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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-08-08
j. s. BOYS CRUSH
KAISER'S GUARDS
Choices, Troops Of German Army.
Ordered 10 Hold Serinees, Are
LnnlhIated by Americans.
PRussIaNs IN FULL RETREAT.
Cs, p,hipa Our R,n-TSo Companies
That Tried Thlt Naneusef An
nihiiated BY American
BayonetS,

with the American Army IN France.
After q slight iull IN the fighting be-
tween Sergy and Scrngcs. with the
Ba,anan reserve division and the
prussiau Guards IN front Of them, the
Americans IN thelr attack went for
ward AZ . O'Clock ~ the morning. Soon
machine guns concealed along the
crest before Mcurcy farm, near Sergy,
or The slopes Of Hill zoo and IN Elan
Ghetto wood opened ERE The artillery
Joined IN, aud with hail Of bullets
and shells IN their faces the Americans
dauutlossly pressed on for 800 yards.
Here they met fcrocious resistance
from the rrusslan Guard, They rush.
ed the machine guns, but The Prussians
kept on firing No quarter was given
or either side. Around Meurey farm
only The boyonet could silence the
Prussian machine gunners.
From neighborlng slopes and from
the right bullets and shells came thick,
but the Americans held on grlmly to
their gains, which were on the slope
OF the hill
Digging IN under FIRE, they got their
second breath. The Prusslans, around
Seringes IN particular, attacked IN
greater force than ever They swarm
ed w all along the line. Men went
down as the Americans, with machine
guns and rifles, poured lead upon the
pressing lines,
As the enemy came near the Ameri-
cans assaulted with the boyonet A
terrific hand TO hand fight ensued. The
Prussians were driven back That was
At & o'clock In the evening. second
attack followed almost Immediately.
II was Of the same character as the
Grst and M Improbable. A third as
aaut was delivered and the Ameri-
cans allowed the enemy TO enter Sc
Yinges. In their ardor the PrussiaDs
walked IN unwarily
The Americans retired on three
sides OF the village, and when the
qua rdsmen entered they surrounded
the place. The Prussians fought des-
perately TO get out--so desperately
that not one was taken prisoner. The
streets were filled with the dead and
dying No hands went up. All fought
like tigers. The ruthless guardsmen
had met the irresistible young men OF
America. When night fell after the
bloodiest day the Americans have yet
known the Yankees had maintained
oil OF their positions.
Sergy. twice entered by the enemy,
was again IN American hands, and
from Hill 1S4. overlooking Seringes, TO
Hill 212, dominating Sergy, their line
was intact.
II was a great day In American his
tory. Farther south other American
troops had taken the wood below
Cerges.
The handful OF German prisoners
who were taken were men OF fine
physique, who stood rigidly al atten-
ton when questioned They said that
they had been ordered TO hold the line
st any cost
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-08-08
BERLIN STATUES HOLLOW.
Make Imposing Show But Found oss-
less for Munitions.

Amsterdam.-The search by German
military authorities for copper and
brass TO be used In making munitions
has disclosed that most OF the sup
posedly copper statues In Berlin are
nothing but extremely thin metal
shells. similar TO some Of the trophies
presented in pre-war days by the En-
peror. ], has been decided that It win
not be worth while to disrnante The
statues 4
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-08-08
U. S. DRAFT 10 TO as.
Class Of 81 70 IS Expected 10 Yield
> 600 200

CTaee on 5 70 . EIFeCtcu 10 TTeIu
1000, COO
Washington. An army OF T.uo,uU
fighting men will be one result OF the
extension Of the draft ages between
is and As, In the opinion Of war de
par,ment officials This is the mini
mum figure. and II means that every
man Of the 100000 will be Of the
type and physique Of those now on the
battle front In France. Military men
believe the class of 10 10 20 VIII yield
2.nc0 coo young men.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-08-08
No Winter Coal Famine.

Washington. THE railroads under
federal control have saved the coun-
try from the threat Of coal famine.
Last year the roads broke down under
pressure Of wgr conditions, bpt the
railroad administration this year has
kept steadily at work on the situation.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-08-08
Germans In FLIGHT.

, with the fall Of darkness fighting
continued between the allies and the
Germans on the western side OF the
Scissors Rheims salient Allied OBJ
servers reported that bodies OF Ger.
mans were fleeing precipitately north
ward alonr the road leading from
Iaunoy, which lies about midway be
tween Scissors and Fere-en-T ardenois
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1918-08-08
WILSON URGES AID FOR suFFs.

Letter 10 Republican Senator says
Amendment 10 Vital.
Washington. Prerideht Wfison
wrote a letter TO Senator Baird, Re
publican, OF New Jersey, urging him
10 support the suffrage amendment In
the senate. The letter 10 Senator
Baird said: Il believe that our pres
ent position as champions OF democ-
racy Throughout, the world would be
greatly strengthened II the senate
would follow the example OF the House
81 Representatives"
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
PRESIDENT MAY END
 BRIDGEPORT STRIKE
Proclamation Ordering Nachinists to Return to Work Being Prepared
 at White House.

Bridgeport, Sept. 12,-Samuel Lavit, business agent of the Machinists' union, today stated that William II Johnson, president of the International MaChinists union, had sent him a nes- sage to the effect that President Will son was preparing a proclamation ad- dressed to the striking machinists and tOOlmakcrs of Bridgeport, in which they will be ordered to return to work.
 MT. LaNit said the strikers WouId obey immediately any order from the president and leave with him the setS tlement of the differences after a re- view of the causes which had led to a strike.
 More than 400 metal workers left the city today in response to a. call of Business Agent McIntCil of the New York union, for 1000 men to go to pla0ts in Pennsylvania.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
PFRSHING AND LAFAYETTE.
Grammar School Pupils Hold Regis
 tration Day Exercises.

A Pershing Lafay egistration Day celebration was held at the Cram mar school auditorium this afternoon by the members of the PreVoCational Grammar School Civic league. The league is composed of all the mem bers of the school, and those taking in dividuaI parts in the program were picked from the different classes. The program consisted of eleven numbers The program follows:
 Salute to the Flag, by the entire as sembly
 Star Spangled Banner" assem bly,
 The "Marseillaise," Mary McAIoon Alice Forsell.
 American Creed, William Yankaska
 lover There," assembly.
 Four-minute speech on General Per- shing, Robert Klingberg.
 Four minute speech oA Lafayette, Cordelia Kilbourne.
 "Thc World Wants Men," Mabel Ericson.
 Talk on Registration, Rev Leo j. Sullivan.
 Keep the Home Fires Burning" Stanley Unites.
 "America," assembly,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
ACCUSES GOMPERS OF
 TANNING WAR FLAMES
President of German Trade Unions Declares American Labor Chief
 Qucncbcd British Peace Spirit

Copenhagen, Sept. 12.-Carl Ru- dolph Legien. president of the Ger man Federation Of Trades Unions, speaking at a meeting of the federal tion'S executive committee recently, accused President Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor with falsity to labor's cause and of desir- ing ito quench the spark of inClina- tion towards peace which has been famed up in English lab0ring class cs." President Lcgien declared Com pers' speeches were "calculated to support the pan Germans, whose ac tivities and aims are decisiVely reject ed by Ctermany's labor unlons.
 The war can be prolonged for years if the Entente nationS labOring class es follow Gompers' preccpts, says President Legien. He concludes: Let ns repeat that only peace by agree ment without anneXations or indem- mites can be enduring and can make it possible for us to work with and alongside each Other."
 The federation committee endorsed Legien's remarks and ordered their publication.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
Mrs. Barbara Leppert.

The funeral of Mrs. Barbara Lep- pert of 35 Black Rock avenue who died yesterday morning at the age of 55 years, will be held at o'clock aturday afternoon and interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
 Besides her husband Henry Lep- pert, her son. Charles, and her daugh- ter, Miss Katherine, the deceased is survived by three sisters and four brothers. They are: Miss Margaret Seibert, Mrs Christine Scotfield, Mrs Katherine Hills and John, Philip, Will liam and Frank Seibert.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
JEWISH REVIVAL IN
 THIS CITY PLANNED
Rabbi Kaufman Coming to Or ganize Modern Synagogue Here

Rabbi Reuben Kaufman has been called to this city for the purpose of organizing d modern Jewish Syna- gogue which will be in keeping with the spirit of the traditional historical synagogue of old, yet sufficiently att tractlVe and inviting to the American young men and women who are drift ing away from the faith of their ia thers. Services of this nature were conducted in Turner Hall last Satur~ day and Sunday, in celebration of the Jewish New Year. 5679 AnnO Mundi. Similar services will be conducted this Friday evening, the Sabbath of Re pentence at D. m. also Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. The Day of Atonement will be appropriately ob- served in the New Synagogue with services and sermons by the Rabbi, on Sunday evening at 6 o'clock and all day Monday beginning at 7:30 in the morning. A cordial welcome will be ex- tended to all who wish to participate in the services.
 pr. Kaufman in eNpaining the raison d'etre of this now movement, said in part:
 ''The Jews are living today in transitional period in their history, and their national character is again put to the test. The majority of the Jews living in this country come from Russia, Roumania and other countries where they felt the lash of the hooli- gan, where the darkest COuds constant ly lowered over their heads, and the fear of pOgrOms and massacres never left them. They came to these shores, and found here a haven of refuge. They saw for first time the brilliant sun of liberty, the black clouds were dispersed and the crouching Jew Stood once more erect and he began once agan to function and live like a human being. That is why the Jew is loyal to the cause of the Allies and the Holy war for democracy and freedom, be cause he appreciates the blessings of liberty; he has given his life blood during the two thousand years of ex- ile so that the world may be a better place to live in: he has never sought peace with dishonOr.
 The character of the Jew in this country has therefore changed The Synagogue which was largely develop ed in the exile necessarily adopted forms practices which are bizarre and strange to the American born Jew They may be easily eliminated without detriment to the essentials of the faith. .nay--this will be conducive to a better observance by all Jews. The future of Israel lies in the balance. Judaism which has always been able to djust itself to the environment wherein it lived, must adjust itslf to the Am merican environment also. The movement is inevitable, and it is the duty of every one to give a help highland and speed the day when old Israel and Young Israel will again be united, when we will tbe able to speak of the father and son as the Bible speaks of Abraham and Isaac when they went to the altar of sacrifice, And both went together Father and son must both go together to the same same synago que. both must be in spired with the same service"
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
z Jefferson Steele.

Jefferson Steele. formerly of this city and a member of Stanley Post, c. A. R., died in Worcester yesterday after a brief illness. MT. Steele was nearly 80 years old and had spent the greater part fo his life in New Britain, moving from this city to Worcester a few years ago, where he has since made his home with his son, Lucius B. The body will be brought to this city Saturday for burial, with services at the Erwin Mortuary chapel,
 Mir Steele is a veteran of the Civil War, having served one enlistment in the United States navy, later being honorably discharged. and enlisting in the heavy artillery in which branch he served until the end of the war. He was prominently connected with the c. A. R. and has been a member Of Stanley Post for number of years Up to about ten years ago he was in business in this city, and owned property on Stanley street. Upon the death of his wife. five years ago. he sold his property tnd moved to Wor- CeSter.
 He was a visitor 10 this city about a week ago at the home of w. F.. Latham, and at that time was in eX- cellent health. He is survived by three sons, LuCius B., of Worcester, George w, of NeWington, and w. J. Steele with the United States army in France, and one daughter, Mrs. Ella Churchill of Bristol.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
RED SOX RECORD
 STILL IMMACULATE
Ccontinued From Eighth Page.)
result that each club stole only three
Hooper on Four Winners; MerkIe on
 Five Losers.

The series was the medium for con- sidera ble distinction for Harry Hooper of the Red Sox, for it marked his presence on the fourth winner of the worlds title. Since he never has been on a worlds series loser he holds a place never before attained by any player. McInnis and Strunk also achieved their fourth worlds series success but as members of the Ath- letics they suffered a defeat-that sur prising reversal by the Braves in 1914 Eddie Collins and Jack Bt@rry also have been on four series winners, but they, too, were on the beaten Ath- etics.
 Contrasted with Hooper's record is that of Fred Merkle, who has been on five worlds series losers and on nary a winner. Thrice he was with the Giants, once with the Superbas and now with the Cubs. If Chicago is looking for a, hoodoo, there he is. However Fred can console himself with the financial return that comes even to the losers.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
BRAINARD INJURED IN FALL,

Malcolm $. Brainard, an instructor in the naval service. stationed on an island somewhere in European waters, has been badly injured in a seaplane accident, according to adVices received here. At present he is con1alescine, but it is expected that it will be an- other month or six weeks before ho will fully recover MT. Brainard for merly lived on City avenue and was for a time in charge of the naval re- cruiting office in this city.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12

The Kings Hera1ds morrow afternoon at G
 Edward Coniff of LinG2 the naval aviation servicex a short visit.
 John Contaris and IrA-O recently inducted into the military service, began their with the second distrsft draft yesterday. Sidney HAngerford be- similar duties with the first board.
 Arthur B. Penf1eId ct ux., has trt lns- ferred property at 732 East Street to John Pearson ct ux.
 To avoid being struck by a trolley car on Arch street yesterday Cari Val entine of 13 Lilac street turned his auto to one side suddenly and struck one of the Hoffman bakery wagons The auto and wagon were damaged.
 Paul R. Heller U. $. Navy, is spending a five day furlough 4 his home on Vance street.
 Miss Florence Evans of Brooklyn, x. Y, is spending the week at the home of MT and Mrs P. w. Heller of Vance street
 Goodness of Aunt Delia's Bread Adyt
 Seaman Edward Martin. who at tended the officers training school at Nantucket, is spending a short leave with his father, Dr. J. F. Martin.
 John Miltern, the actor, is in town for a few days.
 T. Frank Lee has returned from his summer stay at Eastern Point.
 A big delegation of members of New Britain lodge of Elks will motor to Rockville this evening to participate in the exercises in connection with the institution of a new lodge of Elks in that city. The trip will be made by auto, starting frem the clubhouse about 630.
 Arthur r. Connor has left the em- ploy of James M. Butler.
 St. Mary's Ladies T. A. B. society will meet in the school hall at s o o'clock tonight.
 MT and Mrs. James Naughton of Chestnut street, and MT. and Mrs. E. x. Callahan have returned from Bos- ton where they have been attending the Worlds Series.
 White Rose Camp will hold it's regular meeting in Electric hall to- night.
 The following were elected to the executive council of the Academic High school yesterday: Eunice Hum phrey. Curtis Christ, Jesse Tomlin, William Chang, Harold Latham, John Elliot, Hal Long.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
WILD ENTER TRAINING CORPS.

George $. Wells, son of MT. and Mrs. George Wells of Hart street, and Leland Taylor have been notified of their acceptance as members of the Students Army Training corps at Storrs Agricultural College. Both are graduates of the high school, class of 1918. Abel Gross, another mem Der of the class. has applied for mem- bership in the band being organized at the school.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
KELLEY ORDERED TO REPORT

Clarence H. Keeley will leave Sun day evening for Great Lakes, TIL, hay ing been ordered to report at, the nav al training station. He enlisted in the reserves several weeks ago. Mir. Keel eys home was in Meriden until about five years- ago. He is regarded as one of the best auto mechanics in the city. About a year ago he opened a garage for himself and recently sold out to Hartford parties.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
BOWLING NOTES.

The Algonquin bolWing team of New Haven will roll here Friday night against the Aetna five as the opening match of the season.
 The New Haven team won the State championship last winter, but the Aetna five are in shape to take them into camp.
 The following locals will probably be in the lineup, IL, Anderson Foota.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
As to the Financial Failure" of the
 Series.

A great deal has been written about the financial failure" of the series this year It just fell short of the .13O, 900 mark in attendance and the 218O, ,00O mark in gate receipts. As figures go in these days of concrete stadiums seating 60,000 these may in dicate failure, but contrasted with past series the 1918 classic made good showing The figures for the fl previous series show that eight failed to reach the attendance, and five the money mark reached by this years competition. When we consider that this was a wartime series and that the game had suffered considerable in jury in many ways and from many sources. the showing made at the box office far exceeded expectations. John Heydler is authority for the statement that the figures are thousands ahead of the national commissions advance dope.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
Harry B. BengstOn.

Harry Bernard Bengston. the 13- Near-old son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Bcngston of Walsh avenue, died last night of peurisy. The boy had been ill only a short time. Besides his par ents he leaves a, brother, Berger. The funeral will be held Saturday after noon at , o'clock, Rev. G. E. Pihl of ficiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemetery
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
ENGLISH AND ERENCHMEN
 IN PETROGRAD FORTRES

Stockholm, Sept. 12.-Eleven Eng Iishmen and eleven French citizens have been arrested and imprisoned in the Fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul in Petrograd, according to apparently reliable information received here to- day from the Russian capital.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
GERMAN HUNTING LICENSE

In this mornings mail the second district draft board received a regis tration card, sent in by a New Britain young man who is at present in the west Accompanying the card was the following note: Herewith please find my German hunting license"
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
COMING MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Announcement has been made of the coming marriage of Edward AL fred Richards of 1033 Stanley street and Miss Emma Bradley of Bristol The wedding will take place Monday October 13, at St. Marks Episcopal church in this city.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
CORRIN SCREW CORP. PICNIC,

The girls Of the Corbin Screw Cor poration employed on government in specting work at the plant held q picnic at Scheutzen park last evening" large number of young women at tended as well as some of the male employees at the factory. The com mittec in charge consisted of Miss Molly Hart and Thomas Burke and under their direction splendid spread was served. During the eve ming MT. Burke rendered several solos and also entertained with comic recitatiOnS
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
RORR IS OXERSEAS

stephen Robb of Maple street re- ceiVed a card this morning an nouncing the safe arrival or his brother, Andrew Robb of Stanley street in Europe. MT. Robb, former ly a foreman at P, & F. Corh'n fac tory, enlisted in the signal corps on July 1.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-12
POST-MORTENfS.
All over till after the war.

All over till after the war.
 Boston has yet to lose worlds se- ries.
 Whiteman should be given a medal. Flack should also get one.
 As an essential the national commits sion should be abolished.
 shean to McInnis was the last play to go on record for 1918.
 The more we, see of the national commission the more we congratulate Governor Tener on resigning.
 George Whiteman can get job as a circus performer after that catch ha made yesterday
 Eight runs were scored in the series as a result of base on balls
 Some one remarked Tuesday that the public paid to see the ball players not the national commission Many a baeball reporter had seen members of the national commission in q condi ton that the public would haze been willing to pay to see
 Ex-Mayor John r. Fitzgerald has a very valued souvenir of the world se- ries and of the new world champions. Every player of the Red Sox wrote his name on a new white ball, which Will be Sent to Lieutenant Tom Fitzgerald, sA~ ex-AIayor's son, now in France.