New Britain herald., 1929-02-16
POLES ID RECALL
 VALIANT PULASKI
Patriot Who Diod for Colonies to
 Be Suitably Remembered

The names or k0ScluSZkO ana Pu- laski are synonymous whenever mentioned in connection with the American Revolutionary War-both having performed valuable and dis tinguishable service in the colonists' fight for freedom. The name of the former Is perhaps more commonly known to Americans, nevertheless Pulaski rendered as great a service in the war as did Kosciuszko. and gave his life in defending the rights of people he did not know, but whose feelings he understood.
 This year marks the 150th anni- versary of the death of Count Cas- imir Pulaski. Polish patriot. who died in defense of the city of Sa- vannah while leading his regiment against the British troops. In com- memoration of the famous generals death. the Poles throughout the United States will observe the an- niversary and pay tribute to the memory of a valiant hero. Prepara- tions for nationwide celebration are on foot, and in some states bills have been introduced for the prCc- lamation of a holiday on October II, the anniversary of his death. Better Known in South
 His fame as a leader is perhaps more widely known in the south ern states, where his military activi- ties centered for the major part Of his career as a soldier in the Aemr- ican army, and many towns and hamlets, streets and boulevards. state and city parks bear his name, while monuments to the memory of his deeds have been erected in Washington, Savannah, Chicago and Milwaukee, and g fort was named after him.
 General Pulaski died at the early age of 30, after an active military career both in Europe and America. Born of a noble family on March 4. .174S, he was slated for the, bar and studied law. In those days q man of noble birth had to have .. certain amount of military training and for this purpose. he went to France, where he served his ap- premiership under the then famous Charles, Duke of Courland. Poland at this time was undergoing a po- litical and social crisis, brought Ol by dissension in the ranks of the nobles themselves and the downfall of the country was imminent.
 Joined Rebellion in Poland
 In 1879, at the age of 21. Pulaski returned to his native country and joined his father and brothers in an uprising against Stanislaus August us, King of Poland, whose tactics and overtures to the Russian em- pire were not pleasing to the ears of the patriotic element. In 1771, Count Pulaski made an unsuccess- full attempt to capture the king at Warsaw and for this received a sentence of outlawry for . short time. In the meantime the coalition of the three great powers. Russia. Prussia and Austria was realized and further action on his part and those who joined him in the caus., was frustrated. Rounded and hunted by agents of the coalition, he was forced to escape and made his way to France.
 Pulaski Meets Franklin
 While his own country was in the throes of constant changes and was gradually losing it's grip on . land that for centuries was the home of his people. another people in a new world, were fighting for liberty and rights. They needed money and help to carry on the fight for the cause" and for this purpose sought the aid of France. Benjamin Franklin at this time was the am- bassador to the French people for this purpose, and while in Paris met and talked with many who sympa thized with the American cause ana offered their money and personal