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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
GerTlAany'S Hope.

(New York Journal of Commerce}
The fact cannot be concealed that
the German military autocracy is anx-
ious to reach some kind of conclu-
sion to the war through frightfuIness,
which will save it's toughened face for,
future achievement before America.
can get in on that main front in any
great force. A year ago or nearly so
it seemed to believe that the subma-
rine would achieve the object. That
hope has evidently gone. The paralyz-
inggof Russia by delusive peace pro
posals and the plunge through the
Alps to shatter Italy's confidence was
another Toutonic move. Now, in mid
winter, when little can be accom-
plished in military operation and
American preparation is hurrving up.
reliance is no longer placed on sub
narlnes' but on tempting support
away from wearied enemies.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
"Chew Your Food
(Idaho Statesnan)

Will somebody please page Mr..
Fletcher? Horace Fletcher is the
man wanted in this crisis while whole
nations are trying to make one loaf of
bread last as long as four lasted
prior to the war.
Fletcher is the man who, few
years ago. tried to tell us that by
chewing every morsel of food for a
certain number Of chews we could
make an ordinary breakfast board a
man for week.
Today there is an enormous demand
for food to be chewed but many ma
tons have little to chew. The United
States and her allies could save two
thirds of their shipping space now
used for wheat if Mr. Fletcher could
make his theory take the place Of
food.
And how Herbert Hoover would
welcome this man Fletcher who
preached the gospel that chewing
could mako one pound of wheat or
bread 10 the work of three or four
pounds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
TYiE WAR ROSARY

/ knit, I knit,
I pray, I pray,
My knitting is my rosary,
And as | weave the stitches gray
I murnur prayers continually.
Gray loop-a sigh,
Gray knot-a wish,
Gray, row, a chain of wistful
prayer,
For thus to sit and knit and
This is of war the womans
share
And so I knit,
And thus I pray,
And keep repeating night and
day,
May God lead safely those dear
feet
That soon shall wear this web
Of gray.
Now and again
A selfish strain?
But surely woman-heart must
yearn
And pray sometimes that she may
hear
The sound of footsteps that re-
turn
But if-O God,
Not that. But if
It must be sacrifice complete,
Then I will trust that afterwards
Thou wilt guide Home those
precious feet,
Nellie Hurst in Catholic Standar,
and Times.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
FACTS ABOUT THE AMERICAN NAVY
BY LIEUT.. F1rzHUGH GREEN, u N.
Heavy Oil Engines

1t has to do with submarines and
other interesting things, but unless
you're a pretty clever sort there's real
Iy no use of your trying to read this
paragraph Better take the weather,
Russian politics, or the Stock Market.
Auto owners are excepted-the word
gasoline" alone contains whole ro-
nance for their carbureted intelli-
gences.
Submarines run mostly on oil en-
gines. Beneath the surface electric
motors fed by huge storage batteries
must be used. There is no extra air
for the carburetion of oil. But oil is
the principal fuel, and electricity is
resorted to only in emergencies.
Two kinds of oil engines compete
for marine approval. This high speed
launch Or airplane motor burns gas
cline Through a small cup-like valve
(carburetor) the oil is vaporized and
SPRAYED into cylinders where Except
just when you are trying to take your
best girl home) an electric spark ig-
mites it causing explosion and conse-
ouent reciprocation of the engine.
Kerosene may be utilized in much the
same way. Its greater specific gravity
requires a special form of caTburetor.
But it is cheaper and when well va
porized even more efficient than gaso-
inc. To date not much success has
been had in auto motors, though in
Navy launches and cargo boats it goes
we'll
In contrast to gasoline engines we
have OF late "subs" and a few mer-
chant vessels a heavy oil type of which
the Diesel motor is the best example
F'ue is heavy or crude oil; the black,
thick. unpurifed kind frequently used
as a lubricant
Here the principle is entirely new
No longer is there Vaporizatlon, sud-
den ignition. and explosion Down
stroke Of the engine sucks in pure
air, Cor it may be forced in) which on
the pistons return is compressed.
This compression heats the air to such
q. temperature that when the Oil IS
souirted in combustion begins at once.
And CONFUSION. whether of gas, oil, or
dynamite, means expansion and work.
Crude oil is, however, too slow
burning to explode. 1t flares up and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
American Dyes.
(Ncw York Evening SUM

tNGW 1 DIX Evening Dun
Red is not, in spite of all present
appearance, to be the worlds per1na-
nent color Wars heraldry is vivid
but it fades. For a long time the
makers of the dyes of peace have
been reorganizing their business with
future conditions in mind.
According TO representatives of this
industry, it is the public eye that
chiefly needs reforming. The Ger
mans have been asserting the I'M
changeable inferiOrity of American
dyes so long that their true color cam
not be seen by the customer. What
ever basis there was for past reproach
has been or is being removed by the
INTELLIGENT activity of our chemists.
The making Of munitions and Of dyes
are allied processes and one mas STAN
uated the Oth"r.
The Tariff Commission is now seek
ino counsel from the Dyestuffs Assoc
c;ation of America as to the best way
~ o.ivn the native product its fair
chanon in the market Heretofore, It
is said DIVES of ordinary intensity have
bad IN nav the same tax as German
concentrated dye. which gave the lat
+or in effect 2, lower rate. Let us re-
cast the tariff by expert ADVICE ano
at the same time stop repeatlng the
o11t7vorn German formula that A1nerl-
cans cannot make cclOrs OF h'gh quail
ity. Even if it once was true 1t IS
now q. lie
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
TODAYS TABLOID TALE
LOST IN THE VALLEY.
By Joe Bla st.

LOST IN THE VALLEY.
The Twillers were all of a
fiutter.
Kelley Citrate, their distant
cousin from England, was to
arrive in Ketchupshire that
afternoon, and the TWillers, as
you already know, were all Of
a futter.
I'VE must let him have a
bath the very first thing!' ex-
claimed Mrs. Twiller. You
know how fond all Englishmen
are of their tubs. To judge
from the English novels, they
simply must live in their bath
tubs
How fortunate that we've
just had the bathroom done
over and the new Ford rever-
sible shower installed, and
everything!" cried Margarine
Twiller.
Just then there was an Eng
lish ring at the bell.
The Twiller family scurried
madly in all directions. BY the
time the doorbeH had rung
seven times, Mr.. Twiller had
filled the tub with lukewarm
water, little Johnny Twiller
had arranged a dozen cakes of
soap neatly along the bathroom
window ledge, and Mrs. TWiller
and Margarine had each gath
cred a dozen thick new Turk
;sh towels. Then they opened
the door.
Good hafternoon, said the
visitor in perfect English.
Just in ttme!" cried Mr..
Twiller heartily. You can go
right up and take a batht'
"f1ere's toWels!" shouted Mrs.
Twiller and Margarine, and
thrust the enIre two dozen into
his arms. Then, with welcom-
ing shouts, they conducted him
to the bathroom, pushed him in,
and waited outside and enjoyed
the splashing.
And he really looked infinite
ly refreshed when he came out
fresh and glowing and told
them he was Kelley Curate's
valet come to tell them that his
master had been permanently
delayed by the Germans sinking
his ship.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
SET THE EXAMPLE,

Immigration officials at Washing
ton, and court authorities the land
over, might well look into the pro-
posals advanced, by the Rev. DR..
H George w. G. HILL, pastor of the South
Congregational Church, at the Cham
Der Of Commerce dinner last night
DR. Hill would have the ceremonies
attendant upon the making of Ameri.
can citizens more impressive He
would do away with the slip-shod
methods in vogue at present In their
stead he would institute a ritual in
keeping with the dignity and impor-
u lance of the occasion.
Amy one who has stood upon a
a pean vessel unload its cargo of poor
] Immigrants will readily see the point
" raised by DR.. Hill. Their first Undue
j ton into the land of liberty is by no
q country. Herded together like so
u m any cattle, the men, women and
Achildren are tagged, and shipped by
u
a rail to their inland destination-in
\ the event they are slated to work as
Il Taborers in the interior. If they in
u tend to remain in the seaport town
Il of their arrival they are usually met
by friends or relatives who have pre-
Il ceded them to these shores and
Il taken forthwith to the little colony
d wherein all speak the language of the
u old country. After q given period of
d residence here they make application
u for their citizenship papers, if they
8so desire, and then when the day ar
d rives for the final comforting of this
u sacred citizenship they are formed in
Zine and administered the oath. In
q the rush of business they are put
u through the form SO swiftly they have
u scarcely any idea of what is happen
ing.
These things, to many minds, are
AL wrong Instead of the dingy old
q court rooms where officials go through
their duties in g. perfunctory manner,
Asetting. AS most of the newcomers
to this land have been used to all the
Apomp and ceremony customary in the
old World upon occasions of moment,
d there should be at least something to
Mremind them of the seriousness OF
Htaking out citizenship in the New
81 World. And this without resorting
nj TO any of the practices of royalty
MI which are held in adherence by all
MI frue-blooded Americans Any num-
M Der of patriotic organizations in this
M country,-like the Elks, for in
rs stance,-might we'll give lessons to
81 the officials and show them Just how
to stage an appropriate ceremony for
81 the reception of new citizens. Now
= the time to begin operations along
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
Ma Wy

with slow but powerful heat forces the
unwilling piston through it's laboriok1s
cycle. AT the strokes end only waste
gases remain. Fresh air enters, sea-
venges the cylinder, and fills it ready
for the next compression.
Advantages are numerous. No an
moving subleties are there of ignf-
ton. No sudden demands for more
air or stronger fuel feed. No capricl~
Gus appetite for voltage, he eat, gas, or
any other of the dozen luxuries a.
peevish spark-plug can conceive Of
No explosions to pound the engine
metal into brittle crystallization. Willis
even the toy size gas motor explodea
from rs to $50 pounds pressure on it's
piston at every stroke
Economy is a great factor in the
popularity of heavy oil engines-or for
that matter. of anything else, FROM
washing compounds to wives. It's ap-
petite for fuel varies little with the
size OF engine, being lowest for the
large smaM-speed type such as the
5000 horse power merchant marina
installation. This engine would usd
about SIS pints of oil per horse power
hour( if that means anything to yorl
The price of crude oil, about Sc a. gall
lon, gives as an expense rate of I'd
per h.p.h.
Now figure steam or gasoline powerj
Gas costs us 24c, at least, a gallon
these days. With a consumption of
one pint or Sc worth per h.p.h. we
find that it is Is times as exI
pensive as the Diesel engine would be.
With coal at Sc ton-which it isn't
anymore-and lbs. needed per h.p.h
the cost is about three times that Of
the heavy oil motor. And neithea
comparison observes The simpIicity
and ruggedncss which poor Diesel adj
vertised so widely before he CONF
mitted suicide.
So better times are coming 1ates
on. When we can use heavy oil in
our touring cars then surely touring
cars will be ours to use it in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
Got to SORT Some Time.
waterbury Republican,

A Waterbury man who has just
been married wont to a coal dealer
and asked TO have a ton of coal sent
to his newly settled home. Cant
let you have it. You're not a regular
cos4umer," was the curt refusal that
he met. He is puzzled as to whether
il would be better to get divorce.
take a chance on his wife's freezing
to death or punch the dealer who
hasn't sense enough to recognize
that there is enough personal free
dom left in the country to make it
perfectly regular for a man to get
married and make a beginning Of
becoming a. regular coal customer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
VAIL OF THE MEDICOS.
IT'S a Hard Life" Write Graduates
of Harvard Medical School.
(Boston Transcript

(Boston Transcript
The appointment bureau of Har
ward Medical school some time ag
took a census Of it's graduates
census chiefly of their opinions OF
the medical profession and upol
their success in it. Here are a fey
characteristic replies:
Nothing doing. Times are
harder than hell and collections
are rotten. Gil M S. 1905.
Vancouver, 3. G. Income, 1918,
$4,000
My practice has been unsat-
isfactory in the ingratitude of
patients and other petty annoy
ances, especially the lying
tongues of women. Oh, M. S.
1908. Income. 1913. $4,000
There are too many DOCTORS
Only a few are respected as the
whole medical professions should
be. It is an accepted belief
that "anybody can be a DOCTOR"
III. NJ. S. 1908. Income, 1913,
$4,000
There is not enough real
honest work for all of US to
make a decent living. The dol
lar bill is still the measure CT q
mans success. With the ma
iority it seems to be just a game
of grab. It is q philarthrophy
for those who are Independent.
(H. M. S. 1905. Income 1913,
5000
It is almost necessary to have
capital or a wealthy wife to get
a start anywhere within : ) lui}cS
of Boston. III. M S. 1905. In
come 1919 S2200l
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01

us 0SE1ACA
|thaye had all the coal you wan tedX
rs the declaration made by one baron
Hhis morning to a suppliant seeker
halter black diamonds.
y. Yes, If the Fuel Administration had
|1eft the coal dealers alone the people
would have had all the coal they
3wanted,-at the prices demanded by
the coal dealers. AS it is, the Fuel
administration has been very con-
siderate of the coal dealers.
For one thing there has been no
rigid enforcement of the law which
states that only those who need coal
should get coal. Otherwise those
with six tons of coal in their bins
would not have two extra tons de-
1ivered to be taken out again upon
n expose. Again, the coal dealers sue
coed in getting new and higher prices
N ordered by the Fuel Administration.
Ri They have a lot to contend with,
@ these poor down. trodden coal dealers
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01


up to the principles of the republic,
If they have performed their appoint
ed tasks to the best of their ability,
they should receive a word of COM
acknowledgement condemnation.
We believe that Woodrow Wilson
has been a good President of the
United States. More than that, he
is q great President. He has per-
formed his labors well. He will do
even better in the future if he is not
nagged and 'dogged' by the petty
people who ferret out little grievances
upon which to harp and whoop. Those
who delight in throwing every OBJ
stacle in the way Of the President and
his administration should check up
and understand what it would mean
if the President breaks down under
the load. Suppose that brain were to
grow tired. Suppose those hands that
have borne so much should be thrown
up in disgust. Suppose those eyes
should become dimmed with the
| vision of a disloyal people. Suppose
those ears hear nothing but growing
and grumbling. Suppose all these
things and picture despair abiding in
the White House where only courage
and fortitude should be known.
Give credit where credit is due.
Lend word of encoura cement. Do
not everlastingly look for the seamy
side of things. And above all, stand
behind the man who must shoulder
! the greater part of the responsi bility.
For should anything happen to Wood
row Wilson today; should that phys
ical frame break down; should that
| mind give way under the { Strain;
| should we be deprived of his leader
| ship, who is there to take up where he
! leaves off? Not that the nation de-
ponds upon only one man, but the
! nation is now being guided by the
man in the White House who has fol-
! lowed closely all the events of the
| past three and a half years, and VIII ,
knows how to anticipate their out
come better than any other individual
we can name. AS they stood by Lin
coin let us stand by Wilson, We can
| to do less.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01

Corn is plenty, like coal, but the
question is to get it moved. corn
moving week will be in order the
same as fuel moving week, if the
product is not distributed. Middle
town Penny Press.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01
: FACTS AND FANCIES.

"a little, wilful group of college
presidents are some when it comes
to raising hell" says the Worcester
Telegram, meaning Wilson and
Garfield and the coal order.-Spring-
field Republican.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01

Readers of Billy Sundays denun-
citation of the Potsdam gang doubt
less felt that at last a language had
been found almost strong enough
to DO them justice.-Chicag Herald
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01

Which reminds rs Of the golden
days when editors received cord
wood and produce for subscriptions
Bridgeport Telegram.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01

Germany is letting Austria do most
of the talking at Brest-LitoVsk. Then
if anything goes wrong the kaiser
can't be held responsible.-Charle
News and Courier.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01

The Bolsheviki seem determined to
prove that even though a majority ia
transformed irto a Minority its right
to rule is not mpaired.-New York
SUM-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01

whisky has ruined the reputa-
tons of many men" yes" replied
Broncho Bob, and at the same time
7 amt so sure that lot of naturally
no-accoun+ men haven't done their
share to ruin the reputation of whis-
ky. Wash in gton' Star.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-01

'r am afraid my dear young
friend, that I am losing my grip"
'Do-'t say that, Professor. Why
your address has been holding atten-
ton from the start" But J am los
ing my grip, I tell you. I saw the
porter give it to the wrong man.
Baltimore American.
The courier-index., 1918-01-04
Mariana and Lee County Rank
First in Red Cross Work.

Mrs. j. |. Morris, secretary of the local Red Cross
chapter, yesterday received the following letter from
d. H Cantre of Little Rock state chairman of the Red
Cross Membership Campaign:
q in receipt of your letter of the first instant,
making final report for Lee county which shows that
she doubled her ST Louis quota. You have done splend
id work in Lee county
Last Sunday with Brigader- General Davis,
Lieut.. Reeves and Mr.. Myers in Ft Smith, to address
meeting of the citizens there Red Cross matters
1t gave a great deal of pleasure to call attention to
the fact that Lee county had gone over the top with ap-
proxmatcly double her St Louis quota General Davis
stated to several of private interview, that con-
sdering the entire state he thought Mariana was en-
titled to rank first the most patriotic and enthusiastic
in the state He gave full credit to many other
places where speakers received with great en-
husias but he said that in place that he went did
he find that the people very enthusiastic and SO
earnest their patriotism and the support of the Red
OF course, this state of mind with good CIT
izens means, first, that they loyal Americans, and
second that you have done your work with splendid
ability.
please let again offer my congratulations to
and all those who have managed and assisted In the
Campaign. Really, should consider it privilege to
do just this little for the good of our country and
those who fighting for us in the trenches.
The courier-index., 1918-01-04
RED CROSS SEALS

Miss Emma Clark wishes us to
thank all who assisted her so gra-
ciously in the distribution of Red
Cross Christmas Seals. On account
of the terrible spell of weather that
came just as she had started in the
work she was greatly handicapped
and for that reason was unable to
get out in the country at all, but
the prompt and generous response
she met with, the hearty and agree
able manner of those who bought
and sold stamps, was very gratifying
and made the work a genuine pleas
ure. The children of both the white
and colored schools responded va
lianffy and boosted the sales con.
siderably. At the present time it is
impossible for her to give the exact
figures. of the result of the campaign
We are all disappointed that the
sales did not reach $1,000, but in
spite of the weather conditions and
other disadvantages that came un-
expectedly, we think we will be able
to make fairly good showing. The
full report will appear in next week S
paper.
The courier-index., 1918-01-04
JOHNSTON & HOPE BUY
ANOTHER FINE PLANTATION

The Bonner place, located six miles
southwest of Mariana, owned by
Irby Boyd of Memphis, has been
purchased by Johnston & Hope, we'll
known local real estate dealers, the
consideration being $4,000. The
place embraces 480 acres of very
fine land. most of which is in a
high state of cultivation. Messrs.
Johnston and Hope say the demand
for Lee county soil has become so
great that 1t is exceedingly difficult
now to acquire good farms. The re-
ports made by government soil ex-
perts, showing the great productive
value OF Lee county lands, have
served to attract general attention to
this immediate section, with the re-
suit that men of means have been
making heavy investments in the
county. During the past year there
have been many large sales made,
and 1t is a matter worthy of comment
that those who purchase farm lands
here are not in the market to dis
pose of them except at figures far in
excess of the purchase price.
The courier-index., 1918-01-04
HOME LUMBER COMPANY
HAS PROSPEROUS YEAR

1t is source of much qualification
10 the many friends of O. G. Norment
secretary and treasurer of the Home
Lumber Company, and of the other
officers and stockholders of the com
pany, to know that the institution
has just closed a most prosperous
year in business. The company was
organized one year ago with a paid
up capital of $4,000. Mr.. Norment
was the directing genius in pro-
noting the organization and at the
first meeting of the directors he was
chosen secretary, treasurer and gen
eral manager. At the annual meet
ing of the stockholders on Monday,
Mr. Norment submitted his annual
report showing the affairs of the
company to be in splendid condition.
A substantial dividend was paid to
the stockholders and the remainder
OF the earnings was passed to the
surplus fund. From the beginning of
its career the company has done a
good business, and each month dur
ing the past year has showed a salts
factory increase over the proceeding
month. Building operations in Mari
anna and Lee county have been at
high water mark all during 1917.
and the aggressive policy pursued
by the management of the Home
Lumber Company has resulted in
booking a large share of the retail
lumber and supply business.
At Mondays meeting of the stock
holders all the former directors were
elected for 1918, and the directors
in turn reelected the officers who
served during 1917 The directors
are as follows: ]. o. Payne, R. d.
Jarratt, ]. NJ Hewitt, ]. L.. Isaacs,
and o. G. Norment The officers
are ]. o. Payne, president: J. NJ
Hewitt, vice president and o. G..
Norment secretary and treasurer