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New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
LID ON TIGHT.
Bows at Mantle Can Dilvulge No In
formation Concerning Activities.
Especial to the Herald).

N0PeCItl % tHe 11e1 t11e'7
Mantle, Aug. 2S.-A strict censor
ship has been set up at the military
camp here and members of Troops
b, l., A and NJ, or other commands
here, are unable to communicate with
the outside world except on matters
that have no bearing on military &C
tivities. 1t is believed by officers and
men that this fortells speedy move
ment Of the troops. Yesterday the
soldiers were ordered to send home
all their excess baggage.
For several days no uncensored
letters have been sent out of camp
and all telephone calls, both local
and long distance, are censored and
the connection is Immediately cut off
if the conversation begins to lean to-
ward military matters.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
NEWINGTON SCHOOLS.

Charles E. Pratt. superintendent of
the Newington Schools has issued a
notice that the school year will open
on Wednesday, September 5, at 9
o'clock The superintendent. in or
der to stimulate interest, has offered
the use of his Victrola and records
for a month to the first school room
that has perfect attendance for an
entire month.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
COAL MEN DEMONSTRATE
Some Claim Price Allowed by Gov
eminent Would Not Equal the Cost
Of Production.

OF Production.
Washington, Aug. 2s.-Coal oper-
ators from many parts Of the country
are in Washington to take up with
government officials the prices just
fixed for their product. Alabama
operators brought with them sched-
ules purporting to show that in some
instances their coal costs them more
to produce than the government has
allowed az a selling price.
Cost figures prepared by the oper-
ators will be presented to the federal
trade commission, on whose cost of
production statistics President Wilson
based his prices for coal.
Officials admit that the prices set
will drive many operators out of bust
ness, but say that while individuals
will suffer the public generally will
benefit.
Both bunker and export coal, it was
stated today, are to be included in
the new scale of prices. Bona fide
contracts for this coal, however, as
for domestic coal, will not be dis
turbed.
Francis f. Peabody, chairman OF
the coal committee of the Council OF
National Defense. declared that oper-
ators generally felt the government
prices were fair and that any in
equalities, would be corrected. The
services Of the coal committee, he
0Aid, would be put at the disposal OF
Mr.. Garfield.
The labor situation continues TIC
give officials some concern. Miners
throughout the country are asking
wage increases, which in most in
stances. it Is stated, will be refused
y now that the price of coal has beer
reduced. The government, some Off
Gals believe. may have to intercede
even to the extent of working gu
with all intrests concerned a genera
wage scale.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
GOVT. MAY PAY IN ,ADVAN<

Washington, Aug. 2S-Advance'
ments for supplies for the army
navy, as yet undelivered, have
asked by contractors and the tre(
department is considering n9d
such payments to enable the com
tors to 70 ahead with their woYik1
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28

Ladies' notice! We are closing out.
our summer trimmed hats at 75c and
ST.. worth from $3.50 to 81, to make
room for the new felt and velvet hats
NJ, Seibert.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
'CONEERENCE OF WOMEN.

Stockholm, Aug. 2S.-An interna-
tional conference of women from
both belligerents and neutrals will
be held here September 1918.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28

guardsmen now mustered into the
federal service. The day these pic
lures were taken the camp was open
to visitors from 2 to p. m. and more
than 10000 persons walked through
the tented streets.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28

Clarence Bacon has returned from
a weeks stay with friends in Boston.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

some view os William Allen White regarding
the importance of giving primary attention to the
economic side of the equation during the winter
months He quoted General Pershing as saying
that the greatest thing that the Red Cross can 90
at present to insure victory is to stand by the fam
lilies of French soldiers.
Gas Bombs Poison Soil.
An interesting fact dwet upon by Mr.. Wishard
during visit to Washington was that OF the pois-
oning of the soil In agricultural regions by the
gases spread over the country by the Germans. 1t
is stated that this gas has worked its insidOus way
deep into the ground so that unless heroic means
are discovered and applied it will be years and
years before the land is fit for cultivation of any
sort. The devastation, he says, is beyond anything
in the history of the world, with shell craters
thick that blowing of once fertile fields Is absO-
lutely impossible. Yet in this hOpelessly devasta-
ted region the Red Cross has set to work to repair
some villages and to restore certain agricultural
communities, not alone for the humanity directly
involved with respect to the people who will thus
have shelter and means to 60 to work, but as an
example to the thousands of others and an inspi-
ration to them to start in and begin life The
hopelessness of it all might seem complete from a
single instance cited by Mr.. Wishard-that of a
man who had owned mill in a village near Yer
dun, who told him that when he went to look for
the spot on which it stood he had to take survey
or along to locate it,
It is into the hOpelessness of hundreds of situa-
tons akin to this that the American Red Cross is
advancing with it's banner of mercy and it's buglq
blast of inspiration.
So help the Red Cross!
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29
NEW WRITING IMPLEMENT.

writing implement composed of a mixture
of wax and finely ground pumice stone contain
ing particles of ink has been invented by William
G. Geer of Akron, o.. to take the place of ordinary
and fountain pens pencils crayons and all other
writing implements, says the Popular Science
Monthly AS the body of the new writing device
is composed Of a mixture of wax and pumice
stone, which is easily worn away when rubbed
against paper surface, the inventor claims that
the cells of ink intermiXed with the wax and pum-
ice stone will also be liberated, giving a uniform
supply of ink.
The device is made by mixing the wax, pumice
stone and ink together When it is heated to the
proper temperature it is suddenly immersed in
cold water. This chills and solidifes the wax
mixture, producing body having cellular struc-
ture each cell being filed with ink. .-..
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

wore winter dresses and February was
In skating costume.
April and May were sitting on =
grass bank. April was dressed ike
q beautiful Bloodroot, in pure wnite
dress, with yellow stars In her mar:
and she wore shoes and stockings OF
a blood red color. May was lovely;
she looked like daffodills on moss
bank, and tiny streams trickled on
her dress. June was glorious mass OF
roses and green leaves. She fiuttereo
with pleasure as Old Year approached
her, and threw a rose at him crying:
'In memory of the happy morning
when you babe me i've"
July was respondent and Old year
felt warm all through when he got near.
to her. Beautiful summer month" ne
murmured, lis this the last time IliI
feel your" As he said this May let
one of her little streams trickle down
she was crying for the Old Year.
August wore a sailor costume and
smelled of blue grass. September and
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29
Old Years
Party
FFT
By Marguerite Hope

It was New Years eve and a thin
old man with q wizened face was sit
ting by the fireplace. At first sight
you would have said that he was
rather disagreeable old chap, but
on closer inspection you found out
that he had very bright eyes and
quite a humorous smile round his
mouth.
1t was surprising that Old Year
was feeling rather sad. It was his
last night on the dear old Earth. The
next morning, long before 1t was day
light, he must fly away in big snow
storm, and New Year, all fresh and
rosy and splendid, would take nis
place.
Old Year wasn't the least afraid Of
what the future might bring, only he
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

Christmas tree over his shoulder.
After exchanging kindly greetings
with the whole company, Old Year
stepped up to June and asked her to
open the ball with him. For reply
she strewed him with her petals, and
then such a dance began as never
was seen before. The Minutes flew In
by the windows, and the Seconds
jumped out Of the cracks in the
ice floor. Everyone was giddy with
joy and excitement, and Old Year,who
a few hours before was meditating
by the fire, now danced till even lively
June began to weary, Then he took
sweet April in his arms and the little
red feet and legs positively twinkled
round the hall. March executed q
wild dance with October, and blew so
hard that bits Of his partners dress
were strewn over the floor.
At half past eleven some Of the
Minutes screamed out that supper was
served, and Old Year and his friends
flew to take their last meal together.
Every imaginable dainty was on the
table and the dancing had made the
jewellers hungry.
The Minutes and Seconds ate like,
lightning, and then one after another.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

throwing its petals all over the floor,
and little man stepped out. He was
white from head to foot.
"Bless me! If you aren't Brother
Januaryl" said the old man. "What
brings you to visit me? It's only the
thirty-f1rst of December"
"But I'm last January" said the
little fellow. Old Year laughed. "Of
course you are. You came in my
waistcoat pocket and popped out be-
fore the others-they were afraid Of
the cold"
"Ohl glad you haven't quite forgot
ten me- Now listen, Old Year, we
Months have a great scheme for to-
night. We're going to feast you in the
Ice Palace on. Time Mountain. We
shall all be there, the whole lot Of US,
and you must come, too"
you're very kind" said Old Year,
but really I'm so tired I'd rather sit
here and dream away my last hours"
"Now, don't talk like that, Old Year,
the party can't take place If you don't
come. How can we Months hold to-
gether without your"
Old Year smiled. "All right" he
said, I'LL come, but all my clothes are
worn out"
another excuse" cried January.
"Come along, they're all waiting. Be-
sides, there's a surprise outside"
Old Year started at the word "sur-
prise" and then he strobe out Of the
house with January on his shoulders.
Now although he had lived every
minute Of the year there was one
thing that Old Year had never done
he had never flown In an airplane. So
imagine his establishment when he saw
great white biplane covered with sill
yer frost outside his door. A gay,
breezy little fellow, whom he recog-
nized as March. sat in the pilots seat.
He wore silver goggles and looked
every inch an aviator.
Old Year and January got in behind
the pilot, and soon the great silvery
bird was soaring up into the cold,
starry night.
They passed over cities and vii
lages. lakes and forests, and every
where Old Year noticed preparations
for the coming of his successor.
"They'd be surprised If they knew
where I was now" he thought. And
then he gave up his spirit to the Joy
Of the fight.
Finally Time Mountain came in
sight, and as they approached they
saw dazzling sight. The whole
mountain was blazing with light, and
the trees shone as their boughs radi-
ated electricity.
When the airplane came into view
| great cry of Joy was heard, and a
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29
ABomb Raid by Shell-Light

The picture of night attack executed by the
English a German trench in France is drawn
in the Cornhill Magazine by Boyd Cable:
'The hour chosen for the raid was just about
dusk. There was no eXtra-Special preparation
Immediately before it. The guns continued to
pour in their fire. speeding it up little, perhaps,
but more than they had done a score Of times
in the last "A hours. The infantry clambered out
of their trench and filed out through the narrow
openings in their own wire entanglements.
"Out in front faint whistle cut across the roar
Of fire. They're off, said the forward officer into
his phone, and q moment later distinct change
in the note of sound Of the overhead shells told
that the fire had lifted that the shells were pass
ing higher above his head, to fall farther back in
the enemy trenches and leave clear the stretch
into which the infantry would soon be pushing.
"FOr minute or two there was no change in
the sound of battle. The thunder of the guns
continued steadily, burst Of rifle or machine
gun fire cracked systematically.
Men gulped in their threats drew long
breaths of apprehension that this was the begin
ming of discovery of their presence in the Open
the first of the storm they knew would quickly
follow. But there were no more shells for the
moment, and the rattle of machine gun fire d-
minished and the bullets piped thinner and more
distant as the gun muZzle swept around The in
fantry hurried on, thankful for every yard made
in safety.
"But at the attacking point the infantry were
almost across when the storm burst, and the
shells for the most part struck down harmessly
behind them The men were into the fragments
of broken wire, and the shattered parapet doomed
up under their hands minute after the first shell
burst. Up to this they had advanced in silence,
but now they gave tongue and with wild yells
leaped at the low parapet, scrambled over and
down into the trench. Behind them afew forms
twisted and sprawled on the broken ground, but
they were sooner down than running stretcher
bearers pounced ON them, lifted and bore them
back to the shelter of their own lines.
I'm the German trench the raiders worked and
fought at desperate speed but smoothly and on
what was clearly a settled and rehearsed plan.
There we're few Germans to be seen and most Of
these crouched dazed and helpless, with hands
their heads. They were promptly seized,
bundled over the parapet, and told by word or
gesture to be off. They waited for no second bid
ding but ran with heads stopped and hands above
their heads straight to the British line, one or
two men doubling after them guards. Some
Of the prisoners were struck down by their own
guns shellfire and these were just as promptly
grabbed by the stretcher bearers and hurried In
under cover. .,.,.4
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

Is It planned to deal with all the acute suffering
such as is summarized above and to reconstruct
many villages in the devastated war zone as
to give the refugees fresh start in life and pre-
pare the way for again cutivating the SOIL but IT
Is the purpose to apply the American system CT
"Home Service" a scale so grand that it Is
bound to have heartening effect on the whole
French military organization, for the French SOL
are being cared for.
In furtherance Of this great scheme, designed to
bring comfort and cheer in the family of every
French soldier that is needy, General Pershing,
General Petain commander in chief of the French
forces, and Maj Gen. M. P. Murphy, American Red
Cross commissioner, have formed themselves into
a committee Of cooperation. Company officers will
60 through their ranks and ascertain from each
soldier whether he has any worry on his mind
concerning sickness or want at home Reports
will be made to headquarters weekly and not a
single case will be overlooked in the relief work
that Is to be guided by the addresses of families
listed Special attention will be given to the treat
ment and prevention Of tuberculosis, which has as
sumed proportions almost deadly as the internal
machinery of war itself. Food and clothing will
be supplied when necessary and the spirit and
courage of the previously depressed soldier in the
trenches will be enlivened by the news that his
family is having its wants attended to. .
'The great struggle of the winter will be the
economic struggle" said Mr.. White. "The Red
Cross practically will fight the American fight un-
til our boys take their places the firing line
next spring. 1t should be kept in mind that every
French soldier who is saved this winter means the
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

up and down the selected area of front line
trench the raiders spread rapidly. There were
several dugouts under the parapet, and from some
of them gray-cOated figures crawled with their
hands up on the first summons to surrender
These, too, were bundled over the parapet. If
shot came from the black mouth of the dugout
in answer to the call to surrender, 1t was prompt
ly bombed. At either end of the area Of front
line marked out the limits of the raid strong
parties made block and beat off the feeble at
tacks that were made on them"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

they fell asleep
round the table.
They would never!
wake again, but
their short lives
had been very
happy. Then the
Months began to-
set sleepy, and
Old Year too. He.
sank into a big
chair and tired
June Tell into MS,
arms and slept
cozily in their en-
brace. At last De-
cember and Old
Y ear ere the
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29
A SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.

There Is very pompOus artist In New York
who used to have sense Of humor. His quips
were known everywhere. Now however since
he has gained considerable vogue, he Is taking
himself and his work very seriously.
Owen Johnson, the novelist, hiIa in a res
taurant the other night, sitting soemnly alone
"ToO bad" he said, real pity and tenderness
in his voice. "POor Arthur! He has severed his
jOcular vein." ....
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

felt q little sad
a b o u t saying
"good-by" to his
friends, and a
tiny bit jealous
about New Years
arrival.
As he sat there
musing q pretty
little snow flower
dropped on the
floor at his feet.
"You beautiful
thingl" he cried.
"Where did you
come frOm?"
AS he spoke the
Aou,or ovnondo1
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

October were a
mass Of colors. 1t
wasn't very long
since Old Year
had visited them,
so they were quite
familiar with him.
October toss e d
some Of her pref
ty leaves into his
face. This was
her way Of kiss
ing.
November look
ed h ale an d
Hearty, ands De-
eember, in snowy
roho corriad a
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29
HIS POINT OF VIEW.

mike, didn't you tell me once you have a
brother who is a bishop" asked the ssntractor.
eyes, sor. did that"
sand here you bod carrier. Well, things
of this life are not equally divided. are they,
Mike?"
"No, sor," replied the Irishmar snouldering hia
hod and starting up the ladder; ''indade they IL
not. Poor felly! He couldn't do this to save his
loife. sort"
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29
4 UIaERCWo sIs WzW ~~

saving of an American boy
when the big drive begins a
few months hence"
L. D. Wishard of California,
q schoolmate Of President
Wilson, well known for his
interest in Y. NJ. G. A. work
as well as that of the Ameri-
can Red Cross. is another re-
Gently returned observer from
France. He brought a dOubly
interesting story. First. the
awfulness of many conditions
existing; and. secondly. the
great work the Red Cross is
doing and the much greater
work it is preparing to do to
meet all the conditions scien-
tifically and theoretically.
Mr.. Wishard expressed the
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

with electricity, and they talked very
fast.
Old Year patted them kindly with
his big hands. They few round him
very quickly, and in some magic way
Old Year was carried to the top of
the mountain. There he saw a won
derful ice palace and over the door was
written in huge letters I'm Honor Of
Old Year."
Accompanied ~ the Minutes and
seconds Old Year entered the palace,
and In the great bright hall he saw
II Of his dearest friends, the Months.
Very beautiful they looked In artistic
groups about the hall.
January, February and March were
standing together In miniature park,
with a lake In tho middle Of it; they
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29
SOLDIER ScRAPBookS.

Have YOU begun saving jokes and pictures for
"Sammie's' scrapbook? Kipng started these
scrapbools in England for the wounded "Tom.
N.Y." so of course it's good idea
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

chorus Of happy
v O / c e s cried:
"Hurrah !! for Old
Year!" March ex-
ecCted a wonder
full vOlplane and
softly the Silver
Bird settled to
earth at the foot
Of the mountain.
Thousands Of lit
tie people rushed
to greet the Old
Year. These were
the Minutes and
the Seconds. They
were dressed In
red, sparkling
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

only ones awake. Then the clock struck
midnight, and they closed their eyes
and slept, too.
At this moment some beautiful snow
flakes few in through the windows.
They formed themselves into q kind
Of blanket and wrapped Old Year ten
derby in its folds. Just as they were
going to cover up his face pale blue
spirit foated over him and kissed his
sleeping brow. It was the Spirit of
New Year kissing the Spirit Of Ole
Year.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29

More Time to Work.
One good New Years resolution -
to complain less and work more.
The Twin City star. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1910-19??, 1917-12-29
why heRe9 Cross
Ne@6s Your Mel ~
-Ame,7ca is g0tng 10 SAGE thousands Of French
and Belgian zv01uen and children from death
by sta,val1on or" freezing this ztzute,; but ege,y
<zme,zcQn must lend q hand k0 the Nv,;k~

ROM Everywhere in France" there
are being brought to the United States
with the arrival Of nearly every pas
senger ship tales Of devastation and
misery which are even more tragic
than the cabled dispatches which we
are accustomed to read under the
vague date line, Somewhere In
France"
TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1917-02-06
KRIEG?

ser 1T rS4 shS sic amatn em.m e n~re0re fH@ntanpase s@n aaes ~s oe"He it,
bc0mcn WTcek
Sic meen Mgm me ME tMu in Der 0d@9Mh Qa@a nn0e UNI ben poiihen gMnnan gu
Arizona republican., 1917-11-12

school girl say looked like a million dollars" and were offered at unbeliev- able prices with things as they are today. To appreciate the daintiness and newness of the dancing frocks you must see them and the blouses, too, charming creations of Georgette crepe, crepe de chine, chiffon cloth and fancy silks. The coats, many fur-trimmed are included in the 20 per cent dis count and gloves and silk hosiery also while there is a still greater reduction on crepe de chine undergarments, the dainty finery every woman craves. We cannot begin to tell you all about this sale-the bargains offered in millinery corsets, sweaters and piece goods and even dear little dresses for the kiddies that look as if they might have been imported. There is just one thing to do-attend the sale.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-12

in Los Angles MT. Marks attended a meeting of the board of supreme trus- tees of the F'raternai Brotherhood of which he is member. He also took part in the re-dedication of the Frat ernal Brotherhood bui1cing, head ar ters of the society in Los Angeles, a magnificent structure.
 MT. Marks was one of two speakers on that occae'"~ ~
 Judge J. s. Sherrill of Texas, former speaker or In.
 sentatives and member of the board of trustees of the F'raternal Brother hood. At a reception neid on that evening following the re-dedlcation, more than 5000 people were in line and crowded the different halls of the building.