New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 12, 1917, Page 6

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The Heart of the Nation. ‘We came to America, cither ourselves or in persons of our ancestors, to better the ideals of men, to make them see finer | . things than they had seen betore, to get rid of things that divide, and to make sure of the things that unite. 'It was but an histor- ical accldent no doubt that this* great country was called the “United States”, and yet I am very thankful that it has the word “united” in its title; and the man who seeks to divide .man from man, group from group, interest from interest, in the United States is striking at its very heart. —WOODROW WILSON. FOR FRIENDS TO DO. . Bince it was announced that Janu- fary 1 will mark the disappearance of fhe blank appearing in this newspaper there has been a great rush to send n ngmes Of enlisted men. This is as should be. In some instances the Mled out blanks are accompanied by pictures. Yet there are not enough of these. It would be better if every lo- pal man who has away either to the front or to training canton- ments far behind thc lines could have Bis picture in this newspaper. Since the men themselves will' not send the pictures in it remains for those inter- sted ‘in the soldiers’ and sailors to rform this task as they have the york of filling out the blanks. PRISONERS—LABORERS. Con:flct labor is at the commapd of he Government and can be used the ot it is deemed necessary. In e event the mine workers insist upon tr king and tie up the coal traffic at a moment wiien the nation needs Wery ounce of this commodity it can the Government should _lose no in bringing out the prisoners and tting them to work. There is a con- lerence being held in Washington on he question of utilizing convict labor uring the war. . In the olden dayh some of the South- irn. states were severely criticised be- use they set their convicts at work n the state roads and in performance i other Work before the eyes of men women. ' Sentiment was worked against this to such an extent that method of employing convict labor public work has been abandoned @ great number of states. What the main point of objection then come to be known as “the chain g.”” These men, all dressed in the onventional prison stripes, their limbs ometimes adorned with chain and were set to work digging ditches, performing other jobs attendant ‘ n highway construction. ‘In time of war Uncle Sam can send ough guards with the convicts to ake away the stigma of their appear- nce in public wearing the uniform of ripes. In time of war the same ob- ections that hold good in time of beace are not even to be considered the Government can go right head “in' its commandeering of this jabor. Thé nation has come to the point now where it looks upon every o and woman who does not work as sladker. The men in our prisons or benitentiaries who can be_utilized for ork in the great marts where serious frouble is expected from labor short- ge should be put to work where their rvices can best be used. REDEEMING JERUSALEM. Seven centuries ago the last of the isaders failed to rescue Jerusalem om the hands of the hated Turks. 'om that time until now Christians bhe. world over have looked forward o the day when the Holy City would pe taken away from the tainted touch bt the unholy. Now thas come true he dream of ages. The Holy Sepul- hre was not in Moslem possession hen Jerusalem fell, having been for ome time past under the care of the ciscan fathers, who have held Turks at bay with military arms. 'not paying the same proportion of Xaxes as Tom Smith. The shrine of Christianity served. From the military standpoint the capture of Jerusalem and its posseés- sion by British troops, while it means comparatively nothing toward bring- ing the war to an end, it vet holds the Kaiser. To begin with, it is a sure sign that the Turks have lost their old-time power and snap. Their military strength is not up to the standard. The Turk is re- ceding, and rapidly. Less than twg ! years ago the Turks actually menaced ! the Suez Canal, which, if held by the enemy, would have paralyzed British trade traffic to the East. Then came the fall of Bagdad, and now Jeru- salem. The Kaiser's dream of a Berlin-to-Bagdad railway must now vanish in thin air. One outcome of the capture of Jeru- salem by the British forces will be the establishment of a national life in Palestine by the Jewish people—a wish that has been father to their thoughts for lo these many years. Se- cretly, quietly, slowly but surely, the Jewish people the world over have heen watching and waiting for the day when they could in some fashian re- store the old country. Zion is now taken, and everything is in readiness for restoration. With the rejoicing of the Jews must blend the joyousness of all Christendom at the deliverance of Jerusalem from the Turk. / is pre- i despair for PERFECTING THE TAX LAW. It has been pointed out that many small business institutions will be hit hard by the present War Tax Law if its excess profits proviso is put in legal operation as it now stands. On the other hand it has been shown that many great business houses, at which the law was levéled, will prac- yth:ally remain untouched so far as this law goes. There will therefore be much rejoicing among the smaller business interests when they learn that a movement is now on foot to have the defects of this law perfected. ““Speed was the watch-word of the special session of Congress at which this War Tax bill was passed. And, because of the haste in which the en- tire lJaw was put through the legisla- tive mill, there was necessarily many errors committed. Now that the Congress has come back into its regu- lar routine and there is plenty of time in which to loak over the sit- uation which comes with the after- math of a declaration of war there is hope that something will be done ‘o efface mistakes. War taxes must hit everybody, and all in the same proportion. No pa- triot objects to paying his equitable share of the Government's war ex- penses; but there will be objection when it is learned that John Jones is That particular clause which relates’ to excess profits is the one which demands particular attention at this time. A careful study of the emergency tax bill will reveal other places where the law might be made fairer to all concerned. In the polishing process some bright Congressman might score a great vie- tory were he to suggest some method whereby all the taxes cannot be shift- ed from the shoulders of the_pro- ducers and placed upon those of the ultimate consumer. About the only drawback to the new cheap farm tractor is that you can't milk it.—New London Day. Anklets are said to be the newest novelty, further than that if it hopes to stir the tired shoe clerk.—Capper's Week- ; ly. Lord Lansdowne is apparently afraid that if this thing goes much arther a lot of the German and Eng- ish nobility may have to go to work. —Springfield Daily News. It is said to be the death penalty in Germany to impersonate an army officer, remarks the Washington Post, but so far the crown prince has es- ~aped.—Berkshire Eagld. Bill Stone, of Missouri, declares war on Bulgaria, hey? Somebody's heen canvassing the Missouri Bulgar- ‘an vote, perhaps.—Paterson Press- Guardian. The Connecticut council of defense i= to help counteract German in- trigue by holding loyalty meetings all over the state. Gatherings compar- able with these held during the Civil war, but even greater in numbers and power ought to be the result. By means of sternest war peace will have to come, and on this line the neople must gathcr.—Springfield Re- publican. Y. W. C. A. NOTES. “A Maker of Magic” is the title of the charming little Christmas play to be given at the membership rally to- night at the Y. W. C. A. The play brings with it all the spirit of the hristmas tide—and will put the Christmas cheer into the hearts of vl The membership rally this ygar is a very significant affair, due to the fact that the membership reached the one thousand mark. Over 310 mem- but fashion will have to go | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1917. A’Bride of a Year. She is white and slender and fair, Her eyes are aflame with desire, Bright with lustre of youth is' her hair, is dew, fire. She she is starlight, and Thou birch-tree swayed by the wind! More gently swayed is her form, For a breath can move her or bind, And his love is her sunlight and storm. Her life is a vision, a dream, She sitteth apart with her joy, r down day’s tumultuous stream Guides a shallop that none can de- stroy, [o] Her smile is the smile of the/mor:§ Her beauty' the coolness of eve; O morning, art ever forlorn! Why, spirit of evening, dost grieve? —MRS. ANNIE FIELDS. COMMUNICATED. AN AXZRICAN AT HEART. Paul P. Schicgel Explains Why He Ts Not Registered Citizen. November 12, 1917. Dear Editor: Will you kindly allow me a little space in your esteemed paper to make little mare explicit a statement in your last night’s issue about my being an enemy alicn who has resided in this country for eight years without having become a full-fledged Ameri- can citizen? The words “enemy alien” are only theoretically correct when applied in my case, as you will see in the fol- lowing lines. I came to this country in November, 1908, and took cut my first papers in October, 1910, or as soon as I could after the pericd set by law was passed. Since then T have resided in the following cities: Philadelphla, Pa.; Concord, N. H.; Manayunk, Pa.; Passaic, N. J.; Paterson, N. J.; Jersey City, N. J.; New York City, N. Y., and New Britain. Within seven years I have lived in five different states and the only reason why today I am not a full-fledged citizen is that the law Tequires a residence of at least ane yvear in the state in which one wishes to take out final papers. Connecticut happened to be the first state in which I have resided for over one vear, and that only May 4, 1917. On May 14, therefore, I filed my application with the naturaliza- tion clerk in Hartford, and on Oc- tober 4 I was called with my witnesses to pass my final examinatian. As Mr. John Curtin and Mr. Patrick Claffey can testify, I passed this examination successfully and the presiding judge told me that final papers would be issued to me as soon as war was over. What more could I do? I have left nothing undone that might have helped to procure me the citizenshi which I eagerly sought, as the gentle- men in the Boston and New York na- turalization bureaus well know. The law was against me, however, and I know that vou and vour readers will believe me when T say that I am ab- solutely loyal to the U. S. A.; that I admire her and love her. I also own a Liberty Bond, and last, but not least, T was born of French parents in nnexed Lorraine,” and my sympa- thies are first, last and always with the U. S. A. PAUL P. SCHLEGFL, 38 Trinity Street. COURT COTUMBA OFFICERS. Miss Anna McBriarty Chosen Rcgent for Ensuing Term. The following officers of Court Co- Jumba, D. of C., have been elected: Regent—Miss Anna McBriartv. Vice Regent—Mrs. Agnes Fagan. Prophetess—Miss Mollie Jackson. Monitor—Mrs. Mary Bonefant. Historian—Mrs. Catherine Murphy. Winancial Secretary—Mrs. Nellie Coffey. Treasurer—Mrs. Mary Hallinan. Organist—>Miss Mary E. Gorman. Sentinel-——Miss Esther Bailey. Trustees—Mrs. Andrew McGill, Mrs. Mary Erwin, Mrs. Mary Poyer, Mrs. Elizabeth Roper, Miss Catherine Rose, Miss Mary Henncssey. The next meeting will be held Fri- day, December 21, as the regular meeting night would be December 25th Christmas night. At this meet- ing the sct of aluminum and the tur- keys will be drawn. CITY ITEMS seen Besse-Leland’s in- Christmas ?— Have you terior decorations for advt. Our Christmas club starts Decem- ber 22nd JWe pay interest. Com- mercial Trust Co.—advt, The Lincoln Street schcol Parents’ and Teachers' association will meet tomorrow evening at 8 o’clock. Santa Claug is at Besse-Leland’s.— advt. Ask us about our Christmas Record Gift Certificate. C. L. Pierce & Co., 246 Main St—Advt. New Britain lodge, No. 957, B. P. 0. E., will open a ‘45" tournament to- morrow night. Thursday, 5:30 Commencing tomorrow, i concert every afternoon 3 to p. m. at Besse-Leland’s.—advt, : Hosicry, a gift that 1is sure i please. Damon’s Shoe Shop.—advt. Corporal James Winters, of the U. S. Army, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Frarnk Stedman, of 85 Franklin street. He is to be married soon to Miss Es- ther Treat, of Hartford. ) The Slogan this year, “Give him practical gifts.”” Besse-Leland' the | place—advt. The Hundred Men's Society Svea has elected the following afficers: President, Charles F. Benson; vice- president, Gustave Johnson; recording secretary, Charles Anderson; financial secre Algot Johnson; auditor, Alfred Olson; trustee for three years, to bers have come in during the past year. On Thursday afternoon English class for foreign women will meet with Miss Loomis,—and the Happy Hunterc clvb with Miz= Mary Bre- hovsky in the evening. Iver Bengtson. George Gans, Who joined the Signal Corps of the Army, was presented with a number of gifts last evening by friends Who gathered at Talmud Torah ball. |A Constitutional VINOL REMOVES THE CAUSE OF CHRONIC COUGHS Remedy That We Guarantee Lagrange, N. C.—"For years I suf- fered with a chronic cough, so I could not sleep nights and continued to lose flesh. My druggist asked me to try Vinol. It cured my cough, T can sleep nights and have gained twelve pounds. Vinol is the best tonic and tissue builder I have ever taken.'—W. D. Ren, Lagrange, N. C. We guarantee Vinol for chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis. Not a patent médicine. Formula on every bottle. Your money back if it fails. The Clark & Brainerd Co., Drug- gists; Liggett's Riker-Hegeman Drug Stores; John J. MecBriarty; Nathan Noveck; W. H. Russell, and at the best drug store in every town and city in the country. i DOING HIS BIT RAYMOND CROWLEY. Raymond Crowley was one of the New Britain boys who preferrcd the life on the rolling main to the life on the loiling plain. Accordingly he enlisted and donncd the nuvy bive February 13, 1917, and his only home at present is “‘somewhere on the At- Jantic.” That he enjoys the life of a tar is quite evident from the broad grin which he wore when the above nicture was snapped. EVENTS TONIGHT Fox's theat‘cr. high-class photo- plays. Lyceum theater, superior photo- plays. ‘l Keeney's theater, vaudeville and moving pictures. Jewish War Relief grand ball, Tur- ner hall. Lecture for Milk station, Grammar school. Pheenix lodge, I. O. O. F., meets in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall. Andre lodge, I. O. O. F., meets i Vega hall. St. Elmo lodge, K. of P., meets : :42 Main street. Erwin castle, K. G. E., meets Eagles' hall. Carpenters’ union meets at Church street. Vesta hive, L. O. T. M., 277 Main street. meets Lady Nest of Owls meets in G. A hall. Valiant hive, L. O. T. M., meets 321 Main street. WANTS MEDICAL CLINIC. ‘Health Superinicndent Has an to Care for T. B. Patients, Dr. Henry F. Moore superintend- ent of the heaith department, has un- folded a plan to the board of health commissioners whereby it is possible that a tuberculosis clinic may be or- ganized here from among the mem- bers of the Ncw Britain Medical so- ciety. Dr. Moore will be asked to appear before the next meeting of the Medical society to explain this plan. According to the views entertained by Dr. Moore, such a clinic in this city would provide for regular exam- inations of all tuberculosis patients, in order that their true conditions may be followed after they lcave cer- tain institutions where they have un- dergone -trea ™ent. | socks are of [ total is amazingly light. eady for Your Inspection Our most distinctive line of JEWELRY, WATCHES, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS and IVORY, Suitable for CHRISTMAS GIFTS, is now fully displayed and awaiting your critical inspection. 8 Profiting by last year’s experience, when we were unable to supply a considerable number of our kind patrons, due to a shortage of goods, we planned this year early, and have bought tuglely and p}enty, accomplishing a two-fold purpose viz: Securmg a very iarge line of the very latest designs, and buying at last year’s prices. We wish to have you share these advantages, and are offering you the largest selection in the City at considerable lower prices than you will have to pay elsewhere. i ey Our Victrola Depart ment is experiencing a very busy season this time of the year, we have every NEW MODEL in all finishes from $20.00 to $400.00 at very moderate terms, and would urge vou to select vour Victrola NOW and have it delivered any time at your convenience. OQur Xmas Victrola propoesition is very attractive, let us explain to you. FULL SELECTION OF XMAS RECORDS “SEE US FIRST” JEWELRY AND HENRY MORANS v | { help your choosing. 321 MAIN ST., NEW BRITAIN, CONN, THE C. L. PIERCE CO. PIANOS , ¢t PIANOS LESTER One of,—if not the best Known Pianos in New Britain. One of,—if not the best make of Pianos in New Britain. Have sold them for 25 Years. Hundreds of Pleased Owners. - VICTROLA 5 ED.SONS THE C. L. PIERCE CO. OPPOSITE MONUMENT 246 MAIN STREET FACTS ABOUT THE AMERICAN NAVY BY LIECUT. FITZHUGH GREEN, U. 8. N. Winter Clothing “Shiver my timbers!” is going ta have a real meaning in the Fleet all. The new khaki cloth will bear this year. There is going to.bc some much punishment; and when it does real shivering. Usually the ships 80 go, patching wili be a smail job. south after Christmas. Over the Incidentally our Navy Depart- sparkling waters' of the blue Car- ment has given full credit to the ibbean 14-inch shells ricochet in Eskimo's theories. Everyone -who glad gambols and sun warmed skips. lives north of Nashville, Tenn., should The dock thermometer hitches its| take notice. When the native is too wagon to a star. | warm he bares his forehead, neck, But War and Winter have come. and wrists. Conversely he covers Our destroyers are patrolling in| them when cold. He closes up all the North Sea. Their scouting line | openings about his head and waist is a thousand miles nearer the North | through which his precious body heat Pole than New York. And our Bat- | might escape. He stands with legs tleships are ready for anything—even | together, arms close to sides, and for winter. For the new cold weath-| hands clenched thereby greatly re- er clothing has come. ducing the radiating surface. An Eskimo designed the original| Several million dollars worth of pattern. He lived about two thou- | this clothing has been supplied. sand years ago and his tribe have | Seems as if some Eskimo should get been using it ever since. Recently | @ Topalty on the patant. About $5 the Navy Department adopted it for ; Would be enough to keep him in the windproof and woolen garments | Plubber for the rest of his life. He supplied to our fighters on the sea. would simply trade the shiny piece In seeking proper clothing to cut | °f metal for a harpoon (they don’t biting ocean gales and vet leave men | XNOW what money is) and kill a free to work actively the Commit- | \W2!rus every morning before break- tees tried many garbs. Heavy mack- | {28 inaw union suits were imported from | However with plenty of beans and the British marine. Canadian trap- 'Ne new togs our Navy will do pretty pers might have seen their traveling VeIl Without blubber. | . . ‘gear” spread in rough complaceice R T before official doubters. Socks Maine lumbermen wear, Alaskan parkas, Newfoundland boots, all had their op- portunity to make good. But the age-tried, wind-proof won. In the Arctic its material is seal skin, light, pliable, and of a texture absolutely impervious to the most terrible blizzard driven snow. As a substitute was selected a thin and closely woven kind of rubberized khaki. A hood is attached to the body native style and laces tight around cheeks and chin. Wrists and waist also have tapes. { Windproof lowers are merely 1008 trousers of the same material. Legs of these are supposed to be tucked inside the high boots. The latter are especially hcavy arctics both warm and waterproof, thongh too big a burden for much walking. Footwork however is not the sailor’s strong suit. Next layer, counting inward, is mostly woolen. Under the wind- proof and of the same pattern is worn a hooden shirt of blanketing. This can be and is made of ordinary service blankets. Regulation blue trousers are used. Underwear and extra - weight. The whole is thick and warm and permits entire freedom of movement. But its coats and reefers stand no wear at EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING. The New Britain group of Epworth Leagues will hold a meeting in the Trinity M. E. church on Friday eve- ning, Decemiber 14, at 8 o’clock. Rev. James M. Yard, who is home on a furlough after seven years of mis- sionary work in China will deliver the address. Rev, Mr. Yard is stationed at the West China University, being a co-worker with Rev. George B. Neumann, and Louise S. Neumann, formerly of New Britain. The,/ ad- dress will be on the work done by these missionaries in bringing the Chinese government in closer touch with Christian teaching and educa- tion through this large Christian Uni- versity and will be illustrated by the stereopticon. It is hoped that the many friends of Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Neumann and Rev J. M. Yard, will avail themselves of this opportunity to hear of their work, from one who has recently returned from this great missionary field. VILE—CLARK ENGAGEMENT. Announcement has been made oy ‘ the engagement of Lucretia 8. Clark, * daughter of Arthur M. Clark of Camp McMillan” Store (Incorporated.) “Always Reliable.” We Will Cash " Your Christmas Club # ~ Checks Come to This Store for Yow Ohristmas Gifts. The best assortms * . | of Merchandise ever displayed by | now ready. Plenty of Clerks to Wait on You Prompt and Efficient Service Assured, Cut out the following lisi and take it with you it may 4 HANDKERCHIEFS Sure to Please CUT GLASS At Department Store Prices + FRENCH IVORY TOILET ARTICLES We Have a Complete Stogkbd BATH ROBES For Men, Women and Children GLOVES All the Wanted Kindy UMBRELLAS S Always Make Acceptable Gifta SWEATERS, WAISTS, LINGERIE, BOUDOIR CAPS, TOWELS, SILK ¥ HOSIERY, MANICURE SETS, FURS, APRONS, HOUSE DRESSES, SILK PETTICOATS, NECK- WEAR, etc., etc. You will greatly assist This BJ‘.P Busy OChristmas Store if you will Carry Small Packages. Don’t ask for C. O. D, and see that the clerks re-, peat your name and address correctly. YOURS FOR THE GREATEST CHRISTMAS BU°SINESS IN b USEFUL GIFTS, % R 774 ~4 . dicsur s lor Infants exd Invalids HORLICK’S THE ORIQINAL MALTED MILK Rich milk, malted grain, in powder form For infants, invalideasdgrowing children. }’urp nulridon,n;:build’mlh :‘ thEbOdy- nvigorates ni mothers e aged. 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