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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
WHAT IS LIKEII TO HAPPEN IF
WE FAIL TO WIN THIS
WARO,,

An interview with Charles Seymour,
Of the Department of History, Yale
university.
Charles Seymour Of the Depart
ment of History at Yale university,
answers in a telling manner the ques-
ton, what is Likely to Happen If
We Fail to Win This War;" in one
of the series of Made in Conneoti-
cut" war interviews made public to-
day by the Connecticut State Coun-
Gil of Defense.
IF we fail to win this war we
must frankly face two inevitable cor :
sequences, both pregnant with disas-
ter for the happiness of our own and
coming generations. The one conse-
quence is material, the other moral"
said Professor Seymour. Continuing
his interview, Professor Seymour
said
"Our failure means the triumph of
the militaristic clique at Berlin and
the assurance in power Of the Pan
Germans, who believe that God has
given to Germany the function of
ruling the world. Germany will be
ruled by such men a the Crown
Prince, who pliers chateauX and
sends millions to their death on the
field in the hope of winning personal
glory; as Won Hindenburg, the per-
sonification of brutal, efficient mill"
tarism; as Won Tirpitz, who inaugu-
rated the policy of drowning non
combatant women and children by
the hundred. Can we trust the peace
of the world to such men?
IF we fail to win the war, they
will, at the very moment of peace,
Ion to Nil nr16
has not seen since the days of Rome.
Germany was strong in 1914. Her
strength will be quadrupled if she is
allowed to maintain that union Of
Central Europe which she has been
building up these last three years. 1t
will not be simply Germany the
| world need fear but Germany, Aus
tria Hungary. Bulgaria, and water
ways of the Rhine and the Danube,
the brige into Asia at Constantinople,
and the short cut to the East. The
empire would be self contained; it
! would have it's mines in Alsace and
Belgium, it's oil and wheat fields in
Rumania it would draw inexhausti-
BILE supplies from Mesopotamia.
1.-The new empire would be far
stronger in relation to the rest ot
| the world than ever was Germany. Its
foes would be divided by their fail
ure Italy, France and Great Brit
ain would be laying the blame for
| the disaster each on the shoulders of
| the other; Russia, torn by internal
anarchy would be Germany's vassal.
| The war has cost Germany far less
than her opponents, partly because
| she prepared for it when costs were
| low, partly because her boundaries
| have remained practically inviolate;
she owes no money except to her own
! people The British mercantile ma
rine has suffered terrible losses; the
! new empire Of Central Europe, armed
| with the submarine, would threaten
| to control not merely the land but
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
City Items

Bargain Week Sale closes Saturday
at 10 p. m. Besse-Leland Co.-advt
Imported and domestic caps at
Wilson's.-Advt.
New lot of United States Army
Shoes just received. Besse-Leland
Co.-advt.
Because neither the states witnesses
nor the police were present this morn
ing the case against James Sara,
charged with breach Of the peace in
connection with the shooting ARRAY on
Myrtle street last Sunday night, was
continued by Prosecuting Attorney
George w. Klett until tomorrow.
Real Genuine Bargains at our Bar
gain Week Sale. Besse- Leland Co.
-adVt.
Your fall cap is at Wilson s.-Advt
Bargain Week Sale closes Saturday
at 10 p. m. Besse-Leland Co.-advt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31

| the seas as well. Dominating Eu-
rope, always seeking new markets,
how long would it be before the tri
umphant Pan-Germans reached
across the Atlantic for the rich and
unexpected territories Of the Amer
icas? And would they pay more at
tention to the Monroe Doctrine than
they did to their own promise to re-
spect Belgian neutrality?
But if we fail to win this war
there will be another and a worse
consequences. For our failure will
signify the triumph of brute force
as opposed to justice. The authori-
ties which in cold blood commanded
the devastation of France and Bel
GUM, the torture of children, the
rape Of women. the murder of Red
Cross nurses, will have gone un-
punished. The doctrine that might
makes right will have to be JUS
titled.
I'VE must not fail to win this
war;
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
DEVELOP BODIES
AS WE'LL AS MIND
Physical Education to Play Important
Part in Local Schools Next Year
Season Begins September II.

during the coming school year.
which opens in this city on September
II, one week from next Monday, a
great deal more attention is going to
be paid to the physical development
of the pupils than has been the GUS
tom heretofore, according to tentative
plans utlined by Superintendent STAN
ley H. Holmes. Physical Director w.
G. Moorehead, who will remain in
charge of this department unless he is
called to the co1ors, Mr.. Moorehead,
incidentally being one of the drafted
men, will have as his assistant Alvin
w. Bearce of Belmont, Mass.
There has been sCme talk Of insti-
tutine some scheme Of military train
ing, but it is unlikely that this will
come about inasmuch as the superin-
tendent feels that the physical de-
velopment Of the student Is more to
j be desired. physical development
and physical education will be made
an important part Of our years work
! and we plan to do as much along
these lines as any other city or COM
! munity of our size. With patriotism,
physical fitness takes its place ahead
| of arithmetic, in necessity states
Superintendent Holmes, who was
greatly surprised at the large number
of physical reflections during the re-
cent draft.
When the schools open on Septem-
Der II superintendent Holmes ex-
poets that there will be a larger num-
Der of pupils enrolled than ever be-
fore, although 1t is possible that the
demand for labor and the good wages
being paid may have a tendency in
some cases to keep the erstwhile pu-
pills out of school, A year ago there
were upwards Of 1926 pupils in the
High schools and this year the super
intendent expects that there will be
from fifty to seventy-five more than
this number He also looks for sub
/ stantial increase in all of the other
| schools.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
WHEN THE WIFE'S AWAY
Fairview Street Man, Whose Wife Is
in Hospital, Arrested With Sister-in-
law in Police Raid

George AIDE might find an idea for
one of his fables in slang, somethin e
along the line of when the cats away,
etc., in the case brought to the atten-
ton of Judge J. II. Kirkham in court
today in which Roy l.. Cleveland and
Miss Lillian Russell were charged
with misconduct.
Cleveland lives on the second floor
at No. 81 Fairview and Miss Russell,
whose home is in Burlington, is his
sister-in-laW. At the present time
Mrs. Cleveland is at the local hospital
undergoing treatment and her sister
has been staying at her home keeping
house for her husband The police
have received several complaints of
late concerning the actions of this
married man and his % years old
siSter-in-law and at 1 o'clock this
morning Sergeant Geo. Kelly and De-
tective Andrew J. Richardson raided
the home. The conditions found by
the police warranted their arresting
the couple.
In court today the girl refused to
plead either guilty or not guilty to
the charge and she likewise declined
to make any statement. Cleveland
was not so bashful however, and told
a glib story in an attempt to convince
the court of his innocence. He failed
and both he and his sister-in-law were
fined ST and costs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31

ana no REGARD has been kept of the en-
llstments UP to now it is imperative
that if due recognition is given every
boy who enlists his name must be Sc
cured Immediately. Therefore, if you
know of any young soldier, sailor.
ambulance driver or marine who is in
the service, whether he entered five
years ago or yesterday, fill out the
above blank and return to The Her
aid office, where a complete record Of
all patriots is being compiled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
ERROR SAVES $50

Mistake in Statute Book, Discovered
by Judge Kirkham, Causes Him to
Change Heavy Fine to Lighter One.
The discovery Of a typographical
error in his copy of the general
statutes of 1917 by Judge John II.
Kirkham this morning saved Jacob
Londwehr something like $50 for,
when he was convicted in court
Of driving his automobile past a stand
ing trolley car the minimum penalty
provided in the statute book held by
the court was $50 and that penalty
was imposed.
Later Judge Kirkham investigated
this statute more closely and dis
covered a typographical error whereby
the minimum penalty was but $40.
He then changed his sentence in Land
wehr's case and imposed a fine Of $50
and costs.
The arrest of Landwehr came as the
result of his driving his automobile
truck past 8 standing trolley car on
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31

Pennington avenue last SATURDAY..
Conductor Flenke, Supernumerary
Policeman May and two women on the
car testified that Landwehr did not
stop as the car came to a. standstill to
discharge passengers, but proceeded
past The conductor and policeman
also claimed that Landwehr failed to
heed personal warning to stop. The
accused admitted passing the car but
a StandStilI
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31

Sometime in the future, maybe SO
years from now, another generation
will probably erect a monument IN
memory of the boys and men of 1917
who have enlisted in the service and
gone out to the Great War. If you
have a son, a. brother or a friend who
has answered this call to the colors
you would want his name inscribed
with the other patriots on such
monument. Inasmuch as enlstments
have been going on for many months
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
Y. NJ. G. A. WORK AT AVER.

More than sixty secretaries Of the
Army and Navy Young Mems Chris
tan Association have gathered here
for a conference on the work to be
undertaken at the national army can
Torment at Aver.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
GAME CALLED OFF.

The scheduled baseball game be-
tween the Hillsides Of Meriden and
the Viking A. G. Of this city, Sunday,
has been called off. The local man
agement can secure a game at a later
date by communicating with F. Biard-
man, 20 Maple street Meriden.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
TROJrRIE FROM START.

Santi Puzzo of Belden street, a
building contractor purchased an au-
tomobile two weeks ago and has had
trouble from the start. Yesterday he
thoughtlessly left the machine in
front of a fire hydrant on Main street
and this morning appeared in court.
Judgment was suspended on payment
of costs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
FRENCH MISSION GOING WEST.

Washington, Aug. 31.-Members of
the French high commission to the
United States started today on a
transcontinenta1 trip with San Fran
cisco as the destination, where the
commissioners will take part in
dedicating the Lafayette room at the
University Of California.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
HARVARD UNIT REMAINS.

Cambridge, Aug. 31.-The $50 re-.
serve officers in training under French
army officers here will stay week
longer than had been planned. Ar
engagements have been made to have
the camp in operation until Septem-
Der Is.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
GREEK MINISTER ARRIVES

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 31-George
Bousses. who was recently DESIGNATED
by Foreign Minister Politis at Athens
as Greek minister to the United
States, arrived here today on a Brit
ish steamship.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
)UR TASTE WILL
esA @sfAs az 9ssa. I, :,
PROVE=TO4Y YOU

t pure butter, pure cream, pure
se sugars, pure fruits-only ma
sals actually made or tested by US
inter into the manufacture Of our
ldies. That is why they have a
tinctive flavor all their own. This,
conjunction with the low prices we
I, makes our candy supreme.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31

Holgar johnson, until recently con-
nected with the Boys Department in
the local Y. NJ c. A has accepted
the secretaryship of the Boys Depart"
ment in one of the leading Y. M. c.
AS in Pittsburgh. He also intends
to study at the University Of Pitts
burgh His many friends in New
Britain wish him success in his new
field.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-08-31
Events Tonight

High class photo drama, Fox's the
alter.
Lyceum theater, superior photo
plays.
Vaudeville and moving pictures,
Keeney's theater.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
DANGERS FLEE FLAMES
AS TEA CUP INN BURNS
Gay Throng Makes riurried Exit as
Smoke Fills Hall.

Girls in evening gowns made a hur-
ried exit out into the cold streets last
night when the dance given by The
Darlings in the, Tea Cup Inn. ~
Twelfth street northwest, was, inter-
rupted by a fire shortly after o'clock
which did damage to the extent of
about $4,000.
The fire started in the rear of the
basement of the inn and quickly spread
to the second floor where the dance
of The Darlings, q social club. in
charge of Jack Buckley, ex-president
of the Stewards Booster Club. was in
progress.
The dancers were thrown into a
state of excitement when the orchestra
suddenly stopped playing and smoke
was seen creeping in at the windows.
There was a rush for the stairway,
but no one was injured in the scram-
BILE for the street. Instead of dancing
members of the club and their guests
watched the firemen who worked for
more than an hour before the blaze
was extinguished.
Machines to bundle waste paper are
kept in the basement and Harry Eu-
gene Maynard, manager of the inn.
believes that the fire started by one
of the employees carelessly throwing
a match or lighted cigarette among
this paper.
The principal damage was done in
the rear of the building where the
blaze made considerable headway, al
though the entire place was generally
damaged by smoke and water.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
Mu-So-Lit Club Elects Officers.

The Au-So-Lit Club, at its annual meet
ing held at the Twelfth street branch of
the Y. NJ. c. A, elected the following Of
fcers: President Walter ]. Singleton;
first vice president, l. NJ. Hershaw; sec
ond vice president, R. W. Thompson:
recording secretary. Charles P. Ford
corresponding secretary. F. Morris Muir
ray; inaciaI secretary, J. C. BurIis; treas
urer. A. n. Scurlock
AL were reflections, except that of
Mr.. Burlis for financial secretary Ad-
dresses were delivered by Whitfield Nc
Kinley. Walter ]. Singleton and by Gar
net G. Wilkinson, principal OF the Dunbar
High School On the musical program
were Bush Hunter. Clinton wooding and
Lynwood ]. Roger. all of Howard Uni
versity. At the February meeting Of the
Mo-So-Lt Club, the centennial of ths
birth Of Frederick Douglass will be OBJ
served.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
Holmes BAKERY PLAYS
HOST FOR employees
Entertains 900 Workers and Friends
With Varied Program.

The doors of the Holmes and Company
bakery were thrown open wide last night
and 800 people thronged inside to enjoy
the entertainment that had been pre-
pared for employees of the establishment
and their friends.
The auditorium on the third floor was
draped in bunting and adorned with
American flags. the hall with an abun-
dance of greenery and myriad colored
lights, suggested the spirit of carnival
gaiety.
An eight-piece orchestra furnished
music and dancing was the feature
amusement until $50 when a program of
vaudeville numbers began which was fol-
lowed by music.
Last nights entertainment was given
by the heads of the company to gather
the statesmen and employees of the firm
for social intercourse
Mr.. Lewis Holmes, president Of the
company, and his wife, with l. s. Ulman.
vice president and manager received the
guests and proved royal hosts.
Special representatives of the firm were
provided to pilot sightseeing trips
throughout the establishment and quite
number of people were made acquaint-
ed with the workings Of q modern and
sanitary bakery.
Refreshments were served and dancing
continued until a late hour.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
Love and MADNESS
LINKED BY PASTOR
Sincerity Real Proof of Originality,
Says Rev. James L. Gordon.

"A man is real only when he Ia in
love or when he is real mad" said Rev.
James l.. Gordon. pastor of the First
Congregational Church, at a meeting of
the Mems Club of Trinity M E. Church
last night. ITO be original you must be
sincere said the pastor.
There are two kinds of cranks. One
kind makes things go around and the
other has to be made go around No
man ever accomplished anything worth
while without tremendous exertion of
will power. Don't be a spineless ninny
The men who get BY In this world 20
through head first. They put themselves
in their work and exert every ouce of
will power possible and they get there,
principally because they are not afraid
to be alone in their opinions. They are
not afraid to stand up for their OWE
convictions"
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17

The average depth Of the ocean is L 900
feet, and the average. height Of the land
above the sea Is 1,5oo feet
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
orHER TEMPERATURES.
Toweat

TIDE TABLE
Compiled by the United States Coast and Geodetio
SurveJ.)
roday-Low tide. SO a. m. and sH p N; high
tide lT O. 10. and IDS p m
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
u. S. MUST FACE WAR,
SAYS COL. THOMPSON
Tells Navy League Members Country
Is Militarily Unprepared.

Ihey We got their war in Europe now
ours Is coming said Col Robert NJ.
thompson at the annual meeting of the
Navy League yesterday.
When this war is finished we face two
tnihgs-the possibility of physical war
lot winch we are unprepared. The ac-
cursed leaders of the country have
brought us into a pit from which we
cannot escape unless the Infinite Power
ABOVE us takes care of us. But the eco
nofnic war that is coming, as sure as
lhe sun VIII rise tomorrow, will damage
US more than a physical war. Today this
country thinks II is prosperous.
when the war is over the government
VIII own most Of the factories in Eng
iahd. There VIII be no talk of eight-hour
laws There will be no talk of higher
wages. The government will run the fac
tories at the lowest possible cost to pay
interest on its enormous debts. It will
say to the worker. Work or be a crimi-
nal We can compete with Europe only
py putting down wages, and then organ
lied labor will fight"
Talks on preparedness also were made
by Raymond B. Price, of the United
otates Rubber Company; Judge Sidney
Ballou, Capt. Charles L. Poor. and WILL
lam Mather Lewis. Herbert L. Satterlee.
former Assistant Secretary of the Navy,
presided In the morning and afternoon.
The meeting was concluded with a ban
quet at the Raleigh.
These directors were elected: Louis c.
Hay, ]. Frederic Tams, Charles A.
Fowler. Lewis L Clarke. G. Elder Adams,
Morgan ]. OBrien, OF New York City;
Capt. E. K. Roden, Scranton, Pa: Will
lam s. Lloyd, Philadelphia, Pa; Carter
II. Fftz-Hugh, Chicago, ILL.,; Clarence
Cusley, Texas; Henry Breckenridge, Ken
lucky; Arthur T. Adds, Chicago, Ill. /;
II. B. F. MacFarland, Washington, ID. c. /;
Harry K. White. Boston, Mass; George
A. Sanderson, Chicago, Al.: R w. Kelley,
Colorado; Sidney BalIou. Hawaii.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
Flood Lighting suEgested.

Flowers for Faahl0nable Functfops.
Choicest flowers and most artistic dec
orations by GUIDE. l114 F st-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
DEATHS REPORTED.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Ella Hutshtns. a yess. III sth Il. ~
Hannah Virginia Petit, 70. ne srd St nw
James A Petit. g. Terra Gotta, d. @.
John H. johnson, n, st. Elixabeth's Hospltsl
Annie Tavenne. 50. sfbley Hospital
Eugene P. Jewell. Co. Emery-ney Hospital
Philip A. Wilkinson. 81. d2 lzsh st. ns
Albert B. Schlotsrbeck 45 7ul sth st. NV
George Maier. 4s. zT R. L ave. me-
Andrew Chase Cmningham 50, Is24 Lamont st.
Norma Lorrain Mcnamara, months, e22 St sw
COLORED.
George Carineton, 43 years. Tubsrculosis Hospt
Charles Lee. IS. Wash. Asylum Hospt
Lille Jackson, 6. st. Elisabeth's Hospt
Meta O. Richardson. g., sos D It. sw
Annie Weeden, s., Frecimen's Hospdtal
William Arthur Crumpton, 3. Tuberculosis Hospt
Mary Beverly. 10 months, 6a5 Sieyers Ct NV
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

Lawrence R. Fisher. u. and Lucy ]. AAupin, 3.
both Of Bedford, Va. Rev. L. Morgan Chambers
Arthur l. SouthwOrth. ~ and Dorothy L Msn-
Erum. %. both Of Potomac, Va Rev. John E
BigS.
Daniel J. Burke q and Mabel NJ. Martin. n
Rev. James A Smyth.
stephen A Rapp. jr.. D. Of Pittsburgh. Pa. md
Lucy H 0'DouDeIl. o. Of somerset, Pa Rev.
Thomas Z. McGugan.
James J. Donohne, 30. Of New York City. md
Nora N. Bradley, q. Rev. William J. Carroll.
George W. Cole. 3. Of Guilford. Nd. and Pearl
E. MofAt, q. Of Laurel. Nd. Rev. William Harris.
Louis W. MeNamss. 3. Of Ber~yn. Nd. and
Bextrios g. Cnsp. Is. Of CoIlegs PARK, Nd. Rs,.
Alfred E BarrUus.
Carl A. BrsRdes. 3 Of Toledo, Ohio. and Eliza
beth N. Maloy. Rev. Georse z Kelly.
COLORED
Charles Rudd. q and Leithz Praitsr. D. Rev.
W. A L. Morton.
Norman ". Lear. 2. and ArdslIa Il. Jordan. z.
Rev. z. Thomas Broadus.
Benjamin Hawkins, =, and Opheha NJ. Linkwood,
%. both Of CheTy. Nd Rev. James z Roberts.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
LOCAL MENTION,

lbs layer rsisins, 2cci - lbs. Old
Time flour, 81; s cans peas. Csc; 3 cans
tomatoes, Csc; 8 cans corn, 25c: large
can beans. l0c: large cans asparagus
lOc; lbs evap. peaches. 25c; 4 bots
vanilla CT lemon. 25c; 5 iosves bread
loc; peanut butter, l2c; 8 lob. bags
coffee, zoe; Wonder tea sc; Cold
Medal wheat food. l2nc: Gold Medal
oats, 7ac; lima beans. 1Oc; fat Nor
way mackereL 12Ac; large Jars mus
tard, 12c; pound Jars Rockvood's CO,
Goa Csc: WINS war cake, soc. ll2t
Seventh Street N W., and all the
J. 7. d. Pyles stores
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
HOT TEA BREAKS
A c0LD-TRY THIS

Get a small package Of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks call
it, Hamburger Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take a teaspoonful Of the
tea, put a cup Of boiling water upon II,
pour through a sieve and drink a teacup
full at any time. 1t is the most effective
way to break a cold and cure grip, as it
opens the pores. relieving congestion.
Also loosens the bowels, thus breaking a
cold at once.
1t is inexpensive and entirely veseta-
BILE, therefore harmless.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
STUDENTS, HERE'S AN IDEA!

Philadelphia- Pa, Jan. M-Joseph
Bashewsh was arrested today by the
Bristol CPenna), authorities ana ac-
cused Of having set fire TO the Holy
Ghost Apostolic College at CornweIls on
December Is, and again on January >.
Bashewsh Is Is years old. He has been
a student at the college for three years.
The boy confessed his guilt and signed
statement. He admitted in his state
ment that he was afraid he would fai;
in his examinations and SO set fire to
the building. SO that he would have
more time to prepare.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
LOCAL TEMPERATURE.

Midnight, 2; 3 q m, %; L. m, q; a. M, q
n m, Il; 10 A. m, 3; Il noon Is; p m, 2;
D. m, Is; p m. q; p. m, Is; 10 o. m. q
Highest, .; lowest, %.
Relative humidityS a m, n; p m, %;
p. m, n Rainfall s D. m to .. NJ, T. Hours
Of sunshine, 3; per c-nt Of possible sunshine, n
Temperature same date last yeAr-Highest, 3; low
est 2.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-17
TO TALK ON SHAKESPELRE.

Senator Thomas Sterling. Of South Dz-
kota- will deliver lecture on Shakespeare
as viewed by a lawyer. TO the members
Of the Shakespeare Society OF America
at the Cairo on Friday evening.