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New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
Would CurtaiI Armaments.

es," replied the Secretary. He
added, however, that he thought there
should be some international agree
ment to prevent competitive building
IN ornaments. And he read a pro-
vision in the tentative bill making
allowance for possible action by the
Peace Conference. This provision
follows:
IF at any time before the construc-
ton authorized by this act shall have
been contracted for, there shall have
been established, with the co-opera-
ton of the United States, an interna-
t1onal tribunal or tribunals, compe-
tent to secure peaceful determination
of all international disputes, and
which shall render unnecessary the
maintenance of competitive ar1na-
ments, then and in that case such
naval expenditures as may be incon-
sistent With the engagements made
III the establishment of such tribunal
or tribunals may be suspended, when
SO ordered by the President of the
United States"
The Presidents peace programme.
Secretary Daniels said, would make
such huge naval expenditures unnec-
essary. He added that the pro-
gramme, as q whole, seems to have
met with unofficial agreement, al
though Lloyd George, he said. had
specifically reserved judgment on the
question of freedom of the seas.
Mr.. Daniels did not care to go into
details to show how adoption of the
great navy programme would REIN
force the Presidents peace pro-
gramme.
Needed Tn Navy.
He said, on the other hand. that no
matter what kind of policing arrange
ments for the high seas are evolved
at the Peace Conference, the United
States should have navy at least
the equal of any other in the world.
The Secretary recommended that
the permanent enlisted strength Of
the navy remain at 131, 900 men, and
that provision be made for a tempo
rary increase to $50, 1000.
/" 1T is unwise to authorize a de-
crease In the navy during the transit
ton stage" he declared. He added
that legislation as to personnel would
be presented to the next Congress.
Secretary Daniels reduced his orig
inal estimate of $200,000,000 for the
new building programme for the year
beginning next July to S55, 100000. In
addition he submitted other revised
estimates cutting the total asked for
the navy during the next year from
$2,664, 100000 to S995, 903,0O0. The
earlier estimate was drawn up while
the war was in progress
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
TO WATCH YEAR OUT.

The Svea Social club will hold a
watch night party" tonight in the
rooms Of the Svea Social club on
Arch street and the old year will be
watched out and the new year In
The affair is the annual party of the
social club and an entertainment has
been planned. Refreshm cents will be
served The affair Is open to the
members of the club, their families
and friends.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
CORP. CARROLL LEAVES.
Returns to Camp in New York Before
Being Mustered Out

Corp. Joseph Carroll, son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Carroll of Sexton
street who spent few days fur
Tough in this city, has returned to a
camp in New York city where he ex-
poets to be transferred to camp
down south. Corp. Carroll who has
been in France since a year ago last
October, left with Co. E of. this city,
and has been in the thick of every
fray over there. He has been gassed
twice and wounded once.
Corporal Carroll spoke at Keeney's
theater last Friday evening on what
our boys as we'll are doing over there
He left this city Sunday evening for
New York, with the best wishes of
his many friends who all hope to see
him back in New Britain soon.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
Sard for any case of Catarrh that cam
ut be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
b catarrh sufferers for the past
hirty-f3ye years, and has become
nown as the most reliable remedy for
|atarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
be Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
bling the Poison from the Blood and
Ealing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
lure for a short time you will see
reat Improvement in your general
|ealth. Start taking Halls Catarrh
|ure at once and get rid OF catarrh.
Ind for testimonials. free.
". J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Iold by all Druggists, 76c.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
TO INSTALL OFFICERS.
Painters Union Meets Jan. 6--Ger-
stacker Lodge on Jan. IS.

Installation of the newly elected
officers of the Painters, Decorators
and Paper Hangers union, will be
held January s. Charles Weir viii
be installed as president, John Knapp,
financial secretary; A. T. Lane, treas
urer. and r. w. Thompson, recording
secretary.
G. A. Fisher has been elected Noble
Grand of the Gerstaecker Lodge, I. o.
O. F. and will be installed into his
office January 10. Other officers
elected are: vice grand, Charles
Lynch; recording secretary, George
Schlag; treasurer, William zeigler;
financial secretary, Edward T.. James.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31

when the world was plunged into
war;" Mr. Daniels answered.
when the first three-year policy
was adopted, that was your idea ?"
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31

Washington, Dec. 31.-Before the
house naval affairs committee Secre-
tary Daniels made public the original
and revised estimates of his depart
ment as follows
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
R. 2. O. Il. NOTES.

New Britain lodge, No. 957, r. p. o.
Elks, will hold a dinner and dance to-
night to watch the old year out and
the new year in.
venison dinner will be held
Thursday evening, January 9, for tho
benefit Of the flower fund.
The next regular meeting OF the
lodge will be held January 2.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31

The reductions include appropria-
tions for individual yards, magazine
stations, training stations, ordnance
and ordnance stores, but the tabuIa,-
ton is only a selection of the major
items from a list of more than 100
subjects.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31

Only One "BROMO QUINTNE"
ITO get the genuine, call for full name
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tab
let's. Look for signature of E. w.
GROVE. Cures Cold i'm One
Day. soc.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31
DANIELS URGES i 5.
HAVE BIGGEST NAVY
Recommends Increased ArIna-
ment Unless Restricted by Peace

Washington, Dec. 31.-Before the
house naval affairs committee Secre-
tary Daniels made public the original
and revised estimates of his depart
ment as follows.
Original Revised
Estimate Estimate
Pay, mise. $1O,0O0,OO0 S 100000
Aviation -. 225,000,000 36,0OO,0O0
New batteries 100000
Ammunition 125,000,0O0
Yards and
docks -. 100000 100000
Emergency
yards and
docks . 100000
Naval train
ing camp 100000
Navy pay :. 0,046,071 oil, 500, 395
Naval con-
struction 200,000,000 100000
Improving
yards $50. 100000
Provisions 202,343965 57,T90,213
Naval
emergency
fund 49,. 175,o00,o0o 61,855,o0o
The reductions include appropria-
tons for individual yards, magazine
stations, training stations, ordnance
and ordnance stores, but the tabuIa-
ton is only a selection of the major
items from a list of more than 100
subjects.
eff the peace conference does not
agree on some plan to reduce arma-
ments, l am in favor of going right
ahead and building the biggest navy
in the world.
"You cannot do anything that will
SO strengthen Americas aims in the
peace conference as to adopt this
program"
These two statements by Secretary
of the Navy Daniels featured his ap-
pearance before the house naval af-
fairs committee to explain the second
threeyear building program now be-
fore the committee. He said he had
taken up the matter with President
Wilson before the armistice was
signed. and again after it had been
signed. His recommendations he
added, had the presidents approval,
Dreadnoughts on Schedule.
The United States navy now has
TIT ships fit for service, and has SIS
under construction or authorized.
All these the secretary said, will be
finished by the end of the next fiscal
year, when the first three-year pro-
gram will be completed. The navy
will then have 1892 vessels, of which
40 will be destroyers and 181 sub
marines. Secretary Daniels presented
a tentative draft of bill embodying
the departm recommendation
for the next three-year program.
This plan calls for ten dread
noughts of highest speed and great
est radius. to cost not over $23, 100000
each; six battle cruisers to cost
1880, 600 each; ten scout cruisers
and 1870 smaller craft of types to be
determined. The new navy, when put
in operation would cost $800,000,000
annually for maintenance according
to estimates prepared by Paymaster
General MCGOWAN Of the nayys4pr the
house committee.
You want the most powerful navy
in the world % Mr.. Kelley asked.
Kelley of Michigan while Secretary
Daniels was on the stand.
absolutely" replied the secretary.
when did you first decide that we
should have the most powerful navy
in the world - Mr.. Kelley asked.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-31

Midnight frolic at the Lyceuln to-
night commencing at IL o'clock.
Dancing on the stage. Music by Ly-
ceum orchestra-adyt.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-25

nfty-swo were wounded and six killed.
a premature explosion OF a she'll
These were 1872 Infantry men, but I
DO not know their company. We have
very nice hospital here and are 50
glad to be able TO take care OF our
own boys.
Italy is beautiful country and we
are all happy here, but will be GLAD
when we can come home One of the
pensacola men was in the Red Cross
work at Genoa, Italy, while we were
there and sent word for Miss Bergin
and myself to come TO see him but we
did not find time.
We are surely glad to have the rest
from the continual firing and much re-
lieved not to have any more night
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-25
SANTA CT A US IS
TAKING C. A RE OF
YANKS IN GERMANY

Coblenz. Dec. 2s-tAssoctated Press)
Santa Claus from across the Atlantic
has brought the Afertcan soldiers be-
yond the Rhine, large quantities Of
sweets and vorious luxuries and hol-
iday gifts. for their first Christmas In
Germany. Packages began arriving
several days ago by carload lots. and
are being distributed rapidly among
the eighth division within the occu-
pied area The Quartermaster Depart
ment and the Americ anRed Cross
have provided thirty carloads OF choc-
oiate and stick Candy.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-25
NAVAL STATION
TEAM ESTABLISHES
lAcE PRECEDENT

The Pensacola Naval AIR Station
Cross Country Team has established
a precedent In winning the South At
lantic A. A. U. Championship Cross
Country Team Trophy. which may not
be broken for some time.
Scoring total OF 80 points. which
il the lowest that has been made for
some time for events OF this character.
and having a margin on the second
team OF more than 20 points the Naval
track men for the first time brought
championship cross country team
trophy
n. E Cakes who was the winner OF
the event made the distance OF one
and one half miles IS minutes, SO and
2-5 seconds Considering the fact that
the course was on wet parements, and
that the weather was misty, storm
ceasing only thirty minutes before the
starters pistol sent the men on the
long grind. this is fast time.
Pete Norman, holder OF three A. A.
Z. titles for distance events, was pick
ed to win the race by many track fans,
but an injuhy sustained during the
first mile of the run strained his ankle
He continued the run however and
finished In third place for the local
Naval AIR Station.
The next six men which completed
the Naval Air Stations Team were II.
P. Dopknen. II. F. Jackson. J. Fl. Nil
Ter. B. L. Gum, and S. r. Norris. AZ
ter the race the different teams were
entertained at a smoker at which Kid
Sullivan, Pete Herman's title contend
er boxed q fast three round go with
s. r. Pendam Of the local station. E.
P. Jones also OF this station boxed an
exhibition with Lefty AflIand of the
Gulfport Naval Station. Roy Moore.
who coached the team, with the assist
ance Of C. A Chuck" Davis. formerly
Of the Irish American Athletic Club
and hero Of the OLYMPIC games at
Stockholm. put on an exhibition OF
physical culture.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-25
DANIELS SAYS THE
AMERICAN FLEET
WON BIG VICTORY.

"asninston, Dec 24-Confdent that
the American people wouldn greet the
oMcers and men OF the returning bat
uesnip squadron with price ano EN-
gratuiations." and as "vifient victory
was expressed by Secretary Daniels
tohignt on the eve Of his Departure
LOT New York to review the home.
coming naval units.
american dreadnauxhts, though
denied the opportunity OF winning =
great sea victory. did more" the see-
rotary said They cooperated In re-
ceivtng the surrender OF the en,ir-.
German fleet
Inc secretary and many govern.
ment and diplomatic ofIlcials WIN leave
washington tomorrow afternoon ID,
welcome the neet Thursday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-25
LOST IN CLOUDS, YANK
LANDS FAR IN REAR
Cn>c;a1N
On. e. A. Specially

Paris, Dec. 24-An American aviator
received orders to go to the front. In
the clouds. he got lost and flew in ex-
actly the opposite direction to that he
should have taken. Landing in a lit
tie village near Saint Nazaire. on the
Brittany coast, he asked whether he
was In Lille all right Great was his
surprise to learn that, instead OF being
in the north of France, he had landed
in the far south corner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-25
LONDON's BRAyEST MAN.
IN. IL, n. SDeciaD

London, Dec. 24-Now that air raids
have passed, London honors Captain
Larcombe OF the anti-aircraft defenses
as its bravest citizen. His duty was to
collect all unemployed bombs dropped
by German aif men.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-12-25
College Patriotism

snow your patriotism now by join
ing our big New Years class in stem
ography. Enroll with the
PAN-AMERICAN COLLEGE or
COMMERCE
Contest now on
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
CHICKEN QUESTION
CAUSES TROUBLES

Continued from first page)
certainly be convinced that a city
or town has the right to restrain
chickens of the fowl variety. If
you do not have such an ordinance,
you should pass one, more especially
at this time in order to protect the
war garden. An ordinance of this
kind is a good ordinance to have at
any time. 1t is of the greatest i'm
iportance at this time
There is another kind Of chicken
that has recently been given con-
siderable attention in the state, es-
pecially by the city of Des Moines,
by state officials and by the
Board of Health. This is human
chicken Of easy virtue that is at
tracted by the uniform of the
United States Soldier, and at the
same time is not as careful of its
health as the rules of hygiene de-
mand. The army and war depart
ment have decided, after thorough
investigation, that this kind OF
chicken is of more danger to the
Soldiers of the United States than
are all the troops of the Kaiser
What the teaching of morality has
been unable TO do in a thousand
years, and war has been able to do
in one year.
At the request of the war de-
partment the State Board of Health
of Iowa has passed rule prohibit
ing these chickens from running at
large in the state. 1t is made the
! duty of physicians druggists the
police and all others having any in
formation on the subject and know
ing of a chicken of this kind run
ming at large, to report the same to
the proper officials in order that
such chicken may be restrained.
Municipal officers should get busy
and restrain every chicken of every
kind that is apt to be a menace
either to the war garden or to the
Soldiers of the United States.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
LOCAL ITEMS.

Herman Ddle was passenger
to Albert Lea yesterday.
Mrs. George Higgins was pas
senger to Calmar Saturday.
Landlord ]. M. Boehm of Post
vile was a visitor here today.
Mrs. Augusta Brakeman went to
Dubuque Saturday on visit to
her son Walter.
Mrs, Charles Dewy returned to
Ossian Friday after a visit here
with Miss Ida Oxley.
Mrs. Catherine Keefe arrived
home Thursday from three weeks
visit in Chicago with her son, Frank.
Mrs. H. H. Ward was here from
Arlington and spent Sunday with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer.
Mrs Charles Dewey returned
to Ossian Friday after spending a
few days here with Miss Ida Oxley.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. o. Marsh
went to Chicago Monday on bust
ness and pleasure trip.
Mrs. Ernest Granger returned
to Eau Claire, Wis. Saturday hav-
ing spent the past month here with
relatives.
Miss Mary Gilman went tc
Ridgeway today for few days
visit with her sister, Mrs. Theo.
Anderson.
II F.. Conner arrived home
Monday from a business trip to
Thief River Falls, Mimi. and the
Twin cities.
Rev. Father Have of Coggon,
Iowa visited here yesterday after
attending the funeral of Father
Murtagh at Cresco..
MIR. and Mrs. E. Randall ac-
VIM. S.oskopf returned to New
Albin, Iowa yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lubke and
daughter, Othelia and Messrs. Earl
and Leonard Anderson of Castalia
autoed to Cresco Monday.
-Johan Linde who has been at
tending Luther college here during
the past year departed for his
home in Cambridge, Wis. Saturday.
Mrs. C. w. Final returned to
Crookston, Mimi. Saturday after
visit of two weeks with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs John Hargreaves.
Rev. Father Howard Of Du-
buque, attended the funeral of Rev.
Murtagh at Cresco and made his
aunt, Mrs Ellen Curtin short
visit here.
Mrs, Jane Whiteman departed
today for Glenside, Sask. Canada
where she will spend the summer
with her daughter, Mrs. j. j.
Headington.
-Messrs. z. X. Hovden and Sher
if o. O.. Ellingson departed yester-
day for Shell Valley, Mont on a
business trip expecting to be gone
several weeks.
Harold Hanson came Monday
from st. Paul where he has been
attending the Seminary, for brief
visit with friends enroute to his
home in Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luce of Mime
apolis and Mrs. Beck of st. Paul
came yesterday, for a visit with
their mother, Mrs. Bergeson. Mr..
and Mrs. Luce returned to st. Paul
today.
-B. P. S. Barn Paint for $3.50
FER gallon at Parman's Drug Store
You cannot afford to expose your
barn or other buildings to the
weather, when in need of paint at
this price. 4
Miss Clara Blagsvedt went to
Albert Lea today for a visit with
Miss Beatha Anderson. From there
she and Miss Anderson will go to
Des Moines and Davenport for a
visit with friends.
The Fortnightly Club will hold
japanese linen sale and serve a
ten cent lunch at the church parlors
Thursday, May %. Everybody is
invited. 20-2w.-pd.
---O-
$3.50
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Customers

have come to us from a distance of
80 to 40 miles to take advantage
of the big assortment and the very
special prices on mems and young
mems fine suits. BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
New BottIe-cIeaninq Device. !

For cleaning the insidesof bottles
French inventor has made brush that
can be adjusted to any angle from its
handle by screw running through the
latter. 8@ee9 &kn&
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Our Trunk

department shows a. new assort-
ment of suit cases, satchels, pouches,
all purchased some time ago, and
are being sold very reasonable.
BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15

I Money makes the mare go, and
marriage makes the money go.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Khaki skirts.

Military shirts made of good
khaki with two pockets. $3.50,
$1.75. s. LARSEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
OUR BOYS WRITE
FROM FRANCE
Continued from page /

Continued from page 1
getting dark / must close for this
time. I>remain your loving son
y HENRY w. BLAESS
Camp Hospital No. "a
A. E. F. France.
P. s. Don't forget few smokes, If
possible.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15

When you bury an old animosity
never mind the grave stone.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15

for a splendid, all wool, fast color,
heavy blue serge suit, made up in
fine shape and absolutely guaran-
teed BEARS.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-05-15
Slip-Overs

The new play garments for chill
dren, boys and girls, sizes to f2.
Only Coo. S. LARSEN.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1918-10-17
SOCK BANKS WHICH
IS LIBERTY D5|J5
DRAW SECRET funds
BedtcH,ng Hiding Places Give Up
Their Hoards for Safest
lnvc5tnle nt.

Socks, bedtickirgs, tin cars and 9TH
CT improviscd Savings banks are rap
idly going into the discard ard tne
boarded wealth they contained is grad
ually finding its way into the vaults Of
Uncle Sam through the Liberty Bona
route.
Experts in savings say more than
So per cent Of the money boarded and
hidden away IS SO kept because Of the
Ignorance of its owners, who are sus-
piciou3 OF banks and unwilling to
allow their wealth to get out of their
hands.
Years Of education by saving banks
and trust companies have served to
overcome much Of this diStru5t, but no
agency has ever proved as potent in
UnearthinS secreted savings as the
United States Liberty Bond issues.
Publicity regarding the Liberty
Bonds has been so iltensiyely handled
that iuH knowledge Of their safety as
investments and patriotic features Of
their purchase has siltcred into quar-
ters not heretofore reached by bank
literature.
The result has been the bringing to
light Of vast sums which heretofore
have been taken from commerce and
industry and hidden away by the say
ing and thrifty. Even greater sums
from the same source Will go into the
new issue.
Even the most ignorant and Hitter
ate hoarder OF his money can be made
10 understand tGat The United States
government is firmly back Of the
bonds. He can also be impressed that
his purchase helps 70 strengthen tn
position Of The government, thus max
i:.g his wealthy the more secure.
Once The h0arder has gotten used 10
Eeing parted fro4 bis money, he VII
rarely revert 10 putting his funds into
a sock and The Ultimate result will be
the adding Of inca1cula5le sans to the
commercial medium Of exchange.
livery dollar in circulation and the
hanks increase1 threc-fo,d the credit
basis of the unit Of wealth.
Experts il savings are unanimous
that the Liberty Bonds educational
value in The field OF savings has never
been cquaIed. The temporary with
:7raWa}s from savings accounts Will II
lie ]cCg run EaCre than be made up
' hen the proceeds CT The bonds go into
circulation and the stream Of interest
| payments begins to f.ow to the owners.
Further, the sock saver can be
| loWn that he need never fear theft
! less, especially if he elects to buy
| registered bonds.
History and romance are full OF
stories Of stolen savings and tears and
snefariGGs through the losses. Liberty
/ .:-E3, can put q period TO all such
...,na by experiences.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1918-10-17
GERMAN RULER Fen RU33iA
james Itceiey makes Report on HE
Observation in Land CT
Fcrn7cr Gar.

James Kccley, former owner Of tn
Chicago Herald, returning recently
from Europe, where re has boon n
ycstina;ing conditions undcr the ;us-
J;ccs OF The Committee On Public IN
formation, Gcclarcd shat the s,aTya-
'ion. misery and REORGANIZATION II
Russia would Lead Germany soon to
attempt the installation Of a German
picked monarch in shat country.
lie had bcen informed that the Ki.-
ser had already selected his, car -
ta.c, and, With The aid Of The Ru1&.&a
church parle&, which have been can
I!"tcly antagoni@ed b. the Bolshcv.hf,
would find 10 difficulty in putting a.
plan into execution.
Kcoley predicted, however, that no
German made Gar would be able -
relieve tie sufferings Of hunger tn,
ire in store fer The Russian people
during the coming winter, and tha! b.
next spring The whole peaaantry WoG'i
tUID Willingly TO the Allies for release
from German rulo. provided Siberia
were under the control OF The Allied
amy and revealed a condition of or
der ara VAS without famine and pest
lf.In