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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
COMMON SENSE.

Every relative of an American
bier in France will express salts
tion at the order which has been
led by the War Department pro-
Ing that addresses of men men
he'd in the casualty lists shall be
In. This order rcscinds a silly
Ing whicf~ has been in effect almost
months We did not call it silly
the time, because we thought the
Known to the public. for its action.
twas stated then that one of the
Sons why addresses, could not be
bn was because information would
given thereby to the enemy. For
life of us we coud not figure out
the enemy could profit much
b. the knowledge that Private John
Il comes from Walla Walla or from
&kakee The order only caused
sands of anxious relatives here at
h to become still more worried
time a list was published. For
kp1e. if the list mentioned John
AS having been killed or severely
&ded. there would be any number
pthers of men bearing the same
= who would naturally be driven
frantic waiting to learn wheth-
&jr particular boy was the one
"a fallen. The American public
I'D to such conditions, which
nigh intolcrable, in the same
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
Holland i'm Peril.

tSprineticId Republican,
In tn" normal course of things the
rupture Of diplomatic relations means
war; in the present case it can hardly
mean anything else unless the Neither
lands government should promptly
and abjectly yield, making no effort
to defend its neutrality. Otherwise
we may expect to see a repetition of
the crime AGAINST Belgium. II is a
peril which the Dutch have feared
from the beginning of the war and
have sought to avoid by a scrupulOus
neutrality for which too little sym
pathy has sometimes been shown in
entente countries. The allies have
been in no position to protect HOl-
land and for ii to take sides involved
certain ruin. Its neutrality was iusti-
served yet now seems likely after all
fable and has been honorably OBJ
to give no protection. Germany spares
no country when it sees an advantage
in invasion. and unhappily advantage
is all too apparent now.
With a temporary superiority of
force on the northern half of the
western front, the chief concern of the
Germans is to make their force tell
quickly, and an obvious means at their
across southern Holland and utilize
it's excellent railways and it's wonder
full system of inland waterways to
turn the left flank of the allies by a
powerful drive against the Belgians
and British near the North Sea. If
such coup has been prearranged
the forces are in readiness for just
such an overwhelming drive as was
made through Belgium in 1914. Pre-
sumably the Dutch army could do
little to resist it, and even If the Dutch
should resort to their desperate trad-
tional eNpedient Of letting in the sea
it would not affect the area over
which the Germans would pass to at
tack the allies in Belgium. If such q
stroke is in preparation it would be
a cause for serious anxiety, for the
forces north of Ypres are probably
not very strong, and their commune
cations while fairly good, are not
comparable to those which a German
army pushing across Dutch territory
would possess.
1t is pOssib of course, that no such
drive is at present contemplated; we
shall know more in regard to that
when the exact diplomatic situation is
made clear. An ultimatum by Ger
many forcing war upon t1Olldlu Oh
the issue Of transporting military sup
plies to the Belgian front would al
most certainly point to a new often
sive against the left wing of the allies,
and incidentally to q purpose of plum
dering. Holland and adding it to it's
list of subject nations. But until
more is known of the nature and
gravity of the rupture we are left in
anxious suspense.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
BUY \ BOND.

Take the cash you have in hand
And buy q bond today.
Take the earnings you have saved
And snugly laid away,
Try to serve your cOuntry's needs,
Believe mo it Will pay.
Words are useless without deeds
SO buy q bond today.
1t helps the soldier at the front
To feel there is no lack
Of true appreciation
From the millions at his back:
That those who are not called to fight
At least will do their part,
BY standing firm in his defence
With open hand and heart.
You are not even asked to give,
But only to invest
In Bonds, Of all on earth today,
The safest and the best;
The time is here and now
To help our brothers in the fray
Then show yourself a loyal friend
And buy a Bond today.
WILLIAM GILLEN RODGERS.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
WELCOME HOME, BOYS,

let out the flags. The boys are
ning home. Four hundred strong.
sons of New Britain from Camp
vens will take the city by storm
,ut 6 O'Clock this evening. Out
FITS report that the contingent COM
|nced moving toward the town at
bn today. The city will be invaded
our sturdy lads in khaki at sun
|sn and they will meet with a well
bne seldom rendered an invading
my. New Britain will show the
5 from Dcvcns tonight and ton,or-
y what the old town thinks of
ma. Every man in camp from this
y has been granted permission to
ne home. They have earned this
iday and the folks here at homo
convince them b. the rousing re-
ttion planned for them that the
TX they are doing in camp is APP
ciatcd. And the greeting to tho
| S must not be confined to perfume
exercises or attendance at tho
ertaiiment and the sport events
borrow. Give them IA smile and a
en-. Shake them by the hand and
IsIre them that VIC arc back of
fm every minute. Chase gloom
by and forget the troubles and
les of the times while they are
|c. Don't talk war to them. They
he that for breakfast, dinner ami
sper at camp and they're homo
for IL holiday. Such a visit as
is an oasis in the drcary desert
camp routine and we want to sec
boys enjoy every minute OF their
Therefore. spread sunshine
lie they are here. Let them know
{ we are proud of them and
shty glad 10 see them home. Make
occasion one that the soldiers
talk about for weeks after they
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
What Makes An Army?
(NCW Bedford Standard

The complex character of a modern
army is revealed in the recent call bv
General Pershing for II, 600 men, em-
bracing 63 distinct trades or profess
sionS We are apt to think of an army
as an organization of fighters with, Of
course. -combatant branches to
provide food and transport. Actually
it is an immense industrial organiza4
ton. General Pershing wants air.
brake inspectors, angle-iron smiths,
bargcmcn, caull1ers, chemists cobblers,
electricians, gNratOry or jaw crusheb
foremen, acetylene, hydrogen, oxygen,
poison, illumination or compressor say
plant workers, gunsmiths, meteor-
ologists or physicists, moulders, forest
rangers, 'sailmakcrs, tailors, timbep
cruisers, wireless operators, and yard-
masters-to mention but few in the
list to give an idea of the variety of
Il modern armN's needs.
The largest organization under one
head in the world is the government.
controlled railroads of the United
States, but it does not begin to require
the wide variety of trades and expert
knowledge, does not begin to call SO
extensively on the arts sciences and
as does the modern army.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
CONNECTICtTT"S PART.

In the casualty list published to-
80, or almost 80 per cent are those
of mon from Connecticut rontingentS.
This list tells the story Of what the
men from the old Nutmeg state arc
doing for democracy far more cIo-
quently than it could be told other
wise i'm volumes. 1t says 90 us that
our blood relations have boon in The
thick Of the fight to check the enor-
nous masses of German troops which
have been hurled against the Allied
lines. 1t says that they have faced
death without tinching. 1t says that
they have stood shoulder to shoulder
With French and British soldiers who
stemmed the tide Of Huns in their
mad dash to the French coast towns
When the whole story is told, we Will
learn that our men played Il major
part in the crucial days just past IA
fresh attacks by the Germans are re-
ported today either on the Ypres or
the Amiens fronts. The Teutons
must pause to gather themselves to.
gether before making any new at
tacks. They have been punished ter
ribly by the Allies this week. And wa
may be sure that their losses were ill.,
creased considerably by the Ameri-
can boys who fought against them.
For every American whose name is
on that list we feel certain that the
enemy had to sacrifice many more OF
his own Those Samnies did not stop
lighting until they had accounted for
a good many OF the BOche.
Nor has New Britain been spared
Once more we read names Of young
men from this city in the casualty
lists. One of them wrote home only
a, short time ago and his letter was
reproduced in The Herald Within
Il brief space Of time after writing
he has ben called to do his VT lie
did it, and is now lying wounded
som ewhere in France. Fortunately
his wounds are reported to be slight,
so we may hope that he will soon be
completely recovered. 1t is incidents
like this which bring the war home
to us more than anything else But
we know that the fight which New
Britain men, along with those heroes
from other cities in the state, have
fought. will not have ben in vain
This is the thought which will cheer
us as the lists continue to pour in.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

spirit they have shown ever since the
war began. But when it became evil
dent that the ruling was productive Of
of this country were not SLOW in let
tins Washington know what they
thought about ii. 1T is significant that
the order for the addresses to appear
has been issued subsequent to Secre-
tary Bakers return. If he is rcspon-
sible for the change, he has eayncd
the praise and thanks Of all. w" are
glad that common sense prevails in
his department..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
COMMUNICATED.
New Britain. Conn.,,
To the Editor of the New Britain
+ Il

New bf1ialh. conn.,
May z, 1918.
To the Editor OF the New Britain
Herald:
Will you kindly give the lolloNli1&
lines space IN your columns:
IN the April Zoth issue OF the I1ef-
alo you mentioned various private
and parochlal schools OF our city as
being hit by the proclamation OF
Governor Holcomb prohibiting the
use of any foreign language after
July I as the medium OF instruction
IL the elementary branches. IN lhlS
connection you spoke also Of st. Mat
theW's parochial school as one or
those supposed to be mt Ihat
statement though undoubtedly made
in good faith, nevertheless needs TO be
corrected, for it is very apt 10 create
false impressions upon such or your
readers as are not fully acquainted
with the facts.
St Matthew'S is parOchial. or
church school the prime object Of
whose existence and the chief aim OF
whose work is the Christian training
of its pupils LutheranS believe it to
be the sacred duty of all Christian
parents to bring up their children in
the fear Of the Lord, this being the
BEGINNING of true wisdom and the
Foundation of faithful citizenship. AS
to the language used. it is true the
German still predOminatcS in the re
ligious instruction. although even IN
those branches English is coming
into use more and more. The lessons
in religion are TAUGHT from Il cate
chism giving the text in both lam
e1lages, printed on opposite pages,
10,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
he Newest in Women's Neckwear

Redmonds who were at the front of
the home rule movement from the
time of Parneu. Captain William A.
Redmond, son OF the late Nationalist
leader walks in the footsteps Of his
father in peace and of his uncle in
war. Returning from the French
front early in March, he was elected
to represent East Tyrone in the
house of commons. But on his
fathers death he resigned and an
nounced his candidacy for Waterford.
which Mr.. John Redmond had repre-
scented for many years. Two Secu-
lurly interesting elections have fol-
lowed Hoping that East Tyrone
would accept a Sim Feiner in place
Of a British soldier" the irreconciI-
2bles put up "A candidate whom the
electors in the proportion OF three to
two rejected in favor of Nation
alst. Then q Sim Feiner was put
forward to oppose young Redmond at
Waterford, but was badly beaten.
And how did Redmond Win? Not by
any hiding OF his colors. but by dis
playing them to the utmost n
challenge that permitted no misun-
Outstanding. BY adopting the Cnon
Jack as his emblem. he stood for
Ireland as a member of the United
Kingdom, and by conducting his
campaign in khaki, he declared Tor
Irish participation in the war. VINO
shall say to which of these elections
VIC should attach the most slgnlil-
canoe? Taken together. they indl-
cite unsettlemcnt and leave us in
uncertainty as to which of the cross
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
Conscience and the War.
(BOstOn Evening Transcript.


1t is said that Pope Benedict is
about to appeal to the universal con-
science for the cessation of the war.
With ali respect for the intentions and
the bcncV0lence of the Pope, it must
be said that such an appeal is vain,
because the universal conscience cam
not approve the cessation of the
war until it is won for the cause Of
the right. 1t is impossible to talk IN
terms Of conscience and of neutrality
at the same time.
The war might have been prevented
in the first place if the German EN-
pcror had had as much conscience as
Prince LichnOWsly had, and an appeal
had been made to it, No such con-
science existed, and no such appeal
was made. The war was brought on
by the constituencies Emperor and
his crowd. 1t has been Waged with
as little conscience as 1t was
made 1t has reached its bitter
est and most critical stage, and now
the universal conscience approves it's
prosecution to the very end. It would
be coward conscience, indeed, that
would approve its termination before
the defeat of Germany is accom-
pliahed.
The war is now the effort OF the
right to find might-the determination
Of tho worlds good to make triumph
ant war on its bad. There have lately
been indications that the Holy See
recognizes this fact. Il must surely
be hard for a great instrumentalitN
Of peace and virtue in the world to
stand neutral in the struggle against
tyranny, oppression, wanton conquest,
cruelty, destruction and crime. When
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
Americans on the Line.
(f'rom the Albany Argus.)

" VFFT 77FF'VF'N NJ 7U".P
million mon, in addition to what
would otherwise have been there,
Winston Spencer Churchill British
minister of munitions. told the Ameri-
can labor delegation in London YES
terday, have been put into the field
against Germany in consequence of
the present offensive. When the fla cts
become known we shall he surprised
a the proportion of Americans in
them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

Coming down to the office today we
saw a score or more Of charming
young ladies tillins the soil in gar
den across the street from the Nor
mai school. We haven't felt so much
like working in a long time
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

The Colneyville Gazette announces
that George Plank and Mildred Shin
gle have been married five years AMI
wooden wedding celebration in Col
NEVILLE, No, there are no little
toothpicks, as yet,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

There are good many Americans
who would like to have been in the
shoes of DR.. Davis, until recently
dentist to the Kaiser. They wouldn't
have stopped at killing nerve or
two.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

Over century ago, on the Sd of
May, Poland was granted q constitu-
ton. The devastated country today
is a warning to the world of what
war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

Who said the Russians have no
sense Of humOr? Their newly ap-
pointed am bassador to Germany
bears tho name of Joffre.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

The Shah of Persia has bought
Sloo 900 worth Of Liberty Bonds. And
they say that soVereigra are not clev-
cr t1nanciers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

currents of public opinion will prove
10 be the main stream. Much will
depend, for good or for evil, on par
AamentarY proceedings at Westmin-
ster ana military movements il lrb-
land.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

President Wilson has started a hr1>--
movement. Let's all
match the chief executive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

Prlnzip, one of the men who STAR
ed this war by assassinating the Aus
TRAN archduke, is dead. Other assas-
sins, including kaisers. please note.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

And as long Us VIC are on the sub
ject how did the Doe get out of Ger
many? Some say he had a great
pull with his royal patient
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

Headline: Drops 1900 Feet INTO
Vacant House. What was it. a CEN
tipcde?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

fued daily (Sunday excepted) at 4:1b p. m.
at Herald Building, 67 Church St
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

The growing rye crop is estimated
at Sc, 100000 bushels, which looks Z
good deal like coming thru Mem
phiS Commercial Appeal,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

The city belongs to the boys from
camp.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

II they ask "Havc YOU bought {
bond ~ what will you say?
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

The New Britain Trust Company
viii be open Saturday. May 4, from
y. NJ. 10 8 p. NJ. for the purpose Of
receiving subscriptions to Third Iib-
crlN LOan.-adVt
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

tered at the Post once at New Britain
as Second Glass Mail Matter.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
Britain herald.
.es.vV

HERALD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Propriotors.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

Enemy aliens have been discovered
hiding neaI the Long Island coast,
some on Hen island. Were they
using the hens to hatch plots, or were
they looking for q proper gander?-
The Columbia State.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

/Onc-siXth of the men who applied
last year for license as professional
chauffeurs failed to pass the exanlin-
alton. How many owners would fail
if called upon to answer the simple
tests New York sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

If the street car workers get u
wage increase the profits from the
Connecticut Co. S increase of fare to
six cents will be dissipated. Perhaps
,he next request will be for Il severn
cent rare.-IIartfOrd Post.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

DcVens Day!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

3 onlV profitable advertising medium in
the city Circulation books and press
room always open to advertisers.
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-28
DO YOUR BIT.

You can now purchase War
Thrift Stamps at the Cheyenne
Wells Poatofice for 25 cents each
Sixteen of these and IL cents
will eutitle the purchaser to one
United States War.Saving Ger.
tifcates, for which the Govern
ment will pay You on JanuarY.1
1928, $500.
Did You ever stop to think tha;
ii every person in the United
States would purchase just one
of the rs cent stamps that it
would provide the Government
with 1925. 600. 600 with which to
lick the kaiser.
Every American citizen who has
not Yet purchased Liberty
Bond can at least purchase one of
the $500 War Savings Certifi-
Gates, and every pupil in the pub.
lie schools can at least purchase
a 25 cent Thrift Stamp.
do Your bit. and do it now!
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-28
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals will be received by the
Board of County commissioners of
Cheyenne county, Colorado, up to and
including the first day of April 1918,
for the construction of two concrete
bridge abutments, eight miles north OF
Cheyenne Wells.
All bids to be on file in the Office of
the County Clerk not later than five
o'clock p NJ April l, 1918
Plans and specifications will be on
file at the Office OF the County Clerk.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any and AL bids.
Board of County Commissioners
of Cheyenne county, Colorado.
Attest 81 c.. o. Sears, Clerk
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-28
County Contests In Essay
And Public Speaking.

Last weeks issue announced
the Essay Contest and the rules
laid down for it by the State
Council of Defense.
Teachers. please be sure that
every essay is in my Office by
Saturday. April 9th.
Supplies and instructions we' e
mailed to all teachers last week
for the Junior Four Minute Speak
ers Contest. l do not wish to
urge teachers to work over time
on these speeches. Daily drill
during the language period viii
do the work / think.
The object Of this years con-
test work is to develop a whole
some interest in topics of great
public concern. and to acquire
the use of fitting and sorceful
English in expression.
/ am sure every one will feel
very kindly towards the efforts
of the little -Four Minute Men,.
This contest will be held at each
school on April 10Th. and in most
of them it will constitute the
closing day exercises.
Let US make Cheyenne County
a patriotic paradise on that day,
and every one go to the school
house to hear and to encourage
the little men and women and
their teachers.
Eighth grade examinations will
be held at Genital points on Thurs
day and Friday, April 25th, and
26th. Further announcements lat
er.
Esther Blair Weir,
County Superintendent.
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-28

Secretary McAdoo chose the
9Th of April as a day to open the
campaign as the most fitting
date to call for a patriotic res
ponse to the summons to duty to
every American, to ask from the
people at home the same fervent
patriotism that actuates our gall
liant sons sons on the battlefields
of France and on the waters of
the Atlantic.
Cheyenne record., 1918-03-28
AGATE MOUND ITEMS

Mrs. Sublette spent Friday and
Saturday nights, a guest in the
Roush home.
Mr.. Magee and family. Mrs.
Sublette and Frances Willard
Miss Inez Pickering and Wilbur
Hubbard, were dinner and after
noon guests at Calverts Sunday.
Miss Inez Pickering, who has
been making a long. brave fight
to keep on at her school work
but has been forced to give it up
on account of her health and will
soon leave for ker new home in.
Iowa, where her parents went
some time ago. She has been
Stopping with old neighbors and
friends q farewell visit.
Sunday war gala-day at Bob
Murray's over north. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hoffman spent the day
and in the afternoon, the follow
ing fsmilies arrived to see Mr..
Murray operating his new tract
or, Oscar Ga. v ks Liscoms,
Colee's. Frank Johnson. Ben
Brown and his father. Sheriff
Brown of Cheyenne Wells and
Chester Snyder.
There were four auto loads and
one hack load of people attended
our Sunday School last Sunday.
ana we began our new year very
much encouraged. Our Sup.. is
an abe. earnest teacher, with u
coed many years experience in
such work. and he with the aid
of u number of good Singers and
ether helpers will make your at
tendance at our School an instruc
tive and pleasant hour.
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