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New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
CHECK FOR FOREIGN
 LANGUAGE PAPERS
Senate May Also. Clamp Lid on
 TalkatiVe Foreigners

Washington, Aug, 1.-Two bills aimed at the suppression of sedltlon were introduced in the senate yester- day by Senator King of Utah. One was directed against German and other publications printed in foreign languages, providing that whenever they publish any comment upon the acts or policies of the United states government during the war they must print, in parallel column, an English translation of it. The other provides that naturalized citizens who utter or excite sedition be deprived of their naturalization papers and stand sub- ject to deportation.
 Senator King explained that the legislation againse the German publi- cations applied to those in various cities chiefly in the West, which had devoted themselves to bitter investive against the government. The other measure, he said, would apply to all disloyal naturalized citizens, but was aimed principally at curbing the law less utterances of I. w. w. agitators.
 "All over the country, but chiefly in the West, complaints have been com ing to members of congress regarding the disloyal acts of naturalized Ameri- cans, mostly of German birth," said Senator King. The onenderS nave been members of groups, such as the I. w. w. The main body of German Americans are loyal to America"
 The bill affecting publications printed in any language other than English provides:
 That during the pendency Of the present state of war and until peace shall be concluded and the fact be de- clared by proclamation of the presi- dent it shall be unlawful for any per- son to print or publish, in the German or in any language other than the English language any comments re- specting the government of the United States, it's policies, international rela- lions. the state or conduct of the war, or of any matter relating thereto without printing or publishing in a column parallel to such matter true and complete translation of the same in the English language.
 Any print or publication in Ger many or any other foreign language which does not conform to the pro- visions of this act shall not be, ad- mitted to the mails, and it shall be unlawful for any person to transport, carry, or otherwise publish or dis tribute the same.
 Any person violating the provi- sions of this act shall. on conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

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New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
BARRY MAY STEP
 INTO SCOTT'S SHOES
Chief Of Staff Is to Retire on AC-
 count Of Age

Washington, Aug. {14.-From we'll informed sources it was learned tha the choice of the successor of Major Gen. Hugh L. Scott as chief of the general staff of the United States army has narrowed to Major Gen Thomas M. Barry and Brig Gen. 1 Joseph E. Kuhn, two of the most brilliant and energetic officers of the army, with the prospects favorine the selection of General Barry s General Barry is the commander of the central department, with head quarters at Chicago. General Kuhn has since last December been Presi- dent of the army war college, which. since his return from the German front, has been making plans for the formation of Americas new armies | and their use abroad. Both are West Pointers. General Barry is New Yorker, and General Kuhn comes from Kansas. General Barry served in China in 1909 and marched from the Taku forts to the relief of the legations at Peking He was com- mander of the Cuban pacification ex- petition in 1906 and was chief of staff of the Philippines department for year beginning in November, 1900.
 General Kuhn served in the Philip pines from the Fall of 1903 until the Spring of the following year, when he became military attache of the Amer ican legation at Tokio, having been sent there to observe the operations of the Japanese army in the war with Russia. He is an expert engineer, and on his return to this country from Asia was engaged in river and har- Dor work. In the Fall of 1914 he was sent to Europe on duty as military observer with the German armies in the field, remaining with them until December 5, 1916, when he was re- called and put at the head of the War college
 Scott to Retire Sept. 22.
 General Scott is due to be retired for age on Sept. 22. Major Gen. Tas- ker H. Bliss, who has been acting chief of staff during the recent ab- sence of General Scott in Russia, will also be retired for age on Dec. 31. It is possible that General Bliss will serve as chief of staff during the in- terim between Sept 22 and Dec. 31. Under the law it is permissible for
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
Another Geddes Legend. Manchester Guardian).

The Geddes legend abounds in stories of his cutting of red tape and triumphs over army off1cialdom, and of the suddenness and rightness of his work as director general of trans portation in France. But the army has its own Geddes legends. Here is one story of his, given with all re- serve, but told freely in army messes. Military rank was given to Sir Eric when he went to France, He became in one day a major general. The story. is that he was pacing up and down in front of his headquarters thinking out his railway plans that did so much for the victory of our army, and every time he passed the sentry presented arms. After a bit this got on Sir Fries nerves, but he did not know how to stop it. At last a corporal with whom he had some dealings delivered letter to him, and Sir Eric remarked to him that the sentry kept on lifting his rife every time he passed, and that it must be a nuisance. The corporal tactfully replied that the sentry would stop presenting arms If the general &C., knowledged 1t in the usual way (dem- onstration with arm). The general duly made the acknowledgment and the sentry ceased from troubling, This story was told at one mess to the delight of every one except one middle-aged lieutenant of the old army, who, whatever his gifts, had apparently not been appreciated by his seniors. He was very angry, and, striking the table, said, And that's what comes of making a damned rail- way porter an officer"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
SUITS AND MORE SUITS.
Lawyers Busy With Unusual N,lmbea
 of Legal Actions.

Ol Legal ACuOnS.
 From all indications in the law 1 courts August is the open season for. legal action. The Dolan Electric cons
 pany has been made the defendant in | several suits. It is reported that the
 company will soon file a petition In Y, bankruptcy. The following concernal 1 have already brough suit, the case1l being made returnable before the city ! court: Aufulex company of New
 York for $50, through Lawyer s. Russ sell Mink; T. H. Cogswell for 310ea through Judge Bernard F. Gaffney: Edward Meshken for $50 through Lawyer William M. Greenstein; Joseph E. Green company of Boston for S1O0
 through Lawyer $. R. Mink and the
 Gum Rubber company for $1OO
 through Klett & Alling.
 Alexander Bella has brought suit for $40O against John E. Meskill, all leging that vicious dog owned by Meskill bit and severely injured him, on June 1. The case has been made returnable before the city court. Lawyer Henry Nowicki appears for the plaintiff. Constable George A Stark attached property owned by tho ] defendant on Winter street.
 A suit for $2.000 has been brought against Mrs. Rosalie Nazatka and an other for $500 has been brought: against her husband. The first action was brought by John Gripp and tho second by Arseina Gripp. They have been made returnable before the city court and property on Beach street has been attached. Judge George w. Andrew appears for the plaintiffs.
 It is expected that residents ou Chestnut and Fairview streets will try to get an injunction against the build- ing of a garage at the junction of the two streets, Building Inspector Arthur N. Rutherford has issued permit fer the erection of such a building to the John Kunz company.
 Paulina Reschia has brought suit against Gussieppe Cusco for $200 and Constable Fred Wrinkle has attached property on Dwight street owned by the defendant. Lawyer Henry Now icki drew up the papers.
 George Egar through Lawyer M. H. Camp has brought suit against Rich ard O'Gornan for $700. Papers in the action were returnable before tho city court yesterday. The action w@1 taken over 8 note and foreclosure was demanded.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
% % % zo2 oar DEFEND ON
prisoner that anytime he wanted ice

prisoner that anytime he wanted ice all he had to do was to go to the 1cehouse and get it. II did not tell him Austin's icehouse I told him Carbo's ice-house," added P. S. He also said that Kneipp must have gone to the wrong place.
 After the prosecutor had called the offense bare-faced crime and said that the defense was the f1imsiest he had ever heard offered in that court, stated that the prisoner should be found guilty. Judge Griswold agreed and Kneipp was fined $7 and costs which was paid by his employer, Me- Mahon.
 Now Is the Time.
 Everyone knows that Berlin has done it's share in sending men into the navy, army, naval reserves medi- car corps and other branches of the army. As many again will be taken from the town to become members of the first National Army. It will be an easy matter to get the names of the last named group but to obtain an honor ro1l'' of those who volunteered their services the eo-operation of every public spirited citizen is needed. No. list has been kept of those who have
  mocracy and 1t is for this purpose that the Herald is waging this cam paign.
 On page two of this paper you will find a blank. If you have a.. son or kinsman in any branch of the service fill it out. Return it to the Berlin re- porter, send it to the Herald office or leave it at either the Berlin or the kensington post olive.
 "No time like the present"
 Land Transfer.
 Land on which there are several buildings has been transferred from Roy F. Strong to R. O. Clark. The property is bounded as follows: North by highway, east. by land of R. O. Clark, south by land of l.. Turner and west by land of Mrs. Lucy Northrop.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Lloyd Minor and Roland Crandall are spending a weeks vacation in New York.
 Among the visitors in East Berlin Sunday were MT. and Mrs. Schaefer and family of New Britain. MT. and Mrs. Sergeant of New Britain, MT. Deming of Southington and B. Rent schiller of New Britain. nay WlllldInS WnO mas DeeH con- nected with the Williams market in Kensington for number of years has accepted a position with the Stanley works in New Britain.
 Miss Virginia Walsh of East Berlin entertained number of her friends yesterday afternoon at a birthday social
 Emilio Martino is building a new hon L@ rfo
 Mr. and Mrs. William Shephard and family of East Berlin are visiting rela- tives in Bridgeport. J. c. Lincoln of Pennington road has sold his property to the Bodwell Land Co. of New Britain. New roads and building lots are being staked out and Improvements are being made.
 In compliance with a new rule made by the American Paper Goods com pany, employees under IS who live in East Berlin, do not have to go to work until s o'clock. t Mrs. R. H. Deming and daughter, Elizabeth, are at the shore for month.
 MT. and Mrs. Vernon Reed of East Berlin are receiving congratulations on the birth of a son and daughter, twins, born Saturday.
 Miss Margaret Wilcox is sojourning' for few days at Eliza bethtown, New York
 A son was born August g to MT. and Mrs. Charles Stebbins of East Berlin.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
TAMMANY'S SLATE.
Candidates for Mayoralty Nomination
 Down to Four Men,

New York, Aug. 14.-Although the Tammany candidate for mayor is yet to be selected, the democratic county committee today sent out a call. for the primary election to be held on September 19. The nominating com- mittee of the democratic fusion com mittee is expected to report to the full committee tonight when the Tammany slate will probably be an- nounced.
 The majority possibilities have been cut down to four men. They are Thomas w. Churchill, former president of the board of education; William B. Ellison, former corpora tion counsel: Sheriff Alfred E. Smith and Judge John F. Hylan.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
GERMAN SPIES ACCUSED.
Investigation of Plot Against Norwa
 Concluded

Christiania, Norway, Aug, 14-In- vestigation of the conspiracy having for an object the sinking with Ger man bombs of number of Norwegian ships has been completed, according to the Tidenstegn, and action taken against seven Finlanders ad two Ger mans,
 They are accused of having trans ported many explosives from Germany to Norway and stored them at three places here. The accused were paid by the German espionage headquarters at Stockholm.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
OS 4 1118 4N~"0 - P. s. M'MAH0N IS IN LIMELIGHT AGAIN
Pays $7 and Costs for Employe Who Stole Ice
WHY IS NOLO CONTENDERE
To Keep a Record of Those in the
 Military, Fill Out Blank on Page 2
 Land Transfer-Ray Williams Accepts Position in New Britain.

Land Transfer-Ray Williams
 Accepts Position in New Britain. ally, sallies forth in quest of battle and sends the mercury in the ther- mometer up to 100 in the shade, Ice Is Ice It does not matter how you get it, where you get it so long as you get it. They say it is fine to use in cooling baby's milk and other stimulants somewhat stronger. There is one man in Berlin that will vouch for the above statements. He is Ed ward Kneipp employed on P. S. Mo Mahon's farm.
 Kneipp was in the court this morn Ing as the result of complaint to the authorities yesterday by E. D. Austin, the ice man. He was taken into custody yesterday afternoon by Officer John J. Hackett but released on bail of s25 which was furnished by McMahon. / Att the session this morning MT. Austin was the first man to testify. He stated that he had been missing ice from his ice house for some time although he never happened to run across the offenders. Circumstan at the ice house led him to believe that quantity was being pilfered each day.
 Lucius Dean bore out Mir. Austin's kstateuent that ice was being sto1en l and further added that he had seen ! the offender, meaning Kneipp, in the act of carrying off large cakes of the precious commodity.
 The prisoner was next called upon i to testify and although he had been l told by P. s. McMahon to plead nolo 1 contendere he either forgot or was | contended he either forgot or was words meant.
 When he had taken the oath he was asked whether he wanted tc plead guilty or not guilty.
 "I want to plead nolo contendere,' ' he answered.
 And who told you to plead nolo contendere2" questioned the prose cutor.~
 "P. s. McMahon," replied the pris- oner.
 "Hm-m, I thought so," was Gib- ney's laconic comment.
 Gordon Grimes foreman at the farm of P. s. McMahon, was called upon to tell what he knew about the case. His opinion was that KneipI had visited the wrong ice-house not being well acquainted in the neigh borhcod.
 After the foreman had offered tes- timony, P. $. stepped forward and asked the judge if he might make a Statement He was. told that he could aAer. he had taken the oath. Me- AQhon told how he had said to the
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
Essential.
(EXchange.)

Professor Qecturing upon the rhi- noceros)-"1 must beg you to give me your individual attention. It is absolutely impossible that you can form a true idea of this hideous anl- mai unless you keep your eyes fixed on me-"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
WHITE GOODS

Vls1t our White GOods Dept. and see the pretty crossbar and stripe voiles at only 39c per yard. With lots of hot weather left yet, in which to wear summer clothes, take advantage of this opportunity and buy enough of this dainty ma terial for a cool waist or dress. Regular 5sc quality s9c yard.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
If You Need New Motor Coat
 Don't Fail to Come to Us
PATENT>PUMPS

We have just received a fine lot of Patent Pumps, plain vamps with high Louis heels, and some with new low hLouis heels, with hand turned soles. Very stylish and just what you want either for dress or street wear Made by the best manufacturer and in the best style at $500 per pair.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23

.
to the fact that so many small water
ing places are drawing the people.
The largest boat ever built on the
Eastern Shore is now receiving its fin
ishing touches at the yards of the
Bethel Marine Railway. 1t is a three
mast barge and when completed will
cost approximately $65, 1000. 1t is ex-
pected to be ready to launch by July 18th.
Henry B. Thompson, of Wilmington,
was reelected president Of the board of
trustees of Delaware College at the an.
nual meeting Of the board Tuesday.
Samuel H. Messlck, of Bridgeville, was
reelected vice-president and Chas. B.
Evans, of Newark, secretary and treas
urer.
Stanley M. Arthurs, Of Wilmington,
prominent in art circles, is busy at the
present time working on his painting
dealing with the picturesque subject,
''The Landing of the Dutch at Lewes, y
which, when finished, will be hung in
Wolf Hall at Delaware College. This
painting is seven feet square.
There will be no Allentown, Pa,
fair this year. A lease has been signed
between the officers of the fair associ.
alton and representatives of the War
Dep artment under which the govern.
ment will take over the grounds as 6
training camp for the United States
Ambulance Corps. The government
agrees to pay $50, 900 for the grounds.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
Horses Wear Trousers,

When the horses in Nice, France,
are hitched to tar-spreading carts they
wear trousers to protect their legs from
the hot tar. A further protection for
them consists of a curtain suspended
between the cart and the horse. The
trousers are what lends distinction to
the horse, however. The knees are
bit baggy but the horse doesn't seem
to care.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
COMPROMISE With Stupidity.

The public mind is nearly always
slow working. The deliberations of a
Body of men must usually wait upon
the intelligence of its least intelligent
member, and the final result Of such
deliberation will ordinarily be closer
to the mentality Of the stupidest mem
Der of the conference than that Of
the most intelligent. Intelligence must
compromise with stupidity. The broad
minded must compromise with the big
oted. Stupidity and bigotry are near
ly always reflected in public opinion
William Maxwell in Golfers Weekly.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
Standard Time,

Standard time is uniform system
IF time reckoning in the United
States and Canada adopted in 1868
by the principal railways, and since
then by the principal cities and towns
of both countries. By this system the
continent is divided into four sections,
each extending over Is degrees of
longitude (making a difference of time
of exactly one hour) the time prevail
Ing in each being that Of it's central
meridian.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
UnuuestIoned Authority.

"Look here, DOCTOR" roared the irate
man who had just received bill from
the physician, ION what do you base
these enormous charges" "On the
best authority in the world" calmly
responded the doctor. Doesn't the
Bible say: All that man hath will he
give for his lifeY"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
A Little STRANGE.

Edgar, aged five, was driving from
the station on his first visit to Maine.
His mother, noticing troubled look
on his face as he looked about, said,
"What's the matter, dear? Don't you
like the beautiful country?" "Yes,
mother, but on my map Maine is red J"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
Dwarf Trees.

Dwarf trees are suited to small gar.
dens. They occupy little space. are
easily cared for, bear sooner than
standard kinds and they are easily
shaped into bushes and pyramids OF
can be used in espalier forms, trained
on buildings, fences or trellises.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
Words of Wisdom.

"A man should inure himself to vol.
,untary labor and should not give up
to indulgence and pleasure, as they be.
get no good constitution of body moi
knowledge Of the uind."-Socrates.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
CaUstic,

II tell you, hearing those star opera
singers on the monograph is almost
as good as hearing them on the STAGE
Far better. You can shut them of
whenever you like on the monograph
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
NraIiIG6S.

A bereaved widow thus thanks an
insurance company for the prompt pay
ment of her claim: april Doth my
husband took out an accident policy
and in less than a month he was &C.
cidentally drowned. I consider it 9
good investment"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-06-23
Financial 0IIflonk

Simpkins-"You are looking rather
delicate, old man." Timkins-"Yes,
and I'm feeling rather delicate finan.
cially. It wouldn't take much Ut q
touch to break me-"
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1917-09-20
COUPLE PROMINENT HERE
Bride and Bridegroom Very Popular In
Kenosha, Where They Have Lived
Until Recently - Will Make Home
In Chicago After October First.

A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the st. George church this morn
ing at nine 'clock when the Rev. A. J.
Nickel in the presence of numerous
friends and relatives read the nuptial
high mass by which Miss Elizabeth
Robeling became the bride of Henry
Zens At the stroke of the hour, the
bride, charmingly attired in chic blue
travelling dress with hat to match and
carrying white bridal roses, approached
the altar accompanied by her uncle,
Nicholas J. Lauer, who gave the bride
away. Miss Catherine Lauer, cousin
of the bride, in beautiful blue tailored
suit and with bouquet Of pink roses
was bridesmaid, while Clarence Bis
choff, close friend of the bridegroom,
was the best man.
Following the ceremony an elaborate
wedding dinner was served at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Lauer, 81
Milwaukee avenue, where covers were
laid for the members of the bridal party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zens later left for an ex-
tended wedding trip in the east, part
of which will be spent with Paul Zens,
the brother of the bridegroom, at his
nome in Cleveland, Ohio. After October
first they will be at home to their many
friends at 1904 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
I'LL, where for the time being they will
make thei2 new home.
The bride and bridegroom are very
popular young people in the society life
Of Kenosha Mrs. Zens was formerly
Miss Elizabeth Robeling and has made
her home since the death of her par
erts years ago with her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. J. Lauer. She attended
The st. George school and the Kenosha
high school and was very popular among
q large circle Of friends in this city.
The bridegroom, Henry Zens, is the son
Of the late Albert Zens and has spent
most of his life in Kenosha. For several
years he was a trusted employee of the
Nash Motors Company and only recent
ly he went to Chicago to accept a re-
sponsible osition with the Shaw com
parv. While in Kenosha he was one of
the leaders Of the Utopian club and was
prominent in much of the social life ct
the younger people of the north side.
The good wishes and congratulations of
scores of Kenosha friends follow Mr..
and Mrs. Zens on their wedding trip
and to their new home in Chicago.