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New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
AMERICANS URGED
 TO BE COURTEOUS
General Pershing Asks Them to Show Best Department Toward French
 Public

Paris, June 2. Delayed. )-Major General Pershing, commander of the American forces in France. has is- sued the following general order to his troops:-
 For the first time in history an American army finds itself in Euro pean territory. The good name of the United States of America and the maintenance of cordial relations re- quire the perfect department of each member of this command
 Tt is of the gravest importance that the soldiers of the American army shall at all times treat the French people and especially the women, with the greatest courtesy and consideration. The valiant deeds of the French armies and the Allies, by which they together have successfully maintained the common cause for three years, and the sacrifices of the civil population of France in support of their armies. command our pro- found respect. This can be best ex- pressed on the part of our forces by uniform court esies to all the French people and by the faithful observance es of their laws and customs
 'The intense cultivation of the soil in France under conditions caused by the war makes it necessary that ex- treme care be taken to do no dam age to private property. The entire French manhood capable of bearing arms is in the field fighting the enemy and 1t should therefore, be a point of honor to each member of the Ameri- can army to avoid doing the least damage to any property in France Such conduct is much more repre- hensible here Honor them as those of our own country.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

which is absolutely frank and truth full. l am convinced it means a new /, era of international relations. Allow me to add that American Russian relations have also been ad- mirably handled by your Ambassador, MT. Francis, who earns deep appre- | citation for his good will and lively in terest in our affairs and his quick adoption to our new methods of diplomacy. I am unable to conceive how America could be better repre- sented here.''
 In conclusion, Prince Lvoff dis cussed Russo American and Russian world relations with great eloquence and fervor declaring the greatest hope lies in Russia's new approxima- ton to America.
 For decades of darkness and op-
 pression," he said, America has been our ideal of freedom and intellectual and material development; rather not our ieal, for we had considered it unattainable, but a remote fairy tale of happiness. Now we have in our jump reached Americas condition of freedom. There remains the slower but not impossible task to overtake her in education, material progress, culture and respect for order.
 We are on the right track. The spirit of new Russia is closely akin to the imm memorial spirit of free America, and where the spirit is, work follows. That means Russia's salvation. But that is not all. I am convinced our revolution is no mere domestic affair, but a stage in the new world movement toward liberty, equality, fraternity-perhaps the greatest stage in the worlds history. Equally, I considered that the war, like, indeed, preceding wars, is stage in world evolution. This wars mis- sion is to spread throughout the world all that is vital and abiding in our revolution That is why as a citizen of the world I desire victory.
 T regard the growing friendship between Russia and America as a provisional instrument in this world process Therefore I consider that all the help, sympathy and encourage mant we get from your people beyond the seas constitute not merely a local, temporary benefit, but permanent contribution toward the regeneration of the world.'
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
NO INTEREST IN MONEY
Local Savings Bank Has Many Ac-
 counts Untouched.

Accounts upon which there have been no deposits or withdra walls for twenty years or more are reported at the Savings Bank of New Britain as follows:
 Boehm, Adam Henry, New Britain, $7.67; lapp, Marshall F., Windsor. $46.87! Forrest, Sarah A., New Brit ain, s46.72: Hamilton, Mary, New Britain. s6.54; Hart, Marilla M, Phil adelphia, $22.64; Johnson, John, New Britain, s2.96; Kearns, J. H., New Britain, s1.95; Long, Laura T., New Britain, s3.75; Manevitch, Beniamin. New Britain, $40
 Mccarthy, John, Estate (Enos s. Belden, Admr, Plainville, s33O.65; Mor1ka, Michael. Berlin, s1O92; Ma chlta, Stanislaw, New Britain, S3.36: Moves, Oracle Louise, Kensington. S3.66; OLeary, John w., New Brit ain, s31.73;. Palmer, John C., Jr., New Britain, 5000; Platts, George C., New Britain, sS.72; Rose. Annie (Mrs.). Berlin, SAP; Smith, Mary l., New Britain, s1.S3; Sullivan, Bernard A.. New Britain s2.43; Williams, Ger aldine V. s., New Britain. s556.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
APPLE CROP SHORTAGE
Forty Per Cent. This Year His
 Best Prediction.

Elijah Rogers, of Shutte Meadow
 district, Southington, one of the largest peach and apple growers in the state, states that there will only be 30 or 40 per cent. apple crop this year. Last year and in 1915 Mir Rogers sent the largest part of his apple crop to England, where it was supposedly used mainly for war pur- poses. MT. Rogers reports that his crop will not warrant receiving such a big order this year. He says that on the other hand his peach crop Is unusually large.
 Growers association meeting in Hart ford last week, and he has called an- other meeting for Wednesday after noon in the state capitol. The peach crop for New England is estimated at 100000 baskets and MT Rogers says Connecticut will furnish more than 100000 baskets of the million. The National Food Preservation as- socaition and the State Council of De- fense are uniting with the Peach Growers association this year to see that a market is secured for all the peaches, so that none will go to waste Dried peaches should be a staple relish in these war times, and it is thought that the price of dried peaches will be very low next winter, in comparison with those of other dried fruits, and the low price will be Chiefly due to combined efforts of the above combinations
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
AKING THE COUNTRY DRY

|the vote in the Senate, the man. Ire and importation of distilled s are prohibited during the war. Is as the Prohibitionists would It, except that they would go one hrther and put the same ban light wines and beer. This, to way of thinking, is the manner leans of making the country dry.
 it?
 E stated on good authority that hount of liquors in this country | not in bond, is sufficient to last he time at the present rate of ld.. Even if that supply
 not sufficient to meet the Id for distilled liquors the dis have an alternative They can rom bond, within thirty days the law goes into effect. all the l held in bond. Not wishing to t they can leave these goods and collect for them actual cost m per cent. profit.
 a question whether the new law ake the country dry. Surely it ,t make the nation "bone-dry'. fly hope of that is a ong-drawn ar. a war that will last longer he supply of alcoholic beverages. can be no manufacturing of dis liuuors while the war lasts. can be no importation of dis liquors during the same period.
 of that the nation will be as
 ever.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
Entire Country Now United in Desire to Thrash Ger mans-Unison Also Evi- dent in Other Respects.

Petrograd, July 9.-A staff corre- spondent of the Associated Press re- ceived by Prince Lvof, Premier and Minister of the Interior was given statement for the information of America on conditions at the Russian front, on measures whereby America can assist in the struggle against Ger man domination, on internal and dip- lomatic problems and on the influence of the revolution and the war on world problems.
 Prince Lvoff began by declaring his unshaken optimism that, despite grave difficulties to be faced, Russia is marching toward reconstruction and stability and that the war is de- Veloping toward victory.
 "Regarding the, war;" continued the Premier, say that the latest action of our army inspires in me full hope am convinced that the new ad- vance, even if temporarily stayed, is not finished but is prelude to much greater successes.
 'The advance thoroughly confutes the pessimists who unanimously pre- dicted that an offensive by our sup posed disorganized troops was impos- sible. From actual intercourse with delegates from the army and with other observers on the spit, I know that the offensive spirit is spreading.
 This is no gradual reconstruction of the army. but the first stage of complete process of recreation, which is almost miraculous, proving, in my judgment, the troops are infected with a genuine revolutionary and crusad-
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
THE FOOD EMBARGO.

broclaiming that lon and after |th day of July, 1917," certain 5 of food, fodder, fuel, and ! g material shall not be carried the United States or it's terri possessions into foreign coun- ne President of the United aims a death blow at the food ltors and hold-up men who cen living on the life-blood of ton. He also aims a direct blow German sympathizers and mer-
 who have been shipping Amer pods, of au kinds, to the smaller
 countries for re-shipment to nv. There will therefore be pause for regret in these two ts. There will be weeping and hg of teeth; but there will be no khy for either one of these | among the genuine American The price-boosters and sleight- d food manipulators have had lay. The German sympathizers 1t becoming blocked in all their les and machinations.
 Id after next Sunday the United
 will have something to say food conditions in this country.
 then know just how much pes out from the nation, where l. and why it goes. There can Ihold-up game practiced by the htors who have told the people Ae demand abroad has lessened hply at home and thus caused kh prices Every piece of beef licago packing house must, from r on, be accounted for. Every food grain will be kept here if
 ty demands. They cannot be
 from this country unless the
 ry of Commerce says they can
 away without jeopardy to the an people. From time to time
 will be orders and regulations
 ping the administration of the nbargo.
 President in formulating the ko law has taken into account esent conditions in the food of the United States and the ons that are likely to follow the ling of the next crop. In his Eto proclamation, after quoting SN which gives the Government ; over exports, the President
 "In controlling by license the
 of certain indispensable com
 $ from the United States, the
 ment has first and chiefly in e amelioration of the food con-
 which have arisen or are likely
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
Our America.

America, America, thou gavest birth To light that lighteth all the earth.
 God keep it pure! We love that onward leading light; We will defend it with our might;
 It shall endure! America, America, our love of thee Is free-men's love of Liberty,
 The Spirit blest,- Which holds high happiness in store, When Right shall reign from shore to
 shore,
 From East to West. America, thy seer-graved sea! Foretells the perfect Commonweal
 Of God-made men; Its eagle with unwearied wings Is symbol of the thought-seen things
 Of prophets ken. America, faith-shadowed land, Truth dwells in thee, and Truth shall
 stand
 To guard thy gate. Thy planted seed of potent good Shall grow to worldwide brother
 Mans true estate. America, expressing van Of all the hopes of waking man,
 We love thy fag!- Thy stately flag of steadfast stars, And white, close held to heart-red
 bars,
 Which none shall drag! America, in thee is found Manasseh's tribe, to Ephraim bound
 By 1sraePs VOW, Whose destiny is heaven-sealed Far-spreading vine in fruitful field,
 Gods planting, thou America, the God of love Whose name is ev'ry name above,
 Is thy defense lis thou must lead the longing world From phantom fears to Loves un- furled
 Omnipotence.
 (Alce Morgan Harrison).
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
RECEIVE MRS. McADOO'S FLAG.

Paris, July 9.-The Lafayette esca- drille received yesterday from the hands of Daniel Vincent, under-secre- tary of aviation, a flag which Mrs. W. c. McAdoo, wife of the secretary of the United States treasury, had pre- sented to Jules Jusserand, the French ambassador at Washington on behalf of 40 young American women. A number of French aviators, including members of Captain George Guy nemer's escadrille, were present at the ceremony. Lieutenant William Thaw has been appointed flag cus- tOdian.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

ants and the other classes, thus eradicating from the Russian law the ancient and degrading distinction of the privileged classes
 Program of Reform.
 '"The reform of the military courts and of local courts of justice, Wltn the admission of / women to the magistracy and legal profession; edu- cational reform, including a new uni- versity in the City of Perm; second ary school reconstruction, the re- form of the backward parish elemen- tary schools, the democratic income property tax, with the proposal for the reform of succession taxation; the organization of peasant home work, which Is an important factor in our village economy; the mobilization of the nations technical knowledge for war purposes, many church reforms, among them the election of the high est prelates by popular vote and preparations for an ecumenical church council. aiming at the aboli- ton of state despotism in church af- fairs
 ''Through these reforms Russia in 100 days has advanced 100 years"
 With regard to recent disorders and separatist agitations the premier de- clared that local disorder was still sometimes serious, but that no single disorderly movement was sufficiently large to threaten the governments stability and there were signs that the eXcesses of the factionists ln- jured chiefly the factionists' cause.
 "Naturally." he said, the separat- ist movement in Finland and Ukraine causes anxiety. Tn this there are two contrary features, the first, a rightful desire for increased -governmen and legitimate historical and cultural aspiations, and secondly, irresponsible separatism, which menaces Russia's essential unity
 With regard to the first. the gov ernment stands for a policy of con- sessions, but until the constituent assembly definitely organizes the em- .pire we have no right to give way. On the second point, for that reason also, in order to prevent local usur- pations by self-styled republics. I wait impatiently for the convoca ton of the constituent assembly in Octo- Der. The assembly. expressing the will of all Russia will arm tle gov
  tiOnary and without a regular man. date-with legal authority to take re- pressive measures against anarchy nd dissolution. if, unhappily, these are still necessary.
 "In the meantime, as an evidence of our growing power, note that in the last few days we have been able to take sharp measures against extreme disorders even arrestfrg particularly vicious agitators which measu would have been impossible two months back, before the Provisional Government was assured of national support. l see everywhere indica- tions of an awakened spirit of legal ity, self-disciplined and expect great CT indications in the near future.'
 Still in Allies Confidence.
 Prince LVoff went on to declare that diplomatic relations with the AL lies were much improved that, de- spite three months of stagnation on the part of Russias army and the 1 critical attitude of her democracy to the Allies. the program of mutual confidence was unshaken.
 That explained the Premier lis the result of our new democracy,
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
HAVRE EXCHANGE RE-OPENS.

Paris. July 9.-Re-opening of the authorized by a decree of the minister of commerce whose duty it will be geerally to control operations in the trade and to apportion raw material to be supplied each manufacturer. The committee will sit in Paris but it has delegated powers to an executive committee which will fix daily prices on a basis supplied from Paris.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
VARLEY-LEONARD.

The marriage of Florence Leon- ard and Harry Farley was performed on Saturday afternoon at o'clock at St. Marks church. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Miss Edith Rhodes acted as bridesmaid and tnor Freburg as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride on Chestnut street Many guests were present from Hart ford, Middletown and New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

The Poles want a free outlet to the sea, but they will wait long time for the Kaiser to give it to them.-Port- land Oregonian.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

It looks now as if the German So- cialist delegates at Stockholm will have to be satisfied with rain checks. Galveston News.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09
FACTS AND RANCHES.

In knitting sweaters for soldiers, girls, always make the arms just the length of your belt.-Boston Tran script.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

Germany's finances are said to be seriously crippled. It wouldn't annoy us to learn that the Kaiser is dead broke-Houston Post.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

What to do with our former pres idents is no puzzle for Chang Hsun, who has made Lii Yuan-Hung Duke of the First Class.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

he first who was king was a .unate soldier: who serves his ntry we'll has no need of an- tors.
 M. VOLTAIRE.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

Germany must not make the mis- take of thinking that Gen. Pershing is going to dinners indefinitely.-Bos ton Herald.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

German insurance companies, owned in Germany and managed in New York, by German subjects, are !nsuring armed American merchant men and cargoes against destruction by German submarines.-Har Times.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

With only S2 enlistments in the regular army to its credit. Vermo ont seems to get it's war enthusiasm from the neighboring province of Quebec. Republican.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

And, in addition to their other troubles, the Indiana coal operators now have an embarrassment of riches in the way of freight cars at the mines.-Indianapoli News.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

We are wholly at a loss to under stand the difficulty of the Russian people in establishing stable govern ment. They not only have the in- itiative and referendum, but they also have the recall.-Topeka (kan.) Cap ital.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

Say boys, not less than six future presidents of the United States are going to fight in the present war, and more than one of them will be an enlisted man.-Houston (Tex.) Post,
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

ants and the other classes, thus
 eradicating from the Russian law the ancient and degrading distinction of the privileged classes
New Britain herald., 1917-07-09

be an unfortunate occurrence if any one clan or clique in the coming Irish convention holds up the long looked for boon of the people.
 FACTS AND FANCIES.
 In knitting sweaters for soldiers, girls, always make the arms just the length of your belt.-Boston Tran script.
 Germany's finances are said to be seriously crippled. It wouldn't annoy us to learn that the Kaiser is dead broke.-Houston Post.
 1t looks now as if the German So- cialist delegates at Stockholm will have to be satisfied with rain checks. Galveston News.
 The Poles want a free outlet to the sea. but they will wait a long time for land Oregonian.
 What to do with our former pres idents is no puzzle for Chang Hsun, who has made Lii Yuan Hung Duke of the First Class.-New York Sun.
 Germany must not make the mis- take of thinking that Gen. Pershing is going to dinners indefinitely.-Bo ton Herald.
 With only s2 enlistments in the regular army to it's credit Vermont seems to get it's war enthusiasm from the neighboring province of Quebec. Springfield Republican.
 And, in addition to their other troubles the Indiana coal operators now have an mbarrassment of riches in the way of freight cars at the nes-IndianapOlis News.
 Say, boys, not less than six future presidents of the United States are going to fight in the present war, and more than one of them will be an enlisted man.-Houston (Tex.) Post.
 We are wholly at a loss to under stand the difficulty of the Russian people in establishing stable govern ment. They not only have the in- itiative and referendum, but they also have the recall.-Topeka (kan.) Cap- ital.
 German insurance companies, owned in Germany and managed in New York, by German subjects, are !nsuring armed American merchant men and cargoes against destruction by German submarines.-Ha Times.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-21

recreation of various sorts, all these
things are being attended to with a
and efficiency unknown
in the good old days" Of our fathers
We have many excellent innovations
in municipal ownership. All these
things are expensive-yet they may not
be extravagant.
But whatever we may think of all
this outburst of municipal enterprise,
we can hardly maintain that the cities
are businesslike in their financial
methods. A statement given out by
the federal department of commerce
shows that 149 Of the 213 cities having
a population over 10000 spent, last year
an average Of S3.6S per capita more
than their income.
A sound business policy would die
tate that our cities pay more as they
20. Better have heavier taxes toda9
than a dangerously mounting debt
Doubtless, too, the Indebtedness coul.
be kept down much better than it Is
by a more careful system Of expendt
ture.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-21
KAIsEFs EDITORIAL FRIENDS.

We confess that we might be recon
ciled IL we should wake up some morn
ing and hear that something sudden
had happened to the German-language
press in this country. a number OF the
papers published by the kaiser's friends
seem 10 90 on the basis that the Ameri'
cans are "gutmuetig" and will stand
pretty much anything. Now the word
"gutmuetig," we happen to know, means
something more than "good'natured.
II means that, and it means in addition
easy" and soft"
Captain Won Papen called us "idiotic
Yankees" Was he right?
The Vigllantes. we note, are bonn
harding "Viereck's Weekly" That is
necessary and important But they
would do well 10 train their heavy ar
tnlery next on the Milwaukee "Nor
waerts." the St Louis "Westliche Post,
the st. Louis "Amerika," the New
Yorker Herold." and a few other Ger
manlanguage newspapers Of that stamp
which are daily printing articles and
editorials intended 10 serve as q drag on
the minds and spirits Of the American
people.
That drag must be lifted II we are tC
/ win the war
Why not lift it now and forge ahead
al last?
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-21
REGULATE THEM ALL.

Now that the coal operators have
agreed 20 sell their output at cost OF
production plus a definite and moder-
ate profit. il is time 10 apply the same
principle 10 other basic industries.
The coal men are not the only ones
that hate been making an exorbitant
profit. Their demands were only a lit
tie morn glaring and grievous than
those Of other interests. To stop with
the reelection Of coal prices would be
20 discriminate against the coal indus
try and enable other big offenders TO
make Ttore money than ever. thus AT
fordlng little relief 10 the public. As
a coal dealer said when his industry
agreed 30 the reduction:
The coal operators viii forego these
abnormal profits, but they viii expect
others TO forego them. too. Copper ~
selling at six times It's normal price.
And why should the pig iron manufac'
turer get 500 to $40 a ton for iron that
normally sells at sl2? Every basic COM
modify. iron. steel, coal, coke, etc, Il
at an abncrmal price, and II coal prices
are regulated. then these other prices
should come under similar regulation
The government fortunately Is plan
ming to proceed along these lines II
should make a thorough job Of II with
as little delay as possible.