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New Britain herald., 1917-03-17
HAIL THE HOME GUARD.

Twelve men yesterday enlisted in
 the Home Guard. One had been . captain of volunteers in the Spanish
 American war. Two saw service on the Mexican border turing the recent outbreak of Villistas. Of the remain
 ing nine some have never done Vnili-
 tary service. but the others have served in the state militia or in kim dred military organizations.
 The mere fact that these men have been among the first to respond to the call of the Home Guard Is sufficient to number them among tho city's best. They have not waited lcng to offer their services to the city and the state and the nation. The recruiting office in the City Hall has been but recently opened. At the rate of these. enlist ments 1t will not be long before the Home Guard here is q body worth while talking about. This is but the start. There will be others joining the organization as soon as they know just what 1t all means. Explanations are in order at the City Hall where enthusiastic officers are ready to. answer all questions. The mere fact that those who now belong to.the Ma tional Guard are prohibited from en-' jJsttng in the Home Guard will be one Hreason for keeping the enlistment in the latter service down. On the other hand. all other men between the ages of seventeen and sixty are eligible, providing they are anywhere near physically able.
 The Home Guard has as, it's prime object the protection of the homes in New Brieain should an invading force visit the soil Of Connecticut. This fact alone should De sunicient In itself l to. produce . great number of enlist l ments. If the town is not worth de- fending then there should be dearth of material for tho Home Guard. But the town is worth defending. And every husband and father, every son and brother worth his salt should be among those who. will volunteer for service in the Home Guard. That is, unless there Is work to be done in other branches of the military.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

ax 1t temporarily 70 that 1t can 1t least be used as ball field or play ground. Already it stands to cost the city $15,O00 and if by the ex- penditure of 8 slight additional amount 1t could be made of value to the community at once 1t would be conferrtng a benefit on thousands.
 
 When the common council meets on Wednesday evening several of the members will sing their swan song. so-called. as this will be the final meeting of this body. When the April council meeting Is held it will be a new council and already Mayor Qufgley is busy preparing his an. nual message, which is said to con- tain some admirable recommendations regarding the policy of change in the present assessment system. One of the last actions of the 1916-19l7 council will be to fix the salary of the building inspector. At present the position calls for only a part time official and the salary if $500 per year. At 8 previous council meeting 1t was voted to 50 change the ordin- ance to provide for an inspector who shall devote his entire time. It AuIe1aVIuAOI0 Sp0C1l00 Lu@t AA0 c1ANAA be appointed for an indeterminate term. But no salary was attached and this will be done next Wednes- day Just what figure the council will recommend is of course unknown, but 1t will be between $2,0O0 and $2,5O0, presumably the latter. A dozen council members canvassed have expressed satisfaction with a e2,6OO salary. Two have declared themselves for $2.2O0 and one has said $2,OO Is enough. Others are open to conviction. For a basis of com parison some other Connecticut cities where they have an all time inspector might be cited. In both Waterbury and New Haven the building in. spector receives $3.0oo per year and his transportation. In Hartford the salary Is 32,5OO, but 1t Is said that the position there at present is a poli- tical football. Revisions are even now under way in the. capitol city to take the office more out of politics. place 1t on a substantial foundation and pay the incumbent $4O00. When the type of man necessary for build- Ing inspector is considered $2,5OO does not seem an exorbitant salary. He must be a man who Is thoroughly versed in the building-contracting business and he must devote his en- tire time to the job. giving up any private contracting business in which he may be interested.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17
MYRTLE STREET NEEDS PAvrt[s.
Indignant Citizen Poetizes on Co.,
 tions There, and Calls For Ace4na.

--J Js7-7 . To the Editor of the Herald:
 Now that the repairing of sosaS q the streets is being talked of, there h one of great importance that Ahould not escape the attention of the com. missioners. Myrtle street is one os the poorest paved thoroughfares the Hardware City, and has that I'll tation. sa
 Volumes of business Ia being Aon daily by the several mantlfacturers on the street, and being one of the prin- ciple ones, it should receive the at- tention due 1t. <
 Tons and tons of various merchant disc produced by the several fac- tories, are being daily conveyed tg the freight houses, over this street. In it's present condition 1t is a svesy trying ordeal to both drivers and horses
 If am not mistaken, beiisva that the commissioners last year promised to put this street in good condition. If that promise was made by them, it should not be overlooked for some other matter, perhaps of lesa' importance.
 Myrtle street is. nearly in the heart of the city. leading off from Main. and as such. should be the first ono to be considered by the commissions CTS.
 The following will give some idea as to the conditions of this street: That street, that beautiful street, Is. one of Now Britain's that's hard ,s to beat, With mud often times that's near
 ankle deep. y3s To get to the. sidewalk requires quite
 leap.
 PRO BONO PuBIICo.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17
St. Patrick's Day.

There's not a mile in Ireland's isle, Where dirty varmin musters. Rut there he put his dear fore-foot And murdered them in clusters. The toads went pop, the frogs went
 hop,
 s,ap-dash into the water; And the snakes committed suicide, To save themselves from slaughter.
 HI. Bennett.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17
THE PLEDGE OF LOYALTY.

As an American. faithful to
 American ideas of justice, liberty
 and humanity, and confident that
 the government has exerted it's
 most earnest efforts to keep Us
 at peace with the world, hereby
 declare my absolute and uncon-
 ditional loyalty to the govern
 ment of the United States and
 pledge my support to you in pro-
 tecting American rights against
 unlawful violence upon land and
 sea, in guarding the nation
 against hostile attacks and in
 upl1olding international right"
 That is the pledge of loyalty which the citizens of New York have been called upon to sign by the Mayors Committee on National Defense. It is addressed to the President of the United States. That 1t carries with 1t the proper spirit is attested to by the legion of loyal men and women responding.
 That pledge, however, should not be peculiar to New York. It Is g national pledge and belongs to no particular state in the Union. Every man, woman and child who believes in the principles upon which America rests should subscribe to the same senti- ment. Every person who calls him self. ar herself an American. who would be faithful to the trust placed in them by America, must agree with this thought Otherwise they do not belong. Otherwise they are not part and parcel of the nation. Otherwise they are not with us. and whoever Is not with us is against us. That h a simple. homely truth. There is no gainsAying it.
 We have gone by the day when words will serve our put The nation II faeinx crtsis be climax - = srsef ma i4 aboui - be,
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17
rlA0Y U.ER AUroORAcY.

n hV in revolution of 1791
 oar the reign of royalty and
 - nom the blopdshed . re-
 Rnnka In 1917 accomplishes
 = tA1ng In . much better fash
 tke loss of comparatively
 n and 9ives 9 new aspect to
 war; Autocracy having " the wayside in Cxardom. - hope now that freedom may
 ether people in other lands.
 aining stronghofds of i'm
 - are Gsrmany and Austria : sy Tho handwriting is on the Tho men who wield the power - the thrones of those countries
 - than the bureaucracy of
 tn that they see what may hap
 are now laying lines to avert II there Is not a revolution nnhny and in Austria 1t will be = the foresightedness of the
 The lesson of Russia must be
 People armed to the teeth LIS b turn on those who armed
 They did In Russia.
 von Bethmann-Hollweg, the an Chancellor. in an address be-. 33Ae Prussian Diet on Wednesday, ' 4efore the news of the Russian ntton had been made known ghout tho world, warned Junk ' that the old regime of Germany be lucky if it lasted out the
 He had been aware of what ned In Russia and he knew
 t0ugft about conditions there.
 Ion of Russian autocracy G see taken to, heart by German
 If Germany fails to heed Jeon, warned the Chancellor, lswe are on the road toward do-. cOnvulsions the ultimate result 1qh no man is able to prophesy..'' |D1ng shortly after the Chancellor, E Leinert. 2 Socialist Democrat. swe are no longer serfs whom fx1ng can buy and sell or order a b1eed and die at the word of |9Md. We are . nation that has LII political manhood" These X1 S -s 43 z z f strong statements. They will 1 uneasiness at least in court es5 Miiitarism, the prize weapon eocracy against democracy. may letd back against the hands that III nachinations.
 |e more than two years now the ans Europe has been exacting its S4fdI toll in lives and treasure. Ft men and true have faced death klae battlefeid, have suffered and ]; and up to the Russian Revolu- no one knew what it was all nt, why 1t was 70. It was mili-. Im that brought about the sf E r .
 It may be militarism that end the war. Directed on III of the people it may give the 6Ie back the power that belongs hem; 1t will take the power away n fhe chosen few. The deeds done n0hIy Tn Russia cannot but have . effect on the people of other
 Abolutism will fall even if 61ty does not bite the dust at this TIC wtnss Of impsriaiism will
 d evsn If tho tough old birds
 kllled fosthvith9 Their doom ~ 6ed. I'hs ne1 vnr cry will
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17
FACTS AND FANCIEs.

It's pronounced Moore. but every North. American.
 Greece, her knee In suppliance bent. evidently considers discretion the bet ter part of valor.-Manchester Union.
 Is the foreign relations committee content to go to the bottom with . Stone tied to it's neck ?-New York Sun.
 Is it true that ministers have begun to say "We will read responsively Psalm one-O O-three" Howell Courier Citizen.
 sThe world has it's trouble but, as always, things might be worse. Supp pose Charlie Chaplin had g corn Paterson Call.
 Berlin residents who arc awarded one egg every two weeks arc still bet ter of than q good many Americans Bulletin.
 Az general thing. when . girl has pretty feet she wants to fall In love heels over head.-0alveston News.
 If we were as long on preparedness as we are on unique army theories. we could whip the entire world with out turning a hair.-Washinston Her ald.
 John Barleycorn would never agree to a peace with the prohibitionists on the basis of the present war map of the United States, Charleston News and Courier
 Wed like to cheer up Arizona some way, even if 1t has two governors. and so why not congratulate it on not having two legislatures, also.-Grand Rapids Press
 # may be safe for President Wilson to refuse to hold the inaugural dance, but he would not dare refuse to throw out the first ball of the league season. Erie Times.
 There is one unusual attraction about Count Tarnowski von Tarnow. If you can remember his first name you'M probably recall the second.- Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
 One has to wonder whether this revolt. of Gardner's is not founded upon inside information that the next house is to be organized by the dem- City Tribune.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17
Britain Herald.

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New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

It's pronounced Moore. but every day it becomes less.-Philaaelphia North American.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

Is the foreign relations committe' content to go to the bottom with 1 Stone tied to it's neck?-New Yorl Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

Is 1t true That ministers have begun to say 'We will read responsively Psalm one o O-three" ?--Lowell Courier Citizen.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

The world has it's trouble but. as always, things might be worse. Sup- pose Charlie Chaplin had a corn Paterson Call.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

evidently considers discretion the bet. ter part of valor.-Manchester Union.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

Berlin residents who arc awarded one egg every two weeks are still bet ter of than good many Americans. Philadelphia Bulletin.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

As general thing. when . girl has pretty feet she wants to fall In love heels over head.-0alvest0n News. :.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

by the owners at the price listed.
 Particularly since the visit of the f1rebug, after which the New Britain Machine company took it upon itself at it's own expense. to light with a searchlight Bigelow street extension between Chestnut and Church streets, people have been wondering exactly what the status of this thoroughfare may be. If it Is a public street there is no reason why the factory should have to stand the expense of light ing it, even thought it Is for reasons of safety. This stretch is very dark one and under ordinary conditions should be lighted at night. While there may be some variance of opin- ion between city officials and railroad company authorities as to the status of this street, 1t is generally accepted by the former as an accep' ed city street. It is paved. has a sidewalk, Q subway and Q sewer. Now it will in- terest the complaining public to know that the board of public works has some time since made arrange ruents for the installation of an elec- tric light midway between Chestnut and Church streets which will be EeL up l1uLl0OlACcly IAS oIeAAOHA dI. rives. It will be 9 much needed pub- lie improvement for this piece of highway is used more. possibly. than any other connecting link between the southeastern section and the center of the city.
 Action of c. F. Smith in expend- ing $9,500 of his own money for land in the southern part of the city and then volunteering to turn 1t over to the city at that price to be used as park purposes is cornmendable. MT. Smiths public spiritedness Is further shown by his heretofore unpublished refusal to be reimbursed Tor any taxes he has paid on the property since he has been holding it pending the city's decision.
 In reference to this park, the city can do nothfn9 more popular than to
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

One has to wonder whether this revolt of Gardner's is not founded uDon inside information that the next house is to be organized by the dem- ocrats.-Sioux City Tribune.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

The Home Guard idea is beins viewed with favor by New Britain people. It is safe to predict that thia ci.y VIII soon boast of a battalion second to none in the state.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

If we were as long on preparedness as we are on unique army theories. we could whip the entire world with out turning hair.-Washinston Her. aid.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

It may be safe for President W1lsol to refuse to hold the inaugural dance but he would not dare refuse to throv out the first ball of the league season Erie Times.
New Britain herald., 1917-03-17

Wed like to cheer up Arizona som way, even if 1t has two governors and so why not congratulate it on no having two legislatures. also.-Gran, Rapids Press.
Evening star., 1917-11-25
DEPORTATION FOUND
TO Be UNNECESSARY
Commission Reports to Presi-
dent on !. w. w. Strike at
Bisbee in July.
VIOLENCE WAS LACKING

President Wilson's commission on
mediation, headed by Secretary Wilson
of the Department of Labor, which in
vestigated the deportation of striking |.
w W. miners and their sympathizers to
the number of 1.1S6 into New Mexico
last July. has submitted its report. II
finds in the first instance that the griev-
ances OF the miners were not of such a
nature as to justify strike. especially
in view of the governments pressing
need of copper for war purposes. Many
of the men who went on strike. says the
report, were not in sympathy with it.
but they did not want to be regarded as
"scabs." Some excuse is found for the
strikers in the fact that there was not
locally available any machinery for
mediation. a condition which now has
been rectified.
The commission finds in the second
place that conditions al Bisbee from the
time the strike was declared until the
deportations were peaceful and free
from any manifestations of disorde" or
violence This finding is based on the
testimony of reputable citizens and Of
an experienced Army officer who investi
gated following an appeal for the pres
ence of federal troops.
Deportation Was Unwarranted
Deportation of the strikers by the
sheriff and a force of about 3 900 depu-
ties. the commission finds finally. was
Evening star., 1917-11-25

were the federal authorities, In fact.
ever apprised that a change OF conal.
from that found by the investigating
Army officer to call for or warrant the
interposition of federal troops.
The commission. in submitting It's re-
port to the President, says the Bfsoee
deportations and the practices which
followed such deportations have deep
ly affected the opinions OF 1aborins
throughout the country. These events
have even been made the basis OF an
attempt to affect adversely public opin-
ion among some of the people OF the al
lies. Their memory still embarrasses
the establishment of industrial peace
throughout the country for the period
Of the war, and il is indispensable 10
obtain and maintain industrial peace II
the war is to be brought to the quick :
est possible successful conclusion and
If lives are not to be needlessly sacri-
feed"
Evening star., 1917-11-25

various meteorological investigations hav-
ing direct bearing on military opera
tionst, large force Of physicists and en-
gineers has been organized under the Sig
nal Corps of the Army.
DIR. w. r. Blair OF the United States
weather bureau. who has been commits
stoned a major and placed in charge Of
this work. is now in France. He will
also have under his direction the work of
several new theological stations which the
weather bureau is establishing in this
country especially for the benefit Of aero
nauts An appropriation Of 100000 was
voted for that purpose at the last session
of Congress.
The forecasting of the weather at the
front for the benefit Of the Army is to
Evening star., 1917-11-25

either state or federal law. Those who
planned and directed the deportation
says the report, -purposeiy abstained
from consulting about their plans either
with the United States attorney in Ari-
zona or the law officers of the state or
county. or their own legal advisers"
The commission found that the de-
portafion was attributable to the be-
lief in the minds of those who engin-
eered 1t that violence was contemplated
by the strikers and sympathizers with
the strikers who had come into the dis
trict from without" but declares that
this belief had no Justification in the
evidence in support of 1t presented by
the parties who harbored It"
Evening star., 1917-11-25

program OF exercises was carried out.
which was in charge of Mrs. Sadie p.
Woltz. chairman. Mrs. Anna J. Kirk
ley. president of Cushing Auxiliary. de-
livered an address. John Finn. past
commander of Rawlings Post. No. 1,
G. A. r.. Department of the Potomac
made an address extolling the work of
the auxiliary in the war crisis. Acting
Commander J. Clinton Hiatt of VIII
lam B. Gushing Camp. No. 10. extend ID
congratulations from the members of
that camp.
Five charter members of the aux
iliary were seated on the stage and
were presented with floral tributes.
They are Mrs. Elizabeth Allen, Mrs.
Elizabeth II. r. Davis. Mrs. Jennie
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Evidence Not Communicated.

The commission also calls attention
TO the fact that neither such fear on
the part of the leaders of the deporta-
tion as to anticipated violence ror evil
dence justifying such fear was ever
communicated to the governor of the
state of Arizona with view to renew
ing the request for federal troops.
based upon changing conditions. nor
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tionai forecasters Of the weather bureau.
who has also been commissioned a major
and is now in France. A third weather
bureau Official, II. B. Hersey, who served
as a major in the Spanish-American war
and is a well known balloonist. has been
commissioned q major in the Signal Corps
and placed in charge of a balloon school.
Evening star., 1917-11-25

Aelieder. Mrs. Martha Fletcher and
Miss AImira Brown.
On behalf of Mrs. e. H. r. Davis and
Mrs. Ida slant, Charles 8. Davis. past
commander of Gushing Camp, present.
ed the m embers of the auxiliary with
a huge birthday cake, which was dec
Grated with twenty-five lighted candles.
Evening star., 1917-11-25
CUSHING CAMP AUXILIARY
OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY
Members Receive Congratulations
Floral Tributes and Birth
day Cake.

The twenty-ffth anniversary Of
Cushing Camp Auxiliary to William B.
Gushing Camp. No. 80. Sons of Veterans.
L. S. A.. of this city, was celebrated
Friday night at Grand Army Hall. A
Evening star., 1917-11-25
FORECAST WEATHER AT FRONT
Signal Corps Organizes Physicists
and Engineers for Work.

For the purpose Of taking observations
of the upper air with sounding balloons
for the benefit of aViators and conducting
Evening star., 1917-11-25
Baltimoreans to View 0ocoquan.

Permission has been granted by Pres
ident Wilson for an inspection OF the
District workhcuse at Occoquan,
where militants OF the Wonan's Party
are confined, by DR.. Howard A. Kelly
and DIR. Lillian Welsh of Baltimore.
DIR. Kelly is a brother OF Mrs. Lawrence
Lewis of Philadelphia. one of the pris-
oners
Evening star., 1917-11-25

Cuba as a war measure will adhere
to the photographic convention signed
in London in 1912.
Evening star., 1917-11-25

i. Every instrument fully guaranteed to be
as represented money refunded without ques
ton or argument. Could anything be fairers
2. You given the choice OF the finest
Pianos and Player-Pianos in the world You are
given broad, liberal condition of sale, as low
as S. down-on approved credit-and you are
given the longest possible time to mees the pay
ments.
Evening star., 1917-11-25

j. Within years time you may change
the Piano or PlayerPiano you purchase for any
other Piano or Player-Piano of equal or greater
value on our floors, and all payments made on
first instrument viii be credited in full against
the second.