New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 17, 1917, Page 6

Britain Herald.' PUBLISHING COMPANY. Proprietors. Iy (Runday excepted) at 4:15 p. m., 4 Buflding, 67 Church St tite Post Office at New Britain d Class Mall Matter. By carrier to any part of the city gents a week, 65 cents a month. for paper to be sent by mall, fAble’ in advance, 60 cents a month, & year. profitable advertlsing medium in elty. Circulation books and press alwavs open to advertisers. 4 will be found op sale at Hota- '® News Stand. 42nd St. and Broad- fny, New York City: Board Walk, At- tic City, and Hartford Depot. b b TELEPHONE CALLS. ofce .. Prial Rooms e \ber of The Associated Press. 'he Associated Press is exclu- ly entitled to the use for re- fiblication of all news credited it or not otherwise credited in is paper and also the local news fiblished herein. forty per cent. of New Britain’s 2 to the new National Army will n its way to Camp Devens, Ayer, achusetts, Thursday of this week. ;hb»:\ any newspaper or press tion which suggests we are agents’ or are ‘pro-German’ ‘supported by German funds' or are | suilty of ‘sedition’ or of ‘treason,’ ) however these words may be modified. | Several such suits are in preparation. Furthermore, several of our branches which Have grown tired of local news- paper abuse have asked permission ta bring suit for libel in our name and permission has heen granted.” other things are mation, all of covered by But that careless indis- the their erman or are Of course, BO tained in the which could ) using our ola triend “ete | explains the situation editors who like criminately at Union proc be amply and ink cxpense to spill the of on sarcastic hecause the Jail vawn to receive them. Jail at this time of the vear would be unbearable. The Union might show the least bit of human kindness and walt until the Woerid Scries is concluded. Since the there has not been a more patriotic class in the United States of America than those who guide the destinies of its news- papers. There have been exceptions but generally the editors of the nation hive been steadfast and superlatively patriotic. Nothing has escaped their watchful eyes and no organization has been too big, too powerful or too in- fluential to escape the withering fire from their pens if the organization deviated from the paths of patriotism. First and all the time, they have been patriots and no threats from the American Union Against Militarism or any other organization can gag honest criticism. It is true that harsh should place a curb pens ar began, ly after that the entire quota of " men will be training there. This e last of our donation to the na- ‘al forces. ince the working out of the Se- live Draft Service Law many New failn men have taken upon them- es to enlist in the army, the navy, | the natlonal guard. Many went re war was declared by Congress. o men, the men who do not come ler the*head of the draft, are the ;!New Britain must keep track of, it not forget. for some time past it been that all readers of this paper Fdn helping hand in the campaign inames. We want the names of h end every man who has donned iform in the armies of democracy. ‘boys are on the battle-fronts of ope. They are in the armies of Entente Allles. They are with fgrces in the various tratning hps of this country. They le, there, and everywhere. Now is the time to complete New itain’s honor roll. The men who Ithis week have left their record ind them. The two exemption \rds of this city have taken care of these things. The men who went iore have no such honor. It is the ty of all to see that no name is neg- ted. Send in one today. has are THEIR WORKS SHALL YE i KNOW THEM. ‘Being duly warned of impending jaster unless greater restrictions are forced on the news of the day and itorial opinion, it now behooves the jess of America to observe scrupu- jsly the rules and regulations pro- jundea by the American Union nst Militarism, commanly known the shorter and uglier term of fist: Hereafter, the A-U-A-M to scrutinize with the greatest care ferything that is printed concerning activities and if its motives are ailed, woe be to the editor and the ywspaper which aids in disseminating matter. For, be it known, the merican Union Against Militarism in- ds to sue for libel any or all news- pers which intimate, insinuate or er that it, the said American Union nst Militarism, is in the pay of e War Lard of Europe or that it is ty of sedition or treason, as these ms are legally defined. The awful blow fell last week when wspapers of the'land received, by il, a warning from the Union hreatening dire things for them un- they restrained their dor and refrained from a arrage fire of naughty adjectives at e Union. Indeed, several libel suits re in preparation, if the announce- ent is to be belleved, and the coffers £ the Union are to he enriched by a 100d of sheckles from the treasuries f the subsidized, news- pers. But of course the newspaper mers will not fall below the army eisht regulations worrying about uch a little matter because everyvone nows, at least evervone outside news- pbaper offices knows, that the barons are backing the press and the bayment of damages would simply re- kult in a call for more funds from the plutocrats of unearncd increment, “Heretofore the of merican Union Agr Militarism has been to ignore newspaper attacks,” gays the introduction to the um. But those days are wvould seem, as the further says: ‘“These have lately ac- quired, however, such an hysterical tone that we have decided, on the ad- lvice of conservative counsel, to sue for patriotic hurling trust-owned money policy the st ultima- it announcement over, words have been printed against the Union and if it continues to play with fire it is probable that other harsh words will be used in criticising its acts. If the Union desires to escape attack in the press, let it lend its support to the government in this hour of stress. No matter how honest the Union has been in its intentions, the effect of its acts has been to hamper the government in building up a mili- tary machine to battle with the Prus- sian monster. This country is at war. That is a fact from which no one can escape. If Prussian barbarism, as practiced in other countries, is to be considered as a criterion, a fate a thousand tlmes worse awdits America if the Kaiser’'s minions ever land on our coasts. We are at war and if the American Union Against Patriotism is sincerely desirous of aiding the gov- ernment it should shut up shop and throw the key into the ocean. That would be the greatest act of pa- triotism the Union could perform, but as it is highly improbable that such a course will be adopted the coun- try must try to worry along with this increased burden, Let the American Union Against Militarism cease to dissipate its funds by sending idle threats to the press of America. If it should develop that the editors of the nation should be forced to choose between the expres- sion of patriotic opinion, on the one hand, and jail, on the other, many would prefer jail. The press re- fuses to be muzzled. If that be libel, sue. POTS AND PANS. When the housewives of the nation emerge from this war they will have almost attained perfection. They will have, at least, learned how to elimin- ate waste. What with the canning and pickeling and preserving and other things they are now asked to go easy with the pots and pans. “Save your pots and pans” is the latest cry from Washington. It seems that the officlals of the national gov- ernment have been appraised by cer- tain manufacturers of these wares that unless the women of the nation “have & heart,”” there will be a short- age of cooking utensils for the boys in the trenches. To this end some thirty leading manufacturers of kitchen ware have 1ssued a bulletin to housewives asking them, in the name of all that is good and conservative, to take extreme care in handling articles of galvanized, enamelled, and tinware. This because the demand for goods made of steel has caused a shortage in the market and particularly in those ar- ticles destined for use in the kitchen. The mess tents and kitchens of the varlous army cantonments will suffer unless the women folk of the land go easy with what pots and pans they now have. In order that the housewife may know just what to do in this latest emergency, she is advised not to heat foods in a pan without water: not to use too course scouring powders; not to scrape pots and pans with sharp knives, but to soak them instead; and to use soap and water wherever pos- sible. These followed, the housewives will not only save the pots and pans, but will come out of the campaign for thrift with Better pre- served hands. It seems that soap and water is the best possible cleanser for the pots and pans and is also easier on the human skin. Now is the time to get jn line, even with the pots and pans. out things gates | When Caesar Secs 'Er, How did you get on in your Latin today, my son? Oh, all right except that I got caught in the clause of that old crab, Caesar, FAOCTS AND FANCIES. “Quid aere perennius” does not ap- ply to the bronze statuary in Berlin. —New Haven Register. A Russlan dictator should keep good temper and a few barrels striped candy.-——New York Sun. a of Anyhow, Maine gets-a fortnight of free advertising all over the country -.—Paterson Call. Bailey, by the way, speaks of distinguished brother colonel as “contribu editor of the Kansas City sTaR” But why not “ConTRib- uting ediToR ?"—Springfield Union. Now that the girls are to have a pistol pocket in their clothes, perhaps #t is only fair to put them wise to the knowledge that it is a mighty handy place to carry a plug of tobacco.— Indianapolis News. ! — We have two classes of unfortunates in this old vale of tears and laughter, those who can’t get their minds on their work and those who can't get theirs oft it.—Ohio State Journal. Army Harmony. (Will Stokes in Boston Life). “Give us a song,’ the troopers crled, And while the glasses jingled, Blake of the Second, flushed with pride, From out of the squad was singled. e sang “The Wearin' of the Green,” And then fer variation, Brought ‘“Yankee Doodle” scene, 'Mid thunderous acclamation— H on the “Yankee Doodle, you're a brick! (So was Napper Tapdy) Ireland’s friend from’ first to end Is Yankee Doodle dandy! Fill up again, and Private Brand, Breathing of beer and glory, Wafted “Die Wecht” of Germanland Up to the seventh story; ‘With lusty lungs we wheeled in line And made the rafters quiver, But soon the current of the Rhine Flowed into “Suwanee River.” “ “Way down upon the Suwanee River Far, far away, There's where my thoughts are turn- in’ ever, Down where the old folks stay.” Then wha hae wi' Wallace And “Partant pour la Syrle,’ From Kerr and Jean Laforge were had In ringing tones and cheery; But Syrian plain and Scottish glen Were swept by at a canter, To join the range of Sherman's men Encamped around Atlanta. “Hurra! hurra! We'll join the jubilee, Hurra! hurra! 'tis the flag that sets you free; And so we sang the chorus from At- lanta to the sea, we' were marching Georgia.” ‘While through And thus the house to midnight ran, With friendly jest and prattle, And hymns of many a warrior-clan On many a field of hattle; But, turning from each foreign land, The heartiest praise and chorus Was thine, O dear Columbia! and The flag that glitters o’er us: “ '"Pis the star-spangled hanner, And long may it wave O'er the land of the free And the home of the brave.” The American Face. (New York Tribune.) When” the first American soldier marched down Plecadilly a few weeks ago there were cheers and, for Brit- ain, great enthusiasm. There was also keen observation, as the follow- ing description of our men Manchester Guardian The chief thing that struck you was thelr faces. They looked grim and set, and however loud the cheer- ing by the way and however racy the London greetings,” there was never a smile to be seen. The Americans seemed to be tremendously conscious of being on show—no different from the British soldier on a march-out, who always sives the crowd as good as he gets in the way of repartec and never allows himself to be betrayed into solemnity. This unyielding appearance seemed especially to Impress the volatile French and Belgian soldiers among the spectators. Every one said they looked like business—these men with set, rather hard faces, strong-jawed and close-lipped. Americans do look tremendously conscious. Willam James stated the same lden when he reproved us for showing too much of our emo- tions in our faces. It may bc a fine psychological question whether wo are really any more conscious than the more sophisticated Britisher, who has learned to conceal his emotions— to be consciously unconsclous. But to the eve there can he no question of our national restlessness under scrutiny, our inability to forget our- selves. The grim look, the set, rather hard faces strong-jawed and close-lipped —these items, too, show clear obser- vatlon. And they suggest an Amer- ican characteristic that goes some distance to explain the self-conscious- ness. That is our national eager- ! ness and keenness, a combination of fresh, unsatisfied interest in the world, with endless will to see the thing through. The quality was conspicu- ous on Fifth avenue when our armies, present and prospective, marched forth to camp. It is prol ¥ our hest and most characteristic national | sitt. in the shows: NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1917~ HOME READ FOR CITIZE Thirty daily lessons offered attempt is made to give binding ing informal in tone. LESSON NO. 30 THE SOLDIER IN BATTLE. (Preceding Lessons: 1. Your Post of Honor. 2. Making Good as a Sol- dier. 3. Nine Soldierly Qualities. 4. Getting Ready for Camp. First Days In Camp. 6. Cleanliness in Camp. 7. Your Health. 8. March- ing and Care of Feet. 9. Your Equipment and Arms. 10. Recrea- tion in Camp. 11. Playing the Game. 12, 13. Grouping Men into Teams. The Team Leaders. 15 Arms of the Service. 14. Staff Branches of the Service—I. 17. Staff Branches of the Service—IIL. 15, Army Insignia. 19. The Army System of Training. 20. Close Or- der Drill. Extended -Order Drill. 22, Guard Duty. . Get- ting Ahead in the Army. 24. Army Courtesy. 25, Discipline and Re- spect for the Colors. 26. Some Na- tional Traditions. 27. The Spirit of the Service. 28. Why we Fight. The War in Europe.) The average civilian, no matter how brave he may be, 0 into battle. Even though he knows very well that the chances of his be- ing killed or severely wounded are comparatively small, vet the thought of placing himself in a post of dan- ger face to face with a well-trained and courageous enenly is more or less terrifying to him. This state of mind is entirely natur- al. Every man goes through it. The bravest soldiers of the Civil war and of all wars testify to their dread of entering battle; but this is a feeling that can be conquered even by a man who is physically timid. It is related that a veteran soldier was observed by one of his comrades just hefore the Battle of Seven Oaks to be white and trembling and was reproached with being scared. ‘“‘Yes”, he replied, “If vou were one-half as scared as I am, youw'd be making a dash for the rear.” Ninety per cent of the men now fight- ing so dauntlessly in Kurope have doubtless passed through a , similar experience and/hold themselves in the path of duty only through mastery of their physical fears. Growth of Self-Confidence. As a man's military training pro- gresses, his body becomes stronger, and therefore better able to stand strain and intense activity. He grows accustomed to the noise of heavy fir- ing. He gets practice in handling his rifle and his bayonet with skill, so that he becomes confident of his abil- ity to defend himself. He learns how to advance over ground apparently swept by bullets without exposing himself to really effective fire. He grows used to the idea of meeting enemics face to face in battle. All your training as a soldier will work toward putting you into condi- tion to meet the test of battle when the time comes with true American t—with the intelligence and cour- age that make eventual victory cer- tain. Private soldiers are not required to study tactical problems. These are solved by the higher officers. But every man should thoroughly under- stand the following elementary prin- ciples of combat: 1. The offensive wins. 2. Battles are won by the individual soldier. It is emphatically “up to” him. Splendid leadership and fine equipment are of avail only when each private does his utmost. 3. Victory depends more on nerve d fighting spirit than on the best 2pons and armor in the world. Impomance of the Attack. Defensive action alone never wins victories. The army which succeeds must be ready and anxious to attack. There are many advantages in taking the offensive. The destruction of hos- tile trenches by heavy bombardment preceding the attack weakens the enemy’s spirit and sometimes leads to the surrender of men who are in no condition to withstand assault. The chief advantage, however, is the fact that the attacking side chooses its own time and place to strike, forcing the enemy to readjust his defences accordingly. It is always possible in battle for good infantry to “defeat an enemy greatly superior in numbers, but lack- ing in training, discipline, leadership, and morale.” (Infantry Drill Regu- lations, par. 854.) In another place in the Regulations, which has been pre- viously quoted, to the effect that d cipline “is the distinguishing mark of trained troops."” All these remarks tend toward one conclusion, namely that the discipline of the Army is a big factor in giving men the tenacity which enables them to go into battle with dauntless cou: age and to win victories. can accomplish wonders even among men who are naturally lacking in brains and self-reliance: It can complish a great deal more, however, among those who possess these natur- al g : Men who are thoroughly disciplined, and yet within the limits of disci- pline possess the priceless guality of initiativea, make ideal soldi€rs. They are the men who can always trusted to pull thmselves ont of tight < carry attacks through until won, to hold out against all 14. he odds Making Yourself a Real Soldier. Men of this type will be found in the National Army--tens of thousands of them. If you have made up your mind to be one of them, see that you ent into your training with yigor and in- tere: Make yourself a thorough sol- dier in the quickest possible time. Learn to obey orders without fear or question. At the same time remember to carry out those orders with true intelligence and self-reliance. Within the next few months the tional Army as practical help in getting started in the right way. .No These lessons are issued by the War Depart- ich reserves right to reprint. 2am Work in the Army. | Fighting ' 29, | has little desire to | Discipline | ac- | HTUESDAY ING COURSE N SOLDIERS to men selected for service in rules or directions, the course be- l| l || DOING HIS BIT | ' i | | | | BASIL PILLARD. After receiving the degree of Bach- elor of Arts from Yale College in June Basil Pillard joined the Yale Unit of the Army Hospital Corps which at that time was stationed in Bridgeport for preliminary training. | Mr. Pillard is 21 years old and graduate of the New Britain school in the class of 1913. In this ciass Mr. Pillard took a prominent part in social activities and in class day celebration. He also was the edi- | tor of the class annual. He is the son of Mrs. Frances Pil- lard of 25 Court street. a High Natlonal Army will be formed into a | splendid body of troops filled with a | spirit of loyalty and of enthusiasm for | our just cause, efficient from top to | bottom, in which every man will be | fitted and ready to do his duty. Such an army backed by all the resources | of the country—-resources of men, of money, and of materials practically without limit—is bound to go forward to victory. Therc may be temporary reverses and periods of gloom, as in all other wars; but in the end victory must and will be won. This is the object toward which all vour traiming is to be directed. Put Vo that training all your own earn- estness and energy. Fit yourself to wear with pride and credit the uni- form of an American citizen-soldier. This is the road of honor and of real service to the Nation. If Germany Were Advancing. (Idaho Statesman). The Allies may not be making par- ticularly rapid progress on the west- ern front, when measured in miles, but just imagine how we'd feel if. the same slow but steady advances were being made there by the Germans! Then imagine how the Germans must feel now. Value of “Cloture” (Syracuse Post-Standard). The value of the cloture rule is es- tablished. The senate doesn’t use it, but it needs only the threat of fit, | backed by the necessary signatures, to get unanimous consent. Russia’s Masses. (New York Herald). Evidently it has been a hard fight to make the masses at Russia’s cap- ital realize that th= rainbow promises of the Leninites are in reality “made in Germany.” A Shift of Paramount Issues. (Fouston Pecst) More and more people are becoming more decply conccrned about the price of eggs than about Ty Cobb's batting average. RUSSIAN REPUBLIC | Provisional The McMillan Store, Inc. “Always Reliable” WEDNESDAY MORNING Sept. 19, at 8:30 A M Our Big End of the Season Re This week Wednesday being have planned for Wednesday’s forenoon selling, Remnants of yard goods of every description, Materials, Wash Goods, Dress Goods, Silks, Laces, broidery, cte., also many odd lots all departments. This is the mnant Sale our last Half Holiday Closing, we several hundred including Drapery Ribbons, Em- marked for a quick clearance in ale you have been waiting for so be on hand Wednesday morning expecting to get burgains and you will not be disappointed. SCARFS * NI CENTERPIECES trimmed with Engiisi: to match. On Sale Wednesday Morning hon Laces, Scarfs and Center-Pieces all 890 3110 31.29 LOOK FOR 5c¢ BARGAIN TABLES Main Entrance Near the Door. 0dd Lots—Maline Rauffs, nesday morning, 49c each. oda 25 Silk Crepe, 25¢ value, 2 for 25c. Ostrich Boas, Value 98c to $1.50, Wed- ' Lots Women’s Neckwear, 5c each. 0dd Lots Handkerchiefs, Wednesday, embroidered Swiss and ANNOUNGED AT LAST Provisional Government Considers It Needed for Country’s Welfare Petrograd, Sept. 17.—Russia has been proclaimed a republic. The Government on Friday night issued this proclamation estab- lishing that form of Government: Gen. Kornileif’s rebellion has been quelled. But great is the, confusion caused thereby, and again great is the danger threat- ening the fate of the Fatherland and its freedom. Holding it necessary to put an end to the external indefiniteness of the state’s organization, re- membering the unanimous and rapturous approval of the repub- lican idea expressed at the Mos- cow State Conference, the Provi- stonal Government declares that the constitutional organization agcording to which the Russian state is ruled is a republican or- ganization, and it hereby, pro- claims the Russian Republic. KERENSKY. Minister and President. YARUDNI, Minister of Justice. (The title affixed to Promier Keren- sky’s signature probably refers to his position as President of the Ministry | rather than of the republic. Council of Five Formed. The Provisional Government has announced that all the affairs of state had been intrusted to five members of the Cabinet. Its stateient said: Pending the deflnite constitu- tion of a Cabinet and in view of the present extraordinary circum- stancas, all affairs of state have been intrusted to M. Kerensky, Premier; M. Tereshchenko, Min- Admiral Verdervski, Minister of War; Admiral Verdervski, Min- ister of Marine, and M. Nitkin, Minister of Posts and Telegraphs.& The Central Committee of the Ex- ecutive Committee of the Council of Soldiers’ and Workmen's Deputies and the Executive Committee of the Peasants’ Delegates have approved, by an overwhelming majority. Premier ! Kerensky's latest move, which has i distinctly improved the prospects for { the survival of the new Cabinet of five. These two organizations repre- sent the workmen, soldiers and peas- ants all over the empire, unlike the Petrograd Council of, 8oldiers’ and Workmen’s Deputies. They are the nearest thing to a Parliament which Russia possesses. M. Avksenteff, former Minister of the Interior appealed to the meeting | to help keep the Government afloat. He said great dangers were impend- i ing, of which one was that Cossacks were marching on Tsaritsyn, on the Volga, with the aim of dividing South Russia from the north and depriving the north of bread. He added: “The Provisional Government has precise information that the Germans are organizing an expedition in Fin- land.” Notwithstanding an attack on Pre- { mier Kerensky by delegates who de- | nounced him as an irresponsible dic- tator, the sentiment of the meeting was emphatically in favor of the Gev- | ernment. ‘The Governuient Is still menaced by the Bolsheviki of Petro- grad, who, owing to the suppression { of their newepapers and thelr defeat in the Central Committee. are in %n angry mood. MARY’S CHURCH. 1 high mass of requiem was celebrated at 8 o’clock this morning for the late Miss Dora Tyler. A month’s mind mass was celebrat- ed at 7 o’clock this morning for the late Dennis J. Farrell. - Banns of marriage were published yesterday for the first time for Wil- liam F. 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