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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-23
| WHAT The VICTORY OR
Defeat OF GERMANY
MEANS TO EVERY AMERICAN

Contributed by ALBERT PAysQN
TERHUNE, author and globs-rrHter
to the National Security Lessue's
campaign Of Patriotism Through Edu.
cation.
Gsrmany's victory would mean all
that the alarmists have said-the set.
back of humanity, democracy, civiliza.
ton, rights of man, etc. But, to Amer
lea, 1t would mean infinitely more.
1t would mean our first national de-
feat; and, thus, would smash our per-
|, feet record for victories--a record as
old as our nation-a record that means
more than the right to brag. Even as
beaten army never wholly regains it's
old form-even as beaten ring cham
pion sinks at once into desuetude-
our nation tits traditions Of victory
gomez would suffer far worse deteriora-
ton than the mere fact Of defeat could
infict.
1t would mean that the man who has
risked all in his country's struggle for
Right could never again feel his former
calm certainty that Right must tri-
umph. Thus, the moral tone Of the in
dividual, as well as of the nation,
would inevitably be lowered.
This country has never embarked in
a war of conquest. From 1775 to the
present we have fought for Liberty or
for Union or for the Oppressed-ever
for some sterling principle of right.
From childhood we have been taught
to believe that the high unselfishness
Of our war aims has given US the vic
tory. We have seen the decay or de-
Struction Of men and nations that have
battled for dominiOn-as Germany is
now battling. Should we fail in this,
our mightiest war for the Right, the
average man must lose forever the
simple Faith which has led our dear
country from nothingness to It's pres
snt estate. For that Faith, more than
for anything else, our sacrifice Is a
lundredfold justified.
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-23
Boosting the Prayer Meeting.
If | wanted to, | would.

If wanted to, | would.
If | wanted to elevate and pur-
fly the spiritual atmosphere of
my church, | would attend the
Thursday night meeting.
If I wanted to let people know
that I was vitality concerned
about religion, l would attend
the Thursday night meeting.
If | wanted to emphasize the
value of prayer in the eyes of
the world, l would attend the
Thursday night meeting.
L. N. Hofpauir.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-23
TRUE CITIZENSHIP

Much as we dislike to admit It, Their,
4 sill exists a distinct apathy TOWARD
the war on the part Of a great many
people In various parts Of the country
Fhe reason for this is even deeper than
constitutional paciflsm or pro-Ger
lnanism based upon explainable blood
pf mental association. The fact Is
although We did not realize 1t until
recently, the average citizen Of this
country has not had instilled in him
real responsibility in and to his gov,
eminent The extreme development of
ne democratic idea in America and
ne ultra.political nature Of our form
pf government has resulted in the al
most total disappearance of the appre.
cation by the individual Of what the
goEernment means to him.
The changing of this condition is
possibly the most serious problem fac
lng the United States today, outside
q winning the war. 1t involves q com.
pete readjustment and revitalizing Of
eur methods Of civic instruction. This
york must start in the schools Of the
lowest grade. Many men who have
nad the advantage Of collegiate in
Azuction In political economy, and
Nsn the influence of the discussion Of
nese matters In high school debating
Rcleties, appreciate the problem. It
pust be remembered, however, that
~ gar the greater majority Of boys
Fao later make up the citizenry of the
mtiod leave school after passing
through only the most elementary
srades,
1ne National Security League, or
uulEsd at the start Of the war as
pseparedness proganda and now devot-
~ i1 entire efforts to the awakening
= ma people to a realization of the
asaainss Of the war and the menace
0eleat, has undertaken a nation
.'' campaign on this question of true
ausensilip which is worthy of atten-
asa ana support. It has enlisted the
operation Of state, county and city
sspsflnfendents Of schools in all parts
ne country to make daily instruc-
asa On the war part Of actual school
auon. The league has also obtained
y release to 1t on full pay by the
'sfds Of Trustees Ola number Of the |
seM colleges and universities in the |
.as'y q a corps Of professors who |
* y Y constitute a National Patriotic
sssaslcn Faculty" to carry on this
Eye u the broader field. These men |
ssa efeate a sort Of peripatetic uni
y, 1ourneying personally into all
&C q the country to spread this
sal OF the necessity of awakening
81 atlsenship Of the country to re-
aAriiify In Its government. More
~ es to the National Security League
V may the nation quickly realize the
APossance Of its work.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-23
Better In the Trenches.

~ The two sSiilin. sable
AK sur? Take my advice, and
- you touch 1t. I've stood the food
81 !. Y close on twenty years, but It's
e y pear OF last and I'm resignin'
s. saIfln the disadvantages of 'av.
! !ss 4 peseaeed waitin', you'd ave
Ilss y y, meal In the trenches any
:! assA y Z sssssas snow,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-23
The Huns Abroad and
The Pacifists at Home

I Contributed by CASPAR WHIT
NEY, now at the front for the IN. Y
Tribune" to the National Security
Leagues campaign of Patriotism
Through Education.)
Although Germany, while yet 9
friend" intrigued against our peace
and order, urged Japan and Mexico to
make war on us, and murdered ON
men, women and children, there are
those among us processing loyalty and
Intelligence who practically say this is
moi our war and appear unable to real
lie that the defeat of tie Doche Is as
vital to us Americans as was the vic
tory Of 1778.
Then we declared for independence
now we fight to maintain it.
1t Is not merely that we fight in
answer to indignity and material in
Jury done US through attack on our
rights as a nation and on the lives
of our citizens-not merely to uphold
our place among self-respecting peo-
ples-that we are at war; but literally
for our self preservation as republic.
To muzzle this war-mad wild beast
we have taken up arms-that the
world shall be safe for the freemen Of
the world.
The world cannot rest in peace while
Germany holds the destiny of other
peoples in her blood-dripping hands.
The world cannot live in peace with
a people that commits, or permits her
sponsors to commit in her name, the
foul acts of treachery, Of vandalism,
Of bestiality, Of murder, that have
marked the trail of the German army
over Europe.
One doctrine or the other must pre-
vail either the German brutal right of
might or the civilized might Of right
one or the other-must succumb in this
conflict to the death. And should it
be the German doctrine-then shall we
fall under the domination of a people
that have robbed and raped and looted
and burned and killed, that the
"kultur" af . military oligarchy shall
live.
Prusslanistn is devoid Of honor,
truth, justice or mercy, as its own acts
have proved, and Its defeat is a neces-
sary first step for the peace Of the
world and the freedom Of civilization.
For the safety of American institu-
tons It must be destroyed; for the
safety Of American freedom, yours and
mine and of all Of us.
We are in the midst of war, our war,
the war Of every freeman, Of every |
man and woman who does not indorse
cowardly murderous assault upon the |
weak and innocent, brutal injustice, |
and atrocious acts; and If we would |
preserve the Stars and Stripes and all |
they stand for we must fight the Huns
abroad and the pacinsts at home with
Ill our strength.
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-05-23
Your Country Calls!

Awake, Americans
Make this war your war.
Every man must prove
Right is Might.
1t means your liberty, If not your Life
Combat German propaganda here,
Ann alllllliziasss ,als'Sa'ssasIssal q
wv - -, -. -. .srasa s<rsag
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
CASUALTY RECORDS.
Several New Britain Names Appear
 on Today's List.

Private Stanley Ropiak is reported missing in action. He is a member of Company F., 102nd Infantry and formerly lived at 151 Glen street. He entered the service July 2, 1917 from this city. His named appeared on the casualty list of October B and at that time he was reported wounded degree undetermined His brother, Mike Ropiak, lives in this city at 151 Beaver street.
 Private Howard w. Woods is re- ported slightly wounded. He is a member of the U. $. Engineers, A. E. F.
 Private Harold Spencer is also re- ported wounded slightly. His father, Frederick, lives at 275 Maple street. Private Spencer entered the service February 8, 1918 and was at an avia,- tion station at Fort Hancock, Ga. He is 21 years old.
 Private Jonathan Jacobs is the third boy wounded severely on today's list. He is 25 years of age and entered the service at Camp Upton from which camp he sailed to France. He lived at is Clark St.. this city before going to war. His uncle Rev. Elisha. E. Adams, lives at 76 Grand street.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
GOVT. SLEUTHS ARE NOT WORKING HERE
Dept. Of Justice Denies Knowledge ot
 Alleged Draft Grating Scheme
Among Foreigners.

At the office of the department of justice, in Hartford, this morning, knowledge that auth critics are inves- tigating alleged graft on the part of federal authorities in securing release from the service of Persian -Assyrian men of this city was denied. It was rumored that department of justice men canvassed the Burritt school night school classes Saturday and made an Investigation of the record of each man of draft age who had registered and had not been called in to the service, or having been called into the service had been discharged
 Although the office in Hartford de- nies any connections with such inves- legations suspicious cases are said to have been reported. A well known local Persian is said to have declared that while he has no personal knoWl- edge of such action having taken place. he is sure in his own mind that bribes have been given to secure the release of men from the service, be- cause of that fact that it was a com mon suhjct of conversation among some of the people of his nationality. He stated that there are at least two men "higher up" who figure in the graft-the editor of a foreign lan- guage publication, and a representa- tive Of the Persian government, with offices in Now York. Amounts rang ing from $50 to several hundred are alleged to have been paid these men for their services.
 About two weeks ago these men visited this city and 8 mass meeting was held after which 9 collection supposedly for French war relief was taken, and $1,000 was raised.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
TAFT SPEAKS TONIGHT
EN-President Will Arrive ill City at 5:t5 D. m. and Will Be Given Honorary Banquet at I1lks' Club.

Ex-President William Howard Taft, who will speak at Fox's theater to- night, will arrive in this city on the 5:15 express from New York, coming here direct from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He will be taken immedi- ately to the Ellls club, where a ban quet will be rendered in his honor at 6 o'clock. The plans to have him en- tertained at the New Britain club and also to visit the various factories was abandoned because of the hour of his arrival. After the banquet he will go direct to FoX's theater, where he will speak on "The Great World War" at 8:15 o'clock. The proceeds of the lecture at the theater will be turned over to the Red Cross which is having it's Christmas roll call this week. After speaking MT. Taft will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Sloper of Grove Hill and will leave tomorrow for Manchester N H
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Morris ScIlupack.

The funeral of Morris Schupack was held yesterday afternoon and was one of the largest Hebrew funerals ever held in this city, The synagogue of the Congregation of Sons of Israel of which congregation the deceased was a, member was packed to the doors and a large number of MT. Schupack's friends Were at the Beth Alom cemetery, where the body was laid at rest. Rabbi Segal off1cfated at the funeral services. Floral offerings were numerous. The pail bearers were: Judge Bernard F. Gaffney. Treasurer J. c. Loomis of the Con- mercial Trust company, N. E. Mag, Hyman Horwitz, Harry Gordon and Nathan Berson, and the flower bear
 CTS were: Attorney Joseph G. Woods, pr. Aaron A. Pinkus and ID. Eisenrberg.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
LOCAL MEN ELECTED
 AT IRISH MEETING
Thomas J. Smith and John F. Ieeney Chosen Vice-Presidents of the
 Friends Of Irish Freedom.

Registrar of Voters Thomas J. Smith and John F. Leeney were elect ed presidents of the Friends of Irish Freedom, an organization which was started at the mass meeting of the Irish citizens of the state held in Polls theater, New Haven, yesterday afternoon. Philip Sullivan, of Collins ville, was elected president of the or ganization. Mrs. Mary T. Cream and Robert J. Murray, of this city, were also honored with appointment to the board of directors. About 50 local men and women attended the meeting.
 The afternoon session opened at 2:3O o'clock and was addressed by Philip Sullivan, Mayor Fitzgerald and Dr. Crowely, while the evening session was addressed by Mayor Richard Kin sella, of Hartford, Rev. J. C. Flannery and pr. McCarten. About 5000 were turned away from the meeting be- cause of lack of room
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
LOCAL PEOPLE IN CAR
 THAT KILLED HARTFORD MAN

Hartford, Dec. 16.-Lieut. Robert Bridgeman of the state police, has re- ported to Supt. Thomas F. Egan that the man who was struck by an auto mobile Saturday afternoon in New Britain avenue, near Hillcrest, New ington, receiving injuries from which he died at the Hartford hospital in the evening was Thomas Leahy. The lieutenant reports that there were seated in the automobile MT. and Mrs. Howard T. Sherman and Misss Ruth Sherman and MT. and Mrs. Frank R. Woods, all of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
Financial
MARKET CLOSES FIRM
 BUT LITTLE ACTION
Days Sales Approximate Only
 325,OOO Shares -Oils React

Wall Street. 10:30 a. m.-OiIs and motors led the list to higher quota tlons i'll the first half-hour of today's stock market, popular issues of those groups gaining from 1 E to points. An early drive against Studebaker, based presumably on announcement of the company's note issue, caused a. moderate reversal, but this was soon more than recovered. Shippings and steels shared in the initial rise, but rails were irregular and utilities yielded to further pressure.
 Wall Street, Noon-The strength of Mexican petroleum which rose aln1 osr 1 points, despite reports of fresh dis turbances in that country, was the one interesting feature of the stag nant forenoon. Other oils, notably Royal Dutch and Pan-American Pfd. increased their gains, but U. S. Steel ana shlpplngs eased fractfonally. Utah Copper was singled out by the shorts, losing almost points before rallylng moderately, and American Telephone and Peoples Gas wer.. among the heaviest utilities. The only noteworthy movement in rails was a 2 point gain by Canadian Pa cific.
 Wall Street, Close-Oi1s and shin ping reacted one to two points later but 1ndustrials and equipments made irregular gains. The closing was firm.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
LUNCH WAGON ROBBED
Cook is Beaten andd About $50 Stolen By His ASsailant-Victim Does Not Know Who Hit Him.

John Nabezzki, cook in Maxwell & Hills lunch cart was assaulted early this morning, and the register in the lunch wagon rifled by the assailants. About $50 was taken. NabezZi does not know his assailants but says that two men came into the wagon this morning. After eating they started to argue and when he tried to stop the argument one of them hit him in the eye knocking him to the floor. The other man Jumped behind the counter and hitting him on the head, stunned him. The money was then taken from the register and the as- sailants made their getaway. Nabezzi was found a little later lying beneath the counter with a swollen, dtscolored
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
TABS TO GIVE PRIZES.
|embership Campaign Managers Are
 Striving to Reach 800 Mark.


 Striving to Reach 800 Mark.
 A meeting of the Tabs member lip committee was held yesterday in 0e society parlors and plans for the mpaign were drawn up. William brsythe has been elected chairman the committee and William Scheyd, scretary. Thomas Meskill has been spointed to head the advertising and tbliQity committee. The plan of the |mnAttee is to run the campaign un- the first meeting in March, at hich time the campaign will close pd award of prizes will be made. rizes will be given to the six mem- Prs bringing in the highest number of Pplications. The distribution of the gizes will be made as follows: First, A0; second, $10; third, $5; fourth, $5; fth, $5, and sixth, $5.
 sFhe goal of the campaign IS tp get \ 0 members, and two charts are to be seeted in the card room of the build ag Showing the advance made toward
 goal and showing the high men in se contest.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
CITY ITEMS

Concert and Santa Claus, to 5:3O p. m. every afternoon at Besse- Leland 's.--Advt.
 Tonight 7:30 to 9 D. nl., on any silk shirt in our store $1 reduction on or iginal price at Besse-Leland' 's.-Advt
 Eddie S. Kalin has been discharged from the Middlebury military unit and returned to his home yesterday
 Tonight, 7:3O to 9 p. m., men's hose, 2 prs. for 25c. Basement departm ent at Besse-Leland's.
 A son has been born to MT. and Mrs. John A. O'Keefe of 605 Eas Main street. Mrs. O'Keefe was for mer1y Miss Margaret O'Dell of 5: Cottage place.
 Largest line of neckwear, boxed, at Besse- Leland 's.-Advt.
 A meeting of the general committee on arrangements for the Foresters' convention was held yesterday after noon. The local courts will entertain the Grand Court of Connecticut in May. A bazaar will be held in Turn CT hall, January 26 and 27, to defray the expenses of the convention.
 Parker shirts, boxed, $50 up, at Besse- se-Leland's.-Advt.
 Largest line of neckwear, boxed at esse-Leland' 's.-Advt.
 Marjorie, the eight-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Young, Jr., of Maple street, observed her birthday Saturday afternoon at her home. A party of 12 friends were present, all of them schoolmates of Marjorie. Games were played and refreshments served.
 Gloves, endless variety, at Besse- Leland
 Tonight. 7:30 to g D. m., on any silk shirt in our store $1 reduction on or igina1 price at Besse-Leland s.--Advt.
 Mrs. J. F. Kitson, welfare nurse and labora tory assistant at the local board of health, attended the meeting of the Connecticut League of Nursing Edu cation which was held in New Haven today.
 Concert and Santa Claus, 3 to 5:3o p. m. every afternoon at Besse- Leland 's.-.Advt.
 Largest line of neckwear, boxed, at Besse-Le1and' 's-Advt.
 Officer Denis Nealon reported to the police station that a number of pick cts of fences along his beat had been broken during the night The officer reports that seven were taken from the Corbin Screw shop fence, 24 from the R. &5 E. fence and IT from the Malleable Iron company fence.
 Bring the children afternoons to Besse-LeIand's to see Santa Claus Advt.
 Tonight, 7:30 to p. m., on any silk shirt in our store $1 reduction on or igina1 price at Besse-Le1and s.-Advt.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
| MEN ARRESTED MAY BE FROM BOLSHEVIkI
(Continued from First Page)

as made by prominent Russian citi- zen today follows:
 People of Free Russia-Group of Russian Laborars, a mass meeting in
 the name of brotherhood in Dudjacks hall, Sexton street, Sunday, Decem- Der 15, 1918, at D. n., at which we will discuss matters about going to Russia, also other very important matters. Russian people, remember these matters must be discussed now and not delayed because any delay will be too late for you all know time
 is passing and the condition of our fathers homes everyday is getting worse.
 Russia in this critical time is call ing for help, therefore we should not neglect her calling. Our duty to all Russians in this country is to answer her needy call because we, helping Russia, are also helping ourselves, and in time will find ourselves back ill Russian colonies.
 "In the name of Russian Brother hood come, with best wishes-Group of Russian laborers."
 When arrested the mel denied any connection with the Bolshevik party and said that their organization was g, group of Russian workers formed for the purpose Of spreading education and temperance among the Russians. They will be arraigned before Judge James T. Meskill tomorrow m orning on the handbill charge and the testi- mony presented will determine the disposition of the more serious charges
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
MEEHAN CONTRASTING
 HIS FATHERS WILD

4 hearing on the estate of the late Luke Meehan was held in the probate court this afternoon before Judge B. + Gaffney. His son, J. F. Meehan, rep resented by Attorney F. B. Hunger ford, opposed the terms of the will. States Attorney Hugh Alcorn ap- peared for Mrs. Meehan in defense of the will. According to the terms of the will the property was all left to Mrs. Meehan. She was also named as administrative of the estate. M. r. Leghorn and William G. Dunn were named as appraisers.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
Timothy Jones.

Timothy Jones, of 194 South Main street, died Saturday night at z o'clock, following @ lengthy illness. MT. Jones was born in London, Eng land, and was a resident of this city for a number of years, being engaged in the liquor business here for over 16 years. Mir. Jones was proprietor of a cafe on South Main street for that number of years. He is survived by three sisters, one brother, and niece, Miss Alice Bentley. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Josephs church. Inter- ment will be in St. Mary's cem etery.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
FOR TUBERCULOSIS RELIEF.

Hartford, Dec. 16.-The state tu- berculosis commission has signed a contract with the national tubercu1o- sis association to disburse the fund of $4o,000 allotted to this state out of money appropriated by the Red Cross. The national appropriation IS for s2,500,000 to be distributed among the several states in proportion to the amount which each state received last year as it's share of the proceeds of the Christmas sale of seals
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
POPE TO LEAVE VATICAN
Willing to Abandon Custom of Half Century-No Pontiff Has Left Grounds Since 1871.

Rome, Dec. 14.-That Pope Bene- dict is prepared to abandon a cus- tom of nearly half a century and no longer consider himself bound to re- main within the grounds of the Vati- can is the belief in several circles here. No pontiff has left the Vatican since 1871, as a protest against the occupation of Rome by the Italian government.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
Mrs. Anna McConkey What1ey.

Mrs. Anna McConkey Whatley, aged 66 years, died yesterday at her home at 362 Park street. She was the wife of Henry Whatley. She leaves besides her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Charles H. Bradley and Miss Jennie Whatley of this city, and Mrs. Matthew Spurvey of Southington: : also a brother Thomas McConkey of New York. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at her late home, Rev. Samuel Sutcnffe officiating. Burial will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
PASSENGER TRAIN DERAJLED,

Southbury, Dec. 16.--A passenger train on the Danbury division of the New Haven railroad. due in Water bury at 12:1S today was derailed near this station by the dropping of an arch bar on the baggage car. Two cars left the rails but remained up- right. No one was injured, although the passengers were considera bly, shaken up. The track is blocked and passengers are being transferred around the obstruction
New Britain herald., 1918-12-16
WAGES so HIGH THAT
 CAPITAL IS CONFTSCATED

Odessa, Dec. 16.-Wages are very high in Odessa and am ount to virtual ly a confiscation of capital. Industry is generally at a standstill. It is an- nounced that two French divisions will arrive here to defend allied property next week from SalonilSi.