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New Britain herald., 1917-03-10
AN INTERPRETING BOOK.

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 There is now being prepared for publication . record of the offenses committed by the German govern ment against the government and people of the United States. This compilation will probably be issued in the near future. and will come from the State Department in the form of aWhite Book. Either that, or 1t will be incorporated as part of the Congressional Record.
 Any such document will necessarily be interesting. It will lift the veil that has hid from the people of the United States the insidious conspir. acies that were directed against their welfare. The plot to form an alliance with Mexico and Japan is only part oe gigantic scheme that the Bureau of Investigation. Department of Justice. unfolded in its entirety. Docum entary proof rests in the archives of the state Department and in the White House.
 Almost at the same moment that announcement is made of the forth coming White Book, the Norddeut- sche Allgsmeine zeitunE prints a warning to President Wilson which states that he alone before history has to bear the responsibility of his own coalntry which up to now still enjoys the blessings of peace. The White Book which should be issued in the near future will show jus. under what conditions this nation has enjoyed peace and the blessings that go with 1t. The long series of plots and intriques were curses enough in themselves to offset some of the blessings of peace.
 Since the beginning of the war this country has gone through a period of trial and tribulation that few na- tons would have tolerated. With ex- treme patience the President has done all in his power to keep out of war with nation that almost insisted upon dragging us into the war Knowing what he does, and what the American people had not known ul to the expose of the Mexican plot the wonder now is that Wilson could exefcise so much patience. A list published last week by the State De- pertinent shows that more than 200 American citizens have been killed on the high seas by German submarines. These Americans were innocent non- combatants. They had nothing to do with the war. Yet their lives were brutally taken without warming. without chance to escape.
 The White Book will show more than is already known. It will give the inside facts of the dynamiting of factories and the blowing up of buildings on American soil. It will show the insidous workings of an organization that had for it's object the banding together of German. American citizens against their adopt ed country. It will give. inside in- formation pertaining to the opera- tions of Ambassador Von Bernstorff who while he was pledgipg his frisnd- sships for stisls country 3as stakinx a haaa in n tho ( z dse,nasn
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10

al agents, was paying money for arsoi, and other crimes.
 These things will be enlighteninz to the. American people who have sat silently and watched the series of dep- relations against their country for more than two years. With true Yankee patience and Forgiveness the American President and the American people have stood for about all they can stand for. Diplomatic relations have been broken to be resumed. no one knows when. But there. will be no patching up of friendship until the rights of the American people are protected on the high seas and else where as they have been in the days of old. That is the case, come what may. The White Book will, tell the story.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10

Wait" counsels the Boston Tran script" from under the shadow o Bunker Hill. Wait until you SC, the whites of their periscopes!',- Hartford Times.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10

When Senator La Toilette says that "the level of our statesmanship" has not been so low in perhaps thirty years. he leaves himself open to con viction.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10
OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. Museum Curator win Address Gracn. naAr School Association Nfeetane. ;,

On March 27 D. Birmingham 00hurN curator at the Institute Museum. VI deliver . specially prepared addx1
 before the Parents and Teachers. ase will be illustrated and instead o3 beindr2 a patriotic talk, dealing with wars an1a munitions, 1t will be devoted AntirSlSs to .. discussion of the resourcss oes the country. MT. Schurr will deal exsl tensively in wnat products of the soiT are obtainahle for the nations use.
 On Tuesday evening Mr. schurr ta to address the Boy Scouts Of the Firks Congregational church, taking n his yvoUds.''
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10

With the president corroborating the story of the plot and Zimmer- mann admitting it. the Associated Press is getting some valuable testi- montals concerning its truthfulness, as we'll as it's news getting abilities. Norwich Bulletin.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10

The fact that the pair arrested here for plotting against Britain's Indian empire could furnish $z6,0O0 bail each indicates that Berlin paid well for something 1t didn't get.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10
Reason For Regrets.
(Boston Transcript.)

The Minnesota guardsman sem tenced to flve years in the penitentiary for placing Germany above his own country muAt be sorry now that he became sol3iier instead of United statas esua4e}.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10
FACTS AND FANUane.

Our idea of something not to gey excited over is whether we "break"
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10
Britain Herald.
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New Britain herald., 1917-03-10

well deserved. Than Dr. Reeks the city has never had more efficient and conscientious devotee. His skill as a physician. coupled with his broadmindedness and farsightedness make of him power for genuine good in the community. The ;.y may of the city's health department and consider 1t a job well done.
 A recent sanitation campaign launched by the health board is al- ready accomplishing results. It is to keep as clean and sanitary as possible all food stores where eatable products in their raw state are exposed to the air. In many stores crackers, sugar, cookies, pickles and other articles of food are displayed without covering of any kind. This exposes the foods to all sorts of genns, dust and dirt and also makes it possible for prospective customers to handle the food. The elimination of this will go far toward raising the standard of food stores even as the soda water fountain in- spections has in the drug and confec- tiOnery stores.
 The season for grip. pneumonia, hard colds and other winter ailments Is by no means past, but is just at its heighthg "A year ago the health de- pArtment instituted campaign to in- duce people to use their handkerchfefs whengit became necessary to sneeze. Without further comment the public should co-operate by contriving this method. One Asnsexe from . person
New Britain herald., 1917-03-10

with opposition. gossip says.
 Where appointive positions termin- ate this spring the mayors probable selections are 8 source of speculation. Naturally the personnel of the new fire and police boards, if authorized, is the most talked of thing. Many names have been mentioned for the police board. including Herbert V. Camp, H. 6. Tallard, George Kimba1l, Lawyer Charles IT. Mitchell and W. $. Trask. For the Ire board the names most prominently mentioned are E. G. Bab- cock, I. w. Carlton s.nd A. E. Mag nell In the other boards it. is not thought that there will be any mater ial shake-up. It is understood MT. Tallard will not either seek or accept reappointment to the health depart ment. This will leave the position of chairman vacant and Dr. George Bod ley is the logical man for that posi- ton. During the few times he has pre- sided he has exhibited a marked apti- tude for executive work. There is no doubt but what the common council will see fit to reappoint Prosecuting Attorney George w. Klett without a dissenting vote. Since the salary of the assistant prosecutor has been boosted to $650 however, there Is . strong Likelihood that Joseph G. Woods may not have clear sailing. The corporation counsel, J. E. Cooper. will be renamed without question. Other appointments include a vacancy in the cemetery committee which will have to be filled and in tho pub- lie amusement committee when How ard 4. Nmbrell will probably be re-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
MONSTER PARADE BIG
FEATURE OF ClTY'S
PATRIOTIC DAY
MEETING AT ARM0RY
STATE BUILDING PACKED WITH
APPtAUDiNG RONGS -
SPEAKERS TELL AUDIENCE E
THEIR DUTY DURING NATIONAL
CRISIS.

Ottawa has a justifiable excuse for
being proud of its yesterdays Pat
riotic Day celebration Three thous-
and people representing all stages and
ages of life. shoulder to shoulder. with
heads erect and eyes bearing de-
termined look that foreboded evil for
one William Rex, German Imp. or
rather Emperor marched thru the
loop in one OF the most successful
street demonstrations ever seen in
the city. as the prelude 10 a monster
mass meeting at the armory.
The parade prepared upon eleventh
hour notice bore all the earmarks of
an undertaking that had been in con
temptation for weeks. There were no
class lines in that vast democratic
turnout Everybody who could pos
slbly find a vacant spot in the line,
marched, and as result 1t required
almost twenty minutes for the process.
sion to pass given point. The mar
4. Vel expressed at the great number OF
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
IMPENDING ASSAULT is
PREPARED FOR BY
ALLIED FORCE
RUSS LEAVE FORT
kRoNSTADT, PRINCIPAL PRoTEc.
TiON EVACUATED BY ORDER
OF ARMY CHlEFTAiNS.

Developments of the highest pos.
sible importance and Of world wide In.
terest have marked the war situation
during the past "a hours. Briefly they
are:
A great new army, composed OF
German and Austro- Hungarian troops
and supported by German artillery has
begun an offensive against the Ital.
ians. Ground has gained at three
points along a twenty mile front from
Flitsch to the Bainsizza Plateau, but
the Italian lines are holding Arm.
This is the first time that German
army has been sent into the Italian
theatre of war and the action Of the
German general staff in doing so ID
considered highly significant.
Following the great French victory
north of the Aisne river In France,
where the French are driving against
the defenses OF the German fortress
of Laon indications have arisen point
ing to another German retirement.
French aviators reported that the
Germans are telling forests and are
destroying villages, bridges and rail.
ways just as they did before thailaG
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
PILOT OF @. DEATH
TRAIN GIVES SELF
UP; OUT ON BONDS

Engineer A. G. Carlson pilot OF the
illfated G., B. 4 c. train that killed
seven stockmen at Earlvlle on Sep
tember 16, and who since has been
confined to ST Charles hospital In
Aurora, today Unexpectedly appeared
An Ottawa and surrendered himself to
Sheriff Davis in response to warrants
served upon him charging him with
manslaughter
Immediately after his appearance
Carlson was released on $4,000 bail
before Squire George koenlg, before
whom he was taken by States Attor'
-ney Wiley, Carlson had prepared for
his appearance in Ottawa and had
Ilbondsmen with him. They were rela
tives from Galesburg. his home town
Carlson's case was not investigated
Nby the last grand jury, but 1t viii
come up for hearing when the January
Jurors are brought here. Carlson has
almost entirely recovered from hiT
injuries
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
LAST REHEARSAL IS.
HELD FOR AD SHOW
At ARMORY TONIGHT
READINESS FOR THE PUBLIC
HEALTH NURSING ASSN. sENe.
FIT.

The last rehearsal of the Merchants
Advertising Carnival was held last
evening in the armory There were
1886 young ladies in line for the grand
march Every sort OF costume has
been planned. from an Indian maiden
TO BRIDE and a calendar girl
The clothing stores have planned
attractive displays for their advertise
ments and every sort OF nifty
young man will be in the grand
march.
There will be hre-fehters, Dutch
girls hat models, vegetable girls, art
SITS models. girls dressed for the
street. in evening clothes. and in
every kind and description of clothes
Every girl in the review is enthus
iastic and wishes to give her firm the
best possible sort of an ad. This
march will be led by q group OF the
city's we'll known young matrons.
Following the review will be the
childrens show, put on by the firms
wishing to have children as their rep
resentatives. A miniature Goddess o
Liberty will come to life long enough
to ride thru the armory at this time
with her military escort, seated on he
aaisson beneath the Stars and Stripes
As this tiny girl is one of the city's
most attractive children, she is sure
to carry with her the admiration o.
every one that sees her
The firms representing the chi
lren's show have spent a great dea
Of money making their exhibits attraC
tive and from the things seen at las
nights rehearsal the money has no
been i'll spent.
The fashion show, put on under tn
direction of Mrs Charles p. lrion, vii
be great drawing card Mrs. Trio
has demonstrated her talent befor
at the last Drama Club play, and thi
sketch displays the same talent a
her previous appearances have show
The fashions shown will all b
loaned by local merchants. The swal
gerstick will make its first appea
ance as used by Ottawa girls, at thi
time
Stuns and private displays put o
by merchants who were unable to di
play their wares in satisfactor
manner in either of the other di
plays. will be an added attractio
The grand march will start prompt
at s o'clock in order to finish Il
evening entertainment in time +,
the dancing which will continue u
til midnight,
Refreshments Of coffee and doug
nuts will be served for all those des
ing them Favors will be served bo
. nights from booth at one end of q
, armOry
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
LOCAL MINISTER
TELLS OF COUNCIL
OL III M4A~
~ Z
REV. CARL sTAckMAN DELIVERS

Rev, Carl Staekman, pastor OF the
First Congregational church OF Otta-
wa, was one of the principal speak.
ers at the opening session last night
of the Fox River Association OF Con
gregational churches at Peru. Rev.
,Etackman gave an interesting report
ON the National Council, which re-
Gently was in session at Columbus,
Ohio.
The opening Of the association as
semblage was at 1870 o'clock in the
Peru church on Fourth street, with
representatives present from practi.
cally all churches represented that
lie in the district
The afternoon meeting at 1:30 o.
CLOCK was addressed by Miss Harriet
Fisher, a missionary who was in Tur-
ky at the time of the outbreak OF the
war. She told her experiences in the
war stricken country and of condi-
tions as they existed at the time OF
her departure for home. Rev. Eugene
Lawrance, a negro clergyman of Chi
cago, was also on the program for an
address this afternoon The program
for today follows.
This mornings session.
8 9:00-Devotional Service. Rev VIM
f. Davidson
9: :20-Business Session,
! 10 .00--Address: THE Church and
the War" Rev. X. X StetsOn
Discussion.
40: Address, Conservation" DR.
Alex Monroe.
l1:30--The Sacrament of the Lords
Supper Revs. +. l.. Breen anC
A. r. Rucks.
This Afternoon.
1:30--Devotiona Service. Rev. Bur
ton II. Cheney.
Woman's Hour.
3:00-Address THE American Mis-
sionary Association,
3:30-Busness Session
4;00-Adjournment.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
DR.. J. v. PETIT IS
SECOND VICTIM Of
.C|TY'S BAD STREETS
CONSCIOUS WHEN HEAD HITS
STREET CAR RAIL.

The second accident within few
weeks as a result Of the torn.up con-
dition of Columbus street, occurred
this morning when DR.. J. w. Petit,
civil war veteran and member OF
the local exemption board, fell when
his foot caught upon one OF the N. !.
l.. & T. company rails and plunged
head foremost onto the other rail,
severely injuring himself.
The impact was so violent the doc.
tor was rendered unconscious for
few minutes and a cash an inch and
half in length was inflicted upon
his forehead He was picked up by
spectators to the accident and remoy'
ed to his home, where DR.. Jemieson
was called to attend the injury Sew
eral stitches were required to sew up
the Gaping wound.
This afternoon DR.. Petit was able
to be up, but was not in condition to
leave the house
On Saturday, October 6. at the same
spot w. M. Mcdowell Of Seneca, suf'
fered a similar fate as DR.. Petit He
had to be removed to the hospital to
have an injured head and face repair
ed.
This afternoon word was sent out
for Contractor Cherry, the G., 0. Il p
and n. l. l.. 4 T. company to meet
with the council in special session
at which time blame for the two acci
dents will be fixed and precautions
taken to avoid against similar mishaps
in the future. The sooner the city
fixes the blame and puts an end t
this trouble, the quicker 1t will ge
Itself off the damage suit main line,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
AER0S BOMBARDED
OTTAWA DOCTOR At
WORK IN HOSPITAL
LIEUT.. PETIT UNDER GERMAN
FIRE WHILE TRYING TO SAVE
ENGLISH TOMMlES' LiFE-AN.
OTHER LETTER FROM BATTLE
FRONTS.

Dr. Roswell pettt's hospital unit
was singled out by German fliers as
suitable spo, for raid according
to his latest letter from France. In
his communication to his parents, Dl.
and Mrs. J. w. Petit, the Ottawa
lieutenant who is assigned to Brit.
ish corps of medics, describes his ex,
pcriences very graphically The Ger
man killers saw fit to make the BON.
bardment just at the time DR. Petit
was busily engaged saving the life of
an English TOnmy.
His work in TRANSMISSION of blood
under American training and a natural
ability along those lines, is attracting
deal of interest from the English
doctors, who closely follow his sys-
TEN and give him a large audience
during each test The letter.
Sept 80 1917,
Dear Father
This last week received pack.
age of mail that has been following
ma all ei,nnnn n"a- ~i.~~~~' '~"'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25

Try the Free Tracer journal WantAds
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25

@ossss swo stssoacassu ~cntiuIcn repre-
senting the graded institutions and
psrochlai schools. piloted by their
teachers made formidable array as
they moved thru the loop. Then
there were students from the high
school and from Pleasant View Luth-
er College in line that brought the
number of future greats" close to
the $500 mark.
Members OF the Elks, Knights of Co
lumbus, Unions. Postal employees, Boy
Scouts, civic bodles-and the Grand
Army brought the number up another
500 so that when the line wended its
way into the armory there were easi-
ly 5000 patriots assembled to hear
stirring addresses by Mayor Bradford.
Hon, John c. Downey. G. II. Kingman
and Sergeant Siedlecki, Of the Regular
Army
The address by Mr.. Downey was
masterful outburst of patriotism his
remarks fairly sizzling with national
pride and devotion to Old Glory
In anticipation of the event all
stores and industries closed during
the hours 1880 to $50, thereby CIV
ing everybody chance to follow out
the orders of President Wilson, Cover.
nor Lowden and Mayor Bradford, in
seeing that the day was properly OBJ.
served AS result not a wheel
turned during the two hours set aside
for the celebration
Lauds German.Americans.
The meeting at the armory resulted
in old having their patriotism reju
venated and the young imbued with a
full sense of national duty. The
building was tested to its capacity
The overflow was forced to stand
about on the floor while the program
was being carried out. Children who
could not find seats We're forced tt
sit in clusters tailor fashion.
Frequent Interruptions of the speak
ers with applause proved that there
was a unanimity of opinion relative
to Americas participation in the wal
Mr.. Downey had words of praise TO
the loyal German-American ant
among other things in their behal
announced that he did not doubt 70
minute the patriotism of those o
foreign birth who have expatrate
themselves to become Americans.
I'VE should look with pride upo
the valor of our German soldiers |
the Civil war" said Mr.. Downe!
When their newly adopted countr
called them they were among the frs
to answer and as nationality gay
OF their men greater numbers tha
any other. These men and their chi
dren are just as true to the Stars an
Stripes today as they were then an
deplore any movements that wou
cast reflections upon their sincerlI
In this great strife for the safety
democracy.
1T Is true there are many in OF
land who are sinister and vicious
their conduct, but America is no pla
for them at this time. They should
bundled up and expressed back to Gt
many to fight on the side of their
vOrite.
THE United States can have no pi
tai patriotism at this time. Meth
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(Continued ON Dage A. t
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25

begun the evacuation OF Kornstadt
the chief fortress 20 miles west OF and
defending Petrograd on the sea side,
It Is officially announced In the Rus
sian capitol. This indicates that the
Russians fear that the mighty Ger
man fleet in the Baltic will force the
gulf of Finland In an effort to get at
Petrograd. Kronstadt Is the main base
of Russians Baltic sea feet. Offset.
ting this, however, was the official an.
nouncement Of the Russian war ONCE
that the Germans continue to fall
back on the Riga front
Germans Mass Forces.
Berlin, Oct 25-Reinforced by more
than half a million seasoned veter-
ans, a mighty Austro German army
on the Italian front Is today batter.
ing the Italian battle line over q front
Of twenty miles in an effort to break
through.
This new offensive which Is report
ed to have been planned by Field Mar.
shall Won Hindenburg has already re.
suited in important gains for the
Teutons around Flitsch Tolmein and
the northern slope of the Bainsizza
Plateau
More than $500 Italian prisoners
have been captured, according to an
unofficial dispatch from the battle
zone.
If the Teutonic armies are success.
full, in their drive the Italian hold up
on Gorizia and Monte San Gabrielle
will be previously menaced and the
Italian pressure against Triesta will
be materially lessened II not removed
entirely
The war office statement on the
operations against the Italians is just
to come from this official source since
the entrance Of Italy into tn ewar.
Great masses OF concentrated guns
of big calibre began bombarding the
Italian positions in the Tyrolean and
Carnica Alps and along the upper
Tsonzo on Sunday the fire increasing
to the greatest intensity. Fog and
snow hurres at times hampered the
work OF observation but the guns
were kept laundering UP to the hour
for the attack.
The grand assault was launched
simultaneously all along front OF
twenty miles, and despite the stiff re.
sistance OF the Italian warriors the
Germans occupied number OF first
line trenches,
4, In the preliminary bombardment the
=, German and Austro-Hungarian artil.
|, ery used large quantities Of new
o fashioned gas shell against the ltal'
4 lans At latest accounts the battle
.. was continuing.
Y A London cablegram to the Inter
|, tnational News Service said on Monday
y quoted Rome advices as saying that
>. the Germans and Austro.Hungariana
e were massng reinforcements OF men
e and guns on the Italian front and
g that on offensive against the italians
on major scale was imminent.