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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-31
STATE GIVEN CREDIT
FOR 0YER-DRAFT
Gen. CrOWder Tells Gov. HOlC0Inb
Change Will Be Made

Hartford Oct. 31.-Connecticut will
the excess Of men taken in the first
draft becaues of the inaccurate esti-
mates Of population and will be as
signed its second quota on a fair
basis if it is possible for Provost Mar
shall E. H. Crowder to bring about
tho receE'sa"N 0Ea"r~S in the draft
sysl.m :. 10 we'd by the federal gov
erIl!ien;. This WAS General Crow
der'S promise to Governor Marcus II.
Holcomb when the states chief execu-
tive saw him in Washington last week.
In every particular, General CroWder
conceded the justice of Connecticut's
claim for relief from the excessive
number of men taken in the draft
under the estimates of population
upon which it was based, according
TO a statement given out by Governor
Holcomb through the Connecticut
State Council of Defense. This prom
Use is for action which Governor HOl-
comb and the state council of defense
have been striving for some time to
secure.
Governor Holcomb and Hon. Homer
S. Cummings. q member Of the Con-
necticut State Council of Defense, had
a conference with President Wilson
last Wednesday, concerning the eX-
cessivc quota assigned to Connecticut
by reason Of predicating its estimated
population upon the registration
figures. The president seemed some
what familiar with the situation in
this state as a result Of the protests
which had already been forwarded by
both the governor and the state coun-
Gil Of defense, Governor Holcomb said.
President Wilson told Governor
Holcomb and Mr.. Cummings that it
population on the basis Of the regis
tration figures resulted in estimates
that are not tenable, and said that
Connecticut evidently had population
assigned to it in excess Of what the
figures should have been. He said
that it was difficult to tell how to
remedy the mistake and declared that
similar situations existed elsewhere.
He spoke Of Akron. Ohio, where the
first estimate of population Of the
federal government was made 94,6O4
and the second estimate based on
registration was 33S,348, and also of
Detroit, Michigan, where the first esti-
mate was $4,000 and the second was
1,521,942.
President Wilson suggested that
Governor Holcomb and Mr.. Cummings
see Provost Marshal General Crow
der in the matter. Governor Hol-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-31

comb said today that he went with
Mr.. Cummings to General Crowder's
office and had a long interview with
General Crowder lasting perhaps for
an hour. General Crowder began the
interview by assuring the Connecticut
men that it was not necessary for
them to show him any evidence that
an injustice was done Connecticut in
estimating it's draft quota. He ad-
mitted the justice Of the claims and
explained the method that the gov
eminent had followed in making the
estimates of population.
General Crowder promised us that
he would do what he could to have
the injustice remedied and a proper
assignment made in the next draft
quota, without the excess of men re-
Quired in the first draft. In every way
he conceded the justice Of our claim"
While he was in Washington, Gov
ernor HOlcomb also saw Secretary of
War Baker and General Tasker H.
Bliss These officials he saw with
other New England governors. The
governors of all New England states
except Rhode Island were present
The proposition submitted by the gov
ernors was that the skeleton regi-
ments left behind by the New England
troops be filled up to war strength by
drafted men. The information was
given that this plan had been con-
sidered, but that it was not practical
General Bliss explained carefully
the organization of the battle lines in
modern warfare and showed that no
regiment could maintain it's sectional
personnel, but that, because of the |
need Of constantly substituting fresh
men from the reserve forces for tired
out or injured men in the front
trenches there would be a gradual /
change Of makeup Of the regiments
For this reason it had been decided
that plan such as was suggested to
make up regiments filled with men
from one locality was impra ctical.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-31
FOOD PRICES DROP
AS Law STEPS In
Distributors Throughout Country
Are Licensed and Effects Shown

New York, Oct. 31.-Prices in sew
eral foodstuffs dropped yesterday, and
it is predicted by men in the trade
that there will be further decrease
within the next few days. This down
ward price tendency is a reflection of
the National Food Administration,
which will on Thursday require that
every firm in the country engaged in
handling foodstuffs and doing a busi-
ness of over 100000 a year be IL
censed One object of this govern
ment supervision is to see that the
supplies of the country maintain a
normal flow from producers to con-
sumers.
Indications were yesterday that not
q single firm in this city will have
received the government license, al
though some of them made applica-
ton weeks ago. These applications
have been coming into Washington at
the rate of 5000 a day. and the
blanks have been filled out as fast as
Mr.. Hoover's force, working over
time, could do the work. The Food
Administration is sending out a no.
tice of instructions to accompany the
licenses and the printing of these has
overtaxed the governments printing
facilities. 1t will be perhaps more
than a week before these instructions
are printed. They will be sent out ac-
companying the license cards. Until
they arrive every firm will be to all
intents and purposes under govern
ment supervision and subject to all
the regulations of the Food Admins
tration that become effective on
Thursday.
TO make more effective the gov
eminent regulation Of foods, the
milling division Of the Food Admin
istration, of which James N. Bell is
the head, announced that it had taken
over the supervision of every flour
mill in the country. Since Septem Der
8, when the flour milling supervision
was created. the milling division,
through the voluntary agreement Of
the operators of ell the large mills,
has exercised control over their wheat
supplies, operation and rate of profit
This control was extended to all mills
with a daily capacity Of 100 or more
barrels of flour. Under the new order
this control Is extended and even the
very small mills must now give an
account to the government of their
operations and profits.
Under the licensing system, the gov
eminent will have knowledge of the
food business. for its supervision will
ce1ved and sold, but books will be
open at the request of the govern
ment experts and the secrets Of stor-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-20
A BATHING SUIT FOR ME

NJ OOl FON WE
enth diagram in the Bathing Suit
Contest. There will be one more dia-
gram tomorrow. But you have then
another week in which to work over
your ideas, for the time limit does not
expire until Saturday, April %.
That means you don't have to hur-
~. And you can use all II diagrams,
or as many more as you wish. There
are absolutely no restrictions as to
number. The more the merrier, and
the better chance l have to get some
thing different to wear at the beach
this summer.
Remember, the two girls, old,
young, blond or brunei, who send in
the best designs will each be given a
bathing suit as a reward. The max
imum cost of the suit to be $40. It's
worth an effort.
Artistic ability, have emphasized,
is not the most considered quality.
Taste of design and ability to blend
colors make the big impression. But
YOU needn't use cOlOTs for your draw
ings. Indicate on the margin the
material sand color. Pen and ink.
pencil or colors, it makes no differ
ence what your design is outlined
with.
Get busy and help me-and at the
same time maybe you will be help
ing yourself. The young lady who
was given the Castle gown last year
said She didn't know much about
drawing-but she certainly knew all
there was to know about style.
Address all communications to The
Fashion Editor, The Day Book, 500
S. Peoria st.
And in the blank for your name
and address tack on a phone number,
if Won have one.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-20

Miss HeatOn, known on the stage
as Yvette, dancer, says she will write
to the Russian duma asking release
of Capt. Johann Miller, a friend, who
was with the Austrian Hussar and is
a prisoner in Siberia,
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
OUR BOYS IN FRANCE AND
HOME PROTECTION

The men on the firing line represent
the pick Of our American youth. One in
four Of our boys at home was sick, re-
1ected because of physical deficiency.
Many times the kidneys were to blame.
II we wish to prevent old age coming
on too soon. or II we want to increase
our chances for a long life. DR.. Pierce Of
the Surgical Institute. Buffalo. N. Y. says
that you should drink plenty OF water
daily between meals. Then procure at
your nearest drug store Anuric double
strength). This An-u-ric drives the uric
acid out and cures backache and rheuma-
tism.
If We wish to keep our kidneys in the
best condition a diet of milk and vege-
tables. with only little meat once a day,
IL the most suitable. Drink plenty Of
pure water. take Anuric three times a day
for a month.
Step into the drug store and ask for
Anuric (60 cents q package) or send Dr.
Pierce loc for trial pkg. Anuric, many
times more potent than lithia eliminates
uric acid as hot water melts sugar. A
short trial will convince you
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
-PERUNA CONQUER.
Aunt Virginia says:

To attempt to plan your life for n
year. a month, a week ahead Is just
as foolish as 1t would be to commence
to add up a column of figures without
knowing what more than half Of them
were.
Justice to the innocent sometimes
demands that we expose the faults Of
our neighbor. but we ought to meet the
occasion as an unpleasant duty. not as
a joyful opportunity.
1t pays to be generous If only for
the claim 1t gives US on the generos-
ity Of others when our time of need
comes.
1t ought to be made a penitentiary
ohense to thrust upon the radiant hap
piness Of newly married lovers the
cheap. coarse cynicism that ut won't
last"
Some people imagine they are disci-
plining their children when they pun
ish them brutally for doing something
the tenth time that they have been
allowed to do without protest nins
times before.-Farm Life.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
THANKSGIVING NOV. 29
GOVERNOR ouNTER ISSUES HIS
PROCLAMATION.
Executive Asks Observance Of Day In
Prayer for. Success Of American.
z Troops In France. - +,

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-The following Thanskgiv-
Ing Day proclamation has been issued
by Governor julius c. Gunter:
In conformity with hallowed GUS
tom of the American people and in
grateful acknowledgment of the pro-
found blessings of Almighty God, the
President of the United States has
fixed Thursday. November 20, as a
day of national Thanksgiving and
prayer.
THE chief executive of this state
should join in calling our people to
a due and solemn observance of this
day. These are times when all men
should live and think faithfully and
earnestly. when communion should be
close with our God, when this nation,
SO blessed with divine guidance
throughout its history, should devout-
and should invoke the help of Al
mighty God in a righteous war which
involves the liberties of the world and
the peace of the nations of earth
Especially are We blessed within this
commonwealth at this grave hour-a
thoroughly united and earnestly patri-
otto people. active in all works in aid
of our country and it's soldiery, abun-
dant crops and most prosperous other
material conditions.
Therefore, l, Julius C. Gunter, gov.
ernor of the state of Colorado, do set
apart Thursday. Nov. 20, as day for
Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty
God that he may bless and guide this
state and this nation in the future as
he has so wisely done through all the
years of our national and state, ex-
istence."
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Not Bread Alone.

A Japanese newspaper, In emphasiz-
ing the gravity Of the responsibility
resting on Japan and America on ac-
count Of the fact that the world ac-
tivity is shifting from the Atlantic to
the Pacific, says that these two great
nations are bound to exchange more
and more of their products and de-
clares that they must come to agree on
high principles. MAN cannot live by
bread Alone" quotes the editor-which
is perfectly true; but. as the old
darky remarked, observes an exchange,
ut keeps er man hustlin' fo' little
piece o. meat"
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Chinese Like AutomoblIes.

American automobiles are rapid
~ growing popular In China Their
use is limited not by the desire of the
wealthy natives to possess them. but
by the total lack Of roads outside of
few city districts: Many of the
wealthy Chinese own several motors.
and In Shanghai 1t Is said to be diff
cult to maintain taxicab business be-
cause the natives charter all the cars.
The Chinese have also established sew
eral motor driven bus lines. Chinese
chauffeurs are said to be the coolest
and steadiest drivers In the world. but
poor mechanics. a.e:..
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Three Soldier. Killed in Wreck.

Denver.-Three soldiers Of the For
ty-second United States infantry
Guy b. Alexander, bandmaster; Clay.
ton p Preston, first sergeant, and
Fred Whitehouse, musician were
killed, and fifteen others were, slight
ly injured in a rear-on collision of
two sections of a Denver & Rio
Grande troop train on a reverse curve
mile and half west of Cotopaxi,
Colo. The bodies of the dead men
were taken to Salida and the injured
continued on their way to Fort
Dodge, Des Moines, la.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
erowers Get ss,es2, ,ooo for neet..

Longmont.-On Nov. Is the ten beet
sugar factories in the northern part of
the state paid raisers $9.652. .SO939 for
beets delivered up to Nov. 1. The
amounts paid at the different points
follow: Fort Collins, $1.O04, ,632. SO;
Loveland, 1854. 100000; Longmont, ST.
250,000.O0; Eaton, $2S6. .959.6O; Greeley,
$395,625.54; Windsor. $530,211. SO;
Brighten. $685. 100000; Sterling, $1,1OO,.
100000; Brush. $49O.0OO.OO; Fort Nor
gan, $4S6, $4,000.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22

Tor womans ailments = it cures thooo
arrangements and weaknesses which
make womans' life miserable.
You can overcome most bodily ills.
escape sickness, build up your health
with regular hours, plenty Of water, sen.
sible food, and a chance to get the poison
out. Of the system. Take a natural laxa.
tive once or twice weekly. Such a one
is made Of May-apple, juice Of aloes, and
to all druggists years ago BY Doctor
Pierce and known as Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. Get them today!
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
W. r. Miller, ss, Dies In Mesa.

Montrose. - The Western Slope
mourns the passing away of one of
the most remarkable pioneers in Colo
RADIO, w. f. Miller, aged IS, who was
recently the host at his sixty.fifth
wedding anniversary in Grand juno.
tion. Sept. 80. 1852, ten years before
the Civil War. he welded the girl
who lived with him until he passed
away at his home in Grand Junction.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
SOFT, CLEAR SKINS
Made So by Daily Use Of cutIeura
Soap and ointment-Trlai Free.

The last thing at night and the first
in the morning, bathe the face freely
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. If
there are pimples or dandruff smear
them with Cuticura Ointment before
bathing. Nothing better than Cuticura
for daily toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Easy to Rid Home
of Rats and Mice

There is no need Of suffering from the
depredations Of rats and mice now that
nearly every store. A small box OF his
enective exterminator costs only q
cents and Is usually sufficient to COM
pletely rid the house, store or barn Of rats
and mice. The U. 8. Government has
bought thousands Of pounds of StearnT
Paste for use in cities where rats and
mice arc plentiful. The Paste II alse
efficient In destroying cockroaches and
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Yeosmen scorn 10000 Pennies.

Pueblo.-The safe in the office of
the Princess theater was dynamited
and looted by yeggmen. who got $4OO
In currency and gold coin. One hun.
dred dollars in pennies was not taken
by the cracksmen.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Bon Apon confesses Emory Murder

Bon Npon Confesses Emory Murder
Grand Junction.-Bon Apon, arrest
ed here on the charge of having
killed Mrs. Emma Emory of Delta,
confessed to the crime, officers here
say. He stated that he killed her by
a blow of his fist while in passion.
The woman was slain Oct "a. Two
days later Apon says, he took the
body to the country and buried it in a
lonely gulch.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Banker who Killed Lawyer convieted

Ordway.-A verdict of voluntary
manslaughter was returned by the
jury in the case of A. f. Enyart, bank
er of this city. charged with the muir
der of j. w. Black, an attorney of Ne
braska City, Neb., at Ordway, Feb.
20 of this year.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Weld Raises s24, ,sss. so.

Greeley.-The campaign in Weld
county under the efforts of the com
mittees for the Y. NJ. c. A., the Y.
w. G. A. and the war recreation
fund resulted in raising $24,999. so.
The apportionment of this county was
$4,000
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Pastor Appointed director.

Pueblo.-The Rev. L. L. Henson,
pastor OF the First Baptist church
here has been appointed religious di.
rector at Camp Logan. Houston. Tex.
BY the Y. NJ. G. A.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
She Had a Kind Face.

Agnes-No. I would never marry a
man to reform him. o."
Ethel-Well, L don't think myself
that harsh measures are the best.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
General

A decree has been issued suspend,
ing the operation in Brazil of German
insurance companies.
Dispatches from New York an
nounced that the $35.O00.0OO war
fund of the Y. NJ. c. A. had been fully
raised
A call for 500 chauffeurs for trans.
port service in the quartermaster's
corps was issued at New York at the
headquarters of the Eastern depart.
ment
Among the men recommended for
officers commissions at the aviation
corps. announced at Chanute field at
RaDtoul, ILL.,. are Eugene =. Wubben
of Colorado Springs and Martin G..
McMahon of Gillette. Wyo.
Molybdenum. That's what will win
the war. according to Maj. w. A.
Mench, mining engineer from San
Diego, Cal. who was on route to
Washington to confer with the gov.
ernment war board about "moly."
Mrs. II. o. Wick. SO years old. and
her son, Harlan. 3, were shot to
death; daughter was probably fatal.
ly wounded, and another daughter
was shot in the thigh In their beds In
their homes at Parsons, Kan, their
assailant escaping without leaving a
clew.
Liberty bonds moved In perplex.
ing manner on the stock exchange in
New York. the As declining to the
low record of 9S.1S.
Perfection OF a process for extract.
ing oil. wax and ammonia from shale
has won parole for A. G. Crane, serv.
ing time In the Nevada penltentiary
for defrauding an insurance company
Loans of $7,374.O0G were made to
farmers In October under the federal
farm loan system. raising the total
paid out since the systems inaugu.
ration fifteen months ago to $4,000,
900.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Woman Kills Self In Denver.

Englewood.-Mrs. Margaret Man
ming. 3S years old. of Englewood, shot
and killed herself in the presence of
Ed Allison. a deputy sheriff. at the Of
flee of James NJ. Gipgrich. in Denver
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
The Straight Tip.

The Straight Tip.
He-Are you sentimental9
She-It depends.
He-On what2
She-On the restaurant and the din.
ner.-Passing Show.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22

nc IcbulJ Oh D 008lt0y
physical condition.
Beauty il but skin
deep" yet It greatly
depends ON q clear
complexion, fire. -
from wrinkles and
hollow cheeks.
II e alth always
brings wealth Of
beauty. A healthy
state Of the system
comes with Doctor
Pierce's Favor it .
Prescription. It's .
medicine nrenared
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
An ObJector.

II never allow young men to kiss
me-" "Oh, see. You are one of those
conscientious objectors. too"
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Lonomont Raises $500.

Longmont.-'rhis city raised $500
for the Y. NJ. c. A. war fund, which is
$1,000 more than was asked.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22

Dry battery electric lamps are mount
ed over new eye shield to give a
wearer light where needed.
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Speed.

Heard any news from the boy at
the training camp?"
"Yes. He writes us that he's the
fastest potato peeler in his company"
Gilpin observer., 1917-11-22
Foreign

Gen. Maude, British commander ID
Mesopotamia, died after brief i'll
neaa
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-12

Racing for the spring season of 1917 came 10 close yesterday afternoon, and while some of the officials and many of the track management em. ployes left at once for their homes, many of the horsemen will remain here for q week or two in preparing their horses for the Kentucky and Canada engagements. The horsemen who are to race at Maryland tracks will ship at once.
 There were many close finishes to mark the last day of racing. Also there was one very happy incident in connection with the close of the meet. ing for the Hot Springs folks, for they had the pleasure of seeing little Jockey Erickson win his first race The boy resides near the Oaklawn track and had taken up riding He had rode a number of horses. but yes terday marked his first winning mount when he was first with Lady Ward. |si
 In the opening event the 2-year-olds again had an outing. and Plannett was much the hest. winning easily from Fern Handley and Lady Gaiety. Eager Kate was installed the favorite but was outfooted
 In the second Nasty Cora was a good one from the Chancellor barn which ran well and finished firts to Frisky with Zin Del third
 'rze Lsi and Mikifula came to the wire on almost even terms in the third and the former was given the decision Lady Worthington was third
 Arch Plotter was a favorite well supported in the fourth and won handily from Anna kruter and lolite Recluse. second choice was very dull of speed
 Lady Ward, Dr. prather and Rhym- CT finished as named in the fifth. Wat the Civil 3-yearold, was sup ported as a second choice, but stop. ped suddenly going up the back stretch and was out of it the remain der of the way.
 Stelcliff was given the verdict by a short nose in the last event. Clara Morgan being second a nose ahead of London Girl, and Miss Waters, the fayorite, but head back, while Plan tagenet was also close up.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-12
BIG INTER-sCHooL DEBATE.
Team From High School Will Meet
 Team From Philadelphia Friday.

 Team From High School Will Meet
 Team From Philadelphia Friday
 Don't miss this debate It decides whether the team goes to Fayette- vile.
 It will be highly worth your time and attention. The subject is an up- to-date question and has peculiar sig nificance to the citizen and patron in interested in the public schools and their welfare.
 The Philadelphia team will oppose military drill for every boy in the high school who is not physically dis abed
 The Hot Springs team. Messrs. Ar thur Welcher and Frank ChIcutt. will show you why We should have this military drill in the high school
 If you are militant in your ideas you will be gratified to see the yir- tues and advantage of military drill. marched in dress parade If you are patriotic your patriotism will be stirred
 But fearing that you M-y be of d tender and pacirist disposition We have arranged fer your sympathy to be played upon, and we feel sure that the gentlemen from Philadelphia will appeal to you with the horrors of War
 Admission will be only 10 cents. Be in your seat by s o'clock Friday night
The Sentinel=record., 1917-04-12
DEMPsEYs TURF GOSSIP.

The exodus of turlmen from the city began last night when the first of the special trains departed. II consisted of six Pullman cars and had aboard about l25 racing devotees who are bound for Washington, Balti- more and New York Most of those who left last night are Fasteners who have been away from their homes since the first of the year when racing was inaugurated in New Orleans