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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
1t Pays to Kick.
(Capper's Weekly

The American people should do
more of it. They have not done half
the kicking they ought to have done
during the last rs years for their own
and the nations good. The roar that
recently went up over the wasteful and
reckless mismanag cement at Hog Is
land shipyard has brought results
speedily Coincident with the senate
investigation, the president directed
the Department of Justice to investl-
gate for the purpose Of bringing a
criminal charge, If basis was found
for it. The matter is still being sifted
but some of the immediate results are
the discharging of the manager Of the
works and IA high salaried and super
f1uous principals whereby SO great n
saving has been obtained that it has
been possible to allot contracts for 60
more ships, besides the 12O originally
contracted for. Some saving that!
Further, an examination by experts
has cut down daily expenses s3,5OO
and an investigation of the Labor de-
partment has resulted in doubling it's
efficiency and bringing about excel
lent spirit among the workmen
The people always get results when
they earnestly and determinedly de-
mand thenI~ Mostly the trouble lis that
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
The Bitter German Soul.
(BostOn Post. J

Herman Hagedorn, who, as a senior
at Hartford not so very many years
ago, electrified the institution and the
country with the finest class day poem
that had ever been given in bridge,
offers in his recent booklet, where
Do You Stand ?'' the best illustration
of what German blood in America can
do for loyal citizenship that we have
seen anywhere. Addressing people Of
German origin in this country, he says:
I appeal to you because I am one of
you. 1 love German men and women,
and German forests and hills and songs
as you love them; I, too, have a father
in Germany T, too, have brothers
fighting in ermany's armies. For a
time my reason as we'll as my heart
was with Germanys cause, and even
after my reason would no longer let
me hope for Germany's triumph, for
a time my heart was still rebelliously
thrilled at the news of a German vic
tory. / have stood on Germanys side.
I have walked IN the valley of the
shadow Of neutrality. l have stood,
and I now stand irrevoc abIy with the
cause of the allies which now, thank
God, is the cause of America, and I
now say unto you most solemnly that
the time has come for us all who are
of Germany origin to stand forth and
individually and collectively pledge
ourselves to Americas cause. S.
I, an American citizen Of German
blood, believe in America, my country,
and the principles of liberty, equality
and democracy for which she stands,
Therefore and inevitably I am against
Germany. I wish to see my country
victorious and Germany defeated. To
the fulflment of this wish I pledge my
hands, my heart and my spirit.
There speaks the German soul of
the fine old type we used to love and
respect, and to other men Of German
ancestry it cannot speak in vain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
THE FTNAn WEEK.

This In the LAST week OF the Liberty
<oan campaign. The results thus far
Iave been most encouraging. New
Britain has done her bit and she
b going to do more. The committee
b charge believes that $2.00O,o0o can
q raised here before the subscrip-
IONS close. There are still a large
lumber of persons il this city who
those who have taken one could
Fell afford to double their invest
lent. AS the casualty lists continue
) pour in and the toll of lives of New
ritain men assumes proportions
lore CHASTITY every hour, each man
nd woman in town who can do SO
she has already made.
We learned this morning that four
ore heroes from a local company
I've their lives for us in the battle
Seicheprey, which lent added lustre
New Britain's shield of honor in
e world war. The sacrifice they
I'VE made should awaken those who
I've not yet done their part in this
an. 1t is for them and the rest of
that these young men died and the
ry least that car be done In the way
showing our appreciation of their
self1shness is to loan (mind you,
give) our funds to the govern
ent so that the boys who died may
have done so in vain.
Let us be satisfied with nothing less
an two million dollars.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
Dense Fog i'm London.

A story is going the rounds of the
press at the expense of the war Of
flee of Great Britain. 1t seems that
while the British were engaged in
their advance on Jericho, a shell, in
tended to make less successful the
English assault, struck and shattered
an ancient tomb. The skeleton which
was uncovered was examined by
archaeoIogists accompanying the Of
fetal staff, and after considera Bile in
vestigation, it was pronounced to be
the remains Of the human frame of
John of Antioch. Just which of the
four historical personages known by
that name is the one in question Is ir-
relevant inasmuch as the latest to
die, an orthodox patriarch, was bur
led just 500 years ago, and the first
to bear the name died before the mid
die of the fifth century. At any rate,
the disclosure seemed of sufficient i'm
port to be made known at headquar-
tiers, and a cable was consequently
dispatched to the War Office, London,
saying: "Have discovered skeleton
supposed to be that of John of Anti
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

his hogs that 1T did not pay the cost
of their feed has had to pay his share
of this big increase in cotton, no in
consid erable share to him.
The Kansas farmer wonders why, II
it was necessary to regulate his wheat
and hogs, it wasn't necessary to regu-
late Southern cotton. 1t is certainly
a fair question.
The answer is that this is one of
the glaring injustices Of halfway
price regulation. Up to the present
time this one-sided regulation has
penalized the food producer by COM
pelling him to take much less for his
product and at the same time pay a
great deal more for the other mans
product.
1t is admitted that price regulation
is a knotty problem for the govern
ment, but it does not improve an in
tolerable situation to favor. unduly the
Southern farmer at the expense Of the
Western farmer, nor the manufacture
ers and middlemen at the expense of
both Of these useful producers and
the people.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

the mill" Most of them have been
decorated by the French government
for bravery. One of them is the man
who, it is claimed, fired the first shot
in France for America. They are
boys indeed, but they are veterans.
word from the other side that in a
single Massa chusetts regiment 1872
war crosses have been awarded to men
by our French allies for conspicuous
bravery. They, too, are nearly all
very young men, yet their youth has
not prevented them from making his
tory for our country and for them
selves. 1t seems strange to call such
lads veterans but that is what they
are. They have experienced violent
action in the most bloody war ever
Waged and have conducted themselves
in accordance with the best traditions
of the United States army One of
the boys just back is Corporal Guyette,
who, a year ago, was a clerk in a
Waterbury factory. He was awarded
the War Cross for volunteering with
other American and French comades
to execute an order to bring back
German prisoners from certain
sector near the User canal. AS they
were returning from this hazardous
undertaking he heard a call for help
and upon investigation found that an
engineer had been wounded. He car
ried the engineer back to safety and
then returned across No Mans Land
twice to get two other wounded men
he had noticed on his first trip. His
story will make one more chapter in
the glowing history of Connecticut
mems deeds in this awful struggle. It
will be read in the same pages as
those which will be devoted to the
narration of the gallant actions of our
own Captain Griswold and his men,
1t is such tales as these which thrill
man with pride that he is an
American.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
WHAT THE GERMANS HEARD.

One of the most stirring tales
pied from France since the arrival
pre- of American troops is that
Itch appears in another column to-
y, wherein the entry of our boys
10 the firing zone Is described by
Associated Press correspondent.
writes that when the order came
march, American contingents ad-
iced from their quarters to a point
Lr Amiens with regimental bands
ying the Star Spangled Banner. A
re inspiring picture would be diff
lit to imagine. The martial strains
re- not muffled either, for the de-
tch adds that gunfire from the
my raked the ranks Of the March,
troops several times. But the
ey wanted to let the Hun hear the
hem which indicated that the
inks" were coming. To some 1t
seem on first thought that it was
advised to permit the bands to
within hearing of the enemy
the officers in charge knew what
were about and as they saw fit
blow the notes of our most cher
id hymn to float out over the
lehelds it is not for us here at
he to question the advisa bility of
r action. The music which the
hs heard was their death knel.
ether they knew it or not they
e listening to a tune which has
err emanated from defeated
w. The flag which is immortal
by that hymn has never been
apled on and neither the Kaiser
all his legions will be able to
it in the dust. She's been in
y fix, since seventeen seventy
but the Old Flag has never
he'd the ground
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
HOIIAnd'S Difficulties

(FTom the Minneapolis Tribune
The Netherlands government has tns
troduced a bill into parliament PROD
viding for consumption for civiIiad7
service for the duration of what II
calls extraordinary circumstances
What extraordinary circumstance
have arisen in Holland, or are exl
pected to arise, that would suggest d
measure of this kind? Is Holland
taking time by the forelock and pre{
pairing for the day when she may bs
compelled to enter the war? She HAD
a fine chance right now to help slay
the beast that will some day swallow
her up if he is not slain now. Holland
knows it. It's q great opportunity fol
the little kingdom to make her future
safe; 1t may not come again. Holland
already has CONSUMPTION for military
service; providing for it for civiliad
service at this time may merely be
means to deal more successfully with
industrial and commercial difficulties
which beset her, but it is unusual
enough to arouse curiosity
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
The Murder of the Mayor of AerschOt

The Murder of the Mayor of AerSchOt
The Red Cross Magazine for May
contains a graphic account of the
murder of the Mayor of the little
Belgian town of Aerschot Helen Bar
ret Rublee, the author, tells how, af-
ter the city was sacked and the wo-
men driven out, the Mayor with his
wounded sixteen year old son and
some forty prominent citizens were
led away to be executed
She says: "a superior officer ad-
vanced toward the group. The Bur-
gomaster, in last impulse of love
and pity for his son. in a final effort
to save him, said to the officer, in s.
voice very calm and low, If We are
condemned, spare at least this child,
my son, that he may take care of his
mother, my wife, These were his
last words 1.-The last words,'' says
the account "of man whose entire
career was that of a loyal citizen,
conscientious in his duties and the
accomplishment of his difficult func-
tons, a model father both to his
children and to his fellow citizens.
The officers replied briefly that his
request was impossible and gave the
order to march. The prisoners were
taken several hundred yards away to
the foot of hill There the group
stopped The condemned ones, still
calm, knelt on the ground and waited
bravely for death. The soldiers
formed in a half circle around them,
an under officer, sword in hand, wait
ed patiently the final order.
brief word of command, a sword
raised, the quick sharp report from
several guns, and the three victims
fell forward on the earth, one on top
of the other. The under officer ad~
vanced toward the confused mass to
separate the bodies, and to see If a
spark of life still remained in any OF
them The young boy moved slightly
A pistol shot finished the work, and
that was all"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
When Will the War End?

Absolute knowledge I have none
But my aunt's washwoman's sisters
son
Heard a policeman on his beat
Saw to a 1aborer on the street
That he had a letter just last weel
Written in the finest Greek
From a Chinese coolie In TimbuCtoo
Who said that the negroes in Cuba
Knew Of a colored man in a Texas
town
Who got it straight from circus
clown
That a man in the Klondtke heard
the news
From gang of South American Jews
About somebody in Borneo
Who knew man who claimed to
know
OF a swell society female fake
Whose mother law will undertake
To prove that her seventh husbands
sisters niece
Had stated in a printed piece
That she had a son who had a friend
Who knew when the war was going
to end.-Boston News Bureau.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
!. A ROYAL SCANDAL.

Princess Marie Antoinette, Duchess
Of Parma and the mother of EMPRESS
Zita of Austria has been banished
from the dual monarchy by imperial
decree. It must have been embar-
RAISING for Kaiser Karl to sign the
order for his mother-in-law's depor-
tation, because the relations between
them have been of a most cordial
nature, contrary to what the humor-
lists say is usually the case with re-
gard to a mother-in-law. The reason
for this order Is clear. When 1t was
revealed that the emperor caused the
now famous peace letter to be sent
to his brother-in-law, wherein it was
admitted by the Austrian monarch
that Frances claims to Alsace-Lor-
raine were just the country was set
in an uproar. The German party in
Austria Hungary demanded the en-
peror's abdication, but as that was
not feasible, Count Czernin, who was
prime minister, was made the official
goat and he resigned. Now comes
the order to Danish the emperor's
mother-in-law. Maybe Empress Zita
herself or even Kaiser Karl may be
the next to go. Austria has become
so completely a vassal of Germany
that If the powers at Berlin decide to
Danish the royal pair nothing can
prevent it except an uprising on the
part Of the people. It is doubtful If
even they would be able to resist the
hordes of German troops Berlin
would rush to Vienna If such a step
were contemplated. The German
government spares no one who is
considered lax in conducting the war.
The Junkers effected the "resigna-
ton of Bethmann-Holweg and now
Hindenburg has dismissed Admiral
Schroeder for failure to prevent the
brilliant feat of the British navy in
blocking the harbors which protect
the U-boat bases. These tncidenty
prove better than anything else that
all is not we'll with the Central DOW
ers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
President and the Elections.
(F'rom the New York Herald. }

(ErOm the New DIX 1eralO.)
Democratic candidates for congress
who have been counting upon getting
a letter from President Wilson, urging
their reelection were made nervous
TODAY by information from the White
House that the president would write
letters of Endorsement only in ex
ceptional Observation-Disclosures dispatch.
In the light of the somewhat un-
pleasant experience Of Mr. Joseph E.
Davies. it seems safe to assume that
the nervousness noted exists princi-
pally in the imagination of the
reporter. There can be little doubt
that the candidacy Of Mr.. Davies for
senator from Wisconsin was hurt
rather than helped by presidential
letter writing, and nobody knows this
better than the practical politicians Of
congress. Members of that body,
democrats and republicans, must stand
on the records they have made for
them selves If the record is good, 1T
needs no gliding If it is tainted, no
White House or other brand of cam
outage can conceal the fact from the
people.
(From the New York Sum-
This is an admirable decision. 1t
will keep the chief executive out of a
great many unnecessary rows, relieve
him of q lot Of work and save him
from numerous petty but annoying
mbarrassm entS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
BOY VETERANS.

hfty American war heroes. fresh
a France have arrived in this
ntry to tell us what they and their
kades have been doing in the bat
Tor democracy. They We're selected
h practically all the arms of the
ice and are men from every part
he United States. General Perish
*ordered the various commanders
kick these men and send them
to wake us UP. The stories they
md will tell will bring the coun-
"a realization of what 1t means
~. They have all been through
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

And as for the motormen, we would
like to know whether it is absolutely
necessary for them to entertain young
women during a run. Coming in from
mitted two female passengers to ride
with him on the front PLATFORM The
company forbids passengers to re-
main on the front platform and mo-
tormen should be compelled to en-
force the rule.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

The best reply to those who are
wont to belittle the war efforts of
this. country lis the statement just
made by Andre Tardieu, High Com
missioner of the Republic of France
to the United States. who remarked in
a public speech in New York that in
every field of the war "a complete,
thorough and decisive American help
Is to be found"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
communications Must Be Signed.

The receipt of an unsigned CONF
munication, dated April %, 1918,
from Berlin, Connecticut prompts uS
to call attention again to the rule
that articles without the signature Of
the writer cannot be accepted or rec
ognized. Contributors must sign theia
names as evidence of good faith. The
signature will be omitted if the writer
SO requests.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

In the enthusiasm of the Liberty
Loan campaign we must not overlook
the the War Savings and the Thrift
Stamps.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
(From the Springfield Union.

NTIUI1I tIIe opTIngHeId Union.
One country, one flag and one Ian.
guage. The German schools of thu
Middle West, SO far at least as they
have been replacing the public school4
in which English Is taught, must gol
The United States does not intend I'd
be Germanized.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

We do hope that the humor of
Russian revolution is not true It's
bad enough to have the Bolsheviki
but name like Alexis Nikolaievitch.
mentioned as the new ruler, is still
more distressing to. the crew out in
the composing room.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

working knowledge Of English Of
men appoined conductors 1t is so
annoying to be forced to bring ones
interpreter along when travelling on
the city's delightful trolley system.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

it takes something f1agrantly out
rageous to stir them up. AS a people
we are too easy-going with reference
to our public service and with the
over-reaching of greedy monopolists
whose sole right to exist comes by gift
of franchise from the people they so
shamelessly exploit.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

Don't forget the Temperance socie-
tvs musical show tonight and tomor-
row. The proceeds go to the fund
for members who are in the service.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

och.' And counter-cable soon
found its way from the War Office.
Cannot trace John of Antioch. Send
Identification disk
Catholic Transcript.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

While the subject of foreign lam
guages is before the public it might
be pertinent to suggest that the Con-
nectcut company require at least a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

"And the last shall be first" Hope
this is true of the last Liberty LoaE
week.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

With 40 trainloads of wounded
Germans passing through Belgium
daily, it would seem that a consider
able part of Hindenburg's army is
again engaged in strategic retire
ment. New York World
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
Women Replacing Men.

In Crossett, Ark, a lumber town.
women have taken mems places III
the lumber camps, wearing overalls
while at work.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

In effect the president says to those
who want to enact a courtmartial law
for the trial Of Spies use the laws
you have, and don't be trying to Ger
mamie this country-Hartford Times.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
FACTS AND FANCIES.

The Germans have put one over on
Luther Burbank, for they handed the
Russians a perfectly good olive
branch bearing fu1l-grown lemons
Hickory en- c. Record.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

Mr.. Schwab hasn't g. pretty name,
but 1t is synonymous with success in
business organization and operation,
and as director-gen of the emer-
gency fleet corporation he will no
doubt carry strength into a great
work.-Waterbury Democrat.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

How is that garden progressing?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

Forcing a man suspected of pro-
Germanism to kiss the flag can now
be supplem ented by compelling him
to buy a Liberty bond.-Anaconda
Standard.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

America sees too clearly that the
defeating of Germany is the first
great task of civilization today. Ire
lands cause may be regarded by
many Americans as standing next in
importance, but Americans will not
concede that it stands first while Ger
many still threatens to overwhelm
Ireland, England and all the rest Of
us-Waterbury Republican.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29
Britain Herald.

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Proprfotors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

There are 1,772 draft age officers
in noncombatant service in Washing
ton. The heroes of 1772 are not like
ly to be as we'll and favorably remem-
bered as the leaders of 1776-Spring-
field Daily News.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

1t may not be possible to make for
aircraft production SO popular a
choice as Mr.. Schwab at once proved
but popularity is not so important as
ability to produce the goods.-SprinG
field Republican.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

If it is true, as reported, that
George CreePs so-called information
bureau, which is really a non-infor-
nation bureau costs $1,S25,00O a
year, here is one spot that will stand
bit of observation-disclosures ii
Commercial Tribune.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

Our own life ambition is to jun
into a cab and say: can extra shilling
Cabby, If you get to Charng Gross
station on the stroke Of 12F-New
York Evening Sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

Issued daily tSunday exc-pted) ut 4:16 p m.
at Herald Building 81 Church st.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

The airplane factories have got tc
turn out something more than hand
some illustrated magazine articles
pretty soon.-Paterson Press Guar
dian.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-04-29

Battered at the Post Once at New Britain
rs Second Glass Mail Matter.