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New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
Passing the Buck.

"The neat and even elegant appear ance of the American soldier isn't maintained" said War Secretary Bak- CT in an address, without hard work. Yes; the work is hard, but doesn't the result more than justify it?
 "On the train the other day pri- vate sat with his tunic unbuttoned, for the temperature was high. A Ser geant strode up to him and said:
 Button up that tun1c! Did you never hear of Bylaw PIT, Subsection D? I am Sergeant Jabez Winterbot- tom!'
 "A gentleman in the seat behind tapped the Sergeant sternly on the shoulder.
 ".How dare you issue orders with a pipe in your mouth? 9 he asked. "Go home and read Paragraph 174, Sec tion M, Part TX. I am Major Eustee Carroll
 Here gentleman with droopin g white mustache interposed from the other side of the aisle.
 eff Major Carroll, he said coldly, will consult Bylaw 31 of Section K he will learn that to reprimand a Ser geant in the presence ofsa private is an offense not lightly to be over looked ''-Washington Star.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
Tho Infantry.

(Minna Irving in New York sun). Give my love to the rank ana nle Of the Regular Army men, Who can march all day and march
 all night
 And win a battle then. The seasoned soldiers hard as nails, The flower of the brave and free, For the good right arm of Uncle sam Is the U S. Infantry. It's a long red road that the boys
 must go
 Where the bombs and the bullets
 fly, But the starry flag is their charge to Aloft in the sunlit sky! So my spirit follows the guerdons
 gay,
 And my heart goes over the sea, With the footsore, dusty but dauntless Of the U. s. Infantry. It's the biggest hike that they ever
 took
 And the end is far away, Where the quick and the dead to-
 gether sleep In dugouts scooped in the clay, But. the first ,ones up and over the
 top
 In the battle front will be The olive drab and the slanting steel Of the U. s. Infantry.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
The Newsmakers.
(Dallas News.)

Rusk County News: The man
 who performs we'll the duties that
 confront him in the various walks
 of life, who is a student that he
 may be able to pass intelligently
 upon public questions who looks
 upon the ballot as priceless
 heritage and uses it on all occa-
 sions for the good of mankind
 has a first-class conception of the
 duties and responsibilities of real
 citizenship.
 There are millions of such Ameri cans. The public prints are filled with the doings of criminals and evil minded folk, and readers sometimes wonder if the whole world isn't head ed for the bowwows.. But the few whose acts make up the news of the day. are insignificant in comparison with the many whose quiet, orderly lives occasion no labor for the printing press The infinitesimal few who make most of the news amount to little in the sum. They are as withered leaves af1oat on the deep, broad stream of life. They are as a gnat on the horn of the bull. They are as a thorn in a birds nest-which may pierce the flesh. of the f1edkeing, but can not depopulate the forest or still the myriad songs of the thrushes.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
Mir. Bryan's Way Out.
(New York Sun).

The war, which has sent silver to $1.05 # an ounce, has also brought out all the gold in MT. Bryan-and has demonstrated that he possesses it in a much more favorable ratio than one to sixteen.
 In a speech in Chicago the other night he defined the limitations which war puts upon the freedom of speech with that simplicity and >lucidity of language which is characteristic of his public speaking. No one ques- tions, he says, the right of free speech. But it is right qualified in time of war by duty It is parallel to the citizens right to use the streets which in time of riot may be suspended be- cause of his higher duty to the com munity. MT. Bryan continues:
 Criticism of the government is not now in place. It is not the best way to express thought which should be transmitted direct to the president, to your senator or members of congress. It creates a wrong impression among our enemies abroad, and finally, after this government has acted discussion has closed and is no longer patriotic or American.
 After congress has acted in declar- ing war it is matter of law, and the man who criticises this is not law abidrg. He is resorting to anarchy.
 "I don't know how long the war will last, but no matter how long it may last I know that the quickest way out is straight through"
 These words were we'll spoken. It is a pity they could not have been ad- dressed to the farmers gathering at Minneap polls, which was stirred to passion by the grossly sectional ap-. peals to class feeling of Senator Gronna and others.
 MT. Bryan has great opportunity at the present moment. His old time followers, even many of his present followers, form a large part of the conscientious pacifist element in the country. His voice to them has so long carried conviction that he, if any man., can sway them to the patriotic side today. We may readily admit that he has neglected no opportunity to exert this influence or to speak the words of right guidance. But more opportunities might be made for him, his influence might be employed more systematically to direct wisely those of his friends who are as yet unable to see that the quickest way out of this war is straight through.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
BUSY TIMES IN
 U. s. DISTRICT COURT
Violators of Federal Laws, Includ- ing Local Woman, Before ss
 Grand Jury

New Haven, Sept. 25.-Men who had failed to register under the draft law, others who were charged with selling liquor to men in uniform, and still others who had been arrested for alleged violations of federal laws, crowded the United States district court room today, until there was no more room and the late corners had to stand in the ante-rooms. A grand jury was selected to consider several cases which involved forgery. embezzlement, stealing from letters and passing counterfeit money. Among these cases was that of Clara Briere of New Britain charged with embezzlement from a bank.
 A number of alleged slackers plead ed not guilty and their cases will be tried before jury. Most of the so- called "bootleggers'' pleaded guilty and received, for the most part, sen- tenccs of six months in jail each. These include Joseph Navin, Patrick Mallon, Alonzo Daniels, Anthony Gephors, John Waldron of New Lof- don, John Heffernan, Edward Hines, Miles McGowan. Frank J. Howard and John H. Cosgrove. John Miller received five months, and John Vel lone one day. John Ball pleaded not guilty and was to be tried.
 Henry H. Dahl pleaded not guilty on the charge of false registration, and was held in $5,00O until October 8. Most of the sentences for failure to register were of men of foreign birth who knew little or not enough. The jail terms were from 1 to 10 days ac- cording to circumstances. Several will be tried on pleas of not guilty. Thomas P. Tootil1 failed to respond to his name and the district attorney asked for a warrant @
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
HE WIDE WORLD OVER.

Hing begun the search, we find Britain boysain every nook and of the world, serving under the Hand Stripes. This morning an Imtlemen came to this office with 1ch of his sons career, a life in srny that has been active since Fpanish War. Going away at lime with a local company of .. this young fellow afterward id the regular army and saw B in Cuba, Honolulu and the pines. He Is now a drill ser lat Fort Douglas. Utah, just out alt Lake City, where he is whip Into shape some three hundred sers of the new National Army.
 Britain boys and young men ping their bit. These are the ] we want. The Herald's cam q for a complete list of local &g men is coming along In great
 Every day brings in more
 names that have been long b the populace. The aforemen- case is but one of many inter- < stories The books here will be &open until every man is heard E until there are no more names S added to the honor roll. In a 8short time, month at most, 6ntire quota from New Britain, Mill be assembled in the training B. These are the young men who hder the Selective Service law names are known. The ones preceded them, the boys who en- < in the army and the navy and Rational guard even before war
 out are not known, except in
 as the present list in this office It Is a patriotic duty to helI Aile a complete list. Send o1 in a name today.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
"ETee POland.'

Germany and Austria are now pro- ceeding to carry out their promise of a year ago and establish Poland as an Independent state." They have is sued letters patent to the people of Poland, explaining the new plan.
 As described by an Associated Press dispatch from Berlin. the government is to be "constitutional monarchy, based on universal, direct suffrage"
 That is excellent enough-in theory. We find, however, that Germany and Austria are going to choose the mon- arch. It is expected that he will be g. German, not a Pole. He will not be chosen immediately, however There will be a ''triumvirate of regents" who will represent the crown. These re- gents will of course be named by the German and Austrian governments which is to say, by Kaiser Wilhelm. They will appoint prime minister, who will name a cabinet. Then the regents and the cabinet will select a 'state council'' which will manage the country's affairs.
 The Poles are told that sometime that council will give way to a repre- sentative parliament. But at present "wartime'' expedients make necessary the control of legislation likely to in- terfere with military rule or opera tions." The new state will have no authority to make foreign treaties or enter into international contracts
 Lucky Poland! How overjoyed the Poles must be, to be free and inde. pendent after this century and a half of oppression! And yet we don't hear of any expressions of joy in Warsaw! Not a single parade Or demonstration of any kind And there's little satis- faction shown by Polish patriots living abroad. The Germans note their apathy, and feel aggrieved by it.
 Whats wrong with the Poles, any how? They ought to be tickled to death with their new autonomy, un- der which they are relieved of all gov ernmental responsibility. and have the inestimiable privilege of serving in the German army.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
TALKED ON DISCIPLINE.
Major Hodges Talks to Rockies at
 Camp Devens.

Aver, Mass, Sept. 25.-Harking back to his days at West Point, Major General Harry F. Hodges, in com mand at Camp Devens, today issued an official bulletin containing an ex- tract from an address on discipline, delivered there by Major General John M Schof1eld, veteran of the Mexican and Civil wars. "The dis cipline which makes soldiers and off, cers reliable in battle is not be gained by harsh and tyrannical methods" General Schofield said. This, General Hodges announced, was to be a car dinal principle in the training at Camp Devens.
 Hundreds of Massachusetts men in training here went back home today
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
OPENING AN OYSTER.
When You Are About the Job Do It In
 Humane Manner.

People have been studying for many years how to open an oyster in a hu- mane way. The oyster Is of retir- ing disposition, being most often found asleep in the oyster bed. He is harm less, and as consequence his owner is not required to muzzle him during the hot months. The oyster makes good food if he has not been too so- ciable with the little ptomaine and typhoid germs.
 To open an oyster according to the rules of the A. S. P. c. A. it is only necessary to provide oneself with a pan of salt water, fountain pen drop per- a piece of dried apple, a sheet of very sticky fly paper, kitchen knife and a tennis racket. After having ob- tained possession of an oyster by hon. est means place him near the pan of salt water. He will not move for two hours, until he becomes thirsty, when his shell will gradually begin to open Before he sees you stuff the piece of dried apple between his jaws and then with the fountain pen dropper drop several drops of water on the apple. It will slowly swell and force the shell further open.
 When the oyster sees there is no hope he will begin to run. Deftly place the fly paper under him, and in his efforts to escape he will tangle his feet The oyster can then be easily separated from the fly paper with a kitchen knife and when strained through the tennis racket is ready to be served raw, cooked or with straw berries and cream. In this manner a dozen oysters may be opened in lit- tie over twenty-four hours.
 Another way to open an oyster Is to mash him on the nose with a potato masher. As most people do not know where the oysters nose is, this method requires complicated explanations and is not much used.-Brooklyn Eagle.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
HAVE YOU A NICKEL?

8the good old days of the circus, E it's attendant side-shows. the
 4hoo man usually offered some of for the small sum of a k;l, a half a dime. Going back to of American coins. save
 S the library committee, seeking Alighten the lives of soldiers by &ding reading matter, asks each Eand woman and child in this city
 Sntribute the small sum of sse, a half. a dime. Of course, gdoes not mean that anyone need he himself or herself to this sum. Frs, as many as can be given. will Bust as acceptable. Tn lieu of .tng else, however, the nickel will ssterday there started in New Bri- / the campaign which is destined saise $3,25O for this library fund state of Connecticut has been 
 @d to contribute $65,000. The en- Hnation will endeavor to raise a
 on. With this money will be esht a million books for a million sers.. Library buildings will be ked in the various cantonments.
 2 Buildings, designed by an archi-
 S who gave his time and labor Tout recompense, are not to be borary but will be used after the for educational purposes in the
 Snunities where they will be 1ed. a ~>'
 lave you a nickel to spare? Then i 1t to this book fund. Give all &nickels you can,--all the dollars Ire has never been a more worthy skestion than this which attempts Furnish intellectual entertainment gs the men who are now occupied a the business of war. At best 3r lives will not be as care-free and 4py as those of the folk at home
 boys in the trenches, and the lB in the training camps should have
 Le mental relaxation. There is nc
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
NOTHING BUT AMERICANS"
The Call For Men and Women of All Creeds and Origins,
 Catholics, Jews, Germans, Poles,


 Creeds and Origins,-Protestants
 Catholics, Jews, Germans, Poles,
 Swedes, etc.
 Louisville Courier JournaD.
 The war has brought forth nothing with truer American ring than that call, issued from New York, to all cit- izens irrespective of race or creed to join in a movement to crush disloy- atty within the United States and to labor for the thorough assimilation of aliens.
 Of themselves the signers say that some are Protestants, some are Catholic, some are Jews. Most of us were born in this country of parents born in various countries of the Old World-in Germany, France, Eng land, Ireland, Italy; the Slavonic and the Scandinavian lands; some of us were born abroad; some of us are of revolutionary stock. All of us are Americans and nothing but Amer icans."
 Americans and nothing but Amer icans." There is no divided alle- glance in that. There is no hyphen. The man who cannot subscribe to 1t is not an American. Than the man who does subscribe to it there is no better American.
 The call of these Americans of all creeds and all origins is in good time. For of all times it is now that the hyphen should be melted out of the metals of which Americans, children of the crucible." are nodded. We are Americans or we are som mething else. There is no such thing among Amer vh~{I t,x phen American. Those who do not come out of the melting-pot now straight Americans will never be Americans, for they are not the ma. terial of which Americans are made.
 And of all times 1t is now that the fight to crush disloyalty within the United States should be made. We are preparing to fight our enemies across the sea; but 1t will be months before we shall be ready to do that. The fight which we must make right now is the fight against disloyalty at home. Unless we make that fight to a finish it will matter little when and how we fight elsewhere. Crush disloyalty. Heat white the | melting pot. Mold into Americans all pure metals wherever mined. Burn out the hyphens and the dross. That is the duty of the hour. The 1 authorities at last show signs of be- 1 ginning to realize this. They have i been too tardy in beginning and too soft handed in dealing with the situ- l ation, when realized. . Let the fight be made now in ear l nest.
 Americans and nothing but Amer 1 icans!'
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
DR. G T. CROWLEY
 NAMED AS DEPUTY
Will Have Charge of Two Counties on Dog Quarantine
 Order.

Hartford, Sept. 25.-Cattle Commits sioner Whittlesey has found it neces- sary to appoint special deputies for the enforcement of the dog quaran- tine order for all towns west of the Connecticut river, Dr. J. R. Moran of Rockville has been appointed in Hart ford county and pr. Georg ge E. Cor win of Wallingford in Middlesex coun- ty. Dr. George T. Crowley of New Britain, will have charge in towns in New Haven and Fairfield counties and General Heman o. Averill in Litchfield county.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

Although pictured in civilian clothes, Ernest c. Emerson is a mem Der of the United States navy and at present his address is Somewhere in the Atlantic He enlisted in the navy September 1. 1915. and now is a member of the signal corps of the U. S. S. Melville.
 Emerson is the son of Charles o. Pherson of 166 Maple street. He re- ceived his education at local schools and was popular among his class mates.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
NO SEPARATE PEACE.

Petrograd, Sept. 25.-Addressing the soldiers and workmen's delegates today General Verhovsky, minister of war, said Russia yesterday received formal assurances from France and Great Britain that they would not conclude a separate peace to the det- riment of Russia
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
No Use Arguing.

Birmingham Age e-Herald)
 You promised me you would be home by 10 o'clock sharp. It is now o'clock in the morning. What have you to say for yourself?"
 "A great deal, my dear, great deal But can see by the expression on your face that you are not open to conviction, so if you'll just excuse me, my dear, I'll toddle along to bed.''
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
HARVESTER RUGS
Three Extraordinary Values:

to vote in the state primary elections. In some cases it was difficult for the soldiers to reach the polling places before closing time. but camp officers made it clear that there was no ob- jection to the use of autom obiles by political organizations to get them to nearby precincts.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

better way to get this than the read ing of good books. The least the stay-at-home people might do is to help provide good reading for the boys in khaki, wherever they are.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
Antediluvian Highbrows.
Washington Starr

(WaShingtOn Starr
 '"The wicked neighbors won't quit scoffing,' complained Japhet
 That's all right" replied Noah, as he drove another nail. we will show them after while what it means to disregard the advice of the intellectual minority"
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
In Texas.
Houston POst)

(Houston Post) .t We confess that long retirement has resulted in loss of sabre skill, but very shortly we shall practice with the noble blade-just as soon as the wa termelons are big enough to fence with.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
A Success. T ;fo

Was your bachelors supper a suc- cess ?"
 "A success! Wonderful! Why, we had to postpone the wedding two days"
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
In Missouri.
(Boston Herald.)

(Boston Herald.)
 Miss Morninglory Starbuck, booted and spurted, bestrides her palfrey no more. In khaki and a broad straw hat she is following the blow, turn ing the glebe preparatory to plant ing wheat.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
Wasted Energy.

(Arkansas Gazette) It is none of our business, but it does seem that porch climber wastes a lot of energy when he might just as we'll get in by window on the first floor.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

"A man dat ain't got muffin tc kick about 'cept de hotness of de weather said Uncle Eben, "ain't got no trouble worth noticin'." ."-Philadel. phia Record
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
Some Satisfaction.
(Newark NewS)

The ambition to take command o1 the air Is one the country may talk over freely with no likelihood of find. ing it -empted by spectators.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

We wonder If Nick Romanoff will send picture postcards to his old friends during his Siberian travels.- Cincinnati Times-Star.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

He seems to have much sympa- thy for the other fellow" "Yes. He says he used to be the other fellow"
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
of The Associated Press

ET or The ASSOc1ateO Tress he Associated Press is exclu-
 sy entitled to the use for re- Acation. of all news credited >or not otherwise credited In
 |paper and also the local news fshed herein.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Girls mother-"No, sir. I'd have you know that there was never any heredity in our family."-Boston Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

Secretary Daniels in referring to the strengthening of the navy failed to mention that young woman type
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
What Of It?

What Of It? " life belongs to my country; lose my life,-well, many a CT man has gone before!
 BARNEY O'DAY.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
FOR OVER DRAPERIES
 AND PORTIERES

We are showing new materials in Plain and Figured Effects in the shades of green, blue, brown and rose Priced 38c to S9c yard.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
NEW CRETONNES

Are here in a variey of designs and colorings, some that are pretty for Over Draperies; others suitable for Pillows, Cushions, Kniting Bags. etc. Priced 25c to 50c yard.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
FIGURED CURTAIN
 MADRAS,

This dainty Curtain Fabric Is be- coming more popular than ever. The new season's' showing offers many pretty designs, including several Colored Effects. Priced 25c, 28c, 35c to 45c yard.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

Extensive Display of New Draperies and Floor Coverings at Our Srd Floor DRAPERY AND RUG DEPART MENT.
 (Take E1evatOr.)
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

Mechanics with ideas, ingenious men," are wanted by the army for camouf1age service in France. Has Connecticut, land of the basswood ham and wooden nutmeg, sent it's full quota ?-New York World
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
SPECIAL RUG OFFERING
 THIS WEEK

Two Bales Tapestry Brussels Rugs (Size 27x54) Special, $1.69 each while this lot lasts.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

writer who sank six submarines in stead of one.-Norwich Bulletin.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

One by one the ghost-dancing h. djans of pro-Germanism come pussy
 footing back to the reservation as the purpose and the power of the govern ment, backed by the national sentl- ment become unmistakable. Even Mayor Thompson issues a patriotic proclamation in honor of the Chicago men of the draft!--New York World.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

Russia wants a thousand locomo- tives right away, but the service of the New Haven road is giving Us in- dicate that we are in the same boat, only more so.-New Haven Union.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

Ada-'Men are slow! It took him nearly two hours to propose to me last night" Floss-''And how long did it take you to accept him, dear?'
 Ada-'Just two seconds. .'-Exchange.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

'I like this poem of yours to brook. It fairly gurgles. You evil dently wrote it by ripping rill Mot exactly" said the poet, "but I did write it with fountain pen. May be that accounts for it."-Clipped.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25

The Post tonight carries a want ad' offering employment to two wo- men, Soldiers wives preferred the ad reads. There's tip for others to follow. Give the preference to the soldiers wife every time. She is do- ing her bit in giving up her husband. Hartford Post.
New Britain herald., 1917-09-25
SCRIMS AND MARQUIS.

White, Cream and Beige extensively shown in novel new designs. Priced 12 1-2c, 17c, 25c, 29c to 45c yard.