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New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
AMERICAN RED CROSS NOTES

Red Cross representatives went out to finish their task.
 With the Red Cross members was g young refugee girl from the same part Of tho country as these wanderers. She had como to Palermo several months ago Rumor had come that her home town had been evacuated. Eagerly she peered into every con- Tartmcnt, searching faces, hoping that some would be familiar. But she learned that the people from her na- tive town had been sent to Florence The light revealed much more of the misery and discomfort of these poor travellers The committee was busy with bags of bread and caldrons. of coffee. One saw into the compart- ments, saw the pitiful little bundles and sacks which contained all they could bring with them of their homes.
 The next day more passed through at six in the morning; the next day at the same time. others--some of these last to remain in Palermo. Both mornings, the American Red Cross Workers met the trains.
 The refugees, huddled like sheep in the first gare of the early morning, had travelled for eight days. It had been difficult to obtain water Some were using what was left in the bot ties, stagnant and warm, in an effort to wash hands and faces of little chill dren as we'll as the older ones. The climate in Sicily at this time of the year is hot and very unlike the fresh air of their own hills. ISome of the older women crept away by them selves to sit on the steps of the other trains or on the edge of the platforms, buried their heads in their hands and let tears fall without trying to keep them back. Young mothers were their arms. A priest was trying to ment in the train for a little exercise, reconcile two angry old ladies outside their compatm ents, with their difficult lot. There was q group of sympa- thetic fellow sufferers about them.
 And yet the sadness of it all was relieved by occasional bits of humor. One woman had brought huge goose all the way from Neneto; how she managed to feed it and care for it must ever remain a mystery. Another woman came out from her compart- ment in the tain for a little exercise, with her brood of eleven children tied
 
 this misery and bewilderment of flight could not entirely snuff out the happy nature of some of these Italians. Just as the baskets were finally emptied for the last time, and the work of the morning was done, a little group on the platform gave note of cheer. 4 little refugee girl sat on a bag wait ing to move on with the group re- n h1Jo~ {,o her arms little brown dog, her shawl partly wrapped around him. The dog was as contented as if he had been sitting. in his family doorway in Neneto. He looked with a gentle and trustful eye on all passers-by. The little girl smiled as she saw the ad- miring glances given her pet. The young mother, who was near, smiled also. The sun of Italy was her eyes. Her face was bright with light that could not be dimmed even by this unhappy adventure-the light of hope frightening the pale morning.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

from every pago of his works, So 1t Is only natural that this sort of liter ature should prove attractive on tho screen. The screen was made to DOT tray just such stOriCS-Storics of the great out dOOrS--that never take the observer into the Stuffy confines of a four walled room. Frank Lloyd, who directed Riders of the Purple Sage was the ideal man for the job, he be- ing responsible for the screening of "A Tale of Two Cities" and Les Miserablcs," two of William F'arnum's greatest screen successes. Riders Of the Purple Sage" will go on record as the greatest Western picture ever made, and why not with such a trio as Frank Lloyd. king of film diroC- tors; Zane Grey, the western writer, and William I'arnum, supreme in western charactcrizations, and a set ting that embraces the vast purple tinted mesas of the great southwest these alone arc sufficient to thrill every picture lover. Photogra aphically, as well as dramatically, this fine pro- duction is a rare achievement. With action it combines the most elusive element to photograph atmosphere And such action. Riders of the Purple Sage" will be presented at Fox's today and tomorrow only with other short subjects.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17

tation in her manner wholly foreign to her.
 "WilI you pardon me, Madgc." sh,, asked, If I echo Captain Grantland's 's request that you withhold judgment of Dicky, not only in this matter of Edith Fairfax. but--in the other matters iu- volVcd--until you arc very sure yours right? I am so afraid you may regret any nasty, snap Judgment you may form"
 "T can promise nothing. Lillian" I said Wcarily, "but l will try to he just"
 'Tar better sometimes to ho merci- full, dcar." she said softly.
 Madgc Gets 9 Surprise.
 Her words came back 10 mo haunt ingly the next day when. after one of the best lunchcons that Bctty--Quccn of COOkS-cVC served, Lillian ad- jOurncd our little party of four to the library and then, on the prCtcnSc of showing Leila some ctchingS of which the girl had spoken, left Edith and nc in the seclusion of tho library. For if ever eyes asked uncOnSCiOuSly for mercy. the heavily fringcd wist ful brown orbs of Edith Fairfax lifted shyly to mine. CraVcd that boon. Cur iOuSly enough there CamC to me a vivid recollection of q little high school pupil of minc--a slight. timid child, whose eyes always held such look when she had failed in a recitation. And with the recollection the jealous anger that had been mine toward the girl before mo melted into pitying un- derStandinG.
 For, while humiliation and regret l,.o, foc h -N dealt with girls enough to realize that in the wild rose cOuatenanCe upturncd to mine there was no shame, no guilt. This girl had never WantOnly injured me, could never do so. But that she loved Diclly, deeply. hopClcssly, I was sure.
 One impulse urged mo to spare her, to keep the interview upon the plalfe of impcrsonaI fricndliaess upon which Lillian had cannily arranged the luncheon. But the restless, jealous craving t0 know what my husband was doing d knowledge which some psY- chic impulse warned mo this girl pos scss1d, fixed me ia the resolve to find out everything I could from her.
 But the method of introducing the subject puzzled me sorely. l had meant to be outspOken, blunt. to waste no words and to demand the knowledge l asked, as a right. Edith Fairfax s , do!:tutc. high-bred personality, how evcr warranted no such methods. To treat her thus would be like applying the rod to a shrinking child. I didn't realize that I was regarding her rather steadily until l saw her hands clasp and unclaSp themselves nerVously, her delicate face flush hot ly.
 "Oh, Mrs. Graham" she burst out passionateIy, If you've anything to say to mo because l went to see MT. Graham, please say it quickly. But, indeed, indeed, I don't think you would be angry if I could only tell you all about it."
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
WTILGAM g HA[2T vo.SelfisG yatoe, nnHnnrh""

one big show tonight and the pro- gram will contain another feature, Madame Sphinx, one of the greatest mystery pictures ever shown. Go ear ly and see this great and enjoya DIc show.
 In the new photopIay, "The Claws of the Hun.' starring Charles Ray, which will be shown at the Lyceum Thursday, the followers of MT. Ray will find much to admire. This is a -bloodad patriotic photoplay doal- ing with German spies and every scene is thrilling and heart appealing.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
FOX'S TODAY AND TOMORROW

that William Farnum has ever done
 Of course Mr. Farnum Is always pleasing, but Riders of the Purple Sage" is the ideal vehicle for him
 He fits the part of Lassiter, the AVenger. like d gloVe--as well as MT
 Grey himself believed he would. Zane Grey is one of the great authors of Western literature. He writes of the West of the doscrt, of the purple sage" as no other. He shroudS these far off places in an atmosphere of wonderful romance Life fairly tccms
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
FOX'S THEATFR.

Four big acts of vaudeville and William Farnum in Bidders of the Purple Sage" are the offering at Fox s pday and tomorrow only.
 William Fox promised great things h William Farnum's latest picture, Riders of the Purple Sage" a pro suction derived from Zane Grey's Sook of the same name. All who saw he picture today will agree with him N every respect. In fact, this pie lire is fust about the finest thing
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Cabbage can be fried with n little leftover ham and sliced potatoes.
 In order to save wheat two wheat less days in the week are necessary.
 Use as many of the vegetables and fruits that grow near home AS pos sible.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
REVELATIONS
 OF A WIFE
How Edith Fairfax Added Her Advice to Capt. Grantiaud'S in a Startling Way.

By the time reached the library the irony of the contrast between what I had expected Captain Grantland to say and the actual telephone COnVcrsN- tion with him had penetrated my dazed consciousness, and l sank upon the nearest couch in a paroXysm of hysterical laughter.
 Lillian hurriedly came over to me.
 'Stop that this instant" Sne Sald sternly, emphasizing the command with a little shake from the firm hands she had laid upon my shoulders. Her prompt discipline was effective, and l was soon able to give the explanation due her. but which she was too con- siderate to ask of me.
 She listened intenty as l related my telephone interview with Captain Grantland and though I knew her keen sense of humor must have ap- preciated the varying viewpoints with which l approached and left the tele- phone, not even the flicker of an eye lid betrayed such a feeling.
 When | had finished she waited ScN eral minutes before making any com ment
 'Your Captain GrantlaDd is q very courteous and honorable gentleman, Madge," she said at last. And he evidently has taken great deal of pains to get q line on DiCkN."
New Britain herald., 1918-09-17
Don't Be Absurd, Child"

ITO get d line on Dicky?" | repeat ed stupidly enough.
 "Of COurse." she exclaimed. "Theres no other explanation of his words unless you imply the very dis agreeable ono that he considered his acquaintanccship with you an idle filtration that he wished to get out of as easily as possible.
 Don't be absurd, chi1d," Shc went On imperturhab bly,. as l started from my seat with a shocked. "ngrN CN- clamation. 'There's no such thought in his mind, mine nor yours. But the only alternative explanation is the theory that he's deeply interested in you, and that he made it his business to find out what Dicky is doing. I may be wrong, but I imagine if he had found Dicky enga sed in anything dis creditable, or found him faithleSs to you he would never have gone away without seeing you. But he is far-See- ing enough and man enough to realize that your happiness lies with Dicky, and has endeavored to further it by his parting admonition."
 She paused and there was a. hesi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-08
SIGNS OF GREAT (JPHEAVAL AGAINST
GERMANS IN RUSSIA, WHERE CzECHS
AND C0SSACKS MARCH ON MOSCOW
Central Powers Would Welcome Diver
sion in East But Entente Armies Give
Them No Rest---Berlin Admits Loss
of Hill2O4---Diaz Gust Austrians From
Old Positions On the Pave

Yesterday another quiet Sabbath the 'front.'
though local registered by the Americans
French and British while the Italian eater General Dazs
troops ousted the Ausrians from positions the right bank
the New Pave which had been held by the invaders for
eight months.
The situation in Russia where military events of far
reaching character expected daily has taken
serious outlook the result of the assassination Count
Mrbach German ambassador at Moscow and Volodarky
Bolshevst commissioner for the press Kerensky at Paris
predicts immediate march by Germans Moscow and
the murder of the real ruler of Russia the beginning
great against Germany Stockholm in the
time reports the advance of army of Czechs and Cossack
headed by the Grand Duke Michael, Moscow.
Indications accommodating that Germany would welcome
diversion from the western heaer to the east where she be
eves she has things bottled up The last week. with its
series of successful allied hammer blows has shown however
that matter what may happen in Russia, there will be
relaxing by the entente and American troops the
the Italians giving the battered Austrian forces
successful American raid in the Vosges in which
Der of prisoners taken reported by the Paris
office in its day communque Berlin usual said enemy
American attacks broke down of Chateau Thierry
which is Ludendor way of admitting that Hill 204 has
finally lost by the Germans announced by Paris Saturday
night
The Austro Hungarian Office has admitted the with
drawa to the left bank of the New Piave giving
that the retirement to spare unnecessary losses
Rome does dispute the General Daz announces
that the enemy suffered very heavy losses
On the British and French front there raids resulting
in favor of the allies.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-08
Only Strictest Economy
Will See the Country
Through Winter.
LIMIT IS STRIC T
Hoarders Will Be Elimi-
mated and All Domes-
tic Consumers Held
to Standard.

Washington. July - Formal
warning Is issued from the office
of the fuel administration today
that the stock of coal may be In
sufficient IN meet the domestic
demands during the coming win
ter. Only the strictest economy
win see the country through the
cold season without suffering
from lack of fuel.
There will not he enough
household coal available this
winter Ii last years waste con-
tinucs, or unequal local distribu-
tion is permitted" says an official
bulletin from DIR. Garfieid's
office.
This final conclusion comes
after series of conservation
warnings which have fnaugurated
a campaign for each householder
to care for his own furnace. in
stead of trusting IL to the care OF
the occasionally visiting neighbor-
hood ffre-tender. whose only in
terest Is i'm collecting his dollar
and a quarter week and who
fills up the furnace twice a day to
capacity. opening up the drafts
wide and then going away TO for
get IL until twelve hours have
passed.
Householdcrs also have been
warned to wrap their furnace
pipes. clean the pipes and flues so
that all the heat will be ayaiia HE
for heating and to watch the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-08
F|VE-CENT FARES
TO Be DISCUSSED
Street Committee of City Coun.
ell to Dispose of Matter
Tonight.
TO CLOSE UP ARGUMENT
Representatives Of the Central
Trades and Labor Council
to Oppose Proposition
at Final Meeting,

II a resolution adopted al the last
meeting of the street committee OF
city council il observed al the meet
ing Of the committee tonight. the
fiye-cent straight street car fare
problem will he settled, 50 far as the
committee is concerned.
At the last meeting all persons
favoring the straight fare had their
say. Short speeches were made 10y
officials OF the Virginia Railway and
Power company. by stockholders of
the company. ny employees, by repre-
sentattves OF the chambe of com
merce aad the retail merchants as
ISOLATION. and hy disnterested per
SONS.
Tonight the meeting viii be open
20 persons who do not agree that a
reduction in fare is necessary for the
conduct of the company's business.
or that 4 fe necessary TO eliminate
the labor and school tickets which
have teen in force since the com
pauy secured It's charter twenty years
ago,
since the last greeting the company
has been husy& working M public
sentiment Conductors OF the street
cars have solicited signatures from
passengers to q petition asking for
straight five-cent fares, and II is said
that several thousand signatures have
thus been secured
Before adjournment OF the meet J.
ing last week, representatives OF the
Central Trades and Labor Council
announced that they would appear be
fore the committee al the meeting to-
night to express the disapproval of
the unions to the increase in car
fare.
one member OF the committee, at
least IT IL said. will suggest that the
straight fare be granted SO far as the
general public is concerned. but that
the labor and school tickets should
remain as at present. Another prop
osition will be made. 1t is said, to
continue the siN-for "A -Quarter tickets.
eliminating the labor tickets and con =
tinuing the school tickets in effect.
II is certain that members OF the
committee have had enough argu-
ment and debate, and that the dis
cussions will reach an end at the
meeting tonight No matter what may
he the result OF the discussion. there
is likely to be much discussion when
the paper reaches the floor of the
council
II the committee completes its
work tonight the report Will go 10
the board of aldermen tomorrow
night. and may he disposed of by that
branch OF the August meeting.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-08
Gov. Cornwell
Arrives Today
viii Review West Virginia Troops
and Make speech This Evening Ia
Capitol square

Governor Cornwen. Of West Vir-
ginia, viii arrive In the city this
morning to review the West Virginia
soldiers who will parade in Richmond
this evening.
Captain Aicott Farrar Elwen. com
mander OF the battalion. had extended
an invitation To Governor Cornwell to
he present at the Fourth of July cele-
hration given by the men, but owing
to a lonE-standing previous engage
ment the governor was forced to send
his regrets, lie has. however, availed
himself of this opportunity to wish
the young men OF his state Godspeed
on their departure from Richmond.
In answer to Captain eElwelfs invi-
tation, James w Wier secretary to
the governor. wired. Your telegram
sixth to Governor Cornweil The gov
eruor directs me to say that he ac-
cepts with pleasure your invitation to
review your detachment Monday. Gov
Crnor Cornwell leaves here on No. 2
tonight for Richmond. arriving in the
morning He will go to the jefferson
hotel for breakfast"
Governor Davis is making every eff
fort TO return from New York city in
time to receive Governor Cornweli and
his stan upon their arrival in the city.
All plans for this evenings parade
have been completed and indications
point 10 n RECOMMENDATION Whicn VIII
satisfy the fondest hopes OF the au-
thorities.
Each branch of the technical trade
school of the detachment will have a
float in the line in the shape OF an
army motor truck containing an ex-
hlhition OF that particular trade. These
include radio operators. electricians,
machinists, carpenters, auto me-
chanics. woodworkers, dispatch riders.
Evnsmiths. blacksmiths and sheet
metal workers
The Richmond schools training de-
tachment having these branches OF
instruction in charge will be repre-
scented by DIR. ]. a. c. Chandler, super
intendent; w. G.. Locker. general man
ager; w. H. Magee. director of train
ing and r. w, Moon. assistant TO the
general manager. The heads of de-
partments in the school just closing
were r.. w. Moon, automobile mechan-
les; Greenhow Johnston. truck driving
and motorcycles. II, Clay Houchens,
bench wood work; A. Il. Cousins, car
rentry; A. b. kirwin. radio and buzxer
operators; II, c. Lane. machinists and
forge shops and Frank Duke, machine
shop and electricians.
The war savings stamps committee
has made plans 10 take advantage of
the opportunities offered to push the
sales of the stamps during the parade.
Their big drive will occur in Capitol
square where Governor Cornwell viii
address the troops.
The parade will leave the fair
grounds promptly at o'clock and fol-
lowing the review the troops will re-
turn to the barracks At r. ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-08
Treasury Officials Get
Tax Facts Together to
Help Congress.
PROBLEM A II E A D
What to Do About Ex.
cess Profits a Question
Which Must Be An
swered Soon.
lBy I-niversal Service J


Washington, July I.-OffiCials of
the treasury department have paused
for a moment in handling the stream
OF gold that has been pouring into the
government strong boxes from the
collection OF income and excess profit
taxes and miscellaneous receipts to
cast up columns of figures. These
figures will give the world fair idea
of the financial resources Of the coun-
try that can he utilized for war pur-
poses and also will form the basis for
new war revenue Legislation by con
gress.
The announcement that Collector
Edwards OF New York city had taken
a ton of almost $500, 600, 900 from his
district easily makes the financial dis
trict Of New York the hammer terri
tory Of war revenue. The official fig
ares are expected 10 verify the report
from New York that the one district
paid more than twice the amount Of
taxes of any other district i'm the
country.
one Of the big problems Of the new
war revenue bill ts to find out whether
the government is to enter upon
price fixing program which will re
duce excess profits. If the profits of
the great industries are to he reduced
by price fixing, the excess profits tax,
no matter how high IL Is placed. will
fail TO yield an adequate return 10
make up the $4,000. 600. 600 to he
raised by taxation To meet war ex-
penditures for the fiscal year of 1915
1919
The yield from income and excess
profits under existing law was close TO
$500 GOO 600 in excess Of the estimates
by the treasury department, In a
sense the law was retroactive and
1rnrttrnnd On snrnr.a YNarnN
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-07-08
AMERICAN AIRMEN
RESCUE FOUR FILTERS

London. July Two American
aviators. Ensigns Benz. Lee. II, and J.
J. Schieffelin. helped rescue four
British aviatcrS. whose seaplane was
shot down by five German plans in
the North sea. Details of the rescue
made June A. were revealed today In
a report to the United States navy
he adquarters here.
The Americans in one plane. and
British alrmen in another went In
search for their fellow flyers, whe
were four hours overdue.
I'VE all searched the horizon COW
ering. at the visibility. a band about
twenty miles wide says their report
For two hours and a half nothing
was sighted Then the Canadian,
piloting the first machine with IN
Englishman, picked up a black speck.
We all saw it The Canadian turned
and dove, landing near the crashe0
eaplane. 1t was delicate opera-
ton, but he managed to taxi to the
wreckage and pick off four men into
his machine without injuring It.
Meanwhile, we circled above. ~.
ing our radio operator time to send
back the good news Then we land.
ed side by side and the two hoats.
with their motors cut. drfted toEet1a-
er. Two of the crashed crew were
transferred To us. We drifted apart.
startedour engines. bum ped alone tho
sea, then rose for our thirty-m mile flight
to our base.
THE crew we picked up decided
fight OF five TO one was hardly light.
SO after taking the first diving charge
through the German formation, head
ed for their base, the enginees ana
wireless rating firing from the rear
guns. The observer swung the bow
gun. They were getting away with 4,
even leading the enemy into danger.
Gus territory, when suddenly their
control was shot away. The fytMg
boat bucked. 1t was making ninety
miles an hour. There was not time
for landing. The boat hit the water
once. leaped a great span and then
crashed nose-down. The observer
fought clear of the wreckage Just IN
time and was hauled out by the 9th
ei"s.
Standing on the tail OF the planA
he gasped and spat out patrol and
sea water. The Huns landed nearby.
In a moment they waved and scooted
away. without attempting to shoot at
the easy mark of four men floating
on a piece of wreckage."