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New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

sends a special message. He warns them against the slack methods of the old life, and wants them to take up their new burdens with fine sense of responsibility and a thorough re- spect for discipline. There must be no let-up in the grim business of sol- diering. These boys "are going to be asked to make great sacrifice be- fore we get through"
 General Pershing's observations should be kept constantly in mind. We cannot know the situation as he knows it for we are not in close touch with actual warfare. Even with all his study he admits that before go- ing to France he was far from a realization of the stupendous task that confronts our army. And we are now standing merely on the threshold of war. It has not really begun for us. How long it will last, no one knows; but the War Depart ment, is making preparations for a three year war, and the officials there know what they are doing. Three years war will call to the front something like two or three million is over there will be chance for all to serve the country.
 It is the hope and wish of every one that the war will not be long drawn out affair; but wishes never won battle nor will hopes bring hostilities to a close. America Is in this war to stay She will not come out until the object is accomplished,- the world made safe. for democracy. This being so Americans must bring themselves to the point of realizing what we are up against" as Gen eral Pershing puts it. We cannot realize the importance of it all until we get to French soil or see poor. lit tie Belgium, the rag doll of Europe;
 word of General Pershing for it, and know that the task ahead of us is no ohilds play.
 When students of military tactics and men who have spent all their lives in the army fail to grasp the importance of the situation that con- fronts the Entente Allies and the stu pendousness of the task ahead of the United States, the ordinary man of the street may be forgiven if he too falls short in his Knowledge of the war Yet the successful conclusion of this war, depends as much upon the man in the street as it does upon the generals in close touch with the situation; for the man in the street must help his neighbor to understand what it all means, and help whip the sentiment of the nation into shape for a long protracted test of patriot ism. The time is at hand for a ce- l menting of the national bonds. The time is at hand for a better under among the people. This cannot be accomplished until they know what the war means
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10
Our Flag.

Our Flag. bright flag, O! brave flag, } flag to lead the free: 5 hand of God thy colors blent, q heaven to earth thy glory lent:
 shield the weak, and guide the strong, make an end to human wrong, q draw countless human host co follow after thee.
 VAN DYKE.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

you do there won't be cold storage egg to be had in little Old New York tomorrow morning."
 Dear editor, you are kind, I know you are sympathetic, now just what did Montgomery F'lagg mean?
 Yours very truly,
 HENRY WILLIS MITCHELL.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

in the United States, is not intended to be offensive. All persons born in foreign countries, or subject to for elgn governments or rulers, are aliens until they shall have taken steps to forswear this allegiance and to become American citizens. In Germany the new Cabinet as made up today, and which emphasizes the bad opinion into which man falls to succeed in trickery, by the ex- pulsion of Zimmerman, of Mexico and Japan letter fame, is composed of puppets of the emperor The German ministry is not a ministry Of power, but a ministry which jumps when the kaiser pulls the string.-Troy Times. This persistency with which some newspaper cynics dwell upon the 1m- munitv of ssoft drinks from war tax ation-is it intended as gentle hlnt that the lobby unNer the pay of soft drink kings, which has worked so assiduously at Washington for pro- hibition, also has been devoting it's at tention to war tax ems?-New York Herald. - Bish Brings Boggs Beautiful Bouquet. Amt it fine, Brother Boggs, when
 one breaks into print.
 And observes with elatlon ana A lot of his junk, which he knows is That it should have been strangled
 at birth? With mingled emotions, the paper
 
 And Gosh, how your pulses will
 beat!
 When you see sure enough that it's
 there-all your stuff,- On a prominent page in the
 sheet" I repeat,-ain't it great when you
 finally feel The joy which publicity brings You throw out your chest till It fills
 up your vest,
 And your sorrows and troubles take wings.
 No matter if you haven't eaten for
 weeks The pleasure is there just the You've landed a punch and I guess
 it's a hunch That you've bucked the op news
 paper game! With persistency born of this fatal
 desire,
 I've been doing this year after
 year, And I guess that is why that no offer
 to buy
 ME a dinner, will ever appear. However, Pm not feeling jealous or
 sore,
 Cor of jingles there's nothing to
 boast),
 Mister Boggs, you're no bore, so just
 slip us some more Of those days on the Barbary
 Coast. Oh the Editor Man is a funny oI,
 man, At times he is "easy," I guess, For often I think that he's wasting
 his ink When he's running my stuff on his
 press.
 But as for you, Boggs, you've deliv-
 cred the goods.
 Your stories ring snappy and true Go to it old Top-for you're there
 with the hop
 And 70. Henry" had nothing on you
 RTSH K TRRT .F
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Whats the difference between a patriot and a hero ?" They're about the same thing replied Senator Sorg- hum, only a hero isn't popularly ex- pected to be as much of a public speaker. er."-Washington Star
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Another good thing about riding 2 hobby is that you don't have to feed 1t corn, oats or gasoline.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Maybe you also have noticed tha the curbstone politician gets up an in. dignation a heap oftener than a pres. piration.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Our observation is that it is righ hard for a girl to learn to swim ai long as she is thinking mostly of hoy she looks.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10
FACTS AND RANCHES

HOW kind was nature to put our bald spot where we cant see it.-Bos- ton Transcript
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Of course there is a lot of vast, in foodstuffs, but the ham bosse hardly ever overload the sandwiches
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

The definite information most house. holders have about the coal situation seems mostly confined to their own cellars.-hartford Times.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Fellow who owes us four years subscription stopped us on the street and asked us if we have bought a Liberty Bond. We told thinking City (Mo.) Democrat
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Sometimes a woman is so prou6 of her memory she tells her friends things her husband called her while courting her.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10
Within the Limit.
(Life)

Bilton-Aren't you spending too much?
 Mrs. Billion--No, dear: you don't make enough for me to do that,
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10
Snap Shots.

Another good thing about riding a hobby is that you don't have to feed 1t corn, oats or gasoline Our observation is that it is right hard for girl to learn to swim as long as she is thinking mostly of how she looks. Maybe you also have noticed thai the curbstone politician gets up an in- dignation a heap oftener than a, pres- piration.
 Of course there is lot of waste in foodstuffs, but the ham bosses hardly ever overload the sandwiches
 Sometimes a woman is so proud of her memory she tells her friends things her husband called her wbi1e counting her.
 Tillie Ginger says she dreamed last night ,''' had turned to a rubber neck, and when she walked up she found garter where her beads ought to be.
 Every time the Grown Prince de- cides that France has been "bled white" he goes up against them and goes back bleeding red.
 That New York authority who pre- diets that food prices will be cheaner next winter Is the kind of orator we like to listen to.
 Holland sends word that her posi- ton is misunderstood in this country But not so. We realize fully that Hol- lands position is between Satan and the sea.
 Within the Limit N-' (Life)
 Bilton-Aren't you spending too much?
 Mrs. Billion--No, dear: you don't make enough for me to do that.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

The term "alien," as commonly used
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Holland sends word that her posi- ton is misunderstood in this country. But not so. We realize fully that Hol- lands position is between Satan and the sea.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-10

Tillie Ginger says she dreamed la night .''" had turned to a rubber neck, and when she walked up st found a garter where her beads ouel to be.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12
BRITISH RETAKE All
GROUND THEY HAD LOST

London, May IL (9:4a o. m.).-Tne
Germans returning to the attack TO-
day against the new British positions
south of the Souchez river, forced the
British to give ground and withdraw
from q portion of the front, says the
British official communication tonight.
Later, however, In counter attack.
the British regained all their old posi-
tions. the Germans suffering heavy
casualties.
The communication says:
EARLY this morning the enemy
launched q third attack In which they
again employed 'flammenwerfer uioD
our new position south of the Soucheg
river.
After severe fighting lasting some
three hours the weight OF the enemy's
repeated assaults compelled our posts
to withdraw from q portion of the
front attacked. This afternoon our
troops counter-attacked and recap
tured the whole Of the lost trenches.
AS result of his three attacks the
enemy suffered heavy losses. Our po-
sitions remained unchanged,
Three German airplanes were
brought down in air fights and three
others were driven down out of con-
troll. Two Of our machines are mies-
ing"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12
HIGHER FREIGHT RATES
IMPERATIVE FOR ROADS
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Washington, May 1.-THE west
ern roads today closed their case in
the hearings before the Interstate
Commerce commission on a proposed
countrywide increase of Is per cent
In all freight rates, and a recess was
taken untff May 23, when shippers,
representatives of state railroad
commissions and others will testify.
Western roads executives today re-
peated the plea made by those from
east and south that even the 10 per
cent increase will not make railroad
operation pay reasonable return
during the coming year. w. B. Bid
die of the Frisco said his road needed
al least 20 per cent increase. julius
kruttschnitt of the Southern Pacific
declared a revenue increase absolute
ly imperative If the roads are to meet
the increasing demands OF the war.
In closing their case, the carriers
offered to present any additional in.
formation desired, and counsel for
the shippers, who have protested that
railroad witnesses were not telling
the whole story about their financial
condition, Immediately submitted re-
quests for specific data. Some were
approved by the commission and
some were taken under advisement
At the request of Clifford Thorne
of the shippers counsel. the commls-
sion ordered the roads to submit data
regarding securities issued or sold
since 1907, the dates OF issue and
sale, the amounts, the interest rate
and the amount realized. In addi-
tion, the carriers agreed to furnish
more information about the source of
coal supplied to the roads.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12
MURGU|A SAYS
VILLA 5 BANDITS
ARE PLAYED OUT
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chihuahua City, Mex, May IL
Villa Is unable to reunite his scat
tered baHds, with the result that his
forres are more dIsorgani2ed than
ever and are rapidly growing smaller
in numbers, General Francisco Muir
guia stated here tonight in regard to
the new phase of his campaign for
extermnating rebellion in the state
of Chihuahua.
Villa, himself, General Murguia
continued, with a following Of about
200 men, is trying to reach the fast
nesses OF the Satevo region, with
General Hernandez close at his heels.
The band of Martin Lopez has been
reduced to about $50, while Salazar
has not over hundred. Against the
villa cavalry, which Is played out.
and the men who have lost their
mounts and are trudging along afoot
through the mountains, are opposed
the government forces of General
Hernandez and Favela, who have
fresh horses and plenty of supplies.
Stragglers unable to escape pursuit
are caught daily and summarily exc
cuted Pedro Beltran has been
caught in this way, az well as Villas
former food dictator In Chihuahua, A
leader named Gamboa and are both
under arrest and awaiting judgment.
The families of General Murguia
and of Governor Arnulfo Gonzales
arrived here yesterday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12
Theodore Roosevelt and VIII
liam Howard Taft Are Dis
tinguished Guests at Notable
Gathering.
FLAGS OF THREE NATIONS
ARE LAVlSHLY DISPLAYED
Patriotic Airs Of America,
England and France Are
Sung After ToaSts; Gold
Medals Presented.
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1917 hoRkik0 JOURNAL SPECIAL LtNsto W'Ntl
New York, May 1l.-One of the
most brilliant banquets in the history
of America was given here tonight In
honor of the British and French war
missions to the United States.
The guests included Arthur Jamea
Balfour, British foreign minister; !;
Rene Viviani. French minister of JUS
tice Marshal Joffre and two former
presidents of the United States
Theodore Roosevelt and William
Howard Taft.
The distinguished Representatives
Of Americas allies in the war against
Germany arrived at the Waldorf AS
toria in one party. Tne s,,eets on ell
sides of the hotel were packed with
men and women.
Outlined in electric lights upon the
front of the hotel were the flags Of
the three nations represented, while
far up and down Fifth avenue a seA
of flags floating over parallel lines
of patriotic citizens who jammed the
sidewalks on both sides for Il mile
and half
The members OF the mission were
escorted to the great ballroom, where
q brief reception was held, and then
to the grand banquet hall.
Flags in Abundance.
Stretched across one end of the
banquet hall was a great curtain of
horizon blue. In the center was tho
American flag, flanked by the colors
of France and England and with the
flags of the ten other allies surround
ing them. Below the flags was O copy
of medallion representing France
!. 70 n lrlrrd sitzporfad on n golden
panel bearing the now famous words
Of President Wilson: ITO make the
world safe for democracy"
The menu, one of the simplest ever
served at great public dinner in
New York, was limited to five
courses, each one typically Ameri-
can dish, and was designed to exem-
plify the Spartan simplicity that
should govern the nation in its hour
of danger.
Receive Gold Medals.
At the close of the banquet Mayor
Mitchell presented to Mr.. Balfour
and NJ. Viviani gold medals emble-
matte of their visit to New York. The
mayor then proposed toast to the
president of the United States. The
diners rose, cheering frantically and
throwing their napkins into the air
while the orchestra played The Star
Spangled Banner" The mayor then
toasted King George of England
while the orchestra played God Save
the King" This was followed by
toast to the French republic, which
was drunk to the strains of the Mar
seillaise," and then there was another
toast to the president of France.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12
GOVERNMENT AVERTS
COAL MINERS STRIKE

Government Averts zee. No 12 ...
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Washington, May ll.--A tentative
basis of agreement f. ayerting a
threatened strike of Soiners in
central Pennsylvanl, was
reached at a conferent> mt
atives of both sides tonigr D
retary Wilson of the labor dep. ff,0 4
None of those present at the del ~2h
ment would divulge details of thI
proposed agreement except to say that
there would be no suspension of work.
About $4,000 men had voted to walk
strong pressure was brought to bear
by the federal government to bring
the two sides together and. prevent
crippling of coal production in the ma
tional emergency.
The representatives of the men and
their employers, called here by tele-
graph, were In conference with Secre-
tary Wilson and other department of
ficials most of the afternoon and un-
til nearly midnight before the an
nouncement of an agreement was
made. The American Federation of
Labor and the national defense coun-
Gil also were represented ut the meet
ing.
Further conferences will be held to-
morrow to work out details, but labor
department officials expressed conf
dence after tonight's meeting that all
danger of strike was passed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12

Chicago, May l1.--Trading III May
wheat was ordered discontinued at q
meeting of the board of directors of
the Chicago board Of trade tonight
The directors also decided that exist
ing contracts should be adjudicated
either by delivery of the property or
at a selling price to be fixed by a
committee appointed for the purpose.
The committee Is headed by James
A. Patten, and will meet tomorrow
morning.
1t was rumored that action by the
federal authorities in the last few
days-and particularly early in the
day--had hastened the action of the
board of directors. None OF those at
the meeting would confirm or deny
that it had been intimated to board
officials that some action to curb
soaring prices of wheat should be
taken or government officials would
close the board. 1t was admitted
that a number of board of trade
members had been summoned to the
office of the federal district attorney
in the morning and others again in
the afternoon; but 1t was said no
threats had been made or intimated
1t also was admitted that govern
ment agents had been in the trading
pit of the board for several days TAX
ing notes on the trades.
Statement by Board.
THE board of directors were
prompted in reaching their conclu-
sions by what they deemed to be
their patriotic duty to the country in
this hour of national Stress said
Joseph =. Griffin. president or the
board OF trade. True, this action
is without precedent in the history Of
the exchange. although other ex-
changes in this country have taken
similar action. 1t should be under
stood that the board Of trade Is
neither a buyer nor a seller--it is
merely a market place where meet
daily the millions of producers and
consumers throughout the country.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12
JOFETE COMPLIMENTS
WEST POINT CADETS

West Point, N. Y, May 11.--Mar-
shal Joffre promised the United
States Military academy authorities
today, after he had reviewed the $40
cadets, that he would write a per-
sonal letter to the student officers
expressing his belief that they are
ready for service in France. This
communication is expected to reach
West Point tomorrow and to be post
ed In the order Of the day.
The marshal said he had heard
West Point cadets composed the most
magnificent student military body in
the world, and having visited their
post and having watched them drill,
he now knew it was so.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12
TEXAS SADLY IN NEED
OF LABOR FOR FARMS

Dallas, Tex, May l1.-With an es-
timated increase of 25 per cent in
all crop acreages and an alarming
decrease in Mexican and negro labor,
Texas and the southwest faces se-
rious problem in handling its incom-
ing crops and maintaining its indus
tries, it was brought out today ut a
meeting of the Texas branch of the
National Defense council. Quieter
conditions in Mexico and the opera
ton of the Burnett immigration law
were given az causes of big de-
crease of Mexican immigration since
May /, while delegates declared
southern negroes were moving to
northern and eastern industrial Gen.
ters in large numbers.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1917-05-12
Chicago Board of Trade Puts End
to All Speculation in May Wheat;
Purchases Must Be From Owners
(By Morning Journal Special Lea..d Wue.)

II Should like to emphasize that
speculation has nothing whatever to
do with the action of the directors in
deciding to abandon trading in May
wheat nor is speculation in any sense
responsible for the high prices pre-
vailing for May wheat or the cash
article. Generally speaking, tho
speculator Is not interested in May
wheat, his operations being confined
to the future. Practically the entire
interest in May wheat is restricted to
farmers, grain dealers, millers and
foreign governments.
Governments Big Buyers.
"The recent hysteria over the food
situation has caused q stampede of
consumers in every direction, and,
while 1t is regrettable, 1t is neverthe-
less fact that even the leading gov-
erDments of Europe seem to have be-
come fearful as to their future re-
quirements. The largest buyers of
wheat for present and future delivery
at this time in the market are the
governments of Europe, not specu-
lators.
I'VE are but a market place, and
so long as there are no restrictions
such as we have just adopted, there
is no limit to the amount of wheat
those governments might purchase.
Therefore the action of the directors
does not interfere with the freedom
of contract on the part of either the
individuals or governments, but COM
pels those requiring wheat for inn
mediate consumption to make pur-
chases from farmers and grain deal
ers rather than through the medium
of contract for future delivery on
the floor of our exchange
1t was stated by some traders to-
night that there was no way of es-
timating the effect of the order on
trades existing. The amount OF wheat
on this market was said to be 1S0, 900
bushels last Saturday, and prob
ably the amount now here Is short
OF those figures. May wheat closed
today at $3.1S.