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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
COURTEOUS CONDUCTORS.

1t is easy to understand that the
difficulty in manning it's cars nova
days, in view of the fact that large
number of motormen and conductors
were called in the draft, and because
the higher wages obtainable in NUM-
ton factories have lured many more
away from the car barns. But what
We cannot understand is, why men
should be placed in charge Of street
ing about the routes over which their
cars run, but who also are discourte-
Gus and even insolent sometimes to-
ward the patrons who ride with
are sacrificing SO much nowadays it
may seem small to call attention to
this fact, but it certainly is disgrace
full the way some conductors, partic-
ularly those on cars to Hartford, an
tagonize their passengers. We were
witness to an incident last Saturday,
while enroute TO the Capital City,
which made our blood boil. One of
the passengers who had evidently i'm
bibed more than was good for him.
stood on the back platform and
talked continuously, (mcst of the
time to himself), all the way to Hart
ford. He annoyed no one, however,
and most Of the other passengers took
his remarks gOod-naturedly, but the
conductor thought it incumbent upon
himself to furnish further amuse-
ment, and his idea of being funny
consisted in reaching over the heads
of those crowded near the back plat
form, and poking the talkative one in
the ribs. He did this several times
until the latter became resentful.
Then the conductor changed his tao
tics and tried to be witty at the eX-
pense of some of the other passengers.
Not one civil answer did he give to
any question put to him about trans
fers, stopping points and SO forth, and
he succeeded splendidly in making q
causing the passengers a great deal
Of inconvenience and en- harrassm ent.
When the public wants to be enter
tanned, it generally patronizes a vaud
eville show. If the conductor thinks
he ought to be clown, he should
Join e. circus.
And while we're at it, is there any
rule which compels a conductor to
start his car from the center just be-
fore another car, which is supposed
to make connections with his pulls
in? These warm days It is especial
" annoying to have to sprint for
onds ahead of schedule.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
PARCELS FOR SOLDIERS.

ot q little confusion has been
sed by the lack of a clear under
Eding as to the exact ruling Of the
t Office department in the mat
|of mailing parcels to members Of
American Expedidonary Force.
5 generally known that articles in
led for our men abroad may only
on condition that the
ressee has requested them and
. his request has been approved
i "higher commander" That Is
/ where the trouble lies. Some
abroad have taken 1t for granted
it was sufficient if their lieuten-
approved their requests but when
r relatives here brought the par
asked for to the local post office.
: learned that a. lieutenants sig
ire and approval could not be
,gnized in the premises. Natural
auch delay is caused thereby, since
Relatives now must inform their
over there that a higher officers
pyal is necessary, and before that
Ained and transmitted to this
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
Idle Yachts.

In connection with Fuel AdminiStra-
tor Storrow's warming that the fuel
shortage in New England next whit
may be more intense than ever, the
suggestion is made that the pleasure
yachts nesting in New England har-
bors be put at the work of hauling
coal barges.
We are not aware that a census of
pleasure yachts has been taken in this
section of the country, but such stats
tics might we'll be gathered. If there
are any number of these craft of suit
able size and equipment to make them
of use in the coal-hauling business.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

Or the first time since the war be-
a German submarine has at
ed an American vessel in Ameri-
waters. Fresh in the memory of
the visit of a German submersi-
at Newport in October 1915,
re 1t remained for few days and
sank several British ships off
tucket.
here are several reasons which
hit have prompted the Germans to
their U-boats to this side of the
ntic. First of all, they have
I'D to stop the constant flow of
brican troops to France, because
he splendid convoy system now in
BIT. Naturally, the Germans wish
heck this stream of soldiers, and
probably calculate that if they
hot attack them on the high seas,
I'LL prevent or retard the departure
Transports in large numbers If 1t
lnown that enemy submarines are
ling near our coasts. Again, even
hgh troopships may be immune
! attack in home waters, German
marines may have been ordered to
upon coastwise steam ers as we'll
|Ipon supply ships carrying pro-
4ns to France. Lastly, the German
command evidently is confident
the activities of subm arines IN
! Immediate vicinity will have
tossing effect upon the morale Of
people. But the German high
mand Is very much mistaken if
links we can be cowed or bullied
he presence of submarines in At
10 waters. The German high
mand will learn that the loss Of
ships sunk by its submarines will
spur us on to replace them with
ships 1t will learn that, despite
THE efforts OF it's underwater pi-
b, the flow of American troops to
Xnce cannot be checked, nor will
shipment of supplies for the SOL
Is cease And, If we are not very
Fh mistaken, the German subma-
or submarines, as the case may
will learn very shortly that the
brican coasts are very unhealthy
S for U-boat pests.
there is no reason to be alarmed
he ravages of the German sub
lines so close to us at home. True,
should not underestimate the
erness of an opponent who can
underwater craft thousands of
BIS from home bases to operate
Inst our shipping almost at the
entrance to our ports. But we
b the satisfaction of knowing that
naval forces will prove them
les equal to the emergency and
there will soon be an end to sub
line attacks on this side of the
IN.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
THE REASO

The past few days we all have SWEET
cred,
Baked and roasted too
Each day the wise old weather ex-
perts
Said a storm was surely due.
The atmosphere was so oppressive
One could hardly draw a breath;
The sun s1one down SO hot and sizz-
ling,
One really felt most scorched to
death.
Friday sure was bad enough,
While Saturday was even worse:
We thought If it continued warm,
We'd soon be sleeping in a hearse.
The weather man was partly right,
A great event was near;
Though twas no threatening storm
that caused
The torrid atm osphere-
The great event Of which We sing,
,- Took place on Sunday morn,
For at our city editors,
A baby girl was born!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

side months intervene, with the result
that long period Of time will elapse
before the much desired parcels final
ly arrive in France.
For the benefit Of all concerned, we
beg to quote herewith the exact word
ing of the Post Office departments
regulations on this subject:
On and after April /, 1918.
parcels for members and indiVld-
uals connected with the Ameri-
can Expeditionary Forces in
Europe shall not be accepted for
mailing or dispatched unless they
contain such articles only as are
being sent at the written request
Of the addressee, approved by his
reginnental or higher commander
or an executive officer of the Or
ganization with which he is con-
nected.
"RegimentaI commander" literally
interpreted, can mean only colonel,
SO far as we know. OF course a col
0nel can designate major or u cap
tain to act in this capacity for him,
but it would be we'll for the men
across the seas to ascertain just who
is authorized to approve Of requests
for articles before getting the 20. X"
of a lieutenant. AS a matter Of fact.
a lieutenant has no business to ap
prove of such request if he has not
been invested with the power to do
so and he should not put the men to
the trouble of forwarding his approx
al with their letters only to learn
months later that it Is worthless.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

they most certainly should be en-
p1oyed. Yacht owners have been pref
ty generous in the offering of their
vessels to the government since a wSr
was declared, and it is possible that a
census would show no ship resource of
great value In this quarter However.
II there are any, let them be com
wandered. We can Ill afford to have
an idle craft of any considerable carry
ing or towing capacity devoted to the
old-time uses of pleasure in scouting
hither and thither from one sIlfnmex
society resort to another on the coast.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
ALIEN FEMALES

Editor of the Herald:
PLEASE state i'll The Herald the date
upon which alien females in the
United States must present them
selves for registration, and also
whether women and girls of all ages
in this class must register.
A READER
While the local police have not re-
ceived any specific instructions as to
the registration of alien women and
girls in New Britain, it was stated at
headquarters today that the registra-
ton will in all Likelihood take place
June II, and that every alien female
who has attained her 14th birthday Is
affected by this regulation.-[ Editorl
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
The torrid atmosphere,
EN-President Roosevelt.
(Npw York TiOeSA

1t is good to see the reconciIiatio
of brethren estranged. 1t is good to
see fiower-soft friendship overgrow
the nettles of feud. In the dark days
of 1912 the Republican club tore
from its walls the true efflgy in oil,
OF Theodore Roosevelt, buried it con-
tun eliously in the cellarage, Hereto
depravity possessed him. He had for
feited his right to look upon repub-
licans from his frame and those or
thodox walls where Mr.. Root and Mr..
Taft and other illustrious republicans
kept him company. Down with him.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

Washington announces that the Po-
lish soldiers recruited in this country
row number $4,000, and that they.
together with about 1000 from South
America Will take the field this week
Britain is we'll represented In the
Fetish unit,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

1t was so warm yesterday that
someone actually resurrected the old
story about the day 1t was so hot
down South that the corn in the
fields began to pop. 1t popped SO
fast that the COWS in the pasture
thought it was showing and so they
death.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
Congra tulations, Mac.

General Foch has turned. and the
Germans are now minus four towns
W hich they sacrificed a lot of men
to capture.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

We never bet. but we'd almost be
willing to wager that those Hun
U-boats will not linger very long
around our coastal waters when the
trail.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
Britain Herald.

EERALp PUBLISHING coMrANr.
Propristors.
la daily {Sunday exospted) at 4:a5 p. M,
kt Herald Building, 81 Church st.
red at the Post Office at New Britain
b. Second Glass Mali Matter.
Tered bv carrier to any part Of the city
for Is cents a week. SIS cents a month,
tription for paper to be sent by mail.
payable in advance, go cents a month.
100 a year.
onlv profitable advertising medium IN
The city Circulation books and preso
tocm always open to advertisers.
Herald will be found on sale at Hota-
fngss News Stand, 42nd ST. and Broen'
Fay, New York cry; Board Wnlk. Az
|antlc City. and Hartford Depot
TELEPHONE CALLS
Fess once 80 a.
PT1at Rooms -" {" 80
Member Of the Associated Press
Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
10 the use for republication Of all news
credited to it or not otherwise cEedated
In this paper ana also the local news
published herein.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

This state Of White Russia, which
Germany proposes to erect, would
bear a name appropriate to its con-
dition after the kaiser had finished
bleeding it.---Concord Monitor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

\ Observing the size of the appro
priations asked of Congress for ord
nance, it appears that there will pres
emily be guns enough to blast an
open road to Berlin.--Buffalo Com
merCial,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

Some curiosity is expressed as to
the motive for Kerensky coming to
the United States. Surely one doesn't
need a reason for getting out Of Rus
sia.--Toronto Mail and Empire.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03
FACTS AND FANCIES.

The explosion that wiped out most
Of Halifax did not wipe out a rather
violent mob spirit among some Of Its
acknowledgements Mail and Empire.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

Cast iron shells, once thought OBJ
solete, are being manufactured in
France at the rate of 1 600, 600 a day
They are more effective against
earthworks than those of steel
Louisville Courier-J Journal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

The English and TURKS have just
exchanged prisoners-the English
gave 800 Turks for 1000 English
prisoners.-New Haven Register.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

The only people who have been
able to force President Wilson to do
ANYTHING are the Germans. They
forced him to declare war against
them-Buffalo Commercial.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

gest1on. or delay morose old age Mr..
Barnes, Mr.. Roosevelt. Mr.. Roosevelt.
you rem EN- Der Mr.. Barnes?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

tERALp PUBLISHING COMrANr.
Proprietors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-06-03

"a daily {Sunday exospted) at 4;t5 .. M,
i Herald Building. 81 Church st.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-19
CITY ITEMS

Robert l.. Sengle, who was grad >uated from Yale today, was yester- 1day admitted to the Connecticut State bar after having successfully passed the required examinations week ago..
 Max Fischman, who recently pur- chased a tract of property on Bel den street from Manti Puzzo, has sold four houses on that street to David Shimanski.
 Factory officials and others inter- ested in the development of New Britain's water rights will go to Burlington and Whigville with City Engineer w. H. Hall tomorrow to familiarize themselves with condi- tions.
 Letters received from Camp Up ton men state that some of the New Britainites who left with the last in- crement have been transferred to a training camp somewhere in Califor- nia and left on Monday night for their long trip across the continent.
 C. H. Barnes, general secretary of the Y. M. c. A. here and at present doing war Y. NJ. c. A. work at Camp Jackson, $. C.. is home for a few udyS. IlS IS dlCclllilIlS d COlN CnIlOu being held in Springfield.
 Howard c. Humason will leave on Saturday for the government aviation field at Princeton where he will train for<aa commission in the aviation corps.
 IT. Dayton Humphrey has pur- chased property on John street from Rosario and Maria Damico
 Norden lodge, I. o. G. T., will raise a service flag for members now in the army and navy.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-19

7:30 in the evening. Rev. Henry w. Maier pastor of the Center Congre- gational church, will preside and Mayor George A. Quigley will give a brief address. The lecture will be free. A voluntary collection for the Serbian relief funds will be received. The public is invited.
 Sergeant Farnam's story of the conquest on the European held abounds in vivid incidents. Mrs. Far nam is an American woman and IS still recognized as an officer of the Allied armies. She was in active fighting in the first line on the east ern front It was her unusual prlv1- lege to be associated with officers or high rank At one time she was with the commander-in-ch chief of the famous Morava division and gave the order which commanded the big guns to open fire in an attack on the enemy.
 Much of Sergeant Farnam's work was as q nurse, in which line or ac- tivity she was admirably qualified. Previous to the war she explored in Africa and travelled in other remote foreign climcs. By her Journeys she learned well how to observe that which was or interest ana DY IcotSO1I of that when she entered the war theater in the east, where German kultur made it's first appearance, she quickly utilized that abality. In her opinion the devastation left in the wake of the German troops in Bel gium left that country as paradise when compared with the havoc and suffering in Serbia after the Hun raids The gallant defense of the little Serbian army is graphically de- scribed She tells of the suffering of the soldiers and civilian population. It was in the battle of Brod that she gave the command to the artillery to open fire and from her point of observation watched the memorable fight progress. The screaming of the shells overhead and the din of the battle did not phase the nerVy Wom- an.
 Another interesting description of war is her recital of the retreat in the Albanian region. There the brave Serbians went backwards, but always fighting the enemy, fighting every inch of the road,' says Mrs. Farnam.
 The excitement of the retreat or the civil population is well told. A story with strong human interest IS
New Britain herald., 1918-06-19

that which she recites of the suffer-
 ngs on the forced retreats by the people. She saw the mutilation of soldiers and citizens in hospitals; she saw the wounded being treated. Much sickness prevailed in Serbia and Mrs. Farnam tells how it was combatted. In the country she saw much suffering on account of starva- ton. It is expected that d large aud fence will greet Mrs. Farnam next Sunday evening.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-19

down and got so
 weak I could hardly stand, and ahead
 aches every day. l
 tried everything 1 could think of and was under a phy- sician's care for two years. A girl friend had used Lydia E. Pin k h am's Vege- table Compoundand she told me about it. From the first day I took itI began to feel better and now l am well and able to do most any k in d of work. I have been recom- mendinp the Com
New Britain herald., 1918-06-19
SGT. RUTH FARNAM
 COMES TO THIS CITY
Officer in Serbian Army Speaks
 At Trinity Church Sunday

The rare opportunity of listening to a recital of the war experiences ol Sergeant Ruth Farnam, thrice deco- rated by the King of Serbia for her bravery while with a crack squadron of Serbian cavalry, is offered to the people of New Britain by lrllll'y Methodist church. A patriotic meet ing will be held in the church at
New Britain herald., 1918-06-19
When
 Your Liver is Out Of Order

You know the signs-a neavy head, sick stomach, bad taste in the mouth, latent dyspepsia. Pay strict attention to these symptoms and get prompt relief by using Beecharn's Pills. A few doses will stimulate the liver, help the stomach, reg ulate the bowels and make a great difference in your general feeling. Nothing will put you on " ur feet SO quickly as a dose or two of
New Britain herald., 1918-06-19

pound ever since and give you my per- mission to publish this letter. Miss FLO KELLY, 476 So. 14th St., Newark, N. J.
 The reason this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, was so successful in Miss Kelly's case was because it went to the root of her trouble, restored her to a normal healthy condition and as result her nervousness disappeared.
New Britain herald., 1918-06-19
A NERVOUS
 BREAKDOWN
Miss Kelly Tells How Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Restored
 Her Health.

Newark. N. J.-"For about three years 1 suffered from nervous break
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-25
PERSONALS

Mss. Jacob Baumgartner. of Ogden
Place, and Miss Marjorie Lynch, Of
Washington street, spent Saturday in
New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mas Smith. of New
Haven, Conn. are visiting Mrs.
Smiths mother, Mrs. Joseph Lynch,
in Washington street.
Mrs. f. A. Nielsen, of Plainfield, Is
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Skov-
Doe. in Amboy avenue.
William Brown. of Philadelphia.
has taken a position with the @. II. p.
Cigar Company in Park venue
Jacob Grabosky, OF Philadelphia.
head of the G.. H.. L. Cigar Company
of Park avenue, is in this city on a
business trip.
Mrs. Clinton Van Schoick. of 70
High street, entertained the Misses
Holmes. of Red Bank, at her home
over the week end.
Miss Agnes Brown. of High street.
was a keyport visitor yesterday.
Miss Henrietta Fine, of State stree,
visited Bonhamtown yesterday.
Benjamin Weinberg. Of Madam
avenue. was a Keyport visitor Satuy-
day.
Joseph Mandel. of n. Y. u. visited
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. Man.
del, of Park avenue. over tho week
end.
Miss Laura Mewendorf. of Newark.
visited Miss Anna Metzendoff, Of
High street. over the week end
Miss Julia Partmay. of New York,
visited Miss Mae Swartzstein, of Mad
ison venue over the week md.
Master Fred Hoehn, OF Tottenville,
visited Mr.. and Msr. ]. f. Bedell Of
Market street. yesterday.
Miss Marion F1oersch, of the New
Packer House, entertained a number
of soldiers from the base hospital at
Colonia Yesterday afternoon.
The Misses Emily and Dorothy Mad
sen and Mrs. l. v. Balint, of Metu-
chen, visited Miss Mildred Brown, of
Amboy avenue, yesterday.
Cadet Flyer Henry f. Koch. Jr., of
the L. s. Naval Aviation DeDartment,
has returned to Boston after spending
a weeks furlough with his parents in
Amboy avenu
avenue. has returned to camp after
a furlough at his home.
George De Worth. of the Quarter
masters Corps. stationed in PhiIadel-
.phia. Is spending a seven-day furlough
at the home OF his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles De Worth, of 300 Oak
street
Lieutenant William Voorhees, Garrett
son. of the U. s. Aviation Corps, spent
the Weekend with his parents In
High street.
Mics Francis Gordon of South Am
boy, spent the weekend with Miss Els
ther Hope in State street.
Robert Warter of Kearny venue
was a New oYrk visitor Saturday
afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-25
Peace Conferences TO be Held
In Paris as Well as Versailles
6u 4 eeocrIfed PresS.

Hp 4 ssncrIted Press.
PARIS, Nov. 25.-The conferences
on the preliminaries of peace prob
ably will be held in Paris instead of
at Versailles owing to the superior ac-
commodations in the capital. Only
the formal sessions at concluding
stages will be held at Versailles.
The only active sittings now going
on are those of the joint armistice
commission which holds daily ses-
sions at Spa, the former German
headquarters, but which Is now held
by the French. French, British and
German delegates attend the meet
ings. General Nudant, represents
Marshal Foch with Commandant Sis
peron as his assistant. General Won
Winterseldt is the German military
representative and Matthias Erzber-
ger. who also vas a member of the
German armistice delegation, partici-
pates In most of the sessions.
Some of the meetings are described
as having been very animated over
the efforts of the Germans to secure
modification OF the terms of the arm
istice. Marshal Foch's reply was a re-
fusal to consider a change and the
dispatch from Basic gives the text of
the Marshals reply which says:
N attention can be given to the
demands presented In General Won
Winterseldts message of November
81.