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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
OLD CAPTAIN IMPRESSED
WITH AMERICAN ENERGY
Four Weeks in the United States
Causes Englishlnan to Mar
vel at Changes.
PHOTOGRAPHERS AFTER HIM
Virility and PurposcfulDcss Strange
~ Mixed With Kindlincss and
Fricndlincss TO Everyday Britisher
and Soldier.

LONDON. December u = Captain
s sTTeF esnfIhsr The 1ereat9r or 9la
and was asked his impressions OF
America.
My impressions OF America 1t
would be almost as reasonable to ask
passenger. trying TO keep foothoid
on decks awash and swirlinc in the
MIDDLE of an Atlantic gale. il he would
piece them together into properly
solved Jigsaw puzzle az TO ask me
what felt and thought about the
American people during my four
IF had been private citizen over
there; unrecognized and unobserved.
quietly poking about with "a pencil in
one hand and a notebook in the other
my task would probably have been
that my visi; WASH, in the least like
mat. Press photographers were in
WAITING on the eengway. Nbooks to be
me like sandbags along we'll. de-
tended trench. the telephone hcl! rang
i nrf,in morning to night and in the
country lad paying his first visit to
Lordon so hewildered that he hardly
rea ii%es whether he is standing on hi:
head or his heels.
summed into Il sentence. my i'm
preston pre-. IT,, IL Of colossal energy. a
sW:rl OF lie and light and movement.
Il tremendous determination and en-
ihusiasm about the war. i, virilitv and
purposefulness tina; seems TO be in
eiit III me american cha and
mingled with the obvious delight they
seemed TO take in making a lion
90 ons i9i their own pleasure. a gen
as an everyday Britisher and a soldier
Under AL the strenuousness one some
now ret ne latter quality. as II ii
were something definite and firm to
"cld on TO in a rocking universe,
REFERS no L. =. VIM
~ RAISING MONEY
The big campaign on behalf of the
iHmrth Liberty loan was just begin
nin% WHEN arrived, and was az
once enlisted as speaker Public
SSEcaking is an art a, which | never
best. and managed TO raise in ali $500
oeo The night after my arrival
WIS spenkins At the Century Theater
from France: with my autograph.
brought in $4,000. ON one OCCASION
spoke at three Places in the day--the
tiotei. and then in New Jersey. \
quaint place for speech was the
Wheic spoke from Il tremendous uia,-
form, and another time | addressed a
crowd Tor over half an hour from a
f" .!rm IN u church At Forest Hills.
me enthusiasm displayed In New
lork for the war loan am afraid
W. here cannot hope to equal even
whcr we celebrate peace My mrs,
anlazement was the sight of IN.
streets on NV drive from the docks
90 ." me hotel: they were one blaze OF
who're, while Fifth Avenue was :, pcI.
tcctlN wonderful sight. for If Won
stood at one end and looked down il
was almost like Il bower OF nags After
our own darkcned London streets the
l,Ehts IN New York are rather daz-
Ztims. broadway was a Greater White
.N IMAM ever. with the additional
Sky SiHuS exhibited on behalf or thn
.oan. The people. too. were much more
nc'ivc than over here. Even the no
sell YOU Il war bond before YOU passed
on |; Wa the power and force every
"n"fe cNEibitrd that amazed me"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
Belgians Most Polite
People in World
IHy AssoclaIedpr e.sl

BRuGl;S, December "I.-Thc Del
Etans arc the most polite people In
the world. Yesterday seven corren-
pondcnts Travelled to Audenurde. we
were Informed that we mIpht cross
the Escnut ana proceed In the d.
rrcfton of Client. AS our two auto
mobiles came over tho ridge before
entering the town they were spotted
by IN eaGle-eycd OiDserrer In the
German lines and az we reached the
entrance OF the town and left from
our cars preparing to enter on fact
shell whixxed over our hends and
exploded DULY In n rain souked field
hfty yards beyond the road. AM
other followed about the same dis
tnncc short. Then they came so
inst that lost count. GINS shells
thcy were nnd we 'iOnncd our masks,
and made for the carr.
The lieutenant In charge OF cur
pnrty bowed to the Oldest eorre.-
nohdcnt and bndc him enter the car.
The latter beInG Belgium, In turn
bowed TO hfa neighbour. motioued
then followed some .AIphonxe and
him into the car. He dcmurrcd and
GantOn moving pictures until some
one notiOncd 10 me to enter ihe chr.
! did. Then they ali piled in. And
nS we raced down tho rOnd TO ThIelt
nhclis spitcfuIiy spIuitcred along the
muddy rond.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
Delight Over Cup Of Coffee Tells
Of Food Distress Among Belgians

cnnS recently relieved from tho hut
tie line. There u long line of dough-
boys inched past the Vacant frame
of AZ window behind which the out
III cooks hnd established their
Kitchen, and each came away with
y plate heapcd high aud a tin cup
stcnn:ing furiOuSiy.
rant sud mess OF ruined wallis
standing stark and Erotesquc In a
bfenchinS rain was ;:l0rIficd by the
odor Of cOtfce-r~aI coffee.
what though the mud WINS almost
knee deep in the streets and every
passing caution threw n surf OF tho
stun yards distnnt: The two half
dart correspondents c0urscd the
streets until they found ruincd
convent the dcpOt OF the quarter
master. Said this cOIOneI--and mny
rose leaves fall upon nj. tomb
"Ho9s. can't sell you amy coffee;
hut come with me-"
With the mysterious mir of
portland, Me-, man leading
stranger To a drink. this magnificent
colonel conducted the two wifi. 10
his auto and there produced from n
side pocket of his cur nm almost full
can OF WhosiS' Bcst-n brand which
Hnunts itsclt from th0usnnd, az hill
boards nj home.
"rakc Ihis with my blessing" snid
the colonel.
aew and strange o,lor filled tho
hininS-r0Om III tho GRIND Snblon
Itotci few hours later. II caused
bclSian officer. To set down their
cups or courtesy coffee and snifr
hunEriiy.
heni coffee had como to DruEes.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
MINUS HER STOMACH
FOR f"snty-Onc Years This Womnn
hhs Proven Puzzle to
Doctors

SAN FRANCISCO, December .l.-Onc
o; me most remarkable cases in the
batiied the leading physicians and sur
geons of thehworld. has Just come 10
light mere In the death Of Mrs. Laura
local Italian colony and pioneer resi-
dent OF San Francisco.
Mrs. Magsini was In her eighty
following an operation. she had lived
without !! stomach. DR.. Charles Brig
ham performed the operation at ST.
had been given up.
~ the time II was believed that she
could i've only II few months at ;he
most, but Mrs: Maseini rallied and in
Il short time Wa. in better health tn. n
she had enjoyed for several years Up
TO the Inc rf her. death she was active
OF her family.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
NO CHEAPER CLOTHING
FOR GREAT BRITAIN
Tremendous Shortage Throurhout r.,.
rope VIII Keep Prices al -.
High Point. .s.s.

be no slump in clothing prices in M
land as result OF. peace, Because !, =
t the eThsmsn E,us ciothing, Shortage
ment OF w. l.. Jones. manarer az Z.
p psominent Regent stree, tailoring con-.
The Germans have cleared the drag
perry establishments or BSlgiun, ~
practically everything,'' said .jonsa
Practically all the clothing Nm 1his,
sold at higher prices than prevail hsrs.
Russia and the Balkans also haga;
10 90 provided for. see no possisi
eral manufacturers hold the sieyg tf,sst.
{ priiifes are moro likely to- iums than
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
OAKLAND LEADS WORLD
ShIpynrds on Pacific Const Arc S,;d
to SurphsS Those OF Clyde.
Scotland. .

cording TO the Oakland Chamber or
Commerce. the shipyards in Oakland's
harbor surpass in extent those OF
oil, official figures, and sets forth Ih., :
Oakland leads the entire world in shin.
BUILDING Thus far. in 1918 tho yards
Gently a worlds recoM was broken
when l2.o0o-ton ship was delivered in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
Dramatic Academy Planned.

,y NEW YORK. December 2I.-Walker
tnrcc productions. who is now playing
inc leading role in Walter Hast's
american version OF the blg London
ai the Belmont Theatcr. has been an
proached by number OF wealthy or.
san,Sers, who would institute large
Whitcsidc at its head. The Wrsat ,nc'
cesA OF It's. Little Brother,,7 however.
preclades any possibility OF his accent,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
Led PnrolIcI liv-. g. ~

san FRAECISCO,. CAL. 4 Drcember
'.i.=-Corporal Arthur. r. Mullen. and
Pr.vatc Jeremiah Sears, both Of San
francisco, led parallel lives In The
from France. They lived in the same
apartment building here. enlisted the
same day, were assigned 10 tho same
.escaping wounds until pot out OF nc.
ton simultaneously In, tho battle OF
Argonne by machine.gun bulleta They
were placed side by aide on cots In
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22

FourSdollar limit is this game and it,s
burglary. not poker. Oakland aDpar
entity has the only fixed limit house
in Hcap.Hvity. Four dollars ia his limit
for within two weeks he robbed thirty.
eight homes. never taking more than
that sum. $500
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
PATRIOTISM REWARDED
.tcguIar Work Had 10 BE Sacrificed In
Glenn Stars and of
Stripes. ...t.

WACKEGAN. ILL. December Vi
When Scott Peters. "a cleaner here. ans
uounccd he would clean and press free
Of charge. any flag brought to his .es
adjustment so that clean bunting
would greet the boys on their return
from France. he littla' reck oncd on The
ITO his shop that regular work had 10
he sidetracked. He was game, stuck to
his guns and won not only praise, but
increased business because OF his pa
tribtiSnl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
DISTINCTIVE HATS
Women Members Of Parliament Arc 10
lie Provided With Special
HeadNear

LONDON. December al.lA distinc-
tive hat for women to- wear in pnrlin.
firm OF hattcrs. 1t Is similar TO The
bishops hat In shape, but slightly
lover in. the crown and wider in the
brim. - -,f' ~ VIC
1t issan open question as vet whether
women viii have TO take Off their hats
( or not in the House OF Commons,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
CANADIAN CASUALTIES
More Than Two Hundred Thou.nna
dominion Citizens Were Killed
During Wnr.

LoNpoN. December 2I.-Canadian
Of the United States. War Ofiice AZ !.
urcs show Canada's total casualties
are ali,S6S. OF whom S4,S77 were Killed
IN 'actiod. 1919! died OF wounds or dis
case, ana s,2t5 are presumed dead,
missing or were taken prisoners, ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
Lucky snrrnmen.a

DERRICK, CAL. December 21.-To-
day this old mining town, situated high
!s as Eveiess as the North Pole. The
nlN.Nwoman inhabitant OF the town
HaS gone TO Sacramento to spend the
WinteE and VIII not return until the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-22
"Cnll n Taxi" n New PLAY.

=, NtW fJKN, IJecember 2l--'CnIl n
Taxi a musical play by Earl Carroll.
VINO has been In the aviation service
duced by y. II. Woods before long
Bernard Granville, Who served I'm the
aerial photographict corps, is now I'm a
Will have the principal role in call
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
Discussion Expected Today.

Boston, Feb. 14.-Whether heatless
Mondays will be continued in New
England after the federal order which
put them into effect had been reScind-
ed was expected to be settled at
conference of state fuel administra-
tors here today, called by James J.
Storrow, New England administrator
All of the states were represented
when the conference was called to or
DER by Mr.. Storrow.
Those at the conference including
Mr.. Storrow, who represented Massa-
chuetts, were Charles M. Floyd New
Hampshire George H. Holmes, Rhode
Island; Thomas w. Russell, Connect
icut: Nathan Clifford, Maine and M. r.
Stone, Vermont.
Mr.. Storrow said he did not expect
to be able to make any announcement
regarding the decision until late to-
day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
READING GREETS i. S.
New British Ambassador Carries
Message From King Expressing
Pleasure at Our Common Cause.

washington. Feb. 14.-The ex-
change of greetings between Earl
Reading, new British ambassador,
and President Wilson when the
former presented his credentials yes
terday, were made public today by
state department.
On behalf of King George, Earl
Reading expressed the highest gratifi-
cation that relations between the
United States and Great Britain were
to be strengthened by participation in
a common cause.
President Wilson replying said:
Il believe that the righteous cause
we are now prosecuting will serve to
bind more closely the people of thu
United States and the people of Great
Britain, and the people of all the ma
tons which desire triumph of justice
and liberty, and the establishment OF
a peace which shall last"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
New England May Stay Closed.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Unless the
return OF bad weather brings another
breakdown i'll railroad transportation
enforcement Of the heatless Monday
program has ended in all sections with
the probable exception of New Eng
lard.
The preferential coal distribution
list established by the closing order,
however remains in force and Gen
eraI Director McAdoo announced there
is reason for maintaining railroad en-
bargoes on non essential commodities.
DR.. Garfie1d's announcement gave
state fuel administrators full author
ity to continue operation of the clos
ing in their territories if they be-
lieved it necessary. J. J. Storrow, New
England administrator, indicated it
may be enorced there as the coal
shortage is acute.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
SHIPYARD WORKERS
GO OUT ON STRIKE
-Four Hundred Men Fail to Report
For Work in Maryland
Plants.
Plants

Baltimore, Feb. -GoTerHmer
shiphui!dIpE at this port was serious
II hampered today by strikes OF VA:
pentcr3 and joiners IN the ship5atiG-
ing plant Of the Bethlehem Steel Co.,
at Sparrows Point and t31o Baltimore
Drvdocks and ShipouMding CO, Two
hundred men ct each place failed tn
report for work this rnorniCS.
An official Of the Baltimore Dry
docks and Shipbuild;ng Co., said he
did not know the reason for the &C
tor Of his men. They had made no
demands he said The leaders Of the
men refused to discuss their action
saying they knew all about il IN
Washin gton."
Local Federation of Labor officers
at once began effort to induce the
strikers to return to work.
On Monday q strike at the Balti-
more Drydocks Co. was averted by
the arrival of Joseph Hickey, ma
tionaI representative of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. 1t is un-
derstood he brought orders from the
federation to call the strike off pend
ing the action of the compensation
board of the Emergency Fleet corpo-
ration.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
HAVING AN % % % M % % "

Alexander George Sargis, u Sey-
mOur street.
John Secor, SO Franklin street.
William Shark, 206 High street.
Clarence Walter Sims, p William
street.
Varil Skebo, SO Hartford Avenue
William Henry Sloat, 81 Church
street.
Michael Smith, Clark street.
John Socko, Hotel Bronson.
Mike Sokataroski, SIS Lawlor street.
Jurgis Sviafis, 10 Star street.
John Ivor Swanson, 81 Main street.
Emile Peter Talbot, 46 Whitney
street.
William Tavan, 142 Winter street.
Ayiz Tavedian, SO East Main street.
Abrona Tonello, PA LaSalle street.
Esaak Truckham, is Star street.
Andisco Valario, 100 Church street.
Vladysta Viszm eoski, SO Laurel
street.
Baleslaun Wandoluski, 40 Lawlor
street.
Felix Wanonski, 224 Elm street.
Charles Wiericzkowki, SO Winter
street.
Peter Yamiserski, 3S2 Church street.
Edward Worth, % Church street.
Mike ZWerak, 215 Elm street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
FUEL FAMINE IN
STATE CONTINUES
No Relief Expected in COnneCti-
cut Until April 1

Hartford, Feb. 14.-Despite the
seductive sunlight Of the false spring
the shadow of the fuel famine still lies
across the state, and, according to
Arthur G. Woolley, state director of
bituminous transportation, it is like
ly to continue for weeks to come.
Gwen with a continuance Of warm
err weather I do not look for q general
relief of industry in Connecticut be-
fore April 1, said Mr.. Woolley today.
with more favorable conditions Of
railroad traffic, it may be that fac
tories engaged in government work
will have fuel relief before that time
but I think the general manufacturing
situation will remain hard pressed for
any coal at all.
LAS things are now. there is not
enough coal coming into the state
even to keep all the public utilities
running, to say nothing Of factories
During the first u days of this
month only 634 cars of soft coal have
come into Connecticut through May
brook. Our latest call for help has
come from the Norwich Gas and Elec-
trio Co., which reports less than a "a
hours supply on hand. Coal for that
plant has been ordered from Harlem
river anC that only a sample of what
we are up gainst every day
Thomas w. Russell, federal fuel
administrator for Connecticut, has
received from Washington explicit di-
rections to aid the national fuel ad-
ministration in the prosecution OF
coal hoarders. Announcement of the
order received Wednesday, was made
today by Charles w. Jaynes, first dep
uty to the state administrator
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
AUSTRIANS RESUME
DRIVE ON ITALY
Little Progress Made, According
to ROme'S Statement

Rome, Feb. 14.-AlthOugh the Aus
trian press in the last few weeks has
been referring slightingly to prepa-
rations which they say Italians are
making, as justification for the as
sertion that it is impossible to with
draw either men or guns to help Ger
many in a supreme effort in France,
Field Marshal Boroevic, the Austrian
commander, apparently wishes to
bring an end to the period of inactiv-
ity. He is resuming his battering
ram tactics in the mountain section
In the last three days the Aus
TRANS have engaged in vigorous &C
tons against the new Italian line in
the F'renzella and Bella valleys, where
important positions were wrested
from the Austrians a short time ago.
The enemy preceded his infantry at
tacks by violent bonn bardments but
when the Austrian infantrymen at
tempted to press forward, as they did
in the Bella valley by advancing into
the Selle and Vallejo woods, they
came under the fire of Italian light
guns, which compelled them to beat
a retreat with great losses before
even reaching the italian trenches
The Austrians met with another
and equally severe check in the Fren-
celia valley yesterday.
In the course of this fighting Lieut.
enant Ranza,an aviator, brought down
two enemy airplanes, increasing the
mum Der of his victories in aerial en-
counters to 16.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14

cations are that the financial report
will also be a good one. The dance
was given for the tobacco fund for
the boys lover there. The report will
be published within q few days, by
Mr.. Damon, who was chairman of the
committee.
Wood Choppers.
Because of the fact, that there Is
no coal in the hands of the Berlin
coal dealers, and the supply of most
families is beginning to run low, more
and more people are daily making
trips to Mount Lamentation, and
shouldering their axes to get a supply
of wood for fuel. Practically nothing
is being burned in Berlin but wood.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
1863 DODGE DRAFT
IN SECOND DISTRICT
CONTINUED From First Page).

Conieto Lemon, 10 Franklin street
Peter Lesstor, 275 East Main street.
Michael JUN Levntonis, 519 Main
street.
Edward Thomas Lippett, 1873 Pleas
ant street.
Henry Lofler, 81 Star street.
Frank LOmbardO, IT BigelOw street.
Lecrmasci Luciano, 10 Oak street.
Stavros Mallookis, Hotel Bronson.
Photo Malya, 329 Park street.
Antonio Manno, 1T Ellis street.
Fiorelli Marcello, IT'S Clark street.
Pelius Marcianzol, 90 Beacon
street.
John Marinelli, 1877 Wilcox street.
Lewis Martin, Is Berlin Avenue.
John Mastir, 60 Franklin street.
Stanley Mazuick, 10 Spring street.
Mike Mazurke, SO Stanley street
James Ferries McEllegott, Stanley
street.
Charles D. Meyers, 1874 IL East
Main street.
vlasici Mikaly, 4S Main street.
William Gilmore Miller, Stanley
street.
Eshoo Joseph Miro, 80 Union
street.
Stanley NTishel, So LaSalle street.
Albert Monigo, 422 Main street.
Ulmont r. Morse, % Church street.
George Miluskamiea, 20 Short
street.
Ghesco Nazzavena, 26 Meadow
street.
James Oaffok, 6 Spring street.
Thomas O'Keefe, AZ Olive street.
Stanley Olgin, Hotel Bronson.
Anthony Pongrickis, "a Union street.
Fol
Antono Pasis, 293 Church street.
Joseph Pasquale, Milk street.
Isidor Patlaczynski, Passaic N. J.
JUST Patty, 323 Park street.
John Peter, Sc Maple street,
Israel Addie Peters, IL Maple
street.
Henry Peterson, Stanley street.
! Alexander PiscueH, 107 Willow
J street.
Steve Ploga, $40 Elm street.
| Ygnas Polka, 27 Hurlburt street.
I Fred POunrene, 121 Henry street.
Bras Radieck, ii Lilac street.
Marco Raimondi, 2 South street.
Joseph Rahas, 1872 Winter street.
Bert P. Reynolds, PA East Main
street
Anthony Rialkoslxi, 50 Lilac street
Hendrick Rockeckey, 392 Park
street
Alfred Rodello, 271 Clark street.
= Peter Rodoski, Main street.
Alberto Rorelli, 2 South Main street
Carl A. Rucisbay, 10 Sunrise
Avenue.
Aharon Sageroon, 1O2 Stanley street
| Gibbe Sanchim, 46 Vincent Avenue
Joseph Sanusus, Hartford Avenue
Michael Saranto, 493 North street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
STOCK FEEDERS HANDICAPPED.
Cannot Secure Cars to Transport
HaryeStS to Market.

Washington, Feb. 14.--Investiga-
ton Of the nations food situation,
with particular reference to wheat
and meat, was begun today by the
senate agriculture committee.
A. Sykes of Ida Grove, Iowa, pres
ident of the Corn Belt Meat Pro-
ducers' asso ciation, told the commit
tee stock feeders were contending
with a host of menacing war time
difficulties, chiefly inability to get
cars to ship their stock to market.
Only patriotism, he declared,
could keep farmers in business under
conditions so discouraging."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-02-14
TERRORISM Tn ALAND GROUP
Swedes to Send Expeditions to Res
cue Residents From Clutches OF
Russian Troops Bent on Pillage.

Stockholm, Feb. 14.-Russian SOL
diers are reported to be committing
shocking acts of terrorism on the
Aland Islands. In consequence of
statement that Swedish residents
have fled to outlying islands, Swedish
rescne expeditions will be sent.
The AIand Islands are in the GTif
of Bothnia. between Finland and
sweden, and belong to Russia Most
of the inhabitants are of Swedish ma
tionaIity or descent.