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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
LUMBER LOSS IN
FRANCE WAS GREAT
Country VIII Demand Restitution
From Germany as Part of
It's Indemnity

Washington, April 9.-"Germany
Germany's paying in lumber for the
casualties of the French forests
which were destroyed during the
war; declares P S. Ridsdale, secre-
tary Of the American Forestry as
ISOLATION, who has just returned from
a tour of the Allied countries. Mr.,
gate forrest losses in France Belgium,
Italy and Great Britain. SO that the
.tT,crican Forestry association might
%@;ermine how America could help to
replace the destroyed forests OF
Europe, by presenting forest seed to
the various governments.
I'm northern France many of the
forests he says, have been SO
badly smashed by shell, shrapnel and
rife fire, or go badly cut for trench
tinbers, fuel wood and other sup
plies for the contending armies that
they have been virtually destroyed.
They can be restored only by replant-
ing the agricultural land lying
between the forests in various sec
tors Of the battle front have been so
torn to pieces by shell fire that
it is no longer serviceable for
q agriculture and, like the de-
vastated forests, will have to be
planted with forest tree seed so that
in years to come the shell holes may
be filed by gradual erosion and the
humus of the soil restored. Then the
replanted forests may be cut down
and the land worked over and re-
stored for agricultural use.
The peace delegates are now hay
ing prepared data upon the losses in
the French forests, and France means
to insist upon g large amount Of
cutting in the German forests so
that she may be provided with lum-
Der for reconstruction purposes as a
part Of the indemnity which Ger
many will be required to pay for the
damage which has been inflicted.
ITALY, Belgium and Great Britain
will make similar requests, for they,
too, have suffered forest losses and
they, too, need lumber in large
quantities and believe that Germany
should supply 1t to the extent Of her
ability. Mr. Ridsdale expects that
the American Forestry association, by
securing large quantities of forest
tree seed next fall will be able
materially to assist Americas Euro
pean Allies in restoring their forests.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
X. OF c. MINST1R ELS.

Paris, April s.-The knights Of
Columbus MINISTRIES, the largest en-
tertainme nt project yet 90 .-- by
that organization in France, began at
Chaumont recently a tour of the en-
tire area occupied by the American
expedittonary force. The entertain
ment was held In the largest avatla bic
hall, and was attended by $500 off,
GERS and men. The troupe will tour
the larger army posts covering all
mbapkation ports as unit, says an
announc EN- ent. Later the com pany
will be separated into several oHgani-
cations touring the lesser camps No
camp garrisoned by over one thou
sand men Will be omitted In the tour
of entertainment, The minstrels will
visit all camps in Germany and Italy
wherever American soldiers are, and
will probably visit England,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
THE NEWEST NEW WOMAN

Mrs Beatrice Forbes-R obertson
Hale, speaking at Springfield yester-
day, empha sized the important role
the women of the country must play
If they are to preserve the nation for
Democracy Mrs. Hale believes wo-
men should study topics Of the day
and be able to discuss them freely
and intelligently. She maps out a
wide sphere Of influence for the fair
sex but reminds them that they must
seize their opportunities if they are
to bear fruit
Among other statements MIS-. Hale
made the following:
We have got to be progressive
or things will have to be Tevolu-
tionized, and it is the duty Of you
women who have more time to
study than the majority of men.
to keep in touch with the ques-
tons of the day, and the under
ground run1blings of the country
and help in their solution. Other
wise Democracy will be over
turned by revolution and our
boys VINO ulcu 10 preserve IL Will
have been sacrificed in vain.
Don't think because we were the
most progressive people when
the war started that we can re-
main so by taking no thought Of
tomorrow. We will be in great
danger Of having the Germans
call us mossbacks.
War has brought out the best quail
tiles in women, Mrs. Hale declared.
The female that insisted on living a
clustered existence. petted and pam
pred, her every wish gratifed by
+ sevitors. has passed into history. To-
day woman, transformed by the war.
must be prepared to assume equal
responsibility with man.
Whether the era that Mrs. Hale de-
scribes is already upon us is deloat-
able. But that it is coming is cer@-
tain. There will always be WON en-, as
there will always be men, unambd-
tious and afraid But the idea Of
woman as a retiring, diffident person
who must remain in the background
while her husband and his male
friends discuss business affairs is gone
forever, Sex discrimination Is disap-
pearing The emancipation of woman
is rushing forward like comet
through space.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
The Danzig settlement.
(New York Tim esq.

Wv" Aolh AAh@SS)
1t is a curious sort of compromise
that has been reached in the dispute
over the landing Of the Polish army
at Danzig. THE right given bv the
Allies to land the Polish troops at
Danzig has been com pletely main
tanned, said Marshal Foch. At the
same time for convenience and rapid
lty OF shipment they are not to be
sent mat way. but across Germany by
Iail' On the face Of it, one might
tllnk that we had maintained our
theoretically right and the Germans
mad Theoretically assented to it, but
that in practice it had been decided
TO faIi in with the German view and
send the troops some other way. Mr.
PadereWs'li is distressed and calls the
concession to German wishes tragic"
But this is perhaps unwarranted.
Marshal Foch gained two points in
MS discussion with ErZberger The
ilrst was consent to direct shipment
across Germany. It IS expected that
inns Will mean that the troops can
reach roland much sooner than would
ne possible If they were sent by way
u Danzlg. The German alternative
had been shipment by other Baltic
ports, which would have meant even
more delay; and the more delay the
better the Germans would be salts
ned. The second point gained by
foch-and %dlned over vehement pro
test from, f5rHberger--is that in case
anything prevents shipment by rail
me troops will be sent Via Danzig
anyway.
This is the real victory. It is a
shnaH victory, and it may seem sur
prIs1ng to use that word in connec-
tlon with disputes between conqueror
anu conquered; but me spirit OF II
resolution seems to be so prevalent
among statesmen that we have right
10 De thankful when Foch holds out.
Inc Germans asserted that to land
the Pohsh troops at Danzig might
mean that some OF them would stay
ana thus the question would be pre-
judged IN favor of Poland. Also they
suggested that the very landing might
lead to disorder and bloodshed. Now
1t IS asserted that the shipment by
rail may cause riots Very we'll. says
Foch; if there will Re rioting any
way, we shall send them through
Danzig. And if the German railroad
employees strike, as they threaten to
do, at Danzig the troops will be land
ed, regardless of German feelings.
1t Is significant thai the German
papers are now urging the railroad
employees not to strike for that very
reason. The Germans have been try
ing to bluff; and if Foch calls their
bluff they have nothing behind it.
There is not likely to be very serious
trouble even if the Poles do land at
the old Polish port. The principal
lesson Of this involved dispute is that
the dangers OF German recalcitrance
have been greatly magnif1ed; that a
man who is as firm as Foch will have
comparatively little trouble in making
satisfactory settlements with them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

strata Of society. Industry and pride
III accomplishment draw a curtain be-
tween a dark past and a promising
future
The farm for women is what the
jail should be and is not--a correc-
uonal institution. AS long as the jails
continue to be political footballs they
will not perform the service for which
they were built And so long
as the publis pushes them aside
as not deserving Of consideration they
will continue to be jails-only jails-
q reflection on our boosted civiliza-
ton. The directors of the Woman's
farm have selected the executives at
the institution carefully, judging their
fitness by experience, temperament
and enthusiasm for salvag ing human
beings wrecked on 1ifes shoals. They
have made an excellent beginning
with the funds at their disposal. Means
should be found to enable them to
carry on" and to prosecute their
work SO that it will be the boast Of
Come cticut that it treats it's delin-
Quent women as erring souls capable
of regaining Their self respect if
sympathetic hand is offered to help
them.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
The Habit of Saving.

(New York Journal Of Conlmerce.)
has begun d process Of regeneration
on certain INES, and this needs to be
maintained and widened. The hnan-
cial burden to be carried now and
the OCCASION for reconstruction and
adVancem ert should be a timulant
for keeping 1t up and demonstrating
its value to the nation. 1t will not
merely increase the wealth and pow
err of the nation; but it may be made
to elevate the character Of the
people.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
BELGIAN FARMERS PROSPEROUS

Belgium is not entirely a land Of
hand Of the Hun fell heavily on that
stricken country the farmer popula-
ton became enriched through traffic
in food. High prices existed and farm
According to correspondent Of the
New York Sun:
An acre produced at one time
1000 francs worth of vegetables,
and this explains why the banks
have money in plenty now. All
this hidden money has been de-
posted as soon as the enemy re-
treated
1t is nothing surprising to see
q common, ordinary looking far
mer walk into jewelry store
and buy for his wife and daugh-
tiers pearl and diamond necklaces
They are buying the finest ana
dearest furs and so on Wheh the
exchange under our government
control took place OF marks into
francs. some farmers had not
counted their money, but they
had fifty Kilograms of bank
notes or 90 OF lUU IHdihS- ne
government paid the pre-war rate
Of 1.25 francs to the mark.
GAs an example of the ignorance and
prof1gacy Of the q agricultural class,
the same writer describes the visit of
a farmer to a jewelry store. He no
ticed some sugar tongs and, on being
informed how they were used, or
dered a dozen.
Tt should not be concluded that the
Belgians were imposing on Americans
when they issued their distressing ap
peals for food. The districts in which
the farmers became SO wealthy we're
occupied by the Germans, who were
made to pay high prices if they wished
thir "proteges' to plant and raise
crops
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
SELL sCOTT's SLIPPERS.

London, April s.-An ancient SHEER
aton table, On which 81" Walter Scott
wrote his novels al SO Castle street,
Edinburgh, was sold here today at
auction. With It went Sir Walters
chair, his ink stand, pen stand and
a portfolio, the lot bringing 27o
guineas. Among other things which
once belonged to the famous novel
list was a pair of worsted slippers
which 80 attracted one buyer that
he paid fifteen guineas for them,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
WILSON SET STYLE
FOR THE TOP HAT
All Paris Is Now Following His
Example

Paris, April Stop hats and
morning coats are commonly worn al
the peace conference. Although ton
hats made their temperance in
Paris on armistice day, it wes not
until President Wilson arrived that
that they really began to flourish. The
president was never seen on the street
without his. According to French OBJ
servers, he was one of the most care
fully dressed Of all the delegates
One has said that he never saw al
frock coat sit SO we'll on a man as ON
Mr.. Wilson.
To M. Hymans, one of the Belgian
delegates, is awarded the palm of be-
ing the Beau Brummel of the cons
ference. newspaper writer says of
him: 1T is meant as a compliment
to say that he has the appearance of
not having stepped out of a bandbox,
but out of taflor's window. The
crease in his trousers is immaculate;
his morning coat is remarkable for
its beautiful taperng, and his collar
and tie are in perfect taste"
The morning coat is worn even by
the Ernir Feisai, son Of the king Of
the Hedjaz, along With his white tur-
ban embroidered with gold.
William Martin, master of ceres
monies at the conference, wears his
morning coat unbuttoned. So does
Premier Lloyd George. but Bonar Law
puts the buttons of his to their intend
ed use.
The British foreign minister. Mr..
Ba.lfour, refuses to join the top hat
procession. He clings to his soft one,
thereby, in French eyes, committing "a
heresy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
A Mexican Revolution,
(NeW York Tinles),

Whatever may be the success of
General Aurelto Blanquet's attempt
to overthrow the CarrHnza govern
ment, admiration carrot be withheld
from the generals publicity manager,
No enterprise aiming al the over
throw of government ever had a
more favorable and widespread ad-
Vertising. Felix Diaz, whom banquet
/" going 10 reinforce, Supersede, OF
overthrow, as the case may be-Me&-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

The Agamennon brought back no
war brides. Which. We opine, Is a
compliment to the thousands of New
ENGLAND Iasses who were waiting TO
see Jimmy, Johnny and Billy come
marching ll1enae.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
Cottin's Mother Asks for Caemencv

Paris, April 9,-Mrs. Coffin, mother
of Emile Coffin, who was sentenced "a
death several weeks ago for the at
tack on Premier Clemenceau in Feb
ruary, appeared yesterday personally
to President Poincare to exercise
presidential clemency in her sor'7
case The mother was accompanied
to the presidents home by her SON a
lawyer,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
TEN YEARS IN PRISON.
Clcmenceau Saves the life of Hig
WouId-be Assassin.

Paris, April ASSOCIATED Press.)-
President Poincare has committed t0
10 years imprisonment the death sens
tence imposed upon Emile Coffin.
who In an attempt to assassinate Pre-,
mier C1emenceau on Feb. Is last, shot
and severely wounded him. The cons
mutation of sentence was on the req
ommendation of M. Clemenceau him,
self. Cottin's lawyer, before SEEING
President Poincare, was received by
the premier, who said that he had de-
cided to propose a liberal commuta1
ton of the sentence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

A good many statesmen are snow
ing up at the peace conference VINO
apparently never looked up the word
democracy in the dictionary-Chafles-
ton Evening Post.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

PitiIess publicity is poorly repre-
sented in the cooked and CARRIED
news" sent out from Parls.--Wa all
Street Journal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

There Is every reason to beheVe
that William Hohenzollern has not
forgotten the United States as he aus
sured Am bassor Gerard he would not
do after the war.--Rochester Post
Express,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
.EL.EpHONE CALLS

stered az the Post Office at New BriIain
as Second Class Ma1l Matter
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Women are demanding more 1ree-
dom and returning to hobbleo SKIRTS
Toronto Globe
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Another United States Judge has
ruled that the war in Europe has le-
gally ended, but the grocer says he
has filed notice Of appeal and refuses
to lower prices while the appeal Is
pending-Kansa City Star.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

he only profitable advertising med.um IN
the city. Circulation books ana press
Room always open 20 ADVERTISERS
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

When the automobile selling fol
$3.50 is put on the market the survlv-
ing members of the pedestrian class
will all have to become traffic ponce
men.-New York Sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09
FACTS AND FANClES.

FACTS AND FANClES.
A good many statesmen are snow
ing up at the peace conference VINO
apparently never looked up the word
democracy in the dictionary-Chafles
TON Evening Post.
Pitiless publicity is poorly repre-
sented in the cooked and CARRIED
'neWs' sent out from PARIS =" ali
| Street Journal.
Women are demanding more tree
! dom and returning to hODbled skirts.
Toronto Globe
Another United States Judge has
| ruled that the war in Europe has le-
! sally ended, but the grocer says he
! has filed notice Of appeal, and refuses
| to lower prices while the appear Is
| pending. -Kansas City Star
; When the automobile selling Tor
$3.50 is put on the market the survlV-
! ing members Of the pedestrian class
will all have to become traf11c ponce
| men.-NeW York Sun.
There Is every reason to beheVe
that William Hohenzollern has not
forgotten the United States as ne aus
! sured Am bassor Gerard he would not
| do after the war.-Rochester Post
! EXPRESS
Not even the aviator who first Ties
across the Atlantic will be pfouder
than the back lot gardener VINO
raises the first radish in his nelghbor-
hood.-Chicago News
For a place that a year ago was
! only F'an Atlantic port" New YORK
seems to be doing quite thriving
! business.-Phi Philadelphia Public Ledg-
| er.
People likely to feel outraged at
the socialists conf1scation of the
| Hapsburg estates are for the most
part in exile. Fallen royalty has few
| friends.-Springfeld Republican.
Schooner founders off North Caro-
! lima coast with cargo Of rum. Even
| Father Neptune seems to have gone
over to the "drys. New York Her
aid.
Missouri also falls into line by
granting women the right to vote for
president. How much have the milf
tants who waste their time in disor-
derby demonstrations in WASHINGTON
contributed to any Of the recent suf-
frage victories New York World
We lift from our municipal brow
the crown inscribed "Corrupt and
contented'' and present it to Chicago.
Big Bill Thompson has been re-eIect-
ed mayor.-Philadelph Record.
Casting your bread upon the wa
ters in our wooden ships is n OF recon-
mended by the insurance companies.
Wall Street Journal
To save the world from being
turned upside down it may become
necessary to form q union of all non
union people.-New York Evening
Post
Blessed are the poor, for they shall
not be bothered with income tax
arithm etic.--Detroit Free Press
From the days when Bismarck ir-
ritated him into autocracy till the
time when Ludendorff and Hinden-
burg deceived him into abdication
the kaiser has conceived himself the
most abused and i'll treated man liv-
ing.-New York Sun.
The "pygny minds the president
spoke Of are beginning to show some
influence at the Paris peace table
CULVER has underestimated the num-
Der Of Lilliputians to be dealt with
once ID ore.-kansas City Star.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

&NEALD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
ProprIerorB.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

ia daily fSunday excented) at AIS D. ms
~ herald Building. 81 Church ST
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Not even the aviator who first hles
across the Atlantic will be pTouoer
than the back lot gardener VINO
raises the first radish in his nelghoor-
Chicago News.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Herald will he found on sale at Hota-
ling's News stand. 42nd st, AID Broad
way, New York City; Board Walk. At
lantfc CITY and Hartford depot
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

*u&neSS ONCE ..''.'''"'' ooe
Rooms
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

People likely to feel outraged at
the socialists confscadon OF the
Hapsburg estates are for the most
part in exile. Fallen royalty has few
friends.-Springfe Republican.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

For a place that a year ago was
only ''an Atlantic port" New YORK
seems to be doing quite thriving
business Philadelphia Public Ledg-
er.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

The "pygmy minds the president
spoke Of are beginning to show some
influence at the Paris peace table
CULVER has underestilnated the num-
Der Of Ili1liputians to be dealt with
once more-Kansas City Star
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Member OF the Associated Press
THE Associated Press Is exclusively entitled
to the Use for republication of all news
credited to 1t not otherwise credited
IN this paper and also the local news
published herein
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Schooner founders off North Caro-
lima coast with cargo Of rum. Even
Father Neptune seems to have gone
over to the "drys. "--New York Her
a ID.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

From the days when Bismarck ir-
ritated him into autocracy till the
time when Ludendorff and linden
burg deceived him into abdication
the kaiser has conceived himself the
most abused and ill-treated man liv-
ing--New York Sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Blessed are the poor, for they shall
not be bothered with income Ia,
arithm etic.--D etroit Free Press
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Missouri also falls into line by
granting women the right to vote for
president. How much have the mill
tants who waste their time in disor-
derly demonstrations in Wasfin gton
contributed to any Of the recent suf-
frage victories New York World.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

To save the world from being
turned upside down it may become
necessary to form q union of all non
union people.-New York Evening
Post
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Casting your bread upon the wa
ters in our wooden ships is not recon-
mended by the insurance companies
Wall Street Journal
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

We lift from our municipal brow
the crown inscribed Corrupt and
contented' and present it to Chicago.
Big Bill thompson has been re-elect-
ed may or.-Philadelphia, Record.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-04-09

Oh, did YOU see him riding down
And riding down, while all the town
Came out to see, came out to see,
And all the bells rang mad will
g1ee?