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The Washington herald., 1917-10-27

Quick to realize this, the Franco
British high commands resumed the
drive in Flanders today. Good cheer
came in dispatches from the United
States announcing Americas pro-
gram Of aid to the hard-pressed
Italians in the way of ships and
supplies. Altogether the atmos-
phere is marked by more confidence
than pessimism. ITALY will pull
through" is the watchword.
The Italian official account empha-
sizes again that the Isonzo drive is
being conducted by powerful forces"
Unofficial dispatches lay stress upon
the predominance Of Germans in the
attack columns. Some of the Kaiser's S
finest "shock troops"-Brandenbu
ers, Bavarians. Pomeranians and
Saxons-are in the forefront.
So formidable was the momentum
Of the initial onrush that cut the big
cash in the Roman line that the Teu-
ton divisions passed beyond their OBJ
jectives," In the words Of the Berlin
report. throwing the Italians from
strong rear hill positions" Karfreit
and Ronzia, tho former north, the lat
ter south Of Tolmina, were passed.
Fierce resistance is offered by the
Italians in all sectors where safety
from encirclement does not dictate
retirement.
London, Oct AIN the face of a
driving rain and wading in mud Eng
land and France resumed their great
team drive in Flanders before dawn
today. Progress all along the front. -
came the official news from the two
nfnHac lano after tho
mies' and "Poilus" had started lover
the top"
The British report added that rain
continued throughout the day. Ger
many's greatest friend in the west
once more was at her side to impede
the entente push. But the gains made
were important, serving. as they did.
to carry the entente forces still fur
ther across the tip of the Paschcndaele
Ridge and the other obstacles still
separating them from the plains of
Flanders.
The French, going into battle imme-
diately adjoining the British on the
latter's left, crossed two rivers, the
st. Jansbeck and the Coverbeck, with
the water up to their shoulders" as
the Paris communique puts it. The
village of Dreibank. Papegood wood
and many fortified farms fell to them.
They took hundreds of prisoners
The approximate length of the en-
tente line of attack was ten miles.
The French drove ahead between
Dreigachten and Dreibank, while the
British surged forward roughly be-
tween Paschendaele and the much
contested Houthulst forest.
From the Aisne front enthusiastic
dispatches telling OF the greatness of
the French blows struck below Laon
two days ago and again yesterday,
continue to come in. The total of
prisoners taken on that front in two
days exceeds 1900 and 80 guns have
been captured.
The Germans did not try to regain
any of the lost ground today. They
did renew their assaults on the Ver-
dun front, east of the Meuse, but
without any success.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-27
KING MURDER CASE
PROBE BEGINS OCT. 29

Charlotte, n. c., Oct. 2s-Grand jury
Investigation int re case of CASTOR
3. |~-ars, of Concord. charged with
the killing OF Mrs. Maude A. King,
of New York, August %. near Con-
cord. n. c., will begin at the opening
Of the court for Cabarrus County,
october %. II the grand jury returns
a true bill, the defendant will be
formally arraigned. 1t is expected
that both the prosecution and defense
will want a removal of the trial or
a jury from another county on the
grounds that a fair trial cannot be
had in Cabarrus County.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-27
Police Distribute 5000
Liberty Loan Posters

Complying with a request of the
liberty loan committee those mem
bers of the Metropolitan police
Force who were on duty yesterday
afternoon went through the whole
city and distributed 5000 liberty
loan posters.
This great amount Of posters Is
expected by the loan committee to
do much in securing the Districts
quota for he loan. Mai. Raymond W.
Pullman. superintendent OF police.
announced last night that four
ffths of the members of his depart
ment have already subscribed to
bonds.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-27
ITALIANS in RETREAT
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Isonzo farther north would have been
insanity. military critics here agree.
The main question in their minds now
is whether Cadorna will be able to
save the bulk of his Southern armies
from the landslide Of flesh and steel
that is rolling with terrible swiftness
down toward Udine. where the Italian
chief headquarters is located.
The flanking menace presented by
the Teuton legions surging through tn
twenty-mile cash in the italian lines
is admittedly the gravest in which any
army has found itself since the Rus
Sian debacle at Dulka Pass.
Hour of Supreme Trial
Darkening the shadows of gloom
cast over the kingdom by the re-
verses at the front came today's col
lapse Of the Bosselli ministry.
Throughout the allied world it is
realized that Italy is passing
through the hour of supreme trial.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-27
Invests "HIS ALL"
IN LIBERTY loan
". A. Wilkerson. U. S. Deputy Mar
shall, Gives $1,000 to Cause.

W. A. wilkerson, for 81 years
United States deputy marshal here.
has not only given his bit for the
liberty loan, but his all" When the
first liberty bond issue was announc-
ed. wilkerson subscribed to $50
worth of bonds, but this time he was
so stirred by German atrocities as
TO withdraw from bank his entire
fortune-s6,0oO at per cent interest
and invest every dollar of it in liberty
bonds.
Incidentally. Wilkerson takes great
pride in telling folks that he has
taken The Herald since the first day
IL was published and intends to con-
unue to read it until he dies Being
an old WashinGtonian, Wilkerson
seriously objects to the new-fangled
notion of putting a PERSONS picture
in the paper.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-27
WILL WAGE WAR
!. ON BOOTLECCING
Maj. Pullman Issues Order
Regarding Illicit Sale
! of Alcohol.

Maj. Raymond w. Pullman. super
lntendent of police. Is determined that
no ''bootlegsing'' Of alcoholic liquors
for beverage purposes shall be toll
Grated In the District on or after the
1nrst Of November. when the Sheppard
f'dry' law becomes effective in this
city.
In an executive order last night he
cautions all the members of the Met
ropolitan police force that they must
know to its most minute detail the
workings OF the new law. He points
out that the reading of the bill is In
the most simple OF terms and that
anyone can easily understand II.
1T Is exceedingly important that
each and every employe Of the police
department knows this law thorough
ly. so that he may enforce each and
every one Of its provisions" states the
order.
To Issue Bulletin.
The Superintendent of police said
last night hat hereafter both morning
and afternoon bulletins to the men,
bers of the department will contain
something OF interest on the prohi
tion law. He said, however, that this
does not eliminate the police from
reading the bill. and states in last
nights bulletin that each man must
study the law.
Money will flow like water in Nj
agara Falls on the tragic night OF
October 81, for the bars Of the city
are to auction on their bottled goods
and the highest bidders will get the
most liquor.
Since making public the first of
November dry" law there has been
q labor crisis in Washington. This
is due, according TO wiseacres, to the
fact that those who bought gallons
Of liquid refreshments have hired
every able bodied man that they can
lay their hands on to dig cellars under
their houses for the deposition Of their
much priced LIQUORS.
In fact IL has been noticed by many
lately that quite a few of the Cap
itars best citizens have taken up the
slogan, Goodbye Washington. Hello
BALTIMORE They only expected Wis
flor to Washington now is Billy
Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-27
BAKING EMPLOYEES AID LOAN.

Patriotic employees Of the Corby
Baking Company. and the Havenner
Baking Company, announcement was
made through directors Of both firms
last night. have already just among
themselves secured subscriptions to-
falling $500. This Is an exception
ally fine record which has caused the
liberty loan committee especial graft
fication.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-27
City to Raise Hogs.

Ithaca, n. Y, Oct. 26.--This city. it
was announced today. is to Gc"ote
part of it's energy to raising hogs. 1t
will be the first municipality to en-
gage in the industry to aid the cam
paign Of Food Administrator Hoover
The Washington herald., 1917-10-27
Escaped Germans Captured.

Atlanta, Ga, Oct 2s.-six OF the in
termed Germans, who escaped from
Fort Mcpherson through a tunnel
were captured today. They included
Lieut.. HenckeL Lieut.. Hans Berg.
who brought the Appam in as a prize,
IL still at large,
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
317 SIGN PLEDGES.

A committee of women under the direction of Mrs. N. l.. Jackson, local chairman of the food conservation com mittee, made house to house canvass last week to secure signatures to the food pledge cards, agreeing to give their individual assistance in the nation wide conservation of food. SIT women of North Canaan signified their willingness to help Herbert Hoover by signing the pledges.
 It is the desire of the committee in charge of the campaign to place a membership card in every home in this town. The supply received from Hart ford was insufficient to do this during the past week, but more are expected soon, and any who failed to receive one should notify Mrs. Jackson. Such card is service card, and indicates that the owner is enrolled in Hoover's army.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08

Falls a short time and in 1872 came to Canaan, entering the store of 5, O. Beckiey which then stood near the depot; he continued with MT Beckley during nis occupancy of the lower room in the town hall and until he retired from business.
 In 1876 tie block where c. l. Par. sons 6 Son are located, was erected and in the fa1i MT Parso3s opened up a stock of groceries and dry goods boots and shoes were added later. The increased business has required several changes and additions to the original store so that now practically the whole block is occupied.
 MT. Parsons united with the Metho dist church on coming to Canaan, for sixteen years serving as superintendent of the Sunday school. He was one of the oldest trustees and for many years was treasurer of the official board.
 MT. Parsons lad always maintained a deep interest in town affairs but dis coursged the use of his name for pub. lie office, devoting himself wholly to the development of his business. He was director of the Canaan National Bank and f1r many years trustee and the vice president of the Canaan Saw ings Bank.
 In 1911 he withdrew from active participation in the business; for several years devoting his time to the raising of fancy poultry in which he took deep interest. He was charter member of David s. Cowles Post, No. 60 G. A. R., serving as quartermaster for many years.
 The funeral services were held at his late residence on West Main street, yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. l. E. Travis and Rev. A H. Nesbltt. Interment in the family plot in Lower cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
TUESDAYS ELECTION
Schuyler Merritt Elected To Congress. Bridgeport License by 2,500.

Schuyler Merritt of Stamford was chosen to congress from the Fourth Connecticut district Tuesday, defeat ing his democratic opponent, Lynn Wilson, of Bridgeport by a plurality of 5,2l6. The figures for the 23 towDs of the district were: Merritt. 18,079; Wilson, 1868. The vote for Haines, socialist, was about I,500 and for Allyn, prohibitionist, less than 800 The plurality of Mir. Merritt on un. official town figures was only single vote less than the plurality given to F. J Hill, in the 1916 election, and whose successor MT. Merritt will be The total poll was, however, much less as MT. Hill had 25, and Mir. Douo. van, his opponent 20. TOO, showing that the falling off in the vote cast this year on special election was abont one-third.
 Bridgeport went for license by over $500 margin. The "dry" forces carried the fifth district by l96. Schuy. Ter Merritt, for congress, carried the city 9,26G to 6,6S6.
 In the New York state elections, John F. Hylan, county judge of Kings county, was elected mayor of New York by a majority of over Io0,. 900 and carried with him the entire democratic ticket
 Unofficial returns would indicate that women surffsge was carried by over S0,000. In New York city, the encomplete returns show majority of over 50, 1000 for the enfIauchisement of women.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
REM ARKAl3LE LECTURE.

The few from this town who heard Rev. Dr. John ID. Adam lecture at the Congregational Church at Winsted Monday eTening, were unanimous in pronouncing it one of the best leciu. es on the war heard in this part Of lne state. Dr. Adam has recently returned from the battle front in Franco, and spoke in the interest ef the work of the Y. M. O. A. So vivid were the pie lures that his words created, the audi ence was carried along through battle scared France and into the first line trenches, which were only 20 yards from the German trenches. Winsted is to be congratulated on having secured Dr. Adam, and those who were forta- nate enough to he there enjoyed rare treat
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
A GENUINE SURPRISE.

MT. and Mrs. Walter J. Hatmaker were very pleasantly surprised at their home on West Main Street last Thurs day evening by the members If the 500 Club aLd their husbands. The event was in honor of Mrs hatmaker's birth. day. 800 was played. refreshments were served and a most pleasant even. ing was spent by all.
 Those in attendance were: MT. and Mrs. Walter Place, MT. and Mrs. David Hatmaker, Miss Ruth Hatmaker, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Lansing. MT. and Mrs. Chas. Laffargue, MT. and Mrs. l.. B. Hester, MT. and Mrs. H. H. Scutt, Mrs. E. T. Rowe. Mrs. N. L. Jackson and Mrs. Chas. Roberts.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
PROTECT THE LAUREL
ApPaai Is AgaIn Made to Protect This
 Native Shrub.

Our mountain laurel, Kalmia lati- | lol;a, is one of our most beautiful
 let'vr slTubs. both when covered with
 its N'Juderful masses of pink and white flowers in carry summer and during 5he rest of the year on account of its rich foliage Being au evergreen, which very few of our native shrubs are, it makes striking feature in a winter landscape.
 Laurel is distributed from Canada to F.orida. and is a typical feature of uur New England woods and pastures. Not occurring in other countries, it is ln essentially American plant and it should be our pleasure and duty to protect 1t from destruction; but its very beauty and charm induce cutting to an alarming extent. It is gathered extensively twice year. In summer the flowers are taken for church and house decoration. In winter the inroads are much mVre extensive and danger ous. Enormous quantities are then used for festoC ns, wreaths, etc., in the Christmas dressing of churches and the decoration of bathrooms. As 1t is then cold weather, the foliage keeps we'll, and bears transportation to distance, so that quantity collected is only limited by the demand and the avail. able material. It is to be noted that this cutting is all from wild laurel growth, not from plants which are grown for this purpose. although it is shrub easily cultivated.
 The flowers are borne only upon the shoots of the previous years growth, so that, if these are cut, a years towering is lost; and, when looking at long festoons of laurel leaves, it is saddening to think of the great quan- tity of bloom that has been destroyed for the next summer in this truly ex. travagant winter decoration.
 The owner of laurel swamp re- gently gave permission to a florist to get "a little Laurel for Christmas decorating. The florist brought a cart, and devastated the place, so that there were hardly any flowers the next sum. mer. Such excessive depredations on a slow growing plant cannot but have most serious effect in localities which are accessible to our large towns.
 Care for the future often involves sacrifice in the present. Are we not willing to fcrego some decoration of bathrooms and churches for the sake of preserving for the enjoyment of future generations the beauty of our woods, swamps, and pastures where the laurel now grows?
 When laurel is to be gathered at ali it should be cut with sharp knife, not hacked or torn off; cut in modera- tion, not Tn excess; cut at distance from the rosdsides, thus leaving uniu. jured those plants which from their very position give pleasure to the greatest number of people. Above all. everything possible should be done to check its use as winter decoration.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
RED CR0SS SEALS
Connecticut Will Try to Sell $50, 900
 Worth.

The unusual importance of the coD- ing sale of Red Cross Christmas Seals is urgei upon the citizens of the coun- try in statement issued by the American he'd Cross. The national sale of Red Cross Seals is conducted by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, and the Connecticut sale by the State Tubercu- losis Commission. The funds are raised for the national, state and local cam paign against tuberculosis. The Ameri- can Red Cross cooperates by furnishing the seals and the prestige of it's name.
 "While neither Ene National Red Cross nor its local chapters have any official part in conducting the sale of Red Cross Seals" says the statement i've urge every loyal member oftthe American Red Cross to do everything in his or her power to help the local committees in charge to make this sale record. breaker. The Christmas Seal forms the connecting link between thts great organization for the relief of suffering and one of the country's greatest agencies for the prevention of suffering, the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberou. losis, to which has been very properly delegated the selling of these seals
 "The success of this Associations war campaign against the increase of tuberculosis due to military conditions will go far toward preventing much general suffering which the Red Cross would otherwise be later called upon to relieve. To insure this success means to greatly increase funds. Urou the sale of Red Cross Seals this depends The Association Is out after $5, ,0o0;000 this year Let us help them 10 get tt'.
 The State Tuberculosis Commission is out after $50,00o. will you help them to get it? Every effort is being made to combat the spread of tuoercu- losis among soldiers and sailors and their families, condition which has become acute among the warning ns- tions of Europe.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
RIFLE RANGE PRACTICE
Home Guard of Winsted and Falls
 Village Do Good Work.

The North Canaan Home Guard must get busy and show some speed at rifle practice, If it expects to stay in the same class with Winsted. The Win sted men who shot at Norfolk last Saturday afternoon, have set pace which will require dilIgent practice on the part of the local guard to equal.
 The Falls Village men held their first practice at the range which they recently constructed on Sunday after. noon. There were 10 bulls eyes made and each man fired 10 shots. kneel. ing and prone, at s distance of 200 yards. The scores follow:
 Falls Village Platoon of Home Guard.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
RED CROSS NOTES.

At last Wednesdays meeting thirty nine workers were present, this being the largest attendance at any meeting held in the new rooms.
 A request from the Litchfield Chap ter to help in providing Christmas packets for our soldiers was read and it was voted to send the Chapter $10 as a donation from the North Canaan Aux. Hilary.
 The Camp Fire Girls, under the di. rection of the North Canaan Auxiliary, have taken up Red Cross work and are now engaged in Clipping" and filling pillows, furnishing two pillow cases for each pillow. The work when fin ished is to be sent to the Red Cross.
 The Auxiliary very much appreciates the fact that the Camp Fire Girls stand ready to help in any way possi ble.
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
GEORGE L. PARSONS
Successful Businessman and Civil
 War Veteran Passes Away.

George l. Parsons. 18, for many years a merchant of this town and I veteran of the Civil war, passed away at his home on West Main street early Monday morning. MT. Parsons had been feeble for some time, bus was able to get about until short time ago. He was kindly quiet man, loved by all who knew him, and a keen man of business, whose judgment coHld be relied upon. His death leaves a va cancy in this community which can never be filled.
 MT. Parsons was born in the town of Sheffield, Mss where his early boyhood was spent He attended the schools of that town and was also a student in the South kerkshi=e 1nsti- tute at New Marlboro After leaving school he entered one of the Sheffield stores with which his father l.. S Parsons was connected, aud thus began his life long connection with mercan tile pursuits. ~.
 At the outbreak of the Civil war he joined the 18th Massachusetts Regi- ment, Company E being sent t. the Gulf Division under c. neral Banks.
 After his return from the sonth he engaged in the grocery business in Great Burlington and later, in connec- tion with B F Layton, conducted a cracker bakery in the sane town
 In 1864 Mir Parsons married Miss Mary Hulgins of Sheffield. One daugh ter and three sons were horn to them. q. Willis and Joseph L. and the daughter Mrs. J. Henry Roraback are residents of Cansau. The youngest son, Frederick is a dentist in Thomaston Mrs. Parsons died in 1902. and in 1907 Mir Parsons marriel Miss Anna Rudge who sur, ives him.
 After leaving Great Burlington MT. Parsons was with 4 LoRoy of Ashley
Connecticut western news., 1917-11-08
CANAAk BOYS APPEAL
The Y. M. c. A. An Oasis During
 Time Off Duty.

Between Sunday, November 1ltt and 18th, canvassers will call upor Canaan people soliciting funds for the Young Mems Christian Association work iii the various camps in this country, and also in Italy ard Russia
 North Canaan's allotment in this drive for $35, ,00O.O .OOO, is $500. This town has done rem arkably we'll in Red Cross and Liberty Loan solicitation and the people are again asked to dc what they can for this most worthy cause among our soldier boys. All Canaan people will find that the following letters from our own boys, prove that the Y. M. c. A. is doing much good at Camp Devens.
 Canaan, Conn.
 November 4th, 1917. To Canaan People,;
 l understand that next week you will be canvassed for money to help ont the work of the Y. M c. A. wish to personally request every friend of mine in Canaan to give all they can for this most worthy work. You cannct imagine what great help we are get ting from the |. NJ. c. A tell you it would be pretty dull and monotonous if we did not have this place to go to It is the center of everything in the sports line. They not only have mov. ing pictures, boxing matches etc in their buildings but they are continually arranging games between different companies, either push ball, hand ball, baseball. volley- ball, etc When a fel. low wants to get up anything like a minstrei show, all he need do is to let about it and they will help him ar range matters. I wish you only knew what great benefit this institution is to every fellow at Camp Devegs. If you realized how much you will be helping every fellow there you would donate until it hurt you just little and then start giving more.
 most thoroughly believe that if the people of Canaan only knew how really practical and vital the help we all Ie ceiye from the "" as we call it, is, there would be no necessity for the canvassers to go after this money but subscriptions would roll in without solicitation. ~ . Every Canaan fellow at Camp Dev- chs will watch anxiously to see what our townspeople do for us in this drive for the Y. NJ. O. A. Go to it and give all you can. Iknow all the boys will appreciate it If you do.
 As ever your friend,
 Harry J. Waller.