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The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-11-06
THE AMERICAN CrrHENT
PATRIO1BC CREED

America. nation horn Of supseusest
human sacrifice independent, imnor-
tai, free, spirit se-ineasnate sni soul
composite of all the tRihas and races
and nations Of mea. fsthonless vor-
tex of tie blood and life and thought
hope of man in all there is to be, M
of all the ages past and deathIess
20 all the people Of earth:
Hearken. O Anserieans! And hear
We. all the Earth! While with loyal
hearts and pioas lips ve proclain the
solemn words Of this our national civ.
ic faith:
We believe in God, the Creator:
in man, his creature; and IN ourselves.
His highest handivoFk; in the high
ideals He has set before us Of Wor.
ship, Wisdom and Love; Justice, Ner-
cy and Truth; Patriotisn, Patience
and Peace: Honor. Charity and the
Golden Rule; in ell things Coed and
True; il the rights conferred and the
obligations imposed By 0ese upon
nations rs upon men; IN thSk triuHaph
over brutal force and vihfvl wrong
in every land and on all the seas.
I'VE believe In the fresdem Of
conscience, in civil and religious libsr-
ty, and in the equality Of al men BE-
fore the Law; h mother, home and
country. in Govefnnasnt - conssut of
the governed. and in the right Of ev-
cry one to sail the oceans free; in the
succor of the weak and helpless in the
punishment Of the ruthless strong,
and in the freedom and enlighten-
ment Of the whole wide world.
I'VE believe in our Country, glor-
ious sponsor for these; in her flag,
sacred emblem Of these; in her laws,
beneficent guardian Of these; in her
resources, mighty bulwark Of these;
in her genius, swift avenger Of these;
m the fullness of her immeasurable
pomer 10 preserve these and US for
ever.
I'VE believe in the inspiration of her
heroic history: in the goal of her high
ambition; in the star of her divine
destiny to rule the world-nOt by sway
of scepter nor threat of sword, but by
the all-conquering energy of her bene-
ficent will, by the all-conquering fiat
of her plighted word.
"In all these things we solemnly
believe They are the heritage our
Fathers gave, bought of tyrant en-
pe-ors and despot kings with priceless
ransom of human lives and blood; and
we vow before the Statue of Liberty
to defend them unto all generations
with our lives. our fortunes and our
sacred honor"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-11-06

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who, nov that he >dsoartsd fron this
life. is beloved By the whole people.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1919-11-06

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their regular monthly meeting at the
office of the secretary in Julesburg
last Tuesday.
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New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
THREE PLANS FOR
 SETTLING CLAIMS
Frcnch Want Huns to Pay All; British Similar: T. S. Recognizes Only
 Actual Damage.

Paris, Feb. 12.--Thc reparatlon commission of the peace cohleiNli'c has before 1t, accordin2 to the lem p'' three propositions as basis TOT tue settlement of claims against IeriildHH H' IL is said the French propose to d0- scss against Germany all dahld6e9 Vo property. national and 1ndlNld''1' Y iron, inc war, in addition to her out lav for military purposes. Ihe 1r't~ ish plan. proposed by Premier HuRhcs' of Australia, differs from the Frenth only in that he gives no preferences to any class of claims. The American plan opposes any demands excepting losses to pillage and devastation ny German armies, it is said.
 Total claims under the first two plans are estimated at a thousand b1l- lion francs. The American plan would reduce the total 10 an amount Ger many probably would be able to pay. it is asserted by the newspaper. The French arc said to have accepted the British plan as a basis of discussion, but the whole subject is still open
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
\. [. 0F l. IS CAUSING
 EXODUS OF FOREIGNERS
Local Steamship Agents Can not Secure Enough Book
 ing For Italians and Poles.

AS in the case of other cities, local steamship agencies report that if it were possible to get the bookings on sailing steamships, d large number of natives of Poland and Italy. as well as the other European countries, would sail from the States today. In New Britain alone, one of the agents stated today, there are at least 300 Italians who are ca ger to leave for their homo land, and. if the tickets could he pur- chased, are prepared to leave at a few hours notice.
 The abOr situation in this country is the attributed cause of so many ap- plications for bookings to Europe, in the opinion of the local agents, and the fact that many are at present out of work and have rcccn lE acquired considerable money throu3h wartime wages makes them moro anxious to get out of the country at once before their wages are eaten up by the high cost of living, they declare. Louis Faletti, of Lafayette street and F. NJ. D1Nonno, of Church street, were both successful in securing a few passa ges Slnce the war ended, and DGtW con the passages of the two, 12 local Italians left this m Orning for their nativc land. About 15 have been sent in the past month and applications have been mailed to the steamship companies for at least 50 more. E. M DiNonnO, who is the local agent for 16 companies, has been unable to get passages for his patrons in the past and stated to- day that he could pass out at least 1000 bookings between New Britain and Hartford if it were possible 10 secure them.
 Passages to Poland. Germany and Russia, the lands to which the Poles would be likely to seek passage, are off the market entirely, and it has been impossible for the local agents to secure any since the outbreak of the war. Conditions in the two last named countries are such, one of the agents stated, that in the event of the bookings being put on the market there is little probability of many ap- plications being made for them So many have sought inform ation and expressed their intentions of going to the old countries as soon as conditions change that he is confident that there will be a Great Hegira"
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
9-H0UR DAY AT R. & E.
Stanley Works Plan Followed by Russell X Erwin-Amcrican Hard- ware Expected to Change.

Notices were published in the Rus sell & Erwin factory this morning an nouncing the decision of the officials to work on a nine-h hour basis begin ming next Monday. The decision of the Russell x Erwin plant followed a similar action by the Stanley Works officials and it is runored that the en- tire American HardW corporation is soon to take similar action which will place the P. x r. Corbin, Corbin Cabinet Lock factory and the Corbin Screw corporation on this basis. When asked this afternoon, President H. C. M. Thompson stated that nothing in this direction had been definitely set tied upon, but the plan had been talked over and would in all probabil- ity be adopted soon.
 AS in the case of the Stanley Works. the Russell & Erwin factory has re- ceivcd a number of war order cancel 1ations which have affected the work at the factory seriously and a reduc- ton in the working day was necessi- tated. Beginning next Monday. the working day will be from 7 a. m. 10 , D. m, instead of ' a. m to D. m This change will, of course mean q re- duction in the pay at the factory.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
FOUR SHIPS BRINGING
 DOUGHBOYS BACK HOME
5000 Troops Scheduled to Arrive in New York
 on Feb. 21.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The cruisers Pueblo and Montana and the trans port La Touraine have sailed from France with about 5000 troops, and all are due to reach New York Febru- ary 21.
 General Pershing advised the War department today that the Pueblo was bringing Company l, 161st Infantry, fist Division; a medical detachment, and part of Companies D, l. and M of the 162d Infantry of the same divi- sion, and casual companies for New Y ork and Pennsylvania.
 The Touraine has aboard the head quarters troops of the Second Army Corps; an advance detachment of 19 officers of the 27th (New York Ma tional Guard) Division, and a detach- ment of the 412th Telegraph Battalion.
 Units aboard the Montana are the 148th Machine Gun Battalion, com plete, of the 41st Division, and a de- tachment of ten officers and 124 men of the South Dakota National Guard, Companies F, + and c of the 116th Ammunition Train of the fist Divi- sion; the 302d Trench Mortar Battery of the 77th Division, and few casuals.
 The transport Pocahontas, sailing of which for New York was announced recently, has been diverted to New port News and is due about Febru- arV 1S
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
AMERICA AGREES ID
 JAP HELP IN RUSSIA
Plan is to Assist Siberians to Regain Normal Condi-
 ton of Life.

Washington. Feb. 12.--Acting-S Sec retary Polk announced at the State department today that the United States had accepted formally the pro- posal of the Japanese government in regard to plans for the restoration of railway traffic in Siberia,
 "The purpose of the agreement" MT Folks statem ent said, lis to assist the Russians in Siberia in regaining their normal condition of life, and has been reached upon a definite under standing that the railways are to be operated for the interests of the peo- ple of Siberia. The United States and Japan have expressly voiced their dis interested purpose not to infringe on any existing right either of Russia, or, where the Chinese Eastern is con- cerned of China
 Under the plan, which already is be- ing put into effect, the Siberian rail- way system, which includes the Chi nese Eastern railway. is to be super vised by an inter-allied committee with a Russian as chairman. In ad- dition to Russia, Japan and the United States, Great Britain, France, represented Technical and economic management of the railways will be in tho hands of q technical board, the president of which will be John Ste vens, who was head of the American railway commission sent to Russia in 1917
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
JAPAN MAKES STATEMENT
Foreign Minister Says Japan Has No Intention of Interfering With Chi

Tollio, Feb. 10 (By The Associa ted Press. )-Kijuro Shidehara, vice-for- eign minister of Japan, speaking today regarding the publication of Chinese treaties with Japan, said that the lat ter had simply called to China's at tcntion the established procedure ac- cording to which neither government has a right to publish confidential cor respondence without previously con- sulting the other." M. Shidehara spoke for Viscount Uchida. foreign minister, who is suffering from pneu- monia.
 japan has no intention to interfere with any demands or contentious which the Chinese wish to present to the peace conference" he said. "Ac- cordingly, Picking and Paris reports to the contrary are absolutely untrue."
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
EDUCATING SOLDIERS
12,219 Wounded Soldiers In Army Hospitals Register For Educat tionaI Instruction During January.


 Washington, Feb. 12.-There were 12,249 wounded soldiers in hospitals in the United States registered during December for various educational or other courses of instruction provided by the military authorities. A state ment issued today by the surgeon general shows that 3,917 who applied for instruction i1 handicraft work were mon not able to go into the workshops and whose instruction was to be received in the wards, while 569 registered for academic study ia the wards.
 Shop and trade courses attracted 2,010 men; commercial subjects, 1,117; agriculture, 564; recreationaI courses, 1,633. and the others were scattering. Such courses are being given in 23 army hospitals.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
NEW COMMISSION ID
 FINISH ARMY WORK
Edwin B. Parker of Texas Chosen Head of Liquidation Department
HAS WIDE SCOPE OF POWER
special Branch Will Be Authorized to Dispose of All Property of A. E. V. Will Also Adjust Claims AgaiuSt England and France.

Washington, Feb. 12.--AppOintment of the "Tnited States Liquidation Commissioners department to liQui- date the business and financial affairs of the American army in England and France, was announced today by Sec retary Baker. Edwin B. Parker, of Houston, Tex, is chairman.
 Other Members of Committee.
 The other members already appoint ed are Senator Hollis of New Hamp- shire, whose term in the senate eX- pires March 3; Homer H. Johnson of Cleveland, and Brig. Gen. Charles G. Dawes of Chicago, who is now serv- ing with the American eXpeditionary forces. \ fifth member may be ap- pointed at later date. Senator Hol- lis and MT. Johnson will sail for Flu rope in a few days and will be fol- lowed later by Chairman Parker.
 Can Settle All Affairs.
 In addition to settling all claims of and against associated governments the commission will be empowered to dispose of movable and immova ble properties in France and England used by the American forces and "generally to iquidate the business and financial affairs in France and England of the American expeditiOnary forces" Head quarters will be maintained in Paris,
 Claims against the French and Brit lSh governments growing out of ar engagements and contra cts made in the United States with the war department will be developed, disposed of as far as practicable and then referred to the liquidation commission for final dispo- stion by Chester W. CutheU, who re- gently was designated by the secretary of war as special representative of the departm ent for this duty.
 Pcrshing Proposes Plan.
 The plan of thus adjusting the ob- ligations and disposng of the pro- perty of the American expeditionary forces abroad was proposed by Gen. Pershing and has been worked out in detail by Secretary Baker in confer ence with Assistant Secretary Edward R. Stettinius.
 In announcing the creation of the commission, Secretary Baker said MT. Stettfnius had completed the task as- signed to him and terminated his off, cial connection with the war depart ment, but would return to France with Chairman Parker and assist in the or ganization of the commission.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
LOSSES TOTAL S18,0O0,0OO
Express Companies Lose This Amount Through Theft and Lost Pack ages During Near.

Chicago Feb. 12.--Losses of the eX- press companies in the United States through theft and lost packages, amounted to nearly $1S,000,OO0 last year, according to statement today by William Gourley, general agent of the American Railway Express com pany Careless wrapping, poor paper and twine, he said, often caused ex- posture of contents of a package and brought loss through theft that other wise would not have happened. Fully so per cent of personal baggage that goes astray, he added, does so because of old marks.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
EXPECT EARLY RETURN
New England Methodist Conference Will Be Attended By Many Clergy men Who Have Been Overseas.

Boston, Feb. 12.-The expected re- turn before spring of many Methodist Episcopal clergymen who have been engaged in war work overseas the past year has added to the interest in the approaching conferences in New England at which pastorates for the coming year will be determined. Dates for some of the conferences made public today together with the names of the bishops assigned to preside, in clude: New England, Athol, Mass, April ?, Bishop F. M. Bristol, Chat tanooga, Tenn, Vermont, St. Albans, April ?. Bishop c. D. Mitchell, St. Paul
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
TO STUDY BELGIAN CLAIMS
Supreme War Council Expected to Name Special Commission-Consid-
 cring New Armisticc Terms Today.

Paris, Feb. 12.-It is believed that special commission will be appointed to study the Belgian claims, as has been done in the consideration of other territorial problems, says a Havas report. In addition to Marshal Foch, Marshal Petain and Field Mar shal Haig, General Pershing and Gen. eral Diaz will be present at today's session of the supreme war counci to deal with the terms for the renewal of the arm istice.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
HOCH DER KAISER!
So Thinks Swiss Telegraph Operator
 Who Declines to Send Message
 Drafted by Interncd German Officers

Berne, Feb. 12.--German officers in terend in Switzerland celebrated the birthday of the former emperor at Lucerne all of them drinking to his health, his early return to Germany and restoration to his former power. They then drafted a telegram to so insulting to the Entente nations that the telegraph office refused to ac- cept it.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
EBERT IS ELECTED
 GERMAN PRESIDENT
National Assembly DenounCes Ar miStiCe and Blockade Terms
FUTURE WARS PREDICTED
If Peace Is Signed on Basis of Present Conditions Imposed by Entente, There Will Be More Wars, Delegates Are Told.

Weimar, Feb II (By the Associated Press) .--Pealing church bells an- nounced to the people of Weimar at 4:15 this afternoon that the German folk. for the first time in history, had chosen the head of their own state
 Frederick Ebert, former saddler ana socialist leader, appeared before C''o thcater twenty minutes later ana re- cived as president of Germany those plaudits formerly marking the appetif- ance of the monarch who once Stlg- matized the party to which PfeSldehl Ebert belongs as being made up ol men unworthy to bear the name Of German.
 President Ebert Chcered.
 Eduard David, president of the na- tional assembly, made dramatic ad- dress to President Ebert. He was re- DeatedIy disturbed by q woman indo- pendent socialist and the whole house, in shouting disapproval of her actions, drowned the speakers words at times, Independcnt socialist leaders tried to quiet the woman, whose shrill voice continued to break in upon the ad- dress When Dr. David concluded by summing up the tremendous rcsponSl- biIitv of the office and the high char acter and unfaltering loyalty of PreSl- dent Ebert. the house launched into q tremendous, long continued cheer During the address. President Ebert sat with bowed head and folded arms
 Despite the certainty of Herr Ebert s election, the theater was crowded beyond anything previously seen since the opening of the national assembly.
 Makes Only Brief Speech.
 A voting by ballot caused confusion as the delegates struggled along the marrow aisles. Great crowds masSed outside during the session, waiting patiently in the cold for a chance to see the new president when he left the building, which he did immediately after q very brief speech of accept ance. He snilingly acknowledged the ovation given him.
 Erzbergcr Gets One Vote.
 The vote against him probably came from the solid conservative block and a few of the old national liberals. while the Independent socialists and some others eignifled less disapproba- ton by casting blank ballots An nouncement of the solitary vote for Matthias Erzberger brought laugh from the entire house, which also laughed on the second day of the ses- . sion when he was proposed for the presidency. The lone vote for Philip Scheidemann likewise caused mirth.
 Arrnisticc Is Denounced.
 The national assembly adjourned until Thursday. Tomorrow will be spent in preparing q program and def initely constituting a new cabinet. To- days meeting was opened, s usual, with the reading of telegrams from all parts of Germany and Austria, each of which brought cheers. Tho joining of Germany and Austria, when men, toned, received shouts of acquies- Cence, while the armistice conditions and the blockade were denounced There was unanimous approval when a m essage from the Wuerttemb burg legislature was read, protesting against the armstice conditions and predicting future wars if peace is signed on their basis.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
PERSHING INSISTS MAIL
 SERVICE IS SATISFACTORY

Washington. Feb. 12.--General Per shing notified the War department to- day that a letter mailed at San Fran cisco on January 20 reached TreVos, Germany. February 1. 'This is regard cd as a record mail service" the dis patch said, ''Mail from the United States is arriving satisfactorily
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
CONN. SOLDIERS RELEASED
 FROM HUN PRISON CAMPS

Washington, Feb. 12.-The War de- paFtment announced today that the following enlisted men are reported released from German prison camps and to have arrived in France: Angelo Raudzzo, Torr1ngton, Conn; Frederick N'll"ock, Meriden; Frank Przewoznik, Munson, Mass, and James F. Pitoch- eli, Marleville, k. l.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
REJECT GOVT. TERMS.

London, Feb. 12.-The conference of the Miners Federation of Great Britain. at a meeting at Southport to- day, decided against acceptance of the terms offered by the government for a settlement of the demands made by the fedora tion
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
ALLIES ORDER THE GERMANS
 AND POLES TO STOP FIGHTING

London, Feb. 12.-The allied gov ernments have ordered the Poles and the Germans to cease hostilties, ac- cording, to newspaper reports received here today from Berlin by way of Copenhagen.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
GUILTY OF CONSPIRACY
Sixteen Real Estate Dealers Convicted Of Using Mails to Dcfraud in the
 Sale of Indian Lands.

Cincinnati C., Feb 12.-Roy Van Tress, president of the Tusla, Okla, real estate exchange and 15 associates charged with conspiracy to defraud by use of the mails il the sale of h. dian lands. were found guilty by jury in the United States district court ' here today The jury deiberated Egv an hours.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
NATIoNNLrrIEs IN COURT.

According 10 the record books at the police station, % different nation alites have been in court since the beginning of the fiscal year April l, 1918,
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
TOTAL CASUALTIES x
 IN RUSSIA ARE

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 can Contingent Have Been Killed
 in Action.
 Washington Feb. 12.--A cabIegraln today from the headquarters of the American cNpoditionary forces in France gave the total casualties in American forces in Siberia up to Feb- ruary as 10 officers and 314 men killed, died of wounds and disease, wounded and missing in action.
 The total was divided as follows:
 Killed il action, two officers, 60 mon; died of wounds, 1 officer, IA men; died of disease, 54 men; died of accident, ! men: W0un6"r1 severely, 7 officers, 67 men; wounded slightly, 5 officers, 30 men; wounded, degree undetermined, officers, 13 men; m1SS]nG in action, 31 men.
 These casualties arc being publish ed individually in the regular casualty lists the war department announced.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12

Paris, Feb. 12.-Sir Robert Borden. the Canadian premier, when asked to- day regarding a report from London connecting his name with the British am bassadorship to the United States, thought moment, and replied with a smile:
 i+I do not believe I have any ob- servations to make regarding the re- port"
 While no official announcement has been made of the result of the British ambassadorship in Washington by Lord Robert Cecil, to whom it had been offered, it is known that Lord Robert is not inclined to accept the post for personal reasons
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
BORDEN OFFERED POST
Canadian Premier Said to Have Been Rendered Portfolio as British Am- baSSadOP to the United States

Montreal, Feb. 12.--Sir Robert Borden, the Canadian premier, who is in Paris attending the peace confer cnce, has been offered the post of British ambassador to the United States according to a report in news paper circles in London received by the Canadian press here.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12
WEATHER.

Hartford, Feb. t2--Forecast for New Britain and vicinity. Cloudy tonight and Thursday. rising temperature.
New Britain herald., 1919-02-12

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