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New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
PERsHING AND HIS BOYS.

Eaeneral Pershing, West Point duate, an American army oi4icer p has devoted |ais whole life to ns, is the man President Wilson 5t1f send to France, as soon as prac- kble, in. command of a division. of plar troops. This step is necessar- taken at the. urgent request of the 1ed nations of Europe who are kli1R upon the moral and physical
 of the United States, in the
 leEs conduct of the war. Since TT must be sent to Europe 1t is
 Stter part of wisdom that real <li5ex men, trained to the minute,
 fro. Such are the men under
 fsfrsr. They have been in harness
 time. They will require but a
 weeks on foreign soil to adapt fsnse1ves to the new conditions and 1dersa, good account in the interest Uncle Sam. 1
 HAny troops that go away from this uuntry in the immediate future will be missed. in moro ways han one. It had been the plan of the asneral stan to use the menbers o1
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
DO YOUR BIT.

nce, the Common Council has seen to accept the municipal farm saare, suggested by Mayor Quigley, stnce the city must expend the ry $1e,o0o to defray expenses
 nttng and cultivation. all hands r6w pitch in and make this ven-
 success. Those who fear that Essrne. is not practicable. that 1t (ot be worked out successfully xolunteer labor, that itfborders [1o valley of dreams. must throw fheir fears and see to 1t that no ucxibns are thrown in the way. se nation is at, war. That must be forgotten. Food is precious ees Of foodstuffs arc fabulous. Fl the nation faces q crisis each every state must contribute it's ke of help. When a state is hard-
 ed each county, and city. and
 and hamlet must come to the fee. This is the case in a nut
 Now Britain must do every in its power to furnish foodstuffs own people without depending
 oatside help. The plan as ad- 2 by Mayor Quigleyssis very TT one in this respect whatever
 1T may have otherwise are not k6o considered now that the Com Council has paved the way for esneriment.
 1hose who will not be called to konf when the Selecttve Draft Enes operative, or those who will be busily engaged in the factories Government work, will have . snce to o-their bit on the munich farm. An especial appeal will be SAe to the boys too young for en- t1nent in the army. These young Irs of tender years may be able to SFk the municipal farm even better n their elders. providing they have Y necessary instruction. This is as. led: Competent agriculturists will Lon hand to help those unfamiliar
 the work. There are but two fks that can mar the success of the ,-bad weather and insufficient
 Do your bit.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
scientific stage in the trsnch warfare

scientific stage in the trsnch warfare
 in France.
 But 1t is not out of place to ob-.
 serve, as American officers will point out, that this very trench warfare. like nearly all the major inventions
 with which the present great connict Is being waged, is an American devel- opment. In the Civil war, befofa. Vicksburg and before Petersburg. there were months of trench warfare.
 the same in principle. if less devaseaH- ing. than that now in progress tn Europe.
 The new soldier should give cafeful attention to the individual use uk cover. By taking advantage of nat
 ural cover-that is, throwing himssl3 prone behind . clump of earth. . de-s pression in the ground, . rock, >a Ter or . bush-he will be able to conceal himself as much as possible while hr-
 ing and while advancing. and tfls will give him opportunity for sstting his sight, taking deliberate aim. end
 sending his bullet to the mark. Ha
 should Ire around tho right of hta conoealment when this Is possible | and when not possible. over the top. In order to advance in single file, ! SAA0 VV4ROI01 WILL 8lV0 tu0 COul1lt1l1O Squad Column, MARCdi" He moves
 to the front, and the members of the squad oblique from their positions in ! tho line toward. him and fall in be- hind him at easy marching distances. The chief value of a Squad Column. however, is understood to facilitate an | advance over rough or brush-grown ground. since 1t Is held to afford lit- 1 tic material advantage in securing cover. At Assemble, the members of the squad advance to the right or, Ideft of the corporal, as the case may De, and take their places in line. When
 in Squad Column. the order of the mon in column behind the corporal
 Is: No. front rank. No. 3 rear rank, No. rear rank, No. front ronk.
 No. l front rank, No. 1 roar rank. No. rear rank.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
SAD BUT TRUE.

That section of the Selective Draft Bill which authorizes the creation of volunteer divisions made up of men who do not come within the age linn it's prescribed,-21 to 30 inclusive,- and which was added because of Theodore Roosevelt's ambition to lead a division on European battlefelds, has fallen by the wayside. The pro- vision did not make 1t mandatory upon the President to sanction the organization of such division or divisions. It left everything with tho .President.t Happily, he has seen fit to spurn the offer of these services. patriotic though they be.
 Insdisihsin the offer of Roose- welt Division. the President does so with keen regard for the feelings of MT. Roosevelt and for all those who oppossYs and who have opposed, the Ae&efAG. The President would like sv15g much ospay this compliment to the Colonel Also he would be de- lighted to send to the aid of the Allies ono of our most distinguished public men," an ex-President whom all rec ognize as having rendered distin- guished services to the nation. Polit- acally. the President recognizes the import of NIT. Roosevelt's insistence. No doubt it would produce very fine effect if MT. Wilson sent his old time political enemy on miss1ou of this kind. Surely 1t would screaxs { a profound impression.
 But" comments the President and here comes the rub: IThis is not E. the time or the occasion for compli- ment or for any action not calculated to contribute to the immediate suc- cess of the war. The business now in hand is undramatic, practical. and of scientific definiteness and precision p Which is beautiful way of telling us what we ali knew, namely, that the Roosevelt Division could have no place in present day army plans be- cause of Is dramatics. Aside from that it would be impractical, un- scientific, and in the way. As . Wild West Show or circus 1t might so. As a modern army division it has no place.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

with some ice cream for the boys. At other times he would bring them other eatahles. Although out of the service more years than the oldest man has served. Mr. R4rsons contin- ued until the end to be one of the boys" The mourning of his passing among the firemen is genuine. They have lost a friend.
 The city administrations plan for municipal farming Is, on the basic principles, most worthy and admir-. able idea. Whether it will prove successfuLs # adopted. is up to the people Squ9rely. Volunteer workers are always more or less independable. Oftimes people who volunteer their services on the spur of the moment and when filled with enthusiasm. per- init their ardor to cool precipitately when the novelty has worn off. This cnnot be so if the municipal farms are to be a success. Constancy must be the motto of the volunteer garden CTS all summer It will be no fun for these men. many of them unused to conlining work to say nothing-of the muscular work required. to labor under q broiling summers sun. Yet they must stick to the resolution if the plan to which they lent their SUD- port is not to fail. The underlying idea and ultimate aim of the muni- cipal farm plan is excellent. The great possible flaw is in the efficiency and constancy of the volunteer, un- skilled workers. But it will be up to the people themselves to make good or fail. It will be the people who will profit and it will be the people who will lose, in the event of failure. Let us put our shoulder to the wheel, or more correctly speaking, let us put our muscles to the hoe and Ego to it. in the event of the city meet ing voting to back up the project.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

of Railroad Engineering at The Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology, the United States wastes nearly enough money on wooden boxes and fibre cases, which are useless after one or two trips. to build as many warships as were provided for, in the 1918 naval bill. maintain the Naxy. afawal Xcad-
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
THN USE OF COVER.

From a military standpoint,- thoueh not in the slightest sense rom moral or patriotic standpoint
 "a dead soldier Is of no use to his command. But if dead soldier is of no further military value. a wound- ca soldier. like a sick soldier h doublv useless. since he requires the atten- uon ana energy of other soldiers eatner m first aid or in removing him to q place where he can be rescued py stretcher-hearers,~ ,~unless, of course. the actlon Is too violent to allow for the immediate care of the wounded.
 IS, therefore. highly important un 10 the point where 1t retards the mii- itafy purpose to reduce the number or casualties. This Is done. when aeployed as skirmishers, by incfeas- Ing the intervals, as explained in a previous article, by advancing. in single hle-in Squad Column-or by the advantageous use of cover.
 All American boys will remember the defeat of Gen. Braddock's resu- lars oy the Indians-a defeat which only the young Colonel George Washington saved from utter disaster. Ine Indians fought from under cov- er-1rom behind trees-and tho Brit ish Grenadfers, accustomed to march lnto battle as if on dress parade. were thrown into consternation. That principle of fighting, from behind cov- CT. was taken over by the American Minute Men at Bunker Hill, and again the British regulars were cast into conrusion by volleys from q foe which they could not see.
 The United States army has never wholly departed from this principle of warfare learned from the Indians, and the modern system of deploy- ment and skirmishing is but further development of 1t. From the Amer ican Indian, then, through the United States army, this method spread to Europe, and. rendered trebly neces- sary by the incredible deadliness of modern attack, has reached its most
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

the regular army in the training of recruits to the new army. Events in Europe during the past month and Q upset these calculations. The Russian situation is a menace to the entire civilized world. There Is no telling what might happen If the Russian troops forsake their companions in arms and go over to the side of the Germans The mere fact that Him denburg can call 60O,OO0 troops from the Russian frontier and stack them against the Franco-English forces on the Western Front is in itself signif1- cant. There are endorsements needed to meet the newcomers.
 England and France are counting on throwing half million more soldiers into the fray by July 1. To this end even little Portugal has been drawn upon for troops. The situation, while it may not be called desperate. is dangerous. The enemy armies on the Western Front have wagcred what might be termed a tie battle. They are, to all tntents and purposes. dead- locked. This despite the fact that the troops have made some very. severe inroads on the Hindenburg line. They have repulsed the Germans at many points: but the Germans have not yet rriV- iv, conquered. The British realize tpis. The French understand it. The United Statets is awake to tho situa- tion.' It is this salient fact that has helped the General Staff to decide as 1t has, as the President has authorized. What is gained now must not be lost.
 Any setback to the Entente Allies must necessarily act as an injury to the United States. We are fighting the common enemy. Since we are in the fight We must be in it with heart and soul. Instead of sending at first 8 volunteer division to Europe we must send men who thoroughly un- derstand the business of fighting. Volunteers can go later. The men under General Pershing are seasoned troops all They have not been in the army a day only, or week or month. Most of them have years of service to their credit. Regular troops such as these are worth a million enthus- iastic volunteers such as Colonel Roosevelt might raise, men over the age of enlistment set by the Congress. All honor then to Pershing and his troops. The honor rightfully belongs to them. Regular army troops, men who have drilled and practiced and sacrificed themselves when there was no thought of glory, should be sent to Europe. The first American army in Europe will be a truly representative American army, one that the nation may we'll acclaim. We shall be proud of Pershing and his boys.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
Wanted What He Paid For. (San Francisco Argonaut),

Pestered by the ever-advancing cost of living and determined to exercise a protective vigilance in the future even in small matters, the customer picked up a knife from the counter and handed it to the butcher with a friendly smile. 1T really don't want it," he said, 'but if you will cut it off will take it along with the rest" Gut what off?" demanded the butch CT in blank surprise. Your hand,'' was the gentle reply. "You weighed 1t with the sausages, and I like to get what pay for"
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

emy and navy yards. The entire naval appropriation of the United States for the year amounted to $147,- 161,320. The amount spent for the containers of wood and fibre was. ac- cording to the best estimates based
 $
 on census and other figures, somewhat more than $120,00O,OO0.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
Victim of Grave Injustice Explains.
 (Atchison Globe).

Will your esteemed paper give me g little space today, % that I may correct wrong impression that is do- ing me 8 grave injustice ?" Jude Johnson of Atchison asks of the Globe. They are telling about that when I was in tho civil war I deserted the Onion army. That is untrue. Dur ing big battle Isleft the front line of trenches because some one shouted that the brewery back of our linss was on fire. but did not desert. I have always felt 1t to be my duty to save property from destruction"
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
And So Forth" (Catholic Telegraph).

Mother-Gladys you stood on the porch quite while with that young man last night.
 Gladys-why. mother. only stood there for q second. &
 Mother-Dut I'm sure | heard ~tAaa third aud the fourth, sss sssa77s ss7Rss
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
A Soed.Waster. Washington Star),

There's man planting potatoes" said Farmer Corntossel. when he ought to be playin' golf.''
 You don't approve of gardening ?"
 "Yes, do. But if he'd go ahead an play golf he wouldn' be spoilin' good potatoes that somebody could use."
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
A Tinge of Envy. Washington Star)

Aren't you a reformer?"
 Not . regular reformer," replied Senator Sorghum. "A regular ro- former doesn't have to run for offlce and depend on . salary. He can make all kinds of money merely by getting out before a crowd and tellinx people they'd better be good"
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

Even if the Kaiser has sent for an American dentist that is no sign he Is cutting his wisdom teeth, although he should get wiser as the days go on
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

Up to this writing King Constantine has not abdicated. Whats the mat ter with the Greeks?
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

As yet we have failed to find a visit ing card bearing the democratic name Mir. Nicholas Romanoff. Where is he?
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

Spring has been with us almost two months, and holding old winter in her lap all that time. Immodest lady, Greenwich News.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
The Military Standpoint.

Marie Willis Cat the beach)-Kit is quite a clever social general.
 Jane Gillis-Yes. She went through last seasons campaign without the loss of -a man.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

The proposal to tax cabarets can not be serious, as the proprietors ar. already charging all the traffic vii bear.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

One man we know is so patriotic that he has decided to be very sav-
 ing during the war so that he. can buy an automobile.-New Haven Union.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

Sir Edward Carson admits that the British navy must be improved But not finger must be laid on Ulster.- New York Post
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Well, May has at last begun to be- tn.--Bridgeport Telegram.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
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New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

Experts who predict a long war seem to be pretty familiar with the
 makeup of an American congress- Rochester Herald.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

~~~~S-SSA~SA~ cording to the best estimates based on census and other figures, somewhat more than $120,O0O.OO0.
 As yet we have failed to find visit ing card bearing the democratic name MT. Nicholas Romanoff. Where is he?
 Up to this writing King Constantine has not abdicated. Whats the mat ter with the Greeks?
 Even if the Kaiser has sent for an American dentist that is no sign he Is cutting his wisdom teeth, although he should get wiser as the days go on
 FACTS AND RANCHES.
 We'll, May has at last begun to be- in.-Bridgeport Telegram.
 Sir Edward Carson admits that tho British navy must be improved. But not a finger must be laid on Ulster.- New York Post
 Spring has been with us almost two months. and holding old winter in her lap all that time. Immodest lady, Greenwich News
 The proposal to tax cabarets can- not be serious, as the proprietors are already charging all the traffic will bear-New York Sum-.
 One man we know is so patriotic that he has decided to be very sav- ing during the war so that he, can buy an automobile.-New Haven Union.
 Experts who predict a long war seem to be pretty familiar with the makeup of an American congress- Rochester Herald.
 Whenever a new building is startea in residence section nowadays the neighbors are always afraid it is go- ing to be garage or movie.-Pat- erson Call.
 No wonder Bethma;pn-H Hollweg is
  again. The last time he mentioned the word the United States jumped into the war.-New York Herald.
 Henry P. Davison, one of New York's greatest financiers, renting a house in Washington to give his time to the Red Cross work, is an inspira- tion. He, at least. is no slaeker.- Brooklyn Eagle.
 In Chicago they have just erected a bronze bust of an undoubted German named Ottmar Mergenthaler. But for him our print-paper supply would be adequate. He hit that hard, but most of us admire him just the same.- Brooklyn Eagle.
 The German war officials aver that they would welcome combined at tack of the British and Yankee navies on Kiel canal They must see their inevitable finish and select that al- legged impregnable stronghold as the last ditch to die in.-Portland Easter Argus.
 It is en1inently fitting that the na- tion. should unite in paying tribute to the distinguished gentleman, Joseph H. Choate, who labored for her until the very last What finer tribute than to pay reverent heed to the final words of his last public utterancee-"For Gods sake, hurry up!"-N. Y. Herald.
 The authority for a statement that the Germans are employing 325 sub- marines is sailor in the crew of U-5S, according to the Amsterdam Telegraaf. Tn less hysterical times he would be considered no authority at all. There will soon not be room in the North sea and channel for all the submarines credited to Germany.-N. Y. Sun.
 When We Have an Irish Kaiser. of the Green.") When the war is over, laddies, just
 take a tip from me.
 There will be no German submarines a-diving through the sea. In the Fatherland is Kaiser Bill, the
 guy we're going to lick. And we'll have brand new Kaiser,
 and the same will be a Mick!
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

Whenever a new building Is startea in residence section nowadays the neighbors are always afraid it is go- ing to be garage or a movie.-Pat- erson Call.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

No wonder Hollweg is skfttish about talking regarding peace again. The last time he mentioned the word the United States jumped into the war.-New York Herald.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

Henry P. Davison. one of New York's greatest financiers, renting a house in Washington to give his time to the Red Cross work, is an inspira- tion. He, at least, is no slaeker.- Brooklyn Eagle. .
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

In Chicago they have just erected a bronze bust of an undoubted German named Ottmar Mergenthaler. But for him our print-paper supply would be adequate. He hit that hard, but most of us admire him just the same.- Brooklyn Eagle
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

In their mind the old time resi- dents are going back to the days or their yputh being transported there in memory by the sight and sound Of so much garden activity. In years gone by almost every homestead had a sizeable garden patch connected with it and people who lived even in the center of the town raised their own vegeta bles. In those days we are told, there was no such thing as the present high price of potatoes and onions. Each family generally raised enough for it's own consumption. AL though times have changed and the big farms have been cut up into resi- dential sections, there still remains no little, land available for garden plots in almaet every, yaEd, but until this year4hefe wasabut tlesAnterest. Now fearing that they are to face a food famine, the owners are working early and late in an attempt to in- crease the food supply. :.
 
 The electric light standards along Main street rave been treated to a coat of black paint during the week. A much needed improvement. The installation of a standard and electric light in Bigelow street extension, be- tween Church and Chestnut streets, IS also appreciated by those who have occasion to frequent this highway at night. What was previously an ideal
New Britain herald., 1917-05-19

Wednesday marked the twenty third anniversary of P. J. Egan's first appointment as a water commissioner, where he -f1as served so faithfully and efficiently as clerk for so many years
 During his almost a quarter or century service in the water depart
 nent .Mr., Egan has seen many civic changes, but it is in'-his own domain that he has been primarily interested. Roughly speaking Mr.. Egan has noted eight distinct epochs in the develop ment of the city's water department since 1S93 aJn 1894 all of the old fashioned. cement pipes were removed and two years later the city saw fit to extend the west canal at Shuttle Meadow. The larger water mains in the city were renewed in 1901 and in 1904 the Wolcott pipe line and res ervoir was installed. The Burlington pipe line and reservoir was construct ed in 1908. while two years later the high reservoir and pipe line was put in. Not until 1911 was the system of paying water rents changed. and then only partially, the attention of the public being taken up with the meter system. During this same year the new water supply for upper Burling- ton was installed. The city was. com pletely equipped with meters in F1s12. an innovation that has proved It's worth both In fairness to the consum-: