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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

! Have you any definite idea what this
grotesque expression really means?
Fortunes of War are the chances
men take not with Death. but With
Life. Death may and does come.
Players are BANKED like pawns, laid
aside like dead checker-men, famed
| out, bowled down; eliminated with a
whitewash score. But when we speak
| of wars Fortunes our imagination
leaps to the living, and to their fates
maae freakish by numbering hosts.
a little story has come to me al
most first hand. It illustrates the fu-
tility Of mans plans when War seizes
upon him. The love in the story T
am bound by honor to leave out. But
1t was there-it always Is.
James Dunn-'Jimmie' to those who
knew him as a North Sea fsherman's
| son-had a streak of ambition inside
him like a radium vein in clay. It
gave off light and heat and energy
without end; and it never weakened.
It's emanations were his morning
thoughts. his afternoon dreams. and
the long evenings when he built
castles out of the few tattered books
on his little f1reside shelf.
On June II. 1911-one fact I do
! know-Jlm's father cut loose: told
Jim what he thought about dreams.
And 1t was pretty raw opinion to
have even Of a nightmare. His ora
ton. no less. lasted twenty minutes.
He ended with, "You got to go. .
Come back, sure. But after you've
done something. You can fish and
SAIL Try the Navy"
Jim signed in the Home Fleet for
twelve years He signed with his
eyes open. Yeoman's work on a bat
tleship Is the clerks job ashore. When
war came In 1914 books and papers,
pencils and figures. ink bottles and
blotters were the weapons in JIM
mics hands.
One more thing he had: a Secret.
The Secret was hid in a pigeon hole
marked "Broadside Guns-6 inch"
But there wern't any more Of these
aboard. So when Jimmie's dream
about growing potatoes for the fish,
ing sloops at home took the form Of
a correspondence course, pamphlets
on plows and fertilizers naturally
found their way into the 6-inch gun
shelf.
Now Potatoes and Plotting Rooms
have probably never before in the his
tory of the world been mentioned in
the same sentence. But my original
ity in doing so fades before the pa
thetic paradox Of Jack Tar in the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
Habit, the One Car.
(New York Tribune)

The bits of correspondence dribbling
out OF Bolsheviti Russia make anus
ing hearing here for the calmness they
comprize. Here is a country that has
smashed all its toys, put it's red-heads
In charge and generally gone mad
dog and Mary-Annish. And from out
all the crashing. bowling confusion
comes news that life in Petrograd is
going on very much as before. Not in
such unessential details as parliamen
and sovereignty, to be sure. But food
is bought and sold, the postnan comes
and goes, trains run and human be-
ings eat, drink and sleep at least as
equally. we dare say, as in any Dos
toievsky novel.
We can see old Samuel Butler
smiling grimly of the revelation-and
over our surprise at it. It was his dis
covery, for us modA'ns (only until
Mr.. Shaw shouted about it we had
never heard of it), that there Is a.
huge invisible, igorant part of each.
of us, our habits principally, which
really control our actions. We think
we are choosing our words, and pick
Ing out our wife and ging to this show
and refusing to read that book because
our little busy conscious ego says thus
and so at the moment. AS matter of
fact, that conscious ego is like the
one-seventh Of the iceberg that Is Wis
lble above water. It catches the sun
and the winds, but it has precious lit
lie to say about the route Of the berg.
The Russians have apparently ex-
ploded all over the lot. Yet they are
still Russians and ambling along
very much as before. They have
thrown out the czar, their habits OF
life. of character, still hold sway. Ex-
blossoms do affect our fiber; they do
alter habits. But their effect is linn
ted. It is day by day that we build
ourselves, and moments, however
can tear down only SO much
# the structure.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
The Rubicon.

One other bitter drop to drink.
And then-no more!
One little pause upon the brink.
And then-go DER!
One sigh-and then the nbrant morn
of perfect day.
When my free spirit, newly born,
Will soar away!
One pang-and shall rend the thran
Where grief ab1des,
And generous Death will show me all
That now he hides;
And, lucid in that second birth.
I shall discern
What all the sages of the earth
Have died to learn.
One motion-and the stream is
crossed,
So dark. so deep!
And I shall triumph. or be lost
In endless sleep.
Then onward! whatsoever my fate,
I shall not care!
Nor Sin nor Sorrow. Love nor Hate,
Can touch me there.
y WILLIAM WINTER.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
COMMUNICATED.
FOR MIR. JOHNSON.
''Bad Penny Tells Of Cheap Coal in
Haverstraw, n. Y.


Haverstraw, n. Y.
My Dear MT. Johnson
1t is SO easy to ask questions that
in the answering, bring up so many
incidents to the main feature. There
fore it is advisable to let the matter
drop at once and not become so en-
tangled wherein it would be necessary
to divulge too muchof persons parti-
cular business.
In Re, the coal proposition. Way
back in ancient time the undersigned
brought up the little matter of coal
selling In Haverstraw, N. Y. for
$3.50 a ton, when at the sameidenti-
cal time, you coal dealers were "giv-
ing it away here in little old
New i. Britain for $1,000 a ton.
Positively this coal for Haver-
straw did not come by water. Maybe
the coal dealers in Haverstraw have
gone out of business, but up to
Thanksgiving afternoon they were still
in the same old line of giving away
coal. But another thought:-number
two coal, Mr.. Johnson, some of the
dealers are following the letter of
the law and selling it a a Garfield
for $40, but Mr.. johnson sells it for
$500. That's your business, we'll,
maybe, No more for the present.
Hope I don't have to turn up again
soon. r,
BAD PENNY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
PEACE BASED ON JUSTICE.

4 Three great messages Of President
Wilson. all having the same subject
and reaching the same conclusion
are now before the American people.
The first is his message to the Amer
|ican Congress on April 2 Of this year.
THE second is his reply to the peace
|tefms enunciated by the Vatican. The
third Is his message of yesterday de-
Ifvored before a Joint session Of the
gerate and House Of Representatives.
IN this last message President Will
son addresses himself not only to tho
congress and the American people,
but to the Allied nations fighting the
battle OF Democracy, and the forces
On the opposing side. the Governments
md peoples Of Autocracy. 1t Is, in
deed, a message to the world. A mes
raRe that says once and for all that
the old doctrine of ITO the victor
belongs the spoils" must go before
the onrush of civilization. Every one
having a hand in this war is warned
khat when the time for peace comes
there must be brought about peace
based on justice. All selfish ENDS
must be banished from view.
The war must be won, fairly and
souarely. There can be no backing
down. There can be no peace based
on half-hearted wishes. There can
be no dickering with the military
autocracy Of Imperial Germany.
There can be no cessation Of hostill-
ties until the German people them
selves are brought to a realization
that they are the victims of class.
The puppets Of selfish ruler whose
word cannot be believed by any ma
ton in the world. In the same
breath Is expressed the promise that
when the German people shall have
lieve, and when those spokesman are
ready, in the name of their people,
TO accept the common Judgment of
he Nations as to what shall hence
Forth be the bases of law and Of
covenant for the life of the world
we shall be willing and glad to paw
The full price for peace and pay it
ongrudgingly." And that price as de-
termined by President Wilson and
backed by the American people, be-
PAUSE 1t is the price that free men
are willing to pay, Is justice in the
highest sense of the word,-"impar-
Lial Justice" 1t is the justice that
refuses to recognize vengeance, the
Justice that pleads for mercy even t.
ormer enemies. When the German
eople themselves and not their pres
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
MIR. CURTIS STAND.
Will Support Reputable Nominee of
G. o. p. in Spring.


G. O. p. in Spring.
Editor of the Herald
Please accept my sincere thanks for
the fair way you have used me in
placing my literary efforts before your
readers and allow me to congratulate
YOU on your free-for-all course in the
coal discussion.
enjoyed reading your article of
yesterday on the so-called Curtis
Quigley controversy very much but
must make clear one thing, that is
there will be no split in the local
republican party brought about by
me and I expect to support any
reputable candidate regularly nomin-
ated by it's members.
I have always been a republican,
believe that its management as
whole has been better for the inter-
ests Of the country nd hope that its
future course will be along the same
lines.
At the present time consider it
the duty Of every loyal citizen to
back up the national government with
all their power nd there may be
other times when it is not consistent
with good citizenship to be strictly
partisan.
Sincerely Yours,
O. F. CURTIS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
AN APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE

We haye received the following.
which needs no further comment:
Thanksgiving Day the city of New
Britain witnessed spectacle that will
be long remembered by ALL.
band of ninety odd Polish men
left New Britain to join the recruits
at Niagara-on-th e-Lake, Ontario, Can
ada.
These men. who came to this land
of freedom to better their condition.
in few years were so inoculated with
the lesson of civil and religious lib
erty that they are willing to leave
their all to fight for the freedom of
nations and the deliverance OF their
fatherland.
The Poles of New Britain have
given. SO far, close to four hundred
men to the United States service.
Army and Navy.
These men are under the nro+ec-
ton Of the United States. In their
hours of need they can look to the
government here for support.
+ Those other noble youths who left
last Thursday are in different cir
cumstances. They are willing to give
their a1l-but in return they can de-
mand nothing. Being nome citizens
aliens-they are beyond the pale of
American protection.
Their families and dependents. who
are in Poland. cannot be reached by
the aid of the American Red Cross
society. At the close of the war. if
MANNED, they will be classed as de-
pendent immigrants and, as such, will
not be permitted to enter the country
they left to fight for freedom.
These conditions are peculiar but
were foreseen by the energetic pastor
of the Sacred Heart Polish r. G.
church, Rev Lucyan Bojnowski. and.
at his instigation, a Relief society was
formed to give aid and succor to the
! men who left this city and to their
! dependents.
A campaign has been started to
provide funds for the support of these
men and their dependents. An ap-
! peal is made to the people of this city
| who are known far and wide for their
| generosity to a worthy cause. tt will
be a beautiful and fitting tribute to
! the men if all will be as generous as
! possible A house toulouse canvass
| will be made by Polish young ladies
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

ent rulers, shall say to US that they
desire such a peace it will be soon
forthcoming; but not until then. In
the meantime, the fight must cor
tinue, even If we have to sacrifice
every drop of blood In our best man.
hood, every dollar in the treasury OF
cherished by a people hitherto nursed
In the lap of luxury.
This then is the message written
for the world,-for the Entente AL
ance. If there have been those who
sought to crush the German people,
to smother the great Empire whose
people have merely been misguided,
this is the word to them that fore
stalls such a step. A peace of jus
tice and generosity" Will be meted
out to the German people if they SO
desire. On the other hand, they are
warned that if they persist in cling
ing to the ideal of world conquest
as set down by the Hohenzollerns, the
German empire must be the subject
of boycott by all the nations of tho
world. after the war. Before August
4, 1914, Germany had risen by DOW
erful steps to occupy high place In
the commercial life of the globe. Her
industries had competed more. than
successfully with those of other coun-
tries. She had really become the
leader in many of the peaceful walks
Of life. Not satisfied with the pin
nacle then attained, her leaders
launched the nation forth on the war;
path (which she occupies today. The
result has not been as desired by
them, nor will it ever be accom-
plished.,
AS for the Bolsheviki element ",
Russia the leaders Of which, Trotzky
and Lenine, have been clamoring for
definite statement of the aims Of
the Allies. this message of the Presi-
dent carries to them a clear outline
OF what they might expect. They
now have the roadways opened to
them. They can go the limit on the
pathway to destruction, or they can
remain with those who will see to it
that peace based on justice ia the
real outcome Of this war; and not an
arm1stiae whereby the world will re-
main an armed camp ready to 20
forth at a moments notice on a big
ger and greater killing expedition.
The message Of President Wilson !. |
the message of the American people.
II Is the message Of those who have |
1elt and do feel the heart-beats Of tina |
nation. AS for those who are not in :,
sympathy with the great PURPOSE ~
America they may safely be LEFT 70
strut their uneasy hour and be for
gotten" The vast majority of our
people are Of one accord. They ere
making the sacrifices demanded be-
cause they are attuned to the prin- |
clples of justice and humanity upon
which all the aims of America in this
war, are based. On our part it Is a
lust war. The peace that comes after
t shall therefore be based on Justice
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
Wise, Smith & Co., Hartford

the better way. Conf1ne, restrain, by
all means; but don't kill your poor
sick souled, sick minded people. Do
you want to. make the mind of that
10 year old daughter sick, too? Let
your pardon board answer that. Let
US reason!
Yours for Justice and Humanity.
CHAS. B. MAGENNIS.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
The Hand of God.

The Hand of God.
A supreme moment of history
has come. The eyes Of the peo-
pie have been opened and they
see. The hand of God is laid
upon the nations. He will show
them favor, I devoutly believe,
only II they rise to the clear
heights Of His own justice and
WOODROW WILSON.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
Reasons For His Approval.
(Washinpton Star>

washington Star)
Henrietta" said Mr.. Meekton, I'm
proud of you"
IT was afraid you were tired Of nv
arguments for votes for women"
They're what I approve of. You go
ahead and give your reasons instead of
being content to stand on the side
walk with a banner and obstruct traf-
f1c."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
Not wornan's Friend.

''Sunlight is a great thing
Its no friend to woman"
why not?"
ion, and, besides, they lido say its
chemical effect disintegrates the back
ing of mirrors in a comparatively
short time.'-St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
When She Was Kneaded.

Ten-year-old Lena had been TAX
ing osteopathic treatment and her
little friend, Mabel, was curious to
know what the treatment was like.
well, I'll tell you, Mabel" Lena
said seriously; they just make bread
of you."-Buffalo News.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

William P. Anderson is undoubtedly
one Of the youngest boys in the SER
vice. He enlisted last February at the
age OF IL years in Company I. After
being stationed in this city for some
time he was sent to New Haven. At
ter period of intensive training he
was sent overseas with the rest Of the
contingent and is now "somewhere in
France Anderson is the son of
Magnus Anderson of 800 Main street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
A New Social Standard.
(Washington Starr

II hope" said the warden to the
departing convict, that you won't go
back to your old associations''
mo, sir. I don't propose to as
sociate with anybody who didn't have
the advantages Of just as good a peni-
Tertiary as I had"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
Hit Back.

Madeline Crying to snub Alice, who
has just told her a humorous stcry)
But, my dear, that's an awfully old
joke! Alice-Is it really, dear? Well,
Of course you ought to know.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

It's going to be g. favorable Christ
mas season for the "Spugs"-the
Society for the Prevention of Use
less Giving. "-Greenwich News and
Graphic.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
THEY CANNOT UNDERSTAND.
Out in Michigan State There Are Those
Who Wonder At Things in
Connecticut.

To the Editor Of the Herald:
Will you allow an outsider a bit Of
space in your valued columns for the
discussion of a peculiar situation In
your state which is difficult for VOL
VERNE to understand? We should ap-
preciate a full explanation of the
matter in your columns.
On November goth the various Con-
necticut papers and many others pub
lished a news item to the effect that
Caroline Fuller. member of the Wo-
mans University Club of New York,
was sending out appeals to Hartford
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

Even if the Bolsheviki have been
talking with the kaiser by wireless, it
only indicates how generally every
thing is up in the air over there
Norwich Bulletin.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
Installnent Applause,

est. Louis Post Dispatch).
Three cheers for the Russian Re.
public-one down and two when Il
seems to be permanent.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

Now that 100000 pounds of SUI
gar are to be saved annually by the
cracker bakers, it is evident that we
are only beginning to learn how the
American people have lived and died.
-Springf1eld Republican.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

Sweden is willing to help Germany
swindle Russia, but thank Heaven,
Norway is loyal to DISQUALIFICATION
Journal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

A spirited pitch tournament is on
in Gloucester. Those old seadogs
learned the game while tossing on the
water, and know 1t backward, for
ward and sideways.-New London
Day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
A. New Call for Reform.
(TOledO Blade)

Two ham sandwiches are always
more than the average man wants,
yet one is not enough. Does this call
for reform?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
FACTS AND FANCTES.

And ham and eggs used to be con-
sidered a plebeian dish!-Meriden
Record
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05
" Britain Herald.
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@Nod daily Sunday excepted) at AIS p m,
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entered at the Post Office at New Britain
~ Second Glass Mail Matter.
Delivered by carrier to any part OF the city
Tor 10 cents week, SIS cents a month.
subscription for paper to be sent by mall,
payable in advance. 60 cents a month.
$500 o year.
The only profitable advertising medium in
the city. Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers.
The Herald will be found sale at Hot2-
p~ling's News Stand. 42nd st. and Broad
way, New York City; Board Walk. At
b. lantic City, and Hartford Depot.
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use. for republication OF all news
credited to 1t not otherwise credited
In this paper and also the local news
published herein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

Nor is there much good news to be
brought from Client to AK at this
writing Telegram.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

The deceptive Glove as been a mem
Der Of the camouf1age squad Tor
years.-Berkshire Eagle.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

oAod daily Sunday excepted) at AIS p. M,
3t Herald Building, Ct Church st.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

It's going to be q favorable Christ
mas season for the "Spugs"-the
Society for the Prevention of Use
less Giving. News and
Graphic.
Sweden is willing to help Germany
swndle Russia, but thank Heaven,
Norway is loyal to DISQUALIFICATION
Journal.
Even if the Bo1sheviki have been
talking with the kaiser by wireless, it
only indicates how generally every
thing is up in the air over there
Norwich Bulletin.
A spirited pitch tournament is on
in Gloucester. Those old seadogs
learned the game while tossing on the
water, and know 1t backward, for
ward and sideways.-New London
Day.
Now that 100000 pounds of SUI
gar are to be saved annually by the
cracker bakers, it is evident that we
are only beginning to learn how the
American people have lived and died.
Springfield Republican.
Nor is there much good news to be
brought from Client to AK at this
writing.-Bridgeport Telegram.
The deceptive Glove as been a men,
Der Of the camouflage squad 1or
years.-Berkshire Eagle.
Wall street tried hard to be shock
proof, but 1t is still possible to take a
fall out Of it.-New Haven Union.
There were nearly 100000, 900
telephone calls in this country last
year. only two of which got US out Of
bed after 1880 o'clock.-Toledo
Blade.
From the desperation with which
the Germans fight it Is suspected that
they fear the right of self government
will be forced upon them.-Paterson
Press Guardian.
net more, financially for the country.
-Meriden Record.
A mans best friends are his ten
fngers.-Robert Collyer.
Daughter Of ex-czar Is not coming
to America. So we find that we have
bought a new $35 overcoat, a dozen
collars, a 75-cent cane and IA moving
picture tickets for nothing.-Spr1ng-
field Daily News.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

entered at the Post ONCE at New Britain
~ Second Glass Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

Wall street tried hard to be shock
proof, but 1t is still possible to take I
fall out Of it-New Haven Union.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

Daughter Of ex-czar Is not coming
to America. So we find that we have
bought q. new $35 overcoat, a dozen
collars, a lucent cane and IA moving
picture tickets for nothing.-Spr1ng-
field Daily News.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-12-05

There were nearly 100000, 900
telephone calls in this country last
year, only two of which got us out Of
Blade.