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New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
ROCKY HILL MAN IS
 KILLED IN BATTLE
FETenCG Jacobson Receives Word
 of Death of Brother
MEMBER OF 1O2d INFANTRY
LecIair Home on Berlin Street to be Occupied by Mrs. Anderson-Crops Helped by Rain-Epworth League Festival Tonight.

Clarence Jacobson of Rocky Hill, who enlisted in the 102d United States Infantry, was reported killed in action ln&Trance on July 23. Word was re- ceived by his sister Florence Jacob son. He enlisted from Deep River. !. Florence Jacobson has for the past x year made her home with pr. and Mrs. Julius Griswold on Elm street. The sister has gone to Providence for a week where she has two sisters. Buys LecIair Property.
 ~W. w. Hanna of New Britain has Berlin street, through the T. w -O'Connor Real Estate agency. This property was formerly occupied by the H. Wales Lines Go. of Meriden. It consists of a house and garage and about one and half acres of land Mrs. Anderson, a, sister of MT. Hanna W. occupy the house.
 Rain Helps Crops.
 All the local farmers report that their crops will turn out good this year. The rain of the past few days has been a great help in sending the rrops away over the top and has brought hopeful smiles upon the faces pL LAdlly OOuDIIul ldTul6IS n0I6.
 Berlin Briefs.
 Nnother troop of Boy Scouts will go to Chester Lake in Deep River to spend week.
 George Dodd has purchased a new touring car.
 Mrs. Sarah Shipling is visiting Mrs H. N. Galpin of this town.
 The poultry club met last night in < the basement of the Congregational srRrch.
 The Ladies' Whist club met with Mrs. Frank Churchill last evening. Mrs. Raymond Rouelle and Mrs, Charles Boardman assisted Mrs. Churchill in entertaining.
 Mrs. Lora Mix of Stamford has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Ella Churchill.
 ~3Irs. Emma, A. Moody and daughter, Anna, of Rutherford, N. J., are guests 1t the home of Rev. and Mrs Morris D. filling at the parsonage Miss Jeanne Wypers of Hartford is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Raymond Dexter on Chapin avenue.
 William Churchill is remodeling the house across from the Joseph Buckley Bstate and expects to live there. The house is part of the Buckley home ! Head.
 Mrs. Alfred Homewood is visiting in Springfield, Mass. Twe EpWorth League of Kensington will hold it's 18th festival tonight on he Methodist church lawn. This fes- dval Is being held under the auspices H the Junior and Senior branches of he society.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
HAVING " @ CAN DEFEND ON

last March about getting into the war, but they wouldn't take it," said the lieutenant. Now the feeling against the men in the game among the fight CTS is very bitter"
 Lieut. Mccormick was trained at Plattsburg and has been in France nearly eight months. He has been in action several times.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
Vacation Furnishings for All Men Things That Every One Will Want

WEEKS AUGUST APPEAL PARTICULARLY Y, IS A
 
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New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
Notice.

We desire to express through the columns of the Herald our very high appreciation of the attendance upon our golden wedding anniversary or our many friends both white and col- ored and the many gifts in money and other valuable and useful articles so generously bestowed.
 MT. and Mrs. James W. Halsted.
 35 Pearl St., PlainVille, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14

MT. and Mrs. James Halsted cele- brated their golden wedding anniver- sary at their home at 35 Pearl street Monday evening. There were about 100 guests present from Plainvil1e, Farmlngton, New Britain, Southing- ton, Rockville, Hartford and Bristol. The couple was presented with a purse of $50 in gold, and received a
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14

number of other useful and valuable presents. The Halsted family is one of the oldest co1ored families fin Plain vile.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
COME ON NOW BOYS,
 OFF WITH THE COAT

All the tricks in drying are told you in the free drying book the Na- tional War Garden Commission of Washington will send any reader of this paper for a two cent stamp to pay postage.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14

Washable Tub Silks, in neat stripes, fast eeiers. Value s1.oo and s1.2s. special price, yard g5c.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14

tonic Perise of West Main street, ani Arthur Holland of Forestvi1le ave nue. saying that they have arrivs safely overseas.
 Graham in Trenches.
 George Graham, son of MT. an Mrs. Loren Graham, of West Mt street, has written to his parents, S ing that he has had g. taste of lifa the trenches. However, he says Il his most unpleasant experience VI that he did not receive any pay fl three months. Private Graham wa sent overseas about five months ag5: and only two letters have been re- teived from him in that time. He says he might as well save the news
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14


 uality workmanship and fit. Equal to y that colors hold until the garments "YORhE' SHIRTS-Of tub or fibre silks, or plain white Habutai or real Shantung silk, $4.9S ea., two for $9.5O. Made of heavy weight tub silks in neat or showy stripes, S5.9S ca, two for $11.
 "YORkE'' SHIRTS-Of Crepe silks in neat striped effects, also others in fancy stripes, priced at $7.98 each, two for $14.5O. ttached collars, made of cheviots.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14
Funeral of Mrs. Williams.

The funeral of Mrs. Jennie Will Hams, who died in Hartford Monday, was held at o'clock this afternoon from the Church of Our Saviour. The rector, Rev. R. H. Burton officiating. Interment was in West cemetery. etery.
 Arrive Overseas.
 Cards have been received from Herbert Ewald, of Washington street, Arthur Selander of Camp street An-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-14

are worn out. That's something.
 "YORKE" SHYRTS-With soft cuffs, for S1.85 each, two for $3.15. Others of madras in neat and fancy stripes at $2.OO ea., two for $3.75. Some of Fibre silk, plain silk, and silk and cotton mixtures for $3.9S ea~, two for $7.5O.
 "YORKE SHIRTS - Of silk broadcloth and other fancy silks for S6.9S or two for $12.75.
 WHITE GOLF SHIRTS-With and mercerized cloths, at SIPS, S1.s
 A SWEATER WOULD COME Well to be prepared you know. lars, in navy, green, maroon, khaki +o S1GQR aa
The sun., 1918-05-07
BALFOUR DENIES RUMOR.
''Daily Mail" Asserts Germany Has
Made Bid for Peace.

LoNpoN. May 6.-Arthur ]. Balfour.
the British Foreign Secretary. told the
House OF Commons to-day that no peac
offers had been made recently by the
enemy and added:
There Is no representative OF a ncu-
trail nation In this country who has made
tentative or informal suggestions Of
peace negotiations
Despite the statement OF the Foreign
Secretary talk persists that a German
peace enissary Is In the country. A
Central News despatch from The Hague
Identifies the agent as Jonkheer Colyn.
the former Dutch Minister Of War. who
came to England last week ostensibly TO
explain TO the British Government the
difficulties caused by Germany's de-
mands upon Holland The Daily Mail
asserts that the emIssary Is Dutch
financier and that he has made no
progress and has returned to Germany
to report that there IL nothing doing In
the way OF peace negotiations at the
present time.
A despatch from The Hague says that
the German peace proposals as COM
posed now and which have been made
by Colyn are as follows:
I. Germany to renounce all claims
in the west.
2. Restoration OF Belgium.
3. Alsace-Lorraine to be autono-
nous. within the German feAeration.
I. The status In the east to remain
as at present.
s. Austria to make certain conces-
sions to italy in the Trentino.
6. Balkan questions to be solved by
an international conference.
7. All colonial questions affecting
Africa and Asia Minor to be settled by
a conference Of all the belligerents,
8. Germany to abandon all claims to
Continued on Second Page.
The sun., 1918-05-07
BOmbardment of Amiens Be-
licved to Be q Blind to
Cover the Preparations.
GREAT NEED OF HASTE
Rapidly Growing Size of
American Army Soon Will
Prevent an Offensive.
BY the Associated Press.

ON THE FRENCH FRONT IN FRANCE,
May 6.-The opinion 10 virtually unani-
NOUS that the further great blow which
tho German stan inevitably must de.
liver. II Il intends to try to execute the
promises made to the German nation
when the offensive was started. must
come soon.
The great activity Of the enemy along
the fpres sector Ia posaibiy a prelude TO
the opening OF new German rush there>
or Is intended to distract attention from
a formidable attack elsewhere. There
is indeed widespread view that the
next move must come from the German
armies concentrated under Gen Won
Below fronting Arras. Some Of It's d.
visions were borrowed by other German
armies for attacks to the north and the
south. but these have since been re-
placed by others. and the force gathered
there Is very powerful
From Arras. In the unlikely event OF
German success. II could turn either
toward the coast or toward Amiens, but
II appears most likely that the more
northerly operation would be chosen in
an attempt TO separate the main French
and British forces. The continued bonn
bardment OF Am!ens Is possibly merely
a blind to cover the preparation Of this
scheme.
Since the breakdown. however. OF the
first German rush by the heroic stand Of
the French and British troops the Allies
have had time to strengthen their posi-
tions In order to meet any fresh on
slaughts. The unity Of command. which
fused all the allied armies into one. and
the terrific losses suffered by the enemy
without the achievement OF any success
which counts seem to have caused the
Germans to hesitate. but 1t is impossible
for them to content themselves with the
present positions. which are Of the most
unfavorable character for defensive tao
tice.
Another factor in compelling them ia
seek a rapid decision 10 the transparent
fear OF the ever increasing strength Of
the American forces. displayed in the
present deluge Of German propaganda
decrying the American effort. These
forces. they foresee, may become a pow
erful instrument In bringing about their
defeat before long. and they are certain
to seek success before the transatlantic
army becomes formidable.
The Germans are fully aware that II
is Americas intention to throw her
whole energy into the common cause OF
winning the war. and despite their at
tempts TO belittle American help to the
Allies they are wide awake to, the dan
gers to themselves.
The sun., 1918-05-07
FRANCELAYS
PEACE TALK TO
FOE'SL LOSSES
Says Failure Of Drive in
West Forces Germany
to Diplomacy.
DRIVE IS ON U. S. MORALE
Berlin Hopes to Slacken Our
Preparation by Prospect Of
Early Settlement.
DRIVE IS ON U. S. MORALE
sseeiaI cabh Despdteh 10 THE sux.

VoptVghl, 1slS; oil vf0hfs Feserre0
PARIS. May 6.-Germany's peace Of
fensive has been IN progress for Ave
days without any Indications OF success
ful results. The Paris press sees
signs that the former tactics are being
abandoned for methods more vigorous
and direct
1t is said that It is disappointment in
the offensive on the west front and the
heavy losses that the enemy has. suf.
fered which dictate the diplomatic ma
n9uvres. seeking to place the respon.
sibility for continuance Of the war upon
tho shoulders Of the Allies.
From the German standpoint 1t seems
imperative that something more be done
than mere attempts at conversation. al
though these attempts were launched in
the hope that public opinion In the al
lied countries would entertain the idea
Of early peace. likewise the hope Of
reducing military preparations. espe-
cially on the part OF the United States.
Work In Neutral Nations.
Tho new offers OF peace which are
expected between May Is and May 20
may be accompanied or preceded by a
speech from Chancellor Won Hertling.
In the meantime the pelce man9uvres
consist in the propagation and publica-
ton Of articles in all neutral papers.
especially those under the control of
Germany. which speak with admiration
OF the French soldiers and add what a
pitiable thing 1t Is to see such a splendid
and brave nation commit suicide for
England'3 selfish policies"
II also Is established definitely that a
number OF members Of the Austrian and
German clergy have arrived in Switzer-
land and are endeavoring to get in touch
with Catholic factions Of the Entente
and also with the Holy See. 1nforma.
tion received here tells Of unusual activ.
ity prevailing among the neutrale. All
these tactics have had no result here
and the feeling In Great Britain Ia that
while they might have been dangerous
in other days Of military stasnancy and
inactivity. nov when France knows tht
enemy IL IN Noyon and England realised
that the Boches are forty miles from
the Channel ports peace talk OF this kind
is futile and will fall upon deaf ears.
Warned Of Pan-Germans.
Political writers are asking what IL "a
he the tenor OF the new offers. whether
they will be inspired by the Pan-Ger'
man annexationist principle or will fol.
low paths OF Cancellation. The Pari.
Temps says that while German method.
are different. the object is always tn,
same, whether il is to be gained b.
| fighting or by intrigue. and that th'
enemy Is aiming at getting what he Sc
out to acquire.
| A sort of general alarm Is beinl
sounded In both France and England 4
watch out for bolder tactics than wer,
attempted last year In the German peac,
! proposals
The sun., 1918-05-07
Bulgaria Asked to
Aid on West Front

speotai Csble DsspsseA to rHs son.
CopyrtsAs. isu; ell 'tohfs rsssrved.
PARIS, May GA Zurich
despatch to the Journal gives
prominence to . statement from
the Norddeutschs AIgemeine
Zsitung in regard to . con-
ference last Thursday and FRI
day ut German headquarters,
with Crown Prince Boris Of Bull.
garia, Emperor William and
Col. GatescheR, Bulgarian Mill
tary Attache, in attendance. In
addition, Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg and Gen. Luden-
dorff were present.
The discussion was in regard
to military aid by Bulgaria to
the Teutonic armies fighting on
the west front. Prince Boris is
said 10 have been charged espe-
cially to negotiate with Germany
on this subject. The great Ger
man Generals were decorated
with high Bulgarian orders.
Prince Boris departed for the
west front, accompanied by the
Crown Princes Of two of the I'm
perial German kingdoms.
The sun., 1918-05-07
BRITISH TROOPS AID VANCE; Il
GAIN MADE BY COLONLALS:5
RAIN DELAYS ENEMY BLOW
HEAVY GAS ATTACK MADE
ON AMERICANS IN P[CARDY
Fifteen Thousand Mustard Shells Followed by
Poisonous Kind-Pershing's Men Ready for
Assault Which May Follow.

Anti-aircraft guns brought down one
German machine and damaged another.
The extreme activity Of the artillery
and aviators, the rife fre and night
flares and the reported movements be-
hind the enemy lines in this sector may
forecast new attack. but Gen. Per-
shing's men are ready for any emer-
Eency. They are countering the enemy
preparations blow for blow. keeping up
4 harassing artillery, rife and machine
gun hre and are actively patrolling.
The spirit Of the Americans 10 excel
lent. They are eager to fight. and a
typical expression is: Let Fritz start
something. He'll get all that Is coming
to him.
A young French Captain who trained
the men now in the Picardy lines told
the Associated Press to-day he never
had seen finer material.
"All are Of one mind he sAid, ito
fight fast and hard ami to finish the war
quickly"
The sun., 1918-05-07
is SHIPS LAUNCHED,
~ FINISHED IN WEEK
Present Rate for Year Will
Yield 4I,2 Million Tons.

WASHINGTON, May S.-Ten steel ships
of $685. tons and six wooden ships
OF cl.500 tons were launched by Ameri-
can yards In the week ended May g.,
the Shipping Board announced to-day.
Twelve steel ships Of S0,lso tons were
delivered to the board complete In the
same period.
Two OF the ships delivered were tank
ers Of 10.%75 tons each. Twelve months
production NJ the rate ships were
launched during the week would total
more than four and half million tons.
The weekly totals are beginning to
show the steady increase which officials
Of the Shipping Board have predicted
would come when the quantity produc-
ton which they sought had been made
ready.
The sun., 1918-05-07

SPECIAL Gable Dssp.'.'a to TIE srS hom the
London Times.
Copyright, 1918; oil rtoAts ,eserred
BRITISH ArMY HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE. May (delayed) The last
two days have been uneventful. II the
Germans had intended attacking either
yesterday or this morning. as. from tho
amount Of shell FIRE, seemed probable.
the weather presumably prevented such
moves. for II has rained heavily for two
nights. although the days have been
fine, II dull
The artillery fire generally has been
heavy and was particularly heavy last
night in the Ypres-Kemmel area, where.
however. there is every reason to be
lieve that our guns have done the enemy
much more harm than the German guns
can do us. The Germans must suffer
enormous difficulties here with their en-
posed communications under our per-
s,s,ent and embarrassing FIRE. These
difficulties will not he decreased by the
rain which has fallen recently
In the southern battle area the guns
also have been active, but the only in
fantry operation was a minor operation
Of ours south Of Vilers- Bretonneux, in
which We rushed the enemy posts and
got some officers and few men OF
other ranks as prisoners.
Yesterday l had an opportunity to ex-
anime Amiens Cathedral fairly carefully.
The Germans continue to shell the city
two or three times a day. with volleys at
irregular hours from guns Of various
calibres, ranging up to twelve inches
and showing no particular preference
| for one quarter OF the city over another.
so Amicns, as a whole, fast is travelling
the same road as poor Arras More
than a score OF shells have struck
within a radius OF fifty yards Of tha
cathedral. The streets on all sides are
Uttered with debris
East End BADLY Damaged.
Six shells apparently either hit the
cathedral itself or exploded In the I'M
mediate vicinity. The damage has been
confined almost entirely TO the eastern
end. The beautiful west front is in
tact. as are the transepts. with their
beautiful rose windows. The quaint old
carved figures on the southwest side re-
main intact. Around the eastern end. how
ever the story Is different,
One shell landed on the northeast side
, fifteen yards from the cathedral. but did
not do any special damage beyond dig
ging hole In the ground. OF which the
size II proba bly, five feet by nine. sec
ond shell struck on the same side Just at
the point of juncture Of one OF the but
,h,n,,rh tho so,,d rasorrv- ~ tho hu,
tros. sc,rring the vail and shat.erinc
h,,s =, nrice,css oid glass in tho famous
.,,,ndows
,h,rd s,s,, s,r,c. fu,, =, ,be STONE
h... -, ths IRON raiiinv. wbich surround
.na oas,ern nrd NJ thc c.thcdraI eccIos.
iry s,r,r NJ .r.ss civ cards wide
The shell smashed the stone base and
wrecked the ratings. then spattered the
1 ,rs Iar1e ,Jeces ont ~ tho carved
t.,'.,,, naeoS a., "a napSnr,s a'sn ,r,, , ,no
The sun., 1918-05-07
Mail and Smoke Fund
Days Delight the Soldier

WHEN they come together the
w hut behind the trench be-
comes a palace. THE SUN To.
bacco Fund reiterates its advice
to donors to do fine thing and
answer the soldier who writes to
thank him.
Friday is a Gala Night for the
fund; several events to occur
simultaneously. Read of them.
including the big .doings at Pell
Tree Inn on page 8.
WARMING! THE SUN TO-
BACCO FUND has no connection
with any other fund, organiza-
ton or publication. It employs
no agents or solicitors.
The sun., 1918-05-07
NEW BERTH FOR ROBERTSON.
Reported That lie VIII Com m NIL
RPittsh Home Army.

LONDON. May Ga rumor was cur
rent In the Parliamentary Hobbies to-
night that Gen. Sir William II. Robert
son. formerly Chief OF the Imperial
Stan at headquarters. will succeed Field
Marshal Viscount French as comman.
der OF the home forces.
Gen. Robertson Is at present chief Of
the eastern command. which embraces
the eastern parts Of the British Isles
The sun., 1918-05-07
BETHLEHEM STRIKE GROWS.
Workers Quit when Pc,
IL Not Raised.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. May 6.-When the
workers In the projectile department OF
the Bethlehem Steel Company received
their pay envelopes tonight and found
that no provision had been made for the
payment OF timc and nalf for over eight
hourH 800 quit work and Joined the
strikers. Later they attended MAJ
meeting. at which State Inspector Me-
Nichols reponted for the mediators that
the company officials had refused to-day
to meet committees Of the men.
The force now out Is said to number
more than 5000.
The sun., 1918-05-07

weiIer.Kopf, Ne took some prisoners.
BY the Assoctdtsd Prtss.
WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES ON THE
FRENCH FRONT, May 6.-The Germans
launched a heavy gas attack against the
last night. Early in 'the evening they
sent over $4,000 shells. composed chiefly
of mustard gas. within a brief period.
These shells were followed by an In
tense artillery nre. and at midnight sew
eral hundred gas ahells were dropped
into the American lines.
Enemy airplanes appeared over the
American lines about the same time.
The sun., 1918-05-07

BERLIN. Nay s-The war ONCE In
its statement tonight ssyss
During foreAeid essagsments with
the Americans southwest Of BiaAont
and with the French at Hsrtsmsnns.
The sun., 1918-05-07

Continued on Second Page.
The sun., 1918-05-07
WEATHER FORECAST.

Snowers ana cooler to-day and prob
ably tomorrow; southwest winds.
Highest Temperature yesterday, es; lowest, 50.
Detailed weather reports on last page.
The sun., 1918-05-07
Like Destruction Of Antwerp.

Continued ON Second Pags.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-02

FATTY Arbucke,
baseball a machine
squeeze in bit training
ne
edan Arbucke
the
picture shows members the ball machine
they hope front
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-02
final ARGUMENTS.
IN MURDER CASE

WINCHESTER, Ind, July Final
arguments were being made today in
the case of Derilus Trout charged with
poisoning Charles " Milholland at
CASTOR last February. and it is ex-
pected that the case will go to the
jury tomorrow. All evidence in the
case had been presented when court
adjourned last night.
Trout took the stand in his own de-
Tense yesterday and related his story
Of his acquaintance with Milholland.
He said that he had helped Milhol-
land repair a chimney at his house
on Saturday before his death on Sun
day.
According to Trout, Milholland told
him to get some strychnine to kill
cats. Trout declared he bought the
poison at the Kelly drug store in Gas
ton. He said that he did not see Mil
holland but once on the Sunday that
he died and that was at the Van Alta
restaurant.
Trout said that Milholland asked
him what kind of cough syrup he used
and he replied:
= whisky and quinine He want
ed me to get him some whisky and
refused
Mrs. Trout, wife of the defendant,
said that Milholland took the strych-
nine home with him after he had
used part of it for poisoning oats.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-07-02
TELLS HOW TO
GET BACK OLD
TIME AMBITION
Discoverer instructs drug
gists everywhere not to
take a cent of anyone's
money unless Bio-feren
doubles energy, vigor
and nerve force in two
weeks.
Z A DAY FOR 7 DAYS

Any man or woman who finds that
they are going backward, are not as
strong as they used to be, have lost
confidence in their ability to accom-
plish things, are nervous and run down
should take two Bio-feren tablets after
each meal and one at bedtime.
Seven day for seven days.
Then take one after each meal until
the supply is exhausted.
Then If your nervousness is not gone,
II you do not feel twice as strong and
energetic as before, If your sluggish
disposition has not been changed to a
vigorous active one. take back the
empty package and your money will be
returned without comment.
NO matter what excuses, worry
ovarwork-too much tobacco or alcohol
have weakened your body and
wrecked your nerves. any druggist
anywhere is authorized to refund your
money on request IL Bio-feren. the
mighty upbuilder Of blood. muscle and
brain does not do just what is claimed
for it.
Note to Physicianss There Is no
secret about the formula of Bio-feren.
1t Is printed on every package. Here 1t
Is: Lecithin: Calcium Glycero- phos-
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tomato; Ext. Eux Vomica; Powd. Gem
tian; Phenolphthalein; Olearesin Capsi-
cum; Kola-