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New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
COMMONS DEFEATS PROPOSAL < TO OMIT DRAFT IN IRELAND
AMUNDSEN, IN ANGER,
 SCORNS HARTFORD
Man Who Braved South Pole
 Cold Finds Capital
 Too Chilly.

Hartford, April 13.-Captain Foald Amundsen, discoverer of the South Pole, and just back from @ visit to tho western front, was SO piqued at ar engagements made for him in Hartford that he left for New York within an hour and a half of his arrival today. He was scheduled to address Hart ford audience at a war rally in the High school hall this evening.
 The explorer, who came here at the invitation of the State Council of De- fense and the Hartford War bureau, arrived at Union station on the l1:1S train from New York. He was imme- diately taken to the Hotel Bond. There he was told that the rooms re- served for him would be ready within a fey minutes. Captain Amundsen immediately became angry, efforts to soothe his offended dignity were un- availing, and he immediately an- nouncod his determination to go back to New York as speedily as the New Haven road could take him.
 Accompanied by his secretary, Sam uel race, of New York, who cancelled the reservations, the irate Norwegian left the hotel in an automobile for the station.
 From 11:55, when the two reached the station, until 12:40, when the Pullman car section of the New York train pulled out, George B. Chandler. chairman of the publicity committee of the State Council of Defense, and other members of the committee in charge of arrangement for the rally, endeavored to apologize for the appar- cnt oversight that had occurred and to persuaded Captain Amundsen to re- main so that he might make his ad- dress Their efforts did not cease un- til the train had started out of the station.
 Captain Amundsen arrived here very tired and is deeply distressed at the failure to provide suitable accom- modations for him. He has decided to go back to New York;" was the only statement MT. Grace would make. The captain hardly trusted himself to speak except when telling Mir. Chan dler that he would not stay.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
WANTS TO HELP U. S.
Young Man Asks Exemption Board to
 Accept Him for Service.

George .Bediosian, Of 230 North street, is a patriotic young man, as of- hclals of the second district exemption board can testify. Shortly after the business of the day was opened in the office this morning. he waited on officials to whom he put forth his plea He said that he came to this city from Chicago a short time ago and is not subject to call for the draft.
 He did, however, evince a sincere desire to do something for the United States. He said that he has served in the Russian army before the present war and was prompted Tn his desire to enter the present fracas because he has relatives engaged in the conflict u.l tEe other side.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
FRED THE GREAT STEPS DOWN
I3ronzc Statue of Former German Emperor Removed from War Col lege Building at Washington.

Washington, April 13.-The bronze statue of Frederick the Great which has ornamented the western facade of the War College building on the banks of the Potomac here, was removed in sections today and packed away for safe keeping.
 It is understood the statue was re- moved at the instance of President Wilson, who has taken notice of the bitter criticism expressed in congress and elsewhere over permitting the statue to remain.
 The statue, of heroic size. was per- sonal gift of the German Emperor. William IT., to the American nation during President Roosevelts admin iStration.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
so ABSURD OF HIM
 TO DO SUCH A THING
Wife of Professor Thomas Elects Him Legal Successor to "Bratn-
 less Bates"

Chicago. April 13.-The case of Prof William l. Thomas of the Uni versity of Chicago and Mrs. R. M, Granger. detained by government agents after registering on Thursday at a downtown hotel as C, Roland and wife, Gary, Ind, was in the hands oe the city auth critics today, federal officers announced. They were released on their own recognizance.
 Mrs Granger, A years old, mother of a three year-old child and wife of an army officer with the Ann erican forces in France, spent last night at the southside home of the Univer- sity of Chicago professor of so- cioIogy She was there by invitation of the professors wife.
 T am terribly, terribly sorry for you" Mrs. Thomas said to Mrs, Granger. The only thing I cant forgive is the utter stupidity and the absurd childishness of the professor doing such thing. He ought to have known better"
 Mrs. Thomas has on several occa sions rallied to the defense of her husband, when criticised for some of his writings and utterances on sex questions. She is the daughter of the late Rev. James Park, 8 Presbyterian minister of Knoxville. Tenn, Is presi- dent of the Chicago Peace society and accompanied the Henry Ford peace party to Stockholm.
 A reporter who called at the Thomas home found the distinguished socio1ogist pacing up and down the veranda. Dr. Thomas said he would issue a formal statement later. The conversation was terminated by fight between Henry Thomas, 22, son of the professor, and Q dozen pho tographers who were preparing to photograph pr. Thomas. Young Thomas smashed one or two of the cameras and received some blows in return He retired when his father got out of focus.
 Mrs. Granger's hope now is that her husband will not hear of the affair.
 "If he does I'm afraid he will de- sert me and do some killing that has nothing to do with the war" she said.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13

Hun Shell keeIs Over Sergt. Callahan
 and Working Associates.

While returning from a trip up to the first line of defenses of the Amer ican troops in France, Sergeant Clar- Cnce Callahan, son of Mrs. Mary Cal lahan, of &<oWn street, and compan- ions, composing a working party. were knocked down by the force of shell sent over at them by Fritz from the other side of No Mans Land. He had been up to the front line for gas masks. The party went out in the morning and had been in the trenches all day. It was while returning at night that they were knocked out.
 There was an awful whiz and a bang and the next I knew I was on the broad of my back the sergeant wrote to his mother.
 At the time of writing he was in good health and spirits and had had considerable trench experience. The letter Was dated March Il.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
British RepuIsc Hun Near

British RepuIsc Hun Near \
 London. April 13.-The d made an attack last night 7 Mcrville, on the northern bati and were repulsed, the war od nOunces.
 The British advanced thd slightly in the neighborhood o1 bert and took a few prisonerS
 There was heavy fighting in ming near Neuve Eglise and ghem, and the battle here still progress at a late hour last n
 Strong enemy forces launo attack early last night east oI and succeeded in entering the lines at certain points but was ed by counter attacks. A sed tack attempted later in the I the same place was beaten H
 In the sector south of the British and French troops by attacks drove out the GermaI Iangard, which they penetraa terday.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
RHEIMS IN FLAMES
 FROM ENEMY SHELLS
French Fight Fire Under Heavy BOmbardment-11 Killed in
 Raid on Paris.

Paris, April 13.-Eleven persons were killed and 50 injured in Fri day nights raid on Paris, according to the latest official information.
 Most of the bombs dropped in last nights raid fell short and it was evil dent the raiders found their work much more difficult under the new system of aerial defenses and dropped their bombs hastily. .--....
 As on the occasion of previous raids, ambulances of the American Red Cross were first on the scene
 The city of Rheims is in flames. The French are attempting to limit the burning area operating under a heavy bonn bardment.
 Rheims, city of the famous cathe- dral which, since early in the war, has been the frequent target of German heavy guns and now is a shell-torn ruin, has been the special objective of the German artillery fire at frequent intervals for several weeks past. Berlin announced that the lombard ment was in reprisal for the smelling of German dugouts at Laon by the French artillery. The earlier reason given for the firing on the cathedral was that it was being used as an ar tillery observation post, which the French denied
 The city had more than 100000 in habitants before the war, but has been largely depopulated by reason of its close proximity to the battle line and frequent German smelling.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
British Hit Back at Givenchy.

With the British Army in France, April 13 (B Associated Press)-Further attacks on the British wing between Givenchy and Ropecq on La Bassee yesterday wholly failed Two attempts made late id afternoon to capture Locon repulsed. The BI also counter-attacked around Givenchy and took al portant German post
 The latest phase of the battle of Armentieres is al mitted German attack in the direction of Bail1euil the south.
 Yesterdays all day. of fighting resulted in the Bl retiring further west of Merville.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
t5alItuil Threatened.

London April 12.-A definite crisis again has been reached, Major Gen. Maurice, chief director of military Operations at the war office, declared today.
 "Thc situation is undoubtedly un- p1Cas3nt." he added. The enemy Is within a short distance of Bailleuit which is an important railway center for feeding our Mcssiues- -Wytschaete front He also is advancing toward Hazebroucke which is a very impor- tant railway center'
 Gen. Maurice said that on the other hand the Germans are advancing on a very flat and intricate country and have not yet gained any dominating positions. Seventeen enemy divisions nave been engaged up to the present and the enemy has lost very heavily.
 "Thc enemy" said tho general, "attac6ine on a front from Holbeeke to La BaSsee, engag ged at least [ di- visions. His attacks on Wytschaete- Messincs rldgc have not met with very appreciabIe success, the enemy having lost very heavily.
 South of Armcnticres the situation hcs developed. The enemy having forced a crossing of the Lave and Lys rivers has seen an opportunity of developing an attack which may be dangerous to us.
 summing up the situation today I would say we have again reached definite crisis. The situation Is un- GoUbtcdl> " unpleasant"
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
Huns Unable to Force English into Fur
 Retirement, Assaults Near Merville B| Shattered--- -Haig's Men Advance at I'd bert---Ne Elected from Cocoon

Paris, April 13.-The Germans last night ren their attacks on the French positions in Brule Woo the forest of Apremont American troops in this sd in conjunction with the French says today's of statement have combatted with vigor and broken tn
 jority of the enemy's attacks At one point whereI enemy obtained footing he thrown out by d ter attack.
 On the Somme front, the entire village of Han and adjoining cemetery have been regained from Germans.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
CROzIER TO 60 AS
 CHIEF OF ORDNANCE
Important Reorganization in War Department Newest Development
 t BRIG. GEN. WILLIAMS IN POST

Senate and House COnfereeS Eliminate
 Strike Clause from Sabotage Bill
 Overman Bill Is Laid Aside for
 Time.
 Washington, April 13.-At the weekly conference with war depart ment officials today senate military committee members said they were advised that further and important reorganization was planned and Brig. Gen. Williams will be appointed chief of ordnance, probably forecast ing retirement of Maj. Gen. Crozier, now serving on the super-war coun- cil
 The reorganization announced yes- tcrday by which Major Gen. Goethals is to have charge of distribution and transportation of war materials, the senators were told, Is but a forerun. ner Of other changes which will prob. ably announced within a week. I'm. nrovement in the transportation sit~ uation was reported by the senators after the conference. Large forces of troops are being rushed over as fast as it is possible to obtain them and as quickly as transportation facilities permit.
 Provisions in the sabotage bill peh- alizing acts obstructing production of war materials were eliminated from the measure today by senate and house conferees.
 The conferees also struck out the clause permitting labor to strike for higher wages, which the senate had rejected.
 Oyernan Bill Sidetracked. Decision by leaders to postpone dis cussion Of the Overman bill because of the prospect of indefinite debate turned the senate today to the con- sideration of urgent legislation includ- ing the legislative, executive and ju- dicial appropriation bill. Renewal of debate on the Overman bill which gives the president broad powers to organize government de- partments, will find leaders ready to insist on it's passage without amend ment and opposition prepared to con- tinue the fight to limit the president s authority.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
and French Break Up Enemy Attacks With Vigorous Blows Ford
 and French Regain Possession ngard
BETNN FEN 30 AND B BOYS ARE BURNED TO DEATH IN OKLAHOMA HOSPITAL FIRE

Norman, Okla, April 13.- Between 30 and 35 boys, aged 10 to 15 years, all patients at the state hospital here, were burned to death in a fire of un- known origin that early today destroyed three wards and the dining room of the institution. Panic prevailed among the children, and 1t was with the greatest difficulty any were carried to safety.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
APPROVES BOUNDARY.

San Salvador, April 13.---A treaty approving the boundary between Sal- vador and Honduras as fixed by a mixed commission has been approved by the congress of Honduras. The boundary has been in dispute for sev- eral years and the commission was ap- pointed two years to rectify it.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
INSULT BRINGS RESIGNATION
M. Sario, the Finn Foreign Atfa1rs Minister, Failed to Protect Ameri- can and British Officers.

Stockholm, April 13.-M Sarlo' minister of foreign affairs in the tlnh- ish White Guard government ha5 been compelled to resign. according t' information in Well-infOrnlCd clfcleS' The resignation is probably connecte" with his failure to protect Amencah and British members of a special ms sion from insults by Finnish ofllcofS al NaSA.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
hINDENBURG. FAILS
 TO WIN OBJECTIvES
MerVille Alone Falls Before OD'
 Slaught Of TeutOn Avalanche
BALLEUIL IS THREATENED
Important Railway Center Supplying NeSsineS~ Wytchatc Front in Dan ger, General Maurice Believes British Contest Every Inch

With the British Army in France and Belgium, April 12 (By the As sociated Press) With the exception of Merville the Germans thus far have not reached their objectives in part for the present drive north and south of Armentieres A captured German document reveals that tn ere were to be three smashes on the front north and south of Armen- tieres. One had Bailleul as it's main objective, the other Merville~ and Aires and the third Bethune.
 Not less than 2S divisions had been employed by the enemy in this pre- that at some places the British have been very heavily outnum bered. X German division aggregates 13.O00 to 14, 900 men, including 7.500 rifles
 The battle today was being staged near Neuve F,glse to the west. Dur ing the night the enemy pushed back the defenses at Lestrem and captured Calum sur Lys.
 Giving way before greater numbers the British fell back toward St. Ve- nant, fighting doggedIy all the way against the closely pressing Germans. A sanguinary battle was proceeding today east of St. Venant with the British making a determined stand.
 Artillery Fires With Open Sights.
 On the first day when the Germans swept forward in masses and the situation was very grave many artii- lery men worked for hours shooting point blank at close range. Che gun nery sergeant stood by his piece fir ing With open sight at a range of 200 yards and held off for a considerable time the enemy before he was com- pelled to fall back.
 The British troops who have been making such a gallant stand above Givenchy also distinguished them selves by holding the Germans up for hours at 8 certain point in the battle before Cambrai on November 30
 It became known today that of the 750 Germans captured near Givenchy last Tuesday 300 were. rounded up while devoting their energies to loot ing Q British Canteen.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
S539,426,1O0
Onc-s sixth of Third Liberty Bond Is-
 sue Subscribed With Campaign

One sixth of Third Liberty Bond Is-
 sue Subscribed With Campaign
 Ended.
 Washington, April 13.-Subscrip- tions to the third Liberty Loan re- ported to federal reserve banks today as the first quarter of the drive was passed, totalled $539, 9,626,100, or slightly more than one-sixth of the minimum amount sought by Secre- tary McAdoo.
 These figures are based lon reports to federal reserve banks in all of the federal reserve districts of the coun- try except Minneapolis. Only a part of the reported subscriptions have cen received by the federal reserve banks in binding form.
 Boston, April 13.-New England Liberty Loan subscriptions for the first five days ending Thursday, as officially reported today, amounted to s81,192, 900, representing an overnight gain of $8,O3O,0O0.
 The report by states follows: Mas sachusetts, s36,022,000; Connecticut sl0, ,o0o; Rhode Island, S6,ll7,- GOO; Maine, s9,8S9,00O; New Hamp- shire, s2,443, 900; Vermont, s1,Ss3,- 900.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13

The British casualties repe the past week are twice the
 reported last week. For weeks the total British ca have been running between 8, 4,000, the killed and wound missing in the great battles tn been going on in France not ing been tabuIated.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
GUATEMAI FLOATS BIG LOAN

Guatemala City. April 13.-The na- tional assembly of Guatemala haa passed d bill authorizing the govern. mcnt to feat a loan up to $30,000,00
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
British Casualties Doubl

British casualties reported course of the week ending to| tailed 8,129 officers and men, as follows: Killed or died of } Officers, 372; men, 1,101. Wou| missing: Officers, 1888; men,
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
SENATOR STONE SINH
Missourian Spends Restless Nil Is In Serious Condition Fro|
 aIytic Shock, Physicians Sal

Washington, April 19.-] Stone of Missouri, who suff| stroke of paralysis last Vel became worse today after spe| restless night and is in serid tlition, his physicians said.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
AIR RAID ON ENGLAND
Five Killed and 15 Injured by Ger- man Aviators-PIane Penetrates to Northwest Coast.

London, April 13.-F>ive persons were killed and 15 injured in the Ger man air raid last night on England, according to an official announcement made today.
 One German plane reached the midlands and another penetrated al most to the northwest coast, 1t was officially announced today.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
Priests Frown On Armed Revolt.

Dublin, April 13-The report of the Irish convention followed lines anticipated in advance and created little stir in political circles in Ire- land. Each party claims it shows their rcasonableness
 Discussion Of the report is over
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New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
Majority of 172 Against Ma
 tionalists' Effort to Kill
 Conscription, With Many Not Voting.
RONIC LAUGHTER aS FOR A. BONAR LAW
Asquith Declines to Take Responsi- bflity for Opposing Measure, Under Present CircumstanCcs-Oth Join k Hands to Secure Immediate Pas sage of Home Rule BiIl--Priests to Warn Against Revolt.

ss4 sLondon, April 12.-A proposal by the Irish nationalsts to omit the con- scription of Ireland clause from the government man, power bill was re- E jected by majority of 172 in the house of commons last night The total vote shows Q large section of s1the house abstained from voting.
 The debate yesterday and last night sr was remarkable for the speech of II. H. Asquith, the former premier, who, while strongly objectinG to conscrip- stton of Ireland frankly declined to lake the responsibility at the moment the nation is facing a grave crisis of wsrHshing the opposition to the eXten. Aof forcing 8 change in the govern. ment.
 Henry E. Duke, chief secretary for HIreland, made brave attempt to ' conciliate the Irish members.
 The government spokesman, An- drew Bonar Law, in a brief speech winding up the discussion, contended that the government had a moral right in what they were doing and would be craven not to do it.
 We could not tell America she had the right to consCript Irishmen : in the United States while we had not the same right at home," he said. We Intend at the earliest moment to introduce a bill which we hope will give home rule or rather local gov- ernment to Ireland.
 Speech Greeted With Derision. ,- This statement brought a fresh up- . roar and laughter from the Irish mem bers. MT. Law went on:
 We shall try to carry it through at the same time with preparations for carrying the man power bill. That Is all I can say"
 His speech was interrupted by iron- ical remarks from the Irish benches The Irish members at the conclusion challenged the government to a fur ' ther discussion on the conscription < clause.
 It was carried by the government this time with a majority of 165. Will 2 liam Adamson, on behalf of the labor party, appealed to the government to give 8 clear assurance that conscrip- tion would not operate until a gener- ous measure of home rule was on the statute books, Captain F. c. M c. Amery. a unionist, joined in the appeal of Mr. Asquith and Arthur Hender- son. labor leader for the immediate introduction of measure of home rule.
 ssir Mark Sykes, unionist for Hull, . who condemned the nationalists for attributing bose motives to the gov F ernment, said the government could not minimize the risk they had taken in this matter by taking further risks They must, therefore, introduce an < adequate home rule bill and stand or fall by it. That was the only way to stabilize the British moral position and prove the sincerity of British war aims to the United States and the z. dominions Sir Mark was certain ! the English dem ocracy would not be behind the government if it took Irish conscription without Irish self gov ernment.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13
". H. STEAD 4 SUIC
Former Attorney General of
 and Present Member of Cd den's Cabinet Takes Own LJ

Chicago, April 13.-W. H. former attorney-general of and present director of tral commerce in the administra Governor Lowden. committed at hotel here today.
New Britain herald., 1918-04-13

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-04
FOR THE MAIDS ROOM.

Give your maids room thought and care-and you will find that she will work better for it. Pleasant sur roundings have an agreeable effect on everybody, and make Us more cheer full. The cook and the waitress are human, after all, and like pretty things as well as the rest of us.
 The third floor back is tempting dumping ground for old, dilapidated furniture, but it really doesn't pay. Instead of the cheap, double oak bed, give your maid single one Git is easier made), in gray enamel Have the torn, dirty paper removed from the walls and paint them soft gray or buff.
 Don't use a carpet on the floor, it cannot be taken up and cleaned pro- perly. Rag rugs are better, and the floor might be stained 8 dark rnahog- any. An army chair Is nice, with a cretonne cushion in a dark stripe. The curtains should be made of dimity or other soft white material Not the floor length kind. but little sash curtains, with, perhaps, a val ance. A dressing table and the chif- fonier finished in gray to match the bed would complete the furnishing. You would be proud to show the new maid such neat, cozy room, and | most of us, nowadays, have to show a girl in oftener than we care to ad init. See if she doesn't stay longer with a room like this in which to sleep And don't work her too hard so she will have some off time in which to use the arm chair!