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New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
NEW ENGLAND DRAFT MEN
 STATIONED IN BACK AREA
Gen. March Says 76th Divis- ion Is On Depot Duty Brazil Lends Ship Free Of Charge.

Washington, Aug. 21.-As d result Of the Allied successes during the past month the battle front in France from Rheims to the North Sea has been reduced in length more than 50 miles, Gen. March told the news i. paper men today in his mid-weell conference.
 When the Germans began their last advance the line stretched for 230 miles. It is now less than 200 miles.
 Gen. March enumerated 32 Ameri- can divisions as having arrived in France. They are as follows:
 F1rst, second. third, fourth, fifth. sixth, 26th, 27th,, 28th., 29th., 3Oth., 32nd., 33rd, 35th., Seth, 37th., fist. 42d.' 76th., 77th., 78th., 79th., SOth, 81st, Sand, 83rd., S5th., S9th., 9Oth.. 91St, 92nd, and 93rd
 In answer to questions the chief of staff said the 36th. National Guard and 18th National Army divisions. in cluding many Texans reached France between July 30th. and August 13 and have been in training. The 9Oth. he said has not vt reached the front line
 Gen. March corrected a report that the 77th. division, Oroops of New York city and vicinity) was being sent to Italy. It was last re- ported, he said, in the Vosges.
 Answering further questions regard ing individual divisions, Gen. March said the 76th division CNew England and New York National Army) now is serving as a depot division and is stationed In a back area. The SOth division, PennsyIvania and Virginia National Army) is serving with the British in Flanders
 The success of the enlarged Ameri- can program of the war department Gen. March said, still is dependent upon the acquisition of adGuuate shin- ping and while the Emergency Fleet Corporation Is constantly swelling thn tonnage at the armys disposal. it still is necessary to charter and hire many additional ships.
 Lacking official details of the Rrit- iSh drive reported in Associated Press dispatches this morning. Gen. March declined to comment upon this now Allied thrust. He said, dosrribino Inc period which had elapsed sincn hi, last talk, that the Allies had com tinued their attacks on limited fronts and at widely separated points
 Tn Flanders, he pointed, the ,7oi,+o of the salient which had existed +harn have been hoHt in by Allied attao,,, southeast Of Mot"ren on the north flank and near Merville on inc so,,+I,
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New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
POLICE CALLED OUT
 IN BROCKTON STRIKE
Entire Force on Duty to Prevent Riot ing-WOrkerS Beaten and Threat
 ened by MaIcontents,

Brockton, Mass, Aug. 21.-The en- tire police force was detailed for duty today to prevent further outbreaks by striking shoe cutters some of whom were arrested last night after street disturbances in which workmen were attacked.
 The police station was crowded this morning with employees who sought protection and who claimed to have been warned that they would De harmed if they went back to work. Two cutters were beaten severely while bound for work.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
PRIVATE MENG'S FUNERAL
Body of New Britain Man Who Was Drowned at Rochester Will Arrive
 In This City at Midnight Tonight.

The body of Private Alfred Meng, who was drowned in a canal near RocheSter, N. Y, will arrive in this city at midnight tonight. The funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 o'clock from the Peoples church and Key. Lyman s. Johnson will OfliCiate.
 guard of honor from this city will be detailed to attend the funeral.
 1t has been learned that Private Meng was drowned while canoeing and not while swimming, aS first stated.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21

Washington. Aug. 21.-The special Jruguayan mission to the United States was met on arrival at an At lantic port by Jordan H. Stabler, chief of the division of Latin-Ameri- can affairs of the department of state; Col. William Kelly, U. $. A., and Lieut.. Commander Augstin T. Beaurcgard, l.. $. N., and Haugh ". de Pena. Truguyan charge d'affaires,
 The visitors were welcomed as guests of the nation, coming at the invitation of the state department to discuss with American officials fur ther development of the friendly relations existing between their country and the United States.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
EXPECT AUSTRIAN DRIVE
of Offensive Movement Against Italians Anticipated as Result of Kaiscr'S Conferences.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Resumption of the Austrian offensive on the Itali- an front is to be expected at any time according to the military critic of the Italian newspaper Corriere d'Italia, says a dispatch received here from Rome
 Undoubtedly the Austrian high command is actively organizing the Austrian armies, the military critic writes, and bases his prediction on such recent events as the closing of the Swiss frontier, the visit of Emperor Charles to the Trontino and the conference ut German military headquarters.
 Comm enting on the meeting of the German and Austrian cmperors the newspapers almost universally agree that it must be taken as new proof that the hope of separating Austria from Germany is "a mere deIusion"
 The Idea Rationale says the meet ing of the cmperors is in direct con- sequence of the steps taken by the Allies in Russia.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
French Take Carlcpont and Cuts,

ifcnch Take CarlCpOnt and Cuts.
 Paris, Aug. 21.-French troops col tinued their advance along the who front between the Disc and the Aisn this morning. Carlepont and Cut have been captured by the Frencl says tOday's war office staten ent.
 After sharp fighting ground has bee taken west of Lassigny by the Frencl the statement says.
 The new French attack by Gener; Mangin on 25 iilOmeter front threa ems according to the latest reports, tn fall of Noyon which slowly is bein out-hanked.
 The attack has overcome the care fully prepared positions of the encm, The new offensive it is believe here, will give the French complet control of the valleys of the Oist Ailettc and Aisne in the QuadrfIaterl of Ribccourt, Noyon, Bichancourt an Solssons. The stategy of General Man gin in first clearing the enemy's shiel of machine guns before the big attac now forces the enemy to rely O picked divisions.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
DANISH NAVAL MISSION
 COMING TO UNITED STATES.

Copenhagen, Aug. 21.-Denmark soon is to send a naval mission to the United States According to the Poli- Axel, 2 captain in the navy and a cousin of King George of Great Britain. The mission Will pay part- cular attention to aviation.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
TWO STILL ALARMS.

Engine Company No. was out twice early this morning on still alarms. At , o'clock the metal waste pile at P. S1 r Corbins ignited again and the 6remcn turned on stream Of water. At 7:15 this morning the company was called to the Roberts etreet dump. Both places have given the aTenaea plenty of work lately.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
HOME BROKEN UP,
 DENTIST CHARGES Dr. BeardsIey Sues Dr. Bray for
 Alienation Of Affections SEEKS S55,OOO DAMAGES
P!aintifr Alleges He Has Been Sub jcCtcd to Great Pain of Body and Great Distress Of Mind' By De- fCndant.

Dr. Robert F. Beardsley, dentist with an office at 353 Main street to- day brought suit against Dr. Henry T. Bray, one of the city's best known physicians and surgeons, charging alienation of the formers wife's af- tections and seeking damages of S35,O0O. The writ, which was made out by Lawyer Solomon R. Herrup of Hartford, is returnable before the superior court on the first Tuesday of September, It was served by Con- stable James w. Manning and pro perty valued at $40,OOO has been attached.
 In his complaint, pr. Bcardsley sets forth that his wife, Anna Beaumont Beardsley of North Oxford, from August 3, 1908, to May 9, 1918, and himself were enjoying their marital state and lived happily in their do- mestic relationship" They have one son, Robert Beaumont Beardsley, years old.
 Claims His Homo Was Destroyed.
 From May 9 up to May 23, Dr. BcardslCy ayers in his complaint the defendant, Dr. Bray, ''by his acts, Embellishments, meritriciouS conduct and seductions alienated the love or the plaintiffs wife and destroyed his happiness and broke up his hOme.'
 Furthermore the dentist makes other serious charges against Dr. Bray, setting forth the dates vaguely as at various times between 1908 and 1918."
 Tn conclusion the plaintiff declares that as q result he has Host all re spect love and affections for his wife. He also sets forth that he has suffered great pain of body and great distress of mind and has lost, nor can he enjoy the love and affec- ton and society of his wife, and his own health and happiness and was obliged to break up his home and the home is still broken up in conse- Quence of the wrongs and injuries of the defendant"
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
OWE S17,919;; HAVE $6,3O5
New Britain Furniture Co. Files Pc tition in Ban<ruptCy--Iuckc and EcucrStein Members of Firm.

Hartford, Aug. 21.-The New Britain Furniture Co. filed a petition in bankruptcy in the United States dis trict court today showing liabilities of $17,919 owed to 96 creditors, which is offset partially by assets aggregating $6,305. The company is a partner ship of Abraham Fucker and Max Feuerstein.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
Must RcDlcniSh Coal BunI<c1'S.


 Boston, Aug. 21.--Fishormen here said today that if the German subma- rlne made Us of the traWler Triumph seized yesterday. as a raider they would have to re-cOal the craft at least every ten days. 1he Triumph was manned entirely by Canadian crew and is owned by Canadian company. The vessel is 125 feet long, } feet deep with a 22 foot beam, and registers about 250 tons gross
 Fishermen said the scene of the at tack undoubtedly was on the western banks, off the Nova Scotia coast in the. open sea and outside the three mile zone of Canadian waters. New England vessels have not visited the western banks since German subma- rines were first reported in the Bay of Fundy several weeks ago.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
COMMISSION FOR LA TOILETTE.

Chicago, Aug. 21.-PhiHp LaFol- lettc son of J~. s. Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, is among the 200 stu dents at the Fort Sheridan officers training camp who have been recon- mended for a commission. it was an- nounCed today.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
STEAMER MIDDLETOWN RUNS
 ON SAND BAR AT HARTFORD.

Hartford, Aug. 21.-The steamer Middletown ran aground on the bar 0p- pOste the Hartford Electric Light company power house at 7:30 this morning and was unable to proceed Passen gers were transferred to shore and tugs have been working to get the boat to float with the tide this eve Arg,
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
INCREASE SHORE LINE RATES.

Washington, Aug. 21.-Thc Shore Line Electric Railway company to- day was granted authority by the in terstate commerce commission to ni- crease passenger fares between points on it's line in Massachusetts and Rhode Island provided the fares do not exceed those charged on federal controlled linaa-
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
ANOTHER DRAFT CALL.

The local draft boards, While not yet informed as to New Br1taln'S quota, has been notified to be Ill read mess to supply two additional draft quotas in the near future. Between September and Conhcrucut must send 500 Class i men to Camp upton, x. N., and 150 colorcd men to Camp Deyens.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
URUGUAYAN MISSION
 IN UNITED STATES
Comes to America to Discuss Further DyeIopmcnt of Friendly Rcla-
 tiOnS Between Countries.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 21.-Dr. Baltaser Brum, minister of foreign affairs of Uruguay, accompanied by d party of distinguished officials of the South American republic, arrived here late yesterday aboard the Cru- guayan cruiser MOntevdeo. Arrange ments were made to leave today for Washington.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
Advance Two to Three Miles.

London, Aug 21Brsh forces have captured CourcelleI Acheteet, and have reached Moyennevie BeaucorI Suncre Ill he1r drive which began this morning m Ancre r1ver according to adViCcs from the front.
 The British attack this morning between Movennev1 and eaucoururA Ancre distance of about eight miles 1t IS reported the British have two to the miles along this front.
 The attack of the British this morning withou artillery preparation completely successful The attac was made by the British Third army under Byng
 Alter capturing Acictlepe the British troops advanced another mile and half to the
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
HAIG FLOWS THROUGH GERMAN LINE ON OF TEN MILES IN AREA NORTH OF THI
 INFANTRY STRIKES AFTER 'CRA&
U-BOAT CAPTURES TRAWLER AND
 OPENS RAID ON FISHING FLEET;
 6 SUBMARINES OFF OUR COAST

21.S of swift boats 
  of he enforc
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21

The Triumph is owned by the North Atlantic Fisheries Go. and is one of the crack boats of the fleet
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21

op front of about The high contour hetve Adnter and Moyennevile the northern al PuseuNau-Mont the southern landmark of the front TI enemy here lately had withdrawn the dep of his defense.
 An order issued by German military commander al which is Illuminating than anything that has come out Germany Tn many mOntls
 Ut has come to my knowledge through a addresst to the royal Prusslan ministry of that Ina, spoken publicly of revolution which out aft the
 Il wish to impress all superior officers who happen to ove hear such objectionable talk who hear of through they must deal with it and without hesat0n authorities and the director of military railways have quested to take corresponding measures
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
! ] Thra
 turned tween

Associated Pr morning byl the towns of
 The British and Albert. The court to just north
 Some German H in the British drive a
 All the German ( DranOutre ridge. betu have been attacked by This front is in the Ly
 COurCelles and Ac British drive.
 Al though prisoner the attack for a week tantry advanced throus
 After a brief era upon the enemy almost
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21
Attack on 1O,C

British Hcaduarters in Fran Press. .)-Field Marshal LIaig thi,
New Britain herald., 1918-08-21

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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04
Submarine Cable ReI.ylno.

The longest continuous stretch Of
submarine cable now working, that is.
without relay Is 3,458 nautical miles
that from Vancouver to flaming island
In the Pacific, and the average distance
without relay Is much less than this.
1t Is evident. therefore, that on the long
transOceanic cables such as those
across the Pacific, islands must be
found for relay stations. This explains
the rivalry OF certain Of the European
nations for the possession Of small. sol.
itary islets. scarcely more than rocks,
and useless except for Just such pur-
pose as this. This was the reason for
Germany's acquisition of the Caroline
and Marianne Islands and later of one
of the Samoa group, at the time Of our
war with Spain. Similarly, England Is
to be found In possession of convent
emily placed islands all over the world.
From the Americas.
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STONE HAS FEW sUPERIoRs
Arnber-colored Diamond, Owned by
Enslishman, One Of the Largest
In the World.

Capt. G. r. Lucas, Royal Lancaster
regiment, who recently received the
distinguished service order from King
George, is the owner of famous am.
ber diamond. The discovery of the
stone, which was practically as large
as the KOh-i-Noor when 1t was pre-
sented TO Queen Victoria in 1850, was
one Of the romances of the diamond
fields Of South Africa. Captain Lucas
and his partner had been working q
claim at DrOOdgeveld, so miles from
Kimberley, for seven months with in
different results, and had decided to
give it another week.
On the Friday kaflr boy said |:
"B0ss, come here" and showed him
an amber-cOlOred stone as big as an
English penny, which weighed 178h
carats. The partners brought the
stone to England, but the diamond
merchants. said 1t was too big for them
to handle and they did not know how
1t would cut.
The cutting took three months, cost
f25O, and reduced the weight of the
stone to 60 carats. Since the war
broke out the diamond has been in the
keeping of the National Bank Of
South Africa In London.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04

the leaders of the new thought that
He is ever nigh In their work and
controls the world. Life is no more
the winters day or the journey to the
tomb, for we still have faith in the
life that is to be. Faith has God
that Is might, and now men can go
out into Gods world to fight for the
right
NEW INSTINCT
The old instinct that causes a young
bird to open its mouth at the ap.
proach of it's mother to receive the
expected food, said the speaker, is
now asserting itself again in the
hearts of man. It is this which makes
men reach out for something they
know is there. Every soldier in the
trenches utters some sort of prayer
as he goes over the top, although 1t
may not be the same kind as is found
In the prayer books and may have
many curse in 1t. Fathers and
mothers who had forgotten former
teachings are now caused by that spir.
1t to go down on their knees again.
This revived spirit uncovers the
hearts of men and new epoch is be-
ing created for the God of the father
Is the God of the universe. People are
moving toward one family of God. The
great war is rapidly accomplishing
this.
The capacity for spiritual blessing
was placed in the Hebrews. II this
had not been so, said Rev. Freeman,
material force alone would have driv.
en- them out, but the spirit of God in
tervened. "The spirit of God clothed
itself with Gideon"
TENDENCY Is TO HELP
There shall go forth a radiant pow.
er that shall go over the world from
the cross, touching the hearts of men,
God is eager to do things but He must
have a contact point, which is man.
The spirit Of God is not to smother
but to enlighten, and the world can
use men today at their best" said
Rev. Freeman.
In closing, Rev. Freeman told the
students that their education was just
beginning, not finished; to hold to all
things although they may be disagree.
able at times, for they will be needed
to fill the places Of those burned out
in this war.
"The spirit of God is brooding over
the world looking for this and that
One-it is waiting for yOu," said the
speaker Don't let men call your
opportunity or chosen work small
for it fits into the great universe"
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PLANES over CITY
Three, Probably From Day.
ton Field, Fly Over
This City

Several airplanes, all with the dis
tinguishing marks of the United
States air service ON their planes. flew
over this city about o'clock Satur-
day evening, according to reports
from people, living mostly In the
north end of the city. One was seen
by many people and was thought to
be lying at an altitude of about 900
feet, while the other two. which few
saw, We're said to be flying at a high
er altitude. The circle with the large
dot In the center the distinguishing
mark of the air service, was seen on
ly on the plane which was flying the
lowest of the three. The machines
were probably from the Dayton flying
field.
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ON CERTAIN ALIEN ENEMIES.

This vile and venomous brood we have in.
termed. ~
This sinking. sneaking set that now We
feed,
They who would pause not at the dark.
est deed.
What from their bestial baseness have we
learned?
Our laws. our hospitality. they have
spurned.
Sowing wher'er they might the poison
Gus seed
OF treason, with their treacherous Kul-
tur creed
Why not mete out to them what they
have earned?
Shall we again. when haloed Peace de-
scend
Take them unto our bosoms. ope our
To opportunity for them? Heaven. fore
fend!
What place were fitting for them. what
far shores?
None on the earth unless perchance It
be
Their own that spawned this bloody In.
fanny!
Clinton scolard OF the vigilantes.
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MURRY ELECTED; IS
HEAD OF SCHOOLS
IN DISTRICT NO. 8
Reorganized Supervision Dis
trio Secures Services OF
Murry

District School Supt. A. l.. Murry
was elected supervisor of District No.
3, as it has been reorganized, by mem.
bers Of the boards of education of the
townships composing the new district
at a meeting in the Office of the coun-
ty school superintendent Saturday at.
ternoon. Mr.. Murrys election was
made for term of one year and his
salary was fixed at $1,750.
District No. 3 as it was reorganized
consists of Hilliar, Milford, Clinton.
Liberty, Wayne and Middlebury town,
ships. Edward Wynkoop was elected
president of the district board
Members of the board for District
No. will meet and organize at North
Liberty next Saturday.
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Rev. Freeman Declares Con-
flict Has Founded New
Trust In God
DELIVERS SERMON TO
SENIORS OF MT. v. H. S.
Tells Students Education Is
Only Begun; Must Fill
War Vacancies

The baccalaureate sermon was de.
livered to the graduating class of 1915
of the Mt Vernon high school by the
Rev. M. s. Freeman at the Congrega-
tional church Sunday evening.
The students assembled In the Sun
day school room and, marching in two
abreast, in gray caps and gowns,
presented a spectacle not heretofore
Witnessed on a similar occasion in
this city.
Rev. Freeman used for the subject
OF bis sermon, "The New Epoch for
Faith" and expressed his thought in
such a manner that 1t was highly ap-
preciated by all. The text was taken
from Judges 6:33-34.
Circumstances caused partly by the
great war, declared Rev. Freeman,
are now creating new epoch. Back
in the eighties, when people were
doubling the reality of the object Of
faith, they had contempt for past
ideas and were looking for something
new. At this time science was max
ing great strides, 1t was taking the
lead and faith was on the defensive.
Now the atom, which was then
thought to be the smallest division of
matter, is divided into electrons, so
now matter itself is slipping from
peoples grasp; man is coming to
know his own soul and science is now
taking the defensive instead of faith,
said the speaker.
FAITH NEW LEADER
God, the object of faith, changes
not. though man may catch new
glimpses of Him and get new concep.
tions. The physical outlines of Amer
lea are practically the same now as
when Columbus discovered it, but ex.
plorers are constantly making revis-
ions of the map. The old thought was
that of the easy man, that God, far
away creature, made perfect earth
and then retired, not to interfere with
its actions.
But did He not speak to the prOph.
et?" asked Rev. Freeman. Are there
not times when there Is sorrow and
want? Scientists of late with their
far-reaching investigations are now
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ADDRESS TO THIRD
DISTRICT GRADUATES
IS FULL OF ADVICE
Supt. York Impresses Upon
Students Advantages OF
Education

The address delivered by Supt. l..
E. York OF Massillon at the com
supervision district of the Knox cOun.
ty schools, Saturday afternoon at the
high school, was one full of advice to
the graduates. He touched upon the
war and the importance of keeping In
touch with It's events. BY quoting
from German philosophers to bear out
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-06-04

the parting words of a mother to her
two sons when they entrained here re-
Gently for Camp Zachary Taylor. Her
parting with them was expressive and
patriotic. evidently she meant what
she said. Handing each a Bible she
admonished them to read these
books, be good boys and your mother
will be proud Of you. Your grandfath-
er and father before you we're soldiers
and If you must fight, then fight like
hell"
The scene at the depot was wit.
messed by a number of persons and,
while the woman showed no emotion,
tears gathered in the eyes of the many
spectators.
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LAST CONTINGENT OF
co. SELECTS LIKE LIFE

That the Knox county selects who
left here for Camp Sherman on May
~ are all well and are beginning to
like army life from what they have
had of it in a week, is the word
brought back from Chillicothe, where
Camp Sherman is located. by County
Commissioner and Mrs. George Hays,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. V. Hagans and Miss
Berta Hall. who have returned to this
city after spending Sunday with
John Schnebly, who is in training
there.