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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-10

East Africa complains that American
moving picture films are calculated to
bring derision upon the courts and are
therefore not desirable
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-04-10

Travel in Vermont is very difficult
at this season of the year, but even
in the country districts this will not
prevent the descendants of Revolu
tionary heroes and heroines from rail-
lying to the support of the Green
Mountain boys who are daily laying
down their lives on the battlefield of
France.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
SPYING ON THE SPIES.

Your scientific detective of fiction
who can tell 10y a casual glance
whether wound was caused by a
bullet from the U. S. Cartridge com
pany in Lowell Mass, Or the Rem
ington plant III Bridgeport, finds his
counterpart in real life in the person
of A Bruce Bielaski, chief Of the bu-
reau of investigation OF the Depart
ment of Justice. It is not believed
Bielaski is addicted to false boards,
reversible suits or any of the para
phernalia with which detectives of
storyland are equipped but he has
learning what is inside a letter en-
velop by placing his ear right next
to the stamp. He can also read the
contents of a telegram container by
holding it behind his back and con-
centrating.
At least, that is the impression
gained by those not familiar with the
professional methods of the Depart
ment of Justice. Bielaski is the chief
wizard in direct authority over any
mum Der of minor, but important, as
sistant wizards. Did Herr Bernstorff
send cable by way Of Argentina to
his master In Berlin, Btelaski knew
it and can produce copy of the mes
sage. Have you a. little spy in your
home? Bielaski probably has his
picture and pedigree and without con-
sulting his notes can tell what kind
of gown said spy's grandmot her
wore at her wedding years agone.
Some day, someone is going to write
the history OF the Department of
Justice In this war and it will be
found that the agents. no less than
the soldiers on the battlefelds. did
their bit against the enemy. They
may not have known every person
who held a commission as spy from
Germany bat they knew most of
them. Ask the man who had one
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
MIR. MANN's CANDIDACY.

who's on top now?'' is a question
New Englanders are asking anent the
speakership of the House of Repre-
sentatives and the answer is that
James r. Mann Of Illinois, despite
his ani-war -'ecord, has the pole and
lett Of Massa chusetts.
When Mr.. Mann's name was first
mentioned there was concerted
howl from all quarters, irrespective
OF party affiliations. Then 1t was ru-
mored that Mr.. Mann could not WELD
the gavel even if chosen because of
Ill health. The saw bones at Johns
Hopkins hospital in Baltimore were
introduced on the scene and declared
that jim Mann was sound IN wind
and limb and capable of withstanding
titude.
But there were objections. Mr.
Nann's past offered posi- biIities for
criticism and skeletons were marched
OUT OIL me C1OSeL III nartlal array. Be
sides, there were other candidates
for the honor among them Congress-
man GiIlett of Massachusetts not to
mention several whose fond hopes
expired almost before birth Then
Mr. Mann played his trump card; at
least it looked like the ace of hearts
until Senator Sherman of Illinois de-
clared it was a three spot with the
ends covered up. Mr. Mann called
on the country to refrain from pin
pricl<ing President Wilson while
abroad on his peace mission, and his
stock increased in value. Senator
Sherman called on Mr.. Mann to mind
his own business and not try to drive
the 6. @. Z. elephant. He gave Mr.
Mann to understand that he could
carry a pail of water occasionally but
he could not ride en- the mastodon
MI. Mann refuses to subside Like
Banquo's ghost, he insists on stepping
in and spelling q perfectly repect-
able and enjoyable party He is still
in the race and declines to be trjpped.
Europe may not be able to corner the
market ON peace conferences after all.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

the earth was the center of the uni
verse and all the heavens turned about
1T. They imagine their doctrine is
the unique preoccupation of mankind
and that all history tends to it's real
ization Two millions of F'renchm en-,
Mr.. Capus declares, have not suffered
death in order to bring about class
war.
With regard to their imps1ting such
m olives to President Wilson, he says
the socialists are seeking to make a
demgod OF Mr.. Wilson, and he
doubts that the president will be flat
tered 10y their efforts It is with q
more reasonable enthusiasm that
France will welcome the head of state
who has so greatly contributed to the
common victory
1t would be we'll if socialists here
would take to heart this rebuke Of
their French brethren. Germany her
self, with the concentration of all
power in a few men, regulating the
daily lives of their subjects. was a far
better type of the socialist ideal than
any republic can be. The socialists
would abolish competition. whereas
the very idea of the American GOV
eminent is individual liberty and free
competition under the laws enacted bv
the representatives of the people.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

That will be the motto of my life
from this moment. Victor Hugo said
that 40 was the old age of youth and
so the youth of old age. | Will make
the so the age of adventure"
These you may say are exceptional
cases. But there is nothing excep~
tional about the fact that in many
of the great comm ercial universities
today fairly large numbers of men
from 40 to 45 are taking courses. In
one of the correspondence schools the
average is nearly 35, which, allowing
for the many very young clerks and
the like who are enrolled, shows how
the older fellows are still learning. 1t
is literally true that age is to a con-
siderable extent a habit of mind,
largely within control of the indi-
vidual.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
,BOHN DOUGH.

John Dough pursues Il foury life,
j. For cake and crusty pies;
But few were ever better bread,
And none more sure to rise.
He's kneaded by q woman's hand,
A hand he loves 10 hold:
How willingly he makes himself
An easy one to mold.
He usuallvv is good as wheat,
Though known to go arye,
At times he's made to feel his oats
And barley corn to try.
He is g man Of finest grain,
Is mild and pliable;
And as the staff of life, he is
Always reliable.
Behold, in old Jerusalem,
I'll break the staff of bread,
And they shall eat by weight, with
care"
An ancient prophet said.
"Man must not live KY wheat alone
Said Hoover to John Dough,
With every pound of wheat, q pound
OF substitute must so.
How many to themselves did say?
How few who boldly said"
AS did the Israelites of old
"Our soul loatheth this 81
bread
The first known substitute for bread
Was rained upon the ground,
And when the morning dew was gone
found living round
"A small round thing" enough for
all;
TO each an owner fell
But every ounce of boarded stuff
Did on the morrow smell.
John Dough did feed the army of
The valiant Gideon.
And that same thing, through every
war,
He ever since has done.
We love him for his usefulness,
His ali sustaining power,
His ways Of plcasantness and peace
Through every trying hour
We fed with care, until there came
Our Ionged for victory,
Now our John Dough Will iced the
world
Then once again go free
JAMES SHEPARD,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
JOIN THE RED CROSS.

All America will agree with Pres
tdent Wilson'S words appealing for a
universal mem bersh1p for the Red
Cross. This organization did more to
win the war than any other factor,
the military forces excluded With
out the Red Cross, casualties would
have been higher; suffering would
have been iI1imttably greater; peace
of mind on the battlefield and at
home would have been reduced to a
minimum. Whether easing physical
pain in the front line or alleviating
mental anguish in the soldiers
homes. the Red Cross performed it's
work nobIy and should receive the
support OF everyone who has arrived
at the age Of reason.
Why we should rally around the
standard of the Red Cross. Is elo-
Raent1y told by President Wilson:
The exact nature of the future
service of the Red Cross will de-
pend upon the program OF the
associated governments, but there
fs immediate need today for
every heartening word and for
every helpful service. We must
not forget that our soldiers and
o1E sailors are still under orders
and still have duties to perform
Of the highest consequence, and
that tho Red Cross Christmas
mem bership means n great deal
to them. The people of the sad
dened lands, moreover, returning
home today where there are no
homes must have the assurance
that the hearts of our people are
with them in the dark and
doubtful days ahead. Let us, so
far as we can. help them back to
faith in mercy and in future hap
piness.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
THEY HELD THE LINE.

Even the testimony Of Secretary
Daniels of the Navy Department can
not do Justice to the task performe ed
by the United States Marine Corps in
restoring the offensive to the Allies
and In starting the Huns on their
fight that was not to end until the
White Flag crew came crawling on
their knees to Marshal Foch begging
for peace. In his report on the part
played by our navy in the war, Sec
Rotary Daniels reserves considerable
space for eulogizing the Marines, yet
even his prolific pen cannot write one
of the brightest pages i'll American
history. Their deeds, not our words.
emblazoned the story that will be told
aud retold until the final trumpet
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
FIRE STATION IN SOUTHWEST.

Taxpayers In the southwestern SOC
tipn of the city are Justified in their
request for fire engine house, a mat
ter that will be considered this year
by the board Of finance and taxation.
Hundreds OF homes are now without
sufficient protection and thousands Of
dollars worth OF property is open to
an Increased fire hazard.
For number Of years property
owners In that part OF the city havs
appealed for an engine house but the
appeal has always been denied on the
ground OF municipal economy. The
southwestern section can no longer be
classified as q settlement; It is an in
teEral part OF the city proper and
should be considered as such.
At present, tho only fire station
south of the railroad tracks that BIZ
sect, the city is located on Elm street
This station serves that immediate
vicinity bat it is hardly adequate to
protect the business ESTABLISHING nts
and homes that form a connecting
link with the extreme outskirts on
Shuttle Meadow avenue. It was be-
lieved wnen New Britain disposed of
horse drawn fire apparatus that mo-
tor engines would prove to be an eff
cacious substitute for the southwest
fire station. With the city growing
in that direction this policy has
proved 10 be weak and untenabie and
the only logical solution to the situa-
ton today is the construction Of a.
engine house and the installation OF a
permanent fire company.
The city is equipped with appara-
tus, part of which could be placed In
the new building, thus making it un-
necessary TO purchase more motors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

If an advertiser who depends to q
great extent upon mailing cards as a
channel of communication with his
trade, could follow these cards TO
their destination and Observe the ulti--
mate fate of such "advertising'' he
would, III most instances, decide TO
cut out this form of appeal. For the
mailing card, generally speaking, has
one certain destination-the waste
basket. In reaching it not much
motion is lost The route does not
often lead by way Of the desk of the
man for whom the message is in
tended. The mail clerk sees to it that
terminal facilities are not obstructed,
and that it is disposed Of ruthlessly.
This applies to the great bulk of
circular matter which congests the
mails. Tons OF good paper are wasted,
coolies of good money expended for
postage, crippled office forces burden
cd with clerical Work-all fore-doom-
cd to filing oVer-taxed waste baskets
And the chief mischief Of it all is in
fact that these advertisers who use
circulars and mailing cards do so in
the belief, or in the hope, that, they
are really advertising"
A business man with a message Cor
the general public car be assured OF
its delivery through using advertising
space in daily newspapers. "A. business
man with a message for his trade
can assure its delivery through adj
Vertising it in his trade neYrspa l1pl,
BY this means no waste is involved
and the waste basket factor Is
eliminated,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

sounds taps" on the activities of the
human race,
1t is a noteworthy fact that of
eight thousand Marines who were en-
gagged i'll the initial phases of the
counter offensive, only fifty-seven
were taken prisoner. It is not to be
wondered at that the Germans, in
amazement called them Devil
Dogs. They advanced or died where
they stood, and a great mary of them
died. With a fury unequalled by any
fighting during the war, they threw
themselves forward a2d the enemy
line began TO move backward, slowly
at first and then with greater impetus
as the Marines. with the bit in their
teeth, smashed hard and often.
In the words Of the Secretary OF the
Navy:
The world knows today that
the United States Marines held
that line: that they blocked the
advance that was rolling on to-
ward Paris at a rate Of six or seven
miles q DAY: tnaC Iney met the
attack in American fashion and
with American herOiSm; that
Marines and soldiers Of the Amer
lean Army threw back the crack
guard divisions Of Germany,
broke their advance, and then,
attacking, drove them back in
the beginning Of a retreat that
was not to end until the "Cease
fivine'' signal sounded for the end
of the worlds greatest war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
Feeding The Waste Baskets.

editor and Publisher.l
Hon. A M. Docker$. Third ASsis-
tant Postmaster General, calls atten-
ton to the habit of many advertisers
Of using mailing cards OF freak sizes
entailing difficulties in handling and
consequent impairment of the mail
service. He has instructed postmas-
tiers to confer with the advertisers
who utilize large cards and to urge
upon the standardized sizes. the maxi
mum to be four by nine inches in
order that they may be handled with
letter mail without inconvenience or
mutt iataun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
Coming Back" at Middle Age.
tAlbert w. Atwood in the Saturda,
Evening PoSD

tAIDert w. Atwood in the Saturday
Evening POSD
Two thousand years ago Cicero
wrote of the occasional Old man
whose mind stands out of the reach
Of the body's decay" and only a few
m onths ago q farmer of 70 whose
body as we'll as his mind was still
young, went into an employment Of
flee in Philadelphia to obtain a posi-
tion in a. munition factory. There are
men who come back from retirement
at at advanced age and make great
successes in this or that industry
Dr.. Osler spoke of the old Roman
who cut loose from his own compan-
ions and by living with young men
extended his years to $50. A success
full newspaper editor at the age of SO
was asked to head an important de
partment in great university At
first he thought he was too old, but
then he had this idea:
1T is true that I am So but there
are 100000 men In this country to-
day who are only %. ] will Join that
group and look at everything from
their viewpoint,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
Socialist Versus American Ideals.
On. Y. Herald)

The French socialist group in the
chamber of deputies are reported ny
cable to be preparing demonstration
of welcome in honor Of President
Wilson. Perhaps they are counting
on American sympathy for socialism.
but they are evidently reckoning on
false premises Their journal, HUI
mantle, has been charging their OPP
ponents with being reactionaries in
not giving q friendly welcome to a
German republic
Alfred Capus, in the Figaro, peril
nently shows that the real reaction
aries are the socialists who imagine
that the chief result of the war will
be the triumph of the International
He compares their error to that of
the Middle Ages in Imagining that
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

It is TO be hoped that the male
American tourists who rush to Eu-
rope as soon as they can will have the
grace to limp or look feeble, as an
excuse for not being there sooner
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

The Statement is credited to Ste
phane Luzanne, editor of the Matin,
that President Wilson's call upon the
heads Of European states will be re-
paid in kind. 1t would be a delight
to welcome any number of presidents
and kings. Let Poincare bring Foch
and Ciemenceau. Let George bring
Haig and Beatty. Let Victor En-
manuel bring Diaz. Let Albert bring
Cardinal Mercer. But not all at once,
please! Even Fifth Avenue has its
limitations.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

Superstitious persons who had cal
culated that President Wilson would
reach Paris on Friday, the 18th did
not reckon on the delaying storm at
sea. They may feel that it is an i'll
wind that blows nobody good
Springfield Republican.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

The army arsenal at Watervliet i:
equipped to make 18-inch guns
which it is just as we'll the worlc
should know, even though the war Is
Over.--N. Y. World.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09
FACTS AND FLANCIES.

Sometimes it looks like the doctor
is the only person in the community
who hasn't got q sure cure for bad
colds.--Galveston News.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

You've probably noticed how this store con-
inues improve at every point-and in order to
expedite Christmas Shopping have added
ttery National Cash Registers and Electrical
O. k. Credit systematic cash registers relieve the
pressure the wire systems enabling o give
you better service throughout the store
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-12-09

In those departments where goods are usually
quickly chosen and small in bulk that it does
not inconvenience to such parcels,
have Nationa Cash Registers, the salespeople make
the change and wrap the parcel-The telephone
charge system and electrical register is in opera
ton at all departments and insures the prompt
and satisfactory service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-01-12
McAdoo Exrlains how
War Insurance Works

ing trouble on his part
To provide adequate protection un-
til February 49,. 1918. during >the
period when the soldiers and sailors
are learning the details of this law,
the Government automatically insures
each man. and woman, commissioned
or enlisted in the military service of
the United States. 1t pays the man
$25 a month during total permanent
disability; IL he dies within 20 years,
it pays the rest of 240 monthly in
stallments of $25 each to his wife,
child. or widowed mother.
| desire to call the provisions of
this just and generous law to the at
! tention of our officers and enlisted
men and women so that they may not
be deprived of their rights through
! lack of knowledge. Full informal ton
may be obtained from the Bureau of
| War Risk Insurance of the Treasury
Department. Washington. ID. G. I
earnestly urge that the officers of the
Army and Navy give to the men under
their command all possible aid in
helping them to understand fully the
benefits that this insurance may bring
I TO their families and the small cost
at which it may be obtained.
THIS is the greatest measure of pro-
lection ever offered to it's fiphting
forces by any nation in the history
of the world. IL is not charity; it is
simply justice to the enlisted men
and women and to their loved ones at
home, and each and every one of
them should promptly take the bene-
fits of this great law.
w. Ga McADOO,
Secretary of the Treasury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-01-12
The Arabs Loyalty.

The Atabs are loyal pcofiC. "One
day" writes medical missionary,
there came to the E.uweit hospital
sick man brought by wealthy broth.
er. Five years or more before there
had been a raid, and Ilamadan was
wounded. He had been disabled ever
since. They came from n great dis
taBce to II" hospital 1t WAS a tedious
case. A number CT operations were
necessary and 1t was perhaps five
mondls before he cauld go home. Dur
ing that whole period the sick man was
cared for ny his well brother with
Loyalty that was splendid. lie kept
the sick man dean, spent his money
for him. stayen with him to keep hin.
cheerful, did everything that ceuid be
done 10 halp toward cure, add 1incs-
ty to their great delight. It was possi-
Bile for them TO go home together two
well men. l do not know that / have
cver seen finer example of loyalty In
my iGe."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-01-12

Ine SecfeTsfI Sufy
Washington
To the Officers and Enlisted Men and
Women of the Army and Navy OF
the United States and Their Rela-
tives:
The Secretary of the Treasury
through the Bureau of War Risk In
surance, has been charged with. the
administration of the War Insurance
Law enacted by the Congress as u
measure of justice TO the men and
women who have been called to give
their lives, if need be, in the service
. of their country.
I wish to acquaint you with the
benefits and, privileges which your
Government has placed at your dis
posaL 1t is essential that you and
your families at home should know of
your and their rights under this law
in order that full advantage may be
R2k0p. ef them.
are for the wife and children
unlisted man during his service,
n Insurance .aw compels him
tribute up 10 one-half of his
or their support. The Govern
It, on. application. will generously
d to this an allowance of from IS
$50 a month, according to the size
4 Of the family. Moreover, if the enlist
ed. man will make some further pro-
vision himself for n dependent parent
brother, sister; or grandchild, they
may be included in the Government
allowance.
IL, as result of injuries incurred
or disease contracted in the line of
duty, an officer or enlisted man or an
Army or Navy nurse should be dis
abIed, provision is made for compen-
sation of from $40 to 500 a month
TO him, and. should he die. conlpensa-
tion of from 500 to s75 month will
be paid to his wife, his child. or his
widowed mother.
In order, however. fully to protect
each person and family, Congress has
made 1t possible for every soldier,
sailor, and nurse to obtain life and
total-disabilty insurance. This nsur-
ance applies to injuries received while
he or she is in the service or after
he or she shall have left it.
Exposure to the extra dangers of
war makes the cost of life insurance
In private life insurance companies
prohibitiye 1t was, therefore. a plain
duty and obligation for the Govern
ment to assume the risk of insuring
hundreds of thousands of our soldiers
and sailors who are making the su-
preme sacrifice Under this law,
every soldier and sailor and nurse,
commissioned and enlisted and of
any age, has the right. between now
and February IL, 1918, TO take out
life and total disability insurance up
to $4,000 at very low cost. with the
Government without medical exami-
nation. This right is purely optional
The soldiers and sailors are not COM
pei1ed to take insurance, but if they
desire to exercise the right, they must
do SO before the 12th of February,
1918. The cost ranges from .65 cents
~vr<~ <I.lr 1t o "A
monthly. at the age of 51 for each
$1,000 of insurance. This is a small
charge on a mans pay-small in pro-
portion to the benefits it may bring.
The premiums will be deducted from
his pay, IL he desires. thus eliminat-