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New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
GLOOMY OUTLOOK F0R
 IRISH CONVENTION Hateful Session Today May Determine Its Success
 or Failure

London, Jan. Ie-several of the pected conclusion of the IrisH con- vention this week. Among the re- ports is one that today's sessions will perhaps be the fateful meeting which the convention.
 A Dublin despatch to the Times says that matters have taken a dis appointing turn, which the newspaper interprets as meaning that the pros pect of an agreement is more re- mote. The Daily Chronicle says: ''The convention is now up against the most formidable obstacle. If this can be nEgo tiated successfully, all will be F*Well. The Ulster unionists have it in their power to brin the labors of the convention to fruition or to make them end in failure"
 A despatch to the Daily News from Dublin says that comment on the out look there is a curious blend of pes- simism and optimism-pessimis as to the imm ediate and optimism as to the ultimate issue. The writer refers to drawing together of the nation alists and southern unionists leavin g the Belfast unionists in greater iso- lation than before.
 An interesting political sidelight, the correspondent adds, is cast by the news that the royal Irish consta bu- lary and the Dublin metropolitan po- lice will be amalgamated as part of a general scheme of reconstruction of the Irish government which is ex- pected to come under consideration shortly. Belfast is now policed by the Royal Irish constabulary and it is understood that the amalgam ation would involve the disappearance of the old names which have unfortu- nate associations, and that the new body will be called the Irish police force,
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
REGISTER GERMANS
 BEGINNING FEB. 4
All German Males If Hears Old and Over Must Be Registered
 by February 10.

Chief w. J. Rawlings of the police department today received his official instructions from Attorney General Gregory for the registration of all German aliens in this city. Under the rules for this registration all Ger man aliens fl years of age and up- wards must appear for registration between February and February 10 inclusive. The registration hours will be from d. m. to D. m. and the deputy registrars who will assist the chief will be Captain Thomas w. Grace, Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth and Sergeants George J. Kelly, Theo- dore Johnson, A. J. Richardson and A. c. Malone.
 Each alien must fill out his blank in triplicate form and must give a brief outline of his life. The rules provide that if a. naturaHzed German has male children who were over 21 years of age when he became a citi- zen they must register If they were not of age at the time they do not have to. In addition to taking a de- tailed account of facts concerning the life of each alien, the police will take a complete description of each as we'll as his finger prints and if any regis trant is unable to sign his own name his left hand thumb print is to be taken.
 Chief Rawlings stated this morning that in View of the broad scope of this order, which compels the registration Of aliens II years Of age, he expects that there will be fully 200 to enroll here.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
New York Become Optimistic.

New York, Jan. 16-Slight improve ,nent in transportation of coal from railroad nominations at tide water points of New Jersey helped to re- lieve the shortage in this city today. Ice in the North and East rivers con- tinued to hamper the movement of coal barges but with more favorable weather conditions forecast, fuel ad- 1ninistrators and dealers were opt1m- istic that within a few days normal daily supply would be reached.
 committee of local theatrical managers, heared by George M. Co., han. planned to leave for Washington today. where they have an appoint mcnt with President Wilson tomorrow to enter a protest against the pro- posal to close theaters here three days a week on account of the coal short age.
 The managers will contend, 1t Is said, that very little coal would be saved under the proposed plan, and that not only would the public be deprived of necessary amusement but thousands of actors, musicians and stage hands would be thrown out of employment.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
TTaLIOn O1IIVIdIS DE5z
 1nent of the, order will bring BlIl


 1nent of the order will brihg BoE l4lI lief
 The action was decided on after a conference between Fuel Administra- tor Garfield and P. B. Moves, head of the fuel administration conservation division, who had just returned from New York where he went over the situation there with State fuel admin istrato~; of the east.
 It waa decided to leave open for the present the suggestion of state fuel administrators that Monday of every week be declared national holiday and that all industries be shut down on that day
 In it's final form the order, it was said. probably will reduce to great extent industrial activity for a period of days The order, as now contem- plated. will forbid outright the use of coal, with a list of exceptions. The exceptions will include household re- quirements public utilities ships bunkers, food manufacturing plants, and some war industries.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
WILLARD RESIGNS
 WAR BOARD POST
Denies Friction and Says Baltimore and Ohio Requires His Full
 Services.

Washington Jan. 16.-Danlel Will lard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. has resigned as chair man of the war industries board. His resignation will be accepted as soon as a successor is found.
 Tn offering his resignation, MT Will lard gave as his reason that the Bal tirnorc and Ohio railroad required his entire attention. It was stated that his resignation was not brought about by any apparent conflict between the war industries board and the re-or- sanitation of the war department.
 Mr. Willard's letter of resignation was presented at the White House last night. John D. Ryan of New York has been mentioned as the pos siblc successor.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
ENGINE MEN LOSE APPEAL

New York, Jan. 16.-An award in favor of the New York, New Haven iaries in the controversy with their employees in the engine service over the wage schedule was filed by the arbitration board in the federal court here yesterday.
 It was decided that the service de- scribed was paid for property, and that the payment for service at freight rates for the mileage run, with over time on the same basis for yard engine slncn called for this sorvice was in ac- cordante With the schedule.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
GAY LIFE AT DEVENS
Officers Believe Social Distractions Have Bad Effect on SOIdiers-''Too Much Woman Is Claim

Aver, Mass, Jan. 16.-The New England soldier at Camp Devens dances too much. in the opinion of of 1cerS At conference of camp off, cials it was decided to take steps to cut down the social functions which are almost nightly occurrences It was the Judgment of those present that the mind Of the soldier was dis- tracted by too many gaities. This i'm pression was confirmed, 1t was said, by the comment of British officer who recently inspected the cantonment. He was quoted as saying:
 "Thcrc is too much women about this camp.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
Rumanian Diplomats Freed.

London, Jan. 16.-Diamandi, the Rumanian minister, and the other members Of his staff were set free by the Bo1shevik government Tues day afternoon, according to a Reuter- despatch from Petrograd. s~
 The council of national commits sioners today sent an ultimatum to Rumania demanding the release of the BoleheviIki arrested there recent ly, the punishment of officials who ordered the disarning of Russian troops and a guarantee for the future. A reply was demanded within 24 hours, failing which, the ultimatum says, extreme measures will be taken.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
FAST TRIP WEST TO EAST.

Washington, Jan 16.-A new record for sustained endurance has been es- tablished by one of the new flush deck" destroyers, the navy depart ment announced today. The voyage was from a Pacific to an Atlantic port and occupied ten and one-half days, the average speed being 1915 knots per hour. A new record also was set In the construction of the destroyer, only 61 weeks elapsing from the lay ing of her keel to the date of launch SaS
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
ATTEMPT ON LIFE
 OF NIkOLAI LEVINE Four Shots Fired at Russian Pre-
 mier in Petrograd Street
 AUTO WINDOWS SHATTERED
Rumanian Minister and Staff Libcrat-
 cd by Bolshevil> Government After Diplomats From Other Countries Go in Body and Protest to Premier.

Petrograd, Jan. fl (By the Asso- ciated Press)-An automobile carry ing Nikolai Lenine, the Bolshevik pre- mier, it is reported, was fired on to- night when he was driving to meet ing of the Council of Peoples Com- missaries. Four shots were fred Premier Lenine was not hurt.
 The bullets shattered the windows of the automobile. A member of the party with the premier was wounded slightly in the hand.
 The attempt on the life of the per- mier was made just outside the hall where he had been addressing 5000 of the Red Guard who were going to the front. AS his automobile swung through the crowd four shots flashed in the darkness. One missed it's mark by only few inches. Another lodged in the hand of a Swedish socialist in the autom obile.
 Scores of ~arrests were made.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
GERMANY SHORT OF COAL
Large Ammunition Factories at Kari-
 srhuc Forced to Close

Lausanne, Switzerland, Jan. 16. - The Gazette says it learns that the German ammunition factories at Karl srhue have been forced to close ow~ ing to Jack of coal and that 5000 men and women are out of work. Seven other large towns are affected in similar manner.
 The German governments cons1gn- ments Of coal to Switzerland under the diplomatic arrangement, the news paper adds, are decreasing monthly, the German government seemingly be- ing una ble to spare coal.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
Diplomatic Corps Aroused.

Petrograd, Jan. 14, 9:20 p. m. (By the Associated Press) ).-Constantin Diamandi, Rumanian minister, who was arrested Sunday by the BolsheviiS government will be released tonight. This decision, M. Zalkind, assistant to Foreign Minister Trotzky, informs tho Associated Press, was taken at a meeting of the Council of Peoples Compaissaries and after the diplo- matic corps had protested to Premier Lenine.
 The diplomats went to the SmoIyni Institute late this afternoon and wero met at the entrance by the premier's personal guard of soldiers, workmen and sailors. They were escorted to the premier's private room, Amer ican Ambassador Francis in the lead. The premier spoke to the diplomats in French. The conference lasted 40 minutes and was carried on behind closed doors. The diplomats left the Smolyni Institute under the impress sion that nothing definite had been accom- plished.
 Premier Lenine is said to have ex- plained to the diplomatic corps that he realized the imprisonm of M. Diamandi was a breach of interna- tional law but declared it was de- signed as a protest against a similar breach on the part of Rumania in ar- resting and disarming Bolshevilz troops. Lenine told the diplomats he himself could not order the release of the Rumanian minister but would have to lay the letter before the Council of Peoples Commissaries
 The diplomatic missions represent ed the United States, Japan, France, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, Den mark, Siam, China, Portugal, Argen- tina, Greece Brazil, Persia, Spain. the Netherlands, Italy and Great Brit ain. They affirmed the unanimity of their sentiment on the subject of the violation of diplomatic immunity re- spected throughout the ages by all governments.
 Minister Diamandi was arrested at the Rumanian legation during the dinner hour Sunday night. A group of Red Guards, headed by an officer demanded and received admittance to the legation when they informed Dia- mandi that he was under arrest. At the same time they arrested Lieut.. Kray attached to the Rumanian mili- tary mission. The prisoners were per- mitted to take with them their per sonal attire and they were taken away presumably to the Fortress of St. Pc ter and St. Paul.
 At midnight the Red Guard re- turned and arrested Col. Pallada, head of the military mission, who was not present at the time of the first arrests.
 Though explanations of the arrests are not obtainable officially, it is re- ported that NJ. Diamandi and the others are accused of counter-revolu- ,ionary plots in connection with the disarning of Bolshevik regiments on the Ukraine and Rumanian fronts.
 German Agency "Eixes'' News.
 London Jan. 1G.--The EoIseVik
 Continued OH Eleventh Fage.)
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
AILIAt)A LIGHT l. BY
>NON-ESSENT'||I| !
 MOTTO :SEiAN
AMERICAN ATTACHE IN
 FRANCE ASSAULTED AND
 RENDERED UNCONSCIOUS

Paris, Jan. 16.-T. J: Dqrand, F of the American army detailed to the: French ministry of war, was attacked without provoca- ton yesterday by ten young ruff fans at Ivry-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris, and left for dead He was picked up and recovered consciousness after being cared for in ssa drug store. MT. Du- rand was able to describe his assailants, eight of whom were arrested.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
X BOMB FOUND IN U. s. NAVY YARD

An Atlantic Port, Jan. 16.-(By the As sociated Press) A metal tube resembling a bomb was found to- day beside the dry dock in the navy yard. The supposed bomb was about six inches long, wound with string and wire, and had a fuse attached. Written on in German, officials said, were the words: This is a 25- second explosive bomb.'
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
MUST FILE QUESTIONNAIRES.

IL ton board this morning that all ques- tionarries sent out must be returned promptly or prosecutions would fol- low. Tn a few days the officials of the board plan to publish a list Of all the delinquents who have failed to return their qucstlOnnaiTcS.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
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ISOLATED FROM FAMILIES.

Washington, Jan. 1G.-In order that domestic affairs may not detracr the attention of naval officers from their more important duties. Secretary Daniels has forbidden officers cstab- fishing their families in the immedi- ate vicinity of the ships on which they arc serving.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
French Pierce Enemy Zine.

Berlin, Jan 16. via London French troops, after several hours of artillery preparation, delivered an at tack in the vicinity of BadonviIler, in the vosges region, aid temporarily penetrated the German front trenches. army headuuarters announced today.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
British Front Quiet.

London, Jan. 16.-There is nothing of interest to report on the British front, says today's official statement.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
WEAK CASE AGAINST
 MAN HELD AS SPY
SpoeTmann's Only Offcnsc Violation of Presidents Proclamation, U. s. Att torney Announces.

Baltimore, Jan. 16.-United States District Attorney Samuel K. Dennis declared today that after thorough examination of the papers and effects of Walter Spoermann, alleged German spy, arrested at the new army avia- tion depot near Newport News, Va, he did not believe that the man in the Baltimore jail was guilty of anything more serious than violating the provi- sions of the presidents proclamation concerning the movements of enemy aliens.
 MT. Dennis added that if the naval intelligence agents have no more evi- dence than that which was brought to his attention, nothing will come of the case,
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
YANKEES GRIPPED BY SLUSH AND RAIN
Experiencing Worst Weather
 Since Their Arrival in France MOTOR TRUCKS TN DITCHES
Italians Scale Mount AsoIone in Face of Heavy Artillery Fire and Brush
 AuStrO- Germans from Vantage
 Points-Lofadon Reports Inactivity.

With the American Army in France, Jan. 15.-(By The Associated Press)- Icy roads, turned into river beds by torrential streams flowing from the melting snow on the hills, together with a downpour of fine rain, com bined today to make conditions the worst the American army has expe- rlenced since coming to France.
 Through the zone of the army it was not infrequent to find the roads lined with ditched motT trucks Many mule-drawn vehicles were mired also, the animals slipping on the icy road beds and being unable to arise after falling until branches and twigs cut from trees were put under their feet
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
WHETHER.

Hartford, ,ja;i. f6--EOrprtst cast for New Britain and vii cinity: Fair tonight. Yhurs- day unsettled.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
ALLIES IN DANGER G DEFEAT THROUGH
 LACK OF SHIPPING
S0 Declares Senator MCCumber |Ill Plea for Speedier Construc-
 } don of Cargo Carriers
GERMAN MENACE SEEN N
 WEST AS WELL AS EAST

sgye Appointed Kilkenny Shipping # Board and Then Went to Sleep
 oa SgHe DecIares-Recomm Cessa- stion of Troop Shipments and Hast enfng Dispatch of Food Supplies Hrance in Danger of Elimination.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
Government Endorsed by Deputies.

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New Britain herald., 1918-01-16

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New Britain herald., 1918-01-16

Herman Agency "Eixes'' News. London. Jan 1C.--The EOISeVik
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
MENACE TO SHEEP INDUSTRY
Dogs and Coyotes Constitute One Of
Greatest Drawbacks to Wool and
Mutton Business.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Wool and mutton are commanding
higher prices than ever before and sup
plies of wool are being depleted so rap
idly that it will take some time after
peace is declared to restock the wool
trade, says Bulletin 935, "The Sheep
Killing Dog" issued by the United
States department of agriculture.
The United States is experiencing
the greatest shortage of mutton and
wool in the history of the country. 1t
is the duty of the American farmer to
increase the supply.
The sheep-killing dog constitutes one
of the greatest menaces to the success
of the sheep industry.
The dog not only kills sheep but
keeps out of the sheep business men
who are otherwise inclined to go into
It.
The most effective method of dealing
with the sheep-killing dog is through
efficient legislation.
Notable progress has been made by
several states in enacting good dog
Jaws, and others are expected to take
similar action.
No law, however well worded IL may
be. can be effective unless 1t is en-
forced and has the moral support Of
the people who are affected by it.
Uniform state dog laws are desira-
BILE.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
WHY WOMEN DREAD
OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age. Don't worry
about being in other peoples way when
you are getting on in years. Keep your
body in good condition and you can be as
hale and hearty in your old days as you
were when kid, and every one will be
glad TO see you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
of senile Affections. Keep them clean and
in proper working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accumulations. Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules periodical.
ly and you will find that the system will
always be in perfect working order. Your
spirits will be enlivened, your muscles
made strong and your face have once
more the look of youth and health.
New life, fresh strength and health will
come as you continue this treatment. Wnen
your first vigor has been restored continue
for awhile taking capsule or two each
day They will keep you in condition and
prevent a return of your troubles.
There is only one guaranteed brand Of
Harlem Oil Capsules, GOLD MEDAL
There are many fakes on the market. Be
sure you get the Original GOLD MEDAL
Imported HARLEM Oil Capsules. They are
the only reliable. For sale by all frst-class
Enthusiastically.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
WESTERN CANADA'S
CROPS
Got an Excellent Start. Big
Yields Now Assured.

Never in the history of Western
Canada did the seed enter the ground
under more favorable conditions. The
weather during the month of April
was perfect for seeding operations,
and from early morning until late at
night the seeders were at work, and
every acre that could be probably
sown was placed under requisition.
Farmers entered heart and soul into
the campaign of greater production.
There was the time and the opportu-
nifty for careful preparation, and as
consequence with favorable weather
from now on there will be vastly in
creased yield. They realized it was a
duty they owed to humanity to produce
all that they could on the land, not
only this year but next as well. In
addition to the patriotic aspect, they
are aware that the more they produce
the greater viii be their own return
IN dollars and cents.
In many districts wheat seeding was
completed by the LIST of May, after
which date oats and barley on larger
acreages than usual were planted
AS has been said, favorable weather
conditions made possible excellent
seed-bed preparation, and the seed has
gone into the ground in unusually good
shape. The available moisture in the
soil has been added to by rains, which
have not been so heavy, however. as to
interfere long with the work In the
fields. The grain is terminating read
lily, and on many fields the young green
blades of the cereal are already show
ing.
An optimistic feeling prevails among
farmers that Western Canada will reap
a record harvest. If the season from
now on is as favorable as it has begun,
these hopes should be realized. Mr..
J. d. McGregor of the Federal Food
Board, who is also an old and success
full farmer in Western Canada, assert
ed few days ago at Calgary that crop
conditions throughout the Prairie
Provinces were excellent. speaking
generally" he said, "the crops have
never gone into the ground in better
shape than this year. and with an
even break Of luck as far as the wealth
err is concerned, there should be an
enormous crop" His present duties in
connection with the Food Control
Board, taking him in all parts of The
West, Mr.. McGregor has exceptional
opportunities of observing conditions
all over the country.-Advertise
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
OLD SORES, ULCERS
AND ECZEMA VANISH
Good, Old, Reliable Peterson's ONT
ment Stops Itching Instantly.

Had 81 ulcers on my legs. Doctors
wanted to cut off leg. Peterson's ONT
ment cured me"-Wm. j. Nichols, 40
Wilder St., Rochester, n. Y.
Get a large box for 80 cents at any drug
gist, says Peterson, and money back if 1t
doesn't help you at once. Always keep
Petersop's Ointment in the house. Fine for
burns, scalds, bruises, and the surest rem
edy for skin diseases, pimples, itching
eczema and piles the world has ever known.
"Peterson's Ointment is the. best for
bleeding and itching piles | have ever
found Major Charles Z. Whitney, Vine
yard Haven, Mass.
''Peterson's Ointment has given great
satisfaction for Salt Rheum. Mrs ]. l.
Weiss. Cuylerville. n. Y.
All druggists sell it. recommend il.
Mail orders filled, charges prepaid by
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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-06-12
Second Fiddle.

One Of those international gather
ings which consist mainly of dignity
and broken English was In progress,
and certain polite and much honored
Frenchman had been presented to the
mayor of the town In which the gath
ering was being held
"Ah. permit ME re honor of giving
you my Fluctuations, and to your tai
ented family likewise. Ze music, it ees
beautiful gift, and I hope to hat re
honor Of barking your performance"
pardon, m'sieu'." said the mystified
magnate. but you are mistaken. !
know nothing of music"
"Ah, but that is vot you call your
hang back-your modesty. l hat hear
it several couples of times Eat your
wife plays re first violin and Eat you
play re second fiddle TO 'er."