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New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

Washington, D. C.. May 16-If the American soldiers had been forced to live on "the fat of the land' while on their punitive expedition into Mex icO they would have found it decided ly lean and would have had occasion to complain bitterly of the commits sary, for although the neighboring republic has within it's borders an extraordinary variety of food pro- ducts. including most of the vege- tables, fruits and cereals grown in both the temperate zone and the tropics, there is neither variety nor abundance in it's northern states. A bulletin on culinary practices in the Southern republic, issued by the National Geographic Society in Wash ington, says:
 Since the days of the Montezu- mas, Mexico's staff of life has taken the form of the tortillas. made of Indian corn. which is indigenous to the country. The preparation of the tortilla is the work of the Indian women, who first boil the grain and then, while adding water, grind it to stiff paste on a metate, or fiat mortar. This paste usually is mould ed with the hands into thin cakes and is cooked much after the fashion of the hoe cake of Dixieland.
 ''The frijole, or Mexican bean, fre- quently fried in fat is another staple, both when served alone and when constituting an important ingredient of the famous chile con carne a. sort of goulash compounded, customari1v. of beef and beans. with a plentiful seasoning of chili, the Mexican pep- per-
 'The hot tamale has made it's way across the border. but it does not have the same flavor when taken from a can as when the particles of meat are seasoned with pepper. mixed with corn meal, wrapped in corn 'shuoks' boiled until thorough ly cooked, peeled out of and eaten from the shuck.
 "One of the odd dishes of North ern Mexico is the pipian, made of finely ground squash-seed, boiled in a sauce pan.
 While the tortillas, frijoles, chile con carne, and tamales. washed down with liberal potations of pull que, may be considered the founda- ton of his menu. the peon of Southern Mexico has various appeti- gers which are unknown to the peon of the north. There is, for example, the water wheat which is not ex- actly what it's name implies, but the eggs of flies. The native Mexican eats his water wheat with the same epicurean relish that the Chinese mandarin eats his expensive bird nest, the Central African his raw hippopotamus, the Canton merchant his stall-fed dog. and the West h.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
An Odd Baseball Game.
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"The game opened with Molasses at the stick, and Steam Ship pitching. Cigar was in the box, with plenty of smoke. Horn was on first base, and Fiddle on second, backed by Corn in the field, who made it hot for umpire Apple who was rotten. Axe came to bat and chopped. Cigar let Brick walk and Sawdust filled the bases. Song made a hit and Twenty made a score Cigar went out and Balloon started to pitch but went straight up; the Cherry tried it, but was wild. old Ice kept cool until he was hit by a pitched ball and then you ought to have heard Ice Cream. Cabbage had a good head and kept quiet. Grass covered lots of ground, and the crowd cheered when Spider caught 8 fly. Bread loafed on third and bumped Organ, who played fast and put Light out
 In the fifth inning, Wind began to blow about what he could do. Ham, mer began to knock and Trees began to leave. The way they roasted Peanuts was a fright. Knife was put out for cutting first base. Lightning finished pitching the game and struck out six men. Tn the ninth, Apple told Fiddle to take his base and Song made an- other hit. Trombone made a slide, and Meat was put out on the plate.
 There was lots of betting on the game but Soap cleaned up. The score was 1 to o. Door said that if he had pitched he would have shut IL,
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
WHO KNOWS ME?

the greatest trouble maker the lever knew.
 R time immemorable men have 3 the midnight oil in my behalf
 "a they know me not. A the bug bear of politics. I
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 B it not for me, editors of Re- 4n newspapers would be at a
 argument against their Demo- Friends.
 a I come in the front door, CO., Aon and harmony go out the Nit. E
 4 the pail bearer of politicians, arupter of sections, the funeral 3of dead careers.
 Ae, all nations must bow. Com 8Rnd Trade are my servants. I q Great I Am. Rw them all in the great marts 8 world and yet no one is on
 g terms with me.
 M day of the week, every week Hnonth, every month of the year,
 Kspapers are filled with facts A cies, mostly fancies, about me- 8 born every morning, grow
 hd voluminous during the day,
 every night. Yet I live on \ hn is the only thing as fckle little brains of little men are | in my sublime position I am 10 laugh at the feeble attempts NJ the great mystery that ever
 me. M It is my river. Every day I |3 it. It pours over me in tor 3 Soothing ink from the pens |R writer's. And yet it leaves 8. Feeble ink.
 1e, words, words. Like the E6 brook they run on forever,
 me, -condemning me, and in
 they say nothing. Before me,
 Fe silence.
 all other subjects fail, I am # resort.
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 and I am as innocent as an E&nts. have been crushed by my kahnd I am as wicked as Satan. man wants to know me. No fs know me.
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New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

Denver, Colo, after trying the commission form of government for three years, has gone back to the old time method of running city affairs and has elected boss" mayor by an overwhelming majority. Commission form of government seems rapidly to be: losing it's favor because of the shifting of responsi-- bility which nust%,tbe necessarily part of the game. Eve #ss:Eyen when city has boss mayor it knows where to place the: blaine when things go wrong.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
Poverty as a Cause of Consumption.
 (New York Worldly

The report of the public health service on tuberculosis in American cities provides valuable new data tearing on the disease in the statis- tics showing it's relation to poor living conditions. The investigators found that one-sixth of all tuberculosis cases develop in cheap lodging houses, and one-ffth are traceabIe to occupationaI hazards and bad work ing conditions. The conclusion Is that "the great factor underlying the entire problem is seemingly that of economic conditions"
 Bad housing in contuction with in- comes too small to provide adequate food occasions an exhaustion Of vitality which opens the door to dis ease. Tn the tenement districts of Cincinnati, where the tuberculosis death rate was found to be three times as great as in the better sec- tfons, the average monthly income Of the families afflicted was but $57. A similar situation was found in Pitts burgh.
 The investigators, however, dis covered racial differences of suscep- tibility to tuberculosis under the same conditions of poverty which perhaps require a qualification of the indictment of economic conditions as the main cause:
 Almost without exception, cities with a higher percentage of Irish, Scandinavian and German stock, and those in which the negro population IS relatively large, have a correspond ingly high mortality, while those where the Italian and Jewish element is approximately great have a low tuberculosis death rate"
 Why should Italian and Jewish workers show a lower death rate in similar financial circumstances? Ac- cepting the general truth of the statement that economic conditions are the main factor in causing tu- berculosis, it is probable that in- dividual standards of economy and of careful or wasteful living have much to do with the case.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
Root and Du POnt.
Philadelphia Ledger.

The latest suggestion for the re- publican national ticket is: For pres ident Elihu Root of New York; for vice president, Gen. T. Coleman Du Pont of Delaware. The platform would probably be: Millions Cor bill- ions) for defense and no interference with corporations. Such ticket might carry Delaware, but we would have our doubts about Vermont and Utah, which stood by the C.. o. P. In 1912.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
ERTY AND THE FLAG.

great Republic is to continue ioute mapped out for it by it's k the children of the nation l impressed with the sacred |the trust handed down by fho went before, by the men Eht and bled that liberty might fceless heritage. From the and the institutions where ld holds forth then must come De source of inspiration along les. Patriotism and devotion buntry must be instilled in the these things are to thrive and in the minds of the old. The
 board of New Britain recog-
 wisdom of this and has
 resolutions recommending
 mall mounted American flag, $nes, be given to each graduate
 ublic schools at the time the zommittee confers the di- This for the purpose of inn upon the minds of the young ss the benefits and advantages by them from the state and ] Ind syrnbolized in the Ameri- bg that the school board has ce the beginning of the Flu aar has more significance than Ble little resolution advocating
 htation of the American flag
 oSs and girls who graduate
 ready for the conquest of
 1hese boys and girls have,
 ct stated period of time, won
 on as dutiful and ohedien+
 have compiled with all the
 the city, the state and tho
 nd are therefore well alive +o
 and responsibilities that lie
 he folds of the Stars and \ The American flag, a mere I silk, or bunting, or whatever #oe made of, was not created AO be flung to the breezes and 5 for the beautiful symmetry &ipes and the gorgeOusness of Nof stars. It was not created # purposes, nor was it put to- Ny stump orators or vaudeville who display it for the purpose
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

Aerial warfare is to put the govern ments of the world to the additional expense apparently Of installing new and more elaborate boundary mark ings. A properly tagged wire fence would do so long as armies fought while walking on terra firma. Now that German aviators have lombard ed a Swiss village, secure in the be- lief that they were all the time pour ing bombs on France, Switzerland is making preparations to install long distance devices by which her iron tiers will be clearly marked by day and by night. Aeraplane border pa trols may be required in addition to everything else man may fashion for Mother Earth. And thus we see that in many respects the war Is disunit- ing the world.-St. Louis Times.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

The Peace League announces that it does not intend to interfere in the present war, doubtless having noticed what happened to some of those who did.-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

The Atchison Globe says that the real crisis will come when the admin istration runs out of note paper-and paper is going up.-Bennington Ban- npr
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

The Germans are blasting away at Verdun, making progress It IS true, but at a rate and a price that make Paris look a long way of.-Syracuse POst-Standard.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

ed by carrief to any part of the city
 Is Cents a Week, 65 Cents a Month. Ptions for paper to be sent by mail, Fable in advance, 60 Cents a Month. DO a Year.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
BRITAIN HERALD
RALD PUBLISHING COMPANY,
 Proprietors.

fdaily Sunday excepted) at 4:15 p. m., Herald Building. 67 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

at the Post Office at New Britain Second Class Mail Matter
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

ly prof1tabla advertising medium in
 city. Circulation books and press Fn always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
FACTS AND FANC1ES.

There's a fine field along ihe Mex lcan border to recruit the Ananlas Club.-NeWburgh Journal.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

The end of the war will come in good time, and it will mean the de- struction of the formidable fighting machine with which Germany sought to annihilate the liberty won by cen- turies of struggle.-Rocheste Post Express.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

raid will be found on sale at Hota-
 Fs New Stand, 42nd St. and Broad r, New York City; Board Walk. At-
 fic City. and Hartford Depot
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
WHAT OTHERS SAY

Views on all sides of timely questions as discussed In ex- changes that come to the Herald Office.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

Two things we must learn before American democracy is entirely suc- cessful. One is not to pass a law un- til public intelligence and common sense after careful investigation clear ly perceive that it is necessary. The other is to enforce a law when once it is passed. Recorder.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

The best news that has come from the navy for a long time is Assistant Secretary Franklin D. Roosevelts re- port that height-five per cent of the men whose enlistment terms expire are re-enlisting. There was a time when our ships were manned with one-term sailors, with comparatively few exceptions; and although we boasted about their efficiency they were not as well trained and de- pendable as the British seamen most of whom remained in the navy New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-16
TELEPHONE CALLS

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New Britain herald., 1916-05-16

The real peril to the Democratic party is in the Roosevelt issue In elevation of ideals, in energy of ac- ton, in devotion to the spiritual con- cept of national honor, it must be in the van or it must fall. The hope of patriotic Democrats is that the party may use it's majority control of the initiative to put itself where it ought to be.-BrOOkIYn Eagle.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05
COCKTAILS UNDER SOCIAL BAN
 (Tucson Starr

A meeting of Philadelphia's leading society women was held the other day at which a movement was started to ostracise alcohol from exclusive so- ciety. Miss Abby A. Sutherland read a paper in which she set forth the dan gerous ease with which the young wo- man of today becomes familiar with cigarettes and cocktails.
 These society women have decided that the path to dangerous alcohol and drug addiction is entirely too easy, especially among the young people in society, and that they will use all their influence to discourage the use of cigarettes and cocktails which lead to these addictions.
 The artificial stimulus of alcohol for social purposes proves unnecessary as well as spacious when young people learn the qualities of food nor do peo- pie with mental powers of any quality to be worth mentioning need artificial stimulus to make their conversation sparkling. The use of alcohol for this purpose is a reflection upon the men, tai flexibility of the user, besides bringing with it the quick reaction which makes for dulness or dangerous garrulousness.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05
HIGHLY PLEASED.

The Roosevelt managers have announced that they are highly pleased with the result of the Massachusetts primary and regard it as Roosevelt victory.
 Following this process of reasoning, we are able to report that the German Government is highly pleased with President Wilson's ultimatum and re gards as proof that the United States is in sym pathy with German submarine procedure.
 Also, that the British Government is highly pleased with Easement raid and the Dublin riots and regards them proof of Irish tranquility and devotion the empire.
 Furthermore, that the Mexican authorities are highly pleased at the presence of an American army in Mexico and regard it evidence of American desire to become acquainted with leading citi- zens of Mexico.
 The Coloners managers have evolved scheme of things under which everybody can be highly pleased" with everything.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05
EDITORIAL OPINION
OLNEY'S CHANCES GOOD. (Graham County Farmer.)

What are George Olney's chances in the coming campaign? We heard this question asked this week by gentleman who expressed confidence that MT. Olney would carry Graham county almost solid but who was not conversant with the political situation in other parts of the state.
 This, of course, is a hard question to answer at this stage of the game. One can do no better than to make a good guess at it. However, there is one phase about the campaign so far that stands out as an indisputable fact-if George Olney's popularity continues to grow between now and the date of the primary election like | it has the past few weeks he will be the democratic nominee for governor of Arizona.
 MT. Olney is not coming into the campaign with blare of trumpets or anything of that sort but his popular ity is steadily growing nevertheless. His integrity and fidelity as shown by his past record in public office and private business life is winning for him favor of the voters. There is no long string of political admirers or office seekers leading him about and propounding his cause. This is not MT. Olney's way. He is not the sort of politician, who, before elected, has a plum to hand out to every voter in the state; who promises the job to a score or more when only one can hold the position; in order to get their support and that of their henchmen, MT. Olney is making a clean cam paign. His record is open to investi- gation. He depends upon the support of free, fair-mdded democratic voters for his nomination rather than buy ing it with promises that cannot be fulfilled
 Those of the Hunt machine in Phoe nix who sought to characterize the Olney campaign as joke are taking nc hce and commencing to show deep ronceIn. If popular sentiment of the democratic voters continues to grow in favor of MT. Olney as at present, there will be a sick bunch in the Hunt camp after the primaries
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05
DUTY 10 THE TAXPAYER

We dare say that there is not taxpayer in fifty in the State of Arizona that cares anything about the political future of individual who may be holding office, and we venture to further state that the main interest of the taxpayer is to know that his taxes to be as low possible for the coming year. There is only one efficient way in which taxes be reduced, and that is by reducing the expenses In order to reduce the expenses there must be some effort the part of everyone cned to place the affairs of the state and every ty and city, in the hands of those whose interests are to save money and not to spend it.
 The expenses of maintaining Arizona during the Territorial days was less than million dollars per year to the taxpayers. The expense of main taining Arizona since statehood has increased far as the taxpayer is concerned to more than two millions of dollars per year. Various classes of property, such as the mines and railroads increased in valuation to the extent that these two of the state Logically the of the smaller prop erty owner, such as the farmer householder and stockhoder and stock raiser should be reduced but as matter of fact, most everyone is paying more taxes than before. This is due to simply one con- diton; that of extragance brought about by the establishment of useless commissions unnecessary offices and the useless expenditure of vast sums of money for many other public purposes.
 Now it is evident that there should be changes in the state the people to be relieved of at least portion of the tax burden. Public off, should be selected who have had business perience, who not seeking to build up their poli tcal future at the of the taxpayers and who will represent the people whole and not cater to any particular class within the state. If there is portion of people that should receive consideration, it is the people who pay the bills, namely the taxpayers The fact that the state is to- day facing deficit in excess of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars is that the taxpayers should harken to this advice and insist that those who shall represent them during the next two years in every department executive legislative and otherwise. shall be pledged to plan and system of economy.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05
FRIEND OR FOE OF THE GUARD?
 (Bisbee Review.)

The plight of the Arizona national guard assumes a more serious aspect than mere ineficiency, in view of the war departments statement that Ad- jutant General Harris attitude toward the war department at Washington has been one of poorly yelled hostil- ity' and that he has consistently dis regarded suggestions made by the de- partment for increasing the efficien- cy of the guard.
 When his adjutant general showed himself to be hostile to the war de- partment at Washington and ignored the suggestions of the departments experts for the improvement of the guard, was Hunt representing the state of Arizona or was he represent ing the radical Democrats and the Socialists?'
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05
ITHE POLITICAL LEACHER; i;

We would like to see the Board of Supervisors, the County Auditor and the Clerk of the Board get their heads together ard propose the en- actment of some new laws, ani the amendment of others, having for their purpose the curtailment of the ex- pense of county administration The Board of Supervisors constitute the Board of Directors for the county of Greenlee. We would like to hear the recommenda- tions of the Board to the stockholders Ctne TaXpayers) as to how the run rlng expenses of this county can be reduced. Come forward gentlemen with your recommendations and let the candidates for the Legislature take notice
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05

It is not good form to speak well of the United States army or navy. But at the risk of trans gressing the proprietes may be permitted to refer with becoming mhuility to recent perfor- nance of American troopers in Mexico. On March 24 with POS men of the Eleventh Cavalry, Major Howze cut loose from all communications. On issue of five days rations the column marched in twentyone days 571 miles, only 100 miles less than the distance from Paris to Berlin. The country through which they passed is desert waste It afforded no fodder, and only at long intervals water for the horses. There were roads; at best only rough, untraveled mountain trails. During the en- tire march they beyond reach of relief. They fought several engagements and had only one man killed. There may be cavarymen in the armies of Europe capable of equaling the feat, but we doubt it.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05
HARRIS OR THE GUARD

At time when an efficient national guard is needed as perhaps never be- fore in the history of Arizona, the chief executive of the state is prepar- ing to throw it into the discard, to re- tain a political appointee. For if the Hay bill becomes law, no state can maintain any armed force other than the federalized guard provided in that measure. It is narrowing down to a question of Harris or the guard. And if it comes to that, will the governor, in the face of the present grave situa- tion, dare to choose Harris?-Miami Silver Belt.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05

The preliminary nearing in the court of Justice McWilliams Saturday last, on complaint charg- ing Deputy Sheriff Mccullough and Lawrence La Point with a violation of the liquor law, less and unnecessary proceeding in the light of the testimony adduced at the investigation conducted by the Board of Supervisors on the Saturday previous. When all of the witnesses the State testified bt- fore Supervisors that they had no know ledge of the contents of the autos under suspicion the case fell fiat for lack of evidence. .-.-.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1916-05-05

The disbarment proceedings against E. E. Wall, Attorney which been the court calendar since last June, was heard on Monday of this week and after the testimony was introduced behalf of the prosecution the case was ordered dismissed by Judge O'Connor of Santa Cruz County, presiding. It was quite evident that flimsy case had been worked up against the Attorney by the affidavit method which upon investigation, could not stand the light of day