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New Britain herald., 1918-06-14
MAY DRAFT GUNSMITHS.
Government Needs 30 and New Britt
 ain Is Asked to Give One.


 ain Is Asked to Give One.
 Several days ago the governme ent issued a call for 30 gunsmiths who were asked to volunteer for this serV- ice. Today the second district board received a supplementary notice ad- vising them that the necessary quota, had not been filled by volunteers and this city is expected to furnish one man. The board has been instructed to investigate the questionnaires of the registrants and make an effort to find a gunsmith who may be avail able for service.
 The second district board has a number of gunsmiths on it's registry but most of them are employed by the Colts Fire Arms Co.,, in Hartford and have an industrial exemption from military service.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-14
BIBLE CONFERENCE.
Prominent Missionaries to Attend
 Session in This City.

Session in This City.
 Several prominent speakers are eX- pected to attend the Bible Conferenc ce which opens at the Emmanuel Gospel church. Booths hall, tomorrow morn ing at 1O:3O o'clock.
 Rev. o. R. Palmer, of Philadelphia, director of the Africa Island Misslon; Mrs. E. M. Whittemore, of New York; MT. and Mrs. Richard Starr. returned missionaries from Africa; Rev. E. S. Erickson, of New Haven, and Rev. T. M. Hunter, of West Beckett, Mass, are to take part in the conference.
 There will be sessions Saturday aft ernoon and evening and all day on Sunday. The public is invited.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-14
SHEA-CLAUGHSEY.

The wedding of Thomas c Shea and Miss Catherine Claughsey was solem- nized at g o'clock Wednesday morn ing in St. Bernad's church, Rock vile. The couple were attended by Miss Loretta Shea, a sister of the groom, and Thomas Ciaughsey of this city, a brother of the bride. Mrs. Shea formerly resided in this city.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-14
TROLLEY TRAFFIC STALLED.

Owing to q break in the wires be- tween Waterbury and Falls Village, the trolley system in this city, as we'll as other lines east of Waterbury, was held up this morning shortly after 8 o'clock. Repairs were quick Iy made and the regular schedule again resumed.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-14

flag day exercises there. New Britain owns considerable property in Bur lington and the townspeoplc invited Q delegation to attend their exercises this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-14
FLAG DAY IN BURLINGTON.

Water mmissioners w. B. Ross berg, E. N. Humphrey, T. H. kehoe, T. w. Pagan and Clerk P. J. Egan went to Burlington this afternoon as the official city repreSentatiNeS at the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27

am willing to stand or fall with
Woodrow Wilson.
There has come down the ages,
the spectacle of Nero fddling while
Rome was burning. Our men are
dying on the battle fields of Franco;
the world is on fire with fever OF
lust and hate. What do our petty
personal and factional politics
amount to compared with the great
issues at stake. 1 would rather die
than remain safe at home to take
advantage og the situation to make
money or win cheap political glory
out of the blood of our youth and the
sorrow of our land. No man has a
right to be governed by personal hate
or political ambition. In times like
these a true man will rise above il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
HE Accounted For Seven Boches
With His Pistol"

DIR. j. Fl. David, Dillon, ST. C.
Dear Dr. David: 1 feel that
should Immediately convey to you
an excerpt from a letter just receiv-
ed from my son Daniel C. Roper, Jr..
whom l infer from the letter was i'm
the same trenches and near your
son wher he was killed. NV son
states:
You would be surprised to see the
number of men killed over here
through their own carelessness and
recklessness. Just the other dav a
friend of mine was killed in this way.
You will be proud to know of anoth-
er case of 4 South Carolinian, son
OF DR.. David, near Dillon, South Car
olina, who met different death-a
glorious one-it was necessary. He
was overwhelmed by the Boche. but
he had pile of human flesh in from;
Of him. He fought like a tiger, ac-
counted for seven Boches with his
pistol and then was fighting with an
empty rife when struck from behind.
My fried was Citadel man and q
fine off,c -r''
This is a splendid encomium AMI
the record should greatly sustain YOU
in the loss. 1t is wonderful thing
to have contributed such a son to the
defense of Christian civilization.
While expressing my sympathy for
YOU in the loss of this relationship. I
congratulate you and the State on
having reared such a son. Such in
stances should be brought to the at.
tention of the American people rs
they will inspire and unity our peo-
pie in this war of defense of humani-
ty and democratic principles. With
kind personal regards. I am,
Sincerely yours,
Daniel c. Roper"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
A SOLDIER OF THE SKY.
An Added Attraction to The Chau-
tauQua Program

Captain George Frederick Camp
bell. rightly named "A Soldier of the
Sky" the man who brought down
eighteen Hun aeroplanes in two years
flying on the western front and who
lost his entire family-father, moth
cr, brothers and sisters in the
great war, is coming to Sumter on
the sixth night of the Redpath Chau-
tGuqua to tell of his thrilling ex-
periences.
Campbelrs father was the first of
his family to fall, killed in the me-
morable retreat from Mons. AT the
battle of Loos his brothers, Bruce and
Jamie Campbell, both lieutenants, fell
with their aces to the foe, and in a
trench raid not long after his remain
ing brother, Capt. Blaikie Campbell,
was killed.
Campbell was already a soldier of
the king when the war broke out in
1914. A Lieutenant stationed in In
ola, he was ordered at once to, the
European front. In a few weeks he
was fighting to stem the Hun ad-
vance on Paris.
AT the battle of Neuve Chappelle in
1915, Capt. Campbell was severely
wounded. his hip bone being shatter-
ed by bayonet thrust through the
abdomen. Several months in hos
pital followed. On his recovery he was
declared unfit for further duty with
his regiment. He then sought and
found further service in the Royal
Flying Corps. For two years. until
again severely wounded. he fought
the Hun in the air.
Probably no man alive has seen
more fighting on the ground and in
the air than Capt. Campbell.
Today Campbell shows few outward
traces of mis- wounds and his sor-
rows. though the effects remain. And
while he is incapacitated for active
service in the air, the doctors having
forbidden him to fly at high attitudes.
he would gladly return and>"do it all
over again" If he could. for his heart
and soul ere in the war that has cost
him all his loved ones.
Now in the United States. he is do
ing what he can to aid the British
Canadian recruiting missions, urging
all his compatriots domiciled here to
do their patriotic duty. For, as he
says, no man with. red blood in his
veins should fail to heed his countrys
call, and This war is for humanity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKES.

San Jacinto, April 25.-Two mora
earthquakes occurred during the
right one at and another at mid
night. No damag, was done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
The World Needs Wilson.

This war is changing our very form
of government. we have found by
practical experience that n republic
with lis fun liberty TO the individual
citizen is unable to wage Il successful
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-27
Preparation.

There has been some harsh criti-
cism of the administration for not aC.
cOmplishing more during this war.
This has come from two sOurceb. one
headed by EX-President Roosevelt who
is probably sore because he was not
permitted to go to France at the hea Il
of division. No one doubts the pa =
triotism of Col. Roosevelt. lint /
cannot help think that his criticisms
are unjust and that he is endea yoring
to make political capital out dr. the
war There are others who webe on
posed to our country going into the
war ana who went as far as they
dared in encouraging resistance 10 the
draft. Some of these men are d, the
pay OF Germany and others haye be-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
HOOVER HITS HIGH PRICES
Order for "Drive" as to
Cornmeal, Etc.

Chicago, May 11.-FoOd Administers
tor Hoover has ordered a drive"
against the high prices asked for corn.
meal, barley flour, oatmeal and other
substitutes for wheat -four. He de-
clares fatty that the prices maintained
by dealers in these commodities are
nothing less than eXtOrtiOn and that
there is absolutely no justification for
substitutes being higher in price than
wheat -four. A telegram ordering the
"drive" was received by State Food
Administrator Harry A Wheeler in
which Mr.. Hoover states that corn
meal, barley -four and other substi-
tutes for wheat should be selling at
from 10 to Is per cent below wheat
-four.
Washington, May 11.-Food Admin
istrator Hoover announced on Friday
cornmeal and oatmeal should sell 20
per cent below wheat flour or corn
flour and barley flour 10 per cent be-
low. Wholesalers will be notified TO
stop supplying retailers who over"
charge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
s3OO,OOO,OOO RAISE
FOR RAIL WORKERS
Big Wage Increase Granted by
Wage Commission.
BASE RATE ON LIVING COST
Advances Range From 81 to $34 a
Month-1,937,3 e9 Employees viii
Benefit-Beleved McAdoo viii
Accept Report.

Washington, May 9.-Wage ad.
eances to 1,939399 railroad employees.
ranging from l per cent to the high
est to 43 per cent to the lowest paid
workers and aggregating 3O0,OOO,OO0.
were made public on Wednesday in
an exhaustive report by the railroad
wage commission TO Director General
McAdOO.
Mr.. McAdoo, it is learned on high
authority, will accept the report and
put the wage increases into effect at
once as of the date of January l last.
The members of the four brother
hods of railway employees, who were
awarded the smallest increases in view
of high pay and recent advances, vir-
tually agreed to accept the verdict of
the wage commission after their in
sistent demands had caused the presi-
dent to attempt, an adjustment.
Wage Advance From 81 to $34.
The wage advances, which range all
the way from 81 to $34 month, are
increases above the amount of pay
each employee was receiving on De-
cember 81, 1915. Employees who have
received advances since that date will
benefit now to the extent of the differ
ence between their present wage and
that fixed by the wage commission.
The net cost of the additional pay
TO the railroads is estimated at $780,
100000. This is exclusive of the esti-
mated deficit of $S00,000,000 in gov
eminent operation of the railroads
this year, as a result of which Director
General McAdoo contemplates ad-
vancing passenger rates at least PA
per cent and freight rates possibly as
much as 10 per cent.
Based on Living Cost.
The scheme of wage advances adopt
ed is based on an inquiry into the cost
had increased approximately 40 per
cent to the average railroad employee
receiving $50 month.
The commission favors a shorter
average workday, presumably eight
hours, but decided that in the war
emergency the nation could not afford
to put into effect a reform that would
slow down the war machinery and
discriminate against other classes OF
workers being called upon for great
sacrifices.
Rates of overtime pay are not dis
turbed and the increases are adjusted
to the mileage basis Of compensation
of some employees. a road engineer
for example, receiving an increase OF
liz per cent in his mileage rate. A
scheme of applying the increases to
piece work and overtime therefor Is
also provided.
The report of the commission, con-
sisting of Franklin K. Lane, secretary
of the interior; Charles G. McChords
J. Harry Covington and William r.
Wilcox, is an exhaustive one.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
STORM KILLS II IN 2 STATES
Probably $50 Injured in Iowa and
lIIinois-Damage Estimated
at 100000.

Chicago. May 11.-With additional
reports coming in the death list from
the tornado on Thursday in Illinois
and Iowa Swelled to 17-ten in Iowa
and seven in Illinois. AS wires are
still down in many localities. it is
feared that other deaths are still un-
reported. Probably 80 persons were
injured and a rough estimate placed
property damage at S1000,000.
A list of the afflicted communities,
with the number of deaths, is as fol-
lows:
Nashua, Ia, 2; Plainfield. Ia, 1:
New Hampton, Ia. 3; Calmer, Ia, 4 :;
Toulon. H., 2; Franklin, H., 3; FL
mira, ILL.,, 2.
With 90 per cent of the telephone
and telegraph wires down, southern
Michigan also Is recovering from one
of the worst wind and electrical storms
In several years. The storm struck
itbe state shortly after midnight Thurs
day sweeping across the southern strip
of counties and striking Detroit with
its full velocity.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
ON GUARD

At this time of the year people feel
weak, tired, hstless, their blood is thin,
they have lived indoors and perhaps
expended all their mental and bodily
energy and they want to know how to
renew their energy and stamina, over
come headaches and backaehes, have
clear eyes, a smooth, ruddy skin, and
feel the exhilaration of real good health
tingling thru their body. Good, pure,
rich, red blood is the best insurance
against ills of all k.lds. Almost all
diseases come from impure and impov-
erished blood. 1t is to be noticed in the
pale or pimply face, the tired, haggard
appearance or the listless manner.
Drink hot water a half hour before
meals, and for vegetable tonic there's
nothing better than Dr. Pierce'S Golden
Medical Discovery, the old-fashioned
herbal remedy, which has had such q
fine reputation for fifty years. 1t con-
tainS no alcohol or narcotics. 1t is
made from Golden Seal root, Blood.
root, Oregon grape root, Queens root,
Black Cherry bark, extracted with gly-
cerine and made into tablets and liquid
Tablets sixty cents, at most drug Stores
In order to insure pure blood and to
build up the system try this tonic
known as DIR. Pierce's Golden Medica2
Discovery. Get it now!
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
BORGLUM, THE SCULPTOR, is
ACCUSED IN AlRPLANE DEAL
Charged With Criticizing U. S. Board
to Help His Own Firm-Planned
to Use Wilson's Help.

Washington, May 11-Documents
made available from the official files
of the government show that Gutzon
Borglum, the sculptor, whose charges
against the aircraft program have led
to the impending inquiry, as having
been connected with negotiations for
the establishment of a new aircraft
producing corporation, in which he was
to be a silent partner.
Negotiations between Borglum, Hugo
Gibson, connected with the British war
mission in the United States, and Ken
yon Mix of the Dodge Manufacturing
company of Wisconsin, began last De-
cember, the documents show. A state
ment by Mix, included in the dOcu-
ments, tells how he withdrew after be-
coming suspicious of BOrglum's activi-
ties and reported the affair to Howard
Coffin, then head of the aircraft pro-
duction board.
The documents which have been sup
piled from the official files of the war
department and are now in the hands
of senator's most intimately connected
with the aircraft investigation, declare
that Borglum continued his negotia-
lions after President Wilson authorized
him to make an inquiry into the air
craft situation.
A summary of the negotiations
signed by Henry Harrison Suplee, who
acted as consulting engineer for Mix,
declares that Borglum was to be rep
resented in the corporation by Mr..
Harris and that Borglum's "sole asset
in the transaction was to be, first, his
personal friendship and association
with President Wilson, whom, he
stated, he could do anything he wanted
WITH
Suplee's statement further declares
that Borglum gave him to understand
that the personnel of the aircraft board
was "highly distasteful to him" and
that he proposed to change it 'by vir-
tue of his friendship with President
Wilson" and asked Suplee to suggest
men for the places.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
BORGLUM WRITES TO WILSON
Sculptor Says Aids to Secretary Baker
Are of Teutonic Origin and
Rsnews Charge.

Washington, May 13.-In a long let
ter sent to President Wilson last night
Gutzon Barglum stated that the Wouid
place before the senate, either Tuesday
or Wednesday, detailed evidence and
affidavits in answer of the aircraft
boards failure to produce airplanes.
His reply to the charges will be read
into the record of the senator from his
state, f. B. Brandgee Of Connecticut.
Borglum repeats his charge that Sec
rotary Baker has advisers of Teutonlc
origin who are opposing efforts at
complete investigation of the aircraft
production program, and asks that all
matters in dispute be aired before the
senate military affairs committee.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
FLYER MISSING AFTER FIGHT
Flight Captain J. NJ. Hall Disappears
After Thrilling Battle Ten Miles
Inside Germany.

With the American Army in France,
Nav S.-Flight Captain James Nor
man Hall, author and one of the best
known aviators in the American or al
lied armies, is missing after thrilling
battle ten miles inside Germany oppo-
site the Toul sector. The fight was be-
tween three American planes and four
German machines which apparently
belonged to the 'Flying Circus" Two
German machines also went to earth
during the battle in crippled condi-
ton.
Captain Halls home is Colfax. Ia.
He is the author of "Kitcheners Mob"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
BIG WINTER WHEAT CROP
Yield Exceeds 1917 Total by 1854, 469,-
900 BusheIs-Advance in Spring
Flowing Reported.

Washington, May 9.-One Of the
three largest wheat crops ever pro-
duced in the United States was fore
cast on Wednesday by the department
of agriculture.
It's bulletin estimates the winter
wheat crop at 572, 900 bushels. es-
timated on conditions existing May 1
and a canvass of the acreage remain
ing to be, harvested.
The largest crop of winter wheat
ever grown was 6S4,990000 bushels in
1914. In 1916 $50, 900 bushels were
harvested. Last year the crop amount
ed to 41SO70,0O0 bushels.
The area of winter wheat remain
ing to be harvested on May was &c.
1872, 900 acres, or 1871 per cent less than
the acreage planted last autumn.
The condition of the crop was 1914
per cent of q normal, indicating an
acre yield of approximately 1871 BUSH
els.
Condition and forecast of production
by principal states follow:
Characterization, SO; forecast, 49,
492, 900 bushels.
Indiana-96 and 47,771 900.
nlinois-92 and 4i.120,O00.
Missouri-95 and 45.963,0
Nebraska-S2 and 47,SS4,00G.
Kansas-S4 and 96,104,000.
Oklahoma-7S and 29,531 900.
Average condition of pastures May
/ was S3.1 per cent of normal; spring
blowing was 77.5 per cent completed
and spring planting COS per cent.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
Recruiters Please Notice.

In our city they were recruiting a
battalion of short men known as the
"BantamS"
One day our little four-year-old sol
der came in complaining of tiredness.
When asked what he had been doing
he said, 1--WE been recruiting all day."
(Which battalion are you recruiting
for?' he was asked.
"The Bantams," he replied
"How many did you get?" was the
next query.
"Oh," he said with a little sigh Of
WEAKNESS. 81 recruited 500 bantamS
and one rooster !''-Canadian.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
BRITISH BLOCK U-BOAT BASE
Obsolete Cruiser Vindictive Filled
With Concrete and Sunk in Har-
Dor at Ostend.

London, May 1.-THE German sub
marine base at Ostend on the Belgian
coast has been blocked as the result of
a new raid by British naval forces, the
admiralty announces. The obsolete
cruiser, Vindictive, filled with concrete
has been sunk across the entrance to
the harbOr.
The British lost one motorboat.
Their casualties were light.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
Military.

An army officers wife wrote to r. A.
M. G. officer, saying her child was suf-
fering during teething. She addressed
the letter, "Dr. Brown"
The recipient returned 1t with the
remark that he should he addressed
Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel
Brown"
Whereupon the lady wrote back:
Dear Brigade Surgeon Lieutenant
Colonel Brown: / am sorry about mis-
take.-Yours, May Jones.
"P. S-Please bring your sword to
lance baby's gums. "-Tit-Bits.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas

State Of Ohio. City of Toledo, Lucas
County-ss.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he 10
senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City of To.
ledo, County and State aforesaid and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed I'm
my presence, this 9Th day Of December,
A. D. 1855.
(seaD A. w. Gleason, Notary Public
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Bloo6
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free.
+. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
WILSON ASKS RED CROSS AID
President In Proclamation Appeals to
American People to Help Raise
sfo0,o0o,00o War Fund.

Washington, May S.-President Will
SON in a proclamation, appealed to the
American people to help the Red Cross
IN its second campaign to raise $780,
100000. The war fund drive begins
Nav 20, and continues through that
week, which the president has desig-
mated "Red Cross week"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
Eleven Killed on u. S. Ship.

New York, May S.-The American
steamship Tyler, formerly an Old Do
minion line freighter, has been tor
pedoed and sunk of the French coast,
according to information received in
marine circles here. Eleven members
of the crew were killed or drowned.
The Tyler was vessel of 1928 tons
gross and was built in 1913. 1t was
sulk on May g
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
Cuticura Heals Eczema

And rashes that itch and burn. IL
there is a tendency to pimples, etc.,
prevent their return by making Cuti-
cura your daily toilet preparation. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept
x, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
Warship Cuts Diver in Two.

An Atlantic Port, May 10.--The sink
ing of a German submarine by Unit.
ed States warship with shot which
lifted the U-boat completely out of the
water and broke it in two, was report
ed by officers of the ship on arrival
here. Because of the fine work of the
gunners the crew of the ship was given
an additional furlough of ten days.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
Her Choice.

Gladys-Would you sooner be an
old mans darling or young mans
slave?
Penelope-A young mans slave-it
is so much easier breaking a young
man in and making him toe the mark.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
Stacker Drive in Duluth.

Duluth, Mimi, May 13.-Home
guards, assisted by the police, swept
the town for slackers. Five hundred
have been arrested and the hunt con-
times.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17
Cold Comfort.

prices are high" she began.
"And going higher" said the butcher.
And that ended it.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17

When a young man begins to spout
hot air it's up to the wise girl to turn
on a cold wave.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-05-17

Warm weather is the best substitute
for coal