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New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
CITY ITEMS

Itn NAoh Of lightning comes j fcorfuud in '"The Little Amer1- fAN Lyceum theater. Thurs sAAy and saturday.-Advt- (sES ss;'sSi ,ce aoodrich. of Farminston 7 7'''( vastting in New York. and s2.5o shirts. s1.16.>-- lvt.
 IT.. John E. Farr and
 SS1 uf I,asalle street, attended
 fl o9 Wiliam E, Day in Vim
 nsh Of lightning comes
 1l3 IAld nj .sThe Little Ameri-
 Ircoum theater, Thurs md Saturday. .--Adyt.
 Giiin and son, Daniel. IT,,
 s'Ts'E1I to North Adams. Masa-. to taneral of Mr. Mullin's
 James Mccue, the mother
 Dfficor William AcCue.
 nnce to join New Britain lank Christmas Club to-
 opSn 2 to 9 p. nn;--Advt..
 1s,aor the recovery Of Michael - Of Trexnont street were of ..' x 131e masses fn rt. f1ary's ehuts s.tstday.
 NeS nJodge, I. O. 0. T., will hold WatSh night services at the oungaloW I1his oxputnG. The entertainment wiiA be [ 3d by children.
 Jl chults Of the Glenwood Ice seoE eports n ice crop of about EhIss s ftes3 of his house. The Ice nc about 1s inches thick. q - d'sasa - .s ~ .5e VI X. Burke Of Kansas City. ' Ia, is y1sitlng with local relatives. cps1pare us for $1 hats, seibert--4 JAcebson the local basket y,l1 1 H will leave tomorrow on 9 Ee1l.a 4ran with the Colonial club or
 Tho trip will include the { A1Iu & chiGopAA. Holyoke and Ware, K. ylndaor, Vt. and Newport' 1se1 1apshirs.
 '''' M. Goodwin. former teaG St tho High school has re- { turned 10 1Gr Rome in Naugatuck aftA9 sp SdinG . few days with \ friends in thiS city
 5eyer4l letters of thanks have been rocaived by Rev. Warren F. Cook pAsAof Uf the Methodist church fol neN aments which members of the 4cfi1fX e1k to the boys of ythat cfurd eano are in the service. Anthony Boukas is seriously i'll al hin homo on Spring street.
 The police report 216 arrests dur n the month of December.
 GChtSf Robert M. Dame of the frt 0p1rtment h indisposed at his homo n Camp street.
 a1A Ire department was called ou
 f1:33 o'clock this morning iron bN 8o for fire in house owned 1enAtx Levitsky on Broad street
 dAmage was nominal.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
HAS GERMAN MAY0R-ELECT
Present Executive of Michigan City, Ind, Asks That Elected Successor
  Be Forbidden to Hold Officc.

Indianapolis, Dec. 31.-F'red c. Mil Ter, German alien enemy and mayor elect of Michigan City, was here to- day to appear before Judge Anderson, to answer charges filed by Martin T. Kruger, present mayor, seeking to en- join Miller from taking office Jan. l.
 Mayor Kruger in his application for 8 temporary injunction declares Mill Ter is not eligible to the office because he is not a citizen of the United States. ,-~-
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
F. O. HoLIDA YHOuRs.

Postmaster . W. F. Delaney an- nounced today the hourDaat the post office tomorrow as follows: Money. rder windw closed all day and the stamp and registery windws will be open from until 12:30 o'clock. Ths carriers will make one delivery nnd the last regular mail will be de- spatched at 12.30 o'clock! Mail for the accommodation of the factories
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
Mrs. Rose A. Weber.

Mrs. Rose A. Weber, wife of George Weber of 2s Waiting street, died at heart trouble with which she was a sufferer for some time. She was 43 years old and besides her husband q daughter, Mrs. Irene Warner, sur wives. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from her late home. Rev. Warren F. Cook of Trinity Methodist church will off, ciate and burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
Carl of Thanks.

We wish to thank friends and rel atives for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes at the time of death of Mrs. John W. Larson. We especially wish to thank the em- ployes of Minor & Corbin box shop, H. H. Corbin box shop, tool and die room of the Corbin Screw Corpora ton.
 MIR. and MRS. TIMOTHY KELLY
 AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
Mx John w. Larson.

Funeral services for Mrs. John W. Larson were conducted at o'clock this afternoon at her late home 167 High street, Rev. Dr. 8. G. Ohman of f1ciating. The bearers were Fred Mo- Enroe, Vincent Smith. John Smith, Harry Donahue, Harry Sanstrom and Richard Jacoby.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
Mrs. Mary A. Rfce.,

Mrs. Mary A. Rice, aged 93 years, died Saturday evening at the home of her son, F. w. Rice in Boston. A son, William Rice, died about two months ago. The remains will be brought to this city Wednesday and services will be held at the Erwin Mortuary chap- el at 2 o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
RAILROAD PROBE RESUMED.

Washington, Dec. s1.-Investigation of the railroad situation was re- sumed by the senate1 interstate com merce committee today with Chair man Hall of the Interstate Commerce Commission explaining 1date showing the financial condition and expendi- lures of the carriers.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
New York Faces Goal Famine.

? New York, Dec. 31.-Nothing to in- dicate a moderation of the intense cold that has held the city in its grip for the past two days greeted shiver- ing New Workers this morning. Not in 30 years, has this city suffered as it did Saturday and yesterday, and hopeless of relief was preparing to suffer again today.
 At 6 a. m. thermometers registered z degrees below zero, while reports from outlying districts showed lower temperatures.
 The city is face to face with a coal famine that makes the outlook more cheerless.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
FIRE AT NAVY YARD.

New York, Dec. 31.-Ffre occurred today at the New York navy yard. Shortly after the alarm was sounded sailors from tho barracks were sta toned every ten feet around the yard and workmen were forbidden to en- ter or leave durimx the ensuing 50 minutes. ,.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
sVTBBERTs-oHNsoN.

L.ester A. Vibberts of 1145 Stanley
 eet and Margaret Fl. Johnson of Ea 1rAin street were married Satur- y evening by Rev. Dr. s. G. Ohman Y the home of the brides parents, sshe young couple expect to reside in
 mediate relatives were present.
 young couple expect to reside in
 rttord The bridegroom ia em-
 yed In the office of theNAetna Life sA SxeeS 60. in Hartford. @
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
Frank Jacobs.

Frank Jacobs, ,colored, died Satur- day evening at the New Britain Gen. eral hospital. He was about 65 years oe age and is survived by a daughter residing On Whiting street. The body has been turned over to J. M. Curtin X Go fer burial.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
MANY MINERS KILLED.
Gas Explosion at Throop, Near Scron-
 ton, Pa.

Scranton, Pa, >Dec. 31.-Many min- CTS are reported Killed by gas ex- plosion in the Underwood mine of the Penna. Coal company near Throop about six miles from this city.
 Company officials are silent and in. formation is vague. At noon II bodies someSdead and some alive. were re- ported taken from the mine. s
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
EAR GRozEN ON WAY Hossil,..

EhaS T. Ringrose is indisposAA N his home on Beaver street sulE from . badly frozen ear whacA s affected between Canp Upton ah station in this city when h WQD cling home on . furbouEh tt ing. Dr. Flanagan attenAN1 ys
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
LAci Mnd.

Luci Lanci, the ven-month-olo daughter of Sebastian Lanci of 96 Beaver street, died this morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow after non and burial will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
WILL LISTEN TO AUSTRIA
Manchester G,iar1aan Declares Serious
 Consideration Will Be Given Peace Terms Emanatine in Vienna.

London, Dec. 31.-The Manchester Guardian says it is the intention of the British government when the Austro- German terms of peace are presented officially to return serious and reasoned reply. Premier Lloyd George has arranged to visit France, according to the paper to confer with Premier Clemenceau on this subject.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
FOREMBN REMEMBERED
North & Judd Mfg. Co. Gives Extra

Compehsation For Efficiency
 Stockholders Receive Extras. At the meeting of the directors of North & Judd Mfg. Co. Saturday af- ternoon the regular 4 per cent. divi- dend with an extra l per cent. divi- dand was declared. The foremen in their pay envelopes this afternoon win ind checks tendered by the concer.l as extra epmpepsation for efficiency durtng the past year. W. >2
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
William McNulty.

The funeral of William fMcNulty was held at o'clock this morning at. the church of St. John the Evangelist. Rev. John J. Fitzgerald of1iciated at a requiem high mass. Burial was in the new Catholic cemetery
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
TOO LATE FOR cLAss1FIuArIoN

TO RENT-Rent in Allderidge block, over Rogers bakery store. WrttA T.
 w. O'Connor, New Britain. or Tel.
 1234-3, New Britain. l7-81.36
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
Mrs. Mary McCne.

Mrs. Mary McCue. an> aged and re- spected resident of North Adams, Mass, died yesterday. She leaves her husband, 1.-two daughters and three sons, one of which is Policeman VII liam P. McCue of this city.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
TWENTY BELOW, IS
 MERCURY'S RECORD.
(Continued from First Page)

Reports from New England, includ- ing Portland, Me-, 1 8 below; Concord, N. H., 16 below.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss Hattie F. Dcna,ne.

61 years, died at her home in Newing- ton Saturday afternoon. She is sur vived by her mother who is 92 years of age. The funeral was held at 3 o'clock this afternoon and burial was in Newington, cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
August Busch.

The remains of August Busch, who died in the local hospital Friday eve ming, are still at J. M. Curtin & Co.'s undertaking rooms, pending informa- tion from relatives from out of town.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
CARL YoUNoBIAD. II. S, CT

CARL YOUNGBLAD, II. S, 01A1l A1asseur, 74 West Main M., O1 7 Phone. 42ss13; RAsidemce 675-5. Thetmolite Bath, Ae Vibration, Neuritis, RhouxAet Ils, Imppded Circulation. Electric tronA- ments. Open afternoons and o~o. nings. By appointment at youf rG1t. idence.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31

New York Stock Exchange quota tions furniahed by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. ..t
New Britain herald., 1917-12-31
lIBER L OSSES OF
 lITISH ARE 7o,527
'sl lsd oT of wounds 1,o4s om- ce'. anti ,sob Men. Is Of
 f,fASf
hGal Stetie4IIlllla1t

loon. Lse. q -Bsitish casualties r. sste0 ln 4.ece .. m l,r sSched 7o,s27 iS !lled or died of onicers ts men 14,8O6. ounded or missing onacers B. pen 60,3s6.
 atie xapSvted from l-,c. 1e to.
 divided as follewe:
 Fl woundsAG1 1icers
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
WAR BARS PROOF
BUT BOARD ACTS
Compensation Commission
Decides That a Woman Is
a Legal Widow of Miner

The State Compensation Board has
ruled in favor of Victoria Glassick,
of Shamokfn. in a compensation claim
against the Greenough Red Ash Coar
Co.. in which the woman set forth
that because of the war she was un-
able to procure from Russia certifi-
Gates as to her marriage and birth of
chlldren while in Russia. 1t was
contended that there was no proof
that she was the lawful wife of the
man killed, but the board accepted
her statement of marriage and in an
opinion says she should know the
dates of birth of her children. The
pair lived together in this country
for nine. years and brother who
witnessed the wedding seventeen years
ago in Russia made an affidavit to
thai effect.
In deciding the extent of disability
resulting from the loss of hand the
board says in a Pittsburgh case that
1t VIII continue to follow the policy
OF broad construction of the compen-
sation law. In the claim of Pylypiw
VS.. Lorain Steel Company the board
says 1t cannot consider claims made
year after an accident.
The board, in an opinion by Com
missioner Leech. modifies the award
in the case of McElroy VS.. Cuthbert
Brothers, Pittsburgh. and marked the
case continued" until a year from
May 81. when, if permanent disability
is found, the application may be re-
newed
Chairman Mackey directs payment
of compensation by the Atlantic Re-
tining Company to parents of William
Noonan, Philadelphia, who had con-
tributed earnings in varying sums
and at irregular intervals" toward
seaport of mentally defective sister.
1t is found that the parents income
is only sufficient to maintain the
household and that the care of the
sister is an additional burden on the
father since the death of the son.
The board affirmed Referee Beemer
in case in which it was found that
William H. Rice, Dallas. was para
lyZed by falling from a ladder and
that the fall was not due to paraly-
sis. In the case of Elmer Pater, Glen
side. VS.. Superior steel Company, Car
negie, it is found that a man who had
suffered an injury so that it would
affect the use of an arm to the same
extent as If II had been amputated
above the elbow has lost the use of
the arm.
Commissioner Leech says in decid-
ing the case of Lisak VS.. Delaware
Lackawanna and Western Railroad
that there was no evidence of an ac-
cidept offered in the case, adding:
I'VE are not permitted to guess at or
speculate for facts" The same COM
missioner makes this observation in
Gallo VS.. Werner Coal and Coke Com
pany Pittsburgh: whilst we regard
this as very close question on the
facts as presented to the board, the
referee had the witnesses and the
claimant before him and could con-
slider his personal impression of their
manner and conduct his conclusions
on evidence which If believed by him
was sufficient to support his find
ings."
In twenty cases awards made
against railroads engaged in inter-
state commerce are set aside because
of Federal court rulings and in nine
other cases appeals are dismissed
without comment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19

tinguishing mark of trained troops
All these remarks tend toward one
conclusion, namely. that the discipline
of the Army is big factor in giving
men the tenacity which enables them
to go into battle with dauntless cour-
age and to win victories. Discipline
can accomplish wonders among men
who are naturally lacking in brains
and self-reliance. 1t can accomplish
a great deal more, howeveI. among
those who possess these natural quail
tiles.
Men who are thoroughly disciplined
and yet within the limits of discipline
possess the priceless quality of initia-
tive, make ideal soldiers. They are
the men who can always be trusted
to pull themselves out of tight places,
to carry attacks through until sue
cess is won, to hold out against all
odds.
Making Yourself a Real Soldier
Men of this type will be found in
the National Army-ten of thousands
of them. If you have made up your
mind to be one of them, see that you
enter into your training with vigor
and interest Make yourself q thor
ough soldier in the quickest possible
time. Learn to obey orders without
fear or question. At the same time
remember to carry out those orders
with true intelligence and self-reli-
ance.
Within the next few months the
National Army will be formed into a
splendid body of troops filled with
spirit of loyalty and of enthusiasm
for our Just cause. efficient from top
to bottom, in which every man VIII
be fitted and ready to do his duty.
Such an army backed by all the re-
sources of the country-resources OF
men, of money and of materials prac-
tically without limits bound to go
forward to victory. There may be
temporary reverses and periods OF
gloom, as in all other wars; but in
the end victory must and will be won.
This is the object toward which all
your training is to be directed. Pur
into that training all your own earn
estness and energy. Fit yourself to
wear with pride and credit the uni
form of an American citizen-soldier.
This is the road of honor and OF
real service to the nation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19

comes confident of his ability to de-
fend himself. He learns how to ad-
vance over ground apparently swept
with bullets without exposing himself
to really effective fire. He grows used
to the idea of meeting enemies face
to face in battle.
All your training as soldier will
work toward putting you into condi-
tion to meet the test OF battle when
the time comes with true American
spirit-with the intelligence and cour-
age that make eventual victory cer-
tain.
Private soldiers are not required to
study tactical problems. These are
solved by the higher officers. But
every man should thoroughly under
stand the following elementary prin-
Ciples of combat:
1. The offensive wins.
2. Battles are won by the individual
soldier. 1t is emphatically' up to"
him. Splendid leadership and fine
equipment are of avail only when each
private does his utmost.
;. Victory depends more on nerve
and fighting spirit than on the best
weapons and armor in the world.
Importance of the Attack
OSleHSlNe action alOne never WINS
victories. The army which succeeds
must be ready and anxious to attack.
There are many advantages in taking
the offensive. The destruction of hos
tile trenches by heavy bombardment
preceding the attack weakens the
enemy's spirit and sometimes leads
to the surrender of men who are in
no condition to withstand assault.
The chief advantage. however, is the
fact that the attacking side chooses
it's own time and place to strike, fore
ing the enemy to readjust his de-
fenses accordingly.
1t is always possible In battle for
good infantry to defeat an enemy
greatly superior In numbers. but lack
ing in training. discipline, leadership
and morale" Unfantry Drill Regula-
ticEs, par. 354) In another place in
the Regulations it is we'll remarked
THAT modern war requires but one
kind of infantry-good infantry" Re-
member. too. in this connection an
other statement in the Regulations,
which has been previously quoted, to
the effect that discipline "is the dis
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19

courageous enemy is more or less ter
rifying to him.
This state of mind is entirely natu-
raj. Every man goes through it. The
bravest soldiers of the Civil War and
of all wars testify to their dread of
entering battle. but this is feeling
that can be conquered even by man
who is physically timid. 1t is related
that a veteran soldier was observed
by one of his comrades just before the
Battle of Seven Oaks to be white and
trembling and was reproached with
being scared. Yes" he replied, "it
you We're one-half as scared as 1 am
you'd be making n dash for the rear"
Ninety per cent of the men now fight
ing so dauntlessly in Europe have
doubtless passed through a similar
experience and hold themselves in the
path of duty only through mastery of
their physical fears.
Growth of SeIf-Confdence
AS II mans military training pro-
crosses. his body becomes stronger,
and therefore better able to stand
strain and intense activity. He grows
accustomed to the heavy firing. He
gets practice in handling his rifle and
his bayonet with skill. so that he be-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
LESSON NO. 80.
T,HE SOLDIER IN BATTLE

breeding Lessons: l. Your Post OF
Honor; ?, Making Good as Soldier;
8. Nine Soldierly Qualities; 4, Get
ting Ready For Camp; 8, First Days
in Camp; 6, Cleanliness in Camp; Z,
Your Health: s. Marching and Care
of Feet; .. Your Equipment and
Arms; 10. Recreation in Camp; IL,
Playing the Game; IL. Teamwork in
The Army; IS. Grouping Men Into
Teams; Ii. The Team Leaders; Is,
Fighting Arms of the Service; 10;
STAFF Branches of the Service-I; II,
stan Branches of the Service--II; ;
Is, Army Insignia; 10. The Army
System of Training; 20. Close Order
Drill: II. Extended Order Drill; %.
Guard Duty; %. Getting Ahead in
the Army; "a. Army Courtesy; %,
Discipline and Respect for the Col
ors; 26. Some Army Traditions: 81,
The Spirit of the Service; >. Why
We Fight; 90, The War in Europe)
The average civilian. no matter how
brave he may be. has little desire to
20 into battle. Even though he knows
very well that the chances of his
heiug killed or severely wounded are
comparatively small. yet the thought
of placing himself in post of danger
face to face with well-trained and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
Newsboys to Stage
Their Show Tonight

The newsboys' big minstrel show
of Trade auditorium. The boys have
put forth every effort to make the
show funny and a success.
Almost al of the actors are the
rewsies who can be found on the
street with their papers. at any time
during the day. They have the grit
and the nerve to go through with
their parts like veterans, and every
thing points to big hit for the young
actors.
The results of the primaries will
be read from the stage as fast as the
returns can be gotten
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
Churches Of God to Hold
Congregational Meetings

To select a pastor for the coming
year and to elect officers. the congre-
cation of the Green Street Church of
God will hold meeting this evening
at 7.30 o'clock.
Services will be held tomorrow
evening at which the Rev. ]. C. Form
crook. of Penbrook, will preach. The
Rev. ]. q, Weigle, of Rohrerstown,
will preach Friday evening. Sunday
evening the ordinance will be OBJ
served.
The Maclay Street Church of God
evening.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
NAMED COLLECTOR

Washington. Sept. 19-Byron r.
Newton, of New York. was nominated
to-day by President Wilson to be col
lector of customs at New York
Mr.. Newton will succeed Dudley
Field Malone, who resigned recently
because of President Wilson's posi-
ton on the suffrage question. Mr.
Newton has been an assistant secre-
tary of the treasury for several years
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19

parlor, library or liv-
ing room - large oval top
octagon\ pedestals and book
platform base. Made of gen
uine quartered oak, finished
golden and highly polished.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19

Glass, John Gates and ]. Harry Ste
were appointed as the building CO
mittee. The money used for the W
will be known as the "Bible Glass
dition Fund" and Charles Hines.
will act as secretary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19

Church. Derry and Kit
tatinny streets. to build an addition
to the church. The addition will have
a seating capacity of 200.
During the evening money was
pledged for the remodeling. C. Frank
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
LIBERTY BONDS READY

WashlnBtOn, sept. Iy.-The treasury
department announced tonight that
deliveries of the first Liberty Bonds
will commence on September &c. At
that time the printing of the bonds
will be far enough advanced to permit
prompt deliveries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
Addition Will Be Built
By Olivet Presbyterian

1t was unanimously agreed at a
meeting of the members OF the Olivet
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-19
HOME-READING COURSE FOR
CITIZEN SOLDIERS
Department reprint reserve)

This of thirty daily lessons offered to the men
the National Army practical help
in getting in the right way 1t is informal in tone
and does not attempt give binding rules and directions
These in the various manuals and regulations
United States Army which this Course is merely
Introductory.