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New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
(Toronto Mail and Empire1

In times of peace there are only
three offences which are ever pun
ished by death, and only one for
which the death penalty is common
ly invoked. In time of war there are
at least eleven In only one of these
is the death penalty compulsory. If
q soldier is found to have played the
spy for the enemy he must die.
Usually he is hanged, for hanging is
considered the more ignominious
form of death. For murder or rape
the criminal must be either executed
or sentenced to life imprisonment. He
may be hanged shot. Hanging is
usually imposed upon those found
guilty of murder in connection with
mutiny, or sometimes for deser1on
in the face of the enemy TO shoot
a comrade sleeping, as in the classic
instance of Danny Deever, is also to
be hanged after having the buttons
of the uniform cut off.
Other military crimes punishable
with death are cowardice in any one
of variety of ways, desertion or IN
element to desertion, being asleep or
drunk when on sentry duty. ottacN
upon a superior officer or insubordin-
alton, mutiny or sedition, making
guard, relieving the enemy with am
nunition "or any other thing, or
giving Intelligence to the enemy The
death sentence is not compulsory in
any of these cases. As for coward
ice, the practice usually is to give a
man who refuses to go over an
other chance to prove that his ner-
vous system or his stomach, and not
his heart, Is to blame. A private SOL
dier is not condemned if he strikes
superior officer in "justifiable de-
fence" and a commissioned officer
who strikes a private is drummed out
of the army The way of the army
is a hard way, but experience has
proved that it is the only possible
way to maintain discipline. What
happens to an army man when dlsc1-
pline is relaxed has been shown in
the case of Russia. Had the rigid
army rules governing the death pen
atty been maintained, we should new
er have heard of the Bolshevists ex-
cept as soapbox orators.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
EHE WAR CHEST PLAN.

lare glad that the State Council
fense is to give close attention
Re consideration of the war
{idea for Connecticut. Wherever
.an has been inaugurated it has
ound to be the best method for
with the various war funds
must be raised from time to
A despatch from Hartford
that the council realizes the
lance of the question and will
ia promptly but will make sure
ground before taking action. TO
/ the war chest idea is the only
Ical solution of the war fund
IA. Instead of having various
Is from time to time for the
Gross, the Y. M. c. A., the
y of Columbus or the Salvation
DIR any other patriotic cause, it
10 much more simple to estab-
central fund fro which all
associations with their various
hats could be supplied. Those
husiastic for the war chest
~ that there is no doubt that
kuccession of campaigns for
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
Production and Revenue.

eff the electric railways, in addition
to the performance OF their usual
everyday service, are to extend their
lines to the war camps, the shipyards,
the aeroplane factories, the she'll
filling plants, and all other similar
government enterprises, if they are to
equip new lines as we'll as existing
lines with sufficient power, cars,
copper, and crews to transport daily
the multitudes of workers suddenly
superimposed in many localities upon
an already existing over ongeSted
business, the capital necessary to &C
complish this result must be pro-
vided" was the keynote of an address
delivered by Thomas N. McCarter,
president of the Public Service cor
poration of New Jersey, at the Sixth
annual meeting of the United States
Cham Der of Commerce.
THE gas companies, as we'll as the
by-product coke companies OF the
country, must be placed In position
where they can produce all the trlnl-
trotoluol that the government requires
for It's high explosives. The power
companies must keep pace with the
extraordinary demands Of the ship
yards, the aeroplane factories, and the
innumerable industries engaged in the
manufacture of war products, MT
McCarter continued.
"It has required conditions brought
about by the war to demonstrate to
the nation that the public utilities of
the country while local in operation
are national in scope. Their com
bined annual operating revenues eX-
coed one and one-haf billion dol
lars Their total capital eN-
coed ten billion dollars: they have
funded obligations maturing in 1918
of approximately two hundred and
twenty-five million dollars, and in adj
dition some three hundred billion
dollars Of short term notes.
Like those of every other industry
in the country, their costs over pre-
war conditions have enormously IN
| creased 1t is susceptible of proof that
their labor and material costs nave
| increased by seventy per cent. Unlike
| the ordinary private industry, how
ever, they have not been able to pass
| the buck Of increased costs to the
consumer. The rates of charges OF
| these companies have remained fixed,
| being, like those of the railroads,
| subject to regulation.
"There Is now country wide
movement under way for increased
revenue In many cases, ! am happy
| to say, the commissions are facing the
issue courageously and granting the
| increases but if Widespread disaster
| is to be averted. a public spirit OF
| fairness and justice to these companies
must be developed. The public must
realize that in this business as in
| every other business. two and two
! make four and it must be willing to
| pay fair price for a thousand cubic
| feet of gas. a ktloWatt hour Of cleo
| tricity, or a ride upon an electric
| car.
! 1.-THE one great and controlling
| factor is this: the revenues of these
| companies must be increased to an
| extent that will furnish net earnings
| that will attract the capital necessary
| to meet war needs, whether. tha'
| money is to be advanced by indiVi
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
Germans As Sailors See Them.

Jack who had never in his whole
existence balanced his own life for a
second against that of a drowning
stranger, has now to stand by-no.
not quite helplessly, as the records at
the end OF the war will shOw-and
hear of women ard children being
sacrificed in the one form of death
which alone he fears-slow suffoca-
ton in mercilessly cold water AS
horror was piled upon horror. ap-
pealing to him with a strength that
the landsnlan cannot have the faint
est conception of, new Jack was
born little older and little stern
er and more purposeful-no longer
looking on warfare as game Of
boxing where the referee will sharp :
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
COAU.

Government, through the fuel
histration, is urging the people
coal now so as to avoid hard
when the cold weat Their returns.
|nment advice is generally pretty
advice and residents of New
|n appear to have taken this
Etion to heart for reports from
heal dealers are to the effect
great numb of orders for
have been received of late. Ad-
from official sources do not
|reason for hoping that the fuel
ion will be any better next win
an during the past one. If any
there will be less coal to be
md it behooves everyone who
Foal TO try to secure d small
ty at least in the course of the
pr months. A word to the wise
to be sufficient. Moral: Buy
low.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

We read in an exchange the other
day that Miss White and Mr.. Jones
will be married soon. Mr.. Jones Is
cattle expert" The editor had to
leave town and the engagement was
broken off,
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
Spring Is Here.

The grass is green and the aow'rs
are bright
Since spring came on the wings OF
night.
The birds sing: Spring is here.
spring is here
Spring, the happicst season of Sha
year.
The sun shines in the days
And sends many brighter rays.
The moon shines in the night,
With softening ray Of light,
For, springis here, spring is here,
Spring. tho happiest season OF rho
Year.
M O. nj
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

In the last three years the birth
rate in Germany has decreased near.
ly one-half. But look at the increase
in the German death rate!-New Ha.
ven Union.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
FACTS AND FANCIES.

In some spots, at least, the BritonA
with their back to the wall are pull
ing the wall forward a little. Just
now every little counts.-Springhel
Republican.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

The idea of Charlie Chaplin as
soldier is very appealing. He is prob
ably the only person in the world
who could walk in No Mans Land in
broad daylight in perfect safety
Pittsburg Gazette Times.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

The Bo1shevilI appear to be a
good deal more disturbed over the
landing of a few Japanese at Vlad-
ivostok than over the invasion of
their country by a host of iron shod
Germans.-Norwich Record
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

One obvious inference from the
pains taken to destroy Rheims j,
that the Germans no longer expect tt
win the battle.-Springfeld Republl
can.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

Having taken her subscription for
a Liberty bond, the banker turned to
the sweet young thing and asked,
Nov, miss, how would you ike to
pay for it," Charge it, please" was
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

The blood Of patriots is the
bed of liberty.
THOMAS NELSON PAGE.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
Putting Down Egg Time"
lFrom the New London Day.

IFTOm the NEW Ddy.T
Now is the time for all good men
to come to the aid Of the country
Nv putting down eggs. The water
glass method is easy end sure. EGGS
will get no cheaper. The supply is
more abundant now than II viii be
again. It's now or never with the
egg preserving. But at dollar for
each ~ eggs, how many eggs can the
average household lay away?
Question-How long is the war 60
ing to last? 49,
Answer-How big is a dog ?-New
York Evening Post. ....-,.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

A Chinese investor in Liberty
bonds who was so unfortunate as to
fall into the hands Of the police got
his freedom by depositing them as
security for his appearance in court.
The moral of this incident is obvious;
Buy Liberty bonds.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

rued daily fSunday exoepted) at AIS p m,
at Herald Building, CT Church st.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30
Britain Herald.

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANT.
Proprietors.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

Mr.. Hearst announces that he has
made the Supreme sacrifice In be-
half Of American unity" by suspend
Ing the publication of his Deutsches
Journal. AS a great patriot, he prob
ably is sorry he has the life of only
one German newspaper to give TO his
country.-New York World.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

(tered at the Post Office at New Britain
ga Second Glass Mall Natter
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

the prompt reply.-Lawrence Jour
nal World.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

Among the little g1ints Of sunshine
in this war is the fact that the in
come from the kaisers fund for the
Germanic museum at Harvard is be-
ing invested in Liberty bonds. Amer
leans will see the humor Of it, if
the kaiser does not.--Springfield
Union
New Britain herald., 1918-04-30

If it is true that Gen. Haig is hold
Ing 81 divisions of the German army
with only u divisions Of British
troops, we beg the privilege of offer
ing a suggestion. 1t is that he throw
a couple Of additional regim ents into
the fighting line.-Capper's Weekly.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18
CONTINUED Next week.)
The Tricolor.
From the New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
The Tricolor. the French national stand
ard. of blue. white and red. divided YER
tically. originated during the first French
revolution. In 1883 the leaf plucked by
Camille Desmoulins in the garden of the
Palais Royal became a rally sign, and
green was to be adopted as the national
color; but remembering that green was
the color of the hated Prime d'Artois.
they rejected it on the following day. They
at first chose. instead, blue and red, the
colors of the city of Paris, and later added
the white of royalty, that had been faiths
fully preserved by the national guard
4nis new standard was adopted with Ell.
thusiasn. A few months after the taking
of the Bastile, Bailly and Lafayette offered
to Louis XVI the three-colored cocard as
a badge of the reconciliation with the
king. Thus the tricolor originated as the
symbol of the liberty of the French ma
ton. and it continued as such ever when
afterward the reconciliation with the
king ended with his decapitation.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18

and climbed to the top of the
upper ladder-that is to say, to
the level of the boudoir-he heard
through the trapdoor the voices Of
men in the room.
"By Jove!" he said to himself,
''the thing is not so simple as I
thought! In order to escape the
minions of the law | must first
leave my prison; and here is at
least n of the exits blocked.
Let's look at the other"
He went down to Florence's
apartments and worked the mech
anism, which consisted of a coun-
t%erweight. The panel of the cup
board moved in the groove.
Driven by hunger and hoping
to find some provisions which
would enable him to withstand a
siege without being reduced to
famine, he was about to pass
through the a%lcove, behind the
curtains, when he was stopped
short by a sound OF footsteps.
Some N had entered the room.
"Well, Mazeroux, have You
spent the night here? Nothing
ncw?"
Don Luis recognized the Prefect
of Police by his voice; and thu
question put by the Project told
him, first, that Mazeroux had been
released. from the dark closet
where he had bound him up, and.
secondly, that the sergeant was in
the next room. Fortunately, the
sliding panel had worked without
the least sound; and Don Luis was
able to overhear the conversation
between the two men.
"No, nothing new, Monster lie
Prefet," replied Mazeroux.
"That's funny. The confounded
fellow must be somewhere. Or
can he have got away over the
roof?"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18
CHAPTER TWELVE
!"HELP!"

When Lhpin afterward told me
this episodc of the tragic story, he
said, not without q certain self
complaccncy:
What astonished me then, and
what astonishes me still, as one
OF the most amazing victories on
WHICH 1 am entitled to pride my
self, is that I was able to. admit
ESauverand and Marie Fauyille' 3
innocence on tho spot, as q prob
lem solved once and for all. 1t
was 9 first class performance, I
swear, and surpassed the most ia
nous Deductions Of the most IL
mons investigators both in psy-
Biological value and in detective
merit.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18

"We've got him, And it a
nasty business for him. Charge
OF resisting the police. Com
pllcity, We shall be able to
unmask him at last. Tally-ho, my
lads, tally-ho! Two mon to guard
Sauverand. four men on the Place
du Palais-Bourbon, revolver in
hand. Two men OF the roof. The
rest stick to me. Well begin
with the Lcvasscur girls room
and We'll take his room next.
Hark, forward. my lads!"
Don Luis did not wait for the
enemies attack. Knowing their
intentions, he beat a retreat, un-
seen, toward Florence's rooms.
Here, as Weber did not yet know
the short cut through the out
houses, he had time to make sure
that the trapdoor was in perfect
working order, and that there was
no reason why they should dis
cover the existence of a secret
cupboard at the back of the al
cove, behind the curtains of the
bed.
Once inside the passage, he
went up the first staircase, fol-
lowed the long corridor contrived
IN the wall, climbed the ladder
leading to the boudoir, and, per-
celvlng that this second trapdoor
1ltted the woodwork so closely
that no one could suspect any
thing, he closed it over him. A
lew minutes later he heard the
noise OF men making a search
above his head.
And so, on the 24th of May, at
D O'Clock i'm the afternoon, the
position was as follows: Flor
cncc Levasseur with a warrant
out against her, CASTOR S%auverand
III prison, Marie Fauville i'm
prison and refusing all food. and
Don Luis, who believed in their
innocence and who alone could
have saved them, Don Luis was
being blockaded in his own house
and hunted down by a score of
detectives.
AS for the Mornington inherit
ance, there could be no more ques-
tlon OF that, because the legatee.
IN his turn, had set himself in open
rebellion against society.
'Capital!" said Don Luis, with
grin. This is life as | under
stand it. The question is a simple
one and may be put in different
ways. How can a wretched, UNI
washed beggar, with not a penny
In his pocket, make a fortune i'm
a hours without setting foot out
side his howell? How can a gen
eral, with no soldiers and no am
munition left, win a battle which
he has lost9 In short, how shall
l, Arsene Lupin, manage to be
present tomorrow evening at the
meeting which will be held on the
Boulevard Suchet and to behave
in such a way as to save Marie
Fauville, Florence L~evasseur,
CASTOR Sanverand, and my ex-
cellent friend Don Luis Perenna
in the bargainf"
Dull blows came from some
where. The men must be hunting
the roofs and sounding the walls.
Don Luis stretched himself flat
on the floor, hid his face in his
folded arms and, shutting his
eyes, murmured:
Lets think"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18
Would Work,

From the Kansas City Star.
"And now what's this?" grunted the
hungry husband.
That another kind Of war bread. You
know we must overcome the Huns with
food replied the patriotic wife.
well. this'll do 1t. all right, IL you can
get it to 'em."
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18
CHAPTER ELEVEN (continued,>

secret, as 1T led to the Place dtl
Redistribution, but nevertheless
very safe, was that which Sauvcr.
and generally used when Florence
admitted him.
Don Luis therefore went
through the entrance hall and
down the steps and, ii little way
before the pantry, came upon the
cellar stairs. He ran down these
and soon recognized the low door
that served to admit the wine
casks. The daylight filtered in
through a small, grated spy-holc.
He CROPPED till he found the lock.
Glad to have come to the end of
his expedition, he opened the
door.
Hang it all!" he growled,
leaping back and clutching at the
lock, which he managed to fasten
again.
Two policemen in uniform were
guarding the exit, two policemen
who had tried to seize him as he
appeared.
Where did those two men come
from? Had they prevented the
escape of Sauverand and Flor
encc? But in that ease Don Luis
would have met the two fugitives,
as he had come by exactly the
same road as they.
NO." he thought, "they
effected their flight before the
exit was watched. But, by .Jove /!
it's my turn to clear out and
that's not easy. Shall l let my
self be caught in my burrow like
a rabbit?"
He went up the cellar stairs
again, intending to hasten mat
ters, to slip into the courtyard.
through the outhouses, to .nlmp
lnto his motor, and to clear a way
for himself. But, when he was
just reaching the yard, near the
coachhouse, he saw four detect
ives, four of those whom he had
imprisoned, come up waving their
arms and shouting. And he also
became aware of a regular uproar
near the main gate and the por-
ter's lodge. A number Of men.
were all talking together, raising
their voices in violent discussion.
Perhaps he might profit by this
opportunity to steal outside under
cover of the disorder. AT the risk
of being seen, he put out his head.
And what he saw astounded him.
CASTOR Sauverand stood with
his back to the wall of the lodge,
surrounded by policemen and de-
tcctiyes who pushed and insulted
him. The handouts were on his
wrists.
CASTOR Sauverand a prisoner!
What had happened between the
two fugitives and the policeY
His heart wrung with anguish.
he leaned out still farther. But
he did not see Florence. The girl
had no doubt succeeded in escap-
ing.
Weber's appearance OH the
steps and the deputy chiefs first
words confirmed his hopes. Weber
was mad with rage. His recent
captivity and the humiliation of
his defeat exasperated him.
Ah!'s he roared, asEhe saw the
vWsuov&nwe 6<QNh r-n 3.Il~-. - ~ 4
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18
Courtesy Overlooked

From the washington Star.
$50 you think women SHOULD be more
polite?"
Il do" replied Miss Cayenne. 1T never
see a woman with a cigaret asking a
man if smoking annoys him"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18
OF Course,

Josiah" said Mrs. Gottalotte. 'it says
in the paper here that Shakespeare's
dead
docs it? That must of been why they
had all the flags at half-mast the other
day"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-07-18

This e-year-old son OF the Grand
Duke Michael has just arrived In
Stockholm according to recent reports.
uo escape ~boishevist officials the
his faithful bOdyguard to Sweden. Hs
- now In charge Of . British nurse.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-09

Joe Bailey is business visitor to Little Rock today
 We regret to report the illness of Jno. A. Davis and trust he will soon be out again.
 T. P. Callicott of Laneburg, was among the business visitors to Pres colt this morning.
 FOR SALE-A few choice Barred Rock cockerels Mrs. A. P. Jones, Prescott R. 2, phone S0SN. 2d4w2
 R. F. Hamby, court stenographer, came over from Washington last evening and remained few hours in the city on business.
 PEBESCO Tooth Paste, used twice day will keep the mouth germs away Buchanan Drug Store. 2Sd2
 Chancery court convened here this morning, Judge J. U. SnaVef preSlu- ing Little business was docketed and it is very probable that the court will adjourn this afternoon.
 Chevrolet. for economical trans portation.--The proper weight of an automobile mans more today than evr before. The heavier the car, the more gasoline it consumes. The con scientious manufacturer of today con siders this item of vital importance and builds accordingly. All Chevroht models are economical in this respect. You can save $S5.00 by buying these cars now. Don't put it off. Let us demonstrate today. Dixie Motor Sales Go.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-09

The Chevrolet for economical trans portation. Chevrolet cars are built to endure-to stand up and render sat isfying service under the most exact ing conditions. Every important unit of the Chevrolet car is made by the Chevrolet organization-whose repu- tation for manufacturing methods of the highest standard are we'll known the world over. The price of the car advances to $9lO.OO Oct. 15, but we are offering for the next ten days this car at the old price. See us at once. Dixie Motor Sales Co.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-10-09
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS.

Buy Liberty Bonds.
 Take Jonteel, 25c at Guthrie's.
 Levi Moore is in Little Rock today.
 Klenzo Dental Creme, 25c at Guth- rie's.
 Be one of the millions to lead the billions.
 Rexall Linen Salts, an efficient pre- ventative. W. R.Thornton of Mt Moriah, was in Prescott today
 Lord Baltimore Pound Paper and envelopes at Guthrie's.
 Don't say After the war;" but say "When we win the war"
 W. L. Britt, one of Nevada's promi- nent men ofBoughton, was in the city this morning.
 l. Fl. Blakely and son, Percy Blake ly, of Rosston route two, were at tending to business in Prescott this morning.
 Read the call of the Red Cross else where in todays paper for linen. If you have something osend the sol diers in France deliver at Scott's hall right now.