New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 26, 1917, Page 12

et licated his disap- mer in which the committee, head- d, of Missouri, has sugar shortage, by blishing of an ex- lood administrator, of the sugar sit- ittee, by a majority ned the objec- ‘against making P or permitting it he official record until it was called to the Feeling that he had @iscourteously by the Haover oarried the ‘president, who took the of giving the state- d for a senate commit- 8 through the commit- Information. dented action on the nt, it is predicted, e ire of Senator Reed ‘those members of the mittee who thus far ) glve Mr. Hoover a adjourning over the d the committee an- +iMr. Hoover would be nt food administrator 1 have maintained that Mearing was promised them «committee and that it was un- them tgo permit the impression fl by antagonistic witnesses, par- ly Claus A. Spreckels, to go d'that the food administration ,bm a party .to what has been a ‘‘sugar carner.” 8 Price of Sugar Down. xn Haover's statement attributes :" . sugar shortage hero to the heavy iRbvement. of sugar from the Western phero to Europe, and asserts sithout- the fixing of prices by ment gtigar would have.bcen seli- v 25 or 30.cents a pound, and ‘than $200,000,000 prubnbly M have been profiteered from!the {can people by this time. ng to the statement, the Allies e the war took only 300,000 tons ly from the Western Hemis- ere. This year they have 111,400,000 tons. Since the food administration was 3 d in August the United States | exported) to the Allies 110,356 ‘ot refined sugar and Cuba has jpped . to “Hurope 246,133 tons of product. This, it.is declared, ix } the amount of the shortage in Usited States. Even with these it is pointed out, consump. \q’n‘ ey pour pounds o year for each “im France to fourteen ds, " against a consumption in érica of fifty-five pounds, the shortage, the Food Administra- declares, will continue during next as it is the duty of the United to eontinue to feed the Alles. \Next year,” he says, “our supplies I be short 250,000 to 300,000 tons the Allies go to Java for sup- This amounts to an economy ‘sbout 10 per cent, on our part. If “Allies are forced to go to Java it Pequiré an extra amount of ship- g which if used to transport troops move 150,000 or 200, 000 American Hoarding Sllgnr " Charges that the Food Administra- tion has permitted sugar stocks to re- in parts of the country unmoved nied, as are statements that su- was left in Cuba while an effort #u made to beat down Cuban prices. * *“There are no sugar stocks in this it 18 declared, “which are in course of distribution.” I8 to the fixing of sugar prices, the JAgministrator has this to say: ‘was'no other way under the mt profiteering except by ggreement, as the food bill Do power'to fix prices. These mts have of necessity been -with the old manufacturers, in- g the sugar trust. Tndependent iT# ‘are represented by a major- committes whose duty it is the ¥mported sugar between bly. ‘This committee has no lc power; it has solely to do ., The independent s who Have been fighting the ‘j\ years could be depended on ‘watsh any unfair action.” “The statement recounts the Food \Administration’s efforts to reduce con- sumption to avert the shortage which was foreseen in the Summer, and con- tinues: 'he reduction has shown in the e in candy sales, etc., but, on other hand, a similar campaizn the preservation of fruit has in- d consumption in that direction it will reduce consumption later ® s * Taking into consideration W. it is not certain that there any increase in actual con- on, and, considering the in- d canning use, there may have a decrease.” Wr. Hoover emphatically denles that George M. Rolph, head Food Administration’s sugar endeavored to benefit the Onllfornh refinery of which he is head through the arrangement of the Cu- ba price. TOBACCO A NECESSITY. # London, Dec, 11 (By Post)—Tobac-~ 'is e necessity, not a luxury, de- ) Lord Rhondda, the food con- 4n a statement published here. have tobacco,” he says. “L fiat its loss would be a na- #isfortune. It means much the manual laborer and to him frks with his brains. Men t a great deal more if they gt Bave tobacco. I hold that the S tfon of it would work great omfort.” Some system of ‘“ration- ARg” tolacco, however, is forccasted by iho newapapers, ‘flu l ! Ac- | d has been reduced | ‘PORTLAND YOUTH KILLED IN ACTION Joseph Fitzgerald, Slain in Belgium, Leaves Several Relatives in This City. Joseph Fitzgerald of Portland was killed in action’ “somewhere in Bel- gium” about the middle of November. He is survived by relatives in Port- land and Hartford and by Miss Alice Fitzgerald, a sister of this city; an aunt, Miss Catherine Fitzgerald of Vine street, and a cousin, Miss Mary Hollywood of Union street. ‘When war was declared last April, Fitsgerald, who was employed in New York,. immediately tried to enlist in & New York regtment but he was re- Jected. He was determined to go so he enlisted on April 27 with the 20th Canadian battalion in Winsor, On- tario. He trained at Salisbury Plains, England, for some weeks before going to the front. Miss Alice Fitzgerald received a letter recently dated No- vember ‘5 in which her brother spoke of being “hit” in the hand and being ready forunore fighting. He asked in the letter that an American flag be sent to him. Fitzgerald was a Lewis gunner of considerable success and fame. He had many narrow escapes in battle before he met his death. A brother, William Fitzgerald, of Port- land, is a member of the 303rd Ma- chinre ‘Gun Battalion which is sta- tioned at Camp Devens. CURTAILS SERVICE Philadclphia and Reading Railroad Cuts Off Light Passefiger Trains On It’s Road. Philadelphia, Dec. 26.—To release motive power, conserve fuel and re- duce railroad congestion, the Phila- delphia and Reading rallroad today withdrew from its New York service eight passenger trains, four in each direction between here and New York. Local trains were also annuled and it was announced that a further curtail- ment in local service would - become effective January 6. A reduction in the number of par- lor cars attached to trains operating between New York and Washington, equal to eight trains have been put into effect by the Pennsylvania rail- rond. [ taken | AMERICAN TROOPERS GUARDING CANYON All Outlets Being Oarefully Watched For Mexican Bandits Who Killed and Robbed. Marfa, Texas, Dec. 26.—American | troops today were guarding all out- lets to Van Horne canyon where 100 ‘Mexican bandits on’ Christmas orn- ing crossed the American border, raided the postoffice and general store on the Brite ranch, 27 miles southeast of here. Michael Weich, a veteran stage driver, and his two Mexican pas- sengers were killed. Sam Neill, fore- man of the ranch, was wounded and booty estimated to be worth §7,000 was carried away. Soldiers who pursued the bandits are reported to have Kkilled and .wounded many of them. KAISER IN RED CROSS. . A. Rogers of Berlin, Conn., Pays for Membership. “Hoch,” shouted der Kaiser Wil- hclm von Deutschland, as he jumped from his chair of state and wildly waved a paper in his right arm. “I amr a member of der New Britain chapter of der American society of der Red Cross. Ah das ist gut!” ““Was ist das, du sagst,” roared Von Hertling as he threw down his list of friends in America which he was reading and rushed to the Kaiser's “At last people will think that I do some good deeds. Ah! dat will go down in history to my credit. Von Hertling send to D. A. Rogers of Ber- lin—der Berlin, which is in Connec- ticut in der United States—an’ iron cross. He bought a Red Cross mem- borship for me. Mein guter Freund! The great Kaiser thereupon began ty hop about the room showing more glee than ever hé had since the hor- rcrs of Halifax. Von Hertling rubbed his chin. scratched his head. again. “es “Perhaps your friend in Berlin, Conn., meant your subscription as a jcke—something to laugh at,” said Von Hertling quietly. The Kaiser stopped hopping around. He stood still. - His jaw dropped and his eyes popped. “Ach; verdammte das,” growled the Kaiser as he loosened his collar and sank imto his chair. He He read the list QUALFIY AND PRICE Fish Foods Put on Market Through the Department of Commerce ‘Washington, Dec. 26.—Quuality and price of new fish foods put on the market through the assistance of the department of commerce must con- form: to standards-set up by the gov- ernment or tho producers will not reap the benefit of official recom= mendation of such foods. BSecretary Redfield said ‘today that an official lavel “recommended by the bureau of fisheries” was being provided ‘for all new fish products which meet the government requirements. Two man- ufacturers recently were debarred from use of the label, onec because he allowed the quality of his product ot deterioate and the other because he attempted to take advantage of the growing demands for the new food to profit by his increasing prices. { I(AISER’S Hfllll}AY SPEECH PURE BLUFF Extravagant and Boastful State- ments Make Washington Smile Washington, Dec. 26.—Not the turn of a hair has resulted in official circles from the German peace talk of the past few days. No word had been recelved here of the promised Christmas peace declaration by Em- peror William. In official eyes, Christmas Day held fewer promises of a true peace than any other in months past. E The Kaiser's reported address be- fore his troops north of Verdun was read with deep interest by official Those in touch with the war oper: tions were unanimous in the expr sion that it was extremely well staged, but purely for home con- sumption and political effect among his enemies. The Kaiser is better off than he was a vear ago, according to a high mili- tary critic, but he has not improved his strategical position. He can now 80 on killing more men—more of his own, as well as more of his enemies— but he cannot hope for a military vic- tory. He has removed the menace in the east, but he has not the morale and military strength left for decisive action in the west. State department officials declnred they had not looked for any peace cvertures from the Kaiser. The only overtures of German origin expected at this time, it was -said, would be further propaganda designed to in- timidate the enemies of Germany and encourage the German people. For Folks at Home. The Kaiser's speech before his troops on Saturday, in which he spoke of God as ‘“an unconditional and avowed ally” of the German cause and the intention of the German people to batter peace through the doors of those who refused it, with shining sword and malled -fist, is believed in State Department circles to have been uttered for home consurption. It was an explanation to his troops and the German people of the recent German reverses in that section and an ex- cuse for the German failure to wipe their enemies off the earth after an- other year of promises. In so far as it was intended for out- side publication the speech, it is be- lieved, was calculated to throw the Russian and Italian situations as a taunt to the Entente. An intensive peace propaganda is expected to precede any military op- ' erations in the This is char- acteristic of the the enemy out cause is strong. lieve the Kaiser intentions at this time, of a decidedly German brand. He would want a military peace forced on his enemies by decisive military west. when the German except those victories if he thought he were able ! to obtain one. German “peace threats’ are expected as long as Emperor Wil- | liam believes his temporary position | will warrant them. There is nothing in the lief that he could force German-made terms on the Entente. High military officials declare he has improved his own condition by throwing off his eastern enemies during the past year, ! put that he is unable to give the Ger- man soldiers the fighting out of the war. WANT INCREASE Unless It Is Granted, 10,000 Workers Will Probably Go Out on | Strike in Oakland. San Francisco, Dec. proximately 10,000 iron workers em- ployed in shops here and in Oakland , receive immediately a 10 per cent. in- crease in wages they will strike, ac- cording to a gtatement by R. W. Bur- ton, president of the Iron Trades Council, made public today. The employers have issued a state- ment that unless the men return to work at their present wage, the shops will close pending a settlement of the controversy. - It was said federal in- tervention was anticipated. Many manufacturing ordnance of the army and machine parts for the navy. Have you lost a sum of money? CQur records show that it pays best to advertise this particular loss. Glasses, Pins and Rings are found in surprising quantities and turned in at the Herald. Your money will surely remain in the finder’s hands if he does not xnow who lost it. 'l},a-s sified Whatever you need and whenever you need it the Herald classified columns will ; give you a surprising amount . CASH IN ADVANCE. MINIMUM CHARGE 1gs °f ferVice and results—Let ONE CENT A WORD EACH INSERTION. the city know your wants - German policy to feel | Officials do not be- | has any serious peace * military | situations to justify the Kaiser's be- | strength | they lost while Russia was being put | Iron | 26.—Unless ap- | plants here were engaged.in ; WANTED. WANTED—Small give price. Address Herald. furnished room, Box X20X, 12-26-1dx WANTED—Two furnished rooms for light housekeeping. State price. P. 0. Box 871, City. 12-24-26-2Tx WANTED—A young man Oor woman for time-keeping and clerical work in office of manufacturing concern. Knowledge of stenography not es- sential. Address P. O. Box 68, Plainville. 11-9-tf WANTED—Freight handlers by N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. Apply st freight office. Whiting street. 10-6-tf FURNISHED ROOMS LARGE FRONT ROOM and use of kitchen, 15 Prospect street. 12-26-1d4 WANTED—PIlainly furnished room with privilege of cooking light sup- pers. State privileges and price. Box 9XX. - © 12-26-1dx FURNISHED ROOM—AIl iences, heat and electric light. 505 Arch street. conven- Call HEIGHT OF WOMEN’S SHOES. By Fair Sex. London Dec. 11 (By- Post) —A lus-l ilade of questions as to the govern- ment's the height of women's shoes was fired at the cabineét spokesman in tho house | of commons last week. “Is the government aware of the scarcity of leather and will it take steps to prohibit the manufacture of high boots for women?" asked Lord | | FOUND—A cow. Claud Hamilton. “‘Will the height of heels be limited | also?”” asked another member, “Will an order be made ior the lengthening of petticoats?” asked Sir J. D. Rees. The cabinet spokes- man answered that “it has been de- cided to issue an order prohibiting the making of bootg for women with uppers of more than a specified height.” He ignored the inquiries as to heels and petticoats. 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