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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Views on all sides OF timely
questions "a discussed in ex-
changes that come to the
Herald Office
Booze and Bing,
Waterbury Republican. }

1t is an interesting fact that is
pointed out by the London Times in
regard to the traffic in drugs and al
coholic intoxicants in the eastern
countries, Says The Times:
1.-The traffic in alcohol, opium and
cocaine in India, Seylon and China
has more than a sentimental impor-
lance. The trade with India amounts
to nearly onc-tllird Of the trade of the
United Kingdom, and the supremacy
of the empire depends upon the pre-
serVation of that trade from the COM
petition of other European nations.
The traffic in intoxicants and narcotics
was sapping the efficiency of the
nation, and government control can
not by itself keep sober a nation that
wishes to be drunk. The Indian gov
eminent sacrificed a revenue of
10000 sterling when it put an end
TO the export Of opium; and as it
brings the traffic in alcohol under
cohtrol the consum ption of opium and
cocaine increases. while in China as
the importation of opium is reduced
the sale OF 1ntox1cants increases"
Here in the United States the on
Ward rush Of the wave Of prohibition
is attracting more attention with
SoAA PeSSAiiS SISCIlOn ana as the num-
Der of dry states increases 1T is in
terest1ng to note that the same states
do not lose the offenders who are COM
monty believed to be victims merely
of a condition born of licensed sa-
looms. statistics as to the drug habit
are not so easily obtained, but there
has been much said in recent years to
indicate that the medical profession
and the federal authorities had reason
to believe that the use Of drugs was
growing at a dangerous rate. With or
without licensed traffic in these COM
modities it seems impossible to eradi-
cate their use, though there can be no
gainsaying the benefits that have fol-
lowed enforcement of prolN bitive
legislation In most countries. Only
through persistent and thorough edu-
cation Of the younger generations as
to the evils of indulgence in these
drugs can any nation hope to sue
cessfully combat the tendency of hui
mainly to flirt with the transient
pleasures which they bring
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

When the railroad brotherhoods
adopt an antagonistic attitude toward
any legislation aimed to prevent a
strike before full investigation they
simply resort to the same tactics used
by the railroad managers against the
Adamson law. President Wilson'S
idea is to make it impossible for a
strike to take place on interstate rail-
road lines before a complete inves-
ttgation and a report is made. The
Board of Mediation then should de-
termine the merits of all the Dues
lions in any given case. If the men
are not then satisfied they have the
right to strike. The proposed plan
is merely to protect all sides in the
controversies that may come up and
at the same time offer protection to
the public.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
NEW FIELDS.

Four outlying possessions of the
bilities never realized until the Euro
pean war cut off some American sta
pies. Alaska, Hawaii, the Philippines
and Porto Rico are markets that will
bolster up American prosperity after
the war ends, although they cannot
be expected to take care of every in
dustry in the country. With South
American markets being won over
they should help materially to con-
tinue the prosperity now being en-
joyed.
According to United States govern
ment reports the imports from these
four possessions to America increased
during the past fiscal year by the
amount Of $55,O0,0OO over the pre-
vious year, while American exports to
these four places bounded ahead s10,-
100000. Such increases augur we'll
for the future, as in the past little
attention has been paid to cultivating
the trade relations between these pos
sessions and the United States. Once
the relations are firmly established
American trade should not fear COM
petition after the war Is over provid-
ing the spirit Of greed does not over
shadow everything else,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
NEVER TOO LATE.
Love Comes When Least Expected
but Causes Much Happiness.

Edith has shaved for ten long years
in law office as stenographer and
general office assistant. But Edith &C
copied her lot patiently and uncom-
plainingly. Her duty to her mother
surmounted any mere desire of her
own. Edith was one of those souls
to whom realization of a duty to
parent parents was congenial.
Gayety was not for her; fine raj
rient, joyous existence and romance
were for girls with beautiful faces
and graceful figures and mothers
who were self-sustaining. So she
watched the girls in the offices ad-
joining, gayly attired, depart for the
matinee on the Saturday half-holiday
with a quiet resignation. She went
home to do the Saturday cleaning.
Mother" must be relieved
The following Monday morning
Edith had scarcely busted her desk
and adjusted herself to the daily
morning routine when the buzzer
sounded, an unusual thing this hour
in the morning. Two o'clock in the
! afternoon Mr.. HIS usual hour for
dictation. But Edith took her note
| book and pencils and repaired to her
chiefs office.
Miss j." said Mr.. H. briskly,
this Is Mr.. Brawley, an important
! witness In one of our cases. He has
| some testimony to dictate which he
! wished transcribed at once
Mechanically Edith's little Jenny
| Wren figure sank into the chair her
employer had vacated as he left the
room intent on other business. Then
as mechanically she lifted her ewes to
meet those Of her vis-a-vis.
| One long look, and then confused
and embarrassed she dropped her
| gaze to the notebook before her
There was moment Of intense ST
lence. What was the magnetic thrill
which passed between them?
| What was it sent the blood hound
| ing through her veins at a rate it
had never gone before. suddenly
r.ainting the gray clouds of the morn
| ing a roseate hue?
Poor little Edith! Love, romance
sex call, were to her meaningless
terms. Never before in her manless.
placid existence had she failed to be-
| able to analyze her emotions. But
| she must not let this man have the
| falntest suspicion Of the feelings that
| were surging within her. Nor did t.
| occur to her mo lest little soul that
| perhaps he might be experiencing the
same emotions.
She never knew how they waded
| through that dictation, nor could she
| remember a word that had been said
of a personal nature. She went about
| IN state Of exhilaration. Some new
| element had entered her life which
| seemed to make it worth while.
The next evening, on reaching
| home, her mother met her at the
| door. Hurry, Edith, there is a box
| for you" An unexpected parcel was
! an event in the little household and
| Edith hastily unWrapped it.
Both women exclaimed at the sight
| which greeted them. Roses-great
| vivid, fragrant beauties, DOZENS it
| seemed; a riot of color and perfume.
In the corner the mothers sharp eyes
detected the inevitable note. It was
from him, the man, asking if he might
! @An and when.
Ira was the beginning of the end
of Edith's spinsterhood. In two
| II onths thew were on their honey
nloon.-Chicago Tribune.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
THE RAILROAD SITUATION.

Without railroads this country
would decay. They are the arteries
IF the nation. To cripple them means
paralysis. Therefore, all sensible peo-
#ple want to see the railroads prosper.
&rhis is SO whether these people belong
&o the class that owns the railroads.
he class that operates them, or mere
&y the class that rides on their passen-
H-er cars or ships goods on their freight
barriers. The people of the nation as
81 whole are not antagonistic to the
Mcilroads. Yet the railroads in this
&nour when they have proven them
#elVes unequal to a great emergency,
#eel that there is a fight being made
AGAINST them. They feel that vast
&najority of the people want to see
#hem crushed, that the various states
#n the union have combined with the
National government to put the rail
rises and to have them operated by
+ he United States government.
The affairs Of the railroads have
ome to such a pass that a Congress
kional investigation is in order. Under
joint resolution authorized by Con-
4Eress on July 80 it was begun yes
erday under the direction of Senator
Eewlands of Nevada who is chairman
tommerc and who Is also the author
If the resolution providing for this in
Eestigation. Serving on the commit
Zee with Senator Newlands are Sena-
or Cummins Of Iowa, representing
The Republican side; Senator Robin
on of Arkansas and Senator Under
Wood of Alabama, representing the
Democrats; Representatives Esch of
wisconsin and Hamilton Of Michigan.
Republicans; representatives Adam
lon of Georgia, Sims of Tennessee and
- Fullop of Indiana, Democrats Rep
4esentative Atkinson is the author of
she now celebrated Adamson eight
our day law and is also chairman of
he House Committee on Interstate
commerce. All the Senators and Rep
esentatives named are members of
his same comittee in the two
= ranches of Congress with the excep-
lon of Senator Brandegee who is
hartman of the Pacific railroads COM
l1ttee. 1t will be seen that they have
Il had experience in dealing with just
uch questions that will be brought
efore them in this investigation and
lat the railroads should not suffer
their hands.
The task set before this group of
ehators and Representatives is by no
teans an easy one. They will be
sked first of all to decide whether
ne railroads of the United States shall
owned and operated by the United
tates. government or if not just how
tI government control shall operate
|yer private ownership. The rail
pads Asain complaint now is that
aey arc suffering from overregula-
on, that because of government in
reference new capital is with held
rom them and that with this decrease
revenue from investment sources
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

India is able to send the allies AGO.
900 tons Of wheat under single au-
thOrization. The world wouldn't StarVe
without our fOOdStutfs, but a good
part of it might go on short rations
in case of a real mbargo.-Brooklyn
Eagle.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

April l is latest in a long succession
of dates set for the disappearance OF
New York's last horse car 1t is a
good date, suggesting that the little
bob-tailed antiquity may fool us yet
again.-New York World
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

If the vote in the so-called doubt
full states is contested, it will be nice
for the eminent lawyers but we don't
suppose it will make much difference
to anybody else.-Ohio State Journal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

The price of popular 50-cent novels
having advanced 10 so cents there
seems to be nothing loft for many Low.
ers Of fiction but to stick to the poiiti-
cal dOpe-Manchest Union.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

different way He uses an automo-
(Ga.) Enquirer-Sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

The man who, when he was a boy
burned the midnight oil. now has a
son who is also burning it but in a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

DO not hirt with pneumonia in
keeping yourself closed up in i'll VEN
tilated apartments to save a few cents
in fuel.-Middletown Press.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

We sincerely trust T. r. will feel no
professional jealousy over this revised
version of 'The Winning of the West"
Louisville Courier Journal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

West Virginia ought either to
change it's name to East Virginia or
quit acting that way--Galveston News.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

tered at the Post Office at New Britain
as Second Glass Mail Matter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
FACTS AND FANCIES.

Massachusetts reports a $4,000 COW.
Mich or beef?-Indiana Tines.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21

ed daily (Sunday excepted) at AIS p. m,
at Herald Building, 81 Church St.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-21
Britain Herald.

PUBLISHING COMPANY.
ProprictOrs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
TO STUDY PROBLEMS
OF MUNICIp ALLTIC1Es {: s

Springfield, Mass, Nov. 17.-This
city is to be the meeting place next
week of what undoubtedly will be the
largest and most representative cath
cljng ever assembled in this country
with a view 10 arriving at satisfac-
tory solution Of some Of the import
ant problems now confronting Amer
lean municipalities.
Zen national, state and sectional or
carnations devoted TO the improve
ment of municipal life have arranged
to hold their annual conventions and
meetings here during the week. The
list includes the National Municipal
league, Municipal Research confer
ence, City Managers association, Civic
Secretaries committee, Training
School for Public service. Intercol-
legiate Division of the National NIu-
nicipal league, Western New England
Chamber OF commerce, Massachusetts
Federation OF Planning boards, Mas
sachusetts Civic league and Massa-
chusetts Single Tax league, which are
made up of men and women of the
country, who are working for The prop
er en- solution Of municipal problems.
The National Municipal league, the
oldest and largest Of the organi1a-
tions, has before it this year the ques-
ton of the adoption OF. Il model charter
upon which the municipal program
committee has been At work for three
years. This charter embodics city
manager plan ard the utilization OF
business methods and. experts in the
management of the city.
In addition 10. the sitN charter report
there will be a long list of reports
from committees appointed to con-
slider such questions as the relation of
the city to its food supply, franchises,
immigration, municipal reference IL
braries, city planning, social centers,
&c
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
PROPOSES BIG LOAN
AID EUROPEAN JEWS

New York. Nov. 17.-Plans to pro-
vide @lSantic loan, described az one
OF the largest i'll the history of the
world, without interest, TO place Jews
Of Europe beyond the reach Of suffer
ms after the war. were announced by
Dr.. Judah II. Magnes, who recently
returned from tour of investigation
abroad as the official representative
CT the joint distribution committee Of
funds for Jewish war sufferers.
The proposal already has the en-
dCrsement Of the most prominelt
Jews in New York city, Dr.. Magnos
said. How the loan is to be obtained
will be left TO the judgment Of those
who will try TO raise the money.
Il was explained the loan is distinct
from the fund Of 1900, 600 now being
raised for the immediate succor Of
starving Jews in Europe. Further
deals Will be announced by Dr..
Magnes at a mass meeting here De.
camber u, that will be attended by
representative men from all parts OF
the country.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18

|OfFICIAL Garments
union IS INDICTED
Organizer at Atlanta Accused OF In
citing Riot by Distributing i>amph-
lets Attacking "ScabS."

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. Nv. NJ. Pol
lard. an organizer of the Anna lgamat
ed association of street and Electric
Railway Employees of America who
has been active in the local car mems
strike, was indicted here today or
charges of "inciting insurrection. riot
and conspiracy" and "libelling EN-
ploycs of the Georgia Railway \
Power company, who took the places
of the strikers.
The first indictment charges a fei-
ony, and grew out Of iPOllard'S al
legged connection with the distribu
ton of a pamphlet in which a prom
inent clergyman is quotes as com
pairing strke-breakers and 'scabs'
unfavorably to Judas lscariot. Esau
and Benedict Arnold. The maximum
penalty under Georgia law for the Of
Tense charged is 90 years imprison
ment. The second indictment, eharg-
ing libel IS for misdemeanor.
Samuel Gable, a former trolley
company employe. was fined $1,000
or IL months Imprisonment in the
criminal court today on conviction OF
participation in the recent rioting.
rho strike on the Atlanta street
car lines began September 80.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18

FIR ST BAPTIST MEMS
.BIEL,E GLASS; BANQUET

The Mems Bible class of the First
Baptist church enjoyed It's semi-an-
!nual get-together social and banquet
last night, at the church, very large
attendance being present, and the af-
flair being one of the most enjoyable
and optimistic in the history of the
class.
Arrangements for the affair had
been completed well in advance, and
were carried cut perfectly The la
dies of the church prepared and serv-
ed delicious courses, while the man
talked, heard talks and exchanged
pleasantries. An interesting and en-
joyable program Of musical and liter
airy numbers was feature Of the cv-
ening. DR.. j. ?. Runyan Of Little
Rock was the principal speaker, Rev
W. j. E. Cox, pastor of the church.
made short talk, and there were
brief remarks from a number of 9TH
err men in attendance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
negro CONFESSES
SHOOTING WOMAN.
7>,CLUbBING Child
John Hawkins, Slayer Of
Mrs. Diles and Baby at
Ashdown, Hurried to Pen,

Little Rock, Nov. 1..-John Haw-
kins, the young negro who is said 10
has confessed to the murder of Mrs
Ben Diles and her baby, near Ash.
down on November 2, was brough No
tie penitentiary for safe-keeping to-
day.
Hawkins. who was arrested vester.
day by T. D. Price, Shreveport de-
tective employed to ferret out the
double murder.
The negro, who formerly worked IS
a section hand for Ben Dilcs, is said
to have told the officers he sought
Mrs. Diles in the yard of her home.
and demanded the money he thought
she had. she picked I'D her baby and
ran. Grabbing q shotgun, the negro
pursued the fleeing woman, overtak-
:. ing her about a mile from the house
Nc ohler' ~"' of her lead away, and
then claU---re child to death. Re
turning to the house, he stole a
pocketbook containing So. He re-
turned the purse to the officers.
The negro failed 10 find $215
hidden in the bed of the Diles home.
This money was found the day after
the crime by Mrs. W. G. Gammill,
of the murdered woman
Hawkins was spirited from Ash
down to avert a lynching.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
DEADLOCK Exists
On BORDER CONTROI
Mexican American Joint Commission
Adjourns Until Monday With
Cabrera IS AIamant.

Atlantic City, Nov. 17.-The Mexi-
c.an-American joint commission adj
lourned today until Monday, with the
conference in what was regarded as a
deadlock. ~ &
When the meetings are resumed
next week, it is expected the repre-
Ssentatives Of the two governments will
De fully Informed as to the wishes OF
their chief. w.
Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mix
lcan committee, successfully Interior
ed today with the adoption of a plan
for border control. Ignacio Bonillas
and Alberto J. PAM, the other two
members, were ready to agree to a
plan proposed by the Americans, but
the objections of their chairman were
SUFFICIENT to result in further delay
and debate.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
Cabbage and Strong Drink.

Cabbage is believed to be cure
for drunkenness. The Egyptians ate
boiled cabbage before their other food
if they intended to dispose of large
quantity of wine at dinner. In many
of the wine-growing districts Of France
the vineyard keepers will not plant
cabbages near the grapes, believing
that if they did so the grapes for
winemaking would thereby be much
deteriorated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
SOLDIERS EXPECT SANITY.
Pershing Tells Red Cross Things His
Men Would Appreciate.

New York, Nov. 17.-General Per-
shing. in command of the American
expeditionary force in Mexico today
sent the following message to the
Aemrican Red Cross here, in reply to
an enquiry as to what the troops
would like for Christmas:
"Many thanks for kind offer to con-
tribute Christmas boxes to troops of
this command. Men now well supplied
with nessities, but think ice, tobacco
cigarette papers, cigarettes, match
boxes, pocketknives, small cans OF
jam, stick candy, writing materials
novels, and handkerchiefs would BIZ
acceptable"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
WANT WHEAT EMBARGO.

Columbus, O., Nov. 17.-Men1bers of
the executive committee of the Ma
tional Association of Master bakers
decided at a meeting here today to
take poll of public sentiment on the
question of an American food en-
barge.
J. Burns, former president of the as
ISOLATION left for Chicago late today
to arrange with the secretary for pc
titions thru all local organizations ask
ing the government to establish an en-
barge. Another advance in the price
of bread will be necessary, it was pre-
dicted, before January l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
WEAVER TAXES LEAD.
Late Republicans Indicate Defeat OF
Republican in NoriI, CaroIiaa.

Asheville. n. c., Nov. 17.-Certified
returns from Buncombe county, given
out tonight, gave Zebulon Weaver
Democrat. q majority OF 10 over Rep
resentative DANES j. Britt, Republi-
can, in the fight for congress in the
tenth district. The boas'd CT canvas
sers announced that returns from ths
Sandy Mush district had given Weaver
a majority OF %, thus overcoming
81 itt's lead of 13.
Britt issued statement tonight de"
claring he had been "outrageously
and unlawfully robbed and it was in
dicated Weaver's right to the seat
seat would be contested.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
Conscience, Not Consequence.

When you are in doubt as to the
course to take, consult your con-
science, not consequences. DO right,
and never mind how things are going
TO turn out. One who steers his
course so as to avoid everything UNI
pleasant, makes zigzag course, and
may miss the harbor at last. Follow
conscience, and leave consequences to
Nod
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
TURK EYS FOR SOLDIERS.

Washington, Nov. Turkeys and
trimmings" for 100000 men are be
ing bought by the war department
through the chief commissary officer
Of the Southern department for the
Thanksgiving dinner Of the soldiers
along the border and General Perish
ing's column in Mexico.
A war department announcement
said fitting feasts on Thanksgiving
and Christmas will be provided for
every man among the militia and
regular troopers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18

WEST HOLDS BALANCE POWER

Wichita, Kan, Nov. 17.--Gov. Robt.
L. Williams Of Oklahoma, here tonight
lat a Democratic ratification meeting,
which was preceded by q street pa
rade, told his audience that the recent
election had demonstrated thruout the
nation that the balance OF power now
lies in the west
He predicted that in the next presi-
Dental campaign some of the heads
of the tickets would be from West
of the Mississippi river. Many promi-
nent Kansas Democrats also spoke.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-11-18
BIG BARN BURNS.
Jones & Gage Suffer Loss OF About
$4,000 by Fire.

Loss of about $4,000 was caused. by
fire yesterday morning when a big
barn on the Noble Lake plantation
of Jones & Gage burned. The build
ing contained about 5000 bushels of
corn, and a number of farm nipple
ments. Insurance Of 5000 was carried
with the Mills agency of Pine Bluff.
The origin Of the fire has not been de-
-termined, but it is believed by some
that it was started by sparks from a
locomotive.