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New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WoNfasres

Chinese decorations spread tllcua- \ selves most magnificently in the H4sk dress trimmings. One-piece black-and-white chockca2 dresses are prettily worn with, black velvet jackets.
 Organdie is prettfer than anything else for medium-sized collars to .a1ss worn on dainty dresses. Some bridal gowns arc made ever rose-colored chiffcn,r ft1lafs s giving 3s pretty pink glow tos theswhite.
 ----.s. or asSss ss.zstss ss9s A novel broad hat for youne girt has crown of silk, k,oR~~.,skAbpei1ered wool or linen. with tagal brim.
 ;slf7assH ip .xcss.ss High-crowned jadntt hats have ribxs bon and quills with ex4uisite ffght ness, and the effect Is very xmart. Nearly all spring capes are wtdS with the f1ne spread and sowine q the regulation cape of the army eot- ficer.
 The ankle sleeve' shoe of a few weeks agc-very high and absurdiy expensive-has disappeared with amazing rapidity.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
TO TAX INSURANCE RESERVES

Washington, June 11.-Very large annual loss in federal income tax revenue from insurance companies and by treasury refunds of several millions already collected are prevent ed bv a supreme court decision today in favor of tho government in a cons test suit of the insurance company of North America. The c0mpany's re- serves for '.unpaid losses and claims, [ the court decided, are subject to and not exempt from taxation.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
DIR. HERMANN GOING HOME.
Had Been Handed Ills Passports by
 Guatemala.

New Orleans. June 11.-Dr. Curt Lehman, formerly German minister to Guatemala, who was handed his passports when that republic severed diplomatic relations with Germany. arrived here today on a steamer from Central America enroute to Germany having been given safe conduct.
 He was accompanied by his wife and secretary. It is understood the party will go to Germany by way of New York and Halifax.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
NEW CANToNNENT SITES.
Four Approved. by War Dept.-
 Petersburg Selection Revoked.

Washington, June 11.-Little Rock, Ark; Louisville, ky; Battle Creek. Mich., and San Antonio, Tex. have been approved by the war department as additional cantonment sites for the new army.
 Additional camps will be located at Fort Worth, Waco and Houston. Tex as; Fort Sill. Okla.: Demining. II. M., and Linda Vista, Calf.
 The approval of ~Petersburs. Va. as cantonment site was today re- v0ked by the department.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
TO ATTEND WAR BANQUET.

Mayor George A. Quigley Is in re. ceipt of an invitation from the State Council of Defense to attend ban- quet to be extended to Brigadief General. Clarence R. Edwards. U. S. A., at the City club in Hartford We'd nesday evening
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11

This .., .. ...u..,a a,... .. :. ..,isflel man who has bought .one Of our Twenty Dollar Suits.
 You can't go wrong in buying . suit here no matter what price you pay, as we guarantee satisfaction with every purchase.
 Ste1n.BlOck and Shuman Blue Serge Suits for Graduation SIS, 42O, 922, $25. $28, &SO.
 Two and three-piece Suits in light weight cloth-half and quarter lined for Summer comfort, $1O to $22.
 Rsincoats, $500 to $1S.OO.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
Mrs. Herman Lesser.

Mrs. Rose Lesser. aged 28 years, wife of Herman Lesser and formerly of this city, died in New Haven yes- terday. She was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Morris Abraham of 110 Rockwell avenue, this city. and for merly lived here. Besides her par ents, she is survived by an infant son and three brothers. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home of her parents and burial was in Beth Alom cemetery./
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
Financial
GAINS WIPED OUT
 DURING LAST HOUR
Liquidation Early in Day Puts
 Damper on Market

Wall Street-Last weeks belated rise in automobile shares was re- stunned at the beginning of today's trading, Studebaker and General Mo- tors gaining l and 1 1-2 points, re- spectively. Industrial Alcohol, dis tillers and Central Leather were tho other strong features, the latter ad- vancing 1 3-4 points. U. S. Steel de- noted slight pressure on the May tonnage statement, but Lackawanna Steel shares and bonds were active and fractionally higher. Other inde- pendent steel issues tended lower, Re- public Iron, losing point and Cru cible 1-4. Coppers were inactive and without material changes. Read ing was strongest of the prominent rails.
 x The market encountered an enor- nous amount of profit taking and short selling in the first hour. Traders concentrated their attack upon steel and other prominent issues which re- acted 1 to points from first quota tions. Alcohol fell to 163 1-2 after having risen to 168 1-2 and other specialties were relatively irregular. The list hardened again on a broader inquiry for rails and coppers but re- mained more or less unsettled at noon. A new minimum for Russian ex- change prospects of higher money rates were among the deterrent fac- tors. Bonds were steady.
 Trading paused in the afternoon the 4 1-2 call money rate serving as a re- hinder of last Saturdays unfavorable bank statement. Some industrials and specialties proved superior to this condition, however Bethleh ,m Steel scoring new maximums.
 Closing-Virtually all gains were lost in the extensive selling in the last hour some specialties showing acute weakness. The closing was heavy.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
VERDICT FOR UNION LABOR

Supreme Court Decides Against Mas.
 ter Carpenters Who Sought Injunc-
 tions to Break Open Shop'' Rule.
 Washington, June 11.-Injunctions against labor unions under the Sher- man antitrust law, the supreme court decided today in dismissing pro- ceedings against New York carpen- ters' unions, can be secured only by the government and not by private persons. Justices McKenna, Vande- vanter and Brandeis dissented.
 Injunction proceedings brought by "open shop" wood working manufac- turers to restrain New York carpen- ters' unions and others from refusing to work on their products were dis missed by tho court.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
KAISER A GENEROUS MAN.

Amsterdam via London, June H. Field Marshal Won Hindenberg has .telegraphed to the Potsdam Union for a German peace: II am sure that the army and people, held together by he strong hand of our gracious kaiser, will enforce against any power on earth such a peace as Germany de- sires, so that the present war will not have been fought in vain."
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
FLOODS IN NEW YORK STATE.
Heavy Rains Inundate Parts of Utic,
 and Adjouxning Towns.

Utica, June 11.-Heavy rains throughout this section last night caused serious damage by flood in neighboring towns and some in this city. The storm lasted for hours and seemingly centered in the SauQuoit valley. which includes the towns of Cassville. Clayville, Willowsdale and Washington Mills.
 Low lying portions of this city were flooded in several places. The high est water within 26 years Is reported.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
INVENTORIES FILED.

William Rehm, administrator of the estate of Rebecca Rehm, has filed a report in the probate court showing deposits in local banks, amounting to $s,647.24. Appraisal of the estate of Ida A. Rodin by John A. Abraham son and Aaron w. Carlson shows a valuation of $1,746.97.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
FOUR HURT IN AUTO SMASH.
Waterbury Man Held For Hlghea
 Court Under 43,OOO Bond.

Meriden, June f1.-william B. wil- let's. Jr.. of Waterbury. driver of the automobile which was in collision with a tree on West Main street late Saturday night causing injury to four Waterbury men, was held under $S,- 900 bonds for trial three weeks hence on a charge of driving car while under the influence of liquor. He is 24 years old. He claims the accident occurred when he was forced to the side of tho road by an unidentified car.
 Of the men injured. Samuel Jones. Is the most seriously hurt. It Is be- lieved his skull is fractured. The others in the car were Henry s. Row land, John O'Brien and Robert Lar kin.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
TO BUY ssLIBERrY BONDs ,,

IO BUI HbEHTY BONI1S.V
 Willing to do their. ''bit'' to uphold the nations honor, the employees at the local postoffice have made all ar arrangements to subscribe to the 'Iib- erty Loan." Although it has not been definitely decided the amount will in all probabilities be $2,500. This move was made at the recommendation of Postmaster w. F. Delaney.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
ADOPTS DAYLIGHT SAVING.

New York, June 11.-Newfound- land has adopted the daylight saving plan. The Commercial Cable com pany announced today that at . o'clock last night, clocks there had been advanced one hour.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
END C., R. l., & P. RECEIvERsHIP

Chicago, June 1.-The receiver ship for the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific railroad was terminated by order of Judge Carpenter in the United States district court here to- day. 't
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
URGES BOND PURCHASE.

Rev John T. Winters addressed tho members of St. Mary's Holy Name society last evening and urged tho. members to purchase "AbertYs Bonds Vice President T. J. Smith also made brief remarks and Mir. Do
 Rosters of St. Mary's church choirs rendered selections 8 { vss
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
EGAN WINS FIRST PRIZE.

James EEan of 4S Beaver street, a student in St. Mary's Parochial school, has been adjudged the winner of first prize in the Irish history competitive contest under the auspices Of Kev. W. A. .Harty Branch, A. O. H. He Is tho son, of Matthew Egan, an employ4 of the post office
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
DRAFT WORKERS THROUGH

The corps of workers. It work on the registration in Mayor Quigley's office for the past few days has com pleted it's duties and the cards arc now ready for filing with the secre- tary of state.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11

companies suit against the Bay City bank, questioned the right of state courts to enjoin a national bank, as an alleged state interference with the financial system.
 ARREST IN KEET CASE
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11
LOCAL STOCK MARKET

Furnished by Richter & Co.)
 The local market has been veT3 quiet today except for q slighe FL vance in American Brass. whfcA quoted 330 bid, 332 asked, and St4n1 ard Screw Common which Is Quofe1 343 bid, $50 asked. Below are 1T
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11

New York Stock Exchange Quota-
 tions furnished ny Richter & Co, 1 members of the New York Stock Ex- chenge. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1917-06-11

Chinese decorations spread tAcua- selves most magnificently in the HaS dress trimmings. ss $
Crittenden record-press., 1917-10-04

houses were going down In every quar-.
tor, and on the face OF II II looked like
pure madness TO 80 through at all
Wagons. horses. autos, bicycles, were
piled M everywhere Men, women and
children. soldiers and civilians we're ly.
Ing dead aud dying In every street. |
should say that about 30 per cent Of the
shells were landing In the Grand place,
and the buildings were falling all
around aud practically covering up the
road.
We had a straight run OF about 200
yards before we got TO the worst part
OF II, and certainly saw TO Il that the
old bus made the most of what she
had. We were going at a pretty good
pace when we hit the main square Of
the city, but Il seemed TO me that we
were just crawling
There Is n sharp corner as one turns
put Of the square. and knew Il would
~ impossible to twist her around Il at
tho pace we were going, 80 tried q
Nunt had read about racing drivers
doing on the hairpin curves. gave
Rer more power. jammed on the brake,
and we skidded around on two wheels
W. wefe between the devil and The
4OeP sea. and I felt that no chances
Crittenden record-press., 1917-10-04

He was such an old man he had not
been out 10 the front before In this
war, but from the colors he was wear.
Ing ON his breast would be willing TO
wager that this was the first one he
hhdnt been In for good many years
We reached the churchyard without
anything exciting happening. but was
not at all fussy about poking around
among those graves. The place had
been all shelled TO pieces and the bod.
les blown out OF the graves After
about fifteen minutes search we found
the grave We were looking for by the
Inscription at the base Of a crude mon.
ument and marked II SO we would be
sure to hnd II again. The body OF the
prince will probably he reburied else
where In more peaceful times.
When we left the graveyard the OF.
hcer asked how far It was TO our
trenches, told him that II was less
than n mile. but that II was mighty
risky business going up In the day.
time. When tue colonel found that II
was such short distance he wanted
TO 10 up and see what they were like.
was under his orders, 80 there was
nothing Tor me 10 do but take him
there. spoke OF the snipers again.
but he didn't seem 10 care for all the
snipcrs In the German army. 50 we
started up the road
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the spot again. but when the smoke
was finally gone you can imagine our
surprise at seeing the car turned com
pletely around and coming toward us.
The chauffeur was gathering speed
all the time. and when he passed us hls
car was going at fairly decent pace.
We had time enough. thoarh. to see
one Of the most horrible sights that
witnessed during the whole time was
at the front.
The car itself was I'm awful condi-
ton. The two rear doors were torn
away. the body was full Of jagged
holes, the front and rear mud guards
and the running board on one side were
torn of and the wind screen had been
swept away
The major. who wasNsitting with the
driver. had his head and the whole side
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came TO the artillery quarters. and
/ there We gave him over 10 bis com
rades. who rushed him TO the nearest
field ambulance. do not know
whether he recovered or not: have
often wondered about H.
We found our car where we had left
II, and We were back at headquarters
before dark on the way back the old
colonel made a remark that ] believe
he really meant. lie said: I've en-
joyed these two days immensely. and
II brought back the days Of my youth.
Fate has dccrecd that my body shall
remain In England. but God knows
that my heart lies with you boys out
here IN the trenches"
A rather funny thing happened soon
after this which shows what mah
who doesn't know the ropes Will do
when he gets excited. There was a
very strict order TO the effect that no
man other than one detailed for the
work should touch or In any way dis
turb an uneIploded enemy's shell. A
heavy penalty was imposed for dis
obeying this order and no one but n
man who didn't know any better would
think OF doing II.
A new regiment came up and went
straight into rest camp before going
into action. A private In this regiment
happened 10 run across an unexploded
shell one day, and, being the first he
had ever seen. he was greatly excited.
lie picked II up and came dashing into
camp with H. Before showing II to
any one else who knew any better h.
went straight TO his commanding on
&C, TO exhibit his find.
"Oh. look what found sir he said
Its a German shell that hasn't ex.
plodsd."
as II really'" said the officer. well.
III tell you what you eau do with IL
You will take II into that Beld. and you
viii dig a hole Ave feet deep. and you
will bury your fnd there. providing. Of
course, II doesn't explode In your hands
before you have time to carry out this
order. Corporal, fall In two men and
See that this man obegs the order"
You may be sure that that man never
SO much as looked ni an unexploded
shell after that.
During the time was RI &c fro': l
put six automobiles out Df ,yui.nlss.Jn
According 10 an estimate made after a
year ~ war. the average life Of an al.
tomohllc is eight days and the life OF a
horse H. nhoui thirty hours.
Ihc Lrst auto lost was due 10 en.
gine trouble. and bai to abandon II
fol 'hc salvage companies to take cGrc
o. The second ore was DESTROYED by
S.,ll IN the city Of ipres while was
having some dinner. The third one
lost during the scrap for hill 60 got
, stuck IN the middle of field. and as Il
was In doubtful position ! set IRE 10 II
aud t:dsted TO luck that had done the
right thing The other three were used
~ lv the fearful condition ~ the roads
v, knew several days before the at
tack cnmc on h,ll GD that there wn>
something In the wind, our mining
and luancling companies had been
working day and night ana noticed
that thc artillery sNsncd to br concen
tratlur in that vicinity Re.cutorce
mcnts wrt thro,f;hl Up, aud everything
, seemed u point toward some doings In
the ncar future
Two days before the attack rnmc on
| was warned ~ hold myself In rcadi.
lt~sS 70 take motorcycle machine run
u 80 action, hut 4. wns MT told aiy.
thing about when ! was likely to bt
wanted
Crittenden record-press., 1917-10-04
CHAPTER vi.
Tho Attack on Hin No. so.

N last We cam" 10 the place where
n the communication trench began,
aud | explained IL 10 him The
trench lay about loo yards on the road.
running parallel 10 it II was awfully
muddy aud one u the dirticst holes to
get Ia that ] ever saw lie noted this
and wanted 10 stick TO the road, ~
shut W. aud said no more for few
minutes
Pretty soon few shells began to
come over. aud could See them burst.
Ing farther up the road. spoke again
and pointed out the danger We were
running into. lie had to consent then,
20 We Slipped aud sIid through the
mud AMI finally got into the trench
II was easy after that. and we reach.
cd the trenches just IN time 10 have
some lunch
IN the afternoon he was shown all
through the trenches there aud then
came back and asked To scc some
bombs thrown. They threw some bombs
for him and then started nr!ne rIne
grenade Everything was lovely I'm
III about 4 o'clock Suddenly some
thing whlxzci over and landed In n
trench not n dozen feet from where We
were standing | didn't wait TO sec
what II was | didn't even hesitate
Ny feet just acted automatically, and
I think ! broke the worlds record for
the standing broad jump right then
and there. As II happened. the thing
didn't explode. and It's n good thing
II didn't. for the colonel Just stood and
watched r.
Soon after this he decided 10 so back,
so We returned the same way We had
come. and all the way back he had me
picking up she'll noses and pieces of
shell until. when We reached the car
again. rcsemhlcl a junk wagon.
To put the finishing touches on II all
they were Smelling viRmertinghe when
We returned. aud we passed through
that place as fast ns that car could
travel. while the houses were tumbline
down on either side 81 us Taken all
10 all, II was about as exciting n day
ns I wanted
HUT my troubles were not over yet.
for was Informed that ! was TO take
him 10 the PIoogstcert trenches the
next day. did not mind that 10 much
for the saxons were holding the trench.
90 opposite Ms on that part ~ the line.
and they did not bother us very much
Sometimes days would pass with hard.
IL N shot being nred. OF course the
German artillery give Il 10 US lust the
snmc ms evcrywherc else. but the sax.
ons themselves ARE pretty decent chaps
The village Of ploogseert Is n very
Interesting place. ms there had been q
rrcs, deal Of hand 10 hand fighting
there I'm the earlier DAYS OF the war and
the houses and trees left standing were
nil scratched and Gu, hy bullet marks
We started ont nbout 10 O'Clock the
ne.t morninr and by II We were on
our vny M 10 the trenches. In going
TO ,he trenches one passes through a
big wood mud this place. too. was alive
with snipers We nrrhed without mis-
hmm however. but thilgs were warmer
tbnn usual for /, seems that there were
some Ravarians In against us at this
time.
While the colonel was mouslng around
pIckcd M one OF the new pcriscopic
rifles that had lus, come out aud start.
cfpo,ting at chap who was digging
N shining trench ou, In front Of the
German parnpct | could only see the
Crittenden record-press., 1917-10-04
rather sick at having finally been sue.

cessful.
Around s o'clock we started back 10
the car. and as We were going through
the wood we saw one OF our poor fel.
lows sniped. We had several batteries
Of artillery In the vicinity. and this
chap was an artilleryman lie was
walking up path which Joined the one
we were on. the Junction OF the paths
being about 100 yards ahead OF us. We
could hear the poor devil wh!stllng a.
he came along. but his whistle was cut
short by the crack Of rife. We rushed
to the spot where he had gone down,
and we found that he had a bullet
through his right lung. e.
l got out my field dressing bandages.
and we bound him up. tying the pad
on the bandage tight over the bullet
hole We carried him down until we
Crittenden record-press., 1917-10-04

b rather heavy at times The city
was much knocked about even then,
but II was nothing to what II was at
the end Of the second battle for Ca
lais"
Before the beginning OF this battle
the kaiser was quoted as having said
that II he failed 10 break US this time
he would lay the city Of Ypres to the
ground street by street. He failed to
break US, all right, and he kept his
word, for today the fine old city Of
Ypres Is nothing but a shapeless heap
OF broken bricks.
For weeks before the attack our air.
men were bringing In reports that the
Germans were massing heavy bodies
Of fresh troops Just In front Of our 20
sitlon. All our transport trains went
through the city, our men were billeted
there, and one Of our divisional head.
quarters had moved into the city.
The Germans still continued to bonn.
bard our positions in this vicinity, but
they left the city itself severely alone.
All winter 1t had been as safe to 90
through Ypres as 1t would be to go to
church, consequently an order to 90 to
Ypres did not bother anybody very
much.
was at the divisional headquarters
IN Ypres with staff officer on the aft
ernoon the bombardment started. We
had gone to the city on horses, and we
naturally expected to come back that
way. suppose II was about 2 o'clock
when We arrived there, and put the
horses IN the yard behind several build
ings
As was still on duty, didn't dare
60 very far away, for didn't know at
what moment the officer might show
up. The first inking got OF anything
unpleasant was when heard the
scream OF several shells coming through
the air at once.
Right then ! acted on the impulse
that seizes every one at such a time
and went through the nearest cellar
window, where landed on pile OF
potatoes. was content to stay there
too, until an orderly found me and told
me that my officer wanted me. The
Germans had been bombarding us
about half an hour then, and there was
no sign OF any letting up yet.
The orderly told me that the shells
were dropping In at the rate. Of forty
one 10 the minute, and remember
wondering who on earth would be foo
enough to count the number Of shell,
falling. ! reported TO my officer and
found him as cool as cucumber. Ht
asked me where the horses were, and
when told him he said for me to leave
them there and TO go and find car oi
some kind.
knew II was mighty serious wher
ne would abandon the borses, and
started out with the fear OF God in my
heart and wondering where In the dick
ems would find a car In that inferno
AS a matter OF fact. ] did md one, ol
at least II had been n car at some time
or other. II was an ambulance whict
had had the body blown of, and some
one had built couple Of little buckle,
seats out OF empty bacon boxes.
Bacon boxes or not, II certainly look
"a ike n million gold dollars to me a.
7 AA.s ,sI -
about nabbing It. The engine was al
right, so ] decided to take chance OF
the rest Of II holding together until
got my officer through the city anyway
pulled around In front OF the head
quarters. and the officer jumped in.
II seemed as though the whole city
was being torn from Its very founda
tons SO terrible was the din. Tn,
Crittenden record-press., 1917-10-04
CHAPTER w,
seeoni Battle Fer Calais.

NVNUW0 us1NIN VT NW'0I-'
MY rest of seven days SEEMED yer,
lNl short aud Wus h,,k on the
Job nj rorcrmrhc al too soon
Nprcs, ,-ali,h was sh miles away
nNd bccu comparatively qulc, NIL win
ter In fact T. had been 81 quht ,ha,
our Twenty seventh divisional head.
quarters. had moved In there As the
spring drew near the Germans began
10 shell around the city again, hui
sery few shells landed dircctl, IL ,h,
,lty proper
There was biz ras ta..s ~ BE II
skirts down toward krnsiadi. anL
around this place tie sa,li .,rc would