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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04

5000, 900, 900 must be raised after the
war in addition to the sums afore-
mentioned. Thus it is with great
difficulty that the mind can grasp any
picture of the economic stress which
must be placed on the shoulders Of
the German people after the war. Be-
cause of what will take place in this
realm because of the great burdens
which the people of the haiser's. en-
pire must assume, it is little wonder
that steps arc already being formu-
lated for tariff which will not only
be protective to German producers,
but almost prohibitive to outsiders
In return for this the world may
want to offer some retaIation, That
is. some people of the United States
and South America, and other coun-
tries, may want their governments TO
enact tariff laws which will completely
drive the Germans out of the COM
1nercial fields of these countries At first
thought this sounds reasonable. On
second sober thought, however, 1t Is
seen that methods of this kind may be
very unfair. There should be no dis
elimination against the German peo-
pie on this score. On the contrary.
the world should be able to forgive
and to forget at least to the degree
that no injustice be worked upon the
struggling survivors of Germany.
Germany may be driven TO the wall
because of the great indentures made
upon her industries. Germany may be
bleeding and suffering in more ways
than one even before this war is over.
That being SO. there is no need for
the world to stand up en- masse and
kick the fallen foe. Export much
and import little is a selfish slogan.
Yet it cannot be taken literally, for
Germany must import some things if
she is to keep abreast of other nations
after the war. And there are as yet
no signs that Germany wants to sink
to the level Of a smaller state.
The tariff will undoubtedly play Il
large part in the reconstruction Of
world commerce. Many old ideas will
be shaken before the whole adjust
ment takes place. Free traders of to-
day may become high protectionists
then, and vice versa Whatever is the
outcome 1t is easily seen that after
this war there will soon be another
great war, though of a different ma
ture. 1t will be war of commerce.
And the tariff will be the main OBJ
jective.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04
WHAT HE THINKS.

When Chicago's beef baron, the big
gest of the big, returned to the Windy
City one day this week, he was be-
seiged by newspaper reporters who
asked what he thought of the situa
ton. Here is his answer:
I'll tell you what think of it.
The government of the United
States can have Armour & Co,
The government Of the United
States can have J. Ogden Armour
The government of the United
States can have any one man or
any group of men of Armour &,
Co:
There will be no requests for
exemptions.
AS q nation and as free men we
have staked all and we shall win
or lose all.
That's what I think about the
situation.
Which is what we call the answer OF
a real American. The country would
be better off if more of its mer
thought of 1.-The situation" in the same
manner as ]. Ogden Armour.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04

Thus it was that I always longed to-
write something worth while for the
columns Of a newspaper. If a news
paper wants anything worth while
written for it, Avidiously,-l think
is good word,-advisiously then
set to work practicing how to write
for the newspapers. Day after day
when 7 came home from my WORK,
got out my typewriter and set down
little items that I thought would oe
attractiv in the columns OF some
paper Then, when I had a SUFFICIENT
quantity of these sparkling gems
sent them to the office Of the editor
whose paper 1 happened to be read
ing at that time. One time. l shall
never forget it, my stories went to.
the Detroit Free Press. For I was
then summering across the river In
Windsor. Can you imagine such
place in which to spend the Summer
Canadian hills and dells, and a few
occasional glimpses into the lives of
those who spend their time going up
and down the river on a quest the
lord only knows what. So, as I say,
sent my stuff into the editor Of the
Detroit Free Press. I do not know
what his name was at that time; but
there was a man working on the
"sheet,,-I learned how to call a
newspaper q "sheet from listening
TO nv lod friend the newspaper man.
there was a man working on the
"sheet I repeat, named Joe S. Jack
son. He used to sign his stuff. If I
remember correctly he was the sport
ing editor.-1 am not exactly. sure
about that. At any rate, he worked
there: probably on space rates. Well,
to make a long story short my little
items polished as they were, never
appeared in the Free Press. and so
am writing this to see if there is
any chance of my ever becoming a
Journalist. You know encouragement
is a great thing. If I coudd ever see
some of my stuff in print I might be
able to hold out; but my ambition is
suffering a serious setback. Please
lot me know for one sweet moment
the Joy of seeing my stuff in type.
Yours Very sincerely.
L. K. BOGGS.
New Britain, Conn.
Aug 4. 1917.
New Britain, Conn, Aug. 1917.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04
TENIPUS FUGIT.

Many New Britain boys have en-
listed in the Medical Reserve Corps Of
the United States Army. Until the
blanks brought in the names Of these
there were few who knew of the num-
Der of local boys in this branch of the
service. AS it is with the Medical Re-
serve Corps, so it is with other
branches. There are New Britain
men and boys in almost every depart
ment Of the army, in almost every
department of the navy. These are
the ones we hope to keep track of
through the information secured by
returned blanks.
When the selective draft law calls
into service the 513 men from New
Britain there will be no difficulty in
securing the names Of those who go,
The new national army will afford
many opportunities for keeping the rec
ord straight Not so with those who
went before. The names of all the
! volunteers have not been compiled by
any official of New Britain. This be-
cause it was impossible to do So Many
| of the local boys now in the army and
! navy enlisted in other cities and were
accredited to these places. Many
| even went out of the country to en-
list in the armies now fighting on
European soil.
These are the names that should be
written high ON the roll of honor.
| There must be somewhere near a
thousand men from this city serving in
the great war now being waged 50
that the world will be made free for
democracy. We should know who
these men are, and when they went
into the ranks. The one sure way tc
find out this information is for thei]
kinsfolk and friends to respond to thi.
appeal. Those who know of any mar
who left New Britain to serve under
the colors of Uncle Sam, or any of the
Entente Allies flags should not hest
tate to fill out a blank and send in thi
data. The time is growing short The
record should be completed.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04
PITY THE POOR.
Facts Concerning the Workings of the
Catholic Benevolent Legion,
It's Aims and Objects.

To the Editor of the Herald:
If you will kindly publish the fol-
lowing letter, I have no doubt it will
be perused very attentatively by
great many readers of your valuable
paper
The Catholic Benevolent Legion, a
fraternal insurance society, as char
tered under the laws of the state Of
New York in 1881:
It's aims and objects were to unite
fraternally all male Roman Catholics
between the ages of IS and 55 years,
who would be morally and physically
acceptable to carry insurance from
$500 to $4,000, thereby affording pro-
| lection to the Catholic family homes
of its members in the event Of their
deaths. The local council was in
stituted in September, 1885. It had
in 1889 a embership Of $50. It is
now a thing of the past, 1t has gone
out of existence. In the literature
disseminated by the supreme council,
c. B. L. it described (emphatically)
the privileges and advantages afford
ed by being affiliated with the grand
est, noblest and best Catholic society
in the country. 1t had the approba-
ton of the American Hierarchy The
late Bishop Laughlin of Brooklyn,
~ Y, in whose diocese it was insti-
tuted. was the first prelate to give it
his approval.
At all the supreme councils con-
ventions the Pope bestowed his bless
/ ing by cablegram on the society.
These favors, however, did not add
much to it's material welfare, as re-
/ actions were very conspicuous in due
, course of time.
It's pamphlets pictured very graph
| ically the cosolation afforded a mem
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04
WAR COMING.

After the war we shall see the
direction of that dread monster
! Tariff. Indeed, it would not be
prising if this old fellow who was
to oblivion in the last campaign
| completely annihilated in the
re stringent days of the war should
ne amongst us at any moment.
Germany, hitherto, has been the
d of cheap products, of cheap
ids. MADE in Germany" was
gan that once applied to goods of
y kind was q trademark by which
WAS sure to be known that cheap
bs was the sole essential. So much
5 this so that American firms, and
gong them one firm in New Britain,
snrfactured much stuff which bore
IS imprint, Made in Germany"
rnum had it. right. The American
pple like to be fooled.
From this war Germany has learned
5 thing. 1t will have a very diff
It time esta blishing itself in marts of
de that were, once monopolized by
rman merchants. England and the
Aited States and many other nations
I've made inroads on the commercial
n of Germany, the while she has
en fighting for supremacy in other
Ids with the view Of conquering the
rid politically. Having been forced
lose this trade the Germans are
wv making prepare tons to ca pture it
Ter the war, if, by means of a high
Effective tariff they can exclude from
eir country the goods of other
lntries and at the same time flood
> world with cheap goods, or goods
more substantial nature.
From Amsterdam comes the dis
tch rewritten from the Berliner
tag Zeitung that the fincicial min
Ser of Germany this week declared
the Wuttemberg chamber Of depu
Is that Germany's watch word afte,
lie war must be export much, and
port little" According to this news
Eper's version of the Ministers
Fseech he declared that Germany al
|ady had expended "a, 100000, 600
arks on the war and that the in
rest on this sum together with war
lnsions and other financial obliga
kpns to be met would mean a total
1000, 100000 marks yearly.
Before the war the German empire
Used 5000, 100000 every year to de.
~ the cost Of government. These
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04
COMMUNICATED.
Off With the Lid.

Twinkle. Twinkle, Little Star Cham
berries, How We Wonder Where
You are These Nights, Up Above
the Public Eyes, Like a Four
flush in Disguise.
To the Editor of the Herald:-As you
undoubtedly noticed there was
another star chamber session OF the
Police Safety Board last evening.
Hurrah, the lid Is off, and the public,
the people who pay the freight, are
informed that their new police signal
boxes are to be ordered and the loca-
ton of another box changed. O.,
Colonel Sellers come back, we
promise you a commissionership.
LET THERE BE LIGHT
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04

e Plur1bus Unum.
he North. the South! the West
the East!
20 one the most and none the
least,
mt each with it's own heart and
mind,
ach Of its own distinctive kind,
1T each apart, and none the
whole,
tut all together form one soul;
hat soul our country at it's best
10 North, no South, no East, no
West,
10 yours no mine, but always
I ours,
[erged in one Power our lesser
powers,
or no ones favor, great or
|. small,
Mt all for each and each for all.
EDMUND VANCE COOK
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04
HERE 1T is.
Never Will We Stand Idly BY and Let
Budding Genius be Crushed Be-
meath the Iron Heel Of Editorial
AutOcracy.

To the Editor of the Herald
Once upon time I had a friend
who worked in a newspaper Office
that is if you call reporting" work,
He was a reporter. And so I became
familiar with what you people of the
profession call the ole newspaper
game" That is, l became familiar
with it bv being on the outside look
ing in, If one can become familiar
with q thing in just that sort Of way.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04

"A fair-sized supply of herring
reached Eastport during the past week
for the local sardine factories" says
Maine newspaper. Apparently 1t is
the purpose of these factories to
convert herring into sardines. But it
is a well-recognized fact that the sar-
dine of commerce is not the sardine
of ichthyology. gfeld TRepublt-
can
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04

It is said that the White House pick
cts all have money. That is a matter
Of no consequence. The painful par
Post.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04

Some wise houge-.olders are begin
ming to discover that starving the
garbage can is a great help toward
fattenng up the family savings &C
count.--Springfeld Union.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04

God seems to have lost out with
: the Kaiser, who now puts all his faith
in the U-Boat.-New York Call.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04
FACTS AND FANCIES.

Three years ago Schrecklichke1t
uncorked its poison bottle against
civiliZation.--New York Sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-04
Britain Herald.

ERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
proprietors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-21
news EU7E's'tf THDAY
Told in Short Paragraphs Picked Up
An Over the Country.

The remainder of the American
bIucjackets at Santiago, Cuba, re-
turned to their ships Monday, leav-
ing marine guard ashore: The to-
tai force on land is now about half
the original number, and it is ex-
pected the Cubans by tomorrow will
have the police force so well organ
lied as to justify the withdrawal Of
all the Americans. Reports from the
interior show continued destruction
of property, but no aggressive Or
gained movement by the rebels is
apparent.
A 'barred zone" regulating decol-
lctte gowns in bathrooms will be cs-
tablished by the State of Illinois if
an amendment offered by Senator
Denver to dance hall bill today is
adopted. The amendment would pro-
hibit girls from wearing in any dance
hall dress which exposed the body
below line drawn from shoulder tip
to shoulder tip.
Charles A. Sulzer, Democrat, and
brother of former Governor William
'Sulzer of New York, was elected del
egate to Congress from Alaska last
November by a majority of nineteen
votes, according to a decision by
United States Judge Robert w. Jen-
nings yesterday. The canvassing
board had declared James Wicker
sham, Independent Republican, elect
ed, but an appeal was taken to the
Federal Court. Wickersham has
served four terms as delegate from
Alaska.
A Reuter- dispatch from petrograd
says that cavalry captain tried on
Tuesday to gain access to the new
minister of justice, A. F. Kerensky,
on the pretext that ne had a letter
to deliver. The attendants sus-
picions were aroused, the man was
searched and instead of letter
loaded revolver was found. The re-
volver was taken from him, where
upon he snatched it back and COM
mittcd suicide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-21
ANSWER THE ALARM
Alexandria People Should Not
Delay,

Defdy - ,-'l
If YOUR kidneys are infiamed,
Don't stand around and do nothing
Like a fire it will soon be beyond
control.
You will get the alarm in time
Backache, or dizziness OF disorders
of the urine.
Heed the warning.
Give your kidneys rest by living
more carefully.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills to help
stamp out the cause.
Profit by an Alexandria Woman's
experience.
Mrs. C. R. Crump, 3l5 north CO.
lumbus street. Alexandria, says: Il
suffered great deal from my back
and was often so bad that could
not turn over in bed. When got
down 1 could hardly stralghten up
again. Doan's Kidney Pills have
overcome this trouble. I can now get
about easily and feel like a different
person. I recommended this valuable
medicine to a great many people,
who have used it and also praise it
highly"
Price Soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Crump had. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-21
Classified Advertising

WANTED Ten girls at Klots Silk
Mill, Wages $3.50 per week while
learning; experienced hands can
earn from $500 to $500 per week.
Steady week guaranteed. Apply
at MILL corner Pitt and Wilkes
street. 54-3ot.
WANTED-A young white man as
clerk at the Cameron Lunch Room,
7O4 King street. References. 69-3t.
WANTED-Any one having a roll
ing chair Gin good condition. for
sale, please call at 3l2 South st.
Asaph street. 6S-3t
WANTED-Two young lady stcnog-
raphers, by Capitol Refining Com
pany, Arlington, Virginia. Phone
West 1900. 6S-3t.
WANTED OLD FALSE TEETH II
Don't matter if broken. ] pay Sl.00.
to $500 per set. Nail to l.. MaZer,
2OO7 S. Fifth street, Philadelphia,
Pa Will send cash by return mail.
5S-12t.
APARTMENT FOR RENT In the
Jefferson" sos south st. Asaph,
5 rooms and bath, second flor,
modern improvements, $500 per
r"unth including heat and water
Graham and Ogden, 529 King st.
35-tf.
FOR SALE Owing to leaving town
will sell Hcinekamp grand piano
in first class condition cheap to
cash buyer. Apply to Mrs. William
D. Hudson. 1902 King street. G7-3t
FOR RENT - Attractive End floor
flat, centrally located, King street,
4 rooms and bath, hot and cold
water, heat, electric lights, and gas,
low rent, apply G2O Duke St. 68-3t
FOR RENT-Two furnished or un-
furnished rooms with or without
board. Apply to 800 North Patrick
Street. G9-3t.
LOST-Automatic Colt revolver. Re-
ward if returned to Z. p. Brown,
1902 King street. 63-3t.
DOARDING-Onc large front room
with three large windows. Several
other desirable rooms. Electric
lights Good taolc. Prices reasonable.
Apply 220 North Columbus street.
GS-3t.
FOR SALE-l'apcr Baiin% press, also
wall show case. Elliott Goa King
Street. 68-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-21

Lewis Shifflet, of Yancey, Rocking
ham county, was shot through the
hand by railroad detective at Basic
City. 1t is said that Shifflett was
stealing a ride on freight train
and that the detective tried to arrest
him. The bullet went through his
hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-21
DOING SPLENDID WORK
Address by Miss Monroe, Concern
ing the Care of the Children in
Alexandria's Public Schools.

| Miss Monroe, the school nurse, gave
"a very interesting talk concerning
| her work at the meeting Of the Rec
tors Aid Society held in the chapel
of st. Paul's Episcopal Church yes
terday afternoon.
She especially commended the par
ents and Parent Teachers' Assocla-
ton for the support and cooperation
they are giving her in the work she
is trying to accomplish. With the
exception Of very few cases the
parents are eager to do anything
suggested for the good OF the child
rem and whenever money has been
advanced for glasses or medicines it
has been refunded.
She stated that large number OF
the children have trouble with their.
ewes and that seems to be one of the
things mothers pay very little atten-
ton to. For instance, one little boy
had one eye which turned in so badly
he could see absolutely nothing with
it, yet his mother thought so long as
he could see with the other one, that
was all that was necessary. Ee was
taken to the Episcopal Clinic in|
Washington and in few months that
eve was as rood as the other one.
Nearly every week several are taken
to Washington for eye treatment.
The teeth are another very inn
portant thing and while there is a
decided improvement in the care of
them, still it is impossible to get a
child to 60 to dentist unless they
arc excused from school for that pur-
pose. They absolutely refuse to go
after school hours.
Not long ago lady remarked that
thc?A was orc thing the children here
wouid never have to be examined for,
nc"ai;sc Ehcy never have it III thisl
climate, and that was tuberculosis.
However, there arc a great many
in our public schools .rho
have weak lungs, not tuberculosis
now, but which will develop into that
il not taken care of in time.
Miss Monroe said that until she
took up this work she always sup
posed children were healthy animals,
but now she knows they are not
Nearly every child has something the
matter with it, which, in n great
many cases, would be outgrown but
which need a little attention at first.
AS soon as the slightest symptoms of
a contagious disease appear the child
is at once sent home, not allowed to
wait and communicate it to the others
in the school room.
Among other things Miss Monroe
are the good results OBJ !
tained by Girls Athletic Club recently |
started at the High School. Even in
this short time the girls arc more
graceful, stand more erect and their |
general appearance is greatly i'm
proved.
Miss Monroe and Dr. Powell, the |
school physician, should have the
hearty support of every parent in
our city for the good work they arc
doing for the future citizens of Alex
andria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-03-21
Let Us Send You
OUR SPRING CATALOGUE

Let US SEND lou
OUR SPRING CATALOGUE
Free Of Charge.
All we ask is for you to send
your name and address and
we will gladly forward you this
Spring Catalogue.
This catalogue will be ready
to send about March 18TH. All
the latest merchandise will be
illustrated.
We have had SO many re-
requests from our rural pa
irons that we felt compelled to
publish this Spring Catalogue
showing some of our splendid
merchandise at popular prizes;
Send Us Your Name and Ad-
dress
and names and addresses OF
your neighbors who may be
interested and would like to
receive one of these catalogues.
This store has been the trad
ing center of most discrinlina-
ing city patronage for over 90
years, it has been noted Tor
its quality, progressiveness
and value aggrcssiveness. 1t
is but natural that our reputa-
ton for value and service has
outgrown the city districts.
Our greatest asset. is conf
dence of our patrons, and 1t. is
; our earnest s desire that the
same confidence shall also pre-
vail among the mail order
clients we serve.
Evening journal., 1917-09-05
YEAR old BOY
had STOLEN AUTO

An automobile owned by Dr. A. Z.
Frantz was stolen from Delaware ave
nue. and jefferson street or Monday
evening but later recovered and re-
turned to the owner. Earl Mcdaniel.
OF this city, was Instrumental In the
recovery Of the machine, he being in
his own car In front Of the Delaware
Hospital, when he saw ten wear old
boy operating a car north OF Washing
ton street. AS he neared him the bov
tried to change gears but reversed the
machine and backed it into McDaniers
car.
The little fellow told Mcdaniel he
was taking the car TO his fathers hume
at No. i0S West Twenty-third street
and Mcdaniel volunteered 90 run n
over for him. They got near the house
when the boy Jumped out. saying that
was the place, ran between the two
houses, jumped the back fence and
disappeared. No one IN the neigbbor-
hood knew him. Tho police were noN-
ned and the machine was returned TO
Dr. Frantz whose property it proved
60 be.
Monday night an automobile owned
by > &. England, of North East. Ma.
was stolen from Shellpot Park. 10 mas
not yet been recovered.