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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02
Armies Return to Victory

That Is a wonderful chapter of his
tory, and the triumph Of 1t, the marvel
Of 1t is that these victories have been
gained very largely by those very
troops who sustained the fun brunt OF
the German offensive in March and
again in April, when'the enemy made
his attack in Flanders, and once again
were engaged-some Of them like the
Highland divisions-in the French as.
saults near Rheims.
No troops In the world or in history
have been more tried by fire. and
never, as far as my knowledge OF his
tory goes, have any masses OF men
struck such a succession Of rapid and
victorious blows after battling so long
In rear-guard and holding actions with
heavy losses, enormous fatigue and
the mental strain Of intense activity
and never-ending danger. Il
Our Australian and Canadian troops
we're ffssher than our Nngiiah ~
49, becapae they hao escaped ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-09-02

u psi Nv tbSy "Sbt thIOus
the line Of Boyelles and Becquerelles
and broke the Hindenburg line as be
fore in April of last year.
Every day since they had fought the
battle, and all the pluck and pride that
live In London streets in peace as In
war, God knows, have been revealed
on this field of ruin, in which each
track between that litter and wreckage
Of war is a highway of heroes. Bulle
court belongs to London.
Further north the Canadians have
been having hard fighting after their
| first triumphant march with hundred,
| of prisoners in their wake. South O.
| the Scarpe by Guemappe and Vis-en
| Artois German resistance has stifrenet
for the same reason as 1t did at Bulle
court, because our progress here i'm
perils their whole line Of defense. Sc
they have flung up what reserves they
a gather and some Of the best troop,
| that remain to them, and they ar,
communicating and firing every bat
terry they car bring to bear on thi,
ground with ferocious intent.
French Canadians In Fierce Fight
French Canadians lately have taker
part in some very fierce assaults ant
have been through perilous adven
lures. but with that great courag,
which IL always theirs when they have
| - 70 through hell fire. aa nj Cource,
iette, ON the somme. In their old mrs
battles. and many times around Lens
n the H~ighlanders 70 the north
thsm : Ps'yss "A outside ,Pieu
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
SUBMARINES AND SOIL FERTILITY
How the War Affects the farmers Ability to Produce
Bumper Crops.

! The grip of the scourge of the seas
Is now, after months of warfare, felt
by the American farmer. When the
Lusitania went down the whole world
shivered with horror-horror at the
very savagery of the deed, yet few of
us realized at the time that within a
comparatively short time the entire
world would, in one way or another, be
at the mercy of these newest and most
savage of all implements of war. Least
OF all did the American farmer realize
that the submarine menace would have
any effect whatever on his ability to
raise crops and do his bit In the line
OF food production.
But 1t hnsI The war itself In its
earliest day cut off supplies of potash.
Now the submarine warfare has re-
duced the supply of Spanish pyrites
from which sulphuric acid is made.
This sulphuric acid is used In the
manufacture Of acid phosphate, and
also In the making of complete fer
tilizers. Without 1t raw rock phos-
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
THE OVERSEAS ACRE FUND.

"The farmers of France are In far
worse condition than perhaps You
know. They have literally lost every
thing except their souls. After the
last retreat of the German army, the
entire countryside was devastated.
No living thing remained, no birds, no
animals, no trees, no crops-nothing.
Wells were poisoned, all vestige of
their former homes and buildings were
demolished"
Help is needed and needed quickly.
Our funds will be used to buy food.
clothing, farming implements, fertil-
izer, seeds, live stock, building ma
terials, and other necessities as re-
ported to us by the War Relief Clear
ance House. Every gift will be marked.
Given with gratitude and good will
from the farmers of America--through
their Overseas Acre Fund.- The
above statement is from pamphlet
issued by the Overseas Acre Fund.
which is carrying on campaign to
help the farmers of France.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
Canaan Evidence
for Canaan People
The Statements of Canaan Resi-
dents Are Surely More Reliable
Than Those of Utter Strangers.

Home testimony is real proof.
Public statements of CanaaL people
carry real weight.
What friend or neighbor says COM
pels respect.
The word of one whose home is far
away invites your doubts.
Here's Canaan mans statement.
And it's for Canaan peoples benefit.
Such evidence is convincing.
That's the kind Of proof that backs
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Lee r. Wickwire, Railroad St.,
says: II am glad to recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills, for have used them
with wonderful results. am subject
to pains across the small of my back
and when they come on, I use Doan 8
Kidney Pills. They relieve me almost
Immediately, SO know from expert.
ence they are wonderful medicine. :"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Wickwire had. Foster Miburn
Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
Honey Earliest Sweet.

Until the beginning of the sixteenth
century honey was almost the only
sweet known and quite the only one
generally used, it being available with
out preparation. The Old Testament
refers to Palestine as "a land flowing
with milk and honey" synonyms for
richness and nourishment, and mutually
complimentary. Our pioneers located
'bee trees" and some of US still re-
member the midnight journey to the
tree, which was felled and its treasure,
a mingled mass of splintered wood,
broken comb and dead bees, brought
home to be strained and the wax melt
ed down. Modern Bookkeeping has en-
tirely changed this crude proceeding,
and the up-to-date apiarist handles his
bees almost as freely as his chickens.
Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
LakeVille

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs Bert
Beebe last week.
Chester Barnett of Waterbury was a
guest OF his parents over Sunday and
attended the Epworth League anniver,
sary held in the M. E. church last
Sunday evening. He gave very in.
teresting talk on the league work in
Waterbury.
Chester Thurston of Mineola and
Miss hazel of Naugatuck were over
Sunday guests of their parents.
Miss Ellen Resell is visiting friends
and relatives in Sharon this week.
John and Ed. Greer attended the
funeral of their brother Robert Greer
in Hudson on Monday.
Ray and Lee Dufour of the u. 8.
Navy were home for over Sunday.
The funeral of Nicholas Silvernale
Of Torrington took place in the M. e.
church on Saturday afternoon. Inter
ment In Salisbury cemetery. Mr.. Sill
vernale was a brother-in-law to Mrs.
Addie Miller, who Is making her home
with her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Smith
The annual election of the M. E.
Epworth League, took place at the
chapel on Thursday evening of last
week. The following officers were
elected for the year. Pres, H. J..
Shaw; 1st Vice Pres, A. H. Heaton
Sd Vice Pres, Mrs. Ed. Miller; 3rd
Vice Pres, Mrs. Fl. M Thrall; 4th
Vice Pres, Mrs. A. A. Vradenburg;
Sec'y., O. III. Osborn; Treas. Miss
Gladys H. Osborn. The meeting was
well attended. Refreshments and a
social good time enjoyed at close of
meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
Plato or Socrates7

If Socrates is conceded to rank as
the greater, or more influential of the
two philosophers, 1t is largely because
of the devotion and ability Of Plato,
his admirer and biographer. Accord
ing to Plato's "Apologia," Socrates was
really the supreme man of his age,
foremost in originality and In thought.
Plato's great humanity-his uncon-
scious prophecy of Christianity was an
exhibition Of that-his application Of
philosophy not simply to morals In the
abstract but to nation, or personal
ity, has won him great popularity In
all ages. and there are many who put
the Stagirite in the second place, and
consider Plato his exponent as the
greater, and more influential Of the
two. Really, it is wise not to attempt
comparison Of these great Grecians,
but to read thankfully what their wis
dom has given to the world.-Ex-
change.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16

phate has but little agricultural value,
and many materials now used In fer
tilizers could not be included.
PyrItes Carried at Low Rates.
These Spanish pyrites are usually
shipped from the port of Huelva on
the southwest coast of Spain, this side
of the Gibraltar Gateway. Mediter-
ranean freighters returning from Eu-
rope take on these pyrites at very low
freight rates, even almost as ballast.
From Huelva the pyrites are carried
to Charleston, to Savannah, to Nor
folk, to Baltimore, and points north.
At these places the pyrites are burned,
the sulphur separated and turned into
sulphuric acid. Later on, ton for ton
this acid is mixed with rock phosphate,
and In this way the acid phosphate of
commerce is produced. In other fac
tories this acid phosphate is mixed
with the blood, bone and tankage of
great slaughter houses, and with other
materials carrying nitrogen, for the
production of the complete fertilizers
on which depends the production of
sufficient supply of food crops.
Some of these Mediterranean
freighters have been Communicated
by the government, others have been
sent down by the dreaded submarine,
and still others are tied up in neutral
ports all over the world.
Conditions Are Serious.
Few farmers realize the serious ma
ture of the case. Perhaps the aver
age boat in this trade will carry four
thousand tons of pyrites. Every ton
of pyrites will make In the neighbor-
hood of four tons of acid phosphate,
or up to eight tons of complete fer
tilizer. Every four thousand ton boat
taken frorl the pyrites carrying trade
means a loss Of the acid for the fer
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16

tilizer which would usually serve APP
proximately 10000 acres OF corn, Of
wheat, or of any other cereal crop
1t dimlnishes by this much the ability
Of the farmer to utilize to advantages
his short supply Of farm labor. to
grow sufficient crops, and at the same
time give up to military service the
boys OF the farm.
Domestic Pyrltes Help.
But this doesn't mean that we shall
have no fertilizer All over the coun-
try there are small domestic deposits
of pyrites. These can be and are be-
ing manufactured into sulphuric acid
for fertilizer use and It looks an
though there will be enough. But the
freight trade on these domestic pyrites
is higher than that of Spanish pyrites,
and the quality often lower. The cost
of labor In mining is always higher,
and the cost of handling greater.
These facts mean inevitably an In.
crease in the cost OF acid phosphate
and complete fertilizer. Fortunately,
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16

and many materials now used in fer
tlizers could not be included.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
Plant Food In Soil.

A chemical analysis cannot show the
amount of available plant food in a
soil. A chemist could, without diff
Guilty, make an artificial soil contain
ing every element Of plant food in
abundance, and yet be perfectly ster-
lie. Peat, for example, Is usually very
rich in nitrogen, but it is locked up or
unavailable. To pulverize 1t and mix
It with lime is to change it into high
" nutritious soil.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16

The Board of Relief for the Gan aan
Fire District (Sewer System) will
meet at the Canaan Savings, Bank
Rooms on Friday, May oath, 1918,
from 8 a. m. to IL a. IN. for the pur-
pose of receiving applications for
statements or adjustments Of any or
rors in the assessment of the Executive
Committee for said Fire District for
the ensuing year.
Il John B. Reed Relief for
H. E. Lyles A, sessments
F. r. Stevens Sewer
Canaan, Conn. May IA, 1918.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
Legal Notices

DISTRICT OF CANAAN S.. Pro.
II bate Court, May 4, 1918.
Estste of Matte W. Marvel, late of
North Canaan, in said district, de-
ceased. -
The Court of Probate for the Dis.
trict of Canaan hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof, for the creditors of said estate
TO exhibit their claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to present their
accounts properly attested, within said
time, will be debarred a recovery. All
persons indebted to sad Estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment
to '...
George s. Fuller,
Administrators,
Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16

With fertilizers high priced ana
scarce this year, 1t Ia more important
than ever to use high-grade rather than
low-grade goods. Plant food always
costs the consumer more In low-grade
formulate, and now there is an added
argument for high Quality-less freight
space is required to move a given
amount of actual plant food. .I.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
Turn a Deaf Earl

To be able to hear well is a great
blessing. but one should be able to
turn a deaf ear to what is unwise or
unfit to hear. If the angry words that
stir up strife, or the harsh, critical
words that hurt ones feelings, or de-
fame another, never found listeners,
how much less pain and trouble the
world would know. Learn to use the
Hearing ear" and the "deaf ear" upon
the right MISUNDERSTANDING
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16

however, this increase In cost In more
than balanced by the increase In price
which the farmer receives for his crop.
Were this not the case. the American
farmer and the American farm would
indeed be In a bad way.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
ONLY AMERICA CAN HELP.

X "On your side are boundless 4
II supplies of men, food, and mate 4
Il rial; on this side a bouadIess de- 4
X mand for their help. 4
h "our men are war-weary and 4
h their nerves have been strained
Il by more than three years Of 4
h hard, relentless toll. 4
h "our position Is critical, par 4
h tIcuIarly until the next harvest, a
II but the United States can save a
X US.
Il "You Americans have the men, A
4 the skill, and the material to
Il save the allied cause" 4
h SIR JOSEPH MAcLAY. a
X British Shipping Controller. 4
X Il X II Il X Il Il II ~ Il $<fk III
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
.TsTRTOT OF CANAAN, S., ; Pro

DISTRICT OF CANAAN, S., Pro
- bate Court, May 10, 1918.
Estate of Ellen l.. Lermond, late of
North Canaan, in said district, de-
ceased.
The Court of Probate for the District
of Canaan hath limited and allowed six
months from the date hereof, for the
creditors of said estate to exhibit their
claims for settlement. Those who neg
lect to present their accounts properly
attested, within said time, will be de-
barred a recovery. All persons indebted
to said Estate are requested to ma Ike
immedi-te payment to
George S. Fuller,
... Administrator,
Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1918-05-16
INSTRUCT OF CANAAN, S., Pro-
IL hoto Court Nov ID 1913

INSTRUCT OF CANAAN, S., Pro.
- bate Court, May Ia, 1918.
Estate of Lyman I'll. Ball, late of
North Canaan, in said district, de-
ceased.
The Court of Probate for the Dis
triot of Canaan hath limited and
allowed six months from the date
hereof, for the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims for settlement.
Those who neglect to present their
accounts properly attested within said
time, will be. debarred a recovery. ALI
persons indebted to said Estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to
Charles L. Ball,
's' Administrator,
Burrville, Conn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
Luxurious Fall and Winter
Goats
Moderately Priced
Presented in

Presented in
CH1NCHILLA, WOOL VELOUR SILVERTONE
Et fSsfsts CRYSTAL CLOTH
And other, favored fabrics.
Chinchila and Burella Cloth 49,
Coats, in all Fall shades-smart %/A
Styles at .................
Wool Velour Coats, in all shades, ) n On
with large fur collar, at p)O
Silvertone Coats, in all new
shades, several different models, &4H
fancy Innings, at " -
ns r9"Re eea e al ~o1 1 at fall Shades $45
large selection of styles in Sill
vertone and Pompom Cloth Coats, SOU
all shades, at. Wv
Crystal Cloth Coats, in beautiful
shades, lined throughout; very $751;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22


tiful new models that possess style features
not to be duplicated elsewhere.
Crepe de Chine Blouses, in,4o ~
Thitf and az flesh cluster tbeked}SZ.9S
, $ss sss s;'s 8; Hhs
Georgette Blouses, in beige.
gray, navy, white and flesh; en- t5 M
broidered and beaded effects; }D).OO
S598 values for ................
znS flesh ese1ses's Sis values 1898
a.. e ;a ;4 s:'5 $''; s's s: s848
Novelty Blouses, in white and
smart combinations res e Of two coli coli slU5
OfS, dI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22

$3.50 Lever Lace Curtain Net, soc
Just the Kind of Lace for vestibuic door, side
lighls and transom treatment Beautiful and
attractive patterns. Al inches wide; slightly
soiled. To-days market value. 81 80. On sale
tomorrow, soc yard
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
$500 Seamless Velvet
Rugs, $29.5O

Attractive Chinese and conventional
patterns; full size. 9x13 feet. To-
days market value $4,000. on sale
tomorrow, S20.5O
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
Sanford's Administer
Hall Rugs, $19.S5

Discontinued patterns. Beauvais and
Fervak Administer Rugs: size 6x3
feet; Oriental patterns only. Mill
list price $500 to $4,000. on sale
tomorrow, $685..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
*: : eI1nLzln1er Brothers
49, BROAD FIFTH

AS no doubt every lover Of the home is nov
keenly engaged in identifying it, in order tt
make living indoors during the coming winter
months more pleasant and delightful youl
mind is perhaps trying to decide what kind Of
Floor Covering and Draperies to buy, why moi
let US assist you in this problem and submit {
scheme of interior decorating
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
A Wealth of Fashion in
the MelD
Fall Blouse

In this department presenting daily beau
tiful new models that possess style features
not to be duplicated elsewhere.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-09-22
Sanford's Administer Hall Rugs,
$11.OO

Discontinued patterns of Beauvais and lie,
minister Rugs; size 4kx61s feet; solid blu
attractive borders; also Oriental patterns
price $500 to S11.0O.
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
Sunken Anchor Liner Marvel
Of the Shipbuilder's Craft

The British steamship Tuscania was
one Of the newest and finest OF that
fleet which has been operated by the
Anchor Line since the outbreak Of the
war. The vessel was built in Glasgow
in 1914 for the Anchor Line Mediter-
ranean service and arrived in New York
on her maiden trip on February t6. 1915
nearly three years ago, from Glasgow
and Liverpool. rr
The vessel was Of ii,34s tons gross
register, with 10000 tons displacement
was 567 feet long, with a slxty-siX-foot
beam. with a depth OF forty-flye feet.
She was propelled by twin screws actu-
ated from geared turbines and was
deemed one Of the finest ships engased
in transoceanic service. She Is the
NTH big vessel OF the Cunard Company
lost since the war began. For a time
she was IN the service Of the British
Admiralty, but later was restored 70 her
owners for regular service.
When the Tuscania was lrst put into
service her appointments for 1rst cabin
passengers. OF whom she could carry
a50, were sumptuous. The paneling Of
her main lounge room was 10 olive
wood. inlaid with a line OF sycamore
The floors were Of polished oak a
versnda. cafe and gymnasium, smoking
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
RESOLUTIONS OF REsPrcr.

Hall Of the Weccacoe Fire Co, No. s,
Wilmington, Del, February G, 1913
Whereas. IL has seemed good TO the AL.
mighty Disposer Of events to remove from
cur midst our late worthy and esteemed
member. Charles ". Soloway. and
Whereas The intimate relations long held
by the deceased with the members Of this
company render 1t proper that we should
put on record our appreciation Of his SER
vice as a fireman and his merits as a man
therefore, be It
Resolved That we deplore the loss ot
Charles W. Solloway with deep feelings OF
regret, softened only by the confident
hope that his spirit is with those who
having fought a good hght here, are en-
Toying perfect happiness in better
world
Resolved That we tender to his afflicted
relatives our sincere coincidence and our
earnest sympathy in their atiiiction at the
loss of one who was o good citizen, de-
voted. true and upright man.
Resolved That the members Of this COM
pany attend our deceased members funeral
IN a body and that the engine house be
hung in embiems Of mourning until after
the funeral ceremonies have been per
formed. aud that the apparatus be draped
in mourning for 80 days
Resolved That copy Of the foregoing
resolutions be sent TO the relatives Of tho
deceased and also be published IN the
daily papers Of Wilmington. and he en-
tered upon the minutes OF tho company.
JOHN !. CONNELLY,
MAURICE FLYNN.
MICHAEL A. SkELL1.
Eommfffof
Evening journal., 1918-02-07
DISTINGUISHED MEN
AT DINNER TONIGHT

About go persons, including some
distinguished visitors, viii assemble
for the annual dinner Of the Maryland
Society Of Delaware at the Hotel du-
Pont tonight Former Judge Daniel o.
Hastings IS the president Of the society
and will preside Several prominent
speakers are listed 20 make addresses
and t 10 expected the attendance will
be the largest az any dinner the or
ganizatlon has had. The speakers viii
include the Hon. Y. K. Wellington Koo.
minister from China 10. the United
States; the Hon David F. Houston.
Secretary of Agriculture: senator VIII
lard Salisbury, Congressman Frederick
II. Gillette, OF Massachusetts,, Republl-
can leader Of the House at Washing
Ton and Assistant Postmaster General
Koons.
Evening journal., 1918-02-07

the huts you Immediately begin TO
breathe in an atmosphere OF sunshine
and welcome, and to see the boys at
play within these huts and the vast
amount of Joy and pleasure they de-
rive from same is something you
would have TO see, for | cannot describe
It, There Is no question in my mind
that this good work shall be produc-
tive Of closer afflliation between man
and church after they return TO civil
life.
Some two weeks ago ! was made a
iirst-class private Not much, but
step in the right direction. / have Just
received my chevrons, and that means
about a months sewing for me. When
II comes 10 sewing and cleaning pots
and pans something that every man is
called upon TO do in this iife), can as
sure you that / have much to learn.
am already convinced that when the
birds" return to civilian life Diany OF
them Will make good wives to some
women. VIII close with sincerest hopes
that you are enjoying the very best Of
health and success.
Don't forget to drop me a line occs-
sionally ] shall write you a letter as
soon as time permits after getting "over
there"
kindly remember me to the good fel-
lows Of mo. f." wishing each Of them
health, happiness and prosperity for
1918. Yours in khaki,
D. J. MACKEY.
Company C, forth Engineers, American
Expeditionary Forces
Evening journal., 1918-02-07

for renting. Last Monday Secretary
Of War Baker in his weekly review,
said that the drive against Pershlng's
transports was impending.
The Tuscania was a British passen-
ger and freight ship OF 1880 tons
massive mark for the U-boat. She has
been under charter TO the Cunard Line
and is the NTH great vessel operated
by the company TO be lost. Although
several hundred thousand troops have
been transported across the sea to
France from the United States the
Tuscania Is the first 10 be torpedoed
enroute 10 the battle lines. Several
American transports have been tor
pedoed on their way back TO this
country
Buncrana, where the first survivors
from the Tuscania landed, is located on
the northern coast OF Ireland on Ions
narrow bay running in from the At
lantic Larne where other survivors
landed. is nearly 100 miles from Bun
crsna on the northeast coast OF Ire
land, % miles from Belfast