represented 4,553 fines, making an average of slightly more than $2o for each case. There were 4,372 fines re- ported during the preceding fiscal year. Over s24,000 was sent in, GOV ering ,2O3 cases between April 1 and June 30, last.
 Fines on bad checks added $495 to the returns made to the motor vehi- rle department and S235 of that mount came in during the last three
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
A DANGEROUS POSSIBILITY.

There is one possibility in the coal strike that should be guarded against. Whatever the result of the discussed "arbitrat ton" care should be taken that the miners do not succeed in covering all coal fields with unionism as it Is sometimes practiced.
 If, under the plan to create a com mission to investigate the whole coal situation and to reorganize the indus try, an arrangement could be made whereby absolute obedience to the orders of a coal board, similar to the Railroad Labor Board might be assured, unionizing all the coal fields would be not only proper but wise. The Railroad Board must have unions to deal with-that is the reason it told the employees of railroads taking the places of miners to organize new unions in place of those which refused to heed it's call. So the coal board, If one should result from the sug
 
 gested arbitration plan, would have to have unions to deal with, and req sonabe unions and reasonable oper- ators would facilitate the orderly pro- cedure of regulation of the coal industry.
 But such an assurance is impossible. The disregard of the orders Of the Railroad Labor Board illustrates this fact. If therefore, as result of this obtaining any ruling which would compel operators in all coal fields, union, non-union and partially union, to recognize the unions and refuse to employ any but union men, the result would be disastrous indeed And that is the very thing the most clever ot the union leaders are striving for.
 The non- union fields are producing coal The country is burning 1t and 1t is saving the country, temporarily at least. Union men, under assumed names, are working in non-union fields Non-union men have worked in those fields. They have had regu- lar work and good pay. They have not complained. Only the union men, in the over-crowded union fields, with their irregular work, have suffered
 There is room for regulation of the activities of the operators-the specu- lators in coal properties They have opened too many mines, merely to exploit them. All the fault does not lie with the unions. But the non- union fields have offered refuge for workers, have mined coal for the country. As long as men are human and apt to disobey orders of govern mental bodies, and as long as there are statesmen and politicians and state and Federal officials not cour- aeeous enough to enforce the law where it may bring unpopuarity down upon them to their political injury. there should be no hamper ing of the right of employers to hire men willing to work whether mem- bers of the unions or not. \ dangerous point Nas raised when
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
SPLINTER IN EYE
 KILLED DR. KAPP
German Junker Neglected His In.
 jury and Cancer Developed

Stockholm, July l5.---A splinter of wood in one eye caused the death of Dr. Wolfgang Kapp, the American born German junker who tried to overthrow the German republican government about two years ago, and who died recently In Germany. Dr. Kapp. who was residing in Sweden at the time of his injury, neglected 1t, and when at last he consulted a specialist examination of the affected optic showed that a malignant cancer had developed.
 The injured eye was removed but the cancer persisted, and when Dr. kapp returned to Germany he was instantly arrested only to be taken to the hospital where he died. Fled to Sweden.
 When pr. Kapp's intended coup ,d' etat failed, he secured false passport, fled to Sweden by airplane, and won the governments permission to remain in the country on the ground that he was a political refu- gee. He was soon joined by his wife and daughter, and the Kapp family settled on a beautiful country estate at Hallekis. Here they spent nearly two years. undisturbed by the post war crisis in world politics.
 Lived Simply There.
 The Kapps lived simply and unos- tentatously in Hallellis. Mrs. Kapp did her own housework while Dr. Kapp attended to the outdoor duties of the household. Like his former imperial master Dr. Kapp in his exile took up wood saving and split ting, and it was while he was engaged in splitting wood for the kitchen 'ange that he met with tbe injury hat led to his death.
 Not a Fire eater.
 During his residence at Hallekis, or. Kapp proved to be anything but he fire eating Prussian junker he had been pictured. At one crucial point during the great war he challenged Chancellor Bethmann- Hollweg to a duel, and after peace was restored he planned to crush the unstable Ger nan socialist regime with typical Prussian ruthlessness. He actually captured Berlin, drove the Ebert gov ernment to Dresden, and ruled over the German capital for five days. Kapp was accused of being a reac- tionary, working for the ultimate res toration of the monarchy, but he al- ways strongly denied this.
 Swedes Liked Him.
 The Swedes of the AHallekis com- nunity who had supp(sed Dr. Kapp to be roaring Prussian of the most obnoxious military type, found him I courteous and charming old gentle man. He was kindly. democratic and very social, frequently visiting the 1eighboring farms and chatting with the farmers and their workmen, among whom he became very popu- ar. His tendency to mingle on terms of equality with all classes probably from his early American raining. Dr. Kapp having spent his carly youth in New York city where le was born in 1852. The people who pest knew Dr. Kapp in Sweden de- scribe him as a model neighbor and ! genial gentleman.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

railroad yards shows that Chief Rawlings is still yitally interested in the welfare of the city despite the fact that lie is soon to doff his uni- form for the last time Appeals from county authorities for endorsements to do duty during the railroad strike were well handled by the board of police commissioners who simply turned the whole subject over 10 the chief, after making inquiry whether the city would be responsible for in. juries incurred by policemen while guarding railroad property.
 Police duty during strike does not appeal strongly to all men, par ticularly supernumeraries who may hold membership in labor unions. In case they are summoned for action they must swallow their private opin- ions on the subject of unionlsm for the time being at least and obey or ders like good soldiers. But there does not seem to be an emergency re- quiring extra precautions at the Hart ford yards and local police officials are justified in not becoming excited
 
 tween strikers and deputy sheriffs and policemen and they have used good judgment in restricting to volunteers the men who will be sent to the yards for the present.
 Hello. is the coal yard? Well, please send me up half a ton of rub Der. And rush 1t along because our bin Is low"
 A coal dealer who heard such an order over the telephone would prob- ably communicate with the police on the theory that an insane person was at large yet information comes from Java, one of the principal sources of rubber supply, that rubber makes ex- cellent fuel. It is even said that 1t will replace coal and oil to a certain extent in some parts Of the world.
 A few weeks ago 1t was decided to destroy surplus stocks of rubber in Java and an enterprising engineer ex- pressed the belief that 1t could be used as fuel in locomotive boilers. He was told to come in and stay out of the hot sun but In spite of such dis remarks he proceeded with his experiments. By rearranging the Interior of locomotive boiler he suc- ceeded in getting the rubber to burn. | He eXperimented with several grades from pure rubber down with the re- suit that the use of wood for fuel | was abandoned.
 Comparisons were made of the fuel value of rubber, coal and oil. It was I, 'ound that rubber has fierce burn ng power and that its calorific forces ire tremendous. In fact, when rub per was fed to the flames other than n small quantities the crown sheets | 'f the boiler began to buckle. AS 'esult of the experiments. 1t was de ,ided that the use of bark shavings would give ideal heat, enough to furnish all the steam necessary.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

had wandered dreamily to and from their government jobs for years com plsined,, And now things are to be different The President has said that the departments may go back to the old time if members Of the cab met so order; and he says there will be no more daylight saving time as long as he is President, after this year, No, no-there have been changes enough. Washington will play true to form, She will go back to the dear old time.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
A TARIFF COMMISSION.


 The number of commissions and boards. Investigating. arbitrating and examining, has steadily increased in the government. Many Of them have accomplished little. some of them. much. The country's experience with commissions does not lead 10 a tend ency to recommend them as panaceas for all evils.
 Yet tariff commission Is one Of the great needs Of the country. The | free trade Idea considers only getting things IS cheaply as possible; the high protection idea takes too little thought of this aspect of the case, and looks only toward protecting manufactures with the theory in mind that plenty of employment. much production and plenty of money oils the wheels of prosperity and hap piness. especially, first and foremost, for the manufacturer. There is soundness in the protection idea there Is wisdom in the plan to have goods and articles priced low. But above all there is happy medium between the extremists on both sides
 There is little question but that the gulf between the Democrats and the Republicans, heretofore existing be- cause of this difference between pro- tection and free trade. is narrower than formerly. Many Republicans and Democrats practically agree as 10 the wise tariff, differing somewhat in various particulars The question as to what would be the very best thing for the country is question primarily for economists, practical and theoretical, bankers, farmers, manufacturers and merchants and impartial consumers. commission composed of representatives of these classes would be able to reach a con-
  decision of any committee or any number of committees of Congress Interviews with those who are spon- soring the present tariff bill discloses the fact that they are either misin- formed as to facts which have a bear ing upon the duties to be levied, or they have not properly considered those facts. If those most interested in the present bill are misinformed, l how great must be the ignorance of | others in Congress who will vote upon it but whose interest does not inspire them to give the important measure extremely deep study
 Remaining firm in the belief that many commissions which have been appointed have failed to do any good, one may nevertheless believe that a tariff commission, composed of men whose recommendations would have weight with all, would be of great value at this time when the of just what is best gives legislators an excuse for looking at the matter from purely political point of view or the point of view of the selfish interests they represent. IL is easy for legislator to work for q certain interest and quiet his con- science, if he is honestly doubtful as to whether or not he would be doing a good thing for the country by opposing that interest. The commits sion would be able to give Congress sound recommendations as to what was the wise course. Then Congress, if it wanted to, might do the thing that would be the best for all the regardless of private inter- asts.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
BOY DIVER KILLED 14-Year- Old Rather Jumps Head First Into Two Feet of Water

New London, July 15.-The body of Henry A. Potter, 3rd, aged 14, of East Orange. N. J., who was killed while bathing at Fishers Is- home today. The lad is said to have dived from a float distance of ten feet into. two two feet of water. His neck was broken. A warning shouted by his father was apparently. unheard, according to witnesses.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

montha Trial ices. aggregated ss6i,- 20 more and witness fees ss1ls7. ehccks accepted In payment of regis tration fees were found 10 be worth. less, and the s,gEeYs were promptly prosecuted.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
TUTORING

Roger F. Holmes, graduate of Wes- leyan University, and Principal of the Cunminaton, Mass, Junior High School, will tutor students in High School and College subjects during July and August. Telephone 265.12.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

At that, the man who is on speak ing terms with the president probably feels no more important than one on speaking terms with the traffic cop.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

If hootch is wicked, but essential to successful merchant marine, let us he thankful that competing ships don't furnish opium pipes.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

We shall not grow enthusiastic un- til some statesman comes along with a scheme to make the world perfect without soaking the taxpayer.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

Another invention needed in this sweaty kind of weather is something that will keep a kiss from skiddng
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

Even though one is opposed to tip ping 1t is worth the price to avoid having to sneak out when the waiter isn't looking.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

If these modern marriages are made in heaven. the practice of sabotage has become more widespread than we thought.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

Our own opinion is that the ten greatest women in America are the ten who can make the best lemon pies.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

Some day the church organist may leap up to kick drum and ring the COW bells but we shall be dead by then, thank God.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

Our idea of zero in enthusiasm is that of an inland prohibitionist for a subsidy to support a wet merchant marine.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

An idiot always arouses our pity un- less he is one of the kind that thinks it funny to rock a boat.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

Knowing where you are going is half the battle Not if the judge tells you where you are going.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

It may be that golf is less popular with bachelors because they haven't a home to get away from
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
Membcr of m. A.,ocIntcd Tres,

The only prantahle advertising -l.sium in tho City. Circulation books md press loom always open tc advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

the next generation will claim that he inherited a taste for shoe polish.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

Government will concentrate re. maining supplies of whiskey In tho old days we knew several chaps who tried it.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
Facts andFdncies
 tBY ROBERT aUILLEN,

grouch is just an ordinary mortal with his self-pitying eyes fixed on his sore spots
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

If that prominent club woman gets divorce her husband probably won't notice much difference.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

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New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

Some of bachelors friends die, and some only get married, but the effect is the same in both cases.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

The Associated Press Is exclusively entitled to T. use for republication of all news credited to It or not otherwise credited In this psrer ana also local news pue- lsi ed hereiD.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
Member Audi. Rnrenn of Circulation

"FHUVr Nu''0 r'"''H" VI N'''VF"F'"' The 4. R. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and rtNer. tisers with strictly honest araltsls of cirt 1,atlon. Our circulation statistics are based upon th's sreIt, Tf,. ''aures pro tecuon against .rnuf in newspaper dis t-ibutlor figures 70 both nationa and To- cal advert ls~rs.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
rrr.ppuoNr CALLS

Entered at the Post Oanee nt New Britain
 as Second Class Mall MBttet.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

The drivers who are in the greatest hurry to get somewhere probably have the least to do when they get there.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
New Britain Herald

HERALD FURNISHING COMPANY tIssued Daily, Sunday rNeeptedl, At Herald Ridg CT Church strest.
New Britain herald., 1922-07-15
sURscRlPTloN RATES,

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New Britain herald., 1922-07-15

IL may be that some people lack backbone because too much of it has been concentrated in the knot at the top,
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-01-05


M Henry Farley. Miss Dor
oty and Henry. Jr.. will return to
Asheville Saturday a. m.
Mrs. VIM. Fowlkes and son
went to New Bern the 18th to
visit relatives. and are expected
home Saturday.
Mr.. B. T. Payne will leave Sat
urday on the annual pilgrimage
of the "honor" squad of the At
lantic Life Insurance Company
to the Usseppa Islands, 80 miles
south of Tampa. Those COM
posing the party are men who
have sold insurance to amount
of 100000 or over during the
year. Mr.. Payne, who is district
agent for the Atlantic. totaIed
$3325, 900, besides having been in
the hospital last summer for a.
bout two months.
John DaWkins was able to sit up
while Monday, following an at
tack of pneumonia. Raymond Beck,
q young lad, is also improving from
tussle with the same illness. Mrs.
w. M. McIver, also a sufferer from
pneumonia, is out OF danger now.
Spending last week with Miss
Lillian Hasty were Misses Marion
Knight, of Sumter; Helen Thinner
man, Red Springs; Susie Moore
Lindsay, Bennettsville. Miss Hasty
returned Tuesday to resume her
studies at Chicora College, Column
bia.
Mr.. Carlisle Gibson returned this
week to his desk in the Office of
the Roberdel Manufacturing Co., af-
ter an absence of fou" weeks. He I'M
dcrwent an operation at Hamlet hos
pital on December 9Th for appendi-
citis. His friends are glad to see
him out again, and to know that
he has recovered from his sickness.