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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
FreeCarS
for Local
Ship Men.
Government Steam Train
Service Is Practically
Assured Now
PLANTS TO COOPERATE

Seattle shipyard workers win
not be required to pay extra
fares TO ride on steam trains.
which have been practically as
sured by the government to rc-
iieve traffic congestion here.
Plans were being discussed
Saturday whereby the shipy ards
and the government would han
die the trains without expense to
the individual workers.
Mayor Hanson Saturday refused
20 discuss the situation. stating that
he was awaiting word from Wash
ington.
However. II was generally known
at the county city building that IA
vUrable action had been taken BY
especial investigators sent here BY hi
rector General NcAdoo 20 make a
report on the transportation situa.
ton.
Hold Conference
A conference was held Friday aft
- noon attended by l.. c. Gilman OF
Portland. sent 20 get a report: Judge
+. ". Brown. OF the Great Northern
railroad. Councilman II. ~. Thorn
son. Harold Preston. Thomas y Muir
phine. superintendent OF the depart.
ment OF public utilities. and Edward
ID. oBrien. his assistant.
Makes Survey
The sending Of a federal invest
gator was the direct result OF a bonn.
hardment Of kilograms 20 Washing
ton officials and the insistence of
Mayor Hanson that Immediate action
be taken for investigation ard relief
OF the transportation problem.
The federal investigator conferred
with railroad representatives.. after
making a tour Of shipyarts and
studying conditions. He refused TO
talk OF his impressions OF the situa.
ton. and said he wished to avoid
all publicity in the matter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13

There worried look the mothers face The Huns
ing! Belgium in France that mother and children may
be parted Wherever they have failed the Hun he has
snached babes mothers and saug hed them. Only day
before yesterday did his guns pour death maternity hospital
The Hun must be stopped American mothers will know the
worried look of the Belgian Stop the Hun with Liberty bonds
Stop him with thrift stamps These the weapons those of us who
this side of the that those the other
side may them with guns Today the last day of Honor week
Seattle has gone the top Liberty Loan quota
Portland has already done Are going ag7 Seaes honor
stake, the of civilization stake the nation
fails respond The banks will open this afternoon and
tonight take Liberty Bond subscriptions Stop the Hun! Buy
today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
"a KILLED, 81 HURT
IN RAID OVER PARIS

PARIS. April 13.--Six men. Is
women and three children were XIII.
ed and 81 persons were injured in
last nights air raid over Paris. II
was officially announced this after.
nom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
MOONEY DEATH
SENTENCE HELD
OVER BY COURT

SAN FRANCISCO. April IA
Passing OF the second death sen.
tence on Thomas j. Mooney was
continued today until April 81.
Before tho case was called. Judge
Griffith expressed his regret at hav,
ing to read the death sentence again,
because he believed Mooney should
be given new trial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
SeattleIS
Short of
Its Quota
City Must Subscribe So
10000 in War Bonds
by Night
BANKS REMAIN OPEN

SEATTLE u approximately
81. 10000 short Of her Third
Liberty Liam quota. which must
be reached before sunday.
Industrial divisions have reach
cd their obj~etivcs.
Country precincts are going
over the top.
Downtown business men must
speed up.
This was the situation as outlined
by Chairman Joseph A. swaiwcli sat.
urday
Wires were hot with encouraging
messages from thruout the state. an,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
Makes Survey
SIX DIE IN TEUT0N
AIR RAID IN LONDON

LONDON. April 1.-Two men.
two women and two children were
killed. and SO persons were injured
in last nights air raid on England.
Lord French. commander of the
home defense forces. announced to
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
BRITISH HOLD
AT BAILLEUL

LONDON. April i3.-The British
continue 10 hold Bailleui. II was
learned here today. Reinforcements
are strengthening their lines, but the
situation still Is critical
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
ALLIES R0UT HUN
IN AMIENS REGION

PARIS, April l3-Allied troops again hold the -,
tire village of Hangarden-Santere, 10 miles southeasG
of Amiens, the French office announced today.
Counter attacks drove the enemy completely out
of the village, the communique said.
Rheims has been bombarded continually and
partly set fire.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
ENEMY DISTANCE GUN
STAYS TWO IN PARIS

PARIS. April 1.-Two persons
weer killed and II injured by
Iong-range bombardment Of Paris
yesterday. II was announced to-
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13

SPOKANE - "Dcutschcs Haus,"
the sign above Turner hall. will be
removed and the place sold. All nc.
uvities of the Spokane Arion and
the German dramatic society will be
suspended for the present.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
ENEMY RENEWS
ATTACK ON j. S.
LINES AT T0UL

PARIS. April 1.-The Germans
have renewed their attacks in the
Apremont forest" ion the American
TouI sectorl the French war office
announced today.
Americans cooperating with IN
tough, vigorously. breaking down
most OF our cnemy's attempts. For.
~ enemy prisoners have been taken
In this region since yesterday
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13

|
nounclnr Neutrality-suspicious. Taco
mas campaign Is going full speed
ahead. Tut u Will not be known until
a late hour whether or not the state
has mot it, quota.
$4,000 subscription from tho
scandinavian American bank and
$4,000 from the bond house OF Car.
stems q tarles. Inc. were announced
Saturday.
William Calvert. jr. president Of
turned In sss.sso from that insutu'
ton.
Pantages theatre qualified In the
100 per cent class when every ono on
tho theatre payroll and all tho per
formers on the hin. Including the nu-
rnerons nidgcts. subscribed. Alex
auder Pantages divided his suhscrip
ton among his numerous theatres.
$500 going 70 each.
Chairman \. l.. Hawiey that the Sell
leck.Durham precinct had subscribed
$4,000. considerably more than dou-
bic the quota Most OF the Subscrip-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13

PARIS. April is.--AmericAn
forces In the Toul sector rrpuls~d
two heavy German Attarks yes
terdsy. and fighting was contin.
uing last night. when the last al
Vices were received FROM that
front.
The Germans began severe
bornbardmcnt OF the Americans at 5
a. m. following UP with an infantry
attack.
The assault was broken up and the
Americans Immediately counter al
tackled. inrieting some losses on the
enemy and capturing 30. OF whom
five were rhlans.
The second German attack started
at II a. m. There was sharp fight
ing turnout the day. ~ late hour
the Americans had recovered nm OBJ
servatior Hill which the enemy had
occupied for a short time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13

Banks will remain open Saturday
afternoon and evening 20 accommo-
date all who wish to subscribe for
Continued on page tend
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
Starting Monday April Is By Empy TR

Weather Forecast; Tonight fair: heavy frost.
Sunday fair and warmer. moderate westerly
winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-04-13
THRILLS! Fighting the Air THRU
WANT FIVE. DOLLARS?

Then write limerick the kaiser. saucrisraut Hin
cnburr. the crown prince. sn,thing else In the
hat VIII draw smile. Send 20 the Limerick Editor.
The best one received by Tuesday gets s. "A smile In
ime u worth nine. yknow See page for todays linn,
rickS.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
GOVT. Will ASSIST
in Finding JOBS
War Workers Not to Be Forgotten
When Contracts Are Cancelled

Washington, D. G., Dec. 27.-The
thousands of civilian war workers in
the Government service who will soon
be dismissed because their services are
no longer needed will be assisted in
finding Unemployment through plans
now being arranged by the United
States Civil Service Commission.
On the recommendation of the Civil
Service Commission the President is
sued on November 20 an Executive
Order which provides that the names
of persons in the competitive classified
civil service with unrestricted status
who were appointed either perma
nently or PROBATIONARY prior to the
date of the Order, who have served
less than three years, who are sepa-
rated from the service because of a
reduction of force, and who are re-
commended for further emp1oym ent
by the Government because of demon
strated efficiency in the office from
which they are separated will, upon
request, be entered by the Civil Serv-
ice Commission upon appropriate
eligible registers for reappointme nt,
eligibility thereon to continue for one
year from the date of separation. The
reemploym registers thus estab-
lished will be used so far as it is
practicable for filling positions in the
Government service.
It is expected, however, that there
Will be a surplus Of eligibles on
these unemployment registers, and in
order that those who cannot be re-
placed in the Government service may
find positions in private employ, the
Civil Service Commission has asked
the cooperation OF the Department of
Labor in the work of finding suitable
employment in private establishments
for dismissed war workers who can
not be further employed by the Gov
eminent.
It is the view of the Civil Service
Commisson that the machinery of the
Government should be used to the
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
WOUNDED FOUR TIMES.
Private Kalasaslzas, of East Street, Is
Glad He Had Chance to Fight

Private Joseph Kalasaskas has been
spending a few days with his parents
who live at 404 East street. He served
with the 1920 Infantry, 26th Division,
and was in all the big battles in which
the Connecticut troops participated.
He has two chevrons for one years
service and four for wounds received
in action, having been wounded in
both legs, the right arm and in the
right side of the head. He underwent
five operations in French base hospi-
tails and is now compelled to use
clutches in walking.
Private Kalasaskas returned today
to the U. S. Base Hospital No. in
New Jersey and will have another
operation on his left leg. He said
that he was glad to serve his country
in the great crisis and would go and
fight again If the need arose. He is
a New Britain boy, the son of Lithu-
anian parents, and was formerly en-
ployed by the New Britain Ice Cor
poration.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
JACKIES MAKE MOST
OF SHORE LEAVE
Over 10000 sailors Trodding Streets
OF New York For the First
Time i'm Months.

New York, Dec. 27.-More than
10000 sailors, part of the crews of the
ten American dreadnoughts which
IS months service in European wa.
tiers, today were enjoying shore leave,
and they made the most OF their long
awaited opportunity.
Restaurants along Broadway were
thronged with the men enjoying their
first meal on American shores il
many months. The various war So
cieties provided special entertain
ments; many clubs kept open house;
free sightseeing trips were arranged
and tickets were furnished to numer-
Gus theatrical performances.
While the happy tars were enjoying
the city, New Workers flocked to the
six miles of fighting ships riding
peacefully at anchor in North river
the greatest American armada ever
assent led. The dreadnoughts that
arrived yesterday were but a part OF
the fleet already stationed here, Per-
mission to visit the ships was granted
and thousands thronged aboard to-
day.
A number of destroyers, which also
have been on overseas duty now are
on the way to this port, but the ex-
act time Of their arrival has not been
made known. Arrangements are be-
ing made to give the little fighters as
enthusiastic a welcome as that ac-
corded to the dreadnoughts.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
Italy Lost $500, 600 Men,

New York, Dec. 27.-Italy's total
losses in killed, wounded, dead of
disease, disabled, missing and prison
ers, aggregate 100000, according to
Colonel Ugo Pizzarello of the italian
Army, who arrived here recently on
mission for his Government. He gave
out figures simplifying an announce
ment made in Paris last Saturday by
Salvatore Barzilai, u former member
of the Italian Cabinet, that Italy had
lost 100000 men in killed or dead of
wounds in the war.
LAS Italy's effort and losses are so
much bigger than those previously
mentioned" said Colonel Pizzarsllo.
I'VE feel quite justified in thinking
that the public should know the exact
figures of the total losses she suffered
so as to give American public opinion
complete knowledge of the great part
Italy played in the struggle for
justice"
Disease alone took a death toll LOT
100000 men in the war zone, he said,
while the number of killed was $780,
900 and the wounded missing and
prisoners 100000.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27

city The original plan of transfer in
Guided the taking over of the Clayton
railroad crossing. 1t has been esti-
mated that it would cost 100000 for
the elimination of that grade crossing
and this city would have to stand
one-third of the expense. Mayor
Quigley will take up the matter of the
annexation with the selectmen of the
town of Newington.
Judge Cooper called to the atten-
ton of the committee the matter of
making a change in the charter so
that taxing districts of this city might
be merged into one. The next public
hearing will be held next Thursday
evening. All applications for charter
changes must be filed by January 1.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
URGES FINANCIAL
AGENT FOR CITY
Charter Revision Committee Dis
cusses Annexation Of NeWington

The opinion of the majority of the
members of the charter revision COM
mittee at last nights meeting was ia
vorable to hiring a finance and pur-
chasing agent to look after the bills
of the city. The length Of time that
the finance committee of the common
council can give to examine all tho
expenditures of the city is inadequate
for keeping q meticulous record of
the city's finances. 1t was urged that
the employment Of a financial agent
who could devote all his time to his
work replace the present committee
system.
A resolution was submitted that no
member of any board or commission
or any member of the city govern
ment shall serve on the board of
finance and taxation. Mayor Quigley
thought it was advantageous to have
men on the board who were we'll in
formed on city affairs. Alderman O..
F. Curtis stated that the mayor
should be granted the power to re-
move both elective and appointive Of
ficials Mayor Quigley and g, E..
Klett asserted that such would not be
in conformity with the constitution.
The proposal to have water bills ap-
proved by the council before payment
was put over
The question Of the annexation Of
part of the town of Newington was
taken up. The members of the COM
nittee believed that any advances on
the subject should come from the
Newington selectmen. Judge J. e.
Cooper said that the only way the
subject could be brought to the at
tention of the state legislature was
through the representatives of the
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
FRENCH ARMY LOSES
100000 SOLDIERS
Dead, Prisoners and Missing Total
t,8S1,6OO- Italy'S Casualties

Paris, Dec. 27.-Announcement was
made in the Chamber of Deputies yes
terday by M. Abraz, Under Secretary
of State, that Frances losses in officers
and men killed up to Nov. of tha
present year aggregate 1,071,3 400, d.
Vtded as follows: Officers $1,000, and
men 100000. a
The number of dead, prisoners and
men missing was given as a., 800
officers and 1,7S9,0OO men.
The missing total 5000 officers and
$1,000 men.
The prisoners still living total $500
officers and 43S,000 men.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
l0BEY BAKER dies
IN AIRPLANE FALL
ANGUS Princeton Athlete Killed
as He Was to Start Home

paris. Dec. 27.--"HobeY' Baher'
ong famous in athletics at princeton
University and an aviator in the Am
riran army, was killed last Saturday
f. an aviation accident. 1t was the
asst nteht he was to mako before
ravias~ for the United States.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27

#caYiAE for the United states
Hobart A. II. Baker was among the
Airst college athletes to enlist in the
Walton service at the beginning of
lie war and won distinction il the air
that daring and agility that lad
8nado ''Tobey" Baker famous in foot
hall and hockey. He was team
captain in both football and hockey
i t Princeton aud was a star player Of
] he St Nicholas club of the American
amateur Hockey league.
Mr. Baker was a social as we'll as
hn athletic favorite, the son of Alfred
Thornton Baker of Princeton and
Philadelphia. His engagement to
Miss Mimi Scott, granddaughter Of
tfr@ George S. Scott of New York
al Newport was announced in Octo-
or la~t Society, much interested,
-rarar puzzled when the engagement
|,.an Gro}cn less than two months Ia
- ":.v mutual consent" Miss Scott,
a. tnoorited q fortune from hcR.
&nGfa ther, had been in war work.
S~%so2&,
Air 1aker soon became almost as
prominent in military aviation rs he
ahad been in amateur athletics. AS
lan u my student aviator he was grad
Ipated from three French aviation
frrooIs, Avord, Pau and Cazu. He
and his classmate, Edwin Jost, Jr., OF
New York, were the first American
@viators to flish tho course, both be-
,7reiHE "pilots Dc chase" Baker,
Eowcver, Iod in craftsmanship, be-
looming n "tir@1;r d'elite." Nothing is
Fnown of his fighting record more
Than the bare military records. Twice
Inc was cited for his work on the
western frc1t ana it latcr was re-
ported that he had received the CroiX
de Guerre
Mr.. Baker was graduated from
Princeton in 1914, having taken a
preparatory course at st. Paurs
school Concord, N. II. He easily
made the varsity eleven and played in
tire hackfc!d from 1911 to 1913, and
was captain in his senior year. Ills
father had played halfback on the
Jrincoton team in 1884.
'Hobey' Bakers hockey skill be-
came known early in his college ca
reer. He was captain of the hockey
team His friends declared that only
for the university custom of special
izing in one or two athletics he would
have eXcolIed in many. He was skill
cd at baseball, swimming and track
and gymnasium athletics.
After his graduation he became
active in the American Amateur
Hockey league. In several matches
between American and Canadian
teams he showed supremacy as a
hockey player and as a fast skater.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
O'NEIL SAFE AFTER
FIGHTING IN WAR
Sends Measuring Message to Friends
i'm New Britain by Y. M. G. "A. Sec
rotary from New Haven.

Mrs. Anna knight, of 25 Broad
street, has received a letter from Os-
car E. Maurer. of New Haven, who
has just returned from France, where
he served as Y. NJ G. A. secretary.
GIe writes as follows:
Il am sure that you will he glad to
hear that on November 10, just before
leaving France, I saw your friend,
Patrick O'Neil, near the little ruined
village of Vacherauville, northwest of
Verdun. His regiment had just come
out of the lines after the cessation of
hostilities and were having a little
rest before starting south. Patrick
told me to tell you that he was com
ing home tout suite complete and also
kicking. He sent his love and best
Christmas greetings.
Our brave Connecticut boys made
a splendid record in France, and
congratulate you on the part which
your friend had in it.
Very sincerely yours,
OSCAR E. MAURER,
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
C. b. SAMPSON RETURNS.

G.. b. Sampson, who was formerly
first lieutenant of the New Britain
City Guards, has returned after serv-
ing the government as inspector of
ordnance, stationed at Yale & ToWne
Manufacturing company, Stamford.
Mr.. Sampson will re-enter the City
Guards and make New Britain his
home.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
BACK FROM ACTIVE SERVICE.

Private Alfred Bottomley of %
Dwight street has arrived in New
York after serving with the 72d Regi-
ment, Light Artillery iii France. He
VIII be sent to Camp Devens and will
be mustered out of the service. He
was patternmaker for Newman and
Alling of Main street before entering
the army.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
WAR TIME SOUVENIRS.

Private Fred Weare of the Ninth
Company, Second Aircraft Mechanics
Regiment, sent a unique Christmas
gift to his uncle who lives at 282
Arch street. The present consisted
of half dozen vases made by Pri-
vate Weare in his spare time from
empty shells of 75's. two, three and
six pound guns.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27

398 500 416-I213
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27

fullest extent in finding employment
for the war workers for it Is realized
that a considerable number of them
entered the Government service at
some personal sacrifice to help with
the war program.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-27
~. M. &c. A. Sec
' cry SIIICETBIy YOURS,
OSCAR f. MAURER,

Mr.. Maurer has written letters to
several New Britain people since his
return from France telling them of
meeting friends or relatives Of New
Britain people while in that country,
and it would seem that Mr.. Maurer
knew many of the boys who went
from this city to France.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-19
L0UvAIN RESTORED
Society Formed For That Purpose by
Allied Nations.

Allied Nations.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1o-Announce-
ment was made today of the organi-
zation of the National Committee In
the United States for the restoration
of the University of Louvain, with
President Nicholas Murray Butler of
Columbia University as chairman.
The committee includes fifty of the
leading public men of the United
States, heads of American UNIVERSE
ties, financiers, educators and pub
licists and diplomats. Among the
members are the two former presi-
dents. William Howard Taft and The
odore Roosevelt.
The secretary's Office where those
desiring to aid in the restoration Of
the great Belgian university ma ysend
books Is established at the J. Pierpont
Morgan library In his city.
The wanton destruction of the an
cient and celebrated university halls
OF 1t splendid library has evoked the
OF its splendid library. has evoked the
unanimous indignation of the entire
civilized world" says the announce
ment of the committee. This appli-
cation, after the sacrilegious- invasion
of Belgium, ofSthe policy of monstrous
te~rrorization (Schrecklichkeit) by
which it was planned that Kultur
should be substituted for European
culture, developed through the ages,
is to receive universal condemnation
by the restoration o fthe university.