The New Haven Union

JUST A CASE OF SAND
This Material is Able to Save Citizens from Broken Bones.

As a result of the ice storm of Sunday, the effects of which lasted over into yesterday, it is safe to say that several residents have suffered broken bones and severe bruises and strains. It was a hard snow to shovel from the walks, but when the ice formed and rendered footing insecure as if walking on glass, then was the time for the sand brigade to get in its work. And there were a few citizens who did get to work and sprinkled sand, ashes, or sawdust upon the dangerous walks.

Here was a case where the proverb, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," would not exactly apply, except by inference, but it might with propriety be changed to, "a pailful of sand will save broken bones."

The New Haven road management, cautioned by the ice storm, yesterday delivered a whole carload of sand at Union station, to be used during the winter in keeping the walks safe in the vicinity of its property; and here is a good lesson for residents to follow. They do not need to get a carload of sand, but a bushel of this material will keep in safe condition all winter the sidewalk in front of any residence in the city.