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Arizona republican., 1917-11-30
DOMESTIC ART

(For children under eight)
 Best specimen of hemming-t1rst, Alice Jean Fairbanks, Phoenix.
 Rest specimen of cross s-stitch-First, Fife Kisto. Sacaton; second, Jeanette Palmer, Phoenix.
 Best specimen of outline-First. Jessie Race. Phoenix; second, Gladys Crum, Phoenix.
 Embroidery other than mentioned First Jennette Palmer, Phoenix; sec ond, Elizabeth Gillespie, Phoenix.
 Best specimen of tatting-F'irst Emily Evans, Sacaton.
 Best specimen of crochet-F'irst Emily Evans, Sacaton; second, Con stance Corby, Phoenix.
 Best specimen of patching-F'irst Beatrice Snyder. Phoenix.
 Best specimen of button holes-First Alice Collins, Phoenix. Best cooking apron-machine made First, Agnes Oliver, Phoenix; second, Eln0ra Written. Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-30

The peace negotiations between Russia and the Germans will not result in any agreement that will be ratified by the rest of the world.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-30
SHADOW HUNS

Whats shadow Hun?" "A who is too foxy openly champion Ger manys and too disoya to approve of Americas
Arizona republican., 1917-11-30

The man is to be little envied whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plains of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the ruins of Iona.
 pr. Johnson.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-30

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New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
WHAT HE HAS DONE.

l Lest anyone think that Major Gen. eral Pershing is not qualified to lead ] q division of troops upon European or any other battlefield We herewith give a very brief outline of his mili- l tary record:
 West Point graduate, in class of 1886.
 In the Apache Indian campaign in 1886.
 In the Sioux Indian campaign in 1s9o-1s91.
 Instructor at West Point. 1ss7- 1895.
 Served with the 10th cavalry of the regular army in the Santiago com- paign of the Spanish war.
 Served in the Philippine Islands, 1S99-l9O3; conquered the hostile Moros of Mindanao in a nota ble cam paign lasting from October, 1902. to June, 1903!
 Served with General Kurokis army as United States military observer in the Russo Japanese war.
 Commanded United States expedi- tionary force in Mexico, 1916. and succeeded Major General Funston as head of the United States military de- partment of the Southwest.
 General Pershing,-his full name is John J. Pershing.-was born in Mis- souri just about the time the Civil war broke out. He Is 56 years old. Despite the fact that he has been a fighter of Indians, Filipinos and Mexi- cans, he is still in the prime of his military manhood and ready for more active service. American military traditions will be upheld by this gal- lant officer and gentleman.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

ism is the sin that the world is fight ing against. The Entente Allies are banded together for the one purpose, to put an end to imperial absolutism. and German militarism. By adopting Prussian tactics the war might be ended sooner. But the vast ajority of people in the world would rather see fair play predominate on the part of at least one side in the world-war. Preventing foodstuffs from entering the German empire, and burning the crops already in existence there are two different things. They involve two opposite methods of procedure.- one legal and the other absolutely un- fair.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
ANOTHER OPENING.

There is a chance for all. No man
 need hold back for want of a place in the regiments of Uncle Sam. The
 latest addition to these forces is a forestry regiment" This outfit will be made up of foresters, practical woodsmep, loggers. portable sawmill operators, and others experienced in numbering operations. This unit, to be raised immediately, will see service in France. At the request of the War Department, the Forest Service will prepare plans for the organization and
 equipment of this force and will aid in securing suitable men. The regi- ment will form a unit of the Engineer
 Corps now being recruited to be sent
 abroad as soon as it can be organized
 and equipped.
 The organization of this regiment Is the result of a suggestion made by the British Commission. Similar forces have been raised in Canada and are rendering valuable services. The object of the American forestry regt- ment, it is said, will be to convert available timber into material suit
 able for bridges, railroads. trenches. and other construction work with the
 least possible waste. At the same
 time the cutting will be done under
 the supervision of technical experts in
 cooperation with the French foresters.
 In this way the permanent damage to
 the forests incident to furnishing the
 imperatively needed timber will be
 kept as small as possible.
 F Uncle Sam's Forestry Regiment"
 will be organized in units capable of
 handling all kinds of woods work. A number of portable sawmill outfits will be sent along with the men. The regiment will be off1cered by trained foresters and expert lumbermen who are thoroughly familiar with pro-
 ducing and delivering lumber. It will carry complete equipment for all kinds of woods work. The classes of men desired comprise axemen, team sters, tie-cutters. millwrights, saw hlers, sawyers, portable sawmill men, farriers. blacksmiths lumberjacks. cooks, and carpenters, as, well as motorcycle and motor truck opera tors. As rapidly as enlistments are secured, the men will he assembled at six central points, which have already been designated. Thus is another avenue opened to expert soldiers.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
CH0ATE MEMORIAL
 AT WESTMINSTER
Archbishop of Canterbury Lauds Former Ambassador to England

London May 21.-Several hundred persons attended a service today in memory of Joseph H. Choate of New York at St. Margaret's church. West minister. The Arch bishop of Canter- bury spoke of Mr. ChoaAe's servces for the American and British nations.
 Among those at the services were Ambassador Page. Mrs. Page, Robert F Skinner, the American consul gen- eral: Mrs. Skinner, Mrs. whitslaw Reid, former Premier Asquith, Vis- count Byrce, Lord Beresford, the Marquis of Lansdowne Lady Ram dolph Churchill. Sir Thomas Lpton. Lady Gilbert Parker and Sir Robert B. Finlay, lord high chancellor. The British Pilgrims society, under whose auspices the services were held. was largely represented. and a number of, American diplomats and consular of fctals were present.
 The Archbishop of Canterbury said, MT. Choate was . pre-eminently great American citizen, conspicu- ous example of what Is pure and without reproach in the public civil :. life of a great country. And as he stood for what is best in American life. he stood not less strenuously for WHdI CeIueHtS III OOHQS or n0alLnl0SC friendship he American and British people. both of whom he had served. so well. The pure flame of what is { in pure and high toned in endeavor burned brightly. Byt Gods help we are not goin gto let itl flicker or w1ne."
 Another memoral service was heid} in Temple church. attsndsd by jnAoe ana laysHnsss
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

considering the organization of com- panies of 25O men, on the French plan, under the Hay Bill the company l at peace strength is constituted as fol- lows: One captain, one first lieuten- ant, one second lieutenant, one first sergeant, one mess sergeant, one SUD- ply sergeant, six sergeants. eleven corporals two cooks, two buglers, one ] mechanic. nineteen privates of the ! first class and f1fty-six privates of the second class. Total 103 For war strength there are added two ser- geants six corporals, one cook, one
 mechanic, nine privates (first olass). and 31 privates (second class). Total.
 15S men and officers.
 A company Is subdivided into platoons and squads. The number
 both of platoons and squads varies ac- cordtng to whether the company is at peace or war strength or even below the authorized peace strength. Like
 wise. the strength of a squad may vary in order to extend the frame work of the company, except that no squad may contain less than six man.
 The company. then. is divided into two, three or four platoons, each con- sisting of not less than two nor more than four squads. Tn other words. at full war strength. there would be six teen squads or 12S men in the four platoons. The remainder besides the oHcers nave assigned positions such as guides and file closers.
 The sergeant, of which there may pc eleven at war strength will be round to be of more importance in the company than the corporal, who mas no authority. except over the men or ms immediate squad. Sergeants are not only in charge of two squads when so grouped. but may be placed III command of a platoon. In com- pans or four platoons, two pla+ocns at least must be commanded bv ser sea'11s. The new soldier will find that the sergeant is the normal nedi I'm be- tween the non-commissioncd man and -ne officer and that the sergeants are suOerasors of all. company affairs
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
COMMUNICATED THEY WE'RE NOT MISSED.
Patriot Aroused by Those Who Stayed Away From Flag Raising

St"Seu fA"dy fTOIn rug Raising
 at Kensington Saturday.
 Apropos of the recent ill-timed and even more ill-considered controversy concerning the placement of the Sons of Veterans flag, the following is re- spectfully submitted:
 l. Any ground graced with the nations emblem is holy ground, though some few holy men vision if otherwise.
 The spirit which dominated the Egreat common crowd at Saturdays demonstration was so warmly enthus- iastic that few noticed and none felt the absence of those of the towns people for whom the flag is the glory to be acknowledged, only when placed according to the dictates of their idea of a fitting place.
 2. It was a Sons of Veterans flag raising-the ground was generously given them by one of their society," their membership deemed the place worthy-the people who were proud to be among the witnessing assem- blaze gave patriotic approval of the civic spirit of their American thought and were enthusiastic in commenda- tion of their lofty ideals-offering no dpOlOGy dHO p0IIAACIlH8 no 0lESonL1nE voice to influence them to change of front,-recognizing, as do all of us who are of that brand of American marked Plain American. that any place is fitting place where floats the colors of the United States of America.
 8. That the triangle Is in front of the Kilby Housefis beside the ques- ton, but this offered: Liquors are dispensed with the sanction of the federal government, permitted under, the laws of the State of Connecticut. and sold in Kensington as a result of local option, carried by majority of almost one hundred votes.
 It was Kensington's Glory Day. and to be remembered while those of us who attended have in us the apprecia- ton of this one Americanis1n-thoug stained with the slime of war, blood red with the life-hurt of martyrs, blackened, torn, the Red and White and Blue no matter the time, no mat ter the place, shows all white, pure white to all Americans
 PATRIOT.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
Inc Company HOfAc.

The new soldier has been instructed as a member of squad, but the com- pany is the unit with which he will be permanently identified. He may be shifted from squad to squad as the strength of the company varies, but he will in all probability continue to be member of the same com- pany. Owing to the loose and tenta- tive organizat ton of the squad-that is, so far as individual members are concerned-real esprit de corps does not begin with the squad but with the company. Even when in camp and members of the same squad are tent mates. change in the forma- ton of the company may occur at any time which would throw the new sol- dier into a different squad.
 The company is different It is a fixed and continuous thing-a going concern, so to speak. It is the new soldiers military home. even on the march; or, to put it another way, 1t is his military class in the regiment, which corresponds to his military col lege Toward other regiments he feels as he would toward rival col leges.
 The present regiment in the Amer ican army consists of fifteen com panies These include twelve infan- try companies, authorized to have 100 men and three officers at peace strength and 150 men and three off, cers at war strength. The three addi- tional companies which go to make up the fifteen are the headquarters, supply and machine gun companies
 The captain is the commander of the company There are two subordinate commissioned officers-the first and second lieutenant. These command platoons and, as need arises. in order of rank take command of the com pany.
 Although the war --departmsnt iS
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
FAIR AND FOUL

orving the enemy is the question 5e hour. Unless Germany is led into submission military ex.
 believe that the war will go on SAnOther year, or two, or possibly 616e, or even more. Forced into sub- ls6ton by starvation Germany can I6 nothing but accept the terms of G2re enemies. To this end the plan kem on fire with flre-balls dropped ecn Allied airplanes is interesting. Se suggestion comes from Lord Cal rape, a former, member of the atish army.
 many pf the German valleys and f1tts within reach of English and oeh airplanes there are vast tracts hnd planted with grain. These 41g touch one another and are EOut fences or hedges. These eeafic fields are in the Rhine Valley vicinity. Similar conditions exist Err the Russian frontier of Germany E1Sds In the plains of Hungary. Thou- nds of acres of these lands could Aestroyed by fire-balls properly di- eted. Because of atmospheric con- Hens prevalent in Germany the TIT become much drier than in by countries, thus making the
 d of fire easier. It is pointed
 hy the inventor of this scheme #the work of destruction can be
 lplished with little danger to the 6itants of the aforementioned re-
 the non-combatants, as cot
 and farm buildings among the
 gre rare.
 6ateyer military experts may
 of such a plan, humanity must rY it. Barba1ism has had full Snr in this war, mostly on the part fhe Germans. Poisonous gas. liquid 7. and other diabolical inventions Sve been brought into play too often tecause Germany sees it to stoop to 6ch practices is no reason why other A4ions should. follow suit Prussiaa. ].
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
MANuE FOR AID.

5 Colonel Roosevelt has done the fGht thing. He has proven himself Epatriot at moment when patriots - in demand. He has lived up to best traditions of the nation. He done what his greatest admirers ts he would do, what even his ttcal enemies acknowledged he III deg He has abandoned his 6by. his. idea of raising a volunteer
 for France. And he has done
 4kh good grace. "In view Of the Sion of the President," he says, 4kfng for those associated with - in the project, "the only course sn to us is to disband and to aban- 3 all further effort in connection
 the divisions, thereby leaving
 nlAn free to get into the military 4ce in some other way. if that is
 Dle, and if not, then to serve his ntry in civil life as best he can.'
 kturally Colonel Roosevelt is a e peeved; but he will get over that. does not let folly get the better of 5sIdgment even when he goes into 1tled defense Of his plans. The eral Staff had outlined its plans Sending. troops to Europe. and onel Roosevelt's division was not the scheme of things. That is all te is to 1t. The War Department Having trouble enough fitting out eregulars with tents,' blankets, and Ter necessary adjuncts without 4ng to worry over somebody's pri-
 army. whether 1t be Roosevelt's. aft's. or John Smiths, or Bill fB. Those who cannot have the 1r of going to France with the ary, may as the Colonel points serve their country in civil life best they can. And there are ty of chances for all.-even the hel.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
Making the Most of a Mission.
(Liverpool Post

Edith was light-hearted and merry over everything. Nothing appealed to her seriously. So one day her mother decided to invite very serious young parson to dinner. and he was placed next to the light-hearted girl. Every thing went well until she asked him, You speak of everyone having a mis- sion. What is yours?' My mis- sion," said the parson, .'is to save young men," "Good,'' replied the girl. "I'm glad to meet you. Iwish rou'< save one for=me4s
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
10 tho Yla4i.

s0 bright flag. o brave nag. o flag to lead thee free! The hand of God thy colors blent, Ind heaven to earth thy glory
 lent,
 10 shield the weak and guide
 the strong, make an end of human wrong, And drewsa countless human host to follow after thee!
 VAN DYKE.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
The Fight Reluctant. Dedicated to Woodrow Wilson, presi- dent of the United States.

Our ships were still, or cruising gal. l lantly; Our guns were silent and our flag, :. were furled: We sought to share our veal witt every one; We loved our peace and craved 1t for the world. Man was our brother. whereso'er he
 dwelt We took his hand and met him eye
 to eye: We aimed to fare with him in honored
 ways Where liberty and justice e'er must lie. Such was our want, our passion, and
 our dream. Still love we all, sprung from the
 common womb: We keep our dream, but never could
 we stand In craven sorrowing by Freedoms s
 tomb! And so. near Easter-time, when lilies
 white Opened their fronds to take the morn
 ing sun, Our blood went lot-we sensed q
 stalking death Along the living roads our fathers
 won. But twas not this that reused us, nor
 the loss Of lives and ships, though these were quite enough We saw the mauling of our brothers right By hands unroyal. merciless, and rough. A man may pass and suffer not there- by; A throne may totter. all may still be well; But when the birthright of the soul is struck The sure resultant Is long, tragic hell. And so our blood went hot! With lift ed eyes 1 We took to battle on the land and sea And flung out all into the blessed Cause. For Right, for Freedom, for Democ- racy. Our hints are broken and our treas ure spent; Our tranquil dreams are sown upon the air; Meath lonely mounds our young men placid lie blare For who would hoard his gold in times like this? And who would falter in a periled way? And who would live when dying saves the race? And who would sleep when waking brings the day? Fighting to build Truths temple, vast E and strong; Paying, to gain the need of duty done: Dying to live inf better lives to be- An. this is surely victory we'll won. Hating we love, for hate not we our foe: We only hate the thing for which he stands. And seek for those who follow after him The benedfcite which Peace com mands. With f1aes unfurled we go where hon. or calls: With feet well shod we tread the
 bloody way; With lifted eyes we hail the peaceful
 dawn The dawn of mankind's great Democ-
 racy!
 From Pictorial Review for June.
 No Mistake About That.
 (Judge).
 .Pa," said little Willie, "what is the unit rule?'
 ..why-er-why. my boy, it's about the same thing as prevails In this family" said MT. smithers. You may have noticed that~whatever your
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

It begins to look as if after the war the only colonies Germany will hold will be Milwaukee and Hoboken.- Boston Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
No Mistake About That.

"Pa," said little Willie. what Is the unit rule?"
 "why-er-why. my boy, it's about the same thing as prevails In this family" said MT. smithers. You may have noticed that whatever your nothse- says4 goessn .-...,
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

its readers to plant every acre. no matter how small"-Chicago Trib- une.
 With Italy reporting the sinking of IS Austrian submarines. that nation makes 1t plain that it is fully aroused to the necessity of terminating this menace.-Norwich Bulletin. Germany is, take it from all her professors super-nation of super men; but when the kaiser wants his teeth fixed he calls on an American. -Fassaic (N. J.) News.
 Elihu Root and Charles Edward Russell should find mental stimula- on the way over.-Passaic (N. J.) News
 A young woman has entered the service of the navy as 8 hnger-print expert. We just knew the girls weren't holding hands all this time for nothing.-Grand Rapids Press.
 Well come across Is suggested as an American substitute for "We'N do our bit" Interpreted graphically and referring to the ocean, it should prove popular in France.-New York World.
 The crops have been planted as whole and Alabama has cut her cot ton acreage by choice and by labor necessity. She has increased her corn crop by choice and has largely in- creased the peanut fields and bean plantations-Birmin Ledger.
 Speaking about the loyalty of Ger man-Americans, one can get consid- erable satisfaction, in scanning the list of candidates for commissions from Milwaukee, to note such names as Shultz. Schwab. Schmidt, Theiler. Anschuetz, Gottschalk, Wensel, etc. Another blow at Berlin.-New Haven Journal-Courier.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Do your Liberty Bonding early Boston Transcript.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

Some drill, some till and some pro- duce the, dollar bill.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

The American theory of how to prepare for war is to have a grand debate in congress with everybody's speeches printed in the Congressional Rscord.-Paterson Preas-ouardian.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

planting. A farm publication urges it's readers to "plant every acre. no matter how small.'-Chicago Trib- une.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
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New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
WALL TENTS

Camping tents made of heavy 8 oz. duck, 5x7 it. at $5.05- 7x9 it. at $0.95-9x9 it. at $1O.05-9 it. 6x 12 fit. at $11.05.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

People. becoming crazy about
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

With Italy reporting the sinking of IS Austrian submarines, that nation makes 1t plain that 1t is fully aroused to the necessity of terminating this menace.--Norwich Bulletin.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

Germany is. take it from all hel professors, a super-nation of super. men: but when the kaiser wants hia teeth fixed he calls on an American -Fassaic (N. J.) News.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
HAMM0CKS

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New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

Elihu Root and Charles Edwar, Russell should find mental stimula tion in conversation with each sothe on the way over.-Passaic (N. J. News
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

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 Sockets, S5c each Large assortments of Curtain ma terials and ready to hang Curtains reasonably priced.
 CURTAINS of Scrims and Mar quisettes. 75c, 9sc, $1.25, $1.5O to $5.06 pair. $1.38 pair.
 CRAFT LACE CURTAINS, $1.75, $1.98 to $3.5O pair.
 SASH CURTAINS, 25c, 35c, 39c and 45c pair.
 Curtain Fixtures of all kinds. WINDOW SHADES. stock sizes: also any size or shade made to order,