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The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1918-12-12
THE TOWN BOARD MAKES NEW
CONTRACT WITH ELECTRIC co.
TOWN TO HAVE MORE LIGHTS


At the meeting Of the Town Board
last Monday evening, Z. NJ. duncan,
manager Of the Arvada Electric Co.,
appeared before the board and in
formed it that the contract with the
company, which had been msde four
years ago, had expired. Inasmuch Is
there are some improvements needed
to the company's system for street
lighting, they were desirous Of hav-
ing new contract before the COM
pany could consistently proceed to
make the improvements.
The company, Of course, consistent
with all corporations and in fact ev-
cry other branch of business, felt
IN increase in the rate Of furnish
ing street liEhts should be allowed.
Mr.. Duncan also was rather insist
emit upon q ten year contract at the
increased rate, which would have ad-
ded a monthly cost additional to the
present cost, Of nearly 4 third more.
A an offset to this proposition,
Mr.. Duncan told the board that the
company would consider . proposit-
inc 70 isavs the rate per candle pow
or the same provided the town would
take on enough more lights to double
the monthly expense Of street light
ing which now is $65.S6 per month,
on \ flat rate Of Sits per light, ~
he explained that the extra volume
Of business would justify the COM
pany in accepting the old rate per
candle power.
While the board recognised the
fact that the company had just
claim to increased income, It never
the less was reluctant in acceding to
q, proposition that would tie the
town down to = ten-year contract
which would mean double the sx-
pense for lighting, ON the one hand,
or to increase the rate onethird on
the present number Of lights and
u.ks Il "a that additional lishts In
-. futur. would cost the increased
rate.
After eoasidsfation, . proposition
~. ~. ~ . ,.emhsr a. tn board
tn -. t.,s,,. .adit;on.l Hshts. to
:. ai.4,,h.,.a 80, the town vhsr.
~. ...1.A .,a INV. . Nv. wear
eoatxaet Il H. same rate Der candle
rever NJ. D,nean. then came hack
vith this ,t,psAtion, that the town
-. a. tvslve moro lieats and that
,ix o. ths.ss Nehts b. Increased from
~ ur,.ent easdI. power which h 80,
n rs. ana u.ske Tie monthly cost
instead Of douhas what Il 10 now. $40
more Pr month. The beard eonssd-
cred this proposition ON the basis Of
iaprovsment Of tie towns lighting
system, which has long bssn behind
othsr towns Of It, class and finally
::ss t. sss ss. ' q. ' :s bright
lights In the central part Of town
and leading along 1i.na,s~
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Mr.. 80 Clair 10 stilI very SICK from.
The effects Of the f1u.
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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
FRENCH HEARTS TOUCHED BY
PERSHlNG'S OFFER OF ARMY
Sincere Appreciation of Man
~ Words Expressed by
MISUNDERSTANDING to
Teutons, Says Journal.

Paris, March 30.-Gen. Pershing' S
sincere and manly words in placing
at the disposal Of Gen, THoch the Gu
tire resources of the American army
nave gone straight to the heart OF
the French people. Echo de Paris
says France as a whole does grateful
homage to the United States, adding
TO use the language of surgeons we
may say there has been and there is
more than ever today q tranfusion
OF blood between tho two countries"
The Petit Journal says: Cen.
PeTshinS5 act asking so nobly to
share in the honors and sacrifices of
the battle of nations now in preDar-
alton is solemn warning to the Cen
trail Empires Of the grim resolve Of
Tree nations to conquer"
Gen. Pershing's words to Gen.
och, in their simplicity, have deep
rneaning,' says the Figaro. "They
bring out the magnitude of the stake
at issue. On the events of the Somme
hangs not only the fate of England
and France but of civilization and
progress for which Germany victor
ious would substitute her coarse
Methods of human exploitation"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
WOMAN SPY CONFESSES
Admits German Agents Have Been
Employed in Curtiss Airplane
Plant at Hampstead, L. /.

Newark, n. J., March 30.-Admis-
sion that a group Of German spies
have been employed in the plant of
the Curtiss Engineering Corporation
at Hampstead on Long Island. has
been obtained from Mrs. Lydia White.
Il woman arrested today with blue
prints of airplanes in her possession,
the police here announced.
The woman who is rs years old,
was turned over to the federal au-
thorities and held by a u. S. commits
sioner in $4,000 bail together with
Frederick Arnold, q boarder in her
home at Hampstead
They were arrested after being To-
Gated by Albert White, the woman's
husband. The police say search of
their room here disclosed the blue
prints She told her story of German
spies in the Curtiss plant after being
questioned by an inspector who mott
ECd the federal authorities
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
EOch Appointment Popular,

Washington, March 3O-The ap-
pointment Of Gen. Foch. French
chief of staff. to supreme command
Of Allied and American forces, is re-
garded here today as the important
development in the situation on the
western front.
The elevation of General Foch made
known in official Information last
night means the coordination of all
the armies opposing the German on
slaught. This is a step long urged by
American and French military men
and apparently was brought about by
reason of the immediate necessity of
driving back the Germans
Although it was learned that Presi-
dent Wilson had been officially ad-
vised of the appointment when he
sent q message TO General Foch yes
tcrday cOngratulating him on his new
authority. there was no explanation
at the White House Of what the presi-
dent meant. The United States. how
ever. always has advocated the con-
ContratiOn of the military power in
France in the hands of one general
and the suggestion WAS heard that
Secretary Bakers recent visit to
France and his subsequent trip to
England might be connected with the
Development.
TIL" first real indication that Cen
oral FOch was to be given supreme
command came in q Paris dispatch
\ esterdaY telling how General PERISH
ing had placed the American forces
at the disposal of tho French COM
This was confirmed last night in a
message from General Pershing and
made public by the war department.
The naming of General Foch also
went a great way toward strengthen
ing the belief that an Anglo American
offensive is not far off and the allied
blow is to fall on the French section
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
PREACHERS ACCUSED
OF SEDITIOUS TALK
Criticism of War From Pull
pits Regarded as
Disloyalty.

Washington, March, 30.-Disloyalty
fostered by certain religious sects has
been growing in the United States
recently according to department of
justice officials investigating violations
of the espionage acts. Many preachers
and religious teachers in public speech
and printed pamphlets, officials as
sert, are urging the doctrine that war
against Germany constitutes murder
Of fellow christians and is the great
human folly described in the book of
Revelations.
Several German and Austrian
preachers and Sunday school teachers
have been informed for dsloyal ut
terances and many others particularly
in northwest states have been warned
to desst from critizing the country'S
motives in the war.
That the department of justice con-
SiderS such criticisms to the aims of
this war of seditious nature and has
acted accordingly it was made plain
today.
The department has been consider
ably hampered by lack of legislation
in the various states that would en-
able them to deal with violations of
this sort, and officials are urging con-
gress to expedite passage of severai
bills now pending which would grant
the desired authority for dealing with
the problem.
a bill which the department. Of JUS
tice is anxious to have passed is that
women in the class of enemy
aliens 1t is said a number Of Ger
man or Austrian women in the United
States are considered dangerous citi-
zens and will be informed as soon as
the bill is enacted,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
PREMIER LENINE I'LL
Head of BoIsheyik Government Is
Stricken With ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
A1cxieff Reported Under Arrest.

London, March. 30.-Nikolai Lee
nine, the Bolshevik premier, is i'll of
pneumonia, Reuters Petrograd cor
respondent reports.
The correspondent says it is report
ed that Gen. Alexieff, former Russian
chief commander who recently has
been one OF the Cossack leaders, has
been arrested in the Don region.
Finnish Red Guards have been de-
feated at Tammerfors, north of Hell
singfors, by the government forces.
says Reuter- dispatch from Petro-
grad. The rebels are said to have lost
10000 prisoners and 81 guns.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
FlFTY-FOUR WOMEN
VICTIMS OF BIG GUN
Shell From Long Range Weapon
Strikes Paris Church During
Good Friday Services.

Paris, March 30.-Rescue parties
at work in the church which WAS
struck yesterday by a shell from 2
1ern&n long range gun have found
more bodies. 1t now is known Sd
women were killed,
The shell struck the north side of
the church, bringing down part of
the roof and opening a breach -
feet high and 20 feet wide. Nearly
all the debris fell inward on the
heads of the worshippers, 60 feet be-
low.
In addition to H. Strochlin, coun-
seller Of the Swiss legation in Paris
who was killed. ii is feared his wife
also is victim, although searchers
have not yet found her body Among
the injured are Countess Mourland,
and former Senator Gautteron.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
Germans Are Said to Have Paid
An Enormous Price in
Casualties
HEROIC STAND BY BRITISH
Battery Of Heavy Artillery Cut OF
For Three Days But Won Way
Back to Line-Montdidier Pivot Of
Attack on French.

British Army Headquarters in
France, March 80 (By the. Associated
Press)-The German attempt to
force the British back along the
Scarpe and capture Arras cost them
an enormous price in casualties al
though they used ten divisions. North
Of the river the British held to their
positions and only slightly Wavered
before the enemy onslaught. South
of the river, however, the British re-
tired slightly between Fampoux and
Boisleux.
There was hard fighting on both
sides of the Scarpe. To the north,
the most desperate conflict was staged
about ReOux, where the Germans sue
ceeded in forcing the British to with
draw north of Gavre1le. The enemy
tried to push the British back on
Bailleul, but were repulsed. South Of
the river the most bitter lighting was
about Telegraph Hill, which changed
hands several times.
Below the Somme, British artillery
has been doing marvellous work in
getting the heavy guns back during
the withdrawal. One battery of
heavies was cut off and lost for three
days. Although often surrounded the
men WOEkcu tnclf way our TO inc
British lines with all the guns.
On high ground near Albert there
are five machine gunners who are
cut off 500 yards in front Of their own
infantry but who still are doing heavy
execution among the enemy. Tanks
have been travelling in pairs, stem
ming the advance and making pris-
oners.
That sector of the battlefront lying
south Of the Somme river continued
today to be the crucial zone of con-
flict The Germans, following up
their small gains of yesterday in
their northwest drive toward Amiens.
were pressing the attack vigorously
They were meeting with the most OBJ.
stinate resistance on the part Of ths
British defenders, however, and latest
reports indicate little or no change
in the situation since last night, de-
spite the hard fighting. On the ex,
treme north the enemy had desisted
for the moment from their assault
against Arras but it appears they are
only waiting for fresh troops before
renewing their drive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
Enemy ~ Miles From Amiens

London, March 30-The heavy con-
tlnued pressure of the enemy con-
Verging movement has brought the
Germans to within about IL miles of
Aniens. The British line now is west
of MarcelcaVe and Demium, but de-
spite this the situation is still regard
ed as hopeful. While the enemy ad
vance has not yet been arrested, it
certainly has been greatly retarded.
The explanation for the movement
OF Arras, according to French critics,
is that the Germans felt the shape Of
the salient driven into the British line
exposed them to flank counter ATTACKS
end they extended their offensive
towards Arras. However,, although
the enemy achieved some local sue
cess, including the capture of a Brit
ish battalion which fought courage
ously until surrounded, the attempt to
capture Arras failed.
French military authorities feel
very hopeful over their success in
battling the enemy design to drive
down the valley of the Disc. and de-
clare the German attempt to break
through at the junction of the Brit
ish and French armies in the Mont
Older region also was a failure. The
French claim the Germans took
MOntdidicr too late to profit by the
move. and the French now have
forces in this region strong enough
to meet all eventualities.
Situation still Serious.
Although the newspapers regard
the Situatior or The western front us
t('GltjnltEI tl51 Seventh y
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
Germans Rush Up Arti

London, March 30.-The
still are rushing forward
and reorganizing their fore
ter's correspondent at Britt
quarters telegraphs. The
down, he says probably is o|
before another storm of stI
morning the situation on til
sector was more satisfactory
allied standpoint, The nj
quiet.
Strong. enemy patrols in
sector penetrated the Britis
line near Arleux and forced
to withdraw after intense
This appears to be the only /
the lines near Arras.
A body of British troopa
off when the Germans enve1
yeaux on Thursday. The s
men chung tenaciously to d
in face of bitter onslallo
night when, under cover of|&
they were drawn successful
a gap torn in the enemy lin
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
DUTCH SHIPS STRIPPED.
Navigating instruments Taken BY
Crews About to Return Homo.

Washington, March 30.-Requisi-
toned Dutch ships when taken over
by American naval officers were found
to have been stripped of their SEX
tantS and other navigating instru-
ments. Many had been taken by ships
officers Who We're about to sail for
home on the NieuW Amsterdam and
the delay of 8 hours in the vessel S
departure was said to have been due
to the necessity for recovering them.
Some of the SeXtants were the per-
sonal property of the officers. who
were persuaded to sell them to the
navy department.
More than 1000 members Of the
Dutch crews have sailed for home.
They are being replaced by naval re-
serves and civilian crews
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
He Tells Democrats Chamberlain
Should Be Reelected as
City Treasurer
FOR POLITICS
Town Committee VIII Meet Tomorrow
to Take Action on Nominating An
other NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Re-
publican Candidate for City Clerk.

President James NJ. Curtin of the
Commercial Trust company, who was
nominated on the democratic ticket
Thursday evening for city treasurer,
today sent to Chairman w. T. Man
gan Of the democratic town commit
tee his refusal to be q candidate. In
his letter, which is printed below, Mr..
Curtin thanks the democrats for the
honor showed him but explains that
he is a friend of City Treasurer F. S.
Cham berlain, considers him a most
capable official and believes that he
should be returned to office:
Mr.. VIM. f. Mangan, Chairman
Democratic Town Committee.
Dear Sir
The office Of City Treasurer is
very important one and, when
acceptably filed, as it is at pres
ent the Democratic Party could
do nothing better, from q party
standpoint, than to endorse the
present incumbent, Mr.. F. S.
Chamberlain. MI. Chamberlain is
a personal friend of mine, as was
his father, whom [ knew for
years. He is a capable and eff
fcient official and, in my opinion
should be reelected to that office
regardless of his political affilia-
tons. For this reason, [ decline
to accept the nomination for City
Treasurer, so generously rendered
to me at the City Convention on
Thursday night.
Very sincerely yours,
J. M. CURTIN.
Chairman Mangan explained that,
upon receipt of this letter the town
committee has been empowered by
the convention to fill all vacancies,
and a meeting will be held tomorrow
afternoon to take action on this mat
ter.
Johnson Registered Republican.
An examination of the party regis
tration sheets has disclosed the fact
that Adna +. Johnson, nominated by
the democrats for town and city clerk,
is not a registered democrat, but, on
the other hand, is a registered repub-
lican. Thomas J. Smith, democratic
registrar of voters, had a conference
with Mr.. Johnson this morning rela-
tive to this unusual situation and later
explained that it is the privilege of
any party to nominate any man it sees
fit. In Mr.. JohnsOn'S case, however,
he explained that, while Mr.. Johnson
is a registered republican, he has al
ways been democrat, as are other
members of his family. Mr.. Johnson
told Mr.. Smith that he did not recall
how it was that he was first registered
az a republican but thinks that his
name must have been accidentally put
on the G. O. p. list without consult
ing him. Inasmuch as it will be i'm
possible to change registrations until
August, MIR. johnson will make no eft
fort in that direction until then; but,
Mr.. Smith explains, the fact that he is
nominated by the democrats automat-
ically places him on the democratic
list.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
Entente Situation satisfac

Entente Situation Satisfac
British Army Headquar
Franco, March 80, (By the AS
Press 1.-The situation today
the Entente viewpoint, is
more satisfactory. Along the
section last night it was comp
~ quiet. ..a
The British line has
strengthened rapidly in every
along the front. There is
heartening display of deter1I
and optimism.
In the vicinity Of Albert I'll
mans today were reported to
sing themselves in along ii
from ThiepvaI to La Boiselle.
For a brief space the tides
1iict have slackened, but an
ont they may set in again. w
Germans have brought forwas
artillery and overhauled the
ing machine the struggle und
will be renewed, perhapH
greater ferocity than before.
Yesterday afternoon the en
q small success south of til
river, on the British righ
Strong German forces attackf
captured Mezieres and also
Blanche, north of that villa
British organized a count
and pushed forward dete
against the invaders.
At one point the atackin
were held up by machine CUR
other forces pressed on.
mans, however. opposed
great strength and were too
tected, and the British were
abandon the effort after a l1a
gle during which 25 Germa
taken prisoner in hand-to-ha
ing. The loss of the positi
not alter the situation, and
ish hold on the Luce valley
sidered satisfactory.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
HUN VENTS FURY ON FREE
FORCES BRITISH FRONT
Desperate Resistance Being Offered Intense Driving Power of
ton of General Battle Forecast as Soon as Artillery Broph
BATTLEFIELD STREWN WITH DEAD

A of bal fl
tons in France
prisoners
horrible with the
with
between O found tnet
bury his
Of
comrades has affected fresh troops this
fig
the British endurance and skill
German
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
LAWYER FALLS TEN STORIES.

New York, March 30.-Herbert Q.
Heyn, a prominent lawyer and di-
rector in a number of business en-
terprises, jumped or fell from a VIM
dow in his office on the tenth floor of
a building in Wall street today and
was killed. He was counsel for the
National Provisioner, official organ of
the Meat Packers association.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
WIN DEMANDS IN CHICAGO.

Chicago, March 30.-The eight
hour wage increases of 81 a day and
equal pay for like work by men and
women were granted to Chicago
packing house employees today by
Judge Samuel Alschuler arbiter in
the recent wage hearings here. Sew
eral other workers demands also
were granted.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30

Petrograd, March % (By the Asso-
ciated Press) M. Lunarchsky, min
lister of education, says although an
alliance with America is impossible
Russia is willing to accept American
assistance in the form of loans and
arms in view of the fact that Ger
many is the common enemy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
TO RESTORE ORDER IN tRI,tEA

London, March 30--A telegram
from Copenhagen reports that an
official statement issued by Turkey
announces she is preparing to restore
order in C'rimea
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
SEXES Won TIRPTTZ ESTATES.

Rome, March 30.--The project of
Sassari has sequostrated estates val
ued at a half million lire owned by
Admiral Won Tirpitz in Sardinia.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30

Canadian Army Heado,1
France, March 80, (By theI
Press, Ltd. prom early
until 6 this morning the NOD
has been persistent on n
front from the south to HiI
At IL o'clock and again Il
artillery increased to battII
with enemy communication
raked with creeping barrJ
intensity and duration OIL
was such that no enemy II
Vclopad north of Oppy
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
Attempt to<Wrest Demuim from English
After Fierce Battle---S Situation Repo|
Satisfactory to Entente---Foe Entrenci1
Near Albert-Quiet Throughout Night

Paris, March 3O.-French troops, supported by
serves are offering desperate resistance to powerful
saults of the enemy, the war office announces.
The battle which was resumed with renewed vo1
during the night is progressing front of 40 kom
(about Is mles) from Moreuil to beyond Lassgny
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
British Evacuate Mezieres

London March 30.-The Germans, attacking Y
DAY at Demum and Mezieres pressed back the B
from Mezieres, the war Office announces
All the enemy attempts to capture Demuim
down after sharp fighting, which lasted through the
noon.
Mezeres, captured by the Germans, is in the $
south OF the Somme where the principal gains of
miles north of Montddier
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30
WEATHER.

Hartford, March 3n.-l'otr-
cast tor New Britain and vi
entity: Fair tonight: SUNDAY
partly cloudy ana warmer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30

CONTINUED on Seventh Pase).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30

IContinuetj on Seventh P&ge).
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-03-30

Chairman Mangan explained that,
upon receipt of this letter the town
committee has been empowered by
the convention to fill all vacancies,
and a meeting will be held tomorrow
afternoon to take action on this mat
tpr