New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 1, 1918, Page 7

W BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1918, LIFE OF GENERAL PERSHING CHAPTFR XX. (Copyright, BOUT the middle \» fourth great German drive of 1918 began. It was directed against that part of the line held by the American forces under Gen. Pershing, between the Rivér Aisne and the Marne. The Hun hordes seemed to run into a stone wall when they hit the Amer- ican line. They were hurled back aft- er the first onslaught with great los: and numerous guns and men were captured It is evident that the German high command believed the Americans were untried and weak and that a tremendous offensive would stand the greatest chance of breaking through their line. ™ At Chateau-Thierry, the apex of the sallent held by the Amerlcan Ma- rines, they launched their utmost powerful ult. The German c¢rown prince, in com- mand of the Teuten forces, soon real- ized, however, that his eat general staff had made a most serious blun- der. These Americans who were ex- pected to retire so readily stood more firm than any army the Germans had Yet faced. Immediately behind the the tall, gaunt figure of the commander. The men in line could feel his presence them to victory. General had his hand on the véry that great struggle—which in the first signal victory Stars and Stripes 1918, by William Fax) of July the line was American the front inspiring Pershing nerves of resulted for the It was a contest it was a contest stamina of not only of men— of the brains and American general against the egotistical operator of a German machine It was a contest God of god whom him. Tnstead of waifing for the enemy to somplete their drive, a great coun- ter-attack was made at once by Pershing, co-operating with the French. On the 18th of July, without customary preparation by artille he launched this counter-attack on a front of ‘thirty miles. The lack of a an of the Almighty the visionary boasts/is with right. the the great artillery preparation before such an attack made the action one of complete surprise to the Germans, and their artillery reaction was weak. In the short space of six hours as much territory was retaken as the Germans had spent six days in cap- turing. Twelve towns were taken by the Americans, and 6.000 prisoners. Great quantities of military supplies and important plans fell into their hands, for their advance had been so rapid that the Germans had not time to remove these before the Am- cricans were upon them General Pershing had begun make his presence felt upon western front. A signal victory had to marked the entrance of the Stars and | Stripes in the first battle of import- ance in which it had appeared. Up to this time the German kaiser and his commander had belittled the effect the entrance of the United States would have on the outcome of the war. Now tangible proof that Americ only in the but in the win. Not longer could the kaiser from his subjects the fact that Am- erican forces were in the battle and that they w there in numbers large enough to turn the tide of bat- tle against that perfect military chine which the (German poople had been taught to believe could not be beaten. The Germgns had been told they had was not war, war to keep ma- that their redoubtable warriors could | force the issue and a favorable peace before Pershing could put enough trained men In the field to turn the tide. Here was a time when this con- fidence would be shattered Germany was on the verge of a collapse. The only thing that pre- vented this was a carefully fostered confidence in ultimate victory. this confidence gone, it was believed that shortly the great Teutonic em- pire would crumble internally from the pr her allic General John J. Pershing was giv- en the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath by King George of Eng- land on July 17,/ 1918. This signal distinction was concrete evi- dence of the recognition of his serv- ices by the British government. It is doubtful, however, if General the | ultimate | ire applied by America and | most | Pershing appreciates this distinction 45 much as he 4id the winning of the life of George Washington at the school contest of his boyhood days nearly fifty years before - since that time he has been ing for something definite. He is ing for something definite now. task is of broader scape than s that of our first presidéitt, Wash- ington Washington was the builder. the founder of his country: he was working for the freedom of that country. Pershing today working for the frecdom of the world (To Be Concluded Tomorrow) is CITY l'myls. £35 and $28.85, Wil- son’s.— advt Mrs. Nathena P. Godfrey’s classes in dancing will open Monday Novem- ber 11th. All classes meeting at Y. W. C. A. at 4:00.—advt. George . Hyland of this city has been promoted to sergeant at Camp McClellan, Stetson and You rell Clothing Co Michael Campbell, second class ma- chinist in the Naval Reserve, is on a furlough. Big opportunity advt. Henry Bibean is confined home on Wallace street Something new to $2.50, Farrell $38 overcoats ros. hets, ¥ar- advt at Wilson's.- to This by illness. n knitted neckwear, 75c Clothing Co.— advt James Kelly has returned to work at Andrews & Swift's after a week's illness. advt Henry Overcoats Wilson's November Victor records Ted | NEW SUEEPING CAR SERVICE, With | NEW HAVEN TO WASHINGTON New sleeping car service between New Haven and Washington will be established on the Fedcral Express, daily, beginning Sunday, November 3. The car will be placed for ot- cupancy in New Haven at 10 P. M. and on the eastbound trip may be oocupied until 7:25 A. M. Beginning Monday, the esstbound Tederal Express will stop at Bridge- ! port to let off passengers from south of Philadelphia PRESIDENT WILSON SAYS TO NATIO “Sustain Me int “The leaders of the minority in the present Congress have unquestionably ‘At almost every turn since we entered the war they have been anti-administration. he Most Critical Period’ been pro-war, but they have sought to take the choice of policy and the conduct of the war out of my hands and put it under the control of instru- mentalities of thelr own choosing. “This is no time cither for divided council or for divided leadership. necessary now in civil action as it is upon the ield of battle. If the control of the House and as en- command is the Unity of ate should be taken away from the party now in power, an opposing majority could assume control of legislation and oblige all action to be taken amidst contest and obstruction. WOODROW WILSON. Vote the Democratic Ticket and Sustain the President WOODROW WILSON DEMOCRATIC CLUB | BAST STREET SCHOOL LEADS | greatest amount of fruit pits and nut | the East Street school, Room No. 4 i show qua TEACHERS PLAN FOR THE COMING WINTER {Ex-President Taft a'u-d Prof. Kil- | " patric on the Program The New Britain Teachers' Club has elected officers for the coming year. The new officers are Joseph V ltier, president; Margaret Allmanritter, dent; tary; urer. The following committees have been appointed to handle the work of the ‘ensuing yvear. Committee Miss vice presi- Miss Flizabeth Johnson, secre William G. Gritzmacher, treas- on professional - 1. Farnham, chairman; French, Miss Mary A. Cox Committes on recrention courses-- Mrs. Slaney Dyer chairman; Miss Curtin, Miss Poland, Miss Rdna G. Clark. Social committee—NMiss Finnezan, chairman; Burns, Miss C Ruby Dickinson, i reception H. Holmes, William C. lon, M Wiseltier Fublicity committee—Miss beth Johnson, chairman; Mr. Grit macher, Miss Margaret Allmanritter. The committes on professional courses has secured Professor Kilpat- ric of Columbia fo give a course of four lectures beginning in January. This course is open to the public. Professor Kilpatric is mentioned with Professor Dewey of Columbia Univer- sity as one of the best known educa- tors in the United States. The com- mittee feels honored in securing the services of Professor Kilpatric. The Teachers' Club has secured ex- President William H. Taft to come to New Pritain December 16. He will deliver a talk on “The Great War'. The commitiee hopes to secure the State Armory on Arch street for the occasion, but nothing deilnite has been announced. If it is impossible to have the address at the armory it will be in Fox's theater. The Liberty Chorus and High School orchestra | will furnish music. The Chamber of Commerce has asked for the privileze of entertain- ing Mr. Taft while he is in the city, and the request has been granted. The chamber will have a dinner in his honor which will probably be | served at the Elks' home. ! The soclal committee of the club will hold an opening reception on Mond evening, November 18. A mid-year social event will probably take the form of a bazar. A recep- tion © also be held at the close of | the ¥ s work. courses W. C. Agnes M. Miss Grace oline Sterns, Miss James C. Mood committee—Stanley chairmen; L. P. Slade, French, Miss Ella A. Fal- | s Mary A. Campbell, Joseph Eliz: Pupils in Miss Colling’ Room Turn in 28 Quarts of Nut Shells, Fruit Pits and Tin Foil. East leads the contest for Street school, Room No. collecting 4 the thells from which ¢harcoal is made and used in the manufacture of gas | masks for the government. Much interest is being shown by the children of the first six grades in the public and parochial schools in the collection of fruit pits, nut shells and tin foil. There is a keeh rivairy be- tween the various rooms of each school as to which room &ecutes & bhnner, given by the Red Cross' for the largest amount collected by any one room in a schodl for a week. The first Week's award showed that (Teacher Miss Colling) collectdd the largest quantity, 28 quarts having been turned in by the children in this room. The following tabulated Hst will what patriotic work the school | children of New Britain are doing and it is hoped that they will continue to keep-the good work up as long as there is a nut shell a fruit pit or a piece of tin foil to be found. Bartlett—DMigs Keane, Room 5, quarts. Burritt-—DMiss quarts East Street—Miss Collins, 28 cuarts. olihu Burritt—Miss 311, 14 quarts. Camp-—Room 2 Lincoln-—Miss quarts Monroe—) quarts Northend- 3 1-4 quarts. Open Air School-—No report. Osgood Hill—Miss Leupold, room 4, 9 quarts Rockwell 15 quart Smalley 20 Fox, room 6, 13 room 4, Burns, room 2 1-2 quarts. Hulbert, room 6, 20 8 Hickey room 2, Miss Anderson, room 4, -Miss Dunlay, room Miss room 2, Corbly, Smith-—Mis: 3-4 quarts. Stanle Miss Hitcheock quarts, 8t. Mary's mary) Anderson, Room 3 room room 7, Parochial, (pri- Andrew's—Miss Wagner, room Smocznski, grade 6. SERGT. HUGHES Albert H. Hughes 192 Chestnut street, a sergeant in a machine gun company located at Camp Meérritt, N. J., who has béen confinéd at the Base Hosni there ‘with pneumonia and who w reported in a serious condi- tion a now wsaid to be out of zeant Hughes is one of five brothers in the service. RECOVERING. of week ago, danger is He has three brothers in the navy, { and a brother in the army. 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Before leaving he was high in his praise of the board of health 6f the eity. madé & spedlal point régarding the efficiency of the department, ‘and con- sidered that the inspectors and all of those in authority have the health sit- uation and the sanitary conditions of the community Wwell uiideir contiol fluenza vet i Hé | and in munity struck Wi n New sanitary tithe the urn or E® was also very entl praise te | Britain tor portation tha em oward the nd the rgen and edrin splen ate that the in Britain 1itiéns ard good calth to ne &t 1al; so harqg, the com- hs said in hig of New lid organization m the FANa~ Aoedy,