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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21

Al ~ -,HcratlOn on November IL
more than $4,000 motor vehicles of
all description.
Even at the present stage Of the
armistice, it Is not permissible to hint
at the vast stores of munitions and
armament brought over and held In
readiness. The american expedition
airy forces were in no danger OF being
placed on short rations had the war
continued.
For instance, the Americans have
390.0OO.0o0 ratbons OF beans aloneI
$4,000, 900 rations of -four and -four
substitutes; 267,000,000 rations Of
milk; 161.000.000 rations of butter or
substitutes; 100000 rations of
sugar: $4,000. 900 rations of meat:
100000 rations of coffee and 49,
100000 rations of rice, hominy and
other foods. There are requisites such
toes i'm proportion, while there are
100000 rations of cigarettes and
tobacco in other forms
Ten steamer berths have been built
at Bordeaux, having a total length Of
400 feet. At Monitor, near st. Ma
zaire, eight berths are under construc-
ton with total length Of over 5000
feet. Great labor has been expended
in dredging operations, repairing
French docks and increasing railway
terminal facilities. Warehouses having
an aggregate floor area of almost as
100000 square feet have been con-
structed.
These figures serve in a measure to
show the magnitude Of American &C
complishment, and the great machine
Is in operation today as the American
Third army moves forward into Ger
man territory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21
VICTORY PARTY AT
Y. w. c. A. TOMORROW
Mrs. Francis w. Belt, Wife OF British
Naval Commander, VIII Give
Evenings Address.

The members OF the Y. W. .. A.
will receive a treat tomorrow night at
a great Victory membership party
when Mrs Francis w. Belt. wife of
Commander Belt Of the British adm1-
rality, who Is in this country on diplo-
matte matters, will be the prin cilpal
speaker. Never before has New Brit
ain had opportunity to hear of condt-
tions existing in the country of Great
Britain as they will be told tomorrow
night.
Mrs. Belt will talk from actual ,ex-
periences in the country, and her talk
will center on the great work being
done by this English women. The work
of the women and girls in the NUM-
ton factories will be a specially in
teresting topic to the girls and women
of New Britain, as this city has had
many women war workers since this
country entered hostilities.
Because Of the large membership of
the local Y. w. c. A, only members
will be admitted tomorrow night. Jo-
seph Claire Beebe will have charge of
special musical program. Dancing
will also be enjoyed and refreshments
served
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21
AMERICA WAS READY
TO HIT final BLOW
Yankee War Machine Perfected
When ArmiStiCe Was Signed

American headquarters in France,
(By the Associated Press.) Tuesday,
Nov. 19.-The extent of Americas
military effort in France at the time
the armistice was declared III shown
by statistics which The Associated
Press is now permitted to make pub
lie. The stupendous figures show only
a part of the great effort made in war
preparations in men, money and
material
On the morning of November ii,
the United States had in France
1899 officers and 1,sS1,376 men, a
total of almost 100000. There
were 100000 combat troops in the
Argonne action, exclusive of the
Am erican units engaged elsewhere.
The American army has brought to
France and has in operation 967
standard gauge LOGON ottves and
1914 standard gauge freight cars
of American manufacturer 1T also has
in service $50 locomotives and 973
cars Of foreign origin. To meet de-
mands which the existing French rail-
ways were unable to meet, s43 miles
of standard gauge railway were con-
structed. Five hundred miles of this
have been built since June /. The de-
partme emit of light railways reports the
construction of 115 miles of road and
$40 miles Of German light railway
were repaired and put in operation.
Two hundred and twenty-five miles of
French railway were operated by the
Am orleans.
Modern warfare is motor warfare.
The American expeditionary forces
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21
SPECIAL PRIVILEGE
CAN'T Be TOLERATED
Labor Must Not Be Exploited
During Reconstruction

Cleveland, Nov. 21.-Special priv
iIege and exploitation of resources
and labor can have no place in the
reconstruction program too, said Will
liam B. Colver. chairman of the
FEDERAL trade commission, in an adj
dress here today at the annual con-
Ventfon of the American Specially
Manufacturers association. Pointing
out that the United States now is a.
Rcreditor nation, Chairman CoIver
@"arned against a radical change in
the balance of trade in this nations
favor through an excess OF exports
over imports
"A reconstruction program for the
United States" said Mr.. Colver, '1ook-
ing to the building on top of the
present credit balances, amending
mountains of International credits,
will tend, not only to make the United
states the most hated nation in the
world, but to mark her for destruc-
ton. It means commercial imperial
ISM
Outlining the possibilities of for
eign trade after the CONCLUSION of
peace, Chairman Colver said it would
be necessary for American business
men to acquire a. knowledge of the
business methods. the people and the
needs ant tastes CT chose with whom
he wo.lId trade. The theory that
the customer always Is right" must
be accepted he said
Reconstruction rls rs N st proceed,
he ass srted, with an understanding of
the changed relationships resulting
from tho war. The nation enters the
reconStrL ction era with two debts
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21

During the evening, the pastor read
a cablegram received by him yester-
day from Bagdad stating that the
remnants of the Assyrian people were
safe under British rule. The principal
event of the evening was the flag rails
ing program which was accompanied
by several minutes of enthusiastic
cheering on the part of the entire
audience AS the flag was being raised
shouts of Long live Woodrow Wilson
and the United States and the Allies
were heard throughout the church.
At the conclusion of the evening Al
collection was taken for the benefit of
the suffering Assyrians and over 5000
was collected to be sent to the sufferers
in Bagdad and Persia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21
the debt of money and the debt o,

the debt of money and the debt of
blood.
These two debts must be liquidat
ed" Mr.. Colver told the manufacture
ers. The money debt must be paid.
This would seem to mean that an end
has come to the exploitation of the
nations natural resources, and that
the surplus above generous return
for capital and energy and Initiative
shall be devoted to the liquidation of
the national debt.
THE second debt, the blood debt,
owing to our millions of young SOL
diers of the army of liberty and no
less to their mothers, and their wives
and children, must be paid by making
this country---and insofar as our voice
shall be Matchmaking the world
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21
ONLY TREATMENT
that GAVE RELIEF
Suffered Three Years Before
Finding "Fruit-a-tiVes"
CENTRAL WHARF, BosroN. MASS

CENTRAL WHARF, Bosros, MASS.
"For three years I was troubled
with Constipation, accompanied by
Dizziness and Violent Headaches.
/ took medicines and laxatives, but
without permanent relief.
Last October, heard of 'Fruit-a-
tives" or Fruit Liner Tablets. T
used one box and the results were SO
pronounced that T bought two dozen
boxes.
I continued using ''Fruit.a-tives"
until the twenty four boxes were
finished, when my physical condition
was perfect. JAS. J. ROYAL.
SOC. box, 6 for $3.50, trial size 25c.
At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21
ASSYRIANS CHEER
WOODROW WILSON
Peace Service Held at South Church
Chape1-S2OO Contributed for
Relief of Refugees.

A patriotic meeting was held by the
Assyrian congregation OF the South
church in the church chapel last
night, and Rev. E. e. Adams, pastor,
delivered a patriotic address, express
ing gratitude to the United States and
the Allies for bringing about peace
and victory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21
RAISE FARES IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, Nov. 21.-The raise In
fares to six cents granted to the Chi
cago elevated railroads on Monday
by the state utilities commission, will
become effective at midnight tonight,
was announced today. Heads of the
surface lines announced petition
would be filed today with the state
commission, asking a raise Of fares
to seven cents
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21

safe for democracy, which is to say,
safe for human rights. the right Of
every child to be well-born, well-fed
and well-clothed; and the right of
every child to have q fair opportunity
in life"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21

The first meeting Of the Parents
and Teachers association of the Lin
coin street school will be held Decem-
Der 5. The program will be announced
later
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21
Celebrate Thanksgiving Day by the Addition o
New Dining Room Suite in Your Home

Home grows closer TO the heats of
our people during these troubled days
than at any other time in our history.
1t is with grateful eyes that we look up
to that dear place called home. Let us
give it added attractiveness on Thanks
giving day. And let that added attrac-
tveness be in the dining room where the
family will gather for Thanksgiving
dinner.
Suites of pieces priced as low as
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21

If you have thought that the addi-
ton of dining room suite to your
home would entail larger expenditure
than you cared to make at this time,
let us convince you by an inspection
of our display floors that these beauti-
full period suites are we'll within the
means of the average family income,
particularly under our convenient way
to pay system.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-21

Every piece in every set is perfect,
there being no seconds nor imperfects
included The artistic design is of such
rich beauty and the colorings arc so
harmonious that we feel sure that you
will instantly appreciate what remark
able set of dinner ware this Is at this
unusually low price of $24.OO for 100
pieces. See window,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
PROP PAGANDA IN
AMERICA AGAIN
ACTIVE FOR HUNS
Influences at Work Preach
ing Doctrine of Leniency
for Germany
(Bv Associated Press. J

Washington, Nov. 49, Government
agents see evidences. that German
propaganda machinery in the United
States is being put in working order
again to promote sentiment of len
iency toward Germany in peace
terms. Consequently, department of
justice officials today warned that
the public should remain watchful
against resumption of organized
propaganda by interests formerly
pro- German, and for the last year
passive.
Take Cue From Germany.
Concerted movement is apparent,
officials say, in utterances of many
individuals, "a few organizat lions
formerly active for German interests
and some newspapers. There is no
organized leadership, 1t is believed,
but local interests have taken their
cue from official pleas from Germany
for leaiency in armistice and final
peace terms.
To. Make Us Forget.
The interest Of the government
agents combating enemy propagan-
0cA CIT IlkAS LtAAO IN lAOS III 60Bp406S
free expression OF opinion, it is ex-
plained, but to fight any concert Of
propagandists whose purpose would
bo to confound the authorized
spokesmen of the nation in forth
coming peace negotiations. Officials
say that during the reconstruction
period. there may be considerable
danger from enemy propaganda
working to make the nation forget
Germany's course during the war.
illustrating the attitude that the
war and its dangers are not yet over,
it is stated that department. of JUS
tice agencies have ordered the in
ternment of some Germans since the
armistice was signed a week ago.
Working Mexico.
Oncial reports show German rep
resentatives in various parts of the
world still actively engaged In
spreading propaganda to create and
enhance feeling OF hostility toward
the United States and the allied
countries. Eclxhardt, the notorious
German ambassador at Mexico City,
again lis reported doing his utmost to
make Mexico hostile to the United
States and is able to have misleading
articles published in the serni-off-
eial Mexican papers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
(By Aasociated Press. !

With the American Army North
west OF Verdun, Sunday, Nov. IT,
Two 16-inch cannon which were
turned over to Americans at Spin
court on Saturday. were guns used
by the Germans to shell the Verdun
region. Forty two guns OF various
calibres were turned over The To-
inch guns were taken apart by the
Germans in their sections, each Sec
ton being drawn by a tractor.
The entrance of the Americans ia
Spincourt on Saturday wa one of
the most spectacular situations Of
the advance.
Lieutenant Gruner of ST, Louis
represented the First army. with
Lieut.. Robert Nicholson of Saiis-
burg, n. c.. going as military expert
TO see that the guns were in good
condition. The lieutenants were ac-
companied by an infantry sergeant
and four privates Lieutenant Cru i
ner, the sergeant and one private
went ahead in an automobile carry
ing a white flag. Lieutenant NichoI-
son and the other privates followed.
Upon reaching the outskirts of
Spincourt they were nfet by a lone
German lieutenant who spoke Eng-
ltsh He conducted the Americans
to the village hotel After saying he
was glad to see them and expressing
his relief that his responsibility was
past the German said:
Il am damn glad the war is over. =
Germans Withdrawina
AS the Americans entered Spin
court the rear guards OF German di
visions We're just withdrawing Al
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
That ShelLed VgYdags
Turned OUer TO Americans

few artillerymen were pottering
around the big guns as il they
dreaded leaving their pets. All the
cannon were camoufiaged and some
had names. One 8-inch gun was
named Martha. and had a prominent
place in the front line. Lieutenanr
I Nicholson and the German began
checking the guns and continued the
work until dark Then the Germans
entertained the two lieutenants at
dinner The German continued
wearing his side arms. the AmeFi-
cans also wearing theirs.
After dinner the German said that
he thought he did not have arms
but remarked that he had felt mere
vous during the afternoon as he was
uncertain as TO what the Americans
might do.
All three took of their side arms
and spent the night at the hotel.
The German slept on the first floor
They had breakfast together and
The had breakfast together and
finished checking the guns after
which Lieutenant Gruner gave the
German a receipt for them.
Just before noon the German began
packing up his clothing. he told the
Americans that $500 machine guns
awaited them in LongIyoT. Two
orderlies brought up his horse. say
Ing good bye. Then he added:
u hope my troubles are over for
a while. hope to forget all about
guns and war and battieaeIos for-
ever
He rode away. his orderIies follow
ing him la q horse drawn cart.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
Great NdDdl Surrender
Takes Place This Week

Prime Regent Luitpoid, HarksTaf,
Grosser Kurflerst, Bayern, KDnfg
and FREDERICK Der Crosse.
Rattle Cruiser: Hindenburg, Der
finger, Seydlitz, MoItke. and Won Der
Tam.
Light Cruisers: Bremen, Brumrner,
Frankfurt, Koeln, Dresden and Em-
den.
The German cruiser Dresden was
sunk on Falkland Islands by the
British, under Admiral Sturdee, while
the Emden was sunk in the Indian
Ocean after it had raided shipping
in the far east. 1t is probable that
old ships had been given the names
have been built to replace them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
KING ALBERT'S
RETURN TO GHENT'
is GALA AFFAIR
DIV Associated Press.l

Ghent. Wednesday, Nov. fixing
Albert, Queen Elizabeth and Prince
Leopold OF Belgium made their of
fetal entrance into Ghent today.
Huge crowds, delirious with enthus-
iasrn, lined the streets. The royal
party moved through cheering
throngs amid showers Of roses and
chrysanthemums. Every balcony
window and roof was covered with
people, some Of whom clung perilous-
ly to chimneys and cornices.
The royal party entered through
the Bruges gate at IL o'clock. The
king wore the uniform Of q Belgian
general, without decorations. He
rode a tall bay horse. Prince Leo
pold, in the uniform OF a private
soldier OF second line regiment,
rode white prancing Arabian. Both
the king and the prince had steel
helmets on their heads. The queen
looked slender and girlish as she sat
her huge brown horse. She wore o.
simple champagne colored habit.
Back to Old Quarters.
The troops which entered the city
formed the first diviEson of the Bel
gian army. In peace times these
men were Quartered at Client. They
were given a great reception by the
citizens, their battered helmets and
tattered uniforms bearing evidence
of the recent fighting. The flags borne
by the troopers are inscribed with
the name Of "Clarckem," the place
where this division smashed the Ger
man lines on September rs and en-
tered Houlthulst forest.
The royal party halted in the cen-
ter of Place d'Arnes and reviewed
the whole first division, these soldiers
being xeteEans of the four years war.
The crowds clleered the king seem-
ed deeply affected Prince Leopold
was serious and imperturba be-
ing busy curbing his nervous steed.
"A I0-year-old girl rushed through
the line Of IaTcers and presented d
Bouquet to the queen. An aide lifted
the child and the queen kissed her
on both cheeks.
The crowd sang the 'Brabanconne'
and King Albert then went to the
city hall where he was received by
Acting Mayor Anseele.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
German Soldiers
CRY Their Wares
To Brussels Folks

Paris. Nov. 1S. The last German
troops left Brussels yesterday, ac-
cording to a dispatch from the Ha-
vas correspondent. Extraordinary
scenes were witnessed.
Whining to have money to take
home with them the Germans sold
everything they owned or had sto-
len. Some laid out objects on the
sidewalk and cried their wares
Among the articles were blankets,
clothing and shoes as well as wool
and copper goods taken from the in
habitants OF the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
Former Kaiser S Host
Mo- Pleased at Lot
~ Angoelated Preaa.l

Maarn, Holland. Nov. 1s.-ccunt
Charles Won Bentinck. son OF Count
GODDARD, Saturday declared that his
father was unaware OF the intended
coming of the former German em-
peror until last Sunday when the
Dutch government teIephoned ask
ing him III he would receive the ex-
lie. The count acceded TO the re-
quest as q duty to the Dutch govern
ment.
The former emperor's host seems
somewhat embarrassed over the del
icate charge given him as his fa1ni-
Iy has considerable English connec-
lions. Count Charles said that he
asked the former emperor:
We'll. how long viii you remain 7"
THAT depends upon the Dutch
government" was the reply.
There are no indications that the
former crown prince intends TO join
his father.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
- Assoelated l,resr.

London, Sunday, Now 17.--6 6British
Wireless Service This week win
see the great t naval surrender
which the wor has ever witnessed.
Al fgroat fleet OF German battle
ships, battle cruisers, and light
cruisers and destroyers will leave
port Monday morning at 5 o'clock for
an unknovn destinat' III. They Will
be met by the British fleet, accom-
panied by American and French
representatives and conducted to
their destination.
A Berlin telegram received in
Amsterdam gives this list OF the yes
sells to be handed over:
Battleships: Kaiser. KaiseFin, Koe-
mig Albert, Kronprinz, Wilhelml,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
Congress TO
Adjou9on Thurs.
(By Associated Press.l

Washington. Nov. is. Plans to adj,
journ the present session of coh-
gress sine die Thursday were made
today by Democratic leaders of seS
ate and house after the senate fn-
ance comnnletee had reported that Il
will be impossible TO submit the wat
revenue bill before the new reguIas
session of congress opens Decems
ber 2.
With little other business in sight.
the Democrats decided upon adjourn-
ment IL the Republicans agree. The
Republican leaders planned to make
a poll Of their membership.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
Msy Return 10 Germany

London, Nov. Is. s:47 a. m.-The
Potsdam soldiers and workmens'
committee learns that William Ho-
henzoIIern intends 10 return to Ger
many because OF disturbance in HoL.
land according to a Copenhagen dis
patch TO the Exchange Telegraph
company. The Lokal Anzieger OF
Berlin states that he is likely 10 be
permitted to return.
Prince Eitel Frederick. son OF the
former emperor. has appealed to his
comrades Of the Potsdam garrison
to place themselves at the disposal
of the new government in Germany.
Former Emprsss Joins Old Bill
Amsterdam, Nov. 1s.-Ths former
German empress has arrived in Hol-
land, making the trip by airplaue,
accordin TO the correspondent Of
the TeIegraaf.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
Gen. Djcknslzas TO
Occupy C7e1 mans
(By Associated Press.

lBy AssocIated Press.l
Paris, Sunday, Nov. 17.--Major
General Dickman, who will command
the third army which will be the
army of occupation" was formerly
in command Of the third division at
the time OF it's defense Of the south
bank Of the Marne in and east of
Chateau Thierry ON May 81 and the
succeeding weeks. Later he was put
in command Of a corps. His chief of
staff will be Brig. Gen. Malin Craig.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
BULGARIA TRYING TO ESCAPE.
fpst Assnstafad prase

Athens, Greece. Saturday. Nov. is
Reports Of change OF the regime
In Bulgaria and Of the proclamation
6of a republic there have been re-
ceived here, but official confirmation
lis lacking. The general opinion here
is that the reported founding OF q
republic i'm Bulgaria is a new move
on the part of Bulgaria to escape
certain responsibilities ia connection
with the coming of peace.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
ABD1cATloN II ruxEmnrne..
People There Are Demanding Thn4
Duchess Alsandcn Her Throne.
- AaeocIated -. )

Geneva, Nov. 1s-The Lausanne
Gazette says it learns the people and
parliament of Luxefnburg will demand
the abdicatfoIl Of the grand duchess 10
Lu1emburg, who Is considered the
symbol Of German intrigue The merls-
neTs OF the Liberal party desire the
grand duchy transformed into rs-
public and attached TO France.
The newspaper adds that the grand
duchess learning or tho general opins-
ion Of the people OF the country re-
piled that she was ready to abdieaKa
after q general vote had been taken
on the question but not before.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
LuTHERAMa REcocNlgEn

New York, Nov. 1sTho Angus
tana synod, comprising nearly a.
or descent residing west Of the Mis-
sissippi river. was given representa-
tion on the foreign mission board az
the United Lutheran church 80
America in resolution adopted BIZ
the latter organization here today.