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The mirror., 1923-04-26
WARTIME FRANCE
By Mr.. X. L. M.

~ country in the postwar days you
know all about it. A few of you
knew France while the Continent was in
the throes of a great world war, and you
wish that you could forget, for it is not
pleasant memory. 1t is my impression
that you are more interested in the way
the nation itself reacted than in a de-
tailed account of modern warfare.
With the exception of Belgium, France
suffered more than any of the warning
nations for the war was ragged upon
French soil. You have heard much of
Ravished Armenia, Suffering Belgium,
and naturally of the pillaged cities of
France that lay in the wake of the vic
torious and, later, vanquished Hun horde.
Still it is difficult to realize the enormity
ef the damage accomplished in the few
years Of the war;. unless one has visited
the scenes in person. And it is now an
old story.
So many brilliant writers have pictured
Wartime France so ably that cannot
but realize my own limitations in attempt
ing this paper. l have but one advan-
tage Of the majority of contemporaries in
that l was on the scene at the time and
they came later. So with that thought
III mind l will try to pass my knowledge
of the true state of affairs on to you. =
1t was my privilege to visit many places
in France while following my regular
duties, that of night relief driver of an
ammunition truck. l covered southern
France almost completely, with an oc-
casional convoy to the lines of the northern
front. Scenes were stamped upon my
memory indelibly during my first few
trips, but later they were all part of
the setting, nothing more.
The French people had seen so much
that was part of the cruelty of modern
warfare, with which the English and
American people did not have to come ir
contact, that they accepted the buffeting
of fate as matter of course. Wan-eyed
women did the work of men around the
cities without complaint Buxom con-
ductresses smiled gaiy at Tommy Atkins
or the Yank, but they smiled only with
the lips. Everywhere forced gayety
was encountered. Mothers Of the blue
clad boilus who had paid the greatest
sacrifice for their country watched regi
ments of newly-arrived Americans pass
on their way to the front with CHEEKY
wave and tear-dimmed eyes. Ragged
urchins tramped by the side of husky
doughboys, small hands placed confding
ly in the large hands of the allies who
were TO help father and brother repcl the
gray-clad invader The word America
was magic to these poor people, and they
believed that there was nothing that the
Americans could not do.
Two youngsters, boy and a girl,
visited our mess shack every evening to
get the stale bread that would enable the
small family to maintain life. There was
look of awe in their eyes as they listened
to the tales of the country beyond the sea,
and an air of implied faith in the Ameri
Gains that was touching. Every day they
would ask if they could not accompany
the regiment home, and there was regret
on both sides that they could not, for the
The mirror., 1923-04-26
THE HOLY LAND
BY Mr.. J. Il. X.

IN raking the contents of my Uranium
for a subject which might be of intel
est TO the Chautauqua Circle recalled
trip | took some years ago through the
Holy Land. AT the time l jotted down
the important spectacles | witnessed in
the birthplace of Christendom. There
are signs that tell the tale; ruins that are
evidences of the former glory of dead and
buried cities.
Of course tourist is shown through by
a guide who explains the different places.
shall not attempt to make any discrim-
nations but | shall endeavor to give the
facts to the best of my knowledge and
ability.
There are four spots of much concern
which one ought to visit viz: Jerusalem,
Bethlehem, the Garden of Gethsemane
and the Mount of Olives.
Jerusalem is reached by rail from Jaf-
ia, the seaport on the Mediterranean. 1t
is the center of the Holy Land, associated
with the grandest and most sacred events
In the history of Christianity. 1t is sit
uated on four hills, separated by valleys,
virtually forming cross and surrounded
by plow-fields which once were occupied
with palaces and magnificent structures
tehtting the great capital of great ma
ton.
Excav2toss claim that in order to find
the Jerusalem of old, they have to dig
from twenty to one hundred feet beneath
the surface, because in many instances,
while seeking foundations for new build
ings workmen found a series of buildings
one above the other, proving that one
city was literally erected upon the ruins
of another.
Thus the present city of Jerusalem is
standing on the debris of many preceding
cities. There, kings and prophets and
holy men and, according to,t the scriptures,
The Son of God trod There He bore His
cross and drank His bitter cup and when
He expired these hills trembed from
earthquakes power.
Within the present walls the city has
an area of two hundred and ten acres,
of which about thirty-hve are covered hv
the Temple of Enclosure. On this area
lies the most essential buildihg-the most
sacred on earth-thc Church of the Hoy
Sepulchre.
1t consists of some twenty-five cathe-
drals, chapels, shrineS and monasteries ?
One can not approach this Holy Spot
without reverence. The guide explains
that in this edihce millions have wor-
SHIPPED and great numbers visit there an
ually to adore in the belief that our Lori
was cruciied and His body laid in it
and from it revealed Himself after His
resurrection.
Upon entering this church one is
pointed to the stone of the anointment Z
where the body of Christ was laid by
Nicodemus; few spaces further on
stone marks the spot where Mary stood
while the body was being anointed; il
he csnter of the rotunda is the SepulchIe
itself, tomb about six feet square, en-
tered by low doorway.
1t is enclosed by marble chapel lit by
forty-three ornamental lamps perpetually
burning. Nearby is portion of the stone
which the angel rolled page 4, COL u
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sofa, Thursday, April 20, 1923.

regulations forbade it. | might tell you
of the mascot of a certain Iowa regiment
who was carried on board ship in the bass
drum, but | will not. Our mess sergeant
was the economical sort, but the head cool
had a heart in keeping with his Irish ma
ture, and the mess appropriation kept one
family of three from starving.
We hear much of the financial strain
that was upon the average American
purse, during the war, and of the incon-
veniences in connection with the sugar and
-four conservation. That is a source of
much amusement to any ex-serviceman.
We returned to find the stay at homes
looking well-fed and prosperous while
the French people were putting up with
harships that would have drawn COL
lective yelp of protest from the American
taxpayers. They were actually starving
to death in many parts of the country. l
have seen on the streets of Bordeaux
children so weak that they could scarcely
stand upon their feet as the result of the
lack of necessary nutriment. They wore
wooden sabots, not being able to afford
leather shoes; many did not have enough
clothing to protect their bodies And we
speak of the wartime hardships in this
country.
Have you ever seen two hungry dogs
fighting over bone? l have seen two
youngsters emanating the actions over q
piece of mud soaked bread White bread
was a luxury, and the, soggy black war
bread was unfit to feed a hog. The
American soldier had white bread most
of the time but the French citizen ate
war bread and was glad to get it. Sweets
of any kind were practically unobtain-
able; candy simply could not be found.
Chocolate bars were without sweetening.
During the last months of the war there
was change, but money was the medium
for obtaining delicacies, and the people
had no money.
Aged women acted as street cleaners,
while men who would have worn the @.
A! r. ribbon, had they been Americans,
did the more arduous tasks. | have re-
ferred to the greed and avarice of the
French as a race, as have others, but such
an indictment is unfair if employed in
clusivcly. The American did pay well
for what he got but he could afford to.
If he was hungry he could obtain a meal,
such as could be had without cost or with
cut begrudgment He was accepted as a.
friend, even while he was exploited and
overcharged.
You may doubt the morals of the French
as a nation, their sincerity in interna
tional relations, their fairness but you
cannot doubt their patriotism and great
love for La France. l doubt if this is
equalled in any country in the world,
and | know that it is not in this country.
Fer France no sacrifice was too great, no
duty too arduous, no feat impossible. The
grim phrase "They Shall Not Pass" has
gone down in history as an indication of
the bravery and tenacity of the boilu, but
this is only one outstanding sign of their
great love of country.
No less great is the French hatred of
the German. You find it in youngsters
just beginning to talk. If the papers are
giving us the truth concerning the state
of affairs in the Ruhr valley, the French
are paying their ancient enemies in their
own coin. 1t is just retaliation in their
eyes, iaundiced perhaps.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
BOSTON RUNNERS IN
 TROUBLE IN WESTPORT
Three From Hub City Come To Grief In Conn. Town By Activity
 of State Cops

Westport, Conn.,, July 17.-James Vasapoli and Liberio Cratonzano of Boston, arrested early today for ile- gally transporting liquor after tour ing car had been searched and 35 one gallon cans of alcohol claimed to be from grain, had been found were held in s1,500 bonds for a hearing on Thursday.
 An hour earlier the officers had seized an automobile at the same place in which were 60 one gallon cans of alcohol, and had arrested Frank Sinagra of Boston who Is also held in $500 for a hearing on Thurs day.
 Two of the prisoners, according to State Policeman Samuel s, Metcalf who directed the seizures offered the policemen s200 cash bribe and the promise of an additional s2oO if they were allowed to go.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
Half Billion and More
 In Taxes Are Paid Over

Hartford, Conn, July 17.-Taxes aggregating $512,991.54 were paid to the state treasury by stock insurance companies up to the closing yesterday of the period allowed for such pay ments. This was an increase of s297,- 779.67 over the total of taxes paid by such companies last year, and was due largely to an act of the recent session of the legislature which re- quires the payment of taxes on 30 per cent of the Liberty Bonds and other tax-exempt securities which heretofore have been wholly exempt from the tsock insurance company tax. Deductions allowed the insur- ance companies dropped from s120,- 361.70S.15 to s92.064, ,904.21, a differ ence of $2S,2S7,613.94, with the re- suit that the total tax paid is the greatest since 1918.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
TRIES TO ESCAPE COPS,
 CAUGHT IN 2 MILE RACE
New Hayener Caught By Willimantic Police-F'ailed To Heed Order
 To Slow Down

Willimantic., July 17.--Pasquale Carangelo, who said he lived at 36 Castle street, New Haven, was arrest ed charged with reckless driving to- day and released on a $50 Eond. He had companion who was released without charge against him. Caran- gelo was asked by a traffic officer to wait minute in traffic jam but instead he speeded away The off cer took another car and chased him two miles on the turnpike toward Hartford and caught him. Caran- gelo had no drivers license. The ma chine was Connecticut 1S4,2S9 regis tered July 10 in the name of Daniel l.. Lawler of New Haven. The local police asked the New Haven officers to give assistance Tn identifying the machine further.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
MYSTERY OF LOST CHILD
 UNRAYELLED BY D. L. DUNN
Chairman of Police Board Finds Miss ing Youngster Joy Riding in Main
 Street Building Elevator.

"The Mystery of the Lost Child. occasioned much amusement when il was unraveed by the chairman of the board of police commissioners this afternoon at police headquarters l Shortly before ? o'clock woman giving her name of Mrs. Hughes and address at 137 Pleasant street, tele- phoned Captain George Kelly that her ,, three year old son John, was lost and she did not know where to look for <, him.
 The patrolmen on duty were noti- fled and a general alarm was given. But John was not to be found. About 20 minutes after ? o'clock Chairman David l.. Dunn walked into the sta- tion with the query, Anybody look ing for lost child, Cap?"
 Explanations brought out the fact that the youngster had wandered into the National bank building, boarded the elevator and was having the time of his life riding up and down, despite the operators unsuccessful efforts to shoo him off.
 Patrolman Joseph Hayes found him sitting on a chair in the elevator en- toying his first ride with great glee. and restored him to an anxious mother.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
CITY ITEMS.

Have The Herald follow you on your vacation. 1Sc week. cash with order.-adYt.
 Herbert Twining reported to the police department this morning that his bicycle had been stolen from in front of the Stanley Works.
 The police department received a complaint this morning that boys were knocking apples off of tree at 4S High street. The boys were gone when the police arrived.
 Miss May Copeman of 32 Monroe street who underwent serious oper- ation at the Meriden hospital Satur- day is reported as resting comfort ably. The operation was performed by Dr. E. W. Smith of that city.
 Court Friendly, Foresters of Amer ica, will hold a smoker and social to- night. Officers will be installed by Past Deputy Granger Fred Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
CLAIM DRIVER OF DEATH .. GAR HAD BEEN DRINKING

Danbury, July 17.--Coroner John J Phelan of Bridgeport is conducting an inquest here today concerning the deaths of Archie Newell of Brooklyn, N. Y., and MT. and Mrs. Charles Ty- Ter of this city in an automobile acci- dent on the outskirts of this city Sun day evening. Evidence presented to the coroner indicated that Herman Schroeder, driver of the car, had been drinking prior to the accident and that at least one other member of the party in the ill fated car was under the influence of liquor. Some of the witnesses estimated the speed of the car just before it overturned at this station between 60 and 70 miles an hour. although, others expressed the opinion that tha machine was travel Ing at from 35 to 60 miles an hour.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
POISON LIQUOR CHARGE
 RESULTS IN CLEANUP
Raid is Made at Danbury Resort After Woman Imbiber is Taken .@H
 Violently III. -.

Danbury, July 17.-A report receiv- ed by the police of this city that Mrs David Evans of Bethel, is critically i'll in the Danbury hospital as the result of imbibing alleged poisonous liquor led to the raiding late yesterday of premises at 51 F River street where a quantity of liquor was seized. Some mash infested by maggots and DOT tions of a still were also found in the place. Charles Hammed, alleged to be proprietor of the place was arrest ed and is held in $500 bail for hear ing next Tuesday Mrs. Alice Morgan of 51 River street was also arrested on charge of violation of the liquor law.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
MOTORCYCLE FATALITY.

New London, July 17.-An Italian cement mixer, named Borello. resid- ing in Tenth street, this city. was killed at Trails corner between Gro- ton and Poquonnoc at 1:17 this morn ing when he rode his motorcycle through the side of a trolley waiting station and a barbed wire fence and into a pile of stones. The station was demolished and the cycle wrecked. His companion. Lawrence Really, or Mystic. riding another machine. went ,.to ditch but was unhurt. Dense fog prevailed.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
DENIES FRAzEE DEAL

New York, July 17.-Col. Jacob Ruppert. president and sole owner of the New York Yankees, today fiatly denied that Harry Frazee who recent ly disposed of the Boston Red Sox would become associated in the own ership of the American league cham pions.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17

Magnus Johnson, farmer laborite, is elected U. $. senator from Minne- sota to succeed the late Knute Nelson.
 Mrs. Harding is forced to take to bed, president tells Fairbanks au- dience.
 Sacramento superior court grants temporary injunction restraining l. w. w. activities in California.
 Governor Hinkle of New Mexico pardons editor sentenced for criminal libel and court contempt
 Mixed claims commission in first decision awards $3,316,756 to Inter- national Harvester Co.,, for property seized in Germany during war.
 Provost Josiah H. Penniman is nominated president of University of Pennsylvania, equivalent to election.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17

Six cases of whooping cough and one of diphtheria were reported to the state department Of health last week by the New Britain health de- pertinent, the weekly morbidity re- port for the State of Connecticut shows.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
PLANES START TOMORROW

New York. July 17.-Twenty-four seaplanes scheduled to leave today for Newport to take part in defense maneuvers between Boston and Mar ragansett Bay will not start until tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17

Bishop Manning atsNew York or ders receiver for amrlifiers removed from high altar of St. John the Divine cathedral, and explains his action against carrying, modernism a bit too far.
 Francesca Garibaldi, 75, widow of famed Italian, dies. Motion to supplant capitalistic sys- tenn by socialism is beaten in British commons 36S to 121.
 Allies and Turks reach agreement on important disputed points. Mob of youths destroys Catholic headquarters at Florence and Mnsso- lini orders arrest of those responsible.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
CHURCH RECTORY BURNED.

Woonsocket, R. l.. July 1.-The rectory of Notre Dame church was destroyed by fire early this morning with a loss estimated at about s300,- 900,
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
Brief News Dispatches From All Over the World

John M. Siddall. AS, editor of tho American magazine, dies of cancer at Ardsley- on- Hudson, N. Y.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17

Phrosto fruit flavors, jars s1.s0, tomorrow only. Cooked Food Shop.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
CHOICEST USED CARS IN THE CITY

CHOICEST USED CARS IN THE cITY- Buick. 1922, sport model. Buick, 1920. touring.
 Buick. 1918. 4-cyi. touring. Buick, 1918. coupe. as Buick. 1919 coupe. tI 1916 Buick. touring.
 NEXT TO A NEW BUICK IS 4
 USED BUICK" Dodge roadster, 1918.
 Hupmobile, 1922. touring. These cars have been reconditionsd
 and newly painted. Open every evening until g o'clock. Pick out your used car and call
 fo- demonstration. F. J. Foley. Mgr. of Used Car Dept. Trades on new and used cars
 con, idered NEW BRITAIN BUICK CO. a25 ARCH ST. PHONE 2sor
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Burial Vaults-Monuments.

BURIAL VAULTS-Automatic sealing. con
 crete steel reinforced. waterproof. Cost less than wood or metal All first class under takers N. B. Vault Co.,, 276 Maple. Tel. 2785
New Britain herald., 1923-07-17

DEPENDABLE USED CARS
 1920 Dodge Bros. touring. 1921 Ford sedan. 1920 Ford sedan Ford racer.
 Terms Arranged. s. & F. MOTOR SALES CORP, INCL 155 ELM ST. TEL. 7S1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-05-09
SUSANNA WESLEY CLASS
NET TUESDAY, AFTERNOON.


An enjoyable social meeting of
the Susanna Wesley Sunday school
class Of the First Methodist church,
of which Mrs. Annie Walker IS
teacher, was held Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs Shelton
Howell, on College street. The
hostesses were Mrs. R. ?. Stack
house, Jr., Mrs. Il. Z. Allen, Mrs.
James Bynum, Mrs. Edwards and
Miss Halle Allen.
The guests were entertained in
the living room and dining room
which were thrown together and
beautifully decorated with vari col
ored garden flowers, roses and
sweet peas were used in the living
room and the table in the dining
room had for it's central decoration
lovely peoples gracefully arrang-
ed in handsome silver loving cup.
An interesting program arranged
by Mrs. Charles Ansley was given
during the afternoon which includ-
ed a "Bible Journey" contest, and
contest on Sunday school songs.
A delightful reading was given by
Miss Katherine Mcdonald.
Later in the afternoon delicious
ice cream and cake were served.
About fifty-three members were
present.
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P@ TSOmd oil


Baby Mary Bates McMath. who
has been so critically i'll with pneu-
monl&' at the nome of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. McMatb Jr
safely passed the crisis Monday. and
physicians and relatives regard bar
recovery as certain and rapid.
j. j. Gordon, who has been inca
pLaacstated from work for the past
~ months, returned last week to
MS duties at the Seaboard shops.
Mrs. Cooper Bradley is recuperat-
ing at her home on Brannen avenue
alIer an illness of two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Jack Macarthur and
children will leave at an early date
Tor Knoxville, Tenn, where he has
accepted a government position.
Mrs. Macarthur and children will
visit relatives i'm Macon and ber
Parents in Jonesboro, before going
to Knoxville.
., w NJ 0aSJ4eDcrfy and fans
lily, who are now occupying an
apartment in the home of Mrs. Mat
tie Redmond on Church street, viii
move at an early date to the cot
I2ge on Elm avenue next to the
Hlgh school, Which is now being
remodeled by the owner.
Mrs. J. N. Scarborough is in al
her home on East Church street her
Illness involving heart complications.
"A. R. Cooper, who has been EN-.
FIoyed IN Jacksonville, Fla, for the
past several months, is now in
selma, Ala, where he is connected
With the railroad shops there. Mrs.
Cooper will remain in Americas uD-
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colored garden flowers.
Eugenia Johnson and Ann John
son assisted Mrs. Harold IN sorv-
ing.
Invited to meet Rev. Guile were
Mr.. and Mrs. Howell Elan, Rev
and Mrs. Richard Simpson. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. c. Crockett, Mr. sad Mrs.
G. R. Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Mathis
and guest, Mrs. J. L. Downing, of
Miami, Fla; Miss Linda Mathis,
Mrs. W. w. Dykes and Mr. and Mrs
Fred Arthur.
DR.. Guile is the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. c. Crockett during his stay
in Americas.
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After an interesting game Of golf
of which Rev. Guile, Howell Elan,
Thomas Harold and Rev Simpson
formed a congenial foursome, a
number Of friends were invited for
tea and sandwiches. The guests
were entertained ON the porch Of
the club house whichwas attractively
decorated with a profusion Of bright
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AMERICUS MERCHANTS OFFER YOU MANY

Mrs. s. L Saunders and children
removed to Mrs. Rena Horne's nome
they spent several months with Mrs.
India Fulton.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. l. Saunders have
removed to Mrs. Rena Homes home
on East Church street.
Mrs. India Fulton Of Sheliman is
spending sometime with Mr. and
Mrs. S. !. Saunders.
Miss Marie Walker left this morn
inc for Macon to be the guest of
frieDds and relatives during TIE CEN
tennSl
Mrs. R. E. McAfee, who has beer
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
!. M. Oliver, for several days at
their home here, returned to Ma
con yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ansley, Mrs.
Charles Hale, Mrs. John SILVER,
Frances SILVER, Miss Lily Poole
and Eugene Bailey will leave tomor-
row for Macon and will be among
the out-of-town guests at the Macon
centennial.
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MR.. AND MRS. HAROLD
HONOR DR.. GUILE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Harold en-
tertained delightfully."- Tuesday aft
ernoon at the Golf club with n golf
fea, complmenting Rev. G. E.
Guile, who is conducting Bible
conference at the Presbyterian
church