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New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
SAYS POLICY IS
 NOT A GOOD ONE
Marie Treub, Netherlands Minis
 ter, So Declares in Interview

The Hague, Netherlands, Nov. 2O.- (Correspondence)-" am quite sure the policy of America and Britain of isolating Holland is a bad one," de clared Marie Willem Frederilz Treub, Netherlands minister of finance, in discussing recently his country's po- sition with the Correspondent of the Associated Press.
 Minister Treub's criticism was based on the contention that the attitude of the two powers made the Nether lands dependent on Germany, with the result that she had to make all
 Moreover, he thought it had a most
 unfortunate effect on the nations Sympathies. At the outset of the war these were, for the largest part, on the side of the Entente Allies, but,
 excepting perhaps France, pro-Allied
 feeling had since largely declined as
 result of Allied measures. If a
 referendum on the subject could be
 taken today, he thought it would show
 a pretty equal division of sympathies EeLNoon lne EInleHLe ana the Cen- tral Powers. Unless the present pol : icy be changed" he added, 1T am quite sure pro-Allied feeling will de- cline daily.'
 Discussing the question with Brit ain in respect of allowing Germany to 1 take gravel and sand over Nether- lands waterways to Belgium, which led the British government to with l draw financial and commercial tele- 1 graphic facilities from Holland, MT.
 Treub declared: "Proof in such cir l cumstances is always difficult, but if | the Netherlands government only gets l the impression that such sand and l gravel is really for war purposes I
 am absolutely sure the traffic will be stopped"
 As regards the question of the
 Netherlands ships that have so long
 been lying in American ports, the
 minister was hopeful that an arrange ment might even yet materialize, sug- 1 gesting that 1t would be mutually ac- | ceptable If, say, third of their num- | Der was placed in the America-Neth- 1 erlands East Indies service, a third l placed at the disposal of the Belgian | Relief commission, and a third per l mitted to ply between the United 1 States and Holland.
 "Is it possible for the Netherlands 1 so to revise her present export ar
 rangement as to remove America s
 objections to permitting bread grain
 and cattle food to be exported here ?''
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
WOULD-BE SUICIDES. EAT SOME SPAGHET!
It's the Best Little Tonic in the
 World for Iodine

New York. Dec. 7-Love amending: spaghetti of the same description; they win. They save a life. Hail to love and spaghetti!
 Absurd? We'll, hardly. To those who lack the vision necessary to con- meet seriously spaghetti, yards of t. and love, barrels of it, the following might be submitted for enlighten- ment:
 In the darkness of corner in great factory Amelia Ambrosio, sev- enteen years old. tipped the ton of a bottle of iodine to her lips and drank. Her last thought as the burning poison found it's way was of him she loved. Of him of whom her parents did not approve. Of him wto had been driven from her home by "the folks"
 Miss Ambrosio is a telephone oper- ator. Girl friends saw her driax the iodine and ran screaming for doctor. An ambulance from St. Vincent's hos
 
 cleansing be-poisoned stomachs was under way in jiffy.
 Then came the revelation Medical science had stumbled upon a positive method by which persons who seek to almost commit suicide may avert the actual fatality.
 Spaghetti-s spaghetti by the yard the doctor said, had been eaten by the young woman just prior to her act It had so taken up space that the poi son was mercilessly pooh-poohcd when it reached what might have been the vital spot. 1t had saved her life, had the old spaghetti-saved d life beyond a doubt.
 "Really-Doctor-I did, not mean to d1e,' she finally gasped. "It was only to frighten my parents so they'd let us-you know what I mean-let us be together when we want to be-"
 Did you eat the spaghetti with the Knowledge it would prevent the poi son taking it's course ?" asked the doc tor.
 Certainly not" she replied. wouldn't have lived anyway even ;i I had not eaten it?"
 Certa1nly not" said the doctor.
 NOW the young woman is in the hos pltal very faint and very ill, but out of danger. retaining her love and her appetite for the Italian national piece de resistance
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07

questioned the correspondent. refer ring thereby to the surplus products of Hollands own soil that are now di- ridcd between Germany and Britain.
 Tt is certainly possible to revise present agreements with Germany and Britain,'' was the reply, "and, indeed, it will be one of the first duties of the newly forced Central Export bureau to undertake such a revision, for at present we are not free to export to neutral countries. The proportion of exports going to Germany cannot be reduced to any considerable extent for we are dependent upon that coun- try for our coal and other necessi- ties"
 Were the Netherlands likely to be yet drawn into the war by the vari- ous complications now arising, in quired the correspondent.
 'I do not think there is immediate danger of that" replied MT. Treub, "but if the war lasts another year or more no one can prophecy what will be the result. Serious economic and political difficulties may be expected"
 What do you think of the peace outlook?' questioned the interviewer.
 'The outlook, in my opinion, is very bad,' came the reply.
 How would Holland regard a peace whereby Germany only released Bel giunl on condition of the guarantees, of which she speaks; as, for instance, administrative separation?' inquired the correspondent
 'Without knowing the exact nature of such guarantees" was the answer, ''it is impossible to express an opin- ion. Administrative separation might and might not weaken Belgium. It is conceivable that a system might be established, as in Switzerland, which did not reduce the nations strength. l regard it as a great interest for Holland that Belgium should be re- stored to absolute independence, that she should be an entirely neutral, free country, not under the control of one party or the other"
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
WITNESS DECLARES
 SHE FALSIFlG|
Testified in Famous Mooney BoI
 Case in Frisco

San Francisco, Dec. Mrs. All Kidwell. 8 witness before the gra jury which indicted Thomas J. Mo ney, his wife, Mrs. Rena Mooney, a three others for the Preparedness D parade bomb murders, admits in
 affidavit made public yesterday th her testimony was incorrect. s charges the testimony of her dauG ter, Mrs. Estelle Smith, and that another witness was entirely false.
 All three testified to having sa various defendants near or in M
 ket street office building shortly
 fore the explosion occurred. M Smiths testimony. the affidavit leges. had its inception in scho to advertise dental parlors in Wh she was employed. Subsequently, Y Smith told her mother, accordinkl ' the statement, she had been of1o1. $1,OOO to appear as witness for N prosecution.
 Mrs. Kidwell testified before Il grand jury that from the window the dental parlor in the Market strd building she had seen Mooney on t] sidewalk. In her affidavit she cd fesses she was not sure the man s| saw was Mooney. Shd1did not appe in any of the cases, the affidavit sal because the defense had come ir' possession of d letter written by h to her husband, a prisoner in q Folsom State Penitentiay, tellil him that as a result of her ted mony arrangements would be mad for his release.
 Mrs. Smith was an important VI ness against Warren K. Billings, t] first of the defendants to be tried a1 who was convicted and sentenced life Imprisonment. According to MI Smiths testimony she saw Billin and Mrs. Mooney in the office bull ing, Billings carrying a suitcase. ri state contended the suitcase containl the bomb which later was taken the scene of the explosion.
 Mooney and Weinberg, who has bol refused releaSG on bail Israel Weinberg, another defendat Was acquitted last week. Othl charges are pending against Mi Weinberg. who has been refused t lease on bail. J
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
SWEARS IN MAYOR
 IN HIS SMOKESHOP
Outgoing and Incoming Executive
 Meet, and Have Ceremony

Willimantic-In Danny Dunn 8 smokeshop and newspaper depot, be- tween punches at the cash register that graces the counter. Charles A. Gates. conqueror of the six-time win ner of mayoralty elections, was sworn into office by the man he defeated at the polls. Few people witnessed the swearing in of the new mayor. Sher- if Gates. according to his custom for years past, sailed into Mayor Dunn's office to get his morning paper, and the two headliners in the political battle that ended in Dunn's first de- feat in 12 years exchanged salutations. During the conversation that ensued, Gates casually asked about the admin 1stering of the oath of office.
 Sure" said Danny, that can be done any time. Why not now"'
 The new mayor was agreeable and the proprietor of the smokeshop and newspaper depot, reaching into his political library, pulled out a copy of the charter and ordinances of the city, calling the attention of those who happened to be in the place at the time, administered the oath of office.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
Mayors Sugar.

Derby.-Mayor George P. Sullivan has secured two more barrels of sugar which will be distributed in pound packages in the same manner as the previous allotment at the city hall. Only a small amount has been put up ready for distribution but this will be doled out as long as it will last. It is expected that more of the sugar will be weighed out so as to be ready for further distribution. People who have sugar in any quan- titv are expected to leave the allot- ment for those who are in actual want of the same. The mayor is trying to get further supplies and all will be taken care of if possible, either through the stores or at the city hall as soon as the sugar can be secured.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
IN SECOND WAR
 WITH THE GERMANS
General MaiStrO Started When He
 Was Twelve Years Of Age

Paris, Nov. 24.-(Correspondenc of The Associated Press)-General Maistre, who commanded the French army that conquered the last remain ing positions of the famous Chemin des Danes and thus earned promotion to the rank of Grand Officer in the Order of the Legion of Honor, began to serve his country when he was 12 years old by purloining powder from the Prussian soldiers who were quar- tered in the house of his parents in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. The boy. who was afterwArd to lead the French army in one of the hard est fought battles of the great war, laid away the stolen powder for gum ming expeditions in the forests near his home. There was some of this borrowed ammunition left when the present war began.
 Sixth of his class on entering the military school of Saint Cyr, Maistre was first when the class graduated He was third in his class at the War school
 Lieutenant Maistres career began with mission to Gratz, Austria, where he became initiated into the practices of the Kriegspiel, which he helped introduce at home. Captain in 1887 and major in 1898, he was named professor of general tactics at the War school
 As Lieutenant Colonel, Maistre com manded the 18th Infantry, one of the celebrated regiments of Nancy, and as colonel was transferred to the 1O6th Infantry, called the regiment of steel,' forming part of the "iron di- vision" that has distinguished itself on nearly all of the most familiar bat tlefelds of the war.
 Brigadier- general in 1912. Maistre was appointed member of the com mittee of the general staff and at the beginning of August. 1914, was chief of staff of General Langle de Cary who commanded the Fifth French army in the Battle of the Frontiers, the Battle of the Marne and at the beginning of the Battle of Ver- dun.
 Maistre became a general of di- vision just before the Battle of the Marne and was placed in command of the 21st Corps. He won the cravate of Commander of the Legion of Honor in that battle at the head of the 21st Corps, afterward leading 1t in the Battle of Notre Dame de Lorette, aft CT which he relieved the 2Oth Corps at Nerdun.
 In the changes of command conse- quent upon the reorganization of the general staff after the partial offensive
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
Dies in Convent.

Ansonia.-J. J. Braslin, the Asso ciated Press operator of The Sem tinel, was notified today of the death of his sister, Sister Marian. which oc- cured this morning, at Lakeville. Sister Marian, who belonged to the Order of Mercy, had been stationed at Lakeville, where she served as a teacher, for the past two years. She had been a member of the Hartford house of. the order for the past eight years, and had served as teacher in Hartford and other towns. She was a woman of fine education and was endowed with other qualities which endeared her to the pupils under her charge.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
Serious Complaint.

New Haven-Frank Woodward, pitcher of the New Haven baseball club and drafted by the Philadelphia National league team because of his fine showing during the past season, is being detained at the central police station on the coroner's orders pend ing further investigation into the case of Miss Ella Devall, aged 27, of 1O5 George street, who is now at the New Haven hospital. Miss Duvall is tho woman who was found at the Union station last Tuesday evening in an unconscious condition. It was at first thought that she was suffering from poison taken in an attempt at suicide, but later examination at the New Ha- ven hospital showed, it is alleged, that she was suffering from the effects of an illegal operation. Coroner Mix was called into the case at the hospital, and. after questioning Miss Duvall, he caused the arrest of Dr. George A. Faber. of 1892 Grand street, Water bury. and the detention of Woodward.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
Some Advice.

Bridgeport.-"Respe parents should not be considered an extenua- ton of crime, but rather to the con- trary,'' said Judge Gardiner Greene in the criminal superior court when he passed sentence upon Daniel No- yak of Norwalk, sending him to state prison for not less than three nor more than four years for attempted robbery. Rather the one who has been unfortunate, who has not had the opportunity for education and good care should receive the sympa- thy of the court. and not the one who has had a good home. and op- portunity to know better"
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
To TSSue Stock.

Hartford-The public utilities com- mission has indicated that 1t would grant the petition of the New Haven road for the authorization to issue 450,000 shares of preferred stock. Vice-President F. G. Buckland and Attorney William L. Barnett, repre- senting the company, were authorized to draw up a formal order which the commission will accept in original or amended form. This order will also be presented to the public service commissions of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. There was no opposi- tion to the petition. The commission also indicated it's approval of petitions of the New Haven road for the erec- tion of spur track in the city of New Haven to the Texas Co.'S plant. and of the Connecticut company 8 plan for double-tracking New Haven avenue in Derby.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07

on the Chemin des Danes in Ar
 1917, Maistre was placed in comm1
 of an army. To him is due Ia1 part of the credit for forcing the Q, mans to abandon the formidable n tions they had organized on that I'll which commanded the region of Aisne between Soissons and Crap1'
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
LINEN NEEDED AT HOME.
Supply at Local Hospital Is Entirely
 Exhausted.

Exhausted.
 There is an urgent call for old linen at the hospital-old tablecloths and napkins-to be used for wounds and burns. The supply is entirely cx- hausted. In an auto accident a few weeks ago, three badly burned people were brought into the building at one time and a quantity of linen was greatly needed. Will the people of New Britain make such contributions |? The linen can be sent directly to the hospital or to the secretary of the hos pital Miss Mary Bingham. Address, v Franklin square. Telephone num- Der 1864.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-07
ManSlau@hter.

Bridgeport.-Miss Hazel Waterman of this city. who was seriously injured in an automobile accident in Vest port last Saturday night, died at the Bridgeport hospital. AS the result of Miss Waterman's death, David Lay ton, now under sentence for the theft of the automobile, will probably be charged with mans1aughter.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07
FOUND DEAD IN HOME

Thomasville. Ga, Dec. 6.-J w.
McCrary was found dead in his home
here today Appearances indicate he
had been dead some time Mrs. Nc
Crary was called to Fitzgerald few
days ago, by the illness of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. H. F. Newton Mr.. .McCrary
was alone and relatives going to the
house found it locked and supposed
lie had gone away Finding it still
locked today and unable to learn any
thing OF Mr.. McCrary's whereabouts
the house was entered and he was
found lying on the floor dead. There
was no appearance of violence and
his watch and money were found on
his person. - Death was pronounced
from natural cause, Mr.. McCrary
was about 6o years old and is sur
vived by his widow and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. H. F. Newton, of Fitzgerald
and Mrs Carter, of Camilla
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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07
EXPLOSION OCCURS WHEN RELIEF
SHIP RAMS A MUN|T|ON VESSEL

Halifax, S., Dec with the toll
of dead steadily mounting, it was be-
lieved early this morning that more
than 1000 persons persisted in the
explosion and FIRE which followed
the collision yesterday morning in
Halifax harbor between a munitions
laden French ship and another vessel
loaded with supplies for the Belgian
relief commission.
The disaster, which has plunged the
Dominion into mourning, probably
will rank as the most fearful that ever
occurred OH the American continent
Residents of Halifax and thousands of
volunteer relief workers who have
come into the city have been almost
dazed at the extent of the horror.
The Richmond school that housed
thousands of children was demolished
and it was reported that only three
escaped. Canadian officers who have
seen long service in France charac-
terize the catastrophe as the most
fearful which has befallen any city in
the world"
Virtually all the north end OF the
city was laid waste, and the property
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07
,LgU|T COMPANY BURG
ARIzED LAST NIGH 7

Burglars broke in the rear door OF
the Fitzgerald Fruit company on East
Pine Wednesday night and stole a
quantity of cigars, tobacco. playing
cards, said to amount to over $4,000
in%aIue.
The cash register contained only ST.
in small change, of which the thieves
only took 7Sc. No clue to the parties
kps yet been discovered.
The place is owned by Pope Bros,
who also operate the Greek-American
and New York Cafe.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07
PASTOR RETURNS TO
1ST M. E. CHURCH

The many friends throughout the
city OF Rev. J. S. Grahl are pleased
to hear of his return TO his charge
for another year Through his in
terest in civic affairs, Rev Grahl has
COM in touch with large number of
people without his OWE denomination
and has earned the respect and love
of his acquaintances, who will all be
pleased to learn of his return.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07
OVER 1000 Are KILLED AT HALIFAX BY EXPLOSION and FIRE
CoLORED MINISTERS TO
MEET CHAIRMAN BREWER

Chairman j. {. Brewer, OF the Red
Cross campaign committee, has issued
a call to all colored ministers to meet
him at Red Cross headquarters, Ben
Hill National Bank building, Satur-
day evening. 7:}0 We want all you
preachers to be at this meeting and
learn how TO enlist the colored people
in the Red Cross work
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07
BAPTIST CHURCH SERVICES

Pastors Bible Class this evening at
seven thirty All teachers and officers
and those generally who are interest
ed in the study of Gods word are
urged to attend this most instructive
class.
Sunday school at nine-thirty Sun
day morning. Come on time and
bring the Sunday School text book,
the Bible. with you.
Morning sermon at eleven by the
pastor.
Sunbeam band will meet at two
O'Clock i'll the afternoon
At six the Junior and Senior B. Y.
p. Us will meet Both of these
unions have interesting programs ar
ranged
Evening services at seven.
Mr.. Delmer Nunnery has returned
after very pleasant visit to his uncle,
Mr.. J. H. Nunnery. at Headland and
other points in Alabama.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07

damage will run far into the millions.
A part of the town of Dartmouth,
across the harbor from Halifax, also
was wrecked. Nearly all the buildings
in the dock yard there are in ruins.
The zone of destruction in Halifax
itself extends from the North street
Railway station as far north as Afric-
vile to Bedford basin and covers an
area of about two square miles in the
section known as Richmond The
buildings which were not demolished
by the force of the terrific explosion
were destroyed yb the fire which fol-
lowed
Scores of persons were injured by
the collapse of the railway station,
arena lax, military gymnasium, SUI
gar refinery and elevator.
All business has been suspended
and armed guards of soldiers and sail
ors are patrolling the city. Not a
street car is moving and part of Hall
fax is in darkness tonight.
All hospitals and many private
houses are filled with injured Tenn
porary hospitals and morgues have
been opened in school houses.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07
WHAT THE BOARD HAS
DONE UP TO DATE

For the information of the regis
trants we publish herewith compi-
lation of the report of the Exemption
Board, as there are so many OF our
some OF these figures:
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07
RED" WIRES HAPPY DOPE TO
SKINNER; BOTH ARE WINNERS
Jacksonville, Fla, 12-5-17

Jacksonville, Fla, l2-5-17.
w. r. Skinner.
Fitzgerald, Ga
You won on your single comb
White Leghorns as follows: first and
second cock; first and second hen,
fourth and fifth cockerel, second,
fourth and fifth pullet and first and
third pen.
l cleaned up again on my Barred
Plymouth Rocks | won all FIVE
first; also L won best display in the
show..p Red Jones.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07

George MCGOWAN, who has been
working on the cantonment in Jack
sonville returned this morning to the
city
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-12-07

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