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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Congress and President.
New Haven JournaI-Courier.) J

| The trouble with great many
members of the senate of the United
! States is that they have never be-
fOfe been officers of the government
! during the prosecution of Il war. They
| nave been in no position to measure
] me FelauVe importance of the execu-
| tive and Legislative branches of the
| government at such time.
In the course of the discussion in
| the senate last week upon the pro-
! posal to have the congress take d
| recess of several weeks, Senator Hi
ram johnson of California spoke as
follows: II recognize that there is,
perhaps. little that we can accom-
plish (by remaining in SESSION., that
we have lost our Initiative, that in a
great degree we have become a mere
rubber stamp in the government of
the United States, that we NAV he
only spur or q deterrent and that
possibly in the days to come there 10
nothing we can do. But pOssiblv
there may be something we can do.
and we ought to remain where we
can act upon that possibility" It is
Senator Johnson's idea that the crisis
| is menacins and perilous and on that
account the congress should remain
in session.
Senator Johnson's attitude would
seem to be the only dignified at
titude one can take who is a mem
Der Of that body. 1t is more or less
true, though the expression is q very
unfortunate one, that the congress
has become to q. great degree a. rub
Der stamp. This is not so because
the president is bored with the leeis-
latVe branch of the government or
because he is more resourceful,
though both of these charges have
been made by thoughtless observers
The position in which the congress
finds itself is the inevitable result of
being at war. No matter how many
things war has taught the world are
not so, it must be credited with the
disclosure Of the fact that it cannot
be carried on by legislative process
Executive action is alone equal to
that emergency.
This is clearly recognized in the
constitution whose trainers knew ex-
actly what war is and to what an
extent it upsets the established Or
der Of things It was because they
understood this that they made the
president the commander of the
land and sea forces. They could see
no other way of lighting and there
is no other way known to mankind
Colonel Roosevelt declared that the
government could not be carried on
by eIoquence He was right. Neither
can the war be carried on by legis-
lative deliberation. Instead of a con-
structive, it becomes an acQuiescent,
body, if for no other purpose it
ought to he in session in order to
a CouipSCe
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
THE RRAL MELTING POT.

This country of ours has often been
termed the melting pot, wherein
the good and the bad, the rich and
the poor who come to it from the four
corners of the earth are mixed to-
gether and emerge as American citi-
Gems. This disregard of class distinc-
ton, the freedom of speech and of re-
ligion, and all its other features which
tend to make America the most dem
ocratic of republics has been COM
merted upon at great length and has
attracted to our confines from other
lands hundreds of thousands who
thought they could best realize their
hopes and ambitions in the United
States.
1t has been said that the one fea-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Keen LibertN Bonds.
(San Francisco Chronicle

(San Francisco Chronicle
The public from time to time is
asked to lend money to the nation
TO buy a Liberty Bond is to lend
money to your country. To sell it
after you have got it is to recall your
loan to the government and make
other use of your money.
1t will not do to say that the man
who buys your bond takes Your place
and that the government is as we'll
served. Let him buy direct from the
government and then his place and
your place will both be filled.
OF course, some who buy Liberty
Bonds are compelled to sell. Their
circumstances change, or Gre not
what was expected, and ii becomes
necessary TO realize. And under the
induced, and perhaps really COM
PEELED, to promise to buy what they
have no money to pay for. Some sales
of Liberty Bonds arc necessary. and
it is so recognized.
But if you must sell. sell only for
you bought, or subscribed, and eX-
plain your situation. 1t is almost
certain that a way will be found to
help you.
But to trade Liberty Bonds for
other bonds does not help you and
injuries the country. \ Liberty Bond
is free from all taxation. You are
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Some American Fighters
VBrooklyn Standard Union)

NbrOOkIyn standard UnIOn)
If anyone questioned whether our
soldiers with German names would
fight when given the chance he should
scan the list of those who stormed
Hamel a few days and have all doubt
removed.
In that little affair in which our
troops scored SO brilliantly were Ber4
nard Schallinger. who did some re-
markable cleaning Up work with
grenades; Nathan Lieberman. who
corraled six Germans guarding q.
machine gun; Arthur Munk. who
after doing his bit leo back q badly
wounded German officer from the liz
lerno; Fred Sullenocrger. who went
over the top with tea for the boys
after they had intrenched, and made
his way through q hail of shrapnel
Of course there We're others OF
German origin and they all fought
like American tigers. No doubt thou-
sands of our soldiers with German
blood in their veins who cntered
training camps with misgivings have
come to regard the Central Powers
as enemies which must he crushed
Their sentiment vanished as they
learned more about the misdeeds Of
those two nations, and their Amerf-
canism grew with great rapiditZ-.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Gen. Cadorna's Responsibility.
New York Sun. J

General Cadorna's punishment for
failure last year must be particular
~ humiliatins, because its announce
ment is made at the moment when
his successor, General Diaz, receives
a decoration for his notable successes
with troops which were beaten under
Cadorna. The latest performance OF
the Italian soldiers has proved be-
yond question that responsibility for
their defeat last October did not lie
on them. but on their leadership.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

not likely to pay less than 2 per cent
on the face value of the bond for
which you trade, and may pay a good
deal more. And , per cent added to-
the 4 IA per cent, which the Liberty
bond carries, makes IA per cent,
and YOU are not likely to find we'll Sc
cured bonds bearing a higher rate.
And if you look at the stock exchanges
transactions you will probably find
your or per cent bonds selling
much below par. There is no other
security so profitable upon the whole
as United States Bond.
But, above all, look out for sharp
ers, who will try to sell you almost
anything on earth at a fancy prizes
and take your Liberty Bond in pay
ment. They rely upon being able to
fool you. If an such person even
suggests such q trade tell him blunt
ly to go to any place you happen to
The trouble is YOU may not know
that he is sharper The devil is that
smart, and the ten1pter is likely to
appear to you in the guise of a kindly
and benevolent gentleman who, out
| of the goodness of his heart, is Offer
| ing you a chance to get rich quick.
| He is, in fact, more likely to appear
| in that form than in any other.
If you have bought a Liberty Bond
keep it. If you have subscribed for
one try your best to keep up the in
stallments, and when it is paid for
you who have something you can re-
ly on.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
BIRTH RATE DROPS
t2,5O0,000 Potential Lives Lost Re-
cause of War i'll Europe.

Correspondence of the Asso. Ioress1
London, June 25.-The war has
caused the beIligerent countries Of
Europe the loss Of not less than H.
100000 potential lives because of the
decrease in the number of births re-
sulting from the war, says Sir. Ber-
nard Mallet, register general of Great
Britain. This country, he asserts, has
lost in these potential lives, $4,000
children. tIe believes that other
belliGerent countries have suffered in
this respect moro than has Great
Britain.
Sir Bernard estimated that every
day of the war measn a loss of 1000
potential lives of children to the
United Kingdom, France, ltaly and
the Central Powers. Dealing with the
decline in the birth rate here, he said
the births registered in England and
Wales in 1913 numbered 8818OO. In
1915 they fell to 814,614, in 1916
there was a further fall to 78O52O,
and in 1917 to 669,346; a decline Of
"a per cent compared with 1913.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Spain and the Pirates.

(NCW DIX I1meS.)
In negotiations with Spain for a
commercial agreement our govern
ment has insisted that commodities
imported from this country shall not
go to Germany or serve German in
terests. Reports that submarine pi-
rates have obtained American oil at
Spanish ports have been considered
For a long time Norway was send
ing to Germany the nickel used i'm
making the t0rpedoes which sank
hundreds of her ships. We hope it
can be proved that Spain has not
given essential supplies to those who
were cutting down her merchant ma
rine. a list compiled and published
at Madrid three weeks ago shows
that seventy eight Spanish merchant
men have been destroyed by subma-
rine torpedoes. One of these, sent to
the bottom not long ago, was the Sar-
dinero, a neutral ship carrying grain
for the people of neutral Switzerland
After the long list was printed, a sub
marine attacked without warning the
steamship Maria Pia, killing her cap
tain and one sailor with a shell. But
the vessel reached a Spanish port
The Madrid government desires to
convince our war trade board that in
no way has it violated neutrality 1t
may say that Spain's marine losses
might have suggested reprisals in as
sistance given to Germanys foes But
must it not admit that the sinking
of seventy eight ships and the MUIR
der of Spanish sailors have been suf-
ficient prOVOCatiOn for abandonment
of neutrality and Il declaration of
ware
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

of Germany are approaching a point
where some desperate move is almost
inevitable. If it has been determined
to disregard the neutrality of Hol-
land the inference is Irresistible that
the German high command has re-
solved to stake everything on stnoke
whose success would bring the Bl1t-
1Sh to their knees and hold the nest
OF Europe speIlbOund
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

managed to get a Sunday school ex-
cursion boat bound for one of the
coast resorts Washington Star.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

"Where will all the bartenders
find Essential jobs ?" somebody asks.
Well, the Y. NJ. G. A. needs 1000 new
cretaries.-Meriden Record.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
Total 80. 679,61S 1,173,O8S 2.1527os


Nobody will be surprised to note
that the women have achieved what
appears to be control Of the Prohibi-
ton party. the liquor question is a
keen one with tire many women. Mo-
body will be surprised to observe that
women have a very faint interest in
the Socialist party. But there will
be a great many pencils worn out by
Democratic managers who will try to
figure Wtat means the act that wo-
men have 1Ocked even more strongly
than their husbands, to the Republic
can party
Enrolln. ent is not registration. and
if the rather unattractive duty Of afi-
liating can draw two thirds of q mill
lion women to the polls, what shall
we see on TIE day of registration and
election, when there is the pleasure
of voting for or against real human
beings?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

one Of the important drives Of the
immediate future will be the drive
on the Kansas harvest field. General
Industry is marshalling his forces
Kansas City Journal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

High ideals are good for the view,
but the aim must be at practical
thingS.-AIbany Journal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20
FACTS AND FANCIES.

a theory is the sound Of human
engine makes when it miSses-Bing-
hamton Press.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

fortunately, the loss of life is
very small. We can afford to lose
ships-we expect to lose more before
the war is finished, but the lives of
our fighting men are most precious.
There is no cause for great concern
because of this incident. If a Ger
Aman submarine is lurking in or near
american waters our Navy will take
care of it. We may not learn of it's
destruction, but we may be sure that
lit will find this side of the Atlantic a.
most unhealthy spot Our transports
will continue to cross the ocean with
troops, and as long as the enemy is
not able to prevent the movement of
forces overseas, he will have little
cause for satisfaction. Nor can the
loss of the San Diego. deplorable as it
is, dampen our spirits. \
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

If Hindenburg could spare more
men from the western front, the kali
ser might take a less indulgent view
of the murder of his ambassador at
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Republican.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

e'AAo CducillHeS tie GUS
Qples of America is our
Rllc SCHOOLS. with truth
pointed out that in the
50lIc school there is no
Erace Or class or creed.
se parents are endowed
M1s WORLDS goods occu-
tic schoolroom along
y ana the young miss
20 ana from school
or butler rubs ell
pWllest lass whose
- - 'S'''0ie Gu ''i,N'
ZIG '''
s~iiooilio
plpL then that the
dn ieself meltlhs
Ii TINS country entered
$1,000 III a class oy
s1ia1si aho as cor
III 1Sacture OF our oe-
ho" "iioIiei
Which even '"0
iii'o llSlS1llh-
witch "oeS noI
U 'iioSe thrown
LOT lew
put during every
t''
:,
ssN
oAio u00li o
= aAeiAu' AAiio'
abiic schools are deserving
because they ffo"h Oh
AeSS ana a better-thah-
4LtlIuue on the part or the
NJ; II the public schools are to
pmmended because therein our
"a Noecomes fired with patriotism;
the public schools by their very
|h0nc'iohS nave become vital part III
our democratic systen1' then What
shiati We Salo OIL 'he training camps
JIG u ''uo oiViiAah eli'ers' Is
'ileo III 'he nreS Oh olSclpl1ne ana
oohilii unity lle' ana eherges' not
IN thls great meltlng pot there
seethes 'he hoplest tissue ana the
urges VI huIlanltS' the son OF the
pluCocrao CoSether with the offspring
Oh poVerty' the morally strohs ana
Ile hiol@Hy weak; Ill snort, the Al
| pll'1 anu omega OIL the human race
Will Ill 'lle various characters IN
0'"uou 'ii0I GILL; LII 1ne training Camp
! 'ol'l Doe' niAillo'lare cluonlan' flndS
rllllSell JUST al ORDINARY private IN
hnaki' WIFI perhaps MS chauffeur or
HIS saroeiler DIS orlll-Serseaht' Inc
artiSV STATUS III me Wl1h the rag
PICKER the speclahst with the I'M
skllleo iaoorer' ana the servant sleeps
oesloe the MASTER
What is the result of this heaping
| together of all kinds of men? Do
| they quarrel or chafe under the
! bonds of restriction? Does Wealth
| ignore Poverty? Does Science scorn
| Ignorance? MOI.
No these mon ARA there FOR q MIR
nose. and the natriotic sentiments ,,n-
derlvinc that nurnose ara identical in
each mans heart. They aspire toward
a comman goal and the unity of their
aspirations knits them together into
an indestructible fabric. There is an
| EXCHANGE of ideas and p communion
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

Before the war Americans visited
Paris rather than Berlin, to the great
displeasure Of the kaiser, who felt
that Germany wasn't getting her
deserts. At present 10000 Ameri-
cans are bound for Berlin, via Paris,
and there are more to follow, and
Germany will get her deserts.-Louis-
willie Courier Journal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-07-20

King Albert and Queen Elizabeth
literally came down from the sky
to visit King George and Queen Mary
on their wedding anniversary That
makes Williams boasted descension
from heaven look like q vaudeville
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Haven Journal
Courier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-09
TROOP MOVEMENT

Washington, April s.-AFor military reasons the extent of the increased troop movement has not been made public.
 Following the conferences between Secretary Baker, the allied officials orders were given under which a British official statement was issued signifying that American forces were to be brigade with British troops in order to hasten American participation in the war. Officials explained today that the process to be followed was similar to the one adopted in plac- inS American troops in the front lines with the French for training
 It has been estimated that 20 days training of this character with Amer ican battalion units assigned with the British organizations, will fit the new corners for aclive duty at the front. All divisions now moved from this side are composed of men who have had several months of preliminary training and who need only final instructions to take their<full share in the fighting.
 The training process vii he quicker With the Brieish than with the French. 1t IS believed, because the language difficulty does not exist. American units will find every British veteran an instructor and there will be no need for interpreters.
 It was indicated that the new plans call Tor more extensive training scheme With the British army than has been the case with General Pershing's original force. There probably will be no at tempt to set up purely American force within the British ranks as has been done with the French
 The Americans are to be withdrawn when trained and turned over to General Pershing as part of his army. They VIII share fully with their British com rades the battles on their front and the belief here is that they will not be Withdrawn as long as there is pressing need dor their service with the British lines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-09
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Colored Ministers Impression

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Saturday was a great day. The ex- hibition of loyalty, patriotism and un- compromising attitude of the human family was at its highest pitch.
 First, the call of the nation was answered by Americas citizenship.
 second, the onward march of the third Liberty Loan received an inn pulse that was indeed wonderful.
 Third. England had her Gladstone Germany her Bismarck. France her CarEot but America has her Wilson.
 The demonstration Saturday shows that we are one and the colored man IS proud of the opportunity fo link hands with his white friends to win d war that is evidently directed by providence.
 l am minister of the gospel and have been for number of years had had privileges that brought me in connection with the highest powers of this country, but never was I more harpy and felt that I was performing my patriotic duty as I did Saturdas. when marching through the streets of Birmingham as one of the captains of the seventh division following my ma Jor general. Oscar w. Adams. one il, WhSih NHltt anu cOlOTeQ people have confidence, and it is clearly seen that we delight to follow his leadership.
 It was history making day. called upon the colored people eyery- where to unite their forces on makin1 the Third Liberty Loan a phenomenni success. We cannot afford to be loft out of any of these propositions. We must buy everything that the govern- mcnt offers. Fall in line whenever if says and wherever it says Our peonie are loyal.
 meeting is being worked up among the colored women to convene at St. Johns A. M. F. church Fri6av when campaign will be thorourhiy launched for the third Liberty Loan
 want my white friends to know that every colored minister in the dis. trict stands ready. willing and waitina to follow their lead in all the activ- ities that make sure the success of our country anH that of our allies. w. H. NIXON. D. D
 Presiding Elder.
 Birmingham. Apfil s. 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-09
Fort Deposit Over
 Subscribes Loan Quota

Fort Deposit, April s.-tSpecial.) Tho third Liberty Bond drive at Fort Deposit has already proven a decided success. 'he citizens here have proven their patriotism by a most liberal suo- scription to the issue pr. cecil E. Hawkins, county chairman. reports that within few hours after the call Fort Deposit had subscribed more than Sl0oo above her quota. Dr. Hawkins states that nearly Everyone he has az preached is willing to help their coun- try in this great crisis
 William Jennings Bryan will addf ess tbe people of Fort Deposit and sur rounding country tonight at the higii school auditorium. Although the weather promises to be indictment. the rural districts will be we'll represent ed, as many of them are already heie to attend the speaking. Mir. Bryan Will be entertained while here at the home Of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Holmes, where a reception will bS given him
 It is predicted that the recent heavy rains accompanied by cold winds will cause material damage to all crops re- gently planted, as the seed has germi- hated and in stage to be easlly killed. The fruit crop. which promises to be a bumper one, has already been materially damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-09
DILUTED LIE IS
 STILL A LIE"
 SAYSCLEMENCEAU.

Paris. April S--The office of Premier Clemenceau has issued the following statement
 "A diluted lie is stil lie. Count Czernin told lie when he said that sometime before the German offensive Premier Ciemenoeau caused him to be asked, if he was ready for negotia- tions and on what basis"
 As to the passage in the manuscript note of Count hevertata, where he says he acted for AGstria to obtain from France peace proposals the solicitants text is authentic and Count Czernin has not dared to dispute 1t.
 To hide. his confusion he tries to maintain that the conversation was re- sumed at the request of NJ. Clemen- ceau Unfortunately for him there is fact which reduces his allegation to nothitg. rftinely, tE&t Clemenceau was apprlsed of the matter on November IS, 1917, that is to say ttye day after he took over the ministry of war by communication of the Intermediary dated November 10 and intended for his professors. For Count Czernin's consention to be true. Nj. Clemenceau would have to take the initiative in question before he was premier Thus. Count Czernin is catagor:cslly contra tlicted by facts.