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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
SAD LETTERS
CAUSE DESERTI0N
(Bv UNITED PRESS)

Washington, May 1O.-In a re-
cent statement the War Depart
ment strongly advises against dis
couraglng letters to soldiers:
Recent reports from COM
manding generals Of certain
Army divisions indicate that one
OF the fruitful causes Of soldiers
absentlng themselves without
leave IS the discouraging letter
from home. Such letters fire.
qIently give alarming surround
ING the soldiers family, that
some members is desperately i'll,
mat all are starving, or that they
are being in some wy harassed.
III instances such letters have SO
preyed upon the minds Of soldiers
mat they have absented them
serves without leave to go home.
only to find that conditions had
oeen grossly exaggerated.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
MEATS
FOR ARMY USE

Washington, May 10. = The
Army consumes about 100000
pounds per day Of fresh beef.
This necessitates the slaughter
daily Of 1000 cattle. Official i'll
spectors scrutinize every part Of
this supply from the time it comes
on the hoof to the abattoir until
it. vanishes from the mess tin OF
the soldier.
Inspection begins at the stock
yards, where the living animals
undergo the examination Of an
official for any evidences Of ply
sical defect which might be diff
fcult Of detection later Where
there is doubt the questionable
animals are separated for closer
examination. Where there is GER
tainty Of defeat, the animal Is
rejected as unfit for food supply
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
british SINK CRUZ
SER In HARb0R
OBSOLETE CRUISER, V1NDIC TIVE, LOADED WITH CON-
CRETE SUNK BETWEEN THE PIERS ACROSS
ENTRANCE TO osTEND HARBoR
Allied LOSS ONLY ONE MOTOR LAUNCH
(By United Press)

London, May 10.-(By Flash)
British naval forces again ralded
the German naval base at Ostend,
On the Belgium coast, blochading
the habor by sinking the old crul-
ser. Vindictive, which particlpa-
ted in the recent Zeebrugge fight.
The British admiralty declares
the Ostend and Zeebrugge opera
tons designed to close these ports
was completed last night by sink
the obsolete crusier, Vindictive,
between the piers across the en-
trance to the Ostend harbor.
Since the attack ON Zeebrugge
Oh April % the Vindictive had
been filled with concrete.
"Our forces returned to then
base with the loss Of one motor
launch, which was damaged, anC
sunk by us to keep out Of th'
enemys hands. Our casualties
were light, Estates the latest dis
patch.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
MILITARY COM.
BEEN ENLARGED
(By United Press)

Washington, May 1O.-The SEN
ate military affairs committee is
about to become a committee on
the conduct Of the war. Sen ate
leaders have long been believing
III haste to keep the war board iii
direct touch with the work Of ;hc
executive department.
In carrying out programs outh
orlzed by the legislative branch
government has taken a first step
forward toward this end by Ell
larging the military committee.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
SEVEN SOLDIERS KILLED
NEAR CAMP JACKSON
TWO COACHES OF TROOP TRAIN CARRYING MEN TO EN-
BARK FO RFRANCE FELL THROUGH TREsTLE
THIS MORNING
REPORT SAYS CASUALTY LIST CHARGE
(By United Press)

Columbia, S. c. May 1O-A
troop train was wrecked near
Camp jackson early today killing
seven soldiers and injuring
number of others.
Two coaches, said to be filed
with troops on the way from Camp
Jackson, fell through trestle
near the camp.
A heavy casualty list is expect
ed, according to an eyewitness,
who states that the coaches were
completely dem olished.
Automobiles filed with doctors
and nurses are being rushed to the
scene. "a
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
AMERICAN BOMB
CERMANP0SITI0N
(Bv United Press)

With the American armies in
Picardy, May 10:-A fierce bomb
ardment Of German positions by
American artillery demolished the
church at Cantigny, and several
adjacent buildings, blowing up
machine gun displacements which
command positions at Fontaine
sous Montdidier and Contemanche
starting a fire at Mesil St George
The church at Cantigny was being
used as an observation post by
the enemy.
The bombardment lasted all
night and at the conclusion heavy
guns rocked the entire front, at
the same time 75's poured in a
harassing fire.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
C0MpE'LS
CULTIVATION

Washington, May 1O.-The TIA
lian minister Of agriculture has
decided to make obligatory the
cultivation Of certain staple food
crops in excess Of the quantity
formerly grown.
During the spring the cultiva-
tion of potatoes, corn, and vege-
tables will be increased at the ex-
pense of such crops as mint, clov-
er, ard forage. A certain por-
ton Of the lands must be hello
for autumn. sowing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
BRAZIL FOLLOWS
UNITED STATES
By Howard

San Paulo, Brazil, May 10
Brazil will follow the course Of
the United States ~ the war.
"Change Of leaders will not
alter our policy Of backing up the
leadership Of the United States in
a most friendly and genuine way"
The speaker was the president
elect, Roderigues Alvarez, who
will return to the presidential
chair for the second time on Nov
ember IL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10

HAIC COMMANDS
!. R0YALARTILERY
1By United Press)

London, May 10.-British field
marshal, Douglas Haig, issued a
special order Of the day convey
ing appreciation Of the splendid
service rendered by the royal ar
tiflery IN all stages Of the Somme
and Lys battles under most diff
fcult conditions Of defensive fog
and against superior numbers.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
LIST
OF 2l NAMES
(Bv United Press)

Washington, May 10.-Todays
casualties list contains the names
Of twenty one men, including four
killed in action, one lost at sea,
one death from wounds, three
wounded severely, ceven wounded
slightly and one missing.
CORPORAL Luther McMakin Greer
of South Carolina was among
those who died Of desease. Sam
uel G.. Love Of 113 Pinckey St.,
Chester, S. G.. was among those
slightly wounded.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10

Charles Alexander, and James
Liverman then advanced upon the
stage and presented Commandant
Butterworth with boquets Of
flowers, which Mr.. Meredith re
marked upon in most appropriate
manner.
The flag raising was the, pro-
ceeded with, at which Mr.. Ashby
w. Dunn made an address in re
ceiving the flag, following which
the veterans were carried to the
cemetery in cars where the graves
were decorated.
Returning the old soldiers were
taken to the Mayors office where
a luncheon had been prepared for
them by the daughters Of the con-
federacy and, here too, they were
entertained by some selections
given by the Anderson-Gunn
Comedy Company, who were also
the guests Of the daughters.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-05-10
FRENCH RETAKE
CRIVESNES
(By United Press)

Paris, May 10.-French troops
completely recaptured the park
at Grivennes yesterday afternoon
taking two hundred and twenty
five prisoners and a quantity Of
material, the French war office an
nounced.
The Brinkley argus., 1918-04-12
Religion, Withstanding Cynicism, Has Sur.
 vived Through the Ages. Go to Church.

GREAT number of .a: p:sp'' zas eo To 9RuRcH % s1
 EXPERIENCE A.ng ycu3g RseP. yhs seem ,- se sa e to % TO CHURCH but aPPany ,sr S tAs Y0ysnsnt s@ up BEST FOOLS BE-" Another sad, "A LITTLE LEARNING IS DANGEROUS THING" Churches have survived throush the ages think what would become of this wod without churches and religion The churches TEACH RIGHT EOUSNESS And there young people who ars d posed to take lightly splendid GO TO CHURCH movement
 Happily they tho great minority and s certain that they will soon be moved by the AWAKENING OF RELIGION the land In churches n the vest preachers report SPLENDID ATTENDANCE OF YOUNG PEOPLE
 THE DAY IS CONE sAo THAT ThE CHURCH IS ALL FOR OLD WOMEN AND cr.-pRsN ao TO ANY OF THE GREAT CITIES THE COUNTRY AND NOTE THE REAL MEN, THE MEN YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW. AT DIVINE SERVICE THEY ARE PROUD TO DE sEEN iN CHURCH NO, INDEED CHURCH 10 NOT FOR THE OLD AND TNe WEAK IT 10 TOR THE YOUNG STRONG. IT 10 TOR ". ERYsopY, FROM HiohGsT TO THE LoWEsT. PhEesoeHr w,l CON HAS DRAMATICALLY GIVEN hie APPROVAL TO The oo TO CHURCH MOVEMENT
 you of tho young who h: bsen seaesd ts GO TO CHURCH appea end raguay sttsnd church. ysa .zs b. commanded nnt yoa eaa ds more Yea saA @e that fsnd yours who inclined to cym b tAe GO 7O CHURCH throns ArEue with him Rsse vitA An SAsv A'n the right way II yo~ do tha. yos1 ss Aossay sswsesA
 Get him to co TO CHURCH n.zt suaay
 0st him te GO EVERY SUNDAY.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
NISAPPLIED PATRIOTISM

Soldiers and sailors, with the best
meeting of 1nternationaiists at Mad
ison Square Garden, New York, Mon
day night, and did succeed In creating
so much disorder, that little progress
rally.
Everyone appreciates the patriotic
spirit that inspired the men in khaki
and navy blue to charge the meeting,
where the Objectionable red flag, the
symbol of anarchy, was displayed.
The Stars and Stripes is their flag
and they were decided that any at
tempt to supp1ant it with another
would meet with physical opposition.
If the service men had stopped for
q MON emit to give deeper constdera-
ton to their actions they would have
realized that interference with public
gatherings by the military without
their assistance being summoned by
the civil authorities is to be expected
III OL1lGT CC uulIlSS UuI 10 SUI pIASlIlS
the United States.
No purer motives ever stirred the
pulse Of patriot than those which
urged these soldiers and sailors to
break up the Internationalists' con-
gregation but it would be advisable
for unorganized military bodies to
withhold their attacks until the civil
authorities are found to be powerless
to act.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
COMMUNICATED.
SIGNIFICANCE OF BRITAIN DAY.
Reason Why We Should Celebrate
on December Is Explained.

Reason Why We Should Celebrate
on December Is Explained.
At the beginning of the great strug-
gle which has finally ended in COM
plete triumph for the arms of free
dom, Germany spoke in most insolent
terms of Great Britain'S contempt
BILE little army" 1t is true that at
che outbreak of the hostilities Great
Britain's army was little but, far
from being "cOntem ptible," the world
has never ceased to marvel at the
1ndomitable pluck and invincible
courage displayed by that initial con-
tingent from the British Isles, and
| the essential part it played in assist
ing to Illustrate the enemy's first mad
| onslaught through Belgium and into
France. Moreover, since that memoir
able event, we have witnessed the
Transformation of that small band into
a mighty fighting machine, comprised
of millions of we'll equipped and
thoroughly trained soldiers.
Yet the modest tone which charac-
terized the official reports of the Brit
ish government made it exceedingly
easy to underestimate the splendid
achievement of the British army.
But when the long casualty lists of
prisoners continued to appear, there
dawned upon US here in America
some conception of the fearful sacri-
fices which the British were bravely
enduring in the knowledge that their
| cause was a righteous one. Perhaps
the admiration Of Americans can be
expressed in no better way than by
the simple remark that "Great Brit
ain furnishes the casualties
Let us consider for a moment what
we owe to the efficiency of the splen-
did British navy. Though it is true
that few sea battles of great magni-
tude were fought, this was due to
the fact that the enemy did not dare
risk a general encounter. It will be
recalled that, when the armistice was
signed, the German ENJOYS protested
that since their navy was not defeat
ed, it ought not to be surrendered;
TO which the British admiral prompt
Iy replied that "it was only necessary
to come out" However, on that day,
in the second year of the war, when a
German submarine sank without
warning the Lusitania with great loss
of life, the vital Importance of the
British navy was brought home to US
with a terrible shock Without that
navy. how many such frightful catas-
trophies might have occurred, We dare
not think.
Therefore, December 7th has been
designated as a day when the people
of America can give appropriate ex-
preston to their deep feeling of ap-
| probation and gratitude toward Great
Britain for her important part in the
war and in recognition of her tre-
mendous service to mankind.
THE COMMITTEE,
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
Waterbury .American.)

1t begins to look as though the
strained efforts of the democratic ad-
nliniStratiOn to cover up Major Con
eral Leonard Wood so deep in the
underbrush that he could not become
a war hero and by that route move
forward as the republican candidate
for president in 1920 would not be as
entirely successful as had been hoped
for. General John J. Pershing, who
became the hero, is now being pushed
forward as the republican candidate
for that office. Ohio has launched the
'Pershing republican league" Watch
the nation catch the idea.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
OUR COUNTRY'S FLAG

\ canton blue and stars of white,
United stars for freedoms light;
And thirteen stripes of red and white,
Emblems of Justice, Peace and Might.
Ever floating on the air,
Always ready to declare
That thirteen states of worth and
might,
At nations birth did all unite.
Our fathers prayed Thy will be
done,
Let us thirteen now rule as one,
Make us from other nations free
And let us put our trust in~Thee"
Our union with its heavenly blue
Shall bear our constellation new
AT first thirteen, but soon there cam
New states and stars their place to
claim,
Our canton blue, thenceforth did bear
For every state a silver star
Stars of joy and gratitude,
And stars of equal magnitude.
1t is alone our country shows
A flag that with the nation grows,
We know the stars which now we see
Who knows the number yet to be?
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
FOUR-MINUTE MEN.

Suitable recognition should be ac-
corded the Four Minute Men whose
functions cease with the end Of the
war. Throughout the struggle they
have proved a potential agency for
the dissemination of patriotism.
Skeptics doubted their value when
they first made their appearance on
the stage. But when the campaign
was we'll under way the original
scoffcrs were the first to applaud
Then no theater performance was
complete without them. They drove
home a lesson in Americanism that
could not reach g. large number Of
the public through any other channel.
IT will never be possible to weigh
their usefulness or to reward them
sufficiently for their labors.
Officially, the Four Minute Men will
soon cease to be. Tt is therefore the
duty of every man to preach the Cos
pei of Americanism, to take up the
work where they left off. Everyone
should be a Twenty -Four Hour Man.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
THE GUM SHOE SQUAD.

President Wilson has become SO
accus eomed to the shipping of pusil-
luminous politicians that he ignores
the average attempt to weaken his
prerogatives as executive but 1t is
hardly expected that he will allow
his critics to give life TO q suggestion
that a subcommittee OF the. Foreign
Relations Committee OF the Senate go
abroad -"to review at first hand and
sorutfnize devetopments'' at the peace
congress.
If these gentlemen who so violent
" disagree with the President that
they cannot trust him should succeed
In having this sub committee appoint
ed, America would be held up to the
r1dicuIe Of the world.
President Wilson Is going to Paris
at the invitation of the Premiers of
the Allied governments. His wisdom
in making the journey was questioned
but he has decided he can best be of
use to mankind by his presence at
'
conference and his judgment is de-
serving of respect. He is determined
to attend and that being the case he
should sail knowing that he has the
undivided support of his country be-
hind him.
What standing would this sub
committee have2 It could not be re-
ceived as a delegation representing
the American people because that
role will be filled by the President
and his peace commissioners.
Do the authors of the idea believe
the conference would open its doors
and invite the committee in to hear
its suggestions? Such a committee
would have no more influence at the
peace table than did Henry Ford's
Areonauts who sought to take the
boys out of tho trenches by Christ
mas.
The only source from which the
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
NO PRESS AGENT NEEDED.

Chalk up another score for George
B. Chandler, former chairman of the
publicity department of the State
Council of Defense. In reference to
a movement to continue the publicity
bureau MT. Chandler says:
I believe the operation Of
publicity bureau by the govern
ment is dangerous practice in
republic and one which can only
be justified as a war measure.
This belief has been strength
ened and confirmed by my exper-
fence in the department of pub
licity and the workings of SINH
lar agencies elsewhere. -
That is where Mr.. Chandler dis
plays shining democracy. The Kaiser
needed a publicity bureau to becloud
the true situation in his domain. But
a republic needs no press agent
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
THE TWTINTY-SIXTH

Maj. Gen. Clarence r. Edwards
who commanded the Twenty Sixth
YanlSee-Dn'ision i'll France. told ten
Thousand mott ers and fathers Of the
valor of their boys last night in a
public address at Boston. 1t was a
message from the heart by a man
who had lived with those Yankee lads
in q far off country. General Edwards
described how cur boys fought and
them His words caused pleasure,
but no surprise amorg those who
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
OCCUPATION OF GERMANY.

Procrastination by the de facto
German governm ent is forcing on the
Allies the conviction that sooner or
later it will be necessary to direct a
military occupation of the territory
that composed the old German En-
pire, as suggested in these columns
several days ago. Herr Ebert and his
fellow propagandists seem to believe
they can buster and bluff their way
out of the labyrinth into which a
greedy autocracy led them. Chicane
and false whines will gain them
nothing.
The London Chronicle, whose opin-
ion is expressed in a dispatch to the
New York Times says regarding the
occupation of Germany:
Some responsible Government
or Governments will have to be
set up by the German people,
otherwise we might have no al
ternatiVe but to occupy Germany
ourselves for an indefinite period
until the difficulties are cleared
up. This course would be taken
with the utmost reluctance.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27

Attorney p. Il. O'Brien Will Civ
Principal Address At Annual FxeTI
oises to Be Held Sunday Evening.

The annual memorial exercises 4
the local lodge, B. P. O. E., will
held Sunday evening at o'clock 4
the Elks' home and a memorial prc
gram has been prepared for the evd
ming. Attorney P. T. O'Brien Z
Meriden is to be the speaker. AttoI
ney O'I3rien is one of the leadin
lawyers of Meriden and is a capab,
speaker. The exercises are for mem
bers only. The following is the prd
gram prepared for the evening:
Organ prelude-"Grand Chorus in
- '''............... Guilmaf
William H. Bishop, organist
Opening emonies-Exalted ruler
and officers of the lodge
Observation-Disclosures Bro. Richard
c.. Brown
Solo-'There's a Beautiful Land
On High ..T av1n
Marc A. Schaeffer &
Calling roll of absent brothers
Secretary d. T. Holmes
organ selection-"Ave Maria"
.........,.. Hensel
Officers of the lodge
solo-"He Giveth His Beloved
Sleep All
Marc A. Schaeffer
Address 4
P. T. O'Brien, Meriden lodge, No. 8
Solo-"Abide With Me- $50. She'll
Marc A. Schaeffer
Closing ceremonies
Exalted ruler and officers
Aud Lang Syne
Organ "Hallelujah Choir
us ''''.'.'.... Hands
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
THANKSGIVING DAY.

No tongue, no pen, can describe
the sublime glories Of the Thanksgiv-
ing Day which will be observed to-
morrow. For years we have BEEN &C
eustomed to set aside the last Thurs
day in November on which to DEM
preme Being for the blessings we
have enjoyed during the previous
twelve-month and, In humble sup
pltcation. to ask for a continuance OF
that Divine leadership which has
guided as to our prosperity. But the
Thanksgiving Day of 1918 should be
an epoch in American history for it
comes at the conclusion of the great
est conflict ever engaged in by the
nations OF the earth. It As a Thanks
giving of Peace,
A year ago the haughttest empire
that ever questioned the rights Of
God and man threatened to cast a
blight upon the world. Today it is
crushed. A year ago a. structure
LnaL seemed OSStlhSu W Cast c1ViAAN0-
ton into chains reared It's head above
struggling millions. Today that
structure is RACED and not a brick re-
mains. A year ago a coarse bias
phemer was reaching out to grasp all
peoples and BEND them to his will.
Today he is gone and the righteous
rejoice.
All America genuflects before the
Master who has made our happiness
complete and who has saved US from
conquest The nation rejoices and
the heart songs of millions ascend
and penetrate through the gates and
into the realm from which all good
ness flows.
Material prosperity alone should
not be our reason for giving
thanks. 1t is spiritually that we have
been strengthened. Bigotry and sus-
picion have no recognized place In
our life. Our national soul has been
cleansed by sacrifice. Today we are
q better nation. Right prevails. Our
standards are higher than ever be-
fore. Our moral force is an undeni-
able force. We are nearer God. That
is why we lift up our faces and say,
as President Woodrow Wilson said,
GOD has indeed been gracious"
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
HALF million Will
STRIKE FOR NOONEl
N
Movement to Save Dynamite
From Coast to Coast

San Francisco Nov. Approx
mately 100000 workers in the United
States have taken action favoring
strike for Thomas j. Mooney an
thousands are expected to follow. til
international Workers. DefenJ
League, which is kandlins tie MoonoI
defense.
The council was advised today AID
the Brotherhoods Of Railway Trairj
men and Locomo olive Engineers a{
preparing for demonstration i'm foud
teen Southern States, to be directed
from Atlanta, Ga.
Mass meetings Of workers on Dod
to plan Mooney demonstrations an
to be held in New York and Newark
n. j., it was announced.
The unions that have taken strilA
action to date il Seattle, AtIan1aI
Ca; Birmingham, Ala; New Y@8
Brooklyn, Newark, Boston, Portland
Ore; Tacoma, Oakland, San Fra n
cisco and many other places. Scvorl
teen thousand metal trades-mechanid
IN the San Francisco Bay region hay
taken a ballot favoring a strike.
was said. Most of the unions favcl
Dec. as the date for beginning til
strike
Grand Jury action was continual
from last night until next FridaS oI
the published report bearing the~siel
nature of John B. Densmore. Fedora
Director General of FnaplovnenI
charging that MONEYS convictiol
was brought about by fraud.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-27
WED At PARSONAGE.

The marriage of Miss Ida Loretta
etow and George LleWcliyn Chap
man took place this afternoon at 3
O'Clock at st. johns German Luther
an parsonage with Rev M. w. Gaud-
ian officiating. MI Chapman is the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Chapman
of 33 Court street. After the we'd
ding a reception was held at the home
Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Adolph Petow of 500 East Main street
The newly married couple will take
up their residence at 36 Columbia
street after a short wedding trip,
They will be at homo to their friends
after January L.