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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-07-27
Infant Very III

The l6-months-old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lester was taken very i'll
sionday evening and will be taken to
FL Paso this afternoon, accompanied
by the parents, physician and nurse.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-07-27

"Deming doesn't half realize what
10. 600 men with money to spend VIII
mean TO the town." remarked an ri
Paso merchant the other day. THE
second pay day they will buy her Out
of house and home"
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-07-27
Noted Novelist Locates In Deming

Miss Frances Parker, author and
novelist. known in private life as Mrs.
C. A. Tilton, has decided to locate
in Deming, where she expects to gath
er much fine material for her war
novel. Deming is highly honored by
being called upon to serve as host
and hostess 10 so talented q woman.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-07-27
First a Daughter, Then a Son

\. j. Tidmore and wife have been
rejoicing since Wednesday afternoon.
On the completion of the couplci
First a daughter, then son; and
the world is well begun.'
Just as the Graphic goes To press
the fond mother SAYS: I've haven't
found n name good enough for him
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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-07-27
Vote "ves" Next Thursday

There will be Very important cleo
tion held in Luna count next Thurs
day, August ,. Every taxpayer
should vote ives" on this question.
almost without argument. The cost
will be iniinitesimal to each individ-
mi
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1917-07-27

Lieutenant and Mrs. Mitchell came
up from Columbus this week and are
located at the Lester apartments on
Copper avenue. Lieut.. Mitchell is
with the oath Infantry, colored
troops, and are being transferred to
Deming this week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-21

Copyright Underwood & nerwod.
TENSE MOMENT WHEN THE GERMAN TAUBEs
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

, government and the people Of the United States and making provision l to prosecute the same. | "'Whereas the Imperial German government has committed repeated acts of war against the government l and the people of the United States | of America; Therefore be 1t :. "'Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the United | States of America in congress as- sembled that the state of war be- | tween the United States and the 1m- perial German government which has thus been thrust upon the United States is hereby formally declared; and that the president be, and he IS hereby, authorized and directed to ,, employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the government to car ry on war against the Imperial Ger man government; and to bring the conflict to a successful termination all the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the congress or the United States.
 "'CHAMP CLARK,
 "'Speaker of the House of Repre-
 sentatives.
 '' 'THOS R. MARSHALL, "'Vice President of the United states
 and President of the Senate.
 "Approved, April 6. 1917,
 WOODROW WILSON.
 Here is our sailing chart. It is official. It is clear. The United States is waging no war of aggression. Ger many has committed repeated acts of war against us. She has thus thrust war upon us. Therefore we declare that a state of war exists between her and us.
 This is the declaration of the whole people of the United States, through lawful representatives. This is why we are fighting. Congress had the right to speak and it has spoken. Congress had the right to define our position, and it has defined it.
 'ft is not our business to look any farther into the causes of the war. Congress has done that for us. Our one duty now is to turn to and do all we can to win the war"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
CANNING CLASS TONIGHT.
All Women invited to Learn How To Do It.

Tonight a class in canning will be held at the Prevocational Grammar school, beginning at 2 o'clock. Any woman in the city who is interested in learning to can under the latest and most approved scientific method is cordially invited to attend this class This offers an opportunity which should not be overlooked and 1t is earnestly hoped that a large number will take advantage of it. Lessons are free and materials will be furnished.
 Demonstrations will be given Thurs day, August 16 at 2 p. m. and Friday, August IT at p. m. on drying fruits and vegetables. The present food sit- uation is causing a marked stimula- ton of drying as means of conserv- ing the food supply. Dried vegetables and fruits can be stored in recepracles which cannot be used for canning. Methods of drying will be discussed at both demonstrations. Farmers Bulletin 841 on drying will be found very useful. They may be obtained at the Chamber of Commerce.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
"WHY ARE WE FIGHTING?

An interview with Hon. Simeon E. Baldwin, of New Haven, Former | Governor of Connecticut.
 Ex-Governor Simeon E. Baldwin has been interviewed by representa- ttlve of the Connecticut State Coun- ell of Defense and from him has been secured one of the series of Made in Connecticut War Interviews" which the Council is making public through the newspapers. Ex-Governor Bald win was asked for a statement that would answer the question, Why are we fighting?"
 That is easily answered." said the former governor Congress has de- clared in plain terms why we are fighting. To congress the people of Connecticut and of every other state have committed, by the terms of the constitution of the United States, the sole right of declaring war. It is made a legislative act, to be done only with the consent of both houses and the approval of the president.
 Tt is customary for nations, in declaring war, to state the reasons. We stated the reasons for the Revo- lutionary war in the Declaration of Independence.
 At the World Peace Congress of substantially all civilized nations, held at the Hugue in 1907, a treaty was signed in this subject. Later, in 1909, the United States and the Ger man Empire each ratified it. and it became the supreme law of this land, Article 1 reads thus:
 The contracting powers recog- nize that hostilities between them selves must not commence without previous and explicit warning, in the form either of 8 reasoned declaration of war or of an ultimatum with con- ditional declaration of wor.'
 Germany has made no declaration of war against the United States. The United States has made a declaration of war against Germany, and it is worded thus:
 Joint Resolution Declaring that a state of war exists between the Im- perial German government and the
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
HENDERSON MAKES
 HIS ATTITUDE PLAIN
Surprised at Resignation of
 Which He Read in Paper

London. Aug. 14.-Arthur Tender son, the labor leader who on Satur- day resigned from the war cabinet ? in which he had been minister without portfolio, made late yesterday his expected statement in the house of commons in defense of his atti- tude before the labor conference last Friday, when he favored sending del- egates to the International Socialist Congress at Stockholm.
 During the session Prime Minister Lloyd George reiterated the govern ment's position. .,l ..
 Read of Resignation" in Gazette.
 MT. Henderson, in opening his ad- dress, complained of the "unprece- dented press campaign against my self and the difficulty, if not the i'm possibility, of finding a precedent in history for the conduct pursued by the prime minister and his colleagues in regard to the case.'
 'The press campaign" MT. Tender son continued, twas so perfected that the first I knew that my resignation had been accepted was through the Pail Mall Gazette. After the decision Of the labor conference on Friday I interviewed the prime minister, who made clear that my retaining the secretaryship of the labor party was incompatible with my remaining In the war council. When I came to a choice only one course was mlne.-
 If the full story in regard to the Stockholm conference must be told, in the national interest 1t should not be told now, and I am content to join the list of ex-ministers who are awaiting the opportunity to state the full facts of their acses without preju- dice to the national interests.
 'On my return from Russia I pro-
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

filled. The lecture will occupy about an hour and a half The remainder of the time MT. Stephens will devote to answering the questions of the del- egates and visitors.
 In the afternoon Elder l.. B. Giles, presiding elder of the camp-meeting and pastor of the Second Advent Church of Eatontown, N. J., will preach on, present day conditions as revealed in prophecy. .''
 The evening service will be in charge of Elder HI. l.. Babcock, editor of the denominational paper, the Her ald of Life. His subject is "Optimists or Pessimists ."
 Friday, August "A, will be observed as missionary day. Returned mission aries from China and Africa will speak and display native costumes and otherwise inform the congregation of the work being done.
 Meetings will be held daily at 6 a. m., a. m., 10:30 a. m, D. m., F. p. m., 2:30 p, m., 730 p. m. Meals can be secured on the grounds at reasona- ble rates. Lodging can be had for those desiring to stay during the meet ings. The camp ground may be reached by Hartford boat landing al East Haddam, crossing bridge and fol- lowing foot path for a short distance; by train on the Valley branch of the N. Y. N. H. & H., station East Had dam and Moodus.
 All will be made welcome and the | committee in charge extends an ur- I gent invitation to the people who can attend and learn of the Adventists views concerning present day condi- l tions.
 In addition to the speakers men, toned the following is partial list o1 those who will be present and address the various meetings:
 Elder M. M Shurtleff, Evangelist Duxbury, Mass; Elder Joshua Denton Brooklyn N. Y.; Elder J. Warren White, F'itchburg, Mass; Elder E. F White, Richmond, Va.;' Elder J. D
 Van Horn, Tylerville; Elder, A. w
 Bradford New Haven; Elder N. D
 Webster, Ridgway, Pa. ... ... ....
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
SPAIN UNDER MARTIAL LAW
Strike Is Spreading and Even Union Newspapers Will Not Publish Today Capital Reported Quiet.

Madrid, Aug. 14.-The whole of Spain has been placed under mar tial law following disorders resulting from the general strike, which is spreading. This decision was reached at a meeting of the cabinet which devoted it's entire time to a consid- eration of the strike. Instructions were sent to military authorities who have been given full control. Dis- turbances which occurred at various places have been stopped by military forces.
 The strike which was began by the railroad employees has even affected the newspapers here and only those which have non -unionist staffs will appear tonight. They have received, assurances from the government that they will be protected. At noon yes- terday the capital was quiet. A ma jority of the workmen wish to work in peace; only the minority seeks to promote disorder.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

finish After the Honor roll" has been completed it will appear in print. No doubt it will be used for historical purposes later on for thus is the orly list that is being compiled in |, e city.
 Every patriotic citizen shou,l give in unstinted measure a helping hand. It would show carelessness and sell f1shness on our part if just such list was not compiled. Everybody put their shoulder to the wheel and shove!
 "Fill out the blank now"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

If you have a son or kinsman or know some young man who has no parents and is in the military fill out the above blank and return 1t person. ally or by mail to the Editor of the Herald.
 The campaign which the Herald is waging to get list of those young men who heard and responded to the call to the colors, is meeting with commendable success. Only few days more with returns coming in at the, rate they are now and the cam, paign will be brought to a successful
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
BOUGHT THEIR EXEMPTION. Witnesses Tell Grand Jury of Draft <
 Board Crooks

New York, Aug. 14.-The federal grand jury today resumed it's inves- tigation into charges of irregularities in local district 99. Witnesses already have told the grand jury, it was said today, that they had purchased their exemptions in this district.
 The investigation into the operations of this board is developing new ir- regularities hourly it was declared. John c. Knox and Edward M. Stan ton, assistant United States attorney. said it would take days to investigate the irregularities of board 99
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
THIS IS LAST WAR,
 ADVENTISTS BELIEF
ulsCenseiencious .0blectors Be-
 ieye World Is Coming to End

The 39th annual Camp-Meeting of the Life and Advent denomination vii, be held at the Camp Ground. Tvlerville, Conn.,, commencing Thurs dav evening and continuing with meetings every day, until Sunday eve ming, August 26.
 Several hundred delegates and friends will be in attendance from all parts of the country, some coming from California, Texas and Maine.
 Special interest centers about this session because of the entrance of the United States into the world war since the last camp meeting was held a year ago. The calling of young men to do military duty is also caus- ing considerable stir among Advent ists. As a denomination the Advent ists are opposed to war in any form. The secretary of war has been noti- l fled of the stand of the members and l exemption from enforced military | duty for it's young men has been | asked on the ground that they can- not conscientiously approve taking l the sword in carnal warfare.
 Many of the leaders of the denom- ination believe this war to be the bat tie of Armagedon prophesied to take ] place at the end of the world. Some 1 frankly state that no nation will be successful in overcoming their en- | emies in this present war and that 1 the only peace which the world can l hope to have will be permanently es- l tablished in the second coming ot I Christ and the setting up, of the king l dom of God, which means the burn. 1 ing up of this world and all it's wicked l works and people, resurrection and ! immortality to dead and living be- 1 lievers.
 Friday August IT will be observed as Temperance Day. For the morn ing a special program has been ar ranged. Young people will read prize temperance essays which were writ
 ten for County w. c. T. U. contests In the afternoon Elder William Den ton, pastor of the Advent Christian
 church, Plainville, will deliver an H.
 lustrated temperance address. MT
 Denton is forceful speaker and an
 active worker in the prohibition cause
 Sunday morning. Aug. 19 Elder H
 S. Moeller of New Britain will preach
 on the subject, '"The Judgments o1
 God or Divine Vengeance Against Wickedness'' Sunday afternoon Eld- l oT l u0OuOIc oIopHcHS, tp1SLOF Ol
 the Second Advent Church of New
 Haven, who has been preaching tc capacity congregations all winter, will be the speaker.
 Tuesday August 21 will be Young Peoples Day when the young people will have charge of all services.
 Prophecies on Aug. 23.
 Thursday, August 23. Is expected to be day of special interest Prophecy will exclusively occupy the l attention of all in attendance. From g to 12 in the morning a noted Bible cholar, George V. Stephens of Brook lyn, N. r., will have charge of an open forum. MT. Stephens will Ice. ture on Bible prophecies delving into into archaeology and pagan history to 1 prove Bible prophecies have been full
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
PROF. EDWARD M. BOOTH.
Former New Britain Man Dies Near
 Mercer, Wisconsin.


 Mercer, Wisconsin. -. On the evening of Aug. 2 Prof. Ed ward M. Booth died suddenly of heart trouble in a camp near Mercer, Wis, where he was spending his annual vacation. He was born in Torrington, Conn, Jan. 26, 1S40, the ninth of the 12 children of Elisha and Elvira Booth. His boyhood was passed in New Britain, and he will De favorably remembered by many old friends here.
 He was graduated from Yale in the famous class of '63" and he and the late John Fl. Peck, for many years principal of the New Britain High school, were charter members of the original Yale Glee club.
 Soon after graduation he made a speciality of voice culture and elocu- ton, teaching for several years in various schools in Chicago and later for six years holding the position of professor of elocution in the State University of Iowa, where he fre- o,,entlv supplemented his work by giving Shakesperian readings and dramatic and humorous recitals as he possessed histrionic talents of a very high order.
 The last 27 years of his life were spent as professor of elocution in Mccormick Theological seminary of Chicago, whose hundreds of students now scattered all over the world as preachers and public speakers will ever hold Father Booth" in lovng.
 This notice will also recall to his old friends in Connecticut his genial personality, his beautiful voice and his staunch manliness of character. He united with the First Church of New Britain in 1 S57: He was twice mar ried, first in 1866 to Miss Susan May Martyr of Attleboro, Mass, who bore him one daughter and died 1870, and in 1874 to Miss Margaret Adelia Me- Nair of Chicago, who bore him three sons, the youngest of whom, Oliver Stanley Booth, died at the age of eight. He is survived by his wife and i three children-Miss May M. Booth of this city and Lester and Edward Booth of Chicago.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

posed a visit to France, Whlch was under consideration at a special meet ing of the war cabinet, twenty-four hours before my leaving and which MT. Lloyd George did not attend. It being the decision of the labor party that I should go, wired the prime minister informing him of my posi- ton, and I could make this comm ent, that the prime minister and his col leagues who issued A document to the press charging me with withholding information ahont the conference, have been convicted before the house of intimating that the whole arrange ments for the trip to Paris were made without their knowledge"
 Premier Interrupts.
 Premier Lloyd George interrupted to say:s
 "I would like to ask my honorable friend what he means by saying that he sent wire to me at Paris stating his position. Does he mean to sug- gest that he wired me that a decision had been taken by the labor party executive? The only message I re- ceived was one stating that he was 
 delegates. There was nothing of the decision of the labor party"
 MT. Henderson dealt exhaustively with the charge that he had broken faith in failing to give the telegram of the Russian premier to the confer ence. He pointed out that he could not, when speaking as Secretary of the Labor Party, quote a government 4~J- I 1~ +o11 +Io conference that the new Russian gov ernment had modified its old position. His least intention, he asserted, was to withhold any information he was legally entitled to give.
 Becomes Mysterious.
 The speaker concluded by assert ing that he had been forced to dis cuss the question because of serious aspersions against his honor by tho press, but that he had not told the full story of the Stockholm business and did not intend to-, because he be- lieved it highly inadvisable in the nations interest at this moment.
 He urged the house not to debate the subject in view of the evidence of unrest in the country and the diff faculties he believes the government will have to face before the Stock holm question is finally disposed of. He had endeavored ever since the war began, occasionally at great risk in the ranks of his own movement to do only what he thought would lead to a victory for the Allied cause and for lasting. honorable and he hoped, a peoples peace.
 Premier Lloyd George was received with cheering when he said that whatever people might think about the major part of MT. Henderson's speech, they would respond to his appeal for unity in securing a victory He was not sure that it was neces- sary to say more than to repeat the statement he (the premier) had made in the press. Each member of the cabinet had told him that MT. Hen derson had left the impression to use his whole influence to run down the Stockholm conference at the labor conference.
 MT. Henderson here interrupted by asking If he had not suggested to MT. Lloyd George that if the labor decided to favor the Stockholm conference delegates
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14
City Aen1s.
1ss of Aunt Delia's Bread.

Sss of Aunt Delias Bread.
 xxular meeting of Winthrop
 Dons and Daughters of Lib
 be omitted this month. The k9eting will be held September 5.
 Tn employment and nurses i bureau will be closed until nber 1. N. E. Leane, Mgr X Anna Dewitt and Miss Cath Kirby have left for two-weeks'
 Atlantic City. Ghers of Martha chapter, No. 21, D., will meet tomorrow after At Red Cross headquarters on .etreet to sew.
 Wahrenberger of 112 Arch has complained to the police b camp at Wiegand's Grove was Sunday night. Two chests were from the tents, but one of them 1t in nearby brook.
 s
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

should go, but no member of the government.
 MT. Lloyd George replied that he had said he would not consent to MT. Henderson or any delegates repre- senting Great Britain to attend the Stockholm conference.
 MT. Henderson insisted that his statement was in strict harmony with his position. H After the decision had been taken with regard to my visit to Paris he went on, 'I intifnated that to the prime minister and that was the sub- ject of a special cabinet meeting"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

A stubborn blaze between tho walls of hallway at 14 Crown street yes- terday afternoon was tho cause of En- zinc company No. 4 being called out on h still alarm at APO o'clock. Con- siderable water and chemical were re- Quired to put out tho blaze, The house Is owned by John Mieckowski.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

Anthony Dorbuck has returned from St. Louis, where he underwent a se- ries of operations for stomach trou- ble and appendicitis.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

<MADE-IN-CONNECTICUT
 : WAR INTERVIEWS

citizens been secured Connecticut State Council or
  publish these will appear Monday iuesoaS Thursda afternoo
New Britain herald., 1917-08-14

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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1917-10-27
LAKE WEIR W. C. T. U.

The Lake Weir w. C. T. q. opened
the meeting Sept. 20 with the song,
"Wake for the Night is Coming" At
ter the devotional service the min
utes of the last meeting were read
and a letter of thanks for the band
ages which the union had made for
hospital use.
A committee of, three was appoint
ed to look over the treasurer's books
and make report, in the absence of
the treasurer.
The yearly reports of the follow
ing departments were made: Flower
Mission, by Mrs. Simpson; Medical
and Mothers department, by Mrs.
Sigmon; Press and L. T. L., by Mrs.
Douglas; Medal Contest by Miss Har-
riet Simpson; L. T. L. department by
Mrs. Kimball. The secretary read her
annual report.
The election of officers followed the
reading of these reports and result
ed in the reelection of all officers
who served for the past year. Meet
ing adjourne duntil Oct. A.
On Oct. A, the meeting opened with
the usual prayer service. The read
ing and approval of the minutes of
the last meeting followed, after which
a motion was carried that the union
adopt sailors and soldiers depart
ment for the coming year. The union
received an invitation to silver tea
from Mrs. L. B. Walling to take place
at her home on Saturday, Oct. Is.
Two business letters were read from
Miss Neal and Miss Nellie Stevens.
The president then appointed the de-
partment superintendent for the
year. There were only two changes
in the last years list.