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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
BACK FROM FRANCE.

Private Harry Appel has notified
his parents that he will proba bly, land
at New York today and will be sent
10 Camp Merritt, n. j., to await dis
charge. He was sent to Camp Devens
with draft contingent about wear
ago. He was assigned to a machine
gun unit with the 18th Division and
served with the unit in France. He
has two brothers in France and a
brother in the service in this coun-
try He also has a sister in France.
She is q Red Cross nurse.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
SWANSON PROMOTED.
Park Terrace Sailor Chief Draughts-
man on Naval Vessel.

Henry Swanson of Al Park Terrace
and q member of the United States
navy has been promoted to have
charge of the drafting room aboard
the L. S. S. Bridgeport, a tender for
submarine chasers and al present in
waters He was formerly
connected with the Corbin Screw Cor
poration. His rise in the navy has
been rapid.
- He enlisted at the first of the war
and was stationed at Newport, r. l.,
where he received his preliminary
training and was then sent overseas.
He was stationed at Queenstown. Ire
land, and worked on the mechanical
parts of the tOrpedoes. But recently
he was sent to Brnst, France, to join
tho crew of the Bridgeport
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
TALKS ON LABRADOR.
DIR. GrenfcII's Aide Speaks At First,
2
Baptist Church.

An interesting meeting was held at
the First Baptist Christian EndeaVor
society last evening when Mrs. Han
cock, who has been working with DR..
Grenfell in Labrador, gave an account
of the work they are doing there, tell
ing of the great need of teachers Of
all kinds, especially religious workers,
and school teachers: also telling Of
the poverty endured, the occupation
of the people Of that country and the
very poor educational facilities.
She dwelt especially upon the need
of helpers in the hospitals. She told
Of the danger caused by the large
number of icebergs floating in the
waters around the coast and Of the
lack of supplies caused by the delay
of supply vessels during the recent
war. Mrs. Hancock is enthusiastic
about the work in Labrador.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
CITY ITEMS

Corporal William Fitzpatrick is
spending a furlough at his home.
Children's Rubbers, 48c, Damon's
Shoe Sale.-adVt.
A valentine party was given by
Miss Elijah beth Aldrich to about 25
of her friends at her home on Lin
coin street Saturday. A most en-
joyable evening was spent.
The Carpenters and Joiners' asso-
citation will hold a special meeting to-
night at eight o'clock at "a Church
street to take action on the death Of
Eugene D. Bennett.
A meeting of the exhibitors of the
Motion Picture Exhibitors league will
be held at Heubleins in Hartford at 6
o'clock this evening. George Levitt
Of this city is vice president of tho
exhibitors lea que and will represent
this city at the meeting.
Court Pride, F. Of A, will meet
this evening in Turner hall. The
meeting will start at $50 o'clock. At
this meeting action will be taken on
the death OF Eugene Bennett
Frank Liest of the U. s. S. Louis
vile has retured to ship after a short
furlough spent at his home. Liest re-
turned from France last week, arriv
ing in New York yesterday. The Louis
vile was one Of the transports return
ing with colored troops.
Private Howard Ki1bourne has been
discharged from the service. Private
Kilhourne returned from France a
few weeks ago. He is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Judson Kilbourne of Stan
ley Quarter.
A Fellowship supper Will be held
in the Y NJ C. A tonight at 6:45.
Tonight only, 1870 to 8 p m, all
our dress gloves, IL price, at BESSIE
Leland s-advt.
William II. Watrolus has sold one
family house at No. ) Francis street,
through the Camp Real Estate Co., to
John \. Thornton, chief engineer at
Landers, Frary & Clark's.
Exquisite footwear at Long's.-adv
Joseph Roche Of the Z. S. n, spent
Sunday at his home on Union street,
Frank La Har of Cedar street left
today for New Haven to join the
United States navy.
The residence at No. Is Francis
street was sold Saturday afternoon to
John n. Norton, chief engineer Of
Landers, Frary &, Clark by William
II. Watrous, through the Camp Real
Estate company.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
CHARITY, JUSTICE, FRATERNITY

shipyards, big airplanes are some Of
Intimidation as a commercial YEA
pom makes its debut in American pol
tiles. Great Britain has forbidden the
importation of certain articles for the
purpose Of placing the country on a
sound. industrial basis. It is esti-
mated that the unemployed in Eng
land total 100000. AS the British
government concentrated its entire
attention on winning the war her
commercial enterprises are naturally
in a weakened condition and need
nourishment Money is required to
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
LOCAL TEACHERS
ELECTED OFFICERS
Stanley Fl. Holmes Elected President
of State Teachers Association
Miss FaI'On Chosen Secretary.

Several conventions and meetings
of school asso citation swere held on
Friday and Saturday of last week. At<
these meetings also several of the
school authorities of this city were
elected to office. Stanley H. Holmes,
superintendent of the local schools,
was elected president of the State
Teachers association at q convention
of the association in New Haven on
Saturday. Miss Ella A. Fallon, also
of the local schools, was reelected
recording secretary of the same as
ISOLATION.
AT a meeting of the Headma sters'
club in New Haven on Friday, Louis
p. Slade, principal of the New Brit
ain High school, was elected secre-
tary and treasurer.
Clinton II. Farnham, headmaster
of the Academic High school of this
city, was elected president of the
SchOOlmasters' club at a meeting Of
that club in New Haven on Friday.
The Headmasters' and the SCHOOL,
masters clubs are both separate and
include different scopes of work and
school business
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
TOTALLY BLIND FOR
THREE WEEKS TIME
Private Francis Collins, Home On
Short FurIoU~E, Badly GaSSed~)
4
In Argonnc Battle. -

Private Francis r. Collins spent a
few hours in this city yesterday and
returned to his station at Camp Mef~~
rit, New Jersey, last night. Private
Collins returned to the states last Fri
day after several months service in
France and expects to be discharged
from the army within a few weeks.
He is at present in a hospital for
treatment due to wounds he received
while in the service. Prior to return
ing to the states he was in base hos
pita1 NO. IS for a Fnolth, three weeks
of the time totally blind.
Collins who was, previous to en-
tering the service employed at En-
mons cafe was drafted from this city
and sent to Camp Meade. He was sent
overseas soon after reaching the camp
and put into service almost immedi-
ately, serving with an infantry de-
tachment. He took part in several
battles, and in the Argonno forest was
gassed severely. He was cut off from
his company during the gas attack
and was unable to get his mask on in
time to prevent the effects Of it iniur-
ing his eyes. He craWled along the
ground in an attempt to reach, his
trench and in SO doing fell into Il shell
hole Wrenching his arm. His arm is
still being treated and his eyes have
been weakened cOnsidcra bly, as a re-
suit Of his experiences
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
MILLS AND MARSH
BOTH CANDIDATES
Candidacy Of Two Wcll-knOwn Men,
Who Would Be Tax Collector,
Is Announced.

Another candidate for the office of
tax collector who is making a deter
mined effort is j. Willie Mills, Of 216
South Main street. Deputy Sheriff
a. P Marsh has previously announced
himself candidate.
MI Mills viii seek nomination on
the republican ticket. He is a we'll
known business man in the city. hav-
ing developed a successful small bus
mess as proprietor of the New Brit
lin Manufacturing company. He has
been a staunch republican for years
but has never sought office on the
ticket before.
In stating that he is a candidate for
the tax collectors Job, Mr.. Marsh said
that he bad considered the Office for
long time before finally deciding
to run. He was approached by some
of the leaders and urged to become
a candidate He has the strong sup
port of many of the most prominent
republicans in the city.
The Office of tax collector was re-
signed by Bernadotte LOOMS after he
had accepted a better position with
the New Britain Lumber and Coal
company. Because of the few weeks
before the April election, no successor
to Mr.. Loomis was appointed by the
common council. Because of the con-
f1dence placed in his clerks by Mr..
LOOMS, the daily care Of the Office
was left to them and the work is SUI
perviscd nights and Saturday after
moons by Mr. LOOMS himself.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
REPORT ON THE
DRAFT.

big guns, big munition plants, big
E spectacular items of the war that
peal to the imagination. To obtain
Eention in this age of titanic
a thing must be big.
oney is discussed, raised and spent
billions of dollars; armies are
ckoned in millions of men; casualty
ports failed to thrill when they
opped under the thousand figure.
|scarcelv recalled is the most mag
|dcent. the most astounding accom-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
BENEFIT ASSOCI DANCE.

The second annual dance Of the
Traut d. Hine Mutual Aid association
Will be given in Booths hall tomorrow
evening. Lynch's' orchestra will fur
hlSh the music. The mutual aid assoc
c1anon In the past has given many
successful socials and tomorrow eve
nlng,s affair promises to be of the
usual high order
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
B0YLE-DESCOLA
Well Known Couple Arc Joined in
WedEock at st. Mary's Church This
Morning.
Morning.

A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at s o'clock this morning at st.
Mary's church, when Thomas Joseph
Boyle and Marie Louise Descola, We're
married at a nuptial high mass Rev.
John T. Winters tied the nuptial knot.
Frank SuZio was best man and Miss
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

~ Candidates c1ig1ble for army SerV- |
icesea ggregating 23,9OS,576 were regis
Iored on the several days specified for
THAT purpose Within ninety days Of
the initial enrolment, an army of u
million men had sprung into being
not prepared for battle but with an
apprecia BILE degree Of initiation into
military science. The success of the
draft is all the more astonishing when
it is realized that the military and
civilian force assisting General Crow
der from the beginning to the end
numbered only 1872, 6SS, the great
majority of whom sa crificed personal
interests to serve without remunera-
ton as their share in making victory
possible.
The selective service law had many
ramificarions aud like all experiments
on a largo scale, minor changes here
and there were frequently necessary.
Not the least important of these
amendments was what was popularity
known as the work or fight rule.
| Under this regulation men of military
age whose occupations did not con-
| tribute to speeding up the war ma
! chine were directed to secure essen
tiaI employment and as a result 49,
541 were ordered to appear before
draft boards for recla ssification of
their status Immediately 54313 were
transferred to shipyards, n1rnition
factories or other esta blishments
where their labor increased the bal
ance in favor of military success The
cases of 1871 were held in allegiance
and 50,541 appeals from reclassifca-
ton were under consideration when
the arnistice was signed.
Of the total number drafted, 474,-
SCI were listed as deserters but later
1859 were eNonerated of that
| charge.
Referring in his report to the prob
! lem of the foreign born, which cor
| rugated the brows of the draft off,
| Gals until registration was completed
and mobilization was we'll under way.
| General Crowder writes:
The great and inspiring reve1a-
ton here has been that men of
foreign and of native origin alike
responded to the call to arms
with a patriotic devotion that
COMPOUNDED the cynical plans of
| our arch enemy and surpassed
our own highest expectations No
man can peruse the muster roll
of one of our camps or the cas-
| ualty list from a battlefield in
France, without realizing that
America has fulfilled one of its
highest missions in breeding a
spirit of common loyalty among
all those who have shared the
blessings of life on its free soil.
No need to speculate how it has
come about; the great fact
is demonstrated that America
! makes Americans.
1t was recently whispered that Cen
| era1 Crowder had been reprimanded
| by superior authority. All channels
| of information on that subject are
| at the truth or falsity Of the rumor.
| True or otherwise, it is of little con-
Germ to the general public. The army
! was Uncle Sans right arm and Gen
| eral Crowder will be remembered as
! the power behind the fist
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

One of these efficiency doctors has
found that the SIN olIing of one cigar
produces the loss of IL per cent. of
accuracy in drawing zigzag~l lines be
tween two parallel lines thre-siX-
teenthS of an inch apart. Gosh The
nations doomed.--Cincinnat Enquir-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

George ". Wickersham says there
is no law under which the former
kaiser could be punished. Well there
was no law under which he could
send his armies through Belgian cit
les, either.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

Trotzky is credited with am bit1onS
to become an emperor. Some STUDENT
of the laws Of chance should warn
him against pressing his luck
Washington Star.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

Lloyd Georges time is divided be
tween two parallel lines three-SlH-
Paris to make international peace
and one in London to make peace in
British ndustry-TOrOntO Globe.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

To everybody April 6 is associated
with the words ''to make the world
safe for democracy; and to many
March 4 similarly means Ito make
the treasury safe from democracy
New York Sun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

S,op ositfon to the socise .(.l !,
las to besanticipated. ItsiS inn u
& that hundred Of millions. Of min dss
Mould view the organszatlon from
g same angle even after its fconstf-s
tion had been proclaimeBs In di-
sting opinions expressed ~ leaders
various schools of thought it is
#cessary to consider their motives.
me Of the opponents are impelled
honest convictions to oppose the
que: others, unfort unately, regard
through the biased spectacles Of
@litics and their opinions have less
light The same can be said of
bse who undualifiedIy endorse the
gue--some because they firmly be-
Ee it is a progressive step, others
cause it is the handiwork of Il
'ty leader.
The attitude Of eX-President Will
VI n Howard Taft is above suspicion.
M which the greater volume of
test rises. It cannot be said that
allows his deductions to be affect
& by a desire to please the party in
ver. Mr.. Taft does his own think
and for that reason his words
nmand serious attention.. In an
beaI to the nation, he says: "As
Bers of your country and as lovers
mankind. [ ask you to use all your
uence with your Senators and have
treaties embodying the League of
gue of Nations. 1t is not all that
wished, but comes near. 1t is a
lat deal better than I hoped.
ere should be no doubt of its ap-
val by the Senate when it is en-
tied in the treaty"
President Wilson'S request that
ngress refrain from debating the
fstton until he has had an oppor-
Pity to confer with the committees
foreign relations may not be
nted literally. Signs nave already
cuss the subject in the Senate this
PIX and it may be concluded from
If preliminary remarks that their
pose will be to discredit the Pres
mt and the league. 1t is believed
t dispute will center on whether
league constitution supersedes
Monroe Doctrine. Some Senators
st that the Monroe Doctrine will
a dead instrument Others are
re optimistic. Senator Hitchcock,
irman of the Foreign Relations
nmittee, expresses the belief that
indiscretion will be committed if
lgress does air its views on the
fiety of Nations. He does not feel
t President Wilson desires to
ottle debate but asks only that
gment be suspended until he has
scented his case on arriving home
lille the articles were unanimous
recommended to the Peace Confer
Pc, a note of discord was sounded
Leon Bourgeois, the French mem
of the committee which prepared
articles, He generously and
,nkly declares that he does not OBJ
t TO the principles underlying the
que constitution but he is steadfast
military force sufficient to reas-
re the French people, who fear an
her invasion by Germany as soon as
enemy gathers sufficient strength
strike.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

Herr Hohenzollcrn does not ap-
pear to have received even COM
plimentary vote in the election Tor
president of GermanE.--New York
World.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17
FANCIES.

6TsIer the Germans and
$50 Fighting, and the New
legislature proposes to
yeats. Got to do something in
hemispheres, if we're to be able
- Sleep o. Observation-Disclosures
Jnion.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-02-17

Corporal William Fitzpatrick is
spending a furlough at his home.
Childrens Rubbers, 48c, Damon's
Shoe Sale-adVt.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-23
COUNTY MEDICS
IN SESSION HERE
so AT co. NEE ING

Fifty physicians who had attended
the siXty-seyenth semi-annual meeting
Of the La Sale County Medical Af5o-
citation were guests of the Ottawa
Medical Association last evening at a
banquet served at the Clifton Hotel
A very fine dinner was served after
which a smoker and enjoyable in
formal social evening was held.
The meeting was great success
in every respect The session opened
at l.3u O'Clock in the dining room OF
the new La Sale County tuberculosis
Sanitarium. and closed juet before The
dinner hour DR. J. w, Petit made a
very interesting address, explaining
the function Of the new county in,ti-
tuition and Of the free dispensary III
connection with it. He explained the
treatment Of tuberculosis and the ben
eft the general public would derive
from this institution.
Dr.. Arthur II. Curtes Of Chicago, Dr..
n. NJ. Ritcher OF Chicago and Captain
r. H. Woods also addressed the meet
ing
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-23
MISS SISSOM AND
LOUIS F. GAGEl- WED

Miss Mary Sisson, youngest daugh.
ter of Mrs. J. W. Hettle, 712 Wes:
Jackson street and Louis Victor
Gagel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis p.
Gagel, were quietly married last even
ing at $50 O'Clock at st. Patrick $
Catholic Church Rev. Lawrence
Hackett, rector of the church, per
formed the ceremony. which was wit.
messed by the immediate families of
The young couple.
The bride wore a blue silk dress.
with blue serge cape, and a small
tailored hat
Mr.. and Mrs Gagel will make their
home with the groom'S parents at 709
Cana. avenue.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Gagel are well
known in Ottawa, and have many
friends who join in wishing them a
happy married life.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-23
HEALTH PROMOTION
WEEK COMMITTEES.
ARE PICKED TODAY.
SEVEN DAYS OBSERVANCE WILL
FIND OTTAWA DOING ITS BIT
TOWARD IMPROVING cITYS
HEALTH CONDITIONS.

Committees to carry on the work of
health promotion week were APP
pointed last evening at a meeting Of
the executive committee held in the
office OF the chairman, Dr. w. H. Pike.
Ottawa will do her bit in the observ-
ance of the week set aside by the
state as public health week. and will
follow the program outlined by the
state department of health to a large
degree
The weeks program will start on
Sunday, May II, when services will
be held in the Ottawa churches. ard
special pubic health sermons will De
preached, and will continue until sat.
urday evening May T.. with specia,
program for each day Although def
mite plans for the work in Ottawa
have not been completed by the pro-
gram committee the city is to have
a community cleanup day. a better
baby day, a medical examination day.
a swat the fly day, and possibly a
pageant day The merchants in all
local stores will be asked TO decorate
their places of business for the week.
A meeting OF the various committee
chairmen will be he'd tomorrow even
ing at s o'clock in the city Offices to
make the definite plans for the week
The following persons We're selected
l, ID. a ID, q
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-23
RIOT DETAIL IN
CHICAGO BLACK BELT

Chicago. April 23.--A riot detail
of 100 policemen are today on duty in
Chicago's black belt on the South Side
TO prevent renewal Of hostilities be
tween white ard negro residents of
the section during which one negro
was probably fatally shot and more
than a score of whites and negroes
injured last night
The trouble started when. several
negro boys attacked five white young
sters playing in the street early in the
evening Parents of the white boys
protested to the negroes, and a score
or more fights in which clubs. bricks
and guns were freely used followed,
ending OF. when police reserves were
rushed to the scene and arrested tif-
teen.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-23
GETS WORD SISTER
Is DEAD IN EAST

Word was received in Ottawa to-
day announcing the death at Carlisle.
Pa, of Mrs Sue MartZ. rs, sister
Of Samuel A. Preisler 421 Main
street, and an aunt of Mrs Roger Hos
teller of Ottawa avenue. Mrs. Martz,
whcse death occurred last night, was
iniued in fall several weeks ago. and
her death is attributed to the results
of that accident.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-23
36 OF UPPER HOUSE IN
FAVOR OF S2O,OOO.OOO
BOND ISSUE
NOW GOES TO HOUSE
PROPOSITION WILL HAVE TO
WEATHER TRIP THRU LOWER
BRANCH BEFORE GOING TO
GOVERNOR TO SIGN.

Springfield. April % After pro
life debate between Senators Barr,
Republican, of Joliet and Nanny,
Democrat of Mt Sterling, the senate
today passed the Barr waterway bill
by a vote of 36 to 2 Senator Nanny
and Campbell, democrats, cast the
two dissenting votes. There We're
eleven absentees
The bill now goes to the house,
In opposing the measure Senator
Nanny charged it with being a wat
er power bill ana not a waterway
measure. He said it's present
amended form made it a community
bill and not a state measure.
Senator Dunlay introduced bill
making an appropriation Tor the
Illinois State Police 1t provides
1876. .0G0 for the first year beginning
July !, 1919 and a similar sum for
the second year beginning July /,
1920.
The house passed Senator Austin
measure relating to the erection of
monuments and memorials by city,
villages and Incorporated towns hay
ing a population of less than 100000
in honor OF their soldiers and sailors.
Ask Zion City Quiz
Springfield April 23 Senator
Rodeny Swift. of Libertyvilie. who
was bitterly attacked by Wilbur
Glenn Volivia, over5eer of Zion City,
because of his support of the inyes-
tigation of Volivia and his church,
today read into the records of the
Senate petition of more than l00
names of Zion Chy citizens who ask
ed that the investigation be made.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-04-23
FRANCIS WHITE
DEAD AT AURORA

Francis White, son OF Mrs Mary
White. 22t n. Union street, Aurora
died last evening at S:34 O'Clock at
the family home. after short i'll
ness. The decedent is well known
in Ottawa where he resided for a
number of years,
He was born in Denver, Colorado
May S. 1881.
Serving he leaves his mother,
one sister Mrs. b. j. Thompson, and
three brothers. William J. a member
Of Company G, 129 Inf. now stationed
at Luxembourg, and Richard and
Stenhen of Aurora.
The funeral service will be held
Friday morning from st, Mary S
church in Aurora.