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New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
DRINKS CARBOLIC and
dies SOON AFTERWARD
Burritt Street Man Ends
Life on West Main
Street.

Henry Zwitslinger Of Burritt street,
better known as Jake Zwitslinger,
committed suicide last night on West
Main street. He entered RusselIs
drug store on West Main street about
8 o'clock and made some purchases.
one of them being three ounces Of
carbolic acid. He seemed to be in
normal spirits according to Mr.. Rus
sell, with whom he had traded for
some time.
Shortly after buying the acid he
was found on West Main street by
Fred Sunderlin and Fred Abbott Of
33S Lincoln street. who. thinking the
man was drunk, took him into the
rear of block. officer Meehan was
then called and it was discovered that
he had drunk carbolc acid He was
rushed to the New Britain hospital
where he died at 11:3O o'clock.
Zwitslinger was about 29 years old
and is survived by a brother, Michael,
and lis mother, who Is in the Middle
town asylum. The remains were
taken to Curtin's undertaking parlors
on Main street. No reason could be
learned for his act
officer Meehan found the bottle
which still contained some of the
acid on West Main street and took
1t to the police station.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
SECURES SPEAKER,
State Council of Defense Gets Cam
ad1an Sergeant.

Hartford, Dec. 4.-Sergeant Arthur
Gibbons of Toronto, Canada, has been
secured by the Connecticut State
Council Of Defense as one of the
war rallies. He will speak at six
meetings this week and next and was
on the program of meeting held
Monday evening at Clinton.
Sergeant Gibbons was one of the
first 10000 Canadians to land at
France and was In the thick Of the
fighting in which the first British
colonial troops participated He was
seriously wounded in one battle, so
bad that he lay helpless on the field
until found by German troops and
taken priso1o.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
Issues Manifesto.

London, Dec. 4.-The Maximahs
government says a Petrograd despatcl
to the Daily News, has issued q manis
festo to German and Austrian soldieTu
winch will be distributed in great
numbers oy alrplane and other means
to the Austro- German army. The
MANIFESTO sets forth the aim of the
Bolsheviki with a list of social econo-
mic and political measures thew all
ready have taken. 1t also appeals to
the soldiers to help them end tha
war, promising that if they assist
peace will be declared within a few
days and the other nations will join.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
Denies Report.

Stockholm. Dec. 4.-The Swedish'
foreign office authorizes The Assa.
ciated Press to deny the report puh.l
lished in Paris and elsewhere to thel
effect that the Swedish legation ind
Petrograd offered Or is about to offerI
its services as intermediary between|
the Bolsheviki government and eGr-l
many. The Swedish minister to Rus.I
s1a 1T is explained oined other neutral
diplomats in acknowledging the re-
ce!pt of M. Trotzky's note regardin-
armlstlce and peace negotiations, butl
this was merely an act of courtesy ~
now1se involving recognition of tho
Leninites. The foreign offices refusal
to discuss the academic question
whether Sweden is likely to recognized
the Bolsheviki at some future timeL
1t is learned in well informed circles
however, tllNt there is no like1ibooJf1
OF such recognition unless the Entensl
te powers should take the lead.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04

step toward securing the new preSt-
dent, comes after the declinatiOn Of
Acting President w. w. Leland had
informed the executive committee that
owing to the stress Of other duties,
his continuance in Office was an in'-
possibility. On all sides there is eL
unanimity of opinion that MIR. Pel+on
is just the official to start the new
organization on the road to success.
The selection of a secretary will be
one Of the first important duties of
the new president, and with the ex-
ecutive committee, Mr.. Pelton. if
elected, will be able to give personal
suggestions as to the choice of the
official to fl! this berth.
w. w. Leland. who is relinquiSh' Il &
the office Of acting president, does >
with the expressed regret Of the
mem mbership, for in handling the bust
ness of the office for several months.
he has been of valued assistance in
keeping the remnants of the organiza-
ton together, and it was under h.S
personal supervision that the recent
membership campaign which result a. d
in success, was conducted. At pres
ent Mr.. Leland is connected with war
relief work of the New. Britain War
Bureau, and has just been announced
as chairman of the Home Service Dc
partment of the Red Cross, he is also
chairman of the Mercantile bureau of
the Chamber of Commerce which ou-
ties he will continue under the new
regime.
Mr.. Pelton is employed in the ca
pacity of superintendent of power at
the Stanley Works. Coming to this
| city IA years ago from his native
state, New York, he has by close at
tention to his duties at the factory,
risen to one of the most responsible
places in the concern. 1t is with the
! consent of the factory officials that
he has agreed to allow his name to
be presented to the Chamber OF Com
! merce directors for consideration as
! president. He has been aligned with
! Chamber Of Commerce work since its
! heginninG in this city, and as a mem
| ber Of the Civic Bureau has been OF
/ vast assistance to that Lr";.ch of the
! iCoEt.iiucu on Eleventh Page)
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
in China and Japan.

The secrecy which has been thrown
around the address here in Washing
ton while it was being transmitted by
cable and wireless all over the world.
prevailed up to the last moment.
All that was said at the White
House executive offices in response to
inquiries was that the address was
reasonably long
Immediate war against Austria, the
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
Immediate War Against Austria, He Says, Isl
to Meet the Anomalous Situation the United
States Faces, Even Though that Country lS
Not Its Own Mistress

Washington, Dec 4:-The international character Of
President Wilson's address, which delivered 80
o'clock today indicated by the fact that the govern
had already placed it for Simultaneous publications
in practically every capital in the world.
Although the address not entrusted in advance
to American newspapers distributing associations
it already had been placed with the London Office Of
Reuters the principal European distributing agency
which in turn supply others in Europe Indirectly
the address will get Berlin and the other Central pow
capitals Its worldwide distribution is also evidenced
by the fact that it will be available for publication today
in China and Japan.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
'PEL7ON PRESIDENT,
SUCCEEDS LELAND
Selected by Executive Committee
to Head Chamber Of Commerce
STANLEY WORKS OFFICIAL
Clothing Merchant Declines to Serve
Further on Account of Stress OF
Business-selcction of Secretary
Not Made.

When the directors Of the Chamber
of Commerce meet tomorrow after
noon, the name of Ernest w. Peltor
will be submitted to the directorate
as president of the recently re-or-
ganized chamber. and it is likely that
the choice of the executive committee
will meet with no opposition. The
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04

president told congress, was necessary
to meet the anomalous situation thu
United States faces in it's war with
Germany even though Austria was not
her own mistress and merely vassal
of Germany. So
The same logic, he said, would lead
to war against Turkey and Bulgarial
CONTINUED On Eleventh Page).
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
WEATHER.

Hartford. bee. 4.-Forc-
cast for New Britain and
vicinity: Generally fair, con-
tinucd cold tonight and We'd
ncSday.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04
ARMISTICE BETWEEN RUSSIA l
AND GERMANY is SIGNED
Notable Event. Takes Place
at Headquarters of Princs
Leopold Between Chosen
Representatives.
WILL REMAIN VALID q
FORTY-EIGHT HOURS

The Maximalist Government Issued
Manifesto to German and Austrian
Soldiers, Which VIII Be Distributed
by Means of Airplanes-Sets Forth
the Aims OF the Bolsheviki Cow.
er1ment. aSN
London, Dec. Am armistioe
tween Russia and Germany has b
signed at the headquarters Of Prin
leopold of Bavaria, says an ExchaHEN
Telegraph despatch from AmsterdaU
today. The armistice is valid for
period of 4S hours
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04

Continued on Eleventh Page)
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04

fContigued ons Eleventh Page
New Britain herald., 1917-12-04

orders for one ton.
OF, more, to be
delivered on the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

The value and need Of newspaper
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
FRED b. BLAIR.

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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

with that injustice. A coarse chuckle,
half suppressed snort, assailed Will
lams scarlet ear, and from the corner
of his eye he caught glimpse of Joe
Bullitt gliding by, suffused, while over
Joe's detested shoulder could be seen
the adorable and piquant face Of the
one girl, also suffused.
"Doggone itr' William painted.
'Oh, you mustn't be discouraged
With YOURSELF" said Miss Boke genial
". "rve met lots of Men that had
trouble to get started and turned out
to be right good dancers, after all. 1t
seems to me we're kind of workin'
against each other. I'll tell you, you
kind Of let me do the guiding and I'll
get you going fine. Now! One. two.
one. two! There!" 49,. .
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
ursued Johnnie Watson and Joe Bull

pursued Johnnie Watson and Joe Bull
lett.
''Now you look here, Johnnie" VII
liam said vehemently, land you listen
too, Joe! You both got seven dances
apiece with her, anyway, all on &C.
count Of my not getting here early
enough, and you got to-
1T wasn't because Of any such rea-
son." young Mr.. Watson protested. II
asked her for mine two days ago."
"Well. that wasn't fair, was itT
william cried. "Just because I never
thought Of sneaking I'm ahead like that,
you go and
"Well, you ought to thought Of it."
Johnnie retorted, jerking his arm free
of Williams grasp. II can't stand
here gabbin' all night" And hs hul-
ried away.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

William ceased to struggle for DOM
nance, and their efforts to ''get start
ed were at once successful. He had
helpless feeling fully warranted by
the circumstances. He soon became
aware that Miss Boxes powerful
guiding was observed by the public,
for after one collision, more severe
than others, q low voice Kissed In bis
ear:
"She tcon't hurt you much, Sillv BfH
Shes only in fun!'
This voice belonged to the dancer
with whom he had just been in pain
full contact, Johnnie Watson.
Il just love dancing" said Miss Boke
Serenely. Don't you. Mr.. Baxter"
"What?' he gulped. "Yeh."
ITS lovely she murmured. II hope
they don't play Home. Sweet, Home
very early at parties in this town. I
could keep on like this all nightv'
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

DENTISTS. Office on Franklin street
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
Entitled to Service.

Paul was one morning sitting in his
high chair, impatiently drumming for
his breakfast of oatmeal and oranges.
Mother was busy getting the other
children off to school and Paul thought
himself neglected. SO he said, "Muv-
yer, I've lived here two years. so I
fink should have some 'tention."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
Would Make Daddy Sorry.

Richard was proud of his newly &C.
,quired pompadour. One day while
standing in front of the glass admir-
ing it, he suddenly turned to his moth
er and said: "Say, mamma, when dad
comes home and sees my pompadour,
won't he be sorry he had his hair cut
bald"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24

OE," william began. fastening
more securely upon Mr.. Bullitt
q Joe, I've done q good many
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-10-24
CHAPTER XIX,
Maroonad


Marooned.
TO the gasping William 1t seemed
that she already had kept on
like this all night and he ex-
pressed himself in one great,
frank, agonized moan Of relief when
the music stopped. II sh' think must
cians'd be dead" he said as he wiped
his brow. And, then discovering that
May Parcher stood at his elbow. he
spoke hastily 70 her. MAY the next
'thyou?"
But Miss Parcher had begun to ap-
plaud the musicians for an encore.
She shook her head. "Next's the third
EXTRA she said. And, anyhow, this
ones going to be encored now. You can
have the twenty-second If there is
any"
William threw a wild glance about
him, looking for other girls, but the
tireless orchestra began to play the en-
core, and Miss Boke, who had been ap-
plauding, instantly cast herself upon
his bosom. Come onr' she cried.
DOu let > ullSS ScCOuu VI IL. IL -
Just gloriousr'
When the encore was finished she
seized Williams arm and, mentioning
that she'd left her fan upon the chair
under the maple tree, added: Come
on! Let's 60 get it quick!'
Under the maple tree she famed
herself and talked of her love for
dancing until the music sounded again.
"Come orr she cried then. "Don't
let's miss second Of 1t! It's just
gloriousr'
And, grasping his arm, she propelled
him toward the platform with a merry
little rush. ....
So passed five dances-long, long
dances. ......
Likewise 1--WE encores-long encores.
After each dance Miss Boke conduct
ed him back to the maple tree, aloof
from the general throng, and william
found the intermissiccs almost equal
to his martyrdom upon the platform
But, as there was barely perceptible
balance In their favor, he collected
some fragments of his broken spirit
when Miss Boke would have borne
him to the platform for the sixth time
and begged to "sit this one out" al
leging that he had "kind of turned his
ankle or something" he believed
((To be Continued.)
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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-14
AFRAID OF COFFIN;
is BURIED ON COT
Methodist Minister At Rochelle Is
Placed in Vault on Cot Because He
Dislikes Idea of Caskets.

Rochelle, Feb. 13.-The body of e.
D. Bruce, aged SO, who died at the
home of his brother, G. w. Bruce, near
here, after being an invalid for TWEEN
ty-eight years caused by stroke of
paralysis, was taken to Cedar Creek
cemetery on cot and was placed on a
mattress in brick vault, which ell
had built for himself five years ago.
He had also bought marble slab with
which to sci the vault Mr.. Bruce dis
liked the idea Of being buried in a cas-
ket. He was licensed Methodist
preacher. Rev. Hightower, the pastor
conducted the funeral.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-14
THIRTEEN ARE LOST
IN Big HOT Ell fire
Many Others May Have Persisted in
Minneapolis Disaster, Say Police
Authorities.

Minneapolis, Feb. 13.-At least thir-
teen are believed to have lost their
lives in a fire which destroyed the
Kenwood hotel last night according
to police estimates. The hotel pro-
prietor says eleven others are missing.
Guests escaped in their night clothes
in temperature ten below zero.
The fire started in the basement of
the hotel and many guests were trap
ped on the upper floor of the four
story structure.
The police believe that a number OF
persons were precipitated into the
basement by crumbling flors and
buried in debris, over which thick lay
ers of ice were formed.
Many of the seventy-six guests were
transients, and the actual death list
may never be known.
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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-14
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The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1917-02-14
MANY NEGROES ENLiSTNG
TO FIGHT WITH CANADIANS

Dublin, Feb. .13.-That negroes are
being enlisted rapidly in the army OF
England in Canada was the statement
of Congressman-elect w. W.. Larsen,
who returned this morning from bus
mess trip to Canada, on which he Wis
tied several cities, including Windsor.
cat Windsor" said Judge Larson, Il
was surprised to see large sprinkling
of negro soldiers among the recruits
who were being prepared for service
in Europe. / mentioned it to the man
with whom l was transacting business,
and he told me that several hundred
negroes from the south had been en-
listed recently at Windsor and would
be sent to Europe with the troops. lie
told me they were all from my section
of the country. To my surprise, also,
I found them scattered among the
white men promiscuously and not in
separate companies and regiments.
Both whites and blacks seemed to be
onyrgood terms with each other, and
as chummy as soldiers generally get.
"The war has not demoralized Cana
da, on the surfact, as much as one
would suppose, and able-bodied men
have gone to the front. But business
seems to be going on as usual and
without interruption there