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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04
The Czecho-SloYaks.

Recognition of the Czecho- Slovaks as
belligerent nation and their national
council as de facto belligerent gov
eminent is a logical result of recent
developments. japan, Great Britain
and France have already thus recog-
nized the Czecho-S lovaks and as the
United States is participating in the
military assistance rendered them in
Siberia definite acknowledgment by
| this government was inevitable.
This is perhaps the first time in mod
ern history that nation has been
formed by migratory people, and GER
tainly the first time that it has been
created and maintained in the heat Of
war and without definite national To-
cation. At present the Czecho-Slovaks
are scattered all the way from Moscow
to Vladivostok. Most of the people Of
this race are. still under the dominion
Of Austria Hungary. The head Of the
government, president of the national
council and commander chief Of the
army, is now in Washington. The
army itself is holding a part Of ST.
IBERIA, with allied assistance. Never
was there such an anomalous situation.
And yet it is the logical outcome Of
events.
The nucleus Of this new nation es-
capped from Austrian sovereignty into
Russia in the course Of Russian ad-
vance, Some Of these men were cap
tured. Others took an opportunity to
desert. When the Russian breakup
occurred they held together and were
joined by certain Russian units, and
made their way northward and east
ward, intending to cross Siberia and
the Pacific ocean and eventually to
get to the front in France, there to
fight with the allies. They were de-
layed by the bolshevik government,
but at Hast were permitted to entrain
for Siberia on condition that they sur
render nine-tenths of their arms, which
that government claimed. They ac-
cepted the conditions and proceeded,
but were hampered in every possible
way and finally took matters in their
own hands and ran the trains them
selves, and literally fought their way
throuoh Siberia The story of their
progress is one Of the most dramatic
chapters in the history of the war. As
a consequence Of their enterprise and
spirit Germany's grip upon eastern
Russia exercised through its agent, the
bolshevik administration, has been
broken and raHying point has been
established for all Czecho-Slovaks,
who number several millions and who
are inspired by a strong national feel
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04
Constant Pressure on the Foe.

Further progress is reported from
the British operations east of Arras.
Gen. Haig's troops have reached a
point eight miles beyond the Queant-
Drocourt switch line of the linden
burg system of defenses and are now
within twelve miles from Cambria on
the Arras highway. The Germans may
seek to make stand on the Agache
river at Marquion, but their failure to
hold the British at the Sensee in front
of the Queant line indicates that they
are not in position to maintain an eff
fective resistance in this quarter. As
a result of this forward movement
Cambria cannot fail eventually to
yield. It is being approached not only
along the line Of the Arras highway,
but from the direction Of Bspaume,
and there is a possibility Of its en-
velopment if held too long.
simultaneously with the British ad-
vance upon Cambria the French are
working their way around the German
bastion in the forest Of St. Gobain,
making definite progress between Sois-
sons and Coucy lie Chateau. The Ger
man resistance at this point is much
sitter than in the north, for this is
really their most vitality important po-
sition. 1t is now in effect the apex Of
their grand salient in France, which
was fattened by the drive from east
of Amiens. Should the French progress
a few miles farther from their pres
ent line, which runs from the south
east Of Coucy le Chateau to points
northeast Of Scissors, not only will
the holding Of the forest of st. Gobain
and the forest Of Coucy become i'm
peri1ed, but the German line between
the Vesle and the Aisne will be in dan
ger Of being thrown into the air.
That Gen. Foch has his "pinchers"
working is indicated by constant ac-
tion between Nesle and Noyon, de-
signed evidently to press in toward La
Fere. La Fere, however, is about
eighteen miles distant, and it is not
Immediately in danger. Yet recent
evidences show a German disposition to
evacuate Ham and Guiscard, which
would reduce the distance to about if
teen miles. It would not be necessary,
however, for the French to advance
that far to effect the virtual envelop-
ment Of the German forest positions.
Ten miles more Of progress to the east
Of the Canal du Nord, coupled with an
advance Of five or six miles from the
present lines above Scissors, would
compel German withdrawal of the
wooded areas. This, in turn, would
necessitate general shift Of the Aisne-
Vesle lines to the north.
No marked breakup of the German
positions is likely to occur for several
days unless the retrograde movements
under way in the course Of the per-
sistent fighting are suddenly acceler-
ated for reasons of the German gen.
eral staff. Not until Cambria is reach
ed or the forest positions north Of
scissors are turned is a material
change probable, but the steady ad-
vances scored for several days are evil
dence Of important events soon to &C.
cur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

John Barleyeorn is permitted to in
dulge in almost as many postpone
ments in Swearing off" as Rip Van
Wrinkle himself. And there is also a
long sleep ahead of him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

As the customary season for vacation
draws to a close, many an unwilling
schoolboy sees a chance of solving
ve1atious problem by getting into the
Army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

German troops who were unable to
understand the crown princes orders
probably concluded to follow personal
examples and look for a position of
safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Russia has long been preparing for
anarchy. This object having been
realized, the preparation for orderly
government must soon begin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Any self-respecting nation will rebel
at being used in future trade to fur
nish a disguise for the "made in Ger
many" mark.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Aircraft production will now be
speeded in way that will give Ameri-
can aviation a chance at proper share
of credit for winning the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Hope has about departed that Col.
W. J. Bryan would step forward and
show how the silver market could be
so as to keep down living ex-
penses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Berlin statesmen go on the sick list
with comfortable reliance on the fact
that the allies do not bomb hospitals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

The high cost Of food may prompt
Hindenburg to point to the board bill
for German prisoners as an incident
of Prussian strategy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Mr.. McAdoo is evidently inclined to
discourage people who used to regard
the depot as a place where they could
hang around and talk politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Old "vox popui" and taxpayer" are
heard from with increasing frequency
in German newspaper Offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Lenines fate must inevitably leave
Trotzky in a somewhat uncomfortable
state of mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

The type Of congressman that never
missed a chance to filibuster is about
extinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Judge Lands believes in short
phrases and long sentences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Yru.-o3Il>. a->~o>

Unavailing Afduence.
sDoes wealth bring happinessf"
IT should say not" replied Mr.. Dus-
tin Stax. "With all my enormous in
come I am not permitted more than
two Jumps of sugar in my coffee!"
Advance Terrors.
"Have you laid in your winters
Goals"
eyes. Now I can start right in with
free mind to worry about next sum-
mer's ice"
Ambush.
Tho boche has proved himself a cheat,
And even when with show Of grief
He openly admits defeat
We must be cautious Of belief.
Where the Old Clothes Go.
"You think great saving is effected
by letting women do mems workp
eyes; in ways we didn't anticipate.
We can now cut down sisters overalls
to fit little brother"
stNow dat fish is valuable" said I'm
Gle Eben, "some men is such natural
loafers dey won't even go fishin'"
Super Solemnity.
"Wagnerian music always sounded
noisy and incoherent to me-"
eyes," replied Miss Cayenne; @my
idea Of q Wagnerian orchestra is a big
jazz band trying to take itself seri-
ousiy."
The Motorless Sunday.
Now, Sunday is day Of rest.
When placid is each scene
That once beheld the busy quest
Of oil and gasoline.
No more blowout makes a sound
Like fierce artillery fire,
And sends dear father to the ground
To tinker up the tire.
No more the motor madly boils.
No more we fear ths>cop.
No more the radiator boils,
And brings US to a stop.
Now, father sits in comfort vast,
His favorite page to read;
For Sunday has become ct last
- day of rest indeed!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

Ambush.
The boche has proved himself cheat,
And even when with show Of grief
He openly admits defeat
We must be cautious Of belief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

"Have you laid in your winters
coals"
eyes. Now I can start right in with
free mind to worry about next sum-
mer's ice"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-04

'Does wealth bring happinessi"
IT should say not" replied Mr.. Dus-
tin Stax. with all my enormous in
come I am not permitted more than
two Jumps Of sugar in my coffeew
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
Diaz Expects New AttacI

Rome, June 25.-In announ his victorious army the repulsd Austrians, Gen. Diaz, Italial| mander-in- chief, says the fight the present is confined to lol tiOns. He calls upon the arI prepare for new trials. Tn al of the day to his officers and says:
 "The enemy who with furid petuosity used all means to trate our territory has been Il at all points. His losses ard heavy. His pride is broken. q all commands, all soldiers, all
 The country understood d that the barrier set up by yor| ism was unshakeable and thu strength is the purest of in vigor. Our people and our all have so many glorious represeI amongst us applaud our against the eternal enemy.
 "The great battle is for t being reduced to local actiona
 "The army has deserved the country. We are sure of o and of the holiness of the cs are defending. New trials wl doubtedly await us will agai the enemy that Italy has lost her faith, strength and abnegI
 For Italy, for King, for ton, let us perservere in our duty"
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
British Gunners Inflicting Heavy Punishm| on Retreating Masses--.Austrians Throw Maxims and Light Cannon Into Rive German Assistance Not Probable.

Paris June 25Austrian losses total 100000 men, accor the Secoo of Milan. Certain enemy divisions lost of their efectives.
 dispatch to the Matn from Turin says the of complete and that the Piave has away many tran dead Italian cavalry it added have advanced be, the bank of the river.
 French newspapers continue acclaim Italian vc Hope expressed that Gen. Da proftng by the demorazs of the will not conne the fighting local actions will strike out boldly into offensive and transform the trian retreat to the Piave into decisive victory. f
 Several newspapers wonder whether the Germans will help the Austrans by transferring forces from the LHomme Lbre believes such action scarcely probable peror William and Hndenburg convinced they cannot decision the front from Switzerland
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
HURLEY OPPOSED 10
 MAKING NATION DRY
Burleson, Gompers and Bankers With Him and
 Daniels Against.

Washington, June 25.-Dec1aring the nation cannot afford to conduct experiments at this time, Chairman Hurley of the shipping board today opposed absolute prohibition before the senate agricultural committed
 'We've got to put all the smash and drive we've got into this war" declared MT. Hurley. We've got to fight, fight and still fight with every muscle straining and put aside non- essential experimenting
 He said that in his opinion there would be more risk connected with prohibition at this time than in the conscription of labor, as taking of beer away from workmen would be a practical interference with labor. He added: II don't want to take any chances"
 MT. Hurley, answering many ques- tions by prohibition advocates, on the committee, said the chief labor diffi- culties in shipbuilding had occurred on the "dry' territory. It was brought out that 125,265 men are employed at shipyards in prohibition states, and 290,157 in wet territory.
 MT. Hurley and other officials ap- peared to support the statement
 
 Colby. member of the shipping board, which led the committee to reopen hearings on the Jones prohibition amendment to the emergency agri- cultural bill. MT. Colby told the com- mittee that to take light wines and beer from the workingman would re- duce the output of American ship yards 2o per cent.
 If merely private interests were affected" Mr. Murley said. 1T have no hesitancy in saying that I would welcome the prohibition experiment. Any temporary disorganization 1t might cause would have it's compen- sation.'
 Secretary Daniels appeared to ad- vocate prohibition. He said his dry order in the navy had resulted in in creased efficiency and proved it's value. "If you say we must have sa- looms outside the doors of the navy yards to increase efficiency of the workmen,' he added, you can say also it is necessary for the men in uniform to have liquor" / Organized labor is overwhelmingly opposed to absolute prohibition and to bring up the question now is to throw the apple of discord among the people of this country,' said Sam uel Gompers, president Ot the Amer | ican Federation of Labor.
 Percy II. Johnston, vice-president | of the Chemical National bank of l New York, speaking for q committee | of bankers from the principal cities, l told the committee an absolute pro- l hibition amendment forbidding the withdrawal of spirits from bond 1 would result in a financial catastro-
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New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
Disorderly Retreat Under Fire.

Geneva June 24The Austrian retreat the Piave nues the greatest disorder under the immediate fire t lied artillery according received here this morning sh gunner especially doing heavy execution in this
 Hundreds of the enemy, the report states drownd swollen river, which the Austrans are throwing Maxms and light
 Meanwhile the Austrians rushing up reserves il the breach between the Montelo plateau and Adrat order disaster. n spite of the official announced from Vienna that the due entirely flood report that the Italian armies cause breaking of the offensive by their continuous pressure a the
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
DRAFT DRAWING THURSDAY
Order of Liability to Service of SO0,- 900 Young Men to Be Estab- HShed As, Year Ago.

Washington, June 25.-Thursday of this week was fixed by the war de- partnent today as the date for the drawing to establish the draft order of nearly 80O,0O0 young men of 21 who registered for military service June 5.
 The drawing will be held at the senate office building where the great lottery was conducted last year. It will begin at a. m. and. according to the plan should be completed be- fore noon.
 It is estimated that the longest role of new registrants hardly will exceed 1000, or 1,200 capsules as compared with 1O,500 on the first oc- casion.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25

Judson Frost of 136 Washington street. Private Frost's name also ap- pears on today's casualty list as se- verely wounded.
 Private Frost is one of the many New Britain youths, hardly moro than boys, who have flocked to the Stars and Stripes. He enlisted In Company I of the old First Regiment in March of 1917 and Is only 1 8 years of age. He anxiously awaited the call for overseas service and although he was twice slightly wounded in &C., ton, his letters to his mother and father have ever been optimistic and hopeful, expressing e grim determi- nation to do his part for the great
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New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
WILSON TO SPEAK AT
 MT. VERNON JULY 4.
Allied Nations to Participate in Exer- cises at Tomb of Washington
 Independence Day.

Washington, June 25.-President Wilson will deliver Fourth of July address at Mount Vernon, Va, in connection with a celebration in which representatives of all allied na- tons will participate.
 Arrangemon have been made for imposing international ceremonies ht Washlnrton's tomb aa a part of the program for making Independence Day this year the most narka ble In history.
 In official and diplomatic quarters 1t Is believed the president will mako important pronouncements concern ing war problems.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
SUTHERLAND Is SENATOR.

Washing gton. June 25.---Senator Sutherland of West Virginia, republi- can, Is entitled to his seat in the sen~ ate, the senate privileges and elections committee decided today in dismiss~ ing the election contest brought. Il year ago by former Senator Chiffon, democrat.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
AUSTRIANS CONTINUE TO RUN:
 TOTAL LOSS PUT AT 2OO,OO(
roops Acduke Joseph and Gen. Wm Reported Surrounded With
 y Alternative Cavalry

Gli Austriaci continuano fugire gli 1taliani continuano a cacciarli. I perditi Austriaci sono circa duecento nila.
 Lesarciti del Archiduca Giuesseppe Generale Wurm sono circondati stano a ren- dersi mouriri.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
Prisoners Total 45,000.

Washington, June 25.-A dispatch the Italian eml from Rome today confirmed the yesterday that taken by the Italians in the fighting the Piave nu 45OOO This includes twelve fifteen thousand cap o a
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
Name Of Washington Street Hero
 Appears on Casualty List IS ONLY IS YEARS OLD
Son of MT. and Mrs. Judson Frost Had Been Slightly Wounded Twice PreviousIy-97 Names on Army Casualty Roll.

Private Raymond c. Frost of Com
 pany I, 102d U. $. Infantry, now ac- lively engaged in battling with the Huns on the western front, was se- riously wounded In action on June 16, according to war departm ent advices received by his parents, MT. and Mrs.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
Must Surrender or Die.

London, June 25The Rome correspondent of the Excl Telegraph Co., quotes the Gornae dtalia saying that troops of Archduke Joseph and of Gen. Wurm virtually rounded and must surrender be annihilated.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
Special to the I1erald.)


 Hartford, June 25.
 George A. Quigley, thrice mayor of New Britain and regarded as one of the leading republicans in this dis district, was unanimously nominated as the republican candidate for con- gress at the first congressional dis trict convention held in Putnam Pha- lanx hall this morning. The 29 Rrst congressional district were all Represented when the convention was opened at Il o'clock and as soon as the formalities of the session had been observed r. Davis Oakley, former con gressman and defeated only two years ago for reelection by Congressman Augustine Lonergan, rose to his feet and placed the name of MT. Quigley in nomination. It was seconded by Edward F. Hall, chairman of the New Britain delegation, and was made the unanimous choice of the party by &C., clamation
 Oakley Nominatcs Quiglcy.
 As soon as the various delegations had presented their credentials and had been assigned their places in the convention, the business session was Former Congressman Oakley, in Q brief but pointed speech nomi- mated Mayor Quigley. He called at tention to the fact that although a man young in years, the New Britain mayor is a man who has been tested and not found wanting. He explained
  the republican nomination as mayor of New Britain and was elected by one of the largest majorities ever given a irepublican mayor in the Hardware city. Two years later, as proof of his ability and as a testimonial to his loyalty to the city, state and nation, the republican party in New Britain again nominated Mayor Quigley and once again he was elected by an over whelming majority And for a third time, Mr. Oakley declared, MT. Quigley has been honored by the New Britain republicans by nomination and by the New Britain people by election to the highest office in that city. So today, MT. Oakley said, there appears before the convention this stalWart republi- can, a leader among men, who has the support of one of the strongest republican centers in the district and state, who is a fitting candidate to carry the banner of the first district republicans to the polls next fall.
 As soon as MT. Oakley had placed the New Britainite's name in nonlina- ton, Edward F. Hall, chairman of the New Britain delegation, seconded the nomination and the choice was by exclamation, there having been no opposing candidates.
 Speech of Acceptance.
 Mayor Quigley was then introduced to the convention and in his speech of acceptance, ho expressed appre- citation of the honor conferred upon him and pledged himself, if elected, 10 represent to the district, statc and nation in this wartime crisis: He laid:
 sMr. Chairman and Gentlemen of
 Convention:
 Tt is with a feeling of difidence
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New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
Americans Push Forwal

Washington, June 25.-| American advances, the caH five machine guns and other in the region of -Thie1 reported today by Gen. Perl his -communique for yester| German counter-attack at I'd
 repulsed with heavy loss. American soldiers are missiJ raid in Lorraine
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25
''No Peace Without Victory" Slogan of New Britain Mayor, Chosen to Run for Congress.
POLITICS ADJOURNED
 HE TELLS DELEGATES

Unanimous Endorsement Accorded by sSs First District Convention, After
 Name Is Offered by Ex-Congress- - man P. Davis OaIcy-ExpectS Hot Battle With Congressman Loncrsan, 
 Democrat, Who Will Be Rcnom- mated.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25

French RepuIse GermaI| Paris, June 25.-The Germ light attacked the new Fren|
New Britain herald., 1918-06-25

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New Britain herald., 1918-06-25

Nc Pledges Concerning Belgium. London, June 25.--Dr. Richard von
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New Britain herald., 1918-06-25

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