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New Britain herald., 1918-06-06

bridge. The captain immediately or
dered the boats lowered and the crew
got into the boats. The submarine
came alongside and the captain or
dred us to abandon ship immediate
ly, which We did.
THE crew of the submarine came
aboard and placed bombs around the
masts and engine room, The first
steamers boats left the ship at 4:So
D. M, the mate in command.
About eight minutes after the
s11bmar ine crew left the steamer, the
bombs commenced to explode. The
steamer sank by the stern, the last
seen of her was at 5:2a p. N.
THE two lifeboats arrived on ;he
beach at 1890 p. M, June 4. All the
crew, eight officers and twenty-elght
men, were saved The first officer re-
ports that he saw another submarine
close in on the starboard side awash.
He said both U-boats were OH that
side of the Textel."
Sinking of Mendel
The Navy Department has received
from the commandant Of the Third
Naval district the following sum
mary of the statement of the master
of the schooner Sam G. Mendel which
was sunk by submarine.
about $50 .. M, June 3, I wax
walking up and down the quarter
deck when I saw an object which IN
the mist looked like a. tugboat. Think
ing nothing of it, 1 picked up the
glass and looked. I thought it was a
steamer. It was about five points off
the port bow coming down very
swiftly. [ looked at it again and
thought 1t was an American warship.
I didn't see any flag. He was max
ing right down for us, and ] went
down to the cabin to get a mega
phone.
when I got to the deck again l
saw the submarine was right along
side Of me. He came from four miles
east and had up the signal to stop
instantly. He had two guns. He told
me to ease ship. He took a small
boat out and came aboard with six
seamen He told me to get ready to
leave the ship imm ediately. We asked
him if his flag was flying, and he said
No The submarine officer took
the papers of the ship. This was
about 12O miles due south of New
York The submarine captain told us
to take our things and everything we
wanted saying. What you leave we II
take He asked me where my stores
we're. and asked for soap. When
was down in the cabin the crew We're
placing bombs on the vessel. We got
into the boat and rowed away from
the ship.
IT passed right alongside the sub
marine and told my crew to row as
close to it as they could, but 1 could
not see her number or name. we
rowed about two miles and got ready
to pull west when we heard two re
ports, saw the flash of the bombs AND
saw the vessel settle a little We kept
on rowing westward and rowed al
night until I o'clock the next morn
ing The Danish steamer Paris came
up and signalled and we were plckeG
| UP. We had only one boat
New Britain herald., 1918-06-06
WILL SEND CASH TO
CONNECTICUT BOYS
Spanish War Veterans to show APP
probation of States Fighting
Force in France.

Hartford, June 6.--The United
Spanish War Veterans of Conn ecticut
are credited with planning a war
fund campaign entirely different than
any previously raised and from June
10 to June 20 every person in the
state will be given an opportunity 10
approve it by contributing, known
as the "Pershing Fourth Of July
Fund" all money raised will be sent
to the Connecticut boys in France as
a reminder from the folks at home
that independence Day has a new sig
nif1cance, both for those lover there"
and these cover here"
There are many reasons why the
brave Connecticut lads will appreci-
ate a money gift. In planning for
the campaign the veterans OF '9S
were mindful especially of the fact
that the post Office department has
prevented the friends and relatives Of
the fighters overseas from sending
any packages for the past two months
| This situation may continue for the
| rest of the war. Deprived Of the re-
minders Of the usual sort from home,
the gift proposed for Independence
Day will mean a, great deal to Con-
necticut soldiers.
The campaign is being waged with
a slogan. 1t is felt that this slogan
will make a peculiarly strong appeal,
The slogan adopted is Were you
ever at war 5000 miles from home ?"
| Whether the answer is in the affirma-
! tive or the negative it is expected to
produce a generous subscription.
This is the first national holiday
! the boys are spending away from
! America. They will recall at their
| posts In the trenches, their beds in
| the hospital, and their duties in the
camps, the patrioic festivities that
marked the celebration of former In
! dependence days. When they receive
| Connecticut's gift of between SO. 900
and $4,000 thy will be reminded Of
| the gratitude the home folks feel to-
wards them in the fight for liberty on
! the day that gave the Am erican re-
public birth.
! Every Spanish War Veterans camp
| in the state will strive during the
week of the big drive to raise not
| only It's quota but go lover the top,
Various features which go to make a
| campaign successful, will be used to
! raise the money. The campaign is
| undertaken under the most suspicious
| conditions and with the approval Of
the Connecticut State Council Of De-
Tense so that assured success is look ed
| for. The State Treasurer for the fund
| is Henry T. Holt, vice president of
! the Hartford-Aet National bank,
| Hartford, Conn.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-06
FARM FOR WOMEN TO OPEN
State Institution Authorized by Last
General Assembly Ready for Occu-
pancy on July I.


Hartford, June 6.--The Conn cticut
State Farm for Women, which is To-
Gated in the town of East Lyme, will
be ready to receive inmates July 1,
according to a letter received by Gov
ernor Marcus H Holcomb from. Pro-
fessor William B. Bailey, of New Ha
ven, chairman of the hoaTd Of dtrec-
tors. The letter to the governor from
Prof Bailey follows:
according to the act establishing
the Connecticut State Farm for Wom-
en-, it is my duty to notify you when
we shall be ready to receive inmates.
! shall be glad to have you announce
that on the 1st of July. 1918, we shall
be in a position to receive a small
mum Der of inmates and that We hope
to increase this mum Der. gradually un-
til We can ultimately care for what
ever women In the state require the
treatment we are prepared to give
The board of directors of the Con-
necticut State Farm for Women con-
sists of the following: Prof William
B. Bailey, chairman. New Haven; Dr.
Valeria II. Parker. secretary Hart
ford: Mrs. Anne Rogers Minor, Water
ford Mrs. Helen w. Rogers, Hamden:
Edward w. Hazen. Haddam; John H.
Goss, Waterbury, and George C. Clark,
Plymouth The directors are now
New Britain herald., 1918-06-06

Maynard, Albert E. Stefenko, Arthur
w Farley, Bridgeport; Charles E.
De Forest, Norwalk
John n. Lee, New Haven, and Clar-
ence c. Westerberg. Plantsville, were
accepted for the 6Sth Regiment, Coast
New Britain herald., 1918-06-06

Artillery, and were sent to Fort L,
N. Y.
Ben Llowenthal, New Haven,
Andrew Robb, New Britain, were
listed in the Signal Enlisted Red
Corps and placed on the inactive|
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
CHAIRMAN HANSON
RETURNS THANKS

So far as the drive in Barnes coun-
ty is concerned, with an occasional
scattering return here and there to
come in, the Third Liberty Loan drive
is completed and we have gone over
the top handsomely, in the neighbor-
hood of 100000. Mr.. Hanson is
gratified indeed at the splendid results
achieved, and wishes the Times-Rec-
ord to express for him, first - his
thanks to the women who have con-
Quoted such a splendid campaign all
over the county and for their generous
subscriptions and publicity. Second,
to all the good men who have so cheer
fully come forward and given their
services in soliciting for the bonds, in
such a patriotic spirit. Mr.. Hanson
is deeply thankful that he had such
good bunch to work with and to
them he says, with the ladies', credit
must be given for the splendid results
obtained. Mr.. Hanson has spent two
weeks Of his time away from his bus
mess to prosecute this work, and this
paper is going to add to the above the
thanks Of the citizens generally for
the good work that he has done in his
capacity as county chairman. Rev. L.
G. Moultrie, chairman of the city
drive and Cashier John Tracy, of the
First National Bank, who have given
time and service to outlining the cam
paign, are also entitled to much credit
for the arduous work performed. We
are all pleased and here's our hand
to everyone who took part in any
capacity from bond buyer to worker.
There is glory enough for everybody.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
INTERESTING LETTER
| FROM CAPT. HENRY

The following very interesting let
ter has been received by Attorney Lee
Combs from Captain T. S. Henry and
the Times-Record has asked Mr..
Combs to allow it's publication, he has
consented, and the letter follows:
Hq. 164th Inf, A. E. F. March 81.
Mr.. Lee Combs, Valley City, N. D.
My dear friend Lee: have your
letter of February and it was indeed
a pleasure to hear from you and news
Of yourself and family.
l am plugging along in the same
old way, except that the work is much
different and is now commencing -
get monotonous in way. Have been
at this station for the past two
months and am busy taking instruc-
lions and learning all can Of the new
IDEAS in getting the best of the
Boche. OF course I am picking up a
few words in French and manage to
get along alright. Have good billet
and good mess and ought to be
happy and am reasonably so.
Brother Frank is here with me but
1 haven't seen anything of Dave and
other members Of G company for a
couple of months; they are further
back. l have about so men of old
G company in Headquarters company
now; so Headquarters company and
G company are about evenly divided
with Barnes county boys. The boys
are getting along fine and dandy now;
are learning fast and take to soldier
ing like veterans. -...4
Am located near an old French vii
|lage; narrow streets; very old build
ings; an old Medieval castle COM
manding all approaches. The coun-
try roads are wonderful, except when
it is wet. Have gone out on some long
walks to adjoining villages or COM
munes. AS we are surrounded by
hills we get such delightful views
from the hill tops, and upon bright
days, such as we are now enjoying, it
is treat. One day counted six
villages in the distance.
am now commencing to enjoy the
French people; they really are like
able and generally merry. They all
have had plenty of grief the past
with it all in wonderful way. l adj
mire them so much. No doubt you
are curious as to my location; cannot
tell you. Occasionally hear the rum
BILE of the heavies. ... -
Good to know that James and Lee
are getting to be such sturdy fellows;
perhaps some day l shall run across
James over here helping to win his
country's battles. Would like to have
him with me when he does come.
Would like to see my little god
daughter Annabelle. No doubt she is
growing and of course you are proud
of her. Please remember me to Mrs.
Combs and the boys, also Lorne.
Would like to have quiet hour with
you all just now. So good to hear
that you are all behind us-just what
we need. Don't need any little things
just now, will let you know. Awfully
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
WILL PLUMBER
RUTHLESSLY

British Army A6eld, April 10. -.
Through rain squalls and a cutting
nortleaster. the Germans, kept TIP
the pressure on the Lys front to-
day. Evidently the importance Of
these hills appeal to Hindenburg in
his attacks at this point. This fact
is shown in the presence there of
the l1;th, 18th Bavarian and Al
pine troops in the sector at Mt.
Kennel and Bailleul on a three
mile front. Every man of these
units is from the Barnhart country
and are noted for their hill fighting
qualities. South Of the Neppe For
est reveals the fact that the Ger
mans are charging the salient.
Haverbrock prisoners declared the
fire of the British at Venant inlict-
ed heavy casualties. The German
troops captured are underfed and
poorly clothed and are surprised at
the good clothes and food of the
British. A promise of more such
food looks good to the German
soldiers. One captured German
said: IF we advance we will sure
1y take enough booty" We have
made up our minds now to plumber
ruthlessly, that is the beauty of the
Alpine troops. We Alpinos know
the plumber business. ... ,..
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25

good of you to make me an offer Of
helping me in some business affairs
there. May call upon you some day
Thank you so much.
Give my best wishes to my deal
friends in Valley City and Barnes
county. Miss you all so much but
shall stay here until something hap
pens to the Boche or me.
War is real over here and Of course
it is no child's play. It is so gooc
to know that the people Of Valley City
and Barnes county have walked up tt
the fact that we have war on ou1
hands and are now working in al
those things which it is necessary tt
do. Keep it up.
With kind regards to you and yours
I am Yours sincerely,
-Theo. S. Henry,
Capt. T. S. Henry, 164th inf, A. E. F
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
ENCEBRET LARSON
VICTIM OF JOKE

Sheriff Jim Kelly is telling a pretty
good joke on Deputy Engebret Lar
son and we expect that the genial
sheriff is also the perpetrator Of the
joke. 1t seems, according to Kelly,
that another candidate for sheriff
handed somebody in the courthouse a
fine looking cigar. This person was
conserving his money for war pur-
poses and cut out smoking. We guess
it was Auditor Nelson-who handed
the cigar over to Mr.. Larson. Enge-
bret thought it would be a mighty
clever thing for him to smoke his OPP
ponent's cigar and with a flip of his
hand he struck match on that part
Of his attire that usually rests in the
cushioned chair and lit the cigar. For
a moment or two there was seraphic
expression on the deputy's face as he
enjoyed that cigar, when all of a
sudden there was biff bang, and off
went Engebret's hat and that pleas
ant smile he had worn moment prev
iously. The boys had put up a rather
fine job by stuffing little fire cracker
into the bowels of that election cigar
and when the proper time came for the
fireworks there was something doing.
| It sort of scared Mr.. Larson for a min
ute but he took the joke good natured-
ly and is now saying very little to his
colleagues at the courthouse, but he
has a memory like an elephant and if
he does not get even with that bunch
at the court house it will be because
he does not live long enough. Sheriff
Kelly and Auditor Nelson have been
laughing all over their faces and half
way down their backs ever since the
incident happened, which leads Enge-
bret to suspicion both Of these wor-
thies.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
SUMMONS

+. ...... SUMMONS
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, Coun.
ty of Barnes-ss.
In District Court, Fifth Judicial Dis.
trict.
Mary Arbuckle, Plaintiff,
VS..
Ann j. Sheldon, Defendant.
Summons
The State of North Dakota to the
above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned to an.
swer the complaint in this action and
to serve copy of your answer upon
the subscriber within thirty days aft
er the service of this summons uoon
you, exclusive of the day of service;
and IN case Of your failure to appear
or answer, judgment will be taken
against you by default for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated tbs goth day of March, A. D.
1918. NJ. J. ENGLERT,
-.. Attorney for Plaintiff,
Valley City, N. D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
FARMERS ARE TT"

Washington, April 19.-The ru-
raj districts of the country will car
ry the bulk of the Third Liberty
Loan according to official state
ments announced yesterday. The
total reported was 81, ,51O,050.
It is clearly indicated that the large
cities have fell down on the propo-
sition which is a disappointment to
the government.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
CASE DISMISSED

Chicago, April 19.-The case
against w. I. Thomas and Mrs.
Cora Granger Was dismissed in
Morrill's court today on account of
the city prosecutor failing to estab-
list guilt of the couple. These peo-
pie registered at a down town no.
tel, and were arrested, the story
reads. They shouldn't do such
THINGS.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25

The flour and sugar proposition is
getting down to fine point these
days and stores are being regulated
on the sale of these commodities to
a limit. Only three pounds of sugar
per month for each person can be OBJ
tanned now at the stores. This may
seem skinny but when you stop to
think about the fellows in the other
countries who get none, we have no
kick coming.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
GERMAN ATROCITIES TOLD

Writing in Everybodys Magazine for May Brand
Whtock former minister to Belgium tells how the Ger
tempt to bridge the Meuse in 1914 The Germans sent
citizen of Tenant of the prisoners in boat to inform
the French that unless their gunre stopped they
would shoot the prisoners The French refused to stop
firing and the prisoners marched and hudded to-
gether old men and women, young and girls little
boys and babies and platoon Of soldiers called up
with loaded guns The colonel gave the order to fire and
those gray soldiers shot down 80 persons in cold blood
they stood hudded together IL of the number shot were
under six years old and several babies in the Of their
mothers faced this pittess fire of their murderers
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
FRENCH COMING UP

Washington, April 10. - The
French are striving with might and
main to relieve the terrible pressure
of their British allies on the west
ern front. In the Aniens sector
this movement has not yet stuff
GENTLY developed. The British and
French troops are fighting shoulder
to shoulder.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
N Office

OC1Ce
1t is the object of this action to can
eel a mortgage Of record which has
been paid but not satisfied on the NV.
\ Of Sec. 10, Twp. al, Rye. 81:
Barnes county, North Dakota; that no
personal claim is otherwise made;
that verified complaint will be on
file in the Office Of the clerk of said
District Court on and after March 26,
1918. M. J. ENGLERT,
Attorney for Plaintiff
First Pub. Mar. %. Last Pub May p
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25

Rev. E. P. Getchell went to Fingal
and Lucca yesterday and preached to
The congregations at those places. Mr..
Getchell is both editor and preacher
and if he cannot catch the sinners
with his newspaper he can get them
with his sermon-and he breaches
some good, forceful once, too.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
GERMAN SMASHES AMOUNT TO NOTHING

Washington, April ~ = German smashes on the
American sector at Tou have been met with stubborn and
gallant fighting which many American artillery men here
lid brilliant work as result of the attacks OF the
lean soldiers could be depended upon in all crcises The
military authorities expressed the view that the present
u was only the forerunner of offensive that would
be more important than those of the past.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
Brutality Of the Boche Is Shown
Up By Brand Whitlock In
Recent Dispatches


Washington, April 22.-Seventy-two casualties have
been reported by the department today and as fol-
lows: Ten killed in action five dead from wounds, four
died from disease died from accident two others died
from other and AZ slightly wounded and sew
en- severely wounded One previously reported missing
was killed.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
HEAVY ARTILLERY
FIRE REPORTED

With the American Army Afeld.
April 19.-There was heavy artil-
1ery firing on the American sector
today, but no infantry action. Three
enemy aeroplanes were brought
down. On March 81, Sc hostile
aviators were brought down and
"A obliged to retreat. March q
80 planes used more than one mil
lion cartridges on German infantry
and men were moved down in great
numbers.
New York, April 19.-Germany
has launched six divisions of troops
on the Russian front. The Rus
sian army is composed of only 49,
900 men on this front.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lewzader auto
ed to Grand Prairie to attend church
Sunday afternoon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
TRYING TO GET TO THE SEA

With French Armies Afield, April 22-By constantly
extending their drives with French in order
to clear way the sea- these tactics make it imperative
that America rush troops to France fast possible
There are numerous indications that the Germans are
preparing fresh drives in the Amens district which is
evidence that their scheme push drives the sectors
which have been successful and to withdraw troops from
those points which have been unsuccessful from the Aete
river to the North Sea and forcing matters at Ames
and Arras and below Newport and Ypres.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
FAMOUS AVIATOR KILLED SUNDAY

By Phillip Sims with British Armies Afed, London,
April 22Baron Rittmeisser Rchthofen, the famous
German aviator was killed Sunday at the Some, is the
report His funeral will be held and he will be given the
same honors as those given British flight officer He
members Of the aviation corps as fine fellow and great
aviator.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
NOTICE

Efficient banking is a good policy.
Efficient auctioneers mean the same
thing. Secure I. A. Harris of Valley
City and you will follow the good
policy plan. 28-wtf
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25

Wanted scrap iron. Will pay SIS
ton for small load. Will pay from SIS
to $1S per ton by carload. Andreas
Erickson. 15tw
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25

All kinds of farm help furnished
Granger Land Co. 31-wt1
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25
STRONG LOCAL ATTACK MADE

A strong local attack was made by the enemy last
night at Messeu four miles north Of Albert by heavy
1he]ling After sharp fighting the enemy repulsed
and we captured their advance posts The enemy was
also yepulsed south and east of Lens midway between Pr
arcv and Flanders We conducted successful counter
attack and captured prisoners and machine gums in differ
ent sections There was reciprocal firing astride the
Somme in the Lens and Festuberg sectors at Mite For
est.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-04-25

Washington, April e. - The department of justice
has efficiently squeched the efforts recently made by JOS
eph Gluck Of New York. in his efforts to discred the Boy
Scouts of America and the of that organization
On March 9Th he mailed to the department papers which
related to Collin H. Livingstone president Of the Boy
Scouts with the purpose of dscredting his work in that
Organization Attorney General Gregory brands Glucks
actions as an attempt to further his antagonism to
the organization and his efforts have signally failed