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New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

Berlin, Aug. 22, via. London French troops have gained footing in the southeastern part of Avocourt court and on the knolls to the east of that position, on the Verdun front, says the official statement issued to- day by the German war office.
 The statement also says that the French forced their way into the the German positions in the southern part of the village of Samogneux, on the east bank of the Mouse. The losses of the French infantry were heavy and the French command had to replace some of the attacking divi- sions.
 After the battle around Lens, yes- terday, the staff reports the coal de- posits southwest of the French min- ing center remained in the hands of the French.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
British Stick at Lens.

London, Aug. 22.-In the face of heavy German counter attacks tho British have maintained the newly gained positions on the outskirts of Lens the war office announces. Fur ther progress has been made at some points.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
WEATHER,

Hartford, Aug. 2t.-Fore- cast for New Britain and vicinity: Generally fair to- night and Wednesdays; cooler tonight.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

(Continued on Eleventh PaEe)
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
German Plan of Invading
US. Worked Out in Detail
Brochure by Baron Won Edeshem Offered Project Tor
Subdung American Navy and Army and
Crushing Country with lndemnities

quite a special one, the author re-
moves at the outset the American ma
rinc. which, having an extended coast
to defend, would certainly not Dare,
in his opinion. to risk fight in the
open sea and would seek refuge III
various ports. ~
As TO the army, Baron Won Edels-
helm saws it would not embrace more
than 100 900 men. and would be easily
nut TO rout by simultaneous German
attacks at different points located AZ
a great distance from one another
and by a propaganda well organized
in the interior. The United States
would not be able, the author says, TO
concentrate sufficient forces at any
place to resist invasion. -.
America would be forced to submit
to the German conditions of peace,
the captain declares, "for. having IN
our power number of American
ports, we would strangle the centres
from which converge all the arteries
of American life. We would destroy
all public buildings, banks and busi-
ness houses, cut off all supplies from
the civil population, levy enormous
contributions and crush everybody
with penalties"
The foregoing will evidently bring
n laugh. as ale Matin" says, but one
must admit that il the Germans could
do what they wanted to they would,
in fact, be, as Won Edelsheim says,
the only real menace to the United
States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
1yu md Nou WORKING Under Prepare Counys Defen

would be liable annuaIly. a. /.
years for two months duty is
troops.
The sale OF Intoxicating liou...
member of the citizen srm,' d
while in uniform Is forbid1sn -
who had completed their trainis. =
be entitled to wear a rosetts &
the class to which they belong. I'VE
Opposed BY General ssas
Officials of the General StaR -
clined to disapproye the bin, pa,sss'a
ly the six months training pe,.sS a
declared that the year minimur =!
in the staff plan conteniplsted -. \
per cent Of the efficiency Of y. :
age European requirement for t,s;'''
The staff officers also feel tiS
adequate provision Is made fof -.
A force of 5000 men, thsv -,
auires a minimum Of 1900 CO.. =
least so per cent Of whom must l.
fessional soldiers, II anything -
bling intensive training is to ~
in six months. ~
The full commissioned strenrtA IA
regular army under the nstioss, q
fence act will be less than ifeo !,
iicers, and IL is pointed out -, :. J,
1000 of these were 70 be detseAsI ~
training purposes FOX six months =, y
each year training Of the rssslc, :
any use OF that force would ks ~
ally impossible. II is understesi ~
the staff bill takes these point n
consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
TO SPEED NAVAL BILL FOR
COMMUNICATING PLANTS
House Rules Committee Yields to
Urging by Secretary Daniels


Washington, Feb. lO.-At a request
from Secretary Daniels the House
Rules Committee to-day receded from
its determination not to report speciai
rule TO expedite emergency amendments
70 the annual naval bill providing au-
thority to commander shipyards and
munitions plants and appropriating
81 900, 900 for purchase Of the basic
patents Of aircraft
The committee had long conference
with the Secretary, who pointed out
the necessity for prompt action. Under
the rule later agreed to the amendments
will be brought in Immediately, but
authorization to draft the personnel
of the Communicated plants into the
naval establishment is eliminated. TO-
oether with details which would have
authorized sweeping changes of policy
A. to hours Of labor and other matters
The committee adhered to Its deer
sion not to provide for e1pediting the
Administration amendment for $l60,.
600 900 bond issue to cover cost OF
ouick delivery of ships and war sup
niles. II i. understood that another
method of securing this legislation wiil
be undertaken by bill emanating from
another committee.
The naval bill will be up for final
vote on Tuesday, under an agreement
reached to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
Uncle Sam Now
a "Perfect Lady,"
Fiske Declares
LESS and Less a He-Man,
Says Admiral at Dinner
for Gen. Wood

Major General Leonard Wood and
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske, retired.
both assailed the patriotism of the
average American citizen and criticised
the attitude of the country at large
toward preparedness at dinner given
in honor of General Wood at the Lotos
Club last night.
"Uncle Sam is becoming less and less
of real live he-man," Admiral Fiske
asserted. "and more and more of
perfect lady"
at will not do to hang out flags and
tell the people across the sea that we
can lick any FIVE of them," Generai
Wood said. patriotism needs intelli-
eence to have us properly prepare and
people will not discharge their re-
sponsibility until it is brought home to
them."t
According to Admiral Fiske, George
Washington would not recognize the
shirt of the American nation if con-
fronted with it to-day.
"And General Grant" he continued,
would be shocked in contrasting the
spirit which animates our men now
with that which inspired those who
followed him in the sixties.
"There is too much consideration OF
soft beds, limousines, French novels
silk stockings, perfume and such things
to the exclusion of realization OF our
present need. The nation is becoming
effeminate. ..
"The army and navy are eager to
prepare, but the people Of the United
States are apathetic. This is due to
ignorance"
Admiral Fiske said that the navy was
more nearly capable of holding its own
with foreign foe than the army. The
land forces, he remarked, were as
greatly handicapped as were the Ind
ians of old against our forefathers,
armed with fintlocks.
About 800 members of the club were
present at the dinner. Other speakers
were Albert Bushnell Hart, of Harvard
University; Porter Emerson Browne,
George Broadhurst, George P. Wilson
and General George W. Wingate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
Naval Militiamen
of State Sworn In
as u. S. Volunteers
Guardsmen on Duty at Aqueduct
to Keep Detail-Wireless
Power Plant Watched

Two thousand naval militiamen yes
terday were sworn in as United States
naval volunteers. Each pledged him.
self to serve in the United States navy
at the call of the President. The men
represented the three battalions scat
tered throughout New York State.
Recruiting in the LIST Battalion Of
the Naval Reserve continued yesterday.
Lieutenant c. A. Mason, who is con-
Quoting the campaign, said new en-
rolling station will be open Tomorrow
in the Wall Street section, making hve
in Manhattan. Members OF the Vet
erans' Association now are cooperating
with the active reservists in obtaining
recruits.
Ensign Vincent Astor, who has been
a Junior aid, was relieved OF his duties
in the naval militia Offices in the Gus
tom House yesterday and assigned 70
duties in connection with the bridge
patrol. ,-..-,
Guardsmen now on duty at the Catsklll
aoueduct. in Putnam County, is in con-
temptation, General John +. O'Ryan
said yesterday.
"No such plan will be considered
until it becomes apparent that the
period of such service is indefinite, ne
stated. Hamilton Fish, jr.. OF CARR
son, n. Y, yesterday started fund TO
defray the cost of providing Guards
men on duty in Putnam County with
hot coffee and sandwiches. Two feet
of snow and a temperature OF III below
1ero have worked great discomfort on
vi" TwoIHs National Guardsmen with
fulI eouipment were dispatched to
Northport. Long Island, last night to
Guard the plant of the Long Island
LIGHTING Company, which supplies the
power used by the government wire
less plant at Sayville.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11

basis on which Federal Reserve notes
would be issued to Federal Reserve
banks, so that the practical effect would
be to enable q bank to increase its
power to issue notes 40 per cent, and
at the same time greatly increase the
gold held by Federal Reserve banks.
Governor Harding, of the Reserve
Board, appeared before the COMMITTEE
and urged this proposal. declaring that
il was desirable that every dollar az
gold possible be impounded In the Fed
eral Reserve banks TO strengthen tie
other amendments approved author
ize the Reserve Board to permit any
member bank to accept foreign bills
of exchange up to 100 per cent of its
capital and surplus, and permit Reserve
banks to receive deposits from non
member banks for purposes Of ex-
change or collection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
SENATORS 0. K.
RESERVECHANGES
Banking Committee Will
Report Amendments
Early This Week

Washington, Feb. 10.-Several amend
ments to the Federal Reserve act pro-
posed by the Reserve Board have been
approved by the Senate Banking Com
mittee and will be reported TO the SEN
ate probably early next week.
Committee members also are talking
over q suggestion that if war comes all
eligible banks should be compelled to
become members Of the Reserve sys-
TEN. National banks now are COM
PEELED to be members, but membership
is optional with other Institutions, and
there are about $1,000 e,igibles that
have never come in.
The principal amendment approved
by the committee would change the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
BY FRED 3. PITNEf
fBy Cabs TO The Tribune.

Paris, Feb. 10.--A plan Of invasion
of the United States and its subicc
ton by German arms is found in
brochure by Baron Franz Won Edels-
helm, captain Of the I'd Regiment OF
Uhlans of the Guard, extracts OF
which have been published here.
The brochure is not the fantastic
dream of Pan-Germanist who has
read II. G. Wells; it has been recon-
mended for reading in the most au-
thoritatiye circles of German kultur'
It is edited by the Propaganda Com
mittee of Military and Naval Circles
of Germany and was published in Ber-
lin in 1901.
Baron Won Edelsheim declares quite
frankly that the commercial expan-
sion of the United States is beginning
70 irritate Germany considerably and
that it is only by force of arms that
that situation can be ended. he does
not veil the statement that Germany
can mobilize her strength with ex-
traordinary rapidly, and, possessing
a large feet Of transports, is the only
power in the world capable OF menac-
ing the United States.
In this plan Of campaign. which is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
U.S.. Will ENROLL
COLLEGE EXPERTS
War and Navy Depart
ments Approve Plan to
Call Scientists

Washington, Feb. lo.-Enrolment OF
college trained technical specialists
whose services might be valuable to
the government in wartime was per-
sonally approved to-day by Secretaries
Baker and Daniels, when the intercoi-
legiate intelligence bureau, created FOL
that purpose, gathered here TO pcrfcct
its national organization.
Representatives of fifty or more edu-
cational institutions, headed by Dean
William Mcclellan, OF the University
OF Pennsylvania, who conceived the
plan, called upon both secretaries, who
expressed their qualification at such
practical patriotism:
The organization will establish a cen
trail bureau in Washington, in direct
touch with the War and Navy depart
ments. Committees at each college OF
university will enroll men Of special
training and ascertain their willingness
to enter the government service on call
Full rolls will be kept in the Wash
ington office.
II need should arise for a. squad OF
engineers of special qualifications
chemists or trained scientists OF any
kind in any locality, the names of men
available for the work in that section
will be ready at hand.
The organization was completed with
the election of Charles z. Howe
George Washington University, as
treasurer, md Major General William
C. Gorgas, U. s. A., David Jayne Hill
former Ambassador to Germany, and
w. S. Clifford, secretary Of the Council
of National Defence, as members Of the
executive committee.
The method Of organization calls fol-
a subcommittee composed of the pres.
idents Of all the state universities and
other big educational institutions OF
the country. Each will be asked to
appoint q committee to make a record
Of ell graduates or students competent
to do some special work for the gov
ernment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
700 Officers Commissioned

About 700 officers have been commits
stoned so far, exclusive Of the 2,4oo
medical reservists, who have been
brought over to the new branch from
the former medical reserve corps abol-
ished by the national defence act of
June 3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
BILL IN SENATE
TO TRAIN YOUTHS

Continued from page I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
Girls Feed Militia Tars

Members of the Girls National Honor
Guard distributed coffee, rolls and sand
witches yesterday to the naval militia
men on guard at the bridges. AT mid
night, escorted by chaperon, they
took coffee and sandwiches to those on
duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11
PRINCETON URGES
UNIVERSAL DRILL

Princeton. N. J.. Feb. 10.
"A petition signed by almost
the entire student body Of
Princeton University urging
Congress to enact legislation
providing for compulsory
training was forwarded to
Washington to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-11

examination from men experienced in
the National Guard, military or naval
training camps. at military schools or
colleges, or who have served their own
six months period. These officers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
WILL PAY DEWEY
FITTING HONORS
All Washington to be Closed
All Day Saturday by
Order of President.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Funeral
services for Admiral Dewey. giving
fitting expression 10 the nations af-
lection and sorrow and bestOwing
the highest public honors that can
be given a national hero. were
planned Wednesday By officials of
the federal government
IL was decided 10 hold the public
ceremonies Saturday in the rotunda
Of the capitol. and 90 bring 10 Wash
lngton for an escort OF honor all
available forces Of both the navy
and military OF the service. Congress
viii be "a recess during the funeral
and under an order issued by Pres't
Wilson the government departments
viii remain closed during the entire
day
Sends Special Message
The president sent a special mes
sage 10 congress Wednesday an
nOuncing the death Of the aged
Spanish war hero and declaring that
lin the people and government will
always rejoice 20 his name IN honor
and affection"
Both senate and house adopted
resolutions Of regret appointed
committees 70 represent them at the
funeral and adjourned before the
usual hour 10 emphasize their ex-
pressions of regret.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
Quick Way
to End Coughs, Colds
and Group
An Excellent, inexpensive Home
Made Remedy that II
Prompt and Sure

If you have a severe cough or chest
cold accompanied with soreness throat
tickle, hoarseness, or difficult breathing
o. IL your child wakes up during the
night with Group and you want quick
help Just try this pleasant tasting
home made cough remedy Any drug
gist can supply you with 2i2 ounces OF
Pipex go cents WORTH. Pour this into
n pint bottle and fill the bottle with
plain granulated sugar syrup. Thus
prepa red. YOU have a pint OF really re-
markable cough remedy-One that can
be depended upon to give quick and last
ing relief at all times.
You can feel this take hold OF cough
in a way that means business. Ii loos-
ems and raises the phlegm, stops throat
tickle and sOOthes and heals the irri-
tnted membranes that line the throat and
bronchial tubes with such promptness.
ease and certainty that IL is really
astonishing.
Pinex is special and highly concen-
trated compound OF genuine Norway
pine extract combined with guaiacol
and is noted for its speed In oyercom-
ing severe coughs throat and chest
colds Its millions OF entf 81; tic users
have made IL famous the No-ld over.
There are many worthless limitations
OF this noted mixture To avoid dfsap.
pointmenf ask for "2ia ounces Of
Pinex" with full directions and don't
accept ANYTHING else. guarantee 81
absolute satisfaction or money prompt '
refunded. goes with his preparatiO !
The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
TIME FOR PARTIES TO
SEEK DRY V0TE-BRYAN
Former Secretary of State Speaks at
Ohio Convention i'm Interest
of Prohibition.

COLUMBUS, o.. Jan. 1S.--William
J. Bryan, former secretary of state,
in an address Wednesday night be-
fore the Ohio dry convention, re-
peated his statement that it is time
for leaders of political parties to be-
gin fighting for the dry vote. He
appealed to dry leaders of al par
ties in Ohio 10 organize within their
respective parties in the interest Of
prohibition.
Bryan declared that in his opin-
ion the passage by the United States
senate of the bill making the Dis
trict of Columbia dry, and the GER
tainty Of its passage in the house,
will have a tremendous moral eff
feet on the entire country"
The form of the constitutional
amendment to be submitted TO the
voters this fall was determined up
on. 1t will not prohibit importation.
An effort made by drastic leaders to
include such a provision was lost.
The convention will close Thurs
day with the formal adoption Of the
proposed constitutional amendment
Thursday Mr.. Bryan will speak TO
the Ohio Women's Suffrage league
at lunch and in the afternoon ad-
dress a joint session of the general
assembly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
PERKINS CAN'T SEE
6. 0. P. HARMONY PLAN
Tells Wilcox That Supplemental
committee Of Two Parties. as
Proposed. Won't DO at All.

NEW YORK. Jan. 1s.-Fortified
by letters by progressives from many
parts Of the country. George W. Per
kins Wednesday laid down an ulti-
matum to the republican leaders
that the harmony plan proposed
Tuesday by the subcommittee made
up Of members Of the republican ma
tional committees executive COM
mittee would not be acceptable TO
the progressives. Mr.. Perkins said
he had conference with Republi-
can National Chairman William r.
Wilcox. in which he told the chair
man that the proposed supplement
tai committee 10 he made up Of
progressives and republicans. pro-
vided for in the harmony plan.
would not do.
lie renewed his demand for a
meeting of the full national COM
mittee 10 take up the question Of
republican-progressive cooperation.
Among others, he made public a
telegram from Col. Dupont, republic
can national committeeman from
Delaware. endorsing his stand.
This committee as proposed
would be impotent." Mr. Perkins
said. I'VE want committee repre-
sentative of both parties, which
shall have real power This is
crisis in the affairs of the republi-
can party and we want TO see what
the republicans are going TO do
about it"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18

Under the presidents order flags
on all the government buildings and
forts and naval vessels throughout
the world will fly at half mast. un-
til after the funeral ceremonies. In
separate order. Sec'y Daniels di-
rected that the naval building here
be draped ia black and that all Of
fees OF the navy and marines wear
mourning with their uniforms for 30
DAYS. The secretary also ordered
each senior ship ailoat 20 fire an ad-
mira.s salute OF "a guns at noon on
Saturday
Thousands send Messages.
Thousands of messages OF condol-
ence we're carried 20 Mrs Dewey to-
day at the Dewey home here. where
the admiral died late yesterday and
where his body will lie until il is
taken 20 the capitol Saturday for
the funeral. Prest Wilson was
among those who called tO tender
their personal sympathy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
LOANS on FARM LANDS.

Loans bearing interest at the low
rate OF per cent will be made by us
on good productive farms which
meet with our requirements. If you
expect 20 borrow money soon. ar
rangements should be made without
delay so that you may take advan-
tage Of this offer
All loans will be made for a term
OF FIVE years, with the privilege OF
paying the principal. or any part
thereof. IN even hundreds of dollars
at any interest paying date.
Further details can be secured by
a letter or we shall be pleased 20
have you call at our office
THE STRAUSS BROTHERS co.
-Advt. Ligonier. Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
STOP THAT COUGH.

a hacking cough weakens the
whole system, drains your energy
and gets worse if neglected; your
throat is raw, your chest aches and
you feel sore all over. Relieve that
cold at once with DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. The soothing pine balsams
heal the irritated membranes, and
the antiseptic and laxative qualities
kill the germs and break up your
cold Don't let a cold inger Get
DIR. Kings New Discovery today at
your Druggist. soc.
-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
TO ENTERTAIN S0LONS

INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 1S.-Rep.
Frank Gentry. one OF the Gentry
Bros. show men. will take many
members Of both houses Cor week
end party at his home i'm Blooming
ton this week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
FOR A BAD COUCH

Here is a fine old fashioned
recipe for coughs. colds or ca
tarrh trouble that has been
used with great success. Get
from your druggist OF. Of
Parmint Double Strength
about 75c worth and add 10 il
"a pint OF hot water and 4 OF.
Of granulated sugar. This Will
make full half a pint when
mixed. Take one tablespoon
full { times a day.
No more racking your whole
body with a cough. Clogged
nostrils should open, air pas
Sages Of your head clear I'D so
you can breathe freely II IS
easy TO prepare, costs little and
is pleasant 10 take. Anyone
who has a stubborn cough. or
hard cold or catarrh in any
form should give this prescrip-
ton trial. Wettick's can sup
ply you. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-18
CHAS.B.SAX6C co
Friday Bargains

The rennoy Sale and Friday Bargain make splendid opportunity
for Friday only.