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Evening star., 1917-05-11
Blindman S Buff.

Mr. Kitchin has the merit of frank
ness at all times and on all subjects he
discusses. He was opposed to prepared
ness. and stood out to the end against
that policy The President changed
front, bat not so MI kitchin
Even more stoutly did the majority
leader Of the House oppose the deelara-
tion of war. At the head of small
following, he both spoke and voted
against American participation in the
world struggle now raging.
But both preparedness and participa-
tion in the war were voted, and Mr..
kitchin, of course, accepted the decisions
of overwhelming majorities.
We have now reached the point of pro-
viding money for carrying out the poll
cies adopted. The order is large-iust
how large it is impossible today to tell.
But, however large, it must be filed.
The country is committed, and has
neither the power nor the disposition to
turn back
As chairman of ways and means Mr..
kitchin has in charge in the House Il
measure for raising revenue. He does
not approve of all its provisions. As to
the tariff feature he confesses he is
obliged in supporting it to swallow life
time tariff convictions. But he will do
that. Il am going to shut my eyes and
vote for it." is his honest declaration
Now. there is courage as well as
frankness in this. But should Congress
go blindly forward under self confessed
blind leadership What Congress does
binds the people Laws when enacted
must he obeyed. Taxes when imposed
must be paid.
The question is the more important
for the reason that, as Mr.. Kitehin
warns. the present measure will not
close our contract, SO to say. Other reve
nue. measures are likely to follow While
the government needs money, money
must be found
a VI tiiio AcdSoh tHt plopti
be made. If we make misstep at the
beginning we may repeat the blunder at
every stage of the journey. Going it
blindly is not the right way to go. We
should see our way, and lay the course
by as much light as can be obtained
The bill before the House does not
represent the best judgment of the men
responsible for it. Like Mr. Kitchin,
they have closed their eyes and swal-
lowed the bitter dose. But neither the
House nor the Senate should gulp down
such a mixture. They have the time to
remedy the matter, and should employ
it. The Senate in particular has an op-
portunity it should not neglect.
Evening star., 1917-05-11
Now for Army Bill Action!

The agreement on the army bill fol
lows the logical line of compromise as
to the age limit and the accepted prin-
cipie of universal service respecting the
rejection of the so-called Roosevelt vol
unteer army. The ages named by the
conferees insure a vigorous army, com
posed Of men of the years of the great
est vigor and capacity to discharge the
military duties assigned them, leaving a
margin for future drafts if they be
come necessary.
The House and Senate have adopted
the principle of the sslective draft, and
the argument has prevailed with the con
ferees that it would be illogical to ac-
company an enactment for the creation
of an army upon that basis with a pro
vision for volunteer army under a spe-
cifc leadership for a particular serv-
ice. This action, would, it is held,
discriminate between citizens in man
ner to east reflection upon those not of
fering their services under the Roose-
welt command.
The speedy passage of the bill is ur-
gently desirable. A prompt acceptance
of the conference report will be follow
ed by administrative action bringing the
army into being. Prolonged debate
upon the controverted points cannot
avail anything of practical value, and
will merely delay the organization of
the force that is to make the United
States real factor in the fight
Evening star., 1917-05-11

New indignities and atrocities are
praeticed against the Belgians They
constitute warnings to every country to
avoid being left helpless in the hands of
PrusSian ruthlessness
Evening star., 1917-05-11

Germany is alarmed by the suspicion
OF secret treaties between America and
England which may not prove mere
scraps Of paper.
Evening star., 1917-05-11
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILASDER JOHNSON.
Scanty Buying.

..Economizing at your house?'
"Rather! By the time the cook has
held out enough for her own needs there
isn't enough dinner for us, and we have
to go downtown and eat at restaurant
Evening star., 1917-05-11

Russians who took the trouble to bring
about revolution will hardly trust the
kaiser's agents for assistance in forming
a republic.
Evening star., 1917-05-11
Implements.

The pen is mightier than the sword
The gun our admiration moves.
The hoe, when foodstuffs must be stored
Likewise a mighty weapon proves.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

The inventor of reliable defense
against U-boats will not have to go to a
foreign country with his wares, as did
the inventor Of the submarine itself.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

1t will be interesting to observe how
much entertainment will represent it
self as highly moral and educational, in
the hope Of securing tax exemption.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

It will be impossible for Marshal
Joffre to accept all the hospitalities He
did not come to this country on an err
rand of pleasure.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

If there happens to be any little thing
the trainers of tax legislation have over
looked they can always come back and
repair the oversight.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

Some of the money Bernsforff is said
to have scattered in America is sure
to get back to the allies in Europe in
the form of patriotic loans.
Evening star., 1917-05-11
Parental Supervision.

"Did you say You didn't raise your
boy to be soldier?"
eyes. But that doesn't affect the re
suit ! don't suppose that Shakespeare
parents raised him to be poet"
Evening star., 1917-05-11

The farmer himself shares the general
in viewing high prices as
an evidence of food scarcity.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

Very few of the regular statutes re-
main in as reliable working order as
"the unwritten law"
Evening star., 1917-05-11

Uncle Joe Cannon has lived to see the
day when events move so rapidly, that
there is no such thing as standing pat
Evening star., 1917-05-11

Nobody feels called upon to explain
precisely what the kaiser and the crown
prince see to admire in each other.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

In legislation pertaining to military
emergency there should be no such word
as "pork"
Evening star., 1917-05-11
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Ilth st. and Pennsylvania Avenue

New York ONCE: Tribune Bldg.
Chicago once: First Nat. Bank Bldg.
European Ofice: Regent St. London
South American ONCE: La Valle S4l.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Evening star., 1917-05-11
Is It So :?

From the Chicago News.
Washington needs almost 100000 extra
stenographers. Pothooks forever.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

"De men dat lodges work." said Uncle
Eben, generally gets hit by trouble
Evening star., 1917-05-11
Reticence.

Reticence.
"What is your opinion-7" began the
sNo use asking me-" replied Senator
Sorghum. If l were to express opinions
freely, it might indicate that | wasn't
of sufficient importance to he censored" !"
Different Now.
Used to sing of daffodils,
And of mignonette.
OF arbutus on the hiHs
And the violet.
But no longer we rejoice
'Mongst the blossoms sweet.
From the distance comes a voice,
"How about the wheat9"
Used to sing about the birds,
Butterflies and bees.
Sat up nights combining words
On such themes rs these.
From Chicago and the west
Warnings they repeat:
..Gct to work and do your best,
How about the wheat"
Evening star., 1917-05-11

The Evening Star. with the Sunday
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the city at As cents per month:
daily only. rs cents per month: Sunday
only. 20 cents per month. Orders may be
sent by mail. or telephone Main 244O.
Collection is made by carrier at the end
Of each month.
Subscription by mail-PayahIe in advance
Daily. sunday incl d d. 60c per month.
psiIy, 5 Sund day excepte d 40c per month.
saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. 81 40 year.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

Georgette, Crepe de Chine
and Pussy Willow Silk Blcuses
in all the newest models for
sport and tailored wear Re-
markable Saturday special.
On SaIe-Third Floor.
Evening star., 1917-05-11

OF excellent quality French
voile. lace and embroidery
trimmed; also tailored models.
Special at Sl.95, Others at
SOS and sos.
On SaIe-Third Floor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24

Paris and about 20 miles from the
front. The detonation of the cannon
is very plain. Here we shall have to
drive and drill. We got in last night
about 8 p. m: This a. m. we went
to visit some Boche trenches and dug
outs that were used in the great drive
Fritz made three years ago when he
got SO near Paris. We climbed all
through them. There are barbed wire
entanglements here also.
This is a great country, warm, not
hot and not like city; no trolleys,
only a single track railway. What gets
me is why I didn't get any mail in
Paris. Lots Of the fellows did. Mail
came in on three ships all Of which
left after our ship sailed. You see We
were delayed so long that other ships
had time to get across before US.
Il do hope you didn't believe the
press reports that we were sunk In
one of my wires I said disregard ad-
verse news. I thought that you would
understand. I wonder If you thought
I was drowned and so did not write.
If that is SO I am sorry 1t must
have been an awful suspense to YOU
by the time you heard either by
cables or letter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
BUELL'S ship NOT
SUNK AS REPORTED
Like Mark Twain, He Denies
News Of His Own Death

How 1t seems to read in the COL
unns of the press that the boat on
which your son sailed for France has
been sunk on the high seas and the
joy and pleasure which attends a
cablegram you receive shortly after
ward from him saying that he has
made the trip safely, can perhaps be
best described by Mrs. Fred Buell. of
70 Winthrop street who has exper-
fenced all these thrills. Her son. Will
liam H. Buell., sailed from New York
for France in April and is now some
where in that foreign country doing
his "bit."
Several of the letters written by
him just after he had stepped foot
on foreign soil follows:
"Havre, August 16.
Dear Father and Mother
1--WE arrived here at 1870 a. m. Go
on to Paris at p. m. The French I
had in High school and college stands
me in good now. have to be in
terpreter for the bunch. We Just got
our passes for Paris. It was very
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
Dickinson Drug Co.
/ 1871 Main Street
City Items

4 Lady T. A. b. dance in T. A. B. hall,
Fri. eve.. Oct. 26, Lynch's orch.-advt.
Water Commissioner P. J. Egan has
moved from Seymour street to Lincoln
Court.
n The grand officers Of the Order of
he Eastern Star will visit Martha
Chapter, o. E. s., tomorrow evening
70 inspect the degree work. Later a
banquet will be held.
The Scandinavian W. c. T. u.
meets at the residence Of Mrs. An.
Drew Berlin, 416 Church street, to-
morrow at $3.50 p. m.
The Kavanaugh Shop at 40 Pratt
freet Hartford. is an ideal place to
70 for u dressy suit-advt.
The w. G. T. U. will hold q meet
ng in the Y. w. G. A. Friday after
loon at o'clock. ALI members are
feQuested urgently to be present at
Ihis session as the report of the dele
tAtes attending the state convention
Sdil BIO read.
A linen shower was given in honor
& Miss Anna Soulick last evening at
he home of Mrs. N. Milaski Of 396
south Main street. An enjoyable
vening was spent and during the
purse Of the evening Miss Soulick
yas the recipient of many beautiful
men pieces.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24

Somewhere in France, Aug. 10.
II am at a camp so miles from
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DIR.
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel
young - to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels - there's no need of
having sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes - pimples - bilious
look in your face - dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety
per cent of all sickness comes from in.
active bowels and liver.
DR.: Edwards, well-known physician
In Ohio. perfected a vegetable COM
pound mixed with olive Oil to act on
the liver and bowels, which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi.
tute for calomel, are gentle in their action
yet always effective. They bring about
that exuberance of spirit, that natural
buoyancy which should be enjoyed by
everyone, by toning up the liver and clear
ing the system of impurities.
You will know DR.. Edwards Olive Tab
lets by their olive color. 10c and Csc per
box. All druggists. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
rough in the channel last night. This
is typical fishing town.

paris. August IT.
L haven't had time to write much
for few days. We left Havre at 5
p. m. on Thursday. While there, we
(there are three Of us) met a sales
man for the Auto Strop company. He
hired taxi and took us around
HaVre. There was a wreck on the
railway so didn't get to Paris until
IL p. m. Should have got in at $50.
Some men from the field service met
us at. the station and we had war
bread and chocolate. Got to bed
about 1 a. m. Got up at 1880, had
roll call and physical exams.
"They only want three ambulance
drivers. All the rest go transport. I
am one of the lucky three I prefer
ambulance work. I will have an op-
portunity to go right to the front dur
ing the battles while as a canton
driver 1 would be farther back. We
leave for a camp five miles from the
front at p. m. tomorrow and after
a week in training go to the front.
when I have more time I will tell
you more Incidents. After lunch a
fellow and I went downtown. Didn't
get any mail from you yet. 1t will
take at least rs days for a letter to
get through they tell me.
1T is a wonderful country here,
nicer than London. The only thing
that is punk is the French wine. One
can't drink the water and the wine is
worse. 1t is very bitter, Fuckers up
the lips and makes the teeth black
Somewhere in France, Aug. 19.
IT am at camn so miles from
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
For breakfast we have war broad

For breakfast we have war bread
and coffee. War bread is cut in
chunks. It is black and has a sour
taste, no butter. For lunch we have
potato and meat all piled in one pan,
war bread and chocolate. For dinner
we get the same. There is plenty but
not a variety.
Three of us who have been given
ambulances, leave for Moudinn, about
100 miles out OF Paris. We go into
training there. Then for the front!
We sleep in a framework covered
with a sheet Of iron. On this we lay
our blankets. It is harden than a
Rip Van Wrinkle bed can assure you.
Must close now with love.
"BILL,"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
EVENTS TONIGHT

Lyceum theater. superior photo
lays.
a
. Fox's theater. high class photo
rama
s Keeney's theater vaudeville and
loving pictures.
aPhenix lodge. I. o. o. F. meets IN
=. o. U. A. M. hall.
Andre lodge. I. O. o. F. meets in
Fe1a hall.
st. Elmo lodge, K. of p, meets at
"a Main street.
Erwin Castle. K. G. E., meets in
(asles hall.
Carpenters Union meets in Union
IN.
|ves4a Hive, L. O. r. NJ. meets at
"a Main street
New Britain Nest, o. O. O., meets
Nlsosr1o hall.
EvaHent Tent, X. O. r. NJ, meets at
d 1-2 Main street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
.eus rxoR CONFERENCE.

Stockholm. Oct. 24.-Dr. Hellner'
tho Swedish foreign minister, has re-
ouested ira Nelson Norris, the Amer
lean minister, to call at his off1ce, 1or
a conference Wednesday. DR.. Hell
ner took office only last week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
Will. INTERPELLATE.

Paris. Oct. 24.-Deputy Victor Au-
,onaur announces that he will inter-
nellate the government in the cham
her On Thursday as to the reasons
which led Premier Painleve to part
With his foreign minister. M. Rlpot:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24
HADrown,E1g eoCIAn.

The Luther League OF the English
|utheran church will hold a Hal
bvspen social ak the home Of the
Kisses Bernstons in Beckley tomor-
bw evening. All members and
kiends are cordially invited to at
Ind. An auto truck has been pro-
hared and all desiring 70 go will meet
b the church promptly at 7:15
PC1ock.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-24

Seen our new Military cut Over
oats? They are great favorites and
cry smart. N. Y. Sample Clothes
hop, 357 Main St-advt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
M'COY AND HARRISON
 WIN TENNIS MATCH

In a five set match of tennis Richard Mccoy and Tinsley Harrison defeated William Mcwane and Orton Blake. The teams were well balanced and the match required the five sets to determine the winners. The first set went to Mccoy and Harrison by the score of 60, GA, but at the beginning of the second set Me- Wane and Blake turned the tables on them and took the set by the score of 6-3.
 The third set furnished the real contest of the afternoon when it required fl games to decide the set Mccoy and Harrison finally won this match and this advan- tage they continued to hold. Blake and McWane by changing their game, took the fourth set and had an equal chance at the beginning of the fifth and deciding set but they were unable to stop their opponents.
 The match was featured by the smash ing tactics of each of the teams. During the first three games there was but little strategy used in playing the ball. After the players settled down. little there was some splendid tennis played in the last two sets.
 Young Harrison did some excellent strolling for the winners while Mccoy was very skillful in locating the weak nesses of his opponents. McWane and Blake would outclass their opponents at times but lacked consistency in their game. There was not much to choose between the two teams the way they played Saturday afternoon.
 Final score, 6-4, 3-6 S-6 6-2. 6-1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
ANOTHER FINE FOR
 RUTH, RED SOX STAR

Boston. June BOA suspension or one week and fine of $100 was the punishment imposed upon Babe Ruth, leading pitcher of the Boston Americans for striking Umpire Owens a week ago, according to word re- ceived from President Ban B. Johnson of the league today
 The world champions today released Olaf Henriksen, utility outfielder and pinch hitter. famous for time through his hit which gave Boston the eighth game and the world series with the New York Nationals in 1912. Hen riksen was sold to the Toledo club of the American association. J. Weldcn Wyckoff a pitcher formerly with the Philadelphia Athletics. was released by Boston to the Buffalo Internationals under an optional agreement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
THREE RECORDS FALL
 AT OUTDOOR MEET

Chicago, June 3o-Three records were broken in the Central A. A. U. an Eual outdoor track and field champion ships which were decided on Stagg Field today. The Chicago Athletic as- sociation, with total of 92 points, won the meet The University of Chicago, with 49 points. was second and the Hi nois Athletic club third with 46 points.
 E. H. Fall of Oberlin, O.. college run ming the event in 416. James Shana ming under the colors of the c. A. A., A. A. U. record for the mile run. win clipped 51-5 seconds off the Central han of the I. A. c. smashed the record for the 56-pound weight, hurling the missile 31 feet, g inches. The previous mark was 29 feet, A inches. The third record to fall was the running, hop, step and jump, which went to Daniel Ahearn of the Illinois A. C., who leaped AS feet, 6h inches, beating his former record by three inches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
LEGAL NOTICES
ARDIS WINS PRETTY
 GAME FROM BESSEMER

Big Boy Ardis was in superb form yes- terday afternoon and the crack Bessemer nire went down In defeat before the American Steel and Wire company, to 0, in one of the best games witnessed here this season. Only two hits were se- cured off Ardis' delivery and he struck out Il men. Vines was hit timely, while Bessemers eri ors were also very costly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
FOR SALE

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 intermediate shaft, 6 g. dia. 10' face;
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 This haulage engine used 5 days only. 4a' X g. double drum Skelton hoist. 8" 10' double drum Skelton hoist. l r 10' double drum hoist with boiler, i 51a" r double hoist with boiler. l 12" F" furnace hoist. 5" x g. single drum hoist. l No. Il Cameron pump. 1 No. Il Cameron long stroke pump. l AZ, 2s4'' 4 Duplex pump. l 6' 4 G. Duplex pump. 1 12" centrifugal sand pump, engines at-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01

*Batted for Little in ninth.
 **Batted for Vines in eighth. Score by innings. Amer S. & w. Co. .. O10 200 100-4 Bessemer .....................O coo 900 000-0 Summary: Two-base hits, Ware, Win go, Spence. Session. Sacrifice hit, Ware. Struck out, Ardis Il, Vines 5. Base on balls, Vines 1. Wild pitch, Vines. Left on bases, Amer. s. & w. Co.,, 2, Besse- mer 3. Time 1:39. Empires. Chittendon and Whitehead. Attendance, 800.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
TEXAS LEAGUE

At Waco: Waco 6, Shreveport 1.
 At San Antonio: San Antonio 3, Dal- las 2.
 At Houston: Houston 8, Forth Worth 3. G3 innings; darkness)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
ONE CENT A WORD.
AUTOMOBILES

RATEs-One cent 6 word a dnyt sd.
 taken for leHz than 25c for first iuser- tion. Cash must rcco,nnnmv order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-01
APARTMENTS

TWO-ROOM apartment furnished for light housekeeping; fight, clean. con- venient; gas. electricity, bath. lovely location, on loop car line, opposite park SIP per month. S09 12th st, s. BIGSBY's nice 4-room apartments. 1215 18th ave. S.: steam heat, water, gas ranges, shades, screens, janitor ser- vice included. Possession at once. Phone Main 6277. 7-1-2t WE have some rare bargains in over hauled, guaranteed typewriters, left with us by army boys Do you want one%. 221A N. 20th st. Typewriter Ex- chanee,