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Lines About Equal in West.

There remains the difficulty caused
6y the practical equality of the forces.
German newspapers estimate that
about 400 divisions are now facing one
another on the western front-2o0 Ger
man and 200 allied. No criticism of
these figures can be made, as 1t might
enable the Germans to correct their err
rors- At the same time nobody appar-
entity contests the statement that the
opposing armies are now almost eoual-
ly matched. This being true. neither
side can nope 10 obtain an immediate
decision unless the opponents morale
weakena
For this reason the Germans are try-
ing by every means to shake the deter
mninatlon n OF the French German agents
have organized strikes and have tried
to exploit the certain and inevitable
suffering of war time to spread class
1eeiing- They have encouraged pacifist
nropaganda and have tried to cause
dlssension and jealousy between the
allies. German newspapers. generals
and statesmen have at the same time
neen clustering and threatening. try
ing to inspire terror in France AT the
prospect of German offensive Tbis
verbal terrorism is being supplenente5
by air raids on Paris which were actu-
ally decided upon last December snd
have nothing to do with the pretenaed dad
reprisAls.
French Morale Never Firmer.
Germans undoubtedly have great
faith in this system Of combining
pacifism and intimidation in a cam.
paign of propaganda destined to weak
en- the foes morale 1t worked 70
some extent in Russia and Italy. and
they hope it will also work in France.
grave disillusion. The French morale
was never hrmer than at present
Together with this effort to weaken
the enemy's spirit the Germans are
rYG fN hat
OF their own soldiers by patriotic prom
aSanda of every kind Thus thew are
preparing the way morally for the
ons onensive .in1a, Which was completely pre-
this offensive will ever be attemnted
u still problematicaI. What is certain
II that every day which passes sees
an increase in the strength of the
french defense. No one who has
studied these defenses can imagine for
a moment that the Germans have the
sifghtest chance of victory on this
front. They may make slight gains of
ground. but nothing more.
The French defenses consist of Inany
successive positions. each lying several
stretching the entire length of the the
front Each position consists of sew.
eral lines of trenches connecting BY
boyaux, and each line is defended by
tanglements. Absolutely every detail
has been foreseen and prepared The
spot where each machine gun and ma
chine rife fire will be placed, in case
trenches. has been determined anG
marked.
Artillery emplacements for each DO.
sition have been prepared and al
ranges have been studied. Signal mer
have chosen the sites for observation
post and surveys have been taken fol
possible neld railways. The Army stan.
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Women Vote in New York village,.

NEW YORK, March 2o.-Wonnen yot-
ed for the hrst time in elections held
yesterday In many villages of this
state. In several instances they polled
nearly as heavy a vote a the men.
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Col. Wilcox Under Surgeons Kuife

NICE, France. Tuesday. March H.
Col. Cornelis de- Witt Wilcox Of the
United States Army. recently under
went an operation for appendicitis At
Cannes His condition is quite satis-
factory and he viii soon be eonvaies-
cent ,s~j
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Germany Tried to Force j
Sweden to Participate
in BreSt-litovSk C0mpac

Germany is charged in Official dtGp
matches reaching here from Francs
with having attempted to force Swede1
to become a participant in the Brest-
I,itoysk conferences for a settlement of
questions affecting the Baltic.
Failing with diplomacy, the dispatch
saws. Germany resorted to force in 90
cupying the Aland Islands. landing
troops under the pretext of acting o.
a request from the Firms.
The American consul at Odessa 80
caped before the German occupation OF
that city, and is now safe at Roskoz.
according to a dispatch to the StataS
Department from American CouBnk
Summers at Moscow.
Steps Taken by Germany.
.Before using force in the Afand ls-'
lands,"- says the dispatch. "Germauy
tried to make her diplomats accompliah
her purpose. At the time of their nego-
tiations with the maximalist goyern-
ment, Won Kuehlmann sent to IL,
Swedish government an invitation as1k.
ing them to come and confer at Bre1<-
Litovsk upon the Baltic question. In
which Sweden is interested, and in par
ticular the question of the Aland In-'
lands. The Stockholm cabinet did not
reply to this invitation. and aside from.
a few pro-German papers the Swedinh
press recalled that the question ~.
Aland was an international one. :
Besides this, representations had -
ready been made in the form OF note
which established the interests ~
Sweden in the Aland question. This 49,:
had been sent to all the powers oiGI
tory to the treaty of Parts-EnEl1
France. Italy. Germany. Austria -
Turkey.
In face OF thts. fnding It tmpoeu
to treat separately with ewodon,
70 impose her viii upon Sweden
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Duty Ignored, He Says.

The government has ignored its duty
in this matter long enough. It is ito
duty under the Constitution to n,o-
Vioe adequate means of communica-
tion through the peoples owned COM
munlcating organization, the posta1
system, and at rates the masses can
pay. instead of leaving the subject to
muitiiariousiy rpivate interests that
PROVIDE facilities for the fortunate
alone.
The people of the west and east with
great distances. have to suffer and
their Industrial organizations like the
grange and the American Federation
OF ..rsa LABOR, n,1, are asking for relief.
ine Dill Is modification of the Lewis
measure. Instead of a direct cornpul-
sorry purchase it proposes a lease under
eminent domain, and thus avoids the
necessity OF large financing by pur-
cnase. TO avoid maintaining four
sepae ?. communicating organizations,
postal system by taking a lease ~ the
two telegraph and telephone NET ,yorLs
Owners to Become Lessons.
"The owners will become lessons IN
the government and be paid a rentaI
as Just compensation substantially as
Is being done with the railway.
eiiminating waste Of three extra
organizations the service can he 70
duced to minimum Of exnense .nd
as with its other services, the most NJ
hce can extend it to every hnma an,,
pay poosl can
Representative Hilliard exnects IN .st
this measure referred to tha HoHse
committee on military affairs and ex-
pressed his intention to urpe e.riv
action upon this measure by Congress.
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Germans o. Z. Treaties.

man bundesrat, or federal council, has
approved the peace treaties with Ruh-
sia and Finland, according to the seEnt~
official Norddeutsche Allgemeine zele1
tung. a
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PLANSFORF FEDERAL
CONTROL OF WIRES
Mr.. HiIliard Introduces Bill for
Taking Over Telegraph and
Telephone Services.
OWNERS TO BE LESSONS

Representative Hilliard Of Colorado,
who read the report for the House Dis
trfct committee authorising the taking
phone and telegraph lines in the Dis
trict, today introduced in the House a
bill for the government to acquire
military control of all telephones, tele-
graph and wire communications in this
country by July 1.
This bill provides that the Postmas-
ter General shall run the unified wire
federal postal service.
This measure is drafted somewhat
along the lines of the railroad bill It
authorizes the government to acquire
telephone and telegraph cable lines by
July 1 under right of eminent domain
in the form of lease This lease
would run until 1860. with the inten-
ton that the government should be-
come owners of the wire service after
that date, but with a specific provision
that the government may purchase it
at any time.
The Hilliard bill provides that a Just
rental shall be paid for the property
what is a just rental to be determined
by the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. sinking fund of per cent on
the bonds issued is stipulated
Explains Provisions of Bill.
Representative Hilliard in discussing
his bill said:
The Washington telephone situation
has opened my eyes to the situation
throughout the country. The trouble
is the extravagant waste in electric
communication. We have to maintain
three plants and four organizations
the Western Union. the Mckay line,
the Bell system and the Postal organi-
zation-to do the work of communfca-
ton elsewhere handled by the post
Office over the same wires at the same
moment The bill provides for like
unification in the United States.
THE people of Colorado have TO nav
three times as much to telegraph to the
east; and to talk here it costs them as
much literally as to ship a ton Of
freight. or about six times as much as
postal charges This is in order to
, maintain the three extra constitutional
organizations.
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WEATHER.

Rain tonight. probably followed BY
clearing tomorrow morning.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending at Q pm today: Highest, 79. al
1:3o pm. yesterday; lowest, A.. at 4:So
am. today.
Full report on page IL.
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The Associated Press II exclusively entitled -
the use for republication Of all news dispatcAes
credited to It or not otherwise credited In this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publicat ton Of special
dispatches herein are also reserved
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
LIEBkNECHT NOW PROVING UNPOPULAR
(Continued from First Page)

German soldiers and workmen's s council and the government it is off cially announced in Berlin. The agreem ent provides:
 1. All political power is to be in the hands of the German socialist re- public and the soldiers and work mems council.
 2. Their aim is to defend and de- velop what has been achieved by the revolution and to suppress all counter revolutionary activities
 3. Pending the election of repre- sentatives of the soldiers and work mems councils to an executive coun- cil of the German republic the exec utive council in Berlin is to exercise it's functions.
 1, The appointment and dismissal of all members of the various legls- lative bodies of the republic and, un- til the final constitution is estab- lished of Prussia, are to be made by the central executive council, which also has the right of control.
 5. Before the cabinet appoints as sistant ministers the executive coun- Gil must be consulted.
 G. A convention of deputies drawn from the soldiers and workm en' S councils is to be summoned as soon as possible.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
CITY ITEMS

Tonight only. 7:3o to P. M, $l length leather coats for men and young men s16.50, value s25o0 at e-Leland's.-advt.
 The regular meeting of the Wom- ans Club will be held tomorrow aft ernoon at the Baptist chapel at 3 o'clock. Miss Grita Brown will give her second talk on current events.
 Tonight only, 7:30 to P. M, children's 25c hose, pairs for 25c at Besse- Leland 's.-advt.
 Tonight only, 7:3O to P. NJ, $1.00 negligee shirts, 2 for $1,00 at Besse Leland 's.--advt.
 Degree of Pocahoatas will hold an important meeting tomorrow evening in Judd's hall. Refreshments will be served. All members are requested to be present.
 Tonight only. 7:3o to 9 P. M, all our mems $500 suits s1O.00, the biggest bargain in New Britain at Besse- Leland 's.--adVt.
 Tonight only, 7:30 to g P. M., s4 length leather coats for men and young men s16.5O, value $25.00 at Besse-Leland' s.--adVt.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
FORMER EMPEROR
 BEGS FOR HELP
(Con tinued from First Page.)

disorganized lately. I am very glad to see an American who represents a country which is working for peace. I have worked for peace always.
 Regarding the future, I cannot speak of the past, l can only repeat that I feel I did my duty. However, I do hope that peace will bring good fortune, happier days and a better un- derstanding among all peoples"
 Shows No Bitterness.
 During the interview the former monarch did not show bitterness to- ward the Allies or America because of their military victory, though 1t may be inferred that he is heart-sore over the loss of his army and over his fail ure to preserve his empire intact. He feels that the breaking up of the em- pire into small groups of nations Is bound to bring economic and politi- cal disaster to all and that some sort of a central government is necessary for their common interests.
 It was pointed out to the corre- spondent by officers that former Elm peror Charles whole heart and mind has been centered on the work Of se- curing the welfare of the people. The only pleasure he has taken during the war is to hunt for a few hours each week. He worked IS hours a day for long periods He is said to be much hurt by stories circulated in Allied countries about his private life, espe- cially drunkenness. AS a matter of fact, he drinks but one glass of wine or beer at lunch and never drinks liquors at dinner.
 Inquires For Wilson.
 Before the correspondent left after half an hours conversation Charles inauired if President Wilson was well. He expressed no surprise when told that the presidents hair has grown whiter since the United States entered the war, seeming. himself to feel the undermining strain the great con- fiict
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
CHARITY TO GET $500
Woman's Club Benefit at shuttle Meadow Golf Club Proves All To- gether Enjoyable and Successful

At the Shuttle Meadow club on Saturday afternoon and evening the Civic department of the Woman's club gave a, successful whist and dance. The attendance was large, over 200 people attending, and 187 people sat down to the dinner which was served at the conclusion of the whist. At each table there were individual prizes for the winners. At the tables were chrysanthemuns and a. small Japanese fan. Dancing was en- joyed until 12 o'clock. The dance was successful and the food sale con- ducted by Mrs. Pasco was also on the list of successful accomplish Inents for the day. Much credit is due Mrs. Herbert l.. Mills, who had general charge of the entire affair. The proceeds will be donated to New Britain charities the list of which will be made public later. Over $500 was realized from the affair. Autos very generously donated by members of the club carried the people from the city out to the club.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
May Adopt Russian System.

London, Nov. 25.-This mornings London newspapers display promi- nently the German advices regarding the agreement between the soldiers and workmen's council and the gov ernment which is regarded as a de- velopment of the greatest importance and tantamount to the overthrow of the Eber- Haas combination and the adopion at least theoretically, of the existing Russian system.
 It is admitted that the German councils have not yet developed the extravagances which led to the disin- tegration and anarchy in Russia, the councils not being dominated by the Bolshevik element.
 Nevertheless the Daily Telegraph remarks that it is rather significant that Germany should have adopted, even as a stop gap measure one of Le- nine's original and most characteriS- tic contributions to legislative doc urine.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
TAX REVISION ENDS.
Finance Committee Decides Not to
 Increase Amusement Rates.

Washington, Nov. 25.-R evision of the special miscellaneous taxes in the war revenue bill was completed today by the senate finance commit tee. Decision was again postponed on the proposal which the republicans are opposing, of prescribing rates for 1920.
 Tn amending the special taxes, the committee determined to make no increase in the present tax for amusem admissions.
 The committee reduced from ten to five per cent, the rate on receipts of lessees and licesees of moving pie ture films.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
WANT sTANARD GAS"
Heavy Demand For Petroleum Pro-
 duct May Fix Quality Scale.

Washington, Nov. 25.-The possi- bility that a standard~of quality for domestic motor gasoline will be fixed is looming up, the Fuel Administra- ton declares, as the result \of contln- uing heavy demands for gasoline for overseas The demand for motor transport gasoline for the forces has increased, instead of diminished since the signing o the German armlstlce, it was stated.
 '"The Fuel Administration has in hand the results of a very exhaustive investigation of gasoline" it was as- serted, (which was made in consider ing the existing specifications for avia- ton grades The fixing of a domestic motor standard involves much more than the arbitrary determination Of specifications, depending upon the questions of ability to supply and the consideration of price of all petrol cum products which are directly af- fected by any alteration of gasoline grades"
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
FEAR EPIDEMIC MAY
 AGAIN VISIT STATE
Dr. T. Eben Reeks Issues Warning to Pubiic-JnfIuenza Recure in
 Several Small Towns.

Hartford, Nov. 25.---Dr. T. Eben Rocks, of the state council of public health said today that there was ground for the fear the state would suffer from a recurrence of the epi- demic of Spanish influenza. The dis ease has appeared again in Plain vile, Suffield, Southington, Water town. Milford, Branford, Stratford, Old Saybrook, Stonington and Pres ton. He spent the greater part of Sunday in Watertown where he found the local emergency hospital filled and having many patients suffer- ing from the disease as there were in it when the first outbreak was at it's height.
 The doctor cautions the people against gatherings in large mum bers as guests in homes for the Thanks giving festival and says there should be no gathering of guests in family homes where there are persons suffer- ing from the disease.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Thomas ,I. White.

Thomas J. White, aged p, son of MT. and Mrs. Owen White of 145 Cleveland street. died at his home in Bristol yesterday afternoon. MT. White resided in this city until about six months ago when he was married to Miss Margaret Lincoln of Bristol formerly of this city. Since that time, . he has made his home in Bristol Death was the result of pneum onia, with which sickness he had been con- fined to his home but about 10 days.
 MT. White was we'll known here and leaves large number of friends He was for several terms marshal-a arms in the T. A. B. society, and was a member of that society for the past 10 years, At different times, he held several other offices in the society For number of years he was en- p1oyed in the Corbin Screw factory and later in the New Departure fac tory in Bristol
 Besides his wife, his parents and two brothers survive him. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning in St. Mary's church at o'clock
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
SCHOOL BURNS; LOSS S60,OOO
Main Building of Berkshire Prepara- tory School Totally Destroyed- Help From Great Harrington.

Great Harrington, Mass. Nov. 25. Fire this morning totally destroyed the Berkshire preparatory school main building in Sheffield with a loss of $5o,000. School was in session when the fire was discovered but the 65 students marched from the build ing quickly and no one was injured. Assistance to fight the fire was sum- moned from Great Harrington and adjoining buildings were saved. A defective chimney is believed to have caused the fire. Sessions of the school will be resum ned imm mediately in other buildings. Berkshire school was a three story wooden structure and will probably be rebuilt.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
Charles w. Camn.

Charles w. Camp died at his hon1e q at 35 Camp street early Sunday morn ing after a short illness He was S3 years old and was born in Middle town. He had been 9 resident of this city for the past IS years. Thirty years were spent In the enn p1oy of the Stanley Works where he was a ma chlnlst. Thirteen years were spent in a like capacity for the Corbin Cabinet Lock company. Mir. Camp was one of the oldest members of the Trinity Methodist church. He was mem Der of the New England Order of Protection, Phoenix lodge, I. o. o. F., and Comstock Encampment He leaves 9 wife and three children Mrs. James M. Champion, and Edward l.. Camp, both of New Haven, and, Mrs
 Henry H. Morrell of Southins ston; also a sister, Mrs. J. l.. Miller, of Wal lngford, and four grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow after noon at 2 o'clock at his home. Rev
 Warren F. Cook will officiate at the services which will be private. In terment will De in Fairview cem etery
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25

sent to them our Distinguised Serv- ice Medal. Today these II members enter the T. A. B. Legion of Honor and their position is indeed proud one. Are the younger members who are present today looking forward to the day when they shall be honored in this manner. It is not an unat- tainable honor by any means, It is within the power of every Catholic young man in this city to reach that goal.
 Before concluding I wish to extend to the Il members who are to re- ceive the medals today the sincerest assurance of the appreciation of our society. I also wish to congratulate them.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
IA. OF C. TO CELEBRATE.

Paris. Nov 25.--The American Knights of Columbus are preparing for an elaborate observance of Thanksgiving Day in Paris, in which prominent clergy and laymen of France and Allied countries will take part. Major James Connolly. Vicar General of the Catholic Chaplains of the American eNoeditionary force, has arranged for religious ceremony at the Madeleine under the patronage of the Archbisbops of Beauvaix Amiens Soissons and MeauX.
New Britain herald., 1918-11-25
NEW BRITAIN WINS
 ITS FINAL GAME
New Haven Goes Home, Defeated
 by 7-6 Score.

New Britain High met New Haven in the final game of the season. The game was a hard fought, spirited bat t. tie, with New Britain winning, 7--6.
 In the early part of the first period, Vibberts fum mbled near New Haven s line and the New Haven team ran the ball down the field for successive gains, breaking New Britain's line re- peatedly. New Britain's line held near the goal line, but a line plunge carried the ball over the first touch down. The period ended with the score New Haven 6, New Britain 0.
 New Britain's score came in the second period, when a trick play was tried near the side Sine, On a for ward pass from Vibberts, Faulkner carried the ball over the line. The crowd waited breathlessly while Burns kicked the goal. The first half ended with the score in New Britain's favor, : to 6.
 In the second half the ball see sawed back and forth changing hands many times with neither team being able to score. On every exchange of kicks, New Britain had a shade the better of it, Vibberts excelling in that line. Donegan, Faulkner, and Burns starred for New Britain while Cap tain McCrann and ,Fitzsimmons were the shining lights of the New Haven aggregation.
 The game ended with score, New Britain ', New Haven 6.
 There was dance in the High school gymnasium Saturday evening in celebration of the victory. Music was furnished by Sullvan's orches tra. There were speeches by mem bers of the faculty and by Coach Pfersick.
 Howard Crane, left end on the High schol team Of this season, and substitute on last years team has been chosen captain for next years eleven. Crane has played good game this year and as a member of last years second string team put up 8 good fight for a place on the eleven but because of his lack of weight he was unable to make the team. When the call was issued for candidates this year he went out and succeeded in landing the position of left end.
 Crane is one of the youngest and hghtest mem bers of the squad, but in spite of his weight is one of the hardest fighters. Football is the only branch of athletic activities at the school for which he has tried. He is g member of the class of 1920.