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New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
NEW BLOW AGAINST HUN HANGS IN BA . OUR REPLY TO AUSTRIA STANDS 20
 WAR CLOUD SEEN ON U. S.-BULGAT
I'VE MEAN TO PUT GERMANY IN PHYSICAL BONDS'', LODGE SAYS
 ENDORSING REPLY TO AUSTRIA

Swedish minister speaks for all the nations arrayed against the Central Powers in the belief of officials today.
 The text of the answer constitutes one of the shortest important notes recorded in American diplomatic history. After stating that the Limited States feels that there is only one re- ply which it can make to the sugges- tion of the imperial Austro- Hungarian government" President Wilson set forth the position of the United States government in a single sentence, as follows:
 'It has repeatedly and with entire candor stated the terms upon which the United States would consider peace and can and will entertain no proposal for a conference upon mat ter concerning which it has made it's position and purpose so plain"
 With first of the expected new series of peace bids of the Central Powers having met a flat rejection, speculation turned today to the course of action to be followed by officials in Germany and dAustria-Hungary. It was believed in some circles that these officials again would attempt to place the entire blame for the continuation of the war upon the Allies and the United States.
 In the opinion of other officials, it was believed Austria was prepared to take the next Step-a withdrawal from her alliance with Germany, Turkey and Bulgaria and a complete acceptance of the terms lid down by President Wilson.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
SIX KILLED DURING
 AIR RAID ON PARIS
On Same Day French Aviators Take Toll of 12 Enemy Planes and
 16 Balloons.

Paris, Sept. 17. (Havas.) )-Six persons were killed and 15 others were injured in Sunday nights air raid over Paris, according to the lists given by the newspapers today
 In aerial fighting Sunday, French aviators destroyed 12 German air planes and set on fire 16 captive bal looms, says tonight's war office state ment on aviation activities. Sunday night bombing squadrons dropped 46 tons of bombs on military targets be- hind the German lines from Laon to Metz
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
PRISONERS LOCATED
Six Connecticut Soldiers Among S3 Announced As Inmates of German Military Camps.

Announced As Inmates of German
 Military Camps.
 Washington Sept. 17.-The names of 83 American soldiers held prisoner in various camps in Germany were announced today by the war depart ment. Three officers named on the list are:
 At Karlsruhe: Clifford A. NIGEL vaine, first lieutenant, Albany, Mo-; Alexander M. Roberts, lieutenant avi- ator, Gulfport, Miss; at Landshut: Outward Mcdonald, first lieutenant Burt, Ia.
 The enlisted men include:
 At Rastatt: Savage, Clyde, w. Ban gor, Me-; Sheffield Harry L., Forest vile, N. J.; Corry George, Philadel- phia; Bradley Arthur C., Bristol, Conn.,; Checkley, William T. Jr., Pat erson, N. J. Zimm herman, Arthur w., Philadelphia; Nirita, Cassimer, Johns- town, Pa; Ranch, Earl C., 101 South George Street, York, Pa; Coyle, Peter M, Johnstown, Pa; Axel Morris, Phil ade1phia; Livingstone, Guy, Boston; Jules Edward, Rochester Pa; Latti- mer, Frank, Platts Mills, Waterbury, Conn.,; Landmark, August E., Gay louisville, Conn; James J. Fogarty, Hartford, Conn; George E. Drouin, St. Johnsbury, Vt; John Mishiwici, New Haven; Mark F. Argraves, Fort Fairfield Me.
 At Strakowe: William P. Clark, New Haven Conn.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
CONCERT NETTED St,8OO
Gross Returns Were $2 2,OOO, but Uncle Sam Must Have His War Tax-Efx- penses UnderWIittcn.

It was announced today that the concert given by the French army band at Fox's theater last evening uetted approximately $1,8OO. The re- reipts from the sale of tickets amount ed to about $2,000, but 10 per cent. of this must be sent to the federal reve- nue agents as war tax. The band was under no expense, all bills having been paid beforehand by number of patriotic citizens The $1,800 will be sent to the French organization which Is performing work among the French soldiers similar to the American Y. M. c A.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
BoLsHEv1K FORCES FLEE.

Petrograd, Saturday, Sept. IA. (El Amsterdam, Sept. 17.)-AmericaI British and French detachments al reported by the Pavda to have met th Bolshevik forces in battle on the Arc1 angel front The Bolshevik troop after an initial success were repulsd by British endorsements and fled panic. A number of the Bolshevi officers the newspaper says, deserte to the British.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
German Statement.

Berlin, Sept. r, via London.-The artillery duel in the region of HaVrin- court, southwest of Cambrai. yester day increased to great intensity, says today's German war office statement.
 German troops recaptured the east ern fringe of the heights to the east of Vauxaillon, northeast of Soissons, where the French have gained foot ing.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
P Quietest Day Since Drive Opened.

With the American Army in Lor- raine, Sept. 16, D. m., (By the As sociated Press) )-Today was the quiet est day on this front since the begin ming of the offensive last Thursday. There was little infantry activity and only moderate artillery action.
 Pont-a-Mousson and Dieulouard, four miles to the south. were shellcd by the enemy, who mixed in few mustard gas projected.
 The Germans apparently were dig ging themselves in behind the Hin denburg line today.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
Closing Pincers On Camtrai.

London, Sept. 17.-Last night wit messed a further closing in of the British lines northwest of St. Quen- tin. Field Marshal Haig in his re- port today announced that the British had made progress in this area in the direction of Le Verguier.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
SLAUGHTER IN PETROGRAD
More Than 800 Persons Executed During Past Week and 400 Others Are Condemned to Death.

Stockholm, Sept. 17.-Wholesale ex- cautions are increasing in Petrograd, according to private telegrams re- ceived by way of Helsingfors. During the past week 8t2 persons were exc cuted and more than 400 others are doomed
 All persons of the rank of council ors of state have been imprisoned re- gardless of their political view.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
FRANCOIS 60 FORWARD
Force Operating Against Bulgarians On Macedonian Front Report Ad- vance and Occupation of Ridges.

London, Sept. 17.-Serbian and French troops continue the offensive in Macedonia and have progressed more than five miles, according to a Serbian official statement received here. The advancing Allies have ac- cupied an important series of ridges.
 The Allied troops have captured more than 5000 prisoners and 24 guns. Their casualties have been slight.
 The Allies are moving forward on a front of more than 12 miles and have taken the village of Gradeshnit- sa, 20 miles east of Monastir. A Jugo- slav division is fighting with the Serbs and French and has reached Koziak, the most important position in the region of the offensive.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
CARDINAL FARLEY UNCONSCIoU

Mamaroneck, N. Y, Sept I'll Cardinal Farley had two sinlzin spells during the night, according members of his official family gathel ed at his bedside, and there yirtuall was no hope for his recovery, 1t said. He was in g, state of coma. th| morning.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
NEGRO SOLDIERS EXECUTED
Five Who Participated in Houston Riots in August, 1917, Pay Penalty by Hanging at Texas Fort.

San Antonio, Tex, Sept. 17.-SiX ne- groes whose sentences to death were pronounced by court-martial , which tried them for participation in the Houston riot, August, 1917, and whose sentences were approved by President Wilson, were hanged at Fort Sam Houston at dawn today,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
INFLUENZA AT GREAT LAKES

Great Lakes. ILL, Sept. 17.-Ap- proximately 4,000 men are in quaran- tine today as the result of Spanish influenza breaking out in the aviation camp of the naval training station here.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
GERMAN INSURANCE FIRMS
 LOSE LICENSES IN BRAZIL.

Buenos Aires, Sept. 16.-The Bra zilian government has cancelled the licenses of German insurance com- panies.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

Sofia, Bulgaria, Sept. Is, via London --Franco- Serbian troops in an attack on the Bulgarian lines in Macedonia early Sunday morning, succeeded after q. desperate struggle in occupy ing the Sokol, Dopropolje and Vet renik positions, says today's war office announcement.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
BULGARS DISPATCHED
 TO WEST WAR FRONT
Belgian Paper Says Regiments Have Arrived at Maubeuge to Co.,
 operate With Germans.

Amsterdam, Sept. 17.-Bulgar regiments have arrived at Mauberge to cooperate with the German troops on the western front, according to the Echo Beige.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
WAR ON BULGARS CERTAIN
 IF TROOPS ARE IN FRANCE
Forces of King Ferdinand Said to Have Reached Maubeuge to Help Stem Foch Tide.

Washington, Sept. 17.-If Bulgar- ians actually are fighting in the West, it will mean recognition of a state of war between the United States and Bulgaria.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

 evidently expects the American egions there atface A lines the westo the of ront the Americans standing German soil there successful would the Germany than elsewhere along The country to b1 traversed by attacking army however, very rough and lends itself admirably o defensive operations -..o,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
LIEUT. sQUIRE OVERSEAS.

Word has been received here that Lieut.. William w T. Squire has ar rived safely overseas ..-....-..-
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

In the communication issued by the Austrian foreign office in connection with the note to the belligerents and neutrals regarding the proposed peace conference, it was announced that the step taken by Austria had been brought to the knowledge of the Holy See in a special note. It was added that an appeal had been made to the pope's interest in peace.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
AUSTRIA ASKED POPE ID AID PEACE MOVE Burian Sent Appeal Through
 Apostolic NunCiO at Vienna
 REFERRED TO P0NTIFF'S NOTE
Expressed Confidence, Pontiff Would Sympathize With Proposal For Conference and Support It With Moral Influence.

Amsterdam, Sept. 17.-Baron Buri- an, Austro Hungarian foreign minis ter, on Seutember IA, according to a Vienna dispatch, sent a note to the Apostolic nuncio at Vienna, Monsig- nor di Bonzo, saying his government had decided to propose a peace con- ference and urging the Vatican to support it. The note follows:
 After four years of unheard of struggle and gigantic sacrifices the battle which has been devastating Europe has not been able to bring about a decision. Animated by a spirit of reconciliation which already has been expressed in it's note of De- cember 12, 1916, the Austro- -Hungar- ian government has decided to ap- proach all belligerent states and in vite them to pave the way to a peace which will be honorable for all par ties by d confidential and unbinding exchange of thoughts
 Full of gratitude, the Austro- Hun garian government hereby remem- bers that touching appeal which His Holiness, the pope, sent to all bellig- erents last year with the exhortation that they seek an understanding and live again in brotherly concord. Firm ly convinced that the Holy Father to- day also longs that suffering mankind soon will again enjoy the blessings of peace, we cof1dently hope he will sym pathize with our note and support it with the moral influence which is rec ognized all over the word.
 Animated by this thought I re- quest Your Excellency to submit the enclosed text of the note to His Holi- neSS."
New-York tribune., 1918-11-17
War Will Make Our
Men Good Roads
Boosters

"fhere will be a couple of million
real road boosters back in the United
States when the war is over, as l think
all OF the men over here appreciate
how good roads can be made invalu-
able. In my mind there is no doubt
that the good roads of France saved
her in two instances"
Colonel Robert H. Tyndall of the
l5oth Field Artillery writes from
over there" to fellow Hoosier,
Chairman Carl G. Fisher of the A. A. A..
touring board:
6! have seen movements of troops
made in the dark which would have
been impossible in any other country
than France. Here the roadmakers
have scientifically planted trees that
absorb drainage on the side and at
the same time shelter the highways
80 as to keep them just moist enough
IN some instances you will find tall
poplar standing higher than the rest
of the trees bordering the road at
every kilometre, SO that you can read
lily measure distances with the eye.
Zone of the great things they do
here is to repair a road and even make
an entirely new surface without inter
ferng with the stream of traffic In
one campaign we were in over a thou
sand trucks passed my regiment, each
carrying twenty-five soldiers. This was
for reinforcement on the flank and
was done without the slightest CON
fusion. One does not find here the
little holes that cause so much trouble
remaining in a road. The potted places
are Immediately filled and drained,
right up to the front line almost.
CAS- far as being able to orient ones
self, | think from now on I can drive
blndfolded any place in the United
States, as most of my driving on the
front has been at night, and the roads
wind around considerably over here. l
don't have lights, and neither do the
trucks and other vehicles coming in
opposite directions. We are not al
lowed to use the horn, as this is the
method employed for gas alarm.
Sometimes l really wonder how we get
through with it all, but it shows how
person can become accustomed to
most anything, and we train ourselves
to see in the dark"
New-York tribune., 1918-11-17
Spare the Spare Is Good
Tire Conservation Plan

Avoid wear on tires that are not in
use as we'll as on those that are in use,
to effect true tire conservation, is the
advice of A. j. PEBBLES. manager of
New York Tire Service. Inc. "Keep
spare tires covered properly to avoid
the deteriorating effect of sunlight,
water and air, is the first precaution
to observe. he says. Motorists, who
cannot fail to notice that tire com
panies and stores keep their wares we'll
wrapped, often disregard this example
and carry spare tires unprotected. The
rubber is thus left subject to decom-
position by the action of light, air and
water, and the tire is greatly weakened.
Keep tires tightly fastened is an
other good rule. A loose chain will
chafe the tire and rub it to serious
injury. Motorists, who observe care
fully the more complex rules for tire
care, should not neglect this obvious
conservation measure.
"To have the tire padlocked is the
best kind of burglary insurance. An
other way to discourage the prospective
thief is to carry the oldest tire as the
spare. A tire even slightly worn is
almost worthless from the point OF
view of the second seller. while a new
tire will fetch q tempting price.
Other reasons of economy suggest
carrying the oldest tire rather than the
newest tire as the spare. Then, if there
are any deteriorating effects, they will
be felt by the less valuable tire
This practice will also lessen the risk
Of unexpected blowouts on the road
for new tire will not, as may the old
suddenly break down under strain"
New-York tribune., 1918-11-17
Motor transport |
Subject of
Conference

The motor transport conference
which began yesterday in this city
runs to Saturday next. For this affair
which is held under the auspices Of
the -Stratton Company, seven sub
jects of vital interest to those engaged
in transportation by motor vehicles
have been assigned, and one is to be
discussed each evening by various au-
thorities.
The purpose Of tho conference is to
provide accurate information and in
struction on the various developments
and new problems confronting all who
are interested in motor transportation
whether owner or operator, student OF
one engaged in the motor vehicle bust
ness. Several of the talks will be
illustrated with motion pictures and
lantern slides.
Subjects to be discussed include the
part motor vehicles have played ir
winning tire war, possibilities in the
rural express field, methods and de-
vices for increasing motor haulage eff
cheney, the store-door delivery plan
intercity motor transportation and the
highway and traffic problems.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-17
REQ Salesroom tc
Display Closed
Models

James J. Hunt, general manager of
the REQ Motor Car Company of New
York, Inc, who has just arrived from
the REQ factory at Lansing, Mich, has
made arrangements for a special ex-
hibition of closed cars. to be held at
the REQ salesroms, Fifty-fourth Street
and Broadway, beginning tomorrow.
A large variety of types will be on
view, particularly the "All Season.
seven passenger type, which Mr.. Hunt
states has been in demand for some
time.
~ believe that now is the time to
make ready for the winter season and
offer cars that will make suitable
Christmas gifts" says Mr.. Hunt. "The
need for closed cars is imperative now
and the best indication of this is the
demand for this type. For shopping
purposes, social calls, taking oul
wounded boys for drive and for gen
eral all-around purposes there is M
car equal to the closed type"
New-York tribune., 1918-11-17
Run Your Car or Lay 1t
Up, Here Are Things to DO

filters. Empty out the distilled water
and put in new distilled water The
battery then should be stored where
1T will not freeze even in the coldest
weather. Occasionally distilled water
should be added to keep the level above
the top of the plates. This last is i'm
portant.
Oil may be left in the engine; in
fact it would be we'll to remove the
spark plugs and pour a liberal amount
Of cylinder oil into each cylinder Then
turn the engine over by hand a few
times TO smear this oil thickly over
the cylinder walls. 1t will prevent the
rings seizng in the grooves or the
pistons freezing" to the cylinders.
Some persons will prefer to use the
car occasionally during the winter.
even though they keep it in an un-
heated garage. In this case it is neces-
sary to use strong non-freezing solu-
tion in the cooling system, or, better
still, to Drain out the water each time
the car is run into the garage, and
when desiring to take it out to refill
the system with hot water. This makes
it easier to start the engine.
The battery must be kept fully
charged. This is imperative. 1t would
be good idea to favor the battery in
starting by using the hand crank in
stead of the starter. Correct readings
of the hydrometer should be taken
every time the car is used to see that
the small amount of running done is
sufficient to keep the battery charged.
1t may be necessary to run the engine
to insure full charge. This will elm
mate the necessity of taking the bat
terry to the rechtrging station.
In this connection it would be well
to bear in mind that discharged bat
terry contains practically clear water
which freezes at 32 degrees above
zero, while in a fully charged battery
the electrolite is 25 per cent solution
of sulphuric acid, which will not freeze
until somewhere about 80 below zero.
The owner who will take pains to
see that the foregoing instructions are
observed carefully will have no trouble
in safely storing his car for the entire
winter, or in having it available for
occasional use, as he prefers. The man
who neglects to take proper care, how
ever, is likely to have succession of
troubles and may irreparably damage
the car, the battery, or some other
part. 1t is so little work to care for
these things that it is really easier
to do it than to repair the damage
which may result. Besides, car CON
servation necessity is not yet over.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-17

OooOlcuc LEAKS DV
Another serious trouble is leakage of
liquid gasolene past the rings where
they are not properly fitted. Under
normal working conditions there should
be properly vaporized mixture in the
combustion space. But the present
!ow--gradc gasolene is difficult to va
porize, especially when the engine is
cold or the hot air intake to the car
buretor does not properly heat the in
coming air. Liquid gasolene is forced
down past the pistons, falling to the
oil base, where it mixes with the oil.
This thiEs the lubricant to such an
, extent that increased friction results
between all bearing surfaces.
Unfortunately there is only one
trouble with piston rings which may
be corrected without taking down the
engine. This is where the rings are
gummed by carbon and SO cannot
work freely in their slots in order to
hold compression To test for ring
trouble run the engine and hold the
hand over the breathing tube (the
tube where you pour the cylinder OILY
If much gas is escaping here it shows
serious leakage past the pistons.
If the rings are carbonized they may
be released by putting half teacup-
iui oi kerosene lnCo eacn cylinder and
cranking the engine by means of the
starter. This will loosen the carbon
and the rings will release. If this does
not stop the escape Of gas from the
breathing tube it shows serious
trouble and the cylinders must be re-
moved to remedy it.
This is an expensive process, and it
Ia only natural for one to postpone it
as long as possible, but it will prove 81
| good investment to restore the engine
to full power and so obtain increased
mileage per gallon Of gasolene used.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-17
Motorist and Echo

as Swift might have written it.
Motorist:
Echo, fair nymph, will you give
kind reply
If in this grot my queries shall try?
Echo: Try.
Motorist:
My engine troubles all adjustments
Pray tell me what is cause of this
turmoil?
Echo: Oil.
Motorist:
1t knocks on hills. What causes this
condition
That thus defies my layman's recog-
milton?
Echo: Ignition.
Motorist:
Tires cost more. BY what utility
Can | increase their durability?
Echo: ABILITY
Motorist:
But, Echo, this cars faults no tongue
can tell.
It's faults its very worth to me excel.
Echo: Soil
To whom? The truth is heard. Can
Those facts that ownership would
soon supply?
Echo: lie
Motorists:
Step forth a moment, Nymph. hep
you scan it.
Can lying sell this relic for me?
Can it?
Echo: Can it,
Monte Sohn in "Motor Life"
New-York tribune., 1918-11-17
BY William II. Stewart, Jr.

President Ste2U0rt Automobile School
Few people appreciate the value of
well fitted piston rings. Yet many an
engine is struggling along with consid-
cradle loss of power due to faulty
rings. Occasionally this is combined
witn other defects in the engine, but
IN the majority of cases the fault is en-
tirely in the rings.
The function of a piston ring is to
make the piston gas-tight. On account
OF the extreme heat to which the head
OF the piston is subjected it expands
freely. This is due to the fame from
the explosion playing upon it during
the entire length of the power stroke.
This flame may vary in temperature
from 1000 to 5000 degrees Fahrenheit,
which causes a considerable expansion
of the piston.
Tho cylinder does not get as hot as
this because the water jacket keeps the
temperature down below point where
the oil would be affected. So the pis-
ton expands more than the cylinder,
and consequently must be enough
smaller so as not to seize it, i. e., it
must not grow large enough to stick in
the cylinder.
the rings are necessary to fill the space
between the piston and the cylinder
walls. They prevent the compressed
gas from escaping past the piston, and
so wasting the force of the explosion
which should exert it's entire force on
the piston to produce the power neccs-
sary TO drive the engine. We see from
that the piston rings are extremely
useful on the compression and power
strokes, but their utility on the sue
ton stroke is just as great.
On this stroke the fresh mixture of
RasoIene vapor and air is sucked in
from the carburetor II the rings are
not perfect fit or the cylinder walls
are scored certain quantity Of foul
gas will be drawn up from the crank
case, carrying an excess Of oil with it,
The oil will cause the cylinder to car
bonize, giving long train Of troubles
and the foul gas will prevent enough
fresh mixture being drawn in to give a
powerful explosion. The foul gas In the
crank-case Is due TO the leakage Of The
burning mixture past the pistons dur
ing the power stroke. This stays in