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The Washington times., 1918-05-24
By David Cory.

E6"YHAT are you doing hsrE
w little catT asked the
wicked Ogre who. you
rsmember. In the last story looked
over the castle wall Just a. Puss
climbed on the back of the good
Duck
Don't answer him. whispered
the duck. and he swan swiftly down
the moat to the opening IN the stone
bridge through which the little
brook emptied itself. But when
they got there. the wicked ogre
leaned over the wall and would have
caught them II the Duck hadn't
turned to one side
And this made the Ogre so angry
that he picked up a great rock and
threw It at them. And II II had
ever hit them. guess there would
haSa been nothing left OF little Puss
Junior and the good Duck.
'Ha, ha!" laughed the Ogre. as the
water splashed and a big wave al
most overturned the Duck. and the
Ogre rooted up a great tree and
threw It into the water. and the
branches caught hold OF Puss and
the Duck and they couldn't get
away.
"Now I've got you" roarsd the
dreadful Ogre. and he climbed onto
the tree and walked carefully out
into the middle OF the moat, for the
tree made a sort Of bridge, you see.
Quick" said the good Duck. get
out one OF your magic charms"
So Puss waved his flaming feather
IN front Of the Ogre. who by this
time was close upon him. But he
only laughed again and held a great
shield in front Of him.
"Oh. dear! Oh. dearr" thought
Rss. what shall do?" And
then. all Of a sudden. he remem-
bered his Magic W Nnisle. So he
took # out Of his pocket and blew
upon # with all his might And
such q hurricane arose that It
swept the dreadful Ogre right on
the tree and blew him through the
air high over the tree tops. until It
dropped him in the Arctic Ocean.
where a great white bear caught
him and hugEed him to death.
Well. after that, Puss climbed up
on the tree. and then he pulled the
Duck up after him. and together
they walked over TO the land. And
Just then the sun came up and the
windows Of the castle opened and a
great shout arose from the inside
The Washington times., 1918-05-24
ADVICE TOTHE
LOVELORN
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX
1t Won't Do!
DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
I am twenty-three and fond of
a man iften years my senior. I
have accepted an engagemsnt
ring from him. have given
myself a trial in which 7 Thoughts
during that time I would be abba
to learn TO love him, but I have
not succeeded IN doing so. He baa
proposed marriage to me anS
wants to be married within tive
months. but l do not know what
to do. Do you think that would
be doing wrong by giving hin
up? wORRIEG
JUST exactly what you are nsa-
tat.ng about no praeticai psr-
son can see. You don't live tue
man and you ind that your idsaa
and ideals diHer very much. Now.
how under tie sun are you going
to make him happy or Ard AAp3i-
moss cor yourseIf9 The Ersatest
wrong you can do him Is to marry
him. Tell h.ra the t-uth-it may
hurt. But roe quick stab = better
than the endless nsgE:ag. priekiuG
wounds OF lovsless. uneonEsnial
days
The Washington times., 1918-05-24

in faded dreamedof blue the cap
appecheeked blue the Alpine glacial sometimes
with like black bright cherry under
ed lightly bayonet eam his glance searching the crowds cheer
ing Americans with debOnnare We friends sh7 Is
no
The Washington times., 1918-05-24
This Day in History

THIS is the anniversary Of the landing of Ferdinand de
Soto in Florida in 15S9 He thought he was on the
path to tabled fountain by bathing which he could
regain his lost youth Instead he found only morasses
and impossible swamps
The Washington times., 1918-05-24
Food Value of MIX

MILK is one of our most important food Not
" only does il contain all the essential food elements in
the most available form for ready Digestion but recent
scientific discoveries show it to be especially rich in
tain peculiar properties that one render growth possible
United States Food Commission.
The Washington times., 1918-05-24

sVVTARE therel
wv while
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fable,
gold stirred lived.
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unbeeVsbly
The Washington times., 1918-05-24

Of Hle dainty fehaced girl possible
that I'm looking them-ths
there terrOrwho saved Yedunght pctue-aVe
the Blue Devils Of France"
Ware heroes Of this soldier
AL America lifts its heart in SMILE
hearts Of marvelng, adniring womankindReH BTAEley
The Washington times., 1918-05-24
By NELL BRINKLEY

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The Washington times., 1918-05-24

ToRd a movie party with ten o.
: a dozen Of the Leighoors ana
their FAMILIES a. msmbers. Il
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
LUKE MEEHAN DIES
AT GARDEN ST. HOMI
Was in Business On Lafayette Stree
For 40 Years and Owned
Much Property

Luke Meehan of 90 Garden stree,
one of the most prominent Irish resi-
dents OF this city passed away at hi
home this morning following a ratb
er lengthy illness. Mr. Meehan wa
born in ireland, and came to thj
country when a young man, movin
to this city about half a century ago
For over 40 years he was engaged i
the liquor business, conducting a, car
on Lafayette street for that nunbe
of years. He was in the neighborhooI
of 20 years Of age.
MIR. Meehan owned much propertI
in this city, and in PIainvilIe. FFi|
property here consists of severa|
blocks on Lafayette street and red
estate on Garden street. For a numb
ber of years he made his home on IaI
faYette street but after retirin|
from the liquor business, three yearI
ago, he moved to Garden street wher|
he made his home since
Fraternally he was a member d
Court Prosperity, Foresters Of AnerI
lea, becoming affiliated with that on
ganization when the charter was fir5
opened in this city. lie was a mend
ber of the A. O. Fl. for a number a
years. NJ. Mcehan was well knowI
as a sportsman, and took an especid
delight in fishing.
Besides his wife, six children surl
vive him. They are John f. Jr. ed
ward L., stationed 1T Pelham RaI
with the Naval Reserve, Luke, of Chi
copee, Mass, Mary T., stenographeI
for the Connecticut Co. Marguerite
stenographer in the Parker Shirt fad
tory, and DR.. Joseph Mcehan, ID. D. ss
Funeral arrangements are inconl
plete, but the funeral probably vii
be held Saturday morning from 81
Marys church.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
MACHINE co. IS TRYING
TO SATISFY employees
Night Shift Hours Changed
to Prevent Working Sat
urday Afternoons.

A report that a petition for a change
of working hours has been circulated
aiming the night shift workers at the
New Britain Machine plant was
denied by superintendent A. Buol,
this morning 1t was reported that the
majority of the night shift about 500
men, had signed a petition asking
that the hours of their shift be made
from midnight to 8 a. m. instead of
from D. m. to 1915 a. m.
Although it was expected that
some such petition would be circu-
lated following the posting of the new
working hour schedules, the factory
uperintendent has received none as
yet and has today posted an amend
ment to the working hour plan, which,
he believes will do away with all
opposition to the hours of the night
shift.
The complaint on the part of those
working nights seems to have been
against working Saturday afternoon
and evening to earn living wage.
superintendent Buol, realizing this,
has made arrangeme ments to have the
employees work on a shift beginning
at 4 p. m. Friday afternoon, as usual,
and working until II p. M, with an
hours recess, after which work is re-
sumed and terminates at o'clock
in the morning. In this way the en-
ploye puts in nearly the same number
of hours he would put in if he had
worked Saturday afternoon. This
addition to the working day, is of
course, not considered as overtime
work, and the employe is paid the
straight hour pay.
1t is reported that at least a dozen
Continued on Seventh Page)
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN
EXPENSES ARE $59,574
National Committee Contrib
utes S10,000-Cummings
Gives $4,000 to Fund.

Hartford, Nov. 21.-The report of
Fred p Holt of this city, treasurer of
the democratic state committee, filed
with the secretary of state, shows re-
ceipts of s59,617 and expenses of
$59,574. There were 1903 contribu-
tors.
The largest contribution was $40, 900
from the national committee. Homer
S. Cummings gave $4,000 and Thomas
J. Spellacy, of Hartford, candidate for
governor, $4,000. Mayor r. j. Kin
sella, of this city gave $4,000 and his
business partner, Thomas j. Smith,
$1750. The contribution of Charles
u. Lockwood, candidate for lieu
tenant governor, was 81 900. and that
of Harrison Hewitt, for attorney
general, 5000. Congressman Lonergan
gave $500, Postmaster Bryan r. Ma
han of New London $500; former
Congressman Thomas L. Reilly,
elected sheriff of New Haven county,
$500; Arthur l.. Reilly, $1,000; James
l.. McGovern, of Bridgeport, collector
of customs, $500; George Ulrich of
Hartford, $1,000; John f. Crosby, an
assistant United States district attor-
ney, $1,000; DR.. Henry McManus of
Hartford, $500; James T. Farrell Of
Hartford, $1,000; David E. Fitzgerald,
chairman of the democratic state
committee, $3.50, and the late Morton
IF. Plant, $500. Former governor
Simeon E. Baldwin is credited with
$3.50. J. f. Murphy, representing
Associated Plant Owners" has $4,000
opposite his name. G. w. German is
down for $4,000.
Other contributions ranged from 10
cents upward. There were many con-
tributions of 800 and more
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
OTHERS NAMED IN
VERMONT SCANDAL
State Bank Commissioner and State
Purchasing Agent AS Well AS Gov
'ernor Indicted BY Grand Jury.

Montpelier, VT, Nov. 21.-A grand
Jury indictment against Frank G.
Williams of Newport. state bank
commissioner, alleging malfeasance in
office was made public here today.
The indictment was returned in the
Washington county court in connec-
tion the investigation of charges in
volving the accounts Of the former
state auditor Horace T. Graham, who
now Is governor.
Under the law the bank commits
sioner is required to audit the ac-
counts of the state auditor. It is al
legged that Mr.. Williams made no
reports to the legislature of an audit
and that in 1916 he failed to examine
the accounts of Auditor Graham. He
furnished sureities in the sum of
$4,000 and will appear for trial Dec
II. His trial viii! precede by three
months that Of Governor Graham
who is under indictments alleging
larceny and embezzlement of state
funds while he was auditor.
The attorney generals office also
announced today the finding of an
Indictment by the Washington county
grand jury alleging larceny and en-
bezzlement against Dewey r. Hanley
of Montpelier, state purchasing agent.
It is alleged that Mr.. Hanley failed
to account for the proceeds OF sales
of hides from state institutions
amounting to 1924.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
SOLDIER SON DEAD;
MOTHER KILLS SELF
Bethel Woman Takes Poison After
Reading Telegram Telling of Herr
Boys Death in France.

Bethel, Nov 21.-A few moments
after she learned that her only son
had been killed in action in France,
Mrs. Henry Bromley, of this place,
ended her own life, late last night by
m cans of poison.
She had just returned from a mo-
ton picture entertainme ent when the
news that her boys name was on the
casualty list was broken to her. Mrs.
Bromley was As years old. Her son,
Private Harry Bromley, who was %
years old, went to France in April as
a member of an infantry unit.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
ASK NATION WIDE STRIKE
Seattle Central Labor Union Asks
Federation OF Labor to Direct
Movement to Free Mooney.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 21.-By unani-
Council last night voted to strike on
December unless prior to that time
Thomas J. Mooney. convicted of mur-
der in connection with a San Francisco
bomb explosion, had been granted a
new trial or given his freedom. I'm
mediate referendum vote on the strike
resolution was asked of all labor
unions affiliated with the council.
Copies of the resolution will be
wired to other central labor bodies
over the country asking that similar
action be taken and the officials of the
American Federation of Labor are
asked to direct the movement.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
NEWBERRY ELECTION
PROBE IS ABANDONED
Senate Committee Agrees to
Indefinitely Postpone Ac-
ton By 6-5 Vote.

Washington, Nov. 21.-Proceedings
before the senate elections committee
contesting the election of Truman H.
Newberry, republican, of Michigan,
on the ground of excessive campaign
expenditures were abandoned today
by a vote of six to five.
The vote was on a m otion to indie
initely postpone action on the ground
that it was improper for the existing
committee to inquire into the election
of senator to the next congress. Two
dem ocrats and four republicans voted
for postponeme ent and four democrats
and one republican opposed.
Senators voting to postpone were
Vardaman of Mississippi and King Of
Utah, dem ocrats; and Sherman of Illi-
nois, Dillingham; of Vermont, Knox of
Penna., and Kellogg of Minnesota, re-
publicans.
Those opposing were: Pomerene of
Ohio, Walsh of Montana Wolcott Of
Delaware and Ashurst of Arizona,
emocrats, and Kenyon of Iowa, re-
publican.
Senator Pomerene introduced the
Thompson of Kansas, democrats and
Fall of New Mexico, republican, were
absent
Senator Pomeren introduced the
resolution for investigation just before
the recent election, after publication
of reports that large sums of money
were being spent in behalf of New
berry, who defeated Henry Ford,
democratic candidate. After the cleo
tion protest and a demand for in
vestigation Of alleged excessive ex-
penditures was filed by the mon
Partisan Ford or-Senator-CHub"
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21

held from his late residence, 166 Bea-
con street Hartford, at 2:30 o'clock
Saturday Afternoon and interment will
be in Hartford.
Mr.. Damon was one of the best
known business men in this city and
had been connected with the IT. B.
Wilcox Lumber & Coal company, and
since 1907 with its successor, the w.
L. Damon company, of which he was
vice president.
He was born in Bristol on Sept. IS,
1873. He was married on October
28, 1908, to Miss Grace A. Clark of
Hartford. Mr.. Damon was a member
of the New Britain lodge of Elks and
also Of the New Britain club
Besides his wife and father, Mr.
Damon leaves one sister, Mrs. G. W.
Vivian Of West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
QUIGLEY SPENDS 1888
Defeated Candidate For Congress
Files Expenses-Republic Spend
81 ,941 i'm Their Local CAMPAIGN

Hartford, Nov. 21.--Among the
statements of election expenses filed
with the secretary of state today is
that Of Harry l.. Brooks, democratic
candidate for secretary of state,
which shows expenditures of $3.50. D.
j. Donovan of Meriden, republican,
defeated for sheriff of New Haven
county, makes oath to spending $3.50.
Frank P. Fenton of Windham, DEM
ocratic candidate for congress, sec
ond district, says he spent $62. Lester
O. Peck of Redding, democrat, fifth
congressional district. files an ac-
count Of $245. George A. Quigley,
republican, of New Britain, defeated
for congress in the first district,
shows expenses of $1,S38. w. f.
Seeley, treasurer OF the republican
town committee in Bridgeport,
swears to receipts of $1S,123 and ex-
penses of $12,540. G. w. Spain, treas
urer republican committee of Water
bury, received s2,143 and spent
$1,878. Ernest n. Humphrey, repub-
lican treasurer, New Britain. receipts
$2,339, expenses 1924.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
Washington Appears Hopeful.

Washington Nov. 21.-News of the
coup at Omsk, by which Admiral
Kolchak virtually has become dictator
of the All-Russian forces, is regarded
at the state department as another
sign pointing to stabilization of the
movement relied upon to regenerate
Russia
Admiral Kolchak is thought to be
a man who will not misuse his au-
thority and whose hostility tOwGs l
the Bolshevik elements which have
led to the disruption of the country is
strong
The jurisdiction of the Omsk gov
ernment extends to a large section of
Russians to the west who have been
affected by the Bolshevik doctrines
that spread from the German in
trigues with Lenine, Trotzky and their
followers
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
ALLIES PROTEST GERMAN VIOLATION OF DUTCH
NEUTRALITY IN THEIR RETREAT FROM BEL GIUM
ENEMY HIGH SEA FLEET IS SURRENDERED TO-DAY
I'll. c. OF l.. WILL NOT GO
DIRECTOR FARLEY SAYS.

William j. Farley, food admin
istrator for New Britain, in an
nouncing the market prices of
foodstuffs today, stated that the
public must not look for any re-
ductions in the prices of food.
On the other hand it is expected
that during the coming winter
prices will rise materially. This
is due to the enormous demands
made upon America to furnish
food to European countries.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
RETREATING Tn DISORDER
Teuton Armies Withdrawing From
Western Front in Greatest Con-
fusion

Geneva, Switzerland, Sunday, Nov.
17.-The retreat of the German armies
from the western front is continuing
in the greatest disorder, according to
information received by the Swiss
federal authorities at Berne. The an
archy i'll Germany is said to be far
worse than during the Austrian re-
treat from Italy.
Swiss newspapers say military and
civil authority has disappeared in
western Germany.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
1,5O0 MEN AT DEVENS
GOING HOME DAILY
All Plans for DemobiIization are Com
pictcd and Officers are Await
ing Orders to Begin Work.

Aver, Mass, Nov. 21.-Arrange-
ments for the discharge of soldiers at
Camp Devens were completed today
and official orders were awaited to
begin the actual work of demobiliza-
ton. 1t is estimated that approx
mately 1900 will be sent home daily
A staff of % officers of the medical
corps and 80 enlisted men will have
charge of medical examination. The
disbursing officer has called upon the
United States treasury for $1,000,0O0
to meet final payments to soldiers.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
Americans Enter Luxemburg.

Paris, Nov. 81 (Hayas) Am erica
troops will pass through the city
Luxembourg today. General Pershin
who is accompanying the forces, WI
call on Grand Duchess Marie Adt
laide while he is in her capital citl
proclamation has been addressed |
the people of Luxembourg announcin
that the passage of American trooT
through their country is necessary an
guaranteeing the discipline an
friendliness of the soldiers toward tt
population.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
NEW BRITAIN GIVES
S2O6, ,35O.S4 IN DRIVE
FOR WAR WORK FUNDS.

Final figures in the United War
'/orkers' campaign in this city
show that New Britain exceeded
its quota by $6,35O.S4. The
amount to be turned over to the
national committee from New
Britain is 6,35O.84, according
to the report of the campaign
director today. The original quota
was 100000.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
CONGRESS ADJOTRNs TO-DAY.

Washington, Nov 21-The present
die at five o'clock this afternoon.
After passage by the house of the
adjournment resolution, the senate
approved it by a record vote of ii to
is.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
Americas Share i'm Surrender.

Washington, Nov. 21-An American
battle squadron probably including
five dreadnoughts, commanded by
Rear Admiral Hugh Rodman and
operating as a unit of the British
grand fleet, participated today in the
passing Of the German sea power.
The Americans shared in the formal
acceptance by Admiral Beatty, first
British sea Lord, of the surrender Of
the main force of the German high
seas fleet, as designated in the terms
of armistice.
The identity of American naval
craft in European waters never has
been disclosed.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
FROST MISSING IN ACTION.
Since Aug. 18, War Dept. Says-Hs
Nrittcn Since Then.

one of the several confusing inc
dents of the war was brought to Hel
today when it was learned that Mr.
Harold Frost received q telegram Ia
night stating that her husband h;
been missing in action since Augu
is. The popularity of the situatio
is that Mrs. Frost has received lette
from him since that time
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
Over 400 Ships in Squadron
Which Witnesses Surrender
AMERICA IS REPRESENTED
Americans Share in Formal Accept
ance BY Admiral Sir David Beatty
of Main Force of Enemy's Sea
Power.

London, Nov. 2f-The German feet
as specified in the terms OF the armi-
stice with Germany. was surrendered
today to the Allies.
This announcement was made off,
cially by the admiralty this afternoon.
The statement read:
THE commander in chief OF the
Grand feet has reported that at $50
o'clock this morning he met the
first and main instalment of the Ger
man high sea fleet which is surren-
dering for internment.'
The point of the rendezvous for the
Allied and German sea forces was be-
tween 80 and 40 miles, east of May
Island, opposite the Firth Of Forth.
400 Ships in Allied Fleet
The fog which had enveloped the
Grand fleet for three days cleared last
night and this morning the weather
was dull with a slight haze hanging
over the Firth OF Forth.
The fleet which is to witness the
surrenda" consists of sOrcn 400 ships,
including so dreadnoughts, so light
cruisers and nearly 200 destroyers.
Admiral Sir David Beatty, commander
Of the Grand fleet, is on the Queen
Elizabeth .--.-. ...
1t is understood ds-tha6 ehe Gerrasass,
warships surrendered to Admiral
Beatty today We're eight battleships.o
six battle cruisers and eight cruisers.
There remain to be surrendered two
battleships, which are under repair,
and fifty modern torpedo boat de-
Stroyers.
Amsterdam, Nov. 21.-The first
German warships destined for intern
ment by the Allies left Kie1 harbor
on Sunday, according to the Vossische
zeitung of Berlin. They included the
Bayern, Grosser Kurfuerst, Kronz-
prinz, Markgraf, Koenig Albert, Kai-
serin, Seydlitz and Moltke.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
HAROLD DAMON DEAD:
ILL ONLY FEW DAYS
Pneumonia Claims Vice President of
W. l.. Damon CO.-Euneral in
Hartford Saturday Aftcrnon.

Harold Wilcox Damon, son of w. l..
Damon of West Main street and q
grandson Of the late T 3. Wilcox, died
at o'clock this morning at his home
in Hartford following a weeks illness
with pneum onia. The funeral will be
New Britain herald., 1918-11-21
New Government Established
With KOlChak as Dictator
WASHINGTON MAY APPROVE
United States Officials Believe Head
of New Authority is Man Who Will
Not Abuse His Powers of Office
Has Visited This Country.

Vladivostok, Tuesday. Nov. 10, (By
the Associated Press)-Through a
coup on the part of the council OF
ministers Of the new All Russian
government at Omsk, Admiral Alex
ander KOlchal1 has become virtual
dictator and commander of the ALL
Russian army and fleet. Two minis
ters, M. Avkstentieff and M. Zenzen-
off, who opposed Admiral Kolchak' s
dictatorship, have been arrested.
May Not Recognize Kolchal>.
The local ZemstvO, provincial coun-
ell and other minor organizations
held conference early today. 1t is
indicated that there is at present q
disposition not to recognize the KoI-
chak government.
The activities of the radical wing
represented in the ALL Russian gov
ernment forced the miIitarist and
conservative elements to adopt cOun-
ter measures, according to Lieuten-
ant General EorVath, prominent
among the leaders in the anti Bolshe-
vik movement in Siberia, who gave
his view of the coup when seen on his
train at his headquarters. These
measures. he said, included the arrest
of many members of the Left of the
Social Re@~olutionists, among them
four ministers and assistant minis
ters.
"The government, in the face OF
this accomplished fact" Gen. Horvath
explained, found it advisable to de-
clare the directorate abolished and to
transfer temporarily the sLIerior au-
thority to u supreme governor whose
power is limited by the council Of
ministers. In other words, there is
mutual responsibility
No Disorders Occur.
The change in the government was
accepted by the people and the troops
without disorder.
The Success of the coup, in the
opinion Of Horvath, rests with the
United States. France and England,
he believed, would not withhold rec
ognition OF the new order, since the
personnel Of the ministry and the
policy of the government remained
unchanged.