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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
BOOKS THAT CHARM
AND ENTERTAIN BY
FAVOR|TE AUTHORS

Max. BeeTBohm, in his volume re
Gently published by E. p. Dutton un-
der tho title Of And Even Now" has
collected twenty essays and skits
written between the years 1910 and
1920 These range in scope from bril-
liant fireworks of two or three pages
composed around a twist OF phrase OF
a fantastic idea. as in Books in
Books 10 a thoughtful Renaissance
of his acquaintance with Swinburne
and Theodore Watts-Dunton.
They are all clear cut gems OF writ
ing, sparkling with a delicate wit and
a polished felicity of style, that is a
delight in itself.
The irony in, them is amiable-even
in "Kolnyatsch" his. burlcsque of the
popular Russian Giants" in vogue
just before the war is too ludicrous
to be anything but good natured.
Many of the essays are sheer deli
cious nonsense, as How Shall / Word
iL?' In others a good deal of senti-
ment is tucked away under the spark
ling verbiage, while in Number Two,
the Pines" the author has drawn u
most enchanting picture of his ac-
luaintance with Watts unton and
Swinburne-if for that alone the book
is worth owning.
In a PREDATORY note to this essay
Max" explains that he wrote it to en-
able him TO comply with Edmund
Gosses request for few words de-
scribing Swinburne as the writer hac
known him. which Mr. Gosse wished
to use in his biography Of Swinburne
From the essay Max made an extract,
and from the extract Mr.. Gosse made
quotation in the biography.
Swinburne, the "nammiferous boy
who dazzled and shocked the mid
Victorian world has always been ro-
mantle figure that captivates the ina
giEation, but his friend and care-taker
Watts Dunton, is usually looked upon
in the light of a necessary but rather
boring nurse. In the thirty pages OF
this essay under the sympathetic hand
ling of its author; he stands out as
most real and lovable person.
The final vision of the two ola
friends rejuvenated and enjoying
Elysiun. each in his fayorite way is
one of the most delightful touches IL
a work that is full of humor and
charm.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
AN APPEAL TO REASON

MARYLAND has on It's statute books socaled "Ful
Law which requires railroads to all freight trains thirty
30 with of six 6) men, viz: Engineer,
Fireman. Conductor, Brakemen and Flagman Is Brake
mem. 81.
movement for tho enactment "Fu Crew Laws" had
its origin during the period of operation under the old link and
pin coupling and hand brake systems which preceded the install
laon of the automatic coupler and automatic air brake
Rrakemen formerly required brake by hand on the
tops freight and TO between cars couple or uncou
With the installation the coupler no longer
between couple uncOupe and by the
the automatic brake the train controlled by the eng
neer, eliminating the necessity for braking by hand
Formerly brakemen spent most their riding
of regardless of the weather conditions whereas now
they spend nearly all of their time riding the locomotive or in
the Caboose.
Therefore there longer necessity such existed
for the third additional brakeman required by the
Maryland Full Crew Law"
careful analysis the reports covering Investigations of
accidents made by the Maryland Public Service Commission and
disclosed Of the
eoparzng the safety either the public employees and
that not accident has been attributable TO an insucene In
the number of comprising the Of the train involved
The repeal of this law will not more unemployment 1t
will the transfer of men from unnecessary and "od"e
employment useful and productive occupations in other depart
ments.
PUBLIC OPINION as reflected through the PRESS Mary
land practically for the repeal of law which has
caused the railroads expend unnecessarily in Maryland in ten
which the law has been active effect total of about
S200000 which is after all the pubics for the public
must in the last analysis pay the bill
The paramount interest of safety First" That
fact alone nsues the maintenance of efficient crews and the
repeater Also provides additional safeguard if such needed
the Public Service Commission of Maryland in
position order duty the extra man it is shown that
safety demands such
Safety efficiency and justice all call for the
repeal of thu Maryland Gull Crew Law"
THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD COMPANY,
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY,
WESTERN MARYLAND RAILWAY COMPANY,
PHILADELPHIA AND BEADING RAILWAY COMPANY,
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY,
+. w. SCHEER,
General Manager Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company,
Chairman.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Navy Relief Supper
Financially Successful

The sum of $500 dollars was clear
ed at the supper given last Satur-
day night in Dahlgren Hall for the
benefit of the Navy Relief. Mrs. Bar
ron Z. Dubois was chairman of the
Committee on Arrangements. and was
assisted by Practically every one o.
the station. Although getting it up
involved great deal of work the
amount of money raised justified it,
and socially the affair was most sue
cessful. proving an attractive novelty.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10

distinguished Guests II
lrhfrnalurial Reception

ANON. j4c distinguished guests at
.,p.5n given last night by Gov
.-~ Rtrae 10 the members of the
.f4re were Major-General and
81, Charlie j Bailey, OF the Army
4Horcd down from Baltimore
s.3 former Governor and Mrs. Phil
Lee Goldsborough General
a.ls, is ,lmmlndine general of the
rrl Corps Area. with headquarters
E,r Howard
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Not His Fault

Judge-Your son has been arrested
so many times that I'm tired of see
ing him here Why don't you teach
Kim better? If you show him the
right way, he won't be coming before
me. Father have showed him the
right way. but the young fools got no
brains He always gets caught.-Bal-
timore News.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10

HIN Pitcher. of Edgewater.
eastern shore yesterday
ae combined meets OF
".N Ridge and Green
.HhS. which are hunt
morrow in the East
H.rt The meet today
,ae hermitage" Benja-
-as famous country place.
Seen arranged by Frank
Master Of the Hartford
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Senator And Mrs. Mcintosh
Hosts Al Party

Senator and Mrs. David G. McIn-
tosh, Jr.. gave a party at Carvel Hall
last night after the Governors recep-
ton. Their guests included Senator
and Mrs. Walter J. Mitchell, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Bryan. Mrs. Roberts. Mr..
and Mrs. w. o. Stevens, Mrs. Beck,
and Joseph Kennedy
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
4 FOrgiying ParsOn

The friends of the Rev. John Ly-
barger gave him a pounding" Satur-
day night He entertained the crowd
with prayer neutrality-suspicious. Cor.
Conway (Ark) Log Cabin Democrat.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Nceh.f nding
ln Washington

Commander and Mrs. Andrew
: nnnt ana Lieut. Commander and
81 Fred Berry Will spend the week
n az the Washington Navy Yard
f.l Commander and Mrs.
Iiuer.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
4'h l'r dij>hipmcn's
5'sc,hJI Team

ni Mrs Macgillivray
-tr supper praty before
'E'w night for number
8 MidShipmen'S basket
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Wis. hcNair Back
from Atlantic Civ

Hr, Frederick V McNair. widow of
Hrnfr Superintendent of the Naval
academy has returned to Carvel Hall
''g sn,nilns the past four months
'1c Hotel Dennis in Atlantic City.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10

Captain Il Taylor Evans will arrive
evening 20 spend the weekend at
NHi'ur with Lieut. Commander and
FL Charlton F. Battle. who will give
. daaer for him tomorrow night.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Recovering
trum liberation

Walter II NcNew. son of Mr.. and
Yrs W A NcNew. Of Fifth street,
Fori and pupil at the Annapolis
"S' school, who was operated on
& sunday % the Emergency Hos
Is reported very much improved
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Bridge Dinner
This Evening

La.- Commander and Mrs William
Z IS kHm viii entertain at a bridge
aD this evening for Captain f.
rnlur Evans who will spend the
Weekend with Lieut. Commander and
pr r Battle
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Mrs. Burnett's Latest

If Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett
had never, in the course Of her life.
written anything but Little Lord
Fauntleroy," all of us who, as chill
dren, made his young lordship's ac-
quantance, must have owed her q
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Time To Be Wcanca, Ehl

This is no longer an infant repub-
lie. is it?" holly shouted he temper
ance orator.
NO. we. have grown into quite a
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
visitor From
Washington

Miss Ina Singleton, OF Washington.
who has been the guest of Mrs Henry
NJ. Briggs for the past week, is now
visiting Mrs. Robert NJ. Dashiell
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10

Mrs. Walton Hopkins has returned
from Atlantic City where she has
been for the past week.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
Intending Committee
Meeting

a.c- Paul J. Dashiell went to
"" '"Ta Hav ta attend the annual
he 'hc Rules Committee of
American Football Association. of
+a.,a g s member.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
stopping At
Caryel Hall

State Comptroller and Mrs. William
S. Gordy are spending the week at
Carvel Hall
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
SOl0ist At
Peabody Concert

Max Landow. pianist, will be the
soloist at the Peabody Conservatory
Concert tomorrow afternoon in Bal
timore.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10
10 Visit commander
Ind Ms. IiunSaker

I1-u' CummlndCr and Mrs. ". d.
frrUul wH be weekend guests OF
mmin3cr ana Mrs Jerome Hun
4acr .n Washington
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10

good sized chap. should say ADMIT.
tea his opponent.
Then. sir" demanded the T. O.,
why should il be raising such howl
foT its bottle?"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10

Mrs. Edward Scott. of San Fran
cisco. mother OF midshipman Scott, is
stopping at Caryel Hall
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10

>.... II. Mrs c. Alphonso
sent aut invitations for
Es- on March - in honor
~al Mrs St. Clair Smith
and Mrs. ]. O. Rich
-' expect To go 10 the East
spring
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1922-03-10

Mrs. Anna X. Earle, of Easton, is
the guest Of her brother and sister-in-
law, Mr.. and Mrs. William Groome
Dawson.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12
GETTING RICH

The interview with Henry Ford,
published In Saturdays Herald, ex-
plains itself His theory of giving the
greatest possible value for the dollar,
and in getting wealthy In this way. is
stated clearly and his plan of cutting
the price Of commodity when sales
slow up and then discovering a way to
economize and make this new cut
price profitable, is interesting-almost
trade secret
But there is thought in what he
says that he did not bring out clearly
and which is worth considering. Most
people, he says, try to get rich by get
ting as much money from other peo-
pie as they can. He deprecates this
idea and insists that the policy should
be to give as much as possible for the
dollar. This suggests the idea that.
If person is able to create new
wealth for the world he receives pay
for it and takes nothing from anyone
else. There is just that much wealth
added to the world and it is there
for someone. 1t is procured through
someone's efforts. but those efforts
are the result of latent wealth that
was of no use until those efforts were
made. An employee does his work we'll.
perhaps. He gives value received"
for his wages. If, however. that en-
ploye goes farther and gives more
than value received. II he does his
work little better than 1t has ever
been done. there is new wealth Gre
ated. His employer gets the imme-
date benefit, which If he is an honest
employer, he passes on to those who
buy his product in the form of re-
duced prices or a better article for
the same price. And II he is an honest
employer he gives the employee
share of the new wealth the employee
has created. And no one is the loser;
there are only gamers In this sort of
arrangement.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12
DEATHS DECREASING

1t seems strange that the life insur-
ance companies should be willing to
give out the information that there
are fewer deaths annually than there
used to be; that science and organized
work against disease, especially tuber-
culosis has made great progress; that
we may expect eventually to prolohg
life some ten years or so. Of course,
with the number of deaths decreas-
ing each year It would seem that the
life insurance companies could afford
70 reduce their premiums. 1t would
seem, therefore, that it would not be
to their advantage to give publicity to
the news that encourages us all so
much. What niger is reposing in the
uncomfortable woodpile, and when
will he poke out his wolly head? Or
is 1t possible that the insurance
premiums are about to be lowered?
The year 1920 was remarkable for
sts mortality record. There were far
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12
Is Years Ago Today
(Taken from Herald Of that date)

A complaint was made to the police
last night that some OF the Herald
customers have been missing their
papers for several nights. Officer
Michael Cosgrovc caught a boy taking
one last night and he locked him up.
The boy said that 1t was the first
paper that he took so he was let so
along about o'clock
AS New Britain and New Haven
won their games in the polo league
last night, the relative standing of the
two teams remains unchanged with
New Britain leading by one point.
The last Roaring Brook payroll OF
the year. made out for the past week,
amounted to $521..o. The city pay
rool amounts to $S6.0S.
John X. Ryan seems to- be the best
man considered for the place on the
fire commission. 1t is said that the
democrats are uniting behind him as
the only hope of the party.
The show windows along Main
street are fast filing up with Christ
mas displays, and not only the chill
dren but also the old folks are stop
ping to see what Santa Claus has
brought to them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12
FRANCES DEMAND

The London conference of premiers
has adjourned until January 2. On
the face OF affairs the question at
issue seem to be plain and clean-cut
France is not opposed to temporary
relief for Germany If she may be
sure that In the end Germany will pay
Shewill not take Germany's word
sh Essays, in effect: "All right; we'll
wait for our payments but we want
the tangible securities in our hands
while we are waiting. We will occupy
the Ruhr district" Bona' Law. for
England, says with determined words
but with "a smile friendly to France,
of course: "All right; go ahead and
occupy if you think it is wise. But
we'll not join you"
So, while the matter seems to be
clear question of occupying the
Ruhr district or not--Germany's sug-
gestion having been spurned--it is
not SO clear. Bonar Law would not
have smiled at France with such an
appcasing manner had he not hoped
that the smile would be productive
of results--that France would recon-
slider. She probably will, although
some of the news dispatches say the
occupation of the district by France Is
expected at any moment.
AS a matter Of more or less cademic
interest, however, it is interesting to
compare the situation today with what
would have obtained years ago in
a similar case. A conquering nation
would have laughed at the idea of
leaving country until the conquered
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12
WHAT is GOING ON?

: The good results that would come
from a more general knowledge of
what is going on In the city have
been emphasized often in these coll
umns. The fact that those who run
the affairs OF the city put in consider
able time discussing those affairs and
reaching conclusions regarding them.
has been pointed out Notices OF
meetings of committees and the COM
mon council are published almost
every day. Often 1t has been urged
that people attend those meetings.
Many would be astonished to learn
how little they know about the affairs
Of the city and how the city is man
aged. Again it is urged that people
make 1t point to attend meetings Of
the common council and of the vari-
Gus committees.
As an instance Of what goes on In
one week an item published yester-
day may be cited. It lists some eight
committee meetings to be held be-
tween this afternoon and Friday
morning. It will be the duty and
privilege of half hundred or more
people of this city to attend those
meetings and vote upon or discuss
the questions brought up. Most Of
those persons receive no pay for their
work and time. Certainly the resi-
dents Of New Britain should appre-
ciate this effort on the part of those
who give their time and thought to
making life In this city as pleasant
and as profitable as possible.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12
MAKING
TOUR OF THE State
Wants to Be Familiar With Situa-
ton for His Message

Waterbury, Dec. 12.-When Gov
ernor-elect Charles A. Templeton de-
livers his inaugural message on Jan
8, he will be thoroughly familiar with
the subjects touched upon as he is
now making a study of numerous
phases of the states governmental
activities. During the past week he
has visited several of the state insti-
tutions, making a careful survey OF
the management of each and at the
same time interviewing the officials.
Some of the institutions already
visited are the Connecticut State hos
pitai at Midtown, the Connecticut
School for Boys at Meriden, the Con-
necticut State Farm for Women, at
Bride lake. Mantle; the Long Lane
Farm Institution at Middletown and
several of the state tuberculosis
sanatoria, including Norwich and
Wallingford.
Mr.. Templcton stated yesterday
that he intended to make a complete
tour of the state, visiting every state
institution so that he would be well
informed concerning bach. He will
visit the State Normal schools. To-
Gated at New Britain, New Haven,
Danbury and Willimantic; the State
Trade schools; the Connecticut Agri-
cultural college at Storrs; Fitch's
Home for Soldiers at Noroton; the
state reformntory at Cheshire, the
Connecticut State prison ut Wethcrs-
field and several other state insii-
buttons.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12

fewer deaths than In any previous year
The good record was continued in
1871 and bids fair TO continuing this
year, The two successive good years.
say Insurance men. do not come from
any coincidence. Insurance men rely
upon a continuation of the encourage
ment. and they frankly attribute the
improvement to the organized work
against disease.
With the prospects OF prolonging
life ten years certainly one may well
encourage all such campaigns against
disease for. no matter what people
may say In moments OF dependency,
we all do want TO live as long as we
can. The youth or the maid. viewing
"A very old person, may not feel that
way now. but when that youth and
that maid reach the advanced years
of that old person they too. will cling
to life.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12
MEASLES

Notice is given of the prevalence
of any disease In a community In or
der that people may be reminded of
that disease and be on the lookout
for it, just as danger" signs are
placed at spots where some unusual
condition makes it wise to warn peo-
pie that they should be especially
careful passing that spot.
At present there are, in New Brit
ain, the usual number of cases OF
measles. Notice is given by the Health
Superintendent of that fact merely as
a timely warning. The news brings
with it information that this city is
not as much troubled with this disease
as are other cities at this time Of
year, which is encoura ging. The news
reminds Of the fact, also, that in the
reports Of experts in general health
of the country 1t was stated that the
same Roadway has not been made
against measles as the success OBJ
tanning in fights against other d.
seases. Bad results have not been
overcome to the same degree as in
the case of tuberculosis, for instance.
This, of course, is because of the fact
that measles is not considered as
dangerous as the white plague" and
the fight against it has not been as
persistent and intensive.
But-be on the lookout for that
rash.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12
THE PLAINynLE ROAD

1t is interesting to find from outhor-
itative sources that 1t is estimated
2,100 truck pass over the road be-
tween this city and Plainville weekly.
1t is impossible, OF course, to esti-
mate accurately the number of
pleasure cars that make the trip, or
how often they go in that direction.
One thing is very certain, however.
The number of people driving from
New Britain to Plainvile or from
Plainville to this city. for pleasure,
would be tremendously increased were
the repairs to be made to the road
which are contemplated. And If there
Is anything that city or town
should attend to 1t is the matter of the
roads leading into 1t. The trucks will
take that road as long as 1t Is in fair
condition. BENEFITS to merchants of
city, to Its theaters or other places
Of amusements do not come from
T.
of pleasure cars. 1t would seem that
merchants would take more than a
passive interest In movements of this
sort.
The situation is exactly that which
would result II an obstruction, in front
Of stores, was sought to be removed.
How long does 1t take a merchant to
complain If such an obstruction
exists? There is, today. an obstruc-
ton in front of the door Of the store
Of every merchant in New Britain
it Is the Plainville road over which,
If that road were repaired and made
attractive to drivers of pleasure cars,
there would come a greatly increased
flow of traffic. Nor would the i'm
provement In the road fail to benefit
Plainville. The drive there and back,
from New Britain, is pleasant and
convenient. The pleasure would be
greatly enhanced were the road to be
improved. Those taking motor drives,
In the summer especially, are tempt
ed always to stop few minutes In a
community and are apt to spend
little piece of change there. The in
creased traffic through Plainville
that would come from the better road
would be a good investment for all
concerned.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1922-12-12

had paid all II owed. The victor
would have taken what II wanted.
And yet, viewing the present discus
sion, people who are pesslmistc say
that warfare is still the warfare of
old--that civilization has not made
any progress. One may sympathize
with France and understand her po-
sition. But for the good of Europe II
Is TO be hoped some other way out
Of the trouble will be found than that
coming through the occupancy OF the
Ruhr district by France.