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New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
Again, Culture.
(New York Sum-


 Kultur continues to exhibit its pas sfon for humanity. Its snipers in the Boelcapell sector picked off 100 out of 260 Red Cross stretcher bearers exposed to their fire. It may be cause of complaint that they did not marksnanship and imperfect ammu- milton must not be allowed to detra ct from Kultur's purpose. The will to kill was there; only the execution was infirm.
 On the high seas the resolute apos- ties of justice and mercy match their brethren of the land The crew of a torpedoed merchantmen, afoat In their lifeboats, offer a fair target for the gunners on submarine. One American and two Englishmen of the helpless castaways were killed, an- other American and seven other Eng lishmen wounded. Frank Donoghue was the name of the American killed; 1t betrays a racial origin not to be mistaken, and may interest some of the conscious and unconscious pup pets of Potsdam who hold Prussia in such high esteem.
 Kultur victorious writes the record of it's conduct on the hearts of men in blood indelible. It set out to teach the world lesson. It has succeeded The world has learned what Kultur is and means.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
The Laws of the Navy,

Now these are the laws of the Navy. Unwritten and varied they be: And he that is wise will observe them. Going down in his ship to the sea; As naught may outrun the destroyer. Even so with the law and it's grip, For the strength of the ship is the
 Service, And the strength of the Service, the If ye labor from morn until even, And meet with reproof for your toil It is well-that the gun may be
 humbled, The compressor must check the re-
 coil,
 On the strength of one link in the
 cable
 Dependent the might of the chain; Who knows when thou mayest be
 tested?
 So live that thou bearest the Can'st follow the track of the dolphin Or tell where the sea swallows
 roam?
 Where leviathan taketh his pastime :? What ocean he calleth his home? Even so with the words of thy Rulers, And the orders those words shall
 convey Every law is as naught beside this Thou shalt not criticize, but obey!" Saith the wise, How may l know
 their purpose?"
 Then acts without wherefore or
 why;
 Stays the fool but one moment to
 question
 And by chance of his life passeth by. If ye win through an African jungle, Unmentioned at home in the Press, Heed 1t not; no man seeth the piston, But it driveth the ship none the CAPT. R. A. HoPwOoD, R. N.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

If they do not carry the material, and the British threaten them if they do. Germany menaces Holland with can. non and England menaces it with fam 1ne-and cannon fr reserve. The situa- ton revives the interesting military question as to what the result would be if Britain were to occupy, or to attempt to occupy. Dutch ports at the mouths of the Rhine, Mouse and Scheldt, and if Germany were to send its troops across the frontier into Hol- land. If the British are able to bom- bard Ostend, as they regularly do, the Dutch ports are practically open to them, and the possession of the mouths of the Rhine would be dis tinot advantage to them, whereas a German military occupation would only only add to the Kaiser's task and embarrassment on the western line. which every day tend to become in- supportable.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

tribute the Liberty Loan among the greater body of the people is sure to be initiated by the savings banks all over the country"
 From that it would be supposed. and New Workers naturally believe, that the savings banks all over the country watch and wait for the sav- ings banks in New York to make a move before there is national action.
 It would be considered beneath tho dignity of some New Workers to acknowledge the fact that there is such a place as New Brit ain, provided they knew there was such a city, A New Yorker Is almost totally devoid of geographical knowl- edge. His world is bounded on the North by Yonkers, on the South by the Battery, on the East by Garden City and on the West by Riverside Drive and the Hudson River.
 All of which accounts for the New York ignorance of what all banks throughout the country have done in aiding the sale of Liberty Bonds. The five banks here inaugurated just such plan as three banks in New York have now taken up and the banks here went to work on the scheme the mom- ent the Liberty Loan of 1917 was an- nounced. By June IA, of this year. the entire populace here had been helped in this way. Now that the Second Liberty Loan is on it's way the help of these banks will be further extended. And all without the de- layed example of New York.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

1 the best points in European gear. At any rate 1t has taken a hundred years to evolve. And, what Is best, experi- ence has proved that average men can march forty miles per day fully equipped with our latest combination, which makes him self-supporting and comfortable in the poncho shelters.
 Boats have been called alongside. Each company has its own designated launch assigned in the ships station Dill. Men embark in orderly files and double bank the thwarts. In this way bO root motor sailors can be made to carry 19S men with equipment. Boats form in column like battleships at maneuvers, battalion commander at the head, and make full speed for the beach, Boat guns 1-pounders) are often used to cover the move ment.
 Camping and campaigning are de- l1ghtful after the confinement aboard. Sanitary instructions are the nrst lookout Sailors are so accustomed to perfectly clean and hygienic quarters on battleship they are prone to be careless ashore. Take care Of your feet,' is the first command. Brush your teeth," and "breathe through your nose, precede even dui'io to wash and to keep clean camp.
 Fleet brigades took Vera Cruz 1914. Warships were ready to stats within four hours. Men were lahdlng when the nipples of the anchorng had not yet reached the dock. Could any army in the world beat that?
 Yet the sailor soon longs for the sea again. Flies, mosquitoes, dust, heat, assail him ashore. Can you blame him?
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
CHEAPER COAL?

It is an opportune moment the 1 State Fuel Administrator selects for l the appointment of a fuel administra- l tive committee for New Britain. The three names mentioned as members of the new board, Ernest w. Christ, Albert N. Abbe, and William J. Far ley will inspire confidence. The work before these men is no child's play. They must familiarize themselves With
 an abundance of facts. They must
 be swayed by second sober thought and not by the impatient wishes of the people whom they are to help. That no injustice is done to dealers is as important part of their task as is the protection of the populace.
 The coal situation in this country today is at it's worst. Operators and miners in some five states of the Union have caused apprehension among Federal authorities. So much is this so that yesterday the federal administrator, pr. Harry A. Garfield,
 was forced to consult with the At
 torney General of the United States
 and the Chief of the Bureau of Inves-
 tigation, of the Department of Jus
 tice, in order to determine just what
 should be done. Within the next
 fortnight drastic measures may be
 taken, which means that the Govern ment may take over the mines and operate them as governmental prop erty.
 Under the auth ority vested in them the members of New Britain's Fuel Committee may fix the price at which
 coal can lawfully be sold in this com
 munity. Their work will depend in large measure upon the happenings of the next few days. The data which
 retail dealers have been required by law to place before the State Fuel Administrator will be complete in every detail. From this it. can be determined just what is fair price for a ton of coal here. In the event the government takes over the mines 1 the price of coal at the mouth of the l be more. Without entertaining any 1 spirit of prophecy it begins to look as if there will be cheaper coal in the very near future, and this through l the help of the local fuel administra- tors.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

the creatures of Napoleon whose heirs yet reign. Years later illness seized him and the physicians sought to bleed him from the right arm, as was customary. But he would bare only his left arm. The other held the se- cret of his repudiation of principles to which he had once adhered, the lasting brand of certain sort of trea- son. Others might forgive him, but he could never forgive himself
 It would be a pity if La Toilette and men like him in their mad enthusi- asm for democracy should be instru- ments through which autocracy re- established itself on the face of the earth. Bernadotte, fighting like a hero for democracy, became in time himself king. Men who concern them selves too much with forms and forget the substance are sewers of tragedy and ruin.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
Hollands Dilemma.
Boston Evening Transcript)

(BOSCOn EVonlnS lrdnSCC1pC)
 A dispute of considerable size and seriousness has developed between Great Britain and Holland. For some time sand, gravel, and scrap metal, manifestly intended for concrete mak- ing, have been passing from Germany through Holland to Belgium. Great Britain. believing that this material Is used for no other purpose than for German trenches and dug-outs, has stopped all Dutch shipping from the British Isles to Holland until the transfer of the material is stopped. Holland protests, declaring that the authorities and the inquiries of Dutch officers prove that the material is not used for military purposes. There the dispute rests at this moment, with the British embargo complete. Evidently the Dutch want to be shown that their railways and boats are helping the Germans by transporting mater ials for concrete Notifications, before they are held responsible for the busi- ness. The British on their side want to be shown what else in the world concrete material could be used for, in the present state of Belgium, with every ordinary form of construction stopped. In view of all the circum- stances, the British authorities could not be otherwise than incredulous. The Dutch, of course, are between the devil and the deep sea. The Germans, who could crush their kingdom in about four days time. threaten then,
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

There will be an important meet ing of the Civics club this evening at 7:30. A business meeting and election of officers will be held in the auditorium followed by dance in the gymnasium.
 The Debating club met today under Professor Fay to discuss plans for the coming interscholastic debates. Try outs for the debating team will be held soon.
 The football team will play the team of Pittsfield High school tomor- row in Pittsfeld. A large number of local rooters will accompany them to PittSfield.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
COMMUNICATED.
HERE ARE THE FACTS.
Herald'S Story of Strikers Too Gen. eral to Suit One Honest Son of Toll.

Herald'S Story of Strikers Too Gen. eral to Suit One Honest Son of Toll. To the Editor of the Herald:
 Evidently the press gag" has hit this town, or has the Manufacturers Association a strong influence over you? I noticed in your issue of to- night (Oct. I'D the news item in ref erence to the Vulcan Iron Works strike was very generally written. The true facts in the case, as I understand them, not being mentioned-that Is, how the men were working for a To- cal concrete contractor on a local fac ,tory, and how they were all dis charged because they were strikers Why not print the true facts once in a while? Just supposing the situa- tion was the other way around, you wouldn't hesitate one moment. There would be glowing headlines condemn ing the workmen.
 Why not be honest with the work ing class? They are the ones that give you your daily bread.
 Yours truly,
 JOE ANDERSON,
 Kensin gton. P. S-Is there not law against such acts as took place yesterday? Has the workingman no rights as to mak- ing a living?
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
EVEN WITHOUT NEW YORK.

Waterbury has some thing on sverybody" is the slogan of the Brass Fity, meaning, of course. that every body wears something made in Water bury.
 New York, without a slogan. feels Another way about it. Evervbodv must do as New York does. New York zs the bell-cow. AS an instance of this Feeling we attach this enlightenine editorial from the New York Evenins World:
 Another big New York savings bank has adopted the Evening worlds plan to bring Liberty Bonds within the reach of small 2 investors and wage earners.
 The Brooklyn Savings Bank Joins the Emigrant and Rowerv
 savings Banks in Manhattan in
 ofler1ng to depositors and to the
 Puolc a chance to buy Liberty
 Bonds with the banks help. pav.
 ment 10 be made in instalments
 out or current and future earn
 tngs.
 The savings banks of this city
 '"Ne HeNeT naQ a better OppOr-
 tunity to strengthen their position
 in the community by sound, prac-
 t1ca1. patriotic service.
 What the savings banks of New 1 York do to distribute the Liberty Loan among the greater body of the people is sure to be initiated by savings banks all over the l. country.
 [ From the Atlantic to the Pacific 1t ought to be shown Gas the Eve ming World urged that it be shown in New York) that there is no easier shorter route by which
 to bring aid to the nation at this
 time than through the doors of
 the savings bank.
 The Emigrant, the Bowery and
 the Brooklyn-three of the larg-
 est and best known savings banks
 in Greater New York-have hung ! out their Invitations and pledged \ their help to all corners. ff Which of the other fifty-four savings banks in the city will be n the next?
 |1 We repeat this salient sentence from Inc aforegoing editorial: What tht hnvings banks of New York do to dis
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
WAITING TO BE HIT.
In Americas War For Ame11ca's sake Better to Carry the t1Shung
 Abroad Than Bring It Home.

LII tAmcFlCt'S wa I OI ]1AAASAAS AS<~ H N'>>ANO Better to Carry the Fighting Abroad Than Bring It Home. Minneapolis JournaD.
 No man can do better than to fight
 for the United States. And 1t is bet
 ter that he do that fighting in the
 enemy's country rather than in his
 own. Our soldiers will be fighting to-
 day in France in order that they or
 their sons may not be fighting some
 years hence in America to defend
 America.
 Gov. Lowden of Illinois reminded
 the nation of this truth most oppor-
 tunely This is Americas var for
 Americas sake, as he intimated, and
 it is better to carry the war to the
 enemy than to have the enemy bring
 the war to us. When we fought
 Mexico we fought on Mexican soil
 and when we fought Spain we fought
 on Spanish soil, as Gov Lowden points out.
 This consideration disposes of the
 contention of those who would not
 have our soldier boys leave the United
 States. What would they have?
 Are we to permit Germany to con-
 quer Europe first and then await the German onslaught here? Or shall we
 go abroad to support Germany's other enemies and to force our enemy to endure the war she forced on us close to her own borders or within her own boundaries?
 The contention is so foolish that to state it concretely refutes 1t. Some times the strategic retreat Is compul- sorry, as it was upon Joffre, who lured l the foe into Frances interior and struck him on the Marne. But the victory was won at the cost of devas- tation, which is not yet ended. Joffre l had no alternative, but of course he ! would have preferred to win the de- cisive battle inside Germany. But our pacifsts would await the actual attack. And those procras- | tinating defenders of America who object to our offensive abroad would l defend New York at Coney Island, 1 Massachusetts at Cape Cod, Seattle in Puget Sound, Los Angeles at San Pe- | dro harbor. They disregard the fun damental strategic principle of carry the war to the enemy, let him get the blast of it.
 These muddled minds would think better of this war were German shells dropping on Broadway, were a Ger 1 man force landed in the Chesapeake, were American refugees crowding the roads to get out of the way of the opposing armies.
 The only practical questions are concerned with how we are to wage this war in which we are embarked. Btu whether we should wage this war in Europe Or in America Is no question at all. It is silly Would you rather see your coast ravaged, or that of your foe? Is it better to de- fend Minneapolis or to attack Co., logne?
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
OFFICIAL NOMINATION.
Names of Members of New Ministry
 in Sweden Expected Today.

Stockholm, Oct. 19.-Oficial nomi- nation of the members of the new ministry is expected today. The cab- inet will include six liberals, four so- cialists and non-partisan foreign minister. The portfolios will be dis tributed as follows:
 Premier, Professor Eden; foreign affairs, Dr. Hellner; justice M. Loev- gren; war, M. Nilsson; marine, M Palmstierna; interior, P. A. V. Schotte; finance, Hjalmar Granting; education, M. Reyden; agriculture, M Pettersen; ministers without portfolio, M. M. Petren and Unden
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

Alpha A. Clark, son of MT. and Mrs. S. w. Clark of 11S Greenwood street, pictured above, enlisted in 1905 with Company J, AZ Infantry, U. S. A. He is a veteran of the Spanish war and went from this city with Company E, also serving in Cuba and afterwards with Company I, 2Oth h. fantry, U S. A., on the border. He is at present a sergeant and is sta- toned at Fort Douglas, Arizona.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

Outside of it's name, the American Truth society, of which the reliable but indiscreet Jeremiah O'Leary was the head, never did a thing which would lead one to suppose that Ana- nias would be black kballed, if he ap- piled for mbership-Fitchburg Sen- f}ro1
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
RETURNS FROM CONFERENCE.
Admiral Mayo Makes His Personal
 Report to President Wilson.

Washington, Oct. 19.-Admiral Mayo, commander of the Atlantic fleet, who has just returned from the Allied naval conference in London. went to the White House today, ac- companied by Secretary Daniels, to make his personal report to President Wilson. He went abroad at the pres ident's direction to discuss further means of naval co-operation with the Allied fleets.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
FOOD CONSERVATION CANVASS

There will be a meeting in the mayors office this evening at o'clock of about 20 prominent men to dis cuss the food conservation canvass. Francis R. Cooley, state chairman of the food committee, will be present at the meeting and will speak.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
A Lesson From History.

Philadelphia Evening Ledger).
 The story runs that Bernadotte, a common sergeant in the army, was found after the execution of Louis XIV, burning or tattooing into his arm the slogan, Death to Kings and tyrants" Bernadotte was one of the men who carried a marshaPs baton in his knapsack. He was destined himself to be king, the only one of
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
If Ye Be Men!

Arm, arm, arise, America!
 Heart of my land, be flame! An end of words and barter!
 An end of sloth and shame! Hark, how the old heroic ghosts
 to deathless deeds invite: If you are towards, perish! But if you are men, then fight!
 HERMAN HAGEDORN.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

As the cold season approaches in Germany. the people seem to be talk ing the measure of Michaelis for pair of skids.-Middletow Press.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

Even in the reichstag peace and Belgium are stumbling blocks which impede the harmonious progress of the supermen.-WallS Street Journal
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
FACTS AND FANCIES.

Advice to war historians: Enroll among American heroines the names of all those women who without fuss or f1utter are carrying the Red Cross burden of work.-waterbury Demo- crat
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
KEEP THE FLAG FLYING
Old Glory Must Not Come Down Until
 After the War

After the War.
 New Britain, Conn.,,
 Oct. IS, 1917. To the Editor of the Herald:
 We are very sorry to be of the complaining ones, in not receiving your esteemed Herald promptly. We know you have many trials with those boys who are untrue and unfaithful Monday no opaper-Tuesday, called up your office and received paper at the seventh hour-Wednesday, no paper. We would like if we could have the Herald every night.
 We were quite interested in your editorial regarding the dear little flag. you have so long displayed at the head of your page. We do hope you may keep it there till the war is over, at least. It is an inspiration, re- hinder of many things at this time Keep 1t there please
 Keep the dear old flag in sight, Let 1t ever be our inspiration Till the nations of the world do cease
 to fight
 And quit their agitation. Many questions have come up with us in the saving of food. Ought we not to have more instead of less to nourish our bodies at this time of hard work and long hours? The in- ferior quality along with short rations seem not just the way to nourish these boys and girls, to meet the demands of work while they are in the growing stage. The men and women must be well nourished to endure the laborious tasks. Mothers, many of them, how are they to produce Strong young, to bring them physically able to fill the places of those that will have passed on, ere this country has gotten back into a normal condition? The ques- tions of today are of vital account, when one comes to reckon the growth and nourishment of the physical body of the young.
 Very truly yours,
 PRO BONO PUBLICO.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

There is woe on Coogan's Bluff, and joy on the lake front; and the win ners can do nothing better with their money than put it into Liberty bonds. New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

Another auto driver thought he could beat a train to the crossing
 "The auto was considerably dam aged.' No epitaphs will be written as a consequence of the encounter. But the incident does serve to remind that the fool-killer has delegated a good deal of his work to the auto and
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

President Wilson has just as many ways of calling a man a liar as Theo. dore Roosevelt has but Woodrow is more artistic about it.-New Haver Union.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

grade crossing in recent years.- Houston Post.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

When Columbus sees the part which America is playing and pre- pairing to play in the movement to make the world safe for democracy he must rejoice anew over the voyage which terminated four and a quarter centuries ago.-Hartford Post.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

Cost of living has been figured out in a scientific way in six cities. In the meantime father will continue to have the figures at hand every Satur- day night.-Middletown Penny Press.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

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New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

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 at Herald Building. 67 Church St.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

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 as Second Class Mail Matter.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
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New Britain herald., 1917-10-19

Keep the dear old flag in sight, Let 1t ever be our inspiration Till the nations of the world do cease to fight
 And quit their agitation.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-19
YOUR COUNTRY

dose not ask you to give your money. It sim You get it back, plus four per cent interest in Bond.