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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16

Washington, May 16.-President
Wilson today renewed his fight
against adoption by the senate OF
Senator Chamberlain's resolution for
a war inquiry by the senate mllltary
committee. He advised Senator
Thompson that the resolution as
amended yesterday by the senate eN-
penditures committee still is obJec-
tionable to him.
Considering all the circumstances,
the president told Senator Thompson.
chairman of the expenditures COM
mittee, that the Chamberlain resolu-
ton. even as modified, would In ef-
feet be a dragnet investigation by the
military committee.
The president informed Senator
Martin yesterday that the Chamber
lain resolution constituted a vote of
lack Of confidence in the administra-
ton and the expenditures committee
amended it to eliminate all inVestl-
cations of army activities Of gen.
eral character.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
CONCRETE OIL TANKERS
Construction of IL With Total of
10000 Tons and -Four Cargo Vessels
Authorized by Shipping Board.

Washington, May 16.-Immediate
construction of IA concrete tank
steamers for the fuel oil trade, with
a total capacity Of 10000 tons, and
of four concrete cargo vessels with a
total capacity Of 1850 tons was de-
cided on today by the shipping board
The new vessels will be In addition
to is concrete ships totalling 117,500
tons for which the contracts already
have been let, Eight of the new
ships will be built on the Pacific
coast and the others In Atlantic coast
yards.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
ARRIVE SAFELY OVERSEAS.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Woods, Of
Pleasant street, have received word
that their son, Private Howard w.
Woods, has arrived safely overseas
with a regiment Of engineers to which
he was lately transferred from the
Hospital Corps. Private Woods is an
engineer by profession. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. F. Schade, Of Greenwood street,
have also received advices that their
son. Frederick w. Schade, has arrived
safely overseas. Both Privates Woods
and Schade are old schoolmates, hav-
ing been graduated from the local
High school in 1911, and 1t is thought
that they went overseas on the same
boat.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
BOOTH ATTENDANTS
Miss Chamberlain Selects Aides to
Gather in Subscriptions During
Red Cross Campaign Week.


All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the Red Cross booths,
which are to be conducted during the
week of the campaign. Donald L.
Bartlett of the publicity committee
is arranging so everything will be
all ready for Monday morning bright
and early. Miss Cornelia Chamber
lain announced today the appoint
ment of the following women to take
charge Of the booths at the various
locations, which she has designed:
Mrs. John Purney, general chairman;
J. A. Andrews & Co. store, Mrs. J.
A. Andrews, chairman; Currans Dry
Goods Co., Mrs. Herbert Warner;
post office, Mrs. H. P. Carter; New
Britain National bank, Mrs. w. L.
Hatch; New Britain Trust Co., Mrs.
w. E. Atwood; McMillan's Dry
Goods store Miss Gertrude Hine; Ly-
ceum theater, Miss Hazel Andrews;
Fox's theater, Miss Frances Whittle-
sey; Keeneys theater, Miss Hannah
Winters; railroad arcade, Y. w. c.. A.
girls; Dickinson Drug Co., Mrs. H. l..
Mills; Savings bank Of New Britain,
Mrs Arthur w. Bacon; Raphaefs
department store, Miss Florence An
drews; Wilson Co, Mrs. Albert II.
Schil1ing; Sam Berkowitz's store, MRS.
M. y. Sake.
Red Cross literature Will be dis
tributed from the booths, and during
the last two days of the campaign
the Red Cross nurses who will be
typifled by these young women will
! appeal for funds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
TRADE BOARD HITS At
COMMERCIAL BRIBERY
Urges Congress to Enact
Laws to Punish Employees
Accepting Gifts.

Washington, May 16.-Enactment
of a sufficient law striking at the un-
justifable and vicious practices of
commercial bribery was urged on
congress today by the federal trade
commission.
Each person participating in any
such transaction should be reached
by criminal statute, in the opin-
ion of the committee which recount
ed that investigation has revealed
comm ercial bribery to be general
throughout many industries. Scores
of complaints have been issued
against firms guilty of the practice,
but the commission, having no GRIM
inal jurisdiction, has been unable to
punish individuals and has had to
deal with commercial bribery only
as an unfair method Of competition.
cit should be noted said the COM
mission that the practice appears TO
have been most general on the part
OF concerns in Introducing the goods
and wares to German firms
The commissions lamentations
said in part: t.t
These bribes take the form of
commission for alleged services, OF
money and gratuities and entertain
merts of various sorts, and of loans
all intended to influence such en-
ployes in the choice of materials.
'It Is evident that this ineXcusabla
added cost Is finally passed on to the
consumers.
1.-The practice is one which has
been condemned alike by business
men, legislatures and courts, includ-
ing among the business men those
G~o ,.+o {~> ~,
self defense in competing with less
scrupulous rivals or in selling to con-
Germs whose employees have extorted
their commissions under threats to
destroy or disapprove goods submit
ted to them for test.
Corrupt employees having the pow
er to destroy and disapprove mater
ials have bid one salosmen against
another until in many cases they
have extorted secret commissions, so
called, as large as 20 per cent of the
value of the goods sold.
Fourteen states have statutes
striking at the practice and yet il
tends to grow When competition
crosses state lines, state statutes,
with respect to trade practices, are
not actively enforced.
1.-The commission feels that the
stamping out of comm mercial bribery
is necessary step to the preserva-
ton of free, open and fair competl-
ton and to that end respectfully
urges that such legislation shoulc
prohibit not only the giving and of.
fering but the acceptance and sOlicl
/ tation of any gift Or other consider
alton by an employe as an induce
ment or reward for doing any act II
/ relation to his employers affairs o.
/ business or for showing or bearing
I to show favor or disfavor to any per
! son in relation to his principals O.
| employers affairs of business.
In order to prevent Il resort to {
common method of corruption, it i
/ recommended that the law ShOult
| also prohibit giving Of any such gift
or other considerations to the mem
| bers of the agents or employees fam
| lily or to any other person for hi
use Or benefit, direct or Indirect
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
Communique P1eases Pards.|

Paris, May 16.-The first Al
can communique was hailed wit
light by this mornings Paris
papers.
For the first time says thd
tin, the Ann ericans who 1i1
have contented themselves witt
suing a weekly statement of thl
erations of their troops, furnia
communique at the same time d
other allies. The fact is notew
as a fresh manifestation of the
of the leadership on our front
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
NO WAR WITH URUGUAY
Germany Officially States Countries
Are Still on Friendly Terms in Re-
DIV to Inquiry.

Montevideo, May 15.-The German
government has Informed Uruguay
that it does not consider state of
war exists between Germany and Uru-
quay.
This expression of views comes as
a result of inquiries by the Uruguayan
government following seizure of a ship
on which was a Uruguayan mission
bound for Europe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
German Infantry Still in Leash.

Paris, May 16.-Artillery actions
occurred last night on the French
front southeast of Amiens in the
Hailles Caste1 sector, says today's war
office announcement. West of Mont
didier a, German raiding detachment
was driven off The French took
prisoners in patrol operations north
of the Ailette.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
DAWSON BACK IN U. S.
Chairman of American Red Cross
Council Prepares For Campaign to
Collect $1OO,0O0,0OO.

New York, May 16.-with the re-
burn from abroad today of Henry P.
Dawson chairman of the American
Red Cross activities in preparation
for the Red Cross war fund Of $780,
10000 began to boil. Mr. Dawson
returns TO take direct charge of the
money gathering and announced he
would give out a statement later in
the day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
Nav Trv to Crush italy.

London, via ottawa, May 16.--An
Austrian blow against Italy may be
expected at an early date, in the opin-
ion of well informed observers here.
The enemy project it is believed COM
prises a great massed attack against
Milan and Brescia as the chief objec-
tives in a scheme to smash the Italian
army.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
Artillery Active in France.

London, May 16-The artillery was
active last night in the valley of the
Somme and Ancre rivers east of Ar
ras and on the Flanders battleaelds,
the war office reports.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
Italy Wants u. S. SoIdier

Washington, May 16.-Italy,
informal way has made knoTl
the United States that the nd
of American troops on the
front is greatly to be desired,
came known here today.
thousand men under the Am
flag would hearten the Italia
population and their troops,
officials believe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
AMERICA PREPARES TO PUT
100000 MEN IN FRANCE
CONCENTRATION OF GERMAN NAVAL
FORCES IN KEEL CANAL REPORTED

London, May 16.-The entire German Baltic
fleet, except a few light cruisers recalled last
week to Kie, where Important Naval forces now are
being concentrated, says dispatch from Hamburg
received in Geneva and transmitted by the
pondent of the Daily Express.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
Frank .Amity With america.

Mr. Balfour said he held no secrets
from President Wilson, Every thought
no had on tho war Or in regard to
questions OF diplomacy connected
with the war was open to the presi-
dent. ...
He said he did not think it would
be possible for the United States and
Great Britain to carry on the great
work in which they wero engaged
without complete confidence. AS far
as he was concerned complete conf
dence would always be given.
He added that no effort at conNer-
sations by the Central Powers had
ever been made in the interests of
fair, honorable peace; to the contrary
they had been put forward in order
10 divide the Allies.
Referring to the statement made
by Walter Runciman, former presi-
dent Of the board of trade, that
France had asked for a bigger AL
sace-Lorraine than that of 1870, Mr..
Balfour said there was no question
of this bigger Alsace-Lorraine being
the war aims of the Allies.
IF any representative of any bel
l9gerent country" he declared de
sires seriously to lay before us any
proposals wo arc ready to listen to
them"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16

London, May 16.-American pr
arations on the western frofatfAJ
amazing in their immensity, d
plans are being made to care
100000 troops, Harry E. v, R9itt
secretary of the English branch of
Pilgrims club, told the Royal Colo1
Institute last night. If the Gern|
do not give in. he added, the NUM-
of American troops will be increal
to any amount necessary. R'I
The United States, said John n
gins, of the American laborfdelegat}
has answered the call of blood.4 e
land had been a wonderful inSpfra1
and the heart of America was fnlI
gratitude for what England
had achieved.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
War Vessel of 10000 Ton
Type Torpedoed by Daring
Blow Similar to Belgian
Coast Thrusts of British.
ATTEMPT TO SMASH
ITALY PREDICTED
Massed Attack Against Milan and
Brescia by Austrian Army About to
BE Started, Experts BeI1eve-Artil-
Iery Active East Of Arras and On
Flanders Front-French Time In
vulnerable

Rome, May 16.-An Austrian bat
tleshlp was torpedoed by Italian nav
al forces in Pola harbor early Tues
day morning, it was officially an
nounced today.
The battleship was of the Viribus
type 100000 ton vessels). The Italian
force worked it's way into the Aus
trian naval base by lodging the pa
troll boats and searchlights of the de-
tenders. -
The statement reads:
italian naval units, avoiding pa
troll boats and searchlights succeeded
in entering Pola harbor early Tues
day and torpedoing a Austrian battle
ship of the Viribus Units type.
Sim multaneously, Italian seap1ane
squadrons attacked Austrian battle
planes over Pola, brought down two
and forced several others out of con-
troll The italian machines all re-
turned safely to their bases"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
American Officers to Command

Washington, May 16.-Divisions
the western front where Amer1
units are brigaded with the Bird
and French armies will fight ur|
merican commanders when{
American forces or units appear a
inant.
The plan, which means that Ger
Pershing soon may be placed In Z
mand of British and French unit
we'll as his own American, is regB
as desirable and expected to incr|
rapidly the size of the Amen
forces on the lighting line and co
butte to the spirit of unity.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
Three Enemy Machines Bagge

Three Enemy Machines Bagge
With the American Army in Era
May 15 (By The Associated Pres
The first American communicate
sued since the American troops
tered the fighting line on a perma
basis was issued tonight. 1t rel
increased artillery activity north
Of Toul and Lorraine, as well ad
destruction Of three German nacl
by two American aviators. The s.
ment follows:
"Six p. M, Headquarters Anne
Expeditionary Forces. Northwe@
Toul and in Lorraine there W
marked increase in artillery ac
on both sides.
To-day our aviators brought Z
three German machines. Their
nothing else Of Importance to
port"
An early dispatch Wednesday,
the American front in France
that Captain Kenneth Mari OF
Francisco had brought down ar
emy biplane and that Captain
Peterson of Homeda1e, Pa,
brought down two German ii
planes in the Tou1 sector.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
Arrangements Amaz|
ing in Immensity AMI
Even More Will 81
Sent to Battle Line
L. S. OFFICERS WILL
COMMAND DIVISION

General Pershing May Soon Be PIae
in Charge of British and Freu
Units in Which American SoIdi,
Predominate-First Daily Col
munique Tells of Three Enel
Planes Being Shot Down.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16
FRANCE HQN0RED SECRECY
IMPOSED BY KING CHARLES
Foreign Secretary Declares England
WithhoIdS Nothing From President
Wilson and His Every Thought on
War Or Questions of Diplomacy Arc
Open to Americas Chief Executive
Peace Door Still Open.

London, May 16.-Foreign Secre-
tary Balfour was asked today in the
House of Commons whether Prince
SfStus of Bourbon. to whom Emperor
Charles addressed the letters last year
in which peace was offered to France,
paid two visits to England in connec-
ton with the proposals and whether
he was in communication on the sub
ject with Premier Lloyd George.
The subject was brought up by
Robert Outwhaite, Liberal member Of
the house for Manley. Mr.. Balfour
replied that the subject was not one
that could be dealt With by answer
and question.
The whole topic of the proposals
was discussed today in the House Of
Commons on the initiative of pacif-
lists.
In response to questions, Mr.. Bal
four said Emperor Charles wrote q
letter to a relative, (Prince Sixtus is
q brother-in-law of the emperOr)
and it was conveyed by this relative
to the president and premier Of
France under the seal of strictest Sc
crecy. No mission was given to COM
municate the letter to anyone except
the sovereign and premier OF that
country
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-16

Continued On Eleventh Page).
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
TEN-YEAR-OLO BOYS
RUN AWAY-CAUGHT

Three 10.year-old runaway boys.
George Acker. Ernest Holllngsworth
and Freddy O'Neil. were captured at
Goth ave. and u. Madison st., Friday.
on their way TO California, and re
turned TO their homes. Two Of the
boys. George and Ernest. live at the
Washington Children's home. while
Freddy lives at 1854 Goth ave. ". t..
with his parents.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
SAYS CANADIAN
INVENTED TANK

Or. Thomas II. Cuddy. Of Winni-
peg. drew up the original plans for
the famous fighting tank which Is
generally credited to Maj. Gen. II. ID.
Swinton. recently in Seattle in behalf
OF the Liberty Loan. according to
John M. Allmen. 2319 Boylston ave.
Seattle.
Mr.. Allmen says that DIR. Cuddy,
who is now in France. drew up the
first plans for the tank early In 1916.
or late in 1915, and that after sub
hitting them TO British officers. he
was summoned TO London for confer
ence. Later he was made assistant
TO the general manager In the tank
manufacturing factory. Mr.. Allmen
does not know, he says. just what
connection Maj. Gen. Swinton had
with the tanks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
STATE GUARD TO TRAIN
ON VARSITY CAMPUS

The University OF Washington
campus viii be turned into a train.
ing camp for ofhos. non-cons and
picked prfvates of the Third WASH
ingtcr state guard. this summer.
Announcement Of tho training camp
~ made Friday by NJ NJ Skinner.
dan OF men. Fraternity houses.
the Faculty Mems club and the Com
mons. the student cafeteria. viii be
turned over for the use of the
g1arttsmen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
What the Movie Managers Have to Say


'Tarzan OF the Apes" a story Of
African adventure. opened today at
the Coliseum Il IL "A strange story,
this "Tarzan OF the Apes" pictur'
Ing lions In combat with men. lcop
ards and inniars attacking human
beings. apes and Korillaa in primoyal
struggles.
interviewed are three romancca.
The pictures were taken along the
Amazon and nearly two years were
spent Ia the filming A. the story
goes within tho frontiers OF a des
olate jungle on the coast OF Africa.
this giant white man. Tarzan. rear.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20

The win to win is the greatest
need Of the United States today and
we must put that spirit behind every
thing that we do now. This was the
message of Bishop Frederic w. Kea-
tor, speaking before the members OF
the Seattle auxiliary of the 18th en-.
gineers, railway, at the Labor temple
Friday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
81 STARS IN MASONIC
CLUBS SERVICE FLAG

sixty.two stars are on the Masonic
club service flag. unfuricd In the
club rooms Friday night for the firs;
time. AZ the same time an American
flag. the gift OF II. ID. Rose. was pre-
scented to the organization.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20

cd by an ape mother. roams and
kills. lie Stays the lion and tiger
with HIS bare hands. The jagunr
fiees at his terrible ory. the ele.
plants fear him
Al the death Of his ape mother.
Tarzan mournn az he would have
mourned over his real mother. and
calling his friend. the elephant he
raids the cannibal vilgc and de.
stroyn u.
Then comes the white girl into his
life. and "rarzan of the Apes"
learns OF new and strange life to
him.
LIBERTY
Charlie Chaplin l. 10 appear in
his new picture. a Dogs Life. at
tho Liberty. lie will wear his same
muehimitated but inlmitabie outfit
OF battered derby. tightly buttoned
cutaway coat. biliowy trousers,
spread-caglc sabots ana Jaunty
sport that has made him
known from Paris 20 Yokohama.
As his chief support. he has
chosen scraps" little mongrel
whom he rescued from dog fight
"a Dogs Life IN the cievsrsst of
the Chaplin comics BESIDES
Scraps" he Is supported by Edna
rurviance. Fred Star and Zasu
Pitts.
Tho program IL completed by a
feature. THE Shell Game" adapted
from Kenneth L. Roberts Saturday
Evening Post story. Good VIII and
Almond Shells starring Emmy
wchlen. II Is story OF cheating
cheaters. an example Of the idea q
Innocence getting up a bit earlier In
the morning than Wickednens. The
two plays win run all next week.
STRAND
Wallace Reid IL 90 play at the
Strand. starting Sunday. In The
House % silence" with a plot that
deals with the adventures Of an am.
ataur Sherlock Holmes. who endeav-
orH to trace IN. perpetrator Of what
In believed 20 DO a murder.
IL IL a mystery story. with strange
secrets. underground passages. trap.
doors and springs.
Tho House OF silence" known AZ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
THRIFT STAMP DANCE

a thrift stamp dance will be given
Saturday evening at Kirkwood hall.
the dance being one OF n series given
by several Green Lake districts Of
the Minute Men.
All Green Lake Minute Men will
attend a meeting at p. m. before
tho dance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
rODAy's PROGRAMS
Marsh In The

race w fhe Bafhs
LIBERTY go torbe. Robertson In
Passing Of the rhirs tioar Iiseh"
tpitsItM Unitarian Of the Apes"
StHA>D-iiareid t.rL eoosi In tbs
tandioper."
Mt>~tp>-trabsi. Y Itushmsn In
The tirs-. shsst {"
tOfO>IAte--th sriie Chaplin ssm-
edy.
CLASS A--Miidr~d Manning in The
Msrriag. Speculation
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
GARDEN
LESSONS
Prepared Under Supervision Of
FLOYD RAIDER
County Agrieulturist
GARDEN LESSON NO. u

There are many varieties Of corn.
These differ greatly In size. vigor.
hardihood. productiveneaa. time In
which growth Is completed. and in
the saccharlne property which they
possess. The reference is 20 sweet
corn. tho only kind that should be
grown In the home garden.
In the Northern states. the Peep
o. Day is probably the earliest. ma.
turing in n shorter time than any
other sweet corn. But for table use
no variety will equal the Golden Ban.
tam.
Sweet corn. in ono or the other OF
its varieties. can be successfully
grown in every state.
Corn will grow In any good soil.
sandy loans.
The crop may be planted in hills
or rows. Tho first method Is most
favored in gardens. Rows are usual.
~ made three feet apart The seed
is buried two inches and tho kernels
are dropped. four to six In the hill.
hills IS TO "a inches apart
The use OF the rake should begin
few days after the planting. and
should be made to kill all weeds that
have sprouted. Cultivation then fol
lows with hoe and hand cultivatorl.
but II should be shallow and fro
quent Sweet corns are much liable
20 suckers. Some remove all when
the corn is about a foot high. others
allow one or two suckers 10 grow
with each plant The question r. not
yet settled. with the tendency to re
move all the suckers.
In extra large gardens. there can
be grown n years supply of sweet
corn. This is done by liberal plant.
ing. and drying what il not used at
the table. The corn should be picked
every day or two 20 secure the right
stage OF maturity. 1t is then cooked
as for the table. sliced off the cob
with a knife and dried.
GARDEN PRIMER, for reference,
may be had by sending your name,
address and "A twocent stamp for
postage, 10 NATIONAL WAR GAR
DEN COMMISSION, Washington,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20
LOSES PURSE IN PARK

]. A. Siever. OF the Hermosa apart.
ments. last a purse containing SEQ.
his government pass and personal
papers in Denny park Friday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-20

cOffsEtM-.-rsrps ef the Apes."
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chaplin In "A
Dog. life"
CIEMMEK--Mae Marsh In The
Pace in the DARK
sTHA>D--Matlaee Reid In The
House Of silence
MIssio>--tsrmel Myers In The
Wine Girl"
COIOSIAf~-Msrgnr rlseh~v In
AIMS Finish"
CLASS A--Tsyiee Holmes In TN
easy Money"
r1.At.-Tbeds BAxa In The Ttge~
Woman"