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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
Hughes and the ''Bloody Shirt"
waterbury Democrat.)


Among the infinite variety of short
comings of the Wilson administration,
according to Candidate Hughes, is that
many of the, men in positions of
power are from the south, aand that
the south has been undulv favored at
the expense of the north in congress
sional appropriations and in executive
administration. This is what used to
be known as "WaVing the hloodv
shirt and was the favorite sport of
republican candidates during the
generation following the war,
HUGHES is the first presidential cam
didate in recent years who has had so
low an opinion Of the intelligence Of
the voters as to appeal for their sup
port on the base and unpatrio+ic
ground Of sectionalism. The fact that
the charge that the Wilson admins
tration has favored the south is un-
true makes the Hughes offense doubly
unpardonable. The Fifteen southern
states embrace 29.5 per cent. of the
land area of continental United States,
1914 per cent. of the estimated prop
erty value, and 800 per cent. Of the
population. They received in 1916,
2O7 per cent. of the government ex-
Columbia and foreign countries. The
estimates for 1917 give them 10 per
cent. President Wilson has demon
strated many times that he thinks in
terms Of problems and not Of sections.
Harry Garfield, president Of Williams
college, son Of former President Gar
field, recently made the following
striking statement, which has in 1t the
ring of true patriotism: stI have de-
ciGed to support Mr.. Wilson. His
character as q man, his sympathetic
understanding of the problems of the
day, his record in office, his unusual
ability, prominently displayed in
meeting and dealing with the three
great emergencies of his administra-
ton, and the importance of maintain
ing an uninterrupted policy at this
juncture in world affairs, lead me to
believe that the best interests of our
country will be served in keeping the
present administration and it's party
In office for the preset. Permit me
to add that the sectional issue, raised
by some Of our republican leaders.
is repugnant to the American spirit
and the welfare Of our institutions.
Under the circumstances it offends
the sense Of fair dealing with political
opponents, 1T tends to arouse old fires
Of passion, and, If successful will
d1sunite a people now united and in
c1dentally destroy the party that fos-
ters SO calamitous an issue!''
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
ID. MCMILLAN
199-2O1-2O3 Main Street

Dollar Diplomacy, for example,
which Hr. Hughes eulogized so fer
vently at Baltimore, contemplates
much more than the extension of
American enterprise abroad under Of
fetal encoura cement. 1t is a part
nership between Big Business and
Government, Big Business making tho
money and Government using the
Diplomatic Corps and the army and
navy for purposes of promotion and
collection.
1t was because President Wilson re-
fused to continue this arrangement
as Mr.. Hughes asserts, because there
was any unfriendliness to legitimate
American undertakings in foreign
lands. The credit of China was not
good enough for Wall Street unless
underWritten at Washington; that is
ALL
This is the sort of thing that Mr..
Hughes is now openly promising to
restore not only in China but in
Mexico, and it is for this reason that
his campaign chest has been stuffed
with the greatest contributions ever
known. There is an important diff
ference, however, between the present
candidate and some of his predeces-
sors in republican party leadership.
They accepted Dollar Diplomacy in
principle, but in secret. He boasts
of 1t and glories in it, and seems to
ask if there is anything else that Wall
Street wants.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
VOX POPULI, VOX DEL.

Is the flag respected?
This seems to be a question Of no
title moment. Speaking at a BAN
uet in this city last evening, Gov
Fnor HoIcomb conveyed the impress
ion that Old Glory is not accorded
he honor by foreign nations it was
nee wont to command. On the other
land, Homer S. Cummings, also a
beaker at the banquet, told why ne
Rlieved it was respected; not because
had lain waste an enemy country,
bit because this nation had jumped
Ito bat, but because it represents
htience, restraint on national pas
lons, peace and good will toward all
/ EN- and sanity in a time when the
$ental balance of the world seems
j be askew.
ITO an impartial referee, Mr.. Cum
#ngs had the better of the argument,
h so much because of the eloquence
that super-eloquent Stamfordian,
#t because he had the facts right.
let's, hard = ones, count; and Mr..
INNINGS produced them.
&European disrespect for the United
htes flag is political bugaboo.
bw many millions Of people IN
#rope would thank their Creator if
by, too, were enjoying the benevo-
&ce, dignity and answering justice
that same flag instead of flying at
&bir neighbors' throats at the die
les of INSCRIPTIONS princelings?
w their hearts must ache when
~ see through the battle smoke Of
"a, Old Glory floating to the breezes
I'd at peace with the world. Re-
let? There is no banner in all the
II lid that men so crave to call their
n. What boots it if some foreign
er sneers? What if a few politi-
as do twist facts? The flag of this
ion is respected by the people the
rid over. They acclaim it as the
attest flag in the world. Their
PES rise in applause and when the
pie speak, Heaven speaks; for the
j BE of the peop1eois the voice Of God.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

Britain will formally honor ner sons
who wear the khaki. The city is IN
holiday attire. Flags and bunting are
draped on the principle edifces, on
public stores and private homes. Old
Glory never waved with more pride,
never Strengthened to the breezes with
greater zest since the boys in blue
came back in '9S We are proud of
these boys of 1916. They have seen
no actual warfare, but they stood
there to answer the call if it came.
They are true defenders of the coun-
try just as much as if they had
weathered fusilades of shot and shell.
Their very presence on the Mexican
border prevented further raids by
country and saved, no one knows how
many American lives or how much
American property. When the time
comes, if it ever should. that they
must needs go forth to real battle,
they can fall back upon an experience
that is worth more than all the drills
maneuvers conducted during sum-
mer encampments. They have been
the gamers because of their sojourn,
and New Britain in turn is the pos
SCISSOR of two well-rounded companies
of state militia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
What You Can Do About It.
(BOStOn Herald)

Let us descend from the national
aspects of the fire problem to the re-
sponsibility of the average man.
Mark the helplessness of the ordin-
airy home, especially if the fire breaks
out by night. Note the foolishness
in relying on distant apparatus to put
out fires that should never be allowed
to start Or that should be stopped by
sprinklers Or extinguishers at the
very moment of their starting.
Why not take time today, this
evening if need be, for such an in
spection of your hOme-cellar, stair
way closets, attic-as you would give
a neighbours house on which you
would have to pay from your own
pocket any fire loss by carelessness.
Set that water bucket in the I'M
finished attic as you have been mean
ing to do these five years. Get that
box Of sand into the garage. Buy
that fire extinguisher you promised
your wife long ago for the central
hall. Order those extra cans in place
of the wooden barrels for papers and
litter. Clean out all rubbish and
near-ruobish. Make sure today that
your household knows what to do in
case of fire when you are not at home
And if your house has occupants on
the third or fourth floor, figure our
their present chance when smoke and
flames are sweeping up the last stair
way.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
"ChOOse Your Weapons"
(Springf1eld Republican,

An unusual happening in Connect
cut is to be public joint debate be-
tween Senator George P Mclean and
the democratic aspirant for his office,
Homer S. Cummings. The challenge
for this meeting came from Mr.. Cum
rlings, and Senator Mclean suggests
that it will be convenient for him to
come to Stamford, the home town of
his rival, on October 25. This repub-
iican senator from Connecticut is a
very attractive speaker, and 1t will in
due course be demonstrated whether
Mr.. Cummings has been inviting
trouble. Perhaps this happening over
the border may inspire John F. Fitz-
gerald Of Boston to challenge Senator
Lodge to meet him upon the arena of
joint debate but our guess is that there
will be no duplication in this state of
the Stamford affair.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
The Old Dream.

We call it dream, the life that is,
something that was Long Ago.
We watched the days agleam with
light,
And saw the sunsets tickle glow
We wandered in the old-time ways,
That led us through the rosy lands;
We saw the clouds in pageants loom,
And linn their gold on amber
strands.
And we shall dream the e-dream
DER,
And see again Fate's magic scroll,
fear,
Its treasures to our gaze unroll-
Thus dawned the days, when hand-in-
hand,
Together through the world we
Jared;
We only knew that life was sweet,
And nought for other solace cared.
The years have flown, yet oft I long
In tender comradeship to live
The days that knew no persisted
dream,
And had so much of life to give
But now, the old, sweet visions fade,
Dimmed in the stress Of vanished
years;
Faade like an echo from the days
That knew but dreams and never
tears.
-Ossian D. German
in Atlanta Constitution.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
OFFENDERS OF THE NATION.

8hey went away boys. They came
Ak men. Three months under the
&tary guidance of Uncle Sam and
Nv Britain's soldier boys stand to-
seasoned troopers, tanned by the
hing sun of Arizona, hardened by
y open life on the plains, whipped
shape by the rigid discipline
#er West Pointers. Those three
#lths spent away from home in the
#ness of soldering are worth more
a any two years spent in the ordi-
y occupations of man. 1t was just
work as this that made the youth
Rome great. Turning away from
! clean living of the warrior to
8insipid uselessness of hours spent
amusement, Rome fell. The de-
b and fall of the Roman empire
Il be traced in that way. So long
Der sons were strong and hearty,
%Dng as they gave their time and
#tion to the building Of the
#bn, so long was Rome great. The
bent her youth turned attention
HE tickle amusements of the day
whiled away hours in midnight
&pation the empire began to fail.
#le United States stands today
81 glorious than the Roman en-
81 ever knew. This because the
81 who founded this nation cement
Is foundation with the blood of
y lots. The men who came after
IN fought their way through ad
ia ties of every description, until
"a descriptions within and without
bountry stands today at the very
M Gle of its growth. 1t Is for the
&Sg men of the nation. the boys
are willing to lay their lives on
% altar of patriotism, to say
her the United States shall
pie and fall, as did Rome, or go
& the heights unknown. There
trong hearts and brave hands
and willing to fight it's battles.
are calm heads and cool rea-
to guide it's destiny, willing to
it that there is never a war
Inquest for gold or glory, anxious
MeVent any dishonorable fight.
when the moment arrives that
lation must stand for it's supreme
8F, there is no nation in the world
3k can send forth truer or drawer
III so long as we have the shirt
he loyalty displayed by those
# yesterday returned to their
& after service on the Mexican
the morrow the city of New
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
ABOUT THIS DEBATE.

| Following the usual custom of mar.
pers in this state are now decryine
| the challenge Of Homer S. Cummings
! to Senator Mclean and chasing 1t as
somewhat akin to phantasmagorla
They claim the Stamford man IS
dreaming when he sends call 10
the Simsbury statesman to meet him
on the stump; that it is all, to use
their elegant expression, "bluft
According to this version, Homer >.
Cummings, like the old stereopucon
operators of a decadent age is flash
ing tempting scenery on the screen
for the purpose Of magnifying MS
own Importance. 1t is made to ap-
pear that Cummings is trying to use
the Senator as drawing card in the
hope Of making capital out of NC
Leans popularity.
Such nonsense. If anything, Homer
Cummings is just as well liked as
Senator Mclean so far as personal
popularity goes. But that is not what
counts in a debate such as the one in
question. If Mclean was the most
popular man in the world and Cum
mings the most unpopular the debate,
If it took place, should be decided
solely on the merits of the arguments
presented. No fairminded board OF
judges would decide debate against
a man because he happened to be
ugly. Nor would they favor him be-
cause of his good looks. If such were
bates could have had only one end
ing. Douglass would have won with
out uttering a word. Nor do we sub
scribe to the idea that such a debate
as Mr. Cummings invites, namely,
series of meetings in four principal
cities of the state, approaches any
ring circus. The "one-night stand"
suggested by Senator Mclean, even
though he would meet the challenger
on his home grounds, has not the
merits of the Original! idea.
The people Of this state would profit
by debate between Senator Mclean
and Homer Cummings. The two great
parties could trust their fortunes to
no better minds. And since indie
pendent voting to degree is rapidly
becoming a thing of the living pres
ent there are many who would listen
with open minds to arguments of both
sides. Unless we want to keep the
electorate forever in a state of abso-
lutte ignorance there should be such
a meeting of these two men, If VIC
want to hypnotic and tame men into
the rut of any one party, then prevent
the debate and go on with the one
sided rallies that are enjoying a vogue
just now in all parts Of Connecticut
From some points of view there are
two sides to every question, my side
and the wrong side.''
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
The Question or Courage.
(FrOm Life.

Asufor Mr.. Hughes courage, no
doubt he has courage, but after all it
was he who gave as a reason for COM
ing out for a constitutional amend
of bitterness Of the womens fight for
suffrage. Is it then so much less
t1mid to advocate a constitutional
amendment to avoid the bitterness of
Il fight with women than to urge an
experimental law to avert the bitter
hess of a general railroad strike?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

President Wilson speaking in In
dianapolis yesterday spoke for the
whole people when he said: ANY
man who raises the issue of sectional
ism in this country is unworthy of the
confidence of the nation He shows
himself provincial; that he does not
know the sections of his country and
to be ignorant" Travel is the one
thing that will eradicate sectionaIisn
once and for all. When people come
to learn the vast expanse of country
between the two great oceans and
Mexico and Canada they will know
that sectionalism cannot be revived if
this nation is to live AS it is. the
only cry sent up on this score comes
from the people who have spent their
entire lives in one community or from
politicians seeking to capitalize a very
dangerous business. In the first case
the sin might be forgiven. In the
second instance, there is no excuse !;
and every man who even dares raise
such a question should be promptly
voted out of public life. Sectionalism
is fraught with dynamite.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
Why Wall Street Bets on Him.

Mr.. Hughes invites Wall Street to
move into the White House with him,
and Wall Street responds by betting
Z to on his election. The COM
panlonship is close and exceedingly
gracious, and yet the delightful asso-
citation does not excuse misstatements
on the part Of the candidate,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

President Wilson presents the views
of the whole people of the United
States when he says that Germany
will have to keep strictly within the
law as regards her attack upon vessels
sonia Sentinel
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

Chicago firms have voluntarily
added millions to the pay of their en-
p]oyes. Cannot Judge Hughes blame
the president for this? 1t doesn't
look orthodox to us.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
FACTS AND FANCIES.

Having spent an anxious Monday
hovering about the ice chest with a
Palm leaf fan, it is now our privilege
to do some figuring before the coal
b1n.-NeW Haven JOurna1-COurler.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

From brief observation of the
philosophical and physiological list it
, appears that the gentleman set down
in the Yale catalogue as "Charles
Phelps Taft, End New Haven, Conn, -
is something of an "all-around man."
New Haven Register.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

1t is manifest to the wayfaring
man that our big cities are acquiring
increased respect for the fighting
power Of the farmer. He has taken
t. employing methods that have be-
come we'll understood in the big CEN
tiers of population.-Spri Re-
publican.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

Now that baseball is out Of the way.
politics will have a fighting chance
until football strikes it's stride.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13
Life i'm the Big City.
<BrOOklyn Ea gle)

IBrOOk1yn EagIe).
Will exchange one bottle Grade A
milk and half loaf Of bread for
worlds series ticket and a bag Of
neanuts.-Ardent Fan.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

Warden Osborne of Sing Sing has
resigned. He claims to have fulfilled
his mission. The fact remains that
prisons yet are under political juris-
diction and it is only natural to pre-
sumo political methods will soon be
restored when the real reformer is
off the job.-Middletown Press.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

Taking into full account all the
POntius Pilates, towards, molly
coddles and pussyfooters that ever
lived, who was guilty Of a bigger f1uke
than T. Roosevelt himself when billed
in big type by arrangement with him.
the United States army encamped at
FL Paso, he cravenly submitted, for
reasons of mere expectancy, to a
change Of base to Gallup, N. M, many
hundreds of miles away New York
World.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

Entered at the Post Once at New Britain
az Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

Issued daily tSunday excepted) at AIS p. m.
at Herald Building. 81 Church ST.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-10-13

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY,
Proprfetors
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-06
TWENTY THOUSAND
HANDS MAKE FLAG

cat the reunion Of the Grand Army,
held in Washington, District Of Co.
lumbia, in 1915, what is believed to
be the largest flag in the world was
carried in the parade by the delega-
ton from Canton, Ohio. 1t measured
one hundred and thirty feet in lenght
by eighty feet in width. The stripes
were over six feet wide, while the
stars in the union measured five feet
across from point to point. The weight
of the flag was over half ton, while
one hundred and seventeen men were
required to carry it along the line of
march. More than twenty thousand
hands set the necessary stitches,
while sewed into the stars are the
names of over sixteen thousand patri-
otto men and women of Canton who
either money or labor to
the construction of this giant en-
blem. "A B. Neiss in the July st.
Nicholas.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-06
LEGAL NOTICE

(First publication June 22, 1850
State of Wisconsin, County Court for
Sank County-In Probate.
In the estate of VIM. F. HASTEN d.
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the
third Tuesday (being the 18th day.
of July, 1916, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, at the courthouse in the
city of Baraboo, in said county, there
will be heard and considered:
The application of Iva Hasten for
the appointment of George Hanson
as administrator of the estate of VIVA.
F. hasten, late of the town OF Fair.
field, in said county, deceased. And
On the first Tuesday (being the 5th
day. Of December, 1916, at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon, at said courthouse,
there will be heard, considered and
adjusted all claims, against said de-
ceased. And notice is hereby further
given:
That the first Tuesday (being the
7th day. of November, 1915, is the
time fixed within which creditors of
said deceased may present theft
claims to said court, or be forever
barred
Dated June Is, 1916
BY the Court,
w. T. KELSEY,
County Judge.
Bentley Kelley & Hill, Attys.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-06
HUNTING
The KING OF SPORT

For many reasons the chase Of the
elephant stands at the apex of sport.
AS a man-killer in open combat he
ranks with the African buffalo. He is
Ehe only beast that fears no other.
While he will almost invariably run
from the scent of man, he is as in
Wariably ready to attack on the slight
est provocation. Fear does not exist
aor him. His overwhelming bulk,
power, speed, and intelligence make
him supreme beyond the range of riv-
2aIry.
GAS though this were not enough to
establish his prominence, he alone
carries trophy which is one of the
staple products of the industrial
world. The value of ivory rises; it
never fluctuates. Nor is this ALL In
che mind of the East the elephant is
intimately associated with dignity,
1oomp, pageantry, and kingship; but in
the mind of the native African he is
ting-a king in his own right.
In this regard let it be affirmed
chat no elephant born in Africa has
ever docilely, paced a hippodromed
stage, trundled a circus wagon, or tax
en- children for a ride in the park.
Those sleep-walking cattle known to
the American public as elephants
come from India, and are mere bast-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-06
Foot Arc6
Is Broken

George Weber, who is visiting at
the home of his sister, Mrs G. I. Nc
Farland, in Grace, Idaho, has written
to friends in Baraboo that he met with
an accident which will lay him up for
short time He states that large
stone fell upon the arch of his foot,
breaking same, and he has written to
the Marriott Shoe company, by whom
he is employed, to send something in
the way of an arch support Mr.. Weber
expects to go on to the Pacific coast,
but his trip will be delayed about three
weeks.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1916-07-06

N. d. MAHER. Vice PrssIlssG.
NOrf0Ik 4 Western Railway.
JAMES RUSSELL. Gss 7 MS~sfw.
Demvsr & Rio Grspde RsilsOsd.
A. Nj. SCHOYER, Resident Vice Press.
Penasylvani1 Lines West.
W. l.. Seldom. Vaes- Pros.
SeaboaId Air Line Railwsy.
A. J. STONE, Wee. Prssilsss.
Erie RailFo&d
G. 3. WAID, VicS-PrEs. q GsaI MRA
8mA4et Ceatrai Liaea.