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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-21

management of the municipal tuber-
cUlOsis sanitarium, was declared abb
sOlutely free Of guilt by the finance
committee yesterday after that body
had made rigid inquiry into condi-
tiOns in the hospital
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

work, or the man speaks to the ofh- cer, he gives the prescribed salute with the weapon he carries or, If un- armed, with his right hand as above described.
 The new soldier should become pro- ficient in the Salute and the Rests after a few earnest efforts; they are among the simplest movements re- quired of the soldier.
 When soldier Is at Attention, the position may be relaxed by the com mand At Rest or At Ease. On receiv- ing the former command, the soldier keeps one foot in place, but Is permit ted to move the rest of his body at will and talk, until he receives the command Attention. At the com- mand At Ease. the soldier may do as when he receives the command At Rest with the exception that he must maintain silence. From these two po- sitions he must spring instantly to Attention and Command.
 Parade rest is & ceremo monial position of Rest, and in the same general cat egory as the Salute. At the command Parade Rest, carry the right foot si1 inches straight to the rear, left knef slightly bent; clasp the hands without constraint in front of the center oi the body; fingers joined left hand up permost, left thumb clasped by the thumb and forefnger of the righ, hand; preserve silence and steadiness of position. A common fault Is fol the soldier to lean backward when as. sun1ing this position. When executed properly. the upper part of the sol dier's body and his head are held ir the position of Attention
 Copyright. 1917, by The Wheeler Syndicate, Incl
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
10wn Topics

With the advent of spring the average Aamaeur motorist takes great delight in doning pair of greasy overalls and going thoroughly over his car, getting it in the best possible condition for the season. In so doing he also spends considerable time tink- ering' with the motor, adjusting the valves and tap rods, tightening the muffler, exhaust, cut out, etc. While this is a pleasant occupation to those who enjoy it, it is not however, unfraught with certain dangers. chiefly the danger of gas poisoning. Although, fortunately there have been no fatalities in this city, there have been noted several instances where automobile owners. working in closed eargages. have been made very i'll by carbon monoxide poison ing and few words of "saftey first" warning are not amiss at this time. It will be worth their time for New Britain people who tinker on their cars to heed the warning and govern their actions accordingly.
 If the combustion in gasoline en- zine were theoretically correct. the fuel would oxidize to carbonic acid gas and water vapor. This is never
 
 almost always contains more or less carbon monoxide. This gas is very poisonous and is the dagerous ele- ment in the ordinary Illuminating gas. It is the vapor which causes most of the poison cases in coal mines. When the engine is cold or when the car buretor or ignition Is not working properly the quentity of carbon mon- oxide gas given off is greater, thus when the autoist is warming up" or tuning up" his engine in the garage the risk is greater. The rea@on that this form of gas poisoning is ,articu- larly dangerous is that it occurs so very suddenly. Quoting from all authoritative source:
 Although 1t is difficult, or even inn possible, to set a definite time limit for the carbon monoxide to take effect when the exact conditions are not known, experience has shown that only a comparatively short time is required, and that the dangerous symptoms appear almost without warning. An engine running under normal conditions even with the gar age doors and windows open to, a slight extent, may generate carbon monoxide in such quantities that the limited air circulation will fail to keep the poison content below the danger point A person overcome under these conditions has but small chance of saving himself, since the continued running of the egine will increase the ] carbon monoxide present, after he has lost consciousness. Evidence taken from persons who have been rescued in time to recover from the poisoning effects shows that 1 the first indication of trouble appears ill the form of vertigo or extreme 1 dizziness followed almost at once ey partial or complete loss of conscious
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

United States accepted chestnut oak on the same basis as white oak. However, tests at the Forest Products Laboratory and at one commercial woodpreserving plant show that chestnut oak is much like red oak as regards ease and desirability of treatment. White oak is, because oA it's durabiMty,\ one of the most desir- able tie woods in its natural state, but is difficult to treat. Red oak is less durable untreated but takes treatment readily. One railway company has already changed its classification so that chestnut oak will be accepted as a treatment tie and classed with the red oaks. Other railroads are proposing to make the same change in classification. The general opinion of railroad engineers seems to be that chestnut oak is more durable than red oak and less durable than white oak.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
My Castle in Spain.

My Castle in spain. There's a castle in Spain. very charm
 ing to see.
 Though built without money or toll: Of this handsome estate I am owner
 in fee.
 And paramount lord of the soil: And oft as I may I'm accustomed
 to go And live like king in my Spanish
 Chateau. There's dame most dellciously
 rounded and ripe, Whose wishes are never absurd, Who doesn't object to my smoking
 pipe
 Nor insist on the ultimate word; In short, she's the pink of perfection,
 you know. And she lives like 8 queen in my
 Spanish Chateau. I've a family, too: the delightfullest
 girls, And a bevy of beautiful boys; All quite the reverse of those juvenile churls Whose pleasure is mischief and l noise. No modern Cornelia might venture to show Such Jewels as those in my Spanish Chateau. &- I have servants who seek their con- tentment in mine. ] And always mind what they're at: Who never embezzle the sugar and 1 And islander the innocent cat: | yan afllnid- l ly slow, I Are the servants who walt In my
 Spanish Chateau. I've pleasant companions: most an- ] And each with the heart or Q brother: Keen wits who enjoy an antagonists joke, And beauties who are fond Of each
 other.
 Such people indeed as you never may 1 know rynle.. you should come to my Spanish
 Chateau. have friends whose commission fol wearing the name l Tn kindness unfailing Is shown; Who nav to another the duty they claim, And deem his successes their own; Who ioy in his gladness, and weep al his woe: You'll find them (where eiseo III my
 Spanish Chateau!
 
 % s, sic semper!' oftentimes sav fThoush 'tis idle, know to com
 plain),
 To think that again I must force m' 1 away From my beautiful Castle in Spain II JOHN GODFREY SAXE
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
SELF HELPS FOR NEW SOLDIERS
 SOON TO BE CALLED INTO FIELD Which America's Legions
VI THE SALUTE AND ITS STGNIFT-

AS SOON AS THE NEW SOLDIER is able to take his eyes off his feet and his step, he sees that he is elbow to elbow with other soldiers. He sees that he belongs to an organiza- ton. He sees that he has a definite place in that organization. The moro constantly that he can be reminded of his place in the organization, the more adequately will he fill it. That is, the more adequately will he fill it if he is an alert. intelligent Amer ican soldier.
 The structure of the organization. when a unit Is not drawn up at at- tention, is instilled in his mind through military Honors and Courte- sies. This is epitomized in the Salute. The Salute is not a symbol of in- rerlority; 1t is a simple reminder of the soldiers place in the scheme of the organization It Is a reminder of the authority to which he must at all times be subject, if there Is to be discipline; and 1t Is a recognition of the source of that authority.
 The soldier salutes commissioned off1cers-from second lieutenant to general. He does not salute non- commissioned officers-corporals and sergeants. But he grants these de- ference and obedience. nevertheless in a limited degree, which keeps the chain of authority intact.
 The salute not only Is no symbol of 1nferiority, but Is a privilege. Only soldier on good standing is entitled to salute his officers and to receive the officers acknowledgement in re- turn. A soldier under arrest cannot IL recognition from officers.
 The salute Is performed at present with the right hand only. The move ment must be executed "smartly." A Tagging, ragged salute Is no real mill itary courtesy. It Is nearer to an af- front. For it is neither courteous nor military. The right hand, there fore, Is raised ''smartly" until the tip of the foref1nger touches tho brim of the hat or cap-at least the lower part of the headdress-or the fore head above the right eye, thumb and fingers extended and joined, palm slightly inclined to the left. The forearm Is inclined at an angle of about 45 degrees. with the hand and wrist straight. At the same time the soldier must look toward the officer saluted. and stand at Attention ex- cept for the hand raised in Salute. When his salute. has been acknowl- edged. he drops his hand "smartly'' to his side.
 Salutes are exchanged between eoff1- cers and enlisted men as they meet each other when they are in mill itary formation, or at drill, at work ] playing games, or at mess. At these times, only. 1t Is not necessary to ex- change salutes. If, however. the, off, cer speaks to a soldier at drill or at
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

tenn in admirable style. It can be pre- served without much ado. Perishable vegetables. more suitable for the sum- mer table, may be raised by the men in their own little gardens at home. Those who work on the factory gar dens will be paid nominal sum for their services, fee to recompense them for any loss of time at the bench. It has been figured that those who expend an hour or so laboring in the garden every afternoon will get their vegetables for practically the cost of their efforts.
 There is land enough in New Britain to keep every man in the factories busy during the Summer months in gardening. Men cooped up all day in factory buildings should find this form of exercise novel and refreshing. The amateur gardener has as much fun at the game as a man trying any other pastime. When 1t is considered that the cost of living may be mater ially cut by this form of light work
 
 the time spent should prove doubly valuable.
 The Congrcssmen from this state, Senator's and. Representatives, when they learn of the active interest taken in the work of gardening will surely help those who want to secure seeds from the government. Those men who aHc interested should lose no time in writing as the seeds are scarce this year. A line in time may save deal of trouble. Planting a garden is a patriotic work at the present time. The nation depends on its foodstuffs soldiers.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

In cooperation with the Bureau of Standards, the Forest Products Lab- oratory at Madison. Wisconsin, Is m mak king a series of tests to determine the amount of current leakage through railway ties. This is said to be a very important factor to the railroad signal system and tho Bu- reau is conducting similar tests in other localities as well. The work at Madison is being applied to 8 line of experimental track laid by one of the big western railroads in co-opera- .tion with the Laboratory. Until re- csntly practically all railroads in the
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
SAFE AND SANE.

Booming before the May meeting of Common Council Mayor ouigley I'm ask for the passage of an ordi- nnee which will revoke all licenses hell fireworks in this city on the alrt1h of July. The outgrowth of l1lea by Fire Commissioner Adam Fl of New York, this action by the Syor is at once sensible and pa ptac. with the nation at war the nple of New Britain and other cities
 settle down to an uitra-safe and he celebration of Independence Day, TT fireworks, sans firearms, sans Eadents.
 During the continuance of the war sas planned to prevent, if possible.
 sale and display of fireworks in 8 8American cities. The reasons for |Seh . movement are obvious. Pyro- |safhlc displays might cover multi fe Of crimes. Fires or explosions xht easily be attached to accidents, nreas persons of evil intent might 6e their deeds of malice under the kk of patriotism. Aside. from that <sk of the question there is the Reservation of powder which must kke place if the nation is to wage
 efncient war. Every ounce of srder used from now on, should be aed in the proper directicn.ri =
 lgsw Britain can get aalong without elaborate celebration on the purth of July. New Britain will get png without such celebration. The r can be fittingly observed in an aer way. and minus the poise-mak-
 attendant upon the use of fire
 rks. Second sober thought should oeeed all actions at a time like The day will not be passed over lthout due recognition It must be 5ger held in mind as the mirror tha fS1lects the principles upon which thi' '&4ton was founded. It remains fol he Mayor and his official advisors tt En some other way of celebration nce the old methods must for thu 5ouce, 60 into the discard.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

Of the various executive abih- ties. no one excited more anxious s6oncern than that of placing the 1nterests of our fellow citizens in Sfhe hands of honest men, With sufficient for their atations. No duty is at the same sflme more. difficult to fulfil. The Knowledge of of.character possessed soy . singie individual is of neces- aSty limited. 7 Tosseek out the best through the.s vhple Union. we must resort to Athe information y1hach from.tAe best of men. act s1ne disinterestedly and with the unrest motives, is sometimes in- g0orrect.
 THOMAS JEFFERSON.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
PATRIOTIC SERVICE.

# Already three manufacturing com- fSnfes In New Britain have offered
 their employees land to be used br purposes of sardenihg. The avail Sls acreage will bee plowed at the npanse of the companies. treated, and ade ready in all ways for planting. Ibo employees have only to take care - the vegetables during cultivation. 6d, in . sense, reap the harvest. The Sstem of cooperation outlined by So1s who foster the plan is one that
 ouId meet with the ready response I1 nil workmen.
 with good weather conditions there & no reason why the crops planted by Inc men in the various factories of [4his city should not materialize as Gaood foodstuffs. Granted that the
 pps are good, as they should be E6iader reasonable conditions. the prices 1 food should be brought to lower Iane. The plots offered by the com nsiea are large enough to warrant
 e planting of enough potatoes to
 around among the various men ho lend . hand in the enterprise
 saee who have small lots of their
 can raise various eatables. In
 S WAt each man in factory can SnaI himself of practically two gar ens.--a specialized one and general z. '
 It is uaAerstood that the great |syscts of and set out by the various Histories will be utilized for specialized nrops. That is. foodstuffs that ma, 46e taken in and kept until "inter sIhe potato lends itself to such . sys'
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

We suggest to all those who intend to plant small vegetable gardens that they write to the Secretary of Agri- culture, Washington, ID. C., for Far mers' Bulletin SIS. It contains valu- able suggestions for utilizing limited areas. and in addition. it is pictorially illustrated. This bulletin will be sent free, so long as the supply lasts.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
WILSON, IRELANDs CHAMPION.

Confidential reports out of Wash ington tend to the belief that Presi- dent Wilson stands fair chance of bringing about a settlement of the long drawn out Irish question. Home Rule for Ireland brought about by an American President would indeed be feather in the cap of the greatest of all democracies. The negotiations now taking place between the United States and Great Britain open an avenue of hope that this dream of centuries may come true.
 President Wilson in his conference with Arthur James Balfour, British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, recently. is understood to have painted true picture of the senti- ment existing in this country in re- gards to Ireland. Speaking un- officially, he told the British secretary that the Irish question was the one and only object that stood in the way of complete accord between the people of America and the people of Great Britain. Mr. Balfour was en- frightened. He immediately sent report to his government. Out of that step must come progress. Pointing out that he holds aloof from invidi- ously interfering in the internal affairs of Great Britain, the President at the same time. it is believed, told the British emissary that a consummation of the British promise of Home Rule would complete the circle of friend ship between the Allies at this time.
 As evidence that the British gov ernment is already impressed with the wisdom of Woodrow Wilson's sug- xestion American oficials point to the speech of Premier Lloyd George yes- terday in Parliament. That dignitary said: settlement of the Irish question l Is essential to the peace of the world. Ireland is the ono menacing prospect on the whole horizon. We must con- vert Ireland from . suspicious, surly, 1 dangerous neighbor to a cheerful. loyal comrade.'' The way to bring |
 about such change seems simple enough If the English will but. listen l to President Wilson. It is to. grant
 Home Rule to Ireland in the same
 sense as Home Rule was promised by i Parliament three years ago. The Irish question could have been settled ] long ago had not the Government ol
 England been swayed by . very few
 self-opinionated individuals. All America knows that the ma
 jority of the people in Ireland want
 Home Rule, that the dissenters art
 found in Ulster alone. AMs America
 taught to believe in the majority rule
 believes that Ireland should have self
 government sBeheving this, al
 America will back its President in an!
 steps he may take, officially or un
 ofI1cially, in bringing about an end t
 a vexatious problem. It Is true. a
 Lloyd George has said. "Settlsment Q
 tho Irish question Ia essential to tn
 peace of the world and essential to { speedy victory in the war" It is tim
 all England awakened to the facts il the case. The heart of America beat in harmony with the proposals
 Woodrow Wilson.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
The Questions They Ask Boy. Cleveland Plain Dealer).

The Questions They Ask a Boy.
 Cleveland Plain Dealer). Whenever I come home at night. Am I've been in a little fight Tho folks have found 1t out, some
 way, An each one has a word to say: The first one is my. sister Cert; She squeals: How dreadfuH Are
 you hurt? ?'' We'll, ain't hurt, as Mother knows, But she says. Did you tear your
 clo'es?" Then Gran'ma says: 'To fight is sin. And that's how wicked men begin" But Father waits till they're all done, An says: Well, did you lick him,
 Son?''
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

Recruiting is not what it should be in New Britain; but tho selective draft is coming.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
Easily Identified.
(Houston Post.)

M. Horton said of the man held there. If he has a scar from a knife wound in the side, two scars on the right arm and one on the right foot from a rattlesnake bite, he is doubt less my brother"
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

The Berlin Vorwarts, socialist. urges the German government to fore go a war indemnity. That Is very con siderate. The allies probably will aid the vorwarts efnciently to that end-e- New York World.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

A town is likefa girl. It's wonder full what little fixing up will do fol Reporter.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

What's delaying St. Petersburg, Mo. in changing it's name to Petrograd Boston Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
Age Before Youth.
(Everybody's Magazine.)

and hitch the horse to the old sleigh.
 son-why not to the new sleigh. father? -U
 Father--Wear out the old first, 10 my motto. my son.
 Son-well then. father, you go our and hitch up the horse.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
COMMUNICATED
THE CONDUCTORS, AGAIN.
IrNtc Citizen Expresses His Disap-
 nroyal of Current Practices.

Iratc Citizen Expresses His Disap-
 proval of Current Practices. To the Editor of the Herald:
 Kindly use the following in Herald: Is it not about time for the Con- necticut Company to wake up and place few conductors on their cars that have just little bit of efficiency about them?. or do they consider 1t an honor and a help to their business by retaining incompetent men to run their cars, and face the many com ments that are so often announced through the press, from different sources that have good reasons for so doing?
 It Is but a few evenings ago that a complaint was made from an out of-town party. against 8 conductor on the Arch street line that has already been announced through the evening Herald.
 And still they come. On Wednes- day evening a regular patron on the East Main street line, who takes the car leaving the triangle at 4:55. came near meeting with what might have been a serious accident, as he was about to enter the car with only one foot on the car step, the conductor gave the motorman the bell to pro- ceed, had 1t not been for the timely assistance from a gentleman on the rear end of the car. the passenger would, undoubtedly, have been thrown to Mother Earth.
 After giving the conductor a short curtain lecture for his inefficiency, his number found its way to the pas sengers pocket. G. H. GRIMES, S85 Stanley street.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

Women pause to reflect-when they see mirror - Don't be stingy with kind worda. They are worth nothing till you scat. ter them about @ Why hurry to reach the top of tho < ladder If you are going to fall off. when you get there?
 There is an element of success M every man, yet he seldom utilizes it until some smart woman takes him IT hand. s&4I Did you ever notice how cheerfull4 woman gives hr order in restaus rant when there is a man along te pay the freight? When man waits to make sure he is right before going ahead he may find himself distanced by less con- servative individual who was willing to take some chances.
  Many a man who imastnes his ek-ss ecutive ability is suficient to contrDI the anairS-of a nation would not even make Q successful book agent.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

This young republic of Russia seems to have started in drinking pretty early.-Hartford Times.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Also. ,Viviani Ia France.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28

What has become of the old-fash toned boy who wanted to go bare footed on the first warm day ?-Mer iden Journal
New Britain herald., 1917-04-28
Pointed Paragraphs.

(From the Chicago News.)
 Women pause to refect-when they see a mirror. ii