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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
A Prayer.

Somewhere across the infested sea,
Serving the cause of liberty,
Dear Lord, is my brave son.
I know not how he fares tonight,
But keep him ever in Thy sight,
For have but the one
Thou gavest two to bless my life,
But one fell early in the strife
My first-begotten son!
He with his comrades marched away
And then q message came one day
Dear Lord, I have but one!
Then, while so sorrowed and bereft,
Though only he to me was left,
I could not say him nay,
Who urged that duty babe him 60
His country called, he said, and so
How could I bid him stay?
But, o dear Lord, tits hard to bear,
With not another child to share
The hearth when day is done!
I can but kneel to Thee and pray;
Be with him through the hellish fray
And keep Thou safe my son!
1 know the cause is good and true
I know that suffering must ensue
Before the fight is won.
Yet bear with me, O Lord, this night
Be Thou my solace in my plight
And guard my only sonl
Reuben Goldsmith In N. Y. Times
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
NATIONAL UNITY.

There was organized In Washington
yesterday a League for National Unity
b which President Wilson gave his
teartiest endorsement. In the folds
Il this league will be found the big
est men of the nation, men of the
ave devoted their lives to the poll
zeal, Industrial, agricultural and labor
,renas. The purpose Of the league
! to create a medium through which
Ill classes sections, creeds, and
Sarties can give expression to the
fundamental purpose of the United
Itates to carry on to successful con-
Huston the war in which we are now
hgaged. The preservation Of demo-
lratic institutions is a fundamental
lart of the leagues plans, as 1t hopes
b vindicate the basic principles Of
humanity. There has been need for
uch a society, or league. The time
las come when Americans must stand
boulder to shoulder, no matter from
yhat origin they came. National
Unity is the need to the moment. AL
hough most Of the people in this
and understand the prime purposes
IL this war there are many whose
yes have not as yet been opened. To
hose must be taught the lessons of
Democracy, and the antagonistic
Irinciples of Autocracy. Those are
he folk who must learn, sooner or
alter, that America is in this war to
nake the world safe for Democracy
md that there can be no ending OF
he struggle until Germany's auto
raoy Is beaten ,r.voa SC - -''
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
LOWER COAL PRICES?

Those bombastic souls who accuse
the coal dealers Of New Britain of
conspiracy, who claim that the re-
tailers here have fixed uniform prices
for the precious commo dity, who aver
that the dealers meet among them
selves and set a fiat rate, one that
must prevail throughout the city,
those folk are wrong. The dealers do
no such thing. The mayor having
completed an investigation into the
prices here finds that they vary with
the dealers. The Mayor has learned
that where one dealer sells either
nut, stove. or egg coal for $1,000
cash another will deliver the same
brand for $40 cash. So we have that
part OF the situation cleared. There
is no uniform price for coal in New
Britain. :.
New rules promulgated yesterday
by the United States Fuel admins
traitor will have a tendency to bring
the price of coal even down further.
Since the reduced coal prices were
put into effect at the mines many
complaints have been filed against
the jobbers. It is pointed out that
these men are now buying their coal
at the new prices and selling to the
dealers at the old prices, to fulfill
contracts. In this way they reap not
only the commission allowed by the
government, but make handsome
profits In the bargain. These loop
holes having been discovered the gov
eminent has now renewed Its enegery
to put a stop to violations of the
| letter and the spirit of the law. Under
| the orders issued yesterday q jobber
| who secures coal at the. reduced
| prices may not, even should he hold
a contract to- sell it at the old ex-
horbitant prices, receive ANY more
than the government allows in the
| way Of stated commissions.
| In all, the outlook for the coal
situation is beginning to brighten. The
United States Government is hot on
the trail Of profiteers and before the
really cold weather sets In may have
brought them to bay. High prices
prevailing today in this and other
cities are due in part to the cut-throat
methods of the jobbers, men who in
some cases own the very mines from
which they buy, and thus receive a
| double commission,-that Of the sell
Ter and that of the buyer. Goa
dealers, retail merchants, who were
forced to pay seven dollars ton fol
coal at the mine at one time last
| Summer were, in measure, forced tc
ask abnorally high prices for theil
| goods. With the new coal prices
| however, there can be an evening up
striking of a general average. Ir
this way no loss of profits need be
suffered even if the Government
brings the coal prices down to a sub
stantially lower level which it will
| probably do.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
A williams College Relic.
(Boston Evening Transcript.

Through the generosity of Charles
P. Greenough, of Boston, acting
through Hon. c. B. Hubbell IA, Will
liams college has come into possession
Of perhaps the rarest historical docu-
ment which it has ever owned, none
other than an original, personal let
ter of Colonel Ephraim Williams
written to a relative, Brigadier Cen
eral Dwight of Stockbridge, but two
weeks before he met his death at
the battle of Lake George. This Is
probably the only original correspon-
dence Of Colonel Williams now extant
and was a part of an extensive COL
lection Of autographs owned by Mr..
Greenough. Because of It's peculiar
Significance to Williams the owner
turned it over to Mr.. Hubbell for
presentation to the college.
The letter Is not only valuable be-
cause 1t provides the college with It's
only signature of it's founder, but be-
cause it shows that Colonel Williams
had a premonition OF his death and
was well aware of the difficulties
which faced him in his Inflated ex-
petition against Crown Point. Evil
IDENTIFY he wrote this note while on
the portage from the Hudson to Lake
| George, as he gives his location as
| the Great Carrying Place." The
circumstances and significance of this
letter are fully set forth in Professor
| Emeritus Leverett w. Springs lately
| published History Of Williams col
lege."
Despite the fact that the letter Is
! nearly ITS years old it is remarkably
| we'll preserved It is written In black
ink on a single sheet Of coarse, yell
| lowed, paper. and although the writ
ing ia fine and the locutions are Of
a past century, the words are per-
fect1y legible and the meaning OBJ
yious. Treasurer Hoyt is taking care
Of this gift for the present
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
SMOKES FOR WOMEN.

War Having Encouraged smoking
Among Gentle Sex, Especially
Nurses In Danger Zone, Day Is
Seen When Practice Becomes Gem
eral.
Waterbury American).
The statement that Red Cross
nurses on service in the war zone are
taking to cigarette smoking prac-
tically as a necessity, to steady their
nerves and palliate the hospital doors.
will no doubt create hurricane OK
shocked abs and obs. But there are
other evidences that slnokes-for-
women, along with other EXTRACTOR
ventional doings, are receiving power
full impetus from the war.
Humorous periodicals are faithful
barometers of the social atmosphere
which surrounds them. When Lie,
for example, pictures a woman smok-
ing a cigarette there is usually an I'M
complimentary Inference attached to
her character and it Is hard to imag-
Inc an American tobacconist address,
ing the plea of his cigarette advertise
ment to women equally with men. Yet
London Punch puts cigarettes into
I1A0 1UOuLAS VI AIS AAOo~ ASSk'SS~~~~A~
ladies and the London cigarette boost
er, painting the solace the cigarette
brings to the lovers last hours to-
gether, portrays the girl smoking the
same brand As her soldier sweetheart.
Such Ia one effect Of war upon a peo-
pie.
It has always been a bit difficult to
understand why smoking by women
should be considered rs involving
moral turpitude not attaching to
+ smokers Of the other sex. The girls
are sweeter without 1t, bless them!
but surely no more eligible to Heaven
Also, no doubt, total abstinence from
nicotine Is quite as good for their
health though, goodness knows, the
mild, behef1cent sedative effect of the
weed would be far less harmful te
them than even the mildest OF the
drugs which large proportion o.
! women dQd necessary, in larger OF
smaller quantities, to cajole their Pc
culiar nervous organizations over the
rough spots on the road of life.
Regardless of all such considera
| tions, however, the day Is RAPIDLY ap
} preaching when women will smoke al
freely and as honestly as men. Ant
the war Is probably Fastening this da'
| Just as 1t is relaxing many other con
| ventions which are infinitely NOR
helpful to the human race.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
TO SAVE MONEY.

Il 10 begin with, buying a Liberty
Bond is a patriotic duty. Every man
md woman in the country who can
t6ord to do so should purchase one
IL these bonds. no matter how small
nae denomination. BY the money
1hus expended each person who buys
= bond helps to push the war to its
bucoessful conclusion, a victory for
american arms. and a world made
Lafe for democracy.
Then again, the purchase of Lib
Prty Bond presents the greatest pres
Pnt opportunity for saving. Not only
Fhe greatest but the surest and safest:
FOR money put in Liberty Bonds Is
ks sound as the nation itself. The
opportunity for saving is here. 1t
behooves any man who counts at all
pn the future to visit bank some
lime in the days ahead and learn of
The workings of this latest issue Of
bonds.
Money that otherwise might be
spent foolishly can we'll be directed
howard the Liberty Loan of 1917. the
second issue of which is now being
offered to the American public. There
are those who have toiled and worked
hard all their lives and who have
nothing but their weekly stipends upon
(which to depend. Some of these by
1cutting down expenses here and there,
tby making little sacrifices in the
amusement realm, by adhering to the
principle of postponing enjoyment
have succeeded in getting hold Of one
tof the first Liberty Bonds. Inevit-
lably these people have said upon get
ting, their bonds, well, if 1t were
not for the war I would never have
this"
As 1t was with the First so 1t shall
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
Tho I. w. w.
New York SUM-

The Imperial German government
would have put 1t this way:
I'VE are going to take over the
United States some day for three very
good reasons-because we need them,
because we want them, and because
we have the power to get them.
Whether we are ethically justified or
not is not our concern.
The r w. W., being engrossed with
the preliminaries merely said
I'VE are going to take over the
industries (of the United States)
some day for three very good reasons
-because we need them, because we
want them and because we have the
power to get them. Whether we are
ethically justified or not Is not our
concern"
The Imperial German government
instructed the crews of German ships
in American ports to disable their
machinery beyond possibility of swift
repair The I. w. w. took up a more
extensive task and planned that In a
strike Of food purveyors kerosene or
other greasy or malodorous matter
be smeared on the ovens. that in q
strike in a mineral industry sand or
emery powder be poured in the gears
of machines, that in a railway strike
the most skilled and experienced
workers be chosen who would know
how to wreck railway equipment "by
a single stroke
The Imperial German government
violates every known rule Of civilized
warfare, but it is waging war and 1t
does not disguise the fact. The I. w.
w. urges the same doctrines Of
n, erciless destruction and wages war
by stealth and backstabbing.
The Imperial German government
has had no better ally. none so I'M
scrupulous. none so venemous, none
so close to the American home.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
Mcmillan Store
(Incorporated)
always Reliable"
HOuSEHOLDAND
DECORATIVE
LINENS
Attractive Prices
| Here

During the special october selling
Of fine imported Linens, we mention
merely few of the exceptional values
which we are Offering during this
special selling. The foreign Linen
markets are in such a depleted con-
dition. caused by shortages of raw ma
terials which are being extensively
used in munitions, and for other war
purposes, shortage of labor in manu-
featuring, across continent Transports
ton faculties and other difficulties.
which are constantly arising, causing
q big shortage of linens of all kinds,
greater costs CT manufacturing, war
risk, insurance costs, ETC., on all goods
coming from foreign countries mean
constantly advancing prices. We advise
now purchasing your immediate needs
as we'll as holiday gift linens as the
savings are worth while. !,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

George Scheeler enlisted in the Ma
val Reserve May Is, 1917, as a sec
ond class seaman, shortly after being
called into service. At present he is
stationed at one of the training sta
lions somewhere along the Atlantic.
Scheeler's parents are both dead,
the nearest of kin being his aunt,
Mrs. Louis MANI, with whom he lived
at her home on Spring street. He
received his education at the schools
in Berlin and at the Smalley school
in this city, At the time he was
called into service he was employed
in the office of the P. & F. Corbin
factory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
America Enbattled.

Hail, she Is coming! Behold then
her banners!
Who shall retard her trium-
phAnt advance?
Greet her with cymbals, with
shouts and hosannahs;
Mingle her stars with the lilies
of France;
Hear ye those drum beats. insist
emit, compelling?
Threading the path that their
forefathers trod,
Count We her armies, with ranks
ever swelling,
Instruments all of the justice of
God.
BEATRICE BARRY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

The torpedoing of the British crM-
ser Drake instead of some passenger
ship may have been a mistake, but it
is more probable that some U-boat
commander has a memory still I'M
faded by ruthlessness to the legitimate
uses of the submarine.-New York
World
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

One cannot accuse Murphy of lack
ing q sense of humor Speaking of
the speeches made by Hughes, Roose-
welt and others in favor Of Mitchell, he
said he saw by the papers that certain
out of town citizens had nominated
a mayor for New York. Charlie him,
self regards Good Ground as an ex-'
tension of 18th Exchange. :
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
negotiations, and that crime may be
profitable Standard. 5,

What help will it be to us to have
lower coal prices if we can't get any
coal at all? The trouble last season
was extreme in this respect. The
government will need to get sternly
busy if we are not to SEQ the difficult
ty worse during the coming winter.
New London Day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
From the Chestnut Tree.

He-Darling, I'd lie down and die
| for you.
She--TTine, but would YOU get up
and work for me?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
Prussia and Germany.
New York Herald }

Praising Hindenburg, General Lu-
dendorff thrills over the 'Prusslan J.
German Faith erland.' 1t should read
"Prussianized German" Fatherland.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

Every productive industry is on the
battle line today, and every man who
quits it without good cause is a mill
itary Observation-Disclosures Herald
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

The presence Of both Sousa's band
and T. R. in Kansas City this week
may look like a piece of extrava-
gance-kansas City Journal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
KHAKI AND GREY WORSTED
KNITTING YARN

Suitable for knitting soldiers sox,
sweaters, helmets, wristlets etc. While
this lot lasts, price coo skein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
FACTS AND FANCIES.

And this terribly peaceful Wiscon-
sin pacifist Is the fellow they used to
call Battling Bob".-Hartford Times.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

If the world consents to bargain
about Belgium it admits that crime
can be made the subject of business
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

of The Associated Press
The Associated Press Is exclu-
sfvely entitled to the use for re-
publication of all news credited
to 1t or not otherwise credited In
this paper and also the local news
published herein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09

Prospective October brides should
avail themselves Of this opportunity
by purchasing now-you save con-
siderably on your linen needs.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
HAND EMBROIDERED
LUNCHEON SBTS "a.
All pure linen, 10 piece sets, special
$3.50 set.
MADEIRA NAPKINS

Hand embroidered, all pure linen,
special. sec each. 800.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
Britain Herald.
-
New

'sued daily (Sunday excepted) at AIS p. M.
at Herald Building, 81 Church st.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-10-09
LINEN HEMSTITCHED SETS
PATTERN TABLE CLOTHS

LINEN TABLE DANfASK
Beautiful new patterns, reasonably
priced for this quality Damask. We
ask you to call and examine them.
Priced 500 to 1926 yard. a-.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-21
RealEstate andFarmLoans

l--64O acres. 225 acres first class
bottom balance good upland Fenc-
ed and cross fenced with hos wire,
Abundance OF living water and shade,
good house, large barn. improvements
upto date in every respect. so acres
In alfalfa Price $40 per acre which
includes growing crop and possession
In the next thirty days. This is the
best proposition OF this kind offered
III Grady county.
$3.50 acres on Bitter creek, 24O
acres creek bottom in cultivation. so
acres in alfalfa, two sets OF improve.
nlents. well fenced and cross fenced
Loan Of $4,000 at per cent. Price s5s
per acre.
3-l95 acres four miles from Chick
asha, 100 acres in cultivation, balance
GOOD grass. fenced and cross fenced
abundance Of living water and shades,
good orchard, house, small barn and
granary. Price $40 per acre.
4-l6O acres two miles from town
near Chickasha 100 acres good bot.
tom land in cultivation. four room
house, barn, well and good orchard,
Has loan OF $1,000 at 6 per cent inter
est. Price 500 per acre which in
cludes 20 acres growing crop and
possession This fine farm is a spe-
cial bargain at the price.
5--1OO acres good upland five and
onehalf miles from Chickasha, house,
barn and good well. so acres in cul-
tiyation. 20 acres fine grass Price
sz5 per acre, $500 cash and $500 per
year If you can raise $500 you can
buy this farm and have it paid out in
,our Years
$50 acres Bitter creek bottom sew.
en- miles from Chickasha, new five
room house, shed barn, well and young
living water, shades. 20 acres
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-21
REAL BARGAINS

Get busy now if you want a ten acre
tract right in edge Of city have ten
ten arce tracts right against Chicka-
sha / win sell on terms. Don't walt for
this Is the time for action in acreage
property.
Five room modern house close in on
50 IT. lot, north front with garage for
two cars, all kinds OF fruit, right on
pavement and the taxes paid, price
$1,000.
Seven room house, splendid orchard,
barn and outbuildings. will sell cheap
OF trade for a small property close in.
This is one of the prettiest places in
Chickasha and is located on South nth
street Price $3OO0
Five room modern house on Chioka-
sha Ave. in the very best Of locations,
newly paperd and painted, home you
win be proud Of Price s2500
Five room house corner 1lth and
Texas, nice fruit and shade trees, 95 IT.
front; look this over; will give terms
ON a part Of this at $40 per month.
Price S17OO
Nice east front home on South 9Th
street, large cistern. modern room
house. large rooms. barn and chicken
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-21

well set in alfalfa, 10 acres fenced hog
tight Price $4,000, $500 cash and $500
per year This alfalfa farm is well
worth the money. terms are easy.
20 acres two and one-half miles
from Chickasha, 8 acres first class
bottom, four room house orchard good
we'll living. water. Price $500.
S--lo acres Washita bottom on sec.
ton line one, and one-hqlf miles from
city limits. Price $1,000.
80 acres finely improved land.
six room house, good barn, large or.
chard. fine variety of fruits, berries
and vineyard Cash price $4,000 WIN
consider exchange for good piece Of
Chiekasha property.
CITY PROPERTY
1-9 room modern residence, very
choice location northeast corner lot
lOOxl65 feet Best residence section,
furnace heat, one OF the best homes in
ehickasha. owner leaving city, will
sell at a sacrifice or win exchange for
smaller house
Is room modern plastered house,
corner lot 1Ooxl50 t., storm cave, well,
garage small barn, chicken yard and
orchard located on car line. Price
S26O0 terms TO suit purchaser.
s-We have most anything you want
in the way of residence property and
vacant lots. Always glad to show
what we have for sale
4-Wen located two story brick, fine
location 50xllO It. win make a
price that viii surprise you.
FARM LOANS
We make the rate, time and amount
and we do it now, no red tape or un.
necessary delay You can you your
interest or get extension or renew
your loan at our office, in fact, we
have a loan proposition that will suit
you.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-21
MRS M. b. EMERSON
Room 4OS First Natn'I Bank Bldg. Phone 2l6
Phone 2lS
REAL EsTArE ANn LOANS

REAL ESTATE AND LOANS
For saIe-13O acre 2h miles south
west Of Minco, Okla, l1O in cultiva-
tion, SO acres bottom, rs acres wheat,
S5 corn land, vents go to purchaser If
sold in 10 days. Price $475O per acre
100 acres 91z miles northeast Of
Chickasha, 14O acre in cultivation, 10
acres meadow, fairly well improved.
Price crop and all, $40 per acre.
100 acres miles east of Marlow,
20 acres valley, all good farm land, so
acres in cultivation. Price for quick
sale, $35 per acre.
CITY PROPERTY
Good 4 room house, lot 100 by 140,
corner, West Hin addition. Price $3.50.
$50 cash, balance easy monthly pay
ments.
Two modern bungalows on West Hill
priced to sell and many bargains in
city property that we are at all times
pleased to show you. Farm and city
loans made on short notice at the low
est possible rates Of interest. You get
all you borrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-06-21

Notice is hereby given that n Mon
day, July End, 1917, the Board Of
County Commissioners Of Grady Coun.
ty, Oklahoma, will let contract for
the purchase Of 100 to 15O tons Of coal
for use by the various county offices
and the separate schools Of Chickasha
Bids will be received therefor up to
the hour OF 2 o'clock p. m. on said End
day Of July. All bids must be in writ.
ing and filed with the county clerk OF
Grady county prior to said date at 2
O'Clock p. m. Bids on fancy or domes-
tic lump coal or both will be consider
ed The board reserve the right to re-
iect snd all bids
Dated this the 9th day of June, 1877
J. A. TEMPLE,
Chairman Board County Commission
ers.
Attesi-Ross Cox, County Clerk.
1881