New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 20, 1917, Page 3

PREPAREDNESS is the Watch Word of the Hour. | We are now in a position to show a most complete as- . sortment of- FOREST MILLS UNDERWEAR For Men, Women and Chil- dren in various weights, shapes We would suggest an early selection to safeguard your own interests. “As there is sure to be a shortage of these goods as the season advances. Let us show you the novel- ties in Hosiery, in all the lat- est colors and combinations. See the Néw Creations in Crepe de Chine and Voile Waists. PULLAR & NIVEN Lexington Lodge, I O. O. F. Lexi:-gten Lodge, I. 0. O. #., will hold its regular meeting Thurs- day evening in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall on Hungerford Court. The third de- gree will be conferred on three can- didates. . A supper will follow. Comstock Encampment. ; The second and third degrees will be conferred on three candidates at the regular meeting of Comstock En- campment, I. O. O. F., Friday evening in Jr. O..U .A. M. hall on Hungerford Court. New Britain Council No. 26, F. B. L. New Britain council, No. 26, F. B. L., will hold the regular meeting in Judd’s hall Friday evening. After the meeting the members will hold a whist party. | \ St. Elmo Lodge, K. of P. St. Elmo lodge, No. 21, K. of P., will confer the third rank tomor- row evening. All members are urged to be present. 8. of V. Auxiliary. Sons of Veterans auxiliary No. 1, will hold a meeting next Friday eve- ning. Candidates will be initiated. All members are requested at attend. Lady Wallace Lodge. Lady Wallace lodge, No. 24, Daugh- ters of Scotia, held a regular meeting ‘Wednesday. One application for membership was received. The past chief daughters, and officers will meet with Mrs. Demers Thursday evening. Martha Chapter, O. E. S. Martha chapter, No. 21, O. E. 8. 4 will hold a regular meeting Thursday . evening. A penny social will follow the meeting. X ‘Winthrop Council. ‘Winthrop Council, Sons &nd Daugh- ters of Liberty will entertain the state officers tomorrow evening. Supper will be served at 6:30. The council meeting will begin at 8. Two canai- dates will be initiated. P ‘Washington Camp. No. 9. P. O. 8. ot A. will meet Friday evening in O. U. A, M. hall, 277 Main street. All members are re- quested to be present as business of importance to each member will be acted upon. ' UP TO THE PEOPLE. Mayor Says a 21 Mill Tax Rate Would + Provide $24,000 Additional r George A. Quigley says in référence to the .025 mill tax ' rate which will undoubtedly be recom- ‘mended to the city meeting by the common council that it is plainly up 40 the people as to whether they have the .026 mill tax rate, a lesser rate or & higher rate. If they want and in- sist on a new south end fire statioh and an aerial truck they can have it &t the cost of an increased tax rate. A half mill increase, bringing the rate up to 21 mills, the mayor says, will provide about $24,000 additional révenue, making more improvements possible. If they want a lower rate they can cut out the Park street per- * fnanent paving or the south end park. ¥ i{:. The mayor believes, however, that will be bad policy to cut out the street paving. It has been th of the administration’ to' pave one street a m. lml, Park LET US HIT HARD, ROOSEVELT URGES Gblonel Reviews Grievances and Says It's Time to Act Oyster Bay, L. I, March 20.—“Let us wage war on Germany with all our energy and courage, and regain the right to look the whole world in the eyes without flinching,” said Colonel ‘Theodore Roosevelt in a statement given out for publication for today’s newspapers. The statement follows: “Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay., L. “March 19, 1917. “The news this morning of the sinking of our three ships, with loss ‘lot American life, makes it imperative that every self-respecting American should speak out and demand that we hit hard and effectively, in retnrn. Words are wasted upon _ Germany. What we need 'is effective and thorough-going action. “Seven weeks have passed since Germany renewed with' the utmost ruthlessness her never wholly aban- doned submarine war against neutrals and non-combatants. She then noti- fled our government of her intention. This notification was itself a declara- tion of war and should have been treated as such, During the seven weeks that have since elapsed she has steadily waged war upon us. It has been a war of murder upon us; she has killed American women and chil- dren as well as American men upon the high seas. She has asked Mexico and Japan to joih with her in dis- membering this country. If these are not overt acts of war, thén Lexington and Bunker Hill were not overt acts of war. It is well to remember that during the last two years the Ger- mans have killed as many, or almost as many, Americans as were slain at Lexington and Bunker Hill; and ‘whereas the British in open conflict slew armed American fighting men, the Americans whom the Germans have slain were women and children and unarmed men going peacefully about their lawful business, Pro-German Americans Traitors. “Such are theé..cqnditions. Any American citizen who is now pro-Ger- man is a traitor to this country; as much a traitor as any Tory who up- held the British cause against Wash- ington. As for the pacifists, they stand on a level with the copperheads who, in 1864, denotinced and assalled Abraham Lincoln. “Seven weeks ago we broke rela- tions with Germany.,. This was emi- nently proper. But it amounted to nothing, it was an empty gesture, un- less it was followed up by a vigorous and efficient’ action.. Yet during seven weeks (a time as long as’the entire duration of the war between Prus: sia and Austria in 1866) we have done rothing. We have not even prepared. We have spent our time discussing the proposal to pay Colombia $25,- 000,000 blackmail, to atone for hav- ing refused to pay her $10,000,000 of blackmail fourteen years ago. In the cdays when this republic prized man- hood, a favorite motto was ‘millions for defense but not a cent for trib- ute.’ Apparently our present motto i¥, twenty-five millions for tribute but not a cent for defense. “Under existing conditions armed neutrality is only another name for timid war; and Germany despises tim- 1dity as she despises all other forms of feebleness. She does not wage timid war herself, and she neither respects nor understands it in others. “Seemingly her submarine warfare has.failed, 'and is less menacing now than' it was seven wéeks ago. We are protfiing, and shall profit, by this failure. “But we have done nothing to bring it about. It has been due solely to the efidiency of ‘the British navy. We have done nothing to se- cure our own safety or to vindicate our own honor. We have been con- tent to shelter oursélves behind the fleet of a foreign power. “Such a position is'intolerable to gl self-respecting Americans who are proud of the great heritage - handed down to: them by their fathers and their fathers’ fathers. Let us dare to look the truth in the face. Let us dare to use our own strength in our own defense and strike hard for our national interest and honor. There is no question about “going to war.” Germany is already at war with us. The only question for us to decide HORSES %t HORSES FRESH CARLOAD HORSES WILL ARRIVE READY FOR INSPECTION AT OUR STABLES TUESDAY, MARCH 20th, 1917. These horses are right from the farms of Ohio. Splendid matched pairs—2,700 to 3,200 lbs., and hand- some singles—1,100 to 1,500 Ibs. These horses show quality, nice smooth farm and business chunks, ‘well broken and ready for hard work. No colts. If in need of a horse, see us. Every horse as represented. Satisfaction guaranteed. See our complete line of dump (carts, farm gears, bottom dumps, harnesses, etc. OONDON'B NAMBE IS A GUAR- rm’flm&mm Bristol, Conn. 30 Laurel Street. "Phone 58-3. iz whether we shall make war nobly or ignobly. Let us face the accom- plished fact, admit that Germany is ai war with us, and, in our turn, wage war on Germany with all our energy and courage and regain the right to look the whole world in the eves without flinching.” PLAN GOLDEN JUBILEE Mr. and Mrs, Héerman Fleischer of Os- good Avenue to Have Family Re- union on April 11. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Flelscher of 28 Osgood avenue are making plans for the observance of their golden wedding anniversary on April 11, They will be joined in this event by their six children, Oharles Flelscher, Wildam Fleischer, Mrs. Arthur Bush- nell of Berlin, Mrs. H. H. Higgins of Plainville and Mrs. J. C. McLary of Springfield, Mass. For forty-nine years Mr.. and Mrs. Fleischer have made their home in this city. They were married in New York on April 11, 1867, following the close of thé civil war. Mr. Fleischer was a goldier in the Civil war with a rank as captain. At present he is em- ployed as foreman of the plating de- partment at the Stanley Works. Mr. Fleischer has in the past been prominent in politics pnd‘a number of Yyears ago was a member of the gen- eral assembly as representative from this city. His colleague at that time Was the late P. J, Markley. ‘WANTS OFFICERS’' UNIT. -Middlebury, Vt;, March ‘20.—The faculty of Middlebury college has rocommended unanimously that the board of trustees apply to the war de- partment for the formation of 4 unit of the federal officers reserve train- ing corps at the college. The students alréady have formed a military com- pany and have requested that it be raade the basis of the proposed unit. LAWYERS TO PREPARE. Boston, March 20.—The establish- ment of schools in military. training for lawyers was announced today by the recently organized Lawyers’ Pre- paredness committee. They will: pro vide instruction 'in military law, the work of quartermaster’s department and ambulance driving. Leonard and Herrman‘n Co. e T “SERVICE AND SATISFACTION,” THE MOTTO OF THIS SHOP “Another Step in Efficiency” CORSET FITTINGS — ‘We have just installed a comfortable fitting room, fully equipped and are now prepared to give our patrons a Service they have been look- ing for—Corset Fittings. Our Corsetierre, who is a graduate of the stitute’” and with a good practical experience is ready to assist and advise you in selecting the correct Corset. This service, also any alterations that might have to be made, 'Phone or write for special moming appointments.— free of charge. ‘Phone No. 76-3. THE WOMEN’S APPAREL SHOP, “Nemo Hygiene In- 165 Main St. GLOVER IS THE CHOICE. | Young uwyuwne‘ucmlmo:xi. publican Town Committee, Joseph A. Glover, of the law firm of Roche & Glover, will be chosen the sixth ward representative on the republican town committee at a meet- ing to be held on Wednesday eve- ning at 7:80 o'clock. - Attorney Glover will succeed John Kingley, resigned. Who will succeed Paul Bellman in the fifth ward has not been fully decided. Members 'of the republican town committee, and, the subordinate ward committees, as well as members of similar committees from the demo- cratic ranks, are engaged in finishing up the military census in this city by taking the house to house canvass. ANIMAL TRAINER KILLED, Bonavita Fatally Injured in Struggle ‘With Polar Bear. Los Angeles, March 20.—Captain Jack ‘Bonavita, widely ‘known animal trainer, ‘died here last night as the result of a fractured jaw and severe lacerations suffered in a struggle with a polar bear. He was putting the bear through its customary tricks when the animal became enraged and attacked him. The trainer was saved {from immediate death by a policeman who fired six bullets into the animal killing it instantly. Captain Bonavita’s right hand was bitten off by a lion twelve years ago at Coney Island, N. Y. RIFLE CLUB PREPARES. Members to Elect Officers—Not Allied ! ‘With Home Guard. 3 i The New Britain Rifle club will not | ally itself with the Home Guard moye- | ment, but will continue along :he lines previously outlined. The <club - will ‘hold an important meeting at the armory on Thursday night when I the organization will be perfected and | officers elected. The Rifle club will in no ‘way be a | rival of the Home Guards; but will co-operate with it, the aims and pur- poses of both being the same. The members feel, however, that inasmuch as they have been organized and the members ' have already purchased their guns they cannot drop the mat- ter. . At Thursday night’s meeting plans will be made for an immediate mobilizing in case of an emergency. MARK’S Tnm-y, Children’s service, P. m.; Boy ' Scouts, 7:30 p. m. Daughters of the King, 8 p. m.; ‘Wednesday, The Woman’s Guild meets at 2:30 p. m, Lenten service 7:46 p. m. with sermon by Rev. C. 8. Smith, rector of St John's church, Ware- house Point. Thursday, the younger patrol of Girl Scouts meets at 4:30 p. m.; the Mission Study class at 3 Pp. m.; confirmatjon classes at 4:456 and 7:30; Girl's endly soclety, 7:30. Friday, Lenten service of litany and sermon, with penitential office, 7:45 p. m, 4:80 AN mvmnou Sage, Allen & Company, Inc.,iinvite the public to be their gu on Wednesday evening, March 21, from 8 to 10, in their new store. The entire plant will be thrown open for inspection, from tH big. engine room where power, light and heat are generated, to t& charming little “Studio House” of the Interior Decorating Dep ment on the top floor. 3 The “House Beautiful” on the lower floor has been onunly decorated and furnished. The New Brench Room for the sale . exclusive importations from Paris will be open for inspection. Hatch’s orchestra will furnish music during the evening. i The entire sales force will be present and the big new stocks spring goods will be shown. P ositively no goods will be -ola. nor any orders be taken. , Many notable men in the mercantile and manufacturing. fr6m New York, Boston and othrr cities, will be present as guests. Every reader of this paper-is invited to attend, w patron of Sage-Allen & Co. or not. ~ WOMEN'S OLUB MEBFINGS. The art department of the Wom- en's club gave a program at the Bap- tist church this afternoon at 3.80 o'clock. A new program Wwas ar- ranged, including Scandinavian songs by Mrs, Howard F. Horton, and pa- pers by Miss Florence A. Camp; Miss Bertha Sheldon and Mrs. Thompson B. (Wickwire. On Tuesday afternoon, * * *x “Proclaim LI BERTY ‘through The LIBERTY Bell rang true and far! Its iron tongue “proclaimed LIBERTY throughout all the land” justasthousands of human tongues proclaim LIBERTY today—good old LIBERTY tobacco. Any LIBERTY-loving Connecticut man will tell you why this tobacco is called LIBERTY. It stands for freedom from stems and ends—a pure, clean, genuine Long Cut for all men to enjoy. Only long, ripe, selected leaves of choice Kentucky tobacco go into LIBERTY —rich and sweet and mellow. The kind of smoke or chew that keeps men happy and hustling all the time. . Light up with LIBERTY today. out all the land” FROM INSCRIPTION ON THE LIBERTY BELL - 1776 mum Hartsord ¥ slo, Mr, nllhr of Hertford W der ‘cello selections and: Mn violin sellections. Mrs, also render vocal sel panied by Mr. Laubin.