■ ■■■■;' .;"•;' RRutBait«tiiItM(t m "I. 1 I .' ■ ! I Mlllin ■Wlt'Kuj mmtt IJMjj i;! ',; , Glass J)J5T0 Rnak L% AN 3 5 / OUR DUTY — ENCOURAGE ENLISTMENTS IN ARMY, NAVY AND NATIONAL GUARD domwttmt lullditL ■ Published Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol.. I II IRTFORD, CONNECTICUT, .ILLY 13, 1917 STATE DEFENSE COUNCIL IS CONNECTICUT AGENCY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Appointed by Governor Marcus H- rtolcomb to Mobolize State's Re» sources for War and Make Them Available to United States — It is Official Connecticut Arm of Coun = cil of National Defense TO HAVE COUNTY AND TOWN AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS An appreciation of the often repeated statement that this war is one really of nation- rather that of mere armies is neces- sary to a correct understanding and com prehension of the position in the machinery of the federal government and the several states of the Council of National I 1 fense and tin' 1 1 1 ; 1 1 1 \ state councils of defense. I In depai 1 i p ..1 1 : - "i the government at \\ ashing ton and in the states of the Union an essentially adapted to times of pea e and are designed to effectuate theii activities only under that condition. When this country became involved in the war. the ex- perience of the nations abroad had alreadj demonstrated that the strength of every individual must he utilized and made available for aggressive military operations l. use the struggle was mi vast that it penetrated in one way or another and had a vital influence upon the lives and activ- ities of every inhabitant. This being the case, it became manifest immediately, in fact, had been clear for almost a yen-, that the regular establishments of the govern- ment could not be sufficiently expanded to cope with this great work, for its magni hide can be somewhat comprehended when din' realizes that ii meins a conscious and actual co-ordination of the energy; oi hundred million people, ninety-five per cent, of whom, at hast, in times of peace, have mi actual contact with the machinery, of state. It was with this in mind that as long ago as August 29, 1916, the Council of National Defense was established by ai t of ( longre This council consists of the Secretaries of War. Navy, Interior. Agriculture, Com merce md Labor with the Secretary of War as its president. The eouncil was author i/ed to appoint through the President an Advisory; Commission of seven private eiti zens. each one of whom should he an ex- pert in his particular line. This advisory commission consists of Daniel Willard, chairman, and Howard K. Collin. Hollis Godfrey, .Inlius Rosenwald, Bernard M. Baruch, Samuel Gompers and Franklin II. Martin. The duties assigned tfo this eoilll cil among others by the statute creating it were to make investigations and recom- mendations as to the location of railroads with reference to the frontier of the United 1 1 lontinued on Page 2) PROCLAMATION By His Excellency, Governor Mar- cus H. Holcomb, Appointing Connecticut State Council of Defense Connecticut lias loyally performed lier part in the preliminary prepara- tions foi war. She lias enumerated her men and her industries; she In organized for home defense and mil iated a campaign for the 1 1 \ at ion of her food supply . She i- now called upon as one of I Ii ■ -real company of states to mar shal her resources in such m inner as to make them available for war. The Council of National Defense the I'ody created by < ongress to undertake, in conjunct ion w ith th ■ constitutional authorities, the eon duct of war. has called upon me to select and appoint a body of men, i c|oe-ent:it ive of the principal aet'u Hie- of this state, to act with them in this unparalleled task. I. therefore, under the power vested in me by Chapter II of the Public Vet of 1917, hereby appoint the fol- lowing council : Richard M. Bissell of Haiti Chairman; Howard A. Giddings of Hartford. Insurance and Finani Harris Whittemore of Naugatuck, Manufacturing; Winchester Bennetl of New Haven, Equipment and Muni tion~; I). Chester Brown of Danbury, Medical Profession; Homer S. Cum miSngs of Stamford. Legal Profession; i i-eorge M. ( 'ole of Hartford, Militai \ Defense; Julius Stremlau of Meriden, Labor; Rich lid II \1. Robinson of Bridgedbrt, Naval Defense; Charles V Goodwill of Hartford. Military ( eusiis Bureau ; .Joseph W. \ I Avon, Agriculture and Food Supply; all of them residents of C 'oillieet icul . to he known as the Connecticut Coun- cil of I Ipfense, wit h me and under rny direction, to conduct the prosecution of the war, so tar as concerns this state, and with power to co opei ate with other states and with the federal government. The chairman shall be the executive head of the council, ami t In- council is directed to 01 gani and to choose such othei - to act ii in the prosecution of its dut iea as if nan deem advis iblc ami to do all other acts necessary to carry into i fleet i lie put poi es for w Inch it is , reated. (Signed i M S.RCUS II. HOL< "Ml: flovi i nor. < liven under my hand ami - a I (his 2(Sth day of April. 1917. PERMANENT OFFICES TO BE OPENED BY COUNTY COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL Vote Passed at Wednesday's Meeting Calls for Secretaries for Auxiliary Organizations — To Ask Exemption from Civil Service — Money for Continuing C. N. G. Recruiting work Appropriated IMPORTANT VOTES PASSED: SEVER W. REPORTS ACCEPTED. \t Wednesday's i ting of the Connecti cut State Council of Defense, it was voted that the chairmen of county auxiliary committees make immediate arrangements for permanent offices with permanent sei ri ta in-/' then arrangements a nd appoint ments to lie subject to the approval of the council's committee on office system and account--. The belief was expressed at the meeting that volunteers able to give the time to the work might be secured for the places as secretaries. Main- matters of importance were acted n| at the meeting of the council. On recommendation of William II. Putnam, chairman of the Committee on Transporta- tion, Charles J. Bennett ami Morgan B. Brainard, both of Hartford, were appointed members of the committees. Professor Henry W. Karnam of New Haven and lames T. Manee of Hartford were appointed inen, 1, .-is ot the Publicity Committee on r commendation of it- chairman, George 1!. ( 'handler. The resignation of -I. < . Brinsmade, chairman of the Litchfield County Uixil lary Committee was accepted with regret and Dudley L. Vaill of Winsted was named to sm c ed him. The ri signal ion oi Francis T. Maxwell as chairman of the Tolland County Auxiliary Committee was aci epted w ith regret and II. D. Smith ol Rockville was appointed his successor. G. K. Meach reported for the Middlesex County Auxiliary Committee that a chair- man had been appointed in each of the fifteen towns of his county, and that the organization of committees had been com pleted in twelve of the towns and that the entire organization would be completed m ! , o or three days. A. I.. Shipman submitted a report for !l H - Han toi.l County Auxiliary Committee saying that a chairman had been appointed in' all of tin- towns of Hartford County and fb it the organization was completed in approximately five town-. A. E. Hammer, representing Wilson II Lee, submitted a report for the New- Haven i ounl j Auxiliary Committee and Judge I-;. K. Nicholson submitted a report for the Fail field County- Auxiliary Committee. i < lontinued on Page 5) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN 1«\< -&> rs < STATE DEFENSE COUNCIL IS CONNECTICUT AGENCY OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (•Continued from Page I I State*, so as to render possible expeditions concentration of troop., and supplies to points of defense; tne co ordination of mill- rial and commercial purposes in the location of extensive highways and l ram h lines of railroad ; the mobilization of military and naval resources for di the increase of domestic production of articles and materials essential to the support of armies and of the | pie during tne i ,, i ,., i U j,i ion of foreign commerce; data as to amounts, location, method and means of production and availability of military supplies; and the creation of relations whii h will render possible in time of need the immediate concentration and utiliza ,,,' the n ii the nation. !t i that (his is a tremendous assign ment and one thai could no1 practically be handled in the necessary space of time by the ordinary departments of the govern activities were of an ei i cy nature and required emergency lods. The council has a director, six assistants, a secretary, chief clerk and statistician. There arc' nine general sub-committees of the coum il, among which are the Aircraft Production Board, Committee on Women' Defense Work. General Munitions Board. ant ] ! .it lo-opcratii n with Stat is. 3 i the e i ommittees have a number of . in addition to these there are fifty-one committees of and co-operal ing with the Advisory Commission of the council. As war became imminent, the council ,,ii/,ed thai it was impossible to make effectual the resources of a nation as vast as this from a central point, and to de- centralize tills work, it called upon the go\ ernors of the sever '1 states of the I onion to ninl state councils of defense. Thus il\ irking up the undertaking into fort) eight sections, all of Which, however. be working in harmony under directions from the council in Washington, the work ran be dune more readily and with great-: speed. In response to this request, Governor Holcom i a] \ ointed the Connecticut State nci] of Defense on April 26, 1917, pro- ming thai its duty was to mobilize the resource: of the state in such manner as to make than available for war. The re- o UrC i of Connecticut are its people and its materials, and both with solidarity should be behind the tinted States in tins wa r. To help bring this about is the task of the slate council. CONNECTICUT COUNCIL NAMED The power by virtue of which the council wis appointed was delegated to the gover noi by Chaptet I I of the Public Acts of !'.)17 in which he was '■directed to render the government of the I nited stale in crisis any as isi ini c er of the state and he is authorized tor to thai end or for the purpose ol p r , . „ the public safctj to organize [oj . i and all resources within I, ether of men. properties or itilities and to exercise any and nil po i mi eineiii or necessary in his lL Under this act it is also " the ( |„i\ of every public official in the state to f urn i 8 h to the governor such information and assistance as he may require in the ex- ecution of tins act." Its en nihil- as appointed by the Gover- nor are as follows: Richard M. Bissell, chairman, and Joseph VV. Alsop, Winches- ter Bennett, D. Chester Brown, George M. Cole, Homer S. Cummings, Howard A. Gid- din»s, Charles A. Goodwin, Richard H. M. Robinson, Julius Stremlau, and Harris v\ hilteinore. The seeietary of the council ... Ileana. Hewes and the treasurer is John l. Roberts. At present it occupies six rooms on th - second Hour of the State Capitol at Hartford. RECRUITING FIGURES FOR ENLISTMENTS BY COUNTIES Official Report Given as Compiled by Connecticut State Council of Defense COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL I nder the directum of the Council of National Defense the Connecticut Council l ias appointed eleven sub-committees, suffi- cient, it is thought, in power and scope to e all of the activities of the state, having to do with the war. The com- mittees are: publicity, legal, food supply md conservation, state protection, sanita- tion and medicine, finance, man power and labor, industrial survey, military and naval, co-ordination oi societies and transporta- tion. These committees were formed by the I with a view to securing representa- tion along geographical, racial and social al the council will from time to time make such changes in their personnel is mil be necessary to have them com- pletely representative. COUNTY AND TOWN COMMITTEES In each of the eight counties of the state there has been created a county auxiliary committee, consisting, as a rule, of eight men, including the chairman. These com- . were formed with the same requis- ites in view as marked the creation of the sub-committees. The county committees have no specific duties but are the ad- e n lative factors and instruments of the eleven sub-committees. The county committees in turn will have under them a local committee in each town of the state. These are now in the pro- cess of formation and will likewise be as ri presentative as possible. This briefly is an outline of the organiza- tion of the ' Connecticut State Council of Defense as at present constituted. ,o make its work effectual, however, and to have it a vital force in bringing Connect] ., to the very front rank as a militant and efficient commonwealth, it must have the unqualified and enthusiastic lucking Ml l upport of every inhabitant of this rtatc and as tune goes on it will endeavor , its committees to realize this fact. II welcomes constructive criticism and sug- gestions from all because it is the servant and is merelj one of the conduits tluough which Connecticut shall pour her aiees against the common enemy. REAL WAR WORK ALREADY BEGUN While most of its labors have been de voted to tin- work of completing its organi- sation, the council bis actively partici- pated in the war work of the state in a of ways. Foremost are the ac- complishments of the committee of food supply which was originally an independent , i/ation created by Act of the Gover- nor, a icport of the activities ol which appear in another column. The publicity committee has been extremely ac- The following official figures on regular army and Connecticut National Guard re- cruiting for the period from June 23 to July 7. inclusive, have been compiled bj the Connecticut state Council of Defense: REGULAR ARMY. Counties Enlistments Quota Hartford 129 270 New Haven 64 350 New London 33 LOO Litchfield 15 80 Fairfield 97 260 Middlesex '- 93 Tolland 35 Windham 37 60 X iTIONAL GUARD. Counties Enlistments Quota Hartford 276 587 \ew Haven 46 226 New London ° 5 ' ! Litchfield 4 ls Fairfield Ii() • la4 Middlesex - !M Tolland 1" 60 Windham 4 no COUNTY REPORTS It is hoped that every county in the state will be represented in future issues of the ■' Connecticut Bulletin " by a brief report of what it is doing and what it plans to take up. County chairmen or their secretaries are requested to prepare such reports on Monday or before, and forward then not later than Monday night to Room 26 at the State Capitol, Hartford. I hose reports should be confined to 150 words if possible.— The Editor. tive, first, in co-operating with the Gov- ernor in preparation for Registration Day. by attempting to arouse enthusiasm and patriotism through newspaper advertise- ments and articles, street car advertise- ments, urging the patriotic observance oi Registration Day, bringing the subject home to many through the public schools and the churches and sending out information iards to each person of registrable age in the state. It was also active in eo-opera- t im with the committees in charge of the sale of Liberty Bonds and in furthering the campaign for enlistments for the regular army and in arranging for a patriotic cele oration of the Fourth ot July. The council lias urged the passage by Congress of the Daylight Saving Bill, is investigating Hie matter of the protection of the' state after th.' withdrawal of tne National Guard, the general well being of soldiers in concent rat ion camps, utiliza- tion of waste products, co-operating with the National Board of Fire Underwriters with the idei of decreasing loss from this cause, and enrolling volunteers for the Quartermaster's Reserve Corps. v In short, it is the aim of the council l,» assist the federal government and the state of Connecticut and its citizens in verv war possible with a view to bring- in" "the war to a victorious termination. T, rt-P IV CONNECTICUT BULLETIN GROWING BIGGER CROPS IN STATE THIS SUMMER Increased Production Results From Work of Food Supply and Conservation Committee CAMPAIGN TO ELIMINATE WASTE Reviewing its organization and the work undertaken and accomplished since it was formed as a separate coi ittee to the pres- ent time, when it is a sub-committee of the Connecticut stair Council of Defense, the Committer of food Supply and dm servation makes the following statement: — The Connecticul Committi f V 1 Sup- ply was appointed April 10 by Governor Holcomb, with power to act under his direc lion, with a view to increase and conserve tie' agricultural resources of tie- stal and with power i" co-operate with other states and with tie- federal government. In the proclamation of appointment, the Governor states: "Not more than one-fifth of the food »e consume is produced within the limit-, of" Connecticut. We must rely upon tie- surplus of other states. The smaller thai surplus, the greater the scarcity for U-. Common sense, therefore, demands thai we should produce tie- largest crop possible and utilize mil land- to the utmost." I In- first formal effort of the committee was to invite tie- tobacco growers to the Capitol and urge them to plant an in- creased acreage of food crops. About 2,000 additional acres over 1910 were promised at this meeting. Then followed tin- appointment of local directors in each town and city, and local food supply committees, whose influence was used to secure pledges for increased planting, as well as fur home gardens, and for volunteers to work on farms. In the case .if women and girls, to express their intention of joining classes in canning ami preserving. Chambers of Commerce wen asked to encourage planting of home gar >ii a- by residents of cities. Between 30,000 and 35,000 additional gardens ovei last yea: have been reported in the state in cities. Then it was suggested to manufacturers I hat they take the initiative in arranging with their employees for the co-operative cultivation of vacant lots. Both these pro jects have shown unexpectedly satisfactory results. High school principals were called to pother at the Capitol late in April, and tin need for high school labor mi farms demon- strated to them. Arthur Howe of Windsor took charge of recruiting high school hoys. and more than 500 have I n placed on farms. file committee secured legislation necessary to proteel the school standing of such boys as left school before the end o'i the school year to engage in this work. On -May 10 the Connecticut Agricultural College closed its courses and sent to the committee offices in Hartford such mem- be] - uf their stall' as were necessary to take eire of tie- technical .pies. ion- involve I in its program. Their assistance has been in- > .i Umble. The trust.-es of the college at the same time decided to carry on a series of lessons in canning during the months of dune and .Inly. These courses have been greatly over-subscribed, and although the original schedule has been extended and accommoda- Charter 5471 T ie telephone num her of the 1 it licet i.-iit state Council ..f Defense is Hartford, Chart •r 5471. The council has a switchboard am anv of ts offices in tie Male C ipitol can In- reached by ci lline this num- ber. tion stretched to the utmost, many women wishing to take these canning courses it Storrs this year will unfortunately be'dis- appointed. The food supply committee has taken definite steps t" increase the numbi i of cattle, sheep and pips in Connecticut, and has under consideration tin- poultry ques tion. It has bought and distributed stocks of seed pot itoes. as well as licall-. -ii. and buckwheat. A campaign for increased planting of wheat and rye this fall is under way. A representative of the United States Department of Labor has a desk in the committee's office and assi.-ts county agents in getting men to work on farms in response to tanners' m-eds. The commit tee's system of posters and bulletins in- cludes United States post offices, all public libraries, town clerks' bulletin boards, aim practically all stations in Connecticut on the " New- II ivi-n " railroad. The Hartford Chamber oi I ommerce has taken an active inter, st in the committee's work and has inaugurated a plant for evaporation and drying of fruits and vege- tables. Its special committee is investigal im; tie- important question of producing milk. In this investigation the committee has the assistance of He- college experts. The Connecticut State Grange, whose master is a member of this committee, has given its cordial endorsement to all th committee's projects. s iv ing of food in hotels ha- been brought , , lict t,, a considerable extent, ami it will he extended to restaurants and lunch rooms. i in June 5, tie- f I supply committee became a sub-committee of tin- Connecticut state Council protested to Secretary ui War Newton I >. Baker against the fed- eral government's latest "Estimates of Population" to be used as a basis for the draft apportion nt under which Con- -tirul is given i stimated population j i . i:i 000. I'll'- subject is being invest i gated thoroughly by the council's com- niitti li man power and labor. The letter of protest, sent in accordance with a vote of the council on VVedne follow s: llarttunl. Conn . July 12, 1917. Hon. Newton 1). Baker, Secretary of War, Washington, l>. < Dear Sir: The State Council of Defense of the state of Connecticut, gave considerati it it . meet ing held in the State ( lapitol on Wednesday, the iltli instant, to form is, being " Est imate ol Populat ion " made by l ]n- .l:uiraii of Census for the purpose men tioned in Section 2, act ol Congress, ap proved May 18th, 1917, "to authorize the President to increase tempo] a ril) I be mili tary establishment of the United States," and after careful examination of the iij set forth in said "Estimate" as applying to the stntr of ( lo -i -tirul the State • loun- cil ui Defense desires to register its very respectful protest against the use of the figures purporting to the estimates of the population of the state of Connecticut and .-hows on Page 7 of said publication, This action has been taken For the follow reasons: First, there i-ai be no doubt that the es- timates until i il are gi-eatly in excess of the population of the principal cities in In- tate and of the state as a whole. Second, referring to the statement in the preface to said estimates that one reason for the employment of the method used was by ils use " there was obtained the fairest possible basis for the apportionment of the draft, since the localities whose popu- lation estimates ma) In- exaggerated arc those in which there is an excess of turn 21 I" 30 years of age, inclusive," — your attention is respectfully called to the fact that the excess of men from 21 to 30 years of age in this Slate is almost wit] t ex- ception emplo) d in arms and munitions factories and in addition an unusually large percentage of what may be called the " in 1 " numbei ol men from 21 to 30 years of aye who were resident ill this state prim- to the beginning of the Euro- pean war are also engaged in such activi ties. It is known beyond question that the munitions factories and other establish- ments producing raw materials have at tracted to this State man} thousands of operatives. On the other hand, exemption will be claimed for practically all such operatives and in most eases will doubtless lie properly granted, since the) are en gaged in work which is vitally :essar) fot tin- conduct of tin- war. It follows, therefore, that this very large and more or less temporal) addition I" our population while itself in large me ism,- exempt from draft will under the proposed method emu pel Connecticut to contribute from its re- maining supply of men between 21 and 30 yeai - of age a very much larger quota for the forthcoming draft, than would have heeii the ease if Connecticut wen- not a state whose factories are largel) given over to the production of war material. We are informed that Connecticut will be called upon to produce for the use of our armed Forces a verj large percentage ol all the munitions of war manufactured in this country and we submit that it. is in- equitable and unfair that by reason of such production and the additional labor popu- lation which has been drawn into the state on account of it the normal popula- tion of Connecticut not engaged in such industries should be called ii]n>n to furnish ;i far greater number of men for the draft than would otherwise be the ease or than is required proportionate!) from similar p., it inns of the populations of other : tates. ■t ours very truly. ( ' teeticut Stat.- Council of Defense, Richard M. Bissell. Chairman. STATE MUST M0B0LIZE ITS RESOURCES FOR WAR STATE "FOUR-MINUTE MEN" Rev. Morris E. Ailing, Connecticut Chair- man of These Speakers Rev. Munis E. Ailing of Rocky Hill, assistant chairman of the publicity sub- committee of the Connecticut State Coun« eil of Defense, ha- been appointed chair- man uf the state organization of " Four- Minute .Men." Mr. Ailing alread) his be- gun work on the Connecticut organization. He is especially fitted fur the work. The national organization uf "Four-Minute Men" is under the direction uf tin- com niiilee on public information. Its mem- i n . an- men who volunteer to give four- minute addresses on subjects uf national importance between reels at moving picture theater-. Official outlines of text matter for these addresses are provided. The or- tion's plan has the approval of the moving picture industry. FOOD SUPPLY PHONE The council's food supply and conserva- tion committee ha- offices in the Connecti cut Mutual Building, No. :'.ti Pearl street, Elartford. The telephone number i- Charter 9611. Purposes of Connecticut State Council of Defense and Its Bulletin Explained BY CHAIRMAN RICHARD M. BISSELL Important notice to all county auxiliary e mittees Send your news each Mon- day to insure publicat ion. The following statement is made b) Richard M. Bissell of Hartford, chair- man of tin- Connecticut state Council ot Defense: — Connecticut is a ver) small but thicklj settled state. Then- are but two states with smaller area- hut there are seventeen states whose inhabitants an- fewer in number than those of Connecticut. In the formei war- in which this countrj has been engaged, even including the wars waged against tin- French In-fore the United States became a nation, Connecticut has always furnished mure than its share- uf righting men ami performed more than its proportionate share of the other tasks which are incidental to the carrying on ot war. Now that we are engaged in the greatest war of all history, which is being fought under conditions that require the service ami active participation of every man and woman in tin- country, it goes without saying that Connecticut will main tain the highly honorable position to which its hitherto patriotic record entitles it. Since all uf Connecticut's inhabitants ami all uf her material resources inii-t he made i etui ami active in prosecuting the war. it has been necessar) to institute a special organization through which these human ind material agencies may lie made avail- able most effectively, with tin- least possible duplication of effort, ami the greatest pos sible degree of harmonious co-operation. To this end the Connecticut State Council of Defense has I n created "to mobilize tie resources uf tin- state in such manner as to male- then, available for war." The pres- ent is tin- first time in our history when such widespread concentration uf purpose ami effort has been attempted. Manifestl) the effort cannot fully succeed without the willingness ami determination of every Con- necticut citizen to give assistance in every possible way. 'I he activities of the Connect icllt Stale ( ouncil of Defense, except, in a few .-on spicuous instances are not such as to arouse great public interest or create ex- citement. The work of its committees, while arduous ami e prehensive, is fur the most part uf a sort which dues not arouse much incut. In order more widely to disseminate information concerning the work of the state council and its sub-com- mittees. ami to provide a channel through which matter- concerning the activities ol Councils of Defense in other -tates ma) he distributed this Bulletin has been estab- lished ami will hereafter be issued weekly. The hard and exacting conditions im posed by modern warfare must he met. the self-sacrifice and inconvenience involved will at best he very great hut it can he materially lessened by wise and united co- operation. This Bulletin is intended as a means to that end and solicits on behalf ot the work of the Connecticut State Council of Defense the support and interest ol all to whom it. may conic. CONNECTICUT BULLET I. Y PERMANENT OFFICES TO BE OPENED BY COUNTY COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL. (Continued from Page I . I Judge I.. P. Burpee submitted a full re port for the Committee on state Protection, outlining plans for guarding the state after the withdrawal of the National Guard. Mr. Shipman submitted a report for the special committee on plans for recruiting the National Guard. It was voted thai the Council appropriate not exceeding $500 for the use of the Pirst and Second Regi- ments, Connecticut National Guard, in stim- ulating recruiting, and that the county c inittees be requested to give such aid as was practicabli upon request from them. Herbert Knox Smith submitted a report for the Committee on Man Power and I, aim, and George M. Landers submitted a report foi the Committee on Food Supply and Con -nation. It was voted that the f 1 sup- ply committee, as soon as practicable, make a proper disposition of its present funds in the payment of outstanding bills, submit a report in approved form to the comptrol ler for the purpose of accounting for the appropriation of $10,000 made bj the Gen i'ial Assembly for the use of that commit- tee, and that thereupon the council should assume the duty of supplying funds for ii as it is oi f its duly appointed and authorized sub-committees. It was voted to approve the appointmen of Rev. M. E. Ailing as Chairman of the Connecticut Division of the "Four-Minute Men." The matter of establishing a contact with the Connecticut Coal Committee of the i ouncil was referred to Mr. Bollard, chair- man of that committee, for an expression of opinion as to whether lie thought it desir- able. It, was voted that the Governor he re quested, in accordance with the provisions of the law, to have the council and all it employees exempt from file ei\il service aet. Mr. Bennett and Mr. Stremlau, with tie' Secretary, were constituted a committee to submit names of persons suitable to act on an advisory committee in Connecticut on vocational training. The matter of taking a census of private societies ami organizations doing charitable ami patriotic work in connection with the wai was approved. 'I'h.' following votes also were passed : "Thai the chairman of the several sub-committees consider carefully the activities of similar committees in other stale-, ami to inaugurate immediately such additional activities in tins state as may lie found useful and helpful in fulfilling tie- purposes for which the state count il is org inized. "Thai the chairman of sub-committees. except the i ommittees on Finance, Food Supply and Conservation and State Pro- tection, shall establish regular hours when they will ho at the Capitol, and also when and where tiey maj he reached outside of otliee hour-, and inform the secretary in the premises. " That the chairman of the Finance Committee lie requested to ask tin- Hart fort members of his committee to arrange among themselves so that one of them shall be at tin' Capitol fee me half hour each da i for I he i in po e of | a \ i ie Ii " To ost-i lull email: tee o il i\ ities n let ing to alii us, the exai I name to lie il' I ' t 'mined la ler. " lh.it ea, Ii ue mber of t he council he i'eq ted to give consideration to Ihe matter of a i hair n ,i nd pi rsonnel of the committee on activities relating to aliens. i he matter of establishing naval ' r i ining and nautical sel ! i ecti- cut In- referred to the Committee on Mili- tary and Naval Affairs to investigate and report to the council." The ma tter of tl xpedit ion of I he tin loading of freight ear,- was referred to the committees on transportation and publicity in eon fen nee w ith G. E. Vfcei h. MEETINGS I lie Ilex! meet i]lg of the ( lOllllCCt tCUt State i louncil of I lefense will be held at the State Capitol. Hartford, on \\ i i lnl> is. 1917. There will he an ex iion at 10 a. m., followed by a 1 i ting at i 1 o'clock. # # * The chairmen or secretaries of sub com inittees and county auxiliary committee! of the council may secure publication ol notices of meetings of their committees in this column by mailing them on the Men day prior to the date of issue, to i onnecticut Bulletin, Ie, an lili. State Capitol, Hartford, Conn. HOME GUARD IS READY FOR DUTY Connecticut's Heme Guard is ready for whatever dut\ it may be called upon to [lei foi tn after the Nat ional ( luard leavi lie. according to i report made to I he i onnect icul stale ( 'ouncil of I li fen lonel l.ueii n F. Burpee, cha ii man ol the military emergency hoard, which has organized the Home Guard, 1 also chair- man of the state protect ion - ill ( i.mtnit tec of the defense council. Colonel Burpee's report includes a state- ment describing briefly th ga i of the Connecticut Home Guard. This part of the report is printed herewith " In pin -ua f an ai t of t he < ieneral Assembly passed March 9, the governor appointed the M i lit i ry Emergi ncj In take action to perfect and maintain a body of armed t ps for constabulary duty within this stale, to be known as the Home Guard.' At that time the state did not own or control a single rifle, uniform or ■ mix pari of military equipment, except Slich as Were ill tl-'C by the two companies of Governor's Foot Guard. Therefore, in addition to enlisting a body of troops for onstabulary duty, the board was calli I open to supply them in every detail with everything necessary to make them a body of armed troops. While the board called for enlistments, it also contracted for the arm and supplies. "At the outset it was not dei med ad i is aide to arm and equip more than 5000 men, distributed among the different branches of service. The response to the call for enlist- ments, however, was unexpected]) prompt and ' ' e.'icie from all parts oi On April 17. report- received at, the Head quarters indicated that more II 10,000 men had 1 11 enlisted and partly org into companies of infantry and other units \t that lim there were more than 130 organizations in process of formation. i! i that number, the Military I Bo ml. at that time, decided to accept only sixty-seven. This action caused great di satisfaction throughout the state and the tic enthusiasm of those who had not I e a l hi n ho i', ere anxious to be put into the active line of the Home Guard mani- fested itself with great pressure upon the members of the General Assembly. As a result, on May Hi. an act was passed pro viding that when any organization shall ii,i> e been enlisted pi ior to the passage of . it may he accepted, equipped ami maintained by the emergency hoard ami authorized and directed the governor and hoard of control to approve tl xpenditure of such sums as shall lie made h\ that hoard to carry out the provisions of the act on May Ml. thirty lour addi tional companies of infantry were accepted, and these with machine gun companies and ether organizations, raised the total number of military units to 134. "This force consists of about 8,432 infan try, 30G in machine gun companies, 200 in transport companies, 150 in a naval bat- talion, and eighty-five in a troop and a platoon of cavalry. In addition, there such units a- regimental supply and head- quarters companies ami a medical caps I ii,- total force, partly or wholly organized, ait 9,500 men. "This force has been organized into six regiments and several battalions and com panic, of infantry, six machine gun c four transport companies, a naval battalion of two divisions, one in Hart- ford and one in Middletown, one troop and cue platoon of cavalry, besides the auxiliary units just referred to. (if these organiza- e ItiT have been fully uniformed, quipped and armed. the hoard now has on hand probably sufficient number of rifles with -which to arm the remaining units which hive been accepted, but will have to buy additional uniforms and equipment. Undoubtedly in the process of inspection and medical examination, a number of men will have to he dropped or placed in i serve, therebj reducing the total effective force somewhat. ■ l lie total number of men who have been enlisted is approximately 14,000." Volunteer Assistants to Secretary In the main office of the Conn, state Council of Defense at the State Capi- tol, Haitford, are three men who are serv- ing , ,,,' I, ■ 'i , assistants to the secretary. I hey are: Dean G. Acheson of Middle- town, Harold Lee Judd of New Britain and Austin Dunham of Hartford. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Phe names of members of the Connecticut State Council of Dtf. Z™Z an d office telephone numbers, together with the names, addresses are printed below :— MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL Richard M. BUsell, Hartford, Chairman, Charter 1690. Sowar d A. Giddings, Hartford, Charter 1930. Harris Whittemore, Naugatuck, 213 I Winchester Bennett, New Haven, Center 390. D Chester Brown, M.D., Danhury, 6. Homer S. Cummings, Stamford, 50-2. George M. Cole, Hartford, Charter 9050. j u li us C. Stremlau, Meriden, 1355. 1{. 11. M. Robinson, Bridgeport, Barnum 3751. Charles A. Goodwin, Hartford, Charter L337. Joseph W. Alsop, Avon, Farmington, 155-4. Xhomas Hewes, Farmington, Secretary. John T. Roberts, Hartford, Treasurer. 44; Elias Pratt, M. D-, Tornngton, 70; ■ ,,. ,.|1. M.D., Rockville, 30; G. V Lawson, M.D., Middle Haddam, !■■ > 3; i; C White, M.D., Willimanti :, In ■'■ lohn T Black, M.D., New London, Hartford , ,, hang , Charter 577; James A. Newlands, Hartford, Charter 3300. State Protection Lucien F. Burpee, Hartford, I hairman, Chartei 2383; Ueoi p VV Wheeler, Bridgeport, Barnum -*'-" 1 ; John C. Geary, New London, 884 ; Nicola Mariani, M.D., New Haven. Center 584; John II. (Joss, Waterbury, 3300; Charles I). Lockwood, Stamford, 2040. Transportation — W. H. Putnam, Hail ford, chairman, Charter 2600. SUB-COMMITTEES OF THE COUNCIL Co-ordination of Societies -Frank B. Weeks, Middletown, Chairman, o20; J. J. McCook, Hartford, Charter 8820; Mrs . Ber- „ : „,1 T . Williams, Hartford, Charter 6411 Edward L Smith, Hartford, I harl >r 1238 Jane H. Bunce, Middletown eorge S Palmer, Nev, L Ion, 223; George U Williams, Farmington, 10; F"denck J. Kingsbury, New Haven, Barnum 6200, I. M Ornburn, New Haven, ( olony 507. 'Finance Committee -< harles G. ^an- ,-„,,, Bridgeport, Chairman, Barnum 6240; Schuvk-r Merritt. ^amford 440 ; George M G-unn, New Haven, C nter 16 . Ui- Northrop, Waterbury, 393; Prank Miller, Bddgepm't, Barnum 103; Morgan B. BraTnard, Hartford, Charter 4067; Charles i Chase, Hartford, < harter 1690; I,. I. I;,,, ;Hlllll , st . Hartford Charter 686; I r. Cooley, Hartford, Charter 1210. Food Supply and Conseryat -Georg M. Landerl, New Britain, Chairman, ,-enhone Hartford, 9611; Willian ,. ... South Manchester, Hartford Jfix Laurel 90; Charles T. Davis M,d UeTown, 575; Wilson H. Lee New Haven, Center 8274; Robert W. Perkins, Norwich, ',,'. ',. W Scoville, Salisbury, Charter r,.;,;. r l Stoddard, V\ Ibridge, New u ,i, exchange, Center 670; John P. 'i Ml,rv. 905; Seth Low Pierre pontRidgeneld, -265-14; Waltei Goodw.n Hartford, Charter 961. [ndiirtrial Survey Committee — Frank D Chenev, South Manchester, < hairman, 136 BiZp White, Hartford, bus.nessteephone Bridgeport exchange, Barnum 6000; ,„., ■,.-.,. ,„,„,, Hartford, Charter 3330, Harr R Westcott, New Haven, Colon) Edwin G. Gaynor, Stratford, 250. I Committee— Lucius F. Robmson . d , Chain,,.,,,. Charter 784; David ■ , itzGerald, New Haven, Center 4482; Fr: ,ncis P. Guilfoile, Waterbury, 2120; U J. Danaher, Meriden, 57; David S. Day, Bridgeport, Barnum 584. Man 1 Power and Labor — Herbert K Smith, Farmington, Chairman, Hartford exchange, Charter 3507; E. P. Bullard, jr., Bridgeport, Barnum 1070; E. A. Moore, 5fe W Britain, 180; Ernest Walker Smith, Hartford, Charter 3507; P. f. Meara, N 0W II. .< ol my 567; Benjamin ". rd, Charter L389. Military and Naval Committee — Wil- liam Sheffield Cowles, Farmington, Chair- man, 80; Calvin D. Cowles, Hartford, Charter 5471; Meigs H V\ haples Hart- ford < liar! ■! 5190; 11. H. Cownshend, Nev, Haven, Center 1847; T. McDonough Russell Middletown, 1040; Ebenezer uill, jr., South llk , 216; Arthur 11. Day, New Haven, I "publicity Committee — Geoi B < hand- , er |;,, r io 11,11, Chairman, Hwttord ex- change, I liai Isidore Wise, Har- ford Charter 3050: Edward P. Jones Win- Bted, 162-6; Sylvester /. Poll, New Haven, Center 7Ts ; Thomas F. Noone, Rockville, 121-2- William V. Dee, Bridgeport, Bar- num 540; Rev. William A. Keefe, Plainfh Id ,.,11' Sanitation and Medicine < harles I . M P., Bridgeport, Chairman; John F Uowi n" MJi.. Hartford, ( h nter L0r>] ; i; \ McDonnell, "M.D., New Haven, Center Am H F Brownlee, M.I'.. Danbury, lOj-'j G Stanton, M.D., New London, COUNTY AUXILIARY COMMITTEES Fairfield County — E. K. Nicholson, Bridgeport, Chairman, Barnum. 3960; E. F. von Wettberg, Fairfield, Barnum 1510; Her man C. Fleitmann, Stamford, 1890; Harry F Harris, Bridgeport, Barnum 6438; Rus- <*ell Frost. South Noryvalk, 573-5; Edward Sawyer. Stamford, 1860; Carl Foster, Bridgeport, Barnum 705. Hartford County — Arthur L. Shipman, Hartford, chairman, Charter 3970; A. I. Pattison, Simsburv, 163-5; Louis R. Cheney Hartford. Charter 8402; Edward F Hall, New Britain, 242; J. Frank belles, Wethersfield, Hartford Exchange, Valle) is',- Robert E. Pvne, Hartford, Chute ; -i, Charles T. Treadway, Bristol, 130 Litchfield County — Dudley L. Vail \\ ins ,,,!. chairman, 395; Robert \ ...... Watertown, 95-3; William E. Besse, Torrington, 1; Frank H. Tuikington, Litch- field 253- -I Clinton Roraback, Canaan, , h ar ies W. Hodge, Nov Milford, n Middl County — G. E. Meeeh, Middle town, Chairman, 74; Louis S. Smith, Middletown; Rollin V. Tyler tylerville, n., v River Exchange, 74-3; Charles P.. Mar- vin, Deep River, 74-2; A. D. Williams, Middletown, 411-3; Joseph G. 'vitchcll, iiiiim, Middletown Exch, .. Burnham, Middletown, 717; Alfred rsleeve, Gild, rsleeve, Middletown Ex- , hangc 44-2. , r i New Haven County — W llson H. Lee New Haven, Chairman, Center 82/4; lhilip Troup Haven, Center 286o; . M. Ullman, New Haven, Center 02 g James, T. Moran, Nev Haven, Center 20; Alton 11. Ansonia, 148; Alfred B. Hammer, Branford, 340; W. H. Lyon, Meriden, 1; H . Goss, Waterbury, 3300. ffev London County — T. A Scott, V. London. Chairman, 1051; William i. Hop so „, New London, 1152; Frederick W. Mer- ,,,. x,,v London, 770; Bryan F Mahan, London, 2J4; Frank T. Cable, Sm London, 1060; Grosvenor Ely Norwich Ci1 „, ioO; Joseph 1. Fai- orwich, 730; Robert McNeelcy, Nor- i'h, 1121-4. <,,,;tii Tolland County- -Hargr C Sm'th, Rockville. Chairman, 186; Ralph D. Keeney, aersville, 58-4; Charles A lhomp on Melrose; Charles D. Talcott, Palcottvill I har i es B. Pinney, Stafford Springs, Staff ' rd exchange, 3-12; Charles Phelps, G. Harold Gilpatric, p ut nam, I hairman 20; John 0. Fox lut- aam 110; U. Lefrance, Central Vilage, 1(57-2- F E. Cunneen, Danielson, ['•'■;■ \ l ; 1 Davenport, Pomfret, 380; Frank I. lv„ t ';, Willimantic, 184 !; Rev. Vernon W, Cooke, Willimantic, 698. (Hannprttnrt lullrtm. Published Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, JULY 20, 1917 No. 2 COUNCIL TELLS GIFFORD WHY CONNECTICUT URGES FEDERAL PRIORITY BOARD Further Information Sent to Director of Council of National Defense — Says 50 Percent Increase in Production of War Materials Means Shifting Labor in State from Other Indus tries to War Work NATIONAL REGULATION IS GREATEST NEED OF HOUR Further information concerning the views of the Connecticut state Council of Defense on the need of a strong national priority hoard is contained in ;i letter re- cent',') sent t" W. S. Gifford, director of tiie Council iif National Defense at Wash- ington, I). ('. The letter was written in reply to a letter received front Mr. Gifford asking for further information as to • li- tmus in Connecticut pertinent to the priority board discussion. Mr. Gifford's letter followed the receipt of a resolution adopted by the state defense council strongly urging the establishment of a national priority board. The letter of the council explaining more fully its views on the need of a priority board is. in part, as follows: 1. PRIORITY BOARD. The Connecticut council is not, of course, concerned with the particular form or name of such board, but is very deeply concerned in the substance of its duties and extent of its powers. The resolutions which the council sent to you on June l"i imply very clearly the sort of board which seems to this council necessary. Our primary object in advocating Buch a board, is to secure final authoritative in- formation on the kinds and quantities of production which the federal Government will want of Connecticut. This for the pur- pose of aiding the council to adjust the labor and plant capacities of the state to that production. To do this a priority board must have wide duties, and great powers. Nothing else will meet the situation, as we see it here. ■1. SHIFTING OF INDUSTRY. We are glad to answer, so far as we can, your re- ipies! for further information on "the large shifting of industry here, the very great and difficult readjustment of labor and manu- facturing and their inter-relations" (using the language of our resolution) which will be required, to enable Connecticut to ap- proach its maximum of military supplies, You ask also for some further specifications (Continued on page 4) To Make No Move That Might Delay First Army Draft The Connecticut State Council of Defense, at an executive session Wed- nesday, discussed the estimates of population made by the federal goi eminent as a basis of the army draft, by which Connecticut's popula- tion is put at the excessive figure of 1,719,000, and unanimously voted that the state should nut insist at the present time upon the government rectifying the error made in the first estimates as such action might delay the most important work of select- ing the first contingent of men. It was also voted, however, that Chairman Richard M. Bissell address a letter to the secretary of war. sending copies to the provost marshal general. Director W. S. Gifford of the Council of National Defense, and to Connecticut senators and repre- sentatives in Congress, declaring that Connecticut must insist that a new method of determining the quota of this state lie adopted and that Connecticut receive credit on a sub- sequent levy fur the excess of men required for the first draft. ORDERED TO NEW HAVEN. Colonel C. D. Cowles will Oversee ln» structions of National Guard Troops. Colonel Calvin D. Cowles, U. S. A., re- tired, wlio is a member of the Military and Naval Affairs Committee of the Connecti- cut State Council of Defense and has been extremely active in the work of tl om- mittee. has gone to New Haven to oversee the instructions of the National Guard troop- composing the camp at Yale field. Colonel Cowles went to New- Haven in com- pliance with an order from the headquarters of the Northeastern Department at Boston, Mass. BREAKING BACKBONE OF COAL SHORTAGE Through the efforts of the Connecticut Committee of the New England General i'oal Committee, members of which were named b\ Governor Marcus II. Holcomb at the suggestion of the Connecticut Stat' Council of Defense, shipment of a train ol fifty carloads of anthracite coal to Hart ford lias been secured. The train is now in this state. The New England committee is striving to secure fifty -neb trainloads for New England. The Connecticut com- mittee consists of Philip B. dale of Hart ford. De Witt Page of Bristol, John I'. Elton of Waterbury, G. I". Meech of Middle- town and A. 11. Bullard of Bridgeport. TO DECIDE ATTITUDE ON EXEMPTING MEN IN NECESSARY TRADES Meeting of Council Calls for Report at Next Week's Session — Good Attendance of CommitteeChairmen. To Provide Cards for Voluntary Registration of Women -Other Matters Under Discussion MEDICAL AID FOR MEN WHO WANT TO ENLIST The Connecticut state Council of De- fense will take action at its meeting next week in the matter of defining its atti- tude on the question of occupational exemp- tions from the army draft. At the coun- cil's meeting Wednesday, it was voted that the Committee on Man Power and Labor present to the next meeting a set of recom- mendations in this matter of occupational exemptions. Limited agricultural exemp- tions proposed by the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation were laid over until the next meeting for action. The council, when it determines its attitude in this matter, will forward its recommenda tions to the general exemption boards. Several important reports were received and a number of matters were acted upon at the council meeting on Wednesday. Gov- ernor Marcus II. Holcomb and the follow ing members of the council were present: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop. Winchester Bennett, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Adjutant General George M. Cole, Homer S. < ummings, Howard A. Giddings, • luliu- C. Stremlau and Harris Whitte more. There was an executive session starting at 10 o'clock and this was followed shortly after 11 o'clock b\ a general meet ing at which there was a good attendance of sub-committee and county auxiliary com niiitei- chairmen. In compliance with a request received in, in (lie Connecticul Division. Woman's Committee. Council of National Defense, and also from the Council of National Defense, it was voted at the executive ses- sion that the publicity committee of the council lie directed to prepare and print for the Connecticut Division an adequate supply of official cards to be used in the voluntarj registration oi women in Con- nect ii ut for service. The matter of the quota for the national until assigned to Connecticut was disi fullj and the resolution reported elsewhere was adopted. \t the regular session winch followed the executive session, the following chair- men of subcommittees were present: George B. t handler, frank D. Cheney, Ad- i ( lont iimeil mi page I CO X X E< !T I CUT BULLETIN Reports on Activities of County Auxiliary Committees HARTFORD COUNTY The Hartford County Auxiliary ( mittee has held no formal meeting since the end of the active recruiting drive c i rried on in the count} under its direc linn. It has, however, proceeded in the work of organizing town committees. Col- onel Richard J. Goodman of the First Regi menl appointed Lieutenant Pickett of the vlachine Gun Company as supervising re- cruiting officer. The count} committee, through its chairman, Arthur L. Shipmnn, has aided Lieutenant Pickett with sugges tions as to how and where meetings should be held and the speakers to be used. The count} c mittee has sent out a circular letter to the town chairmen requesting their aid in the recruiting work and en- closing schedules of enlistments in the l , t Regiment and the Regular Army. Town chairmen have been appointed for this committee, as follows: Avon - - Sherman V\ . Eddy. Berlin — Claude W. Stevens. Bloomfield — Oliver D. Filley. Bristol — Mayor Joseph F. Dutton. Burlington rohn A. Reeve. Canton — Charles II. Smith. I i-f Granby — Frank II. Dibble. East Hartford — Edward E. King. East Windsor — Howard A. Middleton Enfield — John K. Bissland. Farmington '. A. Skoglund. Unionville — W. W. Robotham. Glastonbury — Lewis W. Ripley. Granby — Edward H. Shattuck. Hartford — Mayor Frank A. Hagarty, William .T. Hamersley. Hart land — 1). X. Gaines. Manchester — Frank D. Cheney. Marlborough — rohn C. Vergason. New Britain — Mayor George A. Qulg- ley. Newington — E. Stanley Welles. Plainvilli Stanley S. Gwillin. Rocky Hill — Leon E. Taylor. Simsbury — Henry C. Ellsworth. Southington — C. ('. Charaberlin. South Windsor — Buel C. Grant. Suffield -- Charles i,. Spencer. West Hartford — C. Edward Beach Charles C. Cook. Wethersfield — E Hart Fenn. Windsor — Albert H. House. Windsor Locks — Frank E. Healy. two to select the third member. Town chairmen have been named as follows: \oiw ieh — Mayor \ll.\ n L. Brown. New London — Henry C. Chappell. Lebanon — Karl T. Bishop. Old Lynn Thomas L. Haynes. Salem — Henry A. Rogers. Ledyard — Charles A. Graj . ( lioton — W. G. Stebbins. i ; i iswold - James 1 1. Shea. Waterford — Albert II. Lanphere. In response to a communication from Rev. Morris 15. Ailing, state chairman ol the "lour Minute Men," Mayor Ernest E. Rogers of New London has been named as chairman for the New London district. The New London County Auxiliary Com mittee will hold its state meeting on Tues- day of eaeh week. WINDHAM COUNTY Joseph L. Ryan of the Putnam Chamber of Commerce lias been appointed secretary of the Windham County Auxiliary Com- mittee, and the permanent office of the committee has been established in the chamber of commerce rooms. The tele- phone number is Putnam 337-2. Being unable to serve in the military. Mr. Ryan has accepted "holly this opportunity to assist in the state's war work without com pensal ion. Town chairmen have been named as fol- low s ; Ashford — H. R. Woodward (Post office address. Warrenville) . Brooklyn — Charles S. Hyde. ( lanterbury — Hubert Craves. Chaplin - ( Hat •nee E. « 'hester. Eastford — George S. Bowen. Hampton — W. II. 1'urnham. Killingly — Alcotl D. Sayles (Post office address. Last Killingly). Plainfield — S. W. Butterworth. Pomfret — John Ash (Post office ad- dress. Pomfret Center I . Putnam — O. J. Milof. Scotland — Charles Brenn. Sterling — D. J. Dougherty (Post ollice address, Oneeo). Thompson — C. A. Higstrom (Post ollice address, Putnam R. F. D. No. 2). Windham — Frank P. Fenton (Post office address, Willimantic ) . Woodstock — (hester E. May. MIDDLESEX COUNTY The Middlesex County Auxiliary Coin mittee has organized with the following olficers: chairman, G. Ellsworth Meech; vice-chairman, George Burnham; secretary, Louis S. Smith; treasurer, Charles M. Marvin. The committee has nominated Charles A. Anderson as its labor member Chairmen have been appointed in the fif- teen towns of the county and complete committees had been named on Monday m all towns except four. Under the auspices of the county com- mittee, a recruiting rally for the First Regiment, C. N. G., was held in Middle tow n Tuesday evening. Town committee chairmen have been named as follows: East Hampton — X. B. A. Carrier. Portland— P. P. Goodrich. East lladdain — Rev. Franklin Coun- tryman. Chester — Edgar W. Lewis. Killingworth — Philander Parmalee. Clinton — Sturgis G. Redfield. old Saybrook — Fred Saybrook i Post i mice. Prank A. Hefflon. Essex — Archie Lord. Middletown — < harlos ( Iromwell — Dr. Frank Middle-field — William Durham — Paul P. Wilcox. Westbrook — Elmer A. Lyme FAIRFIELD COUNTY Fairfield County was thoroughly or- ganized for war activities before the Con necticul state Council of Defense was ap- pointed. The council, however, is now work- ing in co-operation with the Fairfield County Auxiliary Committee to bring its local bodies into harmonj with those of the council and the other counties of the stale, and it is expected that this will he pel Eected \\ ithin a short time. NEW LONDON COUNTY Olficers have been selected h\ the New London County Auxiliary Committee as follows: Chairman, T. A. Scott; vice- chairman, J. T. Fanning; treasurer, P. W. ■r. secretary. II. M. Pendleton. Rob- ert McNeelej of Norwich has been nomi- nated as labor member of the committee, missing the town committees in the smaller towns, the plan followed has been to name the first selectman and the local food supply committee representative, these NEW HAVEN COUNTY The New Haven County Auxiliary Com- mittee has established permanent head quarters at Room 8, No. 839 Chapel Street New Haven, in the ollice of the secretary. Benjamin F. English. In addition to the election of Mr. English as secretary, John II. Goss Ins I n elected vice-chairman and Alfred E. Hammer of Branford, second vice-chairman. Weekly meetings will be held by the canity committee on Fridays. Town chairmen have been appointed b\ the New Haven County Auxiliary Com- mittee, as follows: Branford — Dr. A. J. Tenney. Milford — Arthur B. Clark. North Haven — John H. Blakeslee. Southbury — Ira Hawkins. Prospect — David Plumb. Wolcott -Wilfred Warner. Waterbury — Judge W. D. Makepeace. Hamden- J. Frederick Jackson. East Haven — John W. Doyle. Madison — T. Myron Hull. New- Haven — Mayor Samuel Campner. S. Chapman. Deep River) T. Davis K. Ilallock. L. Morgan. LITCHFIELD COUNTY The Litchfield County Auxiliary Com- mittee has appointed town chairmen as follows: Barkhamsted — Mai shall Case. Bethlehem lames \\ . Flynn. Bridgewater — R. M. Warner. Colebrook — W. \\ . Cooper. Cornwall — Charles L. Gold. Harwinton — Charles S. Birge. Kent — Rev. C. H. Perry. Litchfield — George C. Woodruff. Mew Hartford — 11. Roger Jones. Norfolk — A. P. Curtiss. Plymouth — A. H. Lister. Roxbury — X. P. Beardsley. Salisbury — D. J. Warner. Sharon — Rev. A. J. Plunkett. Thomaston — New ton Holbrook. Torrington — L. , 1917, in com- pliance with a request by the Council of National Defense in Washington and undei authority of Chapter 44 of the Public Acts of 11)17, is organized to cany on its ac- tivities with the aid and guidance of sub- committees, through county auxiliary com mittccs in everj count} and town com- mittees in every toVi n throughout the state of Connecticut. At a recent meeting, Governor Holcomb in speaking to the council said, " 1 want your advice in this matter. I consider you gentlemen my war council or cabinet and 4 want to feel that 1 may turn to you for advice." The federal government has its Council of National Defense, which is in charge of civilian activities pertaining to the war. in carry on the work of tins federal coun- cil, there are state councils similar to that in Connecticut in all the states in the union. The Council of National Defense work in this state is done through the agency of the Governor and the state coun- cil. The county auxiliary committees bear to the state council of defense a relation similar to that of the state council to the Council of National Defense and the town committees are related to the county com- mittees in a manner similar to the relation of the county committees to the state conn cil. The council has its general offices in the Mate Capitol in Hartford. Acting in an executive capacity with the Connecticut State Council of Defense are several sub-committees, through the agencj of which much of the council's work is handled. An outline of the duties and re- sponsibilities of these several sub-com- mittees is presented herewith: The Committee on Finance and Ways and Means will assist the government in raising funds and floating loans, and also has general supervision of the financial affairs of the state council. The Committee on Food Supply and Con- servation has a large separate force with headquarters in the Connecticut Mutual Building. No. 36 Pearl .Street. Hartford. This committee, formed by the governor on April 10, 1« fore the council was named, later became a sub-committee of the council. It has done much and continues to do much to increase and conserve Connecticut's food supply. The Committee on Industrial Survey keeps a close watch on the manufacturing resources of the state and holds itself pre- pared to give statistics and inventories concerning the industries of the state and their potential use to the government. Along this >amr line of preparation is the work of the Committee on Man Power and Labor, which is concerned with the supply and distribution of labor and its duty is to be able to solve such difficulties as will arise when the loss of men to the army begins to lie acutely felt. The Committee on Military and Naval Affairs is, as its name suggests, a com- mittee "to co-operate with the federal l"i\ eminent in the creation of the national ,iiih\ and navy." The members have worked efficiently with the federal and slat.' recruiting officers in the matter of recruiting. Tlie responsibility of watching various points of danger to the state, military and civil, falls upon the Committee of State Protection. The chairman of the com- mittee is also chairman of the Military Emergency Board, which created and has charge of the Connecticut Home Guard. Volunteer companies of the Home Guard are to he found in almost every town. This organization is expected to be a big factor in the work of this committee, should the need arise. The maintenance of sanitary conditions in tin- state and conditions of good health and morals near camps and military posts is the task of the < oinnntt n Sanitation and Medicine. Inventories of tic state resources in motors, trucks, electric railways, highwa and waterwavs to he used to facilitate the transportation of troops and supplii being made by the Commitl hi Trans portation. The transportation of civil sup- plies, necessitated by war emergencie is also under it- care. The Legal Committee is. of ionise, a com- mittee of lawyers appointed to advi the council on all legal matters. America's allies have all urged upon this nation the u ssity of immediate co-ordi- nation of societies of war relief and war activities. To tabulate and record these state organizations and prevent overlapping oi actiA ities is t he woi k of the i Ion I mi ( !o-ordinal ion of Sociei ies. The spreading and control of information and the propaganda of the council com- prises the work of the Committee on Pub- licity. This commitl levises and places advertising of all kinds in the interests of the council, supplies the press with infor- mation concerning tin 1 council, circulates literature, and publishes the Connecticut Bulletin, which is tl rgan of council in- formation. In addition to these, the council is now- organizing a committ in aliens, which will promote good citizenship and Ameri- canism among those who have come to this country from other shores. But even this organization does not bring the work of the council near enough to the towns and individuals. For this purpose, there are town committees, which bring the activities of the state council to the citizens of the several communities. Thus ever* pari of the Connecticut State Council of Defense has its own work but draws its powers in a traceable line from the Council of National Defense. The plan of organization is shown in the accompanying illustration. CHART SHOWING STATE COUNCIL ORGANIZATION PLAN Organization Of connecticut state council Council Of National Defense Governor State Council Of Defense CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published each « eek, on l'i iday, under the direction of the Connecticut State i ouncil of I tefense Copies of the CO ECTICUX BULL! TIN will In' mailed to members of the Connecticul State Council of Defense, its -nil commit I ees, count} auxilia ry com mittees and tin- chairman of its town nun mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- ii. .i informed concerning official matters. Vol 1, HARTFORD, CONN., JTLY 20, 1917. Xo. '-' COUNCIL TELLS GIFFORD WHY CONNECTICUT URGES FEDERAL PRIORITY BOARD i Continued from Page 1) thereon, ami where we anticipate the " shifting ". anil whether such rim have ah. -illy taken place. Also, in more detail, what would In 1 necessarj in re-ad- justing labor, anil what "positions" labor would have i" surrender. To answer these questions full',, requires exactly the information that we air hoping to get through the establishment of such a priority board. We cannot answer them in : 1 1 1 \ completeness until we know whit, pro- duction is wanted of Connect icut. In general terms, however, the ease is obvious. There are now employed in Con- necticut, in industries directly connected with the needs of the military establishment, be- tween 100,000 ami 150,000 employees. \n increase of 50 per cent, of such production, would eall roughly for a 50 per cent, in- crease in labor therein, or .Ml. to 75,000 more ha mis. A doubling of production I and this is quite conceivably what the govern- ment will demand), means from 100,000 to 150, re. Much of this labor will have to be highly skilled. This is particularly true in Connecticut's industries, which are mainly in metal products. We cannot ex- pect t" get these additional hands in any large proportion from outside the state. Most of them will come from other factories not making munitions, and from farms. Many will he women, entering industry for the first lime, provided we have time to arrange for this. Hut the total shift will In' enormous, and our industries will he gravely dislocated. If we can foresee these changes definitely by industries ami local ities some time iii advance, we can break that shock considerably. If we cannot fore- see them, the situation will he chaotic; one manufacturer bidding against another for bands, e nious loss in " hiring ami firing of untrained new hands, ami almost certain increase of labor disturbances. In other words, you cannot take a manu facturing stale like C 'ticut am! double ii selected half of its production in short oiiler, without making enormous labor changes. This must he perfectly obvious. Where these changes will come, what they will he, we cannot tell now, because we do not know, as we have reiterated, what the nuietit w ants. There is, further, the demand that will hortlj come from the farm- I'm labor to cultivate ami harvest the additional food crops that thej have been urged to prepare for. This is here by no menus as important as the i infacturing side, but still it has i considerable influence, especially because the increased demand from the munitions plants for hands, threatens to drain the farms of even the scant labor that they now have. ::. As to the concessions thai may he asked of labor, they are also fairly obvious. We shall probably have to ask union men to work with non-union men; to work on non- union jolis; to set aside union rules aa to hours of labor in emergency eases; and broadlj speaking, patriotically to refrain from raising, during the period of the war, questions which otherwise would be very proper as hclween themselves and manu- facturers as lo wages, piece work, standards of computing pay, etc. It mas also be necessary to modify certain legal require- ments as to hours of labor in the ease of women, in order to meet the imperative requirements of new conditions in certain industries. This does not 1 essarily mean any lowering of the standards of health and welfare. But when an industry has been carried on for generations, under a one shift system, and then suddenly, under forced pressure, has to go on to cither a two shift or three shift system, laws which weir, entirely sensible for a one shift sys- tem, are utterly inapplicable to a two or three shift, and sometimes bring about exactly the opposite of the results intended h.\ the law. \\ c trust that we have answered your questions with some degree of satisfaction to yon. If we knew what the government wanted, we could answer these quest ions very much more completely. We must answer these questions for our own benefit, if our council is to accomplish anything like whit it hopes to in Connecticut. It is for that reason that we have urged a pi ioi M j hoard. TIME FACTOR IN METAL INDUSTRY Considerable study of the time factor in metal products lias already been made h\ the Connecticut Stale Council of Defense -aili committee on man power and labor, of which Herbert Knox Smith is chair- man. The committee finds that "The chief industry of Connecticut is the production of highly elaborated metal articles, imply- ing great plant investment ami peculiarly skilled labor. Such production will be the main contribution of Connecticut to the war." The committee also finds that the making of such products requires in an extreme degree an absolutely necessary pre- paration winch involves "long periods oi time and great specialized investment." Several illustrations are given by the commit Ice. " < Ine oi I he foremost rifle mak jng concerns in the country." its report lo ihe council siys, "having taken a foreign ordi i for rifles at the beginning of the war mil working under forced speed, took foul teen months before the first batch of rifles was delivered and invested $850,000 in tools, fixtures and gauges for this one job." Further illustration of time limitations :ii. given in the following statement taken by the committee from ilc statements of the manager of a special machinery company, located in Connecticut, employing about in ii. paj ing the highest rale of wages to mechanics paid in the city in which it is located and being probablj the most efficient shop of Ihe sort in equipment and skilled labor in Connecticut. "These illustrations all occurred during the war. and the work done was for very h ticerns making war supplies, mostly on foreign orders. As a matter of courtesy, it is thought best not to give the names of the said concerns, 'nil if desired, these facts will he verified. They are absolutely reliable. " I. The company built twenty cart- ridge trimming machines for a large manu- facturer. The job look six months to do, and cost about $40,000. This time did not include the time for preparing the drawings which were provided beforehand hy I he customer. " ''. The company built four machines lor chambering rifles and trimming and rounding the ends of rifle barrels for another large concern. The time was six months, put of which was due to an unavoidable holdup mi material. 'Ihe work was done under rush orders al a cost of $20.(1011. " :i. The company built four wire draw- ing machines for still another very large it ions maker. The time was six months, of which six weeks was due to loss of a forging in transmission. This instance illustrates the additional delays that have to he expected. ' I The company built for still another great gun works, four machines for mark- ing graduations on the time-train ring for -. 1 1 1 . i [ 1. Time, two mouths under rush presslll e. " .">. The company is still building machines for making cartridge clips for another concern. Three months have novi elapsed, and the machines are not yet finished. " ii. The company made fur still another munitions works, two certain small gauges, absolutely essential for the making of cer- tain arms. It took two months to com- plete these gauges. The essential point to he observed here, is that only one man could work on the gauges, as they went together, and were too small to allow of more than one man at a time. "In all the above cases, the time stated doe, not include the lime for preparing the designs. In all these case,, designs were furnished by the customer. It frequently happens (hat the preparation of designs to -.all . takes as much time as the making of the art icle. " II should further he noted that much of this work cannot he speeded up by getting more men. In many cases, the nature of the work is such that only one man can work on a given machine." 25 From Middlesex County In the table of enlistments published in the Bulletin last week, there was a typo- graphical error whereby Middlesex County received credit for only two recruits for the National Guard. 'The figures should have shown that Middlesex County had twenty live National Guard recruits. CONNECTICUT BULLET IX AGRICULTURAL EXEMPTIONS ARE URGED BY COMMITTEE Objections to Drafting Men Vital to Production of Foodstuffs are Outlined The committee of Food Supplj ami ( on servation lias yesterday made recommenda tions in regard to exemption fur agricul- tural labor, asking licit three classes re- ceive considerat ion in thi i mneet ion. The recommendal ions are : " First: Men with a technical educa tion capable of supervising agricultural projects, including boi Farm labor camps iiinl managers of farms conducted on si commercial basis. This would include county agricultural agents, supervisors, et cetera, "Second: Trained dairymen and buttei makers (men who are familiar with pas- teurizing, bottling, and care of milk in general) and herdsmen having a knowledge of feeding. "Third: 'One-man' farmers, men who are working their own place without regu- lar help, and whose land and equipinenl would remain idle if they were removed.' This action was taken by the committee in response to requests from W. J. S|iill man, chief of the office of farm manage ment, United States Depart nt of Agri culture, and from Berber! Knox Smith chairman of the Committee on Man Power and Labor of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense. These suggestions of the food supply committee were submitted at Wednesday's meeting of the council and consideration was postponed until next week. PUTNAM HAS PROPER SPIRIT Leads Whole State in Per Capita En- listments for Regular Army Putnam leads the state, according to the latest figures, in per capita enlistment of volunteers for the regular army. Since the beginning of Recruiting Week, twenty- five men have been accepted there. I hair- man G. 11. Gilpatric's home town stands tied for fifth place ill the state totals for regular armj recruits by towns and cities, with a number equal to Waterbury and out- numbered only l>\ Bridgeport with seven ty-five volunteers; Hartford, with lift' New Britain, with forty-six ami New Haven. with forty. Copies of First Issue Available It is possible that -.nee persons may re- ceive copies of tin- edition of the Connecti- cut Bulletin who did not yet a copy of the lirst issue published last Friday. There still remain a few copies of the first issue and these may he had b) writing for them to Room 26 State Capitol, Hartford. Conn. Mr. Alsop Attends Meeting Joseph W. Alsop of .won, a member of i lie council, attended his lii -i meeting on w ednesdaj . S after Mr. Alsop was ap pointed ]>\ t he 'j.o\ er \ he became set lous tj il ] and has just, recovered sufficient i\ to take up business affairs again. MEETINGS The next meeting of the Connecticut State Council of Defense will be held at the stai ■ Capitol, Hartford, on Wednes- day, July 25, 1017. There will be an ex- followed by a ccutive session at Mi a. general meet ing al I I o" lock I'he i ha ii men or secret aries of sub c tnittees and count \ auxiliary com of the come il nci i secure publication of of meet ice of I heir committees in this column by mailing them on tic day prior to the date of issue, to I onnect i, ut Bullet in. Room _.ii. Stat.' I apitol, Hartford, i onn. CONNECTICUT DIVISION OF WOMAN'S COMMITTEE Will Conduct Its Activities From an Office in State Capitol lie i onnecticut I )i \ ir-ion of the Woman's Committee. Council of National Di has opened an office in Room thi. State Capitol. Its telephone is < barter 8740. Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, chairman, and Mrs. Ernesl Thompson Seton, secretary, will be at the office from time to time. Mis. Edward W. W. Hayward, fourth vice chairman, has charge of the offii e i ' day with an assistant. This Connecticut Division will co-operate with the Connecti cut Slate Council of Defense in matters i efi i i ed to ii by the i iouneil of Nat Lonal Defense ami the Woman's Committee oi tie- national defense council. It has, how- ci oli, ia I oi act u, 1 1 ci i ! ion with the -talc council of defense. At the request of Dr. Anna Howard shaw. chairman of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense, Mis. Edward II. Smile} of Hartford, president of the Fedei ated < lubs of ( one called together the presidents or their proxies of national organizations with branches in Connecticut, and a conference was held at the Hotel Garde, Hartford, on June I. According to instructions from tic Woman'- Committee, Council of National Defense, thi- bocV\ was to form a Connecti- cut division', the purpose of which is to co-ordinate the existing women's or: tions in the state rather than to form a new organization. Twenty-six of (he thirty- four state organizations elected tie , a live board, whii h follow - : (liaii-man — Caroline Hun 1 - Ree I, I Ireen- ri'ch. Secretary — Mrs. Ernest Thompson i Ircenfl icb. Treasurer \l i -. II. II. Bumstead, New Haven. Vice-chairmen — Mrs. William Sheffield Cowles, Mr-. John Laidlaw Buel, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkelev. tfi Edward W. W. Hayward. Members Executive Committee- Mrs. Richard M. Bissell. Mrs. Arthur T. I Miss Christine .1. Haas. Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith. Mi— M. Estell-i Sprague, Dr. Marv C. Welles, Dr. Valeria II. Parker. Dr. Kate Campbell .Mead, Mrs. W. E. D. Scott. The Publicity < ommittee of (he i 'on- necticut State Council of Defense net this morning at 10.30 o'clock al the stale Capi- tol, 125 "FOUR-MINUTE MEN" NAMED FOR CONNECTICUT Twenty =si.\ City Chairmen Already Appointed by Rev. Morris E. Ailing I " lit \ si\ eit \ chairmen of the " Foul Minute Men" have been named thus far to carry on the Connecticut work of this or- ganization. The appointments have been made l)j Rev, Morris E. Ailing of Rocky Hill. -I ate i h.i i: mac oi i ho ■ Foul VI Men" and assistant chairman of the conn oil's Committee on Publicity. This organi- zation will provide speakers tor foe ute addie--,- on subjects of national im- portance at, moving picl 1 heat as, be- tween the reds. Ahead;, aboill 125 speak- ers, have been selected for work in this tate. ippointed bj Mr. Uling The cha i l lien follow - : Ansonia — J Bridgepoi t. - Dull, M. Emerson, (arl Foster. Bristol - Ma;, oi' Joseph F. Danbury — Martin F. Cunningham. Derbj — Alton T. Terrell. ( Ireenu ich — II. II. Adam-. ford '•! i\ or Frank A. Hagarty. Manchester — Arthur 12. Bowers. Meriden Ma yoi Joseph II. Co Middletown "W illiam II. Bouteilli r. New Britain — Mavor George A. Quig ley. N'ew Haven Mayor Samuel Campner. New I Ion Mayor E. 12. Rogers. Norwalk — Russell Frost. Norwich — Mayor Allyn L. Brown. Orange-— Clarence E. Thompson. Rockville — 1). J. McCarthy. Stamford — Charles I). Lockwood. Scv iimui — Ci. E. Matthies. I Major 12. W. Klleeu. Stratford — Howard .1. I urtis. Torrington Francis Rav Wadhams. Wallingford — Frank A. Wallace. Waterbury — Judge W. D. Makepeace. W'illim ml ie - Frank I'. Fenton. Winsted— William II. Blodgett. INDUSTRIAL WASTE Subject Has Consideration at Meeting of Council's Committee Plans for taking up the matter of in- dustrial Waste in till- stale Were made at a meeting of the council's (ommittee on In- dustrial Survey, held Thursday afternoon in Room 25, Slate (apitol. Chairman Frank D. Cheney presided and the full member- ship of the committee was present. I'he committee ha- been collecting information from a number of plants in the slate and this was before the members at their i t- ing. It i- ex] e :l ed t lial t he committee will have some important conclusions to report in the near future. 599 Short for Regular Army According to the official report mad public Wednesday. Connecticut is now only .)!)!) men short of il- regular armv quota IS. The state was i t L.200 short of its quota when the special recruiting drive was begun bj l lie council of de- ed it- county auxiliary committees. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN to decide attitude \Camp Combining Military # # on exempting men an j Agricultural 1 raining IN NECESSARY TRADES & ^. j /_ \W/ (Continued from Page I I Discussed for Next Year mira] w. S. Cowles, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, George M. Landers Herbert Knox Smith and Frank B. Weeks. The following chair- >n ,„■ countj auxiliary committees 01 „,„• representatives also were pres «*: John II. Goss and Benjamin P. kng - ■ for Chairman Wilson H. Lee ot Nev, ■ ■ County; G. Ellsworth Meech of Middle sex County, Harrj 0. Smith ° f Holland County, Arthur I- Shipman o Hartford , „ mlt \ and Dudley L. Vaill of Litchfield ' ""I!;,;, i„.. the report of W. 11. Putnam, chairman of the Committ l^anspoi -tar , it was voted thai T. W Russell o , , ,„. ap p i n ted a member o that i , i ttee The matter of selecting a ' !,, for the committee on aliens was discussed and final action delayed tor a week Adopting the report of George M Landers, chairman of the Committee on Food Supplj and Conservation, it was voted JCtJunusC. Stremlau of Meriden, a mem tt of ne council, be appointed a member o that committee. Reports also, were pre- sented by chairmen o1 sub-coi ittees and ountV a^iliary committees and were ac- cented Mr. Landers submitted a report ,C\natter of the establishment of a eon s centration camp for boys m tins state as reported elsewhere m tins issue of o'lletin Mr Chenej reported foi tin Cotmltt - Industrial Survey that prog; ress was being made in the matter of pie vention of waste. „,.,,„„.« Knox Smith read a report on n ,„ pr ioritv system in England and afte d'cussion it was voted thai the Committe n Alan Power and Labor prepare a full "tin detail showing how such a scheme of priority could bo worked out in Con- necticul an,, submit the report at the ^next meeting of the council or as soon there- after as possible. . '",„. c ',.. Godfrey submitted a report for the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine wSi he said that his committee was . 1 „,„ >l ,l in giving attention to the remedy- r, o 1 ghf physical defects in men desir^ ng to volunteer or who had 1 a rejected by reason of said defects, m order to in- crease .1- number of persons availab e foi active service. It was voted that lus re- i " , ';; ,i ,;:u!:"!: ( ,,, ,., *» * i^ hoards it! the several towns of the state l,y the town committees was referred to the publicity committee and Joseph W. Alsop !,' prepare a plan and a design ana submit it to the council. Defense Council Decides Not to Take up Plans this Summer Want Address Changed? Report on Maine Idea Instructions to give further considera- tion t„ the matte, of an agricultural con- centration camp in Connecticut next i at for boys from 16 to 20 years of age were „■„,,, ,„ the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation of the Connecticut state Council of Defense at the council's meeting on Wednesday. A report in the matter is called for before November 1. Following , fecial investigation of the plan followed in Maine, the food supply committee recom- mended that no action be taken m the matter of establishing such a camp this year, and this recommendation was "''iC'speeial committee which mad,, the investigation has sent to members of the ceuncil a nd its committee chairmen a re- port which may be summarized ^follows: ' The need for boy- to cope with the in i farm labor this summer r^sutel in a federal conference on the subject, Eis^rw, -modiiTrt Efe^ s u,^ e in« tnc problem of high school farm labor in Reports of the plan followed in f Maine .Vow that the b„ys are recruited ^ from t ,,,„,„ state and as many as can he ac commodated are taken to the cen ral m°_ Ligation camp (of tents with ^ frame kit chens and dining room) where all w JuUr Volunteers, as they are called train If thev pass the physical and general ImlnaUoL. tla.y are euuipred w, h a pra, ; Heal working outfit and slatted unaei competent leaders on a routine calculated 1,, harden them to farm work and instil the military spirit of obedience and ser- ', , , T hey have military drills mornings and'afternons, with music by a good hand. W hile the body of the day is sper, a - natelv on demonstrations and practical ;ar,n\vo„. The day begins with first call at 5 30 a. m.. and reveille at 5.40 am., a'ul closes with taps at 8.30 p. m After I period of training, the boy takes the oflSoath to his state and country ami ' raetieallv enlisted for hve months HisCages from the state $1 a da> and board begin at once and he is sent to a farmer wftb whom arrangements have been ade by the leaders. these leaders keep a watchful eye on the Junior Volunteei all the time he is at work. tL entire Maine cost for a- five months season for 1,01)0 boys is estimated to LW $100,000, and hv .Inly 5 472 hoy, ',,.,,. L „ the held. Of course, these boys a,v already trained for farm work next summer. Two budgets were presented by the com- mittee, one based on 1000 hoys in 100 towns or districts tor hve months and the other based on 500 hoys placed in 50 towns or districts for three months. In all eases outside figures were given with the assui- ance that the actual figures would be much ,ower 'the total for 1000 for five months is $111,090 and the total cost for 500 boys for three months is estimated at $50,290. The council voted Wednesday that the committe, ntinue its investigat mob as to ,t was voted that the project be not un- ^eS cCmittee which investigated this matter for the committee of food SSG^rc^t^ent^ Sh of the Connecticut Agricultura Col- lege ^thur Howe of Windsor and Charles L. Kirschner of New Haven. If von prefer to have your copy ot the Connecticut Bulletin sent each week to youi business address instead of your home ad dress, a request to the editor, Room 26. State Capitol. Hartford. Conn., will result i„ the desired change. FOOD SUPPLY PHONE Th( , council's food supply and coiiserva Hon <.. ottee has offices m the Connect. c„| Mutual Building, No. 36 Pearl street Hartford The telephone numbei is i harter 961 1. Charter 5471 The telephone nuinher of the Con- necticut Slate Council of Defense lB Hartford, Charter 5471. The council has a switchboard and any i its offices in the State Capitol rni bc 1 ,, lrh ,,i by calling this num- ber. 'WHAT WE ARrTFIGHTING FOR" Publicity Committee Sends out 10,000 Copies of Pamphlet Tll „ publicitv Committee of the Connects cut State Council of Defense lias maHed about 10.000 eopies of a pamphlet What We Ire Fighting For" to ••makers of pub- we '!.',,. '„ „n narts of Connecticut, lie sentiment in al parts oi This pamphlet contains ^o^eso President Wilson's Flag Day speech, Elihu Koot , ' in Petrograd on dune 15 and the message of the American Rights League to toe Russian people. Copies may he obtained ST application to the Publicity Committee Connecticut State Council ot Defense, Stat Capitol, Hartford, Conn. A1 fred Gildersleeve of GiWe^ee^as re- signed as a member of tn. Miuo _ County Auxiliary Committee of the Gounen \J hf s resignation has been accepted. Gtomtfrttntt luUrtttt. Published Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, COXXECTK IT. JULY 27, L917 S'o 3 COMMITTEE ON ALIENS BEING ESTABLISHED BY STATE DEFENSE COUNCIL National tiody Sends Out Report Tell- ing of Work Being Done by Similar Committees in Other States, Notably New York and Rhode Island — Con. necticut Has its Own Problems SUGGESTIONS ARE WANTED FOR EARLY CONSIDERATION The Connectieul State '■ ouneil of Defense i- adding to its eleven sub-committees a tiev committee which is to have charge of activities relating to a 1 icii-i. The Council of National Defense, Section on Co-opera- tion with states, lias issued a report on the organization and activities of state councils which, among mauj other things, contains information about what is being done in work for alien- in some of the other states, n.talih New York and Rhode Island, neighboring -tales of Connectieul with somewhat the same problems. 'I he report says: — " Georgia, New Hampshire, New York and Rhode island have planned or undertaken a census of alien-, and in all of these states with the exception <>t Georgia a law has been passed providing for the compulsory registration of alien-. In New York this resistration was part of a general coin- piilsory registration of citizens and aliens alike. The registration of aliens by the individual states seems an undesirable ex- I en-e and complication and the imposition of an unnecessary burden upon aliens. Con- siderable activity of unquestionable value has been conducted in these slates in re- gar 1 to aliens. In Rhode Island the citizen- ship committee of the state council has set it-self the task of improving the facilities for naturalization in the state. The naturalization laws and regulations were examined and conference held with the various justices of the Rhode Island courts and with the clerks of the United States an3 state courts. By this mean- it has been made possible that first papers may be taken out in all counties where clerks have offices, and that alien- may be naturalized in all places where the judges go on circuit. In addition to this work the committee has distributed widely a pamphlet of 'Infor- mation for Immigrants' published in many languages by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and a pamphlet entitled 'Questions and Answers for Coming Citizen-' prepared for the Providence Y". M. C. A. The Committee (Continued on page 2) OFFICIAL WAR BULLETIN Town Committees will be asked to erect Council Sign Boards. Ill' ( onnecf nut State ( ouneil of Defense, at its meeting on Wednes- day, Anted to ask tie' town com- mittees throughout the state, through tin' eight county auxiliary com- mittees, in erect official war bulletin oards mi which information and appeals pertaining to < onneel eat war work may he posted. It i- de- sired tn have such a bulletin mi oi i 'vin post office in the -tat. in in w liicli there i- no ca i i ier de livery sen ice and at o1 her places where citizens congregate. The boards are !f i pie at the fail-. SAVE GASOLINE, URGES PETROLEUM COMMITTEE An appeal for the conservation of the country'- oil supply by curtailment of pleasure riding in motors and by eliminat- ing other sources of waste while produc- tion is increased has been issued by (hair- man A. C. Bedford for the petroleum com- mittee of the (ouneil of National Defense in Washington. TO WORK FOR BETTER MORAL AND HYGIENIC CAMP SURROUNDINGS Defense Council Moves for More ln = tense Work for Improvement — Next Meeting to Consider Proper Recognition for Men Called Under Selective Service Law SEVERAL ADDITIONS ARE MADE TO COMMITTEES At it- meeting on Wednesday, the Con- necticut State Council of Defense i sidered ami acted upon a number of im- portant matters. An executive session, with the following present, preceded the regular meeting: Governor Marcus H. Hol- ii niii. i haii man Richard M. Bissell, J. W. Alsup. Dr. |i. Chester Brown, Homer S. Cummings, II. A. Giddings ami Julius C Stremlau. Governor Holcomb discussed with the council the matter of the draft quota It was Anted that a badge he ordered in sufficient numbers to give one to each mem- ber of the town committees of the council. the resignation of Frank B. Weeks, chair- of tic Committee mi < o-ordination of Societies was presented anil it was voted that it be accepted w it h regret. The matter of the moral and hygienic surroundings of soldiers' encampments in the state was discussed, and it was voted that the method looking to more intense activity along this line be approved, and that the matter be referred for co-ordination and general supervision to the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine. The activities include among others the utilization of a woman's patrol plan under the direction of tin National League fur Woman'- Service and the Connecticut Division of the Woman's Committee, the Young lien's Christian Associations in the state, the Home Guard and the Committee on. Sanita- tion and Medicine. When the executive session adjourned, the meeting immediately convened in regu- lar se-siuii with tic following chairmen of sub-committees present: Ernest Walker Smith for II. K. Smith, and Frank D.- Cheney, Hear Admiral \Y. S. Cowles, Dr. ( . ( . Godfrey, George M. Landers and W. H. Putnam. The following chairmen and members of countj auxiliary committees Wile also present: John II. (hiss. E. F. Hall, A. L. Shipnian ami If. C. Smith. Mr. Bissell read a list of names sug- gested for the committees of the Connecticut Division of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense. It was voted that the matter of securing a larger supply of trained nurses be re- ferred tn the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine with instructions to prepare a re- ( Continued mi page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published each week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticul State Council of Defense ( opies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed t.i members of the i onnecticui State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com mittees and the chairman of its town com mittees. It is not intended to be a news paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official tters. Vol. 1, HARTFORD. CONN., .H'l.Y 11. 1917. No. 3 ;^==^===^= : ^= COMMITTEE ON ALIENS BEING ESTABLISHED BY STATE DEFENSE COUNCIL i Continued from Page 1 ) also drafted two short circulars, one en- i ii led ■ Rhc de Island < 'itizens ' and one 'Non-Citizens in Rhode Island' for genera] distribution. An investigation relating to the aid which large employers of labor may give to increase the naturalization of the foreign bom population has been under- taken bj the Rhode Island Council, and a report on this subject i- being prepared. Speakers have been enrolled to go in times of stress and excitement to the various centers of foreign born population to quiet and reassure these people by addresses in i heir aw n language. ■■ In New York the Divisiori*of Aliens has developed an exceedingly effective organi- se i h • I >iri et Iv under the di\ ision arc the following committees — information, re- search, legal advice, field service among ilin:-. registration, industrial resources, agricultural resources, adjustments, and Americanization. Subordinate to the divi- sion there is a sub-committee on aliens in most of the counties of the state. It is planned to establish such a committee in each county, including alien members when possible: to liave local committees under the count* committee wherever there arc com- munities containing a large percentage of aliens; and to have industrial correspond- ents representing the Division of Aliens appointed in each large industrial organiza- tion b} tl rganization itself. It is to be the duty of these industrial correspond- ents to keep in touch with the aliens and know where they are and what they aie doing; to direct their activity and to dis- cover, report and prevent destructive mea sure- on the part of enemy alien-,: to make suggestions for the stabilizing of the labor supply; to render whatever service i- pi ■ ^ sible in finding employment for aliens in tin locality and in adjusting difficulties between the alien- and their employers; to report from time to time to the Division of Aliens and to bring to it- attention any matters of importance; and finally, to dis- tribute information among the aliens as to naturalization and their relation to the United Stales. In addition to this organi- zation the Division of Alien- contemplates instituting information offices in each county, conducting a eompaign for increased naturalization, and fir recruiting on the paii of nun who have taken out their lir-t papers. To stimulate ami assist all this activity a service bulletin of the Division of Aliens giving information as lo the activities of all committees and the present alien problems has been printed and widely distributed." This is all helpful material hut Con- necticul with SO many alien,- within its hinder-, med- new suggestions from the mam citizens of the state who have had experience of any sort in work connected with this subject. Anyone who has such i suggestion should put it in writing and mail it lo the Connecticut state Council of Defense, Slate Capitol, Hartford. Conn., iddrcssing the letter lo Dean G. Ache in. and marking it " For Committee on Alien-." The publicity committee of the council ha- appointed A. I.. Maddock, director of press co-operation, it- secretary. WHY WE NEED SHIPS, SHIPS and MORE SHIPS Recent Address of Raymond B. Price, Treasurer of Conference, Committee on National Pre= paredness, Adopted as Sense of Washington Meeting of Na- tional Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies Probably history will say that Lord North Mile in risking life, wealth and repu- tation to give Great Britain truths that were cither not appreciated or officially admitted, contributed materially toward saving hi- country from disaster. In America today the same problem cNists. Grave warnings arc issued by important officers of our go\ ei nm n1 but in manj official quarters the question i- asked: What good docs it do to alarm the people If the chosen leader- of do] :racj are afraid to tell u- the full dangers confront- ing the nation, can democracy lie the strong \ n ilo force v o arc relj ing upon foi t lie salvation of humanity'! Can it compete u ii Ii autocracy i- it worth fighl ing ami sacrificing foi ! There can he but one answer. So let us have plain (acts whose import shall not he lessened by the gener on- gratitude of our allies for what we in' already done. \o matter how well we have prepared to i our obligations in this war. if the need is yet greater, we have so tar failed. Most .if' us must admit that under added ic or greater inspiration he could have accomplished more. If fact- like tie following hid been driven home to our I pie luring the pasl months, i- it not certain that we should have more men moic more ships, more supplies, more pci il because delaj -. verj visible at times, would not have been tolerated? ( onsider \ ■ 11 these facts: 1. — Italian munition plant- run part time for want of coal. Cermany is not worried over the Itilian offensive because she know- it is limited by lack of coal Unless we can send Italy 250,000 tons of coal per month she cannot long continue her offensive military operations. The ships are no! today in sight to carry that coil to Italy. 2. — The Italian and French navies are crippled for lack of fuel. Germany knows tins and seek- to destroy coal and oil ships above all others. :!. — If fuel become- increasingly scarce a. if ha- I'm -one month- past, the l'.rit- i-h licet next Fall will he so restricted thai i Ic i (et ii Meet can esi ape Dhen indeed will Hell hi' let loose on our own unpre- pared shores. 4. — Germanv had h i greatesl food -'out age oxer a year ago. With 12,000,000 people in her captured territories — almost the population of the British isles- -to Use a- -he can. to till the fertile soil of food exporting Poland ami Roumania, she is not to lie starved ihis year nor next nor any olher year, a- things look today. America must rebuild and re equi] the railroad- of France and perhaps of Russia to win Ihis war. Some expert- -a \ we must, to conquer Germany, send 500.000 workmen, mechanics and railroad opera lives, he-ides an army of from 1,000,000 to .">.( ii ii i,(ii)(i men to France. A good -tart even, cannot he made within one year, and perhaps two or three years. Do you know thai to maintain 5,000.000 men chiefly in England ami just air..-- the 21-mile-wide English i liannel in France Great Britain requisitioned one-fourth the entire mer- chant tonnage of the world' (i. — During the war nearly one-eighth the merchant tonnage of the earth ha- been destroyed. This is double what has been launched in tin' same period. 7. — If not another -hip were destroyed by mine or submarine from now on, we -i ill eonl. 1 not -.ml 1,000,000 men to France ami maintain them, one year from today. S. — Nobody ha- yet added together the total new demands alone for tonnage and yet new needs of appalling magnitude are ippearing even week. Great Britain's : \ of 5,000,000 in the year 1915-lfl cm in 1 more meat than the entire British nation. 46,000.000 strong, in 1913. And yet there are nut enough ships to n t the n.eds of la-t year when we steadilj went backward. How are we to meet the new demands for cargo space that our entrance int.. the war involves? An increasing num- ber of ships will he available next year, hut the additions for the next eight months are pitifully inadequate. England -ays .me -hip this year i- worth six next year. 9. — How fateful are the next eight month-, when Italy may succumb, when Russia appears helpless. \v,.on even the glorious British fleet, the sole saviour of the United States for the past three rears, maj he rendered impotent. I- it not clear that "fighting for democracy" is for America but part of the case? We are fighting for our very lives. Win. says we have met our full obliga tions? Under no conceivable conditions can we build all the ships we ought to have during the next eight months. How close we come to it depends in part upon how well we, of these Patriotic Societies In mil' the need home to our | pie. Then may the pressure of enlightened public ..pinion urge Congress and the Executive --lair of the Nation, with their co-operating agencies, to their utmost in speed, efficiency and unselfishness, and adequate attention to the greatesl ncd confronting us at this moment — every extra -hi], possible during Ih. next eight months. :>. of d. AUG fg 1917 COXXECTICUT BULLETIN TOWN COMMITTEES -MIDDLESEX COUNTY Complete lists of Town Committee Units will be printed in the Con = necticut Bulletin by counties, one county each week for eight weeks. Those who wish a complete file of town committee members should clip out the li.st every week and save it i heater — Edgar W. Lewis, chairman; II. C. Bates, 11. V. Brooks, W. A. Brothwell, Benjamin E. Harwood. Clinton — Sturgis G. Redfield, chairman; Mark I.. Blaisdell. George S. Hull, Robert B. Lively, Henry C. Hull. i roinwell — Dr. Frank K. Hallock, chair man; Rev. Thomas ■(. Laden, Chas. B. Fris- liir. Wallace R. Pierson, George F. Chapin. Durham — Paul 1'. Wilcox, chairman; Leon'ard Markham, Mrs. P. P. Wilcox. Arthur Hull, Philip Rich. East Haddam — Rev. Franklin Country- man, ili, iii in. in : Charles 11. Emily, Charles A. Russell, Everett E. Swan, Norris W. Rathburn. East Hampton — X. 1!. A. Carrier, chair- man; W. Kllis Hughes, -I. Howell Conklin, M. W. Wall. Charles ( . Swan. Essex — Archil- Lord, chairman; .lane-. Hopper, Mr-. Vanamy, 1!. B. Tiley, George V. Southwi rth. Haddam — Louis W. Mosher, chairman; I' Arnold, Axel Sti Philip Porter Ezekiel Shatter. Killingworth — Arthur E. Philander Pannelee. chairman; Sidney D. Kelsey. Lovell 1). Pannelee, Cleveland I'. Marquard, I'. E. Pannelee. Middlefield — William T.. Morgan, chaii man: Alfred II. Augur, Almond 1). Ian -. Henry II. Lyman, Gordon S. Goodrich. Middletown — Charles T. Davis. man ; Ernest A. [nglis, I:. : ei 1 \\ . Mel i iam. Edward S. Mowry, Edward A. Wilcox. Old Saybrook — Fred S. Chapman, chair- man; Howard T. Chapman, Matthew J. Golden, John A. Ayer, Jasper E. Broe ks. Portland — F. It. Goodrich, chairman; Frederick DePeyster, John < . Barry, Harry Howai d, David A. ( larlson. Saybrook (Post Office, Deep River) — Fnnk A. Hefflcn, chairman; Bertram Tour- v-ille. Fred L. Fleetham, I-:. L. Prann, 11. J. Broe ks. Westbrook — Elmer A. Lynn, cliairman: Alfred L. Burdick, A. W. Joiies, C. 1.. (lark. II. M. Baldwin. REPORTS OF COUNTY ACTIVITIES NEW HAVEN COUNTY Tin- Niw Haven County Auxiliary C mill'.- ha- I n assisting in the recruiting for tin' Second Regiment, < onneet icut National Guard, through recommendations to its town chairmen and street car adver- tising. Benjamin F. English has been elected secretary and treasurer of tin com mdttee. The following additional town . hairmen were also elected : Naugatue k -- Howard Tuttle. Micldlebury — Robert M. Fenn. Beai "ii Falls — Frederick C. Curtiss. i cuilford — Frederick 11. Rolf. Cheshire — Frederick \l. Peasley. Orangi — Clarence E. Thompson. Derty Vlton T. Terrill. Seymour — G. E. Mattheis. \n-i nia — L M. Emerson. i ixford — I. P>. Sanford. have been added to last week's list fm New London ( '■< unty : — Voluntown — Elmer E. ( oon. I - n — F. L. ( anahaii. Sprague — Raj mond J. Jodoin. Stonington — Frederick K. Boulter. Pi i ston — Arthur C. Smith. NEW LONDON COUNTY The New London County Auxiliary i om lias appointed Mayor Allyn L. Brown of Norwich, chairman of the "Four Minute Men" committee of that town and submitted the name- of eight men for the work. Mayor Ernest E. lingers of \ew London has accepted the permanent rmanship of this speakers' organization for the New London district and also has submitted name-. '1 he following town committee chairmen MIDDLESEX COUNTY l i Middlesex County Auxiliary Com- mittee has iiem its energies the past week COUNTY REPORTS LATE THIS WEEK All of tin' count} repoi ts were not received this week in time to he in eluded in this issue of the Bulletin. Officers ut county auxiliary com- mittees should forward their reports in time for the secretary of the coun- cil to have them on Tuesday of each week m eider to insure publication. Mail weekly county auxiliary com- mittee reports by Monday night of each week at the latest. on recruiting for the First Regiment, i i necticut National Guard. It arranged three rallies, two in Middletown and one in Haddam, all of which weir successful. The committee hopes to till the county's quota of forty-five for the Regular Army by next « ei k. Middlesex County has c pleted its organization of (own committees, the roster of which i- printed in The Bulletin this .> eek. TOLLAND COUNTY John B. Thomas of Rockville has been plected permanent secretary and L. 1". Bissel] of Rockville treasurer of the Tolland Count! Auxiliary Committee. Mr. Thomas, who is the Rockville town clerk, has volun- teered to serve without compensation, and his oiler has been gratefully accepted. Fo i town committee chairmen have been added to the county list as fellow-: — Uafford — M. 1). O'G rtnell. men — II. R. How a rd. Willingti n — William Henry Hall. Somi i - I a ne-t s. Fuller. Tolland County now has man in every town except lice villc. in the Memot ia I ■ ii chair- Hebron, li'- Buildin!'. Re ek- HARTFORD COUNTY Edward F. Hall of New Britain, repre- sentative in the recent Legislature, has been named vice-chairman of the Hartford County Auxiliary Committee. John T. Pole erts, trea uri i ol tie tncil, is the county committee's treasurer. The election of a -e, retarj w ill be announced s i. The telephone number of the council's main office at the state' Capitol i- Hartford, ( harter 5 17 I. TOTE YOUR OWN BUNDLES" IS SUGGESTION TO SHOPPERS Don't hire a motor truck to carry home a spool of thread. Don't buy articles you are almost certain to return to the store. And don't mt the- " We'll, semi them both on approval " habit. Because if you do, you ire helping to retain trained motor drivers who could be released foi more ne e service I i ounoil of National Defense investigated this leakage of man-powe found that the delivery of packages costs t he stores fi e m 1 to (5 per cent, on their net sales, and that fully one. hall articles usually delivered could be carried home by the purchasers without inconven iellee. The federal e mil now urges that a systi in of i ne ci -opi i at ii e or central deliv- ery lie introduced in small cities and towns. Such a reform lias been found to in a Mine of 4ii or 50 per cent, of the delivery cost and would release thousands of men. A simple concrete reform in the line' of commercial economy which the federal council wants t o lea re put into prac- i ice e, i i ;. . here as soon a - possible, surely before August 1. i- to have each retail -tore send out only one delivery on each route . icli day. The Connecticut State Council of Defense, on reeomniendati if its com- mittee industrial survey, i- to put the federa I e n il's suggestions befoi e Con- necticut merchants at an early date. TO WORK FOR BETTER MORAL AND HYGIENIC CAMP SURROUNDINGS CONNECTICUT BULLETIN a to (Continued from Page 1 1 what action the council should port '"|." \\ Smith reported for the Committee on Man Power and Labor mdicatin activities of thai committee to dat ai ft ww voted that the report be accepted and filed The matter of preparing sugges , ' to occupational exemptions rom "draft was reared to , «**•£* fit Be ;tt Horned Cummmgs, F i) Cheney and H. K. Smith. 'Adopting the report of Admiral Cowdes chairman o°f the Committee on Mihtai^ and v.,vil MVaii -. it was voted that i. rhapn ofrlartford be appointed a mem- , .'., I" that committee sue ding Ebenezci "w j '',l Putnam, chairman of the Com- mittee on Transportation, recommended h VMwnra Milligan of Hartford be a^ pointed r member of that committee and it ^Jeomniendation of Mr Cheney ehair- ^. ing t n be appointed a member of thai "rA'AndersonofMiddletown-asadded to the Middlesex County Au»h«y . . ■ mvttee and 1'. F. O'Meara of New Haven ^0 the New Haven County Auxiliary Com- "^"council voted that the Fman- Com- mittee meet once a week at the ( apitol. " U Bfesell brought up for the considera- tion of th uneil the advisability -of tat ;„,, some steps to insure men who axi ^fteTthat^^yethelMU^oftte state and its people in everj respect, ine adoption of a definite P"«™»™J£ Eer red until the next meeting of the council I, , s m ',tn submitted a report foi the To and County Auxiliary Committee and it wa s voted that L. F. Bissell of Roekyille be appointed a ^mber of that committee Air Shipman, chairman of the Haittoid County Auxiliary Committee announced , h,-tion of b! F. Hall of New Britain as vice-chairman of that committee and the apporntment of J, T. Roberts as ^ewurei^ 1 t was the sense of the meeting that the chairmen of the several count, auxiliary foZXes shall have much latitude in al- lowing the- town chairmen to organize then local committees. , meeting of the Connecticut State Council of Defense will be held at ate Capitol, Hartford, on Wednes N August 1 1917. There will be an ex- ecutive session at 10 a. m., followed bj a il meeting at 1 1 o'clock. The Commit! n Industrial Survey will „„.,, .,, 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon July 3"" at Room 25, State Capitol. Hartford. There will be a meeting of the Military ,„,! NaV al Committee at lO a. m Monday, July 30, in the council's mam office at the ( apitol, Hartford. The council's Committee on Sanitation aud Medicine will meet with representatives of the social hygiene section o the Con- necticut Division, Woman's Cornmittee Counci] f National Defense, the Red Cioss and the Home Guard at 2 p. ..... [Way, lulv 31 1917, I" the main office of the council at the State Capitol, Hartford. "4=MINUTE MEN" START Campaign Begin^Letters to Chairmen Carrying Two Tasks. Letter- have been sent out by Rev. ME. Ailing, state chairman of the Four Mm- „,,. Men" to several town chairmen of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, ex- plaining to them that the work of the ■'■ Four Minute Men" is distinct from that of the council. The same men have been appointed to both offices in many instances ,!l some confusion has resulted as to where the duties of one office end and those of Mother begin. The letters make it plain at am- focal chairman of the council's committee who is too much burdened by the double responsibilities should designat « T capable assistant to handle the work It the - Four Minute Men." who comprise a , organization having to do exclusively with 'brief addresses in moving picture theatres on subjects of national importance TWs campaign of the " Four Minute Men" started Tuesday all ore, the state ^ sports indicate that it was a great The managers of the theatres hav enthusiastic in then reception of the plan and the speakers will continue to appear frequently in throughout the state. WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION GETS WORK UNDER WAY Subcommittees Have Taken up Tasks Assigned to Them — Regis- tration Soon The Connecticut Division of the Woman's Committee. Council of National Defense, has the local work well under way. bringing into closer touch with war work all the organized and unorganized women in the state. The newly-elected officers are calling together the women'- associations in each town under a local chairman so that when the unorganized women have been reached !_,, the executive committee will be in cas;, communication with all the women in the stair. The committees are already at work. 1 lie Committee on food Production and Con -ervaiion. with Miss AI. Estella Sprague al its bead, h i- distributed through the local committees of the various farm bureaus the Hoover pledge and is following it up wrth bulletins and other literature issued by the Connecticut Agricultural College. Mr*. Morgan G. Bulkeley, successful chairman of the first. Liberty Loan, is planning for the next loan issue. Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton is acting as chairman of publicity in the temporary absence of Mrs. Richard M. Missel] The finance committee's work is in the hands of Mrs. II. A. Bumstead of New Haven, and that of the Red Cross com- mittee is under Mrs. William Sheffield Cowles. The Committee on the Protection of Women Workers is investigating con- ditions under the chairmanship of Dr. Mary C Welles The Committee on the Conserva- tion of Existing Moral and Spiritual Fore. of the Nation, the chairman of which is l)r Valeria H. Parker, is to assist m work for good conditions near camps. Dr. Kate Campbell Mead, chairman of Medical Serv- ice, is enlisting the active co-operation of all the women doctors in the state. The official registration card for women of the national "woman's committee is to be printed for the Connecticut Division by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The division has given the direction of the registration over to the Association of Col- legiate Alumnae. ■ moi ie " b Tin matter of a bill now pe Congress relating to the deportation of en was referred to Mr. Cummmgs to in- vestigate ami report to the next meeting of the council. WANTED CREDITS FOR RECRUITS Allowances have been made in the dya.it siding hi quotas for the enlistments from Connecticut . , . - s .i . ..i.;„i, „. Q vo the result of the :e- many of which were the result of the c cruiting campaign earned on undei I d\ n of the council. Figures showing ,,„„ these enlistments have affected the numbers drafted from the six largest cities of the state follow. Bridgeport — Gross quota 3,047, credit by enlistments 921, net quota 2 120. 'New- Haven — Gross quota 2,201, credit by enlistments 1,198, net quota 1,003. ■ Hartford — Gross quota 1,974, credit b> enlistments 1,104, net quota. 870. Waterbury — Gross quota POTATO CROP SURVEY In order to arrive at an intelligent under- standing of the probable potato crop of the state the food supply committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense is taking steps to ascertain the potato aeie- ;,Je in Connecticut. In each town a special representative is being appointed bj the committee to report the acreage for his town This action is in anticipation of the needs of the New England regional commit- tee of the federal food commission, witu which the committee of food supply is CO- 0] eiating fully. vien 17 to 21 years of age, at an ngn- cltural camp oi the I. S. Boys Working Reserve at Orange, Conn. Men from 16 to 21 years of age fo. work on individual farms all over the state the ! ^"enlistments 579, net" quota 1,274 Bovs above 14 years of age to save the by eni t n _& ross quot a 840, peaefi crops and vegetables m the neighboi- N"^^ 3,-, net quota 513. h 1 of Hartford o„„ n lv Com- ' Stamford — Gross quota 521, credit Jl^^lS^^^ l-^-ts 344, net quota 177. credit edit bv Libraries to get the Bulletin The public libraries of Connecticut will receive copies of the Connecticut Bulletin each week in the future. The state defense <•<-<■« voted iXt ! ? Z e f ng , d te the that the libraries should be added to the mailing list and authorized increases in the numbe? of copies to be printed The cu eulation of the Bulletin is now 800 a week. domterttmi lullrtttt Published Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, AUGUST 3, 1917 No. 4 EVERY TOWN IS URGED BY COUNCIL TO ERECT WAR BULLETIN BOARDS TO WORK FOR ALIENS Specifications and Working Drawing Presented So That Committees May Start Construction at Once — Will Provide Place for Placing Official War Posters Throughout State ATTRACTIVE SIGN STRIPS TO BE HAD ON APPLICATION By vote of tliL' Council of Defense at its meeting la>t week, town committees are to be asked, through the county auxiliary com- mittees to erect official war bulletin boards on which council of defense posters and other war matters may be posted. The town com- mittees will be requested to erect boards at or near every post office in their communi- ties which has no carrier delivery service and to which, therefore, citizens go for their mail, or at other places where large number of people congregate. The boards are to lie of uniform size, forty-four inches square. The Connecticut State Council of Defense will furnish uni- form sien stvips for the upper part of the boards. These will be of attractive design printed in blue on heavy white cloth. In order that all the boards may lie uniform, working drawings and detailed specifications will be provided. Scmie of the town committers may want to start work on their bulletin boards be fore the formal request is received from their county committees, and in order that these may have the drawings and specifica- tions, they are printed mi page 4 of this i^siir of the Connecticut Bulletin. Requests ]"i as many sign strips for the boards as are needed should lie mailed to the Com- ic ttee 'in Publicity, Connecticut State Coun- of Defense, State Capitol, Hartford, i onn. Stanley H. Holmes of New Britain is Com- mittee Chairman Stanley II. Holmes, superintendent of schools in New Britain, has accepted the chairmanship of the committee which the ( onneeticut state ( louncil of Defi rise i forming to work in the interest of the alien population of Com ticut. The mem bers of tie- i imittee will lie selected s i and I his work will begin. NATIONWIDE CENSUS OF MEDICAL PROFESSION IS SUGGESTED BY COUNCIL PLANS FOR FUTURE WORK Will Make Recommendations for Uni = form Registration— Monthly Reports Received and Budgets Approved — To Make Up Deficit of College Caused by Food Supply Work Admiral Cowles Will Announce Program of His Committee Later The Military and Naval Committee of the council met at 10 o'clock Monday morning witli the chairman, Rear Admiral William Sheffield Cowles, U. S. X., retired, presid ing. There was a discussion of future ac- tivities of the committee and work was begun on outlining a program, details of which Admiral Cowles will he able to an- nounce later. RECLAMATION OF WASTE TALK OF CAMP SURROUNDINGS Moral Conditions Discussed and Recom- mendations Decided Upon The council's committee on Sanitation and Medicine met with representatives of the social hygiene section of the Connecticut Divj ion, Woman's Committee, Council of National Di fense, the Y. M. C. A., the Red Cross and the Home Guard at 2 o'clock ruesdaj after >n in the main ofE f the council at the State Capitol. About thirty were present. The moral conditions of mili fcarj camp surroundings were discussed and recommendations for action looking toward remedying the conditions were preparedfor presentation to the council. Council's Industrial Survey Committee is Making Thorough Inquiry At a meeting of the council's committee on Industrial Survey, held at the Capitol Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, it was voted that the committee oiler to co-operate with the federal government in getting manufac- turers into communication with the federal hoard which has charge of purchasing metal products. This committee proposes to investigate what metals are used in each trade and make a thorough inquiry into how" these wasVs are reclaimed, and send the informa- tion to the different industries. The com mittee is already in touch with several es perts who are working along this line. 3 COUNTIES FILL QUOTAS 2288 Regular Army Recruits in State Since April 1 Connecticut's quota for the regular army i- being rapidly filled and the council's Military and Naval Committee expects that another week will see the state with : "total quota obtained" star beside its name on the official list. Middlesex Count} has the distinction of being the first county to obtain the required number of recruits its quota being filled July 27. Hart ford and New Haven counties completed their quotas August 1. the former with twelve extra recruits and the latter with live, accord ing to the latest figures. Recruiting wil' not, stop in these counties, however. Only 113 more recruits needed to 'ill the regular army quota. Connection '1228 men for the regular army since Apri 1 1. CHAIRMEN TO CONSIDER FAIR EXHIBIT PROJECT The Connecticut State Council of Defense voted at it >. meeting on Wednesday to rec- ommend to the Council of National Defense that a uniform census of physicians and surgeons be taken throughout the country. This action was taken on recommendation of the Committee on Sanitation and Medi- cine, made in its report read by Dr. C. C. Godfrey, its chairman. Adopting another recommendation of this committee, the coun- cil voted to make inquiries of the super- intendents of training schools as to what they are able and willing to do toward in- creasing the numbers in their nursing classes and also what they are willing to do toward training nurses' assistants. The council also voted that the chairman be in- structed to write to the state secretary of the Y. M. C. A., urging increased recrea- tion facilities around the training camps in the state. i hairmen of sub-committees are expected to submit reports of activities and expendi- tures and budgets of estimated expenses at the first meeting of each month and this was done by several chairmen on Wednes- day. The several committee reports were accepted and the expenditures and budgets approved. At. the executive session those present were Governor Marcus II. Bolcomb, Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Dr. D. ' hester Brown, Adjutant Gen- eral < leorge M. Cole, n. A. Giddings, Charles M. Goodwin and Julius C. Stremlau. A communication from the Lb-iited States Civil Service Commission requesting the use of the lists of eligibles of che Connecti- cut Civil Service Commission was discussed and it was voted that the communication b i refern d to I he < lonnecl icut Civil Ser vice Commission with the request that the latter nch aid as possible in the premises. It was voted that the recommendation of c Committee on Finance that budgets be presented to the council and approved bj il and thai the finance committee in I future ■ heck expenditures and 1 Hum within the budgets so adopted. When the executive session adjourned, the meetii itely convened in regu- lar session. Homer S. Cummings of (he coun- cil was present in addition to members who .led the executive ■' - ton, and the fol- (Continued on page 2 i CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published each week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning oflicial matters. Vol.1, HARTFORD, CONN., A.UG. 3, 1917. No. Connecticut Ranks with Leaders in Defense Council Efficiency Statement by Secretary of State Council Following Visit to Washington- Governor Holcomb is Recognized as Leader in Preparedness Work NATIONWIDE CENSUS OF MEDICAL PROFESSION IS SUGGESTED_BY COUNCIL i ( iontinued from Page 1.) lowing chairmen of sub-committees wese I sent: Fiank D. Cheney, Hear Admiral \\ . S. Cowles, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Stanley H. Holmes, George M. Landers and W. Ill Putnam. II. C. Smith of the Tolland I ountd Auxiliai ; I ommittee, John H. I loss of thl New Haven County Auxiliary Committed and Robert Scoville were present. Reports of the Committee on Publicity and the Committee on b'ood Supply arid Conservation were accepted. \ Jlr. Bissell informed the council thai there had been a Q ting of the New Eng land Committee of the National Board o Fire Underwriters last week and thai ti committee is to be reorganized and mad effi ctive for work in this slate. The matter of having a booth or bootl at the various fairs throughout the stat'i for use in explaining the work of the cou cil was discussed and it was voted that tl chairman of each committee be requested t give hi- opinion as to whether the wor of his committee would be improved oj assisted in any way if there was an oppor tunitj of presenting it at these fairs. Mr. Alsop presented a statement show- ing the expenditures of the Connecticut Ag- ricultural College directly or indirectly ari mil- out of the work for the food supply committee which indicated a material in- crease over the normal outlay. It was voted thai the council assume the college's deficit as of October 1, 1!H7, but not in ex- of $5,000, as this deficit will have been caused by emergency war work in connec- tion with the Food Supply Committee. Reports of the Committee on Industrial Survey and the Committee on Man Power and Labor were read and accepted. Ad- miral Cowles submitted a report for the Committee on Military and Naval Affairs and it was voted that the report he accepted and Bled and that a copy be sent to the chairmen of the county and town com- mittees. The report of the Committee on Transportation was accepted and filed. II. C. Smith submitted a report for thr Tolland County Auxiliary Committee and it was voted that John II. Yost of Rockville be appointed a member of that committee Mr Goss presented for discussion by the council (he matter of housing of industrial woi I I i oughout t he state and after di cussion it was voted that Mr. (loss be appointed chairman of a special committee) the members of which should be selected by himself, to study the matter and report l< the council. Thomas Hewes, secretary of the Connecti- cut Slate Council of Defense, has returned from Washington where he visited the Coun- cil of National Defense on official business. Asked for a statement of his impressions of his visit and the federal council's impres- sions of the work of the Connecticut council, Mr. Hewes said: "An examination of the work of the coun- cil of National Defense and its Advisory Commission and the sub-committees of both of these bodies brings out the great oppor- tunity which this unique organization has for large service in connection with the war. The average person is familiar, in a vague way. with tic manner in which the business of the federal government is carried on. He knows of the general division of legislative, executive and judicial powers and that these powers are put into effect through the agency of numerous depart nients. Inasmuch as during its history I his country has been almost continually at peace, (he departments are built up on that, basis, and it is extremely difficult for them to expand at short notice to war size dimensions. Congress recognized this diffi- ■ 1 1 1 1 \ as long ago as last summer and created the Council of National Defense which consists of six of the secretaries of the departments, members of the President's cabinet. There is also an Advisory Com- mission of seven men, who are experts in their partiular lines, to act with the coun- cil. Under the provisions of the law creat- ing them, it is apparent and becomes more so upon invest ination. that this council ob- viati m a great measure, the necessity of expansion h\ the departments to which I have already referred. This council is really I he agent of all the departments of the gov- ernment in so far as it is capable of being so. in securing all kinds of information necessary in the conduct of the war. It has limited powers also in the furnishing of materials and men. As the council be- comes more and more efficient and capable, in the same ratio it is of greater service to the nation through the various federal departments, and this being so, the value of organizations in the several states op- erating more or less under its direction and organized after a common standard, becomes quite impressive. The plan, if com- pletely carried out as it is hoped to. do, brings into existence powerful and efficient groups all over the country working hand in hand with the federal government and relieving it of tremendous responsibility and obligations and accomplishing this which otherwise might not be realized. " The people of Connecticut naturally are interested in knowing how the state's own council of defense is co-operating in this work with the body in Washington, and it is a great pleasure to be able to say that we were informed that the work in this state was highly satisfaetoy in every way and that we are ranked with a few other states as the leaders in this movement. Of course, to make the Connecticut State Council of Defense most valuable, it should have the support and backing and co-operation of the people in the state, and every effort is being made to bring home to them a reali a I ion of the existence of this organization and what it hopes to do here. People can best co-operate by supporting it whenever its plans meet with their approval and by refraining from undertaking any independ- ent activities in connection with the war of a relief nature without first getting in touch with it. The Council will call on the citi- zens of Connecticut frequently in the future as the war comes closer to our doors. " The state should know also with what fidelity and zeal Governor Holcomb has worked with the federal government and through tin- state council in the general plan for preparedness. In fact, in several instances he has been a leader in this country in the adoption of war measures, ami through him Connecticut is now gen- erally looked upon as in the forefront of the states of the Union in readiness for this l; rea t war." FORM SUGGESTED FOR CENSUS OF DOCTORS In suggesting to the Council of National Defense that a nationwide medical and sur- gical census be taken, the Connecticut Slate Council of Defense has recommended the following uniform blank for collecting the information: — MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CENSUS Name Age, Address Telephone Number General Mili- tary Fitness .Family obligations, . £>. Of D.' MAR 23 1318 Hospital obligations Commu- nity obligations with notes as to specialties practiced, and reports on men already examined for the Medical Officers' Reserve Corps and other items of interest. Designate the military fitness by the num- bers 1, 2 and 3 — 1 representing what would offhand be considered a good man both physically and professionally; 2 a doubtful man and 3 a man unsuitable, by reason of age. health, poor professional ability or other specified cause. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN TOWN COMMITTEES -WINDHAM COUNTY Complete lists of Town Committee Units will be printed in the Con- necticut Bulletin by counties, one county each week for eight weeks. Those who wish a complete file of town committee members should clip out the list every week and save it. COMMITTEE PLANNING TO PROTECT WOMEN WORKERS Ashford — H. R. Woodward, Warrenville; J. E. A. Knowlton, Mansfield; H. C. Bar- low. Brooklyn — Charles S. Hyde, Oscar F. At wood. Canterbury — Hubert Graves, Bert Ben- nett. Frank Hoxsie. Chaplin — Clarence E. Chester, Frank C. Luramis. Eastford — George S. Bowen; C. P. Lath- am, Phrenixville: Charles Clark. Hampton — W. H. Burnham, F. W. C'ong- a.n,. I'. A. Phillips. KiUingly — Alcott D. Sayles, East Kil- ling^ : Robert W. Boys, Williamsville; Frank T. Preston. Ila infield — Samuel W. Butterworth, Rev. William A. Keefe, Floyd Cranska, Charles Central Village; J. W. Atwood, Wauregan; John Phillips, Wauregan; Ses- sions L. Adams. Pomfret — John Ash, Pomfret Centei : I aarles 0. Thompson, Pomfret Center; F. K. Haines, Pomfret Center; Rev. John J. Elty; Willis Covell, Abington. Putnam — O. J. Milot, George S. Bradley, B. D. Bugbee, George Padgett. Rev. C. J. Harriman, Alexander Gilman, W. J. Bart- lett, S. M, Wheelock, J. G. Johnson. Charles E. Dean Scotland — Charles Brenn, Harry P. Ches boe. Striding — Dennis J. Dougherty, Oneco; Adin 0. Mooey, Oneco; Harold B. Mowry; Enoch A. Douglas, Moosup; Orren W. Bates. Thompson — C. A. Hagstrom, Putnam, R. F. D. No. -2 ; Oscar Munyan, Dyer S. Elliott. Windham — Frank P. Fenton. Williman- tir; Charles A. Gates, Willimantic; Ernest P. ( liesebro, Willimantic; George A. Bart- lett, Willimantic i P. D. Donohue, Willi- mantic; F. E. Guild: Rev. Vernon W. Cooke, Willimantic. W Istock — Chester E. May, Oliver His cox, Frank E. Barrett. County Activities NOTICE. i- of County Auxiliary Committees should bear in mind that weekly reports are expected by the Council and that these reports should be received on Monday of each week. Conn. State Council of Defense, Thomas Hewes. Secretary. NEW LONDON COUNTY The New London County Auxiliary Com- mittee has nearly completed its town com- mittee organization. All but three towns have reported their committee work well rted and the remainder are expected to complete organization next week. The fol- lowing chairmen have been appointed during the past ■ Lyme — J. W. Stark Lyme — F. A. Beckwith. Franklin — C. B. Davis Montville — George H. Bradford. TOLLAND COUNTY Dolland County Auxiliary Committee impleted within the last week the list inner of town committees and re- ports that several of these committees are already fully formed and organized. The auxiliary committee plans to concentrate its efforts next week on erecting the town bulle- tin boards throughout its district. These .bulletin boards as has already been ex- plained are to be uniform in every town and are to display the official posters of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense. NEW HAVEN COUNTY There was no meeting of the New Haven County Auxiliary Committee last week. The chairman has be< a continuing his efforts to get the town committees organized. He reports that nine of the towns have yet to reply before he can complete his list. Department of Connecticut Division, Woman's Committee, Suggests Lines of Activity The following statement of the work of the Department for the Protection of Women Workers of the Connecticut Divsion, Woman's Committee, Council of National Defense, of which Dr. Mary C. Weill's is chairman, is authorized by the Connecticut Division: This Department has suggested an initial plan of work as follows: The establishment of a bureau where applicants who wish employment in fac- tories can In- seen so that factories re- ceiving surplus applications may refer them to this bureau for the use of those who may need such employees. Another suggestion is the enlistment of co-operation of employers in employing unmarried young women and childless married women in wage earning occupa- tions and refraining from using the mothers of young children and, so far as possible, prevent their entering the industrial field: partly for the reason that too often the father makes the wage earning of his wife a pretext for idleness for himself. Another suggestion, that the committee should follow up the advertisements appear- ing in papers for women to do men's work, in order to find out the hours and condi- tions of labor of women engaging in such positions who would not come under the pro- tection of our laws. Such as, for instance, women asking to qualify for railroad posi tions in all departments and occupations, and women to qualify as meat cutters. Che following are members of this com- ii tee - Dr. Mary C. Welles, Hartford, chairman; Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge, Miss Julia Cor- coran, Miss Grace W. Stanley. Hartford and Fairfield Counties Reports have been received from the Hart- lord and Fairfield County Auxiliary Com- mittees giving financial statements only. LIFE AND DEATH TELEGRAMS Transportation Man Named to Aid in Peach Marketing The f 1 supply committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense lias appointed Thomas W. Russell of Hart- lord, a member of the transportation com- mittee of the council, to act with the peach growers and other agencies to assist in marketing this year's crop of peaches. Mr. Russell will represent the committee of food supply at all times on this question, and will have full responsibility in the co-op- nation which will be given. How to Send Exceptionally Important Wires to Men in the Navy Directions hive been received from the director of naval communications at Wa-h- ingti 'i for sending especially important tele- grams bj their families to officers and en- listed men in the navy. These special tele- grams, which are called "life and death telegrams," will be forwarded by telegram or cable at once from the Bureau of Naviga- tion, no matter in what waters the add] is. Such telegrams should be addressed in I In' I. .How ing form: John Smith. U. S. S. Texas, c/o Bureau of Navigation, Washington, D. C. MEETINGS The Tii-xt met ing of the Connecticut State Council of Defense will be held at the State Capitol, Hartford, on Wednesday, \iiL'ii-t 8, 1917, at 11 a. m. * # * The Committee on Finance has voted to hold a regular meeting each Thursday after- i I he state Capitol. The Committee on Industrial Survey holds its stated meetings on alternating Tuesday noons at 4 o'clock at the State Capitol. I next meeting of this committee will be held on August 14. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Working Drawing and Complete Specifications Show How to Erect Council Bulletin Boards ^ s I VL r i r -- i i I ' ■ i ' i i i 1 I I 1 1 ■ c 1 " II 1 1 II i ! ; i ; ! i > i i i , | i i i i i i ! i ! 1 ( Vl l i . * ' i i s»( ! i ! ■ * i 1 i ! kj : li 'Si ! : \ \ \ 1 - V l Bev? isc? Stock: to j 7 £te£ssj?& &.Afarc//£P y ! \ \ \ ; ! * ! ! ! ! i ! ; ! i ! i i" ! ! i ■ i L J L J 3-S \<- Aw ■AT I \ Every council of defense town committee in the state will soon receive, through the county auxiliary committees requests from tin Connecticut State Council of Defense to erect bulletin boards at all post offices having no carrier delivery service and at other places \i bet e cit i :eni congregate, on which maj be posted official council of de- fense posters and other war matters. Some towns may waul to start work on the bulle- tin boards before the formal request arrives and for that reason a working drawing of tandard board is printed above and specifications for its construction are pre cnted herewith. Any carpenter shop or a handj with tools ran, bj following dra ■' ings and specifics i ions, const ruel ioard of the standard and ap- i design. in.' dra • ing and specificat ions pared for the Connecticut Stat.> the state highway de- partment through th High- Charles J. B mnel I The drawings were made and specifications prepared by Charles F. Taylor of that de- partment. In constructing the bulletin board thi dimensions given on the drawing should bi carefully observed and the following speci- la i ions rigidly adhered to: l l V1BER The stock to be used in this board shall be clear spruce, pine or cypress, well soned, and free from warp, wane, splits 01 defects of any kind. The body of the board shall be of 10" x 1" stock preferably, dressed and matched, in order to furnish the least amount of jointage. The batten, cleats and edging shall be of sizes shown. FASTENING Nails of suitable sizes are to be used in : ,i board, in number sufficient to • 1 1 ■_• and durable construction. The cleat fastening, however, shall be made by I ■"," wood screws, so placed as to hold the boards firmly in alignment without danger of warpage. Care shall be taken to see that the edging is well fitted to the body of the hoard and the corners securely nailed. POSTEE \ canvas poster for each board will be furnished by the State Council of Defense, which poster must be set in during con- struction, with the sides and top nailed un- der the edging, and the bottom held down c lie batten strip as shown in the plan. FINISH I he hoard shall be given a thorough Band- papering on the edges and front, after which shall be applied two coats of flat slain of a color commonly known as " fumed oak." This stain shall be applied to the i rior. an!. u f the hoard only, the out- side, including the hack, receiving two ; oats of white bad. Care shall be exerci i ti see that the canvas poster sustains no damage from sandpaper or stain during the above pro- cess. (Emtnrrttrut lullrttn. Published Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, AUGUST 10, 1917 No. 5 Connecticut Completes Quota for the Regular Army. COMMITTEE OUTLINES PLANS ALREADY MADE FOR STATE PROTECTION Passes Hark Set on April l- Counties Above Number Apportioned Three GOVERNOR PLEASED WITH NEWS Railroad, Munitions Factories and Public Service Corporations Have Men on Duty, Many of them En- listed in Home Quard, and Com = panics Bear Expense Burden CONNECTICUT PREPARED FOR ALL EHEROENCIES Preparations made by the Committee on State Protection of the Connecticut State Council of Defense for the safety of lives and property in Connecticut in the absence of the regular militia were outlined at the meeting of the council on Wednesday, in a repi 1 1 submil ted by Colonel Lucien F. Burpee, chairman of the state protection committee and also chairman of the Mili- tary Emergency Board, which is in charge of i he neel ieut I Come Guard, The report submitted M ( i lonel Burpee, in part) follows: Concerning the bridges and property of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, it has been agreed that the railroad should bear the expense of pro- tecting whatever it now deems it necessary to protect. The railroad will supply and pay the men necessary to secure such pro- tection as it now deems advisable to have. These men will be enlisted in the Home Guard, wherever such enlistment may be desired In the railroad officials and ap- proved bj the Military Emergency Board, and the Home Guard will supply from its ranks an\ additional men that may be reasonably required, at any time or place. Plans are being made with the approval and assistance of the Commanding Officers of the Eastern and Northeastern Depart- ments. Members of this committee have had in- terviews with representatives of the large munition manufacturers in their respective districts. Up to this time, none of them has made any specific request for direct assistance from the Mate, although in some places it has been made apparent that some help would be most welcome. However, so far a- we have yet learned, these manufac- turers have undertaken the protection of their respective plants and property for the present without the aid of the state. We are also able to state that, with two exceptions, the managing officers of the pub- lie and semi-public corporations, such as I i lontinued on page 4) Says Country Will Find it Can "Bank on the People" of This State Connecticut has completed its quota for the regular army, the mark set on April 1 having been passed during the present week. I he total regular army quota for Con- necticut, a> apportioned on \pril 1, was 2,228 men. The number forwarded is now abi ve it- quota. On June 23, when the -pecial recruiting period designated by President Wilson began, there was a bal- ance of 1,200 to be obtained for the state quota. On August 1 the state had secured more than 1,100 men and during the present week the number of recruits forwarded passed the complete quota mark. Commenting on tlii-. Governor Marcus II. Holcomb said: "The news that Connecticut has filled its regular army quota is mighty pleasing to mc Connecticut has once more come up to ^-cratch as she always does. Before we get I trough tin country will find that it can bank on the people of Connecticut to keep up tin' state's reputation for patriotism." The figures for the regular army enlist- ment- in e ties covering the period from June 23, when the county quotas were as- signed, to August 7. are given below: County. New Haven Hartford Fait held \e,\ London Litchfield Windham Tolland Middlesex Balance Total Quota on For- to ', warded. Obtain. 350 422 —72 270 295 —25 260 250 10 100 sj is 80 51 20 60 19 11 35 13 22 45 51 — 6 1200 1213 —13 total Quota for Connecticut April 1, 2228 Forwarded April I to August 7. 2241 I onnecticut's quota is filled, plus 13 men. Drafted Doctors and Dentists The question of the waste of training in- volved in •sending, as regular soldiers, doe- tors or dentists who have been drafted has h en settled by an announcement from the war department. Drafted men of these pro- fessions may, after they have been passed by the local examination boards, apply for transfers to the medical or dental reserve corps. NAMING POLICEWOMEN TO WORK FOR BETTER CAMP SURROUNDINGS State Conncil of Defense Accepts Report of Action Taken — Auto Commissioner Added to Committee on Transportation — Fair Exhibit Program Ready Next Week AflENDJTENT FOR HEDICAL CORPS RANKS IS FAVORED The weekly cling of the Connecticut State Council oi Defense was held Wednes- day at the Stale Capitol in Hartford. Mem- bers of the council present were: J. W. Alsop, Winchester Bennett, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Howard A, GiddingSj Charles A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau and Harris Whittemore. I" I he absei I - hairman Richard M. Bissell, Mr. Alsop presided. The following chairmen and members of sub committees "ere also present: Lucien F. Burpee, Georgi B. Chandler. Frank D. Cheney, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, W. II. Putnam and f. Mc- Donough Russell. Members and chairmen of county auxiliary committees present were John H. Goss, E. F. Hall, Wilson H. Lee and A. L. Shipman. Adopting the report of Mr. Putnam, chair- man of the Committee on Transportation, it was voted that Bobbins B. Stoeckel of Norfolk, state automobile commissioner, be appointed a member of that committee. Judge Burpee submitted a report for the C nittee on State Protection, printed in another column of the Bulletin today, and ii was voted thai the report be accepted and Bled. Adopting the report of .fudge Burpee, it was voted that F. A. Fitzgerald of New Haven be appointed a member of that corn- mil tee. Dr. Godfrey submitted a reporl of the Committe Sanitation and Medicine, say- ing that the state police are readj to ap- point the five policewomen as members of i hei ; fori e and that his committee is going I with the matter of securing these patn I to work for better moral surround- ings at militarj camps, it vvas voted that the report be accepted. -Mr. Alsop read a report for George M. Landers, chairman of the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation. In connec- tion with this report, the matter of ex- hibits under tin an | of the council at the various fairs in the state was discussed. It wa- voted that the matter of exhibits he referred to the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation with instructions that it should report definite plans to the next meeting of the Council and that, in prepar- (Continued on page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN 4«\< CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published each week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the te Council of Defense, its mmittees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- 1 hi t is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1. HARTFORD, CONN., AUG. 10, 1917. No WORK FOR COUNTY COMMITTEES The attention of the chairmen and mem- bers of the several county auxiliary com- - i- , ailed to the following: On June -7. the council adopted tl I lowing resolutii "Voted, thai the county auxiliary com- mittee- shall hold weekly meetings, and that the chairmen of town committees with- in the several counties should be notified to attend these meetings. "Voted, thai the county committees should keep minutes of the weekly meetings and send them each week, together with an account of their activities, to the council." The report of the committee on organiza- tion of the council adopted June 6, in defin- ing the duties oi the county auxiliary com- mits contains the following sentence: "II i expected that the county auxiliary committees should bring to the attention of the council, subjects which they believe might require investigation or special con- trol, which arise within their jurisdiction." Referring to the county committees, Rich- ard \l. Bissell, chairman of th unci], in his opening address at the meeting at the Capitol e furnished with reports at regular intervals. That there is need for these meetings and thai there will be report is apparent from observing the duties of the committees indicated THOMAS HEWES, Secretary. Draft Quota Protest Forwarded to Washington by Connecticut Asks Credit in Next Levy for Excess of Men Taken by First Apportionment Requests Immediate Change in Method of Figuring Numbers to be Taken In a letter setting forth in detail facts indicating that Connecticut's quota in the first draft for the new national army is greatly in excess of what it should be, the I iticut State Council of Defense has written to Provost Marshal General E. H. Crowder "making a respectful but most ur- gent request that steps be at once taken looking to different and more equitable ap- portionment in ensuing draft levies," and at the same time " strongly insisting that due credit should be given to the state of Connecticut in subsequent levies for the excess number of soldiers to be furnished by it under the inequitable and unfair basis of contribution heretofore used." The letter contends that justice to this state c,i a be had onlj by means of a credit to be given when future quotas are levied — this credit to be equal to the number in excess of Connecticut's fair allotment ap portioned to this state under the first draft. I'll.' Council of Defense estimates that this Ace--, is at least -1.000. The Connecticut State Council of Defense unanimously voted two weeks ago to send this protest to General Crowder, but inas- much as it de-ired to do nothing that might delay the calling of the first increment for the new national army, the sending of the letter was delayed until now. Highway Map Made; Shoivs Condition of Roads and Bridges State Highway Commissi r Charles J, Bennett, a member of the t ominittee on Transportation which has been organized i>\ the State Coun- cil of Defence, lias prepared for that committee and also for the Council of National Defense, a map of the high- ways in the state of Connecticut, to- gether with a report on their condi- tion. The report covers the condition of the surface of the roads, their gen- eral construction and also shows the location of In idee- ami the load which they will hear. This report is in the files of the Committee on Transporta- tion ami is available foT use of sub- cm it 1 ees of the council. SURVEY IS AVAILABLE BREAD ECONOMY MEASURE IS SUPPORTED BY BAKERS Data Concerning Manufacturing Plants Moved to Office of State Defense Council The records of the state industrial survey which was made by Connecticut as a part of its military census, taken in February, March and April, have been moved to the I apitol from the State Library and are in the office- of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. These records have been put in charge of Dean G. Acheson, one of the assist- ants to the secretary of the council, and various committees of the council may have access to them by consulting him. When the military census was taken in Connecticut, it was made to include the state's resources for war in both men and industries, ami thi- industrial survey con- tains information of value concerning manu- facturing plants throughout the state. It is complete ami has been tabulated in such a manner that information desired may be readily obtained from it. Seeks to Eliminate Practice Permitting Return of Unsold Loaves The Co ittee of Food Supply and Con- servation of the Connecticut State Council . of Defense has succeeded well in its cam- paign to prevent the return of unsold loaves of bread. Thi- matter was brought to the attention of the council by the Commercial Ei any Board of the Council of National Defense at Washington, which asked that all state councils of defense co-operate in the war economy proposition of eliminating the return privilege hitherto allowed on unsold bread. Tim food supply committee has re- ported on its effort- in thi- matter as fol- low- : " In reply to out first request for the discontinuance of the return of unsold bread, cue baker in Bridgeport requested further information which was sent him at ■ nice. Since thi- date all the bakers of the -tatc have been organized in the association headed by members selected from their own number, and thi- organization lias not re- ported any baker who has failed to comply with the request for the non-return of un- sold bread. ( hie baker in Hartford, having a contract with the city to supply bread for th.' work house, was inclined to dispute this order, but has since, as we understand, agreed to abide by it." EMERGENCY BOARD MOVES Home Guard Organization Has New Quarters at State Armory The Military Emergency Board which has charm' of the Connecticut Home Guard, has moved its headquarters from the Connecti- cut Mutual Building in Hartford to the state Armory. These appropriate quarters had been promised to the board as soon as the removal of the National Guard should have a place for the Home Guard offices. The entire third floor of the State Armory has been turned over to the board, the office force of which occupies live rooms, the remaining rooms being used for the First Regiment, Connecticut Home Guard. D. of D. AUG 16 19" CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Illustration of Sign Strip to be Supplied for Bulletin Boards. This Bulletin Board was Erected by the Loral Town Committee ol the Connecticut State Council ol Defense DIAL WAR BULLETIN OF THE Connecticut State Counc il of Defense IT IS THE DUTY OF EVERY CITIZEN TO READ THIS BULLETIN REGULARLY Bulletin Boards Can be Bought Knocked Down Ready to Assemble Council of Defense Arranges to Supply Them to Town Committees at $3 Each The I "mi.' i inn SI ate I 'ounci I of D i- able todaj to announce thai it run supply bulletin boards of the uniform pattern rec- ommended to the town committees, knocked down but painted and with the necessary supply i t screws and nails, at a i I .-';; per board. Several r iquests have I n received by t lie publicity committee of the council for in- formal ii n com i uing si me place n hi i e ' ; " bullel in bi a rds m igh! be secured. Arrange- n,;;i! have now been made for getting out nber and shipping the board all I\ to be put together. Instructions will be to i hose ordering thesi knocked rtovi n so thai the task of nailing the pieces together ami screwing the cleats mi the back ..in be done by an amateur carpenter with- . m difficulty. Orders foi these boards should l>e sen! ki the Publicity Committee, Connecticut Si ite i ounci] of Defense, Room 26, stale Capitol, Hartford, Conn. The boards will be shipped from Middletown, express charges collect. The price of the material . h board is $3. The publicity committee also will re- ceive requests from towns which are build- up their > ivn boards for the uniform si.jn (trips which the council will provide f. i boards. These will be furnished free . i' charge. An illustration of the sign strips i- printed on this page of the Connecticut M ti dav. TOWN COMMITTEES-NEW LONDON COUNTY Bozrah — John S. Sullivan, chairman; W. \\ Bentley; Elizah A. U>el. Colchester — J. -T. Sullivan, chairman; David shea; John Condren. East Lyme — F. A. Beckwith, chairman; Ernest C. Russell; Chas. F. Eldridge. Franklin — C. B. Davis, chairman; Fred II. Race; P.enj. P. Davis. Griswold — James II. Shea, chairman; • William C. Terry; Herbert C. Webster. Groton — VV. G. Stebbins, chairman; I.. Bailej ; (has. B. Palmer. Lebanon — Karl T. Bisshop, chairman; C. J. Abel ; Fred -T. Brown. 1. 1. hard — Chas. A. Gray, chairman; W. I. Allyn: S. E. Holdridge. Lisbon — F. L. Kanahan, chairman. Al- ii, n A. Rist; .Tames Graham. I. xi. ii T. W. Stark, chairman; William Marvin; Ernest L. Selden. Montvill( — Geo. H. Bradford, chairman; Dan D. Home; Jos. T. Chinch. \.",\ London — Henry C. Chappell, man; John Humphrey; Alfred Coit; A. T. Miner; John F. McLaughlin. \. nh Stonington — Geo. D. Coats, chair- man; Calvin A. Snyder; Geo. H. Stone. Norwich — Allyn L. Brown, chairman; II. 1 1. .it R. Branch: Camper K. Bailev; Robt. VIcNeely; Chas. P. Bushnell; Albert W. I illibridge. Old I .vim Thos. L. Havnes, chairman; Robt. 1L Noble; Dr. E. K. Devitt. Preston — Arthur C. Smith, chairman; • ' V. She, Id; Alanson Fuller. Salem — Henry A. Rogers, chairman; Chas. \. Williams; Ira D. Gifford. Sprague — Raymond J. Jodoin, chairman; Arthur I'. Cote; Thomas Kelly. Stonington — Frederick K. Boulter, chair man; Elias B. Hinckley; Dr. James H. Wei ks. Voluntown — Elmer E. Coon, chairman; Howard E. James; Thomas McDonald. Waterford — Albert H. Lanphear, chair- i u . 1 1 1 -. Chas. A. Gallup; James G. Hammond. TRANSPORTATION TASKS IN CO MMITTE E'S HANDS Members Named and Assigned to Duties — Freight Unloading Delay Taken Up The Committee on Transportation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, of which William H. Putnam is chairman, has bei n organized and is now actively engaged in handling the matters referred to it by the council. Tts first monthly report was sub- mitted ai the council meeting last week. Ihi, report was, in part, as follows: During the past three weeks the Com- mittee on Transportation ha- organized and upon our recommendation, you have elected the following members of our committee: VIorgan I'.. Brainard, who will take charge • it the affairs of our committee in the ab- sence uf the chairman; State Highway I missioner C. J. Bennett, who will at to matter- pertaining to highways; Thomas W. Russell, who will handle matters per- taining to automobile transportation, and Edward Milligan, who will handle matters relating t.. -team railroad transportation. We expect t" recommend other names for i he consideration of your committee in the neat future. Referring to the matter referred to us about the unloading of freight ears, we beg tu report some progress along this line. We are ready to check up complaints of delay in unloading and have offered our services in shippers and railroad companies alike. We are. also, working on other plans to help relieve this situation. Referring to the reference to this com- iniilee of the peach growers protest against the "New Haven" Railroad embargo, our utiee investigated the matter and found that the embargo is in lines with the ree- ommendatioD of the Council of National Defense, which has ordered that as far as possible railroad shipments be made in full ear lots, and with the present shortage of freight en- in this territory, we believe it would not be to the public interest for a railroad company to supply the peach grow- ers with cars for part filled shipments. We ai. endeavoring, however, to suggest a plan to the peach growers which will point out a way of moving their crop by automobiles and auto trucks. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COMMITTEE OUTLINES PLANS ALREADY MADE FOR STATE PROTECTION r< lontinued from Page I i leetrii light and gas companies, have mani- fested a patriotic and reasonable s|>irii with respect to the protection oi their several works and properties. This they have un- dertaken to secure bj guards and watchmen hired and paid for b\ themselves, and ac- cording to our judgment the protection thus provided i- -.nil;,-, rut at present. This com mittee has, however, an understanding with of tin se officials and with the Military Emi i Board 1 hat . « henever it maj be necessary or desirable i he I [ome I (uard will supply, at the 4 cosf of these corporations, all in, ,i that they i require or call for to take the place oi those who are now em pli ir,l. if for any reason, their services can not l"' retained. This is an outline of the understandings and arrangements which have been made with only present conditions in mind. If \ iolent demonstrat ions should < ci ur or be threatened, the Borne Guard is now thoroughly prepared and may be depended upon to assist or supersede local authori- ties in preserving the peace and in protect- ing property and livi 'I'liis committee, acting through the Mili- tary Emergency Board, has made arrange ments to supply the Superintendent of State Pi lice with such men as he may require. !i lias been hitherto reported to this coun eil that this committee had been making plans and had attempted to make connec- tions with the Boj Scouts in this State for certain detective purposes. Our efforts have been temporarily blocked. It is not possible that any one has authority to restrain the boys of this -tale or prevent the proper use of their aid by persons charged with the protection of this state by all means within the state. This committee has communi- cat ol n itli ( lolonel Louis R. ( heney and I In, mas W. Russell, who occupy official places in the Boy Scout organization in Conn icl '■ ut. and has been assure approval of it- plans and of assistance in carrying them out. Nothing delinite, how- ever, has yet been decided upon. With respect to highway bridges, it is not deemed necessary by the highway com missioner to call for any assistance outside of that which he novi has under his con- trol. All the nam employed by him have been enlisted in the Borne Guard and or- ganized in such fashion that they can be Used tO 1 lie In -I ad\ : I 1 1 1 I LO to |U olei t f lie highways and bridges throughout the state, and plans have been made whereby such numbers of the Home Guard as maj be re quired can be ii diately placed on duty to re-enforce the highway commissioner's men at :m\ time and in any place. Here aga no i lie .i n angen ents made will not oc- casion expense for the state to beat' except in case of emergency. The men in the highwaj depart nl are on regular state pay. If the commissioner should need ad ditional men iii emergency, they will lie supplied at state expense by the Military 11 1 1 1 • Board, of whose staff the high- way commissioner is a member. The next meeting of the State il oi Defense "ill t lie State Capitol, Hart ford, on August 15, t917, at 1 L.30 a. in. The t ommittee on Finance h hold a regular meet ing each Thu ii it i lie Stale ( lapitol. # * * The i ' ittee . n Industrial in, ei lue,, las afternoon, Augu o'ch i k at the State < apitol. ( 'ounce! iellt lie held at Wednesday . as voted to sday after- Survej "ill -t 14, at 4 NAMING POLICEWOMEN TO WORK FOR BETTER CAMP SURROUNDINGS MORAL WELFARE WORK PLANNED BY COMMITTEE Woman's Organization Has Branch Which Has Outlined lm- portant Program I he ( lommittee on t lonservat ion of Exist ing Moral and Spiritual Forces of the Nation, which lias been organized by the Connecticut Division, Woman's Committee Council ot National I) fense, with Dr. Val- eria 11. Parker as < lhairman, has prepared the following outlines of it- program: The pla n ■ i work of this department, i- proposed by the chairman, divides itself inti o ■: up pre\ enl ii e and remedial. i er preventive, the following activities should be considered : Increased recreational facilities; proper . ervi ion of public dance halls, moving picture houses, parks, etc.; women police officers, especially near camps; representa- tive oi Travelers Aid Society in railroad sta- tions of large towns; "hostess houses" in vicinity of camps; "camp mothers;" educa- tional; normal instruction along sex lines for young people through lecture- and lit- erature; instruction of mothers. I i, dm' remedial, the following subjects should command attention: Elimination of professional prostitutes from community; law enforcement; closing of hou-e- of yice through use of injunction and abatement act; prosecution of cases in- volving impairment of morals of minors, ille In 11 i ! For w a \ ■ ward girls and unmarried mothers; in- creased clinical facilities for diagnosis and , at of \ enereal diseases. Dr. Parker has said that in order to make the above work possible, financial backing must be secured in each li cality. Each local unit will have a sub-committee of women filled to interest themselve- iii moral con- servation. These can appeal to the central i oinmit lee 1,1 ;i,K ice and help. The personnel of this conjinittee is as fol lows : Dr. Valeria H. Parker, No. 248 Collins st, Barf ford, chairman, Ch. 9793 ; Miss May Bissell. Lakeville; Miss Caroline Penniman, Middletown; Mrs. Rosemary 0. Anderson, New London; Miss Maxwell, Rockville; Mrs. M. Tuscan Bennett, Hartford; Miss Kathryn Bewitt. Bridgeport; Mrs. Michael IT. Ford. Bridgeport: Mrs. Thomas N. Hepburn, Hartford; Mrs. Appleton R. Hillyer, Bart- ford; Rev. Marion Jones, Canterbury; Miss Anne M. Revnolds, New Haven: Mrs. F. G. Piatt. New Britain: Mrs. Stewart Smith. Stamford; Miss Nancy Austin, Willimantie: Mrs. A. L. Corbin, New Haven. i ( lontinued from Page I . ) ing these plan-, the estimate of expenses -hi llld not exceed $1,000. President C. < '. Beach of the Connecticut Agricultural college read a report for the Committee on Food Supply and Conserva- tion on the subject of agricultural educa- tion in secondary schools. It was voted that the council recommend to the governor that he protest to the sev- eral local exemption boards throughout the state against publication by them of the reasons for rejections for physical disabili- i ies. The matter of giving further assistance ■ B . i i 1 1 ' \\ '- Committee, Council of National Defense, in the registering of women in the state, for i\ liieh the council has agreed to prinl ca rds, was fabled until the next meeting of the e eil pending further inquirj into the proposed activities. The council \ oted to appri ve a propo ed amendment to Senate Bill L786, Sixty-fifth ( 'enure. S] First Sessii n, to be introduced bj Mr. Owen relating to the disposition in the several grades of the commissioned officers of the Medical Corps i f the Regular Army, and that the representatives in Con- gress of this state be informed of the action oi the council and that the chairman of the council personally take such steps as he deems advisable looking to favorable action on the matter by ( 'ongress. The resignation of Dr. J. G. Stanton of New London as a member of the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine was presented by Dr. Godfrey and it was voted that it be accepted with regret. It was also voted that Dr. Charles !',. Graves oi New London be e lee led a inclnlier Of thai mittee, -iii eeed ing Dr. Stanton. MORE NURSES NEEDED Council's Committee Inquiring As to Hospitals Capacity for Training The Connecticut State Council of Defense has taken up the matter of increasing the number of nurses and nurses' assistants in the state. This matter has been referred to the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine, of which Dr. C. C. Godfrey of Bridgeport is chairman, and this committee, in the name of the council, is making direct inquiries of the superintendent- of training scl Is as to what they are willing and able to do toward increasing the ■ number in their aursing classes and also toward training inns, -' assistants. If it is found that a large numbei of applicants foi training can lie received by the hospitals, the Committee ,ii Sanitation and Medicine with the assist- ance of the Committee on Publicity, will make a campaign to secure suitable young women to ent r training. Charter 5471 The telephone number of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense is Hartford. Charter 5471. Qtamwrftntt lullrtuL Published Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, AUGUST 17, 1917 COUNCIL WANTS COURSES IN AGRICULTURE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS Food Supply Committee Suggests that Schools take Advantage of Federal Aid Offered to Teach Farming and Home Economics in the State. APPROPRIATIONS HADE BY STATE AND SrUTH-HUGHES BILL ommittee on Food Supply and Con- servation has been investigating, at the re- [ of the i 'onnei I ieut State « louncil of Defense, agricultural education in the sec- ondary schi ils in Connecticut. The Com- Diitti report in 'j,' I the State schools to take i .;■. i tagi : the Smith-Hughes bill, passed by Congress lasl year to provide for voca- tional training, especially in agriculture and ne nomies. The importance of adding e courses to the secondary school curric- ulum at this time is obvious. The main points of the bill according to the committee i e as follows: passed bj i ongress, provides aid to the State- for vo- cal ional education. Section 2 of the Fedi ral Act provides lor the supervision of agri- culture instruction and for the paymenl of teacners of agriculture in high schools. $10,- M ii i i- available En m the Federal Act for the two years ending September 30, 1919. The State must duplicate this amount. The total t available therefore, is $20,000 for ears. It is assumed that two- thirds of the salary of an instructor mighl ! from the Federal and State funds, the local community to pay the balance of ilary of the instructor and to provide for laboratory equipment. The fund there- fore . sufficient to establish an agricultural rnent in possibly eight or ten high I - in the State. "The legislature, in accepting the provi- sions of the Federal Act, designated the State ■ if Education as the State board t> co operate with the federal Hoard of Voca- Education in the administration of tlii— Act. it is provided further, however, State Board of Education shall des- ignate the Connecticut Agricultural College as Ha' institution to supervise the instruc- tion in agriculture, as provided for in Sec- l il I' 2 Of the Federal Act. " Section 4 of the Federal Act provides for the preparation of teachers of agricul- tural subjects and for the teachers of home economic subjects. $6,000 is available from the Federal grant under this seetion for the i ir period ending September 30, 1919. ■ He must duplicate this amount. The total amount available therefore under Sec- tion 4, is $12,000 for the two years. Sec- tion 3 of the act provides for the supervision of instruction and the payment of salaries of teachers of trade, home economics and industrial subjects. $23,500 is available from the Federal Act for the two years end- ( Continued on page '_') War Interviews By Well Known Men Of Connecticut A series of interviews w it h promt tieni men in Connecticut on war ques- tions of the day have been secured by the director oi press co-operation for the State Council of Defense, and are appearing in the state newspapers. i : <;. are called " Made in Connecticut ^ ■' i I 'iii \ iews " 1 are designed to make public the opinions of the repre- sentative mi a i f this state on matters w hich a re of int erest to every i and also to answer some of the ques ti H hich iiia\ have arisen in the public mind about national po lnter\ iews bj the governor and o net s1 tte officials, presidents of ( onnei I i cut colleges, business men, clergy, and maker- of public opinion will be pub- lished in the series. EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED Official Advice to Keep Children in Schools During the War "In view of the many temptations to parents to keep children out of school and college next year and while the war con- tinues, and the many unusual difficulties which must 1 vereome in order that there in i\ be no lowering of standards of efficiency in the schools, and because of the great importance to the Nation that both efl and attendance be maintained, and in. if possible, I am taking the liberty of sug- gesting to the governors of the -i ites that each make some kind of procla- mation i i give out a letter through the pub- lic press on this subject. Such proclama- tion or letter will probably be most helpful ed before the end of August." This is the text of a letter received by Governor Holcomb from p. p. Claxton, Commissioner of the Bureau of Education • a the Department of the Interior at Wash- ington. The Governor referred the matter to the Mate Council of Defen-.- who ex themselves as being thoroughly in tecord with the views expressed bj Commis- sioner Claxton ami doubtless steps will be taken at mice to comply with the suggestion. The Connecticut State Council of De- fense invites suggestions from those re- ceiving the ''Connecticut Bulletin" as to any matter of detail or general policy which. in the opinnion of the recipient, will in- crease the Council's efficiency and promote the welfare of the state and nation. COAL PROBLEM GIVEN TO NEW SUBCOMMITTEE OF DEFENSE COUNCIL Connecticut Coal Committee Becomes Part of State Council— Will Con- tinue to Work With New England Coal Committee— New Members Will be Appointed HOME AFFAIRS OF SOLDIERS CARED FOR BY COUNCIL At the weekly meeting of the Council held in its offices at the Capitol on Wed- nesday, .August 1.1.. Air. Bissell stated that there had ! ' i t ing of the Coal Com- mittee in the offices of the ' ouncil on Mon- day. August 13, with Messrs. Elton, Gale and Meech present, that this meeting voted, in accordance with the suggestion of the 1 ouncil, that the Connecticut Coal Com- mittee become a sub-committee of the Coun- cil, and the governor had approved of this action. The Council thereupon elected Air. Tin mas W. Russell oi Eartford chairman of he i ommittee on Coal and instructed him to uganize this committee Mr. Bissell then read a letter from Air. Storrow, chairman of the New England Coal Committee in which he suggested raising a fund of $10,000 to defray expenses of the Committee'- work- and it was voted that Mr. Bissell be requested to inform Mr. Storrow of the approval of the idea by the Council but that an initial sum of $5000 be collected instead of $10,000 and that the Council was willing to contribute 20< i of the aforesaid - £ $5, Realizing the necessity that the men in i armed forces of the nation be contin- ually conscious of the interest and sup- porl of the people in their home communi- ties, the Council will instruct the chairmen of the town committees to prepare a list of all men from their respective towns in the service of the country either as volun- teers or in the National Army, or in the Navy, and to post these lists on the Coun- cil Bulletin Boards with the suggestion that friends of the men write to them from time to time. On each bulletin board will also appear instructions as to the proper mode of addressing letters to reach the men of that town. Carrying out this idea, the Publicity Committee will address a letter to the manufacturers of the State suggesting that they post in their factories li-ts of men from the factories in the armed forces of the country, and will in- form them of fhe practice in several of the factories in the state of supplying station- ind postage so that their friends may write to these men. In order further that the men at the front may be able to have assistance in matters of a private nature at home, the Council voted that the Town Committees be instructed to organize spe- cial committees whose duty and privilege it (Continued on page 3 ' CONNECTICUT BULLETIN *•• A* < ( « )XN VA TU IT BULLETIN Published each week, on Friday, under direction of the Connecticut Stat.- Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut. State Council of Defense, its county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittee-. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1. HARTFORD. CONN., AUG. 17. 1917. No. COUNCIL WANTS COURSES IN AGRICULTURE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS i Continued from Page 1 ) ing September 30, 1919." The report goes on to saj : ■• ii i< recommended that the Council of Defense give publicity through the press, to the provisions of this Act, and by circular ei to the principals, supervisors, and to boards of control of the several high schools ,,i ill. State. The following is an outline i i the probable requirements of high schools in the establishment of vocational depart- ments of agriculture under the Smith- Hughes Act: ■■ ' The local community shall furnish recitation and laboratory room and a mini- mum equipment of books and apparatus as required by the State supervisor of second- elm. .I agriculture. "'The local community shall provide for liing of all non-vocational branches required of students in the vocational courses. ••■The teacher oi vocational agriculture shall l>e hue.] for not less than eleven month-, of the year, those months to include the sea-. hi of plant growth. He shall have had technical training, practical experience, >erience or training as shall meet the approval of the Stale supervisor oi secondary scl 1 agriculture. "'There shall lie enrolled in the depart menl of vocational agriculture not less than fifteen -I in "'Oi ol hours every student shall give not less than ten per week for four i .- vocal I agriculture. " If. at the end of the year, the course of -i ud tandards shall have met the approval of the State supervisoj of second ir; i ' I agi icuH are and the national d of vocational education, the high ...I shall be reimbursed to the extent of hirds of the sa larj of t he teacher of e, up to $1,000.' " The Committee on Publicity was in- structed to send out information to the i 1 officers, calling this opportu- nity to their attention and urging upon H i he importance of taking advant . it locally. THE COUNCIL QUARTERS The Connecticut Slate Council of De- fense occupies six rooms in the East Wing en the second il ' i f the State < 'apitol i with all the Old Senate Chamber. ■, , know n as t he Speaker's Room, ol Hi. una, l [ewes, the Seci etary of the I 'iinneil. and it is also used fi r mei i i he i louncil. Room l'> adjoining is a Committee 1!. i, and is occupied, when net in demand foi committee meetings, bj the assistants of Mr. Hewes, The small room 23, regularly used by the state Audit- the Treasurer's office and accounting department, while the large room 2] at the ..hi he. i, t corner of the building, ordinarily occupied by the State Board of Finance, and used through the sessions of the legislature for hearings of the Committi n Appro- priations, i- filled willi filing cases and the desks of the stenographers in the employ of the main office of the Council. The ( lid Senate ( handier, the -eel f i y fennel debates and legislative struggles, lias desks arranged around the wall labelled with the nam.- of the func- tional committees of the Council, such as Transportation, Man Power and Labor, and ( oordination of Societies. Here also is the telephone Exchange of the Council. This large room is also occasionally used for , . tings i hat cannol be accomi lated by r 25. The Attorney General's offices have been left undisturbed, bul room 26, adjoining In- . dices on the north .side of the building. is occupied by the Publicity Committee with its stenographic and secretarial ser- \ I.e. The House ( 'oat Room is used for the mul- ph, mimeograph, and mailing depart- i he i . iineil. Here also are stored 1 1 ,- supplies an.! pamphlet- of the organi- zation. Placards announce to the visitors at the Capitol the uses to which the rooms are put and the impression that the country is at war and t onnecticui is doing its share is .ni.-i ..! to the rrios! casual passer. The Committee on Food Supply has large -emu-ate quarters in the Connecticut Mutual Life Building. EXHIBITS FOR STATE FAIRS MEETINGS The next meeting of the Conm State I louncil of Defense « ill be held at the Stati ' ,i| I, Hartford, on Wednesday, August 11, 1!H7. Tim executive session has ailed for 10 o'clock and the general session at 11 ..'clock. The regular weckh meeting of the Finance Committee "ill be held Thursday a f tern i at the State Capitol. Tents, Containing Home Economics and Agricultural Data are To Make Tour Exhibits on subjects relating to Home I con ics and Agriculture are to be sent to the state fairs of Connecticut under the auspices of the Committee on Food Supply of the stale i ouneil of Defense. These ex- hibits contemplate two routes, the itinerary or Route Number one being Washington, Salisbury, Charter Oak, Berlin, Rockville, Granby, Danbury and Barkhamsted, and that of Route Number two being Norwich, Brooklyn, Woodstock, Colchester, Durham and Stafford. It has been the practice of the Slat.- Agricultural College to conduct exhibits at a limited number of fairs in the past, and the plan of the Committee on Food Supply is. to a certain extent, an exi ension of this plan. The exhibits will be conducted in tents which will be Iran-ported from one fair to another in accordance with the itinerary. The .subjects will cover under Home Eco- ics, drying, canning, cereals, food value of milk and allied subjects; and under agri- culture, dairying, poultry and swine. They will be divided about equally as regards space each occupying one side of the tent. Attendants will be provided to answer questions and distribute literature. Space will be reserved in the tents for exhibits by other committees of the coun- cil, such as on Sanitation and Medicine, Finance, and Industrial Survey. The Com- mittee on Publicity will make recommenda- tions to the several County chairmen re- garding the ii-.- of speakers. The maximum expense estimated by the Committee on Food Supply, in addition to the amount available from the State Agri- cultural College, is $1205, and this amount was appropriated by the Council, although ii was the opinion of Senator Alsop that economy might be effected through free transportation and board so that all of this would not be required. It was the view ol the council that this kind of educational work is extremely valuable and timely. CHILD WELFARE WORK \i the weekly meef ing of the < loun- cil, il was \oted to send Copies of the Bulletin to members of all state, county and town sub-committees, and also to the officers and directors of i he i hambers of < lommerce of < lon- necticut. This increases the circula- tion ..f the Bulletin to 1600. Women Will Guard Children's Health in War Time The Connecticui Division, Woman'- Com- mittee, Council of National Defense, has es- tablished a Department of Health and Wel- fare of ( hildren, the work of which is to .mei rtake the supervision oi the sanitary condition of home-, scl Is, etc.; the estab- of Infant Welfare Stations, Day Nurseries, and such other social and eco- nomic measures as bear on the problems in- Many of the oilmr organizations of the State have expressed their desire to co operate wherever possible along these lines, offering their services to this Department. The full personnel of this Committee is as follows: W. E. D. Scott, Greenwich, chair- man; Mrs. Samuel O. Prentice; Mrs. A. A. Anderson; Mrs. Irving Fisher; Mis- Edith Kingsbury; Miss Mary Grace Hills. 0. of D. MAR 23 I9J8 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COAL PROBLEM GIVEN TO NEW SUBCOMMITTEE OF DEFENSE COUNCIL (Continued from Page 1 i shall be to assist the men in these matters. Every soldier will be notified of the exis- tence of this committee and advised thai they 1 1 1 . i > communicate with them from time to time and rely upon their help when- ever it is possible. The ( onnecticut State Council of Defense convened in executive session at 11.30 a. m. Those present were His Excellency Marcus II. Bole b and Messrs. Alsop, Winchester Be itt, It. M. Bissell, Homer S. Cummings, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Julius ( '. strcmlau, D. ( liester Brown and George VI. < ole; Mr. Bissell presiding. The cutive session was devoted to i n sideration of the finances of the Council. The Treasurer submitted an accounl of ex- penditures for his office for the months oi June and July, and it was voted thai the expendil ares be approved. The executive session adjourned at 12.10 ]>. in. and immediately convened in regular session with the following chairmen of sub- committees present: George B. (handler, Frank D. Cheney, W. S. I o rles I I God frey. Stanley H. Holmes, W. H. Putnam. and George G. Williams. Arthur L. Ship a of the Hartford County Auxiliary I inittce and B. F. English and John II. Gi representing the New Haven County Aux- iliary Committee were also present. '. Etei a report by Mr. Hoi s, t he chair- man, ni the recently organized Committee on Alien,, it nas voted that the title of this e mittee shall be changed to the « nittee on Foreign Born Population, and i might be composed of more than seven members. Mr. Holmes presented the n es of several persons for consideration as proposed mi n : i i - ol the < Committee and was authorized t, i hem. I ir. i rodi rej subi lit ted a repoi i for the i ' niinit tee mi Sanitation and Medicine that four of the policewomen had already been appointed. The matter of the recommendations of the Commercial E my Board in regard to the reduction of deliveries of retail stores was discussed and it was voted that the Connecticut Division of the Woman's r mittee be instructed to confine their aeti vities in the premises to interesting the women of the 3tate in forwarding this move men! wherever possible and that the Pub licity Committee be instructed to continue the \ : i ies a long this line. MCi Bissell read a bulletin from the ( ■ cil of National Defense relating to econo- mizing in the use of gasoline and the secre- tary was instructed to advise Mr. Gifford that it was the sense of the Council that bettei results could he accomplished by the impi -ii inn of a small tax on this article. Mr. (handler submitted a report for the Publicity Committee; Mr. Cheney, for the Committee on Industrial Survey; and Mr. Vlsop, in the absence of Mr. Landers, for the Committee on Food Supply and Conser- vation, it was voted that the reports be accepted, WOMEN URGE WAR THRIFT TOWN COMMITTEES-NEW HAVEN COUNTY Aiim nia — J. M. Emerson. Frank T. Terry. i I.. Bristol, R. Q. Walsh, Samuel F. Yudkin. Beacon Falls — Frederick C. Curtiss, Frank E. Bronson, Charles D. Roberts, Ernest S. (lark. Theron Bradley. d — Dr. A. J. Tenney. William R. Foote, Henry F. Jourdan, Hart Sperrv. Jo- seph II. Smith. E. H. Howd, II. M. Whiting, P. II. Dunn. Cheshire — Frederick M. Peasley, Geoi i \ i orpe, Walter H. Baldwin, Clayton E. Peck, Bi rtram l . Di dd. Alfred s. Bennett, Richard II. Morgan, Pail] T. Hotehkiss, Ed- win W. Storrs. J. R. Lanvon. Derbj Mum T. Terrell. Charles V Downs, Terrenee S. Allis, Mayor George P. Sul I i van. East Haven — John W. Dovle. George II. Kirkham, S. B. Smith. W. It.' Hosley, F. B Rowe. Guilford — Hon. Frederick H. Rolf, V. Sullivan. Robert H. Norton, Wil l.i i in s. Butler. Ilamdcn — J. Frederick Jackson, E Broadbent, Charles Tattle, Joseph Bear- halter. Madison — J. Myron Hull. Milo P. Rindge, B. Munger, Herbert Kelsey. Meriden Mayor Joseph A. Cooke. Her - i harles L. Rockwell, W. F. Park- er. Charles II. Tredennick. Middlebury — Robert M. Fenn, No. Middlebury, W. H. Miller. G. Frederick U>bott, Mien B. Cooke. Milford — Arthur B. Clark, D. Louis Ncitletiin. Geo. \V. Munson, Geo. M. Smith, ej J. ( heney. ••it ml: — Howard Tuttle, A. B. Cross. Jr., F. E. Hopkins, J. F. McDonough, Dr. II. II. Gorton. New Haven— Mayor Samuel Can Seymour M. Judd, Ex-Judge E. P. O'Meara. Louis Knollmeyer, Edward P. Keatii William F. Verdi. Charles P. Dunlav Ilarrv \ • \\ hippie. th Haven — John H. Blakeslee, Hobart •I. Brockett, D. Walter Patten. (iiamje - Clarence E. Thompson, John L. Richards, Ernest C. Littlefield, I French. Oxford — J. P.. Sanford. Philip Rowland, W. II. II, .lines, Elijah B. Treat. David A. Fa irchild. Prospecl —David Plumb. Charles S. Fenn, Clifford P. Wallace. Albert S. Talmadg. our — G. E. Mattheis, M. C. Keir, II. S. Halligan, Sherman Sanford, E \ Klatte. E. II. Rols Southbury — Wallingford — Henry D. Davis. John (i. Phelan, II. Wintei Davis, R. E. Buell, \\ in. J. hum. Waterbury — Judge W. D. Makepeace, John II. Crary, W. II. Sandland, Father E. 1 l'i. .nan. Rev. Chas. A. Dinsmore, Fred S. I ...i man. T. V. Parry. Wolcotl — Wilfred Warner. Samuel Wil- son, John B. Wakelec. lie,, I've W. Prow lie. Information Sent Out by Bulletins, Translations and Demonstrations The i ommittee on I the Connecticut Division of the Woman's Committee has been verj aetii formation, and many pledges, question- naires, and bulletins have been sent out on he committee subject. i pledges have been distributed to the co l>\ i lie tow n chairmen and quest ii .en sent out to gi ; of es- timate of the number of cards signed and the attitude and nationalities of 1 hi ers. \ good deal of effort has been spent on organizing canning demonstrations. \l.mi towns have held demonstrations and in sev- eral towns community canning kitchens have been opened. A questionnaire has been mad a for each person in attendance at I e canning school at Storrs to find out who is willing to co-operate in later can- ning demonstration work. Other question- naires have been sent to town chairmen to are that the matter of conserving food A canning and drying has had proper pub- licity, and that local demonstrations have ..I arranged for. This work is being dune with the assistance of the Connecticut Agricultural College and other t 1 con servation organizations. The Connecticut Vgricultural College has also supplied the imittee with a series of leaflets com. ing war recipes, articles on important meat and wheal substitutes, and food values. P, ters on food conservation have been printed and widely distributed and others will fellow. Appeals have been made to recruit girls for "the United States Food Army," an organization of canning clubs pi,-,!- ing girls to conserve fifty pounds of food apii ce in some way. Arrangements were made for observing twberry week." "Peach week" is s, to follow, and other weeks will be ob- served during the harvest season each to emphasize the conservation of a certain garden or orchard product. Che committee is now making plans to work out the market problem of caring for surplus food this fall, and it is es- pecially anxious to spread food conserva- tion and home economics bv translations among the Italians, Polish, and Yiddish . omen. The personnel of this committee is as follows : Miss VI. list,. |h, Sprague, chairman, Hart- Mrs. Samuel Russel, E. G. II. Schenk, Vlrs, C. F. VIessenger. Miss Rosamond Dan- i, Mrs. E. A. Seranton Taylor, Miss \l.u\ Buckley, Miss Katherine Luddington, Miss Maud Hayes. A leu additions have been made during the week to the personnel of the sub-i mittees of the Woman's Committee previot ly published. Mrs. C. B. Buell and Miss Elizabeth R. Hooker have been added to Dr. ia H. Parker's committee on the Con- servation of Existing Moral and Spiritual Forces of the Nation: and Mrs. Arthur J. Dodge has been placed on Dr. Mary Welles' committee on the Protection of Women Worker-. Mr. Robert Seville of Salisbury, a mem- ber of the Committee on Food Supply of the Connecticut state Council of Defense, has been appointed by Mr. Hoover and ap- proved by the President "Federal Food Commissioner for Connecticut." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Those Who Cannot Go to Front Can Find Real War Work at Home All May Have Part in Saving Democracy for Humanity Mr. Cummings's Speech - of si imford, a man- unci I of De- rail.' 1 i that tli re was plenty of real wai work which must be done by tl who are not able to go to the front and that all Americans i their pari in I i I task of saving den i racj t< humanity. Extracts from Mr. Cummings's address which will he of interest to those identified with the C m oun, il of D fense organ- l are pi ii I herewith: — The crisis whirl, confronts our country- have not yet fully real- j /ri ' u e are very slow to anger, ei ; i elm tant to ei e in gi eat tests of arn s, but i hope we are willing, if need bi to defend with our lives the principles that our forefathers have made ,.,-,.,!. We have a record running hark foj more than two thousand years into the earliest times when men began to a to 1; ive i in ^ ; and we have seen the slow in folding of that story of freedom through all the pages of our history. And there are milestones on this way of progress — great monuments of achievement. i | l: , ter, the Petjtion of Rights, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of In- dependence, the i onstitution of the United States and a multitude of inspiring docu- ments of liberty, together with the struggles that brought them forth, have made that vered into hand ' : We have seen -lowly forming through all tin se ages, I hrougb blood and toil ice, a kind oi government which has flowered into its completest efficiency on this continent; and, of late years, before this terrible war came, we began to feel that that kind of government was destined to be embraced bj all peoples and to prove a blessing to all mankind. We knew that the nations i i South America had already based their forms of government upon the Constitution of the United stairs, and we found almost everywhere this moving im pulse toward popular government. Some times it was abortive; sometimes it failed; and sometimes it lapsed into a condition in that which preceded it — but still there was that impulse. We saw its effect in China and in Persia. It tive in Finland, and successful in Cuba. i seen developments into a large f ornl oi democracy in Italy and Great Britain-, and of kite Russia has thrown oil its antiquated form of government and is I up a government based on me i 1 1 of fr lorn and liberty and initv and equality. Klilui Root, I think it was, said that popular government is organized self-con- tri I. That is the kind of government thai was founded here; thai is the kind of ,,n , i nnirnt that gives each man his fairest , m ,l largest opportunity; and that is funda- mentally the thing in which Americans believe. Despite all the failures of popular gi eera ment, despite all the difficulties we arc now there is only one kind of a flag to which I care to give my allegiance, only one kind i I a flag which stirs my blood, and the flag that floats on,,- a free vi luntarily participating in then Bi ,,, .,,,.]. breathed the breath of life into the dying doctrine of the divine right of an d built up a government ol supported by military system, the purpose of which we did not fully understand, the 8C( pe of which we are only beginning to realize, and the triumph of which b near that those of us who are familiar with the perils of the past and the perils r :,„], still confront us. can scarce] tain ourselves because of the anxiety which we feel for our country and for our insti- CABLE ADDRESSES IN CODE How Men in Service Abroad Should Address Cables Home in Code Arrangements have ben made for ad- degrams in code from the men in the sen ice abroad to i i '• their Earn ,!,. ,. business r. presentatives or I Each man will, for obvious reasons, be to have but one address register,,! in code. Requests should he sent in at once for the registration of this code word to the Chief Cable Censor, Navy Department. Washington, 1). C, by the man b through his commanding officer. The word itself must n,,t contain more than ten and il must be pronounceable. In , e i ia ' i<>usl y registered rd or 11 o"i any other reason ,, ig n leptable, the sender will be no- i send in another word. If Private Smith decides to send his cable to Mrs. Jones, 100 Main Street, Hartford. Conn., he will send his address with an\ word he chooses to the Chief Censor in Washington already mentioned. In sending , cable fr, m abroad, he will then address it i ensor, Newyork, i code word) It should be remembered that cables be- the men abroad and friends in this cmntrv should be restricted to actual ne- cessity, as the Atlantic cables will be, of course, taxed to their utmost capacity. MILITARY TRAINING AT STORRS Charles II. Jennings, 2nd Lieutenant, Re- tired, of the United States Regulars, has been chosen Professor of Military Science .,, the Connecticut Agricultural College for the coming year, according to a telegram just received by President Charles L. Beach today. tutions. Now, I think 1 may say this — for you know the ruthless things that that govern- cieiil has hern capable of, you know to wdrat - it has brought humanity, you know what it has done in Belgium; you know that, while professing friendship to us through Ambassadoi Bernstorf, it was tl; plotting to dismember our country and apportion it, in part at least, to Mexico and to Japan — the Imperial German government has lost somehow its hold upon fundamental morality. The military caste of Germany is striving to maintain the dynasty and if they can maintain the dynasty they will maintain in this world a -landing menace to all free governments. Tin re are more than a million and a half soldiers in England today who have never gone to the front but are being held in ■ erve. It is because, as some authorities aver, there ks no means of estimating the extent of the collapse of Russia, no telling how much pressure may be put on the w. em line, and it m;,\ be wiser for England to 1 eep her million and a half men for the defer e oi her own soil than throw them into ., losing conflict. . But she will throw them into the conflict if we arc prepared to i en, I,,' adequate assistance to the other democracies of I be world. I am not an alarmist. 1 am only trying to have you sense the situation which con- fronts lis now. There is work to do — work, work, work — for every one of us. We maj not all lie able to go to the front, but there is work to be done at home — bonds must be sold, the ranks must be kept filled, the industry and commerce of ( onnecticut, probably the most important in America, must be kept effective, vigorous, active and useful. These are the things that we can do and these are the tilings which put so much tax on our funds, our industry, our patriotism, our time; but we have got to give this time and we have got to give in- telligent consideration to the tilings 1 our country imperatively requires. 1 think the time has come — 1 pray G the time has come — when Kings and Emperors and potentates and Kaisers shall no longer be able, with the aid of a military to nice: m secret to partition the world, to plot against the happiness of humanity and to determine the destiny oi the human rare. The time has come for the free peoples oi the world to take com together to see how democracy shall be saved to humanity. When we go into this vast conflict we must remember we go in glorious company. We rejoice to be with little Belgium, that never ' iii the least degi assault made upon her and proved herself , r , ic beyond all description. When we think of Great Britain we think of that 3,000 miles of unprotected frontier between as and Canada, which shows how self- govi rning nations can live in peace side by side. We think, too, of Italy that gave i olumbus to the world and through Colum- bus gave America to the world; and we think of France and what France has meant t,, humanity, and the costly sacrifices she has placed upon the altar of freedom. These are our brothers in the common cause of liberty, and when the fight is won, as it will be won. America will have its opportunity to participate in laying the foundations of international peace, so safe, so broad, so deep, so secure that no King or Kaiser will e\,r vex or disturb them again. Cmttterttrut iBitUrfm. Vol. I Published Bi=Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT. AUGUST 24, 1917 No. 7 CAMPAIGN ON TO STOP NEEDLESS DELIVERIES BY STORES OF STATE Commercial Economy Recommenda- tions Taken up by Council and State Chamber of Commerce — Cur= tailment of Returns Also Sought in Matter Urged Upon Retailers WORTHWHILE MOVEMENT HAS BEARING ON WAR I ml.] t ho direction of the Conneeticui Stat.' Council of Defense, with which the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce has co- operated, a campaign for the reduction of unnecessary deliveries and the curtailment of the return of purchased goods, as ree- ommended bj the Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defense, i- now in full swing in Connecticut. The directors of the Conneeticui Chamber "i I ommerce have adopted a resolution favoring the proposals and have called upon the local chambers of commerce throughout Connecticut to take the matter under im- mediate advisement and endeavor to carry out specific recommendations in their sev- eral localities. The text of this resolution follows : ■' Resolved that the president of the Con- necticut Chamber of Commerce immediately request the several chambers of commerce throughout the state to present to their di- rectors or executive committee for consid- eration as soon as possible the recommenda- tions of the Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defense, relating to deliveries by retail stores, and if the matter meets with their approval it be referred forthwith to a standing committee or special eeinmilt >f each chamber for action, and that the results of the activi- ties along this line be reported direct to the Connecticut State Council of Defense to be forwarded by them to the authorities in Washington.' The Connecticut State Council of De- fence has addressed a letter to the chambers urging their full co-operation and has printed for distribution among all members of chambers of commerce maintaining re- tail delivery service epics of the bulletin of the Commercial Economy Board point- in", out the wartime needs of the plans sug- gested. The council has also instructed its county auxiliary committees to offer their assist- ance to the chambers of commerce, and the aid of the town committees has been en- listed in carrying out this measure. Of course, the chambers of commerce in the state do not cover all of the towns, and in towns where there is no chamber of com- merce, the town committees will have the (Continued on page 3) Will Issue Bulletin Bi-weekly in Future Under vote passed by the Connect- icut State Council of Defense at its weekly meeting on Wednesday, the Connecticut Bulletin changes with this issue from a weekly to a bi- weekly publication. WANT TO BE NURSES Young Women Ask Council of Defense for Information on Subject In response to an announcement which appeared in tie- daily press that the coun il's Committee on Sanitation and Medicine was urging young women to enter the hos- pitals of the state to train as nurses a lumber of requests for information have been received by the council from all parts of the state. Additional inquiries by Con- necticut women interested either in training for nurses or taking a shorter course foi muses' assistants will receive prompt atten- tion if they are addressed to Dr. c. C. God- iie\ care of the Connecticut Stale Council of Defense, State Capitol, Hartford, Conn. An inquiry is being made by the council of defense into the number of additional young women the hospital training classes will accommodate. It is certain that aire idj the need of more nurses is being felt throughout the state, and that, as the war 'joe- on. with it- demands for nurses for both the military and the civil population, t lie teed will inei e i i Members of Coal Committee The following have accepted appointment as members of the Coal Committee recently organized as a part of the council: T. W. Russell of Hartford, chairman: A. H. Bul- lard of Bridgeport, P. B. Gale of Hartford, G. E. Meecli of Middletown, DeWitt Page of Bristol. Charles G. Bill of Hartford and ueorge A. Driggs of Waterbury. SAVE FOR SECOND LIBERTY LOAN ISSUE The second i-Mti' of Liberty Loan bonds will he offered for subscription. Now is the time t o begin to SAVE AND ENCOURAGE SAVING to buy these bonds. It is the duty of every individual connected with the Connecticut State Council of Defense, as well as every patriotic citizen, to begin preparations for the second Lib- erty Loan so that this state will re- spond even more generously to the government's second call for war funds than it did to the first call. COUNCIL HEARS PLANS FOR WAR EXHIBITS AT FAIRS IN CONNECTICUT Preparing for Presentation of Facts on Food Conservation and America's Aims Throughout State This Fall — Importance of Council Work Urged Upon Committee Chairmen. CITIES TO POST NAMES OF MEN IN U. S. SERVICE Reports presented to the Connecticut State Council of Defense at its weekly meet- ing (ui Wednesday by the chairmen of com- mittees bavin." the matter in charge indicate that the preparations for a defense council exhibit at several of the agricultural fairs in the state this fall are going forward rapidly. The chief feature of the exhibit will he f i supply and conservation mat- ters, tor which the council's committee on Food Supph ami ( onservation is arranging. General war information of special interest to Connecticut citizens will he included in the exhibits by other committees of the i ouncil. Those present at the executive session on Wednesday of this meeting were Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Bennett, R. ,\I. Bissell, Dr. 1). Chester Brown, George M. ' ole, Howard A. Giddings, I harles A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau and Harris Whittemore. .Mr. Hi-sell presided. It was voted that the chairmen of the county auxiliary committees he requested to submit a budget each month covering the proposed expenditures by themselves and the town committees within their jurisdic- tii n for the ensuing month. It was also voted that the county chairmen he requested to attend each meeting of the council. The council voted that the chairmen of all sub-committees present written reports at the first meeting of the council in each month, that the chairmen of the county auxiliary committees present written reports at the -econd meeting of the council each month and that the chairmen of all com- mittees present budgets at the lasl meeting of the council in each month, provided, how- ever, that a chairman may present a sup- plementary report at any meeting of the council when, in his opinion, it seems ad- visable. After the executive session adjourned, the general session began, with the following chairmen of sub-committees present : Geoi B. Chandler, Pear Admiral William Shef- field Cowles, U. S. X.. retired, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, George M. Landers. \Y. II. Put- nam. Thomas \V. Russell and George G. Williams. Edward P. Hall of the Hartford County Auxiliary Committee and Wilson H. L( f the New Haven County Auxiliary Committee were also present. Mr. His. ell discussed at length the duties resting upon the chairmen of sub-commit- tees and county auxiliary committees in relation to the work of the council ( Continued on page 4 ) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN i«: c a>< *r CONNEITICI'T BULLETIN Published bi-weekly, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the ( onnecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning ollicial matters. Vol.1, HARTFORD, CONN.. AUG. 24, 1917. No 7 SUGGESTIONS WANTED I he i 'onnecticut State ( Council of Defense invites suggestions from those receiving the ' onnecticut Bulle- tin a* to any matter of detail or general policy which, in the opinion of the recipient, will increase the council's efficiency and promote the welfare of the state and nation. TEACHERS TO COMPETE IN WAR ESSAY CONTEST Prizes Offered in All States by National Board for Historical Service •• Why the United States is at War " is the subject for the teachers' prize essay competition being carried on in Connecti- cut by the National Board for Historical Service. The competition is open to teach- ers in high and elementary schools in this state, the prizes being as follows: Group A, for teachers in high schools, five prizes of $75, $30, $20, $15, and $10; Group B, for teachers in public elementary schools, first and second prizes of $75 and $25, with five prizes of $10 each. The essays are to be primarily historical, to bring out facts oi recent oi remote his- tory leading up to the present war situa- tion in the United States. The emphasis, however, will be laid on the intelligenl use of material rather than on elaborate re- search. All contributions should be di- rected to Waldo G. Leland, Secretary, Na- tional Board for Historical Service, 1133 Woodward Building, Washington, D. C. Similar competitions are being held in other states and the firsl prize essays of both classes in each state will be considered in ;i national contest for two added prizes of $75 each. G. F. Porter Visits Council The < 'onnei t icuf stale < ouncil of 1 le 'en e h as \ isited this « eek bi Geo irman of the sect ton of co-opera- tion with the states of the (ouncil of National Defense. Mr. Porter spent Mon da\ morning al the council's offices in the ( apitol, examining the system of work unit methods of handling the council's busi- OFFICIAL BULLETINS TO TOWN CHAIRMEN Communications from Secretary of Council Calling Attention to Important Matters for Consideration and Action by Local Bodies Several important bulletins have been addressed during the present week to the chairmen of town committees by the secretary of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Several of these bulletins are printed below:-— CONCERNING REPORTS Should be Made by Town Committees to County Chairmen To the < hairmen of Town Committees: Aftei mature deliberation the council has decided to request the chairmen of town com mittees to make all reports hereafter to the chairmen of the county auxiliary committee in the county in which the town i« located. Tin se reports in turn will be forwarded to the council. This does not apply of course to the acknowledgment of the receipt of bul- letins, which should be direct to this office. Ili i — ■ should be the habitual practice here- after except when otherwise advised by the council or except when the particular mat- ter is of such an urgent nature that it would seem expedient to communicate di- rectly with the offices of the council at Hartford. Perhaps in some cases it would be advisable in order to secure speedy action to act directly with us. Town Bulletin No. 2. TO AID SOLDIERS Sub-Committees Should be Named in All Towns of State To the Chairmen of Town Committees: At a meeting of the council on August lo, l"17, the following resolution was adopted : " Voted, That the town committees should be instructed to organize in their respective towns sub-committees whose duty it should be to assist in matters of a private nature, soldier- in the services of the country from their towns, and that each of these soldiers should be notified of the exist en. this committee and advised that (hey may com- municate with it from time to time and relv upon its help as indicated, whenever pos- sible. A number of the -tales have realize,! the value of the creation of such an organization and have adopted a variety of means in putting the idea into effect . It was thought advisable in this state to work through the town committees. The committee suggested in this resolution should be a sub-committee of the town com- mittee and appointed by it and under its jurisdiction. The members should lie select- ed with great care and with a view to ob- taining the services of persons who would really have i warm interest in the work. Please report as soon as you have done this, to the county chairman. Town Bulletin No. 1. COMMITTEE CHANGES These Should be Reported Directly to the County Chairmen To the (hairmen of Town Committees: In accordance with the instructions con- tained in Town Bulletin No. 2 will you kind- ly see that reports of changes in the per- sonnel of your committee are made directly to the chairman of your county committee? He will, then, arrange for a new appoint- ment and report the completed transaction directly to us. Town Bulletin No. 5. INFORMATION WANTED On Organizations Doing Charitable and Patriotic Work To the Chairmen of Town Committees: In accordance with the instructions con- tained in Town Bulletin No. 2, the reports on organizations doing charitable and pa- triot ie work requested of you in our letter of August 15, should he sent to the chair- man of your county committee, to be for- warded by him to this office. I own Bullet in No. G. DRAFTED FARMER PROBLEM IS SOLVED BY CROWDER Exemption Boards will not Send Har- vesters to Camps until Late Fall The difficulty of getting farm labor has suggested thai crop workers should have -mile sort of exemption from the draft and various bodies interested in war food eon servation, including the Committee on hood ■ ni,|il> mill Conservation of the Connecticut state Council of Defense, have urged the step. Provost Marshal General E. II. Crowder ha- settled (lie question in the following manner: The mobilization of the drafted army to cantonment camps is to take place by groups from each district, say 2(1 per cent, of the quota at intervals of two weeks. those men who are needed in the district for harvesting .ire to file claims for temporary discharge on this basis with the district exemption hoards, which will -i ml i he claim on in t'ne h.eal boards with a note saying that the claim has been made and disallowed. This will furnish the local boards with information as to what men are needed for farm labor. The local hoards will then refuse the claim for temporary discharge (unless in exceptional cases) but will postpone sending these men until the later calls, which probably will not come until the second or third week in September, when the most urgent need of harvesters is D. of D. COX X ECTIODT BULLETIN Factories asked to Encourage Letter-Writing to Workers Who Have Answered Country's Call Request Made that Names be Posted and Station- ery Furnished In accordance with the vote of the I on necticul State Council of Defense at its meeting last week, the Commit t< n Pub- licity lias sen! to the manufacturers of Con- necticut suggesting that they post in their factories lists of men from their plants who are in the service of the nation, and in- forming them of the practice in several of the factories of the state' of supplying sta tionery and postage for letters to these men from their friends. I'hi' letter sent to the manufacturers fol- liiws : To the Manufacturers of Connecticut: The Connecticut State Council of Defense is advised that in some factories a bulletin board is posted upon which appear the names of those employees of the factory who have entered the service of either the army or navy. I understand that no distinction is made on these bulletin hoards between volunteers and drafted men. The Committee on Publicity is instructed, by vote of the council, to address a letter to ymi suggesting the adoption of some similar device, provided you deem it wise and proper. We are also instructed in like manner to put before you the following plan for cor- respondence with enlisted men which is in operation in one of the large plants of ( on neetieut. " We have placed a writing table in the library of our Foreman's Association club- house with a placard suitably located read- ing, ■ Write to the Boys at the Front.' "•hie of our older employees is in charge of the list of names and addresses, and it is his duty to keep this ]i-t up to date, in so far as possible. "The stationery is provided by the com pany, and blank postal cards are available to be enclosed with the letter, thus en- couraging reply from the man written to. " I lie man in charge is also supposed to keep himself posted as to the regulations necessary to be observed in order to be sure that letters will reach their destination. The letters are sent I >> the man in charge to the mailing department of the company, and postage stamps furnished by the company and affixed, and letters forwarded. " It is planned to keep on file in the li- brary, as Fat :i- possible, the most intei ing of the letters from the men at the front. " Th<' -. heme has not yet been in opera- tion long enough to give any opinion a- to the actual result. Everybody, however, seems to think it will work out very well, and be the means of the employees of the Companj receiving far more news from home than without this plan in use." The i onnecticut State Council of Defense approves both of these plans and recom- mends them to your favorable consideration. CAMPAIGN ON TO STOP NEEDLESS DELIVERIES BY STORES OF STATE (( 'oiitiniieil from Page I . ) res] sibilitj of carrying these measures into effect. I he letter sent by the Council to the sev- eral chambers of commerce in the state says thai the Council of National Defense, through its Commercial Economy Board, has conducted investigation-- revealing the \a-t waste due to the extravaganl deliver) system which has been forced upon retail- ers in competition and the unreasonable de- mands of patrons. " It i- clear," -ays the letter, "that any reform in this direction must come from two source- — first, from the public, and. sec- ond, from the dealers themselves. Believing that women, as the chief purchasers, are mainly responsible for the unreasonable de- mands upon dealers, the Connecticut State Council of Defense lias asked the co-opera- tion of the ( onnecticut Division of the Woman's Commitee of the Council of Na- tional Defense, and the women in charge of this division are inaugurating a statewide propaganda to mitigate this evil." In addition to these activities, the Com- mercial Economy Board has communicated directly to some of the larger merchants in I he -late, and already their suggestions have I n taken up with some localities, notably Xew Haven and Waterbury. Ilie movement is unquestionably of value and lias a direct bearing on the war, and will probably receive enthusiastic support and co-operation from the citizens of Con- necticut. MEETINGS The nexf meeting of the Connecticut state Council of Defense will be held in the State Capitol, Hartford, on Wednesday, August 29, I ! » 1 T . There will he an execu tive session at 10.30 a. m. ami a general session at 1 1 .30 o'clock. Then- will he a meeting oi tie i ommittee on Industrial Survey on Tuesday, August. 28, at 1.30 o'clock in Room 25, state ( !apitol, Hart lord. WAYS TO "CONSERVE" Conference at Storrs Plans More Wide- spread War Economy A three-day conference « as held last wei I. at the Connecticut Agricultural College at storrs by the farm Bureau Extension League, representatives, officials of the state agricultural college, the f 1 supph com unite! of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, and other organizations on war economy of food. The outcome of the con- ference was iln inauguration of a greatlj enlarged program of instruction in homi eci lies and agricultural efficiency. Beside a plan for more wide-spread pub- licity for lood conservation for next year, the conference adopted various new war economy activities. These include practical instructions on the conservation of clothing and household arrangement, labor saving devices, 1 equipment to safeguard the necessary time and strength of women for the nation. Along these same lines, special instruction is planned for hygiene and child welfare, since it is realized that an un- usual amount of illness may result from food and fuel difficulties, the diminishing number of doctors and nurses, and the in- creasing home duties. Means of encouragement of better breed- ing of cattle and the project of making the farms -elf-dependent in the matter of meat, the establishment of the use of home grown -eeds, ami the introduction of agriculture into the high school curriculum were also planned. TOWNS SHOULD RESPOND PROMPTLY TO REQUEST OF COUNCIL THAT BULLETIN BOARDS BE ERECTED loun committees organized under tic Connecticut State Council of De- ' i' ■ are requested to hear in mind that they have been urged by the council. through the county auxiliary committees, to erect "Official War Bulletin" boards. These should he erected without delay. A number of towns have taken up the matter; some of the committees ha\e neglected it. Plans and specifications for the bulletin hoard- have I n sent to all town chairmen. Additional copies may be had by any town commit! Bulletin hoard-, shipped knocked down and ready to assemble, may be by town- which prefer buying them to making their own hoard-. The price i- $3 each. f. o. b. Middletown. Every bulletin hoard erected under flu- request of the council must one of the uniform sign strips at the top. These will he sent to town chair- men in f chat ge. Address all orders for boards, requests for sign strip- and inquiries regarding this matter to the Publicity Committee, Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense, Room 26, State Capitol', llarth.nl, Conn. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COUNCIL HEARS PLANS FOR WAR EXHIBITS AT FAIRS INJX)NNECTICUT (Continued from Page 1) and emphasized the necessity of the various sub-committees interesting the count) com- mittees in their undertakings as frequently as pos It was voted that the chairmen of the ommittees in the cities of I he state prepa re lists of the soldiers in i heir toy n in accordance with the resolution adopted at the lasl meeting of the council and post these lists in a public and appropriate place. Dr. Godfrey, chairman of the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine, submitted a report for his committee in the matter of remedying minor physical defect-, of men rejected for military service. He said that the physician member of every exemption board bad been communicated with and told i (Jer of the committee to look after this work for the men. Upon the suggestion of Chairman Bisscll, Dr. Godfrey was in- structed to take up the matter of similar along dental lines. It was voted that the chairmen of the county auxiliary committees be requested : in their number a representative of i he i muity League. The secretary reported upon the results of an interview with Miss Ruutz-Rees in re- gard to the voluntary registration of women. h was voted that the council was willing to request ft"' governor to have the State Li- brary tabulate the results of the registra fion. The secretary was instructed to in- form the i lonnecticut Division that the come eil was willing to help in (lie work with a ite appropriation, ami that, in ac- cordance with its custom, it desired the Con- necticut Division to submit an outline of its plan under which it proposed to take the census and an estimate of the expenditures in\ olved. EXHIBIT ITINERARIES Route Planned for Tents Containing Council Information l le exhibits which are being planned by the Connecticut Mate Council of Defense for the -tate fairs this fall arc to be sent on a longer route than was at first planned. The tent- containing these exhibits arc to follow two routes. One tent will follow Route No. 1, with the following itinerary: Washington August :'.! Salisbury September 1 :'. Connecticut Fair September 3-7 Berlin September 10-15 Rockville September 18 20 Granbj September 2JEED PUPIL NURSES onneetieut State Council of I > -fi use .ii its meet ing \\ edni -day to recom- mend to the surgeon general of the United States Vrniy the use of tne X-Raj .n canton in. in- for detecting evidences of tubercular iei i horacii lesions. This action was taken on recommendation of the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine, included in the report of Dr. ( . ( . Godfrey, it- chairman, who explained the benefits which might be derived from the installation of X-Ray apparatus at the cantonmi in -. Several important and interesting matters wen- brought up in Dr. Godfrey's monthly report of the work of this committee. Thi report was, in part, as follows: — In regard to tne matter of a hospital train which was submitted to our commit- tee, 1 would respectfully report that the gen rial subject of hospital car- is handled by the surgeon general of the United States \rnn and the Special Committee of Military Equipment Standards of the Rail- road \\ ai Board. The lii spitals oi the state report that they would like about eighty-five to ninety suitable girls as pupils in their training schools. The following hospitals want pupil nurses: Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich; \ ev Haven Hospital, New Haven; Grace il, .New Haven; Memorial Hospital. New Loudon; St. Marys Hospital, Water- bury; New Britain General Hospital, New Britain; Meriden Hospital, Meriden; Stamford Hospital. Stamford. I tee on Publicity i- doing much to get candi- dates, and many inquiries have I n re- ceived. It lias become quite a problem with some of our Hospitals to procure pupil-. physically and mentally suitable and with the requisite high school education. The matter of training for nurse's assistants is also being taken up. The question of private buildings for the care of disabled soldiers i- -till under in- vestigation. There seems to be no doubt that these will be supplied in abundance. Dean G. Aehe-on of .Middletown, who has been working in the main offices of the coun- cil during the summer as a voluntary assistant to the secretary, has ended his duties with the council and will return to complete his course in the Harvard Law School. THREE COUNTY MEETINGS Town Committee riembers Present to Hear of Council and its Aims Tim e general , ci mnty auxil- iary committees with their town committees ivere held yesterday, one for New London County, one for Hartford County, and one for Tolland County. Tne first was held in x London, the second in Hartford, and the child in Rockville. Joseph \\ . Al-op oi the council was present at the New London County meeting in the afternoon and the I'olland County meeting in the evening, and explained the w.nk. pin pose-, and aims of the lecticut State Council of Defense, and told the county and town committee - something of what is expected of them by the council. The explanation of i lie council organizat ion v\ as i le to the Hartford County meeting by Richard M. Bissell, chairman of 1 lie council. PATRIOTIC LESSONS WILL BE TAUGHT IN STATE'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS Council to have Educational Committee Which will Take Up This Important Task -Other Matters Acted Upon at Weekly Heetings — Reports of Work Accomplished TOWNS AND CITIES HONOR MEN OF NATIONAL ARMY Splendid Response Throughout State to Governor's Proclamation An immediate and enthusiastic response was made, dining the past week, through- out the state to the proclamation issued by Governor Marcus H. Holcomh at the re- quest of tile council, in which he asked that all honor oe paid to the drafted men of the state. Organizations, both military and civilian, co-operated with the council's town committees and other agencies in giv- ing hearty " send offs " to the soldiei - of the new National Army before their de- part ure for the eaiitoi aits. In many Connecticut town-, part of Tues- day of tnis week was set aside as a holi- day. The men were given private enter- tainments in the form of shore dinners |uets and theater parties Public celebrations called out crowds in part of the state. Buildings along the lines of march of the parades, in which the soldiers-to-be marched, displayed the national colors. There were band con- certs and patriotic speeches. the Home Guard was called out to escort the mem- bers of the National Army. The council's recommendations that there be celebra- tions in honor of these men brought splen did results. To Aid in Saving Food 1 nder the direct ion of the council's « k)m- inillee on Food Supply and I onservation, a meeting was held in Hartford yesterday of the principals of all preparatory schools in the state, and consideration was given the mattei of putting into effect a program of food conservation based on the recommenda- tions of Federal Food Administration as applied to hotels and restaurants. The hoarding school principals present appeared willing to co-operate in this work. CHAIRHEN TO BE ASKED FOR DELIQLENCY FIGURES l tidei vote passed by the i State Council of Defense at it- meeting on Wednesday, a committee on education will be added to the council's organization, although perhaps under some other name. The plan is to have a committee which shall direct the work of instruction in the schools of the state in the duties and responsibili- ties of citizenship. The council's vote to establish the committee after the senti- ments of those present had been expressed In oi f them in the following language: "The war is bound to have a deep inftu- enci American life and thought and, we should be watchful to direct this into right channels. The country i- shot throWgh and through with the one sided philosophy that the state is an institution to be leaned upon and filched from but not to be served. The schools should train children in the funda- mental contract between citizen and state, I in- idea of mutuality should be developed, state owe- duties to tin citizen, but the citizen owes reciprocal duties to the state." A number of reports of wank accomplished and matter- pending wen- submitted h\ chairmen of committees at this n ting. Several of these are printed in this issue of the Bulletin. Members of the council present at the executive session were Chair- man Richard M. Bissell, Joseph VV. Al-op Dr. D. Chester Brown and Charles A. Good- win. Following this executivi session was the general meeting, attended bj the council il ers and the following chairmen of sub committees: George B. Chandler. Frank D. Cheney, Dr. < . C, Godfrey, Stanley II. Holmes. George M. Landers, Thomas VV. Russell and George G. Williams, (hair- man Arthur L. Shipman was present repre- senting the Hart ford County Auxiliai I om mittee, Secretary H. M. Pendleton repre- senting the New London County Auxiliary Committee, E. E. Fuller for the Tolland County Committee and John II. Goss, Alfred E. Hammer and Secretary B. F. English representing New- Haven County. Much of the time of the meeting was tak- en up with the leading and discussion of the monthly reports of chairmen. It was voted that the thanks of the council be ex- tended to Harold Douglas of Farmington, who gave generous assistance in preparing the fair exhibit. The chairman suggested to Mr. Cheney that the Industrial Survey ( ommittee continue the collection and -mdv of statistics with a view to determining the ii 'i >ntinued on page 4 I CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, '>n Friday, iiimI, , the direction of the ( onnecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Woman's Committee Considering Plans for More Day Nurseries Following out Instructions of State Council, Matter Has Been Taken Up Actively — Co-operation of President of State Association Secured — Is Important Factor of War Condition of riore Women in Industry Vol.1. HARTFORD, CONN., SEPT. 7 . l'.H7. No. 8 COAL COMMITEEE TELLS At its meeting on August 29, the coun- cil referred to the Connecticut Division, Woman's Committee, Council of National I lefense, the matter of increasing I be num- ber of day nurseries in the state to meet the war conditions of a greatly increased number of women in industry. The follow- , ing statement of the start made toward OF INCRcAScD MJrrLl bringing about an increase is authorized \\ Oman's ( lommittee : More Fuel Coming Into This Section, According to Chairman's Statement FREQUENT VISITS TO WASHINGTON The fact that 4(1 per cent, more coal has been handled by the '-' New Haven " road during the past three months than in the corresponding three months of last year was reported to the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense at its meeting on Wednesday by Thomas W. Russell, chairman of the Coal Committee, in an oral statement which he made in explanation of his written monthly report. The council's coal com mittee is co-operating with the New Eng- land General Coal Committee in work to relieve the coal situation in this section of the country. Mr. Russell explained that there has bei n this large increase in shipments of rail coal and that at the same time there lias been ie, falling off in shipments of coal by water to this section, at this time when the de- mands for tugs and barge- for other pur- poses lias been large. The work of the council's eoal committee and of the New England Coal Committee has contributed largelj to this result. It was also explained to the council that a priority of shipment his been established for eoal to tin- Northwest, which is said by officials in Washington to lie facing a situ- ation worse than any other part of the country, and that as soon as the North- west .nets relief, a priority of shipment will probably be established in favor of coal for New England. Mr. Russell's formal monthly report was, in part, as follows: •• Practically all the energies of your coal C i mmittee have been spent in working with the New England Coal Committee along t he following lines: "Two trips to Washington, interviewing President Wilson, Federal Trade Commis- sion, Coal Production Hoard, and two eon ferences with Chairman Hurley of the Shipping Board. ■•The committee has an appointment for Friday of this week with llarn A. Garfield. ! M,l Administrator in Washington. " The New England committee has pro- posed to the Shipping Board a scheme for pooling all the tuus and barges engaged in the eoal trade in New England, and is hopeful that the suggestion may he put into effect by the Shipping Board. •• All speeilie cases of delay in unloading coal in Connecticut are now coming to the cc ittee and will have attention." by tin I: Te will be a very large increase in the number of women going into industry and the factories in Connecticut. This is due, of course, to the great new demand upon the state for munition-, arms, and military supplies, and the one most import- ant source of new labor available is that of women. .Many of them already havi gone into the factories, and many more will wish to do so in view- of the g I offers ,f employment. This makes it necessary that some pi ic tieal way should be arranged for taking care of the young children of the mothers svho are in the factories during the day- time. There were already established in a number of places before the war. day- nurseries which took care of the children of tin- women who were working awa\ from their homes. But in view of the great increased demand for this labor, it is now necessary to enlarge the existing system greatly, and to adapt it to the special needs of this new situation, and very important questions of location, of organ i zation, of proper inspection of food and sanitary conditions, ami of superintendence will at once arise. The matter has been considered by the Connecticut. State Council of Defense and by a number of large manufacturers who are anxious to see such a system established and are ready to CO-operate in it. ami the whole question Ins been referred to the Woman's 'Committee, Connecticut Division, Council of National Defense. That com- mittee has taken this matter up at once with Mrs. Arthur Dodge of Weatogue, president of the Stale Association of Diy Nurseries, who will co-operate actively with i lie committee, and who is. of course thoroughly familiar with the present system ami its pssibilities. 1 1 is ,-,! i am i hat we must make available all the possible sources of labor if we are to supply the demands that will be thrown upon this state for military equipment, and this work for the mothers of families will he a very important part of bringing in such labor supply. Various local daj nurseries throughout tin- state and other local organizations who are co-operating with the Woman's Committee, will be asked to give their help when the plans have been laid out by the committee and Mrs. Dodge. ERECT BULLETIN BOARDS Sign Strips Hailed-Town Committees Should Act The cnuas sign strips which are to be used at the top of the bulletin boards which the towns have been asked by the council to erect have been mailed, one to each town committee, by the Connecticut Mate Council if Defense. Those towns which have not yet erected bulletin- hoards should do it at on,.,.. Some of the towns have built their own boards according to the specifications printed some time ago in the Bulletin and others have ordered hoards shipped knocked down, which they will put together and erect. These knociced down hoards an- to be had at $3, each f. o. b., Middletown, ami order- for them should be sent to the Pub- licity Committee, Connecticut State Council of Defense, Room 20, State Capitol, Hart- ford, Conn. rhere will be much matter of war import- ance to po-t on these bulletin hoard- and tin uncil consider- n desirable that they 1 ,,,,-ied al on,--, a ml urges all town com- mittees which have not taken up this matter to do so without delay. Cue of the first tliim's which the council wants posted on lm-e hoard- i- a list of the names of men in the individual towns who have entered t l le service of the United States in either the a run or navy, together with a request that their friends write to them frequently and directions for addressing the letters. RECENT ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN'S COMMITTEE Aiding Council in Interesting Qirls in Nursing Profession Publication of the following has been authorized by the Connecticut Division of i he Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense: Dr. Kate Campbell Meade' has begun the work of interesting as many girls as pos- sible in the nursing profession in order to issist the council in securing the number of pupil nurses which Dr. C. C. Godfrey con- siders necessary. Miss Susan B. Huntington of Norwich lias accepted appointment to take charge of the department of educational propa- ga ml., Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop of Avon lias been appointed vice-chairman of the Committee en food Production, of which Miss M. Estella Sprague i- chairman. Mrs. Arthur Dodge of Simsbury is to be a member of the executive board of the Woman's < lommittee. The organization of the state by towns is being accomplished gradually. So far, forty- four temporary chairmen and ten permanent chairmen have accepted appointment. D. of . ;i 1 COXA' E( ITICUT BULLETIX INDUSTRIAL SURVEY COMMITTEE IS DOING MUCH I MPORT ANT WORK Takes Special Census to Aid Draft Ex= emption Boards and I inds Amount of State's Labor Shortage — Waste Prevention and Interchange of Fire Apparatus 750 BADGES ORDERED FOR TOWN COMMITTEE MEMBERS The prevention of waste, interchange oi lire apparatus, budges for town committee members ami a census to secure information to assist the draft exemption tn among the matters which have been taken up during the past month by me Committee on Industrial Survey of the I onnecticut State Council of Di en rhese were re- ported on at Wednesday's council me in Frank D. Cheney, chairman of the mittee, in part as follows: — ommittee having tne subj mention of waste in charge reported at i lie meeting of the < ommittee on In- dustrial Survey that its members are con- tinuing their investigation upon the pre- tion of waste with several different plants. They are first ascertaining what the various kinds of preventable waste are ami are o. nducting an investigation through tlie co-operation of various exp rts .is to the best methods of preventing ami disp of such waste. As soon a- this information be gotten together in usable form, we propose to prepare bulletins dealing with tin ttion among manu- facturers nl | he -1 lie. The subject "f the interchange of fire apparatus has been referred to Mr. Ferguson Mr. Bennett. Mr. Ferguson ha- had an interview with Mr. Beardsley, who is the chairman of the tire underwriters' commit- ti e. and has communicati • >me of tin fire companies and Horai i B. Clark, presi dent of the Hartford tire hoard, upon the subject. At our last meeting he was in- structed to communicate with the pi authorities of tin- various towns of the state which support tire departments, in order to as ertain the exact extent of the develop- ment of this plan at the present time, as he had already foun 1 tha I this servii been extended much furtner than we understood. Moreover, this survey is sary in order to ascertain if the hose coup- md other lire apparatus now in use bj rious towns are interchangeabl /an easily he made interchangeable. \- - as this information has been procured it will be possible to make recom ndations upon the subject, and we have hoped that we may he able -till further to extend this valuable service. The 750 b dges for town committees made of gilt and enamel, to he maue after a design approved by the committee, have been ordered. With the approval of the council, we pre- pared a ' ii-n- form to obtain information needed in connection with the draft, tripli- cate copies of which were sent to all of the manufacturers included in the industrial survey who were considered to have any effectiveness for war purposes with the re- quest that the questions he filled in a- soon i- in ssible and two copies be returned. The chairman met the three district ex- emption hoards at their joint meeting, by LARGE RESERVES OF RED CROSS AND HOSPITAL SUPPLIES HELD IN STATE I li.it I uue reserves of Red i Iross a nd hospital supplies are held in I cities is shown by an inquiry made by the ('ommittee mi Sanitation and Medicine of i be i onnecticut State I ouncil of D rhc cities covered by the inquiry thus far are Hew Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford, New London and .Norwich, l'he committee"- re i the inquiry follows: — Ve« Ea en. \11 hospitals in New Haven bave reserve supply of surgical dressi then own. Each has a key to the Red Cross headquarters where a large supply is always kept in reserve. The Hospital of St. Raphael has two dozen beds ami two uozett cots in reserve. The Xe« Haven Hospital lias almost com- pleted a nr. ,1 building at Ailing town, with 125 beds, and has 17.5 be lete and i nt into it. This building is intended' for tubercu- lous cases, hut i ber pur- It will he ready about lanuary 1 and is a complete hospital in itself. There are large grounds whet nni shacks could ted, and a lit- taken care of. The New Haven Re i hapter has full surgical supplies for a hos unit (26 boxes). These are kept intact and held a- a reserve. lhey produce 12,000 - ' - irgical supplies a n eek and can increase to 24,000 when needed. They have in. cot-. The Bridgeport Hospital has i box of -«i i, v the I ort Surgii I Committee, and stored at the hospital. It contains HI packages of gauze compresses, twenty com- presses to each package, twenty-one" pieces ii gauze, forty-five packages cut gauze, six fracture ctissions. forty-two full-sized body bindei -. and ten -mall " T " binders. Hospital ha- 31 : pair of blankets, 200 gauze ban : 100 packages compresses, each h twenty-four in a packag and I'm splints. This material is all from the Hartford. The lied Cross ha- in storage enough surgieal supplies and hospital cloth- ing for 250 patients. Dr. Ingalls has four each containing surgical ■i twenty- five ] - in storage. \ ■ to London. Tin- Law rence Hospital has 10-spongi -. 500 laparotomy -. 600 tow,!-. 2,200 roll's iton. ten and equipment. ich. The William H. Backus Hos- pital has plenty of dressings and can get e from the local Red < rnss. They have an 75 coi - and equipment. request, and received their approval of the statistical survey mentioned above and they I that they lie furnished with copies of it. ["he survey received an immediate mil. on the w ho],-, a very hearty i. from the manufacturer-, line copy .if each blank ha- been filed in the office of the council f.,r the Use of the Man Power and Labor Committee ami the duplicate copies i into three set-. ..in- im each district board, and forwarded to the i ies of the hoard- a- fast a- thej have been i ceived. It is of interest to note I bal I he | i estimai. ii employees in : ust ries c invassed i- a- f< II net'-. 8,001 Artisans, 11,788 Clerks. 765 Technical. 199 Administrative. 406 PLANT MORE RYE Total -h. i 21,359 The estimated shortage of help mi Janu- ary 1. 1918, i- 18,047 hut the replies to this question were in so many cases omitted that we do not consider this figure reliable. Farmers Urged to Increase Acreage by Committee of Food Supply- In response t.. i he r iquest of the t government that all -tat.- increase their grain crops, a campaign Ins been launched accident by th. uncil's (.ommittee of Food Supply and Conservation to double die acreage of rye. An appeal is to la- issued to estate owners, who have land avail ible for an increased pianti I mnecti- is 16,000 acre-. A letter ex- plaining the advantages of raising n and winter wheat ha- been -cut to all the farmers of the state. Rye is a payins and it winter- successfully in ("onnecticut. The committee has offered to relieve any difficulty in securing rye and winter wheat seed, and a-k- that all farmer- report to it the amount they will plant this fall. AID BY STATE CHAMBER The council's Committee on Food - and Conservation ha- announced that "Tne entire -tall of officers and director- of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, to the number of more than 500, ha- volunteered assistance through President E. 1'. Jones of Winsted in all activities of the mittee on |-*o.,d Supply, and will be associated in its work from now on." Fraternal Order Joins in Conservation All lodges of l-.lks in Connecticut are ex- iii Imll Food ( onservation Night late Id- month or early in October. Details concerning this plan have been sent to the lodges Uy the council's Committee on Food Supply and Conservation in accordance with a plan devised bj the Feaeral Food Admin- istration, (in tin- occasion the lodg - of Elks will lie addressed a- to the need for conserving food and preventing waste. There are between 7,000 men in these lodges throughout the state. The food sup- ply i mittee anticipates similar action by other fraternal organization-. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN The following letter to the ( ouncil from Hiss Caroline M. Hewing, librarian of the Hartford Public Library, explains a plan o raise a fund for camp libraries: onnecticut State Council of Defense: I he American Library Association is or- ranizing, by authority of the War Depart- ment, a million-dollar campaign for the istablishmenl of camp libraries in the armj itonments, naval stations, etc., now or- ganized in this country, and also for future needs. Tlie campaign is under the direction of several oi the workers who brought the Red Cross Campaign to a sue rll l e i 1U] a nd the W ar Book Fund Cam- •24.' The estimate is thai ever} community should set as its Library Uai Fund goal a sum in dollars equal to 5 per cent, of its populal For instance, estimating the population of Hartford at 130,000, this means that $6,500 is desired as that city's contribution. The details of the plan for raisin" this sum will l"- announced later. In the "War Library Bulletin" issued by i he \\ ir Sen ice Committee of the A i can Library Association, the importance attached to the undertaking by President Wilson and Secretary of War Baker was emphasized l>.\ Raymond It. Fosdick chait nun of the i lommittee on Training I amp Vctii -. an extract from whose speech at a recent meeting in Washington, when members of the American Library Associa- tion from twentj states met, is as follows: - (in the Mexican border last summer I .■an remember that in some of those lonely amps, as I lie nam stopped at the watering tank i he soldiei s would come through, ask- ing it we had anything In read - ■> b io! . a magazine, it even a new spaper. They were absolutely without anything to re id, and often had nothing to do. again, and I do not believe it will occur again : I believe the old days are past. "We had a great number of requests and suggestions in regard to the way in which i his reading matter should be- collected, selected, and properl} distributed. But the c lission finally deeiued that in oi Let to get this thing done we ought to call in specialist - Vours sincerely, Signed Carouse M. Hewins. PATRIOTIC LESSONS WILL BE TAUGHT IN STATE'S JHJBLIC SCHOOLS (Continued from Page 1 ) effect nt the wage scale, housing conditions and working runditi.ni- on the shortage of labot Mr. Bissell suggested to all chairmen i ii.it they make use- whenever possible of the council's town committees in gathering in formation connected with their work. It was voted that Dr. Godfrey, chairman f the committee on Sanitation and Medi- , ine, should attempt to secure from the ex emption boards the names of men rejected for slight physical defects and address letters to them referring them to the rep resentatives of his committee for the free medical treatment offered in such cases, and also that the town committees be used wherever possible in accomplishing this. The council heard and accepted a report km the policewomen named , under its
  • n Sanitation and .Medicine for the teach ing and training of nurses' assistants be approved, and that the plan of that com- Sl A I E lit Cowl. i;\ His Excellency MARCUS H. HOLCOMB Govt i; an: A PROCLAMATION Connecticut has been called upon by the Congress ami President of the I mi, ,1 Male- to pa} its toll of man 1 1 to the cause of liberty, and it- sons have been chi sen under the selective service law to go to foreign shores under tin flag of theii c luntry. \.. I,, | im, , ,,a-i col, town is making its contribution to tire common army. ami soon thee young men will 1 e ,1c parting to training camps I ake ready to fight on fields unknown. Chey have met this duty cheerfully and' without shrinking. I. therefore. deem it proper that those of u- « ho remain at home, ami w hose lives and liberty i he} no forth to protect, should ibserve their departure by some fitting cere ies or exercises, and I recom- mend to the mayors of cities, wardens of boroughs and hoards of select men that they co-operafe with the town committees of tin Connecticut State ( ,,,,,,, ,1 of Defense in arranging such exercises. 1 also i ecommend that I he clergj pay reverent tribute at the altar of Almighty Cod to the - icrifice that these young men and their lam, Im- arc c tiled upon to face. i iyer] under m\ hand and seal ot i he State at the i apitol, in I lartford, this twenty-ninth day of Uigust, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and -even teen, and of the inde- pendence oi the United , latcs the one hundred ' fori \ c, old. By His Excellency's Command : \1. 11. HOD 0MB, (lovi rnor. Frei Hill In 1. l'EHIiV Secretary. mittee for arranging fot speaking at the fairs in the state on medical subjects be ipproved. It was voted that the matter if increasing day nurseries in factory dis- tricts be referred to the Connecticut Divi- sion "i the Woman's Committee. It was voted that the Committee on Pub- licity he instructed to prepare a letter to the "clergy of the State requesting that they mention in their sermon- the desirabil- ity and duty of honoring the men selected for the National Army and also that the governor be requested to issue a proclama- tion calling upon the appropriate authori- ties in the state to arrange for suitable celebrations in honor of the men selected for the National Army. (ftmmrrtirut lulbttn. Published BUWeekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I EARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, SEPTEMBER 21, 1917 No. ft COMMITTEE TAKES UP WORK IN INTEREST OF STATE'S FOREIGN-BORN Is Asking Town Chairman for Names of Prominent Representatives of Various Races— Letters and BuU letins Carrying Gospel of Ameri = canism to be Sent to Thousands OFFICE AND HEADQUARTERS OPENED IN NEW BRITAIN The i ommitti i I _u Bom Popula- tion of the < onnecticu! State l ouncil of De- opi ae I i tei oi headquarters in Ni ah re l hair- man Stanley II. Holi n be closely in touch with the work being done. The com- mittee has meetings on alternate Monday moons at the State < apitol in Hart- ford. The first meeting of this committei held at the State Capitol, on Monday, 27, with seven members present. He- committee discussed several matters re- lating to the work it should undertake and, aftei ion of the value of meetings as compared with a din i i pel mal appeal through the mails to the leaders of thought and action among the foreign born, voted to recommend to the Council that a large number of circular letters be prepared and mailed, together with appropriate bulletins of information ano. appeals for co-operation to the most prominent representatives of Eon ign group in the various centers of foreign population in the state. Stanley II. Holmes, chairman of the committee, pre- sented this recommendation at the meeting of the council on Augusi .!'. and the course upon by the Committee on Foreign Born Population was approved. The committee also voted that the chair- men take steps to secure from the various town committees the nana- of aliens to whom literature shoe 1 it. and from exemption boards in the various districts, lists of exempted aliens. At this week's meeting of the council. Chairman Holmes "submitted a draft of a letter to be sent to town eonjmittee chair- men seeking a list of persons of foreign birth to whom letter* ami circulars shall be sent, ami it was approved by the council. Real Spirit Shown by Recruits Picked for National Army WOMAN'S COMMITTEE TO BE MADE PART OF COUNCIL ORGANIZATION Members of the ricil of IV:, itly inter esday by the statement of members familiar with the iderable number of drafted men who were entitled industrial grounds and for employers sought exemption had declined to accept the di- g 1 and had entered service in the National Army. The statement was iscussion of the splendid 'i chosen for militai ; vice law. GOVERNOR ASKS STATE TO AID LIBRARY FUND Purpose of Campaign is to Provide Reading Matter for American Soldiers TO POST BULLETINS A letter has gone out to the chairmen of all town committees of the council's state- ■ rganization from the secretary of the council, asking each to appoint one man to have charge of posting all matters on each of the council bulletin boards. The view is expressed that the best results can be ob- tained only by having one person responsible for the appearance of each board through- out the state. WEEK OF SEPTEHBER 24 NAHED Governor Marcus H. Holeomb has called upon the citizens of Connecticut to aid the National Library War Council in its efforts to raise a million dollar fund for the pur- pose of providing with the trained assist- ance of the American Library Association, collections of well-chosen reading matter wherever the Military or Naval forces of the I nited Mate- ate assembled in camps or training stati The following statement was issued last week by Governor Holeomb, through the Connecticut State Council of Defense: The Secretary of War has appointed a National Library War Council, with Hon. Frank A. Vanderlip as its chair- man, to raise a million dollar fund throughout the United States for the purpose of providing a library for our soldiers and sailors wherever serving. This object will appeal to every citizen. Connecticut has promptly responded to and met every patriotic demand upon it and will not fail to generously respond to this appeal. It is re- quested that the contributions of the citizens of this State to this Library fund shall be made during the week beginning September 24th. Subscrip- forwarded to George S. Godard, irough the Red Cross bulletins, the thrill- ing stories of relief and rescue. And, best of all, more perfectly than through any of your school lessons, you will learn by doing those kind things, under your teacher's directions, to be the future good citizens of this great country which we all hue. And I commend to all school teacln the country the simple plan whicl American Red Cross has worked or your co a- I do that school children will struction of their teacher have _■■ to give your efforts in 30m I !0 X XECTICUT BULLETIN WOMAN'S COMMITTEE TO BE MADE PART OF COUNCIL ORGANIZATION (Continued from Page I.) i hose w ho have been exempted against i lies for indust rial and agricultural and ii v i- roted that this question , .fevied i" the I 'ommittee on Military and V-nal affairs to investigate and ri council. ! lie matter of the partieipnt ion of i he i a,,, fl in the next Liberty I oan wo f,.| ,,.,| to the < 'iiininii tee on Finance 1 study and to ' to the lil. tt -was voted th |Nl iress 'i let tei to the chaii ,il, commit I ommittees point ing out thai they have the power to lest i ■ council changes in the per- [ their committees, and I liat I hes suggestion? will n ive the full considera i cilj and also that the lillllrll of the town commit tei advi ing I hem that they should suggest to the county com i the personnel of their seemed advisable. \i i . Land' i - submitted a report foi I he mittee "ii Food Supply and Conserva- tion and the report w as accepte I. i Ir. I lodfrey's report for the I ou ii Sanitation and Medicine was accepted mid mi his recommendation Dr. F. D. Werseby of Washington, this state, was ap pointed a member of i he committee to sue I Dr. Elias Pratt, who resigned. It was voted that the treasurer be authorized in advani e to Dr. i iodfi ey $250 Eor i he use of his committee. Mr. Holmes's report for the C i Foreign Born Population was accepted. On his recommendation it was voted that the council indorse the practice of organizing parents and teachers associations in the schools in the state, and that on receipt of further information from the ' ommittee on Foreign Born Population it would eo- operate in any way possible. Mr. Williams submitted a report for the ■ i mittee on Co-ordination of Societies and it was voted that a letter be sent by this committee in each Red Cross chapter suggesting close en-operation between the Red Cross and the charity organization so- cieties in the state and that Mr. Williams should get in touch with the district head of the Red i ross and offer the services of the council in any way that seemed ad- visal Mr. Roberts submitted a report as urer of the council and it was voted that the report be accepted and placed on file, MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12 At the meeting of September 12, those present at the executive session were chair- man K. M. Bissell, Dr. D. Chester Brown, General George M. Cole, Julius C. Stremlau and Harris Whittei Mr. Bissell pre- sided. At the regular session which fol- lowed. Homer S. Cummings of the council 3 included in the members present. The following members of sub-committees were present: George B. Chandler, Frank D. ney, Rear Admiral William S. CowJes, Dr, C. C. Godfrey, W. H. Putnam and Georgi G. Williams. The following chair- men or representatives of county auxiliary imittees attended; W. Arthur Country- man. B. F. English. E. E. Fuller. W. H. Lee, 1". W. Mercer and D. L. Vaill. Robert Seovilli al I administrator in , present. Mr. Bissell informed the council of gen i il i igs of town committees with the county ittre- in Bartford, N"ev Lon don and Tolland counties and recommended strongly that the other ocunties hold similar meetings as soon as possible. The chairman also emphasized the necessity of the sulci, hi tees employing the several town committees, whenever possible, in se- curing data for them. It was voted thai the c ii\ auxiliary committees, which have not already done so, should arrange for general meetings with their town con, tnittces at the earliest possible date VV. II. Putnam submitted a mimittee on Transportation and it ■-, ,i - \ oted t hat the report be accepted and that Leonard W. Frisbie of Hartford be appointed a member of that committee. ] he mat ter of short hauls by motor trucks to relieve the railroads in the state and release nior irs I'm use is di by Mr. Bissell and Mr. Putnam and iin-il voted t hat a blank be pi by Mr. Putnam to be Industrial Survey Committee to all of the mi ma "1 ii ucks iii the stai c Ha i lii pur iecuring t he no mes of person - w ho will allow the use of their truck-- for this . upon terms to be mutually agreed upon. In this connection it was also voted that the town committees be req ted by the transportation committee, to secure for it. the names of the shippers in the towns wni> are using whole cars or less than whole cars for short hauls and that in securing these names the local freight agent In asked to co-operate It was \ oted ilia i 1 he i ha it man Ii" a at hur- i',,| to request the board of control to make an appropriatii f $25,000 for the use «f the council. TOWN CHAIRMEN NAMED BY WOMAN'S COMMITTEE \ i . 1 1 . At a meeting of the executive board of the Connecticut Division. Woman's Committee. Council of National Defense, held Tues- day, the following were ratified as perma- nent to\i n chairmen : \\ mi Mrs. .1. \V. Alsop. P.ri.lyci..irt — Mrs. H. W. Fleck. ('he-hire — Mrs. Xcwman: Miss I'.aMw in. vice-chairman. Coventry — Mrs. L. A. Kingsbury. Cromwell — Mrs A. N. Pierson. Danielson — Mrs. Reinzi Robinson. East Hampton — Mrs. N. Newton Hill. East I ! a \en — Mrs. Eveline Street. Fast Hartford — Mrs. Frank M. I East Windsor — Mrs. II. S. Backus. Farmington — Mrs. Wells Hastings. Haddain — Mr.-. John Knowles. Litchfield —'Mrs. F. A. Stoddard. ■ \! nl.l lefield — M is. William i fi eenb ickei \.-w London — Mrs. Sidney II. Miner. \.w Milford — Miss Edith Newton. Norwich — Mrs. Ubert t hase. Old Lyme Mrs. George B. Burr. Orange Mrs. Edward A. Richard-. Plainville — Mrs. S. S. Gwillim. Pomfret — Miss Eleanor B. Matthewson. Portland — Mr-. Alfred Gildersleeve Simsbury — Mrs. Allen J. Holcomb. South Windsor — Mrs. Ralph M. (.'rant. Warren — Mrs. F. E. Dalzelle. Washington — Mrs. S. Ford Sceley. Waterbury — iurs. Fred S. Chase. West port — Mrs. Francis H. Robertson. Winchester — Mrs. Anna Hadley Hakes. Wolcott — Mrs. Elmer Coe. , COUNTY ACTIVITIES Report- to the Connecticut State Council of Defense by the chairmen of the county auxiliary committees indicate that much work has been done by them in co-operation with the towns in carrying out the council's instruct ions a- sent out in the form of county and town bulletins. The county re- indicate t hat ' lie committees have ! t hroughout the sta ig on the council'- work. Included in these re- ports are the followi ' n i Lints of special county activities: BARTFORD — A meeting of the town iiiiiniiii . with members county auxiliary committee was held t he state ( apitol on September 0. meeting (vas addressed by Chairman R. \I. I] of t he cil. It was \ oted that uniform weekly reports ot certain de- tails of the town activities be sent in to the county committee. Successful t ions i" h mor of dra fte I men n ere held in n i ..I 'it ies. LITCHFIELD — The Auxiliary Com mittee has recommended in all towns where 1 1 1 1 ■ i e is a 1 [ome < l-ua rd organization that immediate steps be taken to provide pre- liminary t raining for men enter t lie nai iona I sei i ice. s.w eral i ions in honor of the men drafted into the National Army have keen held. Bulletin hoards hi been erected in a number of the towns. A count? ami town committee group meeting was held September 14. \ Ell // 1 1 7.W — " Four-Minute Men " have been appointed for all towns. sneakers for the fair- have keen solicited The New Haven County Auxiliary Com- mittee has keen acting' with the Red Cl'089 Society and the Chamber of Commerce in arranging for improvements in sanitary con- ditions ami other matters connected with the camp of the 102d Regiment at Yale Field. \ group meeting of county and town committee members has keen held. A plan to open a bureau to act as a clearing house for soldiers -and their families is under consideration. NEW LONDON — The County Auxilary Committee reports that the exhibit made by the council at the Norwich Fair created great interest. Representativs for the coal committee have keen secured in several towns and arrangements have keen made for the use of automobiles by the transporta- ommit J. W. Alsop of the council addressed a successful meeting of the county committee with its town committee TOLLAND — After careful -election of members, the organization of the County Auxiliary Committee and the Town ( one mittees has been completed. Under the direction of the committee, a celebration for the drafted men of the country was held in Rockville. The financing of the celebration was managed by members of the town com mittee-. A balance from tkis fund will be used to meet the expenses of the County Auxiliary (ommittee. A group meeting of county and town committees has been held. MIDDLESEX — Among the honors paid throughout the county to men who have keen drafted was the presentation of wrist watches to all of the Middletown men. Ar- rangi Hunt- for this were made by the State Council's Middletown Town Committee and the Middletown Common Council. Speakers have been secured for each fair in the county. A general meeting to arouse the united enthusiasm of the town com- &mm?rttrut HuUrtttt Published BU Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, OCTOBER 5, 1917 No. 10 POSTERS ARE READY FOR BULLETIN BOARDS; SHOW" PRUSSIAN BLOT" First of Regular Series to be Mailed at Once — Reveal Germany's "Intrigue for Peace" — Plan for Making Dis- plays Identical throughout State Are Perfected. CATCHING UP WITH ORDERS FOR BOARDS The first poster of the regular series which the Connecticut State Council will prepare for use on the bulletin boards erected by town i mittees throughout the state is now ready for mailing, and will go out from the council's office in Hartford at once. It will cover the entire bulletin hoard. Future posters will he smaller and several can he used on the board at tin same time. This first poster a warning against what President Wilson called ir his Flag Day speech Germany's " Intrigue for Peace." It outlines the Fan-Germanic scheme of empire ami the present near real ization of that dream, showing that peace on the basis of the present military and political situation would be a eollosal Ger man victory. A plan has been devised so that the post ers on all boards will be identical at all times. There will be a master board at the council's office in Hartford and with eacn poster sent out will be sufficient in- structions telling how it should oe placed on the board. The Committee on Food Supply and Con scrvation, to fill the gap between the tini( of erection of some of the bulletin boards and the shipment of this first material lias, at the request of the council, sent out sume ot its posters for use on the boards In putting up the new poster, these are tc be carefully removed and placed near tin bulletin boards because they are of per- manent value. In the posters to be sent out from time to time for these bulletir boards, material prepared for by the food supply committee will, of course, be in- eluded with the posters of other committees of the council. The work of filling orders for knoeked- down bulletin boards is going on rapidly at the factory in Middletown where they an made. Orders have come in very rapidly and for a time it was impossible to get the bulletin boards out as rapidly a- the orders have been received. Shipments of bulletir hoards should be caught up with the order? within a week. LIBERTY CHORUSES TO BE ORGANIZED Under tin- direction of the I onneci ieut Stite Council of Defense, Liberty Choruses arc to he organized through- out the state. These will be avail- able to sing at war rallies and patri otic meetings. James s . Stevens oi Hartford, a- state musical direcfoi under the council's Committee on Publicity, has taken active chain.- ot the work of organization. County and towii committees of tic council are urged to give any possible assi-t- ance to this work. RAILROAD TO HELP Station Agents Instructed to Post Council Official Bulletins Permission has been granted by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad to tin- C miner on Publicity for the posting of official bulletins of the Connecticut State Council of Defense on or in railroad -I i tions thrughout the state. The following letter ha- been -cut by W. H. Foster, super- intendent, to the station agents: " Permission has been granted to tin Connecticut State Council of Defense to post in or on all stations their official bulletins to the war. A list of our stations ha- hem furnished to the I oi tticut State Council of Defense and they will mail the bulletins to you direct. Please see that they ate posted on receipt." FIRE INSURANCE MEN PLAN TO REDUCE HAZARD Conservation Association Organizes as War Measure — Encouraged by Council At a meeting of special agents and in- spectors representing even- fire insurance company doing business in Connecticut, held at the State Capitol in Hartford on September lis. the Conservation Association of Connecticut was formed. This new or- ganization is to make a special war inspec tion of property under the authority of the Council of Defense and the state, and is headed by S. C. Avery of Hartford. Chair- man Richard M. Bissell of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, Governor Manns H. Holcomli and Insurance Commissioner Burton Mansfield were speakers at tin- or- ganization meeting. Inspection by the members of the associa- tion will be strictly a war measure for conservation of the nation's resources for the nation's protection. The inspectors will not mention insurance. Owners of building- will he advised of possible changes which would reduce the fire risk. WANTS U. S. SENATE RID OF MEN WHO ARE ENEMIES OF AMERICA Council Passes Resolution, Copies of which will be Sent to Delegation in Washington, Expressing " Hearty Sympathy" with Action of flinne- sota Committee of Public Safety REPORTS SUBMITTED AT WEEKLY MEETING "Hearty sympathy" with action "seek- ing to rid tic 1 niii-il Slates Senate of enemies of this country" was voted by the ( onnectieut State Council of Defense at its meeting of Wednesday. The following reso- lution was passed by the council: " Voted, that the senators of ('onnectieut be informed that the Connecticut state Council of De- n-use is in hearty sympathy with the action of the Minnesota Committee of Public Safety in seeking to rid the Senate of enemies of this country, and further that ,i copy of this vote he sent to all of Con- necticut's representatives in Congress." Those present at the executive session Wednesday were Chairman R. M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Bennett, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Adjutant Ceneral George M. Cole, H. A. Giddings and Julius C. S1 remlau. The matter of service il igs In be displayed by the families of men in tic state who are in the military and naval service was dis- cussed and the council favored a program by which these be made available at reason- able cost and people in the state be in- formed concerning their use. A suggestion that the budgets of the several committees be submitted in advance of the regular meeting of tin- council to a special committee, was approved, and Chair- man Bissell will name a committee to take up the plan. The general meeting was attended by Gov- ernor Marcus H. Holeomb, the following chairmen or representatives of sub com- mittees. Lueien F. Burpee, George B. Chand- ler, Colonel C. D. Cowles, Rear Admiral W. S. i owles. U". S. X., retired; Dr. C. C. God- frey, S. H. Holmes, G M Landers, W. H. Putnam. Dr. T. F. Rockwell, G. G. Williams ana F. A. Verplanck: the following chair- men or representatives of count)' auxiliary nittees, B. F. English and Dudley L. Vaill: and Robert Scoville. federal food ad- ministrator for t iiniiii'l tout. Mr. Chandler reported for the Committee on Publicity, Judge Burpee for the Com- mit! m State Pi 'lion, and Admiral Cowles for the Military and Naval Com- mittee. At the suggestion of Or. Godfrey, chair- man of the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine, it was voted that the resignation of Dr. Ralph A. McDonnell he accepted with regret and it was also Mitel to appoint to (Continued on page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTK TT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its subcommittees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning otlicial matters. Vol.1, HARTFORD, CONN., OCT.5,1917. No. 10 WO/WAN'S COMMITTEE IS MADE PART OF COUNCIL Connecticut Division Reorganized and Arrangements Perfected for Carrying on Work. Tli, ' 'i Division of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National De- fense has been co a sub committee of the i onnecticut State Council of Defense to be known as the Committee on Wi en J Activities. The council voted at its meet- ; ngj Septembei 26, that this committee -, of the follow ing women: Miss ( aroline Etuutz-Rees, Greenwich, Chairman; Mrs. Richard M. Bissell, Hart- foul-. Mrs. John Laidlaw Buel, Litchfield; .Mis-, Christine J. Haas, Hartford; Mrs. Arthur T. Hadley, New Haven; Mrs. Ed- ward W. W. Hayward, Hartford; Mrs. Charles A. Jackson,' Wate'rbury; Mrs. W. E. ! i i. i Irei nwich; Mrs. Herbert Knox Smith, Hartford; and Miss Mary C. Welle.-.. Newington. 1 1 was voted that the name of the seere tary and treasurer be not included in the committee membership, in accordance with the uniform practice of the council with respecl to its other committees, and that the women members of other sub-committees of th" c cil I"' requested I" attend the regular meeting of the Committee on Worn en's Activities. The council also voted thai the chairmen of it* sub-committees be re- .1 to add to their committees the fol lowing women: i rial Survey — Mrs. H. A. Bum- stead, New Haven. Food Supply and Conservation — Miss M. Estella Sprague, Hartford. Man Power and Labor — Mrs. Arthur M. Dodge. Simsbury. Sanitation and Medicine — Dr. Valeria IT. Parker, Hartford and Dr. Kate C. Meade, Middle town. ( -dinalion of Societies — Mr*. W. S Cowles, Farmington. Education Committee — Miss Susan B. Hir'tin-ton, Norwich. Finance — Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley. Hartford. Publicity — Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton. Greenwich. A representative 'if the Federal Food A, I ministration, Washington, in chat sign board publicity lias arranged with the mi ni of Hartford to display large ii the Old City Hall and the Now Mu- nicipal Building in Hartford. These signs will be paid for out of trie funds of the city. CHANGES IN UNIFORM REGULATIONS AND DISTINGUISHING MARKS, ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES Some question lias arisen as to the status as respects collar devices, etc. of men in the National Army under the selective draft who are transferred to till up regiments of the National Guard. This is a matter which will shortly adjust itself. The men will heroine merged with their associates, "ill wear the same distinguishing marks upon their uniform and the question as to whether the) were recently in the National Guard, enlisted in the National Guard or wire transferred from the National Army w ill be quickly lost sight of. The soldiers of the National Army will certainly rank high as compared with the National Guard in character, personnel and efficiency, in fact the National Guard will probably he required to look to its laurels and reputation in c ipetition with the Na- tional Army before many months. \ statement as to the distinguishing uni- form marks will be of interest to readers of the Bulletin. All troops, throughout the war wear olive drab uniform. Die full dress uniforms have been abolished for the time being. One of the principal distinguishing marks as to branch of service is tie- hat end. Soldiers of the infantry wear a light blue . ;ili \ yellow, artillery red. :- in the various staff corps such as Quarter- masters, Ordnance, Medical. Signal, etc. wear cords in which the alternate strands are a different color, the list being quite extensive and complicated, for example: Medical Corps, maroon: Engineers, scarlet and white: Ordnance, black and Signal Corps, orange and white: Quarter- masters, bull', I'tr. All officers wear the same kind of hat cord, a black and gold, strands alternating, the cords ending in the ease of both officers anil enlist ed men with acorns. Officers and enlisted men of the United States Army will wear upon the collai of coats and shirts letters "I'. S.;" of the National Guard the letters " U. S." with " N. G." superimposed thereon, and of the National Army " U. S." with " N. A." superimposed thereon. Officers of the Re- serve Corps who have secured their com- missions by direct appointment or after attending a training camp wear the letters ■ U. S. it." Ill the ea-c of enlisted men these letters are raised in the center of a round button \i Inch is attached to the collar. When the flannel shirt is worn without blouse the letters are worn upon one side of the collar and the devices indicating rank (in the ea-e oi officers) and branch oi service upon the other side of the collar. The collar devices indicating branch of ervice for both officers and enlisted men are crossed rifles for infantry, crossed sabers for cavalry, crossed cannon for artillery, for coast artillery crossed cannon with an oval in the center upon which is superimposed a i l 1 The insignia of the aviation section i- two narrow wings with shield between. I be gj -,[f\ ■ in 1 1 l.s indical ing the rank of non-commissioned officers arc in the form of small chevrons of a color similar to the uniform, worn points up. three stripes with a diamond below indicating a first sergeant, stripe- a sergeant and two stripes a corporal, one stripe a lance corporal. The rank of officers is indicated upon their overcoats by clover leaves in black braid at the cull' end of the sleeve. The plain sleeve indicates second lieutenant, one .lover leaf first lieutenant, two a captain, three a major, lour a lieutenant colonel and : colonel. All officers wear leather leggings except- ing mounted officers, who are permitted to wear boots. Enlisted men. as a rule, weai canvas leggings. The spiral bandage puttee so much used in foreign armies is authorized for use iii the field only and may be worn by either officers or enlisted men. GOVERNOR JOINS PRESIDENT IN URGING JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE RED CROSS The Following Proclamation was Issued Last Week by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb : — As Governor of the State of i onnect icut I direct the attention of school authorities to the import nice of the proclamation of our President to the school children of this country to Income Junior members of the \merican Red < ross, and I recommend that the proclamation lie posted in ever) school building in t his s ta te. The schools of Connecticut stand first of all for the training of boys and girls as future citizens. Citizenship implies obli- gation to render personal service to i he country. Our country now calls for united ervice from all. The school children arc now enabled, by their schools becoming working auxiliaries of the American Red Cross, to render patriotic service to their 0. of D. : 23 r country while at the same time increasing their training along practical lines. Shall not the state of Connecticut be foremost to enroll its schools as auxiliaries and enlist its children as junior members of the American Red Cross? (Sinned) MARCUS II. HOLCOMB. September 27, 1917. WHAT ONE FRATERNAL ORDER IS DOING IN WAR WORK William J. Mulligan, wdio has charge of the war activities of the Knights of ( liiinbus in Connecticut, has arranged for nil councils in the state to hold Conserva- tion Night during October. Thus far, $30,- 600 has been collected for the Knights of Columbus War Fund in Connecticut. Mr. Mulligan expects that $25,000 more will be collected during October. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Every Dollar Used to Buy Liberty Bonds is an Investment in Democracy Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo Says For the purpose of Equipping with arms, clothing and food our gallant soldiers who have been called to the field; Maintaining our navy and our valiant tars upon the high w:i>: Providing the necessary means to pay the wages of our soldiers and sailors and, if the bill now pend- ing in the congress passes, the monthly allow. for the support of their dependent families and In supplj them with life insurance; i onstrucl ing a great fleet of merchant vessels to main- tain the line of communication with our brave troops in France, and to keep our commerce afloat upon the high seas in defiance of the German kaiser and his submarines; Creating a great fleet of aeroplane-, which will give complete supremacy in the air to the United States and the brave nations lighting with us against the German military menace; and for other I war purposes; The congress of the United States has authorized the .1 tary of the treasury t" sell to tin- American peo bonds of the United Stales bearing four per rent, interest, with valuable tax exemptions, and convertible under cer- tain conditions into other issues of railed States bonds that maj be authorized by the congress. The official cir- cular of the treasury department gives full details. Then- is now offered to the American people a new issue of $3 000,000,000 of bonds to be known as the Second Liberty Lean. They will be issued in such denominations and upon such terms that every patriotic citizen will have an opportunity to assist the government by lending his monej upon the security of a United States government bond. It is essential to the success of the war and to the support of our gallant troops that these loans shall not lie subscribed, but over-subscribed. No one is asked to donate or give his money to the government; but every- body is asked to lend his money to the government. The loans will be repaid in full with interest at the rate of four per cent per annum. A government bond is the safest in- vestment in the world; it is as good as currency and yet belter, because the government bond bears interest and currency does not. No other investment compares with it for safely, ready convertibility into cash, and unqi availability as collateral security for loans in any bank in the United States, People by thousands ask the treasury constantly bow tiny can help the government in this war. Through the purchase of Liberty Bonds every one can help. No more patriotic duly can be performed by those who cannot actually Bgh1 upon the field of battle than to furnish the government witli the necessary money to enable it to give our brave soldiers and sailors all that they require to make them strong for the fight capable of winning a swift victory oui enemies. We fight, first of all, for America's vital rights, the right to the unmolested and unobstructed use of the high -'i that the surplus products of our farms, our mines and our factories may lie carried into lite harbors of every friendly nation in the world. Our welfare and prosperity as i people depend upon our right of peaceful intercourse with all the nations of the earth. To abandon these rights withdrawing our hips and commerce from the seas upon the order of a military despot in Europe would de- stroy prosperity and bring disaster and humiliation upon Mn \merican people. We tie.li! to protect our citizens against assassination mi murder upon the high seas while in the peaceful exer- cise of those rights demanded by international law ami instinct and dictate of humanity. We fight to preserve our democratic institutions and on: sovereigntj as a nation against (lie menace of a power- ful and ruthless military autocracy headed by the German kaiser, whi se ambition is to dominate the world. We fight also for the noble ideal of universal democ- racy and liberty, the right of the smallest and weakest nations equally with the most powerful to live and to gov- ern themselves according to the will of their own people. We light for peace, for that just and lasting peace which agonized and tortured humanity craves, and which not the sword nor the bayonet of a military despot but the supremacy of vindicated right alone can restore to a di tracted world. To secure these ends I appeal to every man and woman who resides upon the soil of free America and enjoys lite blessings of her priceless institutions to join the Lea of Patriots by purchasing a Liberty Bond. SACRIFICE FOR THE CAUSE^DF WORLD DEMOCRACY Buy Liberty Bonds and Urge Your Friends to Loan their Money to the United States The Connecticut State Council of Defense calls upon all members of its organi- zation throughout the state to GET BEHIND THE GOVERNMENT in pushing the SECOND LIBERTY LOAN. United effort will help put Connecticut in the first rank in per capita subscriptions. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN WANTS U. S. SENATE RID OF MEN WHO ARE ENEMIES OF AMERICA ( lontinued from page 1 . thai committee Dr. Frank 11. Wheeler of New Haven. Dr. Valeria Parker presented a repori 01 the work of the police women, and it was poted that the report be accepted and placed on tile. Mr. Williams submitted a report for the Committee on Co-ordination of Societies Miss Caroline Ruutz Kits, for the ' om mittee on Women's Activities, and Mr. Landers for the Committee on Food Supplj and Conservation. MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26 At the executive session on September 2ii. those present were Chairmen Richard M. Bissell, J. W. Alsop, Winchester Ben- nett. Dr. I). Chester Brown, Adjutant Gen- eral George M. Cole and H. A. Giddings. Mr. Bissell presided. The discussion at this session concerned tl rganization of the ( ommitteeon Wom- en's Activities to be constituted from the Connecticut Division of the Woman's Com- mittee of the Council of National Defense. and the organization of the council work in Fairfield County. It was also voted at this session that Frederick A. Verplanck, superintendent of scl Is in South Manchester, be' appointed chairman of the Committee on Education. The regular session followed, those pres- ent being His Excellency Governor Marcus II. Holcomb, the following chairmen or rep- resentatives of sub-committees: George B. Chandler, Rear Admiral William Sheffield Cowles, (J. S. N. retired; Dr. 0. C. Godfrey, Stanley II. Holmes, George M. Landers. Lucius F. Robinson, Thomas W. Rus ell, Bishop White, George G. Williams an d Frederick A. Verplanck; the following chairman or representatives of county aux- iliary committees: G. S. Beach. W. Arthur Countryman, G. Harold Gilpatric, Wilson H. Lee, Robert McNeeley, Arthur L. Ship- man, Harry C. Smith, A. D. William- and Dudley L. Vaill, and Robert Scoville, the Federal Food Administrator for Connecticut. Mr. Landers reported for the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation and Mr. Scoville told the council of plans for secur- ing pledges for the Hoover pledge car. Is. Mr. Chandler reported for the Committee on Publicity and Dr. Godfrey for the Com mittee on Sanitation and Medicine. Budg ets were presented by several chairmen of committees and the proposed expenditures w ere discussed and approved. Mr. Bissell read a report from Lucius F. Robinson, chairman of the Legal Committee, on the proposed federal law relating to soldiers' and sailors' civil rights, and it was voted that the representatives of Connecti- cut in Congress be informed that the bill is not approved by the council in its present form and suggesting to them certain objec- tionable features. It was also voted that the Industrial Sur- \e\ i onimittee be instructed to appoint a sub committee to have entire charge of put- ting into effect in Connecticut the recom- mendations of the Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defense. NURSES' NAMES WANTED Efforts Being Made to Complete Connecticut Census The following is published at the request of the Connecticut Bureau of Militarj Census: — The State Nurses' Association, in line with the associations in other states, and in i injunction with, the Military Census Bureau of this state, is endeavoring to re tch every registered graduate, practical and Led Cross nurse in Connecticut who has not already filled out the blank sent out by the Census Bureau. The mime and pies ent address on a postal is all that is necessary, addressing it to Miss R. Inde Al- baugh, secretary. Care State Military Census State Library. Hartford. ff any nurse has changed her address since March 1!H7, Miss Albaugh would be glad to know of that also. The hospital and registries are es- pecially asked to see that a list is sent in of those nurses who have left, with their present addresses, and those who have re- cently registered. Every one is urged to co-operate with tin Connecticut Military Census Bureau as it is essential that the census be as complete as possible. HOME GARDEN MOVEMENT SUCCESSFUL IN STATE Food Supply Committee Has Already Undertaken Plans for Next Year The Committee on Food Supply and Con- servation of the council authorizes the fol- lowing statement on home gardens: — It is hard to estimate the value of crops grown in home gardens. Throughout the United States this movement has been suc- cessfully carried on and particularly so in Connecticut, due to the fact that at the start, competent men in different citiestook hold of the project and put it through under proper organization. The food supply com- mittee lias invited R. LaMotte Russell, who was responsible largely for the success of the Manchester gardens, to undertake, with Professor Stevens of the Connecticut Agri- cultural College, general control of this movement for next year. It is desirable to make an early start in order that ground may be prepared and amateurs warned against bad -eed, which lessened the crops this year and also that home gardeners next year shall be certain not to grow too large a proportion of perishable crops. Mr. Russell and Professor Stevens will asso- ciate with them men in different cities who have had to do with this work, this com- mittee to be known as the sub-committee on Connecticut home gardens. COUNTY CHAIRMEN AND SECRETARIES MEET IN HARTFORD Session Results in Suggestions Which Should Improve Speed in Rela= tions With Council At the suggestion of Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the council, a meeting of the chairmen of the countj Auxiliary com- mittees and tlie secretaries of these com- mittees was held October 4, at 11.30 A. M., at the offices of the council in Hartford. The purpose of the meeting was to confer with the secretary of the council in regard to ways and means of securing better re- sults from the town and county bulletins, which are continually being sent out from the council's office. The following were present: From Hart- ford County, Mr. Shipman and Mr. Coun- tryman; from New Haven County, Mr. English; from Litchfield County. Mr. Vaill and Mr. Taylor; from Middlesex County, Mr. Meech and Mr. Smith; from Tolland County, Mr. Fuller; from Windham County, Mr. Gilpatric and Mr. Ryan. The meeting resulted in a better under- standing on the part of those present of the wishes of the council as to making re- ports on bulletins, and a number of valu- able suggestions were made to the secre- tary by the adoption of which it is hoped to materially improve the speed with which results are obtained and the manner in which data is forwarded. COMMERCIAL ECONOMY Rye and Wheat Committee Acting with the Department of Agricul- ture and the Connecticut Agricultural Col lege, a sub-committee on rye and wheat has been appointed by the Council's Com- mittee on Food Supply and Conservation. this subcommittee consists of J. C. Cham- berlain of Middlebury, Walter W. Holmes of Waterbury, and Professor W. L. Slate of the Agronomy Department of the Con- necticut Agricultural College. The govern- ment has notified the food supply committee that it expect- Connecticut to doublle this year its last year's acreage of rye, and a campaign has been begun to bring about this result. Farmington Merchants Show What Can Be Done in Small Town The recommendations of the Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defeus,. looking to the elimination of need- less deliveries apply to the small town as well as to the city. Wherever delivery ser- vice is being maintained by retailers, this problem should be taken up. In order to show what can be done in this matter in a small town, the Bulletin prints herewith a letter sent out to their customers by the two stores in Farmington maintaining delivery -ei \ ice. -■ To tin i 'itizens of Farmington : " The government is asking, through the Council of Defense, that stores curtail the need- less delivery of merchandise. The delivery of groceries costs fully seventy-five millions a year. The cost of delivery can be reduced fifty per cent, with the co-operation of the house- keeper. " A great number of young men have been called to the colors, each man at the front meaning one less at home, which in turn means more work for those at home. The slogan of the Woman's Committee of the Council of De- fense should be ' Order o?icc a day. carry every package you can and do it for your country's sake.' This is going to demand co-operative effort of the mast democratic and persistent sort. You should look upon this as a great national service and in doing so realize that you are helping save the nation. " To conform with the above suggestion, be- ginning October first, we will discontinue rilling to take orders as we have done heretofore. Orders received by 'phone, messenger or other- wise, will receive careful attention. Orders re- ceived before 10 o'clock A. M. will be delivered before noon ; orders received up to 3 o'clock P. M. will be delivered in time for dinner at night. " R. B. MANSFIELD, " Successsor to " Mansfield & Williams. " THE LITTLE RED STORE. " J. A. Skoglund." &0tm?rttntt litllrtm. Published Bi»Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, OCTOBEE 1!/, 1917 No. 11 ENTHUSIASTIC WORKERS CROWD AUDITORIUM AT STATEWIDE WAR RALLY More than 1,500 Men and Women from Every Corner of the State attend Notable Meeting — Rabbi Wise, Countess Turczynowicz and F. C_ Walcott make stirring Addresses LIBERTY CHORUS S1NQS PATRIOTIC SELECTIONS Crowded to the doors with an au of zealous war workers from everj part of Connecticut, Foot Guard Ball was the sci oe Wednesday afternoon of a " Statewide War Rally" held under the joint ausj oi i he ( onnect i ut State < louncil of De- fense and the i < nnecticut I hamber of Com- merce, s<> enthusiastic that i; augurs well for the success of the " Rally Week" which it inaugurated. Seldom lias am i oni I icut audience been stirred to such emotion as marked this rally where more than 1,500 men and women, representing every corner of the state and all of them active in furthering their nation's efforts to wage a successful war. were told by authorita- tive speakers why it was necessary that they redouble their efforts and continue Hi n work until the world has I n m '• safe for democracy." Patriotic singing bj 100 trained voices and elaborate decoration, formed an ap- propriate setting for the rally. Red, white blue streamers were hung in festoons from the ceiling, interspersed with clusters of American flags. Around three side- of the hall were flags of the nations who are fight Lng the common foe. I h ■ rally marked the first appearance of any of the Liberty Choruses organized hv the state defense council, Hartford Pub- lic High School, Unit No. 1, Liberty Chor- uses of C( nnecticut. which opened the rally with fifteen minutes ■ f singing. The chorus was conducted bj Ralph I.. Baldwin. Pa- triotic songs of tlie United suites and the Allies were suns at the start of the rally and between each of the addresses, among them British and French anthems, and a ii' > American song, " L'hree Cheers for your i lid- Sam." The Liberty Chorus nearly (filed the which was decorated with American Besides the singers and the speakers, there were on the stage: Richard M. Bissell. chairman of the state defense council, who presided; Edward P. Jones, president of the Connecticut ( hamber of Commerce; Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, chairman of the Committee on Woman's Activities of the deli use council: Rt. Rev. Mgr. Thomas s. Duggan, Rev. Dr. William Douglas Mac- kenzie and Rev. Dr. Harry \Y. Ettleson. Mr. Jones opened the meeting with a statement of the object of the "Rally Week" program that was being inaugu- rated and introduced Mr. Bissell, who in - i ( lontinued on page 1 1 Chamber of Commerce Endorses Efforts of Connecticut Council The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, at its annual convention held Thursday at the Hartford Chile passed a resolution en- dorsing the Connecticut State Council of Defense and praising it highlj for bringing tiie state to a high degree of efficiency in handling problems incidental to the war ami promoting close co-operation between ion necticut and the federal government. The resolution follows: "Whereas, Governor Marcus 11. Holcomb, under Chapter 11 of the Public Acts oi 1917, appointed by proclamation on April 2G the Connecticut state Council of De- fense to "marshal the resource- ut necticut for war" and to have complete and direction of |l, . ., .,, i nit ies of Connecticut, co-operation with the sim ounciis in other states and with the Council of National Defense, and "Whereas, the Connecticut State Council of Defense, thus appointed, has organized sub-committees and county and town aux iliary committees, and through this centra and -la tew i . 1 < - 01 tin war worlc of Connecticut on a substan lial basis and in an efficient manner. "Therefore, be il resolved, that the ( i n necticut Chamber of Commerce, in annual ! iii Hartford, Connecticut, on this, e i ii daj ' i 1917, en the work which the Connecticut State Coun cil of Defense has undertaken, commend or Marcus II. Holcomb and i lie Con necticut State Council of Defense for tin cry of Connecticut at its highest efficiencj for war work to the Eedei il ernment, and assures Governor Holcoml the ( oniiectietn Si ate ( ouncil of I )efe • of its fullest co-operation in the months to come in the task of leading the pi oi i onnecticut as they do their part in the great task Of winning the war." AN HONOR ROLL The to,' t] o| WlndSOl' Locks. III. i i m -ii jgest ion made o I he < oi c i< ut State Council of Defense, has posted on a bulletin board the name of each man of the town who is in the military or naval ser vice of the United Stale-. Wishing not behind and if po sible a litue ahead oi hi re "i tin state in the movement to honor its sons who have gone to war. the town has posted the home address of eacl of its soldiei and sailor son- as well as their names and claims to be the only town that has done this. The work has keen done through a committee of the Windsor i hamber oi I ommerce consist ing of Charles II. Cove, chairman: J. Finton Wal- lace, secretary; Frederick s. Bidwell, jr. John "H. Kar.ee. and Charles Colli. The bulletin is displayed in the show window of the Bidwell < ompanj on Main street. COUNCIL WILL SEND DELEGATES TO CONFER ON CAMP RECREATION Accepts Invitation to be Represented at Conference of War Workers in Washington — Expresses Regret at Resignation of Secretary Thomas Hewes of Farmington REGISTRATION OF WOMEN To START IN NEW HAVEN I he i onnecticut Stati I tncil of De- fense, at the meeting held Wednesday morn- ing received an imitation from the War unmix Recreation Service of Washing- ton, D. C, to send delegates to a confer- to be held at the national ( lapitol on day, October 23, to discuss plans for recreation arrangements ai military camps and cantonments. The invitation was ac- cepted by the council, which voted to send George G. Williams and Rear Admiral Wil- liam S. Cowles to the conference. Those present at the executive wire: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, who presided, Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Ben- nett, Dr. I). ( iic-'er Brown, Adjutant I oral George M. Cole, (harles A. Goodwin and Julius C. Stremlau. The council voted to- accept with the resignation of Thomas Hewes of Farm- ington as it- secretary, to lake effect No vember 1. and to oiler the thanks of the council for the zealous and able service he has rendered. Mr. Alsop was instructed, after a discus- sion over the question of a voluntary regis- tration of the women of the state, to eon- ■itli the women's committee in regard io the proposed step. The voluntary registration of women is to begin in New Haven. It is the opinion o' members of the Stale ('ouncil of De- Fense and of it.- committee on Woman'- Ac- tivities that the priniaiw object of the vol- untary registration of women should be Io procure more workers for tin- war in- dustries of the -tra- tion will not be worth I hi' effort and ex- pense unle-- the result is attai 1. It is probable that in New Haven t ion will soon demand additional help for the mi i ions plants having government orders. ■.el of attempt ing i lie statew ide reg (ration at the start, it is intended to make New Haven the first unit for the work and to keep close track there on the results as tic registration proceeds. If the plan works out as it is hoped il will, the regis- tration will be continued in other cities. The details of the plan to he pursued in taking the registration ate being worked out now-, and it is expected that they will be ready to be announced by the middle of next week. Dr. Charles C. Godfrey, chairman of the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine, was instructed to confer with the proper author- (Continued on pace ( CONNECTICUT BULLETIN tft< A K CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut Slate Council of Defense MEN CAN HELP, TOO Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- sation informed concerning, official matters. Vol.1, HARTFORD, CONK., OCT. 19, 1917. No. 11 RALLY WEEK" PROGRAM HAS NOTABLE FEATURES Prominent Men Engaged as Speakers for Mass Meetings in Many Towns and Cities " Rally Week." which began last Wed nesday and ends next Wednesday, is being observed throughout Connecticut as a week in which efforts are being mad.' to bring home to every resident of the state the need of active personal co-operation with state and government along every line of endeavor in which the individual can help, to foster the Libertj Loan and food saving pledge campaigns and to develop tne "will to w in the Mar " spirit in every man and n oman. I he week started with the ' I ite-Wide War Rally" in Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, and il will end with the observance of Libertj Day on Wednesday. October 24, when, in accordance with President Wilson's recent proclamation, mass meetings and rallies will he held in every corner of the state. In Hartford, the Liberty Day pro- gram will include a rally in the State \r \\ at which Former President William Howard Taft is expected to speak. Arrangements for the rallies are being made by a joint committee of the Con tiecticut Slate Council of Defense and the i onneel icut < hamber oi < lommerce with headquarters with the Publicity Committee of the Defense I ouni il at the state Capitol. The speakers' bureau is in charge of Arthur ! . for t he i Ih imber of ( lommerce and Austin Dunham for the Council. For the meetings in other places than Hartford a number of widely known speak- have been engaged, among them the following: Dr. Stockton Axson. brother-in-law of President Wilson and professor of English literature at Rice University, Texas; Arthur .1. Westermayr, lawyer, of New 5 ork City; 0. c. Bestor, directoi of the speak- ers' committee of the Bureau of Public In formation, Washington, D. C, and presi dent of the Chautauqua Institute; Chester 1 1 Pugsley, lawyer, of New York City, and president of the Peekskill Board of Com- merce; Former United States Senator Theo- e E. Burton of Ohio, now president oi ih, Merchants' National Hank of New Fork ciu ; Congressman -lame- P. Glynn ; Her- bert S. Houston, first vice president of Doubleday Page & Co. and former president of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. The schedule includes rallies in towns and cities in all parts of the stale. Food Administrator Wants Them to Sign Food Conservation Pledges Robert Scoville, Federal Food Adminis- trator for Connecticut, lias issued an appeal to the men of Connecticut to co-operate with the womenfolk of the state in the food con- servation movement, especially by signing the food conservation pledge. The state mold follow - : " 1'iaei iealh all classes of people who handle food now ha\ e some form of regulation. The deal- ers are licensed: the hotel keepers and res- taurant men are prac- tically so. The house h lie. who is the largest handler of food of all, is being asked to do her work without government regulation in,] i being given the opportunity to pledge herself to do so. ■■ This I looyei Pledge Campaign is not entirely a woman's affair. It is vital to the success of the movement that the men also actively concern themselves with this campaign. Not only must they accede to the f 1 saving but they must take an ac- tive interest in f 1 conservation in their households. Already over a thousand mem- bers of the Elks Lodge have signed the Food conservation pledge personally. It has ceased with them to be their wive-' affair. They are going to give | attention to the food problems in their f:i milies." MARKETING POTATOES Consumers Urged to Secure Supplies from Farmers The following statement on marketing po I does in Connecticut is authorized by the council's Committee on Food Supply and Conservation : — From reports in hand it is evident that while a community storage of potatoes will he necessary in only a few- places in Con necticut, private storage will in very many places !»• taxed to the utmost. To meet i his condition, consumers generally arc being urged to lay in at once as large a supply of potati r- as they may need or can conveniently keep, and to buy their sup plies directly from the farmers. Wide pub- licity will he given to this suggestion, and farmers are urged to co-operate by placing signs or placards before their houses and by giving their names to the local correspond rut of the food supply committee in each town. WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION ELECTS TOWN CHAIRMEN Tin Connecticut State Council of Defense invites suggestions from those receiving the "Connecticut Bul- letin " as to any matter of detail or general policy which, in the opinion of the recipient, will increase the Council's efficiency and promote the welfare of the state and nation. Publicity Committee Announces List of Speakers Available for State Campaigns The following permanent town chairmen were elected at a joint meeting of the Com- mittee on W an's Activities of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense and the Connecticut Division of the Woman's Com- mittee of the Council of National Defense held this week : \hs. Charles Hyde. Canterbury. Mis. llartwell. Danbury. Mrs. P. !'. Wilcox, Durham. Mis. Worcester Webber, Essex. Mrs. William )!. Clover. Fairfield. Mrs. William C. Cheney, Manchester. .Miss Frances Ellen Brinley, Newington. ills. George B. Chandler. Korkv Hill. Mrs. R. L. Selden, Saybrook. A Social Service Department was or- ganized with I he following members: Mrs. Art Inn M. Dodge, chairman; Mrs. C. E. A. Winslow, New Haven: .Mis. Bernard T. Williams, Hartford. Mrs. Henry A. Perkins was appointed assistant to Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton, chairman of the Publicitj i ommittee. This committee reported that the following speakers are available for the use of the e Defense Council in state campaigns: Dr. Valeria 11. Darker. Hartford: .Mrs. J. L. Buel, Litchfield; Mrs. E. W. W. Hay- ward. Hartford: Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, Greenwich; Mrs. c. A. Jackson, Waterbury; Dr. Kate C. Mead, Middletown; Mrs. Elmer G. Darby, Middletown; Mrs. Frank Hyland Snell, Washington, D. C; Miss Anna C. Walter, Middletown: Mrs. M. E. Sprague, Storrs; Mrs. lid win II. Frost, Thomaston; Mrs. George 1!. Chandler, Rocky Hill; Miss (.race Murray, Guilford; Miss Margaret Fitzgerald, Riverside; Miss Anna L. Smith, \! iddletown. These women will speak on various phases of war work, including food con- servation, the Liberty Loan ami recruiting. Mrs. Morgi Bulkeley, chairman of the Liberty Loan < ommittee, reported that con- siderable success is being met with by the committee, which has organized with fifty town chairmen in every part of the state. As chairman of the Committee on Health and Recreation, Dr. Valeria II. Parker re- ported thai, ai tie- suggestion of the Trav- elers' Aid Society of New England, local inizations are being formed in every i 01 client town for the purpose id' form- ing a connecting link between the soldiers id' the National Army at I amp Devens, Ayer, Mass.. and women relatives and friends who vvi-h to visit I hem at camp. The com- mittees will aid the visitors in finding rooms at or near Aver and in locating the soldiers w h they wish to visit. The work is being done under the direction of Mrs. Ed- ward Porritt. Twenty-sis town committees are already organized. The publicity committee of the Connecti- cut State Council of Defense has received from Paul Stoeekel, editor of the " Con- ner! icut Staals Zeitune." a Hartford Ger- man newspaper, a complete copy of his mailing list, including some 5000 names. The council's publicity committee will use this list in sending out material of special interest to men and women of German parentage. D. Of MAR 23 ' CONNECTICUT BULLETIN By His Excellency Governor Marcus H. Holcomb A PROCLAMATION Since the world entered upon its period of travail and our country became a sharer in its agonies, I have repeatedly called upon the clergj of Connecticut — and never in vain — to act as oracles in the cause" of liberty by giving utterances from their pul- pit-, on the needs of t he hour. Once re docs stern necessity require me to make this call. The people of the United States of America have been singularly blessed throughout the years. hue Giver of all i I Gifts lias endowed them with wealth and resources such as never have been be- stowed upon any other people in all re- corded history. For the second time within four months we are called upon to make a loan of our substance to our common gov- ernment. Both enlightened self-interest and patriotic emotion give sanction to this call. In these troublous times, when financial systems are tottering, empires crumbling, and the very moral order of civilization i- threatened with chaos, the one form of in- vestment which gives tie 1 great* af stability and safety is the written obli- id ..t "in Federal Government to pay .1 specified sum of money at ;. definite future dale. In addition to this security. the purchaser of a Liberty Bond is furnish- ing to our brave soldiers ami to those of our loyal allies that support, moral and BUY LIBERTY BONDS President and Governor Isssue Proclamations to Aid Nation's War Loan material, which every lover of his country anil of mankind should at this hour desire to give. Therefore, as Governor of the Slate of Connecticut, I hereby set aside October twenty-first, in the year of our Lord 1917, as Second Libertj Loan Sunday, and yon are requested to read to your congrega- tions this proclamation, and supplement it by such counsel ami advice as you may de m lift ing mill w is.'. Civen under my hand ami seal of the State at the Capitol, itt Hartford, this fifteenth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and seventeen, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and forty- second. MARCUS IT. HOLCOMB, Governor. By Ili- Excellency's Command: l [ PERRY, Secretary. President Issues Proclamation Fixing a Special "Liberty Day' President Woodrow Wilson issued a proc- lamation Sunday settim; asidi October 24 a- "Liberty Day" ami urging all people oi the United Mat..- to assemble on that date and pledge their fullest financial and moral support to the government. The proclamation follow-: "By the President of the Unite 1 States of America. "A Pilot LAMATIOM ■■The Second Liberty Loan gives the people of tlir I it 1 1 i'il Stales another oppor- tunity to lend their fund- to their govern- ment to sustain their country at war. The might of the United Mates is being mo bilized and organized to strike a mortal blow at autocracy in defense of outraged American rights and of the cause of liberty. Billions of dollar- are required to arm. feed and clothe the brave men who are going forth to fight our country's battles and to assist the nations with whom we are mak- ing common cause against a common foe. To subscribe to the Liberty Loan i- t.. pei form a service of patriotism. ■■ Now. therefore. 1. Woodrow \\ ilson, president of the United States of America. do appoint Wednesday, the twenty-fourth of October, as Liberty Day, and urge and advise the people to assemble in their re- spective communities and pledge to one an. 'tin a and I.. the government that repre- sents them tin' fullest measure of financial support. On the afternoon of that day I request that patriotic meetings be held in every city, town and hamlet throughout the hind, under the general direction of the Sec- retary of the Treasury and the immediate direction of the Liberty Loan committees which have been organized by the Federal Reserve bunk-. Tin' people responded nobly tn the rill of the First Liberty Loan with an oversubscription of more than 50 per cent. Let the response to the secon ■! loan bi even and let the amount be so large that it will serve as an assurance of unequaled support to hearten the men who are to face the fire of battle for us. Let the result be so impressive and emphatic that it will echo throughout the empire of our enemy as an index of what America int.. nds to do tu bring this war to a vic- torious conclusion. •'For the purpose of participating in Liberty Day celebrations, all employees of the Federal government throughout the country whose services can lie spared may l M-usi'd at twelve o'clock Wednesday, the twenty-fourth of October. WOODROW WILSON. " By the President. "ROBERT LAXsIXc, Secretary of state." By His Excellency Governor Marcus H. Holcomb A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS THE President has pro- claimed Wednesday. October 24, as Liberty Day and has made the afternoon a legal holidaj t'u all federal employees whose services can be spared to enable them to participate in making the day a -access: I, therefore, urge the fullest co-operation b\ .ill of our people, and suggest that so far ;i- i- practicable, tin- afternoon of that • be devoted to a united effort to make the Second Libertj Loan a complete sue. Everyone in the slate, man and woman, should welcome and embrace tin- opportu- ne x to subsci ibe t" this loan, thereby dem- onstrating their loyaltj t.. their country, and their interest in who tire fighting our battles. Our state has ever responded t" any demands made upon it to support .air country, and will adequately pond to . he present call. This is an opportunity for every prison to do his Lit. i- nut rely upon the large subscriptions of a few. but let I'lni one subscribe for some part of the loan, thereby identifying themselves with this twentieth-century war for tie' liberty of the peoples of the world. GIVEN under my band and the seal of the State at the Capitol, in Hartford, this sixteenth day of October, in the year of our I,, i, I mi thousand nine hundred and seven- teen, and of lie independence of the United the .me hundred and forty-second. MARCUS II. HOLCOMB, rnor. By His Excellency's Command: FREDERICK L. PERRY, Secretary. WHEAT-SAVING MEASURE Request is Sent Out by Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville The following letter from Robert ville, federal food administrator for • necticut, has been sent to Connecticut hotel keepers and others interested: ■■ \t ., ,,, . ting "f the federal food admin- istrators of the several New England states, it was decided to recommend to their i tates i h ioption of the plan t" ob serve Wednesdays and Thursdays as days in which mi white bread should be used. It i- 1. lined that this practice will be ,. I, served by householders, hotels, restaurants, lunch rooms and clubs as a voluntary offering to-w ard t he solution of the food problem. ■■ It i- manifest that if we are to send to our allies in Europe the amount of wheat which they absolutelj require, it will be necessary for us to save h\ such measures :i- this. At tnis time when so many of ..or young men are leaving their homes to prepare tnemselves for their part in the great war. it is surely not too much to ask some -elf-sacrifice from those who stay it home. " With every confidence that the people of Connecticut will desire to do their part in the fullest measure, (hi- plan is com- mended to them for their serious and earn- est consideration." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COUNCIL WILL SEND DELEGATES TO CONFER ON CAMP RECREATION ( Jontinued from page 1. ,,i Washington, including the Ameri- can Red Cross and the national Nurses' Association, on the question of obtaining facilities for training nurses' assistants be ling farther with the project. He was , eqin sted to report his conclusions to the council. MEETING OF OCTOBER JO \i i he executive session on I ictol ei 10 ivere present: Chairman Richard M. Joseph W '.' . R ini hestei Bennett, Dr. I). Chester Brown, Adjutant General George M. Cole, Homer S. I am mings, Howard i. Giddings, Julius C. Stremlau and Harris Whittemore. Ml Bissell presided. The council approved the formation oi a suitable < > 1 1 i < - 1 - organization for the i om mittee on Woman - Activities and author- ized Joseph W. Also], to make the neces sary ai rangements. It was roted that copies of the lists of ii now in i he military sei i ice oi i he I nited States which are being compiled as honor rolls in various towns of the state be kept at the office of the council for future reference^ The regular session of the council con- vened with tin' following chairmen and members of sub-committees present: Judge I. linen I'. Burpee, George B. Chandler, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, Dr. Charles C. God- frey, Stanley II. Holmes, George M. Landers, \\ . II. Putnam, Thomas W. Russell, Herbert Knox Smith, Dr. Frank 11. Wheeler and Dr. R. C. W hite. I In i e were present a Iso : F. 1 1. W a rner« represent ing < lhairma n T. A. Scott of t he New I. on, Inn County Auxiliary Committee; Secretary B. I-'. English, representing the New Haven County Auxiliary Committee; Chairman Arthur L. Shipman and Secre tary W. A. Countryman, representing the Hartford County Auxiliary C mittee; and ( hairman G. E. Meech, representing the Middlesex County Auxiliary Committee. I nc-oi a recommendation made by the Committee on Transportation in n re- port submitted by its chairman, W. II. Put- nam, the council voted that tl oi ittee arrange for local meetings of traffic mana- gers of various shipping concerns and the I I eight managers of t he < onnecticut pany with the objeel of devising means for handling less than carload lots of freight. G ge M. Landers submitted a report for the Committee on Food Supply and ( onservation whic'i was accepted and placed on file. The reporl stated that representa- tives of the eo) ittee had conferred on October 9 with the principal hotel pro- prietors of the state and that the I: r had definitely agreed to observe Tuesdays in hotels, restaurants and clubs as bee days, and also to emphasize the faci that wheat must be saved in over) possible way. The committee expects that within a short time the Beefless Tuesday will he succeeded by a Meatle - Tuesday which will eliminate the serving of beef, mutton or pork on that day of each week. The committee is en- couraged by the enthusiastic attention being given to its campaign to get 200,000 signa- tures in the state to the Food Administra- tion pledge. Herbert Knox Smith, chairman of the Committee on Man Power and Labo: ub milted a report, which was approved, say ing that the committee had been ham- pered during the past three months in its n ok because two of its members have had practically all their time to draft exemption work. The committee has take', up the question of day nurseries with the president of the Connecticut I'ay Nurserj Association and decided to try out the daj liurserj plan only when- nurseries already exist. The council, adopting a recommendation le in Alls. Herbert K aou Smit h oj t he Committee on Women's Activities, approve the appointment of Mrs. Arthur (I. Kimball ni New Britain to the Committee on Pro leetion of Women Workers and .\trs. A. I, Reiker of Fairfield to the Committee on Social Service, both of the Women's Divi sion. Reports submitted by the following wen approved In the council: Arthur L. Ship- man, for the Hartford County Auxiliary Committee; Dudley L. Vaill, for nie Litch- field County Auxiliary Committee; G. E. Meech, for the Middlesex County Auxiliary ittee; B. I'. English, for the New Haven County Auxiliary Committee. ENTHUSIASTIC WORKERS CROWD AUDITORIUM AT STATEWIDE WAR RALLY MEETING OF OCTOBER o. At a special executive i iting of the c ium il nn t Ictober 9 the fund ions of t he council in regard to transportation, edu cation, alien activities, man power and labor and industrial survey were discussed Those present were: < fovei nor Mm eus 1 1 Holcomb, Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Dr. i>. Chester Brown, Julius C. Stremlau. Homer S. Cummings, Winchester Bennett, Hani- Whittemore, Howard A. Giddings. Adjutant General George M. Cob- and Joseph W. Alsop. HELD FOR DESTROYING CONNECTICUT POSTER Unionville nan Arrested After Tearing Down War Bulletin put up by Council of Defense \n isolated instance Of interference with the publicity work being done by the Con necticut Stale Council of Defense through the bulletin beards set up in towns through out the state was promptly handled by the police authorities of Unionville early this Week. The police Were told by witnesses that John Viroztek, '24 years old, a native of Austria-Hungary, had torn from the bul- letin board in that town last Sunday a poster called "Why Germany Wants Peace Now," and that he threw the poster nn tin ground, stamped upon it and shouted some words in his own language. Viroztek was arrested and taken before Justice <>f the Peace John D. Horsfall, ac- cused of breach of the peace. He admitted that he knew what the words on the postei meant. He was bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500. (Continued from page 1 ) troduced the first speaker of the day after reading the following letter from Cardinal i libbi ns: Joint Committee of the State-Wide War Rally, Hartford. Conned icul Gentlemen : 1 have been asked to send a slant message a relative to the campaig n being con- ducted for the success of the Second Liberty Loan. I cannot add anything to what I have said that will express stronger - in si in in sale of the bonds, but to wish you a suc- ili.it will carry you far above the amount that is allotted to tie- State ot Connecticut, Verv faithfully yours, (Signed) J. C ORDINAL GIBBONS. Frederick C. Walcott, assistant to Her- bert I'. Hoover in the Federal hood Ad- ministration at Washington, told of his three years as first assistant to .Mr. Hoover in ravaged Belgium, his efforts to bring re- lief to Poland, which country he described as at that time " literally dying and being crushed between two autocracies," and the hoirers of German ruthlessness in these countries and Serbia. He added: "If it costs everything in tin world, this system of Prussian ruthlessness must be stopped. We must organize from one end of the country to the other. We must all pull to- gether and forget our individual interests, We must give our food, our money, cur lives to ' make the world safe for democracy.' " Rabbi Stephen s. Wise of New York siiil in part: " Morally neutral we have never been. 1. like ninety nine .mt of a hundred of \. u. have been on the side of the Allies since a t 2, 1914. . . . Prussia confused the long suffering patience and magnan- imity of President Wilson with cowardice because Prussia doe- not know what mag- nanimity is. . . . We will not to make war with the German people and we will not in in ike peace with the gang of inter- national cutthroat- that today stands for tin- German empire. The win was made in Germany; we will nof have the peace made in Germany. When the time comes, we will want to know with whom we make peace, for Qncle Sam's name must not be signed to a -crap of paper. At the end of the war we want a world in which Prussian ism shall never rise to the surface again. We have got to save the world before we can free it from the curse of war." The Countess Laura de Gozdawa Turczy- nowicz of Poiand, before beginning her ad- dress, sang the Polish National Anthem while the audience stood. She then told her hearers of the horrors of war as she hail seen it as a non-combatant in the hinds of German armies which invaded Poland. With her three young children the countess « is left alone in her chateau when the Germans swept over the part of Poland in which she lived after her husband, of whom she has heard nothing since, had gone to fight for his country. She told of the treatment the Germans, among them officers of Von Hindenburg's staff, had accorded her, her children and the old men and young girls of the countryside. Qlmtnrrtat lullrtitt Published Bi=Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, NOVEMBEK 2, 1917 No. 12 MEMBERS OF BRITISH MUNITIONS MISSION TO VISIT HARTFORD NEW COUNCIL PROJECT EXPECTED TO RELIEVE FREIGHT CONGESTION Experts on War-Time Industrial Prob- lems will hold Conferences with Labor Leaders and Manufacturers of Connecticut — Able to Give Ad- vice and Information ACCEPT INVITATION SENT BY COUNCIL OF DEFENSE The British Labor Administration Mis sion has accepted an invitation extended by ■■II tii u1 State Council of Defense to visit < onnecticut and confer with manu- facturers and labor leaders in regard to labor conditions brought on by the war in munitions and other war industries. The mission will arrive in Hartford Tues- day evening, November 6, and will leave for -Vow York City the following day. It will hold three conferences while in this i ii with manufacturers, another with representatives of labor and a third with both. TIm- mission i- touring the United State-; at th" imitation of tin- Federal Govern in. 'lit to give advice based on a wide knowledge of war time labor problems in Great Britain. It has held eonferenci Washington witli Secretary of War Baker and the Council of National Defense. De- tails of the vi^it to tins state, which will include no public meetings, receptions or mi- ii ir formalities, are being arranged by a committee consisting of Winchester Ben- nett, Dr. I). Chester Brown. Julius Strem lau. William R. Webster and Harris Whitte- iiini'i' of the Council and Herbert Knox Smith, chairman of its Committee mi Man Power ami Labor, and Frank D. Cheney, chairman of the Committee on Industrial Survey. The four members of the mission are all experts in the line of work to which they have been assigned by their government as well a- men who were prominent in affairs of England before the war. They are connected with tin- British Mini- try of Munitions, which consists of two departments, the Labor Supply and Labor Regulation Departments. Sir Stephenson Kent, K. C. 1!.. in addition to being one .if the men in general control of all the work of the Ministry of Munitions, is head of the Labor Supply Department. Before the war Sir Stephenson was a coal mine owner. H. W. Carrod. the second member of the mission, is deputy assistant secretary of the Labor Regulation Department of the Ministry. Before tie war he was a pro- fessor of the classics at Oxford University. C. H. Baillie, the third member, is chief 1 1 iontinued on page i i In co-operation with Commissioner of Motor Vehicles P.. B. Stoeekel, the Trans- portation Committee of the Connect hut State Council of Defense has inaugurated a plan for relieving freight congestion in Connecticut by arranging to utilize as many as possible of the privately owned motor trucks in the State for the transportation of what are known as " hack loads." In brief, the project would provide loads for trucks returning empty from int. mil. an and other trips. The cost of transportation would lie paid by the shippers who would profit under the plan and assignments of goods for transportation would he mad.- by bureaus located in cities and other import- ant industrial centers. It has not yet decided whether these bureaus would he maintained by the shippers themselves or h\ tin- Council's Transportation Committee, hut details in regard to this feature and V ill ho aim. mil. '.'.1 There are 1 1,500 motor i rucks in I lon- necticut and ( ommissioner stoeekel has sent to each of their owners a return post card asking him to offer his services in co- operating to relieve freight congestion as a war measure by providing truck service. Replies call for information as io truck capacity and other matters. PLEDGE CARD CAMPAIGN Food Supply Committee's Rooms are Head- quarters for Drive The rooms of the Com- mittee of Food Supply and I onset i at ion of the cticut State Coun- cil of Defense are the si .' f intense activity this week, due to the Hoover Pledge Card Cam- paign. \- fast a- I ed cards are received, thej are sorted by a corps of girls and counted. It is possible thus to keep somewhat of a chock upon the progri the work in different parts of the state. It is not possible, however, to do this very accurately because main towns are holding all the cards until the end of the week's campaign. Great interest i- being taken in Con- necticut'- campaign by Herbert Hoover and the Washington authorities due to tin- lak- i in this state of Florida's challenge, in which the latter state declared its in- tention of obtaining more pledge cards per thousand inhabitants than Connecticut. All indications at the present time point to a successful attainment of the 200,000 pledges which has been accepted as the total for this state. COUNCIL TO PROVIDE FOR EXPERT ESTIMATE OF STATE POPULATION Figures will be Used in Connection with Efforts to Have Excess in Present Draft Allotment Corrected by Federal Government — Governor Tells of Promise NEW SERIES OF RALLIES WILL BE STARTED SOON The t 'onnecticut State < ouncil of De- fense, at its meeting on October 31, after bearing a report by Governor Marcus H. Holcoml. on his recent trip to Washington when he obtained the promise of Provost i] General Crowder to relieve, if possible, Connecticut's excess in the allot- ment of draft troops, authorized Chairman Richard M. Bissell to appoint a committee which will prepare a careful estimate of Connecticut's population. Mr. Bissell and Homer S. Cummings, who accompanied the Governor on hi- trip to Washington, were appointed a committee to take up future stops in regard to the draft allotment with tlii- -tat.-'- Senators and Representatives in Congress. There were present at the executive meet- ing of the council: His Excellency Governor Marcus H. Holeomb, Chairman Richard M. I, i--, .11. V. inchesti c Bennett, Dr. D. Chester Brown. Adjutant General George M. Cole, : A. i .oh lings. ( barli - i. ' I« in, William B. Webster, Julius C. St) and Harris Whittemor . The following chairmen, members and executives of various council committees were present at the regular session: G B. Williams. Stanley II. Holmes. Dr. Charles I . Godfrey, Frank I). I honey, Herbert Knox Smith, B. (handler, Ri ir \iimiral William Sheffield Cowles, Dr. <;. N. Law -on. Fred B. Griffin, A. I.. Mad- dock, Secretary l:. F. English of the New Haven County Committee, Chairman G. E. Meech of the Mi. 1 imittee, Chairman Arthur L. Shipman of the Hart- ford Countj Committee, and Frank T. ('able of tin- New London County Commit- A plan of the Publicity Committee to arrange a -cries of rallies in every part of the stato at mi early date was approved by uncil, which instructed the committee t.. go ahead with its plans as rapidly as possible and to pay especial attention to tic larger cities. The suggestion was made and approved that notice- and informative articles of variou- kind- lie posted in the future on the council's bulletin boards as well as ..tor- for which the hoards are now n-< .1. Announcement was made at the meeting i Iontinued on page 4) CONNECTICUT .BULLETIN rU CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD, CONN., NOV. 2, 1917. No. 12 COUNTY CHAIRMEN NAMED BY WOMAN'S COMMITTEES Leaders of War Work also Appointed in Eighteen Towns — Additions to List of Speakers NO CANDY TILL CHRISTMAS" CAMPAIGN IS INAUGURATED At a meeting of the Committee on Worn in Letivit ies of thi l onnectieui "'it'' Council of Defense held recently, chairmen were appointed for each of tlie counties of I iei tieut as follows: Fairfield- Mrs. E. G. H. Schenek of Wilton. Hartford — Miss Mary Bulkley of Hart- ford. Litchfield - Mrs. A. E. S. Taylor of I itchfield. Middlesex — Mrs. Samuel Russell. Jr., of Middletown. New Haven — Mrs. Arthur T. Hadley of New Haven. Xew London — Mi-s Katherine Luding- li'ti of Lynn. rolland \1' , \, II. Benton of Andover. Windham — Mrs. Rosam ! Danielson of Putnam Heights. In addition to those already announced, the following town chairmen have been appointed : Ea i Granbj Mrs. !•'. H. Dibble. Easton - Mrs. < hai le9 Silliman. Enfield — Mrs. David Gordon. Granbv — Mrs. 0. C. Godard. Milford — Mrs. G. R. St Now ( ana in Miss < Hive L. Kearny. Norwalk — Mrs. William Gregory. Oxford — Miss R. I. Sanford. I'lainiiehl — Miss Helen E. Atwood. Preston — Mrs. Clifton Dawley. Ridgefield — Miss Mary Linda Bradley. Stamford - -Mi -. Waller E. < !oe. Stoningtori — Mrs. .1. 11. Stivers. Torrington -- M rs. t ieorge I >ew. Windsor Mrs. \. 1 1. ( iampbell. Woodbridgt — Mrs. II. II. Tomlinson. hi Mrs. W illiam S. Hull. < luilford — Mrs. Hentj S. Davis. A total of twentj two speakers are now available for speaking campaigns conducted by the woman's organization. The seven have been added to the list hitherto announced Mi-s Elsie Tiemann, Greenwich: Mrs. Richard Mansfield, New London: Mrs. W. G. Brinsmade, Washington: Miss Mayone Lewis, Xorwalk: Mrs. J. P. Curry, River- side; Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton, Green- wich; Mrs. H. W. Fleck, Bridgeport. A special committee has been appointed to investigate possible sources of women labor for farms. It consists of Mrs. J. W. Alsop, chairman, Mrs. A. H. Benton, Miss i aroline l!uutz-Rees, Irving Davis and Henry Dodge. Mis- Frances Nejako and Mrs. R. L. Sanderson of New Haven have been ap- pointed members of the Committee on Pro- tection of \\ omen \\ orkers. It was decided to hold a two days' con- vention near the end of November or early in Decembei to bring together the state workers of the Woman's Committee. The Brsi day will be devoted to a divisional meeting and the second to a mass meet- ing and rally, at which it is hoped to have present representatives from all parts of the state. The Chairman of the Food Conservation Committee reported that a "No candy till Christmas" campaign has been pro- moted among children, circular- on (he sub jeet li t\ ing been sent to all the schools of the state. 4* A> f GOVERNOR GETS PROMISE OF RELIEF FROM DRAFT EXCESS IN CONNECTICUT Provost Marshal General E. II. CrowdeT assured Governor Marcus II. Holcomb when the latter visited Washington last week that Connecticut will receive credit on its next draff for the excess of men taken in the first draft because of the inaccurate esti- mates of population and will be assigned its second quota on a fair basis if possible. Genera] Crowder conceded the justice of Connecticut's claim for relief, according to a statement given out by the Governor through the Connecticut State Council of Defense. During his visit to Washington Gov- ernor Holcomb called on President. Wilson at the White House and talked the draft situation over with him. The Governor also saw Secretary of War Baker and General Tasker H. Bliss. He was accom- panied at the conferences by Hon. Homer S. Cummings, a member of the Council, which li in been striving for some time to have the draft situation remedied. FUEL A DMINIS TRATION Thomas W. Russell Opens Federal Office in State Capitol — Appoints Secretary I liomas W. Russell, Federal Food Adniin- istrator for Connecticut and chairman of the Coal Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, opened the office! of the Coi eticut Fuel Administration in the state Capitol on Monday ber 22, in the genera] office of the defense council He has appointed Charles w. Jaynes of Hartford secretary of the Find Administra- tion and Miss Elizabeth A. Noble of South Windsor stenographer. The telephone num- bei of t lie offit e is: Hartford, ( harter 5471. State of Connecticut By His Excellency MARCUS H. HOLCOMB Governor A PROCLAMATION We have, by the grim necessity "I the Great War in which we are now engaged, exposed the young man- fa I of our nation, — reared in re- ligious homes, and brought up under the ideals of justice and liberty cherished by our forefathers, — to the inevitable shock of a sudden change to camp life and severe, mili- tary discipline under foreign skies. If our prayer- for the success of the Army and Navy are to be answered. and oui brave soldiers are to return physically and morally clean and strong, some means must be sup- plied of ameliorating this abrupt transition. The Young Men's Chris- tian Association, through its War Work Council, has already, in a vivid manner, proved the ' tremendous power of constructive Christian work over the men in our camps, ami is voluntarily using its every resource to continue the work with our Amer- ican soldiers, and to extend its serv- ice to the needs of our Allies in foreign countries and the prisoners of war. This association asks the nation to raise a fund of $35,000,000, in order that it- greaf and indispensable work in the war tamp- and trenches may continue through nine more months. i onnecticut has been given the task of raising $1,000,000 as its share of the organized campaign to be car- ried on throughout the nation, from November the eleventh to the nine- ti enth. Therefore, as Governor of the State of Connecticut, I hereby set aside November eleventh, in the year of our Lord 111 17, as "Y. M. C. A. War Work Sunday." You are re- quested to read this proclamation to your congregations and, so far as you deem wise and proper, acquaint your people with the noble service being rendered by this agency, and its imminent financial needs. Given under my hand and seal of the State at the Capitol, in Hartford, this twenty ninth day of Octo- ber, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and seventeen. no of the independence of the United States the one hundred and forty- i 'lid. M. II. Holcomb, Govt mor. By His Excellency's Command: Frederick L. Perry. Si on D. of D. MAR 23 1 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN NEWSPAPER MEN HELP COUNCIL IN ITS WORK Seventy=four Special Representatives Appointed by Director of Press Co-operation PRAISED BY GOVERNOR HOLCOMB The Connecticut State Council of De- fense, through its director of press co- operation, Aubrey L. Maddock of Hartford, has organized a group of seventy- four news- paper men representing nearly every news- paper of the state as special representa- tives of its publicity committee. Announce- ment of these appointments was made last week when the publicity committee of the council mailed to each of these special representatives copies of a handbook con- taining information of value to them and explaining the methods and work of the i ouncil. The book contains the following letter by Governor Marcus II. Holcomb to the spei ial representatives : " The task of winning this great war against autocracy depends not only upon men. money and munitions, but also upon the will power of the Ameri- can people. To the strengthening and guidance of this, the press can con- tribute largely. The newspapers of Connecticut have shown their patriot- ism in the past, and the state is con- fidently depending upon them to con- tinue their work of building up in our people the will to win, whatever he the sacrifice. To those newspaper- men who have volunteered for service as special representatives of the Divi- sion of Press Co-operation of our Con- necticut State (ouncil of Defense, I extend the thanks of the state of ( Connecticut and wish to express my personal appreciation. May Connecti- cut's contribution to the nation's war work be mule greater and more effi- cient by the work which they have undertaken. Marcus II. Holcomb, Governor." Each of the special representatives has iced a commission from Governor Hol- comb for the work he has undertaken to do. A list of the representatives follows: American Enterprise — Clinton .1. Martin nia Sentinel — H. A. Stocking port Farmer — Angus S. McKay Bridgeport Herald — Richard Howell Bridgeport Post — C. P. Be. i Bridgeport Standard American — Clifford Crudginton Bridgeport Sunday Post — R. C. McNeil Bridgeport Telegram — J. Edward Elliott Bristol Press — Arthur S. Barm Clinton Recorder — A. W. Jones Connecticut Valley Advertiser — G. P. crenier licut Western News — Albert W. Krouse Danbury News — W. E. Bulkeley Darien Review — ,1. E. Williams Deep River New Era — Ernest L. Prann East Hartford Gazette — ■ H. B. Hale Parmington Valley Herald — George A. Greenwich News and Graphic — John meyer Hartford Courant — Harry I. Horton Hartford Globe — F. G. Macombei Hartford Post — C. C. Hemenway Hartford Times — Cbarl Perkins T. Le- Beers Rode- Jewett City Press — Benjamin R. Gardiner Lakeville Journal — Benjamin D. Jones Litchfield Enquirer — George C. Woodruff Manchester Herald — Will Asimus Meriden Journal — Walter Allen Meriden Ri :ord - II. T. Martindale Middletou n Penny Press — G. E. King .Milford Citizen — Fred W. Lyon Mystic Times — A. L. Pitcher Naugutuck Daily News — Edward J. Ahem New Britain If. raid — Arthur E. McEvoy New Britain Record — Howard A. Timbrell New Can. Lin Advertiser — John E. Hersam New Haven Journal Courier — A. J. Sloane New Ilavcn Register — Harry I. Phillips New Haven Times-Leader — H. W. Hurlburt New Haven Union — Clarence G. Willard Xcv London Day — Alfred Ligouire New London Globe — Samuel T. Adams New London Telegraph — C. F. Whitney ''« Milford Times — E. A. Hendei i[ Bee — Allison P. Smith Norwalk I lour — Howard I. Comstoek Norwich Bulletin — 11. M. Briggs Norwich Record — J. D. Moulton Patriot — Arthur S. Macdonald Ridgetield Press — David W. Workman Rockville Journal — Charles H. Cummings Rockville Leader — Harry C. Smith Seymour Record — William C. Sharpe Shore Line Times — C. H. Scholey Stratford Time- — M. J. Goode A Springs Pre-- — Lewi- McLaughlin Stamford Advocate — Robert Whittaker Soul hi] : — G. L. Lewis South Mi hester News — Joseph W. Flood South Norwalk Sentinel — Edmund E. C Tliom.i press — J. Howard Robe : sonville Press — O. S. Freeman Torringtou News — James W. Connell Torringlon Register — Harry W. Knickerbocker Waterbury American — A. N. Colgrove Waterbury Democrat — E. V. Maloney Waterbury Herald — William Sandland n y Republican — Howard P. Stephenson Westporter Herald — Willis S. Jones Willimantic Chronicle — George A. Bartlett Windham County Observer — George L. Padgett Windham County Transcript — Morgan F. Davy Windsor Locks Journal — John M. Morse : Citizen — L. T. Stone Woodbury Reporter — A. E. Knox NEW MEMBER OF COUNCIL William R. Webster of Bridgeport appointed to succeed R. H. M. Robinson, resigned. William R. Webster of Bridgeport has been appointed by Governor Marcus 11. Holcomb a member of the Connecticul State (ouncil of Defense to succeed Richard II. M. Robinson, resigned. Mr. Webster attended his first meeting of the ( ouncil on Wednesday, lie i- vice-president of the Bridgeport Brass Company. Mr. Robinson resigned recently to take up work for the Federal Government under thi ilne, lion of the Federal Shipping Hoard. His resignation was accepted by t he i ouncil with regret. HEWES TO BE A SOLDIER Former Secretary of Defense Council going to Camp Devens Thomas Hewes of Farmington, until recently secretary of the Connecticut State (ouncil of Defense, i-, preparing to go soon to Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass., as one of Farmington's members of the National Army. He had given up an opportunity to accept :ic oi icer's commission, preferring to cuter the service a- a member of the new army en the same basis as every other man selected lor service. MUSICIANS MOBILIZING TO SING FOR LIBERTY Choruses Being Organized in Every Part of Connecticut— Fourteen Units Established LARGEST CONTAINS 450 MEMBERS lb ii pound of wheat flour YOU save every week will weigh very heavily on the Kaiser's mind. Since the movement was started, about a month ago, to mobilize the singers of Connecticut into Liberty Choruses under the auspices of the Committee on Publicity and the direction of J. S. Stevens, State Musical Director, fourteen units have been organized and several more are in process of formation. The choruses have already aided greatly in making successful rallies held in various parts of the State. The i horuses so far organized Hartford Public High School Unit, No. 1. Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. Waterbury Choral Club Unit, No. 2, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. Hartford Choral Club Unit, No. 3, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. Berlin Unit. No. 4, Liberty Choruses of ( Connecticut. Norwich Unit. No. 5, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. Kssex Unit, No. (1. Liberty Choruses of ( oitnecticut. Guilford Unit, No. 7, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. Salisbury Unit, No. S, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. New Britain Ili'jli School Unit, No. 9, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. New Britain Prevocational High School Unit, No. 10, Liberty Choruses of Con- necticut. Manchester Unit. No. 11, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. Wethersfield Unit. No. 12, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut. Thompsonville Unit, No. 14, Liberty I hot Use- of Connecticut. New Haven Unit. No. 15, Liberty Choruses of Connecticut, In addition to these, choruses are being e tablished in Meriden, Seymour and Watertown. Of the units named above the first three contain, respectively, 450, I'll and so singers. The Waterbury Choral club Unit eonsists exclusively of men. The two New Britain High School choruses contain 450 and 250 singers, respectively, and the Norwich Unit, 352. APPOINTED SECRETARY Miss Margaret T. Corwin to Serve in Woman's Committee Office Margaret T. Corwin of New Haven has been appointed Executive Secretary of lie Commitl n Woman's Activities of the Connecticut state Council of Defense. She will assume her new duties on Nov. 1st. Miss Corwin has been, since 1912, directing part of Hie work of the Yale University Press, particularly that phase of its work connected with Hie publication of hooks, she i- a graduate of Bryn Mawr. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COUNCIL TO PROVIDE FOR EXPERT ESTIMATE OF STATE POPULATION (Continued from page 1) thai Emi] G. Steger of the Northeastern Division of the American Red I ross intends to come to Connection! to look over Red work in this state. It is expected that he "ill make use of the office of the council. A report on the V. M. C. A. campaign to raise $1,000,000 in Connecticut toward its fund for war work at military camps showed that tin- council is already eo- operating with the managers of tie' cam- paign. \n i , t mi DTP OCTOBER 24. At tin' executive session on October 24 in. -cut: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Ben- nett, Hi'. D. Chester Brown, Adjutant Gen- eral George M. Cole, Howard A. Giddings I il in ( . Stremlau. The Council voted to place its facilities H the disposal of the Young Men's Chris- tiuii Association in its campaign to raise 5>J.,000,000 iii Connecticut during the week of November 11 to 19 as part of a national fund of .mill for Y. M, C. A. war work at the various army and navy camps. It was voted that the bulletin boards be used hereafter for the display of notices as well as posters, as at present, somewhat in the manner of the old-time town sign- post -. At the regular session of the Council the following chairmen and members of sub-committees were present: Thomas W. Russell, George M. Landers, Frank D. (heney. Herbert Knox Smith, George B. Chandler, W. H. Putnam, W. S. Conning, Colonel Calvin L>. Cowles, F. A. Verplanck, Captain Joseph G. Kitchell, representing i haii man G. E. Meech of the Middlesex County Committee; Secretary B. F. English, representing the New Haven County < lom- . and Chairman Arthur L. Snipman and Secretary W. Arthur Countryman of 'lariford County I ammitteft. ■ m'1 N. G. Osborne of New Haven idded to the New Haven County Aux- iliary Committee by vote of the Council. It was decided to increase the edition of the Connecticut Bulletin from 2,000 copies to a maximum of 2,500. Reports were submitted by Dr. Mary C. Welles outlining proposed welfare work among women workers and by the C6m= mittees on Transportation and on Indus- trial Survey. The Council voted to order 300 more town committee badges. The women and children of our allies in Europe know hunger in its most bitter forms. There is no need that the women and children of America should be hungry. They maj eat abundantly — but wisely and without waste — and still save the women and children of our allies from the extremes of hunger. That's why every woman i- urged to enroll as a member of the F I Administration. ROOSEVELT SPEAKS War Rally at State Armory in Hart- ford Under Auspices of Defense Council Former President Theodore Roosevelt is the speaker for a war rally in the State Armory in Hartford at 8 o'clock this even- ing. The colonel comes to Connecticut for this address under the auspices of the Connecticut State Council of Defense and at the invitation of Governor Marcus H. Holcomb. A Liberty Chorus of 1,000 voices is on the program to sing patriotic select iollS. MEMBERS OF BRITISH MUNITIONS MISSION TO VISIT HARTFORD HOOVERISMS Millions of women and children in Europe — our allies — can be saved from bitter less of " he 1 1 bread each day. If you think it better to whip Germany in Europe, rather than fight her here, help feed our allies and keep them in the fight. Sign up as a membei of the Food Admin- istration. Germany is striving to fasten her sys- tem on Europe and the world, through starvation. Yon can help thwart Ger- many's ambition by enrolling as an active member of the Food Administration. Don't be partners of the Prussians. America will deserve to lose this war if, through unwillingness to practice small economies, it fails to save the food neces- sary to keep our allies in the fight until victory is won. If American women fail to do their part in this war. it will be their first failure. at Wilson says the most vital part the} can play is to enroll as members of i he Food Administration and "cheerfully accept its direction and advice." (( lontinued from page 1. ) technical dilution officer of the Labor Sup- ply Department. He is in general charge of the task of replacing skilled factory em- ploy, 'os with unskilled or semi-skilled workers and thus releasing the skilled men for more important and direct war work. His task includes the training of women to lill the places of men transferred from in- dustry to the army or from one industry to another. Before the war he was a civil engineer who made a specialty of construct- ing large power plants. Captain Cyril Asquith, son of former Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, and a recent Oxford graduate, is in charge of the work of obtaining skilled men from in- dustry for special work in the army and of releasing skilled workmen from the army so that they can be used in muni- tions and similar war industries. ADVISORY FUEL COMMITTEE Seven Men Appointed Members of Board by Thomas W. Russell Thomas W. Russell. Federal Fuel Ad- ministrator for Connecticut and chairman of the Coal Committee of the Connecticut Slate Council of Defense, has appointed as an advisory committee of the Federal Fuel Administration for Connecticut the following : A. IT. Bullard. Bridgeport. Charles G. Bill, West Hartford. G. Ellsworth Meech, Middletown. Philip B. (tale. Hartford. L. S. Storrs, New Haven. De Witt Paige, Bristol. George A. Driggs, Waterhury. TOWN COMMITTEES— TOLLAND COUNTY Andover — Horace J. Backus, chairman; Herbert A. Thompson. AT is- Gertrude White, Mis. A. Benton, Edward M. Yoemans. Bolton T. White Sumner, chairman; Fred D. Pinley, Mrs. H. J. Thompson, harles X. Looinis, jr., Andrew E. Maneg- gia . Coventry — Dr. W. L. Higgins, chairman; Rev. Harris C. Beebe, Louis A. Kingsbury, John E. Kingsbury, Perkins L. Lathrop, Rev. John Dooley, John S. Champlin. Columbia — William C. Robinson, chair- man: Dwight A. Lyman, Charles R. Hitch- cock, Hubert P. Collins. T. G. Tucker. Ellington — Harrison L. Hamilton, chair- man: L. C. Edwards. John 4'. McKnight, John McKinstry, Charles A. Thompson. Hebron — S. A. Hilding, chairman: Ed- ward A. Smith, Dr. C. E. I' Ileton, Frank R. Post, J. X. Hewitt. Mansfield — Fred 0. Vinton, chairman; Rev. Leonard Smith, Prof. C. L. Beach, Waller F. Storrs. L. J. Storrs. Stafford — M. I). O'Connell, chairman; William R. Preble, Enos E. Penny, Marcus I!. Fisk. Charles B. Pinney. Tolland — Edward E. Fuller, chairman; Rev. B. F. Case, Rev. Samuel Simpson. Oscar A. Leonard. I. Tilden Jewett. Somers — Ernest S. Fuller, chairman ; Raymond S. Bugbee, Rev. David L. Kibbe, Walter B. Whitlock, Arthur Goldthorpe. Union — H. R. Howard, chairman; A. G. K nowles, Charles A. Prouix, L. M. Reed, Albert M. lick. Vernon lohn N. Keenev, chairman; John W. McClellan. Fred \V. Chapman, John E. Gifford, Fred J. Cooley, A. L. Martin, David Horgan. Willington — William II. Hall, chairman; John R. Edwards, Rev. Charles H. Parker, George 1'. Bugbee, Arthur L. Spieer. (Hotmprttrut latoin. Published Bi=Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. 1 IIUITFORD, CONNECTICUT, NOVEMBER 16, 1917 No. 13 TO HOLD RALLIES IN EVERY HAMLET AND WARD OF CONNECTICUT. Defense Council makes Plans for Series of Meetings that will bring Issues of War Home to Every Corner of the State — Begins next week— New Lon- don County First in Line HARRISON B. FREEMAN IN CHARGE OF THIS WORK A series of patriotic rallies intend a; ouse war j mi eve) y ward and i .i i :.. Sta be is being arranged bj the ' onnecticut State Council of Defense through its committee on publicity. There wii! be two campaigns in the series, the first of rallies to be held in every onnecticut which is large enough c in available hall. This will be an intensive campaign in the cities and industrial centers. It will carry the message of the war to every little ward hall where people are in the habit of assembling and where possible to the gates of important factories and inside the shops if suitable arrangements can be made. The rallies will begin late next week and will probably continue until Christmas. It is hoped to complete the small town series iiini weather closes the roads to automobile traffic. Associated with the committee on pub- i in making arrangements for the rally pecial committee of the Council con- sisting of Richard M. Bissell, its chairman, Major Howard A. Giddings and Former Senator Joseph YV. Alsop. The campaign will be under the active management of II mi mi B. Freeman, who has volunteered lii^ services for the work. He has already established headquarters at the Capitol in the office of (he Committee on Publicity. ]!. Chandler, chairman of the pub- licity committee, will direct the field work of the rally organization. A unique feature of the rally series is tlic careful plan outlined by the publicity committee for the conduct of every phase of the meetings and the preliminary ar- I ills necessary to make them success- ful. It is expected that a Liberty Chorus will sing at each of the meetings. An organization meeting was held in New London on Monday at which plans were made for rallies in every vill Xew London county. Norwich and New ' will be eared for in the intensive -a that will follow the first series of tallies. The town committeemen of tnat county were enthusiastic over the plan,. Mr. (handler will meet the town com- of Middlesex county for a similar organization meeting on Monday afternoon at 1 P. At. in Stueck's Tavern. He will meet the Tolland county committeemen at the Rockville House, Rockville, Tuesday evening. Whenever you see the SERVICE FLAG, with its blue star's or stars in a whii surrounded by a red border, our national formed into a new design, it should convey to you the message that this flag nts service and sacrifice for the ul America and world freedom. | 'nl. those homes from which men have gone into the service of their country may SERVICE FLAG. Already hundreds of these flags are flying in this state, as in other states throughout the nation. Each star represents an bi- ll in the country's service. With one, two or several stars, they arc hanging in front of homes. With dozens of stars, they are to be seen in front of big factories iffices. Honor the SERVICE FLAG whenever you see it. If some one from your home is serving the nation, fly the SERVICE The federal government ha this emblem of service and sacrifice. family which has a member in the ii should be proud to fly this flag. eiv person who sees this emblem should honor it and all that it means. COMMERCIAL ECONOMY Committee Appointed to Take Up Movement to Curtail Deliveries by Retail Stores The Committee on Industrial Survey of the Connecticut State Council of Defense in- appointed as one of its sub-committees i I ommitl in Commercial Economy eon- sisting of the following members: Alton T. .Miner. Xew London, chairman. M. E. Broderick, Thompsonville. Samuel C. Parker, Bridgeport. Alexander Sharp, Norwich! Charles M. Walker, New Haven. eittee was nominated by the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. \ C immereial economy campaign has been ted in this State by the D Council with the co-operation of the Con- necticut Chamber of Commerce for several but has grown to such proportions thai il i annul be conveniently handled without the attention of a special com apaign was inaugurated by the ' ouncil of National Defense at Wash- whieh asked cities all over the couri- try to co-operate in effecting econon livery service of retail stores, thereby releasing men, horses, wagons and motor trucks for direct or indirect war work. This could lie accomplished, the National Council argued, by limiting retail stores to one delivery a day on each of its routes, reduc- ing the acceptance of returned goods to an te minimum and introducing co- operative or central delivery systems in small cities and towns. iderable progress has already been made alone these lines in Connecticut. COUNCIL HOPES TO SEE NATIONAL ARMY RAISED TO THRE£ MILLION MEN Urges that Immediate Steps be Taken to Increase Armed Forces of Nation — Approves and Commends Com- missioning of Training Camps Graduates — Reports Read at Meet= ing WILL WARN AGAINST ALL NEW ENTERPRISES Tlic i onnecticut State Council of De- fense, at its meeting Wednesday at the ii"l. took a definite stand in favor of a National Army of 3,000,000 men at once and approved and commended the commissioning of all successful candidates who have completed the course at officers' training camps. This action was taken by the Council in the passage of the following: '■ VOTED, that the Connecticut State Council of Defense approves and commends : I. 1 lie announced plan of the Secretary of War that all success- ful candidates wdio have completed tlie course at the various officers' training camps will be commis- sioned at once and assigned to ac- tive duty. '_'. That the Connecticut State (ouncil of Defense earnestly rec- ommends that immediate steps be taken to increase the enlisted strength of the national army to not less than three million men with full complement of officers." picent at the executive session on Wednesday were: Governor Holcomb, i man R, M. Bissell. Winchester Ben- nett, Dr. D. Chester Brown, George M. Howard A. Giddings. William R. Webster. Harris Whittemore and Joseph W. Alsop. -is. Homer ilmmings and Julius C. Strcmlau re- gretting the necessity of their The plans now under way for the tak- ing of the women's census in New Haven were line] to the Council. The make- up of the Committee on Woman's Activiti was discussed, and it was voted that the iiiilce on Woman's Activities be au- thorized to add to its membership those women who are now acting as mem' on the sub-committees of the Council. It voted that the chairman of the Committee on Woman's Activities and excel tary of the woman's com- mittee l>e requested to be present at all gen- tings. The advisability of issuing a warning at this time to the public in regard to the inception of new enterprises of all kinds and it was voted that the ' ii il i sue a strong general warning to public of the state against the under- taking of any unnecessary new enter- ( ( !i mtinued on page 4 I CONNECTICUT BULLETIN ;J51 U CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut Slate Council of Defense ies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will lie mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-c mittees, county auxiliary com- mittee-; and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD. CONN., NOV. 16. 1917. No. 13 TREMENDOUS AUDIENCE HEARS COL. ROOSEVELT URGE LOYALTY IN WAR Between 10,000 and 15,000 persons pack huge State Armory at rally held under auspices of Connecticut State Council of Defense— 5,000 at overflow meeting R. M. BISSELL INTRODUCES COLONEL AND GOV. HOLCOMB Probably the largest audience ever liered under one roof in Connecticut heard Ex-President Theodore Roosevelt speak at the war rally held in the State Armory in Hartford, November 2, under the auspii oi le Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense. The crowd within the armory was variously estimated as com- posed of between 10,000 and 1.3.000 per- sons and there were about 5,000 others outside the armory who were unable to gain admission. The latter were addres ed l,\ Colonel Roosevelt in an overflow meet- ing. i olonel Roosevelt spoke on the duty of Connecticut men and women in the war. He urged full support of the various war res of the government and un- swerving allegiance to the cause for which the United States and its allies are fight- A pamphlet containing the full texl of his address has been published by the Publicity < ommittee of the Council for distribution throughout the State. A short address was made at the rally by Governor Marcus II. Holcomb reviewing the causes which brought the United States into the great war and the part that Con- necticut has played since. His addres is publi hed in the pamphlet. Chairman Richard M. Bissell of the < oun cil presided at the war rally. In introducing Govei nor Holcomb Mr. Bissell said : This meeting hi i ius purpose. We nsider the duties and obligations which tall to us as citizens of a nation which is righting not only for its own of the principles upon which government should be found natural and first step in this discussion and ! nt him to you 1 tition to the way in which one ci of 1 ! ipying the highest plai I loaded iavy respon- iilMled his i. - ran- war — bi had cord for diligence and di n ion to ttie interests of the which would of itself entitle him to a note- worthy place in the long list of Connecticut's Governors. Since we entered the war his tire- s been redoubled and at all times words have been characterized by good judgment, common sense, and determina- tion, qualities which he possesses to a able degree. in all the important activities I i with the war his influence and usually His presence and personal advocacy have . e that first bleak day when the ord gathered around thei their support to the . this moment. Whether it has :h notable matters as the Liberty the Red Cross, recruiting for our own ir those of our Allies, or when asked of ins presence and speech to small and comparatively unimportant of war workers, no call has found him unrespon- To his initiative and prompt activity with the assistance of the very able Milil u Board which he created we are in- debted for the organization and equipment of our unsurpassed Home Guard. Furtli by frequ lance at its meetings and by counsel and hearty support he hai an important fi >r in the activities of the State Meanwhile the hours of labor at his disk in the Capitol have steadily He has pleaded the cause of Con- at Washington when it seemed that unjustly treated and always and every- where his devotion to Connecticut has become more and more manifest. It is proclaiming a truth which he has made self-evident to say that he is a great " War Governor '* and while his busy and useful life has already endured for three-score years and ten yet is his mental vigor undiminished and the fire of his patriotism burns with as hot and as pure a flame — yes, hotter and more un- selfish than in the days of his youth. He is an inspiration to us all. He is a war worker whose example every citizen of Connecticut can usefully follow. 1 have the greatest pleasure in presenting to this great audience our " War Governor.'' Mr. Bissell's address introducing Colonel It was as follows: The principal address tonight will be given by one who makes a universal appeal, a scientist? He is known as one of the fore- most naturalists. Are you a teacher? H ; s attainments are such that he has been asked to lecture before the faculties and students of the greatest universities. Are you perchance a man of letters? There are few indeed in this country whose reading of the classics as well as of modern literature will compare with his, while his own written words are read in the four quarters of the world and in many lang- Are you a preacher? If so, have your teachings aroused more men to a sense of r and duty than his lay sermons? Have you id a greater influence for good in your community than he has in this nation'.' As a leader he has inspired millions of his fellow- men with wonderful devotion, and in war as well ,i in pi ice his courage lias been proven. The life of no one of us is so highly special- ized or peculiar as to he outside the range of his versatile mind and multiform activities. It is not strange therefore that everywhere men and women crowd the meetings where he is to speak. But the possession of all these attainments and abilities does not fully explain why he holds such a place as he does hold in the esteem and affection of Americans. The great and under- lying reasons for his popularity and for the faith which he inspires in countless admirers are that having for more than twenty years watched his work and read or heard his words they believe him to he the foremost advocate of fair dealing between man and man and between the different classes of men. They believe patriotism to be without qualification or limit and finally they believe, not that he exerts an influence, but that he himself has been and still is one of the greatest moral forces operating upon the minds and consciences of the men and women of this country, a force making for righteous citizenship and high-minded end- .. Your Council of Defense therefore has felt that it could find no man better qualified to k to us concerning the duties and obliga- tions which this war lays upon us than Theodore Roosevelt, whom I now present to you. The town of Vernon in Tolland County, which includes the city of Rockville, went over the top in tine style in the Federal Food Administration pledge card campaign. rhe population of this town is estimated as being fifty per cent, of German extrac- tion. Vernon's quota was 1.000 pledge cards; when the results were counted it was found that 1350 signed cards had been se- cured. Governor Holcomb Endorses Camp Recreation Activities During their campaigns for funds to keep up their recreational work in army camps and the communities nearby, Governor Marcus 11. Holcomb issued two state- ments endorsing the War Camp Community Recreation Fund and the Knights of Co- War Fund, and a proclamation, printed in the Connecticul Bulletin last week, calling attention to the worthy purpose of the Y. M. C. A. campaign for funds for use in its camp activities. Governor Eolcomb's endorsement of the War Camp Community Recreation Fund follows : " No one whose heart has followed the soldiers from their Connecticut homes to the strange environs of distant camps and cantonments can hesitate to endorse any movement that will guard Connecticut's igainst unhealthy surroundings or make their daily life more pleasant and wholesome. The War Camp Community Reereation Fund, by endeavoring to sub- opi t ional aet ivities for the dangerous relaxations to which the eol- 1 in their hours of liberty away from camp, is contributing greatly to ufort and safety of the men in thei, absence from the home. At the same time the Fund, by removing dangerous tempta- tions, preserves as efficient fighting men :lit otherwise become handi- caps instead of assets to the Army. For ike of the men who are fighting for us. for the sake of the homes which they have left and to which they must return and for the sake of the Nation and the cause in which it is lighting, I would urge strong support of the movement." Governor Holeomb's endorsement of the War Camp Community Recreation Fund follows: " The movement of the Knights of Colum- bus to raise a fund of $3,000,000 in the ! nited States, of which a quota of $125,- Cil it has 1 n assigned to Connecticut, for the purpose "[ providing wholesome rec- reation for soldiers in military camps is worthy of the support of everyone who has tin' comfort and welfare of our sol- heart. This money, I ant told, is to be used in the erection of recreation halls equipped with libraries, shower baths, player pianos, phonographs, reading and waiting rooms and similar conveniences. They will he open to soldiers of all creeds. :■< work at the cantonments is beingdone by the Knights of Columbus at the request i f the war department and contributions to their fund will, in addition to increas- ing tin- comfort ami well-being of soldiers who have offered themselves for the su- premo sacrifice, aid the Federal Govern- teenf in its efforts to keep the soldiers morally and physically healthy. The work is worthy of the support of everyone re- gardless of creed." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN PLAN TO CENTRALIZE WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES Committee Outlines Its Purposes and Aims — Intends to Act as Clearing Mouse tor State I on1 it' i local unit has been organized in their community, join that unii ■ ; a ii; society to which they ly as individuals and i thai committee any infori (ion thej may wish to help them to choose state Council Goes on Record r work and carry it out. WARNS AGAINST USE OF UNAUTHORIZED ROSTERS -.I. TO PREVENT WAST E OF EFFORT The Committee on i\ Lctivities of the Connecticut stale Council of Defense, in a statement outlining tin- general pur- poses of the organizal , says that the aim ol tit" committee i- to acl as a central clearing house for the war activities of all women's organizations of any kind in the slate. The statement follows: "The purpose of the Committee on Woman's Activities of the Connecticut Mate Council of Defense is to organize the women of the state 90 that they may he made use of in time oi need. England, France and Canada have found it wise to call upon their women to help in whatever capacity they are best lilted to serve. There tire in this state a large number of women's associations, societies and clubs organized lor various purposes from till classes of society. The Committee on Woman's Ac- tivities is organizing town units intended bring together and unite in local bodies 1 he women's associations of each town with- out regard to creed, purpose, or color. Women nut belonging to any specific or- ganization but willing and able to serve in any capacity are eligible to membership. "The Committee on Woman's Activities is financed by the state council of defense and acts under the direction of that bodj as a committee representing the women of the state who otherwise could not reach the council. If the women of the country are to work to any purpose they must avoid duplication of work and all confusion arising from lack of co-ordination. The Committee on Woman's Activities is the clearing house through which unified work i. to be made possible, and will he informed id' the ways and means by which the or- ganized women of the state can best serve. It will in turn do its utmost to keep in touch with the local units which are to organize the local work. It must therefore be clear to every community that the Com mittee 011 Woman's Activities is absolutely dependent on the good will and co-operation of each and every community to be able to cany out all the work for which it has been organized. "This is not a movement of class, wealth or large communities. It is a movement of all for the good of all. We are not living in mi age when we can make any distinc- tion whatever and when one community ' ■onsider itself more or less important than another. We tire all needed by the country. We -tied shoulder to shoulder in a national cause. If the women do not help to make for effective I e organiza- their failure to do so becomes by j"-i so much the failure of our armies at the front. It is the common purpose, the on effectiveness that will count in tlie long run. "All women of the state should make it clear to themselves a- -eon as possible that wish to do their pari and be a help and 11 they can do their work through the Committee on Woman's Ac- tivities organized for the express purpose of showing them how to work. Lot them " The committee has headquarters at ■ tte < apitol, Hartford. The telephone is Charter 5471." Opposing Publication of Regimental List OFFICIAL SANCTION NECESSARY DISCUSS WAR PROBLEMS Members of British Labor Administra = tion Mission Attend Conferences at btate Capitol A warning against giving support in any way to any unauthorized publications of the nature of regimental rosters is contained ia a letter received by the Meriden town committee of the Connecticut State Council Defense, the letter is in reply to an in- quiry made by Die .Meriden organization concerning a proposed publication of which tad learned. The Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense officially takes the position in this letter that no publication of this hind, not sanctioned by the state military authorities, should he supported in any way. The letter received by the .Meriden com- mittee was as follows: " Your communication id' October 29 con- cerning a private enterprise for the publi- A.1 t\\ tferences of representative turers .an! labor leaders of 1 on 1 and the members of the British Labor Administration Mission, held under the auspices of the Connecticut State I oun- tl 1 Defense in the (apitol. November 7, Sir Stephenson Kent, K. C. B.. head of the 1 a member 1 f the Munitions Minis- try of tacit Britain and director of its labor supply department, described methods adopted by his country in meeting labor cation of a roster of Connecticut troops is ,—.,1.1...... 4.U«A 1... ....:' j ; /i 1 ;,..! problems that have arisen during the wai if connei I ion \> it h the manufacl are of muni- tions, lie emphasized the necessity Croat Britain had met to make the best possible use of its skilled labor, to prevent any waste of man power and to use each man to the besl advantage. Addresses were also made by H. W. Garrod, deputj assistant secretary of the < ibor Regulation Department of the British Ministry of Munitions, and C. H. Baillie. chief technical dilution officer of its Labor Supply Department. Captain Cyril Asquith, another member of the Mission, who is a son of Former Premier Herbert Asquith, held a conference with (he district exemption boards of the State at which he told what steps had tken in his country to exempt skilled 1: echanics from armv service. FAKE HOOVER LETTERS Council Warns against Activities of Supposed pro=Oerman Agents in Connecticut The attention of the Connecticut Stale ! 'I of Defense has been called to what 1- presumed to be pro German propaganda conducted by men who are trying to hamper the work of the United States Food Ad- ministration in this State. They hat letters bearing I rg 1 signatures of Herbert Hoover to various housewives telling them : third of their accumulated supplies >-i preserved fruit, vegetables, etc is liable to ''"» The Council lias issued a warning to all housewives not to give up any if their provisions if they are asked 1 el to lei the nearest police author- ities know the full details of any facts they fo learn. If agents a] p 1 house and sei 1; to confiscate th bed are urged to hold the and turn them over to the police authorities, x,, sucn action as i. threatened in the letters has been authorized or even li ral Food Administra- tion or by tin- i i Committee of the state 1 louncil. received. " The Connecticut State Council of De- ' took up. at its meeting on Wednes- the question which you raise in your letter concerning such publications, and' the members were very strongly of the opinion thai no aid of any kind should he given anj such proposition at this time. "Adjutant General G I Cole, who was ore. cut at Wednesday's meeting, ex- plained that it is impossible for his°offiee to give out at this time a roster which would be complete. He also explained that eiuplete roster could be obtained now from any source. "This Council takes the position that any such enterprise as this should be dis- couraged miles, it is officially sanctioned lie -late military authorities. To date tch sanction ha. been given any publi- eat ion. "The members of the Meriden Town Committee of the Connecticut state Coun- cil of Defen.e can readily sec that no such roster as is proposed could be complete and. therefore, could have no official sanc- tion. 'I he feeling of the Council that no aid 1 my kind should be given to any such n 1 as this applies no! alone to the pro- 1 publication concerning which you wrote to this office, but also to any similar ition not officially sanctioned. " Very respei f fullj . tneeticut State < ounci] of Def WOOD FOR FUEL Thomas W. Russell. Federal Fuel Ad- mini trator for Connecticut and chairman of the 1 oal ( aittee of the Connecticut Council of Defense, has appointed the following state committee on the use of rt-ood tor fuel, to act under the dil of the Fuel Administration: — Walter 0. Filler, iter, chair- man; Charles R. Tre 1 Frank E. an. Oronoque; Donald J. Warner, Salisbury; F. IT. Stadtmueller, Stat itol. Hartford; William .7. W dover; Eyerett W. nterbrook; F. A. Rockwood, North Franklin: Oliver A. ! 1 Woodstocl \ CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COUNCIL HOPES TO SEE NATIONAL ARMY RAISED TO THREE MILLION MEN (Continued from page 1 I prises time. The executive session adjourned at 11.50 A. M. and immediately reconvened in regu l:i t- si --Mii; with the following chairmen and present: X. VV. B >rge G. W illiams, S. II. Holmes P. D. H. K. Smith, Rear- idmiral VV. S. Cowles, George B. Chandler, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Colonel L. F. Burpee, W. It. Putnam, Miss Caroline Ruutz-R.ee and Dr. Valeria II. Parker. The following irmen and secretaries of county auxil iary committei iresent: A. L. Snip .man. G. E. Meech, B. F. n ; it. i . Smith. There of the Council, the mem ti ''ii tee of New - led by their chairman, Henrj C. ■ iell. nted a report I , on Slate Protection, dealing with the disposition of the various reports of utterances and actions of a dish and seditious nature. Dr. Valeria Parker read a report on special police activities. Admiral William S. Cowles presented for the Military and Naval Commit tee. report dealt principally with a meet- ing which was held in Washington by the W,ii Camp Community Recreation Asso- cial ion. Reports of the Litchfield and Tolland County auxiliary committees were approved and it was voted that the appointment of and William H. Hall and Dr. W. S. Higgins, as members of the Tolland County Auxiliary Committee be approved. Mr. Putnam made an oral report for the i mittee on Transportation. It was an- non. Mr. Chandler, in his report as chairman of the Committe Publicity, that Harrison B. Freeman of Hartford had appointed to have charge of the divi- sion of war rallies and it was voted that the Council provide necessary stenographic help and office equipment for Mr. Freeman and a staff in conducting the campaign. MEETING OF NOVEMBER 7 The following members of the Council were present at the executive session on November 7: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Winchester Bennett, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Adjutant General George M. Cole, ( I A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau, William R. Webster and Joseph W. A I -op. At the regular session which followed the following chairmen and members of sub- committees were present: F. A. Verplanck, Stanley II. Hi ink D. Cheney. Rear Admiral William S. Cowles, U. S. N tired, W. II. Putnam, George B. Williams. Thomas W. Russell, George B. Chai Dr. Charles C. Godfrey, Judge Lucien F. Burpee. The meeting was adjourned for about two hours while the members of the Council i i onference of the British Muni- tion When il reconvened there in addition to those mentioned Homer S. Cummings, George M. Lers, Robert Scoville, G. E. Meech, Wil- li. F. English and Emil G. ng the Atlantic Division of the American Red Cross, and James A. I;. Schei r, representing the Section on Co- operation of the Council of National De- fense. The Council voted to instruct the Com mittee on Foreign Born Population, in co- ion with the l ouiiiiilloe on Woman's Activities, to organize committees in various towns and cities' to take up the problem of ducat in': aliens. A number of c mittee reports were re- ceived and placed on file. CHILDREN IN WAR WORK Committee on Education Praises Their Efforts to Help Nation The Committee on Education of the Con- tieoticut State Council of Defense ha- is- sued a report which contains high praise of the patriotic work being done th out the State by school children and teach I he statement says in part: " Children are taking an im] in war activities. Th j helped with gardens. Girls have joined canning classes. Instructors in domestic science are train- . ds of girls to can and to c serve our fuod supply. Children arc con- tributing to erect rolls of honor, are deny- ing themselves candy and sugar, have saved their pennies 'for the cantonment libraries. These arc examples of the te'ach- patriotism through sacrifice. "The teachers of the State are alive to their responsibilities and duties, and much good work is being done.'' WOMEN WAR WORKERS PLAN ALL-DAY RALLY Will Hold Session at State Capitol on December 6 — Dr. Rosalie S. Morton to Speak. HORE TOWN CHAIRHEN APPOINTED WAR WORK CONFERENCE To be Held at Capitol Monday at Call of State Defense Council At the invitation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, the heads of Red i K.-- unite throughout the Stale, presidents of various Chambers of Commerce and the chairmen of the town committees of the ( ouncil will meet ne\t Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Capitol to discuss meth- ods of making less complicated and more efficient the conduct of all war activities in Connecticut. A sub-committee of the Council has been investigating the necessity of reducing complications and duplications in war work now being done, especially in the cities and larger towns, and ways in which similar condition-, are being improved in 01 hel stal es. An all day rally of women war workers of the stale' will i>e held at the Slate Cap- itol on I'h hi -day. December 6, under the auspices of the Committee on Woman's Activities of the Connecticut state Coun- cil of Defense. All the local and county chairmen of th orga nization and ; i.\ delegates as care to come have been invited. There will be a morning - sion at I I o'clock ai which reports will be present ed. At the afterno n < lion it is expected that either Governor Marcus II. Holcomb ird M. Bissell, chairman of the ( ouncil, will be present. An address on the work of women in Europi will be given by Dr. Rosalie Slaughter Morton, head of the first women's medical unit to be organized in this country. Dr. Morton was decorated for medical work she did in Serbia. Miss line Ruutz-Rees, state chairman of the Woman's Committee, will tell the dele- how they can serve the State and the Nation through the committee. Between the two sessions luncheon will be served at the Capitol at 75 cents a plate A divisional meeting of the Connecticut Division, Woman's Committee. Council of National Defense, will be held on Wednes- day. December .3. at 2.30 P. M. in Room G6, State Capitol. At a meeting of the Committee on Woman's Activities held November 13 the following town chairmen were appointed: Bethel — Mrs. Robert Wickenden. Bridgewater — Mrs. Louis Northrop. Cornwall — Mrs. Charles L. Gold. Ha -I Lyme — Mrs. James Bond of Nian- lic. Franklin — Mrs. L. P. Ayer. Lebanon — Mrs. H. W. Sweet. Roxbury — Mrs. Wilber McTntyre. Sail m — -Mrs. Charles I. Beebe. Sherman — Miss Margaret Atchinson. Windham — Mrs. Robert H. Fenton of Willimanl ic. A report was submitted by Dr. Kate C. Mead, chairman of the Medical Service ( 'ouiiiiittee. COAL SITUATION Shortage in Several Localities — Local Committees of Fuel Administra- tion Organizing Thomas W. Russell, Federal Fuel Ad- ministrator for Connecticut and chairman of the coal committee of the Conn State Council of Defense, reported rei mtlj to the Council that the task of organizing the Fuel Administration throughout the state has been nearly completed. Twenty- one local committees have been appointed, one for nearly every town and city in Connecticut having a population of 10,000 or ove DENTISTS CO-OPERATING Much Work Done in Treating Defects of Army and Navy Recruits The Connecticut Preparedness League of American Dentists has reported to the com- mit ice on sanitation and medicine of the Connecticut Stale Council of Defense, with which il is co-operating in matters relating to the war, on work done by Connecticut in treating Army and Navy re- cruits for dental defects. Up to recently. when the statistics were compiled, these dentists had given free treatment to 300 men. putting in 500 fillings, extracting a considerable number of teeth and doing so bridge and plate work. (tattprttntt lu Urtiti ■— ■ w Published Bi»Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, NOVEMBER 30, 1917 No. 14 STATEWIDE RALLIES ALREADY ARRANGED IN THREE COUNTIES Nearly complete program outlined for Tolland County to begin Monday, December 4 — New London County series almost finished with 20 meetings scheduled LIBERTY CHORUSES HELP TO AROUSE ENTHUSIASM Nearly complete plane for the Tolland County seric- of state-wide war rallies dur- ing the week iif December 4 have been made by the speakers' bureau attached to the publicity committ f the < onnecticut SI ite Council of Defense. The program calls for fifteen rallies in thai county dur- ing the week. Plans for the -Middlesex Countj series have progressed to the point where four meetings bave been arranged. The program, as so far arranged, for Tol- land and Middlesex Counties follows: TOLLAND COUNTY Tuesday, December 4: Bolton — At the Bolton Center Hall; chairman, J. White Sumner; speakers, Harry M. Burke of Smith .Manchester and anou.er to be arranged, music by Liberty i horus. Somersville At Homer's Hall; chair- man, E. S. Fuller and Ralph J). Keener ; speakers, Hubert 1'. Butler of Hartford and another to lie arranged, music by Lib- erty Chorus. Storr At the Storrs College Armory; chairman, Frederick 0. Vinton and Presi- dent C. L. Beach of the Connecticut Agricul- tural College; speakers, Rev. Vernon W. Cooke of Willimantic and another to be arranged; music by Liberty Chorus. Wednesday, December 5: Andover — At the Andover Town Hall; chairman. Horace -I. Backus, speakers, At- torney General George E. Hinman and Rev. Robert S. Moore of Willimantic; music by Liberty Chorus. Columbia — At Yeoman's Hall; chairman, William C. Robinson; speakers, Rev. Ver- non W. Cooke of Willimantic and another to be arranged; music by Liberty Chorus and a band. North Coventry — At North Coventry Town Hall; chairman, Dr. W. L. Higgins; speakers, Piesident Flavel S. Luther of Trinity College and Charles D. Hine of Hartford; music by Libertv Chorus. Tolland — At Tolland Town Hall; chair- nan. Edward E. Fuller; speakers, Rev. Chuh's E. Hasselgrave of South Manches- ter mill Colonel Charles \V. Burpee of Hartford; music by Liberty Chorus. South Wellington — At the Memorial Church; chairman. Colonel William Henry Rail; sneakers, Rev. Percy E. Thomas of Rockvillc a'rd another to be arranged; music (Continued on page 4 > War Savings Plan To Be Inaugurated Soon in This State Thrift Stamps Will be Sold — Howell Cheney, Director, Names His Com- mittee The United States Government War Sav- ings plan «ill soon be put in operation in Connecticut. This new idea provides foi loans Lo the federal government of amounts .i- small as 25 cent! and includes the issue of $5 interest bearing stamps. The money invested by this plan is a war loan to the federal government just as much as is the mi nej used to buy Liberty Bonds, and it will be used by Uncle Sam to win the war againsl the Kaiser. Unwell Cheney of Manchester has been appointed state director for this work. He has announced the following committee which will help him "put the plan across" in t onnei t icut: Ett. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, -Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Mrs. Henry A. Rum stead, Rev. Dr. H. W. Ettelson, Charles D. Hine, E. Kent Hubbard, Edward P. rones, Rev. Dr. Flavel S. Luther, Rt. Rev. hihn .1. Nil. in. Rev. Dr. Rockwell H. Potter, Elijah Rogers, Julius Stremlau, C. T. Tread- way. Mr. I henry will be aided by the follow- ing' assistant directors: X. Searle Light Mrs. Bernard T. Williams Briefly, the plan is this: Thrift stamps ire i" be sold for 25 cents each. Any one vho wishes can get a government thrift card holding sixteen of these stamps. When ill the spaces arc tilled, that is, when $4 h is leen invested in thrift stamps, the card may be exchanged by the payment of a few cents for a $5 war savings certificate stamp, uul a new card will be issued with space i.ii twenty of these $.3 stamps. The holder may then start a second thrift card. During the month of January, 1918, the cum out required for a $5 stamp, in ad- dition to the Si invested, will be 12 cents i ml this will increase one cent each month during the year 191$. The plan is based on 4 per cent, interest, compounded quar roily, and the investment is for five years. On January 1, 1923, the government will nay $5 for each stamp which individuals hail bought at a cost of $4 plus a few cents. The war savings certificate may be turned into money at any time prior to the date of maturity, and the holder will receive back the money invested together with a slightly smaller interest payment. An active campaign for the sale of these stamps, which may he obtained at any post office or a number of other places which will he announced later, is to begin al once in this State, and it is hoped by Mr. ( honey that in this, as in all other war ictivities to date, Connecticut will set the pace for the whole Nation. STATE COUNCIL ADDS TWO SUB-COMMITTEES TO ITS ORGANIZATION Fuel Conservation and War Savings Workers Become Part of Ollicial Body — Future General Meetings to Open Promptly at 11.30 a.m. each Wednesday REPORTS ON SEVERAL MATTERS PRESENTED the Connecticut State Council of Defense, at it- meeting on Wednesday, with that two ncu sub-c uittees he added to its or- ganization. One is the < b iit,ee on Fuel Conservation and the other is the War Savings Committee. They are composed oi the following members: Committee on Fuel Conservation — Charles G. Bill, Hartford, chairman. Professor L. P. Breckenridge, Yale Uni- versity, New Haven. \Y. it. C. Corson, secretary Hartford Steam Ruler Inspection & [nsuiance Com- pany, Hartford. John P. Elton, American Brass Company, Waterbury. J. A. Hamilton, W. F. Gilbert Coal Com- pany, New Haven. R. G. S. Pigott, consulting engineer, Bridgeport Brass Company and Remington Arm.- Company, Bridgeport. Lucius S. Storrs, president Connecticut Company, New Haven. War Savings Committee — Howell Cheney of Manchester. Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, bishop of Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Con- necticut. Mis. Morgan G. Bulkeley of Hartford. Rev. Dr. H. W. Ettelson, rabbi, Congre- gation Beth Israel, Hartford. Mrs. Henry A. Run. stead, Xew Haven. Charles D. Hine. secretary, State Board of Education, Hartford. E. Kent Hubbard of Middlctown. Edward P. .Jones, president of Connect- icut Chamber of Ciitiin erce. Rev. Dr. Flavel S. Luther, president of Trinity College. Hartford. Rt. Rev. John J. Xi! in. bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford. Rev. Dr. Rockwell H. Potter, pastor, Center Church, Hartford. Senator Elijah Rogers, Southington. Julius Stren Ian. i r sident of State Fed- eration of Labor, Meriden. C. T. Treadway, Bristol. It was voted that future executive sea- sons of the council begin ai m a. m. each Wednesday, and that the general meetings open promptly at 11.30 a. m. If t'e hu-i- ness of the executive session is not com- pleted by the time for the opening of t''e regular meeting, the executive session will be adjourned until the close of the regular meeting. The resignation of Harris Whittemore of (Continued mi page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, e direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will lie mailed to members of the Connectii ul SI ite Coi il of Defense sub-committees, county auxiliary com ees and the chairman of its town com mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide 01 ail "" " licial matters ONN., NOV. a No 1 ,.,/ n , icspapi r editors who wish to republish any of tlu articles ,,. any issue <>/ I he Connecticut Bul- letin in,- ul liberty to do so with or without credit to the Bulletin. DEFENSE COUNCIL WARNS AGAINST WASTE OF LABOR Says no New Industrial Enterprises should be undertaken during present Emergency unless they Contribute Directly to the War Strength of the Allies YOUR BINOCULARS CAN HELP TO WIN THE WAR U. S. Navy needs optical instru- ments for use in hunting submarines The < onnecticut Stale < ouncil of De- i,. : , , has issued " a warning" against un- dertaking any "new enterprises which do not contribute directly to the war strength of this country 01 its Uli.es" until victory is tvi !.. .11 i he same time declaring that, " in -,. of time, ii" one need be sur p, : , , if, during the war, the use ol labor am j ma tei i.il- Ei r all non-essential pur- pose's is made impossible by regulatio ' i ... The " warning " follows: ■■ \,.» enterprises which do no1 dired 1} ribute to the war strength of this i , or its allies, should not be under- i aken. ■■ ])„, i„o the period 01 the waT an} ne\i ,.„i :i |,i ises or undertaking : should be 1 1 ied and ju-i ified b} i h i tesl : •■ ■ Will the men, money, and m required b\ this enterprise best contribute in this way to the winning of tin-, war '.' ' ■■ Ever} man and every resource "ill be needed by our eountrj during the war. All efforts should be centered to winning. Chen i- no uncertainty or amhiguit} about this statement of y ur dut} . ■• Men who arc considering new entei prise-, public improvements, dwellings, fac lories, industrial work of any description should be guided b} i he above test. "The above should prepare the minds of business men for action affecting the full operation of those industries not to the National Defense and also affect ing the consumption by the public of luxuries ami [ion essent ials. •• In the course of ti > ne nei i bi surprised if during the war the use of laboi and materials for all non-essential purposes is made impossible by regulation or statute. neetieut State Council of Defense." i ictii Ht spyglasses, binoculars iill.l teleSCOpi S are needed 10 Spot Sub es in the war zone. It is ex- I e cted that before long many gl non privately owned in this stat e will he doing their part in ridding the oi German 1 boats and it may i ,. that befi re the war is ever a i lon- ,, , i i, ei spyglass «ill be the mi an i transpoi t bearing I on neetieut troops from destruction by II submarine. The United Slates Navy is threat ene.l with a shortage of spygl tsses, ,: inocul irs because it has in the past depended largely on European sources foi it - supply, and it is believed that many people who own such instruments « ill be gl id to give them to the govei nment so I lai they c in be used as " eyes for the Navy." It makes little difference how old the glassi - ma} be so I nr ,. in ' a se] \ iceable condit ion, for I, a n} i hi glasses have excellent lenses which can be used w il h . a little re pairing. As the government dues not accept gifts, it will pay the nominal sum of one dollar for each pair of •jl isses n hieh it finds acceptable. It will return the rest to the senders. I he gla ses shotild be sent to the [-Ion. Franklin 1). Roosevelt, assi tant secretary of the Navy, Naval Ob ,.,'-,. Washington, D. C. Each one should be carefully tagged with the name and a, hire-- of the sender. All gifts «ill be acknowledged by the Navj Department. KEEP HEAT INDOORS URGES CO-OPERATION WITH STATE COUNCIL Governor Hoicomb Issues Appeal ask= ing People of Connecticut to concen= trate every possible ounce of Power in united efforts to Avoid all Waste of Effort SAYS CIVILIAN ACTIVITIES OUGHT TO BE CENTRALIZED Fuel Administrator Publishes Poster Warning against Carelessness in Use of Radiators Thomas W. Russell, Federal Fuel Admin - ,,i i ator for ( onnecl icut and ( lhairman of the I nil i i dttee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, has had printed and is distributing a poster card warning tenants of apartment houses, hotels, etc., to shut off their radiators and registers when they open their bedroom windows at night. Tne careless practice of trying to heat that is open to t he outside air I,, be the cause of an enormou coal. The poster says: DON'T THY TO HEAT ALL OUTDOORS! When you open your windows at night shut off the radiators ami registers. Help your government in it- efforts to wage ii successful war. SAVE (tr\L. The ArniN and Navy needs coal more than you. [ts n Is must come first. Do your bit and be satisfied with less heat and less light. a room thought waste of Governor Marcus II. Hoicomb has issued in appeal to the people of Connecticut to consult the Connecticut State Council of Defense I efore undertaking any war activity so that waste and duplication of effort may be avoided and " every ounce of power that there is in ear State" may be devoted ientl} to the last of winning the war. |i e appeal fellows: "(in April _ii. 1917, under power vested e by Chapter il of the Public Acts of 1917, ["appointed the Connecticut State Council of Defense by proclamation, 'with me and under my direction to conduct the prosecution of the war so far as concerns this stale and u il h power to co operate with other states and with the Federal ( ee ei nment.' " I'm- more than six months this (ouncil has been performing the tasks for which it was organized. It "as clearly the intention of the Federal Government when it asked me to appoint this Council, and il was my intention in carrying out that request, that ihe Connecticut State Council of Defense should have full supervision over Con- necticut's part in the civilian activities called for b} the prosecution of the war. "Multiplicity of organizations attempt- ing In do i In same I hing results in dupli- cation and waste. If our state is to per- form its part in its fullest efficiency, there must be no wa-le. and. therefore, no dupli- eat ion. ■■ I urgently desire that the citizens of Connecticut co-operate fully with the Con- necticut State I ouncil of Defense and un- dertake no iiar activity without consult- ing the Council, which has its officers in the State Capitol, Hartford. Every ounce oi powei that there is in our state must be devoted to the task of winning the war; ever) bit of individual effort to help America's cause is welcomed and appre- ciated b} your Governor. It is to secure the greatest power from the effort ex- pended that 1 ask the people of our state to consult the Connecticut State Council of Defense before they inaugurate an} new effort, in order that the whole organiza- ti f the Council may be made available to every desirable undertaking and that there may be no duplication of effort and wasted energy. ■• I make this appeal to the people of Con- necticut, feeling certain that they will see t he importance of t his call to their pat riot- ism, and will respond to a request which is intended to keep ('onnecticut a leader ana ne.: the -tales in the efficiency and value to the Government of her response to the Nat inn's call for sen ice, M. H. mil a 10MB. Governor." You feed your dog; you feed your cat; you feed your little canary bird. When dinner time comes are you going to forget the soldiers who fight for you in France? CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COUNCIL'S WAR BUREAU PLAN MEETS APPROVAL War Workers Endorse Movement to Make Efforts More Effective Through Co ordination WILL ELIMINATE DUPLICATIONS An important move in the direction o) efficiency was made recently a1 a meeting in i lie State Capitol when nearly LOO ol the most active war workers and citj and town officials of the State endorsed a rec ommendation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense that war bureaus to have centralized control of nearly all local war activities be established in every town and ei1 j of Connecticut liaving a population of 8,000 or over. The proposed war bu- reaus when established will amplify the pres- ent town committees of the Council and it is expected t ha I i hej will bi ing together the work of practically all the civilian war organizations except a few of national scope as the American Red i Iross and t lie ■ Men's ( hristian Association. I he bureaus w ould, under the plan e icli ha\ e a cha ii ma n, a secret try and a t reasui i i and one of these officers would give his ei time to supen ising t he ( orl oi t he bureau. Each would be closely associated witn the loc il go\ ernnn unitj and ii - e pi nses would iet in local ap propriations or subscriptions. The war bureau would acl P - lo al representative of the Council. I 'i addil ion in it- thr ihief o Beers t he bureau would have an executive co dttee made up of carefully selected representa- t ives of the local go\ ei iituent, i he presenl town committi t the Council, the Red < Iross, the I 'hamber of i ommerce and other organizations actively interested in war S i i commit b - of the war bureau would be i ppointe I ve detailed attention to various special problems and to keep in 1 " ■■ ' ;i w ii Ii con esponding committees of the siate Council. A finance committee would supervise the raising oi war relief funds except during t lie lo eat nut iniri I camp ligns, w hen it would co operate. Legislation would probablj be advocated forbidding any one to raise n j for miscellaneous war relief purposes ex cepl u ith the consent of the war bun au « hicli would issue lii enses to solicitors, n is thought that this would keep away fake solicitors such as have cropped up from t to time in some of the European countries that are at war. An important woiv would be entrusted to the relief committee, which would in- clude members of the 1 relief coi if tee of the local branch of the Red Cross. This coi ittee would provide aid that would mil be considered charily for the families oi soldiers and sailors, and would send comfort kits and other gifts to the absent fighters. An information committee would keep a card index record of the soldiers who have gone to war and would aid their relatives and friends to keep in touch with them. Interpreters would be available for the convenience of the foreign born of the i munity who have relatives or friends in the army. \ committee on labor would provide part time or whole Ii work for soldier-' rela- tives who might need employment and do genera] work along the line of making more labor available for government needs. Through a committee on foreign born population, it is expected that increased interest in war work of all kind- d he stimulated in the so-called foreign quar- ters of i he larger cit ies. Those who attended the meeting repre- sented the State Council and its various local commif tees, the American Red I ross. local Chambers of Commerce and other ii i - and eii \ and low n e<>\ ernments. The gathering included a large number of mayors. Richard \l. Bissell, chairman of the State Council, presided at the meeting, which was held iii the hall of the House of Rep resentatives. He outlined the Council's war bureau plan, as summarized above, and pointed out the efforts being made jusf mm by the Allied governments to centralize their efforts to wage a successful .- the need of similar co-ordination in civilian war act i\ ii ies at home. Those prcseiu at the meeting unanimous- ly pas- r d the Following resolution: that ii is 1 he sense of this meet ing that we approve (he suggestion of the Connecti- cut State I Miii.il of I lefense as to i he crea i ion ni ■ 1 1 bure i us and w ill endeavor to idopl .i ii I .i.i.u. i lie same to i he Is ot our eomiiiiini tiei I i est was also appne ed b_\ formal > <■'<■ tli . called in the various L'o nmunil ies of i eprcsentaf ives ot Bat ions and .1 Kcia I- Id eh i. interest id nulate definite plan- for i he establish- : of w nr bureaus in their low n- and submit the plan- to the State < iouncil for ■ipprox al. MORE FIRE INSPECTIONS Work of Conservation Association Ex- tended to Waterbury and Other Cities and Towns Inspectors of the Conservation Associa- tion of Connecticut, who recently -tailed a campaign to eliminate oi reduce tire hazards in this Slate a- a war a-uiv. have ex- tended their work during the past two ■eel ■ iii the following cities and towns: Waterbury New Britain Bristol Plainville Berlin Terryville Tnion City Naugatuck \\ atertown Waterx ille Thomaston Mystic Noank Stonington Pawcatuck G-roton and all of Windham County. The inspectors recently made inspections in Xew Haven and Bridgeport. Their work has the endorsement of the Connecticut st.ne i ■ iii i ii- 1 1 of l lefense aim i he < ouneil of National Defense and (heir methods are fo make careful surveys o, the place- tlnw visit, to discover lire hazards ami make rec- ommendations that the conditions the\ find lie changed so as to reduce the fire risk as much as possible. ITALIANS ARE URGED TO STAND BY ALLIES Defense Council Sends Message to Foreign Born Citizens in Connecticut TELLS OF AMERICA'S WAR PLANS The i onneei icut State cil of Defense' ' ecently senl a message to i lie Italia Connecticut urging them to stand by the land id their birth and 1 he land of their adoption at this time of crisis in Italy. I lie message has 1,,-, ,, read al g ithering oi Italians in various pails of tne Stale and ii ■ heen printed in i he Italian newspapers, i have been furnished with copies in Italian lo i he I ouncil's I ommittee on Pub-' lii-ity. \, translated iiib English sage lead- : * - ;e to i he 1 1 ih. in- ni i lonnecti- cut from the ( onnect icul State ( iouncil of use: " The land pi \ ■ bii i h and i he land of u adoption are fight ing in a common cause, ih.- cause of Freedom and Democracy. "The United stales of America is rapidly ma i -ImIIiuv a II her trenn i in I! eu, i w and iiuiii it ions to go to i lie aid of her sisters in Europe Italy, r-ra ; oe.,1 p., itain and the rest of the \in. -. ■ m< i ica will not think of pe ice until she can demand peace term- founded on vietorj and until the German war lords Inn '■ been made helpless in their effort crush I. die, i; a ml Justice. " i fiye your full, sincere suppoi i i- ■ i - thai ,ii c -trh ing to bring \ icti lo (he Allies and Freedom to the world. " V'our relatives and friends in ltal\ need cue agement, not discouragement. When you w rite to them, tell I hem w hat America - do to help them. "The first soldiers of the United States have gone into batt le on I he firing line in Europe. They are but the vanguard oi man} hundreds of thousands who will fol- low. Sonv an in training here; others are already within sound of cannon fire. They will not return until th.y return victorious. "All America is united ill the task of send- in. •-• millions of tons of munitions, food and other supplies to the war zone, and Ameri can warsiiips are guarding the ships in. i he\ are being transported. A fleel of airph - greater than has ever before' been dreamed of is being built and will soon he doing vital w ork in Europe. " Stand l>.\ America and si 1 l>.\ Italy." "Connecticut State Council of Defense." . Hartford, Connecticut, November 17. 1017." NON-PARTISAN WORKERS Suffrage and Anti-Suffrage Distinc. tions Forgotten by Woman's Committee Miss i aniline Kuuiz-Kce- ha- announced! thai the I ommitti a Woman's Activities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, as an emergency war organization, is not concerned with anj of the controversies of the woman suffrage question and that neither suffrage nor anti-suffrage is per- miited to affect the activities of the com- mit tee. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN" STATE COUNCIL ADDS TWO SUB-COMMITTEES TO ITS ORGANIZATION 1 1 lontinued Irom page 1 ) Naiigatuck as a member of the council was accepted. Judge W. 1). Makepeace, chair- man of the council's town committee in Waterbury, was present and reported on housing conditions in Waterbury. Several other reports were presented and accepted. Those present at the executive session were: Chairman R. M. Bissell, J. W. Al- sop, Winchester Bennett, Dr. D. Chester Biown, Howard A. Giddings, William JR. Webster and Julius C. Streuilau. The general meeting was attended by (he following chairmen of sub-committees : Thomas W. Russell, George G. Williams, Genigfi M. I.:" i- Stelej EL ttolmeSj Frar.k I). Cheney, II. K. Smith, George B. Chandler, Dr. C. C. Godfrey and Miss Ruutz-Rees, and the following chairmen and members of county auxiliary committees: Aithur L. Shipman, Dudley L. Vaill, G. E. Vleech, limn C. Smith, B. F. English and 1 lumphrey. MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21 At tin- executive session of the meeting of the Connecticut State Council of De- fense held on November 21 there were pres- ent: Governoi Marcus II. Holcomb, Chair- man Richard M. Bissell, Winchester Ben- nett, Dr. D. ('Hester Brown, Major Howard A. Giddings, William R. Webster, Harris Whittemore and Joseph Alsop. Howell Cheney oi South Manchester ap- peared before the executive committee of the Council and explained the federal wai savings plan about to be put into effect by the United States Treasury, and the Council voted to create a sub-committee on war savings. ,\ti. Cheney who had already been designated United States Director of War Savings for Connecticut by the fed- eral government, was appointed chairman of the sub-committee. A committee consisting of Howell Cheney and Joseph W. Alsop was appointed to make arrangements for the proposed visit of Frank II. Vanderlip to C< ecticut on De- ceinoer 5. At the general session of the Council t i i e I . . , i . • . . . b auxiliary chairmen and executives were present: Federal Fuel Administrator, Thomas W. Russell, George B. Williams. George M. Landers, Stanley H. Holmes, Lucius F. Robinson, Frank D. Cheney, Her- bert Knox Smith, Rear Admiral William S. Cowles, U. S. N., Retired, George B. Chand- ler, Dr. Charles C. Godfrey, William H. l'utnam, Mis, Caroline Ruutz-Rees, Miss Margaret T. Corwin, John T. Roberts, Fed eral Food Administrator Robert Seoville, Arthur L. Sliipman, W. Arthur Country- man, Jr., Dudley L. Vaiil, Wilson 11. Lcc. B. F. Englisn, f. R. Goodrich, E. S. Fullei President C. L. Beach of the Connecticut Agricultural College presented a reso- lution ol .ne tills ees of inr colle're r I they are of the opinion that no new build- in" eons i c ■ ..■ undertiken oy li.e coi lege excepl such as are obligatory and a ilution offering to the Council the scr vices of any or all members of the college i. The Council voted approval of the motives and principles involved in the build ing resolution and Chairman Bissell ex- pressed tnc thinks of the Council for the oiler of en operation. WOMEN'S RALLY PROGRAM Isaac F. Marcosson, Dr. Rosalie Morton and other noted people will speak S. The program of the all day rally of women workers to be held under the aus pices nf the Committee on Woman's Ac- tivities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense ami the Woman's Committee, Con- tecticut Division. Council of National De- Fense, next Thursday, December 6, includes addresses by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the Coun- il; Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, state chair- man of the woman's committee; Isaac F. Marcosson, (he noted war correspondent, who has been with live of the Allied armies mil will bring back a message from Gen- eral Pershing: aid Dr. Rosalie Slau ghter Morton, heel 61 the ln'M woman's hospital :nit organized in this country, who has visited the base and field hospitals of five armies and lias ben decorated by the Ser- bian government with the order of Saint Sava. The program for the day's activities El Mew s : 11-12 A. M. — Reports of work done throughout the State. 12-12:30 P. M. — Discussion and ques- tions. 12:30-1 P. M. — Plans for future work. 1 P. M. — Luncheon, Capitol restaurant; price 75 cents. 2 P. M. — Address of welcome. His Ex- cellency Marcus H. Holcomb, Governor of < lonnecticut. 2:lo P. M. — "The War Situation and What Women Can Do," Isaac F. Marcosson. 2:45 I'. M. — "The Situation in Con- necticut," Richard M. Bissell, Chairman, i innecticut' State Council of Defense. 3 P. 'M. — " What Women Have Done in Eurone and America," Dr. Rosalie Slaugh- ter Morton. 3:30 P. M. — How the Women of Con- necticut Can llelu." Miss ('aniline Ruutz- Rees, Chairman Committee on Woman's Ac- tivities, Connecticut State Council of De fense. The rally will be held in the Hall of the House, 'State Capitol, Hartford. BUREAUS ESTABLISHED FOR AUTO TRUCK WORK Transportation Committee making progress in arranging to meet emergency The plan evolved by the Committee on Transportation of the Connecticut State Oouncil of Defense to relieve freight con •eral more are in process of organization I'he ones already established are at Hart ford and Milford. Several of the bureau- re to be maintained with the aid of the 'oca! chambers of commerce as at Hart Ford, where I be local bureau has its oflic ii the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Other- •re to he run by newly created war bureaus and still others by independent volunteei committee,. STATEWIDE RALLIES ALREADY ARRANGED IN THREE COUNTIES (Continued from page 1) by Liberty Chorus. Thursday, December 6: Ellington — At Ellington Town Hall; chairman, A. L. Hamilton; speakers, Charles Phelps of Rockville and another to lie arranged; music by Liberty Chorus. Hebron — At Hebron Town Hall; speak- ers, ( harles Warner of Rockville, Frank H. Anderson of Manchester and E. L. G. Ho- benthal of South Manchester; music by Liberty Chorus. Somcrs Street — At Piedmont Hall; chair- man, E. S. Fuller; speakers. Harrison B. Freeman of Hartford andanother to be ar- ranged; music by Liberty Chorus. I'i Ua.\ . I >e en, he, 7 : South Coventry — At South Coventry Town Hall; chairman, Dr. W. L. Higgins; speakiis. Rev. William C. Norris of W'illi- iii ml e and Robert P. Butler of Hartford; music by Liberty Chorus. Stafford Hollow — At Memorial Hall; chairman, M. D. O'Connell; speakers, Clin- ton T. King of Hartford and another to be arranged ; music by Liberty Chorus. Saturday. December 8: L T nion — At Town Hall; chairman. H. R. Howard; speakers, Judge William H. Heald of Stafford Springs and Executive Secre- tary John Buckley of Union; music by Liberty Chorus. -inula \ . I >i cen ber !• i Stafford Springs — At Theatre Comique; chairman,. M. D. O'Connell; speakers, Charles Phelps of Rockville and another to be arranged. MIDDLESEX COUNTY Monday, December .:: Last Hampton — Chairman, X. B. A. Car- rier; speakers, Benedict M. Holden of Hirt- ford ami T. M. Russell and Dr. Kate C. Head nf Middletown. Thursday, December 6: Michllefield — Chairman, William L. Mor- gan; speakers. Ex-Governor Frank B. Weeks i f Middletown and another to be arranged. Friday, December 7: Saddam — Chairman, Louis W. Mosher; speakers. Rev. Janes H. Roberts of Hart- tlwr to he arrange 1. sit unlay. DeCI 1. her S : Westbrook — Chairman, Elmer A. Lynne; speakers, Colonel Norris G. t> inure of \"o\v Haven an I Prpfe sor (harles M. Hake- well of Yale University. During the present week rallies have been held or are to be held in the follow- ing towns of New London county: Col- shester, East Lyme, Stonington, '.' observed in t' is State as " Armeni n and 'yrian Relief Days." Vol. I Qhmtttttintt Utttottt. Published Bi= Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, DECEMBER 14, 1917 No. 15 WOMAN'S COMMITTEE PREPARED TO WIDEN ITS FIELD OF WORK Passes First Milestone when Officers and Sub-Committee Chairmen Re- port that Organization Has Been Practically Completed — Important War Tasks Ahead OVER 18,000 VOLUNTEERS REGISTER IN NEW HAVEN The Committee on Woman's Activities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, with which is affiliated the Woman's Com- mittee, Connecticut Division. Council of National Defense, passed its first mile- stone la«t week when officers and sub-com- mittee chairmen reported at the statewide rally of women wajr workers held in the Capitol that the task of organization had been practically completed and the com- mittee was able to go ahead with an ambi- tious program of war activities. Although the committee has a number of important accomplishments to its credit, notably in connection with the pledge card. Liberty ixja n ;■ (ni lied Cress ca°nrpa tgws; mest of its work thus far has b n devoted to per- fecting the machinery of its organization. The committee became a part of the Coun- cil's organization last September. The chief tasks ahead of the committee include bringing volunteer women war work- ers together in every i ity, town and com- munity in the State, co-operating in the curtailment of store deliveries, reporting food stores where the prices fail to con- form to the regulations of the Federal Food Administration, providing translators for -work to be done in co-operation with fhe Committee on Foreign Born Population and the Committee on Publicity, urging women to report to the council seditious talk or suspicious acts, and discouraging the con- tinuance of non-essential industry. At the executive m, si.ing of the Woman's Committee held this week a report was made in regard to the successful voluntary registration of women for war work in New Eaven. Over 1S.000 New Haven women registered during the canvass and some of them, including both paid and volunteer workers, have already been placed in war industries. In addition to its more con- crete results, the registration is considered to have been highly successful because it lias brought home to many women the need of co-operation in many lines of war ac- tivity. In addition to those which have already been announced, the following town chair- men have been appointed by the Committee on Woman's Activities: Ansonia. Mrs. Albert Hotchkiss : Ashford, Mrs. B. C. Bugbee; Bloomfield. Mrs. H. W. Bene- dict ; Brooklyn. Mrs. Sidney W. Bard : Canaan. Mrs. J. Lee Ensign of Falls Village; Canton, Mrs. C. I. Coley of Collinsville ; Chaplin. Mrs. Frank Lummis ; East Granby. Mrs. F. H. Dibble ; "Eastford. Mrs. G. M. Frost ; Easton, Mrs. Charles Silliman ; Enfield. Mrs. David Gordon of Hazardville ; Goshen, Mrs. W. F. Griswold ; (Continued on page 4) COUNCIL ORGANIZES DIVISION OF FILMS Will Supervise Exhibition of Official Government War Pictures Through- out Connecticut The Connecticut State Council of Defense has organized a Division of Moving Pic- tures, which will have charge of the pub- lic exhibition of official United States Gov- ernment War Films throughout Connect- icut. The defense council has taken over the task of the exclusive distribution in Connecticut of the government films, made under the direction of the Committee on Public Information at Washington, D. C. The council will pay Connecticut's share of the cost of making these films and the money required will be secured by benefit entertainments, at which the war films will be shown. The new Division of Films of the defense council becomes a part of the council's tee on Publicity with a relation- ijnilar to that held by the Division of War Rallies and the Division of Lib- erty Choruses. A sub-committee of the council consisting of Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop and Howai i A. Giddings, will co-operate with the Pub- licity Committee in the direction of this division. At a recent meeting the new division of films organized as follows: Director — William D. Ascough, Mana- ger of the Palace Theatre, Hartford, and President of the Theatrical Managers' As- sociation of Connecticut. Assistant Director — Charles B. Beach, .Etna Accident & Indemnity Co., Hartford. Treasurer — H. Trowbridge Allen of Richter & Co., Hartford. The Council of Defense has five reel, of official Government pictures and will have others from time to time as fast as they ere made. The official United States War films "ill hi' distributed in Connecticut ex- clusively through the Council of Defense. Under tin regulations governing the show- ing of these films, they can not be exhibited for commercial profit. The Council of De- fense expects to show these films through- "iii the state. MORE FIRE INSPECTIONS Inspectors of the Conservation Associa- tion of Connecticut, who have been engaged for about a month past under the auspices of the Connecticut State Council of De- fense in making a survey of the State for the purpose of eliminating or reducing fire hazards as a war measure, have ex- tended their work of inspection into the following cities and towns: Baltic. Greenwich, Jewett City, Manches- ter. New Canaan, New London. Niantie, North Manchester, Norwalk. Norwich, Rock- ville, South Manchester, South Norwalk, Southington and Stamford. COUNCIL TO COMBAT NON-ESSENTIAL USE OF MEN AND MONEY Passes Resolution at Weekly Meeting Setting Forth Definite Stand in Regard to Diversion of State's Re- sources from Industries that are Vital to Success of War PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST WASTE OF EFFORT The Connecticut State Council of Defense, in a resolution passed Wednesday at its' weekly meeting in the State Capitol, set forth clearly its stand in the use of men, money and materials in Connecticut during (lie war as definitely discouraging non-es- sential industry or use of ca-pital and skill in such times. The Council is ready, in case of any conflict of interest between :l and non-essential industry, to give preference to those enterprises which are essential to the Nation's war needs. The Council will "view with disfavor" and if iv " will oppose with all the powers" it can command, fur: 1 ton qf capi- tal or labor to purposes net essential to the lion of the war. the resolution says. Tile resolution adopted is a statement of principle by the council. Its text follows: RESOLVED, that the State Council of De- fense considers it wise to set forth plainly, its position in relation to enterprises and under- takings within the state, not essential in the prosecution of the war or the furnishing of the necessaries of life :ir the maintenance of public interests. That position is as follows: 1. That Connecticut is mainly a munitions producing state, and carries an exceptionally heavy responsibility for that work. 2. That the power of Connecticut in men, militia, material and farms must be turned mainly toward such production, which of course includes food supplies. 3. That in case of conflict of interest be- tween essential and non-essential businesses, the Council will give preference to the essential businesses, and therefore recommends that those now engaged in non-essential work give care- ful consideration to the possibilities of divert- ing their capital, plant, or skill to the produc- tion of essentials. 4. That the Council will view with disfavor, and if need be, will oppose with all the powers available, the further diversion in this state of capital, labor, or resources needed for war work, into lines which are non-essential, whether they be manufacturing, commercial or agricultural, and whether such further diversion be in the nature of new undertakings or the extension of existing enterprises. The position above set forth is substan- tially also the position of the Federal Gov- ernment as expressly stated by the Council of National Defense. There were present at the executive ses- sion: Chairman Richard M. Bissell. Dr. D. Chester Brown, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau and Joseph W. Alsop. In addition to these there were. present at the regular session of the Council meet- ing the following: Federal Food Adminis- trator. Robert Scoville. Federal Fuel Ad- ministrator, Thomas W. Russell, George M. Landers, Stanley H. Holmes, F. D. (■Continued on pago 4 ) 1«V. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN *\,< L\ I* CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN" will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary eom- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees, it is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD, CONN., DEC. 14. 1917. No. If r,.. ae iticut ne spapi r editors u ho wish to republish any of the articles in any issue of the Connecticut liul- ,., n ,.,, at I bei l/i to chairman, Geo. Robert V. Me' Watertown and Miss Grace Murray of Guilford. Sundav. December lf> Washington Green — Washington Club Hall : chairman, S. For I Seeb v : - lion Geor: ■ lruff of Litchfield. Watertown — Tall Hall; chairman. S. "McLean Buckingham; sneakers:. Prof. TT. W. Farnam of Yale University and Miss Murray of Guilford. Mondnv. December 17 Watertown — Chairman, S. McLean Buckingham; speakers. Prentice W Chas» of New Haven and Thomas J. Wall of Torrington. Tue=dav. December IS Cornwall Bridge — Town Hall: chairman, Mvron TT^llock: speaker, Charles A. Shap- iro of Bridgeport. Riverton — Chairman. W. H. Wrhjrht: speakers, F. A. Jewell nf New Ha-tforH and Miss M. D. Moffatt of Pleasant Valley. y first war savings stamp to lay; I shall ■ their savings in democracy's cause as long :n continues. " Marcus TT. Holcomb, " i rovernor." The war sa tnpaign is now in full swing and thrift stamps are on sale at all the post offi icut. The plan is, in people of invest their small savings in berty Bond the money invested in straps is to be used by the government to defray war expenses. LIBERTY CHORUSES Musical America "Commends Con- necticut's Novel Project been Con- Pub- The Liberty Choruses which have state of neeticut u ' '< p licity Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense are the subject of a commendatory editorial in a recent number f ■• Mi] erica," which is nuhlished in New York City and lias a national cir- culation. These choruses have i :, total of about seventy-five throughout the state of Connecticut. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COUNCIL TO COMBAT NON-ESSENTIAL USE OF MJN_AND MONEY (Continued from page 1) die ey, C. G. Bill, W. Arthur Countryman, Herbeit Knox Smith, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, U. S. N., Retired, George B. Chand- 1, r Howell ( In uey, Dudley L. Vaill, B. J'. KnMi.ii. II. C. Smith, Paul P. Wil B. ' D. Bugbee, Vli •- Carolii e Ruutz Re M, e i T. Corwin and Dr. Valei ia Parker. . A number of reports were received and accepted. RENT COMMISSION NAMED Governor Authorizes Investigation of Alleged Extortion by Waterbury Landlords MEETING OF DECEMBER 5 ie e>:eeuti i ' Council of De- fense pri - .n : Governor in ■■ "ub; hard M. Bissell, SS inc ie Bennett, Dr. D. C Cole, Homer S. Cu a- mings, Major I A. Goodwin, William R. Webster, Julius rem] au and Joseph W. Alsop. ,. eneral session there were present in additii ■ Federal Fuel Adminis- trator Thomas \Y. Russell, George B. Wil- liams, Georgi Lan I rs, Stanley H. Holmes, !•'. D. ( lieney, Herbert Knox Smith, Rear Admiral William S. Cowles, U. S. N., Retired, George B. Chandler, Dr. Charles C. i : jor-General Lucien F. Burpee, William li. Putnam, F. A. Verplanck, Ar- thur L. Shipman, G. E. Meech, Wilson H. ! R ( m tlcNeely, Miss Caroline Ruutz- Rees. Mi tfai aret T. Corwin and Fed- eral Food Administrator Robert Scoville. Mr. Bissell was authorized to appoint an advisory c mittee to care for the work of the" new Federal Explosive Board in Connecticut. A number of committee reports were re- ceived and accepted. Under the authority of Chapter 44 of the Public ets of 1917, Governor .Mucus H. Hole. hi, l> lias answered the appeal of citizens and officials of Waterbury to the Connecticut State < ouncil of Defense for re- lief from alleged exorbitant tenement rent- als in that city by appointing a commission .ii investigate the rental problem with power ; hearings and order the appearance .if witnesses. The commission consists of Herbert Knox Smith of Hartford, chairman of the Council's Committee on -Man Power and Labor; Julius C. Stremlau of Meri- den, a membei of the Council: and Mar- shall 0. Wells of Hartford, a real state ' cpei t. It is alleged that exor- bitant rent ;!. .■:■■'■ 1 1,,. product'io) of nvt.iitions in \\ a L'hi con ie: has already begun to hold hearings and when they are finished it will report its findings to the Governoi WOODCUTTERS CAN HELP MAKE WAR SUCCESSFUL Committee for Wood for Fuel lnaugur= ates Campaign to Increase its use as Substitute for Coai REGISTRANTS WARNED Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has re- ceived frum Provost Mi sbal C ' >•' Cr.Oi\ der at Washington a til. grain asking him to warn all Connecticut men 'vho have registered under the selective drat, act and have since changed their addresses to com- municate immediately with their local boards and notify them of their present addresses. Beginning December 15, the hoards will send out to all their regis- trants questionnaires which must be filled out and returned within a definite time limit. If the questionnaires fail to reach any of the registrants because of changes of address the men concerned are liable to lose any exemption or discharge rights that they might otherwise have had, for each registrant is required by law to keep him- self informed of draft developments ami failure to answer the questionnaires lists the delinquent registrant automatically in the first group of the new classification. the class Which is liable to immediate summons for military service. Relatives and friends of registrants who have changed their addresses will be doing them a favor if they notify them of this warning or send information as to their present ad- dresses to their local boards. The humble ax is to take its place as an instrument of warfare if plans being by Thomas W. Russell, Federal Fuel Administrator for Connecticut, and his ( om • itti Wood for Fuel go through success- fully. Under the supervision of Jane- S. ! Fuel Administrator for New England, the committee ha> launched a plan to stimulate the cutting of wood for fuel this winter as a nieans of reliev- ing the coal shortage while the war con- tinues and thus provide more coal for the needs of the Army and Navy and the in- dustries upon which they must depend. The committee, which is composed of si i/te Forester W. 0. Filley and a repre sr itative of every county in the State, is ii deavoring to increase the cutting of cord- wood as much as possible and to enlist the aid of every man who is able to wield an ax and can devote part or all his time to woodchopping. There is a large quan- tity of wood in the State suitable for fuel, some of which is within easy hauling distance of the large cities where the need of coal is perhaps greatest. The chief difficulty this winter in the wood situation is lack of labor, but this can be met, the committee thinks, if the farmers devote more of their attention than they have in the past to the possibilities of develop- ing this industry. The wood for fuel committee is prepared to assist in bringing buyers and sellers of wood together ami will advise any wood- tut owner regarding his particular prob- lems. Communications should be addressed to individual members of the committee in- to its chairman. State Forrester W. 0. Filley, Drawer 1, New Haven. WOMAN'S COMMITTEE PREPARED TO WIDEN ITS HELD OF WORK (Continued lrom page 1) Granbv. Mrs. O. C. Goddard of North Granby ; Griswold, Miss Caroline B. Freeman; Guilford, Mrs. Henry S. Davis ; Hampton. Miss Helen Cartwright ; Lisbon, Mrs. William J. Reynolds of Jewett City; Madison, Mrs. William S. Hull; Mill aid Mrs. G. R. Secor ; New Hartford. Mrs. R. G. Foster ; Oxford, Miss R. I. Sanford ; Ply- mouth, Mis. A. J. Hill; Ridgefield, M.ss Mary Linda Bradley; Salisbury, Mrs. W. W. Norton; , in. Mis Fran es E. Robinson; Thompson, Mrs Lillie Babbitt; Voluntown, Mrs. Edward E. Clarke; Waterford, Mrs. Walter E. Conklin of Quaker Hill; Watertown, Mrs. George Har- per ; Westbrook, Mrs. Leon Gregg ; Woodbridge, Mrs. H. H. Tomlinson ; Woodbury, Miss L. E. Hitchcock ; Woodstock, Mrs. W. C. Child ; An- il i a. ! White; Barkhnm ted, Mrs. ss Hart ; B-i'Un. ' i. C. M. Jarvis ; Bethle- hem. Mrs. B. S. John" . Ea- Berlin, Mrs. R. O. Claik; Kensington - Kirjorie Moore; Beek- lev, Mrs. Frank . Bolton, Mrs. H. J. Thompspn Boj ' 'i W. D. Hcther'.ngtnn : Mrs i •■ Curtis, Bui lington, Mrs. James Webster; Clinton. Mrs. Effio S. Cramer; Colchester, Miss Anna Avery; Cole- brook. Mrs. W. W. Cooper; Columbia, Mrs. Fan- nie Dix n Welch; Danbury, Mis. F. E. Hart- well; Durham, Mrs. P. P. Wilcox; East Hr.ddom, Mrs. Arthur Chaffee; East Hartford, Mis. Edith E. Fitch; Glastonbury, Mrs. S. H. Williams; Greenwich. Dr. Harriet B. Hyde; Groton, Mrs. George Bilderbeck ; Haddam, Mrs. John Knowles ; Hadlyme, Mis. Gerhardt Wilson; Hfindm, Mrs. B. It. Br adbent ; Hampton, Miss Helen Cartwright ; Hartford. Mrs. T. Belknap Beach; Ii iwim n Mrs. Clifford Wilson; He- bron, Mrs. Sherwocd Roosevelt; Huntington, Mrs. F. W. Shelton : Kent. Mis. Kate Hopson ; Killingly, Mrs. Rienzi Robinson; Ledyard, Miss Caroline B. Freeman; Lyme, Mis. William Mar- vin; Marlboro, Mrs. C. S. Boll s ; Mansfield, Mis. Willard B. Farrin ton; Middlebury, Mrs. William I. Shepardscn ; Middletown, M's. Clar- ence S. Waclsworth : Montville, Mrs. Hubert G. Dart; Morris, Mrs. Henry C. (Uvqrd ; New Fair- field, Mrs. John Gammie ; New Haven, Mrs. Winchester Bennett; Newtown, Mrs. Wallace Mitchell ; Norfolk, Mrs. Rohbins Stoeckel ; North Branford, Mrs. J. J. Linsley ; North Canaan, Mrs. N. L. Jackson ; North Haven. Mrs. John F. Reynolds ; North Stoningtcn, Mrs. Harriet Becket ; Old Saybrook, Mrs. F. S. Chapman; Prospect, Mrs. W. E. Clark ; Putnam. Miss Rosamond Danielson ; Redding, Mrs. Emory P. Sanford; Seym:u:, .Mrs. John B. Wallace, Jr.: Somers. Mrs. Anna Kibbe ; Southbury, Mrs. R. C. Mitchell; Southington, Mrs. William H. Cum- mings ; Sprague. Mrs. James Eurr ; Sterling, Mrs. Harold B. Mowry : Stratford. Mrs. C. C. Kennedy ; Suffield. Miss Charlotte A. Tomlinson ; Trumbull, Mrs. Harry D. Miller; Wallingford, Mrs. R. Hers h. 1 Taber ; West Hartford Mrs. F. E. Duffv ; Weston. Mrs. T. W. Tre Wethersneld, Mrs. John N. Welles; Will Mrs. Robert T. Jones; Wilton, Mrs. H. W. Hardon. PRAISES CONN. COUNCIL Chairman of U. S. Committee on Public Information Hopes Other States Will Follow Connecticut The cause of food conservation offers to every American citizen a chance to render a patriotic service that does not entail a sacrifice. Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has re- ceived from George Creel, chairman of the Committee on Public Information, Wash- ington, D. C, the following letter commend- ing the work of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense: " My dear Governor Holcomb : " Please permit me to express my admiration of the splendid work that you are doing through the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Each day 1 gain some new idea for national and inter- national news from wotehing its activities, and it is my great hope that the other States will catch some of the enthusiasm and energy. " Let me congratulate you particularly upon the ' Made in Connecticut ' interviews on the world war and upon the map entitled " Why Germany Wants Peace Now.' " Sincerely, " George Creel." Vol.. I dotm grttrat HuUrtm. Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, DECEMBER L's, 1917 No. 16 MANY WAR BUREAUS BEING ESTABLISHED THROUGHOUT STATE About a Dozen Completely Organized in as Many Cities and Towns— Another Dozen or More Have Been Started and are in Process of For= mation for Active Work OFFICIALLY REPRESENT STATE OF CONNECTICUT The work of organizing war bureaus in all cities and towns of the state with a population of 8,000 or over, one of the n osl important steps yet authorized by the Connecticut State Council of Defense, has progressed to the point where at least eleven such bureaus are already organized and eleven others are in process of cry. mi zation. Those so far organized, as reported at the headquarters of the Council in the State Capitol, are in the following cities and towns: Bristol East Hartford Killingly Manchester Meridcn New Britain Portland Stratford West Hartford Wethersfield Windsor War bureaus that are partly formed but have yet to complete their formal organi zation are located in the following places: Bridgeport Darien Hartford MiiMletou n New Haven Xew London Pul nam Rockville Simsbury Stamford Torrington \s n as tiny are definitely organized tin war bureaus receive notices that they are thereafter considered the official, author- ized representatives in their districts oi the Siale of Connecticut for all war work The bureaus are designed and empowered to supervise and direct all war activities in thpir towns or cities, except of such organi zations as the Red Cross, which are national in scope and with which the bureaus will make every effort to co-operate. The bu- reaus "ill also be closely allied to the lo- cal governments of the places in which thej are located. The general plan of organization calls for war bureaus composed of a chairman and an active executive committee consist ing of carefully selected representatives of the local government, the Red Cross, the Chamber of Commerce, the War Savings di (Continued on page 6 1 Connecticut Bulletin Outlines Progress of War Savings Campaign' The current issue of the Connecti cut Bulletin contains six pages in- stead of four because of the inclusion of a special section describing the United States Government War Sav- ings plan in this state. It is the present intention to devote two pa each issue to this thrift campaign. The movement, under the direction of Howell Cheney, is now well under way. and a drive is to be undertaken during the last two weeks in January for the placing of a thrift stamp, with the accompanying thrift card, in every household in Connecticut. Al- ready gratifying progress has been made. .More than 50,000 factory workers have been given stamps, and the valuable lesson of saving is be- ing well learned. Thrift stumps and Avar savings certificates are on sale at all postoftices, at the various banks, and at other authorized agencies. The Connecticut State Council of De- fense is cooperating in this move- ment. LABOR EXCHANGES Special Committee appointed by Council to Draw Up Resolutions In anticipation of the heavy farm labor demands that are expected next Spring, the Connecticut State Council of Defense has appointed a special committee con- sisting of Joseph W. Aleop, F. D. Cheney, Georg M. Landers and Herbert Knox Smith ii draw up a resolution providing for the formation of labor exchanges throughout 'he state under the auspices of the Council. The resolution will be presented at the next meeting of the Council. The labor ex- changes will act a- clearing houses Eoi the transfei of workingmen from non-es- sential to essential industries, including farms, where tin 1 labor shortage will soon ie ■ a serious problem. E. K. Eyerly, supervisor of farm manage ment, Northeastern Regional District. United States Department of Agriculture, and Dr. ill Elder, a farm labor specialist of Rhode Island, were at the meeting i" ■ . i .-.-mi the labor needs of the farmers of Connecticut ami tin- necessity fur providing labor to plant and raise a record food crop during the season of 1 1 s. COUNCIL TO CREATE A SPECIAL DIVISION OF LABOR EXCHANGES Function will be to Divert Working- men from Mini essential to Essential Industries for Duration of the War — Details of Plan to be Presented at Next Meeting MOBILIZING MEDICAL RESOURCES OF STATE The Connecticut State Council of Defense, at it- general session on December 2G, voted hi establish a Division of War Production Labor Exchanges, the function of which will be, in general, to divert labor from non-es- sential tn essential industries while the war continues. Details of the plan have yet to he formulated. They will probably be presented at the next meeting of the Coun- cil. There were present at the meeting: Gov- ernor Marcus H. Holcomb, Winchester Ben- in it. Vdjutant General George M. Cole, Ho- mer S. Cummings, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, William R. Webster, Julius C. Stremlau and Joseph W. Alsop. who presided; also the following committee members and executives: Fuel ■ Administra- tor Thomas W. Russell, George B. Williams, George M. Landers. F. D. Cheney, L. F. Robinson, Herbert Knox Smith, Rear Ad- miral W. S. Cowles, U. S. N., Retired. George B. Chandler, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, W. II. Putnam, Arthur L. Shipman, B. D. Bug- bee, B. F. English, Miss Caroline Ruutz Rees and Miss Margaret T. Corwin. Dr. Charles C. Godfrey, chairman of the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine, re- ported progress on plans to mobilize the medical resources of the state to inert -ml den emergencies such as the recent Halifax disaster. At the request of George M Landers, chairman of the Committee on Food Supply ami ( onservation, the Council voted to re- quest tin- committee on Man Power and Labor to co-operate witn the Food l om mittee in considering the question of util izing jail labor. W. S. Fuller of Suffield was elected a member of the Council's Committee on Co- ordinal ion of Societ ies. MEETING OF DECEMBER 19th At the executive session of the meeting oJ the i onnecticut state Council of Defense held on December It' there were present the following: Governor Marcus II. Holcomb, Dr. I>. Chester Brown, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Julius Stremlau and Joseph W. Alsop, who presided. The Council voted to go on record as op (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut Mate Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning ollicial matters. WOOD-CHOPPING BEES SOLVE WAR PROBLEM Residents of Old Lyme Get Out and Hustle when Coal Bins Begin to Get Empty WOMEN TO CONDUCT ^ FOOD EXHIBITIONS Vol. 1 HARTFORD I ONN 1)1^28, 1917^ No. 16 "LIGHTLESS NIGHTS" TO HELP SAVE COAL Federal Fuel Administrator Receives Order from Washington UNION SETS A GOOD EXAMPLE Thomas W. Russell, Federal Fuel Admin istrator for Connecticut and chairman of He Coal Commit! :,f the Connecticut ite Council of Defense, his received in structions from Washington concerning the "Iightless nights" which are to be ob served throughout the country weekh .Air. Russell has requested the co-operation ot all who are directly affected by the new order and has called up..,, individuals throughout Connecticut to reduce to the ow-est possible minimum the amount of light used on the nights design ted which are Thursday and Sunday nights On the " Iightless nights,"" there is to be no more outdoor lighting than is . lutely necessary for tne safety of sti passages and dangerous spots, and house holders are urged to have as few lights as possible in their homes these nights Mr Russell is instructed from Washington to use the full authority granted to him by the Fuel Administrator in the enforcement ot this new regulation. _ The telegram from Washington inform- ing Mr. Russell of the new order follows- 'Order of fuel administrator taking ef- fect December 15 cancels present order rel- ating the time advertising signs shall be I'lbted. In its place all signs of even kind, including merchants' smns theater signs display lighting on buildings and elsewhere, hotel signs and advertising signs are ordered discontinued complete^ Thursday and Sunday nights of each week On these same nights stores not open for business must not show inside lights more ban are necessary for safety. Municrmli "-with cluster lights or extra bright lighting for 'White Way' effect musl "re duce on Thursday am! Sunday nights to only so much lighting as i s necess,ry ,,„■ ty. These nights will be called 'light- less nights' an d we wish newspap ur-e householders to observe the-,, ni with as few li-bts in homes as possible I lease understand spirit of order is that on Thursday and Sunday nights there shall be no more outdoor lighting than is a bso lutely necessary for safety of streets pas sages and da,,., emus snots and that you are charged by the United States Fuel Ad ministration with giving f„n effect (o t] . order using the f„M authority granted vou bj the Fuel Administrator to enforc, If there are individual violators, detailed orders will be sent vou by mail " Hie to,,,, f QUI Lyme has set an ex- ample to (he rest of the State by putting 1 ' '" '' ■'* of (I:,. week as' the first community wood chopping day in Connecti- cut. Instead of complaining about the lack oi coal l„v, use of war conditions, the citi zens of this community have decided to hustle for themselves, and a special com nnttee has invited all the able-bodied men ot the town to adjourn on the day set to a well stocked wood lot and chop i,s muc h wood as they can. The wood will be sold to Old Lyme residents who need it -,t cost Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Richard M. Bissell, chairman of (lie Col state Council of Defense, and Thomas W Russell, United States Fuel Administrator lor Connecticut, lone been invited to at- tend the wood chopping bee. The State Council recently received a unique letter from (he town of' Union which ■ s getting along without a pound of coal and is usmg deadw I gathered in the nearby woods. The letter was sent bv. H R. Howard, chairman of the Union Town Committee of the Council, in reply to a re- quest for information as to whether there was need of establishing a local coal com- mute,- in Union. The letter was in part is follows: There is no cause for worry in this town in regard to the fuel situation, for not one pound of real is used here. When we want fuel we go out into the woods and oick up the dead-wood. That saves cutting down trees. a nd the fuel is already dried I would suggest for future reference in ""•>' coal cannot be secured in the hro-er centers, thai Union oin furnish 5.000 cords of wood for Putnam and 25,000 cords for Stafford Springs." Special Committee appointed to range for Fairs in Each County Ar. WHAT AMERICA IS DOING Series of Articles on War Preparations Issued through Council TO VISUALIZE HOOVER LESSONS With the object of visualizing and dem- ons! rating the food conservation doctrines taught by the Food Administration, a series 01 food tans is to be held ,n Connecticut luring January under the auspices of the """'"" » Woman's Activities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense The tans, which have been authorized bv the Council, will be conducted by a sub-com- mittee on patriotic food exhibits consisting ot the following women: Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop, chairman. Hiss Caroline Ruutz Roes, chairman of I he Woman s Committee. Miss Estella Sprague, member of the (',,,„- nnttee on Food Supply. Mrs. William C. Cheney, chairman of the south Manchester Woman's Committee ALss Dorothy WeiT of Ridgefield Mrs. Karl Winter of Waterbury Miss Margaret T. Corwin, executive sec- retary of the Woman's Committee Present plans call for a series of eMit exhibits one in each county of the state Each exhibit, in addition to its primary purpose, will serve as a sectional meetim'- at which the woman's organizations of the county will be able to get ideas for similar exhibits to be held iii other towns and Cities of the county, and it is expected that letore the campaign is over food shows will have been held i„ seor e s of cities and towns _ ihe exhibits will contain samples of var- ious food substitutes, directions for prepar- ln " nomical war meals and demonstra- tions of the best methods of saving food and providing wholesome substitutes for meats, wheat, sugar, etc. Their greatest value will He in the fact that every food esson will be tausht with the aid 'of ac- tual exhibits of food which will enable housewives to visualize the lessons taught _ Two food exhibits have already been held in Connecticut, one at Manchester under the direction of Mrs. Chenev. and another at Ridgefield under the direction of Miss Weir. Both were considered highly suc . cessful, and the methods used at' these -hows will be followed in the succeeding fairs. " The Committee on Publicity of the Con- necticut Stale Council of Defense is Fur mshing to tl,,. newspapers of Connecticut a series of news articles summarizing the preparations thus far made by the United States Government for its share in the war. The articles have been prepared by [he Committee on Public Information, Wash- l "" 1 ""- D - <'■• and are based on complete ni' rmation on file in Government archives I hey are consequently valuable for the ac- curate, up-to-date information they contain ird to the war activities in the United The articles so far published take un the following subjects: The United irmy, the training camps of the \rmy. Navy and Marine Corps, th, go-i ernmenl shipbuilding program, the part played by the railroads of this country in relation to the war. the aviation program and the work of the United States Food Administration. O. of D. MAINE COPIES CONNECTICUT Establishes Liberty Choruses with State- wide Organization The State of Maine has followed the ex- ample set by the State of Connecticut in organizing Liberty Choruses. The choruses in Maine are to be directed through a state- wide organization which has just been in- corporated. The Connecticut 'choruses are directed by a division of the Publicity Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The Liberty Chorus idea had its origin in the defense council of this -' ' , '' The plan has since been endorsed by the Council of National Defense, and other states have been urged to take up Liberty Chorus singing as a means of arousing patriotism and the "will to win" the war. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN THRIFT STAMPS FOR EMPLOYEES OF ALL STATE CORPORATIONS Director Howell Cheney issues appeal for co-operation — Many concerns already approve plan as proposed — Three methods are outlined to business heads EMPLOYERS ASKED TO HELP MAKE MOVEMENT A SUCCESS The gift of a 25 cent thrift stamp to ei ei 3 employe! iach eorporal ion, m inu- facturing establishment or business house is the practical start on the pathway of thrift which Howell Cheney, Connecticut Director of the War Savings Committee, has proposed to employers throughout tins state. It is a certainty this will be done b\ some of the largest and best known concerns in the state, as their names are already on Mr. Cheney's lists as supporters of the plan outlined. If the lead of these is Eol lowed there will result a general distribu- tion of thrift stamps and thrift cards which will help greatly in the spreading of the war savings idea in Connecticut. Three plans have been suggested bj Mr. Cheney, any one of which will be acceptable. The (i rst will be for the employer to give to each employee a thrift card hen ing one 25-eent stamp. The second is for the employer to agree to provide the sixteenth stamp which is necessary before the thrift card with the addition of a few cents, may- he exchanged for a $5 thrift stamp. The third is for the employer to pay the final amount when the thrift stamp is filled with the required sixteen stamps. Of these plans Mr. Cheney believes that the first is the most desirable, as thus the employe be already started in his thrift campaign, and will he given every incentive to eon- Mr. Cheney, after conferenc?s with many leading manufacturers and others, that 25 cuts per employee is a moderate price to pay for the good will to all parties which will result. The financial cost is comparatively -mall, and the benefits to the government, employer and employee will he tremendous. 8 WE and INVEST in 1 h r SAFEST SIMPLEST SECT R I T Y r,T y WAP, SAVINGS ST IMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT THRIFT DRIVE STARTS IN SCHOOLS ON JAN. 7 Howell Cheney announces plan for campaign soon to be started among children CLERGYMEN UNITE IN URGING FULL SUPPORT OF THRIFT CAMPAIGN A drive will be started in the public schools of the state on Monday, Januarj 7. for the purpose of having a minimum of 50 per cent, of the school children of Connecticut provided with a 25-cent thrift stamp and a thrift card. Plans for this movement are in the hands of Howell 1 v, slate director o*' the National War - 1 1 iiiv - t ommil tec. who is now in com munication with the superintendents and supervisors of the schools in the state foi the purpose of securing their co-operation. Mr. Cheney says that the permanence i t the educational value in teaching thrift lepends almost wholly upon the savings ■ tet es which provide all the stimuli of organize 1 effort. These societies meeting regularly with definite purposes anil definite tves will mike the ultimate object easj of accomplishment. Mr. Cheney has sent instructions to the different schools explaining in detail the different plans which have been suggested for the formation of savings societies. II -ays that while the minimum of enrollment is -ei at 511 per cent, of the number of pupils in Hie schools, he expects this num- ber will easily 1 xceeded, and that prac- tically every child in the state will within the next two weeks he provided with a thrift stamp and a thrift card. Bishop Nilan, Bishop Brewster, Dr. Potter and Dr. Luther sign appeal for patriotic observance of holiday season — Mr. Cheney makes appeal for saving ADVOCATE NEW SPIRIT IN GIVING OF GIFTS BOYS WANT STAMPS Choristers at Hartford Church Sug- gest Arrangement Whereby Their Salaries will Help Win the War Boys "i the male choir at St. John's t Inn ch. Hartford, have petitioned the church choirmaster asking that they he given their monthly salaries in thrift -l;i nips, instead of the usual cash. This unusual request was presented to the musi- cal director of St. John's parish by th. boys themselves after a short conference in which several of the older chorister- made patriotic appeals, which were waindv seconded by the younger members. \ vote wa- then taken and the action was iiicini mous. The chinch authorities are willing to pay the choristers in this fashion, and much favorabl nment has been heard in praise of the patriotic stand the little fellows have taken. There are 21 hoys in St. John's choir, all from 10 to 15 reus of age. The amount of money which will thus he tnrnpd over to the government for war purposes will reach respectable figures each month. In every church of Connect had on the Sundaj before Christmas, was read ,i pa triotic thrift app tied by i Chauncey B. Brewster, Bishop John J. Mian, Rev. Dr. R. II. Potter and Rev. !)i. I-'. S. Luther, members of the eccle- siastical section of the War Savings Com- mittee, urging a proper observance of the holiday season in these days of war and ireparation for war. The appeal was as Hows: "As we approach the Christmas annivei -ary the real meaning of the season should grip us more rather than less intima because of the grave times we an- passing ■ ioi ugh. "Christ gave the world the ideal of a saving of life by an absolute giving of one's -elf. " As a nation we are now serving as n • i for the accomplishment of tint ideal. We bave pledged ourselves, our state and Dur country, to give of our best lives that the world may be free, free as Chris! would have it free, for every individual to make the most of himself. ■' Universally we have come to observe Christmas with a joyous and a giving. May it now be a giving of selves, and may we especially observe it in this spirit this ye ir " Mav wo make our gifts a personal of- fering, M;iv we give especially of the fruits of our own labor, and may we make as little demand as possible upon the labor if oi hers. "May we avoid every kind of giving that is formal and conventional, that is eold or impersonal, that has behind it any other thought than that of joyous and voliin! -ci v ice "May we in our srifts remember first, our soldiers and sailors wherever thej nci.v lie and so bring them into the home ■i 1 1 les. " May we rejoice the hearts especially of little children, and of all those who arc sick or in want, or in whom the fires of hi may lie burning low. "May we decorate our homes and our feasts with good cheer and Christmas spirit. and not waste our re-onn i the tawdry, the useless and the perishable. " Cod grant tint w.- all. fri nds an I foes 'like, come into a re-birth of the spirit of service, from which a vision of a ji and -in everlasting peace may spring." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN VTABL SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 40,000 FACTORY MEN GIVEN THRIFT STAMPS AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS Industrial establishments get busy on war savings proposition — 20,000 industrial workers in Bridgeport are helping government — Stamps for Cheney Brothers' Men EMPLOYEES OF TRAVELERS ARE ALSO REMEMBERED TO INTEREST FARMERS IN THRIFT MOVEMENT MANY THRIFT STAMPS GIVEN IN UNI0NVILLE State Director Cheney makes plans to Factory employees and school children interest rural communities in start campaign to help Uncle sale of stamps Sam win the war TOWNS OFFER ASSISTANCE A plan whereby the farmers of the state are to be interested in t lie national thrift movement is being perfected by Howell Cheney, state director of the War Savings Committee, who will, within a few days, make a definite announcement of arrange- ments fur the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates to residents of the ru- ral districts of Connecticut. Several details of the plan have already been worked out under Mr. Cheney's di- rection. It is proposed first to interest the fanners h\ means of the several Granges. It is also proposed to spread thrift campaign information by means of various public meetings, which will be held in many parts of the state within the next two weeks. Rural mail carriers will also In' given charge of the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates in sufficient numbers to meet all demands. In regions where there are at first no de- mands for the thrift stamps and the accom- panying thrift cards, Mr. Cheney proposes to stimulate interest by placing thrift lit- erature in every household. It is also ex- pected thai there will be many house-to- house canvasses started within the next few weeks which will result not only in greatly increased sales of the stamps but also in stimulated interest on the part of the citi zens. Mr. Cheney also expects to interest the farmers through their children, who will receive thrift instruction in the schools. The town committees of the Connecticut State Council "f Defense are co-operating fully in this thrift campaign. The village of Unionville has been thor- oughly organized for the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates, ac- cording to a report made recently at the Capitol to Howell Cheney, state director of the National War Savings Committee. C. E. Graham, chairman of the War Sav- ings Committee in Unionville has informed Mr. Cheney that every one of the 7 are in process of organization and will lie ready for action soon. Fairfield l oiinty towns and cities have been the quickest to adopt the War Bureau idea, foi thirteen of the thirty Bureaus already formed are in that county, but nearly every oilier county in the state has it- snari oi the new war hoards. Completely organized War Bureaus now pxisl in the following cities ami towns of ( onnecticut : llarl foul ( lounty — Bristol' East Hartford Hartford Manchester New Britain Simsbury i Continued on page 6 > Committee on Industrial Survey takes up Standardization problem Enquiries have been sent to every fire de- partment in Connecticut by the Committee on Industrial Survey of the Connecticut State Council of Defense for the purpose of gathering information in regard to the pres- ent possibility of connecting their tire ap- paratus to the hydrants of neighboring towns, and nearly all departments have replied. The Defense Council has taken up thi matter of the interchange of fire appa- ratus in order to mike available to all in lie- State additional apparatus with which to protect important pi in case of emergency. The importance of hundreds of Connecticut establishments to 'in- war program of the Nation has made this a vital work for the Council to take up. Fire ( hief -John C. Moran of Hartford, who was appointed a committee of one by the State Fire Chiefs' Association for tin purpose ' f co-operating with tlie Council in this matter, and Horace B. Clark, presi- dent of the Hartford rSoard of Fire Com irissioner-. have met with the Council's committee. A- a result of this confer- ace (In- committee has decided to attempt to standardize the hose and hydrant couplings of every tire department in tlie state by adopting a national standard thread coup- ling which will make it possible for any !i -i- in the State t'i In- connected with any In ill ant in the St tte. 'an tie- fire departments are equipped with these couplings through the committee of the defense council, it will he possible for fire apparatus of any town to he used in anv other town in the state. COUNCIL ADVISES SCHOOL CHILDREN TO SAVE FOR WAR Reduction of Unnecessary Expenses for Social Purposes Urged Upon Pupils in Resolution Adopted Because of Need for Thrift — Excursions Dis = approved MEMBERS READY TO SUPPORT COAL CONSERVATION PLANS The Connecticul State Council of Defense, at it- weekly meeting on Wednesday, Janu- ny 9, adopted a resolution suggesting that for the period of the war the expenses of ill social activities in the schools of this State he reduced to a minimum ami that the practice of raising considerable sums of money in secondary schools for excur -ions to Washington be discontinued for i In- present. The resolution was pn iy the Committee on Education. It was as follows : •' In view of the fact that in this era of high prices many parents are making un- usual sacrifices to maintain their children in school, and in view of tlie fact that the teachers of our schools have been urged io interest the children actively in the pres- ent war savings stamp campaign, the Con necticut Mali- i ouncil of Defense strongly suggests that for the period of the war the expense of all social activities in our scl ' - be reduced to a minimum, and particularly that the raising of considerable -urn- of money by graduating classes in our second ary schools for excursions to Washington be (Continued on page 6) War Bureaus Derive Their Authority From An Act of The General Assembly Persons interested in the organization of war bureaus in Connecticut towns frequently ask what authority i- held by a war bureau so organized. The Connecticut State Council of Defense has issued the following explanation in this connection: " By statute of the last Legislature, the Governor was directed to render to the Government of the United States, in tlie present crisis, any assistance within the power of this State, and was authorized to that end to organize and employ all resource- within the State and to exercise all power convenient it necessary in his judgment. In accordance with the power vested in him by this law, he appointed the Connecticut Council of Defense by a proclamation, reading as follows: "'Tin- body to be known as the ( onnecticut Council of Defense, with ami under my direction, to conduct the prose- cution of tin- war -o far as concerns this State- — the Council is directed to organize and to choose such others to act with it in the prosecution of its duties as it may deem advisable and to do all such other acts necessary to carry into effect the purposes for which it is created.' '■When a War Bureau has been appointed the official war agency for the State of (onnecticut for war work in its Town by this Council, its authority to take measures to conserve and concentrate its local resources for war work i- es tililishcd. and as the war goes on, the necessity for close supervision and control of such matters i- hound to become more apparent." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN ^\< CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol. 1 HARTFORD. CONN., JAN. 11, IMS. No. 17 SIMSBUR Y WAR BUREAU Systematic and efficient method followed in organization of new board .e« Plans for Convention of State War Workers $* The procedure followed in the organiza- tion of the war bureau recently formed in the town of Simsbury is given out by the Connecticut State Council of Defense as a systematic and efficient method, and one which carries good suggestions to other towns in the State interested in forming war bureaus. The war bureau movement in Simsbury was initiated by the former town committee of the Council in connection with others which have been prominent in civilian war work. An executive committee, by-laws and a statement of the purposes of the pro- posed war bureau were tentatively selected and prepared. The first selectman was then induced to call a town meeting for the consideration of these tentative plans. The town meeting was held and at it the following resolutions were adopted: " Whereas, The Governor of the State of Connecticut has issued a message to the citizens requesting co-operation with the Connecticut State Council of Defense in all matters pertaining to civilian war work and " Whereas, The Town Council of Defense for Simsbury has called together the rep- resentatives of the principal organizations already engaged in war activities and they have together submitted a plan of organi- zation which has the approval of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense, said plans being hereto attached as a part of this resolution, now, therefore be it " Resolved, That the establishment of a war bureau for Simsbury in accordance with said plans be hereby approved and the plans accepted, and be it further " Resolved, That the selectmen be and are hereby authorized to draw upon the town treasurer for any required sum of money not exceeding $100 per month, said sum to be paid to the_ treasurer of the war bureau for all worth}' "objects. The control committee, which has conducted the Liber ty Loan Campaigns and the Y. M. C. A. and Red Cross drives, has proved conclusively that the success of a campaign depends in a great measure on the organization of the efforts of those interested. " Resolved, That the voters of the town of Simsbury hereby pledge their hearty sup- port and co-operation to the Government of the United States, the State of Connecti- cut, and the War Bureau of Simsbury in every activity leading to a speedy victory in this great struggle for humanity, liberty and democracy." The following by-laws and purposes of Delegates Expected From Every Town in Connecticut— Will Last Two Days GOVERNOR ISSUES SUMMONS In order that a meeting might take place at. which plans might be mapped out for the conduct of the civilian war activities of Connecticut during the coming year, Gov- ii nor Marcus H. Holcomb has requested the Connecticut State Council of Defense (o call together representatives of its state- wide organization for a war convention in Hartford. The State Council of Defense immediately took steps to carry out the Governor's recommendation and has already sent out notices that such a meeting of war workers, a war convention, will be held in the Hall of the House of Representatives at the Slate Capitol on January 17 and 18. Complete details for the war convention are being arranged rapidly. Every town and city in the state will be asked to send dele- gates to this convention, the representation to be one, two, three, or four delegates, ac- cording to the size of the community. The Council is authorizing its town chairmen r ghoul the state to appoint these dele- gate-. They will have formal credentials and seats in the Hall of the House will be ed to them. This convention will not be open to the public as the entire capacity of the House will be taxed to accommodate the delegates and chairmen of committees of the Council. The preliminary plans for the convention call for a roll call at the opening session on the morning of January 17. an afternoon session the same d ly, and a Avar supper that evening, together with morning and afternoon sessions the following day. Dele- . gates are being instructed to plan to spend ,the night in Hartford. Part of the program will consist of five- minute reports from committee chairmen. The time for each report will be strictly ■ limited to five minutes, it is the Council's plan to place before the delegates a brief summary of what has been done, as well as a plan for future activities. A special com- mittee of the Council is now at work ar- ranging the complete program for this im- portant war meeting. Governor Holcomb has sent the following letter to local chairmen of the Connecticut state Council of Defense: "On April 20th, in accordance with power 1 vested in me by Chapter 44 of the Public Acts of 1917, I appointed the Connecticut State Council of Defense for the purpose of directing the prosecution of the war so far as concerns this state. " This Council, in accordance with my directions, has formed an organization to cover a wide field of activity, and has been diligently and efficiently addressing itself to tin 1 great task assigned to it. " Nearly a year has elapsed since the LTnited States entered the war, and appar- ently we are but launched upon the great undertaking which it has become the duty t of Connecticut to perform, in furnishing its part of the men, materials, and money for the war's successful prosecution. " In my opinion it will be wise for us, a i this time, to confer as to ways and means, and I am therefore directing the Council to call together in convention rep- resentatives from the various towns in order that they may meet, hear reports of the work already done, and take counsel to- gether as to our future procedure. " Marcus H. Holcomb, : Governor." the organization were presented and adopted: "The objects of the War Bureau shall be: To act as the agent of the Connecticut State Council of Defense for all war work for Simsbury. ■• To co-ordinate all the existing activi- ty s with a view of eliminating duplications and waste effort. " To keep in touch as far as possible, with the men at the front and their fami- lies at home and render all possible assist- ance to both. " To arouse and maintain a spirit of sac- rifice and service in every activity which may encourage and comfort the men at the Hunt and assist our government in bring- ing a speedy victory to the cause of Lib- erty and Democracy. " The War Bureau shall consist of the Town Council of Defense and representa- tives of the Red Cross Welfare Committee and War Charities. Such additions may lie made as the War Bureau from time to time may deem necessary. New members shall be chosen by vote of the War Bureau. "The officers of the War Bureau shall consist of a president, vice-president, sec- retary and treasurer. They shall be elected annually by majority vote of the Bureau. " The War Bureau shall be divided into D. Of D. JAN !8 1918 four committees known as Finance, Red Cross, Conservation, Woman's Activities. These committees may subdivide their work in any manner subject to the approval of the bureau. "' There shall be an executive board which -hall consist of the officers and the chair- man of each of the committees. " The chairman of these committees shall constitute a nominating committee to act with the president in dividing the work and -electing the sub-committee. " Meetings of the Bureau may be called at any time by the president or by the sec- retary at the request of any three members of the Bureau. One day's notice shall be given. " A quorum shall consist of five members of the Bureau except for the election of officers." The organization of the committees rep- resenting foreign born groups in towns throughout the State as a part of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense organi- zation is going forward rapidly under the direction of Rev. John G. Murray of the Council's Committee on Foreign Born Popu- lation, according to a report recently made to the council by Stanley H. Holmes, chair- ii cm of the Committee. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Connecticut Will Have Proportionate Share Of One Million Thrift Stamp Sales Stations Federal directors of the National War Savings Committee have decided to inaugurate immediately a campaign for the establishment of 1,000,000 sales stations throughout the country for thrift stamps and war Bavings certificates, accord- ing to a telegram sent by Frank A. Vanderlip, head of the movement, to State- Director Howell Cheney. If this proportion is followed in Connecticut it will result in the placing of a sales station for every 100 inhabitants. This will mean that practically every store, large and small, in this state, will be asked to become an agency for the stamps and certificates. Mr. Cheney has also been asked to see that every store and ollice frequented by the public has war sav- ings signs placed in conspicuous places. Mr. Vanderlip has ruled that as these stores will obtain their supplies of stamps from banks and postomces which are regular agencies, no applications for appointment as agents are necessary. BOY SCOUTS TO HELP SELL THRIFT STAMPS Are Expected to be of Great Assistance in Connecticut War Savings Campaign ECONOMY APPEAL Thrift Stamp Campaign will do Much to Teach Conservation Lessons HOUSE TO HOUSE CANVASSES It is expected that the Boy Scouts will play an exceedingly active part in the thrift movement which is now under way in Connecticut under the direction of How- ell Cheney, state director for the National War Savings Committee. Heads of the Boy Scouts in this state have offered their services to Mr. Cheney, and it is expected that the boys will be able to render exceed- ingly valuable service. It is planned to use the Scouts extensive ly in the house to house canvasses which will soon be undertaken in every city and town in the state. Mass meetings for boys will be held everywhere. It is in- tended not only to train the boys to sell stamps, but also to have them buy as many thrift stamps and war savings cer- tificates as their means will allow. It is expected that an appeal will be sent out to all the Scouts in the state to the effect that the boys of 1918 should show the same patriotism as their ancestors in the war of 177G. Mr. Cheney also expects to extend this campaign to the Campfire Girls and other similar organizations of young women. These will be asked to bear every bit as heavy a responsibility in the movement as the boys, and it is expected that with the loyal co-operation of the boys and girls of Connecticut, great results can be accom plished in the near future. A number of leading men in Roanoke, Ya., have presented children in all the schools in their city with a thrift card and a stamp attached. There are 8,500 stu- dents who have been started out in the proper way with this Thrift idea. It is ex- pected that before long patriotic men of means in other states will follow this ex- ample. An appeal to the people of Connecticut to conserve both labor and materials in order to assist in the support of the nation's armies in the field and to provide them with equipment has been issued by How- ell Cheney, state director of the National War Savings Committee. The appeal is as follows: " The War Savings campaign is the most effective means of impressing the citizens of this country with the fact that we can- not support a vast army in the field and a great navy at sea and at the same time spend the same amount of money we used to before the war lor things which may be perfectly proper to buy in times of peace but which are not necessary to the carrying on of the great war which we are now lighting. " It is desired to impress upon the Amer- ican people that every citizen must get be- hind the government, which is devoting its entire energies to waging a great warfare I'oi freedom. This warfare requires the putting of men in the field and keeping them fed and clothed. It requires the pro- duction of ships and shells, guns and rilles, motor trucks, saddlery, aeroplanes, hospital supplies, food and a great variety of goods, the output of which calls for vast indus- trial plants from one end of the country to the other, manned by millions of men and women who serve their country as effectively as are our soldiers and sailors. " If the American people continue to re- quire all the pleasant and comfortable luxuries which they consumed before the war, they are making it necessary for other factories and shops, also employing millions of men and women, to produce articles which do not help to bring peace a day nearer, when they might be devoting them selves to the production of the neces arj things which will help to win the war." CAMPAIGN TO START AT ONCE IN SCHOOLS If you can't lick a German you can at least lick a thrift stamp. Children of All Ages will be Asked to Co-operate in Selling Thrift Stamps Beginning immediately a campaign will be started in all the schools of Connecticut for the distribution of thrift stamps and war savings certificates among the children. Ii; is estimated there are more than 200,000 school children in this State, and it is ex- pected that within a month each one will be the owner of at least one thrift stamp. Howell Cheney, state director of the Na tional War Savings Committee, has held several conferences with supervisors and principals in different parts of Connecticut, and everywhere he has received assurances of cordial support. It is proposed to or- ganize war savings societies in every grade, and every effort will lie made to impress upon the pupils the doctrine of thrift. The suggestion has been made that each child lie urged to save at least one penny a week. The performance of additional tasks at home and for neighbors is suggested as a means foi increasing the number of stamps which are to be placed on the thrift cards. WOMAN'S IMPORTANT SHARE Sub-Committee of Council Expects to Direct Share of Thrift Campaign Activity Women of Connecticut are to be assigned an important part in the war thrift earn paign which is now under way throughout tin- nation. Plans have been perfected whereby the Committee on Woman's Ac tivities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense will be assigned a considerable share of the task of selling $26,1 U worth of thrift stamps and war savings cei tificates in Connecticut before Januarj I. 1919. It is proposed to interest the various women's organizations in every city, town, and village in the state. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN WS.S WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN j INSTRUCTIONS FOR BANKS NEEDS STRONG SUPPORT Appeal Sent Throughout Connecticut Points Out Importance of Co=operation " Why You Should Buy War (Savings Stamps " is the subject of the following appeal sent out for distribution by Howell ( heney, state director of the National War Savings Committee, to the various war sav- ings chairmen in Connecticut: "The appeal finds expression in the heart of every loyal man, woman and child, 'What 'can I do?' 'How can I light?' ■ How can I play my part in this war?' If we can make this appeal universal, we need not be fearful for democracy. " We cannot all lie soldiers, hut we can all serve and support the men in tin' line. We are sending over there one million men, and these one million men need nineteen billion dollars' worth of war materials to supply them during the next year. We could have sent two million men almost as easily as one million, if it were not for the fact that we are only producing war supplies now at the rate of one-third of the quantity necessary in order to make ili" men effective fighters. " \\ e cannot make our soldiers conquerors unless we practically treble our support of them and that support can come in in- creased measure in just the proportion that you and 1 forego our consumption of things which are not necessary, anil make a loan to the Government for the production of the absolutely necessary war supplies. " Does it not then come home to us per- sonally and individually that the Govern- iiM nt's need of money, great as it is, is no! as great as its need of the labor and materials we are consuming. Loan that labor and material to the boys at the front and we are fighting effectively, even though wi are not digging trenches. "This appeal is coming to us more and nunc persistently. It is a war appeal and (he methods of war are not the methods of peace, at home any more than they are in the line. If the soldier in the trenches is thinking of the coward in the rear, who i> not. doing his duty, he will never go over the top." Advice Given on How to Obtain Thrift Stamps and Sell Them to Customers Unwell Cheney, director for Connecticut of the National War Savings Committee, has issued the following instructions to banks regarding the use and sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates: " Secure your supplies of stamps from the Federal Reserve Bank of your District unless you can make arrangements with tlie post office to supply your wants. This they may he willing to do in a spirit of cooperation and to better their own show- ing. They are not, however, obliged to do so. " See that one official of the bank who comes in contact with the public is thor- oughly posted as to what instructions to give to either firms or individuals. Direct this agenl of your bank to co-operate to the fullest with your local War Savings Committee. " Banks may sell to firms and corpora- tions and to each other as well as to in- dividuals, and they assume no responsi- bility for the use to which these firms or corporations put their stamps. " Banks can obtain stamps in excess of $1,000 from the Federal Reserve Bank of their District by putting up cash instead of securities as collateral. They will then receive their stamps on consignment ae- ciunt and render monthly statements of sales to the Federal Reserve Bank. " Banks may keep their customers sup- plied with such amounts of stamps as they require in the case of all customers who are carrying balances with them, and this may he done without such customers being appointed agents. Such customers, how- ever, should he warned that, while the banks will supply them with stamps in any amounts covered by their balances, these stamps cannot be cashed in their own names or in the name of their firm at maturity to a value of more than $1,000. " Completed thrift cards of sixteen 25- ii nt stamps should not be exchanged for cash. The only method recognized by the government is to exchange them for War Saving Certificates." Franked Postcard Plan Expected to Increase Sale of Thrift Stamps A franked postcard plan devised by the Treasury Department is one of the most important means yet put into effect for the solicitation of orders for thrift stamps and war savings certificates. Within the next few days more than 300,000 of these cards will be printed and dis- tributed in this state. They will be placed in the hands of solicitors in the different cities and towns, and will be used in the house to house canvasses which will be started in a short time. These cards may be filled out and mailed without a stamp by the per- sons in whose hands they are left. Mail carriers will then deliver thrift stamps or war savings cer- tificates to the senders, and will collect the money for the stamps sold. Howell Cheney, state director, has prepared the following instructions for the use of this postcard: 1. Read both sides of card care- fully. It gives you practically all the information you require. 2. Collect no money. The letter- carrier delivers the stamps and se- cures payment. 3. Take orders. Do not merely distribute cards. Mail cards your- self after taking orders. No post- age is required. 4. See that purchaser signs his own name and address. Be sure that every blank space is properly filled in. 5. Try to have purchaser order enough stamps to supply each mem- ber of his family as well as him- self. ii. See to it that purchaser orders on the bottom line a War Savings Certificate or Thrift Card for himself and for each member of his family for whom he may be ordering stamps, unless stamps are being ordered to fill partially-filled War-Savings Certificates or Thrift Cards. 7. Be sure to fill in your own name and address and name of your organization (if any) on the left of card. Record is made of all sales and unless you fill in these blank spaces, no credit can be given you. 8. Make personal record of your sales and follow up purchasers to see that they buy regularly. 9. Carry leaflet of " Questions and Answers" (Publication No. W. S. 113). It answers practically all questions that could be put to you in relation to War-Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps. Carry also, for demonstration purposes, an actual War-Savings Stamp and Thrift Stamp affixed respectively to a War- Savings Certificate and Thrift Card. 10. Enlist the services of as many of your friends as possible to do similar solicitation. A War- Savings solicitor is in truth a " man behind a gun." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN TO TELL OF WOMAN'S SHARE IN WAR WORK Miss Helen Fraser of England Will Speak at Two Meetings in Hartford The Committee on Woman's Activities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense is making plans for a series of meetings on Friday, January 25, at which Miss Helen Fraser, a noted British war worker, will speak. Miss Fraser is the author of " Women and War Work " and a member of the National War Savings Committee of London. She came to this country recently at the invitation of several women's colleges and the Women's Committee of the Council of National Defense. A meeting will be held in the afternoon in the hall of the House of Representatives, State Capitol, Hartford, under the auspices of the Committee on Health and Recreation, presided over by its chairman, Dr. Valeria H. Parker, who will present reports on the work of the committee's policewomen. All town chairmen of the woman's organization are invited to attend. A public meeting will be held in the evening at 8.30 o'clock in Unity Hall, Pratt street, Hartford, under the auspices of the women's college clubs of Hartford, which will be presided over by Mrs. Ralph 0. Wells, president of the Hart- ford College Club. Mrs. Louis R. Cheney is in charge of the arrangements for this meeting. The Committee on Woman's Activities <>i the State Council has added the following mi mbers to its Committee en Reduction of Deliveries: Mrs. T. Belknap Beach of Hart ford and Mrs. Cortland Arnold of Putnam. Miss Alice Smith, president of the Hart- ford Young Women's Christian Association, lias lien added to the Committee on Health end Recreation. ROADS CLEARED OF SNOW Highway Department Co-Operates to Aid Auto Truck Transportation With the co-operation of the Transporta- tion Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, the State Highway De- partment, following the recent severe snow- storm, opened up more than 1,000 miles of trunk line highways in this state in order that motor truck transportation might go on without interruption. The work was done under the direction of State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett, who is a member of the Council's Transportation Committee. The Committee has reported to the Council that the State Highway Depart- ment's road-scrapers throughout the state have been mobilized in such manner that it will be possible to handle future snow- storms without delay and maintain the highways at all times in condition for' the mot' r truck transportation which they now handle. RIVER TRANSPORTATION FUEL CONSERVATION Council Committee arranges for extension of traffic during winter Steamboat freight service between New Vnik and Saybrook, with connecting rail service to points on the Valley Branch of the -'New Haven" road, will begin about January 21, it has been announced by the ( 'ommittee on Transportation of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense. An- nouncement was m oh' several days ago that this committee, assisted by civic bodies and manufacturers in Hartford, New Britain, Meriden, Middletown and other places in- terested, had succeeded in inducing the Hartford & New York Transportation Com- pany to run boats during the winter be- tween Hartford and Saybrook. The "New Haven" road also agreed to give special freight service to Valley Branch points. connecting with the boat. This measure is expected to contribute to the relief of transportation congestion during the winter while the Connecticut River is not open to navigation. PROPOSALS ADOPTED TROLLEY LINES URGED TO ADOPT ECONOMIES Public Utilities Commission Asks Patriotic Action to Meet War Conditions Officials of all street railway companies in Connecticut are urged in a circular recently sent out by the Public Utilities Commission of the State to "put into effect such methods as will more effectively conserve fuel and economize in all labor and material consistent with reasonable ser- v ice." The letter points out the need of eliminating every possible source of waste " even at some personal sacrifice," points out the need of facilitating traffic in the larger cities so as not to hinder the trans- portation of employees to factories and sug- gests economy and the highest possible ef- ficiency consistent with wise economy. After referring to the possibility of revising the present street railway schedules, the letter closes with the following recommendations: " 1. That tie' attention of mercantile, manufacturing and industrial institutions he directed to the necessity of co-operation in an effort to bring about a more even distribution of traffic, and a general im- provement in transportation facilities. "2. that the attention of motormen and conductors be called to the patriotic duty of saving current and fuel and that their co-operation be enlisted by pledge cards or such other methods as may be deemed most advisable. " 3. That the officials of all street rail- way companies in the State make a care- tul study of the general situation under present war time conditions and put into iffeel such methods as will more effectively conserve fuel and economize in all labor and materia] consistent with reasonable service. "I. That each street railway company in I lie State report to this Commission on or before January 15, 1918, the results of its investigation in these matters, and the methods, if any. inaugurated or about to he inaugurated in the interests of fuel and other economic conservation." Radical changes in daily life suggested as a means of saving coal for war purposes PLANS MEETING WITH SUCCESS Radical i banges in methods of living, more sweeping probably than have previ- ously been officially suggested anywhere in the United States, were proposed in a let- ter sent out recently by the Committee on Fuel Conservation of the Connecticut State ( loum il of D ifi n-e to all the local fuel com mittees in the State. The suggestions aim at a saving of coal by reducing the hours within which certain public and semi-public plao are to lie kept open each day. They included the following proposals': That saloons, theatres and other places of amuse- ment he open fewer hours each day; thai churches hold union services to allow some of them to close for the duration of the war; that country clubs close wholly or partly; that the holiday recesses of schools be extended; and that private greenhou losed entirely. The local committees were asked to ar- range for community meetings at which the seriousness of the coal situation should be outlined and the suggestions contained in the letters be given serious consideration. The letters asked that the following propos- als be taken up at these meetings: " 1. 'To curtail the boms of the opening of the saloons, certainly from S o'clock in the morning to not later than 9 o'clock at night. Cardinal Gibbons has already issued an appeal to this effect. "- To consider the curtailment of the theaters and other public places of amuse- ment, particularly the movies, to shorter hours. "3. To consider the closing of country clubs, or at least tl losing of a large portion of their rooms. Many clubs have already closed or are planning to close. " i. To extend the holiday recesses of the public schools and closing the larger auditoriums or assembly halls which some i i in large city schools have. "5. To consider the holding of union services in the churches or the temporary closing of such church buildings or room's where possible without handicapping the work which they are doing and will be called upon to ' do. The Federation of Churches in Hartford has the matter of such curtailment under consideration. i' The closing of private greenhouses it this time before the supply of coal for this purpose is necessarily discontinued." As a result of these suggestions several radical changes have been made by volun- tary action in various parts of the In some cities the schools holidays were extended, a number of the churches have agreed to hold union services, several thea- ters have shortened their hours, and country clubs have closed for the winter. In Hart ford, as related elsewhere in The Bulletin, all the retail liquor dealers hive shortened their hours of business five hours a day. 1 le' movement is growing with great rapid- itv. And just as you say that you will not change your style of living a starving baby dies in France. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN WAR BUREAUS READY AND ACTIVE IN 30 CITIES AND TOWNS (Continued from page It West Hartford Wethersfield Windsor Fairfield < lounty — Bethel Bridgeport Brookfield 1 >;« 11 1 m i v Fairfield Monroe \n\ Canaan Newtown Ridgefield Sherman Stratford West port Wilton Middlesex- ( lounty — Middletown Portland New Haven County — Ansonia Meridcn New London County — New London Tolland County — Rockville Windham ( lounty — Killingly Putnam Other War Bureaus dial are partly organ- ized include the following: New Haven, Derby, Windham. Darien, Easton, New Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston. In accordance with recommendations made by the Slate Council of Defense, the local War Bureaus are being linked up as closely as possible with the local govern- ments of their communities. The Bridge port Bureau has already asked the <-it \ oi Bridgeport to appropriate $13,000 for its work and the Middletown Bureau has taken action along a similar line. due of the first acts of the Manchester War Bureau was to hold a public meeting at which the genera] aims of the Bureau were outlined and a rueful explanation was given of the methods of aiding and compensating dependent relatives of sol- diers and sailoi s. The Waterbury War Bureau has started active work and has established an office which is to lie open daily from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. The Windsor War Bureau, one of the pioneers of the state, has already taken up work detailed to it by the Food and Fuel Administrations and the War Savings Com- mittee as well as matter brought to its attention through other channels from the state Council. The War Bureau of South Manchester has called a meeting of the grocers of its town and has talked over with them the sugar situation and means by which the situation can be impi n ed, The Hartford War Bureau has held cral meetings recently and has been taking up plans for a war rally and such activities as distributing service Sags and compiling lists of Hartford's soldiers and sailors. LIQUOR DEALERS HELP Adopt suggestion of Fuel Conservation Committee and shorten their hours Anxious to do their share in helping I rule Sam wage war upon the Kaiser, prac- tically all the retail licensed liquor dealers of Hartford recently agreed to reduce their hours of business five hours a day, opening at 8 a. in. instead of 5 and closing at 10 p. in. instead of midnight, except Saturday. The curtailment is entirely voluntary and is intended to reduce the consumption of coal and electric power for lighting. I he agreement was reai hed last week and put into effect last Wednesday as the re- sult of conferences among the dealers in response to an appeal sent out last Satur- day h\ the Committee on Fuel Conserva- tion of the Connecticut State Council of Defense urging that such action be taken by liquor dealers and that similar action v taken bj churches, theatres, schools country clubs and greenhouses. The liquor dealer- are among the first to respond to the appeal. The agreement affects all licensed dealers. Among those who prom- ised to observe the new hours are the owners of all the hotels in the city. Druggists will also observe the new hours in regard to t heir sales of liquor. Iii addition to closing their places of business during the early and late hours of the day, the licensed dealers have agreed to curtail their lighting as much as possible. They will eliminate all display lights and burn only those that are considered nec- essary. The hotels will not only close their bars at 10 o'clock in the evening but they will refuse to serve liquor in their dining rooms during the hours the liars are closed. The curtailment agreement holds good until April I. when it is hoped that the fuel situation will have improved. The first action in regard to the proposed curtailment was taken at a meeting last Friday of eighteen Hartford liquor dealers, ■vho expressed unanimous approval of the proposal as a coal conservation measure founded on patriotic motives. These deal ere drew up a resolution embodying the pro- posal ami interviewed the other dealers to get their opinions. Nearly every dealer ap- proached signed the agreement. There are about Hid licensed liquor dealers in the city. A movement hi- been started by the ( om in i f tic on Fuel Conservation to have liquor dealers throughout the State follow the ex- iii I set in Hartford and it is expected that the movement will crow rapidly. MERCHANTS ADOPT PLAN Commercial Economy Recommendations Approved in Several Cities Recommendations of the Commercial Economy Board of the Council of National Defense have been adopted by the merchants in Hartford, New Haven, New London. Nor- wieh, West Hartford and Windsor Locks. ii i expected tint tiny will he adopted be- fore the end of the present month in Bris- tol, Danbury, Danielson, Putnam and W'il- 1 imantic. These recommendations call for the re- duction of delivery service by retail mer- • bants and a decided curtailment in the return privilege. The matter is being handled in Connecticut by a subcommittee of the Industrial Survey Committee of the Connecticut state Council of Defense. COUNCIL ADVISES SCHOOL CHILDREN TO SAVE FOR WAR (Continued from page 1 I abandoned." There were present at the meeting. His Excellency Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Chairman Richard M. Bissell, who presided. Winchester Bennett, Dr. I). Chester Brown, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau ami Joseph W. Alsop; also the following sub-committee members and executives of the Council organization: I nited States Fuel Administrator for Con neit iciit Thomas W. Russell, George B. Wil- liams, v. ]). Cheney, I.. F. Robinson, IT. K. Smith. Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, U. S. N\. Retired. George I'.. Chandler, Dr. Charles c. Godfrey, Kiel Ii. Griffin, F. A. Verplanck, Director of War Savings Howell Cheney, Charles G. Bill, Arthur L. Shipinan, George K. Meech. II. c. Smith. B. D. Bug] , Ernest P. Chesbro, Mayor Joseph F. Dtitton, E. L. Selden, Dr. John T. Black, Mis- Caroline Ruutz-Rees, Miss Margaret T. Corwin and Dr. Valeria 11. Parker. Dr. Black and Dr. Godfrey were added, li\ vote of the Council, to the special com- mittee appointed recently to investigate the feasibility of establishing a temporary de- tention home for women. The Council tendered a vote of thanks to Austin Dunham for "bis valuable work for the Council.'' Mr. Dunham his until re- cently been i i ted with the speakers' bureau. MEETING OF JANUARY 2 At the meeting it the Connecticut state Council of Defense held on January '2 at the Capitol, the following members of the Council were present: His Excellency, Gov- ernor Manns II. Holcomb, Chairman Rich- ard M. Bissell, who presided. Winchester Bennett, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau and Joseph U . Alsop. In addition there were present at the general session the following members of the council organization: United States fuel Administrator far Connecticut Thomas W. Russell, George I!. Williams. Stanlev II. Holmes. F. I). Cheney. II. K. Smith, Q '.'-•e li. Chandler. I)r Charles C. Cm, I trey. Fred It. Griffin, Director of War Sav- ings Howell Cheney, Charles C. Hill. Arthur L. Shipinan. Dudley I.. Vaill. 1.. S. Smith. Wilson II. Lee, II. C. Smith, 1!. 1). Biigbee, Fred E. Cuneeii. Ernest 1'. Chesbro, Miss ('aniline Ruutz-Rees, Miss Margaret T. Cor- win and Mrs. II. A. Bnnistead. Mr. Russell made a verbal report on the fuel situation and asked the opinion of the Council as to methods he should follow in directing coal deliveries to plants en- gaged in essentia] and less essential indus tries. Be was told to use bis best judg- nieni ami assured of the Council's full sup- port in bis decisions. The Council voted that in the future its "cneial meetings would begin at 10.30 a. m. Wednesdays with the executive sessions to follow. A number of reports were received in regard to progress of various committees and war bureaus. There are now collectors of two kinds of stamps — postage and thrift. Which kind are you collecting '.' Vol. I (tottgrtimt Uttllgfitu Published Bi=WeekIy Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, JANUARY 25, 1918 No. 18 Delegates from Every Town in Connecticut Attend Highly Successful War Convention TWELVE NEW WAR BUREAUS FORMED IN SIX COUNTIES Committee Reports and Addresses by = Governor Molcomb and Other Lead- COUNCIL ENDORSES ing Men Inspire War Workers — Detailed Plans and Methods Out- PLAN FOR SURVEY lined for War Savings Drive Total in State Increased to Forty-two — Every Section of Connecticut now Represented in List — Hartford and Fairfield Counties are Well in the Forefront MANCHESTER DISPLAYS FLAGS OF THE ALLIES U. S. SENATOR KENYON SPEAKS AT WAR SUPPER OF COUNTY FARMS During the past two weeks twelve new War Bureaus have been organized and authorized to act as the official representa- tives for war work in their communities of the Connecticut Council of Defense. In all these the organization is complete, 'there are now a total of forty-two War Bureaus in Connecticut, the twelve recent additions to the list are in the following cities and towns: Georgetown Lyme New Haven New Milford Nor walk Norwich Plainville Redding Torrington Willimantic (Continued on page 8) Delegates from every town in Connecticut were present at the War Convention of the Connecticut State Council of Defense held ii id" Capitol January 17 and 18, a gather- ing which brought together for the first time the organization of the Council in any considerable number. The convention in- cluded an inspiring address by Governor Marcus II. Holcomb, reports by each of the i iiim.il committees, a special session de- voted to the War Savings Campaign and a war supper at which noted speakers from outside tlic Slate were heard. Governor's Addeess The convention was opened Thursday morning in the Hall of the House of Rep- resentatives by Richard M. Bissell, chair- man of the Council, who presided. The first speaker was Governor Holcomb, who spoke in part as follows: " We are here for an important purpose. We are met to learn what Connecticut can do as its part in the war. Our forefathers in the Revolutions) and Civil Wars were equal to the demands made upon them. We must show that we arc able to meet our i ( !< mtinued on page 2 1 Votes to Assist Litchfield Bureau in Taking First Agricultural Census Attempted in Connecticut Since 1845 — May Extend Project to ln = elude Entire State HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS SHOW MUCH IMPROVEMENT The Connecticut Council of Defense, at its weekly meeting on January 23, voted to assist the Litchfield County Farm Bureau in making its proposed farm survey of that county. The vote was taken on recom- mendation of the Committee on Food Supply which said that the aid of the Council and its War Bureaus was sought to help make the survey a success. This will be the first agricultural census attempted in Connect- icut since 1S45. The resolution adopted by the Council said that should the "expecta- tions with reference to the Litchfield County farm survey lie realized, the same plan will lie put into effect in all other counties oi tic state." There were present at the meeting the following members of the Council : Chair- (Continued T bn~page si A Word to War Bureaus The Connecticut Council of Defense has issued the following open letter to persons throughout the state who are active in the work of organizing War Bureaus: " Make your War Bureaus big and roomy. "Make them so big that every person in your town willing to do civilian war work will find a place in one of its committees ami will feel himself or herself a part of the War Bureau. "And don't forget the men wdio punch the time clocks — who count their earnings a- wages. These men and their families form a large and important part of your community and should form a large and important part of your War Bureau. "Too large a part of the work lias been done by a generous self-forgetful few. recruited from the ranks of the pro- fessions, the business men, the capitalists, the high salaried and the low salaried. They have shouldered the burden until it has become a hal.it. and the community has too much formed the habit of settine, aside tin- work for them to do. "Too often has 'labor' been 'represented' in these organizations; too seldom Inn.- the wage earners and their families been urged to form a part, a large active part, of them. Laboring men and their leaders and organizations are showing a good brand of patriotism these days. .Make sure that opportunity i- given t.. the individual working man and his family to show their spirit and their patriotism in the deliberations and work of your War Bureau." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN H6-T CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol. 1 HARTFORD. CONS.. JAN. 25, 1918. No. 18 Delegates from Every Town Attend War Convention (Continued from page 1) I resent duties. Connecticut, nas been in the fore, so far, among the states of the Union which have co-operated loyally with the Federal Government. Let us see to it that our State does not lag. " Thus far, we have furnished 28,000 men for the war, but we have just begun to do our part in perpetuating the liberty of the Nation. " The organization of the Connecticut State Council of Defense has progressed to the point where there are war bureaus or other representatives of the Council in every town in Connecticut. " You have seen the order in the news- papers Ibis morning about the closing of II e factories for five days. I suppose all of Mm think you have the right to criticize the order. 1 got a request from the ' New York American ' this morning asking me to send 100 words of comment on the federal fuel order. I informed the paper that I had not yet assumed the function of criticizing the federal government." " I have to be careful of what I say in public. A little while ago I told the sol- diers at Camp Devens to take ' damn -few prisoners.' I did it after I had read in the newspapers about the war practices of the Germans — how they would fall wounded, be spared from death and then would turn and shoot their enemies in the back. 1 admit what I said wasn't very dignified for the governor of a state, but I said it be- cause I felt it. " Don't criticize the government. The only way to fight this war is to back up the government. I want every one of you to go back to your home towns and mould the right kind of public sentiment. The trenches now are 3,000 miles away, but there's plenty of Prussianized German ele- ii i nt right here in this state. If we are to be loyal to our boys over there, we musn't let that element show ils head here. " Don't let any disloyal person show his bead in your community. There have been occasions where lamp posts have been used tin other purposes than as supports for in- ebriated persons. I hope they will not be so used in Connecticut, but they may be. Don't let disloyal doctrines be spread in your towns. We don't want a peace that would amount to a Germany vacation, which would give the Teutons time to pre- pare for another war. " This war is going to cost us a lot of money to win — but remember this, it would tost us more to lose." man Richard M. Bissell made a short address in which he said that 1 lie pre i hi time was one of a great crisis in ( cticut and that the council lias in mind taking drastic steps along a number of lines. He invited suggestions as to future plans from the delegates. Committee ox Publicity George B. Chandler, chairman of the Committee on Publicity, made a report for his committee which was in part as fol- lows : " There is just one thing that can lose this war for us — a failure of the spirit, the grit, the staying power of the American people. It is the function of the committee I represent to keep up mis morale, which it does through five agencies: the press, the Division of Motion Pictures, which displays official films issued by the United States and British governments at performances ad- dressed by veterans of the great war: the official State Council bulletin boards on which posters and notices issued by the Council and other agencies are displayed: a system of poster distribution which will carry these publicity media into barber -hops, pool rooms, factories and many other places; the war rallies which have been held already in so many rural communities and which are to be held soon in all the indus- trial communities of the state." Afternoon Session Most of the atternoon session was devoted in committee reports. F. D. Cheney, chairman of the Committee on Industrial Survey, told what his com- mittee had done m making an industrial survey of the state, in preventing conflagra- tions and arranging for co-operative work at serious fires by standardizing the fire de- partment apparatus of all cities and towns of the State, and conducting the commercial economy campaign, which has already brought about a considerable curtailment of -lore deliveries as part of its work. The last named campaign was discussed in more detail by Alton T. Miner of New London. G. F. Shepard of Bethel suggested that further economies could be brought about it the railroads would adopt the plan cf delivering goods just as the express com- panies do. Fuel. Administration Thomas W. Russell, LTnited States Fuel Administrator for Connecticut, and chair man of the Coal Committee, described the 'work of his administration. He explained that his duties were mostly those relating to the distribution of coal and that the im- portant tasks of conserving coal ami en- couraging the use of coal substitutes have been entrusted to special committees. P described the various ways in which the general public could help improve the coal situation. Mr. Russell said he could not nredicf the fuel situation of the immediate future, saying it depended on two important factors — the weather and the railroads. W. TT. Burr of Westport made an apnea' for si rong efforts in the direction of utiliz- ing the existing wood supply of the stair He proposed that people wdio lack coal go out into the country and chop wood. The work of the Fuel Conservation Com- iiillie was described by its chairman. Charles G. Bill, who said that saving alone would add to the available supply in this country. He told how manufacturers, mer- chants and householders have done then- share in preventing waste and outlined ways in which still greater fuel saving could be effected. Mr. Bill explained the need for the recent measures curtailing hours of work and reducing tne use of electric light and fuel ami declared that the savings brought about by these methods were very large in the aggregate. In conclusion he recom- mended that the Daylight Savings Plan, already tried out in various European countries, be put into effect in this country, and that the water power facilities of Con- necticut be developed as rapidly and fully as may be found practicable. Transportation Activities State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett reported for the Transportation Committee of which he is a member. He said that no matter how efficient the rail- loads may become under the new govern- ment control plan they will not be able to handle their full traffic for another year at least and that the trolley lines and steamship companies would not alone be able to bring about any great improvement in the existing transportation conditions. The Transportation Committee, Mr. Bennett -aid. has three chief duties: Investigating demurrage rases, developing the "return load " auto truck plan and increasing the use of trolley freight facilities. Mr. Bissell added to the report and ex- plained the Committee's plan whereby auto- mobile truck drivers can keep in touch with the representatives of the Committee through telephones listed in various local exchanges under the name " Return Load." Sanitation and Medicine Dr. D. Chester Brown, Chairman of the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine and a member of the council, read a report on the prevention of epidemic and other dis- eases among the civil and military popula- tion of the state, lie suggested that the War Bureaus could do valuable work in helping to enforce existing sanitation laws and recommended, among other things, that the State Board of Health be authorized to establish four health districts in the State with headquarters in Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport and New London. On motion of James G. Hammond of New London it was voted that the convention before adjourning for the day pass a vote of confidence in the various council com- mitters for the work they have done. Hoover War Supper The war supper held in the Hartford Club Thursday evening and attended by nearly ill the 400 or more delegates, was a real Hoover meal. It consisted of tomato soup, baked beans and stewed apricots. Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the Coun- .il piesided. Among others at the guest table were Governor Marcus H. Holcomb and two British army officers. During the supper a number of patriotic songs were sung by members of the Hartford Choral Club, directed by James S. Stevens, State Musical Director. Senator Kenyon's Speech The chief speaker of the evening was United States Senator William Squires Ken yon of Iowa, who said in part: " I remember hearing my mother, who was born in Hartford, tell of the way Con- necticut's sons marched away to war in '61. (Continued on page 3) l). of D. MAfi 23 ~ CONNECTICUT BULLETIN 8 Delegates from Every Town Attend War Convention (Continued from page 2. ) Connecticut's part was a noble part then and it is a aoble part she is playing today; but the patriotism your state represents is only a phase in a spirit of patriotism which spreads from coast to coast. ■• With all the cost and horror the war represents, this is no time for pessimism, but rather for courage and hope. We did not bring about this war. It was thrust upon us and we waited long before we en- tered into it. And I believe it was well tha we waited. Thank God, this Nation en- tered the conflict with clean hands and with no motive but the welfare of humanity. " Ymi have to go beyond the trenches to get at the philosophy of this war — you must consider the teachings of German mas- ters that no nations may exist without Ger- many's eimseiit, that God is a German God. " Germany has got to be taught that no display of the mailed tist can frighten us into making a German peace — and that is what a peace at this time would be. Cer- tainly, neither Great Britain nor the United States can be bluffed. We have bluffed each other too often not to know what a blutl is. '•Rather than have these distinguished German murderers come to this country and treat our women as they have treated the women of Belgium and France, it would be belter that every one of us lay down our li\ es and die. " Don't believe these stories that Ger- many is exhausted. That is part of the German propaganda. In man power she has more than Great Britain, France and Italy combined. Let's not deceive ourselves; it is up to us to supply the rest of the men that are needed for victory. "What is our immediate task? To fur- nish ships and supplies in the necessary numbers we must get rid of the red tape and wrangles at Washington. Then, then i- the need of airplanes. I used to thinl that their effectiveness was exaggerated, '■ i I don't believe it now that 1 have seen them at the front. Ten thousand airplanes starting on a trip to Berlin would come mighty near to nailing the Stars and Stripes to the Kaiser's flagpole. "What about our duties here? They are tremendous, as we all know. YVe must learn the meaning of sacrifice. Democracy is meeting its supreme test. It i- being asked to show that it can put restrictions upon itself. k "I have no criticisms: we have done splendidly. But we have not yet gotten on a war basis. We have got to search our souls and our consciences. It is not suffi- cient patriotism to stand up when the ' Star Spangled Banner' is played and then kick to your Congressmen about war taxes. It is not true patriotism to hold seven course dinners to discuss food conservation. And, right here, I want to commend you for tin dii r you have served here tonight. It was the best, war dinner I have tasted sjnci tin- war started. ■' Ami now I want to say a practical word about the use of German-made g Is. We might to let Germany know thai if this brutality of hers keeps up we will not, after the war is over, use goods made in tin land of brutality — goods made by hands that have bayonetted little children, that have sent women and children to the bottom of the sea without a chance for their lives. Who wants these German goods? If 1 didn't see bo many clergymen here I would say, 'Let them take their goods and go to Hell.' If the Germans could get this realization as to our atti- tude toward their products into even bone of their bone-heads, it would do mine than anything else to bring them to their senses and make them stop the war. " We're hearing a good deal of talk jusl now about peace. Everybody wants peace of course, if it is possible, but who wants peace that would merely result in another war. And we can't make peace with mur- derous rulers whose words can't be trusted. Do you want to make peace with outlaws. The punishment for murder is death. The aiser is a murderer and a multi-murderer. A million deal lis would not atone for the murders he has caused, though unfor- tunately only one life could be taken from him. If we could uave the kaiser and his six bomb-proof sons tried by a civilized jiiin and sentenced for innumerable murders and rapes, then we could sit down and talk peace with the German people." Tribute to Governor Homer S. Cummings, a member of the Council, made an address in which he paii. a high compliment to Governor Holcomb. lie said ill pari : " 1 am glad and proud to be a citizen of Connecticut. I think our state has a right to be proud of the part it has played in the war. And one of the great things of which we can be proud is that we have for our chief executive Governor Marcus 11. Hoi comb. This is not a mere perfunctory com- pliment. 1 think he has in some way of his own breathed a peculiar spirit of loyalty and patriotism into the state of which we are a part, a sincere, pure note of undefiled American patriotism. And I am proud to serve as a member of the council presided over by Chairman Bissell. I don't think a better chairman could be found anywhere. " We are going to win this war but we have got to put all our efforts back of our country to do it. When we think of what Britain and France and Italy and our other allies have done to bring peace out of chaos and of our chance to help them now, we can do nothing but resolve to go on and keep on until democracy is so firmly planted in the soils of all the world that it can in ver be uprooted." Lieut. Col. F. C. Jamieson of the Cans dian Army, a veteran of the great wai and a member of the British-Canadian dian Recruiting Mission in the United States, told of experiences at the Yser, the Somme and other battles in France. In the course of his address, he said: " There is only one way that this war can be lost to the Entente Allies and that is through failure on the part of the United States to realize the magnitude of the task before it. There is a serious time coming about the first of March when the Flanders mud begins to dry. and I feel that we will be tried next Spring harder than ever before. We will be called upon to hold the lines against great odds until the United State- is prepared to take its full place in helpinj to drive back the Kaiser's hordes." The Food Situation The Friday morning session opened with two reports on the food situation. Tin first was given by George M. Landers, < hairtnan of the Food Committee, who out- lined the organization ami methods of his committee. After describing tin- scores oi movements already started by his com- mittee Mr. Landers outlined his plans for the coming season, which he said would be far busier than the last. The plans call for a farm survey of the state, which will be the first agricultural census attempted since 1845, and the encouragement of public mar- ket s in as many cities as are willing to establish them. Mr. Landers told of the valuable aid given the committee by the i onnecticut Agricultural ( allege, and stated that attempts would be made to produce greater food quantities than ever this sum- mer. He urged the War Bureaus to be very careful in selecting their food members. Robert Scoville, I uited States Food Ad- ministrator fur Connecticut, described the I situation in this country and in Europe and said that Connecticut had an important part to play in helping feed the world by producing more and consuming less. lie said that the conditions this year would lie In iter than last, inasmuch as the labor situation on the farms was likely to im- prove. Mr. Scoville said it had proven literally true that the supply of food in any country could he increased more rapidly by conservation than by increased production, in touching mi the sugar situation he said he hoped to be able soon to get a better control of the situation through the acquisi- tion of power to control distribution. In answer to a question the Food Ad- ministrator stated he would be glad to prosecute any ease of sugar hoarding brought to his attention by an actual wit- ness, who would be willing to appear in court. I. C. Atchison of Sherman presented a resolution proposing that, inasmuch as ag- riculture is an essential industry and other essential industries are encouraged by the government through bonuses for speeding up production, etc., those persons wdio are engaged in agriculture be assured a reason- able profit by the establishment of mini- mum prices. Chairman Bissell referred the resolution to the Food Committee for in- vestigation and report to the Council. War Savings Campaign The latter part of the morning session on Friday ami all the afternoon session was devoted to the War Savings Campaign. Mr. Bissell yielded the chair as chairman of the convention to Unwell Cheney, United States Director for War Savings of Connect- icut. Mr. Cheney, in outlining future plans for I he campaign, said in pari : "The War Savings Committee aims to give you. in your cities and towns, material with which to work and advice and direc- tions as to the proper methods of work. Because of the enormous amount of waste hitherto in the sending out of literature of all kinds from Washington, we have de- nied to send out no publicity except by re- quest. We will keep a large stock of post- ers, pamphlets, etc., on hand at the Capitol, and will send samples to each local com- mittee from time to time, but will ship full supplies only when we arc requested to do so. "inn have tin., ways of getting at people; you can get at them while they are at work, while they are at play or while they are in their homes. All our efforts are directed at one or another of these line- of approach. "But. whatever methods you adopt you cannot hope to be successful without a (Continued on page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Delegates from Every Town Attend War Convention (Continued from page 3) 3\ eminent will have the money with which I Red Cross work or undertaking any other highly effective organization and a great deal of hard work. The government hopes to be able to raise $2,000,000,000 for war revenue through the sale of 25-cent thrif. stamps. You can see that this is a task enormous in detail. It demands the en listment of something like 60,000,000 o our people in the campaign. To make this campaign effective, also, we must teach I people of the country to save their money, conserve their energies and differentiate be- tween essential and non-essential produc- tion. " This question of essential and non- essential industries is one which is worry- ing many manufacturers. There are some who claim that labor cannot be transferred from one industry to another. Yet we are continually doing it when we employ 2,000 to 2,500 people to maintain a force of 1,00 for a year. Others say that the financial hardships and discriminations that wouh result will cause inestimable harm. Their are other objections of all kinds, general and specific. But, whatever our arguments, there is no doubt but what we are going to be loyal enough to make any sacrifice thai may be demanded." William T. Hincks, Chairman oi the Wai Savings Committee of Bridgeport, describe, the work of his committee as a typical city organization. He felt sure that Bridgep' would raise more than its quota in the war savings campaign. Henry C. Chappell, Chairman of the New London Committee, told of the methods i his committee and its results. Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, Chairman of the Committee on Woman's Activities, told of effective ways in which women could i,i! ,. |,,i rt in I he campaign. The afternoon session was opened with an address by N. Searle Light, assistant director of War Savings, on the War Sav- ings Campaign in the schools. He told how the teachers could best aid in campaigns and described the organization of thrift clubs in various grades. Thrift and Patriotism In an address on the campaign in Toll- and County Charles E. Phelps of Rockville said in part: " I think this campaign is the finest scheme that has ever been devised in this country, not only for war but for times of peace. There is no process that appeals better to the individual and calls more for co-operation of the individual than this. From this source comes the strength of a Nation founded on mass opinion and the unity of its people. "Thrift, patriotism, unselfishness; you can't surpass that combination. There is no question but what we are the most extrava- gant people in the world. The thrift cam paign has already shown, however, thai we an- capable of improvement. " I saw a statement the other day in con- nection with this thrift movement (hat Unel'e Sam does not really need the money we are trying to raise. The whole truth is that we must produce and conserve so that the Nation may have the goods it needs, and we must save and invest so that the to buy the goods once they are produced. " To make this campaign a success we must direct it at the individual and we must get at the individual. There is no In pe Eor success in the mass without efforts aimed at each man, woman, and child who helps make up that mass. "Prance and the rest of the Allies are looking to us for their salvation. When Paris " saw the American Hag paraded through its streets last July its citizens cheered that flag with the full belief that America would take hold and clear up the problems of the war. They believe it still; let us not fail them." WOBKINGMEN LOYAL Julius C. Stremlau, a member of the ( . iincil and president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, spoke on the organiza- tion of War Savings Clubs among organ- ized working men, and added: •As a member of the State Council and a representative of organized labor, I can assure you without a particle of hesitation that labor is enlisted in this war in a spirit of full loyalty, ready to do every bit of its share toward bringing victory to America. The men in the factories realize the need of keeping up production, of con- serving food and other supplies and of sav- ing money to help on the war. 1 am sure that they will realize the need of co- operating in tin' war savings movement. In behalf of the workingmen of Connecticut 1 want to say that they have not been found wanting in the past and 1 know they won't he in the future." The organizing of agencies for the selling of thrift stamps was described in detail by F. R. Gilpatrick, chairman of the New Britain War Savings Committee. A report on the methods of organizing campaigns in smaller towns was given by F. H. King of I'.a rkhamsted. He made a stirring speech in which he said " The farmers of Con- necticut must feed the boys in the trenches and the people of the United States must finance the war and fight the whole Prussian Empire." Mr. Cheney then outlined the franked pest card plan which aids people wdio live on rural free delivery routes in investing in thrift stamps, and outlined the house to house canvass plan formulated by the state committee. After an address by S. Fred Strong, chair- man of the New Haven Committee, describ- ing ways in which banks are co-operating. All. ( lieuov announced that a campaign will be started soon to sell large blocks of thrift stamps in quantities worth $1,000 or there- abouts, and said that former President. Win. Howard Taft had consented to lead the movement in this state. tasks which local conditions may indicate to he useful under the circumstances." After a vote of thanks to Mr. Cheney for his war savings work and an address in which Mr. Bissell thanked the delegates for their attendance, attention and spirit, the convention was adjourned. SEVEN FOOD EXHIBITS BEING HELD IN STATE Committee on Woman's Activities Arranging Series of Practical Lessons Emergency Resolution When the War Sayings session had been concluded Mr. Bissell again look the Chair and put before the convention the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted. "RESOLVED: That it is the sense of this meeting that in view of the temporary unemployment which will follow the en- forcement of the order of the United States Fuel Administration of January IT. 1918, the War Bureaus and Town Committees be instructed to take such steps a- ntn be feasible in co-operation with town and city authorities, corporations, individuals ami societies to provide emergency work either in removing snow and ice, cutting wood, carrying fuel and merchandise, helping in Seven simultaneous food exhibits are being held this week in as many counties oi I onnecticut under the auspices of the i i inmittee on Woman's Activities of the Connecticut Council of Defense. The ex- hibits, which are in general charge of a special committee of which Mrs. Joseph W. A I sop of Avon is chairman, are intended to visualize and teach in a thoroughly practi- cal way the lessons that Herbert W. Hoover and his subordinates of the United States Food Administration have been trying to impress upon the people of the country. The exhibits are being held as follows: Hartford — No. 69 Pratt street; Jan- nary 23, 24 and 25; in charge of Mrs. Samuel O. Prentice and Mrs. J. Dean. Rockville — Town hall; January 24 and 25; in charge of Mrs. H. C. Smith. New Haven — Second Regiment Armory ; January 24, 25 and 26; in charge of Mrs. Winchester Bennett and Mrs. S. J. Messen- ger. Willimantic — Town Hall; January 24 and 25; in charge of Mrs. Robert Fenton and Miss Rosamond Danielson. Winsted — Town Hall; January 23, 24 and 25; in charge of Mrs. Curtis Hakes and Mrs. A. E. S. Taylor. Middletown — Town Hall; January 24, 25 and 26; in charge of Mrs. Clarence \\ ad-worth and Mrs. Samuel Russell, Jr. Norwich — January 24, 25 and 26; in charge of Miss Louis Howe. At noon of the first day of each exhibit a luncheon was given to which all tin- town chairmen and Home Econrmies Com- mittee chairmen of the woman's organiza- tion in each county were invited. Following the luncheons there were discussions of plans for similar exhibits to be held later in other towns and cities. The Hartford luncheon was held at the Hotel Bond and addresses were made by Robert W. Scoville, United States Food Ad- ministrator for Connecticut, and Miss Es- tella Sprague of the Committee on Food Supply. The Rockville meeting was ad- dressed by Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop. The New Haven meeting was addressed by Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, chairman of the woman's organization, and the Willimantic and Winsted meetings by Professor Maud E. Hayes of the Connecticut Agricultural College. Mrs. A. E. W. Hayward spoke at tin' county meeting in Middletown. Dr. Gilman Thompson of New Tork City, an expert dietitian, spoke at a meeting held in connection with the Norwich food ex- hibit, The man who invests his casual pennies in thrift stamps cannot go far wrong. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Former President Taft to Head Thousand Dollar Limit Club APPEAL BY CARDINAL GIBBONS READ SUNDAY Connecticut Catholics Hear Prelate's Plea for an Active War Savings Campaign Accepts Important Commission from Secretary W. Q. McAdoo will make Personal appeal 500 Prominent Citizens to Save $1,000 During Present Year CO-OPERATION IS PROMISED An appeal from Cardinal Gibbons for the support of the war savings campaign was read in every Catholic church of Con- necticut last Sunday. The appeal was as follows: "The door of opportunity to serve our countr}' is Hung wide open for practically every man, woman and child by the sale of war savings stamps. This is the most im- pressive thing about the movement which is being undertaken by the National War Savings Committee. There can be few people whose circumstances will not permit them to buy at intervals the 25-cent thrift stamp, and with each purchase gain step by step possession of the war savings stamp, for each one of which the credit and re- sources of the United States are pledged t" return $5 for what now costs $4.12. " Such a return being produced by the process of compound interest carries tin lesson of thrift in a practical and convinc- ing way. I earnestly commend to young and old, and more particularly to parents, this simple and easy method of acquiring the habit of thrift. Many sorrows are avoided and much happiness is to he gained by the timely application of the principle! of thrift. To the building of character it brings profitable acquaintance with self- denial and self-reliance It is a valuable aid to good citizenship and a blessing thai once properly grounded is a faithful com- panion through life. " We have reached a time in our national lit when no loyal citizen of this country can afford to spend a dollar for wasteful luxuries. Such an expenditure resolves ii self into a disloyal act. " Welcome indeed, therefore, is the oppor tunity offered through the sale of these war savings stamps to promote the cultiva- tion of thrift and at the same time to serve one"s country by lending to it in such small sums the price of the first step — the 2" cent thrift stamp. " Such is not only a privilege, but it i the clear duty of every American citizen, young and old. I urge upon our clergy and our schools to aid in every way in pro- moting thrift through the purchase of war savings stamps. " For the help it gives to our country's cause, for the good it w ill do those who take such steps, may this movement carry its patriotic and practical mission to every nook and corner of the nation." 1' ler President William Howard Taft el New Haven has been appointed by Wil- liam G. McAdoo, secretary of the treasury, to serve as chairman of the " Thousand Dollar Limit Club of Connecticut." This club, which will be composed of 500 or i i I the most prominent citizens of this state, has for its object the purchase of $1,000 worth of war savings -.tamps during thi present year out of the savings of the bi i's. Former President Taft has signified to Secretary McAdoo his acceptance of this important place. In the near future Mr. Taft will address to the prospective mem bers of the club a personal appeal asking Eoi their oo-operation in this movement, the ii suit of which will be the securing of at least $500,000 of Connecticut's apportion- m, i,i of $26,000,000 of the war savings fund. Clubs of this character have been or- ganized with great success in other states, and Mr. Taft hopes that Connecticut will nit fall short of the quota assigned. The of the state director of the Connect- icut war savings committee will give its co-operation to Mr. Taft in securing mem- bers. $300,000 IN THRIFT STAMPS SOLD SO FAR War Savings Campaign Makes Satis- factory Start in Connecticut Cities and Town.-. Some 50U years B. C, Confucius said '• He who will not economize will have to agonize." Save for war savings stamps. Thrift stamps and war savings certificates of $300,000 were sold in Con necticut for the period beginning December :i and ending on January 7, according to announcement made at the state director's office in this city. This includes stamps sold : i post offices, banks ami other authorized agents. necticut's allotment to be disposed of tor ii,,. year ending December 31 i- $26,000, 000, amounting to more than $2,000,000 a nth. Bridgeport agents alone expect to sell $10,000 worth of stamps every week day. and Hartford, Xew Haven and Wain burj : pected also to reach- this figure. Chosi m charge are highly gratified at the showing already made, especially in view of the fact that, as yet the organizations in t hi' diffei hi towns have not been completed. 'the stall' director is now rec mending that agents he appointed informally with- out I hi' authorization which heretofore has been required from the Treasury I 1 n .lit . It is expected that within the next lew weeks 10,000 agents will he appointed in ( ounce! iellt. ROUNDING UP SLACKER PENNIES ON ALL SIDES Children Asked to Empty Their Banks and Invest in Thrift Stamps 2,000,000 COPPERS AVAILABLE "Bring out the slacker pennies; invest them in thrift stamps and war savings cer- tificates," is the slogan adopted by the Connecticut War Savings Committee for a movement which, it is hoped, will result in adding many thousands of dollars to Con- necticut's allotment of $26,000,000 in the national war savings campaign. Local bankers estimated that there are at least 2,000.000 pennies tied up in children's banks throughout the state. These lie idle from one year's end to another, and bear no interest. Bankers admit that much money is withdrawn from circulation in the shape of pennies every year which, if diverted into other channels, would have a decidedly bene- ficial effect on the finances of Connecticut. At the present lime there is in evidence a shortage of pennies that threatens to result seriously unless idle coppers are again put into circulation. Bankers hold the 6-cent trolley fare partly responsible, but they also declare that the hoarding of pennies by children is also partly respon- sible for the scarcity of these coins. War savings committee chairmen through- out Connecticut will soon be asked to in- struct children to take their pennies to the post offices and banks, where they may he exchanged for thrift stamps and war sav- ings certificates, the latter bearing interest at 4 per cent., compounded quarterly. Bank- ers, however, ask the children to roll the pennies into bundles of 25 to 50 each in onier to save the confusion which would result from the placing of large quantities of uncounted pennies in their hands. VOLUNTEERS WANTED Volunteers are wanted at once for work in the office of the stale director of the Connecticut war Lvin committee. An appeal to this effect has been issued by State Director Howell, who hopes thai the responses will be numerous. Mr. Cheney will be willing to accept the services of those who are able to give only a part of their time each week in addition to those who are willing to work every day. Those who wish to perform this patriotic duty arc asked to send their names to him at once. Beginning February ii and continuing for one week thereafter, some 500 Y. M. i . \ organizations in all parts of the country will focus their best efforts in furthering the War Savings movement. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN MONEY IS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS IN WAR Howell Cheney Points Out Need of Self Sacrifice to Bring About an Early Peace That monej represents the power to com- mand the absolutely necessary materials with which the war maj be prosecuted, and that the government cannot snare the neces- sarj s 10,000,000.000 worth of war materials unless individuals in all parts of the country are willing to forego a certain proportion of the purchasing power represented thereby, was asserted in a statement recently issued by Howell Cheney, state director of the Na- tional War Savings Committee. The state mint is as follows: " The initiation of the work of the Na- tional War Savings Committee has met with an almost universal response from in- dividuals. Many requests have been re- ceived from persons asking that they be assigned to work so that they may partic- ipate in the thrift movement. On the oilier hand there has been opposition in- itiated by those who foresee in this move- mint to promote thrift, an effort 1o eurtail the sales of non-essentials. Their vision is (dear that it is going to affect their busi- ness, and they are voicing a just protest, in so far as there is a probability of a mis understanding, as to what are essential or non-essential industries, or to be more i \;ii t. what are the more essential or the li ss essential. " Obviously the more essential industries are not only those necessary for the produc- tion of war supplies and munitions. Even greater than these are the normal demands of our country for the supplies necessary to support its civic population and to con- tinue it in a state of productive efficiency. It should be equally clear that in tin justmeni we must strive to curta resources and our invested capital, thereby preventing a deterioration which would be destructive to cur ability to enter the world competition for trade at the conclusion of the war. " It is also clear, especially to manu- facturers, that there are certain classes of employees who would be valueless if trans- ferred from one industry to another. The manufacturer knows that his greatest man ufacturing problem, on its human side, is the mobility of labor, the tremendous num- bers he mnsl employ to maintain a force at a certain level, to say nothing of in- creasing it. Since the war began there have been few manufacturers who have es- caped the experience of a ratio of employees double the number of positions to be main- tained. " It is much easier to outline the es- sential industries as above than the non- essential. It may be said, however, that the con-essential are Those not engaged in the making of munitions, the support of our civic population, those not required in pre paring or maintaining us for trade com- petition after the war, and those which arc not adaptable to war operations. It is therefore clear that the country has only one business, and that is the making of war. It is true, relatively rather than ab- solutely, that if all manufacturers, mer- chants, and employers observe this "one business" in the spirit and to I'm that their consciences dictate, ' lie will find no fault. The flor makers, jewelers and silk manufacturers alike have the right to ask the public to be patient with their efforts to bring about an adjustment which will help them to do their utmost to convert the non-essential into essential war production. No one ap- preciates more than these the difficulty of doing this task, but if we approach the problem with the determination to do our utmost, we are sure of the co-operation of tin public and of the government. If this problem is approached only from the view- point of conserving prt.tits, the offenders have no right place at the bar of justice at tin- present time." HALF MILLION WAR SAVERS WANTED IN CONNECTICUT Ultimate Number in this State Ex= pected to Reach 800,000 Persons " Five hundred thousand war savers in Connecticut before February 1" is the slogan which has been suggested at the office of the State Director of the Connect- icut War Savings committee to indicate the mark at which this state is to aim in the war Bavings campaign, now in progress. To assist, in the plans of the slate di rector main- of the forces in the state which have made past campaigns successes lime been enlisted, and already success is predicted. After the 500,000 mark is passed an attempt will be made to increase the number to at least S00.000, with the ulti- i, ate hope of enlisting a million savers. Assisting in the project, are all the forces of the Connecticut Council of Defense, women's organizations, schools, factories, fraternal societ ies, and oi her fad oi s. ecticut's total allotment which this state is expected to raise by the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates by January 1, 1019, is $26, ), an aver- age of almost .»':!■"> per capita. The task is a tremendous one, but those in charge pre diet success. TOBACCO FIRM HELPS The American Tobacco Company has do- nated to the War Savings Campaign the services of its sales force for the week from January 21 to 28. In addition to being asked to make daily reports of theii work in behalf of War Savings, the sales men have been instructed as follows: to your Post Office or a bank just prior to January 21 and buy from $10 to $15 worth of 25-cent Thrift Stamps, being sine to gel, at the same time, one Thrift (aril for each 25-cent Stamp which you buy. P le inie of these Thrift Stamps on each card; (hen, mi Mondaj morn- ing, January 21, start, out ami how many of these Thrift Cards, with one 25-cent Thrift Stamp ;n lied. you can sell, being very careful to explain In every person you sell the purpose of the Card and how the Thrift Stamps are to be exilian for War Savings stamps. After you have sold the first lot of Cards . Stamps you have bought, take the ii ey you have gotten from your sales and Inn a second hit of ( arils and Stamps and continue to turn over your money in this way through- out the entire week." POSTAL SAVINGS AIDES FOR THRIFT STAMP SALES School Children Allowed to Exchange Savings Stamps for Thrift Emblems In order to expedite the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates among tin school children of the state, the state director of the Connecticut War Savings Committee has ruled that postal savings stamps may be used for the purchase of thrift stamps. The statement was made in some quar- li is that the sum of 25 cents was too large an amount to expect the smaller school dren to accumulate at once. In order to overcome this difficulty the child can. at mis post office, purchase one postal savings ip for ten cents. This stamp is attached I". S. postal savings card. Spaces for nine stamps are provided, and when the card is tilled, with the addition of ten cents, 11 lour 25-cent thrift stamps attached to a. thrift card. By the use of this plan prominent state educators believe it will be possible for many children wdio otherwise might be- come discouraged to start at once on a campaign of saving, and to eventually ob- tain an accumulation toward a war savings ci rtilicate which will give a considerable start toward this ultimate purpose. TRAVELERS HELPING Hartford Insurance Company Undertakes Nationwide Thrift Campaign A nationwide campaign for the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates has been undertaken by the Travelers In- surance Company of Hartford. This cam- m began January 1 and will continue until June 30. llie tremendous resources of the Travelers will be placed at the dis- posal of its agents in conducting this work i . every community where the company has an agency. " Serve your country at the same time you are conducting your regular business" is the slogan adopted by the Travelers for : agents. Tl ampaign will be conducted tigh the home cilice in this eity. Al- ready thousands of circulars, describing details, have been distributed, and the re- sults ate already apparent in the increased sales of thrift stamps and war savings cer- tificates. In order to stimulate competition the Travelers has decided to offer prizes to the igents selling the greatest number of stamps. The first prize will be a war sav- ings ceil ill. ate, with twenty $5 stamps attached, the second prize will be a cer- tificate with fourteen $5 stamps at- i aclied, ami the third, a certificate with eight $5 stamps. There also will be special prizes for branch managers who obtain the best results in the campaign. The Tin Mhrs is also paying bonuses to agents in the shape of thrift stamps and war savings certificates for new health and accident policies written. For each $500 worth of new business twelve $5 stamps and two thrift stamps will lie given, with two $5 stamps and eight thrift stamps for each additional $100. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COUNCIL ASSISTS IN CARRYING OUT SHUT-DOWN ORDER War Bureaus Take Advantage of Fuel Holidays to Arrange for Relieving Freight Situation in Cities Where Congestion is Most Serious- Governor Appeals to Public CONNECTICUT RESPONDS IN COMMENDABLE SPIRIT Governor Marcus H. Holcomb and the Connecticut Council of Defense, through its committees and War Bureaus took an active part in the problems created by the recent order of the United States Fuerl Administra tion closing all but a few factories of the ■-tate for five days and nearly all other places of business for ten successive Mon- days. Valuable aid was given to thousands of business men by Thomas W. Russell. Federal Fuel Administrator for Connecticut and chairman of the Council's Coal i mittee, as well as by local Fuel Committees and War Bureaus, in making interpreta- tions of the order and other ways. Soon after the issuance of the order Got ernor Marcus H. Holcomb gave out the fol- lowing statement : " The recent order of the United States Fuel Administration closing factories for five days and closing factories and many other places of business the following ten Mondays litis given a greal number of busi- ness men, employees and other persons their first real opportunity to demonstrate their willingness to make serious personal sacri- fices to the Nation of which they are a part. The sacrifices asked of us are, no doubt, severe, but they seem trivial when com pared with the sacrifices our sons and brothers are ready to make in the trenches. It seems to me that, whatever our private opinions may be as to The necessity for the order, we should withhold superfl criticisms based on what is only a partial knowledge of the situation behind the ordei ami should each one of us welcome the op- portunity that is here given us to demon- strate our love for our country by implicit and cheerful obedience of its dictates. "Connecticut manufacturers and work- ingmen have shown a praiseworthy atti- tude toward the order of the fuel adminis- tration in regard to (losing their factories and have complied promptly and literally. I feel sure that representatives of other industries will follow with prompt obedience to the order in regard to Monday closings. I think we should all make a sincere effort to obey the spirit as well as the letter of the order and to avoid any effort to profit by technicalities that would nullify its primary intent — such technicalities as keeping places of business open with only part of the usual heat turned on, or ex- tending the hours of business on other days of t lie week so as to balance the loss caused by being closed on Mondays." The following day Fuel Administrator Russell sent a telegram to Washington de- claring that Connecticut had responded to the order in fine spirit. While the fuel holiday order was being put into effect announcement was mad the war convention that the committee in charge of the annual automobile show whicl liave been held in the State Armory in Hartford from February 10 to 23, ha led to postpone the show as a fuel conservation measure until March rhe announcement was made by Rich ai i \i Bissell, chairman of the state coun- cil, who said that the action taken was \ci\ gratifying In the Council as a step in ac- nee with other voluntary conservation ares in I onnecticut. At aboul the same time State Forester W. o. Filley, chairman of the Wood-For-Fuel Division of the Fuel Conservation Com- mittee, recommended that factories and other places of business which werei l" ed o i the Monday find holidays utilize their cin- sii far as possible, in cutting cord wood. Mr. Filley said that the Ponds Ex- Con inj of ( linton has purchased a large tract of woodland and will employ its en I ire force of male help on shut-down accumulating a supply of w I. Ar- rangements for this plan in Clinton were made by Sturges G. Redfield, chairman of the Clinton Town Committee. The Pond's Extract Company expects to secure a supply of about 200 cords of wood for fuel in this way, Mr. Filley announced. One of the most important activities iken by the War Bureaus was in co- operating with the railroads in taking steps during the holidays to unload freight cars which have accumulated in the yards of some of the larger cities of the slate. Particularly strenuous efforts were made in Bridgeport and Hartford. In Bridgeport Judge George W. Wheeler, chairman of the War Bureau, arranged with Mayor Clifford P.. Wilson for a meeting of the lead- ing business men of the city and the secretaries of the Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers' Association to consider plans. At this meeting a complete report was presented of the number of freight ears involved in the freight congestion and ar- rangements were then made to get these cars unloaded through the co-operation of truck owners. A large number of workmen and trie then put to use in empty- ing the ears. its of activity were also received h\ 1's Committee on Transportation from other War Bureaus in the state. Is a result of this action great improve- ments in freight conditions were noted in several cities. WOMAN'S COMMITTEE WORK Sub=Committee of Italian Women Or= ganized with Mrs. S. Z. Poli as Chairman At a meeting of representative Italian women of Connecticut held under the aus- i of the Woman's Committee of the Con- necticut Council of Defense in the Stab Capitol recently a committee of Italian women was formed to work as part of the woman's organization. Mrs. S. Z. Poli of Vew Haven was elected chairman and Miss Marie Bauby of Waterbury, secretary. Miss Mary T. Blauvelt of Farmington has been elected a memher of the Education I I lee of the woman's organization. In co-operation with the Woman's Com mittee the Travelers' Aid Society has under- taken to investigate the circumstances under which girls in Connecticut corres- pond with soldiers at the front. HEARING GIVEN TO TOBACCO GROWERS Question of Increased Acreage Dis- cussed by Representatives of Industry At the close of a hearing given by the Connecticut Council ol Defense in the State Capitol Tuesday afternoon to the tobacco growers of the state on the question of a proposed increase in the production of primed Havana s i I. I leaf. Havana seed and shade grown tobacco, Chairman Richard M. Bissell announced that he i ii Id, as suggested by the growers, invite the executive committee ot the New Eng- land Tobacco Growers' Association to ap- point a special committee to confer with the Council as to various phases of the age problem. The hearing brought out the fact that about seventeen of the 200 or more growers present plan to plant to- bscco this season in land not previously used for tobacco culture, that about a a intend to increase their production ei broadleaf tobacco and that thirteen plan to divert their land from other tobaccos to shade grown tobacco, which i- said to re- quire more labor. In opening the hearing Chairman Bissell said that the Council had not been created In the purpose of injuring any industry hni "to conduct the prosecution of the war -i> far as affects this state." He added thai the Council is of I he opinion that there is at least very grave question as to whether there should be any increase in the acreage of tobacco during 1918 and that it ha asked the Council of National Defense to refrain from taking action on the problem in the hope that the growers themselves would take voluntary action. He thought any action taken in Washington would probably be of a very sweeping nature. When asked what would be the result if the growers raised only the same amount of tobacco as last year. Mr. Bissell said he tght personally that if the growers ■ d no intention to increase their acre,- i he influence of I he State Council at Washington would he great enough toward nil any interference. He added that the Ccuncil had received word of very drastic national plans as to the regulation of labor in various industries and that he expected Connecticut, as the year continued, would have a hard time to prevent a further de- pletion of the existing supply of labor. The chief question involved in the tobacco prob- lem, he said, was whether this industry would divert labor from munitions and other war industries. II is estimated that there are 45,000 persons employed in the in- dustry in Connecticut and about $3,000,000 invested. A number of growers announced that they would decrease their tobacco acreage in 191S. Fred B. Griffin, a member of the Council's Committee on Transportation, told tin- Coun- cil that present plans of grower- all over the state call for an increase of from 1,000 to 1.200 acres of tobacco in 1918, making a total of 6,000 acres, and that this extra acreage would require the employment of about 3,000 extra laborers. Morale is the thing that is going to win the war. And morale is after all but the self-discipline that makes the average man stick to his task until it has been carried on to a successful ending. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COUNCIL ENDORSES PLAN FOR SURVEY OF COUNTY FARMS (Continued from page 1) GOVERNOR CURTAILS HOURS OF BUSINESS man Richard M. Bissell, who presided, Win- chester Bennett, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Julius C. Stremlau and Joseph \Y. Alsop; also the following- additional members of the Council oragnization : United States I' 1 Administrator for Connecticut Roberl Seoville, United states Fuel Administrator for Connecticut Thomas \V. Russell. George M. Landers, F. D. Cheney, L. F. Robinson Herbert Knox Smith. Rear Admiral W. S Cowles, U. S. N.. Retired, George B. Chand- ler, Dr. ( liarles C. Godfrey, Director of War Savings Howell Cheney. Charles G. Bill, Dr. John T. Black, Dr. Valeria II. Parker, L. S. Smith, B. D. Bugbee, E. P. Chesbro, Miss Caroline Knutz-Rees and Miss Margaret T. hi. A reporl was given bj Mr. Landers, chairman of the Food Committee, in regard in various phases of the food situation. He reported that his committee had learned through a questionnaire that many Con necticut farmers are willing to use properly aeleeted n n and hoys as farm laborers during the coming season, thus helping ii release men for other service. Of the 138 replies received to 300 questionnaires sent out at random, seventy-three showed a will- ingness to use either class of labor, while forty-nine farmers said they were willing In use boys but not women and one was willing to' use woman labor though he ob- jected to boys. The Council, at the suggestion of Foo \dmini-trat ii- Seoville, adopted a resolution endorsing the work of the countj Fain; Bureaus, which are the sole agents in Con- necticut of the United States Department of Agriculture and the Connecticut Agrieul tural College. The resolution contained th following passages: " Be it resolved : " (1) That the State Council of Defense endorse the work of each Farm Bureau as indispensable to the present food produc- tion and conservation program in the state; " (2) That the War Bureaus be in- structed to interest themselves actively in promoting the federal and state programs being carried out by the Farm Bureaus and-to render all possible co-operation 1 the Farm Bureaus in carrying out their work and meeting their financial needs." Mr. Seoville reported that very important actual food savings had been brought about by the hotels and restaurants of the state through conservation efforts made by the Food Committee." The retail grocers of the state are also showing an increased willingness to pledge themselves to observe the food regulations, he reported, and are signing pledges at tie rate of 400 or 500 a week. Mr. Alsop read a telegram from the Bridgeport War Bureau which said that as a result of ell'orts made by the bureau to help unload freight during the recent "fuel holidays" the Bridgeport freight yards are "better cleaned up than they have been for several years past." Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop of Avon was elected a member of the Committee on Woman's Activities. Her appointment was reported to the Council by Miss Caroline Ruutz-P.ees and was ratified by the Council. The seriousness of the fuel situation has caused Governor Marcus 11. Holcomb to issue a proclamation establishing curtailed business hours for Connecticut- from Tues- day, January 29, PUS. to Saturday, March 30, I!' 1 8. inclusive. The proclamation pro- vides that places of retail business shall not open ,before 7 a. m. and shall not remain open after 7 p. m. on week days, with the exception of Saturdays, Wednesdays, and days preceding holidays. A special rule provides thai saloons, hotel liars, club bars, tobacco shops and pharmacies may remain open to 10.30 p. m. The hour of 10.30 p. in. is also established as a closing lioui mi all week days except Saturdays, or days preceding holidays, for all places of public entertainment and f'-r pool ami billiard loom-, bowling alleys and barber shops. The proclamation, however, urges that theaters and other public entertainments continue their voluntary efforts to conclude their evening performances at or as nearly as practical after 10 p. m. TWELVE NEW WAR BUREAUS FORMED IN SIX COUNTIES (Continued from page 1 I HOOVER APPEALS TO FARMERS OF NATION Wants to Inflame Their Imaginations to the Need for Increased Food Production The great need for increased production of food crops is emphasized by Federal Food Administrator Herbert Hoover in a letter to Robert Seoville, Food Administrator for Connecticut, and read by Mr. Seoville at this week's meeting of the Connecticut Council of Defense. The letter follows: "There is one subject upon which I had intended to lay greater emphasis than I did at OUT conference, and that is. next year'- pi i ill not ion. " While necessarily the determination o policy on production is in the hands of the Department of Agriculture and its agencies, I feel that it is a prime duty of the Food Administration to inflame the imagination of the farmers to the national necessity, the particular crop that the farmer raises is of secondary importance to the Food Administration, as compared to production, SO long as it yields an increase in human and animal food. Practically any crop oi this character will assist in reducing the world shortage. The main thing is to gei planting and breeding on a larger scale than hitherto. What we want to instill into the farmer's mind is that the responsibility rests upon him if this cause is to he won. ■■ 1 know his feeling about, the labor out- look is discouraging, but I still believe a uper-effort by our farmers will get the crop planted. Given that it is planted, we can find a solution to its har- vest somehow, if we have to turn our town population into the fields. We also need this year to further stimulate the planting of gardens on all sides and everywhere. Ml producers have enjoyed good prices for products and (his background for produc- tion could not be better. " In any event, any device for stimulating production must lie implemented and everj energy we on our side can put into it, will contribute greatly to success." \\ Iliury Weston the complete list of Connecticut War I ureaus includes the following: Hartford County — Bristol, Fast Hartford, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Plain- villc. Simsbury, West Hartford, Wethers- tii hi. Windsor. Fairfield County — Bethel, Bridgeport, Brookfield, Danbury, Fairfield, Georgetown, Monroe, New Canaan, Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, Sherman, Stratford. Weston. Westport, Wilton. Middlesex County — Middletown, Port- land. Litchfield County — Torrington, Wood- bury. i Haven County — Ansonia, Merideu, New Haven, New Milford. New London County — Lyme, New Lon- don, Norwich. Tolland County — Rockville. Windham County — Killingly, Putnam. Willimantie. Wab Bureau Notes The New Haven War Bureau was launched at a mass meeting held in the Hall at which the objects of the bureau were outlined in an address by Joseph W. i. a member of the. Council. Perma- nent headquarters have been provided in the city hall. Professor John C. Tracy of Yale University has been chosen director of the bureau and he has been given a leave of absence by the university so that he can give all his time to the work. Jus- tice John K. Beach is chairman of the i > ecutive committee. At a special meeting of the Manchester War Bureau it was decided to procure flags . f the Entente Allies and to display them outside the bureau headquarters on holidays and other special occasions. Similar action will probably be taken by other War Bureaus. I ' War Bureau has taken action in regard to the collection of funds for war charities within its jurisdiction. It has decided to require that all campaigns of this nature first be approved by the bureau and that war benefit entertainments must also be approved by it. In both cases i merits of receipts and disbursements must be submitted to the bureau. The Dan- bury War Bureau is also considering a plan to share its offices and its secretary with the local Chamber of Commerce. ["he A terbury War Bureau recently in- creased the membership of its executive board by adding a number of chairmen of local shop committees. , urieiit issue of The Bulletin is delayed as a result of the printing office congestion, due to the fuel holi- days of this week and last. (tottgrttrut Ittllrtiti Published BUWeekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, FEBRUARY 8, 1918 No. 19 LABOR EXCHANGE PLAN IS STARTED IN CONNECTICUT Leo A. Korper of Hartford Appointed Federal Director of Three New Service Bureaus in this State — Names Assistants Will Establish Branch Offices in Cities STATE DEFENSE COUNCIL CO-OPERATING IN WORK The Connecticut division of a national employment service whose eventual task it will be to distribute millions of workers among various war industries was estab- lished this week in the State Capitol by the Federal Government and the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Upon the nomina- tion of the Council, Leo A. Korper, treas- urer of the Capitol City Lumber Company, of this city, was appointed Federal Director for Connecticut of the United States Em- ployment Service, the United States Public Service Reserve and the Unite! States War Exchange Service. Mr. Korper has opened an office in the ( apitol and has appointed as assistant state director Allen B. Lincoln of New Eaven. In the near future he will establish four br five labor employment offices in the chief cities of Connecticut, each of which will be in charge of a superintendent. The prime object of the Public Service Reserve will be, not to bring individual employers and employees together, but rather to enroll in a workingman's reserve a force of men who shall have signified their willingness to be transferred from whatever work they are engaged in to more essential war industries. It has been esti- mated that by next August between 3,000,000 and 4,000,000 workers will be needed in agricultural, shipbuilding, muni- tions making and other essential industries. The work of the United States Employ- ment Service, however, which will be done under the same administration, will be more along the lines of an employment Inn,' mi. It will endeavor to learn the labor needs of employers and the employment needs of workingmen, and find work for the unemployed and employees for industries and companies which need more help. The establishment of this new employment service under the United States Department of Labor was brought about through a realization that there is no real labor short- age in this country but that, while there e\ists a scarcity of workers in a few of the I vades, the apparent general shortage is due to a lack of proper facilities for the dis- tribution of labor. Many industries, espe- cially munitions industries in this state. have been hampered by aimless drifts of labor from one plant to another, which have in some cases put. the most essential indus- tries at a disadvantage and has created a considerable body of labor temporarily out (Continued on page 5 i WS.S. WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ISSUED By THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT COUNCIL URGES MORE EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION GOVERNOR APPEALS FOR SHIPYARD VOLUNTEERS Points Out Importance of Labor EnrolL ment Plan Fostered by U. S. Oovemment Governor Marcus H. Holcomb recently presented the following message to the people of the state through the press: " The Federal Government tells us that the submarine danger is not over, that -hip- are being sunk faster than they are being replaced, and that shipbuilding must ie speeded up in order that the U-boat may be overcome. " This morning 1 received a message from Charles Piez, vice-president and general manager of the emergency fleet corporation, in which he said, ' Without a great in- lustrial arm} ready to take its place as i lie need for labor in the shipyards ever Sjrows more urgent, we cannot carry out the shipbuilding program on which hangs the fate of our army in France, and of our allies the world over. To win the war our Brsl need is ship-, and to build ships mi first need is earnest skilled labor.' " The United States shipping board, the department of labor ami State Councils of Defense throughout the country have under- taken to enroll 250,000 artisans and skilled mechanics lor service in the shipyards. The men thus enrolled will lie known as 'The United Stales Shipyard Volunteers of the Public Service Reserve.' " In Connecticut this enrollment is to be carried on under the direction of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense. Its cen- tral office at the State Capitol, and its War Bureaus and Town Committees throughout the state will handle this im- portant task. The enrollment and subse- quent service in the shipyards will he carried on with a view to avoiding dis turbanee of existing labor conditions within this state. "It should he made clear at this time that the government asks for absolutely nothing except an enrollment. Shipyards are nol ready vet to receive workers, but I am advised from Washington that man\ of the yards will be ready soon. While the final preparations for a great influx of shipyard workers are being made, the government wants an enrollment of men who will be available for service when the i lontinued on page 6} Advises Towns and Cities to Provide Money to Teach Non-English Speak- ing- Foreigners— Advocates a Live, Systematic Campaign of American- ization PASSES VOTE OF THANKS TO HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT The Connecticut State Council of Defense, at a meeting held in the State Capitol on Monday, February 4, recommended to each town and city in the state that it provide an item in its annual budget for the educa- tion of non-English speaking foreigners, that such schools as now maintain even- ing schools extend their courses beyond the usual length if they can secure sufficient interest on the part of the pupils to hold them and that " the proper authorities in various communities undertake a live, sys- tematic campaign of Americanization similar to that already begun in the city of Hartford." There were present at the meeting Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Chairman ! Richard M. Bissell, who presided; Dr. D. Chester Brown, Charles A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau, William R. Webster and the following members or executives of the auxiliary Council organization: Charles J. Bennett, Ma tor-General Lucien F. Burpee, George B. Chandler, State Director of War ^a\iiales method the government i- saved the expense and work of sending cheeks for i or paying for coupi ns. Under the plan by which the war savings stamps are sold a stamp worth $5 at ma- turity ean he obtained at any tin month in exchange for a thrift card con- taining sixteen -'■'' cent thrift stamps and 13 cents in cash, the sixteen thrift stamps coming to a face value of $4. On receipt of his first war savings stamp the investor u a war savings certificate in which stes the stamp. After he has collected nineteen more stamps, making a total of twenty, he has a certificate for which the government promises to pay him $100 in 1923. If the twenty stamps are bought this i th they will cost ss2.60 and will yield a iui profit of $17.40. If they had been bought last month they would have cost $82.40 and would yield' a profit of $17.60. If the purchases air put off until tin' end of this year, for instance, tin- cost will amount to $84.60 and the profit will be $15.40. In other words, the sooner the ment is made the more the money will earn. MANCHESTER LEADS REST OF THE STATE \nt Ionization lias been made by the post- office department at Washington, according in wild received l>\ Mate Director of War Savings How,. 11 Cheney, permitting signs ising the war savings campaign to ed upon all buildings owned or rented by the government for post-office purposes. I'lie treasury department has also author- ized the installation of similar signs on site- of completed or occupied federal build- ings used by this department or on the buildings themselves. Regulations accom- panying the authorization permit the dis- plays of signs as large as 250 feet square. Mr. Cheney has written to local directors in all the towns and cities of the state ask- ing them to point out the provisions of these authorizations to postmasters and other federal officials in their towns or cities with a view to making plans for the posting of large advertising signs call- ing the attention of the public to the war savings campaign. It is expected that a runiber of striking posters will be dis- played before long on post-office buildings throughout the state. A large sign on the central post-office building in Washington reads: SAVE AND SERVE DO YOUR DUTY, DON'T DELAY BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS AT ANY BANK OR POST-OFFICE 'STAMP" OUT KAISEHISM Carroll County, Missouri, has adopted a unique plan for stimulating greater in- terest in the sale of thrift stamps by rural free delivery carriers. A blackboard has been erected on each post-office on which the daily and total sales of each carrier ate posted so that the public can see which carrier is doing the best work in selling The result is, not only rivalry between the carriers in selling stamps but erable rivalry on the part of the far- mers living on each route to see which ean surpass the rest. War Savings Stamps Worth $39,000 Sold in Town whose Popu= lation is 16,000 SALES IN OTHER LANDS State Director of War Savings Howell Cheney has announced that the banner war savings town in Connecticut, judged on a basis ' I war savings and thrift stamp sales, d up to this week, is the town of Thrift and war savings stamps total value of $39,000 ha in Manchester up to last Saturday night. When the last official census was taken Manchester had a population of 13.(141 and esent population is estimated at 16,- 000. The latter figures make Manchester's per capita sale of war savings stain])- s_'.44. I In- is far ahead of any sales thus fir ed elsewhere in Connecticut. -Make it your personal duty to spread the i ;i Savings Stamps. Understand hi yourself — buy a stamp and then explain it to some one else. v ricans living in foreign countries are to have an opportunity to assist the United States Government in raising its $2,000,- war savings loan, according to word which lias reached the office of the Con- necticut War Savings Committee. This is especially true of South America, where thousand of citizens of the United Mute- are engaged in business. Reports which have just been received from the branches of the National City Bank in Rio De Janerio, Buenos Ayres, Havana, and Ca- -tate that people in those countries ia\e purchased these stamps, the total to date being 10.920 war savings stamps, representing an investment of $45,011. Argentina leads in the purchase of stamps. Report from the branch of the Buenos National City Bank shows that 8.519 ings stamps, amounting to $35,304.28 have been sold in that country. Five hun- dred stamps have been sold in the city of Havana. CONNECTICUT EDITORS PURCHASE WAR STAMPS Association Helps War Savings Cam- paign at its Annual Convention The Connecticut Editorial Association knows a good investment. At the associa- tion's annual meeting in New Haven yester- day, the editors found that they had a good in tin- treasury, and they voted to turn $50 of the cash on hand into United States war savings stumps. Treasurer Arthur S. Barnes, editor of the "Bristol Press," who also is secretary of the associa- tion, will purchase twelve war savings -tamp- at $4.13, the price this month. These will he kept by tin- ii ssi iciat ii n until Janu- ary 1. 1923, when the United States govern- ment will pay $5 each for them. The re- sult will he that, for the $49.54 which th.' editorial association will spend this month. it will receive $60 five years hence. The treasurers of other associations are taking similar action in their home towns for the stamps are on sale in every town and city in the state. All post-offices' handle them, and they also can be purchased at -tote-, banks and other places. They offer the same advantageous investment to the individual as to an association like that of the editors. For 25 cents, a thrift stamp can he bought, which, with fifteen other thrift stamps, can he exchanged for a war savings stamp on the payment of a few cents representing the difference in price. TJ litorial association received a letter from the Connecticut State Council of De- feti-e. containing a resolution passed by the Council expressing its thanks to the'Con- necticut press tor its support of war work. The editorial association passed a resolu- tion assuring tin Council and the state of its continued support in war work and its ii-operation with war efforts. The resolu- tion passed 1a- the Council was as follows: "VOTED: That the thanks of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense for the generous amount of space devoted to its work he extended to the Connecticut Edi- torial Association, representing the news- paper owners and editors of the state. " Vi (TED : That a copy of this resolu- tion he forwarded to the annual meeting of mnecticut Editorial Association, be- ing held today in New* Haven." Food For W. S. S. Thoughts When the war is over those will be ashamed are those who took no part in the struggle. If you would not have cause in ure to hang your head, buy Thrift Stamp-. Every dollar loaned to the government help-, save the lives of our men at the front and adds to winning the war. Your quar- ter- converted from Thrift Stamps into Wat Savings Stamps can be an important factor in this big job. Assuming that every man, woman and child of the hundred million people in the United states buy one 25 cent Thrift each day. the government would have a war fund of $250,000,000 turned in each day of the year, or more than enough to take care of the entire expense of this great war. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN STATE COUNCIL ACTS ON TOBACCO PROBLEM Tells Growers not to Increase their Acreage — Provides for Hearings incil of Defense, January 22 at a hearing g - nent r 12 •ial and i. I in- -• . rease • ais 1917 _ -i primed tobacco or produce this year sbade-gi open-grown tobacco. ient pro- vide- hearings to be •ho might lose mo: - tha: - than five aer - :.r " cut " The Council has appointed a ° of John T. Frank G. Maeomber an.i Bobbing B. Stoeckel to heir appeals from the decision. The ' - -ment foli "On December 12, 1917. the Connecticut ncil of Defense adopted a Resold rth the position of the • in relation to enterprise^ and undertak- the stale i . il in the --eution of the war or the furnishing - f life or the maintenance January 22, 191 - ouncil, through a special eommitue, gave ar. portunity to the tobacco growe. •: to inform the council as to th- feet of that resolution upon their indc and to siate their views in that connection. •• For the guidance of such growe. -pre- tation of the said resolution so far as it a - their industry, the Council •:iy annour. 'he said resolution, pplied to the Connecticut industry of producing tobacco, requires that person, firm or corporation shall, in Connecticut, in the -. in- crease or cause to be increased the acreage • rolled by him or it, of primed tobacco, whether of shade-grown, Havana seel or broad leaf tobacco, over the aei such tobacco grown or controlled by him ir 1917 in Connecticut. No person, firm cr corporation shall, in the year 19 IS. in Connect change from growing primed open-grown tobacco to growing shade-grown tobacco; 11 not, in 1918, produce 'vn tobacco on land which was used in 1917 to produce open grown primed tobacco. • the Coun- ■ill through an appropriate comnrr hear and in i ion determine I application of any grower for limited ex- emption from the for . ions where it is shown that son of ex- ses incurred or unavoidable liabi. ned in good faith, such restrictions would in fact, caus ial pecuniary - r than of anticipated pror. n the foregoing insl tions - ny restriction ;t>on S ut ' tobacco, where the in- -e in the case of any given grower -r who -. any at no additional re- in will be imposed But the Council - - - _ " make in 1918 e Council will i eon- Labor Exchange Plan is Started in Connecticut \aee 1 1 - " important - is the rking- ■ ■ t suffi- ri'-nt dwell; _ - available and the ■ will opp:- ,!I the • -' a which are be manufaetur- an-1 -rsion be in the of new undertaking - - - INCOME TAX SOON DUE Council Co-Operating with Collector of Internal Revenue In Adver- rising New Loan z i - an important part of the war duty of ever; /*-n. es- pecially in tim.- Council of Defer - internal revenue collector in :: _ " income tax law and in spreading information about the law r this purpose it ised wide n to be given tc s " Failure to report - | rer- • "" Unmarried persons -_ on for: - a good many i an inc- out the . - ing ex; -ry count I - - - ire. -mailer the an n the la., ttat will have to be raised in so eve: and turn in an .t delay. - I v law makes the per- n I for far intarily ■ . -ernment." \mi-: _ ;ken up by - following: :ppKes - - - immedh _ and ■ Mr. Korper. in explaini: . e chief - • -nroll all mobile labor i leady to be transferred v\j I ■eing enr- I where he is until he The : - hv the rican Federation of Labor an.i - - "• The. fundamental s- fa" labor market ' at which nnemplo] - may exchange skii:. perienee. and labor power with invested s long ne American Federation of r has been insisting up> : - iish- I shall watch the i : the organized with the deepest inter -hall always be glad to render iping hand and word of eour. - WOMEN'S FOOD FAIRS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL Other Exhibits to be Given Soon in Manv Cities and Towns of Connecticut man of the - B tieut State -e authorization to give a similar fairs in many other " vt state. men of woman'* appointed rece : impbell. Hibhard V \nson. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Governor Appeals for Shipyard Volunteers ( Continued from page 1 AN IMPORTANT TASK yards are ready to receive them. Under no conditions should a man go to a shipyard until he is called by the government fol- lowing his enrollment. "As -'"in as they can be sent out from the ( buncil's office in Hartford, enrollment cards will be in the hands of War Bureaus ami Town C( littces throughout the State, and the enrollment of Connecticut men for shipyard service can be undertaken. The Federal Shipping Board which calls for this enrollment, has charge of the con- struction of America's new merchanl mar hie. The emergency Heat corporation is the government organization which will have charge of Hie ships when thej are completed and which controls and operates vessels now in the hands of the govern- ment. "In this grave national emergency, I call upon the skilled woTbrnen of Con- necticut to consider carefully their duty. Without question, shipbuilding is a mat- ter of \ital importance in our fight with Germany. Skilled workmen have a duty in this war which the government considers as important as the duty of carrying arms i- to th'i-e who are able to do that. Those men in this state who arc willing to enter the shipyards, where every rivet driven is a hlew at tlie Kaiser, are called upon to enroll for this service. They must remem- ber, however, that their duty now is to enroll and to remain at their present tasks iiulil the government calls them to service and direct- them w here to go. " MARCUS H. HOLCOMB, "Governor of Connecticut." WAR BUREAUS TAKING UP NEW ACTIVITIES Simsbury Board Starts to Make a Sur= vey of the Household Fuel Supply Adjutant General George M.Cole Urges War Bureaus to Collect Mil- itary Information Adjutant General George M. Cole re- cently issued a statement pointing out the importance to Connecticut of work being done h\ the War Bureaus of the Com t- iiut State Council of Defense in compiling roll "i honor containing the names of Con- necticut men who have enlisted in the army, navy and marine corps, lie said: ' War bureaus which are compiling honor rolls bearing the names and the home and Mar addie--(- of Connecticut men who lone enlisted for service in the armed forces of the United States are doing a work the importance of which will be realize! more and more in future years when the war Las become past history. At the close of every American war efforts have been made inecticui to compile a roll of the men who fought for stale and nation, I'a-t compilations have bee ade onlj with meat difficulty because they were not begun until a war was over, and the records for a war as recent a- the Spanish-American war are a- a result incomplete. A similar mil will la' needed as a matter of historical record when this war is over, and the only practical way of compiling it efficiently is to begin new. If everj citj ami town in Connecticut compiles an honor roll through it- war bureau or similar agency of the Council ami every resident of each town scud- In the compilers the names, home addresses and military or naval units of i very relative, friend or acquaintance -who is in the service, it will he possible at the i the war 10 compile pracl tea ll\ c im- plcte mils of Connecticut men who fought I'm- i 'nar country. It i- important 1 1 rolls lie kept up-to-date as the war pro- 1 resses." TO CONSERVE MAN POWER BY ECONOMY IN DELIVERY The War Bureaus organized in various parts of the state, true to the purpose for which they were established, are taking up nearly every day some new war activity brought up by the complexity of civil life in time of war. The Sim-biu j . e.u. fot instance, has sent a circular letter to all the householders in that town asking for information a- to the amount of eoal or ether fuel they have on hand, in an effort to make a comprehensive survey of the fuel situation in Simsbury. The Danbury War Bureau has found that two or three strati gers have been soliciting funds in that city for alleged war reliefs that cannot be found to have existence. The bureau has warned the public against contributing to unauthov- i ed solicitors or charities and i- making efforts to bring about the arrest < • m The Simsbury Bureau has enlisted the aid of Boj Scouts in distributing circulars and ether literature connected with war work Three troops, one each from the Catlu lie, Methodist and Congregational Church, have i ngage I to distribute the circulars from house to house. At the end ot a month's . each trooper receives :-. special bai and the right to wear a red stripe mi lu- uniform. By continuous work the hoy can accumulate a tidal of three red strides. APPEALS TO KNITTERS Women are asked to make woolen garments for soldiers and sailors only Women who knit woolen sweaters for themselves and their civilian friends are robbing the soldiers and sailors of wool which the\ need in the trenches and on the wind-swept -eas. according to an announce- ment mad" by thi ' Activities of the Connecticut state Council ei Defense, At the request of the Ameri- can Wed Cross, the committee has sent let- ters to sub-committees throughout the -t ite urging that steps he taken to stop this waste of wool and prevent a wool shortage. the letter explain- that many women, ifter knitting an article or two for the Red Cross or a soldier relative, knit sweaters, mufflers and similar articles for themselves 01 on tih ml- other than soldiers and sail- or-. Each knitter who does this is helping to exhausl (hi- existing supply of wool and the : ml available for military clothing. Women who wish to knit sweaters and sim- ilar garments fir themselves are told in Hie letter that thev can knit them of silk, cotton or some other wool substitute with- out depriving the soldiers. The suggestion ,11 regard to conserving the wool supply applj also to other knitted garments made of wool, and the public is urged to substi- tute cotton, silk, corduroy or some other material for wool wherever possible. Program for Connecticut Sugge.-.ted at Conference Held in Mate Capitol As a result of a conference held at the State Capitol Wednesd iy under t he auspices of the Commercial Economy Division of the I immitte i Industrial Survey. Con- necticut Stale Council of Defense, co-oper- ating with t he mil i. ut Chamber of Com- merce, local organizations of business men throughout tin- state, which have not al- icady done so, will take up within a few days i lie commercial economy recommenda- tions of the ( nil of National Defense. The object of the recommendations is the conservation of man power, the saving of ad t he economy of ga- oline. The results are to he obtained through economy in delivery of packages and lint ion in the number of packages i red li.\ educating purchasers to carry home their own packages. The Commercial Economy Division sug- gested as methods of accomplishing this result co-operative deliveries, no special de- liveries, capacity load-, one delivery per daj per route, and no deliveries of goods less tlia ie dollar in value. The active .ilion of women's organizations in e ; lain in force is to be se- curi 'I Alton T. Miner of New London, chair- man of the Commercial Economy Division, pre ded, ami outlined the program proposed for « i mi. client. II. K. Taylor of the Com- mercial Economy Board, Council of National Defense, Washington, D. C, spoke. I ei ters w ill he -cut at once to those eliani- bers of commerce and similar organizations in the -tue which were not represented at the conference, urging them to institute the proposed program in their communities. I'iie committee intends to follow- this matter Hi' carefully and make an earnest effort o ei ne throughout Connecticut the adop- tion of the government's commercial econ- omi reei immi n mi ions. SAVE AND" SERVE How many thrift stamps have you bought so fa r '! In the coming year- the ho. k that satisfies most will he the thrift stamp hook. Do not hoard gold. Help Uncle Sam bj purchasing war ,-avings certitieat - Don't drop your money into the scale of non-essential expenditures — help win the war bj buying War Savings Stamps. If the Allied armies find it profitable to salviigi from the battlefield, it is >le to realize that the mite you furnish in buying War Savings Stamps will old it- share in winning the war. I'o employment of thrift, Great Britain ing millions every year from battle- field scrap. Extend this practice to the United state- and help win i lie great war when you buy War Savings Stamps. Vol. I flhrnttgrttrttt lullgtiti Published Bi-Weekiy Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, FEBRUAKY 22, 1918 No. 20 $a (®ur logo GDfapraras (Stmrrmir ffiulrnmh. in iSrbalf of §>tatc of (Snmirrtmtt, Stilus ifflrsaage to ^oloirra anil ^ailora Taking advantage of the journey of Major Howard A. Giddings, a member of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, to France as a member of the Federal Reserve Bank Liberty Loan Mission, Governor Mar- cus H. Holcomb has sent for himself personally and for the people of Connecticut a message to Connectieut men fighting overseas. Governor Holcomb's message is contained in the following letter which he sent to Major Giddings prior to his departure for France : — Please extend to the officers and men of the 102nd U. S. Inf., the 101st Machine Gun Battery, and to all other Connecticut men in the military service of the United States whom you may meet in your trip to the front, the greetings of the people of Connecticut and our appreciation of the great service our soldiers are rendering in this world war, and our gratitude, pride and confidence in our Connecticut soldiers and sailors. They are per- forming our part in defending and maintaining the liberties we have inherited and in obtaining for all nations, great and small, the opportunity for the equal rights which were obtained for the United States in the war of the Revolution. The soldiers of Connecticut have ever been faithful in fighting under the Stars and Stripes to ultimate victory in every contest in which this nation has been engaged, and we have the utmost confidence that they will do so in this, the greatest war of history, against the most dangerous and unscrupulous enemy the forces of human liberty ever faced. May the God of Righteousness watch over them, inspire them with courage, give them complete victory, and bring them safely home again to receive the greeting and honors which the people are hopefully waiting to give them. In behalf of the State of Connecticut, I am Most sincerely yours, (Signed) M. H. HOLCOMB, Governor. ENROLLMENT OF MEN FOR SHIPYARD WORK WILL BE CONTINUED Gratifying Response to Call Made by Connecticut Mechanics — Campaign for Volunteers Will go on Until State's Quota of 10,000 is Reached. Telegrams from Washington Tell Importance of Work Enrollment of Contfe'ctictrt mechanics for the United States Shipyard Volunteers of the Public Service BJeseTve will continue until the slate's quota has been obtained. The total needed will not be reached this week. The state's quota EOT the great " Victory Fleet " now in construction is 10,000. The response has been gratifying to date. The campaign for volunteers inaugurated (Continued on page 5) COUNCIL PLAN APPROVED Board of Control Authorizes War Emergency Labor Exchanges Formal approval has been given by the board of control of the State of Ccrnnei I icul to plans of the Connecticut State Council of Defense for rendering aid to the govern- ment of the United States through the United States Employment Service and the Public Service Reserve. Officials of the state defense council and the state direc- tor of the federal employment services ap- peared before the board of control at a con- ference on Wednesday and outlined plans made by the council for war emergency hilioi exchanges in Connecticut. The board of control voted to approve the plans and authorized the expenditures necessary. PLANS INTERCHANGE OF FIRE APPARATUS IN EMERGENCY NEED State Defense Council Urges Towns and Cities to Equip Departments with Standard Adapter Couplings — Tobacco Men Send Loyalty ResoIu = tion — C. D. Hine is Director of School War Activities Towns and cities in Connecticut which have fire departments are 'ailed upon by the Connecticut State Council of Defense to put into effect throughout the entire state a plan for the interchange of fire a]) paralus in emergencies. The matter has been investigated by the council's committee on industrial survey, which reported at Monday's council meeting that, due to the efforts in the past few years of the Fire (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense M Time for Taking War Insurance Extended by Congress to April 12 Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD. CONN., FEB. 22, 1918. No:20 Council's Local Agencies Should Con = tinue Good Work of Bringing this Important Matter to Attention of Men in the Service of their Country 92 IN THE SERVICE Berlin, Connecticut, Has Honor Roll Compiled by Committee of Three The local agency of the Connecticut State Council of Defense in Berlin, Hartford county, has compiled an honor roll of the town's representatives in the federal service, which represents considerable labor and contains much valuable information. The work was undertaken by a sub-committee of the Berlin town committee, consisting of Chairman Claude W. Stevens, Bev. S. A. Fiske and Charles F. Lewis. The work was compiled in lime for a report to be pro sented at Monday night's meeting in Berlin at which a war bureau was formed. Berlin's record shows thirty-two men in the army, fifty-nine in the navy and one woman in France as an army nurse, a total of ninety-two. The committee which com- piled the honor roll has secured the follow- ing information concerning each person in the service: name, date and place of birth, home address, next of kin, branch of service and present address. Notice has been received by the Con- neiti.nl State Council of Defense from the Council of National Defense of the ex tension by Congress of the time for filing applications for United States War Bisk Insurance. Congress has extended the time to April 12. The previous conditions for tiling this insurance provided that all ap- plications must be received within 120 days after the individual entered the federal service. The council is called upon in the telegram from the federal council to con- tinue its campaign to bring family influence to bear on men not yet insured. The government war risk insurance is sold to men in the federal service at ex- ceptionally low rates. Under the previous ruling the time for filing applications for this insurance expired February 12 for ap- proximately three-quarters of Connecticut's men in the federal service. The state coun- cil of defense had carried on a successful campaign for interesting relatives of these men in the need for this insurance protec- tion. This campaign will be continued through the war bureaus and town com mittees of the council. The man in the service may make appli- cation for this insurance through his com manding officer. Relatives of the man may make application for him and it will be accepted providing the man's authorization is received by the War Risk Insurance Bureau in Washington prior to the date his. right to take out this insurance expires. Tin- telegram received by th" state coun- cil of defense from the Council of National Defense follows: " The time for filing applications for war i -isk insurance has just been extended by Congress to April 12. Automatic insurance, however, has ceased entirely and no man is now insured by the government unless he has applied. This voluntary application doubly important. Continue campaign to bring family influence to bear on men not yet insured." The council is depending upon its war bureaus and town committees to continue the good work of bringing this matter to the attention of men in the service. PATRIOTIC LEAGUE FOR ITALIAN WOMEN Raymond J. Maplesden, who has been in the employ of the publicity committee of the council since last October, has left the ser- vice of the council and enlisted in the Quartermaster Corps at " a port of em barkation." The council's committee on woman's activ- ities has formed the Italian women in the state into a patriotic league, of which Mrs. Sylvester Z. Poli is the chairman. The Hartford group is under the leadership of Mrs. Antonio Andretta. A recent meeting of Italian women was held in Middletown, under the auspices of Mrs. C. S. Wadsworth. The woman's committee, through the town chairmen, has appointed a woman in each town whose special province will be to secure the co-operation of the foreign- born women. Member of Council is Abroad For War Zone Tour of Study Major Howard A. Qiddings is Member of Liberty Loan Mission — Also Represents State Defense Council and Carries Message from Governor Holcomb to Connecticut Men in France Major Howard A. Giddings, a member oi the Connecticut State Council of Defense, has arrived in England as a member of the Federal Reserve Rank Liberty Loan Mis- sion and soon will be in the war zone on the western front in France. He is one of twelve men who have gone abroad for a tour of study and observation in connection with the next Liberty Loan. In addition to his membership in this mission, Major Giddings represents the state council of e in this trip and carries with him an official message from Governor Marcus H. Holcomb to Connecticut soldiers in France. While the Libert}' Loan mission is abroad, Arthur Crosby, assistant secretary of the treasury and a member of the Inter-Allied High Financial Commission, will have gen- eral direction of the group of men. The mission has gone abroad under the aus- pices of the treasury, state and war de- partments. The members of this mission from New England, in addition to Major Giddings, are Grafton D. dishing of Boston, George B. Glidden of Boston and George W. Gardner, vice-president of the Union Trust Company of Providence. While abroad Major Giddings will make certain investigations in the war zone which will assist the state council and the state government in efficiently performing Con- necticut's part in the nation's war work. NEW HAVEN WOMEN RESPONDING TO CALL FOR 10,000 WORKERS First Week of Campaign to Increase Number of Women in Industry Finds Factories Unable to Handle All Who Apply Two weeks ago the New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the New Haven County Employers' Association began a campaign for increasing the number of women in in- dustry by a full page advertisement in the New Haven papers asking for 10,000 women to supplement, but not supplant, the men in the factories. An appeal was made before the Woman's Club, and finally the chairman of the Woman's Committee called a meeting of the New Haven units. The president of the chamber of commerce and president and secretary of the Employers' Association presented their plans at this meeting. After discussion, a resolution was adopted declar- ing: "that the New Haven unit of the Woman's Committee of the Council of Defense, in order to avoid the importation of outside labor which would increase our community problems, gives its hearty sup- port to the movement for the utilization of the latent woman power of New Haven." The response was so great the first week that the factories were unable to handle all the women who applied, and they were asked to return in one or two or three weeks as they were needed. Five hundred school teachers have agreed to go into factories during the summer vacation if necessary. In many cases women are employed five hours a day only, thus giving the part time worker a chance. r> r»*- CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Progress is Reported in War Savings Campaign in all Sections of Country WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ARE FREE OF ALL TAXATION Self-Denial Day Observed at El Paso — Oregon Farmer Buys $1,000 Worth of War Savings Stamps for Him- self, for his Son, and for Each of his Eight Grandchildren OREGON BOYS AND GIRLS ARE BUSY One Thousand Boys and Girls Agree to Sell $50 Worth of Stamps— Novel Plan for making Sales to Farmers — Dallas Concern gives Thrift Stamps to Employees Each Week The " Junior Rainbow Regiment " is an organization, fathered by Mr. J. A. Churchill, State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Oregon. Membership in the organization is limited to the first one thousand boys and girls who sell $50 worth of War Savings Stamps. Under the auspices of the New 7 York Federation of Churches the Pastors of New York City were recently organized to pro- mote War Thrift. We quote the following from an address by Hon. Elihu Root, de- livered before this assembly: " We haven't enough material to supply the Allies with grain, coal, meat, leather, shoes and cloth. Every yard of cloth you refrain from putting on your back will keep a soldier warm. Every piece of bread you save from waste will keep a soldier from being hungry. Every pair of shoes you re- frain from buying without need will keep a soldier shod." S. Benson, an Oregon lumberman, has purchased for each of his eight grand- children, as a "stake" for their college education, wedding dowry or " rainy day " fund, War Savings Stamps to the maturity value of .$1000. Mr. Benson purchased a similar amount for his son and for himself. El Paso celebrated " Self Denial Day. on February 4th, and under the direction of Mrs. A. P. Averill, Chairman of the Woman's Department, put on a parade with two army bands; Max Figman, the noted comedian, and prominent citizens making speeches in public places during the day; booths in 36 different places, 200 women selling stamps; the day's sales were $31,000. The parade attracted attention in that they they had a Kaiser with helmet decorated with cross-bones and skull, and had him hand-euffed and witli leg irons, and led by a United States army officer at the end of a rope. Publicity stunts are worth while when they accomplish concrete results like $30,000 sales. Fifty-fifty arrangement with employees. The F. 0. Stone Baking Company of Dallas, with some ninety employees, has adopted a plan for the purpose of encouraging their employees in accumulating thrift stamps. The company gives to each employee week- ly, thrift stamps on a fifty-fifty basis, based on the savings of employees as shown by their thrift cards, which they present each week on pay day. They have worked out a graduated scale for the purpose oi protect ing themselves in not giving stamps in as large amount to those earning large salaries, ami arc giving a larger percentage than 100 per cent, to those with smaller salaries, who are needing not only encour- agement but help. This plan of giving bonus certainly definitely encourages thrift. The three following items mentioned in the Illinois Bulletin deserve particular emphasis: — Method hi' selling stamp- t<> the farmer. W. W. Reeves. Chairman of War Savings for Douglas County, has evolved a method of selling -tamp- to the farmers which other-, having similar constituency, may with to duplicate. Briefly stated, it i- as follows: — " Bach grain dealer is asked to become an agent 'and lo make an earnest effort to in- duce the sellers of grain to take a portion of the purchase price in thrift or wai sa\ ings stamps: ten per cent., if a landlord or owner, and five per cent., if a tenant. Tin dealers, acting as agents, are asked to make a report "ti every man with whom they have dealings, in order that everybody ina\ lie placed mi record." stop- premature redemption of certif- icate-. 1-:. ( >. Andrews, Chairman for Boone County. Belvidere, Illinois, has sent the following suggestion: " The names of purchasers who give ten days' notice to the postmaster that they desire to cash stamps are turned over to the county committee. Members of the county committee see these persons prior to the date upon which they can receive pay- ment ami urge them to rescind their appli- cation for payment. Up to date this has met with success in every instance ami from our experience I believe that it could well lie followed in other counties." 2,500 AGENCIES FOR W. S. S. IN CONNECTICUT Thrift Stamps and War Savings Cer- tificates Now on Sale in Nearly Every Locality in Connecticut At the present time there are more than 2500 agencies throughout Connecticut where thrift stamp- and war savings certificates may be purchased, according to figures given out to-day at the office of the state director of war savings. In Bridgeport alone there are more than 4011 agencies, Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury are nut far behind. In addition to these agencies, the stamps and certifi cates are on sale at the 374 post-offices in Connecticut. Sales at many of the post- offices run into the thousand of dollars every day. the -tale director's office has also ascer- tained that then arc agencies at practically evcr\ bank in the state. Bankers have given valuable aid in the sale of the stamps and have done all in their power to prevail upon their patrons to buy stamp- regularly. State Director Cheney Issues State = ment Clearing Up Misunderstand- ing Regarding Status of Cer- tificates In response to a number of inquiries received fn.m many sections of Connecticut, Howell Cheney, state director of the National War Savings Committee, issued a statement clearing up all uncertainty which has existed regarding the question of the tax status of war savings certificates. Mr. Cheney's statement sets forth the fact that war savings stamps are free of all taxation. The statement follows: " When preparing for the issuing of thrift stamps and war savings certificates, the national administration wisely decided that they should m4 he subject to any taxes, federal, -tale or local. In this respect, they are entirely unique, being free when almost everything else of value is subject to impost. "As the amount that an individual may hold is limited to $1000. this concession does not deal unjustly toward other security- holders. It is simply an inducement to the small investor to make an unusual effort in his own country's behalf, by depositing as much of his surplus with the government a- possible. Those who buy these little bonds should understand in advance of the coming days of taxation return in April that whatever of their earned savings or surplus derived from economies is converted into Thrift Stamps and War Savings certi- ficates need not be recorded upon the asses- sor's blank. As the interest and principal are payable in 1923, neither is it necessary to make mention of the investments in the return to the income tax collector. " They are, as stated, absolutely free and. as they also pay I per cut. compound in- terest, are the best securities that one can buy in these troubled times." THRIFT STAMPS GOOD AFTER DRIVE CLOSES Government Will Stand Back of Every One Issued with Full Value of 25 Cents Because of a ruling announced by the Federal Reserve Bank to tie' effect that thrift stamps would cease to become an obligation of the government on December 31, 1918, many persons have been confused into thinking that any thrift -tamps they had on hand at the close of the year would be valueless. Howell Cheney, state director for Con necticut of the war savings campaign, has secured from the Federal Reserve Bank in- formation to the effect that treasury depart- ment officials at Washington have ruled that ■thrift stamp- outstanding in the hand- of purchasers either at the time tie- entire issue of war savings stamps is sold, or on December 31, 1918, will either he accepted in exchange for war savings stamps of another serie-, or provision made for cash redemption." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN LIBRARIES WILL HELP SALE OF THRIFT STAMPS Baby Bonds to be Placed on Sale in Many Libraries in all Sections of this State Soon The libraries of Connecticul have been called upon bj Howell ('henry. State Direc- tor nt the War Savings campaign, to aid in putting before the public the message of the nation-wide thrift movement, so that every person in Connecticut may realize how important it is that he should loan his dollars and their ability to buy goods and services to his government for war pur- poses through the instrumentality of the Thrift and War Savings stamps. The State Director has sent leaflets and posters to all libraries with the suggestion that they be placed on a War Savings bul- letin board in the libraries. Each librarian has been asked to post the names of the local War Savings Committee members, and that so far as possible the names of war savings societies and their members be posted. It also has been suggested that a shelf of leaflets and books on this campaign be made easily accessible to library patrons, and that libraries and their employees con- stitute themselves a bureau of information upon Thrift and War Savings subjects. It is also suggested that newspaper clippings on this campaign be posted, and that special articles on the subject in current magazines be listed and posted. FATHER BELLEROSE NAMED With the approval of Rt. Rev. J. J. Nilan. bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford, Rev. U. 0. Bellerose of Taft- ville has been appointed by Howell Cheney. \Y. S. S. director for Connecticut, as assist- ant director of the War Savings Committee. Fr. Bellerose will be in charge especially of the work with the French residents in the eastern section of the state. He has accepted the appointment, and the state headquarters expects a very successful campaign among these people under his direction. NO "ENDLESS CHAINS" State W. S. S. Director Disapproves Such Method of Selling Stamps An emphatic stamp of disapproval has been placed by Howell Cheney, state direc- tor of the National War Savings Committee, on the " endless chain " schemes which are now entering Connecticut from other states for the disposal of thrift stamps and war savings certificates. Mr. Cheney in a statement issued today said he did not regard this method for the sale of stamps legitimate, and that he would do all in his power to discourage the sale of stamps by this plan. Mr. Cheney- will call upon his entire organization throughout the state in an effort to stop the numerous " chains " which are coming into Connecticut from other states. "An • endless chain ' scheme is a bad proposition at all times; it is especially bad as a means of -ellil i lieney. SALES THROUGHOUT U. S. PASS $50,000,000 MARK LODGES ARE HELPING W. S. S. IN CONNECTICUT Thousands of Fraternal Organizations Members in State Are Joining War Savings Societies Thousands of members of various fra- ternal organizations throughout Connecticut arc organizing war savings societies for the purchase of thrift stamps and war savings certificates. This campaign has been started with the approval of Howell Cheney, direc- tor for Connecticut of the national war savings committee, and it is expected that many thousands of dollars worth of stamps will be disposed of among the members of the different lodges. The suggestion has been made that the different organizations inaugurate con test-, and that prizes be awarded the society, members of which purchase tie greatest number of stamps. Members have taken hold of this proposition with great enthusiasm, and many have already pledged themselves to the purchase of one or more thrift stamps every week. Why Not Offer W. S. S. Prizes For Your R. F. D. Carriers? Telegram Received frem F. A. Van- derlip Shows Gratifying Progress in Every State in Union Here's a Suggestion Which Should Ap = peal to War Savings Committees in Many Connecticut Towns. Connecticut rural free delivery carriers are being urged by Howell Cheney, director of the Connecticut War Savings Committee, to take up actively the sale of Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps, and in order to spur them to greater interest, the state director has offered an award to the rural delivery letter carrier in Connecticut who makes the highest amount of W. S. S. sales between February 1 and duly 1. The of the award will be announced later by Mr. I 'beney. 1'ostniasters whose carriers enter this competition will report weekly to the State Director's office the results accomplished by 7 each carrier. Postmasters throughout the state have been asked to install blackboards in their offices giving the names of their rural car- riers and chalking upon them the amount of thrift and war savings stamps sold by each, so that both carriers and the public may see the standing at all times. The suggestion has been made that the figures be changed daily. The results where such boards have been installed, Mr. Cheney says, have been that the carriers have entered into the competition vigorously and that residents on the different routes have also entered into rivalry to keep their particular carriers in the lead. The suggestion has been made by the National War Savings Committee officials in Washington that citizens in the various communities contribute badges or similar prizes significant of the service performed to be awarded to the carriers making the best records locally. Sales of thrift stamps and war savings certificates throughout the country have passed the $50,000,000 mark according to a telegram received by State Director Howell Cheney from Frank A. Vanderlip, head of the war savings campaign. Mr. Cheney has been advised that the sales are steadily increasing in volume, and that they now 'are in excess of $2,000,000 every day. Within a short time it is be- lieved that patriotic citizens will be buying to the extent of $3,000,000 every day, with further increases in prospect as the cam paign gains momentum. Mr. Vanderlip's telegram to Mr. Cheney also contains the following statement: " It is only by teaching all our people to save and not to compete for labor and materials with the government that we can place the whole strength of the nation into the pro- secution of the war. The sure way to raise the $-2,000,000,000 in the war savings cam- paign is for the 200,000 workers in every city and town in the country make it the common purpose, and resolve to spread this gospel -o that there will be an army of 75,000,000 war savers." LOST THRIFT STAMPS Instructions Given How to Act when War Savings Certificate is Lost by Owner A War Savings Certificate which has been lost or destroyed will not be paid nor will a duplicate thereof be issued, unless the cer- tificate has been registered in accordance with the regulations and instructions issued by tin 1 postmaster general. In the event of the b.ss or destruction of a registered certi- licatc. the registrant may apply to the post- office where the certificate was registered, on forms prescribed by the postmaster general, either for the issuance of a duplicate certi- ficate or for the payment thereof. On being satisfied of the facts as to loss or destruc- tion, the secretary of the treasury will, after not less than three months have elapsed from the time of application, auth- orize payment, or the issuance to the regis- tered owner of a duplicate certificate, to be so marked, on which shall be noted the number of registered stamps affixed to the original certificate, with the proper nota- tions of registration. Such certificate shall receive a new registration number. The secretary of the treasury may in special cases where he deems the facts warrant such action, require the claimant to give a bond of indemnity with approved sureties against any claim that may thereafter be made on the old certificate. The duplicate certificate when issued shall stand in the place and stead of the original lost or destroyed cer- tificate for all purposes. After the issuance of a duplicate certificate, the original shall cease to have validity for any purpose, and if recovered shall be returned to the post- office of registration for cancellation. No duplicate certificate will be issued after maturity of the original. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Enrollment of Men for Shipyard Work Will be Continued (Continued from page 1) In Connecticut the week of February i has brought tin* kind of response that has marked the state's support of every war campaign, state Director Leo A. Korper, of the United States » ublic Service Reserve. ami the Connecticut State Council of De- fense are co-operating in this important work and the Ideal war bureaus and the town committees have sneeeeiled in interest- ing and enrolling many skilled artisans. similar campaigns for shipyard workers are being conducted in every state in the union to raise a total force of 250,000 ship builders. W. E. Hall, national directoi ol the Public Service Reserve, lias announced that the national drive would continue throughout the present week in all state-. with a continuance of enrollment in states where the quota was incomplete. Important phases of the great campaign lor shipbuilders have been explained by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker, United States Fuel Administrator 11. A. Garfield, and other high officials. In :i telegram to State Director Korper, the secretary of war said: — " The number of men we ran place and maintain in France will depend upon the number of ships available for their trans- port and supplies." Fuel Administrator Garfield ha- -ent a on --age to ilr. Korper which effectively supplements that of Secretary Baker in showing how dependent the nation is upon a shipbuilding program large enough in scope to help materially in the war. A part of his statement follows: — "Do everything you can to speed ship building for your own comfort, for your own safety, for the honor of the Unit* ■■.] States to enable this country to bear its share of the burden of the war." Speakers and writers in the campaign for United States Shipyard Volunteers have la ill emphasis upon the important position that skilled workmen in the shipyards hold in the nation's war forces and how large a factor they will be in defeating the sub- marine and bringing victory over Germany. Lack of skilled labor for the shipyards has made necessary an energetic campaign for voluntary enrollment. There is a shortage of workers which must be over- come by the nation-wide enrollment of 250- 000 workers from various trades. Enroll- ment blanks and enrollment pledge cards have been placed in the hands of all local agencies of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Those who enroll remain at their present employment until called by the government. Compensation is assured at the rate of wages obtaining in the ship- yards. The coming week will give continued op- portunity for men in skilled trades to offer to the government their services by enroll ing in the United States Shipyard Volun teers. Familiar trades from which workers are being recruited are: Acetylene and electrical welders, asbestos workers, black- smiths, toolmakers, chippers and caulkers, electric workers, factory workers, laborers, loftsmen, moldcrs. plumbers and pipe fitters, sheet metal workers and coppersmiths, iron welders, painters and many others. WAR BUREAUS FORMED IN MANY PLACES ARE DOING SPLENDID WORK Local Agencies are Carrying on Work of Council and, in Addition, are Developing Activities for Them = selves — Some Have Enlisted Aid of Newspapers and Have a 'War Bureau Column" Printed Daily The work of the past two weeks has added materially to the accomplishments of the war bureaus already organized as local agencies of the Connecticut State i ouncil of Defense, and also has resulted in the formation of several additional war bureaus. The war bureaus, in addition to carrying on the council's work, are develop ing several distinctive line- of weak. In Middletown, where it is estimated that fifty lord- of w 1 are being burned daily. the war bureau expects to effect a saving of wood ashes that will prove worth while. A representative of the County Farm Bureau thinks that .^1 per cord may be allowed as the value of wood ashes. Effective work in the interests of trans- portation relief is being done in Derby bj the committee appointed by the war bureau to attend to shipping problems. On each " fuelless Monday," the East Derby freight yards have been searched and missing cars traced. In this way, many business houses have been able to unload goods for which they have waited weeks. On one Monday, thirty-seven ears were located. The delays are usually caused by unrepaired breaks of part- of the freight ca i S. An effort on the part of the Redding War Bureau to relieve the fuel shortage has resulted in the publication of a li-t of com panies or persons who will supply and de- liver cut wood. In several town- and cities, the news- paper- are showing their loyalty to the loeal bureau- by establishing a regular "War Bureau Column." in which the activ- ities and needs of the war bureaus may be given publicity daily or several times a week. This method has proved effective as a means of meeting the public desire to keep in touch with the war work of each community. Council Meetings on Mondays Meetings of the Connecticut state Coun- cil of Defense hereafter will be held on Mondays, the general session to open at 10:30 a. m. It previous!} was the practice of the council to meet on Wednesdays, but Monday meeting- were begun during the period of •• fuelless Mondays," and it now has been decided to hold future meetings on \l lavs. No More Holiday Mondays Upon his return from Boston on Wednes- day, Thomas W. Russell, United States Find Administrator. rescinded the " fuelless Monday" order which has been in force in Connecticut since January 17. Section oi f the Garfield order of January 17 concerning priority of fuel deliveries con- tinues in force. The restrictions of hours called for in Governor Marcus II. Holeomb's recent proclamation also continues in force. Proclamation of Governor Calls Special Session to Provide for Soldier Vote The Connecticut Legislature will convene in special session March 19 to con- sider legislation to provide an opportunity to vote for Connecticut citizens absent from the -late in military service. The proclamation of Governor Marcus II. Holcomh calling this special session follows: "Whereas thousands of the qualified electors of the state of Connecticut arc- in military service of the United States, and in consequence thereof are now and during the continuance of tie- present war will be absent from this state and will be deprived of exercising their rights a- electors unless legislation i- enacted giving them an opportunity to vote at the ch-ction- to be held on the Tuesday aftei the first Monday of November, 1918, and at -aid November elections bien- nially thereafter during the continuance of the war. I therefore decide and find that this condition constitutes a special emergency within i be provisions of the constitution of this state, and authorizes me to convene the General Assembly in special session for the purpose of enacting legislation which will enable said electors, who are absent from the -late in the military service of the United states, to vote at said November elections. "I, therefore, for said purpose, hereby convene the General Assembly of Connecticut in special session to be laid at the state Capitol in Hartford, on the third Tuesday of March, 1918, to wit: on Tuesday, March 1 9th, \.l>.. 1918, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of said day, to enact such legislation a- said Gen- eral Assembly may deem necessary to accomplish said purpose. "Given under my hand and the seal of the State at the City of Hartford. this sixth day of February, one thousand nine hundred and eighteen, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and forty-second. "MARCUS II. HOLCOMB, Governor." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Plans Interchange of Fire Apparatus (Continued from page 1 ) Chiefs' Association, there is mutual aid co-opeTation to a very considerable extent i mg the various towns and cities. The ei tnniittee recognized the desirability of a standard thread on hose and hydrant couplings throughout the state, but did not mm. nil at this time any effort to change the various threads now used. Instead, if recommended most strongly that every live department in the state lie equipped with a sufficient number of standard adaptei couplings to permit of ready mutual aid. The adapter coupling proposed lias been designed undeT the direction of John C. MoTan, chief of the Hartford Fire Depart- ment, who was named by the Fire Chief*' Association a committee of one to assist the council's committee in this matter. The committee also has had the benefit of the advice of Horace B. (lark, chairman of the Board of Five Commissioners of Hart ford. The Stale Council of Defense decided at Monday's meeting to make a determined effort to have every town in the state which lias a tiic department provide itself with these standard adapter couplings so as to make mutual aid possible at all times throughout Connecticut. The council has arranged to secure these couplings at $5.7. : each, and town- are to be given an oppor- tunity to luu them from the council at this rate. The council voted that its committee on industrial survey be authorized, in the name of the council, to instruct various agencies of the council throughout the state as-fol lows: — " In cases where authority is not at pres- ent vested in the chief or acting chief to ask or render assistance in an emergency, tn live stock of the Food Supply Committee, and Mis, Ruutz-ReeS, chairman of the committee on Woman's Activities, also presented reports. committee-: Miss Ruutz-Rees, Miss (orwin. Dr. Valeria H. Parker. Thomas W. Russell, George G. Williams. Stanley H. Holmes. F. D. Cheney, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, George B. Chandler, V. A. Verplanck, I low ell Cheney, C. ( '. Beach, Leo A. Korper. Arthur L. Shipman, G. E. Meech, 1!. F. English, Harrison P>. Freeman and A. L. Maddock. Il was voted to address a circular letter to war Inn can- suggesting the advisability of local hual committees where not already established. There was an informal re port from tie- special eominitt n the con- trol of tobacco acreage, stating that a hearing would soon he given to tobacco growers petitioning for the right to in- crease their acreage this year over that grown last year. Mr. ( 'handlei reported on the success of the war rally campaign and the moving picture division, and said that 107 Liberty (lionises have been established by the publicity committee. It was voted that local agencies of the council he notified that the Native Relief Society Fund has the sympathy and ap- proval of (he council. Federal Fuel Administrator Russell re- ported on the coal situation, and Chairman ''ill of the Committee on Fuel Conservation told of encouraging results brought about by i he work of his committee. Tin re was a report from Mr. Korper on the work of the Employment Service De- partment and the enrollments in the United states Public Service Reserve, which is under control of his office. He announced that Allen B. Lincoln of \ew Haven had I n appointed his assistant. MEETING OF FEBRUARY 11 Those present at the meeting of the Connecticut state Council of Defense on February II were Chairman Richard M. liisseii. Charles A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau and Dr. 1). Chester Brown of the council, W. F. Whitmore. secretary; and the following chairmen and members of County Chairman and Secretary Have Resigned T. A. Scott has resigned as chairman of the New London County Auxiliary Com- mittee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, and H. M. Pendleton has resigned as secretary. Mr. Scott has entered active government service and Mr. Pendleton, who is associated with Mr. Scott in business. was forced to resign because of the pressure a duties caused by Mr. Seolt's entry into federal service. Their successors will he named soon. U SMILE AGE BOOKS" They Mean Happy Off-Duty Hours For Those Who Fight For US To be Sold through Local Agencies of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Has Your Committee Applied for its u Smileage Books" Yet? DO IT TO-DAY! Friends and relatives of soldiers in camps buy them for the soldiers. Prices $1 or $5. The coupons they contain are passes to shows in Camp Theaters (Uflttttgrtirut lullgtitt *^|||Xj§^^ Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense <^3gj|S^' Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, MARCH 8, 1918 No. 21 SINGERS ENROLLED IN LIBERTY CHORUSES OF STATE NOW OVER 5,000 Spirit of Victory Being Instilled in Eighty=two Communities by Men and Women Who Have Dedicated Their Voices to the Winning of the War — Directors and Chairmen WAR BUREAUS AID IN SELECTION OF DIRECTORS The work of organizing Liberty choruses, so auspiciously begun last October, has brought into the patriotic service of the state a band of loyal men and women whose number is estimated at 5,000. As factors in stimulating patriotism and the spirit of victory, the Liberty choruses, in many rum munities, haw- been heard at war rallies and other public occasions. Tn the eighty-two communities where Liberty choruses have been organized, they have had an early opportunity to demon- strate their value. James S. Stevens, di- rector of the Division of Liberty choruses, a department of the committee on publicity of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, has found every section of the state respon- sive to this movement which seeks to de- velop patriotism. The interest in the Liberty choruses extends far beyond the eoulines of the state. The division of Li), ertj choruses is receiving frequent inquiries from other state, whose communities or whose state councils of defense wish to fol- low the pi< er example set by Connecticut. The war bureaus are depending upon the Liberty Choruses to assist in making war rallies and other patriotic gatherings suc- cessful. Liberty Choruses have been well received by the genera] public and arc prov- ing a source ol community pride as well as community loyalty. Unusual care has been taken in the selec- tion of directors. The choice has keen left (< Continued from page .: | See Editorials Printed on Page 2 Beginning with this issue, the "Connecticut Bulletin" will present a series of editorials by leading Con neetirut scholars dealing with war subjects. \il will lie signed with the names of the writers. The lii -I editorials of this series will be found on page 2 of (his issue. Read these and the others which are to follow. MAY BE SENT TO ITALY WAR LIBRARY FUND Treasurer Uodard Reports Connecticut Has Raised $63,514.95 State Librarian George S. Godard, state treasurer, of the War Library Fund, re- ported this week that Connecticut had raised $63,514.95 for this purpose since the campaign was inaugurated last September. The amounts raised by counties were as follows: New Haven. $21,327.22; Fairfield, $15,540.48; Hartford. $13,815.65; Litch- field, $4,616.66; Middlesex, $2,622.39; Wind- ham. $1,868.85; New London, $1,851.65; lollainl. si .;.-,(;. 70. Ninety-one communities in the stale exceeded their allotments while twenty communities met their allotment. The total fund raised by all states i n aid of tin- National Library War Council was $1,727,554.25. Red Cross Workers May Designate Italian Relief if They Wish Red Cross material completed by various auxiliaries throughout the state may be designated for the American Red Cross in Italy under a ruling jusl issued by Albert T. Tamblyn, director of the chapter develop- ment of the Atlantic Division, American Red < foss lh.- new ruling was secured through tl Unit, of the council's mittee on Woman's Activities and resulted in the issuance by Mr. Tamblyn of a special appeal to Italian women of Connecticut to unite their energies in lied Cross work. PROCLAMATION ENDS FUEL RESTRICTIONS Period of Business Curtailment to Relieve Fuel Crisis Reduced by Governor Holcomb All restrictions on hours of business in this state made necessarj by the acute coal shortage were removed last week by pro- clamation of Governor Marcus H. Holcomb together with the rescinding In Fuel Ad ministrator Th as W. Russell of the Garfield order relative to Monday closing as it applies to Connecticut. " Lightless nights," Saturday excepted, will continue in effect. The governor in his proclamation revoked and annulled the restrictions imposed by hi- original proclamation on the fuel crisis issued January 25, 1918, in which hu-inr- hours were curtailed for the period from January -J!i to March 30. Business regula- tions established in the original proclama- tion became ineffective March 4. reducing the curtailment period nearly a month be- cause of better transportation conditions. TO AID WOMEN'S COMMITTEE Dr. Walter II. Brown representing tin- State Hoard of Health, will act as advisor to tin- Committee on Women's tctivities ill its health and welfare work with children. EXERCISE CONTROL OF TIME AND PLAN FOR MONEY APPEALS Council of Defense Vests That Power in War Bureaus to Avoid Conflict- ing Campaigns for Worthy Causes — Define Nature of Public Improve- ments Advisable During War FOOD EXHIBITS HELD AND MANY MORE PLANNED Regulation of campaigns for all chari- table and philanthropic funds in the various communities of tin- state was Nested in tin- local agencies of the Connecticut State Council of Defense at its meeting last week in the State Capitol. Conflicting campaigns for war funds and other worthy causes brought this remedial action. The council members in discussing the subject of campaigns .if this kind, agreed that solicitation for charitable and philan- thropic purposes was often handicapped by more than - ne organized appeal being made at the same time. To overcome this con llict in time and plan for collecting funds the council voted that its local agencie- b instructed by the chairman '"to control, during the present emergency, the time and plan for collecting funds by public appeal for all local charitable and philanthropic work in their several communities." Recommendations that relate to public improvements wen- adopted by the council as a result of an inquiry from the hoard of finance of West Hartford asking advice on the construction of macadam on residential -fleets, not trunk line highways. The vote was ■• that tin- council of defense recom- ments to all towns, cities, boroughs, and districts in Connecticut that they do not engage in public improvements that an- not absolutely essential to (he general wel- fare" for the war period. State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett who is chairman -if tin- council's trnsportation committee, defined the war policy of the state highway department. All work is being restricted to main highways Present at the meeting were the following council members: -l. W. Alsop, Dr. D. ( hester Brown, Adjutant Genera] George M. Cole. Homer s. Cummings, Charles A. G Iwin, Lucius l'. Robinson, Julius ( '. Stremlau, William l:. Webster and Judge l leorge W. W 1 hi ; l reasurer John T. Roberts and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: Charles J. Bennett; I.. I-'. Burpee, George B. Chandler, I-'. D. i benej . Howell Cheney, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, George M. Landers, Thomas W. Russell, Arthur k. Shipman, Herbert K. Smith, ic c. William-, ll. Ik Freemen Colonel W. H. Hall. I;. F. English, Leo A. Korper. A. L. Maddock, Bryan F. Mahan, L. S. Smith and \li-- Margaret T. Corwin. Plans for the Connecticut Conference ol Charities and Correction to he held Vpril < I -in mil. -J mi page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN ^ EDITORIAL PAGE OF "THE CONNECTICUT BULLETIN" The editorials printed on this page were contributed, at the invitation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, by prominent citizens of Connecticut whose position in the commonwealth gives special importance to the opinions they express. This department will be continued in coming issues of "The Bulletin." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD. CONN.. MAR. 8. 1918. No. 21 SAVINGS WILL WIN THE WAR An Editorial by Rev. Or. Arthur T. Hadley President of Yale University, New Haven The war has greatly reduced the available labor power of the country. Hundreds of thousands of our men have gone abroad ; a still larger number are in training camps at home. Others are making guns and ammunition and aeroplanes. Still others are building ships in which to transport men and supplies. Probably one tenth of the total labor of the country, and one- fifth of its high grade labor, is being util- ized for war purposes. To prevent this loss of productive power from becoming a disaster, those of us who stay at home must work harder and con- sume less. This is the only way in which the nation can meet its war bills. Loans and taxes may give the government the necessary dollars. But loans and taxes will not enable us to win the war unless they are backed by actual savings. For the war is not won by dollars. It is won by food and clothing, by coal and iron. That is why a man or woman who saves money to invest, in a government loan helps the country more than the bank that finances the loan, or the capitalist who sells railroad stock to convert it into govern- ment bonds. The bank or the capitalist gives the government dollars. But dollars without goods behind them mean increased prices, not increased industrial efficiency. . man who saves money out of current income furnishes goods as well as dollars. Mi subscription to the government loan repre sents an excess of production over con sumption; an actual creation of capital which can be used for war purposes. I f he has made monej to put into the govern ment loan by working harder, he has helped to make good the deficiency in labor power PATRIOTISM PRACTICAL AND PERSONAL An Editorial by Rt. Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, Bishop of the Dio- cese of Connecticut of the Pro = testant Episcopal Church Thi^ war is supremely a moral issue. It is against the devilish doctrine that might makes right. It means honor against per- fidy, freedom against tyranny, humanity against brutality. Never was our country so evidently in the right and on God's side. It is a privilege to stand by the country. Patriotism, however, demands more than standing up when the band -starts " The Star Spangled Banner." Devotion to country has made a big difference to the young man in the army or navy. It ought to make some difference to the rest oi us. The least we can do is to back up our fight- ing men, ourselves enlist, each and every one, in some service and lift our share of the burden. Patriotism must be personal, taking hold of us, and also practical, tak- ing shape in definite service. There is one thing every one of us can be doing. Winning the war requires vast sums of money. This is no rich man's war. It is a war for democracy and demands the co-operation of everyone. If you cannot buy a Liberty bond, you can in War Savings stamps and certificates make a safe invest- ment at compound interest, which, more- over, will be really helping the country in this time of need. It is a democratic plan. It makes each person a stockholder in the United States government. Boys and yirls can put their pet s into this rather than the slot ma- chine and get ethers to do the same. Think what it will mean to be able, years from now, to tell how you bore your part in the war! Will any of us let others spend and be spent, do and dare and die for us, while we do nothing? Let us get into the War Savings Campaign and every one help on the cause of right and freedom and humanity. CHAUNCEY B. BREWSTER. THE DUTIES OF THE STAY-AT-HOMES An Editorial by Rev. Dr. Flavel S. Luther President of Trinity College, Hartford Thackeray, in " Vanity Fair," remarks, apropos to Waterloo, "Our place is with ihe non-combatants. When the decks are cleared for action we go below and wait meekly." There is some truth in these words if applied to our present situation at home in America; but there is more than a " sug- gestio falsi." We who are left at home — women, old men. boys not yet ready for service, the physically unfit, all those whose work be- hind the battle-line is indispensable — all of us must realize that we are as necessary as the men who do the actual lighting. We are " behind the men behind the guns." You who shall read this may be thinking: " What a platitudinous waste of words; this talk of the duties of the stay-at-homes makes me tired." That many shall think thus is our most serious danger; our only serious danger. The boys at the front will not fail. The war department will grope and stumble into tin' finest efficiency. The navy department is living up to its splendid traditions. But if we who are at case grow weary of our petty sacrifices; if we use money for accustomed but unneeded comforts and luxuries that might go into savings-stamps and liberty bonds; if we dodge our taxes; if we growl at wheatless and meatless days and meals; if we try to make money out of the war through excessive profits or excessive wages; above all, if we fall into a cynical pessimism that doubts our capacity for complete victory and is half- willing to put despite upon millions of graves of heroes by consenting to an in- glorious peace through compromise; then are we in evil case indeed. If our arm in France be stronger than our soul at home, then our defeat is sure. Think over all these platitudes concern- ing the duties of the stay-at-homes. The ten commandments are platitudes; but they deserve constant attention. FLAVEL S. LUTHF1I. due to the draft. If he has secured it by eating le^s food or burning less coal, he has increased the amount of food available lor our troops and our allies, or the amount of coal which can be used to produce munitions. The ability of our troops to fight and of our allies to live depends upon the willing- | D. of D. lR 23 1 ness ot the nation to produce as much as it can and consume as little as it can. The margin between the amount of food and find and clothing and other necessaries of life which our noncombatants produce and that which they consume is a rough but fair measure of our possible fighting efficiency. For these things are the sinews of war. ARTHUR T. HADLEY. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN War Savings Chairmen Meet in Convention in Order to Discuss Plans for Future Work CHILDREN ARE HELPING WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN Follow up" Discussed at Important W. S. S. Gathering Held at State Capitol — Attendance Large — Re- ports are Submitted Plans for raising Connecticut's apportion- ment of $26,000,000 of the national war savings cpuota of $2,000,000,000 were given serious consideration at the State Capitol, Wednesday, at a meeting of war savings chairmen and members of committees representing practically every city and town in the state. More than 100 were present, and sentiment was expressed on all sides that this state should leave noth- ing undone to go over the top " before January 1, 1919, when the first year's campaign will end. Howell Cheney of Smith Manchester, state director, presided. The principal speaki r at the morning session was Rev. Dr. Flavel S. Luther, president of Trinity College, and at the afternoon session was .1. K. Kavanaue.li. assistant federal director of Washington. During the daj reports were presented by chairmen from the dif- ferent communities, showing that the total i mnt raised to date in this state was in excess of $1,300,000. Henry C. Chappell of New London read figures showing that citj was the banner community, with a total raised and pledged of $112,563.44 or about $4.50 per capita. Manchester was next in line, witli a per capita average of $4.30. Other cities and towns were not far behind. One of the guests of honor present at the convention was Mrs. A. I). Crowell of South Manchester, who by her individual efforts has secured sixty four members of the Taft $1,000 Limit Club, of which former Presi- dent William 11. Taft i- chairman. Mem- bers of this club pledge themselves by their savings to buy war savings certificate- to tin' face value of $1,000 during the year. Mrs. Crowell was given an ovation. Assistant Federal Director Kavanaugh confined tin' greater portion of his remarks to tin- advisability of founding war saving- societies. In man} communities these societies, the speaker said, had been neg lected. The selling idea was uppermost, and the principal idea of the campaign, that of saving, was entirely neglected. Mr. Ixavanaugh urged that societies be founded wherever possible in order to promote the idea of systematic saving. Encouraging reports wen- received from the progress of the campaign in New Ha ven, Bridgeport. Waterbury and Hartford, the principal population centers of the state, where the greater part of Connecticut's allotment must be raised. Affairs in New Britain, Stamford. Middletown, Winsted, ami many of the smaller communities were shown to be in excellent shape. In many of the nival districts bad weather had held back the work, but with the advent of spring a strong advance was promised everywhere. At the morning session, Dr. Luther -aid that of the 300 graduate- of Trinity in tlie -eivice more than 100 were now in the trenches. School Pupils of Connecticut "Doing Their Bit" — Ausonia Leads With 89 Per Cent Enrollment McADOO APPEALS TO ALL BOY SCOUTS IN STATE Secretary of Treasury Asks Juvenile Army to Assist State Director in War Savings Campaign 10,000 YOUTHS AVAILABLE The 10,000 lio.v Scouts in Connecticut, together with the*350,000 Scouts throughout tie country, have been asked by the secre- tary ot the treasury to enlist an army of war savers in every state in the union. The scouts have instructions from their national headquarters to ring every doorbell in the land, deliver a short talk on the necessity of saving, and take orders for government war-saving securities — the 25-cent and $5 thrift stamps. President Wilson will write a personal letter of thanks to the scout in each state who has the highest record of -ales during the vein, and the wives of the cabinet mem hers have offered to give a victory Hag in each -tate to the troop standing at the top at the end of the year. Secretary McAdoo, in his appeal to the -couts. says: " Your splendid work in the Liberty Loan campaigns proved that the government can count on you and your organization. Know- ing that you are always ready to serve your country, and realizing how widely war savings stamps may be sold through your efforts, I take pleasure in presenting you another opportunity." Five million red post cards have been printed by the government for the special u-i' of the scouts. These are orders for the .local postmaster to deliver savings stamps. The boys will take the orders for stamps from house to house, drop the signed cards in the mail box, and the post-office will do the rest. CONNECTICUT COMPANY HELPING STAMP SALES Cashiers Offices Now Acting as Agents of Both Thrift Stamps and War Saving Certificates Hartford, February !.'■'•. — The Connecticut ( onipanv has lent it- endorsement to the war savings campaign by placing thrift stamps and wai savings certificates on sale at its principal branches throughout the state, according to information received todav at the office ot the state director in this city. The stamps will be placed on sale at New Haven. Derby, Hartford. Middletown. Waterbury, Now Britain. Bridgeport. Nor- walk, Stamford and Burrville. Employees have bein instructed to give all possible assistance to the war savings campaign. Although it is too early to report com plete figures regarding the intensive drive conducted in the schools of Connecticut during the past few weeks for the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates, it i- anticipated at the state director's office that when the complete returns are in that they will show the children of this state have done their full share in the war sav- ings campaign. Weather conditions in many parts of the state have made the task of the workers in the schools much more difficult, especially in the rural districts. Everywhere the war savings stamp is proving popular with the old and young alike. Many boys and girls who heretofore have made any attempts to save are now inspired with the spirit of thrift, and altogether more than 100,000 school children in Connecticut are buying lb- stamps regularly. At the present time Ansonia is leading in the campaign, with 89 per cent, of its school children purchasing the stamps every week. ALL MUST HELP " We have a great deal of money to raise, and it cannot be raised by bankers alone," says William G. McAdoo. "The banks of this country have not resources to sustain America's needs in this war and to enable America to extend to our Allies who are lighting with us the essential aid which they must have to en- able them to go on with the war. "The rich of this country alone cannot do it. The men of this country alone can- not do it. The women of this country alone cannot do it. " But all of us, the people of the United State-, by disregarding partisanship, for- getting sellish interest, thinking only of the supremacy of right and determined to vin- dicate the majesty of our ideals and to secure the safety of America and civiliza- tion, can do this great and splendid piece of work. "Our business these days is to think only in terms of America; to forget self, to forget ambition, to forget partis anship. to forget everything except right and justice and triumph for America's cause and the suppression forever of those infamous thing- which have cast civilization itself into darkness during these last three horrible years. "Every man. woman and child in this country who wants to serve can serve and thev can serve in a very simple and effective way. Every twenty live cents invested in War Savings Stamps is a loan to your government and every twenty live cents will do something to help." PRICE INCREASE Beginning March I. war savings certifi- cates eo-t the purchaser $4.14 each, an in- crease of one relit OV IT tllC pi'ico ill Febru- ary. The certificates will cosi $4.14 until April I. when the price will increase another relit CONNECTICUT BULLETIN $900,000 IN THRIFT STAMPS SOLD IN STATE Per Capita Sales in Connecticut About 70 cents — Increases Noted Everywhere Sales ui thrift stamps and war savings certificates in Connecticut to date amount to more than $900,000, according to figures announced at tin- office of State Director Howell Cheney in this city, Connecticut's apportionment of the war sa\ing> fund ui .+'2.(1(10.(1(10.000 to be raised by January 1. pi|!i. i, $26,000,000, ami those in charge of the work an' confident that figure will be reached, titles are increasing rapidly in every city, town and village, and great interest is shown everywhere. The per capita sales in the state up to the present time amount to about 70 cents per person. The allotment for Connecticul is .^'2ii per person, and it is hoped by those in charge that the state will " go over the top" by tlie end of the year WAR SAVINGS STAMPS ARE HELPING BUSINESS ABROAD American Born Department Store Man. ager Says Thrift and Business are Qoing Hand in Hand in England War-savings and business are going hand in hand in England, according to H. G. Sel- fridge, the American-bom owner of London's largest department store. Mr. Selfridge, who recently returned to London after a hurried visit to this country, spoke of the English campaign just before he sailed. He said: "At the beginning of the war, it looked very much to many of us as if the end of the world had come. We saw ourselves transformed in almost an hour from a peaceable, happy, easy-going nation, into a nation of soldiers with a very strong opponent. " The failures in Great Britain during the war have been materially reduced in volume and in number as compared with any year before the war and. except in the actual luxury trade, profits have increased rather than diminished. One of the many causes which led to this happy result was the war-savings certificates which the government put out. The department stores, and in fact all business organiza- tions, got behind these certificates as a unit. "A gratifying feature in connection with these sales was the large amount of gold coin brought in showing that though much of this must have been hoarded for some time by the owners, they now realized that the time had come when their >:i should no longer be kept in the form of idle money hut should be loaned to the govern- ment to aid in the prosecution of the war. " Our business last year increased, so you see that the sale of bonds and war-savin-, certificates did not interfere with business in England; in fact, business as a whole was aided by the government expenditure and by the rise in wages. The same thing will take place here for the same reason.'' BUYERS OF WAR STAMPS ARE HELPING TO EQUIP OUR AMERICAN TROOPS Total Cost of Outfit for Each Man in Field is $156.71— Five War Savings Stamps Buys a Rifle fora Sammy — 38 Stamps Fits Him Out Completely It costs just $156.71 to equip an Amer- ican soldier to take the field. By this is mean! merely to buy the clothes he wears and the arms he carries, according to figures compiled in the office of the state director of war savings. By the time he is trained, ami fed for six months before being sent nil--- the water, the costs mount up to thousands of dollars for each man. Every man. every woman and every child who buys thrift stamps and war sav- ings stamps is helping to equip these soldiers for the field. If you are saving and serving by aiding in this great campaign, you are taking an active part in defending your country from the kaiser's hordes. li \ou have bought 38 war savings stamps at $4.12 each, and one thrift stamp at 25 nuts, you have equipped a soldier com- pletely. If you have bought one thrift stamp you have paid for one waist belt, or one hat cord, two pairs of shoe laces and four identification tags. If you have bought two thrift stamps you have paid for one trench tool, with which the soldier may dig himself in after storming the enemy's lines, or one shelter tent pole and five shelter tent pins. If you have brought three thrift stamps you have provided some soldier with a pair of woolen gloves. If your investment totals four thrift stamps you have paid for one bedsack, and the government has 11 cents left over. The price of four thrift stamps will pro- \ ide the soldier with his canvas leggings. Five thrift stanvps will buy one bayonet mm bbard. Six thrift stamps will pay for the soldier's summer undershirt or his woolen stockings. Seven thrift stamps will buy him his service hat. Eight thrift stamps will leave 15 cents lacking to pay for one bayonet. Twelve thrift stamps will pay for the necessary shelter tent, or for one steel helmet. You will have to buy 14 thrift stamps for tin- poncho that keeps the soldier dry as he stands long hours in the rain in the trenches. Fifteen thrift stamps will pay for the soldier's winter undershirt, or the under- garments that keep the nether extremities warm this kind of weather. One war savings stamp will pay for his cartridge belt. One war savings stamp and four thrift stamps will pay for the 100 rifle cartridges with which lie starts into battle. Two war savings stamps will buy his woolen shirts or his O. D. breeches. Three war savings stamps will buy his necessary two pairs of shoes or his gas mask. Four war savings stamps cover the cost of his O. D. coats or his woolen blankets. I f you have bought five war savings stamps you have paid for his rifle. STAMP SALES IN U. S. PASS $70,000,000 MARK Americans Now Buying Baby Bonds at a Rate exceeding $2,500,000 Every Week Day Receipts of the Treasury Department through the sale of war savings certificates and thrift stamps up to March 1 amounted to approximately $75,000,000, according to information received at the office of the Connecticut war savings committee in this city. The receipts for the month of February approximates ^40,000.000 as against $37]- OUO.000 received through the war-savings campaign in England for the same period, despite the fact that the campaign has been running there for more than two years. The receipts are coming in to the Treas- ury Department at the rate of about $2,- 000,000 a day. In other words, the receipts in this country, after three months, are already running at the same rate which England has reached after two years. The total receipts in England up to Jan- uary 20, 1918, were $550,000,000. At the rate at which the campaign is running in this country, we shall reach this total in- side of the year allowed by congress for the present campaign. If the rate continues to increase as it has been increasing during the past month, there should be no difficulty in attaining the $2,000,000,000 goal set by- congress for the year's campaign. LETTER CARRIERS HELP WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN Mail Men and Post Office Employees Rendering Valuable Service in Disposing of Stamps Connecticut's letter carriers, both city and rural, are rendering valuable service these days in sales of thrift stamps and war savings certificates, according to informa- tion received constantly at the office of the state director of war savings from all sec- tions of this state. In many cities and towns war savings societies have been organized among the carriers and also among all post-office em- ployees. The suggestion has also been made that the carriers be used for the distribu- tion of literature in the districts which they cover. Everywhere the mail men are co-operating in a manner which is highly satisfactory to the state director. ENGLISHMAN TALKS FOOD Through the efforts of the poultry depart- ment of the Committee of Food Supply, Connecticut State Council of Defense, and ih' Connecticut Agricultural College, Ed- ward Brown of England was secured for a speaking tour in this state. During the present week he has visited New Haven, Waterlmry, the Connecticut Agricultural College, New London, Hartford and Bridge- port. These meetings have been held in co-operation with the county farm bureau and the local poultry association. Mr. Brown has discussed at each the food situation as he has seen it develop in Eng- land and America. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Commercial Economy Statement Issued by Governor Holcomb Governor Marcus H. Holcomb issued a statement last week, urging the adoption of the commercial economy recommendations of the ( ouncil of National Defense and the Connecticut State Council of Defense He ; 1 1 > j ■ < - : i 1 ■ - « 1 In the retail business men to co- operate in putting the recommendations into effect at the earliest possible date and urged the public, especially the women, to assist the dealers in carrying out the prin- ciples of commercial economy. The governor's statement follows: pi ople of the State of Conn- cticut : Democracy is on trial in the world today. America is the Mother Country of modern republics. As we led the way to freedom, so let us lead the way to efficiency. If a self- governed people does its work in a slip-shod way. no ground work of high principle may save it in the fierce struggle for political ence. Hitherto our country has been notorious in the family of nations for its wastefulness. We have been the world*s great producer and the world's great spend-thritt. One of our forms of extravagance — and a peculiarly selfish and indolent one — has been the absurd multiplication of deliveries of mer- chandise by retail merchants. In the language of the trade, "service has developed into super- service." This abuse can be stopped by co- opi r. Hon between the two parties interested, the dealer and the purchaser. I submit to the consideration of our people thi le simple and self-evident truths. First, that the man power of this country will be strained to the uttermost before this war reaches a conclusion. It is stealing from civilization at this hour to waste the services of a num. Shipbuilding, munition plants, farms, railroad companies, armies and navies are all clamoring for men. Sec od. the man power of the nation must be reinforced by diversion and substitution. I 'hi usands of men may be taken from the retail establishments of Connecticut without appre- ciable diminution of efficiency. Third, al ihe lequest of the National Council i Defense, the State Council of Defense, through its committee on Commercial Economy, o s to reduce this waste of man power ad equipment by: (a) by restricting deliveries ne per day over a given route; (b) by elim- inating "special deliveries"; (c) by organiza- co-operative deliveries: (d) by eliminat- ing "return or C. O. D. purchases"; and efficient mediums for doing war work as local agi lilies of the ( onneel icul M ite Council of Defense. These take the place of the town committees originally formed by the council. Within the past month, twenty-two War Bureaus have superceded town committees. It is certain that ad- ditional towns will adopt the war bureau met In. J of administration. List oj War J'h, eaus. Up in the present time, eighty-two war .mis have been established. The follow- is a list of the towns which hare I bureaus, with the names of the chairman of each bureau : LITCHFIELD COUNTY. War Bun aus. Chairmen. ' hen, Kent, Xew Milford, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, John Pettibone. E. E. Wright. Rev. B. C. Chandler. X. P. Beardsley. W. J. Warner. \. -I. Plunkett. Newton D. Holbrook. (Continued on ] Hundreds of Connecticut boys are en- rolling for farm work in the United States Hoys Working Reserve as a patriotic duty to help in the production of a greater food supply in this state. Governor Marcus II. Ilolcomb opened the enrollment cam- paign with a call to the boys between the ages of 16 and 21 to fill the gaps in the agricultural ranks. Enrollments are being through schools and Y. M. C. V The Governor's letter follows: III: BOYS OF CONNECTK I "There is a shortage of labor all over our countrj because of men being with- drawn from their regular occupations bj the duties of war. The shortage in Con neeticut is particularly acute on accounl of I demand for workers in muni- tion fact. uies. You, and you only, can fill the gaps. You can serve best in agri- cultural occupations by enrolling in the United States Roys' Working Reserve. "The ~st.it i i onnecticut must not depend upon others for anything that can be produced within its borders. It is not putting it too strongly to say thai everj who spends his summer in or pleasure seeking is a - and unworthy of the name American. I liere will be times when you'll be weary and lame, but, when you are, think of the older brothers in France fighting to preserve your country and its ideals for you, and then go back to your work with a smile on your face-, a song on your lips and determination in your heart. The eyes of this grand old Commonwealth are upon you: Connecticut expects every boy to do his duty. You are needed now in the ranks of the United States Boys' Working :ve. "M. H. HOLCOMB, Governor." ASKS THAT IMPROPER TEXTBOOKS BE TAKEN FROM HANDS OF PUPILS President Wilson Approves Local Council Organization President Woodrow Wilson has written to Richard M. Bissell, chairman of Connecticut State Council of Defense, praising the state's extension of its war work into the communities. Connecticut was one of the first states to organize so thoroughly tor the war. The president's letter follows: "Your state, in extending its national defense organization by the creation of local councils, i- in my opinion making an advance of vital significance. Tt will, I believe, result when thoroughly carried out in welding the nation together as no a of guiit size lias ever been welded before. It will build up front the bottom an understanding and sympathy and unity of purpose and effort which will no doubt Tiave an immediate and decisive effect upon our great undertaking. You will find it. T think, not. so much a new task a- a unification of existing efforts, a fusion of en now too much shattered and at times somewhat contused into one harmonious and effi ■ t ice power. "It is only by extending your organization to small communitie that citizen of the state can l.o reached and touched with the inspiration of the common The schoolhouse has been suggested as an apt though not essential center for your local counsel. It symbolizes one of the first fruits of such an organi namely, the spreading of the realization of the great truth that it. is each as an individual upon win m rests the ultimate bility. Through this organization we will express with added emphasis our will to win and our confidence in the utter righti our purpose. " Sincerely yours, " WOODROW WILSOX." Educational Authorities Called Upon by Vote of Council to Take Action — Question of War Bureau Emer= gency Organizations Taken Up at Monday's Session USE OF PRISONERS ON HIGHWAYS IS FAVORED Educational authorities in Connecticut have been called upon by the Connecticut State Council of Defense, under a vote passed by the Council at its meeting on Monday, to examine certain textbooks used in schools in the state and remove from the hands of pupils those which contain im- proper matter. The vote of the Council follows: "Voted, that the State Council of De- fense requests Boards of School Visitors, Town School Committees, or Boards of Education and the principals of all private secondary schools, to thoroughly examine all text books in the German language and books used in teaching European historj and to remove at once from the hands oi the pupils any such books that be found to contain any subject matter untruthful to .the facts of history and prejudicial to the war interests of the American people." Those present at Monday's meeting were: d. W. Alsop, Dr. I). Chester Brown, W. R. Webster, Judge George \\ . Wheeler and Lucius F. Robinson of the Counsel, Secre- tary W. F. Whitmore, Ira N. Ornburn, ami tin- following chairmen" and members of committees: T. W. Russell, G. G. Williams. George M. Landers, G. II. Holmes. Read Admiral W. S. Cowles, George B. Chandler. Dr. C. C. Godfrey, C. J. Bennett. F. A. Verplanck, Louis S. Smith, B. W. English, B. D. Bugbee, C. C. Elwell, Dr. F. H. Wheeler, Dr. W. A. La Field, E. P. Jones, Richard Wayne, A. L. Maddock, and Miss Corwin. The Council Voted that. Mr. Chandler. chairman of its publicity committee, should accept the invitation from the Council of National Defense to act as its representa- tive to address a series of war conferences to be held in varous western cities. Mr. Chandler will start on this trip about the middle of April. nimendations of the Council of Na- tional Defense concerning reporting conta- gious diseases in cities of over 10,000 popu- lation were read by Dr. C. C. Godfrey, chairman of the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine, and the Council voted thai such reports should be sent by the Stall Department of Health rather than by the cities, provided such action with the approval of the Council of Na- tional Defense, inasmuch as these reports I daily by the state health de- partment. The Council took up the proposition of War Bureau emergency organizations as ntinued on page CONNECTICUT BULLETIN ^ EDITORIAL PAGE OF "THE CONNECTICUT BULLETIN" The editorials printed on this page were contributed, at the invitation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, by prominent citizens of Connecticut whose position in the commonwealth gives special importance to the opinions they express. This department will be continued in coming issues of "The Bulletin." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD. CONN.. MAR. 22, 1918. LESSON IN THE SPIRIT OF THE FRENCH An Editorial by Oscar Kuhns, L. H. D., Professor of Romance Languages, Wesleyan University, Middletown I received a letter sometime ago which set me thinking of how we all can best serve our country and our fellow men in these days of anxiety and trouble. It was written by one of my former students who was an ambulance driver in France, — and who had just received the Croix de Quern for gallant conduct. In his letter he told how he was present at the burial of a young French soldier. Beside him stood a French officer with marks of deep sorrow on his face. When the services wit." over, ibis officer turned to my friend and said: " That was the last of my four sons, all of whom have died for their country." Then drawing himself up he added with a brave smile: "And now I must go back to my men." What a lesson is this for us all. Now, if ever, is the time to keep up a brave heart, — to refrain from telling others about our own troubles, to cultivate the art of tact and sympathy and kindness, to look upon the bright side and to do and say the things that will comfort and soothe the sorrows of others. Some time ago a Boston newspaper pub- lished these words: "The day was dark and dreary, but Phillips Brooks came walk ing down Newspaper Row and all was bright again." We can all follow after this ideal; we can strive to be, as Matthew Arnold said of his father, " Helpful and cheerful and free." There is work for every man to do, A helping hand to give; A pleasant word and a friendly smile That will help another to live. — OSCAR KUHNS. THE IRREPRES- SIBLE CONFLICT An Editorial by Charlton M. Lewis, Ph.D., Professor of English Literature, Yale University, New Haven A hundred years ago our country was getting along very well with half her stales dedicated to slavery. The North and the South, in those days of difficult communi- cation, did not interfere with each other's institutions. But. before the young men of that day had grown old, neighbors had ceased to be strangers, and Lincoln fore- saw that the nation could not permanently endure half slave and half free. The development and interchange of thought have been carried one stage far- ther by the twentieth century; and the arrogant oligarchy of Prussia, which once seemed content to maintain its " peculiar institution" within its own borders, has found its task increasingly difficult. It now sees that is must either fail or dom- inate the world. The world can no longer endure half slave and half free. And Prussia will dominate the world if she wins this war. Retaining her present grasp upon Middle-Europe, she will in : s be a power that t lie two hem ispheres cannot resist. Even the universal militarism to which, in the meantime, we shall in desperation subject ourselves, will he unavailing. The ultimate outcome will be the passing of free institutions from the earth, and every dream of public righteous- will extinguished. The irrepressible conflict is upon us. To postpone the issue now would have the same effect as to have avoided the challenge altogether; it would seal the death-war- rant of our liberty. To talk of peace before Germany has surrendered is to talk of social and institutional suicide. The only possible time for the salvation of the world is now; the only possible agent is our own nation with its allies ; and the only possi- ble means is our unflinching and heoric consecration to the task of every ounce of our national strength. CHARLTON M. LEWIS. A final report of the membership cam paign conducted this month by the various county farm bureaus, will be made about April 1. I. G. Davis, state leader of county agents, says that the campaign has been delayed by severe storms and travel- in™ difficulties in the remote sections of the state and that some communities had to postpone their campaigns, causing a delaj in compiling the returns for the entire MAKING MONEY An Editorial by Professor Henry W. Farnam, Professor of Economics, of Yale University, New Haven Many men wdio know how to " make monc\ " in their own business seem to be bewildered when they talk about the nation's business. They may not be trapped by the "business as usual" fallacy. Tnej max see that business cannot be " as usual " when everything else in the life of the nation is unusual. But they still balk at the distinction between "essential" and sential " industries, and hold that am legitimate business which is "making monej ' is an essential, because money is one of the most important munitions of \ a r. Of course, every business man knows that he doe- not "make money" in the literal sense of the word. That is a func- tion reserved to the United States mint. But he does not always realize that the process known as " making money " simply means selling goods or services for more than it has cost to produce them. The profit itself is generally not money in the literal sense of the word. Tint bank credit or purchasing power, which enables the owner to buy services or goods. All busi- ness is. therefore, in the last resort barter. Whether an enterprise is advantageous to the country depends entirely upon the social utility' of the goods or services which it sells, not upon the amount of goods which it enables those interested in it to buy. The expressions " essential " and " non- essential " are not felicitous, because the difference is often one of degree rather than of kind. But there is a distinction which is very real, and the sooner it is recognized, the better it will be for business and for the countrv. HENRY W. FARNAM. SPECIALLY QUALIFIED MEN WANTED The United States Public Service Reserve is asking Federal Director Leo A. Korper for the names and records of specially qualified men for the Engineers Corps and the Gas Defense Section of the Medical Department, both services being identified with the United States Army. Railway operating men. clerks, stenographers and cooks are needed for engineer regiments and rubber experts and gas blowers for X-Ray tube work are needed for the Gas Defense Section. D. of _♦ PR 3 1 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN GOVERNOR HOLCOMB CHAIRMAN OF $500 LIMIT CLUB IN STATE Members of New Connecticut Organization to Agree to Buy \kar Savings Stamps to the Cash Value of $500 During Present Year An appeal to the farmers of New England urging them to renewed patriotic endeavor both in the war savings campaign and in other movements now In-fore the public has been issued by the state director of wai sa\ in"-. I he appeal is as follows: ■■ l abor is scarce. You cannot take mil lions of the lies! workers ou1 E pi labor and nun them into soldiers and sailors, without making labor sea Von cannot take other millions of nun in women out of their peace-time joi -in to making munitions, without making labor scarcer still. :i scarce or not, if this country, it, soldiers and its allies are to be fed — - in short if we. are to -land any chani f winning there must be labor on the farms. Other places where there n labor a re -in h places us the munition fuel. rie-. the coal mines, the sin; the tee! mills, the eotton and wool factories and the shoe factories. What labor lie re is must be used where it will do the most good. The country has a right to demand this. You have a right to demand this. If it cannot be done, we cannot win the war. ■• If, as « e a re urged in the thri I paign, people buj nothing they can possible do without, labor now used in the pro duction of many things will be released for bhi i es, including farming. U e need to keep money circulating in the righl channels. It should be spent i thing- as Libertj bonds, the Red Cross, or • he a ' ans of producing f 1 and other necessaries." THE WAR=SAVINGS SOCIETY It providi s an oppoi tunity for a discussion of the war, which is the chief business in which this country is now engaged. It fin nisi i ) and convenient ii. thod ' i buj ing \\ ar v a\ ing .si. mips. It furnishes a basis for competition and rivalry between societies, with a .mi beneficial effect upon indi- vidual savings. It introduces the habit of reg systematic saving and relieves the necessity oi i stantly urging the purchase of War-Saving, Stamps upon the public. ll provides a medium through which the subject of thrift can be kept befi re i he people o\ er a long period of time. HOARDED MONEY I 'ost office officials and ot her person, in all part of Connecticut have reported to ! ie of t In state direi toi i win savings in tliis city that the war - impaign is bringing into general circulation large amounts of money heretofore secreted or hoardi I for various inexplicable reasons. As an illustration that the war savings campaign is "bringing mone out of the socks " in many communities, it is r that one large post-office received a dollar bill hearing the date 1858. This piece of paper money crumbled to pieces when handled. In another office a hoy appeared carrying a $3 gold piece with which to buy thrift stamps. It was the first piece of that denomination to be seen at the office in at least twenty-five years. Numerous two and three cent pieces have also been To board a dollar does not require intelli- The keenness of a person's wit is proved bj i he distance he make, it go, Don't fi rgel that thrift stamp each week. Get you] i i a fly for your home ard FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN AID WAR SAVINGS DRIVE War Savings Societies Formed in Fire Houses — Police Asked to Assist in Keeping Tab on Outlying Agents in Cities Firemen and policemen of i one are to have an opportunity to participate actively in the war savings campaign, a cording to plans announced bj the state director. Various town chairmen in all parts of the state have been asked to organize war savings societies in the different fire engine houses. It is also expected thai thrift and war savings stamps will be placed on sale there. It is planned to use the police for the distribution of literature, and also to re- quest them to urge upon small agent, in the outlying districts of the cities the im portance of the war savings campaign. In several localities it. is expected that the police will sell stamps while on their beats. The $500 Limit Club is the last ization formed in Connecticut to assist in the war savings campaign, which is now ing inti i est in all part- of i be -late. Sol ernoi Marcus II. Holcomb has acccepted an invitation to become the chairmai prominent citizen, in every city and town in Connect icut w ill be asked to jo Members of the $500 Limit to purchase, preferably by their savings, mpa to the maturity value of $500 befor - l.miun 1, 1919. if is ex- pected that at least 1,000 persons will join, contribut in - 100,000 of Connect icut's allotment of $26,000,000 of the $2,- 000,000.000 which the government will secure this year by the sale of war certificates. WAR SAVINGS SOCIETIES ORGANIZED EVERYWHERE Important Feature of War Savings Campaign in Successful Operation Under Care of State Director The war savings society is the big feature of I he thrift campaign at this time. The intensive drive, which ivi i ied on throughout Connecticut, has resulted in bringing thousands of men, women and children into the army of savers. But un- less it is possible to organize this army intain the interest that was ■ throughout the ent ire ,\ ea i . a la rge n oi the good work accomplished will fail i its complete result, according to a statement issued at the office of the state director. In every factory, store, school, church, lodge, or wherever else ten or more war savers meet regularly, a war savings society : foi nied. Such an organize I ion, with regular meetings, with program so ai I a., to keep before the mind, of the members the vital importance of the thrift move- ment, with records showing the saving, accomplished each month by the member- ship, will keep alive the enthusiasm and cultivate a spirit of emulation which will keep the thrift campaign alive, a -potent force in the great work of winning the war. Booklets containing the rules for organ izing these societies with suggestions for keeping the record, and for programs, ivhich will prove of interest and value to the members, will be supplied by the state 'I i tor for war savii i iie-. , , : el ie- a re all affiliated with tin- national war saving- committee, and certi- "f affiliation are issued to them a soon as they an anized. Service Hags have been designed which will indicate t he pn ■ ..lie by the society from month to month. Other interesting and valuable adjuncts to the work of th societies are being constantly worked out. CONNECTICUT SALES ■ of thrift stamps and war savings certificate! in Connecticut now amount to approximately $1,300,000, according to figures announced todaj at the office of the tat war savings committee. This amounts to about 5 per cent, of the state's allot- ment of $26,000,000 for the year ending December 31. Sales, however, are -t increasing throughout the state. The total amount of stamps sold on Monday- was $77,000, more than twice the amoui the average dairj oi January, and considerably above I he be I a\ iragi - Eoi February. John Wanamaker inserted in the Phila- delphia papers this neck announcement that Thrift Stamp- and War Saving, Stamps would be sold at every counter in the store. This notice reads, " Wherever you make a purchase of merchandise, then- also you can make a purchase of one of I nele Sam's 'Baby Bonds.' Whenever .von complete a purchase, you can say to the sales pi ' I will take a thrift stamp, too.' and i be handed to you with your change. Or, not a cash transaction, you can have the Thrift. Stamp chin CONNECTICUT BULLETIN POSTER CONTEST PLANNED FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN Scholars in Connecticut Given Op= portunity to Take Part in National Competition in Aid of War Savings Campaign SUITABLE PRIZES TO BE GIVEN TO THE WINNERS l b !00,000 school children in ( onnecticut have been given an opportunity by the national war savings committee at Wash- ington to participate in the national postei competition, which has been started for the purpose of securing the besi designs for posters to be used in the war savings campaign. William L. Hagen, drawing instructor in the Prevocational Grammar School in New Britain, has been appointed to take eh of the competition in this state, and he has perfected elaborate plans so that all pupils in Connecticut can have an oppoi tunity to enter this contest. Prizes will be given as follows: I 1. \SS A First prize of 12 War Savings Certificates ($60). Two Second prizes of 5 War Savings Certificates ( $25 each ) . Three Third prizes of 3 War Savings Certificates ($15 each). Three Honorable Mentions class i: First prize of 8 War Savings Certificates ($40). Two Second prizes of 3 War Savings Certificates ($15 each). Three Third prizes of 2 Wai Savings Certificates ($10 each). Three Honorable Mentions. CLASS C First prize of 4 War Savings Certificates ($20). Two Second prizes of 1 Certi- ficate and 12 stamps ($8 each). Three Third prizes of 12 War Savings Stamps ($3 each). Three Honorable Mentions. In addition to the foregoing awards and mentions a national jury will award a national prize of honor, to consist of a ribbon. This ribbon, the highest of all awards, will be < b ing le individual in each class, who is necessarily a prize winner from one of the groups. Thus the nation's champions in poster designing among school students will be chosen. The classes are divided as follow-: A. Art school students including day and evening schools and art classes. B. High school students, includ- ing day and evening schools and la -ses. 1 Seventh, eighth, and ninth grade pupils; including Junior high school pupils. When- there are only eight grades the ninth grade pupil comes under Class H. The State Council of Di fense has recorded its disapproval of the public sale of certain forms of securities in small denominations. At a recent meeting the following vote was adopted: "Voted. That it is the judgment of this council that corporations shall not, during the present emergency, issue foi public sale securities (oilier than stock) in denominations less than $500." THRIFT STAMPS REDEEMABLE l children and ol hers in < onm and throughout the country who purchase thrift stamps this year in quantities in sufficient to purchase a war savings certi- ficate will lie cared for. as a result of a special ruling announced by Hie Treasury Department, stating thai arrangements will lie made to care for such cases. The ruling Hows: 1 he Seci ei ary of the I reasurj will make provision for the ex- change of thrift stamps after De iei 31, 1918, into War Savings Certi ficates, Series of 19 18, upon payment of the additional ai ml then required, or into somi iei series, or will otherwise protect the interest of holders of Thrift Stamps." $3,000,000 DAILY SALE FIGURE IS REPORTED Country Buying War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps at a Rate which Insures Securing of $2,000,000,000 Quota HAVE A THRIFT POCKET A thrift pocket is a character builder — ii tests your capacity to resist. You will find it as alluring as the penny bank you once had on the mantlepiece. Select the pocket —any one will do — and (hen select the ci in. Suppose your "thrift coin" is a nickel Every nickel you gel goes into the thrift pocket. You can not borrow from the thrift pocket nor lend from it. Expe- rience proves that it isn't wise even to make change from it. and thai it is a failure if you are not honest, scrupulously honest, with it. Every time if yets over heavy, put it into Thrift Stamps. Thrift Stamps are light. War Savings Campaign has reached it- hi ; -.; 000,000 day. as shown by the [atesi report of receipts at the treasury de- partment received at the office of the Con- necticut State Director. Sales of the sav- ings stamps in the past three days to be reported have been: $2,295,000, $2,970,000, and $3,049,000. Three millions a day from the thrift stamps provides the treasury with a i one-tenth of the entire amount now being expended by the nation for the war. While »,000 is only three cents a day for every man. woman and child in the country, the entii i of the war is only 30 cents pet capita a if;. . The National War Savings Committee, delegated by the treasury to enlist 100,- 000,000 investors in the "baby bonds" anticipate- soon reaching the $6,000,000 a day rate necessary to place (he $-J.(](l(),- 000,000 issue within a year. This will he si\ lent- a day per capita. The sale ot these stamps will finance the government's entire emergency shipping program. The current treasury receipts from then all are already averaging the cost of building 12,000 ton- of shipping a day. Bridgeport's Method of Supervising Solicitation of War Charity Funds The Bridgeport War Bureau has en- trusted the supervision of all War Charity Funds to its Finance Committee. The fol- lowing notice has been published, appar- ently by that committee, in a local news pa per : BEFORE YOl MAKE PLANS CO MONEY FOR WAR RELIEF OR CHARITY Get in touch with the Finance Committee of the Bridgeport War Bureau. Don't he insulted if permission to give your "rummage sale" or church fair is refused. Remember that only necessary requests upon the public for funds will he allowed. Your request may be necessary in your cms. hut. unnecessary for the further prose- CUt ion of the war. Remember that no sect, creed or organ ization is to be discriminated against. A Jew. a Unitarian, a Catholic and a fcant form the Finance Commit! The same paper records an interview with the chairman of the committee con- taining the following statements which will be of interest : " Primarily, the Finance Committee, in restricting the collection of funds indis- criminately, protects the man, woman or child who GIVES. " Secondarily the Finance Committee protects the interests of those drives, cam- paigns, and charities which are closely affiliated with, and which augment, the relentless prosecution of the war. "Unless the organizations, or persons hack of a drive or a movement can prove that said movement will he successful ami that it is a clearly defined step towards the prosecution of the war, besides assuring that everything but 15 per cent, of the ■ receipts will be handled over to the committee and sent direct to the destina tion for which it was presumably intended — said organizations or persons had better stop before they begin. " We realize, of course, that many of the people who come to us for permission to give lectures, talks, and shows of all iption- may have the very best inten tions in the world. It is for the purpose, however, of preventing the impractical exploitation of the general public that we call a halt. " We intend to eliminate the gouging of advertisers through the medium of fancy programs as far as possible. Our merchant's give generously, and should not I ailed upon to get into elaborate programs with advertisements for which they must pay, merel\ because Air. So and So is also going mpressed into running an ad. "The public must not get the idea that we are trying to block any patriotic effort." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT FIRST IN COMMUNITY CANNING Excelled All States, According to Re- port of Department of Agriculture Connecticut led all states in the union in community canning work last year, ac- cording I" a report just issued United States Department of Agriculture. - show that this state canned 25,274 quarts of produce by the community method. The state of Washington stand- second in rank -with 18,091 quarts and Wis- consin third with 11,362 quarts. The canning campaign in this state was promoted by the Committee of Food Supplj and Conservation of the Connecticul State Council of Defense, working in co-operation with the Connecticut Agricultural college. A farmers' mass meeting, to be held in the House of Representatives on Ft idaj . March 22, has been called by Chairman George M. Landers, of tie' ( ommittee of Food Supply and Conservation, Coi cul State Council of Defense. This meeting has thi itive support of the different agricultural organizations of the state. The United States Department of Agri- culture air sending a special represi Dr. W. 11. Jordon, Director of the New York Experiment Station, who "ill speak in their behalf and will discuss tie- i< od situation from a national standpoint. Scoville, Federal Food Administra- tor for Connecticut, will discuss the work of the I'nited States Food Administration. Joseph \Y. Alsop, representing the Con- necticut State Council of Defense, will dis- cuss the problems of production and con- servation in Connecticut. Everj farmer in the state and all citizens intei -ted in farming are invited to attend the meeting, which will begin promptly at 11 a. m. Reports heard at a meeting of thi Corn Committee of the Committee of Food Supply, Connecticut State Council of Defense, indicate an alarming condition in to the seed corn supply. Dr. E. II. Jenkins of the Experiment Station reported that fully one-third of the corn in the state i- evidently unfit for seed, and another third tit only after very careful tesi In order to awaken the people of the state to the situation, a campaign oi cation was voted by the committee. Read- ing lessons dealing with the need for good seed corn and best methods of securing il have been sent out through the Board of Education to all the rural schools. C. C. Hemenway, chairman of the Home Gardens Department of the Committee of Food Supply and Conservation of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense, an nounced at a recent meeting of his Depart ment that a man had been detailed to Con necticut by the United States Department of Agriculture 'to spend full time on the problem of combating insects in War Gar- dens. G. M. Codding who is to do this work is now at the Connecticut Agricultural College and is organizing his work for the coming season. Any community may arrange for a meet- ing with Mr. Codding at any time by ad- ng him in care of the Committee of Food Supply at No. 36 Pearl Street, Hart- ford, or the Connecticut Agricultural Col- lege at Storrs. THANKS THE GOVERNOR Camp Devens Soldier Appreciates Gift of "Smileage Book" Private Joseph E. Marcucio, is one of the Camp Devens soldiers who received a " Smileage Book " from those which Gov- ernor Marcus H. Holcomb sent manding general and he has sen! tin governor a letter of thanks. The soldier's message of appreciation follows : " < amp Devens, "Governor Marcus II. Holcomb, " State ( apitol, " Hart fold, '.inn. "Kind Sir: i a line to thank you for the ' Smile- ok ' you sent me. I cannot think you enough for it. A ' Smileage Book ' is al- ways welcome to us boys for we enjoy the shows very much. I have been in the Xa er live months and 1 think we have worked wonders. I send you my besl regard. I am from Connecticut and 1 lovi my home state. " Very truly yours, "Joseph K. Marcucio, " Headquarters i lompany, " ::<>4th Infantry, imp Devens. Iyer, Mass.' Asks That Improper Textbooks be Taken From Hands of Pupils (Continued fn >i worked out in New Haven and Bridge] A detailed plan will he devise,!, after which it will he recommended to the large] state. A general plan of estti ing organizations u i ed. The matter of jail lal aken up and it was "Voted, that in the opinion of the Coun- cil it will be in the national interi County Commissioners contracl villi the Highway Commissioner for the worl prisoners upon our highways whenevi i thi public safety will not be injure, I l,\ such service." ouneil also voted that the nan i it- Committee on Foreign Bom Population to Committee on Amei i, tion, and that this committee be to add to its membership a repre sentative of the Committee on Women's Activities and also a representative ,,i the Board of Education. SOME WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES Tasks Undertaken in Bridgeport, New Haven, and Other Parts of State The " Minute Women " of Bridgeport is an organization that is doing active and efficient war work. Among the valuable tasks they have performed are supplying icret service with volunteer office workers, assisting in the sale of thrift stamps and the management of the recent tag day in connection with the Salvation Army campaign. All work has been done under the leadership of Mrs. H. W. ' leek An efficient motor service for the use of the New Haven War Bureau and patri- otic organizations, has been established by the Volunteer Bureau in that city. The same organization has supplied a milk with volunteer workers. Social welfare work is being conducted at the Hartford railroad passenger station b the efforts of the Health and :ion department. Mrs. Grace R. Clifford who has received special training in Boston for Travelers' Aid work has been delegated to the task of giving. information and help. Miss Mabel C. Washburn has reported for the speakers' section that a woman speaker will he heard at the •■ Victors " War rallies to be held throughout the state. The recently appointed members of the Health and Recreation committee are: Miss Annie Bond of Niantic, chairman ; Mrs. Charles M. Andrews. New Haven: Miss Hall. Middletown; Miss Leigh, Newington; Mrs. W. S. Schutz, Hartford and Miss Chon. Hartford. Thirty thousand " Smileage Books " have been placed on sale in Connecticut towns through the assistance and initiative of tie various war bureaus and town com- mittees. MEETING OF MARCH 11, 1918 Those presenl at the council n ting on March 11 were: J. W. Alsop, Dr. I). Chester Brown, Charles A. Goodwin, Judge George W. Wheeler of the council. Secretary W. V. Whitmore. and the following chairman and members of commit i i Bennett, B. Chandler, F. D. Cheney, B I; Freeman, Dr. c. c. Godfrey . E. P. Leo A. Korper, George M. Landers, A. ].. Maddock, Ira N. Ornburn. G. E. Meeeb. Samuel Russell, Jr., H. K. Smith. I G. Williams, F. A. Verplanck, Miss G and Dr. Valeria Parker. The council voted to approve House Bill No. Slit:!, now before congress, placing in the hands ,,f the commissioner of Education ai Washington the control of all ■ izations soliciting interstate aid and the of licenses by the commissioner to such organizations as he may approve. The tar) was directed to notify Conned icut representatives in congress of this n and to urge their approval of the hill. Reports of the committee on Man Power ami Labor and the Publicity Committee were accepted and filed. On recommendation of C. J. Bennett, reporting for the Transportation Commit tee, tin- Council voted to forward to it- War Bureaus a resolution concerning co operation in the prompt handling of freight. Reports of the Committee on Edu- cation and the Committee on Woman's Activities were received and filed. A com- munication from James J. Hammond, of the Waterford Town Com- mittee, was read and the council was much interested in the appropriation of $500 by the town of Waterford to further the activities of its local committee. 'the appointment of a special committee of seven to report, on organization and establishment of clinics and dispensaries for treatment of certain diseases, in accord- ance with a vote passed by the council on January 30, was announced. The com- mittee consists of Morgan G. Brainard, Hartford: Dr. F. H. Coops. Hartford; Arthur R. Kimball, Waterbury: George Palmer, New London; Mayor George A. Quigley, New Britain: Professor C. E. A. Winslow, New Haven, and Judge Isaac Wolf, New Haven. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN War Bureaus Formed in Eighty-two Towns As Council's Agencies New Havi i! Waterbury, \\ oli Mil. Just - 1 '•.. Beai h. Judge W. D. Maki | W ilfred V. Warn*. HARTFORD ( OUNTY. SURVEY OF CONNECTICUT FARMS BEGINS MARCH 25 (Continued from page 1 ) ngton, - atertown, Winsted, \\ oodl Thomas W. Bryant. S. M. Buckingham. Dudley L. Vaill (pi ■•■ R. Mm NEW LONDON COUNTY. wet Bureaus. Chairmen. I. vine. ■ Selden. New London, Henry C. Chappell. Norwich, Arthur F. Lib i Hd Lyme, Thomas L. Ha \ TOLLAND COUNTY. War Bureaus. Chairmt n. Coventry, Dr. W. L. Higgins. Rockvillc, Rev. E. T. Mat Somers, Ernest S. Fuller WINDHAM COUNTY. War Bur> aus. Chaii men. Killingly, F. E. Cun Plainf Charles Bragg. Pomfret, John Ash. Putnam, H. C. Meinkin. Sterling, Harold B. Mowry. son, II. 0. Greenlaw. VI illimantic, Frank P. Fenton. Woodstock, Melanethon Reddick. MIDDLESEX COUNTY. War Burt aus. Chairmen. Cromwell, Dr. F. C. Hallock. Archie Lord. Middlefield, W. L. Morgan. Middletown, I . M. Russell. Portland, F. R. Goodrich. MOW HAVEN COUNTY. ll ar Bureaus. G\ War Bureaus. Avon, Berlin, Bristol, Broad Brook, Burlington, East Hart ford, Enfield, Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Plainville, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Suffield, Warehouse Point Wes1 Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Windsor Locks, Sherman W. Eddy. 1 1, F. Lewis (pro tern | Joseph II. Dill: Howard A. Middleti n. Elliot Alderman. Edward E. I John K. Bissland. Frank A. Hagarty. Frank H. Anderson. George A. Quigley. S. s. Gwill L. E. Taylor. Hem \ F. Ellsworl li. Samuel 1!. Speni Laurence F. Price. C. Edward Beach. i Hart I eim. William P. < ilder. Frank E. Healei FAIRFIELD COUNTY. Ansonia, ( lie-hire. Derby, East Haven, Guilford, di n. Theodore L. Bristol. Frederick M. l'easele\ . Alton T. Terrell. John W. Doyle. F. H. Rolfe. Henrv T. King. War Bureaus. Bethel, port, Brookfield, Danbury, Darien, Easton, < ieorgetow n, ( ireenwich, Monroe, New Canaan. Newtown, Norwalk, Redding, Ridgefield, man, Stamford, Stratford, I i imihull, Weston, Westport, Wilton, i men. eld. heel i . i iek 11. Beers. Arnold Tin Henry M. Baker. B Marsh. Bacon V\ i ' 'man. M. i lonnery. W. S. Meaney. Arthur J. Hull. llarr\ I'.. Tha \ i i . W. B. clover. Gen. Russell Frost. William C. Sanford. Setli Low Pierpont. . ichison. Edward E. Scoville Dr. DeRuyter J; Erwin Stickles. [. C. Fanton. W. H. Burr. W. K. J. Hubbard. MR. CONNING IN DEMAND Transportation Committee Man to Speak in Boston and Providence Meetings of I hambers of Commerce in the purpose of taking up the return load movement with William S. Conning, ch lir in ii of the transpoi ta1 ion eommil tee, of u1 State Council oi Defense, as the piii :aker. Mr. Conning has received a t n the Hig i\ i . rranspori i omm of i lie Conncii of \a< ional l advi iing him to get in touch with the < hambers of ■ of Boston and I'mi idenee and offer Hem assistance in devising means of handling their freight problems, lie plied and a m Rhode I- land busi- ness men is now fanned under the auspices of the Proi i I er of I ollll: A similar meeting i- he Lost, ,n for In vi of thai city and easti l achusetts. Because of Con i. in the use of the motor truck for freight haulage on return I Rhode island ' setts are : ise in this state for all available information regarding the ','. orkings of the plan. COUNCIL NOTES Julius C. Stremlau, a member of thi Coi ticuf. State Council of Defense, has been oui of the state the past four weeks addressing meetings of organized labor in the interests of the nt and the ful prosecution oi the war. Pari of the time he spoke to laboring men in New ii! ei, and vicinity and recently he ii touring New England. The campaign for more books for the soldiers and sailors has been approved by the state Council of Defense. Public Libraries throughout the slate are acting as agencies for the receipt of bopks passed on to w ar I ibraries both here and " i there" as gifts from persons who ■ help make the enlisted man's off-duty hours congenial. A call will be issued this month . newly created Emergency Farm Labor reserve tfnder Ihe direction of the United States Public Service Reserve. The move- ment is calculated to bring thousands of men into farm sen ice during I heir vaca tions ne\t summer and also many \vh i can spa ne in two days from their regular employmenl each week. Increased Production and Securing of Useful Statistical Information Purpose of Work COUNTY AGENTS SUPERVISING \ la mi survey will be conducted throughout the state, by counties, Eron March 25 to April 1 in behalf of increa food production this year and to secure useful statistical information for the si government . i he i onnecticut State Council of Defense irized the survey and the war bureaus and town committees are co-operating with county supervisors and their a and i el , i -. ( iiiiii j agent s of fa rm been appointed i nnti visers. A committer as takers will be anted by the local war bureaus oi town committees of the State Council of Defense from among the practical farm in each town. Information to be gathered in the agricultural survey, relates to the each farm, the crops in 1917. the ined for 1918, stock on hand, t . i i ■■■■! in i- on hand and estimated ii operated for neighbors, under the heading of employei - the num- ber i t addit ional employ needed durin the entire summer, and the number of shi time employees needed for haying and other ting purposes. Connecticut has not had an agricultural L845. The Litchfield Counts farm survey authorized by the State Coun- cil of Defense and conducted last month uceess t hat it will bi u id ■ I by the other counties. The value of the agricultural census is estimated as two-fold. First, its object will be to bring about increased food production for the winning of the war and: second, it will supply the state with useful statistical I ion. assistant supervisor has been ap- pointed to direct the campaign in not more than two towns. Supervisors and assistants met Thursday. March 21 in their re - county f 1 1 in burea ' hi upon the campaign method- to in their separate counties. The chairman of the war bureau or town committee will be responsible for the sur- vey taken in his town. He will hive the appointment of the committee of census takers. The latter will receive their in- structions and survey blanks from the as sistant supervisers. The census of the of farms in the state will then proceed. SUGAR FOR CANNING NEEDS Connecticut fai I housewives were assured of an amide supply of sugai for hrough a report to the state Council of Defense by Chair- man George M. Landers ,,f the com id Supply and Conservation. The federal food adm ' guai anteed ■ A and manufacturers of glass jars have been advised to proceed with their produi tion on a ba is of a su] sugar to meet all canning demands. Vol. I (Efltmgrttatt Bttlktttu Published BUWeekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, APRIL 5, 1918 No. 23 STATE WILL FINANCE MOVEMENT TO PROVIDE BOY LABOR ON FARMS Board of Control Authorizes Fund "Not to Exceed $25,000" for Organizing Army to Help Farmers Raise More Food in Connecticut This Year FARMERS APPEALIr^G FOR BOYS —SATISFIED LAST YEAR That tlie state is aware of the farmers' labor needs was demonstrated this week when the Slate BoaTd of Control authorized the Connecticut State Council of Defense " to expend in the promotion of hoy labor in agricultural occupations not to exceed $25,000." A campaign to enlist the services of boys between It! and 21 in farm labor has been in progress the past two weeks under the auspices of the United States Boys Working Reserve. Another force of boys between the ages of 14 and 10 is being raised for farm work under the name of the Con- necticut Junior Agricultural Volunteers. The state's money will be expended in organizing these two armies for greater food production. Plans for the enrollment and use of boys in agriculture during their school vacations, were outlined to the state Board of Con- trol by representatives of the Council. The board's approval nf such a large expenditure of money means that it will be possible to direct a large number of hoys into essential farm labor. The experiment of boy labor was tried out last summer by the Com- mittee of Food supply and Conservation of the State Council of Defense and good re- sults were obtained. Farmers were so well satisfied with the boys that they are ap- pealing for hoy labor for this year. SURVEY OF INDUSTRIES Shows Important Position of State as Center of War Time Industry The Committee on Industrial Survey has practically completed its work for the Con neeticut State Council of Defence and the federal government. Copies of its Limit- have been supplied to the Priorities I om mittee of the War Industries Hoard, Council of National Defense from whieh it important information concerning Connecti- cut industry. The fact that this important survey i- practically complete has been reported to the Defense Council by Frank D. Cheney, Chairman of the Industrial Survej Com- mittee. The survey includes essential in- formation concerning all industrial nlant= in the State. It is so tabulated as to be of great value to the State Council of Defense, as well as various important branches of the Federal Government. URGING OTHER STATES TO FOLLOW CONNECTICUT In Adopting Motor Truck for Widest Possible Use as Transportation Agency All the State Councils of Defense in the country arc being advised to put into effect Connecticut's " Return Load " plan. Recom- mendation^ have hern sent out by the State Council's Section of the council of National in the form of a resolution. Con- necticut's " Return Load " Movemi nt was inaugurated by the Transportation Com- mittee of the Connecticut State Council of I lefense. The national resolution follows: — "Resolved, that the Council of National Defense approves the widest possible use of the tor truck as a transportation agency, ami requests the State Councils of Defense and other State authorities to take all necessary steps to facilitate such means i f transportation, removing any regulations that tend to restrict and discourage such STILL RAISING MONEY Membership Campaign for County Farm Bureaus Progressing Satisfactorily County Farm Bureaus in making returns for the membership campaign, show that the state "ill give generous support to the n i vemeni for increased food production and a nser\ ai ion. Each county lias been developing its mem- bership campaign along individual lines and the campaign is more advanced in some counties than others. Membership fees are being solicited and collected or pledged I'm, in In tli men and women. The schedule of fees is: regular membership, $1; eontrihut- mbership, •'?10. and sustaining member- ship, $25. The money raised in each county will be devoted to the work of the county mil local farm bureaus in that county. Reports from all counties especially Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven and Hart- ford, are encouraging. The leaders in New London county will meet (his week to com- pile a report for the entire county. Wind- ham county has not undertaken an intensive membership campaign, having decided to spend it- efforts in working up a large permanent membership in the course of three or four months. Three towns in Litchfield county, Washington, Roxlmry and Water- town have the distinction of doubling their inota. The deferred campaign in the city of New Haven has lien unusually successful, rhe oit\ government has shown substantial lit the movement by appropriating *5,000 to be used by the County Farm Bureau for home garden purposes in the city. Fairfield ami Tolland counties arc devoting special effort to the campaign with good results anticipated. COUNCIL FAVORS PLAN TO SECURE LABOR FOR FARMERS THIS SUMMER Merchants and Manufacturers to be Called Upon for Men to Aid in Food Production — Industrial Survey is Practically Completed NEW COMMITTEE TO HANDLE COMMERCIAL ECONOMY WORK The Connecticut State Council of De- fense, at its meeting on Monday, discussed ami approved a plan of procuring labor from manufacturers and merchants for ser- vice in food production in the State this summer. It was voted, to refer the subject to Leo A. Korper, state director of labor, with power to act, and with the request that he co-operate with Chambers of Com- merce and manufacturing associations. The Council also voted, that its Committee on Commercial Relations be requested to pro- cure co-operation of Chambers of Commerce in this matter. Those present at the meeting were Chair- man Richard M. Bissell. J. W. Alsop, Lucius F. Robinson, William R. Webster, George W. Wheeler of the Council; Secretary W. F. Whitmore, and the following Chairman and members of committees: F. D. Cheney, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, Harrison B. Free- man, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, E. P. Jones, A. L. Maddoek, Arthur L. Shipman. H. K. Smith, Miss Corwin, Dr. Valeria IT. Parker, and Miss Ruutz-Rces. Mr. Cheney reported for the Committee on Industrial Survey that the manufac- turers' industrial survey has been practical- ly completed and has already been made use of by official agencies. An informal report was made by H. K. Smith for the Committee on Man Power and Labor. "Sir. Jones reported for the Committee on Commercial Relations that it had taken up this work, and a meeting had already been held by the Chamber of Commerce officers from all parts of the State to plan its ac- tivities. It was voted, that the Commercial Economy Division, formerly under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Industrial Survey, he transferred to the jurisdiction of the Committee on Commercial Relations. Dr. Godfrey and Dr. Parker both made Reports. Arthur L. Shipman of the Legal Committee reported for his committee on several matters which had been referred (o if. MEETING OF MARCH 25 Those present at the meeting of March 25 were: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, J. W. Alsop. Homer S. Cummings, Dr. D. Brown. Adjutant General George M. Cole, Charles A. Goodwin, Lucius F. Robin- son, William R. Webster and Judge George W. Wheeler of the council; Secretary Wil- (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN ^ EDITORIAL PAGE OF "THE CONNECTICUT BULLETIN" The editorials printed on this page were contributed, at the invitation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, by prominent citizens of Connecticut whose position in the commonwealth gives special importance to the opinions they express. This department will be continued in coming issues of " The Bulletin." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- /atir.ii informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD, CONN., APE. 5, WIS. No.23 WHEN JOHNNY COMES MARCHING HOME THE HIGHER EDUCATION OF WOMEN AS A WAR WORK An Editorial by Irene Nye, Dean of the Connecticut College for Women, New London An Editorial by Philip Curtiss, of Norfolk, Author and Journalist No matter when the war is over it will be only a short time now li 'fore Johnny conies marching home, first in ones and twos, then in larger bundles, and finally in one great, grand column. He may come on a sti etcher, he may come on crutches, or. through various chances of aimy life, he nay come home with no mirks at all — simply a tanned youth who looks funny in civilian clothes and is not quite certain what to do next. Now when Johnny comes marching home what are you going to do for him? You will of course stand on the curbstone and cheer; you will go to a banquet given in his honor and call him a hero; you will vote to remit his dues at the lodge; you will favor a pension bill; but what are you going to do personally? We Americans are great on organized charity, organized relief, organized enthusiasm, organized everything but, prob- ably for that very reason, in individual j 1 1 pithy we are behind every other nation on earth except possibly the English. We have the greatest freedom, the largest wealth, the best public institutions of any country in the world. We have also the rudest conductors, the most insolent hotel clerks, the most tactless policemen, the cold- est commercial manners, the most officious public officials. In congress assembled we are the most liberal people in existence; as individuals we are the hardest and the nar- rowest. And this Johnny is going to find- out ten minutes after he has taken off his uniform. The hardest year in a soldier's life is the year after he has returned home to safety. The very qualities which make a brave A teacher in a preparatory school for girls recently said that many of their seniors had serious doubts of their right to enter college and were contemplating rather juint; at once into war work. This is the generous and adventurous spirit of youth. Thousands of patriotic women and girls who have not had a college education can be of great use in taking the places vacated by men in factories, shops, etc., as well as by hours of work for the Red Cross. The question now before those young women, however, who have the opportunity to spend the next few years in college, is: Would my untrained labor now be of such value to my country that it would warrant me in postponing or renouncing entirely the opportunity of greater service as a trained worker cither in later years of the war or in the period of reconstruction? If I may seize possibly some opportunity of devot- ing myself to war work now, am I perhaps taking her only chance from another woman, who has not the possibilities of training which are before me? Miss Helen Eraser, a member of the National War Savings Com- mittee of England, who speaks from the depths of experience, says: " Full ■ service is only possible when training is finished; so equip yourself first ami then give all your service. — We have found that the women whose service is of greatest value to their country are the thoroughly trained (Continued on page 5) COLLEGES AND THE AGRICULTURAL PROBLEM An Editorial by Odell Shepard, Professor of English Literature, Trinity College, Hartford There has never been any question about the fundamental loyalty of our American colleges. East and west, north and south, books have been laid aside at the call to arms, cap and gown have given way to khaki. Nearly forty per cent, of last year's undergraduates are now engaged in some form of military service, and those who are not are straining at the leash. This remarkable record, dwarfing even that of our Civil War, has been made despite frequent statements from Washing- ton that most college men can best serve their country, in the long run, by remaining for the present at their studies. The spirit of youth is impatient of the long run and funis it hard to see that "they also serve who only stand and wait." It craves instant action. Many of the men to whom we should have looked for leadership in the trying years to come have chosen a more immediate service. All honor to them for it! But we shall have a heavy price to pay — a price the magnitude of which England i- just beginning to realize. This enthusiasm is not to be checked, even if we should wish it, but it may be directed. It cannot all be bottled up for future use. It is both the interest and the duty of the state to find for it some nor- mal and immediate outlet. This is not far to seek. Every one knows that our farmers must increase their acreage if America and (Continued on page 5) physical fighter do not accord with civil conventions, and from the day of his enlist- ment Johnny has been unfitting himself for civil occupations. He has been fed and eared for and worked on routine. Competi- tion, except in the excitement of battle, he has forgotten about. So when Johnny comes marching home are you going to stand and cheer and then call it a day? Or, even if Johnny becomes a problem are you going to remember " This man offered his life for me and mine?" It will have been a long time since Johnny has seen Hie bright lights and if he does make a lot of noise and excitement are you going to be one of the righteous little people who write letters to the papers and say " Ain't it awful, Mabel? " If Johnny has a note a little overdue at your bank are you going to put on that efficiency look and say "Business is business?" If Johnny (be- cause he went to the war) was the last man put on your pay-roll is he going to be the first you " let-go? " And before Johnny does come marching home? His wife or mother may not be in actual "need" but how about a ten dollar i bill slipped into an envelope without any name on it? A second lieutenant's pay was enough for a young couple to live on — once. But now with prices as they are! The wife of Lieutenant Johnny may want a new set of summer gowns as much as your own daughter. How about a little help there — not help but appreciation? We are fine to our heroes when we are gathered in bunches but what are we going to do for them all by ourselves when the bands have stopped playing? Johnny does not need your Smileage Books now half as much as he will need a job the day after he steps out. of uniform. PHILIP CURTISS. D. of D. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN HOW A RURAL MAIL CARRIER IS SELLING WAR SAVING STAMPS Patriotic Service Rendered by Guilford Man in Cam- paign — R. DeF. Bristol of Guilford Tells Plan of His Work Few rural mail carriers in Connecticut have been more successful in selling thrift and war savings stamps than R. DeF. Bristol of Guilford, who has been devoting a considerable part of his efforts since early in December toward furthering the War Savings Campaign. Mr. Bristol describes his plan as follows: •' When the War Savings Stamps wont on sale the Guilford carriers in common with others in other offices were advised through their Postmaster that they were expected to act as agents for their Government in the sale of them; were to exert every possible effort to effect their sale, and would be credited or discredited in proportion to their results, considering the territory which each carrier had to contend with. " We have at this office four carriers, two in the village and two on the R. F. D. The village boys began to get satisfactory results in December, with yours truly on R. F. D. 1 got going in January and R. F. D. Carrier No. 2 showing up in February with a larger sale for one month than any of his contemporaries and we are all still going. In the first place each and all of us covered our trips with such printed matter as we received on the subject, following it up with personal interviews. " I airier on R. F. D. No. 2 had the hardest proposition to get his people going in good shape, and at his own expense got out a lot of circulars using information given on some data issued by the Post-office Department and an- nounced that he was to conduct a drive for War Savings beginning such a day, and started out to get their money with the result above mentioned. The boys have found that the only way to make sales is by personal interviews and some of them have spent their evenings in this way. Some of us have deter- mined to interview such a number each daj on the subject systematically. " When we received the information that we were supposed to do this work it never occurred to us but what it was as much our duty so to do as it. was to deliver our mail. Of course it takes some of our time and it means hard work to get results, but I don't believe that there is a member of our office force who feels that they have done their patriotic duty if they fail to land every single quarter there is to be had in this old town available for Uncle Sam's need. " Added to the sense of patriotic duty to dispose of these War Savings came a sort of competitive spirit in the work. If one of the force made a good sale they were not slow to let the rest know about it, and it was not long ere someone else was shouting about a sale just as good or perhaps a little bit better. " To my mind there is but one solu- tion to the problem of getting results from the carrier forces in this work, and that is in getting the whole force from the Postmaster down to the last man, to realize that it is just as much his or her duty to put across these sales as it is the soldiers' duty to do his part on the other side. We cannot all go " over there " and fight, but we should thank God for any opportunity to do our bit on this side. " Surely this is a work where no one person is in as good a position to put across War Savings sales as the letter carrier who knows his patrons as his own family; has served them in a capacity in which he gains their con- fidence; and beside is well acquainted with the temperament of each one of his possible purchasers and can best know how to approach them, when, and for what amounts." WAR SAVINGS SALES SHOW BIG INCREASE EVERYWHERE The War Savings fund now has $150,000,- 000 to its credit on the books of the Treas- ury. The stream of small savings is now pouring into Uncle Sam's war chest at the rate of $700,000,000 a year, with every in- dication that the anticipated rate of $1,080,000,000 a year will be attained soon dlter the Liberty Loan drive, according to word received today at the office of the Con- necticut state direct"!'. The Treasury war savings figures record only the actual cash received, and not the pledged subscriptions for these securities, which, it is estimated, are now in excess of $500,000,000, or about one-third of the total issue. The $100,000,000 cash fund now in the Treasury is the equivalent of 24,000,000 of the $5 "baby bonds" or 400,000,000 of the " two-bit " thrift stamps. The government is printing 400,000,000 of the "baby bonds," enough to fill 20.000,000 War Savings Certificates. Although figures are not yet available as to the number of individuals who are carrying thrift cards in their pockets, and cutting down their own spending, in order that the government may spend more, the national war savings committee estimates that at least 5,000,000 Americans are now enlisted in the War Saving army. The minimum goal is 40,000,000 war savers. It is printing'400,000,000 of the " baby bonds," in the schools. SECT MCADOO APPEALS TO ALL SCHOOL CHILDREN Asks Young People to Save Their Quarters In Order to Help America Win This War In an appeal to the boys and girls of America to enlist in the army of workers and savers for the Nation, Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo points out that if every school child will invest 25 cents a week in Government thrift stamps, the Treasury will have $6,000,000 a week, or $300,000,000 a year, to help pay the cost of the war. Mr. McAdoo, in his appeal to the boys .ird girls, say- : " I want to enlist you as volunteers under the Colors, to help the Government put the whole strength of the Nation behind our gallant fighting men. " Our soldiers and sailors must have countless cargoes of food and munitions. they must have a great fleet of ships to carry these cargoes across the Atlantic. "To perform this great task, costing every day millions of money and the labor of millions of men and women, the Nation must have the help of every one of you. " It is a splendid opportunity that you have to do your part in winning the war. Try eaeli day to find some useful thing to do — help at home in stopping waste and sav- ing food and all the materials now so sorely needed — be Workers and Savers for the Nation. " When you receive money, if only a few pennies, lend it to the Government by the purchase of Thrift Stamps. Twenty-five cents a week from every one of you will bring into the Treasury six million dollars a week — three hundred million dollars a year — to buy food and munitions and ships to win the War. " Will you all enlist in the Army of Workers and Savers? America is counting on you!" Through the work of the National War Savings Committee, it i- hoped that the great majority of the 22,000,000 school chil- dren will become Government bondholders in the forthcoming Liberty Loan. The $5 War Savings stamps — the " Baby Liberty Bonds" — have made a strong appeal to the rising generation, and many boys and girls are writing Secretary McAdoo to tell him they are saving their pennies to buy these new Government securities. DRY GOODS MEN BUSY To sell $100,000,000 of Government War Savings securities over the counters of re- tail dry goods and department stores throughout the country, merchants through- out the country will be organized throu ;h the National Retail Dry Goods Associatii n. E. L. Howe, an officer of the Association, has gone to Washington to direct the- work for the National War Savings Committee. A leading merchant in each State will be named as state director and every dry goods store from the big cities I" the coun- try crossroads will be asked to become a Government agency fm the collection oi small savings for Uncle Sam's war chest. It is estimated that 5,000,000 shopper, \i-it these stores every day. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN INSURANCE MEN 'HELP The majority of life insurance companies mi the country have agreed to have their solicitors take orders for War Savings Slumps through use of the Blue Post Card. Letters have been sent to the presidents of these companies asking them to set a quota . i $5,000 per agent during the year 1918. These insurance officials have also been asked to designate some office or manager in each state to line up and distribute Blue Post (arils, primers and instruction slips to their soliciting agents in that state. An estimate of the approximate number of agents in' each state has also been requested. As soon as this information is received the Section on National Organization will com- municate with each State Director, advis- ing linn of the headquarters established by each life insurance company within his state, the number of agents who operate from same ami an indication of the supplies which such agents will require. WAR SAVINGS SOCIETIES FOR ALL PARTS OF STATE State Director Issues Statement Urging that These Associations be Formed Everywhere PRESIDENT WILSON URGES SMALL SAVINGS A campaign for the formation of war savings societies in every city and town in ( ecticut is now under way under the direction of the state director of war liv- ings, and progress is reported in many localities. The following salient facts re- garding these societies have been issued li\ the state director: Have I purchased a war savings certifi- cate or a thrift stamp this week? Why not? Because n<> one came and reminded me of my intention to buy. Have I pledged myself to buy weekly? Have I made good? No, because it was a matter of intention rather than definite nent. I ! . .\. may I avoid depending mi good in- tentions? By signing as a member of a war savings society, by which I will be re- in imled of my pledge. Why should I do this? Because some of the group witli which I associate are now in service. I want to get behind them. I want them to know we are supporting them. Must I form a new society? No, the old one will do. Bring lliis proposition before your society or lodge. What, can a society do that an individual cannot? It can provide machinery neces- sary for collections. It can induce mem- bers to do their best. It can induce us all to saie. Why is group saving more effective than individual? Because you pattern your ex- penditures in the fashion of your associates. What is hack of the war savings eam- paign? Saving and serving. Uncle Sam expects every citizen to serve by releasing his command of labor and materials and putting them back of cur boys in the trenches. The campaign means universal e and enlistment of all in the war. flow may I start a society? By getting leu or more persons to apply through your loeal war savings chairman to be affiliated with the national committee. He will do the rest. Statement Issued by Nation's Chief Executive asks All to Become War Savers at Once Urging all the citizens of the United States to become war savers, President Woodrow Wilson lias issued the following patriotic appeal: "I suppose not many by-products will come out of the war, but if this country can learn something about saving out of the war, it will be worth the cost of the war; I mean the literal cost of it, in money and resources. I suppose we have several times over wasted more than we are now about to spend. We have not known that there \\a- any limit to our resource-; we are now finding out that there may be if we an- not careful. • " One of the most interesting things to me about the recent loans that we have floated, is the extraordinarily large number of per- sons who have invested. The number of in- vestors in securities before these loans were made, was comparatively small, remark- ably small, considering our population and its wealth, and now it has swelled to the millions. — to almost one-tenth, I believe, of the population of the country. That is an extraordinary circumstance and it may have some very fortunate results. "But the thing that you are undertaking is more intensive and, in a sense, more im- portant still. It is the matter of small savings, the detailed thought of the matter of pi eventing waste and managing some sort of accumulation from day to day, that will fall to you; and I want to say that I, for one, warmly appreciate the number of volunteers of capacity and experience who are coming to your assistance at this time and doing things as interesting and im- l»n tant as this." PER CAPITA SALES IN STATE SHOW BIG GAIN LIBERTY LOAN COOPERATING WITH WAR SAVINGS WORK That instead of the Liberty Loan and the War Savings movement conflicting, as many persons suppose, they really supplement each other, according to a statement issued by the Connecticut War Savings Commit- tee. The statement is as follows: " The Liberty Loan campaign ami the War Savings movement are no more rivals than are the super-dreadnaughts and the destroyers of our navy. " The Liberty Loan and War Savings Stamps are two forms of the same financial operation of the United States government. They were authorized by Congress and are intended to supplement each other. They are both of paramount importance to the financing of the war. The Liberty Loan campaign is primarily to obtain the many billions of dollars necessary toward paying the expenses of war and lending to our Allies. "The peculiar significance of the War Savings movement i- to teach the nation to save and invest its savings in War Sav- ings Stamps in order that the government may not merely obtain money, but spend this money for the support of the army. Total Number of Thrift and War Savings Stamps Disposed of in Connecticut Amounts to $2,188,000 Total sales of war savings and thrift -lumps in Connecticut up to the last week in March amount to $2,188,932.35, accord- ing to a statement issued from the office of the state director of war savings. These figures include the sales made through both post-offices and banks in all sections of the state. Estimating the population of Connecticut at 1,300,000, the per capita sales amount to $1.61, placing Connecticut above all other states in New England, with the pos- sible exception of Maine. CHILDREN INVESTING IN THRIFT STAMPS Encouraging Reports of Progress Re- ceived from all Sections of Connecticut Results of the state-wide' war savings drive in the schools are already surpassing expectations, and children of Connecticut every week are contributing thousands of dollars to the support of the government in time of war. Practically every city and town in the state has responded. " The object of the thrift drive in the schools," said the state director of war sav- ings, " is first to help the Government de- fray the enormous expenses of the war and, second, to encourage thrift among the chil-' dren by earning and saving. " Through the domestic science depart- ment of the schools we are teaching the children and also their parents how to con- serve food, how to make use of the meat and other articles of diet which are ordi- narily thrown away, how to make over ar- ticles of clothing that would otherwise be disregarded. " We are urging the discontinuance of cer- tain habits of extravagance. Last year $13,000,000 was spent on chewing gum in tin- country; $360,000,000 was spent for candy. We do not ask the children to give up these habits absolutely but we ask them to curtail their consumption of these lux- uries in order to release for Government work men and women needed in more essential lines of industry. " Some of the ways in which the children are taught to save are as follows: They are asked to bring to the school the news- papers when they are cast aside. In several of the schools $50 a month is raised through the sale of these old newspapers. They are asked to bring old rubbers and discarded kid gloves, which are sold and turned into useful articles. " With the money which the children obtain from the sale of these things that ordinarily go to waste, they are being taught to buy war saving stamps. It is also pointed out to them that many of the articles which they bring to the schools can be used by the Red Cross. In this way, they are taught mercy, side by side with ' thrift,' " CONNECTICUT BULLETIN ORGANIZE TO CONSERVE CHI LD LIF E OF STATE Department of Child Welfare formed By Committee on Woman's Activ- ities—State Conference Planned The special needs of Connecticut children were considered at a meeting of the Depart- ment of Child Welfare held March 12th at the Medical School of Vale University. This department of the Committee on Woman's Activities has for its object the protection of all children from the special dangers of war lime and assisting in the saving of the lives of 100,000 little children throughout the United States before April 1, 1019. A state wide conference is planned for this month, the child conservation campaign dating from April 6. Where towns have not appointed a delegate to represent the Womanfs Committee, the local child Welfare Chairmen will be invited to attend the con- ference as well as all other persons inter- ested. Eminent authorities en the subject of child welfare will be invited to address the conference. The members of the Department of Child Welfare are: Dr. Walter H. Brown, direc- tor: Mrs. W. E. D. Scott, chairman, Miss Mary G. Harris, Dr. Kate C. Mead, Dr. Valeria H. Parker. Miss Eva Cohen, Mi«s Margaret T. Corwin. Henry C. Morrison and Dr. Charles W. Knapp. A contribution of $250 has been received by the department from the Connecticut Research association. Exhibition material has been placed at the disposal of the department by the association, and will prove of great value in the coming campaign. Leaders of the Groups of Foreign Born women held a meeting at the state capitol, Hartford on March 28. Stanley H. Holmes, of New Britain, chairman of the American- ization committee of the State Council of Defense, gave an address on the subjects to In- kepi in mind, methods of procedure and genleral advice on linking up this work with that of the Americanization Committee. Mrs. John Alf reported a successful Lithu- anian Rally held in New Haven. March 21 at which a Lithuanian Bed Cross Auxiliary and a Lithuanian War Savings society was formed. The other chairmen reported pro- gress in starting Bed Cross auxiliaries. Thrift Stamp campaigns and English classes in their various communities. The members of the Executive Committee of the Woman's Land Army, a branch of the Committee on Woman's Activities, have been appointed ami will have the important work of organizing this new force for increased fend production.- The committee members are: Mrs E. O. Schenck. chairman Woman's Land Army; Mrs. Leo Korper, director of department of law; Allen B. Lincoln, Assist- ant director department of law ; David Elder, farm specialist; Miss M. Estelle Sprague, food conservation ; Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop, food production. A membership campaign has been started by the Woman's Committee in South Man- chetser. New members received on a mem- bership fee of 25 cents, receive a card on which is printed the names of the heads of the various departments so that they will know whom to offer their services In Waterbury, the Woman's Committee has dis- tributed pledge cards, every woman pledging her loyalty and stating in what way she wishes to offer her services. Higher Education (Continued from page 2. ) women. — We need every trained and edu- cated woman we can get in this great struggle." In federal and industrial research labor- atories, agricultural experiment stations, boards of health, hospitals, social service centers, government bureaus, in insurance, actuarial and census work, are opportunities for women wdio are properly trained. The college must supply the demand for women as institutional managers, dietitians, teach- er-, nurses, physicians, food and market inspectors, bacteriologists, chemists, sociol- ogists and economists. Nor is this all. If beauty and art and the inspiration they give were ever needed, they will be needed in the next generation, and more than ever must they come from the women. Poets and prose-writers, musicians, painter-, illustra- tors, sculptors, designers of all things beautiful, are needed not only to refresh and recreate a weaiy world, but to perpet- uate the bravery and sacrifice, the noblest part of Ibis great war. To help to win the war, to heal the wounds of war, to save the best that is and to bring about a better world, that is the purpose of our war work. IRENE NYE. Agricultural Problem (Continued from page '2. i her allies are to be fed and that they will not do this without some reasonable assur- ance that there will be hands enough to harvest the additional acres. Every one knows, also, that, just when we feel our dependence upon the farmer as never be- fore, men are being drained away from the farms in various ways and for various rea- sons. Plans for spring planting are now being made. The New England farmer is no fool. He expects no miracle. He will plant only what he sees prospect of harvesting. What is to prevent the men who have not yet left college from stepping into the breach? In the middle west the state uni- versities have conscripted their men for agricultural work. The high schools of the east have ;t coherent, plan. Some students wen' released from their studies early last spring and were admitted to classes some- what late last autumn, even in the New England colleges, so that they might be free to do farm work, but there has been little concerted action. The best results would be obtained under state supervision. A clear-cut plan, sent i nit from the national Bureau of Agricul- ture, for the utilization of all the able- bodied men still in our New England col- leges and universities would be met half way by the governing bodies of those institutions. Among the many other sacrifices and read- justments which they are making, they might be willing to extend the summer vacation to four months or more. The ad- vantage to the farmer and to the country is obvious enough. The advantage to the student workers would be at least as great. This would be a service less spectacular than the military, but it would be no les- im- portant and valuable. If such a plaji is to be put into execution, however, it must be done quickly. The time is short indeed. ODELL SHEPARD. DEFERRED CALL E0R AGRICULTURAL WORKERS Major Buckley Explains that Govern- ment Recognizes Shortage of Farm Labor Agricultural registrants in the next army quota will ml be called immediately to the colors according to a letter on the subjeel which Major John Buckley has written t<> Joseph \Y. Alsop, a member of the Con- nectieul State Council of Defense. B of the shortage of labor on the farms, the 1 nment is defei i ing the call. Major Buckley's letter follows: — " l r OU are advised that the Selective Se] vice Regulations provide for the following classification of registrants engaged in agricultural pur " Class I unskilled laborer. " ( la-- H necessary -killed farm Iabi ret in necessary agricultural enterprise " (bis- 111 necessary assistant, associate or hired manager of necessary agricul- tural enterprise. " (lass 1\' necessary sole managing, con trolling or directing head of necessary agricultural enterprise. " While Coneie-- is determining the new national and state quota to be furnished under the new regulations, a call for 90,000 men has been issued, to be distributed equally throughout the United State-. The quota allotted Connecticut to be furnished (luring the live days beginning March 29th is 903 men. Local Boards have been instructed that the situation arising from the scarcity of farm labor demands (hat tin call to the colors of men actively., completely and assiduously engaged in the planting or :ultivatii ii of a i rop, but who are in Class I and within the new quota, should be deferred until the end of the new quota. Local boards have been instructed that in lilling this emergency call, they shall pass the order numbers of such men and defer their call for the present, bearing in mind that this step is taken solely in the need of the Nation and not for the benefit of any individual. Therefore, while Boards are required to consider it a grave duty to ise this power to conserve and regulate the agricultural production, they also are required to observe closely the conduct of those deferred ami immediately upon becom- ing convinced that any person so deferred is ml giving his entire time and earliest attention to agriculture, or that he is tri- fling with the deferment thus granted hiiii^ the Boards haw 1. ■in required forthwith to call him for certification. The Department requests that all citizens should assist in making this expedient effective and in bring- ing to the attention of the Boards cases meriting deferment, as well as cases in which let'em cut i- being abused. "A ruling ha- been requested from the itn.ent to determine whether the above provisions apply to registrants engaged in the cultivation or the planting of tobacco. The above provisions concerning agricultural registrants apply to the current quota only, and it is impossible .it this time to state the attitude of the Department regarding certifi- cation of agricultural registrants in Class I." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Council Favors Plan To Secure Labor For Farmers This Summer (Continued from page 1 1 Ham F. Whitmore, Treasurer John T. Roberts, Ira N. Ornburn, and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: George G. Williams, Stanley H. Holmes, F. 1). i heney, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, C. J. Bennett, F. A. Verplanck, Loo A. Korper, A. I.. Maddock, Miss Ruutz-Rees, Miss Cor- win, Dr. Valeria H. Parker, Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville, and the following representing (he Committee on Food Supply and Conservation: Chair- man George M. Landers, Arthur Howe, L. IS. Cheney, X. II. Batchelder, Dr. E. H. Jen- kins, Prof. W. F. Kirkpatrick A. J. Brun- dage, Samuel Russell, Jr., Senator C C. Hemenway, 1. G. Davis, C. C. Beach, W. C. Cheney, Glen II. Campbell, Mrs. J. W. Al- sop, Miss M. Estelle Sprague, and Mrs. Saniuri Russeil, Jr. I l.r session was largely given over to hearing reports from various sub-eom- mittees of the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation. Mr. Howe spoke of LInited States Boys' Working Reserve, and Mr. Batchelder described the assistance given the under- taking by the various schools. .Mi-. Russell outlined the organization and work of the Junior Fond Army and the Council passed a resolution "that this Council request the United States Com- missioner of Education to recognize the Connecticut Junior Food Army and to co- operate with it wherever possible." William C. Cheney reported that his committee had been making efforts to further the use of jail labor on farms. Senator Hemenway told of the progress of the Home Garden campaign. Dr. Jenkins reported on the seed corn situation, and Mr-. Alsop described plans being made to obtain woman labor for agri- culture. She also outlined the general program of the Woman's Land Army Com- mittee. Miss Sprague reported on food conserva- tion work. Mr. Scoville described a conference to be held in Chicago by poultry organizations, and it was voted that an appropriation be made toward the es of a delegate to this convention. Professor Kirkpatrick reported on patri- otic poultry rallies held in Connecticut. There was a general discussion concern- ing farm bureau finances and the crop -n u ition. COAL REGULATIONS LIMIT CONSUMERS SHIPYARD ENROLLMENT Director Korper Enrolls 4,194 Skiled Workers Federal Director Leo A. Korper of the United States Public Service Reserve has received the enrollment of 4,194 skilled workmen who have volunteered to work in the United States shipyards. These figures cover the enrollment period which began two months ago. The War Bureaus and Town Committees of the Connecticut State ( ouncil of Defense have secured results in thirty-three communities. To Normal Requirements of Coal — Year-Heavy Penalty for Infraction INVITE EARLY PURCHASES Domestic consumers of coal are urged to make early purchases in the coal year beginning April 1, according to regulations iffecting the retail distribution of coal and coke issued by the United States Fuel Com- mission through Thomas W. Russell, fuel administrator for Connecticut. In announcing the genera] plan of dis- tribution the fuel administrator declares thai consumers of coal and coke are limited lliis year to their normal requirements to insure the broadest and most equitable dis- tribution in every community. Early pur- 1 i ■ ' ■ ■ I A i '■ ' will assist in avoiding many of the trans- portation difficulties of next winter . The regulation's will be strictly enforced and are compulsory for both retailer and consumer. Unlier the general plan local fuel com- missions should urge every consumer to place at an early date with his regular dealer his written order for his reasonable requirements for the year ending March 31, 1919. Deliveries will be made en such orders until the consumer has received two-thirds if his normal requirements, provision being made that orders of six tons or under may be filled in full. When all consumers, who are willing to accept delivery, have received two-thirds of their annual requirements, dealers will be permitted to deliver the bal- ance of such orders. Bituminous coal for domestic use may be delivered up to the consumers' normal annual requirements, the two-thirds delivery provision applying only to anthracite. The consumer who cannot place an order with any dealer is advised to communicate with the local fuel committee who in such cases will endeavor to secure a supply. A weekly statement of deliveries is required of the retailers, the statement to be filed with the local fuel committee. Under tile regulations there are six dis- tinct provisions affecting dealers and con- sumers. The consumer is forbidden to -ec-ure more coal or eoke than his normal needs for the year and the retailer is for- bidden to supply coal or coke beyond the normal need of the consumer. The written statement from the consumer regarding his fuel needs must specify (1) hi- supply on hand; (2) the amount of coal he has on order and the name of the person from whom ordered; (3) the amount of coal he received the year ending March 31, 1918; and (4) the amount needed prior to March 31, 1919. TAX ON CERTIFICATES In order to clear up misundestandings which have been in evidence in various parts of Connecticut in regard to the taxation of war savings certificates, the state di- rectors office has issued the following statement: "The stamps are exempt, both as to principal and interest, from all tax- ation, except estate or inheritance taxes, graduated additional income taxes, and excess profits and war profits taxes." COMMUNITIES ADOPT COMMERCIAL ECONOMY Local Chambers of Commerce Co- operating in Putting Government Recommendations in Force The commercial economy recommendations of the Council of National Defense have been adopted in many Connecticut towns, resulting in economies in retail merchandis- ing which will release man power and ma- terials for more essential industries. The war economy propaganda has been effective- ly spread by the local Chambers of Com- merce, and where such commercial organiza- tion does not exi-t the merchants have banded together to support the government's program. The task of bringing this matter before the people of Connecticut was delegated by the State Council of Defense to a division of its committee on Industrial Survey with Alton T. Minor of New London as chairman. This division was elected on recommenda- tion of the Conned icut Chamber of Com- merce. The active co-operation of the Con- necticut Chamber of Commerce in council of defense work has now been made pos- sible through the appointment by the council of a Committee on Commercial Rela- tions, and according to announcement made today the commercial economy division has now been put under its jurisdiction. The essential features of the commercial econ- omy recommendations were pointed out by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb in a recent statement urging Connecticut people to support this work. SMILEAGE BOOKS ARE GOOD IN MANY CAMPS Coupons Being Used in 26 Places — New Bookings Announced Ten suggestions for pushing the sale of " Smileage Books" in the various com- munities throughout Connecticut were sent recently to War Bureaus and Town Com- mittees of the State Council of Defense in the expectation that some or all of the recommendations might prove of value in the local campaigns. The Military Entertainment Council declares untrue the report that books were being used by soldiers in the canteens of some camps and the. practice was to be extended to other camps where Liberty theaters have not been constructed. Rela- tives and friends of American soldiers in France are informed that " Smileage " hooks cannot be used in France. " Smileage " coupons are good in the following twenty-six camps wdiere perform- ances are now running: Devena, Mass. Grant, 111. Dix, N. J. Funston, Kan. Meade, Md. Sheridan, Ala. Lee, Va. Sevier, S. C. Gordon, Ga. Shelby, Miss. Sherman. Ohio Johnston. Fla. Taylor, Ky. Travis. Tex. I uster, Mich. Hancock, Ga. Dodge, Iowa Wheeler, Ga. Pike, Ark. Wadsworth, S. C. Lewis, Wash. Ft. Riley, Kan. Jackson, S. C. Oglethorpe, Ga. Upton, N. Y. Green, S. C. dntmerttntt I ttllrttti Published BUWeekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, APRIL 19, 1918 No. 24 MAJOR GIDDINGS FOUND ACUTE FOOD SHORTAGE ON VISIT TO EUROPE WAR TRADE BOARD PROPOSE EMERGENCY England and France Suffer Severe Re- strictions on Food — norale of People Splendid However — Con- necticut Han Ran Oauntlet of War's Perils VISITED FAMOUS BATTLE SCENES WITH LOAN HISSION The food situation in England and France i~ acute, according to the report brought back to America by Major Howard A. Giddings, a member of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, who went abroad last February as a member of the Library Loan Mission and a special representative of Governor Marcus H. Holcomb and the stote defense council. '• Only two ounces of meat four times a week is the allowance given the people in England," said Major Giddings. " Meat is sold or served only upon pres- entation of a meat card. Travelers and guests at hotels must have cards and any one attending a dinner or banquet where meat is served must take his meat card with him. Tne food situation in England is much more serious than America real- izes. " France has plenty of meat but suffers (Continued on page 5) Limitation of imports and exports to ab- solute necessities is the condition enforced by the War Trade Board to release tonnage for war purposes. The importance of the work being done by Dean Gay and the Board lias been received in communication form by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Mi. Gay's problem .is to permit the im- portation and exportation of only bare ne- cessities, and it is said officially that he is carrying on his work in the face of consid- erable pressure from business interests. There has been considerable speculation as to the reason why the list of imports which must be restricted has not been pub- lished, and the answer is declared to be found in the fact that it is being withheld in order that publication may not result in running up prices and in profiteering. In coder io secure imports, the receiver and not the shipper must show the necessity for the products. ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEETING DISASTERS Council Will Suggest Adoption of *"°* Bridgeport and New Haven Plan by Other Cities — New Source of Farm Labor Found by Waterbury League BUSINESS MEN REGARDED AS AVAILABLE FOR FARMS CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE INFANT MORTALITY Child Welfare Department to Protect Children from Dangers of War Time TRAINING CAMPS FOR BOYS Employment lias been provided for about 400 Connecticut boys on farms by the United States Boys' Working Reserve of the Department of Labor. The enrollment of boys for the great food army is still in progress in the High schools, the private schools and the Y. M. C. A. Vacation time will be the working period and the farms of this state form the battle area for the new land warriors of whom there are now approximately 1,000 enrolled. The future activities of the Reserve in tliis state will be handled by a newly-organ- ized executive committee. Members of this Committee arc Colonel Louis R. Cheney of Hartford, chairman of the Committee of Boys for Farm Service; N. IT. Batchelder of Windsor and C. L. Kirschner, of New Haven, state director of the Reserve. Ar- thur Howe, chief enrollment officer of the Reserve, is an ex-officio member of the committee. Plans for establishing training camps at the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs and the T.oomis Institute at WindsoT are being considered and investigated. The proposal is to give special training to boys .who need it before they are assigned to work with farmers. Men of hierh character and ability will be appointed inspectors to look after the welfare and interests of the bovs on the isolated farms. A movement to reduce the number of pre- ventable deaths of children under five years of age has been started by the Child Wel- fare Department of the Committee on Wo- man's Activities as a part of the national campaign to conserve America's child life from April 6, 1918 to April 6. 1919. The plan.-- for the first year's effort pre- pared by the Children's Bureau of the United States Department of Labor include activities designed to protect all children from the special dangers of war time and to save the lives of 100,000 little children before April 6. 1919. Connecticut has been asked to do its share by saving the lives of 1,065 children who under ordinary con- ditions would be deprived of life through lack of preventative measures. That much of the infant mortality can be prevented is the belief upon which the child conservation program is founded. The first requirement is the weighing and meas uring test of children under five years of age. Instructions for this work were sent out today from headquarters at Washing- ton and the record cards will follow after word is r ived of the exact number re quired by each state committee. The Child Welfare Committee for Con- necticut has been organized with the fol- lowing members: Dr. Walter 11. Brown of Bridgeport, director: Mrs. W. K. D. Scott of Greenwich, chairman; Mi-s Mary G. Harris. Hartford: Dr. Kate Campbell Mead. Middletown; Dr. Valeria H. Parker. Hart- ford; Miss Eva Cohen, Hartford; Miss Mar- garet T. Corwin, New Haven: Henry C. Morrison. Hartford: Dr. Charles W. Knapp, Greenwich and Mrs. A. A. Anderson. Green- wich. Emergency organizations to cope with disasters, great or small, in the larger cit- ies of Connecticut, were the subject of dis- cussion by the Connecticut State Council of Defense at its meeting on Monday. Bridgeport and New Haven have organ- ized through their War Bureaus, a trained force to give instant service in the event of catastrophe, while Hartford is perfect- ing such a plan. The various units of the two former organizations were described and the practical operation of the emergency plan outlined to the council. It was voted " that the council endorse and strongly urge the extension of emer- gency organizations in Connecticut cities so situated as to make them desirable, and that the executive department of the coun- cil be instructed to call, after a conference with representatives of the Bridgeport and New Haven emergency organizations, a conference of proper representatives of Waterbury, Hartford. New Britain, New London and Stamford, to take action as follows: 1. To prepare plans for similar emergency organizations in other cities; 2. to provide plans for co-operation between the several cities in the state in the event of an emergency: 3. to arrange a definite plan of action should aid be asked by a neighboring state in the event of an emer- gency." Those present at the meeting were Chair- man R. M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Homer S. Cummings, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Lucius F. Robinson and George W. Wheeler of the Council; Treasurer J. T. Roberts, Ira N. Ornburn. the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: C. G. Bill. Dr. J. T. Black, Dr. H. A. .brown, George B. Chandler, Louis R. Chenev, Rear Ad- miral W. S. Cowles, B. F. English. Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Arthur Howe, Edward P. Jones, i.eo A. Korper, Allen B. Lincoln, A. L. Maddock, Howard C. Morse, Samuel Rus- sell, Jr., Herbert Knox Smith, Professor J. C. Tracy. Richard Wayne, Dr. F. H. Wheeler, George G. Williams, Mrs. H. A. ttumstead. Miss Corwin, Dr. Valeria H. Parker. Miss Ruutz-Rees; the following representatives from Waterbury: Ralph Budd. Thomas Kelly, W. D. Makepeace, Louis M. Raffel. Hans Rasmussen, Senator C. Tracy, and William Shepperson of Mid- nlehurv: and the following representatives from Bridgeport: Dr. W. A. LaField and Angus P. Thorne. CContinued on page CONNECTICUT BULLETIN &£- EDITORIAL PAGE OF "THE CONNECTICUT BULLETIN" The editorials printed on this page were contributed, at the invitation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, by prominent citizens of Connecticut whose position in the commonwealth gives special importance to the opinions they express. This department will be continued in coming issues of " The Bulletin." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD. CONN.. APR. 19. 1918. No. 24 AMERICANS AND INTERNATIONAL POLITICS An Editorial by William Edward Mead, Ph.D. Professorof the English Language, Wesleyan University, Middletown The outstanding fact in American history is that for the past twenty years the United States has been a world power and has stood in a new relation to the other greal nations of the world. Lp to the outbreak of the war with Spain, except for a few minor conflicts, such as the war with Englanu in 1812-1814 and the war with Mexico, we had, in the main, successfully avoided trouble with foreign nations. And, moreover, we had actually come to think that we could hold a great place in the world and go our way without interference from the Great Powers of Europe. A fa- vorite question of our legislators used to be, What have we to do with abroad? Fortunately, we are beginning to see our mistake. We are coming to realize that the ocean is no longer a safe barrier shut ting us off from the dangers of an armed and hostile Europe. We arc daily seeing more and more clearly that whether we will or no the ambitions of Germany ami the progress of the present war compel us for our national prosperity and safety to grasp the significance to us of events re- mote from us by the circumference of half the globe. In other words, we must, as a people, give our attention more and more l" international politics. By this term is meant here an insight into the foreign policy and the foreign com- of I he gre it powers of the world. Not that we wish to be perpetually suspicious, but we must not again be taken unawares, as we have been in the course of this war. While we are yet in the midst of the most tremendous conflict in the his- tory of the world we should prepare our- selves by the closest study to understand the pressing questions of international in- terest. Such are the following, selected al- most at random : The Pacific and the Aims of Japan. The Interest of the United States in Asia. China and World Peace. The Panama Canal and World Commerce. German Influence in South America. German Domination in Russia. German Aims in Asia. Ten ih. rial Adjustment in Africa. Questions of this sort must increasingly occupy the attention not only of a few keen-eyed thinkers but of the plain voter, who must enlarge his vision so as I" have an intelligent opinion of their bearing upon our own national welfare. We are now actively engaged in the great war for the freedom of the world, but it is safe to say that if we had realized three years ago the true international situation as we now do, we should long since have been ready for the inevitable conflict. Who can doubt that we should by our foresight have saved thousands of lives and billions of treasure? We have too long lived in a fool's paradise, and because we have had no sinister design upon other countries we have assumed that we could allow the rest of the world to go its way without interference on our part. But we have had a rude awakening, and it is to be hoped that we have learned our lessons never again to be caught napping. We should understand that the United States must have a definite policy — mainly one of non-interference with tne peaceful evolution of other countries. But we should lie quick to discern the international moves in the political game throughout the world and ready to play our part as one of the greatest of the world powers. WILLIAM EDWARD MEAD. JUNIOR FOUR MINUTE MEN NOW HOLDING A CONTEST Public Schools of Connecticut Partici- pating In an Unusual Compe- tition The Junior Four Minute Men war-savings contest is now under way in many of the public schools throughout Connecticut, and the rivalries are growing keener among the different grades as the abilities of their "star" orators are- developed. It is expected that local interest in war- savings will be most materially augmented by this concentration of the children's at- tention upon the matter; and that the re- sult will be a greatly increased sale of Thrift Stamps and of War-Savings Stamps to the credit of this community. Not the least valuable effect of the move ment, however, will be the stimulation of interest in ami knowledge of the responsi- bilities of the war which will be brought home to the cnildren, and through them to ti eir homes, because of the study neces- sarily required to produce a mode] four minute speech or four hundred word essay. upon this topieJD. Of D* APR 29 1918 AMERICAN SONGS OF THE WAR An Editorial by John Milton Berdan, Assistant Professor of English, Yale Univerbity, New Haven There is no American whose heart has not been thrilled and whose imagination has not been touched by the great war — whose dearest wish is not to do his part. An appreciation of this fact is shown by the clever posters of the Marines, " Pre- miers au feu,'' means in French " first to tight," in English, " U. S. Marines;" " First to fight in France for Freedom," we all recognize the force of such appeals. But there is also the other side, the greater side, the moral side. Not merely to be actors in world-shaking events do men give up their holies and their homes, their wives and their lives. Aside from romance and story, most men have a distinct disinclina- tion to be killed, and curiosity is not a sufficient motive to lead them to place themselves where such a contingency is probable. The reason why they are going is the reason why our country entered the war — because it is right. They are going, perhaps to die, in the belief that the world will be better for their sacrifice. It is the altruistic optimism of the American race. But equally, of course, we will not say so. We do not cheapen our ideals by shout- ing them out on the street corner. Of course we smile and joke; our words camou- flage our hearts, and our lips deny our deepest aspirations. Here, then, since we are naturally inarticulate, is the function of our song writers. We will sing what we cannot say. Our war songs should voice our real selves. But the present songs do not; they express only the superficial. " We're going over, we're going over. They want to settle up that muss So they put it up to us. But what do we care; what do we care?" We do care. We care to the extent that things which but a few years ago seemed the most desirable in life we now throw away like dross in the pan. " Johnny, get your gun, get your gun, get your gun ; Johnny, show the Hun you're the son of a gun " Rut we are not going over to prove our own superiority. This war is not the op- portunity for a display of national vanity. Wc are going, not because we are sons of gnus, but because thru our veins pulses the blood of our Puritan forefathers, men who dared to live for their freedom and dared die for their faith. What we need in our songs is less sound and more sense. Even today the race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. Where, oh, where is the man that can give our soldiers something real to sing? JOHN M. BERDAN. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN SALES OF WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS ARE REPORTED BY EACH COUNTY Gratifying Progress Reported in Different Localities in Reports Submitted to State Director The city of New London is still leading in per capita sales, according to the latest reports of sales received at the uftice of the State Director of War Savings. New Lon- don shows the way with $6.09, closely fol- lowed by Manchester, with $5.62. Competi- tion between Hartford and Bridgeport con- tinues, with Hartford leading by a single penny. The sales by towns and counties are as follows: Total P t capita Fairfield County ♦Bethel 1,790.57 .58 Bridgeport 308,580.53 2.02 Brookfield 371.60 .37 Danbury 20,430.50 .84 Darien 2,570.03 .31 Easton 281.70 .22 Fairfield 3,921.50 .32 Greenwich 18,683.72 1.00 Huntington 14,540.10 1.67 * Monroe 611.60 .44 New Canaan 14,265.47 2.94 Newtown 4,7,2.15 1.57 Norwalk 36,214.99 1.26 Redding 818.21 .37 Ridge field 4,697.27 1.31 "Sherman Stamford 73,727.62 1.80 Stratford 9,790.48 .75 ♦Trumbull Westport 5,577.23 1.04 Wilton 1,160.79 .62 Habtford County Avon 3,390.:) 1 2.03 ♦Berlin 4,000.iio .75 Bloomfield 1,106.69 .33 Bristol 57,528.31 2.90 ♦Burlington 4,226.50 3.39 Canton 7,804.81 3.03 ♦East Granby 218.17 .17 East Hartford 4,212.61 .38 East Windsor 4.177.15 1.06 Enfield 15,365.17 1.29 Farmington and Unionville 6,800.35 1.75 Glastonbury 9,659.00 1.53 ♦Granby 502.80 .35 Hartford 263,000.00 2.03 Hartland 49.95 .09 Manchester 93,785.25 5.02 ♦Marlborough 175.00 .41 New Britain 108,601.69 1.85 Newington 2,815.00 1.14 Plainville 3,965.18 1.01 ♦Rocky Hill 420.00 .25 Simsbury 11.793.42 3.29 * South ington 8,784.03 .04 South Windsor 1,654.18 .47 Suffield 6,366.92 1.49 West Hartford 1.500.00 .20 *\\ ethersfield ♦Windsor 22,540. 68 3.43 Windsor Locks 14,983.90 3.58 Litchfield County Barkhamsted 919.99 1.13 Bethlehem 287.12 .45 Bridgewater 396.29 .75 Canaan 1,065.54 1.46 ♦Colebrook 746.10 1.45 Cornwa II Goshen Kent Litchfield Morris New Hartford New .Mil ford Norfolk North Canaan Plymouth Roxbury Salisbury Sharon Thomaston Torrington Washington Watertown Winchester ♦Woodbury Middlesex Coin i v ( 'heater Clinton Cromwell Durham ♦East Haddam East Hampton Essex Haddam Middlefield ♦Middletown Old Saybrook Portland Saybrook Westbrook 1,682.61 249.22 798.01 6,881. SO 535.73 1,412.50 6,853.98 1.504.38 5,498.03 3,709.44 035.75 8,740.00 6,099.4 9,640.00 54,796.41 4,035.54 17,877.98 32,303.36 4,318.80 981.97 1,169.84 2,430.00 810.03 816.22 5,350.06 4.516.21 1,059.48 565.42 44,802..., 2,279.34 3,194.82 2,550.53 1,033.70 1.96 .41 .64 2.31 .87 .06 1.31 1.07 2.30 .52 .79 2.51 3.42 2.40 2.55 1.92 2.91 3.25 2.32 .57 .83 .99 .76 .28 2.66 1 .02 .86 .41 1.66 1.23 1.04 .93 .87 (Continued on page I I AGAINST CHAIN SALES An emphatic stamp of disapproval has been placed by the state director of war sav- ings on the numerous chain plans for tin- sale of War-Savings and Thrift Stamps which are constantly appearing in differ- ent sections of the state. Citizens are urged to refrain from buying stamps under those conditions, and to do all within their power to prevent their spread. h was said at the office of the state di- n-elm today that practically all these chain schemes were originating in New York City, and that it was impossible to stop them lie- fust meeting of the representatives of "Return Load Bureaus" throughout tie- state was held recently at the state capitol, Hartford, for the purpose of securing greater activity in promoting the efficiency of the new transportation system to meet war conditions. About fifteen bureaus were represented. More thorough cooperation between the local units of the system ami also between them and the Transportation Committee of the State Council, was ar- ranged by the conference. Closer relations between the shippers and motor truck owners is another ;< i in being sought by tin- bureaus and the Transportation Committee. TIME TO START THAT WAR- SAVINGS GARDEN It is time to start that War-Sav- ings Garden. The War-Savings Com- mittee urges boys and girls to plant vegetables with the double purpose of raising more food and of raising money, bj tie- sale of the food, for investment in Thrift and War -Sa\ ings Stamps. It urges adults who plant war gar- dens for home use to keep account of how much money they save there- in and invest the saving in War Savings Stamps. Ml together now for a million \\ a i Savings < fardens. WHY STATE OF NEBRASKA IS LEADING COUNTRY State Director Burgess Reports Methods Which Accomplished Remarkable Results of Nebraska, the state which leads the na- tion in actual per capita sales of War-Sav- ings Stamps, has secured signed pledges for $30,000,000 worth, or some $4,000,000 more than the state's quota for the entire year. These pledge- were obtained in an inten- sive drive which ended March 23, and Ward M. Burgess, the State Director, has issued a statement telling how the work was done. When the campaign was opened three or four good organizers were sent out over the state to build up the various county organ- izations. Then a general letter was sent to all retailers, asking them to become agents, and the publicity department sent out letters to all retailers asking them to donate advertising space to the campaign. All banks in the state were asked to be- come agents for the sale of stamps, and each bank was requested to establish at least ten sub-agencies. Practically every bank in the state responded. All the schools in the state were organ- ized, the pupils l>< ming salesmen for the stamp- as well as buyers. With this preliminary work accomplished an intensive campaign was begun. The state was divided into six districts, and a statewide drive for all-year pledges was conducted. The governor of the state issued a proclamation setting aside March 22 as Nebraska War-Savings Day, and a public holiday was declared. On that day meet- ings were held in every school house of the Mate. Every week a report was issued from the office of the state director, showing the progress in each county in the state. In this way rivalry was stimulated and sales were boosted. The final step was the for- mation of War Saving- Societies, in which the all-year pledges ol i pie who work and earn money were obtained. \n appeal was recently issued to the men and women of Connecticut by the State Council asking them to volunteer in the iption and transmittal of occupa- tional cards for the exemption boards hav ing charge of the -elective draft in Con- necticut. The need arose because the na- tional government through Provost Mar- shal E. II. t row del- was calling for a pr pi supplying of specially qualified workmen which the government vitally needs. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN HOW YOU CAN FORM A WAR-SAVINGS SOCIETY TAXES OR INVESTMENTS Plans Under Way for Enrollment of 30,000,000 Savers in Such Asso- ciations Within Next Few Weeks It is the desire of the government that a War-Savings Society be formed among the employees of every commercial and indus- trial establishment — in every office, store, factory and plant. This is believed to be the most practical method of creating and keeping up interest in the War-Savings Campaign; of encouraging people to avoid competing with the government for the things needed to win the war, of developing the habit of regular saving and investing in government securities. The chief purpose of the War-Savings Societies is to put team-work into a plan for bringing every man, woman and child into a relationship of personal responsibil- ity and personal service for the nation's welfare. It is expected that at least 30,000,000 men, women and children will be enrolled as members of War-Savings Societies be- fore the end of the year; — that means the enlistment of 30,000,000 of men, women and children of America in the greatest thrift organization the world has ever known ■ — the binding together of the people of Amer- ica for the purpose of systematically saving to help win the war, and at the same time becoming ever-increasing holders of gov- ernment securities. This is more vital than the raising of money. Call a meeting of your employees. Have the War-Savings Society plan explained to them. (If you like call upon the War- Savings Society Bureau for a speaker.) Point out to your employees that in organ- izing a War-Savings Society they are en- listing as members of a company of savers, which is to back up the boys who have gone from their own group to fight for them. Explain to them, that in joining a War- Savings Society, they agree to try to spend less for things they do not need now, and loan their savings to the government, in order that the boys at the front may be supplied with what they must have if their bodily health and fighting efficiency is to be maintained. Get each employee enrolled. Have a treasurer named. Have a name chosen for the War-Savings Society, identifying it with the establish- ment, or better still — suggest that it be named after one of the boys in France. If there are a large number of employees, get a number of War-Savings Societies or- ganized, one in each department or bureau, and let competition and rivalry between War-Savings Societies be developed. Ask the War-Savings Society chairman at Hartford, for all material and help needed, including pamphlets, membership cards, advertising matter, speakers, sug- gestions, etc. Many other methods of getting employees to buy War-Savings Stamps have been in- stituted. Each is producing results, but it is confidently believed that the War-Savings Society plan will not only expedite the sale of War-Savings Stamps, but will lay the ground-work tor continuous saving more effectively than any other plan so far de- vised. Will you volunteer your dollars or wait for them to be drafted? The government must have the money to prosecute this war to victory. Not only that, but it will have it. If the money does not enlist it will be drafted. If you won't lend the government the money it needs, you will have to give the money in the form of taxes. Don't think for a moment that taxes are something the average man should not worry about — something that the rich alone must pay. Every man, every woman, every child in its cradle even will have to pay these taxes. They are being placed not only on incomes and on excess profits, but on checks, telephone messages, tobacco, per- fumes, and all sorts of articles. When the government needs more money than it can get by voluntary loans, it will look about for other articles to tax. You don't pay the tax directly, but you pay it indirectly through the increased cost of every thing you buy. The Liberty Loan drive in Illinois is ap- proaching a triumphant conclusion. County after county has gone over the top. But the War-Savings Campaign remains. It will continue every day of the year. The government needs the money from that, too. What is more it needs the materials and labor and railroad transportation which would be used if the money invested in War-Savings Stamps were spent for lux- uries. The government must not only have this money, but it must have the labor and the materials and the transportation. It wants you to provide these things voluntarily. Will you do your part? Sales of War Savings Reported by Committees (Continued from page 3) New Haven County WAR WORK OF SCOUTS Boy Scouts of America Helping Gov- ernment Win War Says Chief Scout Executive Earnest efforts are being made by the Boy Scouts of America to help win the war according to a letter received by Gov- ernor Marcus H. Holcomb from James E. West, Chief Scout Executive of that or- ganization. Mr. West's letter follows: " Unfortunately the very success of the Boy Scout Movement has led to imitation and many people have innocently been mis- led through appeals for financial help, es- pecially from the U. S. Boy Scouts. We know many instances where names of prom- inent people have been used by that organi- zation without authority, and in some cases through confusion with the genuine organ- ization. ■' We have been reliably informed that the U. S. Boy Scout organization has paid commissions, ranging from 40% to 70% for financial solicitation. Just at present they are engaged in a campaign to under- mine the strength and success of the Boy Scouts of America. " As much as we regret to write in this way, we feel duty bound to have these facts brought officially to your attention in or- der that you and those in your office may be fully warned and at the same time in- formed about the earnest efforts of the Bov Scouts of America to help win the war and its standing with, the United States Govern- ment." Ansonia 'Beacon Falls Bethany Branford Cheshire 'Derby East Haven Guilford 'Hamden *Madison Meriden Middlebury Milford Naugatuck New Haven *North Branford North Haven Orange Seymour Southbury Wallingford Waterbury 78,529.70 926.45 1,118.50 7,014.68 5,768.42 46,618.00 4,311.74 7,275.68 3,674.75 1,399.44 55,544.58 1,704.07 6,463.84 31,237.70 298,738.46 56.11 1,370.12 324.71 19,080.51 2,460.00 11,398.75 173,979.23 4.46 .58 2.02 .96 2.17 4.65 1.08 2.60 .39 .80 1.72 1.35 .62 2.28 1.85 .05 .48 .01 2.98 2.25 .96 1.7 1 New London County *Bozrah Colchester 570.bi .24 East Lyme 782.92 .39 'Franklin 'Griswold 5,349.01 1.30 *Groton 3,257.59 .46 Lebanon 729.81 .40 *Ledyard 111.30 .10 "Lyme 363.44 .41 •Montville 970.86 .34 New London 156,274.61 6.09 *North Stonington 759.48 .63 Norwich 44,930.65 1.53 Old Lyme 2,741.92 2.40 * Preston 235.49 .11 'Sprague 2,646.25 1.05 'Stonington 8,404.62 .79 'Voluntown 'Waterford Tolland County Andover 62.26 .14 Bolton 342.42 .76 * Columbia 413.46 .60 Coventry 1,855.06 1.15 "Ellington 130.68 .06 'Hebron 93.21 .08 *Mansfield 3,517.84 1.50 Somers 2,261.65 1.58 Stafford 17,666.14 2.83 'Tolland 375.00 .31 Vernon 14,711.07 1.66 'Willington 257.99 .14 Windham County 'Ashford 'Brooklyn 117.80 .06 'Canterbury 450.44 .39 'Chaplin 30.00 .08 'Eastford 369.26 .(3 'Hampton Killingly 10,227.00 1.36 Plainfield 29,100.00 3.52 'Pomfret 827.29 .44 Putnam 18,966.22 2.27 Scotland 111.52 .22 Sterling 2,083.33 1.57 'Thompson 6,954.14 1.49 Windliam (W'mantic) 73,952.22 5.21 'Woodstock 1,424.3/ .72 * Last report earlier than March 30. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN VICTORY CONFERENCES FOR WOMEN OF STATE Interest in War To Be Aroused by Meetings in Fourteen Towns , In April and May A series of fourteen Victory conferences in various sections of the state, have been planned by the Committee on Woman's Ac- tivities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The towns selected and the dates of the conferences follow: Williinantic, Monday, April 29 Putnam, Tuesday, April 30 l'lainnehl, Wednesday, May 1 Norwich, Thin-. lav. May 2 New London, Friday, May 3 Clinton, Saturday, Maj 4 Middletown, Monday, May 6 Waterbury, Tuesday, May 7 Danlmry, Wednesday, May 8 Litchfield, Thursday, May 9 Winsted. Friaay, May 10 Canaan, Saturday, -May 11 Windsor Locks, Monday, May 13 Roekville, Tuesday, May 14 The state lias been divided into fourteen zones and the town in each zone which offers the best strategic advantage in accessibil itv and accommodations lias been selected for the victory conference. It is expected that women in every other township in that zone will find it convenient to attend. Town chairmen of women's committees in all zones have been requested by the Committee on Woman's Activities to stim- ulate interest among the womanhood of their coi unity. Special effort will be made to secure the attendance of mothers who have sons in the fighting forces, visit- ing nurses, librarians, teachers, wives of members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, heads of committees, Red Cross workers ami others engaged in war work. A tentative program for these Victory conferences has been worked out as follows: 11 to 12 a. m. Roll Call of Towns. Exhibits representing the work of each of the woman's departments of the Com- mittee on Woman's Activities, particu- larly as they apply to the rural communi- ties, also such things as England's war rations, what thrift stamps can buy in trench tools, socks, tent pins. etc. 12 to 1 p. m. Informal Luncheon. Each woman is expected to bring her own lunch. 1 to 2 p. m. Address by Mrs. Edward W. W. Hay-ward of Hartford on the work of the Committee on Woman's Activities. Litchfield county's recent survey is be- ing followed up by having an expert in farm machinery visit the farmers who have grain harvesting and threshing machinery. TTe is learning about the condition of the ma- chinery as to whether it is in need of re- pairs ami in addition how- much outside work the owner can do for his neighbors. Reports from the Litchfield county sur- vey indicate that the farmers will make a "ratifying increase in the area of grain to be planted. Major Giddings Found Acute Food Shortage in Europe (Continued from page 1) from restrictions on other foods. Both countries are on a rigid war bread basis. Butter and sugar are never seen in the best hotels and restaurants in London. The absence of butler, sugar and pastry is also noticeable throughout France. Potatoes and fruit are scarce ami of poor qualitj in England and the same is true of the milk. The supply ot milk in France is so limited that it canni t !«• served after 9 A. M Eggs are plentiful in England but thej cos! $1.50 a dozen." In spite of the alarming shortage in food and the consequent sacrifices demanded of the people of England and France, Majoi Giddings says he found them cheerful and confident. Their morale is splendid. He and the othei members of the Libertj I oar mission are convinced that the plight of America's allies i- not realized by the American people. Amei ica, in their opin- ion, must wake up to the need for haste, particularly in building ships. '■Tin' winning of the war depends il| ships, men and money and upon bringing them into effective service before it is too late." was the emphatic declaration of Ma- jor Giddings. Major Giddings left Hartford on Janu- ary 20. taking with him a special message to the Connecticut troops in France from Governor Marcus II. Holcomb. lie was un- able to visit the state troops because the great offensive was just beginning and all permits to visit the front lines had been revoked. However, he forwarded the mes -age to the front by courier. Arrangements for the overseas visit id' th.' Liberty Loan mission were made by Oscar T. Crosby, assistant secretary of the United States treasury and president of the Inter-Ally Commission on War Pur- chases and Finance. The commission has taken over for it- use the Sunderland House, the home of the Duchess of Marlborough, in London. While abroad Major Giddings ran the gauntlet of the perils of war. Tie and other members of the mission were in Paris din- ing the first few days ot the shelling of that city by the Hun's famous seventy-five mile gun. During their stav in Paris the city was visited six times by air raider-, and 100 people were killed in one of the raids. While in London there were two air raids and 30 people killed in one. The bloodie-t battlefields of the war were visited by the American mission. They saw the ruination and desolation at Messines Ridge. Ypres. Arras. Baoaume and Peronne. They walked over the famous battleground of the Somme since wrested from the Brit- ish in the greatest battle of all history. They saw a great deal of the French front and spent two nights in the citadel of Ver- dun which has stood like the Rock of Gib- raltar against the onslaught of the Teuton invaders. They hoped to see General Pershing at American headquarters, but he was on b tour with Secretary of War Raker. It was their privilege to see a great deal of the remarkable work being done by the Amer- ican troops at the base camps where prep nations are being made nil a mammoth scale for the greater army to come and the supplies to maintain them. COUNTIES FINISH SURVEY OF FARMS Immediate Benefits Gained by Census in the Interest of Greater Food Production Four Connecticut counties completed ■< war emergency farm census of all farms last week as a vital step in preparation for greater food production and conserva tioii tin- year. A -tall' of 1,000 volunteer eeiisii- taker- were engaged in the work which had been authorized by the Con neeticut State Council of Defense upon rec- ommendation of the Committee of Food Supplj and Conservation. The farm sur- vey was conducted In Fairfield, New- Haven. Tolland and Hartford counties. Litchfield county completed its survej earlier in the year. Efficiency and speed characterized the work in each county. The farmers showed splendid cooperation by readily filling out the census flank-, llius giving the state government needed information regarding their resources in labor, livestock and ma- chinery, together with their plans for 1918 crops. The thousands of census reports col leeted since the fist day of the campaign March 2."i. have been assembled at the State Library in Hartford. This week the extension livestock men of Connecticut Ag ricultural College are doing important sta- tistical work with the individual census return-. The\ are coding the various breeds of horses, cows, sheep, swine, poultry and fee- so. that the state will possess a live- stock census classified by breeds. Upon com- pletion of their work. State Librarian I ■■. - lard will set in motion the tabulation machinery which performed a great service for the state last year in the tabulation of the state military census. Fairfield, Hartford. New Haven and Tol- land counties conducted the agricultural survey through their county farm bureaus. Each town had from six to fifteen practical fanners making the canvass in their neigh- borhood. They received their appointment from the chairman of the local War Bu- reau and were under the supervision of the county farm agents and their assistants. Litchfield county's survey was taken ear- lier in the year and served as a working model. Middlesex, New London and Wind- ham counties will take their farm census next fall. While in Paris, members of the mission were received bv President Poincaire and Marshal .Iodic at the Palace of the Elysee Bonar Law. Britain's chancellor of the ex- chequer, received and talked with the mis- sion in London. They also wine entertained by Lord Xorthcliffe. Considerable time was spent with sir Robert Kindersley, chairman of the British War Bond and Saving- Committees. " England and France rely upon the United States," Major Giddings told the interviewer. " It is our job. We have tackled the biggest job in the history of the world. It is a case of go on or go under." Major Giddings will make a report of nis trip to Governor Hoi f and the State Council of Defense and will then devote considerable time speaking during the Liberty Loan Campaign under the di- rection of the New England Liberty Loan Committee. ( 'OlSTN-ECTICtTT BULLETIN Proposed Emergency ORGANIZATION UNWORTHY Organization for ° _. Woman's National League Meets With Meeting Directors 0fficia , Disa p pr o V ai (Continued from page 1) Mr. Alsop reported for Howell Cheney, state director of the War-Savings Cam- paign, who was out of town. The council voted its approval of Mr. Cheney's plan of setting aside a day for a War Savin-- I en bub and a preparatory campaign. Mr. Chandler reported the various activities of the publicity committee. The statewide campaign to reduce in- fant mortality during "Children's Year" was approved by the council and the Com mittee on Woman's Activities was author ized to go ahead with plans for this work in co-operation with the State Department of Health. "The Victory Farm Helpers' League" of Waterbury, an organization to secure the voluntary enlistment of business and pro- fessional men for farm labor, without re- muneration, was described to the council and its statewide adoption urged. Several Waterbury men spoke for the project. Ap proval was given the plan, and it was rec- ommended for adoption by (lie various War Bureaus. Mr. Korper, state director of the United States Employment Service, was in structed to prepare a report of farm laboi activities in Connecticut, and send the same to the Department of Labor at Washington. Mrs. Bumstead gave a statistical report of the voluntary and paid women workers secured from the women's registration con- ducted in New Haven. MEETING OF APRIL 8 Those present at the meeting of April 8 were: His Excellency, Marcus H. Holcomb, Governor; Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Adjutant-General George M. Cole, Charles A. Goodwin, Lucius F. Robinson, William R. Webster, of the council; Treasurer John T. Roberts, Ira M. Ornburn, and the fdl- lowing Chairmen and members of sub-com- mittees: Charles J. Bennett, Charles G. Bill, Lucius F. Burpee, George B. Chandler, Colonel C. D. Cowles. Howell Cheney, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, L. S. N., Retired; Frank D. Cheney. Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Stan- ley H. Holmes, Leo i\. Korper, T. W. Rus- sell, Robert Scoville, Arthur L. Shipman, Henry E. Morrison, Herbert K. Smith, Richard Wayne, George G. Williams, A. L. Maddock, Miss Ruutz-Rees, Miss Cor- win and Dr. Valeria H. Parker. Mr. Korper, state director of the United States Employment Service, reported on the work of the committee on Employment Ser- vice. Mr. Russell, federal fuel administrator for Connecticut, reported for that office and the council's coal committee. He outlined the regulations governing the retail distri- bution of coal to domestic consumers dur- ing the fuel year 1018-1919. Mr. Bill made an informal* report for the Committee on Coal Conservation. Mr. Chandler reported on the conference held at Boston by representatives of the State Defense Councils of New England. Plans for a series of war conferences were explained and following Mr. Chandler's re- port it was voted to accept the suggestion of the Council of National Defense and Hie Committee of Public Information for a conference of war workers in Hartford in Investigation of the Women's National League at Washington, D. ('.. has been made by the Connecticut State Council of Defen e and the facts have warranted that Connecticut women be advised that the league is unworthy of support. Connecticut wo have been invited to become founders of local branches of this organization. The Women's Committee of tin- Council of Na- tional Defense lias issued the statement (hat (he league is not deserving of support. The Woman's National League wrote from headquarters in Washington on stationery containing the names of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. William G. MacAdoo, Dr. Anna H. Shaw, Mrs. Mabel T. Boarclman, Mrs. William Jennings Bryan and others '"nominated" for the Executive Council for 101 s. The aims of the league were set forth as being three, embracing educational, social and financial betterment. Club houses for local organizations baving 150 members, exclusive use of " a great national educational institution" to be established ami dividend sharing certificates, "which will pay an income to the holder for life" are promised in the League's literature. The requirement is that each founder must obtain twenty other members who must each become a subscriber of the Woman's Magazine at 25 cents per year. It is stated in eorres] lence received at the Connecticut State Council of Defense that the Woman's National League has been reported to the Department of Justice and to postal authorities. Under its plan of giving out information to its local agencies throughout the state of war funds which arc worthy of support, the State Council of Defense conducts many investigations of this character. Its pur- pose in passing resolutions several months ago advising people of the state against con- tributing to unauthorized causes and funds was to protect them from fraud and make it possible for them to lie certain, before making contributions, that their gifts would be devoted to a legitimate cause. The first formal report of activities of the 1 Employment Service was made by I, eo A. Korper. the state director at a re- cent meeting of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense through which organization this work was instituted and Mr. Korper was nominated to have charge. Satisfac- tory progress was reported by Mr. Kor- per. LEGAL PROTECTION FOR MEN IN SERVICE the afternoon and a mass meeting in the evening of May 11. Reports on the Americanization confer- ence held in Washington, were given by Mr. Bissell and Mr. Holmes, who repre- sented Connecticut. Judge Burpee, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Verplanck, Mr. Shipman and Mr. Morrison were appointed a committee to consider and report a plan of action on this matter. By vote of the council, the proposed plan of removing the food administration's of- fice and allied departments to the State Capitol was endorsed. Miss Ruutz-Rees reported that the Com- mittee on Woman's Activities had planned for fourteen rural exhibits. The council approved the plan. War Bureaus Informed of Recent Act Passed by Congress — Outline Circulated WORK OF LEGAL COMMITTEE A brief outline of the protection afforded soldiers and sailors by the Civil Pvelief Act recently passed by Congress has been sent out by the Connecticut State Council of De- fense to its weir bureaus and town commit- tees throughout the state. This action was recommended by the State Council's Legal Committee, of which Arthur L. Shipman, of Hartford is chairman, succeeding Lucius l/. Robinson, of Hartford, who was added to the membership of the Council itself by appointment by. Governor Marcus H, Hoi- comb. Local auciicies nf the council have been asked to distribute copies of the act and copies of a statement outlining its pro- visions prepared by Major Wigmore of the staff of the Judge Advocate General of the Army. These copies are to be supplied to trial justice's and judges of city courts as wcdl as legal members of the draft exemp- tion hoards and members of the legal pro fession who are identified with the war bu- reaus and town committees. The council's communication to its lo- cal agencies says: "Plans should be de- veloped and carried out for a local legal coi ijlec to care for the interests of sol- diers and sailors and their families af- fected by the Act." A brief outline of the provisions of the Soldiers 'and Sailors' Belief Act as prepared by Major Wigmore is as follows; " The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act. recently passed by Congress, aims to protect soldiers and sailors from undue hardship due to their inability to bring or defend lawsuits and to attend to their busi- ness obligations or property rights, during their absence in military service. " A soldier or sailor may owe money on a note. Or he may have bought or leased land or tools or furniture on which an in- stallment is yet due. Or he may have mort- gaged his home, and be liable to foreclosure for non payment. Or he may have started a homestead or mining claim and be unable to continue the necessary occupation in the required period of time. Or he may have carried life insurance for several years and now be unable to keep up the premium pay- ments. Or he may have a money claim against some one and during his absence the lapse of time may raise a legal bar against suing for it wnen be returns. Or he may be sued on some claim in his ab- sence and may be unable to defend the suit effectively while absent. "In these and other ways he may suffer undue hardship. The object of the Act is to give relief from such hardship." (Eonn^ritrut Bttlbtttt Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I II LRTFORD, CONNECTICUT, -MAY 3, 1918 No. 25 GOVERNOR CONDEMNS RENT PROFITEERING AND SHOWS REMEDY Recommends to Courts that Civil Ac- tion Against Tenant Victims be Postponed Until After the War — Adoption of Plan Prop sed by State Council — Report of Waterbury Sit- uation. RENTS HAVE ADVANCED 80 PER CENT. IN PRICE A remedy for " rent profiteet inq bj landlords in fast growing industrial com munities has I n recommended to court-* and court officials by Governor Marcus II HoJcomb following a report on the inves tigation of excessive rent charges in Water- hurj. The investigation showed an approx ,:,:,, i,. inn r,i -, 1. 1 eighty per cent, in rent il charges Votes were taken by the State ineil requesting the governor 1" instruct i he courts to protect i he tenants oi - landlords in case of eviction proceedings. The course decided upon by the goi and the defens luneil, after consideration oi the commission's report, includes move? to prot eel truants in all pari s of i he stat. from profiteering such as the commi found has been practiced by a small group of Waterburj landlords. The remedy de cided upon has resulti d in < (overnor Hoi comb writing to judges of courts througl out i he state, as Eollov - - •• The extraordinary demands upon our in- dustries i'"i production of munitions and other war material has created verj ioui in some of our cit ies because of inadequate housing facilities. The great body of our citizens is endeavoring to meet the situation in a patriotic spirit but property owners Beek to take an undue ad \ .mi age in I- I "it [on of unre isonable and un conscionable rents and in some instances by failure to comply with sanitary laws and regulations. Their unpatriotic conduct is seriously affecting our industrial wo) and is detrimental to the interests of the eminent in the present emergency and against the public welfare. "The Slate Council of Defense, upon in- vestigation and careful consideration ha with my approval taken action in this mat- te] and among other things has passed the follow in"; votes : "'VOTED: Thai the council request the governor to request the courts appoint- ing prosecuting officials that they require such officials to see that till laws and munic- ipal ordinances, relating to the public health he rigidly enforced, and that the ■ . i in r be i equested to notify all prosecuting attorneys and all Grand .fur- or- that they make -t ial pndeavors to have all laws and municipal ordinances re- lating to the public health, rigidly enforced, and tli. it he w ill hold them t > a -I ricl per formance of this public dut y. "'VOTED: Tint the Governor be re- quested to issue a request to all courts hai ing jurisdiction of actions of summary (Continued on page 6) PROMINENT SPEAKERS FOR WAR CONVENTION A war convention and mas- meeting will |,e held at Fool Guard Hall, Hartfoi Saturday afternoon and evening ot 1 lth under t he auspices of the Connect icut State Council of Defense. Repri of n 1 1 Ian eaus and tow n committees of I he council have been invited to attend. Speakers of prominence in war work and government affairs have been assigned to tin- convention by the Council of National Defense at who,,- request the event is be in"; held. St ile i 'ha irinii a Richard M. Bissell, of the council, will preside at both the conference in II fternoon and the mass n ting in i he e\ ening. The program follow s: VFTERNOON CONFEREN< I 2 P. M. Governor's Foot Guard Band 2: 15 P. M. The Message oi I lie ' ouncil J\idge George \\ . Wheeler, Bridgeport, Conn 3:15 P. M. Public Speaking and Rallies as a Force in Winning the War Arthur E. Bestor, Director of Speaking Division i ill tee on Public Informal ion, Washington, D. C. Singing: " Battle Hymn of the RepuDlic" Audience with Band l DO P, M. The ' From Our " Four- Vj inute Men " Rev M. E. Ailing, State Chairman l 15 P. M. Addre I one of Pershing's Men, just returned from France Name cannot he published at this time) Singing: " Keep the Home Fires Burning " Audience with Band l : ::ii P. M. Connecticut and the National Council Major L^utledgi National Council of Dei EVENING MASS MEETING. P M. Musical Program Choral Club of Hartford Ralph I.. Baldwin, Director 8:00 p. \i Addi e Governor Marcus T-T. Holcomb Mrs. August Belmont Frederick C. Walcott Usl to Herbert C. Hoover, U. S. Food Administrator l.ane-lilin Maclean Watt I., rdon Highlanders and Black Watch Professor Henry P. Fairchild, of Yale University, has been appointed superintend- ent of tne New Haven office of the United stni es Emploj men! Set \ ici D re in Leo A. Korper. Mr. Fairchild is as- sistant professor of Science and Society at Vale 1,218 WAR RALLIES IN STATE SINCE FIRST OF JANUARY Council Receives Interesting Report From Division of War Rallies— 400 Speakers Used — Junior Food Army Enrolls 10,000 Children — Expects 40,000 More SALE OF "SMILEAQE BOOKS" UOING ON IN 119 TOWNS War rallies have been conducted suc- cessfully throughout the state as shown in ,ni inter- ting report submitted to the Con- necticut state Council of Defense at its id iy by Harrison B. Frei , director of the Division of War Rallies council's Committee on Publicity. Since January I, a total of 1,218 war rallies has been held and 4.00 speakers, son these being foreign language speakers. i .1 the division has 000 men and L00 women on the speakers list and the patri- ot i - re pon -ailed upon ha splendid. 'those present at the meeting were Chair- man Richard M. Bi -ell, Joseph W. Alsop, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Lucius F. Robinson, Howard \. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin and Judge George W. Wheeler of the Coun- cil, Miss Anna B. Sands and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: G. Williams, Han ison B. Free nan, er, \. B. Lincoln. Richard Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Edward P. I Admiral W. S. Cowles, Louis T. Smith, Ar- thur L. Shipman, A. L. Maddock, Miss Ruutz-Rees, Miss Margaret Corwin, Dr. Valeria Parker; and the following members of the !■' I Supply ( omii. ;aniza- tion: Arthur Howe, Colonel Louis R. . S. F. Willard, W. Jr., I. rge M. Lan- enator C. C. Hemenway, William C. Cheney, W. F. Kirkpatrick, Jam Whittlesey, Mrs. Samuel Russell, Jr., Mrs. J. W. Birdsie. The Committee on Education was in- structed by vote of the council to take up the matter of the contents of text books for teaching the ' fermar language w it h t be State Board of Education and the princi --I I 3 and |n L\ S I hOOls with a view of having such books examined and improper material eliminated. Con servatii its various Air. Howe, stat eni officer of the Working Reserve re- ported an - i 1,000 hoys for fai - ■ I the recruit in n's Land \iniy for at Storrs fOT unit. The state w ill no cont ribute monej for this work. Sin- reported thirty-three (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN M CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD. CONN., MAY 3, 1918. No. 25 BRINGING IN CATTLE Five Carloads Distributed by Depart- ment of the Council Five carloads of cattle have come into the state during the last few weeks as a result of the activities of the Live Stock Department of the council's Committee of Food Supply. These cattle were purchased by Professor II. L. Garrigus of the Con- necticut Agricultural College, who acted as purchasing agent for the Committee. Funds were loaned by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. While being brought in, the cattle were insured and a con a sion was charged to cover the expense of handling them, to insure that no lo-s was incurred by the state. SOME ACTIVITIES OF WOMEN'S COMMITTEE Two meetings under the direction of the Committee on Women's Activities of the council have been held to discuss the distri- bution of the pamphlet " Women and War Work," which is to be published by the council for the Committee on Woman's Ac- tivities. The distribution is to be under- taken by the publicity chairmen of the woman's committee in the larger towns or by the town chairmen. Special effort is being made to distribute this pamphlet through new channels and to reach women and girls who have not been reached here- tofore. The first meeting was held at the State Capitol on April 10. Mrs. Ernest Thomp- son Seton presided and Mrs. Charles M. Andrews, president of the Girls' Patriotic League in New Haven, explained ways found most effective in reaching the work- ing girls. The second meeting was held in the head- quarters of the Girl's Patriotic League in Xew Haven on April 20th. Mrs. Seton pre- sided, and Professor Tracy, chairman of the New Haven War Bureau, spoke. It was decided to carry out plan for short speeches in the factories and stores and to dis- tribute the pamphlet wherever that seemed best, and in other cases to distribute it through organizations such as the Girls' Patriotic League, District Nurses, Work- ing Women's Social Clubs and through leaders of groups. When the pamphlet is distributed there will be a short speech showing how the outcome will directly af- fect each and every woman, and an effort will be made to make them realize the im- portance of individual effort. Motor Messenger Service The Committee on Woman's Activities is planning to establish Motor Messenger Service in many of the towns throughout the state, similar to that in New Haven. In New Haven they have an enrollment of about seventy-five cars, about forty of these pledging time for a full morning or after- noon each week. There is an adjutant, two first, and two second lieutenants. All ap- pointments are confirmed by the Woman's Committee. The women all wear uniforms and have an insignia for their cars. EDUCATIONAL PROPAGANDA. Miss Mabel C. Washburn has accepted the Chairmanship of the Educational Propa- ganda Department. Her committee is Miss Mary T. Blauvelt, Miss Helen T. Bunce, Miss Mary Bushnell, Miss Caroline M. Hewins, Mrs. C. A. Jackson, Mrs. Chas. G. Morris, Miss Raehael Stone and Miss Ethel Walker. CHILD WELFARE CONFERENCE. \ conference under the auspices of the Child Welfare Department of the Woman's Committee will be helu in the Hall of the House of Representatives at the State Capi- tol on May 8th. The program for the con ference is as follows: MORNING SESSION. 11:30 Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, Chair- man Woman's Committee, intro- ducing Dr. Walter H. Brown. Dr. Walter H. Brown, Director of Child Welfare. Dr. Jessica Peixotto, Chairman of Chila Welfare Department, Wo- man's Committee, National Coun- cil of Defense, "The Nation's Program for Saving 100,000 Babies in tile United States During 1918." Professor C. E. A. Winslow, Yale University, "Children in War Time." Dr. D. Chester Brown, Com tieul State Council of Defense, ■' The Part of Child Welfare in the Program of Defense." AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:00 to 3:00 Dr. John T. Black. State Department oi Health. "How the State Department of Health Plans to Co-operate in the Campaign." Mrs. William E. D. Scott, Chairman Child Welfare Department, "The Child and the Community." Miss Margaret Stack, "The Role of the Visiting Nurses." Mr. John P. Sanderson. Jr., Con- necticut Children's Aid Society, " The Importance of Other Social Agencies." Discussion. J^tl — MUST USE ENGLISH IN SCHOOLS OF STATE FOR REGULAR STUDIES Use in Elementary Instruction Prohib- ited by Governor — bnemy Aliens Barred From Teaching EDICT EFFECTIVE AFTER JULY 1ST English will be the only language used for elementary instruction and purposes of administration in the public and private schools in Connecticut after July 1 under the terms of a proclamation issued by Gov- ernor Marcus H. Holcomb. Enemy aliens are prohibited from teaching in the public and private schools. The governor's action was based on a report received from the Committee on Americanization of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense. The governor's proclamation follows: " Whereas the statutes of the State of Connecticut require all children over seven and under sixteen years, with certain ex- ceptions as to those over fourteen years, to be instructed in reading, writing, spell- ing, English grammar, geography, arith- metic and United States history, and to at- tend a public day school regularly during the hours and terms of such public school unless the parent or person having control of such child can show that the child is else- where receiving regularly thorough instruc- tion during said hours and terms in the studies taught in the public schools, and makes the failure to comply therewith an offense punishable by prescribed penalties, and " Whereas the manifest purpose of such requirements is to ensure the education of said children in said enumerated studies for their own benefit and to prepare them to become useful, intelligent and safe citi- zens of this state and nation, and our consti- tution provides that every person, as a condition of being admitted as an elector must be able to read our constitution and statutes in the English language, and •■ Whereas this is an English-speaking na- tion, and it is clear that to comply with the obvious intention and spirit of these statutes, the required instruction of chil- dren should be given in the English lan- guage, and it requires no argument to prove that this is necessary for the safetj of the state and nation, and "Whereas it has come to my knowledge that in some public and private schools in this state, said instruction in the above enumerated studies is given by using lan- guage other than the English language in- eluding the language of certain foreign powers with whom the United States is now at war: " Now. therefore, by virtue of the au- thority vested in me as Governor of this -tate. r hereby order all persons having charge, supervision or control of public .ml private schools in which the above cam (Continued on page 5) D. of D. MAY 14 191R CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Negotiated Peace With Germany is Impossible Former United States Attorney General George W. Wickersham so Says at War Savings Conference at Capitol WHAT THRIFT STAMPS WILL PURCHASE FOR SOLDIERS " There is only one way to negotiate with Germany; that is with the biggest gun, and the most highly perfected system of modern warfare," said George W. Wicker -inn, formerly attorney-general of the United States, during an address on April 25 at a conference held by the Connecticut War-Savings Committee at the Capitol, for the purpose of raising the $1,200,000 in thrift and war-savings stamps allotted to this state to be sold in the retail stores before December 31 of this year. '■ Negotiated speech with Germany," said Mr. Wickersham, " is as possible as a nego- tiated speech with the devil. Even more impossible, as I am told that his Satanic majesty has some slight signs of the quali- fications of a gentleman. The present is not a time for the upbuilding of political machines. It is time to get busy and win this war. Freedom is at stake. Wherever you follow the trail of the German serpent all that you find is bad. German propa- ganda ruined Russia. Caesar's dream of dominion did not compare in magnitude with that of Germany for the past 25 years. It is a glory to the rest of the world that we failed to take this vision seriously. How- long will we protect ourselves behind the wall of our allies, France, England, and Italy? How long will it be before we take the part of a great world power in this war?" During his remarks Mr. Wickersham said that it was time that we " rid ourselves of the mediocre ex-professors" at Washington and filled their places with manufacturers and business men. He added that he did not refer to the President in this statement. then paid a glowing tribute to the nation's chief executive. Mr. Wickersham began his remarks by stating that the war-savings campaign was organized to offset the slogan of " business as usual," which was much in evidence at the beginning of this war. He continued: " Business cannot be carried on as usual in time of war. There must be a readjust- ment. Business as usual means waste as usual. Some wise man then evolved the war-savings plan. The idea of accumulated wealth had to be changed in England. Wealth was nothing unless it was produc- ing something. The war-savings idea was to place the golden stream of earned wealth :it the disposal of all the people. " When we came to this war a year ago it was thought by four fifths of our people that the end was near. It was thought that we would be in at the finish, have an im- portant part in the peace negotiations and finish in a triumphant manner. How' dif- ferent are our feelings at the present time. Hermans are as near Paris today as Tren- ton is near New York. Her favorite tar- gets are the things which stand for a higher object than brute force. We would like to think that we had enough men on the other side so that we might be a deciding factor in the war. We now have as many men in action as Portugal or possibly poor little Belgium. We must have a clearer and bigger vision of the conflict. We must throw 5,0110,000 or 10,000,000 men into the conflict, and we must have ships to cur) them." Mr. Wickersham was introduced by Gov ernor Holcomb, who in a few words paid eloquent tribute to the war-savings cam paign and the war-savings idea. Howell Cheney, state director for Con aecticut of the National War-Savings Com mittee, presided at the conference, and made the opening appeal. At the conclusion of Mr. Wicket'sham's appeal the session was taken in charge by Joseph T. McWeeney of Hartford, state director of the retail mer- chants section of the National War-Savings Committee. li. L. Howe, federal director of that branch explained the war savings campaign as applied to the work of the aver age merchant. Connecticut Director of War Savings Committee Prepares List Showing What May be Bought WOMEN ARE HOLDING VICTORY CONFERENCES War Savings, Child Welfare, and Food Exhibits are Shown in Many Towns and Cities of State POSTERS A SPECIAL FEATURE A series of victory conference- are being held in different . parts of tin- state, starting last Monday, conducted by Mrs. E. W. W. Hayvvard, of the v. omen's committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, ana head of the House- wives League of Connecticut and by .Mrs. J. B. Wilbur, Jr. of Hartford, who has been actively engaged in war and food conserva- tion work for some time. The first conference was held in Willi- mantie, Monday, starting at 11 a. m. and continuing until 3 p. m. From Willimantic the women went to Putnam. The object of this campaign will be to illustrate va rious phases of work which are now promin- ently before the public. Among the ex- hibits shown will be those pertaining to child welfare, nursing, food conservation, food production, and other matters. rs illustrating various subjects are in evidence and large audiences are greeting the women wherever they go. One of the principal subjects considered by the crusaders is the war savings run paign. In each town visited four minute men an- speaking for war savings. Thrift posters are in evidence everywhere Of decided interest is an exhibit of military paraphernalia which may be purchased with thrift stamps, each article suitably labeled and showing its value in these stamps. There is a complete military equipment from shoes to rifle shown. In every town visited members of the Home Guard have been ordered to report for duty during the hours of the exhibit, and will remain on guard over the thrift ex- hibit, which will be of considerable mone- tary value. Just what thrift stamps and war-savings certificates will purchase for a soldier is indicated in the following list which has been prepared by the Connecticut Director of War Savings, with the cooperation of local military authorities: ONE THRIFT STAMP. A comb, a tooth brush and a cake of shav- ing soap; or Four dozen small coat buttons; or Four cakes of soap; or Eight dozen shirt buttons; or Eight cakes of shaving soap; or A dozen pairs of shoe laces; or \ pair of suspenders, and a pair of cotton socks ; or A pair of light woolen stockings; or A denim hat; or i)nr gallon of gasoline; or a tube of tooth paste or tooth powder; or Two boxes of shoe polish ; or A knife, fork, and a spoon. TWO THRIFT STAMPS. A pound of smoking or chewing tobacco; or Chevrons, and a pair of shoe laces; or A canvas basin, a comb, and a cake of soap ; or A shaving brush; or A hair brush; or A bath towel and a face towel ; or A pair of knit woolen gloves; or A pipe; or A pillow; or A chambray shirt; or A First Aid Packet. THREE THRIFT STAMPS. An oilskin jacket; or A light woolen undershirt and a shoe brush ; or A pair of overall's; or Two pairs of winter drawer-; or A hairbrush, a toothbrush, and a shoe brush ; or A woolen service cap; or \ pair of khaki breeches; or A pair of oilskin pants; or A canvas oucket ; or \ mess kit. FOUR THRIFT ST Wll's. A razor strop and a slia\ ing brush; or A pair of convas Ieggins and a belt; or A winter cap and ;i pair of heavy woolen stockings: or A pair of knit woolen drawers; or A bed sack; or A woolen undershirt. FIVE THRIFT ST LMPS. A housewife (consisting of a scissors, spool of thread, package of needles, and a dozen buttons) ; or A pair of denim trousers; and four pairs of shoe laces; or A pair of cotton breeches: or A pair of horsehide gloves; or \ service hat. SIX THRIFT STAMPS. Fresh bread for a soldier for one month; or A whole day', subsistence of soldier travel- ing alone; or (Continued on page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN McADOO MAKES APPEAL TO FARMERS OF NATION Head of U. S. Treasury Department Calls Attention to Importance of Financial Questions in War What Thrift Stamps Will Purchase for Soldiers William McAdoo, secretary of the treas- ury, has issued an appeal to the farmers of the United States, calling their attention to the financial needs of the country and asking for their cooperation. The appeal is as follows : " It is a matter of supreme national im- portance that the Treasury of the United States shall be supplied at all times with the amount of money needed to furnish tlie food, the clothing, the guns, the ammuni- tion required by our soldiers to fight suc- cessfully for the safety and liberty of Am- erica. To pay the allowances made by the Government to the dependent wives and children of these soldiers and to pay the life insurance which the Government per- mits every soldier to buy from it, the Treas- ury must also have the necessary money to extend credit to the valiant Britons, Bel- gians, French and Italians who are light- ing alongside American soldiers on the bloody battlefields of France, Belgium and Italy. If the American people fail to lend their money to their Government for these noble purposes, how can we gain a victory in this glorious cause ? Every one can help by lending their. money to the Government. They do not make a gift of their money, they merely lend it on impregnable security and are paid interest on the loan at the same time. " I rely upon the farmers, than whom there are no more vitally interested in pro- tecting America's future and the liberties of the world, to do their utmost to help in this great Liberty Loan work. The farmers are already performing patriotic service of the highest value in raising the food stuffs needed by our own military forces and citi- zens at home and by the soldiers and civil- ian populations of the great nations associ- ate! with us but they have a further duty to perform. They should invest all of their available money in the obligations of their government. In doing so they will not only benefit themselves by saving this money but will be helping to defend their liberties, their rights and their farms against the threatened aggressions of the most power- ful autocratic and military government ever created. "The farmers of the nation traditionally are freedom loving people. One hundred and forty-three years ago on the nineteenth of this month the farmers at Lexington and Concord fired the first shot for libertj and ii was heard round the world. I know that the American farmers of today are just as liberty loving as their heroic ancesto know that they will join with other Americans of every business and profession in providing the money which will enable their government to fight to a victorious conclusion this great war for liberty, jus- tice and America's sacred rights." (Continued from page 3) A pair of cotton trousers and a muslin shirt; or A pocket knife. SEVEN 1 II U I II STAMPS. Turkey for Christmas dinner for five men and a package of smoking tobacco; or -i tent stove: or A pair of riding gloves; or A suit of winter underwear. EIGHT THRIFT STAMPS. A shelter tent, and a dozen of overcoat but- tons; or Subsistence for one soldier for five davs- or ' ' A fountain pen. NINE THRIFT STAMPS, i pair of rubber boots and a ha1 cord; or A pair of leather leggins; or An Army cot. TEN THRIFT STAMPS. Bacon for one soldier for a whole month; oi A sweater; or A pair of arctics; or A pair of winter gauntlets. ELEVEN THRIFT STAMPS. a pair of woolen olive drab trousers; or A pair of woolen olive drab breeches. TWELVE THRIFT STAMPS. An olive drab flannel shirt. THIRTEEN T 1 1 1; I FT STAMPS. A mattress for a hospital bed. FOURi'EEN THRIFT STAMPS. A poncho (rubber cape) for the soldier when it rains. FIFTEEN THRIFT STAMPS. A pair of campaign shoes; or A standard safety razor. SIXTEEN THRIFT STAMPS. A slicker (oiled coat i . ONE WAR-SAVINGS STAMP One hundred rifle bullets; or A steel helmet to protect his head from shrapnel; or A woolen blanket; or Fresh potatoes for four soldiers for a whoh month ; or A pair of campaign she,-. a shaving brush, and a cake of shaving soap; or A clothes roll and a' pair of canvas h ins- or A coffee mill, to grind the coffee for the soldiers at the front; or An iron hospital bed for a wounded soldier. TWO WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS A blanket and a pair of field shoes; or A bedding roll and a bed sack; or An olive drab woolen coat and an olive dial) woolen shirt; or A blanket lined overcoat; or A pair of field shoes and a pair of russet shoes; or A ton of anthracite coal THREE WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS. A gas mask for the soldier in the trench- or A blanket, a flannel shirt, and a pair of hiking shoes; or A pistol ; or A locker trunk each for two men- or SMILEAGE BOOKS I'll buy a dozen Smileage Books, and then a dozen more, gadzooks! and send them to some soldier chaps, and help to brighten up their maps. • Hi, anything that I can do, to keep the boys from getting blue, to keep them cheerful, bright and sane, and drive the fantods from the brain, I'll do with forty kinds of glee, so you hi always count on me. I am too fat to scrap, myself; old age has placed me on the shelf; I'm wedded to my easy chair, I couldn't whip a Belgian hare. The younger men must fight for me, and see that I have liberty, and all the blessings I de- sire, while I sit dozing by the fire. For me they've lett their homes and friends, to go where bloodshed never ends; for me they march on soggy moor, and pains and weariness en- dure: for me to France they will re- pair, perhaps to fail and perish there. For me the brave young men go forth, from east and west from south and north, with buoyant hearts that must not tiiv, while I sit dreaming by the lire. And am I such a tinhorn skate that I won't help to ease tne weight of dreary hours the boys must know? He is a fake who tells you so. Bring on your Smileage Books, my friend. I'll buy till my resources end. — Walt Mason. Subsistence for one soldier for a whole month; or An overcoat. FOUR WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS. Government monthly allowance for the wife of a soldier in his country's service; or A rifle: or Completely clothe a soldier for field service. FIVE WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS. Government monthly allowance for a sol- dier's wife and dependent mother; or Forage to feed a horse or mule for a whole month. SIX WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS. Government monthly allowance for a sol- dier's wife and child. SEVEN WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS. A medium sized pyramidal camp tent. EIGHT WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS. Government monthly allowance for a sol- dier's wife and two children: or The monthly pay of a private * Idier on duty in the trenches. TWELVE WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS. A large Army camp tent. ONE WAR-SAVINGS CERTIFICATE. Subsistence for a company of 200 men for one day; or A change of woolen socks for 330 tired soldiers. TWO WAR-SAVINGS CERTIFICATES. A cavalry horse to lead the charge. THREE WAR-SAVINGS CERTIFICATES. A hardy mule, and feed him a month. FIFTY WAR-SAVINGS CERTIFICATES. A motor ambulance to c.irrv wounded sol- diers to the hospital. SIXTY WAR-SAVINGS CERTIFICATES. A motor truck to rush 40 soldiers to the aid of their comrades. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN SHOULD MARK TIME ON WAR CHEST PLAN Communities Advised to Abandon Definite Campaigns Che advisability of organizing Commun- ity War Chests in this state is being inves- tigated by t he Connecticut State Council of Defense through its Committee on Com- mercial Relations. A meeting of the com- mittee, together with representatives of all t lie Chambers of Commerce in Connecticut, will be held next. Tuesday for discussion of the war chest plan. Addison B. Colvin, of (lions Falls, V V.. will describe the (ileus Falls Community War Chest at the conference to be held at 2 p. in. at tin- state capitol, Hartford. I lie lied ( hiss and Y. M. C. A. have been invited to send representatives. On account of the far reaching effects of (he conference the attendance of all persons interested is earnestly desired. In tin' meantime, tie- state Council is opposed to definite plans for war chest cam- paigns on the part of any community until tne subject has been carefully studied and i i ndauons adopted by the Council. A letter to E. Kent Subbard, of Middletown from the council and signed In J. W. Alsop for the Council, explains the position of that body. The text of the letter follows: " Hon. E. Kent Iiubbai,.. '* Middletown, Connect inn. " My dear -Mr. Hubbard : " After talking with you this morning in regard to the War < hes1 project, it seems to me that you might like to have a letter from me stating the views of the Connecti- cut State Council of Defense in regard to this matter. " In the first plaee, the Council considers that the War Chest movement should only he undertaken after an agreemeni has been reached with the Council of National De- fense, also tne Y. M. C. A., (he Red Cross, and other federal authorities. The council considers that a War Chest campaign which has not been thoroughly planned and pre- ceded by a strong campaign of education. and which is not carried out in an abso- lutely thorough manner, would he a grave misfortune, further than that, the conn eil feels that if we are to undertake War Chest campaigns in this state, il will prob- ably he wise to set aside a certain period of lime during which all the principal cities in the State should undertake it, and that this period should he preceded by an ex- tremely thorough, and widespread public- ity campaign throughout the state. Every man. woman and child should 1 Incited before such a campaign begins as to whal it means. "This whole matter has been in process of investigation by the Committee on Com- mercial Relations of the council, and sev- eral delegated from this committee recently attended a conference in Chicago at which it was discussed, and they are proceeding with meetings and with discussions will persons who have had actual experience in War ('host work, and after their report is rendered, the council will he ready to make recommendations in regard to the mattei "Do not understand that at the present time the council disapproves of if as a pro lect. but it does disapprove of communities which nave not already made definite and final plans for War Chesl campaigns, tak- ing up tin's matter in tin- immediate future. Must Use English in Schools of State i ( lontinued from page 2.) merated studies are taught, and all instruc- tors and teachers in the public and private schools ill this -late, on and after duly l-i. 1918, to comply with the following: "' 1. That in the instruction of the chil- dren therein in reading, writing, spelling, English grammar, geography, arithmetic and United Slates history, the English language shall he used exclusively, both for the purposes of instruction therein and for purposes of general administration, except that a language other than English may he used for purely devotional purposes in pi i vate schools. "2. No a lien enein\ shall! mployed as teacher or instructor in our public or pri- vate schools. " ■'!. I hereby require all public officials to give sp ly information of the violation 0. any provisions of this proclamation that may come to (heir knowledge. I further require all members and employees of the state Hoard of Education; of all school committees, of Boards of School Visitors, and of other like officials, assist mce in the execution of this order. "Given under my hand and seal of the -♦ate at the I apitol, ill Hartford, t his twenty-fifth day of April in the yen of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and eight ecu. and of the independence of the United states the one hundred and forty-second. " MARCUS II. llci.coM,;, " Governor. " By His Excellency's command: " Frederick L. Perry, " Secretary." VOLUNTEER SERVICE New Haven women have volunteered in large numbers for various kinds of war work according to a report just issued cov- ering the past, seventeen weeks. The work was divided as follows: War Bureau. 263% Ins.: Woman's ( om mil tee, Tic. hrs. ; ( lommittee on W ar v n ings Stamps, 97 hrs.; Army and Navy in- formation Service, tio 1 , hrs.; Aviation Ex- aminations, bin hrs.: Home Service De partment of the Red Cross. 213% hrs.; Red Cross, 1263% hrs.; Farm Bureau, 200 hrs. Total war work. 2344% hrs.. and also 40] hrs. for social work. The Motor Me senger Service is providing transportation for General Mercer, (he head of (bo Re- cruiting Bureau, taking him to all 11 1 lying districts, as well as giving (own service. and especially until the coming Red (loss campaign and the probable coming Y. M. 1 '. V. campaign are out of the way. If the council decides to recommend this matter, they will he prepared alter these two campaigns are finished to launch a thorough advertising campaign conducted by skilful advertisine men, to cover all parts of the -late. This camp ii a problem approached by the Con ttee on Woman's Activities earlier iii the year and an effec tive way I et it i- proposed in the new organization. The investigation work was assigned to a aub-committee, the Committee on F 1 Pro duel ion and the organization work now falls to an Executive Committee recently formed. .Mrs. E. G. II. Sell, nick, of Wilton is the Connecticut representative of the Woman's Land Army of .America and is serving in the capsfcitj of chairman of the newly created executive committee. The other members are: Leo A. Korper, state director of department of labor; Allen ]',. Lincoln, assistant director of de- partment of labor; David Elder, special field representative of department of la- bor: Miss Estelle Sprague, chairman of food conservation and .Mrs. Joseph Alsop, chairman of food production. The Woman's Land Army of Connecticut, will work in complete co-operation ami under the direc tion of the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation of the State Council of De- fense, (he Department of Labor and the County Farm Bureaus. CENSUS OF NURSES State Report Shows Three Thousand Are Available for Emergencies Due to the War Three thousand Connecticut nurses arc available for emergencies arising from the war as shown by the report on the military census of nurses and nursing resources made to Governor Marcus II. Holcomb by State Librarian George S. Gbdard. Through the census it was learned that of the Iota] of 22SU graduate nurses in the -tale. 1052 will respond to a call for ser- ' ice am -, lew ■ 326 are w illing t,, respond in the state only, and 42 will serve outside the state only, of the total number of pu- pil nurses in training, approximately three- quarters of the number indicated their wil- lingness to respond for service on comple- tion of training. A total of 1277 practical nursea were enrolled, approximately 500 of whom will he available for supplementary service in our civil hospitals and public health organ- izations, if a demand came for the release of senior pupils. The Red Cross Nursing service hid en- rolled 229 registered nurses for service on January 1. 1918 and since that dale 125 ap- plications have been filed and are now in process of enrollment many nf which have already been called to active service. All information was seemed by a system- atic canvass of (he stale, questionnaires being used. A mailing list ,,f organiza- tions and institutions of the state were compiled a]-,, from available resources in the stale library. The report includes sta- fistics relative to nursing in institutions. special hospital and sanatoria, public health nursing, nursing organizations, alumnse as- sociations and nurses registries. i ONJSTECTICUT BULLETIN 1,218 War Rallies In State Since First of January I ( iontinued from page I SPEED UP GARDENING Special Call Issued by Department of Food Supply Committee i I exhibit - nad been lield and i welve are to be held. These exhibits have been uni- formly successful. Mr. Whittlesey reported tor Samuel S. Russell, Jr., thai 144 head of cattle have been imported into the state since April 6 bj the live stock department. Orders fn r additional head of cattle have been re ceii ed. Mrs. Russell reported that 138 town have appointed chairmen for the Junii r Food Army and that 10,000 children have enrolled. A total of 1,400 girls have en- rolled in the girls' cookery classes. I hi Junior Food A r m \ will have an official shite exliil.it at the Berlin Fair and count} ex- ■ ■■■ :ii -Hi; fairs. The appropri ition of $400 lias been expended and the chair- men asked for an addit ional appropi iation of $500. The council recommended that this re- quest for $500 be included in the budget of i he i <. littee on Food Supply and < on servation. Professor 1. G. Davis, state leader of County Farm Bureaus reported on the co operation between the farm bureaus, the agricultural college and tin 1 Emergency Seed i loi ii i ommittee n it h the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation. The farm bureau membership campaign raised about $37,000. Reports were submitted by Mr. Lincoln on the farm labor situation and ivhat thi federal employment service is doing. \\ r. Chenej reported on the efforts to secure prison and jail labor for farm service. The work of the Home Gardens C mittee was reported bi Senator Hemenway. Mr. Wil- lard reported an ample supply of all es sentia) seeds for Connecticut this sea on Professor Kirkpatrick, of the poultry de- partment, and Professor Slate, of the Small Grains Committee, made reports. Mr. Landers reported that a farm machinery department and dehydrating department is to be added to the organization of the Foi d Supply Committee. MEETING OF APRIL 22 Those present at the meeting of April 22 were Chairman I"!. M. Bissell, J. W. Alsop, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Lucius A. Robinson and Judge Geo. W. Wheeler of the council, fra N. Ornburn, and the following chair- men and memners of sub-committees: Judce I F. Rurpee. George R. Chandler, R. F. English, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, S. II. Holmes, K. P. .Tones. Leo A. Korper, George M. Lan- der-. \. L Maddock, (.'. K. \i di, Robert Scoville, \. L. Shipman, H. K. Smith, F. A. Verplanek, Richard Wayne. G. G. Wil liams, Miss Corwin and Plr. Valeria H. Par- ker. Mr. Williams, chairman of the Comn i i ■.- mi Co-ordination of Societies reported an investigation of the application of the American Alliance and Institute of Free- dom, of WaTlingford for endorsement of the movement and co-operative action to finance Mr. Solandt, the director. The moil voted that Mr. Solandt be requested to co-operate with the Publicity Committee and the Americanization Committee ainl dis- \ special call has been issued by Senator C. C. Hemenway, chairman of the Home nt of the Committ i r I Supplj of the i onnecticut Mate ' oun cil of Defense, asking that gardening ac- tivities be immediately speeded up. Sena- tor Hemenway [mints out that it is not ab solutely necessary to • are a vacant lot ni i to become a member of any org gardening movement to do effective work as a producer of food. " Simply spade up the backyard or any other available land." says Senator Hemenway, "and get some- thing growing on it at once. Remember that Germany i bolsti i ing b i Eoi pl\ through the use of home gardens. For months 25' - to 3595 of 1 he food supplj of a large pari of her people comes from hei war gardens i mei ica must do as well or better." I be l H'dn mce office of the War Depart- ment is calling for competent men through the ' ivilian Personnel Division cf which Leo. A. Korper is state director. A large number of positions are open to the right men. These positions are: assistant in business administration, expert in business administration, statistical expert, clerks who are qualified i» statistics or account ing or business administration, clerk-book- keeper, cost accounting supervisor and jun- ior accountant. ( andidates should make application at state capitol. Mr. Korper's ollice in tin; the dis- Plans for reaching and interesting working girls of Connecticut, were at i meeting of the Publicity chair- men of the Committee on Woman's Activi- ties held last week in the state capitol, [i was voted to conduct meetings during the last three weeks of May in factorie and stores employing large numbers of wills. ; minute speeches will be made b\ speakers provided by the Speakers' Bureau. \ pamphlet. "Women and War Work," will be distributed. ;ippro\ eil of i he project of solicit inj scriptions for the World Free men! . Mr. Wayne reported that " Smileage Books" were on sale in 119 towns in the state through the co-operation of the coun cil tvar bureaus and town committees. Mr. Chandler, chairman of the Publicity ('ommittee reported that the General War- Time Commission requests the opportunity to participate in the War Convention Mai 11. After a report from Dr. Parker, the coun- cil voted to recommend that a policewoman be assigned to duty in Norwich and that she be appointed under the same conditions as other policewomen, now in the service of iate. Reports were submitted by Mr. Landers, chairman of the Committee on Food Sup- ply and Conservation; Miss Ruutz-Ri the Committee on Woman's Activities; Dr. i '. ( . Godfrey, of the Committee on STnita lion and Medicine; Judge Burpee, of the special mittee on Americanization Work and Mr. .Tones, of the Committee on Commercial Relat inns. Governor Condemns Rent Profiteering And Shows Remedy i Continued from page 1. i process that they cause prosecuting attor- neys or Grand .Jurors in their jurisdiction to lie given notice of BUch actions within i hen jurisdiction and bj requiring such officials to appear in said action, investi- gate each case and if it appears that the national interests or public safety is seri- ously jeoparded by unreasonable and exor- bitant rent charge for the non-payment ol which eviction is sought, that such officials mme for the continuance of the ease until the present emergency is passed, provided the tenant shall tender to his landlord in full payment of rent due. such amount as said official shall determine to be the fair rental value of said premises due.' "in compliance therewith t hereby re- quest that you adopt the course indicated in nil of these votes in so far a the ject matter is within your jurisdiction. " In this connection 1 beg to call your attention and through you to the attention of the appropriate prosecuting officers the provisions of Section 44 of the Public Acts of 1917 under which I am directed to render to the Government of the United states in the present crisis any assistance within the power "f the state, and to that end and for i he purpose of providing for the public safety 1 am authorized to exercise anj and ti powei convenient or necessary in i;\ judgment, and under which it is the duty of every public official in the state to furnish to me such information and assist- ance as I may require in the execution t hereof. Respectfully, "MARCUS II. HOLCOMH, " Governor." 1 'he report of the commission declared that a "small group" of Waterbury land- cn Is has, in "cold blood" extracted the full advantage for themselves out of the omie situation and the imperative needs of the workmen. It also said that while a majority of Waterbury landlords have, to their credit, refused to take ad- vantage of the situation, a few " have charged extortionate rents far above any i in level, have failed to make elementarj repairs, have maintained disgracefully un- healthful conditions and have furnished a housing not worth even a normal rent." A summary of rent increases found by the commission as a result of an investigation in Waterbury, follows: Taking 102 cases together without regard to the number of rooms in the particular tents, the averages were as follows. Average first rent, $15.16; average last rent. $27.96; average increase. 1 ! so : percentagi of increase 82; average number of rooms per rent 5. '2. The percentage of increase in 7 cases of three room rents was S4 : the percentage of increase in 17 cases of four room rents was 7(5; the percentage of increase in 34 cases of five room rents was 81; and the percentage of increase in 20 cases of six room rents was 82. The report of the commission also showed that a survey of rent conditions in several lilies made in 1912 by the Bureau of So cial Research of Providence. R. I. showed that rents in Waterbury then were higher than in three other cities studied, there- fi re, showing the uselessness of an allega- ii"ii that the "first rentals" used In the commission were abnormally low. (ton tgrttnrt Sullrtm. Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, MAY 17, 1918 No. 20 War Workers Receive Timely Messages At Council Convention Held in Hartford RED CROSS ASSURED EFFECTIVE SUPPORT FROM CONNECTICUT Strong and Well Organized Appeal To Be Made in This State for Second War Fund of $100, nOO, 000 — Meet- ings and Rallies Planned HEADQUARTERS SENDS IMPORTANT STATEMENT CONNECTICUT PRAISED FOR INITIATIVE SHOWN Speakers Stress Need of Building Up People's Morale to Carry On A Winning War The American Red Cross will receive well organized and generous support from Connecticut in its nation wide drive fcr a Second War Fund of $100,000,000 it needs to " Carry On " its work of human- ity and mercy overseas and in this coun- try in connection with America's war. Meetings and rallies and various effect- ive forms of appeal to the public for help, have been perfected in this state and those in charge are confident that results will far exceed expectations. Secretary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels, will fire the opening gun of the American Red Cross second war fund drive in Bridgeport on Monday, May 20. Secretary Daniels will visit Bridgeport on that day and among other engage- ments will address Red Cross workers at the dinner at the Stratfield Hotel. Similar dinners are to be held in each district as the opening of the Red Cross drive. The following statement from the head- quarters of the American Red Cross in Washington lias just been received by those in charge of Red Cross work in Connecticut: "Announcement is made of a g.ft of 10,000,000 francs ($1,750,000) to the French Red Cross, from the war fund of the American Red Cross. The action involved is one of the resu ts of the visit to France of Henry P. Davison, chairman of the War Council, and other American Red Cross officials who have been inspecting the Red Cross activities abroad. A cabled recommendation from Chairman Davison that the money be made available immeliately was ap- proved by the War Council. " In a cablegram to one of his col- leagues a few days ago. Mr. Davison ex- pressed the opinion that everything which the American people could do should be done at this time to assist, alleviate, and give courage in France. " The French Red Cross, a voluntary organization, has been so preset for (Continued on page 6) SOME RESPONSIBILITIES War Workers' Duties Defined = Fully 1,500 People Hear Addresses By Distingushed National And State War Workers = Connecticut's Posi- tion As Munition Making State Makes War Work Vital. The war spirit, of Connecticut was solidi- fied more than ever at the successful war convention and mass meeting held last Saturday afternoon and evening at Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, under the auspices of the Connecticut State Council of De- fense. War workers representing the va- rious agencies of the council in nearly every community, and other patriotic workers, heard inspiring addresses by distinguished men and returned to their homes eager to spread the message of steadfastness and victory. Fully 1,500 people attended the two ses- sions which were characterized by an en- thusiasm and interest that left no doubi about Connecticut's devotion to the cause. The event was held at the request of the National Council of Defense and was one of similar war conferences that are be- ing held throughout the Union. It was Connecticut's privilege to have three war workers of the national administration present to deliver timely war addresses for the government. In performing this duty they paid warm tribute to the initiative and success which has been noteworthy -if Connecticut's war work. Chairman Richard M. Bissell of the coun- cil was the presiding officer at both the war conference in the afternoon and the mass meeting in the evening. The afternoon con- ference commenced at 2. .30 o'clock with a concert by the Foot Guard band, of Hart- ford. Miss Geraldine E. Marwick, of Hart ford, sang "My Own Unite 1 States" and " Pack Up Your Troubles." Mrs. Harriet l . Pitblado was accompanist. Mr. Bissell in his address referred to the Russian collapse, the German offensive and i ( lontinued on page 2) GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FINDING EMPLOYMENT FOR MANY APPLICANTS Employment Offices Now in Operation in Larger Cities — 399 People Pro= vided With Work —Farms Receive 163 Workers — Large Orders For Cattle LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT MAKES SALES UP TO $10,000 Efficient service is being performed by the Committee on Employment as shown by a report of the results in the newly opened employment offices sub- mitted by Leo A. Korper to the Connecti- cut State Council of Defense at its meet- ing last Monday at the state capitol, Hartford. Offices have been opened by the United States Employment Service in New Haven. Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury and Willimantic. The number of appli- cants provided with employment by this governmental agency up to May 4th were as follows: Bridgeport, 4S; Hartford 21S; Waterbury 125; Willimantic 8; total 399. The field agent of the department has placed 163 men on farms. Those present at the meeting were: Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Dr. D. Chester Brown, Lucius F. Robinson. Judge George W. Wheeler and Charles A. Goodwin, Ira N. Ornburn, Anna B. Sands, Treasurer John T. Roberts, Assist- ant Treasurer C. G. Frisbie, of the Coun- cil and the following Chairmen and mem- bers of sub-committees; Admiral Cowles, Leo A. Korper, Arthur L. Shipman, Sam- uel Russell, Jr.. George M. Landers, C. C. Elwell, Aubrey L. Maddock, Herbert Knox Smith, Frank D. Cheney, Elijah Rogers, Dr. C. C. Godfrey. Howell Cheney, Stanley H. Holmes, Edward P. Jones, Prof. Guy C. Smith, F. A. Ver- planck, Fred B. Griffin, Harrison B. Free- man, Louis S. Smith. Cattle have been sold to a total selling price of $10,225 by the Live Stock De- partment of the Committee on Food Sup- ply and Conservation. The department has orders for nearly $20,000 additional cattle. Samuel Russell submitted this report for the department. The Council voted to appropriate $20,000 as a further loan fund for the use of this department subject to the approval of the Board of Control. The Council adopted the report of the special committee on emergency organi- ( Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol. 1 HARTFORD. CONN.. MAY 17, 1918. No. 26 War Workers Receive Timely Messages STATE LEADS AGAIN First in the Union To Start Plan of Using Industrial Workers on The Farms Connecticut is hailed as the first sta'.e in the Union to put into operation a plan for the use of industrial workers as part time emergency workers in food production by an article in the current issue of the "U. S. Employment Service Bulletin," the official publication of the United States De- partment of ^abor. Added praise is accorded to Connecticut because the manufacturers and merchants of this state are the first to endorse of- ficially the plan and release employees. The state also has perfected a release system which is the first of its kind and which is considered better and more effective than the excellent plan employed by the Ca- nadian manufacturers last year. State Director Leo A. Korper and Asso- ciate Director Allen B. Lincoln, of the United States Employment Service work- ing in co-operation with the Connecticut State Council of Defense, are organizing the new group of workers for farm service Pledges are being obtained from employers to release men during the period extra labor will be needed on the farms. The regular employer will continue to pay wages to the men released while die farmers will pay the wages due the men to their em- ployer. A patriotic sacrifice is thus being made by the manufacturer who willingly pays the difference while the employees remaining in the plant carry on the tasks temporarily left by their comrades enlisted in the cause of greater food production. BOOK DRIVE A SUCCESS. The book-drive for the war libraries has resulted in the donation of 100,418 books by Connecticut people. A report compiled by the Connecticut Library Committee showed that the campaign begun last March has been successful throughout the state. The books will be sent to war libraries and will be read and enjoyed by the men over- seas and those aboard the army transports and those quartered in the army camps and naval stations of this country. Books are still being received by the public libraries of the state. The campaign had the ap- proval of the Connecticut. State Council of Defense. (Continued from page 1) our own lack of preparedness as factors that had brought discouragement since the hist stale war conference in January. One of the chief duties of the men and women engaged in war work is to keep up the morale of the people. The speaker ex- pressed the hope that the faith and confi- dence of the audience would be stimulated by the addresses. He urged tnat letters to soldiers and sailors be cheerful and that the words spoken by war workers be cour- ageous. The people must acquire the in- domitable spirit that characterizes our Allies. Connecticut's record in the war has been wonderful and the speaker hoped that the state would maintain its leader- snip in morale and spirit the same as ac- quired in performance. Praises The Governor Justice (ieorge W. Wheeler, of Bridge- port, a member of the .State Council an i chairman of the Bridgeport War Bureau, delivered an address on " The Message of the Council." The judge, early in his ad- dress said that he would ratner take full responsibility for what he saiu than char- acterize it as official, but Chairman Bissell in complimentine the sneaker later said that Judge Wheeler's statements could we'l bear the council's endorsement. The judge praised Governor Holcomb for his epoch-making proclamation requiring all public and private sehoois to instruct in English. He said: "We must make the English language the language of every foreign born person residing in our coun- try. Citizenship should be conferred by our state. Tn no other way can it be taught to think in English and to comprehend our institutions, laws, history, and our ideals. The state performs its duty, when it compels all our schools to instruct their mipils in the elementary branches of En ;- lish, so that they may be readv to become electors of the state." In emphasizing the foreign born problem, the speaker used a few figures. There arc five million foreign speaking people in this country and two million illiterates. Tn the first army draft there were 4^,000 foreign speaking men and in the second draft 69.- 000 foreign speaking men. Fifteen hundred newspapers are published in foreign lan- guages and have a circulation among eleven million people. Thirty per cent, of the readers of these newspapers are German. For the safety of the republic it is necessary to make the foreign born. American think- ing, Americn acting and American in citi^ zenship. The state can promote no greater cause than the Americanization of the foreign horn. The speaker said: "It should put behind it its authority, its intelligence, its experience and its ample means. It should teach not only the English language but American government. American civiliza- tion and American ideals." Pope Cannot Mediate Referring to peace propaganda he said that with the appearance in the press in May 1st of a proposed resumption of peace efforts on the part of the Pope that the time had come for plain and sincere speak- ing. As a result of violent German peace propaganda, the brave and seasoned Italian army had broke with great losses. The question of cessation of arms is not a matter that rests with religious or spiritual bodies but with the governments involved. The speaker said: "With every deference for the Holy Father, the present occupant of the high seat, with every feeling of cordial respect for that faith, we insist that the American people must regard any offer of mediation by any religious body as an interference of the church with the state. " But America goes further than that. Cost what it may. she will never compro- mise this war. Brute force shall not tri- umph. Might shall not prevail over right. We are determined to win though it takes yens of warfare, decimates our man-power, and exhausts our physical and financial re- sources. America will have no peace con- ferences now. She will have no peace talk, now. She will have no peace that is not upon her own terms, or one won in decisive victory on the field of battle. Our blood is up and neither prince, potentate or pope can mediate." The speaker declared em- phatically for a " Peace with victory ami without compromise or bargain." American Apathy That America does not know there is a war oil and that the people must come to a realization of it and that this is our war, was the vital point in the message delivered by Arthur E. Bestor a director of the Speaking Division of the Committee on Public Information, Washington, D. C. He said that nothing was so important as mobilizing puolic opinion back of the government in tue prosecution of the war. His division lias been occupied with the problem of getting the government's mes- sage over. Connecticut knew its own prob- lems best and the men looking after war activities in this state had been entrusted with the speaking division's tasks and had efficiently managed them. "Is there any danger to our morale?" was the speaker's searching question. He then referred to the insidious pro-German propaganda in France resulting in the exe- cution of Bolo Pasha and the imprisonment of a former premier, Joseph Cailleux. Great Britain is so situated that she has not dared to put conscription into effect. Our difficulty is that we are 3,000 miles from the firing line. People Must Believe in War The only way the war can be won by the Allies is for America to put every ounce of strength and mobilize all her power to bring unanimous public opinion back of the war. We cannot end the war until 90 to 95 per cent, of the people believe in the war as strongly as the loyal war workers of Connecticut. The business of people in position of responsibility and leadership is to carry the war message of America and carry it so persistently that prejudice, ig- norance and tradition will fade away and all the people will stand shoulder to shoul- der seeing the goal, sacrificing and giving self devotion so that America will do the thing she started out to do. The audience sang, " The Battle Hymn of the Republic," led by Miss E. Grace Gilmore. State Is Melting Pot Major Rutledge Smith, of Tennessee a member of the National Council of Defense, was the next speaker, his subject being, (Continued on page 5) D. of D. MAY 24 1918 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Manchester Still Leading The State On Per Capita Sales of War Stamps Hartford County Town On Top With $7.49 — Ansonia second With $6.96 And Willimantic Third With $6 80 — Encouraging Reports Everywhere. The town of Manchester is still lead- ing the state in the per capita sales of thrift and war savings stamps, according to the monthly report of sales issued at the office of the State Director of War Savings. In Manchester the sales amount to $7.49 for every man, woman and child in that community. Next in line is Ansonia, with per capita sales of $6.95. Willimantic is third, with $6.80. Of the large cities of the state Bridge- port is lealing with sales of $3.08. Hart- ford is next with $2.66, followed by Waterbury with $2.48 and New Haven with $2.37 The sales in the different towns of the state are as follows: FAIRFIELD COUNTY Bethel Bridgeport Brookfleld Danbury Darien Easton Fairfield Greenwich Huntington Monroe New Canaan Newtown Norwalk Redding Ridgefield Sherman Stamford Stratford Trumbull Westport Wilton $2 470 : 30 4 6 19 22 1 17 5 53 1 6 99 12 ,324.10 ,530.79 670.18 ,485.56 .001.73 365.94 ,976.64 ,891.74 ,906.41 ,048.55 ,397.37 ,505.20 ,850.66 ,260.76 .650.43 500.00 ,795.92 ,922.36 54.00 ,151.88 306.80 HARTFORD Clll'NTY Avon Berlin Bloomtield Bristol Burlington Canton East Granby East Hartford East Windsor Enfield Farmington Glastonbury Granby Hartford Hartland Manchester Marlborough New Britain Newington Plainville Rocky Hill Simsbury Southington South Windsor Suffield Unionville Wethersfield Windsor Windsor Locks West Hartford 4,272.71 5.321.87 1,408.70 77,672.66 4,226.50 10,261.11 326.37 7,326.95 17,574.64 1,341.43 13,563.19 1,211.68 344,500.00 50.45 125.175.48 175.00 171,056.75 4,011.24 5,932.09 1,369.00 16,936.78 12,795.05 2,387.58 10,077.71 7,015.22 1,493.35 24,825.91 20.930.98 LITCHFIELD COUNTY Barkhamsted 1,493.27 Bethlehem 546.44 $.76 3.08 .68 1.27 .48 .27 .58 1.06 2.67 .76 3.60 1.84 1.87 .57 1.86 .95 2.44 .99 .02 1.52 .70 2.56 .98 .42 3.88 3.39 3.98 .26 1.85 1.48 .67 2.15 .85 2.66 .09 7.49 .41 2.92 1.63 1.52 .83 4.72 1.37 .69 2.36 3.89 .35 3.77 5.00 1.84 .87 Bridgewater Canaan Colebrook Cornwall Goshen Kent Litchfield Morris New Hartford New Milford Norfolk North Canaan Plymouth Roxbury Salisbury Sharon Thomaston Torrington Washington Watertown Winchester Woodbury 680.35 1,183.83 804.13 2,547.03 578.23 1,412.27 8,480.94 754.30 2,184.24 9,010.79 1,976.63 5,498.03 5,840.47 923.83 12,887.35 9,019.07 12,555.55 100,525.04 5,849.99 23,902.88 39,064.01 5,550.96 MIDDLESEX COUNTY Chester Clinton Cromwell Durham East Haddam East Hampton Essex Haddam Middlefield Middletown Old Saybrook Portland Saybrook Westbrook 2,127.64 1,523.71 3,170.60 1,101.28 1,012.26 7,837.02 6,432.41 2,085.88 1,058.49 81,907.76 2,763.13 4,527.07 3,202.88 1,163.53 NEW HAVEN COUNTY Ansonia 122,489.20 Beacon Falls 1,443.71 (Continued on page 4) 1.08 1.62 1.56 2.96 .96 1.13 2.85 1.20 1,02 1.72 1.40 2.30 .81 1.15 3.70 5.05 3.25 4.68 2.78 3.89 3.94 2.99 1.23 1.08 1.29 1.03 .35 3.90 2.31 1.09 .77 3.04 1.49 1.47 1.18 .98 6.96 .91 LIBERTY BOND INTEREST An appeal has been sent by the Con- necticut War Savings Committee to every town and city in this state asking that holders of Liberty Bonds invest their interest coupons in war savings and thrift stamps, thereby allowing the Government to retain the interest as well as the principal of their accumulated savings. This plan to buy war savings stamps with the interest on Liberty Bonds was first suggested several weeks ago, and it is being carried out in every state of the union next week. Chairmen of the various town and city war savings com- mittees in Connecticut arranged to post tickets at the various banks where the interest is paid, and to personally urge those cashing in their coupons to immedi- ately re-invest the proceeds in war sav ings stamps. It is estimated that amount of interest to be paid on Liberty Bonds in Connect!- MERCHANTS ASSIST WAR SAVINGS DRIVE Business Men in Every City in Connecticut Named As Chair- man in $1,300,000 Campaign. Beginning on May 6, an intensive drive for the sale of $1,300,000 in war savings and thrift stamps in the retail stores of Connecticut was started. Every retail store in the state has been assigned its quota according to the number of its employees, and when any establishment " goes over the top " proper credit will be given through the press and in other ways. One of the faatures of the campaign will consist in clerks asking a customer to accept at least a part of his or her change in thrift stamps. Where the pur- chaser's change is less than 25 cents, the salesman is to ask the customer to make up the difference and buy a stamp. If a woman enters a store and purchases a 20 cent article and hands the clerk half a dollar, the clerk will ask her if she will accept a 25-cent Stamp as part of her change. If she assents the clerk will hand her the article purchased, a Thrift Stamp, and five cents in change. If she makes a 25-cent purchase and hands the clerk a quarter, the clerk will ask her if she will include a 25-cent Thrift Stamp with her purchase. If she acquiesces, she must of course hand the clerk an extra quarter for the Thrift Stamp. If a man enters a store and buys a $2.00 article and hands the clerk a $5.00 bill, the salesman is expected to ask him how many Thrift Stamps he will accept as part of his change. If he re- plies " a dollar's worth," the clerk hands him the $2.00 article, four Thrift Stamps, and $2.00 in cash. A list of chairmen of the retail mer- chants committees to supervise the sale of $1,300,000 worth of war savings stamps in the stores of Connecticut has been announced by Joseph T. McWeeney, state director of the retail merchants division of the National War Savings Committee as follows: — cut will be in excess of $100,000, and it is hoped that the patriotic owners of the bonds will at once turn over this money again to the Government in its hour of i need. Andover, Ansonia, Avon, Berlin, Bethel, Branford, Bridgeport, Bristol, Canaan, Canton, Cheshire, Chester, Colchester, Danbury, Derby, East Haddam, East Hampton. East Hartford. East Haven, Enfield. Essex. Groton. Guilford, Hampton, Hartford, Killingly, Killingworth, Hazel Carey Theo. K. Bristol R. E. Case E. E. Honiss F. B. French Marcus S. Tuthill Isaac Moss J. T. Chidsey A. W. Holsapple A. W. Dawson C. H. Jackson Simon LePlace Harry Elgart Nathan Spiro F. S. Valentine W. C. Reynolds N. B. A. Carrier Co. W. B. Noble H. P. Johnson Arthur Leet F. W. Edwards & Co. H. L. Bailey Edmund F. Dudley A. N. Rowe E. N. Allen N. L. Greig P. E. Parmalee (Continued on page 4.) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN POSTER CONTEST IN HARTFORD SCHOOLS Miss Doris Clark Awarded First Prize In High School Group And Edward A Powell In Grammar Grades A war savings poster contest in which schools of Hartford and in the High School took part was brought to a suc- cessful conclusion when the prizes were awarded after the best examples had been decided upon by a committee of judges. The prize winners will be ex- hibited on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the High School as a part of the exhibit of the best posters made by school children in all parts of Connecti- cut. Next week the winning posters of Connecticut will be shown as a part of the exhibit of all the New England states, together with New York and New Jersey. In the grade schools of the city the contest was started several weeks ago so that all the children might have an opportunity to participate. First and second prizes were given in each dis- trict, together with two posters given honorable mention. The judges in this preliminary contest were the drawing teachers of the district, one judge selected by the drawing instructor, and Miss Frances H. Batchelor and Miss Iva Abbey, the High School drawing teachers. The winning posters were as- sembled yesterday for exhibition in the art room of the High School. There was also a contest for pupils of the High School, and the best ex- amples of poster art were shown to the judges in the final contest yesterday. These judges were Howell Cheney, state director for Connecticut of the National War Savings Committee, M. C. Manter- nach, president of the Manternach Com- ,pany, Robert T. Tobin, superintendent of the Ansonia Public Schools, and Ralph M. Lowry, state war savings pub- licity director. Two items were considered by the judges in deciding the winners. Thd first was the skill and originality of the contestant in designing the poster, and the second was the adaptability for gen- eral distribution throughout the country in the war savings campaign. The first high school prize was unani- mously awarded to Doris A. Clark, and the second to Norma C. Toothaker. The vote of the judges was unanimous. Hon- orable mention was given to Leonora J. Doggett, Rose A. Newberry, Hans A. Walleen and Frances E. Dennison. In the grade school contest the first prize was unanimously awarded to Edward A. Powell of the Chauncey Har- ris School and the second to Henry Sea- man of the Northeast School. Honorable mention was given to Alice D. Talcott of the Noah Webster and Virginia McNamara of the Alfred E. Burr School. In the opinion of the judges the poster submitted by Edward Powell was de- clared to have been the best, both in thought and design of Imth the high school and grammar grades classes. Handsome medals with attached ribbon, will be given to the winners of the first and second prizes in the two classes. Manchester Still Leading the State (Continued from page 3) Bethany 1,555.74 2.81 Bran ford 10,054.68 1.40 Cheshire 9,297.72 3.50 Derby 57,158.13 5.67 East Haven 4,815.56 1.21 Guilford 9,370.03 3.35 Hamden 7,295.98 .78 Madison 1,769.72 1.01 Meriden 94,533.33 2.95 Middlebury 2,034.41 1.61 Milford 9,770.58 .93 Naugatuck 42,730.46 3.21 New Haven 384,275.85 2.37 North Branford 162.04 .14 North Haven 1,952.15 .69 Orange 12,662.91 .76 Seymour 21,964.11 3.43 Southbury 3,108.60 2.84 Wallingt'ord 27,425.10 2.31 Waterbury 252,648.53 2.48 NEW LONDON COUNTY Bozrah 444.92 .53 Colchester 1.365.96 .57 East Lyme 927.93 .46 Franklin 203.29 .32 Griswold 6,926.04 1.68 Groton 4,600.53 .63 Lebanon 745.81 .41 Ledyard 168.56 .15 Lyme 554.12 .63 Montville 1,646.87 .58 New London 191,465.48 7.46 No. Stonington 1,141.48 .95 Norwich 56,882.15 1.94 Old Lyme 3,865.22 3.38 Preston 733.63 .35 Sprague 4,446.66 1.77 Stonington 13,588.46 1.27 Voluntown 247.37 .33 Waterford 2.140.75 .51 TOLLAND COUNTY Andover 373.83 .88 Bolton 839.34 1.84 Columbia 809.05 1.17 Coventry 3,222.30 2.00 Ellington 418.13 .20 Hebron 300.27 .28 Mansfield 3,541.78 1.51 Stafford 12,037.49 1.92 Somers 2,896.26 2.03 Tolland 454.00 .37 Vernon 30,258.66 3.42 Willington 1,538.84 .87 WINDHAM COUNT'S Ashford 37.81 .04 Brooklyn 238.67 .12 Canterbury 1.272.05 1.11 Chaplin 411.25 1.08 Eastford 541.75 1.07 Hampton 25S.27 .58 Killingly 12,334.12 1.64 Plainfield 37.332.60 4.52 Pomfret 1,540.20 .83 Putnam 28,342.77 3.39 Scotland 151.17 .30 Sterling 2,539.97 1.91 Thompson 8,447.39 1.80 Willimantic 96,441.47 6.80 Woodstock 2,152.16 1.10 Willimantic Derby New London Sharon Windsor Locks Simsbury Torrington Plainfield Canton Winchester East Hampton Unionville Watertown Bristol Windsor Salisbury New Canaan Cheshire Seymour Vernon Burlington Putnam Old Lyme Guilford Thomaston Naugatuck Bridgeport Middletown 6.80 5.67 6.70 5.05 5.00 4.72 4.68 4.52 3.98 3.94 3.90 3.89 3.89 3.88 3.77 3.70 3.60 3.50 3.43 3.42 3.39 3.39 3.38 3.35 3.25 3.21 3.08 3.04 Merchants Assist War Savings Drive (Continued from page 3) STANDING OF 30 LEADING TOWNS, APRIL 27. Manchester $7.49 Ansonia 6.96 Meriden. Litchfield, Lyme, Madison, Manchester, Mansfield, Marlborough, Middletown, Milford, Montville, Naugatuck, New Britain, New Canaan, New Haven, New London, Newtown, Norfolk. No. Stonington, Norwalk, Norwich, Orange, Plainfield, Putnam. Salisbury, Scotland. Seymour. Sharon, Somers, Southbury, Sterling, Stratford, Suffield, Thomaston, Thompson, Torrington, Wallingford. Warren, Watertown, Waterbury, West Hartford. Wethersfield, Winsted, Willimantic, Windsor, Windsor Locks, Woodbury, C. L. Upharn M. V. Moraghan W. L. Sheffield F. H. Holbrook Geo. E. Keith Homer N. Beebe H. Dorman F. A. Beach W. A. Rose R. C. Dart W. G. Hard D. McMillan Edw. Burdett Henry Shartenburg Henry Chappelle John L. O'Neil Harry L. Cook George H. Stone Samuel Keeler Will L. Stearns C. R. Treat A. C. Tillinghast Miss Clara Larned Geo. H. Clark Jas. H. Johnson Clarence G. Smith Harold B. Lakin Raymond S. Bugbee C. W. Tyler Frank Chamberland Frank B. Sammis Alfred M. Gay A. M. Flint Dr. R. C. Paine H. J. Wylie B. F. Lewis R. H. Perkins Harry F. Atwood John R. Hughes M. J. Burnham A. W. Hammer Geo. W. Gage Valentine L. Murphy John Garvan Jas. D. Phelps F. F. Hitchcock CONNECTICUT BULLETIN MANUFACTURERS START FOOD PRODUCTION WORK Engage Senator Rogers, of Southington To Promote Co-operation With Em- ployees And Farmers A greater crops movement in Connecticut has the solid backing of the Manufacturers Association and ways and means of secur- ing increased food production will be pro- moted through the services of Senator Elijah Rogers of Southington who is to act in the capacity of " Agricultural Coun- sel." The co-operation of the Manufactur- ers' Association in this type of war work means that the government is being as- sisted not only by the 525 members of the association Dut also by a large proportion of the army of 250,000 employees they represent. Senator Rogers will be available to mem- bers of the association wistung to work out community gardening plans among their employees. He will also assist manufactur- ers in developing and putting into opera- tion plans tor co-operation with the farmers. He will have the co-operation of the Com- mittee on Food Supply and Conservation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense as well as the Connecticut Agricultural College and the several farm bureaus. The directors of the Manufacturers' As- sociation of Connecticut have authorized this action, which they believe marks a new and advanced step in co-operation by manufacturers in food production work. E. Kent Huobard of Middletown, president of the Mamifacturers' Association of Con- necticut, is an enthusiastic supporter of this new enterprise and expects that mem- bers of the association will grasp i..e op- portunity presented to participate materi- ally in the Connecticut's "Greater Crops Movement." War Workers Receive Timely Messages (Continued from page 2. ) " Connecticut and the National Council." He said of Connecticut, " One of the great units in war work is the state of Connecti- cut. I say seriously and without embellish- ment that it has one of the greatest war machines that exists in the Union. You have put the war work in the hands of men who are patriots, who have the welfare of the nation at heart and have organized the state for war. The National Council of De- fense is particularly proud of this organi- zation. " Lest you be lolled to sleep, however, you must keep up your work because it is nowhere near done. Your state is one of the important melting pot units with a large foreign population. You produce more munitions than any other state and as munitions are more essential for the pros- ecution of the war you have a serious duty to perform. Y 7 ou must guard well against pro-German propaganda and Anti-Ameri- canism." Rev. Morris E. Ailing, state chairman of Four-Minute Men, gave an address on " The Message of Four Minute Men." He said the Four-Minute men were beginning to understand their joo and were putting more study into their speeches. Professional men have learned that it is possible to make a good speech and get on and off the stage, all within three and one-half minutes. People are giving respectful and undivided attention to the speeches. Speaking is in- creasing also in the factories. Mr. Ailing publicly thanked The theatre men for their cordial treatment of Four-Minute Men. The Four-Minute Men do not talk about sac- rifice. That is a word that is only for those who go overseas or for the fathers and mothers of boys " over there." The Four-Minute men simply invest their effort. Frederick G. Walcott. assistant to U. S. Food Administrator Hoover expressed the personal thanks of his chief for the extraor- dinary work done in this state in behalf of the food administration. He compli- mented Chairman Bissell, George M. Lan- ders, chairman of the Committee of Food Supply and Conservation, Joseph W. Alsop of the State Council, and Food Adminis- trator Scoville and the devoted women un- der the leadership of Miss Caroline Ruutz- Rees, Miss Sprague and Mrs. Joseph W. Al- sop. Of Governor Holcomb he said that he seemed to be inspired for the great task of war governor and his indomitable will and courage were a splendid example. Coming Through Famine Year One of the statements made by the speaker in connection with his description of the grave food conditions in Italy, Ru- mania and Greece, France and England was that Lord Rhondda, or England hid cabled that France and England must have 25.000,000 bushels of wheat a month or the Allies would not be responsible for continu- ing the war. Figures have shown that the American farmer has planted twenty per cent, more acreage this year and that Amer- ica will have plenty oi wheat not only for its own people but also for the Allies. If the well-to-do people go on with their volun- tary rationing as they have done the past three months America will come through almost a famine year because tne war cre- ated an alarming shortage in sugar, wheat and meat. The idea of the voluntary ra- tion originated, the speaker said, with a Connecticut woman, Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop. Those who have subscribed to it will eat no wheat until the next harvest and will limit themselves as to beef. The idea has spread all over the country. The woman power of America must re- place the man power. The women of Eng- land and France are saving those nations. In America the skirt must give way to the overalls and the knitting needles to ma- chinery. Mr. Walcott said he wished the women of Connecticut would start the movement to make work in the factories popular. Today the allies are crying, " For God's sake, America, hurry up." The afternoon conference closed with the singing of "America." Governor Proposes Inventory Governor Marcus H. Holcomb promised at the evening mass meeting that Connecti- cut would be a different place to live in after the war because an inventory would be taken of the patriots and those who failed to help carry on the war. The governor said in part: " I was born with a grudge against Great Britain, but I buried whatever an- tagonism I had when Great Britain entered the war to vindicate her treaty with litt 1 • Belgium. " Germany is responsible for the Mexi- can trouble; for our so-called difficulties in Japan. She is the twentieth century pirat°. " The boy who stands by his country and dies, has lived a long and full life. Don't sing dirges. Don't give way to pessimism. " They go ' over the top ' with a shout. They are ready and willing and anxious to go. Don't pity them. Pity yourselves. " Some elements in the pot of Connecti- cut have not melted. I co not blame a man for remaining loyal to his fatherland. Yet, "if he has taken advantage or tne privileges of this country, and is not loyal, he should be driven out. " An inventory will be taken at the end of the war to see who have helped carry on war and who have not. Connecticut will then be a different place to live in." Lieutenant Lew Allen, of Meriden who has recently returned from active service with General Pershing brought a message of cheer from the Connecticut troops and told about their gallant conduct in the biggest battle of the war. Mrs. August Belmont who has been do- ing Red Cross work in France told about the morale of the armies of the Allies. She said she returned filled with exultation of living in the greatest era the world has ever seen. Rev. Laughlin Maclean Watt, chaplain of the Gordon Highlanders and the Black- Watch attacked the old prejudices between Great Britain and the Uniteu States and said there was not a nerson the length and breadth of Great Britain begrudged Amer- ica its greatness. " Forget it," ne said. Mayor Richard Kinsella, of Hartford, ex- pressed support of the government and the State Council in all war work, and hoped all present would leave greatly benefitted by the patrtiotic addresses of the day. The Choral Club, of Hartford, under the direc- tion of Ralph Baldwin, furnished the patri- otic selections. GALL SHIPBUILDERS First Volunteers are Placed — Some Go to Gildersleeve; Others To Groton A call for carpenters to work in shipyards at Groton and Gildersleeve, issued by Leo A. Korper, state director of the United States Public Service Reserve has been an- swered by the shipyard volunteers. They are the first craftsmen to be called into service since the enrollment of volunteers began last February. Seventy-six carpenters were sent to work in the ship-yard at Groton and thirty-nine have started work at the ship-building plant at Gildersleeve. Director Korper will continue sending volunteers into the ship- yards all this week, including some to t 1 e plant at Hog Island and the barracks and warehouses at Schenectady, N. Y. Superintendent Clifton E. Davenport of the Hartford office of the United States Employment Service and his two assistants are engaged in interviewing volunteers adaptable for shipbuilding work that has the first call. Housing conditions in the communities adjacent to the ship-building plants arc investigated by Director Korper before men are called into service. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Government Agencies Finding Employment For Many Applicants (Continued from page 1) zations which carried the recommenda- t on that the New Haven plan with neces- sary mortifications and the addition ot the definite disaster relief plan of Bridge- port he suggested tor adoption by other appropriate cities. C. C. Elwell sub- mitted the report. Reports were submitted by Professor Smith for the Committee on Food Sup- ply. F. B. Griffin for the Committee on Transportation; Mr. Bissell for the Com- mittee on Transportation and H. K. Smith for the Committee on Man Power and Labor. The Committee on Publicity was authorized to communicate with the War Bureaus in an effort to secure wide- spread observance of Memorial Day. MEETING OF MAY 6. Present at the meeting of May 6 were Chairman K. M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Adjutant-General George M. Cole. Homer S. Cummings, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Lucius F. Robinson of the Council ; Ira N. Ornburn, Miss Anna B. Sands, and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: George G. Wil- liams, F. D. Cheney, ±'\ A. Verplanck, Thomas F. Noone, G. E. Meech, Stanley H. Holmes, Rear-Admiral W. S. Cowles, Leo A. Korper, Harrison B. Freeman, Arthur L. Shipman, F. W.' Vanderpool, Dr. Valeria Parker, Miss Margaret Corwin, and A. H. Lanphere of Waterford. Dr. Parker, chairman of the Health and Recreation Bureau, reported the organiza- tion of a sub-committee on sex education with the following members: Mrs. C. M. Andrews of New Haven; Chairman; Miss Kathryn I. Hewitt, Bridgeport; Miss Helen Hall, Middletown; and Mrs. M. Toscan Ben- nett and Mrs. Annie G. Porrut, Hartford. The work of the policewomen in New Haven, New London and Norwich was included in the report. Messrs. Robinson, Giddings, Goodwin and Alsop were appointed a committee to at- tend the conference to be held May 7 on the war chest project. In the absence of Major-General L. F. Burpee, chairman of the special committee on Americanization, Stanley H. Holmes submitted the committee report. Recom- mendations as to organization and estimate of expense were presented. Wise, strong and immediate action to preserve Ameri- can institutions and ideals, was advised. Under the head of organization it was rec- ommended that a committee on Americani- zation be appointed, to consist of at least nine members with a state director, at least two field agents and a clerk. The ex- pense of conducting the bureau for a year was estimated at $15,400. The council accepted the report and adopted its recommendations subject to the approval of the Governor. GOVERNOR HOLCOMB'S RED CROSS MESSAGE " To the Citizens of Connecticut: " In the nation-wide movement to collect $100,000,000 for the Second War Fund of the American Red Cross, there has been allotted to the people of this state the privilege and responsibility of subscribing $2,000,- 000 between'May 20th and May 27th, the period set aside by the President of the United States for the purpose of raising funds to support the work of the Red Cross at home and abroad. " This cause is close to the hearts of all of us, and I earnestly bespeak for it your earnest and immediate co-operation. The Red Cross is a direct aid to winning the war. It is the great salvaging arm of the Government. It is as nearly governmental as an organization can be. It is chartered by Congress; it is headed by Presi- dent Wilson ; it is enthusiastically welcomed by the Army and Navy and its accounts are audited by the Gov- ernment. " The people of this State. I am confident,' will respond promptly to the appeal of the American Red Cross for funds. " MARCUS H. HOLCOMB, Govi rnor." Red Cross Assured Effective Support From Connecticut JOINING TANK CORPS The Tank Corps" of the United States Army has inducted or enlisted forty- eight Connecticut men through the office of Leo A. Korper. federal director for Connecticut of the U. S. Employment Service and Allied Services. Other young men who wish to enter the s?rvice will have that opportunity today and to- morrow when an officer will be at Room 25. Mr. Korper's office, the state capitol, Hartford, to interview men applying for induction or enlistment. The task of saving child life in Connecti- cut is endorsed by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb in a letter given out last week. As part of the national " Children's Year." the Child Welfare department of the Wo- man's Committee, Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense has been organized ami the governor's letter appealed for aid in the work from mothers, fathers, teachers, phy- sicians, nurses and all other citizens of Connecticut. Applications will be received at the Bridgeport District Ordnance office for positions of sub-inspectors, of munitions and skilled laborers on munitions. This work is being handled by the Civil Service Board Office just opened in connection with the work of the Ordnance Office. Among the duties taken over by the new office is the rating of applications, the maintaining of lists of eligibles and certification of elig- ibles to the various army inspectors of ord- nance in this district which includes the entire state and western counties of Massa- chusetts. (Continued from page 1.) funds that it either had to get money from some source or curtail its work. The demands upon it have been tremend- ous and increasing. A thorough investi- gation of the situation was made, and it was i lie unanimous recommendation of the finance committee of the commission to France, and the heads of various de- partments best able to judge, together with the expression of opinion on the part of the French Government and com- petent French authorities, that a contri- bution to the French Red Cross by the American Red Cross, at this particular juncture, would be as effective and as much appreciated by the people through- out France as any one thing that could be done. " If the American people could be in France today, stated Mr. Davison in a private cablegram received here, they would leave nothing undone to contribute to the help and support of the French people. In France, as in Italy, Red Cross work is largely extended toward help- ing the soldier, his family, and the refu- gees. In other words, the American Red Cross is in principle and in substance helping these affected directly by the war, all of which is essential to keep up the morale. " One of the earlier appropriations for the American Red Cross work in France was a contribution of $1,000,000 to be used for the relief of needy families of French soldiers. This money, distributed among 50,000 families, exerted a tremend- ous influence in maintaining the morale of the French army. "According to all the latest reports reaching here from the other side, it is impossible to over estimate the im- portance of the work that confronts the American Red Cross in France and Italy in the months directly ahead. The war is at acutely critical stage. Much, al- most everything in fact, hangs on the immediate future. Eventual victory for the armies of liberty seems to depend on the ability of the British, French, and Italian troops to hold back the Teuton hordes, and on the staying powers of the allied countries until the United States is able to mass its full, fresh strength on the battle field." DAIRY COURSE OPENED College at Storrs Offers Opportunity For Connecticut Women. A course in dairying has oeen opened for women at the Connecticut Agricultural Col lege at Storrs. Arrangements for this course to give women an opportunity to extend their usefulness in farm production, have been made by the Extension Service. No tuition is to be charged for the one- week course which has been arranged by the college; but each woman will be required to pay $7 covering the cost of board for the week. The course will open on Monday, May 13th. Applications for enrollment in the course should be made to Professor H. J. Baker, Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs, Conn. (Hfltmrrtintt litllrtttt Published Bi=Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. I HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, MAY 31, 1918 No. 27 MEN OF TWENTY-ONE REGISTER ON JUNE 5 AT NATION'S COMMAND Thousands of Connecticut Youths to Make Themselves Available for War Service— Wide Publicity given Registration Regulations by State Council REGISTRATION FACTS GUIDING ELIGIBLES Wide publicity i- being given throughout ti to Registration daj details bj I he < i ■■ ■ i use of a series of articles issued by the Publicity Committee of the Conn c i cut State Council of Defense. On next Wednesday, thousands of Connecticut's male population who have reached their twenty-first birthdaj since June ■>. 1917 will present themselves for registration undei the rules Oi the selective service act. 'I'lir National Vrmy's enlisted strength lias been drawn from the men of draft age who placed themselves at the government's disposal when thej registered last June. Since the registration 'lav a new group of men ha^ ■' ''iiiii 1 a\ i ilable under the selei - tive service act. They are the men who lia\ nif \\ itliin tin' arniv di I tween June 5, 1917 and June ">, 1918. In other words thej are all tin' young men of tlio nation w no have attained their twenty- .i ii hd i \ bet w een t hose dates. Pre idi n! \\ i Ison has been authorized by act of i ongress, May is. 1917, to increase temporarily the military establishment of tin- United states, and witn the authority of ill it ad ami the public resolution lie has prescribed regul itions to i e regis- tration of the men of twenty on,'. |: ,■ . ,.i li< e i egulat ions is the full fore and ef feet of the law. failure i jister is a serious misdi meanor n ith se: ei e pi na I. \ at tached Immediately upon leaving the military " naval servic a m « ho ha - reached 1] years of age since lasl .Tune 5th becomes fen -■ < louncil it was adopted. The next step will he the adoption of the uniform plan of organization by communities in special need of such type "i preparedness against catastrophe. PERSONS WITHOUT USEFUL EMPLOYMENT SHOULD FIND WORK Recommendation Made by State Conn cil — U. S. Employment Service the Agency to Supply Work— Federal Fuel Administration Approves the State's Fuel Consuming Plans STATE COUNCIL TO REPORT ITS ACTIVITIES TO GOVERNOR That persons without useful employment should he called upon to seek work and di- to the United States Employment Service was in substance the recommenda- tion adopted bj the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense at its meeting in the state capitol Hartford last Monday. The rec ommendation was made following a report i i "- a special committee appointed at a previous meeting. Arthur L. Shipman chairman of the Legal Committee and Her bert Knox .smith, chairman of the i mittee on .Man Power and Labor and Leo A. Korper, federal director of the United -■ii' I mpiio m. m Set \H" for ' ' ■ctieiii , constituted the special coinnn The meeting was attended by Governor Marcus II. Holcomb, Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Dr. D. Chestei Brown, Major Howard A. Giddings, Lucius L. Robinson, Judge George W. Wheeler, Homer S. Cummings, Charles A. Goodwin of lii" I email. Ira N. ( Irnl \l i 3S Anna B. Sands. Treasurer John T. Roberts and the following chairmen and members of committees: Herbert Knox Smith, George G. Williams. A. L. Shipman, Aubrey L. Maddock, Admiral \V. S. Cowles, Thomas I'. Noon,', l.eo \. Korper. Edward I', .lone-. Dr. !•'. II. U heeler, I J. E. VIeech, M I!. Freeman, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Howell i heney, TI as W. Russell, C. G. Bill, Judge William M. Maltbie, Mi-s Margaret i mil in and I )r. Valeria Parker. The council received a letter from the Czecho-Slovak Committee of Stamford, re- i lia i i In- council he rcprescnled at a public reception to he given at une ('/echo Slovak Military Camp in Stamford mi June -. Bj Mite of the council, Homer S. Cum- mings was n id to represent the council. Howell (heney, state director of the Na tional War-Savings Committee reported a proposed form of pledge cards for W"ar-Sa\ iny. Enlist men! Daj on June 28. 'I he 1 "nited Stales t'll"l Vlhillli- has approved the inauguration in Connecti cut of a plan of inspecting aim rating fuel- consuming plants, Cnarles (I. Hill, oi the < ommitti Fuel Conservation submitting the report to i he council. 1 he appointment of \\ . R. ( ' i iiisiui. of Hart ford, as ad ministrative engim iccepted ( 'on nect n nt is the firsl state and si ml dis (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN *' 1 V\_ r CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut .State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mitters and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It. is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning otticial matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD. CONN.. MA\ 31, 1918. No. 27 THE FIRST AND THE LAST ARMIES An Editorial by Charles F. Johnson, LL.D. Professor of English Literature (Emeritus) Trinity College, Hartford. There is a striking analogy between "the present war and that of the American Rev olution. 'that was for popular rights noi for territory, though ii did result in trans- ferring to the United States great areas in the west claimed by the various states. principally Virginia. Our fathers brought with them a few radical ideas about gov- ernment which had been established by many conflicts in England. They claimed a ritfht to participate in the broader prin- ciples which resulted from the triumph of the English Puritan party. They had been irritated for manj years by the insulting and overbearing manner of the royal gov- ernors and their continued endeavors to de- stiny the powers of the colonial assemblies. For the mosu part they lived in comfort and personal safety and perhaps might have continued to do so if they would submit to taxation without representation. They were confronted by the aggression of a German iving who claimed to role by divine right, and, virtually, to appoint governors and legislatures. This implied impositions in the future and relinquishment of the rights of freemen. To this they would not sub- mit. Under the leadership of such men as Samuel Adams, Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Washington and hundreds of others they appealed to force after all argument but force was exhausted. They fought for the underlying principle- of democracy and they won. Their victory was as much to the advantage of English freemen as to their own. We, too, have appealed to force after a long series of insults and injuries. Sym- pathy witli France and Belgium and the Travelers' aid work will be the subject of a state conference called for June 4 by the Health and Recreation Bureau of the Connecticut Slate ( ouncil of Defense. All organizations doing aid work at various railroad passenger stations throughout the state are being asked to send delegates em- powered to acl on a plan to co-ordinate the M.nl. 'Hie Travelers' \id Conference will be held in Memorial Hall in the State Li- brary. Hartford, at 11.30 a. m. Adjourn- ment will be taken for lunch at 1 p. in. and a econd session of about an limit' will lie he, a at 2 p. m. Messenger Service of which Mrs. John A. Ingersoll is chairman, delivered the flowers to different parts of the city. The large Italian flag wmch flew on one of the state eapitol flagpoles during the day was the gift of the Woman's Committee. Reports coming from the recent " \ ictory Conferences" which were held in fourteen centers to reach the women "t the rural districts indicate encouraging results. The women were readied with a strong patri- otic message. Met ween sixty and seventy women attended the average conference and gained a full understanding of the work of the Woman's Committee. The Ileum Guard took charge of the thrift -lamp exhibit in each town and this proved a mo. I effective feature of these exhibits. The Woman's Committee took an active pail in the plans for a suitable observance of Italy Hay. Mrs. \ntonio Audretfa, chairmi E the Italian Committ if Hart- ford was in charge of the arrangements. Donations of flowers wen. secured from flor- ists and indiviuuals. Volunteers dressed in Italian costume carried the flowers on flower trays and distributed them as "flowers to wear for Italy" to all passers- bv. in honor of the occasion. The Motor dim Motor Messenger Service is now eg tabjished in eleven Connecticut towns. An arm band ami uniform hat have been adopted by the Motor Messenger Service Committee. A four weeks summer school course will be opened at the Danbury Normal School on July f) tor volunteer workers who wish to prepare themselves lo instruct the for eign born men and women of Connecticut. The registration of women in Waterbury is to begin June 9. A scries of meetings have been arranged about the slate by the \\ m's Committee at the requesl of die Federal War Savings Howell Cheney, stale director of the Na- tion il War-Savings Committee. Miss Helen Fraser w ill be the speaker. The meeting dates and towns are: June 1 — Torrington. June 1 — Winsted. June 2 — Tvew Haven. June 3 — New London. June 3 — JSIorwich. June 4 — Hartford. June 5 — Waterbury. dune (5 — Bridgeport. ordinary instincts of humanity counted for a good deal. Indignation at the sinking of the Lusitania and at the cynical double dealing and underhand plotting of the Ger- man embassy counted for more, perhaps. Evidence of cruelty, treachery, and faith lessness kept accumulating. The American ] pie woie indignant enough to light long before war was declared. But what gave the declaration moral force was the con- viclion that Germany was Hie radical . ■ 1 1 . ■ 1 1 1 ;. of those principles — summed up in the woids democracy or self-government — for whicn our fathers fought. We had a great cause to sustain and this conviction gives ns strength and endurance. .Many of our boys are in the ranks from the love of adventure, from a desire to he with the crowd, and a thousand lesser motives, but in hundreds of them is the unexpressed en < of Hie cause, a feeling that they are everlasting right, that they have taken hold of a big thing ami must see it through. They may not put this feeling in words and perhaps the desire to be a good soldier and to stand by his comrades may be the animating motive of many. Indignation at the crude savagery, the petty, spiteful, childish cruelty of the Germans will rule others. Hut the quiet, deep, steadfast na- tures will hold in their sub-consciousness a deep and steadfast conviction that they are fighting for humanity, for the same prin- ciples that animated the soldiers of the Revolution, and this will sustain them and help them sustain the more superficial. Communities which can boast of I w-o or inc. Liberty Choruses and their number are New Haven, 23; Waterbury, 7; Hart- ford. 5; Bridgeport, 3; New 'London, 3; Madison, New Britain, Waterford and West Haven, 2 each. B. of D. ■'UN 13 iSI8 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Intensive State Drive for IV. S. S. Sales on June 28 State Director of War Savings Announces Comprehensive Plan for Securing of Pledges From Every Loyal American Plans have 1 >ci-n announced In the I on neetieut War-Saving: Committee for an in- tensive drive beginning the middle of June and culminating on June 28, when the en- tire adult population of the stale will be expected to register definite pledges covering the amounts of war-savings stamps to be purchased for the remainder of the yeai I nder the direction of the Treasury De- partment a country wide campaign will be conducted in the nexl fe eel to secure from every loyal American a pledge to save regularly and buy Waf-SaVings Stamps at periodic intervals, as an evidence of his desire to support the goveri at in the prosecution of the war. June '-is is the dale set for those who have accepted this patri- otic obligat am in stand up and be counted. This does not mean thai I he War-Savings campaign will terminate'on that date, but rather that by that time all citizens w ho ire heart and soul behind the government will he expected in have evidenced their loyalty by making it least their initial pur- chase of War-Savings Stamps. From that time on the government will count upon a definite weekly income from those who liave pledged themselves to i n \ >--t the results .a their savings in War-Savings Stamps. Secretary McAdoo's announcement, made public by the Connecticut War-Savings (' mittee, reads in part: " It is essential that the American people economize and save in order 10 make avail- able to their government the money in- dispensably needed for the war ami to re- lease supplies and labor required for the production of things necessary for our own military forces ami of the nations asso ..I i iii with us. "The progress of the war demands con- stant ami increasing sacrifices. We are sending our young manhood to represent us cm foreign battlefields, where they are called upon in sacrifice mil only their per- sonal comfort and material interests but their lives as well. It is appropriate, there- fore, for the American people who are priv- ileged In remain in safety and comfort at home to consfder their sacred obligation to support our gallant men ami to pledge themselves earnestly to gave and economize in order that our soldiers and sailors .may have the food and clothing and t..e arms ami ammunition without which they cannot fight. " To the end that i h is intensive campaign may be most effective. I earnestly bespeak the co-operation of all the organizations and institutions of the nil inn. which through their influence and active support, can fur- ther this work. It is desirable that the attention of the entire | pie he centered on their obligation to pledge the government this kind of support for the winning of the war, and with this object in view, that ■lime 28th, 1918, be observed a- National War-Savings Day." ANSONIA NOW LEADING IN PER CAPITA SALES Manchester Second and New London Third. Bridgeport Still Leading Large Cities of State The city Hi Ansonia has now passed Man chester in the state leadership ol total per capita war savings ami thrift -tamp sales, with a mark of $8.93 according i" figures ■< nnounced at the office of lie neetieut War-Savings Cdminittee. Man Chester is second with $8.38 ami New Lon ihm is third, with $7.95. (if the large cities, Bridgeport i- leading with per capita sales of $3.56 'l- elj fol I,, weil by New Britain with $3.32. Hart ford lias fallen from second to third place since the last amounting with $3.32. The standing of the leading 20 c uni- i ies is as follows: SAILORS' EQUIPMENT BOUGHT WITH W. S. S. . n niiia $8.93 ngton $4.75 Manchester 8.38 New Ca ii. i in I. r.s New London 7.95 I'll 1 11:1 1 II 4.62 Willimanl ic 7.63 Old Lyme 4.61 Derbj ti.n: Windsor Loc cs 1.58 Sharon 5.43 Plainfield 1.52 Sim-hiir\ 5.32 Winchester i : i nt mi 5.25 i Winsted i 4.4S 1 liioin ille 5.23 Bristol 4.4(1 Wat irt - n n 1 Windsor 4 1 East Hampton 4.SII Salisbury 4.04 Largi r ' ilies Total. P i Capita Bridgeport i 545,865.18 3.58 New Britain 203,372.93 3.48 Man 1 429,160.00 3.32 New Haven 526,528.86 3.26 Waterburj 302,074.83 2.97 RESOLUTIONS ON ITALY Italy Day, celebrated throughout Con neetieut as well as tin- nit n Ma} '-' I . had the strong endorsement and approval of the Con iticut State I ouncil of Defense. The text of the resolution follows: "This Council, bavins in mind the ■ reat and heroic service which Italy is rendering in the war. ami the enthusiastic ami self sacrificing participation of the Italian people in America in all efforts looking towards tin' successful prosecution of the war, as well as their devoted loyalty- lo the cause of liberty for the preservation of which Italy and the United State- are fight- ing side by sidi endorses and ap- proves the coming celebration of the third s nnii ii sarj of the entry of It ah into i lie war. ami call- upon all citizens to unite in doing everything in their power to make the celebration of that da\ a noteworthy e\ eiii iii the a inials of this State." Just What Part Thrift Stamps Will Play in Fitting out a Sailor, Shown in Detail ■ Inst what part War-Savings ami Thritt Stamps will [day in the purchasing of out- lits and materials used by our sailor boys ha- been indicated in the following state- ment issued at t lie office "t I he < lonnect nan \\ ar-Savings Committee : ONE THRIFT STAMP WILL BUI : Two silk trouser laces; or i hie tube of tooth paste; or ( ine pair of garters; or Twelve pairs of shoe laces; or Six pairs of leggin laces; or A knife, a fork, or a spoon; or (ine gallon of srasoline for a truck, auto airplane or hydroplane; or Buttons tor all garments; or Two pairs of Navy socks; or I Ine towel ; or Four handkerchiefs; or ( me hair comb; or (hie hairbrush; or Five cakes of soap; or One-quarter of a pound of tobacco; or i me pipe; or < me toothbrusn or ( ine shoebrush : or ( Ine wliisic broom ; or (ine white cap; or line yard of cotton cloth for uniforms or patches. TWO THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY: One undershirt ; or One jackknife ; or (hie ratine badge for Petty Officer; or Three pair- of socks; or imc cap device for Chief Petty Officer; or i hi-- scrub brush : or due pair of bathing trunks; or i ine pillow ; or line day's rations for sailor; or ( lirst-aid packet; or One pair of scissors; or lent pins and pole for sneltcr tent: or 'ine oil can: or i ine necktie for a Chief fetty Officer; or One canvas wash basin. THREE THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY: One knit watch cap; or Two pairs of drawers; or One pair of woolen gloves; or ( die shaving brush ; or Five pounds of gunpowder; or (ine pair of dungarees; or (ine oilskin jacket; or One canvas bucket; or i hie mess kit : or ( hie cover for a canteen ; or Travel rations for one man; or Stationery, pens, pencils, ink, etc.; or Repair a pair of shoes. FOUR THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY: i hie pair of leggins : or One silk neckerchief; or i ine pair of while t rousers : or One white jumper ; or One pair of gym. snoes; or One razor strap; or ( hie shaving brush ; or One. pair of knit woolen drawers: or (Continued on page 4. ) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN VANDERLIP TALKS TO STATE WAR SAVERS Chairman of National War-Savings Committee (jives out Statement Regarding Enlistment Day FURTHER EFFORTS URUED Frank A. Vanderlip, chairman of the National War-Savings Committee, and also president of the National City Bank of New York City, when in Hartford a day or two ago, through the Connecticut War-Sav- ings Committee issued a statement calling upon those in charge ol the campaign in this state to put forward their best ell'orts to make National Enlistment day on June l's' :• success. The statement follows: "We have now had nearly six months' experience with the War-Savings Campaign. Kvery month has demonstrated more and more clearly its importance. The war prob- lem has grown in seriousness; the govern- ment's interests have loomed larger and larger; the soundness of our doctrine of re- leasing goods and services has come to be more clearly recognized. Now witn prospec tive appropriations of $30,000,000,000 there can be little room left ior any clear think- ing man to argue against the importance of economy and conservation of material and labor so that we do not get in the way of the government in its war preparations. "' In this six months' time every state director and, to a large extent, every county or district chairman has been given pretty free rein to spread the propaganda and accomplish the sale of War Savings Stamps by such method as each thought best. The results have varied widely, and the variation has no! been one caused bv different conditions or capacities for sav- ing but almost wholly a difference in or- ganization, energy and work. There is no state that l.as not some community that has already .lone pretty well towards its full quota if not ourpassed that. Even the Southern state-., showing as a group a very low percentage of -ales, bave com- munities where, as the result of extremely energetic work, the sales have already passed the quota allotted. I am perfectly convinced that the people are ready to con- tribute, are able to meet easily the average quota, and that the result is 'a measure of the effectiveness of the organization rathe) than of the capacity of I he community to ill\ esl . It was to be expected that with every slate v i\ ell a free hand there would be worked out here and there some plans that would show- such good | is,, that thej ■ ■tight to be adopted by all states. The plan above ill others which has brought substantial r. -suits ami which is absolutely in line with our general propaganda for thrift is the pledge card scheme. ' Thai has been tried in a number of places, anil al- ways with sin ss. | think you have illus- trations in this state, among the towns standing at the top, 01 when, the pledge card plan has greatly contributed to Hi. sin-, -ess ,,f the work. The National organi- zation is convinced thai the pledge plan will give substantia] results and that it is precisely in line with the lesson thai we want I., teach — the lesson of continued systematic saving. I believe that if you will give your united support to this plan, bring to if the most , igorous co-operation President's Statement President Wilson, through the Con- ned hut War Savings Committee, has issued the following message to the war savers of this slate: " I suppose not many fortunate by- products can come out of a war, but if this country can learn something about saving out of the war it will be Worth the cost of the war, 1 lili-an the literal cost of it, in money and resoui i i " I suppose we have, several ti - over, wasted more than we are now about to spend. We have not known that there was any limit to our re- sources; we are now finding out that there may be if we are not careful. "One of the most interesting things to me about the recent loans that have been floated is the extraor- dinarily large number of persons who have invested. The number of investors in securities before these loans were made was comparatively small — remarkably small, consider- ing our population and its wealth — and it has swelled to the millions, to almost one-tenth, 1 believe, of the population of the country. That is an extraordinary circumstance, and it may have some very fortunate re slllls. " But the thing that you are under- taking is more intensive and in a sense more important still. It is the matter of small savings, the detailed thought of the matter of preventing waste and managing some kind of ac- cumulation from day to day, that will fall to you, and I want' to say that I for one warmly appreciate the number of volunteers of capacity and experience who are coining to our as- sistance at this time doing things as interesting and important as this." of all the forces that can be enlisted for the work, you will show a result which will be an example to the Eastern states. You already have done that in a measure. but not in a sufficient measure, and on be- half of the National organization T ask for your hearty, enthusiastic support of this plan and your determination to make it a success." Sailors' Equipment Bought with W. S. S. (Continued from page 3 I knit woolen undershirt; or One spark plug for an airplane or sub- chaser motor; or 1 pound of Tetryl I high explosive); or iim- day's pay for a second-class seaman; or Hot i offee for a sailor for a month when ' ing off watch or first turning to in the early morning; or One cartridge belt ; or Potatoes for one sailor for one month. FIVE THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY: Subsistence for a sailor on di„re duty for one day ; or Three dozen gauze and plaster bandages; or line oar for a boat; or One baseball for the amusement of the men ; or One clothes bag. SIN THRIFT STAMPS WILL BU\ : Fresh bread for a sailor for one month; or One ditty box; or One half a shelter tent; or One pair of suspenders; or One bayonet scabbard. SEVEN THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY: Turkey for Thanksgiving dinner for four men and cranberries with it; or One tent stove; or One suit of winter underwear; or Tobacco for twelve men for one week. EIGHT 'THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY: One pack for field equipment; or One flannel shirt; or One fountain pen and ink tablets; or One revolver holster ; or One canteen. NINE THRIFT STAMPS WTLL BUYf: One pair of rubber boots ; or One pair of leather leggins; or One flat hat; or One cot; or One hammock. TEN THRIFT STAMPS WILL BUY: One bayonet; or Bacon for a sailor for one month; or I hie pair arctics; or One pair of heavy winter gloves. ONE WAR-SAVINGS STAMP W T ILL BUY: One Navy blanket; or One pair of high or low shoes; or One pair of blue trousers; or One blue flannel shirt; or One hundred rifle or revolver cartridges; or Sheets, pillow sacks, and coverings for a hospital cot; or One life preserver; or One iron hospital cot: or Fresh potatoes for four sailors for one month ; or One hammock and cover; or due wind-proof suit for extremely cold weather, used by all men on deck duty on destroyers in North Sea. TWO WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS WILL BUY: One ton of anthracite coal; or line blanket and a pair of field shoes; or One pair of high leather boots; or Six jerseys; or One pea-jacket. THREE WAR-SAVINGS STAMPS WILL BUY: line automatic pistol; or < hie gas-mask; or One blanket, one flannel shirt, and one pair of shoes; or One revolver; or One overcoat. FOUR W 7 AR-SAVINGS STAMPS WILL BUY: One Chief Petty Officer's suit; or One sailor's suit; or One rifle; or Government monthly allowance for the wife of a sailor. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN FOUR MINUTE MEN TO HAVE CONFERENCE; 500 ACTIVE SPEAKERS IN 50 TOWNS Rev. Morris E. Ailing, of Rocky Hill, state chairman of Four Minute Hen. has called a conference of all Connecticut Four .Minute Men to be lieia at the municipal building, Hartford, Saturday, June S, at 2.30 p. m. Rtsults of ihe worK in recent campaigns will be compared and plans laid for the summer and fall campaigns. A member 01 the National Advisorj I om- mittee will speak and addresses will also lie given by James C. Auchincloss, New \ ink's state chairman, and Sergeant Thomas J. Reilly, 101st Macnine Gun Bat- talion of the American Expeditionary Force. The government's message on every phase of the war is carried oraily to the pe iple of Connecticut by 500 active speakers, or- ganized in fifty towns and speaking in more than 100 theatres. In the recent Liberty Loan, the r'our ivlinute Men of Connecticut spoke I" approximately 1,000,- 000 people or four-fiftns oi the population of the state. Mr. Ailing in an address at the Coi <- 1 i - cm War Conference this month in Hartford interpreted the Four Minute Message in the following words: "The Four Minute Message. Not often, if ever, in the history of the world have so many people been under command to deliver simultaneously so many messages am. on:- one message. The message L not one of their own choosing. All are under command of one head. We say what we are told to say. Ours :s not the American privilege of criticism. No matter what we may think ought to It criticized, we leave it to others, knowing that it will be well taken care of. Ours not to speak of our own sacrifice. We will not thinn of our time nor our efforts in terms of sacrifice. That is for others. We invesl such tunc and efforts as other duties permit, for we are all I u < men. "Ours is a privilege and a power t' would be dangerous indeed if committee t i partisan effort. Ours is a force thai no sect or section can command. Ours is • form of service that unites all parties, dedi- cated to a cause that religion honors and stoves, a cause that forces every individual first to examine himself, to ask himself the question, 'what can I do.' and having de- termined what he can do. to Jo it." Organization of Four Minute Speakers was begun last July in this state. At the present time the towns which have Four Minute Men. the number of speakers and names of local chairmen are: Number Cities. Chairmen. Speakei Ansonia, Rev. E. B. Schniitt. Branford, Joseph B. Smith, Bridgeport, William V. Dee, Bristol, Judge Epaphroditus Feck, Danburv, M. J. Cunningham, Derby, Alton T. Terrell, Enfield, Rev. Frank W. Dell, Greenwich, L. Wallis Gibbons, Groton, C. C. Costello, Hamden. Bow Win. G. Latin.. p. Hartford. Mayor R. J. Kinsella, Manchester, F. A. Verplanck, Meriden, Robert L. Hirschfeld, Middletown, Win. H. Bouteiller. Mil ford, D. L. Nettleton, Killingly, Sabin S. RusBell, Naugatuck, Dr. II. II. Lforton, New Britain, W. C Hungerford, New Haven, Samuel Campner New London, Alfred Coit, New Milford, Thomas J. Kellcv, Norwalk, Edward J. lauinlan. \..i » i.h. \llyn L. Brown, ( Irange, E. > . Lift lefield, I'laintiehl, Lev. Wm. A. Keefe, Putnam, George L. Padgett, Rockville, I.e.. J. Kelly, Salisbury, -I. L. Barss, Seymour, G. E. Matthies, Shelton, E. W. Kneen, oouthington, Julian Florian, Stafford Springs, Richard M. Valentine, Stamford, Jas. E. Brinckerhoff, Thomaston, William Byers, Torrington, Lester J. I!..--. Wallingford, Henrj I.. Davis, Washington, S. Ford Seeley, Waterbury, 1 nomas F. Barry, VVillimantic, Frank l'. Fenton, Winsted, Rev. Samuel T. Clifton, Watertown, S. McLean Buckingham, \\ estport, R. W. Raymond, SUMMARY OF REPLIES Manufacturers Attitude on Agricultural Co-operation Measures Up to Needs of Nation Allen B. Lincoln, associate director of the United States Employment Service in Connecticut, has made a summary of the replies received from Connecticut manufac turers to a letter outlining a plan for using facton employees as pari time labor on the farms. "The manufacturers realize the impor- tance of the agricultural situation," said Air. Lincoln in summarizing the letters he has received. "They wish t.. render all the aid in their power, although already overtaxed ami unable to e.'t the labor ac- tually needed in their plants, especially those engaged in government work. "They do not s,. c . how they can release help to the farms in large number, but when they realize they are not asked to release a large number of (heir help at one time but small units each day as needed, the plan meets with their whole- hearted approval. Under the emergency plan the great majority of the employees of Ihe individual factors remain at their regular work ami will come to some :.:' ment to make up the full .plot i of produc tion for the few fellow -workers who are out on the fai n.s. "With the conviction that the plan i ill be worked out successfully and in view of the threatened food shortage, the manufac- turers are of the opinion that it must he done. In many cases employers and em- ployees are taking immediate hold of the plan of the Connecticut Manufacturers As- sociation for co-operation with the farmers of their community and are showing en- thusiastic support. It seems likely that in many communities the farmers will se- cure needed help in this way." URGE MINIMUM ARMY OF FIVE MILLION MEN State Council of Defense Sends Resolu- tions to President — Approved by Governor Holcomb CONNECTICUT READY TO HELP The national government was urged t.. base all its war plans upon a minimum of five million lighting men in resolutions adopted by l In- i lonnecticul State I icil of Defense at a recent meeting. Governor Ma'nus II. Holcomb approved the resolu- tions which were forwarded by Richard II. Bissell, chairman of the Council to Presi- dent Wilson. Secretary of War Baker, Sec- retary of Navy Daniels, Provost Mar- shal-Genera] i rowder and members of ihe (' it iil I" th Cot i icul enrolling o Ficer nt the Boy's Working Reserve by a com mittee of the Beadmasters' Club of Connect ii ni BIG FUEL SAVING NOW AIM OF STATE Plan Worked Out Which Contemplates Saving from 10 to 20 Per Cent, of Coal NEW OFFICIAL IN CHARGE ' iiel consi n that will ap- ply to power plants, office building . hotel apartment houses and similar places have een nlati I by I he < 'omniiti ee on I iiel ( ionsen .ii ion of t he I i unci! of De- fense a nd .i ei '■ announi e I ent l\ by Thomas W. Russell, fuel administrator for icul . W. I; ' . ' or i ii, Secretary of the Mart ford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance I 'onipany has been secured by the fu ministration as administrative engineer for l 'oimect icul ri!. \1 r. i 'in sun is an i nd" i sice, STid ii itfti Ii '.ni of in; ni exp rii ace in n 1 ely allied with fuel problems. All hough .'nt pn v ii - for i -;i liiy for this place, Mr. ( 'orson d lli services and has informed ell that In' will aecepl no eomp?nsati n bit i lary money ava i table for I he 'ill of l ; I isl ani'i' ti important pri The nev fuel con a i at ion pi nt em plates -.in ing from 1(1 p r cent . to 20 per cent, of I In' coal m ed in I he cla buildings included in this work. This sav- ing, on the ha is of rial ional accept ance of i his i" \ ii ion plan, would amount to from 25 000,000 to 50 000 000 tons annually. SINGERS ARE LOYAL Seven (ierman f-inging Societies Join Division of Liberty Choruses I oyalty to America and the cause of the i rated by oil izens of i lei in in bill Ii or extract ion who ha\ i in verted their singing organizations into Lib- ert) Choruses. Seven of such organiza- ii i 'onneet icul have enli I ed I heir I hese si ciet ies had doi oted their n !■ a nd t m ini M" '..ii efforts in the . nn mi tongue. in".- i ilii'iiy i 'horuses and their unit numbers arc Sangerbund of .Ww i lav in. \ n. 116; Vrion Society of Si uth Vorwalk, )Jo. 117; Tm ner Leidertafe] oi ni, No. 1 IS; Germ inia an ni Bridgeport, u ers I I fl mid 120 n Sunn' time ago the Schwabisher VI lennerchor ot Uridi \n. 7s ami the Bungari Society of New Mo. 83 In'' affiliated w i I (ivision. All of i In c choi a ■ - "mi i i of male membership and, rec i I he need. of i bool< for the use of such - cieties, the ' !i| i '"I ' i — -a i ! ■■ authori ed I he compila- ■ni'li a hunk whiel i dy i liis mont h. I p fu date, 121 Libert v Clioi ■■> i re Connecticut throuih the ictivities of tlie directoi rames S. Stevens of Hartford. Men of Twenty-One Register on June 5 at Nation's Command tinued from page I the War Department through the Provost Ala isha 1 i Ii in i.i I. I pon t he Inf il draft boards will fall the hulk of the important work i nected with registration. Some of the important facts ab I: istrat ion Day that should be kept in mind by the young men who must register are: mali persons, citizens of the United and all male persons residing in the I niicil Stall's, who have since the 5th day i i June, mi 7. and on or before the day set for registration by the President's prod ition, attained the age oi 21 years. .■-I i . i . Those exempt from registration are per- sons in the military or naval service of the United States. man n ! egisters \) ill be pre- . The hours 'for registration on June 5 n ill be between 7 a. m. and 9 p. m. The place of registration will be the ol ; : "i ni the local draft board or sue! place as shall by public notice be di ig la - iid board for registral ion. i.'i i icles prepared la i he Pub lii'ity ( lommittee of the Con h et Jcut State Council of Defense for the governor's office, covering t he follow ing functions of i h istr ition act, have been furnished I i I lie of the state: I ■ ' lie administ rat ive system and the duties of the governor an. I governor's i ffice. '.'. Duties of the Loi il Boards prelim- inary to Registration Hay. -. Duties of the Local Boards on and if tor Registration Day. i. Dm ies of the chiei regisl rars ami the i.ll's. ; ' Vppliciti i Selective Service n i he rules for informal • i p r sons to be i .. nd p i ial cases, i t resis tra I ion. State II iglm ay ( ' missioner ' harles J. Bennett has instructions from the I HI Dili in" I ait. ..I St it,.. !• ■,, ministration stating that special permit must I"' secured in the fut urn for i ll liieh ' iin.'ii nait and for the de- of all i m nl building ma i • i ■!. Pref- Sre is to be Vllies ami the ml \a\ v and ei I war indus i ries in di-i i i 1 in hi - in a i i ' and i oa I which is used in t he manufacture of i materials such as. asphalt, road binders, in nl oils, t ar binders or dn ing Ww road construct ion is a i i. Requests for ma i rials for ma inl mm nci and repair nil will have t he first call. i ling In I heir quotas, Portl md, Plait field St ifford n prings, and Hai tford, have sold more I ks, by far, than any owns in the state. PracticUlly half ' " old in the -f on have been sold in the City of Barl ford. Comni - Smileage Neics, The only soldier we have henrd of who didn't v ant" a " Smih age Book " was ai Camp Upton, where the "Theaters were al ■ i ■ o crowded that he ei ulan l get in." CoMMl . ticut Smilrim,- Ann S. Vol. I (flomtgrtott Bttlkfiti, Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, JUNE 14, 1918 No. 28 NATION AND STATE ASK FOR APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS ON FOURTH American Army's Heroic Part in World Struggle and Loyalty Demonstra- tions of Foreign Born Make Holi- day Deserving of Unusual Recog= nition. PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR MAKE PATRIOTIC APPEAL Independence Day will be celebrated in a unique manner throughout the nation this year and Governor Marcus II. Holcomb and the Connecticut State Council of Defense have urged that all Connecticut communities make early preparations for a celebration which in every way will measure up to the present, period of national history being written in blood by the thousands of America's best manhood now lighting in Frame. War Bureaus and Town Committees of the Connecticut State Council of Defense have received special communications this week from the Council calling attention to the urgent need of preparing tor the sort of a celebration that will do honor to the nation, the -1 ite and the lads fighting " over there." Concerning the state-wide celebration of Independence Day, Governor Marcus II. Holeomb has issued the following state lr.ent : "Our Declaration of Independence was adopted by Congress on July Fourth, 1776, and our Colonies were declared to be free and independent states as the United States of America. " Our President has requested that all unite " in making the Independence Day this year when all the principles to which we stand pledged are on trial the most significant in our national history. '•' On Fourth of July this year our soldiers will be fighting on the battle front in France to preserve liberty for us and the world, and we should celebrate the day in a manner appropriate to what it represents and exclude the modern fire cracker accom- paniment. There should be a universal observance of the day by all loyal Ameri- cans, whether native or foreign-born, of a character to increase our understanding and appreciation of and loyalty to Ameri- can ideals." In addition to the governor's appeal, the Connecticut State Council of Defense ex- pects thai no community in the state will fail to follow the government's desires re- garding the observance of Independence Day. President Wilson has requested that the daj be made a great day in American his- tory. His request and instructions of the Council of National Defense and Committee (Continued on page 6) REGISTRATION RESULT Connecticut Registers 9,8^9 Men for Eligibility for National Service Registration day in Connecticut brought 9,849 young men of twenty-one years of age under the provisions of the selective service act. The returns were tabulated for the governor's office by the Connecticut; State Council of Defense. The grand total falls short of the nation al government's advisory estimate of a ■lion of ten per cent, of the number registered under the army drafl act in June. 11117. Following the federal estimate as a guide, Connecticut's registration would have been between 16,000 and 17,000, but the large number of men of twenty-one years of age who voluntarily enlisted the past year was credited with being re- sponsible for the reduced registration total. Hi fleeting the patriotic spirit of the man- hood of the state. Major John Buckley, who is in charge of the selective service ma- chinery in this state, reported today that local exemption boards were being bom- barded with requests by new registrants for enlistment certificates so that they might enter the national service immediately with- out waiting for the draft. The major is advising all boards that these requests can- not be granted because the new registrants have not been provided with serial numbers and until these are assigned their registra- tion i- incomplete. Connecticut's registrants as classified under the three registration groups are: Group A. Whites and white declarants from countries with which the United States is not at war — 7,032. Group B. Negroes and negro declarants from countries with which the United Slates is not at war — 255. Group C. All aliens from countries with which the United Slates is not at war and from countries with which the United States i- at war and non-citizen Indians — 2,562. Members of the Special Committee on Emergen. -\ Organizations were appointed as representing communities that had emergency organizations already in ex- istence or where such organizations should be contemplated. The committeemen and the cities they represent are C. C. Elwell, chairman. New Haven; George L. Warren, Bridgeport: William H. Allen, Norwich: Mayor George A. Quigley, New Britain; H. "C. Chappell. New London; William H. St. John, Hartford: F, J. Lyon, Water- bury; and E. E. Scovill, Stamford. Seventeen states in the Union have ex- ceeded their quotas in the sale of "Smile- age Books." The quotas are fixed on a basis of one " Smileage Book" for everj twenty persons. PLANS MEETING OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER EDITORS Connecticut State Council of Defense Acts Upon Recommendations of Council of National Defense — Port= land War Bureau Asks Permission to Take Census. YALE SCHOOL OF RELIGION PLANS SERIES OF WAR RALLIES A conference of editors of Connecticut foreign language new-papers was approved by the Connecticut State Council of Defense at its meeting last Monday at the Slate Capitol, Hartford. Recommendations for the holding of such a conference have been received from the Council of National De- fense. Tentative plans for this important war meeting were outlined to the Council by its Publicity Committee, and were ap- proved. Those present at the Council meeting were: Joseph W. Alsop, Charles A. Good- win. Winchester Bennett, Major Howard A. Giddings, Lucius F. Robinson, Judge George W. Wheeler and Homer S. Cummings of the Council. Ira M. Ornburn, Anna B. Sands, and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: F. D. Cheney, Herbert Ki ox Smith. G. Ellsworth Mcech, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, Edward P. Jones, Dr. David Gibbs, Frank E. Sards, Aubrey L. Maddoek. Harrison B. Freeman, Dr. C. C. Godfrey. Arthur L. Shipman, Dr. Valeria H. Parker, Leo A. Korper and Senator E. H. Rogers. The session was presided over by Mr. Alsop in the absence of Chairman Richard M. Bissell. \ request was received from the Port- land War Bureau for permission to make a census of the citizens of Portland. The Council voted that the Executive Depart- ment be authorized to communicate with the Portland War Bureau, stating that the Council has no objection to the proposed census and calling attention to the possi- bility of a nation-wide registration and War Savings Enlistment Day. and urging the taking of the census as complete as possible. Mr. Alsop read a communication from the V;ili' School of Religion explaining plans for co-operation in organizing religious war rallies and in other matters. MEETING OF JUNE 3 The meeting was attended by the follow- ing: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Dr. D. Chester Broun. Winchester Bennett. Lucius V. Robinson, Judge George W. Wheeler. Major Eoward A. Giddings, and Genera] M. Cole of the council ; Treasurer John' T. Roberts. Ira M. Ornburn, Anna B. Sands, and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: Herbert Knox (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its subcommittees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD. CONN.,. It'XE 14, 1918. No. 28 ECONOMY IS URGED People Asked to Practice Self Denial in Resolutions Passed by National Council Self denial in dress, food and manner of living is urged by the Council of National Defense in resolutions forwarded to the Connecticut Council of Defense asking for an immediate and concerted effort on the part of citizens in the prosecution of the war with economy as an ally. The resolution follows: "The Council of National Defense and the Advisory Commission of the Council believe that a concerted effort for economy by the people of the Nation will not only go far toward paying America's expense in the war, but will also reduce consumption of raw and manufactured materials essen- tial to the conduct of the war. "The Council urges all to refrain from unnecessary expenditures of every kind, and to bear constantly in mind that only one thing is now of real importance, and that is the winning of the war. "The Nation's resources in man-power, money, transportation, food stuffs, raw materials and fuel, have already been sub- jected to heavy strain, and it is the clear duty of every citizen to guard against in- creasing this strain by a single wasteful act. " It is most creditable for everyone — man and woman, boy and girl — to be economical in dress, food and manner of living. Every evidence of helpful self- denial on the part of all in a time like this is most commendable. "This war is more than a conflict be- tween armies; it is a contest in which every man, woman and child can and should ren- der real assistance. Thrift and economy are not only a patriotic privilege, they are a duty." Charles J. Bennett, state highway com- missioner represented the state highway department and the Transportation Com- mittee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense at a recent conference in Washing- ton, D. C. About fifty delegates from six- teen states attended the conference which was called by the Highways Transport Com- mittee of the Council of National Defense to consider plans for further development of the use of motor trucks for Return Load Bureaus and Rural Express. WOMAN'S CONFERENCE A SUCCESS 1*V < A largely attended and successful state conference was held Tuesday, June 4, in the Hall of the House, State Capitol, under the auspices of the Committee on Woman's Activities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense and the Council of National Defense. Miss Kathleen Burke, honorary delegate to the United States for the Scot- tish Women's Hospitals, and Miss Helen Fraser, of th° English War Savings Com- mission, gave most inspiring and stirring addresses emphasizing especially the in- valuable courage being shown by the women of the Allied nations. Governor Marcus II. ITolcomb gave the address of welcome and was followed by Chairman Richard M. Bissell, of the State Council and Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, chairman of the Committee on Woman's Activities. Reports were then submitted by the various departments of the Woman's Committee. Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees has offered her resignation as chairman of the Committee on Woman's Activities. At the request of the State Council she will continue to act in that capacity until her successor has been appointed. The weighing and measuring of babies, one of the activities of the child conserva- tion campaign, is now in progress in Con- necticut. On the opening day of the cam- paign in New Haven the total weight of babies placed on the scales reached three tons. Plymouth has weighed and measured 385 babies. A poster bearing a copy of President Wilson's and Governor Holcomb's state- ments urging co-operation in the Baby Sav- ing Campaign have been printed for state- wide circulation. They also bear this pointed inquiry, " What will you do to help save 1056 babies in Connecticut during the year 1918?" The Child Welfare Department of the Committee on Woman's Activities points to England for encouraging example of what can be accomplished in conserving child life this year. During the second year of the war the death rate among English children was not only far below the rate for the previous year but far below the rate during peace time because of the conservation work performed. Every year 300,000 children under five years of age, die in the United States. Health authori- ties agree that half of these deaths are preventable. It is the purpose of the na- tional campaign to greatly reduce infant mortality and a systematic effort will be made to save the lives or 100,000 children this vear. There is a great need of volunteer work- ers for the Social Service Department. In appealing for more recruits, the Committee on Woman's Activities has urged all local chairmen to give the utmost publicity to the training classes which are to be held in the following communities: Willi- mantic, Putnam. Norwich, New Haven, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Meriden, New Britain, and Middletown. Registration was the subject of the mass meeting for women held in Waterbury on June 5. Miss Helen Fraser, of the English War Savings Commission, and Herbert Knox Smith, chairman of the Committee on Man Power and Labor of the State Council, showed the value of registration and urged the co-operation of every woman in Waterbury. The registration period will be from June 16th to 23rd. Registrars are being successfully trained by the Woman's ( 'omniittee. STATE FARM READY Women's Institution at East Lyme will Start Taking Inmates July 1 A new institution, the Connecticut State Farm for Women at East Lyme, will be opened on July 1, and from that date on in- mates will be received. Official notification that the state farm was in readiness was received by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb from Professor William B. Bailey, of New Haven, chairman of the board of trustees. The letter to the governor from Professor Bailey follows: "According to the act establishing the Connecticut State Farm for Women, "it is my duty to notify you when we shall be ready to receive inmates. I shall be glad to have you announce that on the 1st of July, 1918, we shall be in a position to receive a small number of inmates and that we hope to increase this number gradually un- til we can ultimately care for whatever women in the state require the treatment we are prepared to give." The board of directors of the Connecticut State Farm for Women consists of the fol- lowing: Professor William B. Bailey, chairman, New Haven; Dr. Valeria H. Parker, secretary, Hartford: Mrs. Anne Rogers Minor, Waterford; Mrs. Helen W. Rogers, Hamden; Edward W. Hazen, Had- dam; John H. Goss, Waterbury, and George C. Clark, Plymouth. The directors are now completing their preparations for the open- ing of the new state institution in East Lyme. George E. Crawford of Bridgeport, vice- president of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Committee mi Commercial Relations of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, has been ap- pointed one of twenty directors named by the federal government for the twenty in- dustrial zones into which the country has been divided by the War Industries Board. The I isk assigned these directors is the general supervision of war materials in their jurisdictions. D. JUN Of ». 28 1118 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington, D. C. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES: This war is one of nations — not of armies — and all of our one hun- dred million people must be economically and industrially adjusted to war conditions if this nation is to play its full part in the conflict. The problem before us is not primarily a financial problem, but rather a problem of increased production of war essentials and the saving of the ma- terials and the labor necessary for the support and equipment of our Army and Navy. Thoughtless expenditure of money for non-essentials uses up the labor of men, the products of the farm, mines, and factories, and over- burdens transportation, all of which must be used to the utmost and at their best for war purposes. I earnestly appeal to every man, woman, and child to pledge them- selves on or before the 2Sth of June to save constantly and to buy as regularly as possible the securities of the Government; and to do this as far as possible through membership in War Savings Societies. The 28th of June ends this special period of enlistment in the great volun- teer army of production and saving here at home. May there be none un- enlisted on that day! WOODROW WILSON, President of the United States. Ansonia Retains Leadership In State's War Stamp Sales Has Splendid Record of $9.47 Up to June 1st — Manchester Former Top Notcher Holds Second Place — State's Average Contribution $3.57 Leadership of the entire state in the total per capita sales of War Savings and Thrift Stamps is still retained by Ansonia with the former top-notcher, Manchester, con- tinuing to hold fast to second place. An- sonia has a splendid record of $9.47 in per capita sales up to June 1st. Howell Cheney, state director of the Con- necticut War Savings Committee, announced this week that the average per capita con- tribution for the state was $3.57. Among the larger cities of the state, Bridgeport has the largest record with $3.87 to its credit in per capita returns. The towns which have exceeded the state average are as follows: Ansonia $9.47 Manchester 8.73 New London 8.57 Willimantic 8.26 Derby 6.95 Torrington 6.57 Sharon 6.34 Simsbury 5.94 Canton 5.92 Unionville 5.89 Plainfield 5.42 East Hampton 5.21 Watertown 5.16 Putnam 5.14 New Canaan 5.09 Old Lyme 5.07 Seymour 4.92 Windsor Locks 4.88 Bristol 4.S6 Winchester 4.78 Vernon 4.25 Salisbury 4.22 Windsor 4.22 Guilford 4.15 Middletown 4.12 Cheshire 4.11 Meriden 3.97 Huntington 3.93 Bridgeport 3.87 Hartford 3.70 Naugatuck 3.63 Stamford 3.61 North Canaan 3.59 New Haven 3.58 Those towns showing an increase of more than one dollar per capita for May is as follows: Ansonia $2.51 Unionville 2.00 Canton 1.94 Torrington 1.89 Putnam 1.75 Old Lyme 1.69 New Canaan 1.49 Seymour 1.49 Willimantic 1.46 Griswold 1.41 East Hampton 1.31 North Canaan 1.29 Sharon 1.29 Derby 1.28 Watertown 1.27 Huntington 1.26 WHAT WAR SAVINGS ENLISTMENT DAY MEANS TO PUBLIC State Director Howell Cheney Issues Statement Regarding Obligations of Adults in W. S. S. Drive Howell Cheney, Connecticut State Direct- or of War Savings, has issued the follow- ing explanation as to the meaning of registration day to be held throughout the nation on June 28: During the week of June 17th to 21st, every individual will receive addressed to him or her personally a call from the Governor, directing him to go to the near- est schoolhouse or other designated place on June 28th to register his pledge to save and economize and to invest in a specific amount of War Savings Certificates during the year. You should first ascertain where your nearest schoolhouse or other place desig- nated by the local chairman of the War Savings Committee is located at which you may register your pledge on June 2Sth. If practicable you should appear in per- son on that date. If the nature of your vocation, however, makes it impracticable, you may authorize the representative of the Treasury Department, who will call on every household during the week of June 21st to 28th to register the pledge for you, by signing a coupon attached to the pledge which will be presented to you. The pledge will require a statement as to the following matters: 1. The individual's agreement to save and economize to help win the war. 2. A pledge for the individual and those whom he or she represents, to invest in a specified amount of War Savings Certifi- cates during the year. 3. A statement of the number of in- dividuals who are covered by the pledge. 4. A statement, in case the individual desires to make it, of the amount of War Savings Certificates already purchased. Having signed the pledge, and either having registered in person or by having authorized some individual to register it for you, the full patriotic duty in connec- tion with the War Savings Enlistment Day will have been completed. Manchester Simsbury . . . New Haven . Chester Norwalk Stamford . . . New London Suffield Chaplin . . . . Middletown Portland . . . Hartford . . . Vernon Meriden 1.24 1.22 1.21 1.20 1.19 1.17 1.11 1.11 1.11 1.08 1.05 1.04 1.03 1.02 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN WANT INFORMATION ON ENEMY OWNED PROPERTY Request of State Council Will Trans- mit Information to Council of National Defense Information regarding any enemy alien property within the borders of the state of Connecticut, is desired by the Connecticut State Council of Defense, according to a request given state wide circulation last week. The Council of National Defense has, at the request of the Alien Property Custo- dian, requested the State Council of De- fense to secure " the fullest possible in- formation concerning all enemy-owned property in Connecticut, and transmit such information at once to the Council of National Defense." The State Defense Council today issued the following request: "Citizens of Con- necticut having any information concerning enemy-owned property in the State of Con- necticut are requested to inform this Council at once, addressing their letters to the Council at Room 21, State Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut. As fast as such in- formation is received, even though it is unverified, this Council will transmit it to the Council of National Defense. " The Alien Property Custodian is en- deavoring to locate all property in the United States owned by 'enemies' or ' allies of enemies.' " The term ' enemy ' as here used in- cludes every person now living within, and every company incorporated within Ger- many. Austria-Hungary, and all territory occupied by the armed forces of the Central powers. Similarly the term ' ally of en- emy ' includes every person now living within, and every company incorporated within any of the allies of Germany and Austria-Hungary. Residence, and not citi- zenship, is the determining factor. Ger- mans, Austro-Hungarians, Turks, etc., re- siding in the United States are not by reason of their nationality considered 'en- emies' or 'allies of enemies.' Germans and Austro-Hungarians held in the custody of the War Department are included within the term 'enemy.' Americans residing in Germany or Austria-Hungary, or in the territory occupied by their forces, are in- cluded 'within the term 'enemy,' and Americans in Bulgaria or Turkey or in territory occupied by their forces are in- cluded in the term 'ally of enemy.' " Enemy-owned property includes all kinds of property, tangible or intangible, money, chattels, securities, lands, accounts receivable, etc., belonging to an enemy. If the property is held in the name of an- other — by a dummy or in trust — it _ is enemy property provided the beneficial in- 1 9 belong to an enemy." If each of sixty schools in a city, aver- aging one thousand pupils to a school, could sell one War-Savings Stamp to each pupil, that city would send afloat one of tie new " Kagl'cs," the long, powerful, fast nie, nine chasers now being built at tre- mendous speed by Henry Ford. A PROCLAMATION TO ADULTS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT: WHEREAS, the President of the United States has called the nation to universal saving so that the labor and materials vitally necessary to win the war may be thereby released for the support of our arms: NOW, THEREFORE, I, MARCUS H. HOLCOMB, Governor of the State of Connecticut, do hereby call upon all adults in the state to ap- pear in person or by an authorized representative, at the nearest public school house or other designated place on Friday, June 28, between the hours of 12 and 9 P. M., to register their pledges to save and economize to help win the war, and as a minimum fulfillment of such pledges to agree to invest in a specified amount of war savings certificates during the year 1918. (Signed) M. H. HOLCOMB, Governor of Connecticut. EMPLOYMENT MEN State Officials in Government Service Hold Bi-Weekly Meetings In the interests of greater efficiency for the local agencies of the United States Em- ployment Service, Leo A. Korper, federal director for Connecticut, is holding meet- ings once every two weeks with his associ- ates. The superintendents of local employ- ment offices are securing a uniform method of conducting the business through these bi-weekly meetings for exchange of ideas and discussion of problems. These meetings are being held in Hart- ford and the last one was attended by Dr. George Edwards, district director of the United States Boys Working Reserve, and Arthur Howe, chief enrollment officer of the Reserve lor Connecticut. The other mem- bers of the government's Employment Serv- ice present were: Allen B. Lincoln, as- sociate director; Dwight L. Rogers, chief clerk; David Elder, field representative; Senator Elijah Rogers, agricultural coun- cilor representing the Connecticut State Manufacturers' Association and the follow- ing five superintendents: Clifton E. Daven- port, Hartford; Robert W. Budd, Water- bury; Professor Henry P. Fairchild, New Haven; A. W. Burritt, Bridgeport, and W. ( 1. Norris, Willimantic. TANKS GET 100 MEN The Tank Corps of the United States 4rmy has attracted approximately 100 splendid fighting men from Connecticut, according to a report received from Leo A. Korper, federal director for Connecticut of the United States Public Service Reserve and War Service Exchange, with which the Connecticut State Council of Defense co- operates. More Connecticut men are wanted of the same type and as the tank service is open to men of draft age desirable candidates will find Mr. Korper's office ready to co- operate immediately for their induction with the assurance that accepted men will have early service overseas. THIRD TRAINING CAMP FOR FOOD PRODUCERS Nearly Seventy Boys Taking Practical Lessons in Farming at Storrs College An enrollment of nearly seventy boys was reported at the opening of the third United States Boys Working Reserve training camp at the Connecticut Agricultural col- lege at Storrs. Upon the conclusion of a practical course in farming for two weeks the boys will be available to farmers for employment in the work of food production. The series of Boys' Working Reserve training camps opened May 21. Each camp gives two weeks' training. Up to the pres- ent time a large number of enthusiastic and patriotic boys have been enrolled at the camp. The boys are under the supervision of experienced leaders and after they are placed on farms will be visited by inspectors who will look after their welfare. Entrance qualifications for these camps are as follows: 1. Candidate should be be- tween the ages of 16 and 21 years; 2. A health certificate signed by physician or physical director should be presented; 3. The boys must agree to work for a period of at least six weeks at the rate of not less than $1.00 a day and board, pay often be- ing more where special ability is shown. At the conclusion of their service, each lad who enters the Boys' Working Reserve will receive a certificate signed by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb and also two bronze medals, one from the federal government and the other from the state of Connecticut. Enrollments for these camps are made through Arthur Howe at the office of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, at the State Capitol, Hartford, or through the following county directors: — Fairfield, R. J. Mulford, Ridgefield; Hart- ford, N. H. Batchelder, Windsor; Litchfield, W. D. Hood, Winsted; Middlesex, E. B. Seller, Middletown; New Haven. C. L. Kirsehner, New Haven; New London. F. S. I lit el [rock. New London; Tolland, P. M. Howe, Rockville; Windham, Horace F. Turner, Danielson. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN INDUSTRIAL WORKERS . TO OBSERVE FLAG DAY Patriotic Program for Factory Use Sug. gested by Council of National Defense BETTER CO-OPERATION LARGE ENROLLMENTS IN FREIGHT HANDLING IN JUNIOR FOOD ARMY Flag Day exercises will be held today in many industrial plants throughout the state, following a celebration plan of the Council of National Defense and the United States Bureau of Education, which has been endorsed and given state-wide publication by the Publicity Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. A Flag Day program for exercises during the noon hour in industrial plants, particu- larly those which are operating on Govern- ment contracts, has been prepared and dis- tributed by the United States Bureau of Education. Special attention is also being paid to those plants employing men and women of foreign birth. It is contemplated that the exercises shall be brief. The Division of Four Minute Men of the Federal Committee on Public Information is eo operating with the Bureau of Educa- tion in providing speakers for these exer- cises. Morris E. Ailing, state chairman of the Four Minute Men, has sent to all his local chairmen throughout Connecticut a bulletin requesting their co-operation with industrial plants in tlii- state in this mat- ter. In addition to this, local agencies of the Connecticut State Council of Defense will be at the service of managers of in- dustrial plants for this purpose, and re- quests to local chairmen of the Council's war bureaus or town committees will re- sult in assistance in securing speakers. The suggested Flag Day program for in- dustrial plants calls for the appointment of a representative committee by both em- ployers and employees to arrange the de- tails. The program opens with the bugle call to rally the workers at the plants to the flag staff, followed by the flag raising, during which "The Star Spangled Banner" will be sung. Following this is the salute to the Flag and the pledge of allegiance. After this, the suggestion is that all per- sons at the exercise-, repeat in unison an "American's Creed." A brief address by a Four Minute Man or other speaker to be confined to not more than ten minutes is suggested as the next number on the program, following it the suggestion is that all present sing " America." It is known by the state defense council that a large number of industrial plants throughout the state are contemplating the arrangement of exercises such as these sug- gested on Flag Day, June 14. War Bureaus and Local Freight Agents to Work Together Recommendations looking toward a standardized method of handling the freight conditions in Connecticut by co-operation between local war bureaus and the local freighl agents, were adopted at a recent meeting of the Connecticut State Council nf Defense. Complete co-operation between the dif- ferent war bureaus and local freight agents by arrangement between the transportation committee and the officials of the railroad company is proposed. By this co-operation shipper, consignee and the railroad will all lie assisted in expediting the movement of freight. The recommendations provide that the railroad freight agents be requested to notify consignees on the arrival of freight, either in carload or less carload lots in two ways: First, by the. usual post card notice; and, second, by telephone communi- cation from a clerk detailed for this pur- pose in the office of the freight agent. Ihe transportation sections of the local war bureaus will lie required to report from time to time to the Transportation Com- mittee any recommendations regarding the improvement of freight handling facilities. These recommendations will be transmitted to the railroad company along with any suggestions as to improvements in delivery of less carload freight from the freight house to consignee. Actual Number Now 36,000 — Garden Project Brings 20,000— Pigs Dis = tributed Number 2,000 MORE MEN FOR CLASS 1 Local Boards to Make Revision of Statutes in Cases of Deferred Class Registrants Exhibitions of motion pictures under the auspices of the national government and the Connecticut State Council of Defense will be discontinued through the summer months. The Division of Moving Pictures, a branch of the Publicity Committee of the State Council, has just closed a successful season of educational and patriotic work which started last January. The state was thoroughly covered twice with motion pic- ture exhibitions combined with war ad- dresses. Draft registrants outside of Class 1 wi lie given hearings this month by all local exemption boards for the purpose of revis- ing the classification of any men who ought to be in Class 1. and physical examination will be taken of Class 1 men who at pres- ent are conditioned, in the expectation that some of these will be found fit for imme- diate military service. Every local board and legal advisory board and government appeal agents will be instructed by the governor's office to make this canvass of their registrants dur- ing what will be known as " Class 1 Week." Registrants and witnesses will be subpoenaed before this group of government officials, questionnaires examined and hearings held to determine whether registrants in de- ferred classifications ought to be in Class 1. Physical examinations will be taken of Class 1 registrants now conditioned for limited service or general service to deter- mine whether they ought not to be ad- judged physically fit for assignment to Class 1 without condition. Government appeal agents will be expected to appeal to dis- trict boards in cases where there is still apparent grounds for placing a man in ( lass 1 contrary to the decision of his local board. Although complete returns have not as yet been received from every community in the state it is evident that the 50,000 en- rollment set as the goal for the Junior Food Army will be more than reached. At the present time over 36,000 enrollments have actually been received with practically none of the canning project members yet en- rolled, and with no enrollment as yet in either the cities of Hartford or Bridgeport. The garden project has proved the most popular, over l!0,000 enrollments being in this project alone. In the livestock depart- ment over 2,000 pigs have been placed,- which is about four times the number of pig- placed with boys and girls last year. Poultry, calves ami sheep, follow in' the oiiler named. Local representatives of the Junior Food Army are asked to immediately secure in- formation as to the quota expected of their community if they have not already done so. Twenty thousand boys and girls has been set as the quota for the state in canning. Boys and girls who have enrolled in some other project and who wish to en- roll again as members of the canning pro- |i 'I may do so. All local representatives of the Food Committee and all organizations interested in the conservation of fruits and vegetables will be called upon to co-operate in the coming drive for increased conservation by means of canning and drying. Quotas have been set for the various 'parts of the state and will be issued at an early date. Miss \l. Estella Sprague, Home Economics Direct- or for Connecticut. Miss Maud E. Hayes, and A. J. Brundage of the Connecticut Agricultural College, have been preparing plans for this campaign which will be issued to local representatives soon. Millions of European farmers have left their fields to fight for the safety of America and the world. Those fields there- fore haven't been producing much. Ours have. Europe's food has got to come from somewhere. America is the place. It's little enough to ask the individual Ameri- can to conserve what our fields produce, so our European brethren can have plenty and keep up the fight. Save your bit! America is requested to save fats to make the German ranks thin. That will do it and you can help. Use a third of an ounce less every day. Every square meal you save for the boys in the trenches and their folks back home brings Kaiserism that much nearer moral starvation. The boy you cheered when he marched away will stand knee deep in trench mud; he will face poison gas and deadly flame. He will endure all the terrors of modern battle. That's his bit. Your bit, perhaps, is to save one slice of bread a day in order that he may not fight in vain. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Plans Meeting of Foreign Language Newspaper Editors (Continued from page 1) Smith, Benjamin F. English, Leo A. Korper, Frank T>. Cheney, Edward P. Jones, C. J. Bennett. Fred B. Griffin, T. F. Noone, Au- brey L. Maddock, Arthur L. Shipman, Stanley H. Holmes, George M. Landers, Admiral W. S. Cowles, Prof. \V. C. Holden, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Richard Wayne, Howell Cheney, Dr. Valeria Parker and Margaret T. Corwin. Reports were submitted by F. B. Griffin, of the Transportation Committee, H. K. Smith, of the Committee on Man Power and Labor, Mr. Bissell for the Committee on Education, and Judge Noone for the Pub- licity Committee. An informal report on the War Chest inquiry was given by Mr. ■Jones outlining results in the Torrington War Chest campaign. Judge Wheeler re- ported an action taken to provide trans- portation for inspectors engaged in the work of the United States Boys Working Reserve. Mr. Landers reported that the Food Sup- ply Committee bad spent considerable time developing plans for the hydra-ting of food and W. C. Hidden outlined the work done along these lines. MILK CAMPAIGN Demonstration in New Britain to Increase Intelligent Use of Milk The campaign to increase the intelligent use of milk, especially in the daily diet of children, is being conducted in New Britain by the Committee of Food Supply. State Council of Defense, co-operating with New Britain organizations, the United States Food Administration and the Hartford County League and Farm Bureau. This campaign is a demonstrational campaign and other cities wishing to put on a similar campaign will have it as a basis upon which to work. The necessity for further education of tlie people of the state is being impressed upon the Committee of Food Supply by various municipal organizations. In many cases through a mistaken notion of food values or through a lack of knowledge of (he need for milk in children's diet many heads of families have decreased the amount of milk provided their children to a point below the danger mark and consequently the children are suffering malnutritia. A state- wide campaign on the use of milk is planned by the Food Committee for a little later. PERSONS AFFECTED BY "WORK OR FIGHT" ORDER Idhrs and persons engaged in non- productive labor who are of army draft age, will have to "work or fight " after July 1st under regula- tions adopted by the Provost Marshal General's office. The Bulletin pre- sents herewith the list! of non-pro- ducers whom the local exemption boards have been authorized to trans- fer from deferred classifications to Class 1: Persons engaged in the serving of food and drink, or either in public places, including hotels and social clubs; Passenger elevator operators and attendants; and doormen, footmen, carriage openei», and other attend- ants in clubs, hotels, stores, apart- ment houses, office buildings, and bath houses; Persons including ushers and other attendants engaged and occupied in and in connection with games, sports, and amusements, excepting actual performers in legitimate concerts, operas, or theatrical performances; Persons employed in domestic serv- ice: Sales clerks and other clerks em- ployed in stores and other mercantile establishments. The New York State Defense Council is organizing " Return Load Bureaus " through the eo-operation of its county de- fense committee chairmen. Better trans- portation relations between the states of Connecticut and New York are expected. In a letter sent out by the New York State Council, the Connecticut Return Load movement is described as having " suc- ceeded splendidly." i\ew York is adopting the Connecticut plan in general. Nation and State ask for Appropriate Programs on Fourth (Continued from page 1.) Major John Buckley, who has charge of the enforcement of the selective service act in this state, has issued instructions to all local boards on the " Work or Fight" regu- lations recently promulgated by Provost Marshal General Crowder. These regula- tion-, which affect registrants who are un- employed or who are engaged in non- essential labor, will he enforced beginning duly 1. Several towns have disposed of over half their quota of " Smileage Books," and other towns have done well. The sale of these books has not been pushed at all in a great many places, and we urge the chairman in these towns to handle energetically the dis- posal of " Smileage Books," after the Red Cross drive. Let each town-chairman re- member that one " Smileage Book " must be sold for every twenty people in their town- ship. — Connecticut Smileage News. On the days when drafted men are leaving for the various camps, certain towns have had girls and boys at the station selling " Smileage Books." A quantity of books have been disposed of to friends of the men, who are leaving, and given by them to the departing men.-: — Connecticut Smileage News. on Public Information indicate a nation- wide observance of the day unlike any previous celebration in patriotic ardor and consecration to the war for freedom. Local agencies of the Defense Council have been requested to proceed to organize plans for celebrations on the national holi- day. Where other agencies already have plans under way, such as committees ap- pointed by mayors of cities, the local agencies of the State Council are advised to offer complete and hearty co-operation. This latter course is recommended in cities of over 20.000 where the mayors have already been requested by the Federal Committee on Public Information to form committees of foreign born citizens for loyalty cele- brations on the Fourth. Wherever Fourth of July plans have not been initiated the War Bureaus and Town Committees are appealed to to take the initiative. In arranging for local celebrations, all local agencies of the State Defense Council have been promised the assistance and co- operation of the Publicity Committee and the Division of War Rallies. The former will furnish suggestions as to plans and program while the Division will supply speakers for the day. That every group of foreign born citizens desirous of so doing shall manage and direct its own part in the Fourth of July celebration is the wish of the state and national agencies pushing this movement. Fmphasis is also given the importance of paying appropriate tributes to Our Allies on Independence Day, In a letter remarkable for its tone and appeal a group of representatives of foreign born races asked President Wilson to call the attention of all citizens to the fact that these races intended on July 4, 191S, to manifest by special celebration, their loyalty to America and to the world war for democracy. In replying the President said: "As July 4. 1770, was the dawn of democracy for this nation let us on July 4, 1018, celebrate the birth of a new and greater spirit of democracy, by whose influ- ence, we hope and believe, what the signers of the Deoalration of Independence dreamed of for themselves and their fellow-country- men shall be fulfilled for all mankind." FLORISTS AFFECTED Greenhouses must be operated with not more than fifty per cent, of their former consumption of coal under a new regula- tion of the national fuel administration as given for Connecticut by Fuel Administra- tor Thomas W. Russell. The new restric- tion applies to all florists and owners of private greenhouses. Its purpose is to pro- vide a greater amount of fuel for indus- tries engaged in the production of muni- tions and is effective throughout the coal year from April 1, 1918 to April 1, 1910. Vol. I (Efltm grtirut Bttlktut. Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, JUNE 28, 1918 No. 29 SURVEY OF FARMS IN FIVE COUNTIES TABULATED BY STATE Shows That Farmers Have 26,371 More Acres of Land Under Cultivation Than Last Season— Total of 13,402 Farms Reached in Census — Statis- tics on Live Stock STATE LIBRARIAN COMPLETES BIG TASK OF TABULATION Four counties in Connecticut have 26,371 more acres of land under cultiva- tion this year as a means to greater food production according to a summary of the agricultural survey just completed by State Libarian George S. Godard. The state is now in possession of valuable data regarding the 13.402 farms surveyed in Hartford. Fairfield. Litchfield, New Haven and Tolland counties. The Con- necticut State Council of Defense author- ized the survey by counties and the tabu- lation was made with the same machin- ery used to tabulate the state military census. Among the farm products which farmers eaid they would raise more ex- tensively this year are oats, rye, corn and wheat. The census also gives the acre- age each farm has given over to hay, clover, alfalfa, barley, buckwheat, pota- toes, tobacco and garden truck. An in- ventory is given of the live stock on each farm and the pure bred stock is classified. The census also covers the farm machin- ery, reapers, binders, threshers and trac- tors on hand. The labor needs of each farm were also secured by the census takers under three classes. (1) men, (2) boys and girls and (3) extra help for haying time. Mr. Godard is sending complete reports of the farm survey to the Slate Council of Defense, the Department of Agricul- ture at Washington, Professor I. G. Davis, state leader of county farm bureaus, and all the county agents. The census was taken under the leadership of the county agents last spring. Methods used in the farm survey in Litchfield county in Febru- ary were fo'lowed by the other four coun- ties. Questionnaires w'ere used in the collection of all data and a committee of practical farmers appointed by the War Bureau or Town Committee of the State Council made the canvass of farms in each community. It was not until the first week in June that the final survey blanks were received at the state library. WARNED ABOUT ROSTER A proposed roster of Connecticut men in the national service has not been sanc- tioned or approved by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. This informa- tion is contained in warning notices which have been sent broadcast through- out the state by the Council. Report has it that persons representing the pub- lishers of such a roster allege that the scheme has the sanction of the Council and Adjutant General George M. Cole. The Council denies any connection what- ever with the enterprise and so does General Cole. CONNECTICUT SENDS 40,000 BOOKS ACROSS Troops in France Will Have Access to Literary Donations at War Service Libraries NEW LONDON GETS 3,600 American soldiers in France will enjoy the happy privilege of reading thousands of books donated for their recreation period by Connecticut people. Approxi- mately 40,000 have reached the war serv- ice libraries " over there " or are on the way as a result of the book drive con- ducted last March by the Connecticut Public Library Committee and approved by the Connecticut State Council of De- fense. Since early in May a total of 20,000 books donated by Connecticut people have been shipped to Hoboken, N. J., and an equal number to Newport News, Va. Books shipped from these ports of em- barkation go direct to France and the war libraries conducted by the American Library association. A shipment of 3,600 books has been made to New London where distribution was made of a unit of fifty books for each submarine chaser and an allotment to the naval hospital and the troops at Fort Wright and Fort Michie. Another ship- ment of 5,000 books was sent to Camp Meade, Maryland. Books of fiction, travel and poetry are mixed with all sorts of textbooks in the great mass of donated books that have gone " over there " on a mission of cheer, recreation and culture. Included in the shipments to France are hundreds of French language text books. The great majority of the donated books have gone from the headquarters of the Connecticut Public Library Com- mittee on the top floor of the State Capi- tol. Twenty-one of the larger public libraries of the state have been permitted to send their shipments direct. At the State Capitol all books are sorted, labelled and packed and are already for (Continued on page 6) STATEWIDE EXHIBIT OF FOOD PRODUCTS RAISED BY CHILDREN Junior Food Army's Project has Ap- proval of Connecticut State Council of Defense — Exhibits Planned for State Fair in Berlin and County Fairs — $1,000 in Premiums TO OPEN NEW OFFICES OF U. S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE A statewide exhibit of the food pro- ducts raised by the Junior Food Army will be one of the patriotic features at the State Fair to be held in Berlin the last week in September and the Connecti- cut State Council of Defense at its meet- ing last Monday at the State Capitol Hartford endorsed the project. By vote of the Council the Connecticut State Agricultural College was requested to conduct the exhibit of the Army's products. Colonel Charles M. Jarvis, of Berlin, appeared before the Council to secure its endorsement of the exhibit. He reviewed the enrollment of 30,000 to 40,000 boys and girls in the Junior Food Army and explained that exhibits would be shown at all the county fairs and a statewide exhibit at the State Fair in Berlin with a proposed premium list of $1,000. Those attending the Council meeting were: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Bennett, Howard A. Giddings, Charles A. Goodwin, Julius C. Stremlau, Judge George W. Wheeler of the Council; Assistant Treas- urer Charles G. Frisbie. Ira M. Ornburn, Anna B. Sands, and the following chair- men and members of subcommittees: George B. Chandler, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, Benjamin F. English, Dr. C. C. Godfrey. Col. C. M. Jarvis, Edward P. Jones, Leo A. Korper. Aubrey L. Mad- dock, G. Ellsworth Meech, Arthur L. Ship- man and Margaret T. Corwin. An informal report on the progress of the work of the United States Employ- ment Service and allied departments in this state was made by Leo A. Korper, federal director for Connecticut. Methods followei in Waterbury of transferring men from non-essential to essential in- dustry were explained. Citizens of Bris- tol, New Britain, Stamford and Middle- town have made requests for the estab- lishment of local offices of the United States Employment Service. Offices are contemplated in Meriden and New Britain. Chairman Bissell read a letter from Arthur H. Fleming chief of the States Councils Section, Council of National De- e expressing appreciation for the valuable services rendered by Mr. Chand- ( Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN -0 * < CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 IIARTFORD. CONN., JUNE 2?, 1918. No. 29 MANY TONS OF BABIES WEIGHED FOR HEALTH Child Conservation Measure Being Taken in Connecticut Towns This Month Babies are being weighed in Connecti- cut towns as a war move in the interest of child conservation and their weight in the aggregate is totalling many tons. The first day of the weighing and meas- uring test in New Haven the weight of all babies registered was eight tons. Child Welfare committees to carry on this work and the follow-up plans, have been effectively organized through the efforts of the Committee on Woman's Activities of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense. Connecticut is expected to reduce its infant mortality during " Children's Year " by saving 1,065 babies. It has set about the preliminary work with commendable energy, and through Dr. Walter H. Brown, of Bridgeport, the state director, Miss Margaret Stack, R. N., of New Haven, the state field director, and Mrs. William E. D. Scott, chairman of the Child Welfare Committee, communi- ties are now observing the campaign period devoted to weighing and measur- ing of babies under five years of age. Churches and schoolhouses are being used as weighing and measuring stations. Doctors and nurses are giving their serv- ices gratuitously to the work of weigh- ing and measuring while the Minute Women in many towns are attending to the clerical work and the transportation of mothers and children to and from the weighing and measuring stations. Height, weight and age are regarded as determining factors in the health of children. A follow-up campaign to save the abnormal children starts on the con- clusion of the weighing and measuring campaign. In New Haven over 4,000 babies have been registered. Norwich registered 345 babies the first day. Record cards in- dicating parentage, weight, height, and age of the baby are being supplied national headquarters and the parents with a duplicate record for local commit- tees. Bridgeport has decided to collect more data than is required by the govern- ment and is learning facts about the birth, feeding of the child when the first tooth came in the case of older children, when table food was taken for the first time and when the child first walked and talked. STATE CONFERENCE ON GIRLS' WORK A state conference of leaders in girls' work will be held in the Hall of the House, State Capitol, Hartford, on Wed- nesday, July 10 at 11:30 a. rn. Dr. Valeria H. Parker, chairman of the Committee on Health and Recreation, a sub-committee of the Committee on Woman's Activities will give a summary of reports on girls' work. Five minute reports will be given on the following subjects: War Savings, Junior Red Cross, Child Welfare, Americanization. Athletics and Dancing, Women Workers, Club Work, Pageantry, Sex Education, Bureau of Information on Courses of Instruction and War Work for Girls. Mrs. J. B. Wilbur, jr., of Hartford, has been appointed chairman of the Motor Messenger Service. New Haven furnishes a good example of what is being done by the Motor Messenger Service. During the month of May, 257 cars were employed and gave 770 hours for various patriotic services not count- ing waiting time. These cars made 1.350 stops and covered 2.554 miles. The equivalent cost in taxi service, at $4 per hour, would be $3,0S0. Local Motor Mes- senger Services have been established in thirteen communities: Ansonia, Bridge port, Fairfield. Greenwich, Hartford, Meri- den, NaugatUck, New Haven. Ridgefield. Stratford. Waterbury, Watertown and West Hartford. The value of the child conservation campaign is appealing to communities that take pride in their health standards to such an extent that child welfare work did not at first seem necessary. In the weighing and measuring cam- paign, many cases are being found of children who need their tonsils and ade- noids removed or whose diet has been fa ally. The Woman's Committee is now prepared to loan illustrated charts de- picting the proper care and feeding of babies. The Committee suggests that these charts be supplemented by local exhibits of the following: 1. Well prepared layette. 2. Clothing for the Baby. 3. Demonstration of modified milk. 4. Danger of poor milk, etc. 5. Food for a child of three or five. 6. Demonstration of proper way to bathe babies. 7. Sensible clothing, especially empha- sizing proper and improper shoes, improper garters, etc. 8. Chart showing the local conditions. such as birth and death rate for children under five from April 6. 1917 to April 6, 191S; report of the local milk inspectors; chart show- ing the nationalities represented in your town. 9. Things bad for babies. 10. Sleeping arrangements. 11. If you have any Child Welfare agen- cies, secure their co-operation in supplementing this exhibit. The Speakers' Bureau has been fur- nishing speakers for the Thrift Stamp Campaign, averaging about twelve a night. One night they furnished thirty speakers. Speakers are also being pro- vided for the child welfare campaign. Their addresses will be illustrated with slides. GOVERNOR ASKS AID IN CHILD CAMPAIGN Parents, Educators and Medical Workers Urged To Cooperate With State Committee Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has ap- proved of the Child Conservation Cam- paign in Connecticut in the following letter: " To the Mothers, Fathers, Teachers, Physicians, Nurses and all other Citizens of Connecticut: " As the war progresses it is borne in upon us more and more forcibly that it is not enough to provide for the coming month or the coming year. We must take account of the needs of the future. " Our problems are not peculiar to us. Our Allies share almost all of them and have considered them well. Not the least is that of the man-power of the next genera- D. of B. JUL 11 l»t& tion — the citizenship of tnat democracy for which we are expending every effort. " England expresses this in a single sen- tence : " ' There is no waste so irretrievable as that of a Nation which is careless of its rising generation.' " From France comes ihe message: " ' Double will be tomorrow the tasks uf the pupils of today. — twice as intense, therefore, should be their preparation for this task.' " While our own records show that one- third of the men examined on the first draft were not physically fit, many of them for causes which would have been remediable had they had proper care in childhood. " I would therefore, urge upon the Fathers, Mothers, Physicians, Nurses, Teachers, and all other good citizens of Connecticut that they combine to aid in the program of man-power preparedness outlined by the Department of Labor, Chil- dren's Bureau, which the Woman's Commit- tee of the Council of Defense is to carry out. " Let us co-operate with intelligence, fore- sight, and knowledge in the conservation of that most precious of our possessions, our children." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN 600,000 Pledges Secured In War Savings Drive Encouraging Reports Received from all Parts of Connecticut Regarding Reg- istration Day — Time for Registration Extended to Sunday Night Approximately 600,000 pledges have been recorded in Connecticut up to the present time in the War Savings pledge drive according to announcement made today at the office of the State Director of War Savings. From every city and town in the State good reports of work accomplished are being received. House to house can- vasses have been completed everywhere. Factories are on all sides reporting pledge quotas of lOO^e. New London was the first city to report its pledge quota increased. The climax of the whole drive comes today when National War Savings Enlistment Day will be observed. On that occasion all adults over 14 years of age who have not previously recorded their pledges are expected by Presiden- tial and Governmental Proclamations to report at the nearest school house or other places designated by the Town Chairman, in order that they may regis- ter their pledges to save and economize in order to help win the war. In order that there may be no community which has not had ample opportunity to " go over the top " the State Director has de- cided to extend the time for registration until Sunday night. War Savings Chair- men are planning to devote Saturday and Sunday to patriotic endeavors to se- cure pledges from those who have not already pledged. In numerous cities, Slackers' Commit- tees consisting of prominent citizens have been formed. Persons who have re- fused to make War Savings pledges are approached by members of this com- mittee and are asked for their reason for declining. In case the excuse is not acceptable to the committee, drastic steps are invariably taken. It is expected that when the results are tabulated more than 900.000 War Savings Pledges will be found to have been secured in Connecticut. The allot- ment for this State, during the year, is $26,000,000. Up to the present time only $4,000,000 of this amount has been raised but it is hoped that when counts of regis- tration day are completed, that a long drive toward the desired goal will have been taken. The National War Savings Committee at Washington wants the secretary of every society to ask each member in turn to tell in open meeting just what per- sonal sacrifice he or she is making to win this war; just what he or she is doing without in money, material and labor to save civilization. Keep the Torch of Liberty Burning SAVE SERVE SACRIFICE BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS WAR SAVINGS RALLIES HELP REGISTRATION Several Hundred Speakers Urged Pa- triotic Obligations to Nation Before Many Audiences War Savings rallies held in nearly every Connecticut community the past two weeks have successfully urged upon every man, woman and child the patriotic obligation to support the war by saving and sacrifice. A complete registration of pledges on National War Savings En- listment Day, June 28, was the object of the state-wide speaking campaign. The speakers consisted of several hundred men and women. The Liberty Choruses and the State Guard organizations gave valued assistance in making the rallies a success. Howell Cheney, state chairman of the National War Savings Committee, has had the co-operation of the Division of War Rallies, a department of the Publicity Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, and also the Speakers' Bureau of the Committee on Woman's Activities. These agencies have supplied the speakers for the rallies. Chairmen of war bureaus and town committees of the defense council, or in some cases, the chairmen of the local War Savings Committees perfected the arrangements locally. Municipal build- ings, public halls, school houses and churches were secured for the rallies, nearly all of which were held in the evenings. A few out-door meetings were held. Each rally had two speakers, a woman and a man, the woman speaker being accorded first place on every program. Their message was an appeal for every man, woman and child to pledge to save and economize and invest a specific amount of War Savings certificates dur- ing the balance of the year, registering their pledges on June 28, National War Savings Enlistment Day. ROOSEVELT PLEADS FOR WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN Connecticut War Savings Committee Makes Public Economic Appeal Made by Former President In a stirring message made public by the Connecticut War Savings Committee, Col. Theodore Roosevelt urged every man, woman and child to practice econ- omy and thrift; to become active partici- pants in the war by purchasing War Savings and Thrift Stamps, and to en- trust the spending of their money to the Government " in order to speed up the war and to secure the peace of over- whelming victory." Col. Roosevelt called on all the people of the nation to join in the War Savings movement and to " put it over " the same as they did in the Red Cross and Liberty Loan campaigns. Col. Roosevelt's message is as follows: " Of course the primary factor in de- ciding this war is and will be the army. But there can be no great army in war today unless a great nation stands back of it. The most important of all our needs is immensely to strengthen the fighting line at the front. But it cannot be permanently strengthened unless the whole nation is organized back of the front. We need increased production by all. We need thrift and the avoidance of extravagance and of waste of money upon non-essentials by all. We need the in- vestment of our money in Government securities. " The Government, through the War Savings campaign, offers the opportunity to every individual in the nation to join in a great national movement to secure these ends. The Treasury Department proposes a means to achieve these ends that all our people form themselves into thrift clubs or war savings societies. This is the people's war. The responsi- bility for the Government rests on the people as a whole. The army is the people's army. It can be supported only if the people invest in the securities of the Government; and this investment by the people should be as nearly universal as possible. All the men, all the women, and half the children of the land should be active members of Uncle Sam's team. The War Savings campaign offers them the chance to be active members. This campaign means the encouragement of thrift and production. But it means much more than this. It also means to make our people realize their solidity and mutual dependence and to make them understand that the Government is really theirs. Therefore, it is a move- ment for genuine Americanization of all our people. It is a movement to fuse all our different race stocks into one great unified nationality. It is emphatic- ally a movement for nationalism and patriotism. " Let all of us join in this movement. The success of the War Savings cam- paign means an immense addition to our war strength. It also means the first step in economic preparedness for what is to come after the war. We must never return to our haphazard, spendthrift ways. Thrift should be made a national habit as part of our social and industrial readjustment." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR STATE FAIR EXHIBIT Junior Food Army's Competition Plans Represented Under Four Groups — Demonstrations a Feature The Junior Food Army's exhibit at the State Fair in Berlin next September, will be conducted on a large scale, with children from all parts of the state com- peting for prizes. Members of this great army of production and conservation have opportunity throughout the summer to do their best in preparing to enter prize winning exhibits. The state exhibit will be divided into four groups: (1) Products the boys and girls have raised, (2) demonstrations and judging of food methods, canning, selection and storage of seed corn, etc. (3) demonstration team competition (4) exhibits of newspaper articles, stories and record books and pictures of the work done by the Junior Food Army. Demonstration teams will consist of three members and the number of teams competing will be determined on a basis of county representation. The teams coming out of the demonstration and judging competition as champions will be awarded a short term course at Storrs Agricultural College. All prizes for food entries less than five dollars in value, will be awarded in thrift stamps. The question of transportation of exhibits has been settled by agreement of the State Fair officials to transport all products by motor trucks. Exhibits on a similar but smaller scale will be held in each county preceding the state exhibit, while the entire plan of demontrating the activities of the Junior Food Army will be first intro- duced in communities by community ex- hibits. War Bureaus and Town Commit- tees of the State Council of Defense and Farm Bureaus will co-operate in these plans. The Junior Food Army, of which Mrs. Samuel S. Russell. Jr., of Middletown is state chairman, is now making a big drive to enroll young people for canning work. It is expected to have an enroll- ment of over 50,000 boys and girls be- tween the ages of 10 and 18 years in the Army. A program of war tasks which army members endeavor to perform, in part, according to locality and ability are as follows: raising one-half acre of corn; raising one-eighth acre of potatoes; rais ing one-twentieth an acre of garden truck or raising produce on a rod square gar- n; canning fifty quarts of food, drying and salting 100 pounds of food; conserva- tion of food through adopting twelve m< thods of war-time cookery; caring for ten hens, or caring for ten birds and rear- mi; chicks; raising one calf, and raising one or more sheep. A War Savings Call for Every One in the Nation The War Savings Campaign is far more than child's effort. "We need the children to make it succeed, but children alone cannot sell $2,000,000,000 worth of stamps in a year. An annual turn over of $125,000,000 would be regarded a large business — anywhere. It is just as big when the business is the purchase of War Savings Stamps. The sale of stamps is only a means to an end. That end is saving material and labor for use by our nation in the jirosecution of the war. Everybody must save! Rich people, as well as poor! A man with an income of $100,000 a year should save by the purchase of the maximum amount of War Savings Stamps, as the child, with no income, saves by buying Thrift Stamps. Every War Savings worker ought to remember this. Stamps should be purchased out of savings from present earnings, and pledges made to buy additional stamps from further earnings. We cannot raise Connecticut's quota without the help of the big savers. It cannot be secured without purchases by those who can take the limit of $1,000. Let us stop talking about Thrift Stamps and talk War Savings Stamps. Thrift Stamps have their place, but their place is on the way to build up to War Savings Stamps. Clever devices for the sale of Thrift Stamps are well enough in their way, but they do not always form the habit of saving. If the Government had merely wanted to raise $2,000,000,000, it could have made another Liberty Loan. War Savings Stamps will raise the money, and get people to save labor and material for the country at the same time. Every person who is able by any means to buy from $50 to $1,000 of these stamps should do so. It should be brought home to every man and woman in the State that duty demands a subscription of War Savings Stamps to the limit. The greatest opportunity lies before those whose income is less than $3,000 a year who all together receive four-fifths of the $40,000,000,000 which is the total annual income of the American people. The ultimate test of loyalty to the Government is not wearing- buttons and investing in bonds. A man is loyal either when he is in the army or navy or when he is denying himself in order that the Government may have material and labor. War Savings Stamps help this self-denial. POSTER COMPETITION Intended to Speed Up Production in American Shipyards A poster competition open to citizens, soldiers, sailors, and shipbuilders, has been started by the National Service Section of the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation as a means to " speed-up " and inspire work- ers in the government shipyards. The sum of $1,000 in twelve prizes is being offered and those competing are divided into four groups with three prizes for each group. The classes oi contestants are; (1) Any citizen of the United States; (2) Soldiers and sai'ors in the service of the United States; (3) Workers in the ship-building plants whose out-put is connected with ship- building. Posters may be illustrated by any medium, pen and ink, chalk, oil, water color. July 25 will mark the close of the contest. The New York Sun and the National Committee of Patriotic Societies are co-operating in the work of conducting the competition. Further in- formation can be secured by those in- terested by addressing " U. S. Shipping Board Poster Competition, Care New York Sun, 150 Nassau street, New York City." It is intended to place the prize win- ning posters in the shipbuilding plants of which there are 154 with approxi- mately 7,000 plants of a varioty of kinds whose output is connected with ship- ing. The posters are expected lo inspire the workers with the ambition to ac- quire speed and efficiency. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN SUGGESTED PROGRAM FOR FOURTH OF JULY Local Agencies Guided in Their Plans for National Holiday Celebration Proposed Independence Day celebra- tions in various Connecticut communities are being planned along the suggested lines of program and features sent to chairmen of War Bureaus and Town Committees by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. A program of patriotic outdoor exer- cises has been suggested as a model and in keeping with the aims of the Council of National Defense. Among the sug- gested features are: Singing of patriotic songs by the Liberty Chorus and audi- ence, the reading of President Wilson's message to the American people and Gov- ernor Marcus H. Holcomb's Fourth of July message, a dramatic pledging of allegiance to the flag by the entire audi- ence, the reading of short selections from the Declaration of Independence, a speech and a short tableau, pageant or play depicting the unity of all people in the cause of world freedom for which the United States is fighting. A Loyalty parade with the display of the flags of the 21 allies, and the partici- pation of all foreign born groups is recommended. In the smaller towns a program of exercises followed by a simple community supper or picnic is suggested. " In the Cause of Freedom " is the title of the suggested pageant. All the allied nations are character parts. Humanity, Freedom, Justice are also characters which appear in the struggle against barbarian militarism. The Red Cross, war loan and food supply call for special parts in the pageant. The pic- ture is entirely symbolic and the cos- tumes designated are loose classic drap- ery of suitable colors to conform to the characters represented. The importance of including as active participants in Independence Day groups of foreign born in all communities is urged by the Council of Defense. Ex- tracts from the Council's latest bulletin to its local agencies emphasizing the importance of this matter follow: " In accordance with the wishes of the President of the United States, this Coun- cil urges you to secure the full and com- plete co-operation of groups of foreign born in arranging your Independence Day celebration. The main point of the whole plan is to interest foreign born groups as active participants in this event. " This Council urged you to see to it that all foreign born groups are repre- sented on this committee. Make the com- mittee thoroughly representative and see to it that its members are thoroughly sympathetic with this big Americaniza- tion movement." The New Britain War Bureau reported to the State Council today that nineteen foreign born groups in that city would take active part in the Fourth of July celebration. WAR RESOLUTIONS OF EPISCOPAL DIOCESE The Protestant Episcopal Dio- cese of Connecticut, at its recent annual meeting in Hartford, unani- mously adopted war resolutions, copies of which were received and acknowledged by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Copies were also sent to President Wilson and Governor Holcomb. The text of the resolutions follows: " RESOLVED, That the Diocese of Connecticut, through its Con- vention now assembled, renews its pledge of absolute loyalty to the Government of the United States. It believes, without the least equivocation, in the righteousness of the cause for which the nation is fighting in this frightful war, and that the ideals which have been proclaimed by our President are fundamental to the safety and integrity of our Country. " The Convention declares its clear and steadfast conviction that its faith in the religion of Jesus Christ and its advocacy of force to the utmost in this war are harmon- ized in accordance with the definite will of the God of our fathers and our God; that to defend our Nation as it is assailed by a barbaric and heartless enemy, and to fight for the protection and preservation of our democratic ideals, is a just and holy cause concerning which we believe this Country must tolerate but one mind and heart. "RESOLVED: That a copy of these Resolutions be sent to the President of the United States, to the Governor of this State, and to the State Council of Defense." WILL SUPPLY LABOR TO WAR INDUSTRIES New Haven manufacturers heard inter- esting facts about the work of the United States Employment Service at a meeting held last week in the New Haven Cham- ber of Commerce to invite their interest and co-operation. Addresses were made by Leo A. Korper, field director for Con- necticut, of the United States Employ- ment Service, Allen B. Lincoln, associate state director; Senator Elijah H. Rogers, farm help specialist; Professor Henry P. Fairchild, superintendent of the New Haven office and Robert W. Budd, super- intendent of the Waterbury office. Methods followed by the federal fuel ad- ministrator for Connecticut in fixing the price of coal in communities in this state were explained recently by Fuel Adminis- trator Thomas W. Russell. Uniform prof- its in all localities is one of the aims of the administration. That there will be an adequate supply of anthracite coal to supply the winter needs of all domestic con- sumers who wish to secure their coal enrly was the confident belief expressed by the fuel administrator. Task Assigned United States Employ- ment Service in Connecticut — Mr. Korper at Conference A new win-the-war program which will delegate to the United States Employ- ment Service the task of supplying all war industries in Connecticut with labor, was announced by Leo A. Korper, state director of that government agency upon his return from a three days conference in Washington, D. C. President Wilson has appealed to all employers to make full use of this government agency in securing labor. State directors and district superin- tendents of the United States Employ- ment Service and state directors of the Public Service Reserve from all parts of the country, attended the conference which was the first war labor conference held in the interests of the two branches of the United States Department of Labor. Mr. Korper said that the details of the government plan of supplying labor to war work plants would be announced later and would be effective throughout the entire nation. Connecticut received a high compliment from Editor Chiquoine in an address in which he pointed out that this state had given the most effect- ive kind of publicity to the varied activi- ties of the U. S. Employment Service. RULING BY CROWDER Applies to Enlistment of Agricultural Students in Senior Year Only agricultural students in the senior year whose standing places them in the upper third of the senior year, can enlist in the Quartermaster Enlisted Reserve Corps, according to a ruling of Provost Marshal General Crowder. The ruling was made public last week by the governor's office to correct an impres- sion that all agricultural students could enlist in that branch. The ruling of the Provost Marshal Gen- eral in this connection follows: — " Under such regulations as the Quar- termaster Ceneral may prescribe, stu- dents pursuing the course of agriculture, in the senior year, in land grant agricul- tural colleges, whose class standing places them in the upper third of the senior class as determined by the school authorities, may enlist in the Enlisted Reserve Corps of the Quartermaster De- partment, and thereafter, upon presenta- tion by the registrant to his Local Board of a certificate of such enlistment, such certificate shall be filed with the ques- tionnaire and the registrant shall be placed in Class Five on the ground that he is in the military service of the United States." 6 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Statewide Exhibit of Food Products Raised by Children (Continued from page 1) ler, chairman of the Committee on Pub- licity, during his recent speaking trip through the Western coast and Rocky Mountain states. EMPLOY/WENT SERVICE HELPING REGISTRANTS Connecticut Officers Ready to Co-op= erate in Finding Useful Work for Men in Deferred Classes Survey of Farms in Five Counties Tabulated by State MEETING OF JUNE 17 Those present at the Council meeting of June 17 were: Governor Marcus H. Holcomh, Chairman R. M. Bissell, J. W. Alsop. Winchester Bennett, C. A. Good- win, L. P. Robinson, Julius C. Stremlau. William R. Webster, Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Ira M. Ornburn, Anna B. Sands; and the following Chair- men and members of subcommittees: Dr. J. T. Black, G. B. Chandler, P. D. Cheney, Hon. Joseph F. Dutton, B. F. English, Harrison B. Freeman, Stanley H. Holmes, Leo A. Korper, Allen B. Lin- coln. A. L. Maddock, Elijah Rogers, Arthur L. Shipman, Herbert Knox Smith, George G. Williams, Margaret Corwin and Dr. Valeria H. Parker. The Council upon inquiry concerning the erection in communities of boards to contain the names of soldiers killed or wounded in action voted to approve the erection by its local agencies of rolls of men who have died in the service of the nation. The Committee on Publicity was requested to recommend to the local agencies a uniform and proper heading for such rolls. Chairman Bissell read an interesting summary of the war activities of the vil- lage of Unionville as prepared by the Unionville War Bureau. It was voted that questionnaires be sent to the local agencies calling upon them to submit reports on their war activities to date. Mr. Chandler, chairman of the Com- mittee on Publicity made an informal report on his western spsaking trip under the auspices of the Council of National raid Committee on Public Infor- mation. Mr. Korper. director for Con- necticut of the United States Employ- ment Service and Allied Services, re ported concerning the conference held in Washington under the auspices of the U. S. Employment Service and outlined the establishment of a federal War Labor Policies Board. Mayor Joseph F. Dutton. of Bristol invited the Council to attend Bristol's Americanization Day, July 4. Mr. Alsop reported that headquarters for the Community Organization Branch of the Ordnance department would be established in Connecticut by Charles E. Coin the state supervisor. Miss Corwin reported for the Commit- tee on Women's Activities. The com mittee recommended that a campaign of education be undertaken to secure pro - i recognition for the American flag and the national anthem. Approval was given by the Council of a proposed conference of leaders in work among girls as out- lined by Dr. Parker for July 10 and 11. Productive employment will be found for draft registrants in deferred classes by the United States Employment Serv- ice in Connecticut, the local draft boards having been notified to that effect last week. It is the desire of the U. S. Em- ployment Service to work in co-operation with the draft boards in carrying out the government's " work or fight " provisions. The plan has been endorsed by the Con- necticut State Council of Defense. Leo A. Korper, federal director for Connecticut of the United States Employ- ment Service, has sent with each letter to the local draft boards a batch of appli- cation cards to be given registrants who desire productive employment and have not obtained it. The name, address, age and present employment of the registrant is to be affixed to the card and also the signature of a board member if the board has rendered a decision that the regis- trant must leave his present non produc- tive employment. The card directs the registrant to the nearest office of the United States Employment Service. When he appears at the government employment office, the registrant will show his card and be directed to some essential industry calling for labor. A duplicate of the registrant's card will be filed at the employment office along with the regulation employment card form. After he has entered the essential in- dustry, the registrant will return his card to the government employment office where certification will be made thereon to show he is engaged in useful labor and the card returned to him. This card or certificate he will retain in his posses- sion with the same care as his military registration card as it establishes the fact that he has conformed to the orders of the national government. As it is not the function of draft boards to find employment for registrants in de- ferred classification:,, it is expected that registrants engaged in non-useful labor and so classed by their boards will promptly avail themselves of the services of the government employment agencies and facilitate the movement of labor into the channels required by the national government. Connecticut was the first slate in tin Union not only to secure a census of its man power but also its nurses and nursing resources, Governor Holcomh having recog- nized the necessity of such action in the pro vision for the State Military Census. This report supplements the report compiled by his " Special Assistants in t ho Military Census'' in a speeial report dated March 31, 1917. Mr. Godard in his report to the governor designates Richard A. Perry, now engaged in overseas service, and Miss R. [nde Albaugh, li. X.. Secretary of the Con- necticut Slate Board of Examination and Registration of Nurses, as deserving special thanks. They were both enthusiastic volun- teers in the work of the state census. (Continued from page 1. ) distribution in the war service library being equipped with book pocket and charging card. The name of the town from which each book comes, is stamped on the fly leaf and the donor's name also when known. Most of this work has been done by volunteers from Hartford and surrounding towns. Another book-drive after the present supply is exhausted, is something not anticipated by Public Library Committee officials. It is expected that the public libraries will keep people's interest main- tained in the need of books for war libraries so that a steady contribution of books will be received without the neces- sity of stimulating interest with a book campaign. BUILDING SHIPS Between 600 and 700 Connecticut Workmen Called into Patriotic Service Shipyards in Connecticut have taken between 600 and 700 Connecticut work- men into the patriotic service of building ships for the national government. Volunteers who have enlisted in the United States Public Service Reserve since last February have been placed in their new work by the United States Em- ployment Service, the official government labor agency which with the co-operation of the Connecticut State Council of De- fense has established offices in several cities in this state. Recruiting for the Public Service Reserve is continuing, the local agencies of the State Council act- ing as the medium. The demand has been principally for ship carpenters, house carpenters and common laborers, together with a few skilled mechanics, according to State Director Leo A. Korper. Nearly all of the volunteers have been detailed to three Connecticut shipyards, only a few being sent out of the state. The United States Employment Service has been supplying the new labor since early in May. The volunteers are now building ships to win the war at the Grcton Iron Works, Groton; the Gildersleeve Ship Construction Company, Gildersleeve, and the Housatonic Shipbuildng Company, Stratford. It is the policy of Director Korper first to select desirable men from the unem- ployed volunteers. When a special class of workers is overdrawn in that group, men are then taken from non-e:sential labor. The department has not found it necessary to withdraw any workers from essential industries. Before sending men to the shipyards, the United States Em- ployment Service makes certain that good housing or boarding conditions await the new workmen. Vol. I (Eouttgrttrut lullrttti Published BNWeekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, JULY 12, 1918 No. 30 PROBLEMS SOLVED FOR DEPENDENTS BY NEW BUREAU Edward Field, State Director of Soldiers and Sailors' Information Bureau, Giving Valuable Assistance to Many People — Specimen Inquiries Cited to Show Scope of Work MOST APPLICATIONS REFER TO ALLOWANCES AND ALLOTMENTS The Soldiers and. Sailors Information Bureau, a new department of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense, is proving the wisdom of its establishment through daily assistance given families and dependents of men in the national service. All sorts of problems are laid before Edward Field, the state director to solve and in a recent interview he gave an outline of the work and some specimen requests to illustrate the scope of activities. Every local agency of the State Coun- cil has for one of its important functions the work of giving information to families and dependents of men in serv- ice but some of the requests are such that they require solution by Mr. Field. Besides receiving many of his communi- cations from War Bureaus and Town Committees, the state director receives a large number addressed direct to the State Council, or to him, personally. Mr. Field in defining the work of the Bureau said: "In a broad sense anything that effects the interests of a soldier or sailor or his family would be proper to refer to the Bureau." Glancing over some of his recent cor- respondence, the state director picked out a few specimen inquiries. Hardly a day passes but the mails bring a new kind of request, showing that the Bureau's work is far from monotonous. A family desires to know the where- abouts of a soldier who neglected to write home for many months. Another family wishes to know the directions for sending money and packages to war prisoners in Germany. One letter asks for informa- tion as to whether a soldier enlisted in this country for service in the Polish Army in France can secure insurance through the United States Insurance law. A woman wants to know if she can go to Canada and what restrictions are in effect. An insurance company inquires whether it can pay the proceeds of a fire insurance policy to an enemy alien. A widow asks whether she is entitled to a pension her soldier husband having died soon after service at the Mexican Border. The above cases are incidental most of the appea's for information being in re- gard to soldiers' and sailors' allowances and allotments. Lately the Bureau has received numerous inquiries for defini- ( Continued on page 6) STATE ASSEMBLING WAR WORK EXHIBITS OFFICIAL WAR RECORDS PLANNED FOR FAIRS APPROPRIATION $5000 War Bureaus Asked to Report War Activities of Communities by Means of Questionnaire Official and permanent records of the war will be compiled for the state through information to be supplied the Connecticut State Council of Defense through questionnaires that are being filled out by the War Bureaus and Town Committees. A complete report of war work to July 1, 1918 is desired. The returns will give the number of men each community has contributed to the army and navy. The number of men and women in civilian war service will also be recorded. Each locality is asked to give the number of men who have given their lives in the national service. An accurate report is requested re- garding every war fund campaign of national scope. Returns are expected regarding the quotas and amounts sub- scribed to the Liberty Loans, the Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A., the Y. W. C. A., the Knights of Columbus and the Salva- tion Army drives. The number of Smile- age books sold and their value, the quota and subscriptions of the War Library Fund and the number of books collected for soldiers is included in the informa- tion desired. The questionnaire calls for data con- cerning the classes of membership in the Red Cross — adult and junior — and the percentage the latter holds in relation to the entire school attendance. Each town is asked to report the supplies furnished the Red Cross, namely, hospital gar- ments, surgical dressings, knitted goods and comfort kits. What has been done in behalf of in- creased food production is still another item. The number of school gardens, factory gardens and community gardens together with the number of enrollments in the Boys' Working Reserve comprise the information sought. Enrollments in the Public Service Re- serve, number of members in the Liberty Chorus, if one has been organized in the town, and the extent of the child welfare work done, are the concluding inquiries. Ample space is provided for setting down miscellaneous information. GAINING MANY RECRUITS The County Farm Bureaus are continu- ing to report new enrollments in the Junior Food Army. The total number of recruits to date is 43,772. While but four counties have gone " over the top " two more are very near their quotas and will make their quotas before their can- ning enrollment is completed, while some counties will soon go 100 per cent, over their quotas. Special Committee Appointed by State Council to Arrange Two Sets of Exhibits — Preservation of Con- tainers Recommended as a Patriotic Duty — War Bureaus to Assist REPORT OF FIGURES SECURED IN RECENT MEDICAL CENSUS A new form of education and publicity was recommended to the Connecticut State Council of Defense at its meeting Monday, July S at the State Capitol. Hartford, by the special committee ap- pointed to consider the matter of Con- necticut war work exhibits. George B. Chandler, chairman of the committee re- ported a plan for showing the war ex- hibits at the various fairs next fall and the State Council voted that a special committee be appointed and empowered to arrange for two sets of exhibits as outlined in the report and that $5,000 be appropriated for the use of this com- mittee. The Council passed a vote calling upon all dealers, producers and consumers of farm produce, as a patriotic duty to co- operate in the preservation for re-use of containers, recommending that wherever practicable a specific rebate be allowed for the return of such containers by pur- chasers. Recommendation was also made that in particular communities organized effort be made to prevent the destruction and insure the re-use of con- tainers not so returned, and that the Council direct the War Bureaus of the state to assist in fulfilling this purpose. Dr. C. C. Godfrey reported for the com- mittee on Sanitation and Medicine, giv- ing figures established by the State Health Department in its recent medical census. Arthur Howe, chief enrollment officer of the United Sates Boys Working Re- serve for the state, reported results to date. Dr. Valeria H. Parker reported the plans concerning the conference of leaders in girls' work, the Travelers Aid conference recently held and the work of the policewomen. Frank D. Cheney was authorized to turn over to the Regional Industrial Com- mission, copies of the Industrial Survey cards. MEETING OF JULY 1 By vote of the Council. Chairman Bis- sel was requested to write the members of the Connecticut delegation in Con- gress, outlining the scope of the work being done by the United States Employ- ment Service in Connecticut and the co- operative relations between the Service (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN ->*:< »,<■ ■ t * ■ * — CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense INSIGNIA PROPOSED FOR THOSE WHO MOURN Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its subcommittees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.1 HARTFORD, CONN., JULY 12, 1918. No 10 TOWNS NEED NURSES Child Welfare Campaign Aims to Create Sentiment for Public Health Nurses Sentiment is being created in Con- necticut communities in favor of one or more public health nurses to each com- munity as a means of accomplishing good results in the child welfare cam- paign. The weighing and measuring tests for babies have been conducted or are in process in sixty-five towns under the direction of the Child Welfare Com- mittee recently appointed by the Com- mittee on Woman's Activities of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The creation of public sentiment in favor of one or more public health nurses in every community is the first step in the follow up campaign of child conserva- tion. Communities are expected to assume the responsibility .that comes with the discovery of a percentage of defective children through the weighing and measuring tests. All of the cities which employ public health nurses and which have completed the weighing and measuring tests have found the program of work among the children so important that they have added to their corps of public health nurses according to the report of Miss Margaret Stack, R. N., field director of the Child Welfare Committee. Portland was the first town in the state to report its weighing and measur- ing campaign completed while Canaan was the first town to make a summary of its child welfare work. The town weigh- ing and measuring the largest number of babies was New Haven, its grand total being approximately 14,000. Physicians and nurses engaged in the campaign esti- mate that 3,000 of the babies will need medical attention to correct various de- fective conditions. Simple Token of Bereavement Gaining Favor Among Women — President Wilson Approves ADDRESSES LIBRARIANS Connecticut's war activities were the basis for two important addresses last week by George S. Godard, state librarian at the annual meeting of the National Association of State Librarians held in Saratoga, N. Y. Mr. Godard gave an address on the Connecticut Military cen- sus, the recent farm survey in five counties and also had an exhibit of the methods used in tabulating the returns of the farm survey. The wearing of insignia instead of mourning by Americans who have lost relatives in the war, is a subject intro- duced in Connecticut recently by the Woman's Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense and character- ized as a sentiment that is gaining in favor throughout the country. By vote of the committee, the atten- tion of the women of this state is being called to the cordial endorsement of President Wilson for the plan. The Pres- ident has written, " I do entirely approve of the action taken by the Woman's Com- mittee of the Council of National De- fense in executive session namely, that a three inch black band should be worn upon which a gilt star may be placed for each member of the family whose life is lost in the sei-vice, and that the band shall be worn on the left arm. I hope and believe that thoughtful people every- where will approve of this action, and I hope you will be kind enough to make the suggestion of the committee public, with a statement that it has my cordial en- dorsement." The Woman's Committe of the State Council of Defense has received from Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, chairman of the federal woman's committee, the following statement in this matter. " The desire to avoid the usual symbols of mourning on the part of those who have relatives in the army and especially those who have lost their loved ones in the coun- try's service is highly patriotic and to be commended. The constant reminder of losses and sorrow must tend to depress the spirit of the people and develop a feeling of helplessness and despair not in keeping with the supreme sacrifices which our fighting men and toiling wo- men in the field of action are making. This badge is not so much a symbol of mourning as of the rank of those who have been counted worthy to make the supreme sacrifice for their country and humanity." In bringing this matter to the atten- tion of this state, the woman's commit- tee of the Connecticut defense council says that the federal woman's committee feels that, if long before any large casualty lists come into this country, America's women determine that their attitude, in spirit and symbol, shall be one of bravery and of glory in the great cause rather than of isolated mourning and depression, national morale will be sustained at high level, and individual loss will take on a meaning different from that in peace time. England's women have determinedly avoided mourning and the statement is made that this has helped them to bear their terri- ble losses. , of D. jUL 23 1918 GOVERNMENT METHODS OF HELPING FARMERS United States Employment Service and Farm Bureaus Supplying Labor Methods of supplying labor for Con- necticut farms were outlined recently by David Elder, field representative of the United States Employment Service and Senator Elijah Rogers, farm help special- ist representing the Department of Agri- culture in Connecticut. These officials are working in co-operation with the Connecticut State Council of Defense and its local agencies in securing a maximum production of food in behalf of a victori- ous war. Mr. Elder keeps constantly in touch with the sources of labor supply and places workers where needed about the state. Mr. Rogers devotes his time to co-operating with the farmers and County Farm Bureaus in ascertaining where workers are needed and in what number. One official attends to the supply end of the employment problem and the other the demand end. Their work is so inter- related that they have their offices to- gether under the direction of Leo A. Korper, federal director for Connecticut of the United States Employment Service at Room 25, State Capitol, Hartford. The farmer who is searching for farm help will apply at his County Farm Bureau if he follows the new plan of call- ing on the agencies that are alive to his interests. He may communicate with the Bureau by mail or telephone, or may apply in person. If a branch office of the U. S. Employment Service is more con- venient he will apply there. Farm Bureaus and U. S. Employment Service cooperate at all times in the work of providing farm labor. When the Farm Bureau has drawn upon all the available help c n its " employment wanted " list it calls upon the U. S. Em- ployment Service office to make up the deficiency. One of the best sources of supply for farm labor is found in the large cities. Most of the men available for agricul- tural work have come originally from farms and farming districts. In many cases they have been attracted to the great centers of population by the wages paid in industry- After living under the new conditions a while they become dis- satisfied and welcome any opportunity to return to the soil. All grades of farm help are found in the cities from the man who is inexperi- enced but would like to do his " bit " in increasing food production to the man who is highly skilled in farming and can operate farm machinery and perform labor that requires special knowledge. Then there are many men who have lived and worked on farms who are neither classed as laborers or skilled men. They are offered a farm job and take it even when looking for a job in industry at higher wages. The farmer has another available source of labor supply in the Volunteer Farm Helpers who are a body of indus- trial workers who are pledged to give part time labor on the farms whenever needed. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN 750,000 Pledges Secured In Big War Savings Drive Incomplete Returns Show that Connecticut Obtains Desired Sixty Per Cent. Enrollment of Its Adults on W. S. S. Enlistment Day. Although returns are still far from complete there is every indication that on June 28 more than 750,000 adults of Connecticut pledged themselves to buy war savings stamps at regular intervals in substantial amounts for the balance of the year, according to announcement made today at the office of the Connecti- cut War Savings Committee at the Capi- tol. State Director Howell Cheney was confident that when the returns were re- ceived complete that the results would show a greater per capita number of pledges than any other state in New England. The first city to send in a complete re- port was New London, which was re- ported by Henry C Chappell, W. S. s. Chairman, to have secured more than 17,000 pledges insuring a sufficient amount so that New London will have raised its $20 per capita when January 1 arrives. Senator George W. Klett submitted a highly satisfactory report for New Britain, showing about 42.000 pledges, which total amount pledged of $600,000 and average of nearly $15 per capita. This city has already raised more than 225,000 dollars by the sale of thrift and war savings stamps. According to an- nouncement made by Director Cheney the per capita pledges in New Britain are larger than any other city in the state which has yet reported. Gratifying word was received from Saybrook, Westbrook, Madison, Old Lyme and Killingworth, showing that those communities had all attained a record of 100 per cent, in pledges, with average amounts of approximately $10 for every person covered. Chairman John T. Chidsey reported for Bristol showing 8.000 pledges with promised purchases of $100,000, an aver- age of $12.50 for each pledge. Simsbury and Avon were also on hand with satis- factory figures, as was Danbury. Chairman William T. Hincks of Bridge- port reports more than 60,000 pledges, with his final returns yet to be heard from. The work of compiling the returns in Waterbury, New Haven and Hartford is still incomplete. A number of smaller towns are yet to be heard from. The figures available up to the present time, many of them incomplete, are as follows: Number ' tovi r <1 Amount "1 Town. bj Pledges. Pledge. New Britain 42,000 $700,000.00 Windsor 3,420 30.770.20 Saybrook 793 7,728.32 Old Lyme 858 8,622.61 Madison 732 8,393.75 Killingworth 166 1.0S9.92 Plainfield 4.100 67,000.00 Sterling 687 5,240.49 Brooklyn 11,000 6.000.00 Canterbury 260 2,550.00 New London 17,000 195,000.00 Danbury 12,004 61,000.00 Windsor Looks 1,518 28,580.00 Norfolk 691 5,553.63 Southington 1,700 23,000.00 Newington 847 10.963.15 Plainville 2,667 22,377.60 Terryville 2.156 22,129.80 Bristol 10,000 150.000.00 Avon 913 10,611.22 Simsbury 2,100 30,000.00 Chaplin 261 1.47S.40 Coventry 1056 8,664.92 Glastonbury 3,027 34,600.00 Newtown 1,980 11,361.42 Preston 797 11,191.66 Southbury 547 4,117.03 Westport 1,906 30,054.11 Woodbridge 673 9,640.00 Burlington 348 4,983.75 East Haddam 1,220 9,469.30 Hebron 595 5,386.95 Manchester 10,667 136,1S7.23 Mansfield 1,341 15,064.55 North Canaan 1,201 S.20S.75 Oxford 379 3,771.68 Putnam 5,020 43,463.75 Salisbury 1,433 13,631.42 Scotland 257 2,939.54 Seymour 1.492 21.518.84 Sherman 249 3,297.00 Sprague 1,539 18,207.39 Wellington 647 11,789.59 Winchester 3,726 38,244.99 Branford 5,105 43.158.76 Thompson 3,192 24,876.27 Andover 244 2,143.17 Beacon Falls 1,214 15,934.41 (Con tinued on page 4. TEAM WORK WILL WIN When an American citizen, instead of spending $100 for something he wants, denies himself and lends the money to the Government he performs a double ice. First, he furnishes our Government with $100 to use in the prosecution of the war. Second, he has relieved to the extent of $100 the drain on our goods and serv- ices; that is, material and labor. To make the articles or article he would have bought, or to manufacture others to take their place in the market would require materials and labor. In addition, to get the article to him, labor and freight space would be required. By doing without the article, he has left material to be used for war pur- poses, labor to be used in the same way, and he has also relieved the transporta- tion facilities of the country. This may not be much in an individual case, but when hundreds of thousands and millions of Americans pursue this course it means millions and millions of dollars left for uses of the nation in this war, millions of hours of labor free to do war work, and a vast amount of freight space free for national uses. These sacrifices are easy to make; they are small and trivial compared to the sacrifices that our soldiers and sailors make daily while they offer con- stantly their lives for their country — the greatest sacrifice of all. WOMEN ARE ACTIVE IN WAR SAVINGS CAMPAIGN State W. S. S. Directors Report Com- prehensive Plans for Using Various Women's Organizations. Forty-two States have made report to Washington in reference to the work of women in connection with W. S. S. Some State Directors report that the success of the campaign to date in their States has depended largely upon the work of women. Others report that the women have responded whenever called upon, but that no effort has been made to organize or systemize the work. Still other State Directors have failed abso- lutely in securing or even asking for the support of the women. The National Committee feels that not only should the women of the various States be encouraged to take part in the campaign through their own clubs and organizations already established, but thai the work for them should be care- fid ly outlined, putting them in charge of special committees and definite and specific lines of work adopted. The following organizations in each State have been particularly helpful to State Directors in organizing women's work for War Savings: State Federation of Women's Clubs Women's Committee of Council of National Defense Congress of Mother's and Parent- Teacher's Association International Congress of Farm Women Women's Suffrage Organization State Teacher's Associations Experience in the various States has proven that women are most interested and successful in the following lines of work : 1. Intensive house to house canvass- ing. 2. Working in committees assigned to various districts and under women chairmen. 3. Superintending work in the schools. 4. Securing agencies and keeping in touch with agencies after they are estab- lished, especially throughout resident districts. 5. Establishing and conducting W. S. S. booths placed in railroad stations, office and public buildings, stores, factor- ies, etc. 6. Forming War Savings Societies, especially in schools, churches, neighbor- hoods, women's clubs. BITS OF THRIFTOLOGY One W. S. S. is a lonely thing, so keep on buying. It is a flat purse that has no Thrift Stamp in it. Would you rather go to a ball game or help save a soldier's life? Your money will be of no use to you unless we win the war, it will be of use to the Germans. Do you want that to happen? Think of the fate of Belgium — slaves to the law-trampling Germans, deported to work in the land of the enemy. Buy W. S. S. and help put an end to such barbarism. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CLEAR ROAD AHEAD FOR "SMILEAGE" BUYERS Richard Wayne, State Director of Sales, Sees Good Outlook for "Smileage" Books A clear road ahead for " Smileage Books " is the outlook that Richard Wayne, the state director, has found now that, the big campaigns for war funds are over. Just as the Liberty Bonds were oversubscribed in Connecticut, and the Red Cross liberally remembered and a big enlistment reported on War Sav- ings pledges so Mr. Wayne expects the buying of Smileage Books on a scale even greater than any time in the past. Smileage Books admit soldiers in can- tonments and camps into one of the brightest sides of army life — that of wholesome amusement during off-hours. Liberty theaters within the environs of the cantonments and camps present some of the best theatrical productions of the season and in addition good movies and lectures. The average soldier has enough routine expenses to use up his pay without dig- ging down into his pockets for Smileage. His relatives and friends and the other good people of the state are expected to do that. Smileage comes in two sizes, the $1 book and the $5 book. The state director anticipates that chairmen of War Bureaus and Town Committees will make an extra effort the coming months to increase the popularity of smileage to such an extent that thousands of Con- necticut soldiers will be singing the praises of the folks at home who have been thoughtful enough to buy their amusement for them. Smileage Books are in one degree like Thrift Stamps. They are for sale at all times and they have come to stay. Smile- age should have an established clientele in Connecticut. Books should be bought and given away as a generous habit. There is no question about such a gift being appreciated. Try it and see. Buy a Smileage Book today ami send it to some soldier lad. One Smileage Book will not last for- ever. Buy another and keep on buying them. As a means to happiness for donor as well as recipient it is hard to beat. Anyone who does not happen to have a relative or friend in the national serv- ice is not by any means free of the obliga- tion to buy Smileage books. Camp com- manders are authorized to receive Smile- age Books and distribute them among the men who are not so fortunate as to be remembered through the customary channels. Most communities in the state have been supplied with Smileage. Some of them have fully realized the amusement needs of the soldiers and have kept the books constantly before the public and accomplished big results in sales. A " Speeding up " of sales in the alert communities is one ambition of the state director and the other is an early and constant effort on the part of other communities to make the buying of Smileage a fixed habit. 750,000 Pledges Secured in War Savings Drive (Continued from page 2) Town. Chester i 'linton East Granby East Haven Fairfield Goshen Granby Guilford Hartland Killingly Litchfield Lyme Middlebury Milford Morris Norfolk No. Branford Wilton Woodstock Darien Easton Stratford Trumbull Avon Bristol East Hartford East Windsor Simsbury South Windsor West Hartford Sharon Thomas ton Westbrook Bethany North Haven Wolcott East Lyme Groton Montville New London Waterford Brooklyn Cantei'bury Hampton I'lainfield Sterling Bloomfield Bridgewater Cheshire Colchester Columbia Cornwall Eastford East Windsor Enfield Essex Griswold Kent Killingworth Lisbon Naugatuck New Canaan No. Stonington Norwich Pomfret Portland Redding Ridgefield Saybrook Somers So. Windsor Stafford Stonington Union Hartford Stamford Number ' lovered by Pledges. 891 975 814 1,452 1,848 330 1,100 1,587 261 3,540 2.649 445 196 4,854 310 763 612 362 901 1,440 642 5,239 1,340 913 11,100 4,282 1,056 2,245 458 4,584 984 1,641 793 259 951 293 722 3,969 1,587 18,574 2,002 821 275 257 4,100 687 681 286 1,524 426 490 328 1,977 5,757 1,758 1,755 420 324 432 7,260 2,279 446 18,000 1,159 1,977 1.046 1.366 558 1,512 3,246 3,320 185 65,000 1S.000 Amount oi Pledge. 10,110.80 8,529.70 9,338.28 10,981.80 21,851.62 3,767.94 8,000.00 14,155.53 965.79 36,035.74 29,524.30 3,237.58 9,066.72 42,49S.72 2,282.72 7,317.45 6,278.60 3,847.62 5,992.95 10,415.07 6,784.30 49,57S.OO 9,133.08 10,611.22 147.163.2S 27,398.94 19,976.65 28,801.36 3,927.37 54,864.80 19,169.13 7,728.32 3,259.20 10,547.51 3,488.73 11,685.15 52,738.74 216,242.85 19,381.54 6,048.83 2,505.68 2,939.94 67,000.00 5,240.49 5,856.75 2,051.24 18,000.00 6,451.60 4,907.48 5.509.2S 3.359.4S 36,173.66 65,697.03 19,335.49 12.393.30 3,326.08 2,422.56 2,105.16 79,769.35 38,917.75 2,118.67 NEED MORE RECRUITS Men will be Taken for Tank Corps at Hartford on July 18 13,678.15 26,660.73 11,493.26 7,391.12 12,306.35 9,486.79 15,109.48 36,029.91 34,549.53 1,006.71 800,000.00 300,000.00 Recruits for the Tank Corps of the National Army will be taken by Lieuten- ant John R. MacMillan when he visits Hartford, July 18. The state contributed over 100 excellent soldiers to the tank service during the last drive for recruits and a renewal of the opportunity to join is expected to net good results. Men of military age will be recruited through the office of Leo A. Korper, federal director for Connecticut of the United States War Service Exchange and the United States Public Service Reserve, government agencies with which the Con- necticut State Council of Defense co- operates. Lieut. MacMillan will meet prospective recruits at Mr. Korper's office, Room 25, State Capitol for one or two days. Ap- plicants should make appointments at once through Mr. Korper. Lieut. Mac- Millan succeeds Lieutenant T. W. Crosby in conducting the recruiting in this state. The Tank Corps is taking men of mili- tary age regardless of draft classification. Those subject to an early draft call are advised to act promptly if they prefer the tank service to any other branch of national service. In its call for men the Tank Corps is especially desirous of en- listing or inducting red-blooded two list oil men who relish the aggressive front line engagements in tank warfare. All applicants are required to possess soldierly qualities of courage, stamina and initiative combined with a physique equal to the emergencies of this motor- ized unit. Because its ranks are filled with men of high standards mentally and physically, the Tank Corps expects to establish an enlisted personnel second to none in the army today. This aim pro- vides only another inducement for the right men. MEETINGS OF W. SOCIETIES s. s. Hold meetings occasionally or regu- larly if possible. Get together for even ten or fifteen minutes or get a little time in a regular meeting, if you meet as a class or a club. The War Savings Society Bureau will help you with program ideas to make it interesting. Patriotic playlets can be staged, war- savings songs may be sung, letters from soldier-boys at the front can be read, a membership contest waged and good public speakers on war subjects obtained. Use your wits and do everything to " put across " the big idea of Thrift to Win the War. Send your ideas to the local War Sav- ings Committee for the benefit of other societies. New Haven Waterbury Unionville Voluntown Warren Watertown Woodbury 80,000 700,000.00 35,000 500,000.00 2,698 11,340.63 169 1,233.53 . . 2,590.00 44,940.18 1,163 7,578.01 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN PUTTING FARM SURVEY INTO PRACTICAL USE Farmers Being Warned of Pests - Maximum Results Desired from Farm Machinery The recent farm survey of five Con- necticut counties is being used to the benefit of potato growers and truck gar- deners by timely warnings to them of the blights and pests that threaten their products. Other possibilities of using the tabulated survey to advantage were antic- ipated by the Connecticut State Council of Defense when it authorized the county surveys. The Committee on Food Sup ply and Conservation of the State Coun- cil and the County Farm Bureaus to- gether with the State Agricultural col- lege at Storrs, are the source from which farmers are now being assisted in com- batting destructive forces on the farms. Each County Farm Bureau is being supplied with a classified list of farmers from the tabulated information recently assembled at the state library with the same machinery used in compiling the state military census. These classified lists will serve many purposes. For the present the Committee on Food Supply and Conservation and the County Farm Bureaus are realizing the wide scope of possibilities in the farm survey that will be beneficial to the farmers in (heir counties. Besides keeping the potato growers and truck gardeners in touch with conditions relating to their products other important work is being done. When the survey was taken record was made of the farmers who had farm ma- chinery on hand. Experts connected with the Farm Bureaus will now visit these farmers to learn the condition of their reapers, binders, threshers and tractors. Assistance will be given in putting defective machinery in order. Owners will be asked if they are willing to operate their machinery for neighbor- ing farmers who are without mechanical equipment. Those willing to do outside work but who need extra labor, will be furnished with help by the co-operation of their County Farm Bureau, the local agencies of the State Council of De- fense and commercial organizations in the individual communities. In counties where tobacco is grown in large quantity, like in Hartford County, the names of all tobacco growers are assembled from the tabulated survey. When there is information of exclusive interest to tobacco growers and when there is a movement of interest only to farmers in that class, the County Farm Bureaus will have the list on hand for mailing purposes and campaign can- vasses. Next year for instance, it is proposed in Hartford County to request the tobacco farmers to increase the acreage they devote to food crops and the classified list in the farm survey will be convenient for that purpose as well as many other purposes. All owners of swine whose names and inventory of stock appear in the farm census, have had their names and live- stock data turned over to the County Farm Bureaus. Increased production of pork is one of the principal food aims of the national and state food adminis- trations. COUNTY QUOTAS Number of Quarts of Canned Goods Housewives are Expected To Can Housewives of Connecticut are being called upon to pledge themselves to can a definite number of quarts of fruits and vegetables as their contribution toward the quota of five million quarts which has been set for the state. One million quarts of the state's quota will be canned by the boys and girls of the Junior Food Army which leaves four million to be put up by the housewives. Miss Emily H. Whitney of New Haven, chairman of the sub-committee on Home Canning, working with Miss M. Estella Sprague, A. J. Brundage, I. G. Davis. S. P. Hollister and Miss Maud E. Hayes of the Connecticut Agricultural College have completed the plans for taking the enrollment of Connecticut housewives through the home economics organiza- tions of the County Farm Bureaus. The distribution of enrollment cards is now well under way and the organization is practically complete for the drive opened this week. The committee points out that by add- ing a few quarts to her pledge each woman will do her part towards swelling the total for her county. They also em- phasize the necessity for a thorough can- vass of every community in the state by those in charge of the campaign in order that full credit be given for the canning work done in each county. Every house- wife who intends to can this year should see that her pledge is included in the report of her county. The following quotas have been set: — New Haven County 1,340,000 quarts Fairfield County 1,172,500 quarts Hartford County 1,172,500 quarts New London County 402,000 quarts Litchfield County 335,000 quarts Windham County 234,500 quarts Middlesex County 234.000 quarts Tolland County 134,000 quarts USING MORE MILK FARMERS WATCH TRACTOR Demonstrations in Six Counties Well Attended The farm tractor demonstrations held by the County Farm Bureaus in six coun- ties late in June were attended by 540 farmers. These demonstrations were conducted in co-operation with (lie Ford- son Company which produces the Ford- son tractor. At two demonstrations the Cleveland land tractor was also demon- strated. The tractors were demonstrated in every case under typical Connecticut conditions; side hills, heavy rocks and in sonic cases rocky fields handicapped the work of the machines. Reports show very satisfactory results. County Agent A. W. Manchester of Litchfield County reports that farmers were favorably impressed with the work of the tractors even under unfavorable conditions. Campaign in New Britain Under Auspices of Food Supply Committee Preliminary reports from New Britain indicate a decided increase in the con- sumption of milk in that city as a re- sult of the co-operative campaign con- ducted there by the Committee of Food Supply, Connecticut State Council of De- fense, Hartford County League and Farm College and the United States Food Bureau, the Connecticut Agricultural Administration, Dealers not only report an increase in sales of whole milk, but a decided in- crease in the demand for skim milk to be used in the making of cottage cheese and other dishes to be used as meat sub- stitutes. One restaurant which was visited by a member of the staff of the Committee of Food Supply rerorted that the number of customers calling for a glass of milk with their meals- were sev- eral times larger than was the case pre- vious to the campaign. Several demonstrators from the Con- necticut Agricultural College spent two weeks in the city and held demonstra- tions in stores, schools and other avail- able places. The New Britain War Bureau which had charge of the local arrangements for the demonstrations re- port an unusually keen interest, the largest attendance at any one demonstra- tion being over 800 people. SLACKER HEN DOOMED Campaign of Two Months to Eliminate Fowls that are Large Consumers and Small Producers The County Farm Bureaus, co-operat- ing with the Connecticut Agricultural College and the Committee of Food Sup- ply, Connecticut State Council of De- fense, will put on a campaign during August and September to eliminate slacker hens. If the plans being worked out by R. E. Jones, Extension Poultry- man, materialize, there will be a demon- stration of the methods of selecting these slacker hens in every town in the State. These demonstrations will be arranged and advertised by the Farm Bureaus through their local organization. There are slightly less than a million hens in Connecticut. In every flock of any size there are " slackers " that eat much grain and produce but few eggs in return. That the non-producing hens can In' eliminated is shown by the results of last year's demonstrations. Ten thou- sand one hundred and ninety-five hens were handled at these demonstrations and forty per cent, were rejected. The elimination of these hens reduced the egg production only eight per cent, in til? flocks handled. Large quantities of grain were saved and a considerable supply made available by these dem- onstrations. Demonstrations should be arranged through the County Farm Bureau office. 6 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN War Work Exhibits Planned for Fairs Approriation $5000 (Continued from page 1) and the Council. The vote was in re- sponse to a request for action urging liberal appropriations by Congress for the United States Public Service Reserve which request was received by Mr. Korper from W. E. Hall, director of the Reserve. Upon recommendation of Mr. Korper. it was voted that the Executive Depart- ment draw up plans for an investigat'on of available rooming facilities by War Bureaus in New London, Derby. Meriden and other cities as advisable. The Coun- cil of National Defense and the Bureau of Industrial Housing have recommended canvass of this character in industrial centers The Executive Department was author- ized to circulate the blanks for " Con- necticut War Records " among the towns of the state. Authorization was given the statewide appeal for funds to be made by the Con- Lcut Children's Aid Society. The report of the Committee on Woman's Activities was presented by Miss Corwin. The recommendations re- garding a Motor Messenger Corps that appeared in the report were discussed and the chairman appointed as a com- mittee on the subject of Connecticut Motor Corps, Miss Corwin. Messrs. Good- win. Giddings and Freeman. The Coun- cil approved an educational campaign by the Woman's Committee, the expense not to exceed $100. The reading of the regular reports of sub-committees was postponed until the Council's next meeting. F. D. Cheney reported on a recent conference at which the matter of re- gional industrial commissions was dis- cussed. Bradford D. Pierce, Jr., of Bridgeport, was nominated as chief of the regional industrial commission for the Second District, in which Connecti- cut is included. Charles L. Taylor and F. D. Cheney were selected as assistants to the district chief. Connecticut's In- dustrial Survey will be used in connec- tion with this work. CONNECTICUT PRAISED FOR MORE INITIATIVE "Waterbury Plan" of Recruiting Labor for War Industries Initiated Before National Edict Problems Solved For Dependents By New Bureau (Continued from page 1.) National attention has been called to Connecticut initative by the United States Employment Service through its official publication, " The U. S. Employ- ment Service Bulletin " in which the " Waterbury Plan " of recruiting labor for war production is explained. The plan as worked out by Superintendent Robert W. Budd of the Waterbury office and Leo A. Korper, director for Connecti- cut of the U. S. Employment Service, was successfully executed in advance of the national government mandate for recruit- ing common labor for war industries. The " Waterbury Plan," as it is called, conceived and put into execution to cover skilled labor while the national regula- tion placing recruiting of labor in the hands of the U. S. Employment Service, exclusively, for the present applies only to common labor. It came to public notice when manufacturers of essentials and non-essentials in Waterbury held a meeting with Superintendent Budd. The 120 manufacturers present employ ap- proximately 45,000 workers and sixty par cent of the output of these manufacturers is war materials. The conference agreed on the creation of a committee consisting of two manu- facturers of non-essentials, one manufac- turer of essentials to work with Superin- tendent Budd in the withdrawal of workers from one industry to another. Besides arranging for withdrawals the tion of the " Work or Fight " regulations. In all cases the Bureau endeavors to solve each individual problem or settle any misunderstanding. Where it is a question of financial re- lief it is passed over to the Civilian Re- lief department of the American Red Cross Society. Mr. Field is working in complete co-operation with the Red Cross in all cases. The Bureau is operated at a minimum expense which is limited to postage and stationery. Its business is handled in the office of the Public Utilities Commission at the State Capitol. Mr. Field is auditor and statistician of the Commission and is serving the Bureau in a voluntary capacity. He has volunteer assistance in the services of Miss Louise M. Potter, ass,': tant and stenographer of the Commission. Each member of the Commission and the secretary as well as the whole office force, are in addition to their regular official duties, giving generously of their time to war work while two members of its staff are in France, one a major in the Engineer Corps and the other with the Y. M. C. A. B A STILE DAY HIGHWAY PROBLEMS Must Be Submitted to New Federal Agency if of Government Interest State Highway Commissioner Charles J. Bennett has received instructions from conference has had other good results. ti le United States Highways Council that all highway problems of governmental Clergymen throughout Connecticut are being requested this week to take the leadership in giving the people the true significance of Bastile Day, July 14, when America will join hands with her glori- ous ally, France, in celebrating an anni- v. rsary in French history that compares to America's Independence Day. The Publicity Committee of the Connecticut Stale Council of Defense is arranging with clergymen for suitable recognition of the day because it falls on Sunday. Tributes to France and her matchless courage in the fight for human liberties, will be the rule in many church pulpits and the national anthem of France, •' The Marseillaise " will be rendered. Definite plans are already being made by some communities for a public celebra- tion of Bastile Day and this spirit is be- ing encouraged in all parts of the state. The labor turnover in Waterbury is be ing checked daily. The name and address of every worker leaving a plant voluntarily or by discharge and the rea- sons are filed with the U. S. Employment Service each morning by the various factories. A series of patriotic advertise- ments paid for by the manufacturers appeared in the Waterbury papers urging workers to " stick to the job." A room- ing committee has been organized to find available quarters for the new workers. One of the big results of the new rela- tions between the manufacturers and the U. S. Employment Service is the under- standing that the government agency should handle all labor recruiting. The appointment of H. J. Martindale, of Meriden, as superintendent of the Willimantic office of the United States Employment Service was announced this week by Leo A. Korper, federal director of Connecticut. Mr. Martindale succeeds W. C. Norris and will begin his new duties Monday, July 15. He has been employed since last February by the Publicity Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Previous to his association with state war work he was for thirteen years employed in the news department of the Meriden Record and for seven years of that time was city editor. nature must first be submitted to that body. The Transportation Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense is particularly interested in this new development of highway matters. In a statement covering the administra- tive and organization functions of the newly organized United States Highways Council that body emphasizes the great need of conserving money, transporta- tion, labor and materials by restricting highway and street work to the most essential needs. Last February the Connecticut State Council of Defense recommended to Con- necticut communities that they refrain from making public improvements not absolutely essential to the general wel- fare for the period of the war. It has been the war policy of the state highway department to confine its work to main thoroughfares. The United States Highways Council considers that new construction is justi- fied only where the highways are vitally important toward the winning of the war or for the movement of essential com- modities. It considers the maintenance of existing streets and highways logically should rank first in importance and that the reconstruction of those sections of improved highways and streets which have become too defective for mainte- nance should next receive attention. (Eflmtgrtirttt Ittllrtm. Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. II HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, JULY 26, 1918 No. 1 NEW BUREAU STARTED FOR AMERICANIZATION WORK IN CONNECTICUT Board of Control Authorizes $10,000 Appropriation for Work with the Foreign.Born Population of the State — Will Co=operate with Es = tablished City Agencies COUNCIL HOPES BOARD WILL BECOME PERMANENT The establishment of a State Bureau of Americanization has been authorized by action of the State Board of Control. at the recommendation of the Connecti- cut State Council of Defense. Plans for its organization are being completed by a committee of the defense council. The action of the Board of Control was as follows: "Voted, that the Board of Control, under the Provisions -of Chapter 44, Public Acts of 1917, will from time to time order payments by the comptroller of such sums as may be found necessary for assistance rendered to the governor, through the Connecticut State Council of Defense, or otherwise, to the government of the United States, for the expenses of a Bureau of Americanization in Connecti- cut, provided that such expenditure shall not exceed, without further authority from this board, $10,000." It was learned from the executive de- partment of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense that the council's recom- mendation to the Board of Control that a Bureau of Americanization, be established in Connecticut is the result of exhaustive investigation seeking ideals of better citi- zenship. When the experiment has been tried and on the basis of the experience gained, it is expected that a proposal that the bureau be made an arm of the state government will be presented at the next legislature. There has been a council committee on this work, and both Hartford and New Britain have municipal Americanization boards. The new organization with a bigger scope, is prompted by the feeling that the need exists for wise, strong, and immediate action to preserve American institutions and ideals. Stanley H. Holmes of New Britain, who was chair- man of the original Americanization Committee of the defense council, has been chosen chairman of the committee which will have charge of the American- ization work. Chancellor John G. Murray of Hartford, Julius C. Stremlau of Meri- den, Henry C. Morrison of the State Board of Education, Judge B. F. Gaffney of New Britain. Edward M. Day of Hart- ford, A. S. Ambrose of Bridgeport and James T. Moran of New Haven are the members already selected for this com- mittee. Other appointments to member- ship will be announced later as they are made. The work will be started along the (Continued on page 5) LETTERS HELP VICTORY Never neglect writing letters to the fighting men abroad. Besides the comfort and happiness that home letters bring, they have a military importance as well. In the Russo-Japanese War, letters were considered such an important element in success that the Japan- ese generals often withheld soldiers' mail until just before an important attack, when it was distributed in large quantities. Fired with thoughts of home, the Japanese carried their letters to victory. COMMISSIONS ARE NAMED BY GOVERNOR TO MEET HIGH RENT SITUATION Alleged Profiteering and Lack of Housing Facilities in State Indus ° trial Centers will be Controlled — Bridgeport, Waterbury, New Haven and New London Boards Named " RENT=A»ROOM " CAMPAIGNS ALSO TO AFFORD RELIEF The rent situation throughout the state is being put under more complete sur- veillance by further action of Governor Holcomb. Special commissions have been named for Bridgeport. Waterbury New Haven, and New London, and prep- arations for similar action in other indus- trial centers are under way. This matter was brought about by the investigation of alleged exorbitant rents in Waterbury made by the commission for the governor and the Connecticut State Council of Defense. To meet the situation the governor wrote to judges having jurisdiction in summary process action in industrial centers and requested their aid in making it impossible for grasping landlords to hamper war work by " rent profiteering." The suggestion of the governor was in effect that, when the summary process action came before him seeking the evic- tion of a tenant for the- non-payment of rent, which the tenant alleged to be ex- orbitant, the judge should cause the facts to be ascertained and if it appeared that public welfare or any one interested would suffer by the increased rental, he should postpone the summary process action until after the war is over. The governor accepted the recom- mendation of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense that in places where the number of cases of this kind appeared to warrant it, special commissions should be appointed to investigate these matters (Continued on page 4.) AUTOMOBILE ECONOMY IS URGED IN LETTER TO STATE DEALERS Garage Men and Owners to Reduce Motor Repairs and Expense — Bureau of Americanization Gets State Appro= priation — Motor Messenger Corps is Discussed RE-EDUCATK N OF DISABLED SOLDIERS IS CONSIDERED Every automobile dealer in the state has received a request to adopt all means of cutting down unnecessary expense, waste of materials, and use of unessen- tial use of labor in his own shop and, so far as possible, to urge the same policy upon his patrons by informing them of methods of economy. The main effort is directed toward cutting down the use of garage men for road repairs and minor repairs in the shops, in order that garages may release men for more essential mechanics. Dealers are urged to make every effort to teach owners and users of cars to take care of their own road troubles whenever possible without sending to the nearest garage, to make their own repairs at home, and to be properly and completely equipped for re- pair work by having their tools in order and extra tires and tubes to cover emer- gencies. For the same end it is urged that the issuing of free coupon books and service cards be discontinued. So far as practical all labor and materials should be sold orf a cash basis, and proper shop methods be installed to remedy in every possible way the waste of gasoline, oil, and other materials. These recommendations were adopted at the regular weekly meeting of the Connecticut State Council of Defense at the State Capitol on July 15. Those >nt were: Chairman Richard M. Bis- sell, Joseph W. Alsop. Winchester Ben- nett. Charles A. Goodwin. Lucius F. Robinson. Julius C. Stremlau, of the Council; Ira M. Ornburn, Anna B. Sands, and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: George B. Chandler, Frank D. Cheney, B. F. English, Harrison B. Freeman. Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Edward P. Jones, Aubrey L. Maddock. Alton T. Minor, Arthur L. Shipman, Herbert Knox Smith, Louis S. Smith, and Richard Wayne. Mr. Bissell reported that the board of control had agreed to meet the expense of a Bureau of Americanization, a plan that has been under consideration and investigation by the council for some time. The Bureau will take up the work of inculcating American ideals and patri- otism in the foreign-born element of this state with the expectation that legis- lative action may be taken at the next session of the General Assembly to make (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. MAIL FOR WAR PRISONERS Correct Forms of Address for Letters, Money and Packages CE LEBRATE BASTILE DAY Many in Connecticut Honor French National Holiday -^^\(f Bastile Day, July 14, was celebrated ,C* American prisoners of war in Germany or Austria will receive communications thi r o 7g h o U fconnectlcut; Thl demonsto from this country if their letters are waterbury was almost a state correctly addressed Letters should be celebration> delegations going from the sent through the New York post office lr cities Hart£ord Bridgeport and and the rank of the addressee carefully ,., „.„„ h „ fl ,„,.„„ n,-,,..,-.-! npipi^a- Vol.Il HARTFORD. CONN., JULY 26, 1918. No. 1 CHANGE ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN ON DEFENSE COUNCIL Miss Ruutz Rees Resigns as Chairman of Committee— Mrs. Beach Appointed Division Head The resignation of Miss Caroline Ruutz Rees of Greenwich as chairman of the Women's Committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense has been ac- cepted by executive action of the coun- cil. Miss Ruutz Rees stated that she needed more time for the management of the girls' school of which she is the head. The reorganization of the com- mittee into the Women's Division and the appointment of Mrs. T. Belknap Beach of Hartford as chairman of the new divi- sion were announced after the executive session of the women on July 23. Mrs. Beach was formerly chairman of the Women's Committee of the Hartford War Bureau. This reorganization changes the former separate organizatipn of women, with separate sub-committees, to a division of the council, with much of the personnel of the sub-committees of the women's organization incorporated into the cor- responding sub-committees of the state council, thus doing away with unneces- sary duplication. A Women's Division of the state coun- cil is created, the main functions of which are to keep in touch with the war work of the women in this state, receive re- ports from the woman representatives on the sub-committees of the defense coun- cil, to pass upon the material which is received from the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense and to supervise the work of the women's committees in the War Bureau through- out the state. All committees of the Women's Division doing women's work such as registration of women will be retained as sub-committees of the council. There is no change in the organization of the women's committees of the local war bureaus throughout the state under the reorganization plan. The war work of Connecticut women will not be interrupted in any respect by the reorganization of the woman's division of the council. given. If the camp is known it should, of course, be given. A sample super- scription is given: Prisoner of war mail NO POSTAGE Private John Doe American Prisoner of War Camp (if known) Province (if known) Germany (or Austria) Via Yi w York The name of the sender should be plainly written across the back and the letter should be short. Money orders or checks for prisoners of war should be sent to the Prisoners' Relief, American Red Cross, Washington, D. C, and made payable to the Ameri- can Red Cross. The name of the sender and of the prisoner for whom the money is intended should be carefully enclosed. Once a month packages may be sent. The same address is used but the sender should add his or her relationship to the prisoner of war after the return address, thus : From Mrs. John Doe (Mother) First Street, New York City. If more than one package is sent to one prisoner in any month, the one from the next of kin is forwarded and the other held until the sender is communicated with. With the permission of the sender, such packages are sent to some other prisoner of war who has had no package. New Haven had large municipal celebra- tions also. In nearly all towns and cities, America's ally was mentioned by the clergy at the Sunday Services, in accord- ance with the suggestion sent out in a circular letter to the state clergy by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Appropriate exercises were held by French people of Hartford at the State Capitol. USE FORGOTTEN WOOL " Unravel your extra wool sweaters and other knitted treasures to make warm comforts for convalescents and refugees," is the piea echoed from one woman's committee of a state defense council. Says Minnesota, "A soldier uses thirteen times as much wool as a civilian. Nothing replaces wool fibre for him. Civilians can use many substitutes." Adds New Jersey, " One woman in this state has thirteen new knitted quilts stored away in her attic and another has thirty-six sweaters of different colors.'' What will Connecticut reply? MUNICIPAL "THANK YOU" Bristol erected a poster of thanks to all its citizens who helped make the municipal Fourth of July celebration a success. The " thank-you " was posted in the same place as the invitation to participate in the national holiday festiv- ities. THREE GOVERNMENT NEEDS Women may find opportunities to do direct patriotic service as telephone switchboard operators, nurses, or as yeomen or clerical workers. NOT ONE SLACKER THERE Every able bodied high school boy in New Mexico is registered in the United States Boys' Working Reserve, according to a statement in the " New Mexico War News." BOY SCOUTS HELP AGAIN The Boy Scout Organizations of Con- necticut are ranging the country to locate black walnut trees, as the War Depart- ment needs black walnut lumber for air- plane propellors and gun stocks. WILL REST AFTER THE WAR Every time a German submarine sinks a .ship, so much product of labor and materials is wasted. Every time you buy anything not needed, so much prod- uct of labor and materials is wasted. D. .-of D. AUG 14' 1918 An example of the kind of factory spirit that will send the fighting men of this country to victory was found in a Bridgeport munitions plant last week. A printed notification was sent to one of the foremen that his vacation was sched- uled to begin on a certain date. The slip was returned to the manager's office with a notice scrawled across it, " Cut out the vacation until after we've won the war." Never forget the investment features of War Savings Stamps. When you buy them you become a stockholder in the United States, the best corporation in the world. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN An Appeal to the Women of Connecticut Women of Connecticut, the hour of your opportunity has come. Today our country is calling you. We who are serving in the nursing profession are doing our best; we are serving to the limit of our ability and our strength — but the task is too big for us, we cannot do it alone; we must join in the appeal to the patriotic young womanhood of America to help us. Scores of Connecticut nurses have answered the call of country and humanity and many are now in France. We who are needed here are willing, but our tasks are becoming more than we can handle. God has given womanhood the power to relieve pain, and make suffering less unbearable. The uniform of mercy, the white garb of the nurse is calling to yoa women of Connecticut — calling upon you to fill the ranks drained by the demands of war. President Wilson has said that " This is no war for amateurs." Train- ing schools in army and other hospitals everywhere offer courses which will develop the earnest but unskilled woman into a consecrated, trained nurse. We women who are giving ourselves to this service pledge our continued consecration to our work. But we are too few — far too few — to meet the demands of suffering humanity. Realizing our limitation of num- bers, we are calling upon you other American women to come to our aid. Enroll for training. Relieve some of us for service abroad. Help care for the loved ones of our lighting men. Help care for the sick and injured of America's industrial army. Help maintain the health of America so that our whole nation may stand at its highest efficiency, each person able to do his or her part in the battle for civilization. This is our appeal to you. May God give many of you the vision and inspiration to heed it. Connecticut Committee for Enrollment of Student Nurses. America Needs Student Nurses— Young Women Enrolling Woman's Division of Defense Coun- cil Has Committee Which Has Re= cruiting Task in Hand — Qualifica- tions for Enrollment in United States Student Nurses Reserve are Out = lined The United States Government is call- ing for 25,000 young women to join the United States Student Nurse Reserve and hold themselves in readiness to train for service as nurses. Connecticut's quota is 450 young women. The volunteers in this state are being enrolled by the Woman's Division of the State Council of Defense, in behalf of the Council of National Defense and the Nurses' Committee of the American Red Cross. The campaign will be carried on from July 29 to August 11 in all states. In Connecticut the enrollment will be carried on through the local agencies of the State Council of Defense through recruiting booths, and by similar means. The state committee is composed en- tirely of physicians and nurses with the exception of the chairman, Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop of Avon. Mrs. J. W. Alsop, Chairman; Dr. Valeria H. Parker of Hartford; Miss Maude Landis of the Connecticut Train- ing School, New Haven; Miss Lizzie L. Goeppinger of the Hartford Hospital, Miss Harriet Gregory of Waterbury, Miss Martha J. Wilkinson of the Hartford Visiting Nurses' Association, Miss R. Inde Albaugh, R. N., Secretary Connecticut Board of Examination and Registration of Nurses, Pleasant Valley; Miss Mary A. Bodine. R. N., Superintendent Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk; Miss Anna E. Cunliffe, R. N.. Superintendent Stamford Hospital, Stamford; Miss Florence M. Redfield, R. N., New Haven Visiting Nurse Associa- tion, New Haven; Miss Jeanette Styles, R. N. Instructor of Nurses, Danbury Hos- pital, Danbury; Miss Margaret K. Stack, R. N., State Superintendent Public Health Nursing, Field Director Child Welfare Campaign; Miss Katherine Murphy of South Manchester; Miss Margaret Rourke of Bridgeport, and Miss Katherine T. McCarthy, R. N., Chief Nurse, Visiting Nurse Association, Rockville. The war is creating an unprecedented demand for trained nurses. Only those who have taken the full training course are eligible for service with our forces overseas. These nurses are being drawn largely from our hospitals at home. Their places must be filled by student nurses enrolled for the full training course of from two to three years. Every young woman who enrolls in the United States Student Nurse Reserve is releasing a nurse for service at the front and swell- ing the home army which we must rely on to act as our second line of hospital defense. Upon the health of the Ameri- can people will depend the spirit of their lighting forces. The candidates should be between the ages of nineteen and thirty-five. Intelli- gent, responsible women of good educa- tion and sound health are wanted — the pick of the country. A college education is a valuable asset, and many hospitals will give credit for it. Credit will also be given for a special scientific equipment or for preliminary training in nursing, such as that given in special courses now being conducted by various colleges and schools. Some schools, on the other hand, do not even require a full high- school education. There are 1,579 nurses' training schools in this country. Their need is as great and imperative as that of the Army School of Nursing. Those who enroll for these schools will be assigned as vacancies occur. The enrollment card will indicate two classes of registrants — Preferred and Deferred. The Preferred class will be those who are ready to accept assignment to whatever Army or Civilian hospital the , Government directs them, although they may state what training school they pre- J fer to be sent to. Those who register in the Preferred class will be assigned first, and all possible consideration will be given to their preference as stated. The Deferred class is composed of those who limit their pledge of service — that is, who will not engage to go except to cer- tain hospitals. This class is intended largely for those who, for family reasons, cannot accept training at a distance from their homes. Those who register in the Deferred class will be assigned only after the Preferred class is exhausted. The Government relies on the patriot- ism of those who enroll to fill out pre- ferred cards if they possibly can, thus volunteering to go where they are most needed. Nobody will be assigned to any schools whose conditions of training are not ap- proved by the State Board of Nurse Examiners. At present every woman who completes satisfactorily her training in any accred- ited school is eligible for service as an Army nurse at the front and stands a chance of being assigned to duty abroad. At the same time she will be qualified to earn her living in one of the noblest pro- fessions open to women. It should be remembered, furthermore, that her use fulm ss will begin not when she graduates from the training school but as soon as she enters it. Practical nursing work is a part of the work of every training school, and the student nurse is not only learning to serve but serving her country from the outset. Ever since the days of Florence Night- ingale the nursing profession has been one of especial honor. It was never so honorable as it is today. The Army needs every nurse it can get to " keep up with the draft." The United States Student Nurse Reserve is the equivalent for women of the great National Army training camps for soldiers. The Govern- ment will rely upon the student nurses to fight disease at home, to care for those injured and disabled in our hazardous war industries, and to make themselves ready to serve when the time comes as fully trained nurses either abroad or at home . Young women willing to undertake this patriotic service should make application to the nearest recruiting office, location of which will be announced in the news- papers. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN SPENDING NEEDLESSLY HELPS GERMAN KAISER Appeal Made to All Real Patriots to Invest All Their Savings in War Savings Stamps FOOD SUPPLY DEPARTMENT Uncle Sam needs twenty billions of dollars or so this year for the war. What does Uncle Sam do with this money? He spends it just as you and I spend our money. What does he spend the money for? For ships, guns, shells, clothes and food for the soldiers and sailors, and for many other things needed to carry on war. What do you and I spend our money for? For houses to live in, food to eat, ciolhes to wear, and for many other things of greater or less use to us. But some of the things we want are exactly the same things Uncle Sam wants, and some of the other things we want, while not exactly the same as the other things Uncle Sam wants, re- quire, in order to be made, the raw material, labor, and transportation facil- ities that are also required for making the further things that Uncle Sam must have. Uncle Sam could not, perhaps, use your new suit. But he could have used the wool that is in it. the labor that fashioned it and brought it to market, and the transportation agencies that were neces to carry it. Hence, every time you buy something that you do not positively need you are selfishly withdrawing from service to Uncle Sam. raw material and supplies, labor, and transportation. There is available only a certain amount of raw material of all kinds; labor can be pushed only to a certain limit, and beyond maximum capacity nothing further can be expected from the railroads. Before the war we used everything to cater to our own private needs. Now, about one-half of all that we can pro- duce must be put aside for war purposes. If that is to be done — and it must be done if we are going to win — everybody must do his " bit." We cannot eat our cake and have it. too. We can not insist upon eating and dressing and having a good time as be- fore, and expect our Government to put up a winning fight. When we save, we stop competing with Uncle Sam — and that means with the boys in the trenches. Better still, when we save and put our savings in War Savings Stamps, we are saying to our boys in the trenches. " Here, boys, count on me. Here is food and clothing and medicine. If this is not enough, I'll do even better." The Connecticut Poultry Association, the Connecticut Dairymen's Association, the Connecticut Beekeepers' Association, and the Connecticut Pomological Society will join with the Connecticut Agricul- tural College in holding annual mid- summer meetings of the farmers of Con- necticut at the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs, August 6 to 9. The programs this year emphasize the mar- keting phase of agricultural problems more than in years past and deal with many of the problems arising as a re- sult of war conditions. Representatives of the State Council of Defense and the United States Food Administration will address the farmers at these meetings. Persons desiring programs should write to the Secretary of any of the above named associations or to the Director of the Extension Service, Connecticut Agri- cultural College, Storrs, Conn. ference will then adjourn to Litchfield County, where the plots of oats, wheat, and corn variety tests will be visited. Meetings will be held at the office of the Litchfield County Farm Bureau. The last day of the conference will center around the Farmers' Dairy Company of Bridgeport, the largest co-operative or- ganization of its kind in New England, and the Bridgeport Farmers' Market. The annual midsummer conferences of county agricultural agents will take place on July 30, 31, and August 1. A few farmers representing the agricultural committees of the Farm Bureau and ex- tens on specialists from the Connecticut Agricultural College will be present. The first session will be held at the State Library, Hartford, where the best use of this year's data will be discussed and next year's census considered. The con- Canning centers are being organized in most of the larger cities of Connecti- cut, according to Miss Emily H. Whitney of New Haven, chairman of the Sub- committee on Canning. These centers are operating in many more cities than last year and constitute one of the out- standing features of this year's canning campaign. They serve as centers for the distribution of information and the giving of instruction in canning. They also afford an opportunity for women without adequate kitchen facilities to can their products and do the work under trained supervision. These kitchens, says Miss Whitney, will be a big factor in enabling Connecticut to go over its quota of 5,000,000 quarts of canned fruits and vegetables and in making the State more nearly self-dependent as far as canned goods are concerned, thus con- serving not only garden produce but our freight facilities. President Hibben of Princeton Uhiver ays: "A world in need has sent forth across the waters its cry to us for help. We cannot respond and at the same time continue our comfo table easy-going mode of existence. The times demand sacrifice, and sacrifice can no longer be free from suffering." The less the American people save. the less money, labor and materials there will be for war purposes. Commissions are Named by Governor to Meet High Rent Situation (Continued from pasje 1.) for the judges. On each commission there is one labor representative. Commissions have been appointed as follows: — Bridgeport: — William E. Burnham; John W. Banks and John J. O'Neil. Waterbury: — Arthur F. Ellis; Charles E. Puffer and John J. Lynch. New London: — Daniel M. Cronin; Ad- dison McLearn and Thomas C. Dillon. New Haven: — Frederick B. Farns- woith; Charles Kleiner and Joseph J. Reilly. Another means of relieving the situa- tion is the Rent-a-Room campaign, where- by efforts are made to induce house- holders with extra rooms to open them, as a patriotic duty, to those who are do- ing government war work. The War Bureaux in several towns have been asked to cooperate with the defense council by investigating local conditions and available unused rooms. A conference at the Capitol was held on this matter for the representatives of the industrial centers where rooming facilities are short and the officials of the United States State Employment Service, July 16, and it is believed that the scheme will be introduced into other cities. It is already in practice in Water - MORE WOMEN REGISTER Waterbury Lists of Those Ready for War Service Now in Use The Waterbury registration of women is now complete, 18,000 having been re- corded as willing to do the war work for which they felt themselves fitted. The choice on the card embraces 155 occupa- tions, from dairymaid to author. This system of putting the woman power of a city in an accessible form was tried out in New Haven last fall and found practi- cal. Out of the New Haven registration grew the Volunteer Placement Bureau carried on by the Collegiate Alumnae of that city, an organization ready to send women for any rush war work, from a munitions order to addressing envelopes. The volunteers are reached by means of the files of the Women's Registration. The first motor messenger service was also an outcome of this plan. The Waterbury registration was even more complete and a part time office has already been opened. Through it, 400 rooms were discovered as available for the government war workers who are finding the housing facilities running short. Any war agency needing help is urged to make use of these files. bury, Bridgeport, and New London where there is a system of co operation between factories whose employees appeal for rooms and the householders who have offered their extra quarters. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE DEPARTMENT The conferences which are held once or twice a month by Leo A. Korper, federal director of the United States Em- ployment Service in Connecticut, with his local superintendents, and with others in attendance whose work is related to his department, are proving of great prac- tical value. The problems of administra- tion which continually arise at each local office are fully discussed. At the conference held in Hartford, July 18, there were present besides Mr. Korper, Associate Director A. B. Lincoln, Field Representative David Elder, Chief Clerk D. L. Rogers, and Superintendents Davenport of the Hartford Office, Bur- ritt of Bridgeport, Martindale of Willi- mantic, Blodgett of Stamford, and Chief Clerk Diamond of New Haven; also present as guests were District Director Edwards of the U. S. Boys' Working Re- serve, whose office is in New York City, Associate Director Arthur Howe of Con- necticut and Lieutenant J. R. MacMillin, recruiting officer of the Tank Corps, U. S. Army, who was at Mr. Korper's office last week. Une of the chief topics of discussion was the subject of practical methods to check the labor " turnover " and decrease daily absences from the factories. Very encouraging results were reported. and the U. S. Employment Service have tly arranged special plans of CO operation to meet the farm labor situa- tion. Judging from last season's experience it was expected that the demand for faim labor would be unusually heavy during the month of July. The demand has been steady but not unusual, while the wages offered have not been increased enough to draw a large number of men to the harvest fields. This is partly due to weather conditions which were very un- favorable for harvesting during the first half of July. The farmers probably approached the i harvest season this year much better sup- plied with labor than last year. With the advent of favorable harvesting weather we may expect a sudden call for tempo- rary help which will have to be supplied from the volunteer farm reserve, or by temporary release from other industries. These have already been used to some extent as has also jail labor. Farmers should be urged to apply in advance for ] labor wherever possible. Those who wait until the emergency is upon them may be disappointed. The New Haven office of the U. S. Employment Service is carrying on three main types of work: (1) directing male employees to essential industries; (2) securing female labor for special factory needs; (3) directing domestic help for households. The Employment Service has been able to meet substantially the New Haven needs for semi-skilled labor and is han- dling between 250 and 300 men per week. The New Haven office has also rendered some assistance to the munitions fac- tories in recruiting female labor from the ranks of women who ordinarily would not go into this work. Many New Haven school teachers and other professional women have been directed into the fac- tories. The domestic Department is mak- ing a special study of the household situation under present conditions. The New Haven County Farm Bureau Owing to the acute shortage of common labor as needed for war industries in the vicinity of Hartford, David Elder, field representative, and Superintendent Davenport of Hartford, have recently been in co-operation with the TJ. S. Em- ployment Service in New York City, and have been able to secure a considerable supply for Connecticut needs. Some Connecticut farmers who have not heretofore realized it are awakening to the fact that the farmers who take a personal interest in their employees and provide them with good food and clean quarters, as well as fair wages, are the ones who are getting the best kind of help, — the kind that works and sticks, and takes a real human interest in successful results. There are still some short-sighted farmers who are won- dering why their help don't stay. u. s. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE IN STAMFORD During the past week an office of the U. S. Employment Service has been opened in Stamford, and Director Korper has named Edwin S. Blodgett as Super- intendent. The office is located at 446 Atlantic St., opposite the post office; the necessary alterations and equipment were promptly installed, and the work of co-operating with employers and em- ployed was begun. The Stamford Advo- cate says: "Mr. Blodgett has been in close touch with the employment service and his experience qualifies him to per- form a distinct service to the working- man, manufacturers and farmers of the community." MOTOR MESSENGERS MEET A meeting of the leaders of the Motor Messenger Service in the various towns of the State was held at the State Capitol on July 11th. Mr. Chas. Goodwin pre- sided at the meeting, and Mr. Alsop and Mrs. J. B. Wilbur, State Chairman of the Motor Messenger Service, explained ways of co-ordinating the motor units through- out the State and showed how the work might be made more effective and its scope broadened. Among other things the matter of standard rules, a standard uniform and insignia was discussed New Bureau Started for Americanization Work in Connecticut (Continued from page 1) lines of spreading literature and informa- tion among the foreign elements of the state through the press, pamphlets, lec- tures and meetings; the securing of patriotic co-operation with existing foreign societies; establishing classes in English and citizenship; and getting surveys on conditions in the foreign districts. Methods of carrying out this were dis- cussed at the Capitol, July 19, at the first meeting of the committee. Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the defense council, attended the committee meeting. After saying that the necessity of unifying the population in the state, through a common understanding of American ideals, had made itself felt more and more by the defense council until the present bureau is the outcome, he outlined the contemplated sco, the work. Hartford, New Britain, and several of the other sizable cities of the state, he said, already have Americaniza- tion boards which are engaged in mak- ing Connecticut an English-language state and are carrying on other practi- cal aspects of the work. Such boards should be established in all the smaller centers, also, Mr. Bissell said. The appointment of a state director and two or more field agents, advised and directed by the State Council of Defense is contemplated. Mr. Bissell added that he hoped to see this work so firmly estab- lished by the next session of the Gen- eral Assembly that the Legislature would put the project on a permanent basis. Stanley H. Holmes, chairman of the committee, said, " What we want here is the personal touch, some one to talk to these foreigners and tell them that there is a great, big heart waiting for them, that we want to give them a fair deal and treat them on the level. First, our own people must get this feeling and then they must put it across to the other races." GET THE HABIT Making these savings to invest in Liberty stamps or certificates or bonds, as loans to the Government for helping to victory and future freedom j.nd safety, will also cultivate a habit and form a character of more consequence than all the other considerations. The mass of our people have been too careless and wasteful, and there is nothing more im- portant in life than the forming of habits. Cultivating the habit of prudence and economy, not by any means stinginess, but saving for the future, for the help of others and for the improvement of life, will build up character which will be worth more than any material property in the long run. Property, in useful and beneficial forms, will go with it, while in heedless spending or wasting it would fly away and disappear, leaving one in want or dependent upon others. So this sav- ing of pennies and dollars now to help the Government in time of trial, will find its reward in the future in better men, better conditions and a higher prosperity and safety. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Automobile Economy is Urged in Letter to State Dealers (Continued from page 1. ) such a bureau a permanent branch of the state government. A report was made by the special com- mittee, on the advisability of establish- ing motor messenger corps throughout the state, similar to those already estab- lished in Hartford. Bridgeport. New Haven, and several other communities. and it is expected that the decision and arrangements will be made at the next meeting. The Publicity Committee reported that a meeting of the editors of the foreign language newspapers in the state had been held in New Haven, and that ways and means for using the foreign language pri ss for patriotic propaganda were dis- cussed. Mr. Chandler praised the splen- did patriotic spirit of the editors present. The matter of garbage utilization rec- ommended by the Council of National Defense was referred to the Commercial Economy Division of the Committee on Commercial Reiations. Harrison B. Free- man reported that speakers had been furnished for Independence Day and special occasions and that the Division of War Rallies had co-operated with the War Savings Committee to send speakers for the W. S. S. Rallies. Fuel Conservation MEETING OF JULY 22 The question of reconstruction of dis- abled soldiers was discussed at the regu- lar weekly meeting of the Connecticut State Council of Defense on July 22. The executive department has communi- cated with the Federal Board for the Education of Disabled Soldiers, offering the co-operation of the state defense council in any such undertaking and ask- ing for information about the plans of the board. Those present at the council meeting were: Chairman R. M. Bissell, J. W. Alsop. Winchester Bennett, Howard A. Giddings, Lucius F. Robinson, Julius C. Stremlau, Justice George W. Wheeler, of the council; Anna B. Sands, and the fol- lowing members of sub-committees; George B. Chandler. Margaret T. Corwin, Admiral W. S. Cowles, Benjamin F. English, Harrison B. Freeman, Dr. C. C. Godfrey, Aubrey L. Maddock, Dr. Valeria H. Parker, Herbert Knox Smith. Richard Wayne, and Henry M. Wriston. Questionnaires to assist in the rating of Connecticut power plants according to importance and rate of production have been sent out by the U. S. Fuel Administration for Connecticut. They are aimed to reduce useless and careless waste of coal as well as do away with unnecessary production. This work of inspection and rating, under the direction of W. R. C. Corson as State Administrative Engineer, is rapidly being organized and got under way. Three copies of the questionnaire will be sent to every power plant in this State accompanied by recommendation of the United States Fuel Administration id a letter of instructions and sugges- tio is by Mr. Corson. One copy properly out by the plant owuer is to be returned to the state administrative engineer's office within fifteen days; a second copy will be filled out when the is inspected and signed jointly by the owner and the inspector; and the third copy will be for the owner's file. The plants will be rated upon their answers, into five classes and other things being equal State Fuel Adminis- trator Russell has the authority t i re- strict or entirely cut off the coal supply to those plants with a low rating. All plants are automatically placed in Class 5 until receipt by the administrative engineer of their questionnaires properly filled out. Proper credit will be given any plant that may from time to time improve its condition. Experience shows plainly that at least 10 per cent, and probably much nearer 20 per cent, of the fuel used in steam plants can be saved by careful and proper firing and care in eliminating waste in the distribution and use of the steam. Approximately 250,000.000 tons of coal ! were used last year in the industries. If 10 per cent. — 25,000,000 tons were saved it would represent two solid continuous train loads of gondola coal cars clear [ across the continent — from New York to San Francisco. Think what this means not only in coal but in relieving trans- p nation and labor! A definite order has been issued by Washington forbidding private country clubs to burn or use coal, coke, natural gas, fuel oil or other petroleum products or u-e coal derived from any such fuel , for purposes of heating or cooking. BAD LUCK AND GOOD COURAGE FARM SURVEY A SUCCESS The agricultural survey exhibit was so impressive and unique that the United States Food Administration has de ide I to publish a special bulletin on the man- ner in which Connecticut has conducted thai campaign. Mr. Godard gave an ex- tended description of the farm survey at the joint meeting of the Agricultural Libraries Section of the American Library Association and the League of Library Commissions. Speaking in be- half of the state libraries of the entire country he used Connecticut as an ex- ample of what a state library could do tc assist the food program. He also gave an epitome of his activities as library publicity director of Connecticut for the United States Food Commission. Northern Indiana lost growing corn worth eigh! million dollars ;nl gar en truck worth sever 1 iri!lio~s more > ing the late June frost. The food com- mittee of the Indiana State Council of Defense urged the replanting of every acre and gave suggestions of what 1 1 plant and where seeds and plants could be procured at once. The work is now well under way, according to the " Indi- ana Bulletin." ANOTHER WORD War is the great consumer of money and utilities. But these are nothing to ils consumption of lives. The lives are given freely that the cause may be won. Money must be given as freely, that fewer lives may be sacrificed to gain the war aims of the Nation. Out from the enormous expenditures to win the war will emerge victory by the sword, the only kind of victory that can satisfy the needs of the world of really civilized beings. Every investment in the war of the Nation aids in the sharpen- ing the sword of justice against the us. Let everyone understand that the War Savings Stamps are a method of contribution for those who want to support the high and holy cause of free- dom from their limited means. The war will be won by the savings of the people, savings that center in the one enterprise of the Nation. The War Savings Stamps are ready at hand for the purchase by every American citizen and all others who are in the enjoyment of the country's bounties. U. S. MEDALS FOR BRAVERY The medal of honor is the highest military award given in this country. It is presented in the name of Congress for " deeds performed in action- exhibit- ing the most distinguished personal brav- ery and self sacrifice above and beyond all call of duty, so conspicuous as clearly to distinguish them for gallantry and in- trepidity above their comrades; which involve risk of life or the performance of more than ordinarily hazardous service, the omission of which would not justly subject the person to censure for short- coming or failure in the performance of his duty." It corresponds to the Victoria Cross of England or the French Cross of the Legion of Honor, and has not yet been awarded in this war. The distinguished service cross, author- ized by the President since April 6, 1917, is awarded for " gallantry in action to anyone who may distinguish himself in action by extraordinary heroism in con- nection with military operation against an armed enemy, under circumstances that do not justify the award of the medal of honor." It corresponds to The Distinguished Service Order of Great Britain and the Croix de Guerre of France. The distinguished service medal is awarded for " exceptionally meritorious service to the government in connection with operations against an armel enemy." It corresponds roughly to the Medaille Militaire. Soldiers are honored, but not decorated with a medal, when they are " cited for bravery," that is, especially mentioned by name in the commanders' official re- port for coolness, courage, or daring. dfltttwrtirtti Bullrtttt Published BUWeekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. II HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, AUGUST 9, 1918 No. 2 EMPLOYMENT SERVICE HANDLES SHIFTING OF LABOR TO WAR PLANTS Explanation of Government Plan ln = tended to Supply Essential Indus- tries With Adequate Supply of Workers STATE DIVIDED INTO FOURTEEN DISTRICTS Public Service Reserve is Recruiting Agency — Committees and Boards Named to Put Plan into Execution Keen public interesl is manifest in the plan of the government labor department, with reference to employment in war indus- tries, which became effective August 1 and which is being handled through the United States Employment Service. The tremen- dous demand for war supplies has necessi- tated a comprehensive adaptation of all in- dustries to that end. -Manifestly those en- gaged in war work or food production must have an adequate supply of labor, both skilled and unskilled, and in order to effect the transition with as little disturbance as possible, some orderly and comprehensive program of transfer had to be devised to take workmen from non-war industries to those industries engaged wholly or chiefly in war work or food production. It is the business of the U. S. Employment Service to direct workmen to the factories or shops or farms where they are needed, and therefore to have at its offieo a elassi- liiil record of all labor needs and positions. Employers seek the offices of this service to find the men they need, while workmen lin I at the same offices the positions available. Prior to the establishment of this service each employer recruited lus own labor through a multiplicity of employment agen- cies or often independently from the Held, and the larger factories were often al heavy expense for this purpose with much dupli- cation of effort and at cross purposes. As the enormous war demands developed, fac- tories and farms found themselves compet ing with each other for the rapidly dimin- ishing supply of laher. and wages rose rap idly, often to abnormal figures; while the workers themselves in the search for increas- ing wages, often were tempted to removal fr job to job to their own disadvantage, and with a consequent "turn over" of la- bor which was a heavy handicap upon the amount and quality of production. (tut of this situation it soon became ap parent that it would be better for every body to co-ordinate the entire labor situa- tion through a common center of distribu- tion and authority. As the shortage of un- skilled or common labor had become most acute, it was directed by the government that after a certain date, namely August 1. It'lS, all such labor with industries en- gaged wholly or partly on war work and (Continued on page 5) 8 New Members Named on Council Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has appointed eight new members of the ( onnecticut State Council of Defense. They are: — Mrs. T. Belknap Beach of Hartford. Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley of Hart- ford. Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees of Green- wich. William BroSmith of Hartford. Frank Dexter Cheney of South Manchester. Alton T. Miner of New London. James T. Moran of New Haven. Ira M. Ornburn of New Haven. FEDERAL SUPERVISION OF SOLICITATIONS IS WANTED BY COUNCIL Letter on Subject to Cabinet Members and Others Attracts Much Attention in Official Circles — Plan Proposed to Check Duplication and Waste SAYS NATIONAL COUNCIL COULD StCURE RESULT At Monday's weekly meeting id' the I on- i tiotit state Council of Defense, Chair- man Richard M. Bissell reported that the council's recommendation that the federal government establish some sort of scientific control over the solicitation of funds by war auxiliary agencies was attracting wide spread attention in official circles in Well- ington. The state defense council urged by letter to the members of the cabinet, the director of the Council of National Defense, and to the State Councils of Defense in all other states in the country, that a supervisory commission be established to check dupli- cation of effort and organizations. The letter pointed out the existence of ap- proximately loo organizations engaged in auxiliary war work, all demanding finan- cial contributions, and says that the situa- tion calls for official backing. With this statement was the recommendation that a supervising commission be named. The Council pointed out its belief that the ml\ 1 1 1 1 1 \ whose authoritj ami influence arc suf- ficient to cany out the suggestion planned is tlie Council of National Defense, of which the Secretary of War is Chairman. The council's letter contained the striking statement that, the six organizations under the Fosdiek Commission alone plan, between September and January, to ask thi of this country for more than $200,000,000 During the same period, another Liberty Loan of perhaps $8,000,000,000 is expected (Continued on page 2) GOVERNOR'S PURPOSE IS TO MAKE COUNCIL TRULY REPRESENTATIVE Chairman Bissell's Statement As He Welcomes New Members — Sections and Factions Entirely Disregarded — Approval of President's Stand HIGH SCHOOL MILITARY PLAN BEING CONSIDERED Campaign of Education Concerning Situation on Eastern Front to be Undertaken Good Progress in "Children's Year " Work The new members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense were welcomed by Chairman 1!. M. Bissell at the regular meet- ing of the council August 5. Seven of the eight new members were present. In his welcome, Chairman Bissell said that it is hoped that the work of the council may be constantly broadened and that it is the pur- pose of the governor that the council shall represent the state without regard to sec- tion or faction. The matter of organizing high school boys of this state along military lines, to be known as the " Connecticut Branch of the United States Bo3's' Working Reserve," was discussed and referred to a special commit- tee of three for investigation with Arthur F. Howe. The plan provides for several classes of enlistments. The council passed the following reso- lutions on the President's attitude toward mob violence to combat disloyalty and se dition : — "WHEREAS it is essentia] to the pres- eivation of orderly liberty that individual and social -elf restraint be practiced and en- couraged in the present disorganized stale of civilization, and "WHEREAS the United States of Amer- ica, as the largest and mosl powerful self- governing nation in the world, should set in example to I his end, "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Connecticul Slate Council of Defense apprecial ivelj endorses the brave and timely action of the President in warning' the people against the use of violence in curbing disloyally and sedition, and thai a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Council of National Defense and to the uveral State Councils of Defense and Committees on public safety throughout the Union." The Publicity Department will under- take a campaign of education concerning the situation mi the eastern front t i m?i:l the expected German peace offensive. Dr. Walter II. Brown reported thai ninetj towns in the state have taken the first step in the "Children's Your" campaign, the (Continued on page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol. II HARTFORD, CONN., AUG. 9. 1918. No. PERIGORD AND SCHERER THRILL BIG WAR RALLY Hartford Meeting Under Auspices of State Defense Council Great Success Hundreds of Hartford people heard Lieu- tenant Paul Perigord of the French Army and Dr. James A. B. Scherer, president of Throop Institute of Technology at Pasadena, Cal., and former organizer of the Council of National Defense, at a monster war rally held in Parsons Theatre July 31, under the auspices of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The theatre was crowded to the doors, and an overflow meeting was arranged and held outside tlie theatre for those who could not be accommodated inside. Fully a thousand waited in the street to hear short addresses by both speakers. The boxes at the theatre were occupied by the governor and his pa rtj . the mayor's party, the members of the de- fense council and their guests, and the mem- bers of the committee. There were no other reservations of seats. Mayor R. J. Kinsella of Hartford made the address of welcome and George B. Chandler, chairman of the De- partment of Publicity of the defense council, presided at the meeting, as he had traveled with the speakers through the west and southwest last spring when on an^organizing tour for the Council of National Defense. Dr. Scherer gave an account of America's war spirit gathered from his experiences traveling from coast to coast in behalf of the national organization. Lieutenant Peri- gord told of the war from the French point of view and brought the greetings of the French Army to his audience. After the meeting was over, the stage was crowded with people eager to shake hands with the speakers. It was announced that this is Lieutenant Perigord's last speech in this country, as he is returning to active service within a short time. The Treble Clef Club of Hartford fur- nished the music, singing national and trench songs, under the direction of Edward F. Laubin. The committee in charge con- sisted of James S. Stevens, Rev. J. G. Mur- ray. Aubrey L. Maddock. Judge Herbert S. Bullard, Judge Edward L. Smith and Ed- ward F. Laubin. COMMITTEE ON AMERICANIZATION Harrison H. Wheaton, organizer and exe- cutive chairman of the National Committee .ii One Hundred on Americanization, has been appointed to be director of the Con- necticut Americanization Bureau. Mr. \\ heaton lias accepted the appointment. He is described by the chairman of the com- mittee of the < onnecticut State Council of Defense in charge of the bureau as "the best man in the country for this particular posil ion." Since hi- appointment as supervising in- vestigator of New York State Department of Labor in the Bureau of Immigration in 1912, Mr. Wheaton's work has been entirely among the immigrants, and since 1914 lias centered upon Americanization of our for- eign born population. In 1914. as special representative of the Bureau of Education, he made a tour of the country to investi- gate conditions of immigrant education, and in 1915 he organized the "America First " campaign which was followed by two cam- paigns on a larger scale. He also formu- lated the War Americanization Plan for the Council of National Defense. Mr. Wheaton is accepting the position in Connecticut, on condition that he need not sever his connections with the national body. He will begin his work here about Sep- tember 1. At the meeting of the council July 29, three new members of the Committee on Americanization were elected on recommen- dation from the Woman's Division. They were Mrs. Elizabeth S. Ayres of Hartford, Mrs. Charles G. Morris of New Haven, and Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees of Greenwich. The bulletin on Canning and Drying which is being published by the Food Committee is ready for distribution and may be secured by application to their new office at 48 Lewis Street or by applying to the County Farm Bureau office in each county or the Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs, Connecticut. Federal Supervision of Solicitations Wanted by Council (Continued from page 1. ) and an intensive Red Cross membership drive will be held. " As a consequence of these facts," said the council's letter, "we fear a feeling of dissatisfaction is being en- gendered which may eventually interfere with the success of future endeavors to raise the funds necessary for conducting most important and essential activities." The council feels that there should be greater frankness in announcing the needs and plans of agencies soliciting support, and that the public should have some defin- ite guide as to the relative importance of the appeals and a knowledge of the admin- istration of such enormous sums. Auxiliary war work organizations of the United States fall into these four classes. the council statement points out: 1. The Red Cross. 2. Six organizations under the Fosdick Commission on Training Camp activities: Young Men's Christian Association. Young Women's Christian Association. Knights of Columbus. Jewish Walfare League. The War Tamp Community Service. American Library Association. 3. The Salvation Army. 4. Approximately ninety other organiza- tions. These organizations have not been officially approved by the Council of Na- il 1 Defense but nevertheless are listed as having been examined and approved as to their objects and management by the Char- ity Organization of New York, to which bodv State Councils of Defense are referred By the Council of National Defense. Tt is obvious that, these organizations \;iiv enormously in their value and that H" public has no means of judging this varia- tion, the council's letter said. There have been local plans for counteracting the pres- ent unsatisfactory svsfem of promiscuous •jiving and asking which show that in many places there is a determination to hit upon some plan for a reasonable, uniform, and scientific method of managing war appeals. Tin letter of the council ended: "This council believes that the situation to be extremely serious and suggests the fol- lowing outline of a plan as a possible rem- edy i hereof: " There shall be a supervising commission which shall prepare and publish a list of auxiliary war agencies entitled to national support. They will state that the sums asked are proportionate to the work accom plished, guarantee against duplication of effort, and show administrative reliability. This would involve a survey of the agencies and doubtless the co-ordination of some and elimination of others. The commission would also determine a plan for apportion- ing quotas, such quotas to be based upon itemized budgets, as a measure against over- subscription. " This council further believes that the onlv body whose authority and influence are sufficient to carry out the foregoing or some similar scheme is the Council of National Defense, and respectfully urges upon that body the earnest consideration of the situa- tion herein outlined and of the suggested remedy contained." Womans Division The special committee of the Woman's Division of the Connecticut Slate Council of Defense in charge of the recruiting of stu- dent nurses in this state reports that the success of the campaign is practically as- sured. There have been numerous appli- cants at all the station-. Mil the difficulty in getting young women with high school training has been everywhere evident. The two other main difficulties generally met by the recruiting officers have been the matters of transportation expense, and the fact that most of the girls of proper age cannot afford to give up the money they are now earning. The figures at the end of the first week of recruiting from the three cities whose re- ports were ascertainable were 190 volun- teers from Hartford, 77 from New Haven, and 70 from Bridgeport. These volunteers are not accepted until they have passed the required examinations. «v of B. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Greenwich Leads State in War Savings Enlistment Drive Per Capita Pledges of $21 secured in Fairfield County Town — Litchfield Leads in Number of Pledges Secured with 88 per cent. Greenwich showed the way to the en- lire state in the recent enlistment day drive, when Chairman John P. Shea and his work- ers secured pledges of $21 per capita for every man, woman and child in that com- munity. Next in line was Ansonia with $1'2.2.",', followed by New Canaan with $10.84. Hartford led the four large cities of the state with per capita pledges of $7.27, fol- lowed by Waterbury with $6.88 and New Haven with $5. New London made an ex- ceptional showing, with $9.50. New Brit- ain "went over the top" with $10.23. The list of cities and towns subscribing more thai] $5 is as follows: OVEB $20.00: Greenwich, $10.01 TO $12.50: Ansonia, New Canaan. East Hampton, New Britain, Beacon Falls, Groton, $7.51 TO $10.00: Burlington, Litchfield, Avon, Xew London, East Windsor, Vernon, Suffield, Woodbridge, Portland, Plainfleld, Norwalk, Manchester, Simsbury, Watertown, \\ .■-ton. Bristol, Granby, Hampton, West Hartford, East Granby, Old Lyme, $5.00 TO $7.50: 1'onifret, Windsor Locks, Bozrah, Stamford, Hartford, Sprague, Columbia, Middlebury, Essex. Plainville, Willimantic, Waterbury, Enfield, Washington, Kaston, Willington, Westbrook, Torrington, Eastford, Soiners, Southington, t ornuall. ( lanton, Mansfield, t liester, Naugatuck, $21.00 12.26 10.84 10.57 10.23 10.09 10.05 9.96 9.93 9.92 9.50 9.39 9.12 8.86 8.74 8.67 8.60 8.24 8.12 8.08 7.88 7.79 7.66 7.63 7.62 7.57 7.56 7.56 7.42 7.41 7.37 7.36 7.27 7.25 7.18 7.18 6.97 6.96 6.93 6.88 6.87 6.87 6.84 6.71 6.70 6.67 6.66 6.62 6.51 0.45 6.44 6.44 6.42 6.38 i loshen, 6.29 Sherman, 6.28 Branford, 6.15 Clinton, 6.07 Drihy, 0.02 Scol land, 5.90 Bethany, 5.89 Farmington, 5.87 East Lyme, 5.86 Stafford, 5.77 ( lomw I'll, 5.70 ding, 5.65 Westport, 5.63 Madison, 5.61 North Branford, 5.55 Preston, 5.55 Glastonbury, 5.49 Warren, 5. 1 1 Old Saybrook, 5.44 ( loveiitry, 5.39 Orange, 5.38 Middlefleld, 5.35 Thompson, 5.32 Norfolk, 5.20 Putnam, 5.20 Unionville, 5.19 Hebron, 5.14 Anilover, 5.07 Guilford, 5.00 Sharon, 5.05 Lebanon, 5.04 Waterford, 5.03 New Haven, 5.00 The following 52 towns secured registra- tion of 60% and over in the Campaign: per cent Town Regis Litchfield, 88 Avon, 85 New London, 78 Beacon Falls, 76 < iranby, 76 Ansonia, 75 Hampton, 75 Old Lyme, 75 Vernon, 73 Branford, 72 Danbury, 72 Ellington, 72 Torrington, 72 New Britain, 70 Unionville. 70 Burlington, 69 Chaplin, G9 Clinton, 69 Thompson, 69 Groton, 08 New Fairfield, 68 Plainville, 67 Westbrook, 67 Monroe, 66 Woodbury, 66 Newtown, 66 i ' entry, 65 East Granby, 65 Easton, 65 t lolchester, 64 Portland, 64 West Hartford, 04 ( lanton, 63 Essex, 63 Hartford, 63 FIELD SECRETARIES Representatives of Council in Each County to Assist Local Agencies To bring the efficiency of the local war bureaus throughout the state to the highest possible point, the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense has appointed county field secretaries. The field secretaries will also assist in reorganizing town committees into war bureaus. The appointments are: for Fairfield County, Charles F. Green of Bridgeport; for Hartford County, Richard Wayne of Hartford; for Litchfield County, F, L. Vanderpoel of Litchfield; for Middlesex, County, Lewis S. Smith of Middletown; for New Haven County, Benjamin F. English of New Haven; for New London County, Allyn L. Brown of Norwich; for Windham and Tolland Counties, Frank Brainerd of Portland. Manchester, Pomfret, Simsbury, Columbia, Eastford, Killingworth, Lisbon, New Canaan, Norwich, Rocky Hill, Sprague, Windsor Locks, Woodbridge, Berlin, East Windsor, Putnam, Sharon, The following 37 towns 50% but less than 00%: Enfield, Willimantic, Bristol, ( 'ornwall, Naugatuck, Andover, East Hampton, Hebron, Mansfield, Orange, Chester, Cromwell, Guilford, Bridgewater, Goshen, Madison, North Branford, Old Saybrook, Southington, Lyme, Norfolk, Bozrah, New Hartford, Union, Milford, Plainfleld, Staff, rd, Windsor, Barkhamsted, Brookfield, North Stonington, Scotland, Sterling, ( rreenwich, North Canaan, Saybrook, Southbury, 63 62 62 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 60 60 60 60 registered over 59 59 58 58 58 57 57 57 57 57 56 56 56 55 55 55 55 55 55 54 54 53 53 53 52 52 52 52 51 51 51 51 51 50 50 50 50 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Governors Purpose Is to Make Council Truly Representative (Continued from page 1) measuring aiftl weighing of children under five years of age. MEETING OF JULY 29 Those present were His Excellency Gov- ernor Marcus H. Holcomb, Chairman Rich- ard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, William BroSmith, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Frank B. Cheney, Ho- mer S. Cummings, Adjutant General George M. Cole, Howard A. Giddings, ( harles A. Goodwin, Janus T. Moran, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robinson, Justice George W. Wheeler, Caroline Ruutz-Rees of the Council, Margaret X. Convin, Anna B. Sands, and the following chairmen and mem- bers of sub-committees: Hr. Walter H. Brown, George B. Chandler, Admiral U. S. Cowles, retired, B. F. English, Hr. C. C. Godfrey, Edward P. Jones, Aubrey L. Mad- dock, Arthur L. Shipman, Herbert Knox Smith, Mrs. J. W. Alsop, Mrs. Richard M. Bissell, Hr. Valeria H. Barker. The appointment of a volunteer Field Secretary to supervise work with girls in the State was recommended to the council at its meeting July 2U by a special commit- tee of the Woman's Division which re- ported that the services of a volunteer could be obtained for a period of three months. Those present at that meeting were chair- man R. M. Bissell, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Winchester Bennett, .Mrs. Morgan G. Bulk- ley, Howard A. Giddings, Lucius F. Robin- son, Julius C. Stremlau, Justice George W . \\ heeler of the council and Anna B. Sands, Hr. C. C. Godfrey, Stanley H. Holmes. Arthur Howe, Edward P. Jones, Aubrey L. Maddock, Arthur L. Shipman, Margaret I. ( orwin, and Dr. Valeria H. Barker. Hr. Walter H. Brown of Bridgeport was elected chairman of the Child Uelfare De- partment of the council. Dr. Brown rec- ommen led his committee which was elected by vote of the council. Its members are Miss Margaret Stack, Mrs. William D. Stack, Mrs. George B. Chandler, Miss Eva Cohen, Miss Mary G. Harris, Miss Mary Grace Hills, Henry C. Morrison, Prof. C. E. A. Winslow, Dr. Black, Miss Rose M. Dwyer, Mrs. Arnold Gesell, Mrs. De Vere H. Warner. It was voted that Mrs. Elizabeth S. Ayres of Hartford, Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees of Greenwich, and Mrs. Charles G. Morris of \e\\ Haven be elected members of the Amer- icanization Committee of the council. The subject of garbage utilization, which had been referred to the Commercial Econ- y Division of the Committee on Com- mercial Relations, was referred to the Fed- eral Food Administration on recommenda- tion of the chairman of the committee. The Committee of Food Supply of the Connecticut State Council of Defense and the United States Food Administra- tion which formerly occupied offices at No. 36 Pearl Street have moved their entire force and equipment to No. 4S Lewis Street where they have taken up more commodious and convenient quarters. The telephone number (Charter 9611) remains the same. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SUPPLY Preparations are well under way for the Food oupply Committee's part of the coun- cil exhibit at tue agricultural lairs. The committee has planned an attractive exhibn mat will especially appeal to cuy people anu suburbanites, lucre will be demonstrations of the best metnods of canning, drying, pickling and other methods ot preserving iruits and vegetables. There will also be demonstrations to show the uses of milk, cheese and other dairy products ana by- products. A feature ol tne show will be a war Kitchen in winch lood conservation will lie demonstrated with a special reference to the use of cereals and sugars which are ol such vital interest to every housewife at tins time. Attendants will be on hand to answer questions and conduct informal dem- onstrations in the several departments of the food exhibit. The city man, who is trying to do his part by keeping hens or pigs or growing a gar- den will find on exhibition real live liens laying real eggs in a real house. He can learn how to distinguish the hens that lay from those that don't and get any other in- formation he wants on the matter of grow- ing poultry. Xhe pig and sheep exhibit will be handled in much the same way. The garden exhibit will illustrate plans for next year's gardens, showing how to save seed for the garden, how to store your vegetables, how to control insects, etc. The County Farm Bureau will have a booth and will serve as the general information desk for all departments. The exhibit is in charge of an executive committee of three: I. G. Havis, County Agent Leader, for the Committee of Food Supply; Miss Dorothy Weir of Ridgefield, for the Food Administration; and J. N. Fitts of Storrs, for the Connecticut Agricul- tural College. The complete personnel of the committee is as follows: Agricultural Census, G. S. Godard, State Librarian, Hartford; Boys' and Girls' Clubs, A. J. Brundage, Storrs; Canning and Dry- ing, Miss Emily Whitney, Hartford; Cere- als, Prof. W. L. Slate, Storrs; Dairy Pro- ducts, Prof. G. C. White, Storrs; Farm Bu- reau, R. H. Barrett, Hartford; Junior Food Army, Mrs. Samuel Russell, Middletown; Markets, Prof. G. C. Smith, Storrs; Miscel- laneous Poods, Miss Horotiiy Weir, Ridge- field; Poultry and Poultry Products, Roy E. Jones, Storrs; Sheep, A. G. Skinner, Storrs; Swine, D. G. Sullins, Storrs; War Gardens, G. M. Codding, Hartford. Steps have been taken to encourage trac- tor demonstrations such as held last week at the Watkinson Farm School under the auspices of the Hartford Count}' Farm Bu- reau. A circular letter was sent to each farmer in the county urging attendance in order to get first-hand information regard ing the use of tractors for farm work. Ten different makes of tractors entered the competition, each of them plowing one- half acre of sod land to a depth of six inches, then harrowing it with a seven-foot double disc. In addition to the field work, there were demonstrations of the use of tractors for driving other farm machinery. liver 800 attended this demonstration. Through the cooperation of W. D. As- cough, president of the Connecticut Xheatri- cal Managers' Association, the Committee of Food Supply has been able to try out for the first time the use of lantern slides in the moving picture theatres. Last week the committee put three slides into each theatre in Hartford. Early and incomplete reports indicate that Connecticut will measure up to her full quota of five million quarts of canned fruits ami vegetables. In the Danbury sec- tion of Fairfield County 5300 pledge cards have been signed, pledging a total of 167,- 000 quarts. In New Haven County, 4,000 cards have been signed and 275,000 quarts pledged. 15 towns not heard from. New London County 2,500 families have signed up for 155,000 quarts and six towns have not reported. In Litchfield County, 3,000 families have pledged 111,000 quarts, 16 towns have not been heard from. SCHOOL BOYS TO HELP HARVEST Assistant State Director Arthur Howe of the U. S. Boys' Working Reserve has issued an important letter to the principals of the 3c) Is of Connecticut. He calls attention to the fact that during the summer more than 1,000 high school boys have been ren- dering patriotic service on the farms, help- ing to take care of the largest acreage of food crops in the history of the state; and yet the farmers' efforts and the boys' ser- vices will, in large measure, prove futile unless (he crops can be harvested. Mr. Howe, therefore, is proposing that the prin- cipals arrange the boys in groups so that soi an be released under competent leadership to go out to the farms for a day or two or a few days as needed, during the harvest season. Mr. Howe says: "A large group of bo3~s with a good leader can finish the same job in one day where it would take one or two boys a month; expert teams for the harvest are more essential than fine records in football." School principals are urged to advise Mr. Howe at once as to when school opens and what assistance can be rendered by the boys during the month of September. Mr. Howe's letter is cordially endorsed by the Federal Food Administrator Robert Scoville, who also sends a letter to school principals in which he says: "I trust every man at the head of a school will realize the importance of the coming harvest." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE DEPARTMENT (Continued from page 1.) employing 100 or more men, must be re- cruited through the I'. S. Employment Ser- vice only. Industries nut engaged in war work, or those employing less than 100, and also farm and railway employers, are not included in the new order, except that they are forbidden to hire men away from war work. Individual employees are free to seek employment where they will, and em- ployers may hire anj who come voluntar- ily to their gates, as of course it is not in- tended to interfere with the fundamental right of individual contract, but employers may not use any inducements, whether per- sonal or by advertising, to recruit labor, and employers are strictly forbidden to hire away from each other men engaged on war work, except in eases approved as necessary by the U. S. Employment Service. While these regulations apply at present to un- skilled or common labor only, it is expected that as the situation develops, all employ- ment will be included, to the mutual ad- vantage of all concerned. It soon became apparent, also, that these enormous transfers of labor could not be adequately and satisfactorily effected by the U. S. Employment Service alone. There- fore, the plan of the U. S. Public Service Re- serve, already so helpful in recruiting men i'ir ship-building and for munition plants, was extended to meet the emergency. In Connecticut, for illustration, fourteen offices and districts of the U. S. Public Re- serve are to lie established in as many in- dustrial centers, and the Superintendent of the Reserve in such industrial center will at once ascertain ami make careful record i i tlie location and qualifications of each worker in his district (such district in- cluding the industrial center and the neigh- boring towns), and such information will be available for the demands of the U. S. Employment Service. The office facilities of the U. S. Employment Service, statewise and locally will be available for the work ■ o' the 1" S. Public Reserve, but the tunc tions of these two, while coordinate, will be i ntirely separate. It will be the business pf the U. S. Public Reserve to recruit workmen and show where tney em be found, with intelligent and ac- curate classification of their qualifications. Recruiting under the new plan consists of enrolling unskilled labor (the term labor being used in its broadest sense), under pledge to go, when called, into any work which the government considers more essen- tial than that in which they are now en- gaged. Such a declaration would not mean that these workmen would be moved at once, and some may never be moved, but they express their willingness to leave their pres- ent jobs, or even the city or section of the country, if the federal employment service, representing the nation itself, considers -ueli a change would make for more efficient prosecution of the war. In no case will the U. S. Public Service Reserve direct or olaee workers: that is the function of the 1 T . S. Employment Service. Both branches are nniler the direction of the Federal Di- rector of Labor for the state whose office is at the State Capitol, and who works in eo operation with tlie Connecticut State I oun cil of Defense. Put for the vast undertaking of trans- ferring workmen from non-war work to war work, something more than the co- ordinate cooperation of the U. S. Em- ployment Service and the U. S. Public service Reserve is necessary. Who shall say what workers shall be so transferred, and when and how, and from what in- dustries, or how many from non-war in- dustry, or where they shall go? These are vital questions, involving not only personal but even community welfare. Therefore to comprehend the whole program, and to make sure that all interests shall be fairly rep ■ I. i ii' government has devised tin pli n of State and Community Boards coop elating with the Labor Department at Washington. Organization Committee In establish these boards, a State Organ- ization Committee was named by the Labor Department at Washington, such organiza- tion committee consisting of the federal di- rector of the state as chairman, with one representative of the workers and another ii the employers. These three men have named two representatives of employers and two of workers, to constitute, with the fed- eral director of the State as chairman, a blate Advisory Board; and the organiza- tion committee is also naming the personnel of fourteen Community Labor Boards, one such Community Labor Board for each of the U. S. Public Reserve districts, and each Community Labor Board to consist of three members; one, as chairman, to be a repre- sentative of tlie L. S. Employment Service, mi.' as a representative of employers and one to represent the workers; the latter two to be chosen among residents of the local dis- trict. Bear in mind that members of the state Advisor}' Board and of the Commun- ity Labor Boards are thus named by the State Organization Committee, subject to approval by the department at Washington, the final authority for replace nt or re- val being the Secretary of Labor ill the President's Cabinet, after approval through the office of the Director General. State Advisory and Community Boards the State Advisory Board is to be con suited in determining all plans for recruit hag labor through the U. S. Public Reserve am! the regulation of such plans in local districts, and in transfers of labor to dif ferent points within the state. The Federal Director directs all placements of labor. Pro dams of local distribution and place- ment- are to be determined by the Commun- ity Labor Board, but a majority member of such local board may appeal to the State Hoard. Determination of all questions of priority are subject to regulations and de cisions of theW'ar Labor Policies Hoard of the Department of Labor at Washington. The local Community Board will he in constant touch and counsel with the local Supeiint indent of the 1". S. Employment Service and help him to decide as to which essential industries are most in need of men, and where and how tlie recruiting from the lessei essentials or non-war industries shall be done. Similarly the Stale Advisory Hoard will he in touch with the Federal Direi tor of the Mate to determine transfers of labor within or beyond the state, and to help solve all problems of the ( ommunity Boards, or to confer with Federal Authori- ties with regard to interstate placements or transfers. Labor cannot be recruited or placed or moved or transferred except bj order of the Federal Director of the Stale. Thus the entire system from Washington to the local community is organized to se- cure authority, responsibility, ami efficiency in carrying out the war labor program, and at the same time to proceed with the con- stant counsel and cooperation of the fair interests of employers and employed and of the community at huge — all with the com- mon purpose and full determination to win the war. After the war, the unified plans thus de- veloped for the emergency of war will un- doubtedly prove of permanent value not only for efficient production and distribution, tint also more equitable than former Bepar ale plans for both employers and employed and for the " promotion of the general wel- fare " in community, state and nation. Charles E. Julin, secretary of the New Haven Chamber of C merce, has accepted appointment as secretary of the New- Haven office of the United States Employment Service, as successor to professor II. P. Fair- child. The number of men calling at the office for employment passed the 300 mark last week ami is steadily increasing. New Haven manufacturers and employers have agreed to cooperate fully. * * # Announcement has been made of the ap- pointment of Julius E. St rend in of Mferi din a- superintended of I In- I niti d States Employment Service office at New London. * # # David Elder, field representative of the United State- Employment Service for this state, has continued his visits to the office of the United States Employment Service of New York and has met much success in re- cruiting common labor for manufactures ami also some experienced farm hands. A total of 131 men was recorded during the month of July. * * # I rider superintendenf Edwin S. Blodgett, i he si am ford office of the United States Em ploj ut Service i< doing splendid work. Thirty-two of the manufacturers have signed .in agreement to work in full cooper atiou with the Service and the labor turn- oxer has been materially reduced. A pub- licity campaign similar to that in vVatet bury will he inaugurated at once. The cards recentlj distributed by the United states Employment Service at fac tories in Hartford advising applicants to call at tic Employmenl Service at No. 8 Ford street, were found of ureal practical service. With this system it has been pos sible to aid smaller establishments in se- curing help as the majority of applicants weie strangers and appeared only at the larger establishments, as they knew nothing of the smaller factories or the Employment Service. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN FUEL CONSERVATION I he difficulty in getting the general public interested at this time of year in their winter household heating problems is fully realized. However, unless this matter is taken up at this present time, a good many are likely to find they will not be able i" obtain in the Fall, the material which they may desire to use in making their houses tight. This refers particularly to weather strips, double windows, storm doors, pipe covering, etc. New al-o is the time, if it has not already been attended to. to see th.it the flues, chimney pipes and chimneys are properly cleaned of soot and ashes. The Fuel Administration and the railroad c panics are doing their utmost to provide the necessary supplies and trans- portation to furnish sufficient coal to keep the homes of the country warm this coming Winter but to aid in this desired result, ail householders must do their utmost to get all the good possible out of the coal that they do use and make their houses tight so as to prevent waste of heat when once it is generated. The Fuel Administration expects to have ready in a short time a little pamphlet giving simple instructions and suggestions showing how to s,i\e real in the home. Supplies of these will, upon request, be furnished to local administrators and coal dealers, for distribution as they may see lit. If you desire a copy, send in your a line to the Hartford Office. Everyone should study his individual problems; con- sult with his furnace man if necessary and male ready for the Winter. It is a pleasure lo urge as your duty, the study of recom- mendations which, if followed, will save you money. CONNECTICUT RECRUITING DISTRICTS The recruiting districts info which the Btate has been divided for the labor pro- gram of the U. S. Employment Service are as fellows. Iii Tolland County, one district; district office at Rockville (Vernon) ; towns in- cluded: Andover, Bolton, Columbia, Cov- entry, Ellington, Hebron, Mansfield, Somers, Stafford, Tolland, Union, Vernon, Willing- ton. In Windham County, two districts; one district office at Willimantic (Windham); towns included: Ashford, Chaplin, East- ford, Hampton, Scotland, Windham; second district office at Danielson (Killingly) ; towns include: Brooklyn, Canterbury, Kill ingly, riainlield, Pomfret, Putnam, Ster- ling. Thompson. Woodstock. In Xew London County, two districts; one district office in New London; towns in- cluded: East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London. .North Ston- ington, ()ld Lyme, Stonington, Waterfordj second district office in Norwich; towns in- eluded; Bozrah, Colchester, Franklin, Gris- wobl, Lebanon, Lisbon, Norwich, Preston, Salem, Sprague, Voluntown. In Hartford County, two districts; one district office in New Britain; towns in- cluded: Berlin, Bristol. New Britain, Plain- ville, Southington; second district office in Hartford; towns included: Avon, Bloom- field, Burlington, Canton, Last Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, Enfield, I a i niington. Glastonbury, Granby], Hart- fi id. Hartland, Manchester, Marlboro, New- ington, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, South Wind- sor, Suffield, West Hartford, Wethersfield, U tndsor, Windsor Locks. In New Haven County, three districts; listrict office in New Haven; towns in- cluded: Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Guilford, New- Haven, Eas1 Haven, Hamden, North Branford, Madison, Milford, Walling- ford, North Haven, Orange, Woodbridge; second district office in Ansonia; towns in- cluded: Ansoiiia, Beacon falls, Derby, Ox ford, Seymour; third district office in Watcibury; towns included: Meriden, Mhldloliiiry, Naugatuck, Prospect, South- bury, Waterbury, Wolcott. In Fairfield county, two districts; one district office in Bridgeport; towns in- cluded: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Hunt ington, Norwalk, Redding, Stratford, Trum- bull, Weston, Westport; second office in Stamford; towns included. Bethel, Brook- licld, Danbury, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, New Fairfield, Newtown, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sherman. Stamford, Wilton. In Litchfield County, one district; district office in Torrington; towns included: Bark- hamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Coleluook. Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent. Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Water town. Winchester, Woodbury. In Middletown County, one district; dis- trict office in Middletown; towns included: Chester. Clinton, Cromwell, Durham, East Iladdam. East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middletown, Middlefield, Old Saybrook, Portland. Saybrook, Westbrook. ERECT DRYING PLANT Bridgeporters Volunteer Time and JVla= terials for Building to Aid Food Conservation A public dehydrating plant in Bridgeport was erected and completed Saturday after- n i by the patriotic co-operation and good will ot builders, contractors and workmen ot the city. The War Bureau, under whose direction the building was erected, received patriotic oilers of many sorts from those who wished to see a building provided for the drying of fruits and vegetables as a food i onset \ ation measure. the contractors built the plant at actual cost. The men contributed their .time. Paint, cement blocks, and other materials were given by patriotic c ins of the city. The building was completed between 1 p. m. and dark, the accidental collapse of the roof lengthening the time beyond the lour horns first estimated. It is expected that the plant thus erected through community patriotic effort will save many hundreds of dollars' worth of fruit and vegetables which would be wasted if it were not for a public drying plant. Soldiers' and Sailors' Information Bureau The official Connecticut casualty list, be- ing kept by the Connecticut State Council of Defense, is ready fur reference at the office of the Soldiers' and Sailors' informa- tion Bureau in Room 47. The lists are up to date from the time the War Department began making public the addresses of the men listed by General Pershing in his official casualty report. The records are expected from Washington, complete from the entry of the United States into the war. The list is compiled from the official rec- ords sent from the War Department. When-, however, the names of Connecticut men dead, wounded, or prisoners in the Nation's service are reported from other sources, ili. \ are added if investigation proves them reliable. Such additions are frequently only anticipations of the official casualty list which have been cabled here immediately to friends or families. SMILEAGE BOOK" CAMPAIGN An issue of "The Smileage News," the record sent, from time to time to local Smileage ticket agents in Connecticut, was sent this week. It stated that seventeen states have already passed their Smileage apportionment. Connecticut has sold only 12 per cent, of its allotment of "Smileage Books." Get busy. Sell "Smileage." Put our quota across. # » # An entertainment for the benefit of "Smileage Books" was recently given in iic i Hartford, the total net receipts of which were $150. Owing to the generosity of some West Hartford and Hartford ladies, the entertainment was furnished without any charge and a great deal of publicity was obtained through the teachers in the public schools, who explained the value of " Smileage Books " to their pupils. The price of admission was thirty-five cents, and most of the tickets were sold by members of the Committee and by school children. A child wdio sold ten tickets was given one free admission. # # * liaising a "Smileage" fund by a golf tournament is the latest method to be re- ported. The Fairview Country Club, near New York City, ran such a tournament and raised over $1,000 for "Smileage." They arc sending the books to the Western and Southern camps which need "Smileage" most. There is no East or West when it conies to putting a laugh on a soldier's face. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Two Songs Dedicated to Connecticut State Guard Written by Philip E. Browning, Corporal, Sanitary Detachment, Second Infantry, C. S. G. Democracy (Air — Beulah Land) Awake ye sons of liberty, A message comes across the sea, Autocracy its power maintains, And human brotherhood disdains. Choiuis : Democracy, Democracy, The world must be made safe for thee, The people's voice shall be supreme, This was the patriot's cherished dream; The heritage our lathers gained, By us, their sons must be retained. From ancient lands beyond the sea, The cry of those who would be free Comes throbbing with its note of pain, A call that shall not sound in vain. No more shall haughty potentate Voicing the claim "I am the State," Assail the shrine of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. From north and smith, from east and west, Brothers we come at your behest, ( lur boast shall be, Democracy The world has been made safe for thee. Connecticut's Seal (Tune — Duke Street I When to this fair New England shore Our fathers came across the main. This legend in their hearts they bore, " He who transplanted will sustain." Freedom of conscience, liberty. Justice for all, they sought and gained ; The vines of true Democracy, lie who transplanted lias sustained. Sons of this sturdy parentage, Let mil your brothers call in vain, Share with mankind your heritage, " lie who transplanted will sustain." Connecticut, thy triple vine Thy loyal sons with love maintain. Still mindful of that hand divine That did transplant ami does sustain. FLAGS DOT EVERY STATE The loyalty of the men "over there" to their home towns is well proved by the popularity of the map of the United States hanging en the wall of the " Eagle lint " in London, England. The legend above it reads, " Flag your home town," and the numberless little American flags stuck close together arc witness to the pleasure the men take in pointing cut "my home town.'' Mutual friends are found and homesickness dispelled by the stories "swapped" in the group around the map. THRIFT STAMP CASES "Take a thrift stamp in your change?'' " I can't. I haven't any way to carry it." This justifiable objection of the busy shopper has been solved to some extent. \ pocket ilirift stamp case has been designed . i lid the pattern of the small celluloid post- age t imp case so that the twenty-five cent government loans can be safely carried in the pocket until they can be put in the card- board folder. To Readers of the Connecticut Bulletin: The Connecticut Bulletin is your publication. It is printed to give you a record of what the Connecticut State Council of Defense is doing. Read carefully each issue and keep in touch with defense council progress. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN DIVISION OF LIBERTY CHORUSES VERNON LEADS IN SALES OF W.S.S. DURING JUNE James S. Stevens, director of the Division of Liberty Choruses of the Publicity De- partment, was called to Washington to con- Milt with the Council of National Defense on the subject of Liberty ( 'lionises. As a result of this conference, a nationwide cam- paign i- being started this week to make America a singing nation. Bulletins have been scut out to the stale councils of de- fense throughout the country urging upon them the value of community singing as a means of keeping the victory spirit at high pitch. The movement was orginated in Connecticut last fall. There are now 127 Liberty Choruses in the state and several not yet registered. The director returned from Washington full of enthusiasm about the soldiers' sing- ing. Liberty Chorus Directors will be in- terested to know that the following songs are mosf popular with the men in uniform: " K-K-K-Katy," "Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight," " Keep Y. nr Head Down, Fritzie Boy," " Little Buttercup," "When Yankee Doodle Learns to Parlez VOUS Ir.ineais.'' The first three songs were used at the war rally for Lieutenant Perigord and Dr. Scherer held in Hart foul July 31 with great The latest edition of song sheets for public singing contains songs of a more popular character such as " Juan of Arc," " Keep (he Home Fires Burning." "A Long. Long Trail." and " Pack Up Your Troubles in Your did Kit Bag." NEW LONDON PREPARED Establishes Emergency Organization of Form Approved by State Council An emergency organization along the lines approved by the ' onnecticut State Council of Defense, was formed in New London this week. The organization is formed to insure immediate measures for relief in case of an\ war emergency of a local nature. The mayor or hi- chii i lid in the absence of the ii;, executive is responsible, ruder him are four branches, military, medical, trans- portation, and relief. When the organiza- tion has been perfected, one of the foul branches will he ready to meet any emer- gency, and cooperation between the four branches and the executive be immediate. GROWTH OF PIG CLUBS The food committee has iu-i received from D. G. Sullins, Pig Club Specialist, a reporl on the progress of pig club work in the state. During the pasl year there has been an increase of odd per cent, both in mem- hci ship and in the ninnlci ,n pigs t hat the boys and idrls are growing. Last year, there viae ;, 1 1 members enrolled and 600 pigs were grown and fattened. Now there ; ver 2500 members growing more than 3,000 pigs. This means a pork production in the state of over one half million pounds. These pigs arc being raised largely on dairy by-products, kitchen, garden and or- chard refuse that -would otherwise have been wasted. Seventeen banks and trust compani - in the stale have helped to fi nance hoys and girls who wanted to grow pigs. I h.< following table shows the enrollment bv counties; each member has at least i pig, main have two or three-, and some have more. New Haven County, 800 members Hartford ( lounty, 564 members 1 a 1 1 licli i ( lounty, -ins members Litchfield County, 237 members Tolland County, 1 1 1 membei - New London County, 102 members Windham ( 'ounty, 98 membei - M iddles ex ( 'ounty, 96 membei loial enrollment, 2500 members NOT GERMAN SCHOOLS The statement that " in some states such as Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota state money has been spent largely for the maintenance of public school- thai are exclusively German " has been denied by the Wisconsin State Council of Defense. The State Superintendent of Public Instruc- tion showed that there is a state rule to the effect that foreign language instruction, m t to exceed one hour a day. may be added to grai ar school schedules if desired. This rule has been strictly adhered to and only 163 one room schools in the state take ;i'h ant aye of the ruling. MOTOR MESSENGERS HELP In one month the Motor Messenger Service of New Haven furnished 257 cars which covered 2,557 miles. The time given, not including waiting time, would have amounted to more than $3,000 in taxi fares at the customary taxi rate of $4 per hour. RENT COMMISSIONS Bridgeport. — On the organization of the rent c mission in Bridgeport, Judge John W. Banks was made chairman. JOKES FOR THE ARMY "Jokes wanted for the I . S. Army." It's a fact. Funny stories are essential for the camp theatrical entertainments which add - ii h to the good spirits of the men in uniform. English soldiers who whiled awaj many hours at these amateur per- formances gave up their efforts, it was discovered, when the jokes grew old and they were far from the base of supply. Tlie jokes received will be reprinted and distributed among the camp dramatic directors. Such humorous contributions should be sent to Austin Strong. Librarian Manuscript Division. War Department, Training (amp Activities, No. 1521 Broad- way, New York. East Windsor, Litchfield and New Canaan Next in Line— New London and Ansonia Show Well The town of Vernon, which includes the \ Chair- man F.' R. Gilpatric are as follows: Per Total C.i pihl Sales Minor & Corbin Box Co., $36.69 2,018 Fafnir Bearing Co., 25.38 12,176 Union Mfg. Co., 23.50 14,102 New Britain Machine, 17.46 19,208 National Spring Bed Co., 16.32 1,061 The Stanley Works, 15.00 45,037 Hart & Hutchinson, 14.71 1,471 Skinner Chuck Co., 14.47 3,257 Hart & Cooley, 13.31 1,997 Stanley Rule & Level, 13.09 13,098 Landers, Frary & Clark, 12.26 41,474 P. & F. Corbin, 10.15 15,231 Parker Shirt Co., 9.66 1,498 Corbin Cabinet Lock, 8.17 7,002 Traut & Hine Mfg. Co., 7.77 5,440 North & Judd Mfg. Co., 7.69 9,235 American Hosiery Co., 5.47 1,915 Vulcan Iron Works, 4.63 1.08-2 P. J. Flannery, 3.46 190 Corbin Screw Corp., 3.16 5,694 Russell & Erwin, 1.00 1,000 Beaton & Cadwell, 0.00 SIX MILLION MEMBERS IN W. S. S. SOCIETIES Government to Send Bulletin at Regu- lar Intervals to Every Organi- zation in Connecticut Six million members enrolled in 120,000 War Savings Societies throughout the coun- try have been put on Uncle Sam's mailing list and will hereafter receive the instruc- tions of the Food and Fuel administrations, the War Industries Board, and all other government departments devoted to conser- vation as soon as issued. The bulletin which will carry these in- structions is known as "The Savings Let- ter " and will be issued as often as neces- sary by the National War Savings Commit- tee in Washington, topics of the first let- ter reached Cue members of the 500 War Savings Societies ill Connecticut this week. The announcement in the initial issue read in part as follows: •• lour Government wants every member of every .society to be its mouthpiece for -pleading important messages all over the country. You will receive ' The Savings Letter ' direct from Washington every wee,, or so. It will be a message to you person- ally from your government — a call to action from all the big departments ii Washington — War Savings, Food, Fuel, War Industries, etc., etc." The letter included a request from the Qnited States Food Administration that American consumption of sugar in the home be reduced to two pounds per person per month, exclusive of sugar used for home canning or preserving. Despite the difficulty of reducing the ration of a free people, un- bound by compulsory rules, the Food Ad- ministration reiterated its belief that tin American people could solve the food prob lem by voluntary service and sacrifice and declared : "The time has come when real service is required — when it is the duty of every pa- triot to convince each objector or malcon- tent that the indulgence of a luxury today is tantamount to treason." The letter also contained instructions is- sued by the Fuel Administration as to va- rious means of reducing the consumption of coal. Each issue of the letter will carry direct to all society members the latest an- nouncements of one or more of the conser- vation boards, which have reached them in the past only in a roundabout way. The Connecticut War Savings Committee ex- pects that through this system of co-opera- tion between the different governmental savings agencies, there will be a marked in- crease in the amount of materials conserved for war purposes and in the purchase 'd War Savings Stamps with the results of this saving. BUY W. S. S. EVERY DAY ANS0NIA LEADS STATE IN W. S. S. PER CAPITA Sales in Naugatuck Valley City up to August 1st Amount to $14.32 — Figures for other Communities Anson ia leads all cities of the state in per capita war savings sales, according to announcement made by State Director Unwell Cheney of the Connecticut War Sav- ings Committee, with per capita figures of $14.02. New London is close behind, with $13 54, followed by Manchester with $12.59 and Willimantic with $11.94. Hartford leads the larger cities with $6.94, followed by New Britain with $6.71, Bridgeport with $0. _!.">, Waterhury with $5.58 and New- Haven with $5.31. Sales in all communities exceeding $5 are as follows: Ansonia, $14.32 Xew London, 13.54 Manchester, 12.59 Willimantio, 11.94 New Canaan, 11.67 Vernon, 11.62 Putnam, 9.78 Plainfiekl, 9.59 Sharon, 9.47 Old Lyme, 9.28 Seymour, 8.98 Avon, 8.97 Wellington, 8.«9 Siinsburv. 8.41 Washington, 8.23 Watertown, 8.10 Torrington, 7.91 Windsor Locks, 7.91 East Windsor, 7.73 Bristol, 7.52 Suffield, 7.41 Essex, 7.36 Chaplin, 7.28 Cheshire, 7.26 Litchfield, 7.26 Canton, 7.15 Cornwall. 7.11 Guilford, 7.03 Hartford, 0.94 Winches! er, 6.86 Windsor, 6.72 New Britain, 6.71 Coventry, 6.70 North Canaan. 6.64 Unionville, 6.62 Thomaston, 6.59 Norfolk, 6.58 Stafford, 6.58 Sprague, 6.44 Woodbury, 6.39 Salisbury, 6.34 Bridgeport, 6.25 Granby, 6.25 Portland, ■ 6.17 Andover, 6.16 Middletown, 6.10 Clinton, 5-97 Glastonbury, 5.92 Thompson, 5-81 Beacon Falls, 5.68 Hampton, 5.61 (Continued on page 4. ) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Ansonia Leads State in W. S. S. Per Capita (Continued from page 3) Waterbury, 5.58 Farmington, 5.54 Naugatuck, 5.51 Pomfrei . 5.46 \ol w icll, 5.43 Stamford, 5.40 ( loshen, 5.32 New i lav en, 5.31 Bridgewater, 5.24 I'ti inville, 5.11 PER CAPITA SALES Sales for (In 1 month of July exceeded $1.00 per capita in the following t owns, as reported to the State Director: Wellington, .- i.s; Plainfield, 3.75 i in iiwall, 3.18 Andover, 2.S4 Roxbury, 2.65 Vernon, 2.0;; Portland, 2.58 Clinton, 2.50 Avon, 2.54 Ansonia, 2.47 Suffield, 2.42 Washington, 2.37 Sprague, 2.'-!:; Manchester, 2.19 old Lyme, 2.17 New Canaan, 2.1(1 Sharon, 2.12 Beacon Falls. 2. US Hampton, 2.08 New London, 2.02 Pomfret, 2.01 Seymour, 2.01 Easl Lyme, 1.97 Madison, 1.93 Putnam, 1.90 Bridgeport, 1.S9 Coventry, 1.87 Willimantic, 1.85 Columbia, 1.81 Essex, 1.80 Redding, 1.79 Goshen, 1.77 Enfield, 1.75 Litchfield, 1.75 Cheshire, 1.74 Thompson, 1.74 Monroe, 1.64 Earmington, 1.03 Bridgewater, 1.59 Norwich, 1.59 Wilton, 1.58 New Britain, 1 .oil Waterford, 1.56 Cromwell, 1.55 Guilford, Lot Norfolk, 1.53 Hartford, 1.50 Unionville, 1.49 Glastonbury, 1.48 Torrington, 1.48 i anaan, 1.47 Canton, 1.46 \\ estbrook, 1.46 Newington, 1.45 Watertown, 1.45 East Haddam, 1.42 Lyme, 1.41 Middlefield, 1.39 Woodbury, 1.39 Brookfield, 1.38 BUREAU OF SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' INFORMATION Eastford, New Haven, Simsbury, Colchester, Morris, Windsor Locks, Bristol, Haddam, Montville, Newtown, Old Say brook, Naugatuck, Berlin, Chester, l'lainville, Bolton, Middlebury, North Canaan, Lebanon, Salisbury, Bethany, East Windsor, Griswold, Windsor, Durham, Waterbury, Winchester, Mansfield, North Haven, Chaplin, In the were t he sales for 1.3S 1.38 1.37 1.32 1.32 1.31 1.30 1.29 1.20 1.25 1.23 1.22 1.21 1.20 1.18 1.17 1.15 1.15 1.13 1.12 1.10 1.09 1.06 1.06 1.05 1.04 1.03 1.01 1.01 1.00 towns listed tin' sales for- July percentages indicated of the total the preceding six months: Roxbury, Wellington, East Lyme, Monroe, Lyme, Waterford, Brookfield, Andover, East Haddam, Lebanon. Cornwall, Redding, ( linton, Wilton, Montville, Portland, Madison, Columbia, Plainfield, Morris, Colchester, Middlefield, Pom fret. Pomfret, Beacon Falls, Enfield, Eastford, North Haven, Goshen, 137 per cent. 121 116 107 105 104 94 85 84 82 80 80 75 75 72 71 GO 04 04 62 59 59 58 5S 57 55 55 52 50 TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 IS WAR PLEDGE REDEMPTION DAY Attention is called to the changes in reg- ulations relating to the payment of allot- ments from soldiers and other enlisted men, winch change went into effect July 1, 191b. A notice sent to the various Commanding Officers of the United States Army and Navy, .Marine Corps and Coast Guard, botli in this country and abroad, directs that all allotments to dependents of Class B hereto- fore paid by the Bureau of War Risk Insur- ance without family allowance were dis- continued automatically June 30, 1918, and if enlisted men desire to continue such allot- ments effective July 1, 1918, new allotment papers should be executed and forwarded to the Quartermaster General if in the Army, to the Navy Allotment Officer, if in the Navy, to the Paymaster, United States Ma- rine Corps, if in the .Marine Corps, and to the Captain Commandant, United States Coast Guard if in the Coast Guard. Class B includes fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters and grandchildren to whom allotments have been made without asking for an allowance. In order to have these become again effec- tive new allotment papers must be executed by the soldier or other enlisted man and transmitted through the proper channels. To soldiers located in the several depots in this country this new regulation may be complied with without great inconvenience, but to the great number of soldiers and other enlisted men serving abroad, most of whom are in the field, it may not be so readily complied with and persons who have been in receipt of such allotments are ad- vised to write to such soldiers and sailors advising them of this change and asking them to re-execute such allotment papers. There have been many complaints brought to the Bureau by persons who have failed to receive their insurance certificate, they having been notified that the soldier had taken out insurance in their favor. No ap- prehension should be felt by persons who have not received these certificates. The re- ceipt of the certificate is not essential to the insurance protection, they being merely evidences of the existence of a contract for such insurance, but it forms no part of sucl contract. The Bureau of War Risk Insur- ance is sending forward these certificates as rapidly as possible and ultimately all will be delivered. The Adjutant General's Department has stated that very soon more detailed informa- tion will be furnished regarding wounded soldiers and this Bureau will he prepared to obtain such information when called upon to do so. HAD TO "SHOW" FARMERS When Missouri farmers refused the volun- teer farm labor or business men from town to get in a suddenly ripened harvest of wheat, the Chamber of Commerce in Nevada, Mo., went out by night, sneaked into the fields, and shocked the grain of one of the skeptics. Since then the farmers are eager for " the town dudes " they scorned. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICE BOY LABOR BIG FACTOR IN FARM PRODUCTION County Labor Agent Davis Reports Youths are Giving Material Assist- ance in Agricultural Work SECRETARY WILSON TOO " In the opinion of the County Agents and the farmers of Connecticut, boy labor has proved the most satisfactory emergency factor placed on the farms this year, with women labor under the Woman's Land Army ranking a fairly close second," reports [rving G. I >;i \ i ^ . county labor agent for ( 'onnecticut. Mr. Davis further remarks in a letter to Arthur S. Howe, associate director of the (J. S. Boys' Working Reserve, "you max have no hesitation in carrying your project for the training and. placing of boy laboi on farms, so far as you have the means 1" carry it another year, provided you take care in selecting ami training boys as you have this year." I'.. W. Ellis, County Agent in Windham County, says that the only appreciable as- sistance which bis farmers have received on the labor problem lias come from the boy labor, and that of twenty boys from the Boys' Working Reserve in bis county, be does not know of one who has not made good. Secretary of Labor YV. B. Wilson is most enthusiastic regarding 1 the results achieved l'.\ tie- I . S. Boy's Working Reserve. Mr. Wilson i- quoted as follows: "The U. S. Boys' Working Reserve from small and ex- perimental beginnings has already attain.;! an importance claiming national attention. The necessity that the country avail itself of hoy labor is upon us. That this should he done according to an intelligent plan is essential to the fullest utilization of this labor, together with due consideration for the welfare of our young manhood. As a human element of the war machine it merits Special consideration, and T am happy to see that it is receiving the thoughtful Care of minds well trained in the problem's of the American boy. The officials in control of the policies of the U. S. Boy's Working Reserve have a true realization of its possibilities and are making the most of them. The facts and figures for 191S. not yet complete, are eloquent of what may be expected from this vital branch id' tin Employment Service in the coming crop year. I look forward with confidence to a still more wonderful record by the 1". f Boys' Working Reserve in 1019. Thanks of the Department of Labor are due to the Governors of the states, the State Councils of Defense, the educational forces, and our .evn agents in the field, for their unselfish devotion of time and effort to this im- portant work." FARM PRODUCTS SHOW FORTY PER CENT INCREASE Farmers in Connecticut Say Crops For Present Year Will be Much Greater Than in 1917 Senator Elijah Rogers of Southington, Farm Specialist, connected with Federal Director I. eo A. Korper's office, has been constantly in the field in touch with the farm bureaus and with farm labor demands. lie reports that Connecticut agriculture is well liken care of. There is no surplus of farm help, by any means, ami the harvest season is likely to bring some extra demand which will require special effort to fill sen mn Rogers estimates that the food pro- duction for Connecticut in 1918 is not less than 4(1 per cent, larger than in 1917. The fact that the farm help situation is so well cared for. in spite of this big increase, is gratifying. Farmers who need other help for the remainder of the season should notify the U. S. Employment Service or the County Farm Bureau of their needs at once. It will not do to assume that the situation will lie taken care of in the future, just be- cause it has been thus far. In this connec tion, special attention may be called to the fact that, while arrangements have I n made with the schools to furnish units of hoys, to he released for a few hours or e few days at a time for emergent, needs, this plan will not of course compensate for the withdrawal of hundreds of boys from regu- lar farm work because of their return to school. Therefore, farmers needing help for fall work should hear this fact in mind. PART TIME PLAN AT NEW HAVEN C. E. Julin, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, has 1 n appointed Superintend- ent of the New Haven office of the U. S. Employment Service. One of Mr. Julin's first steps after be bad been appointed Superintendent of the New Haven office, was to call together the personnel men of the larger factories of New Haven, in order to present to them the aims and purposes of tlie CJ, S. Employment Services, and at this meeting plans were discussed for securing the cooperation of these men. It was pro- posed that weekly meetings be held with the emploj nt managers of the city, and in this way the fullest cooperation will be obtained. Further, Mr. Julin lias asked the Trades Council to cooperate, and a similar meeting will probably be held in a shorl i iiee with them. An incident of some interest, in which the I*. S. Employment Service has played a part, came about during the past week. A group of highly skilled workmen, who are at present engaged on non-war work, sent a (Continued on page 6) DIRECTOR KORPER WARNS STATE TOBACCO GROWERS Hiring Away of Men From War Indus- tries Frowned Upon by U. S. Employment Director On complaints that certain tobacco grow- ers near Hartford were hiring men away from war industries by offering excessively high wages, federal Director Korper, in a newspaper interview, at once not i lied thi < tobacco growers that their action was lee only unpatriotic but a direct violation of the government's labor rules, 1 must cease at once, lie stated that all workers who had been so hired awaj from essential industries must he released immediately, and that their services could not lie retained until the tobacco crop was harvested. Director Korper pointed out that when the government made its ruling that farmers must he reckoned as engaged in essential industry, tobacco growers were not included as tobacco growing is not reckoned as farm- ing or food growing, or in any way an essential industry, under the government ruling-. The Federal Director expressed regret that these few short-sighted tobacco growers should be so unpatriotic, as their ie! hni was likely to prove embarrassing to the entire tobacco industry. Director Korper complimented many tobacco grow- ers who had been patriotic in response to the appeal of the State Council of Defense, not inly nut increasing their tobacco acre- age this year, hut also planting increased acreage of staple foods and refraining from hiring men away from essential work. Tin U. S. Employment Service has. in fact, helped the tobacco men of Connecticut, by bringing in many special tobacco laborers without interfering with essential in- dustries. FIELD NOTES The Willimantic Office has given effective co-operation to the local Woman's Commit- tee in the recruiting of young women for the I '. S. Student Nurse Reserve, during the preliminary and enrollment campaign end- ing Aug. 11, 1918. Three of the candidates enrolled, signed their enrollment cards and secured their applications at the U. S. Em- ployment Office. There were two other recruiting centers in the city. Everyone of the candidates has superior educational qualifications. Lieutenant .1. R. MaeMillin, recruiting officer for the Tank Corps, U. S. Army. recruited seventeen men through Director Korper's office, during his recent visit to Connecticut. .More than 12."> men have al ready been accepted for the Tank service through the Federal Director's office here in i i" ecticut, with a number of additional applications pending, and several have been accepted al other points to which they were I efel red. < 'ONNECTICUT BULLETIN" WANTS EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS OF STATE FULLY MAINTAINED Proclamation Urging Matter as a War Message is Issued by Governor — Trained Men and Women Vital Factor, lie Says Governor Marcus IT. Holconib, in a pro- clamation issued this week, calls for the continued maintenance of Connecticut's educational sfendards as a war measure. Che proclamation of the Governor follows: " The present world war is making Hie greatest demand upon our resources in man power, a demand not only for men abroad on the fighting line but also for men at home iu evei\ Jvpe "i PQmmereia.1, indus- trial and agricultural pursuits. A tempta- li' n arises ai once to employ young men and ng women, boys and girls, who under normal conditions would continue in school and college. If we yield to this temptation, we will make serious inroads on our supply of trained n and women who are to be a vital factor in solving successfully the serious and intricate problems which will face this nation at the close of the war. " Therefore, 1 call upon all those in charge of universities, colleges and technical scl Is ti. apply themselves diligently to the training of our youth that the number of well educated and well equipped men and women 1"' no! diminished, and. I call upon all those in charge of elementary and secondary schools both public and private to maintain these schools for the normal num- ber of hours ner week and for the normal nuntbeT of weeks per year, that no pupil be deprived of any part of that full measure of education which is his birthright, and especially I call upon all school hoards and school committees to use every endeavor to see that both the number and s ope of evening schools be increased, in order that every facility may 1 ffered to the foreign born persons within our borders, to learn rhe English language, and citizenship, and to aid them to become Ameri tans." President Commends Councils of Defense; To Increase Duties (Continued from page 1) utilized as far as possible by federal depart- ments and administrations. May I Buggest, therefore, that you communicate to the heads of all such departments and adminis- trations my wish that when they are con- sidering extensions of their organization into the states or new work to be done in the states they determine carefully whether they eannot utilize the Slate Council sys- tem, thus rendering unnecessary the crea- tion of new machinery; and that they trans mit all requests for action by the state councils through the state council's sec I of the Council of National Defense? " Cordiallv and sincerely yours. " WOODROW WILSON." The letter from Secretary Baler calling attention to the activities of the state coun- cils of defense and outlining their ability t.i handle war work efficiently, which called fur the reply printed above, states that the accomplishments of the councils of defence in the slates of the union where established indicate that valuable service in war activi- ties has been rendered everywhere. Before the creation of the United States Food Administration they led the national cam- paign for food conservation. Most of the councils lock prominent parts in the insti- tution of home guards to take the place of men called into the Federal service. Organ- izations, Mr. Baker reports, have been built up which are uniquely suited to war pur- poses. The work of Americanization has also been of great value, as has been the campaign to solve transportation problems. Tn conclusion Secretary Baker says that the cr.it imi of a great national system of de- fense has been of great value to the War Department in its plans. Part Time Plan (Continued from page 5) committee to the U. S. Employment Service office, offering their services on part time hasis fur war work, feeling that it was their duty In contribute in some way to winning the war. One of (he larger concerns was communicated with on this subject ami the following arrangements were made. There were between eighteen and twenty-five of these men who were willing to take up such a proposition. Accordingly, it is arranged that these men should work in groups of six for two nights a week each, between the hours of seven and eleven p. m. At the present time the plan is working very sue cessfully and the manaeer of the factory which is using them on the part-time basis is very enthusiastic about the work which they are doing. This work is being carried on with the full cooperation of the men's regular employers, ami reports are being made each day by the part-time employer. showing which men are working at. night The men themselves report that they are much pleased with the arrangement, and 'hit (he chairman of the committee stated that more men were applying than he could make arrangement for at present. ACTIVITIES AT STAMFORD The Stamford Employment Service has 1 1 ' ■ ' i | ■. i i i"ii uf " The Stamford Bulletin," which gives full information to employers ami employed ami all others in- terested. Forty factories are now on the list, pledging full cooperation with the government labor plans, which are working out very satisfactorily and have greatly reduced the " turnover." There are in Stamford thirty industries engaged mi essential war work and em- ploying a total of 7032 males and 2408 females. These factories need 21211 addi- tional employees. The Bulletin makes special patriotic appeal to men and women in Stamford ami vicinity not now engaged in war work, to register with the Employ- it cut station and get into Uncle Sam's serv- ice as soon as possible. The Housing and Rooming Committee is making a thorough study of housing and ooming conditions, with a view to provid- ing attractive living quarters for all work- ers. The publicity committee is also active to mike the labor needs of Stamford known. Definite appeal is made In house-holders to lent rooms. A careful system of character references is kept, to be sure that no un- desirables are admitted to homes or punn- ing houses. Emplo3'ers are asked to be ready to place promptly all workers who apply. Last Friday evening, Superintendent Blodgett, by invitation, addressed a ling of representatives of organized labor, and -el forth the scope ami purpose of the U. S'. Employment Service. Plans to enlarge the Stamford Bulletin were discussed, and many helpful suggestions were made by I hose present. FARM BUREAUS HELP EXHIBIT AT FAIRS Efforts During Next Few Weeks to be Devoted in Giving Assistance to State Council of Defense Plans I iiis \< CONNECTICUT BULLETIN (Special Extra for Distribution at Connecti- cut War Exhibit i Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- r « — • i>nf is designed merely to keep members of the council o ~c<. — :j„ m-o-nni- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.11 HARTFORD. CONN., SEPT. 20, WIS No. 4 CONN. MEN REPRESENT U. S. ARMY WITH HONOR High Praise for Conduct of Former National Guard of this State High tribute to the 102nd United States Infantry, made up of the old First and Sec- ond Regiments, Connecticut National Guard, is paid by Hamilton Holt, Yale '94, in an article entitled "A Visit to the Yale Mobile Hospital," printed in the summer supple- ment of the " Yale Alumni Weekly." Be- cause this article deals so intimately with Connecticut boys now fighting in Fiance, it is reprinted here in part: " It will interest all Yale men to have me repeat here the story Colonel Dowell told me of the part Lieutenant Charles E. Lockhart, '09, S., played in that battle 'When the Germans made their great at- tack on that fateful night,' said Colonel Dowell, ' Lockhart was isolated with a com- mand of thirty-seven men when we had to fall back. After two days of fighting, when we regained our trenches and threw the Germans back, killing and wounding over 60 per cent, of them, I went to Colonel Parker in command of the 102d and sug- gested that he and I go out and look for Lockhart and his boys. Just as wo left the trenches we met Lockhart coming; back. The first thing he did was to dra.v himself up and salute, apologizing for his two days' growth of beard and dishevelled appearance, In response to our requests as to how he had fared, he replied: ' I am glad to report, sir, that we have eight still alive; the other 29 are dead in the trenches, sir.' "Think what this means! Here was the first fight in which America took part in the Great War. The honor of represent- ing America fell to a regiment of Con- necticut boys. When the order was given to retreat, one little band in command of a modern Nathan Hale held their ground for two days, though entirely surrounded by the Germans. And then when they were finally relieved there, they were every single man of them, dead or alive, at his post. Our histories tell us that America never produced a braver soldier than old Israel Putnam. I cannot help feeling that were the old General alive today he would not be ashamed of these boys from his native state." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Big War Exhibit Shows Charter Oak Fair Crowds What the State is Doing (Continued from page 1.) Hartford in co-operation with the Woman's 1 livision. The subject of keeping the child in school was treated iu the educational exhibit. An exhibit of work done by children in the trade schools was given special emphasis, as was also the value of the public library. Posters, literature for distribution, Hags — » ; ~'- ';..,.- ,i..vi,,,.; mil miniature ex- hibits helped to make the whole exhibit ot the Woman's Division one of interest. The Food Administration display made plain the various rules and regulations concerning the use of substitutes for wheat, sugar, and fats. A war kitchen was set up in one corner of the building so that people could see just how easy it is to get along without many of the things which have heretofore been considered in- dispensable. A particularly interesting feature was the exhibition of the amount and kinds of food that the government allows each soldier ami sailor for a month; beside this were the food requirements of the average family of five for a week. The food department of the council of defense in cooperation with the Connecti- cut Agricultural College ami Farm Bureau prepared a most effective exhibit to show food production in all its phases. One booth was given over, for instance, to an exhibit of vegetables grown by war gardeners and in the same booth was shown the insect pests ami fungus diseases, the famous aphis and other plant enemies that make the name " war garden " par- ticularly apropos. All the various activ- ities of the 50,000 hoys and girls enlisted in the Junior Food Army were shown. The exhibit included docile lambs, grunting pigs and cackling hens; not models but real live ones. There were demonstrators in every booth to show how to select, the good hen or choose a good pig. The exhibit of the Publicity Department included an enormous map of the war front, large portraits of Washington, Pershing, and the President, official photo graphs released by the Committee on Pub- lic Information, posters, and some special attractions. A printing press and printer were kept busy printing and distributing the blank middle column of a special fair edition of " The Connecticut Bulletin " with the latest war news. Automatic stere- opticans showed America's military and naval achievements in a series of pictures, and a phonograph reproduced speeches of government and military officials who sent their greetings to the people of Connecti- cut in this way. A large chart showed the newspapers in this state who are co-oper- ating with the department in putting Con necticut civilian activities before the people of the state. A cartoonist at the midway entrance to the Exhibition Hall drawing Avar cartoons attracted large crowds. Four Minute Men occasional!} addressed these crowds on Avar subjects. The War Savings exhibit offered the public an opportunity to "paste" the Kaiser's picture with War Savings Stamps The Liberty Loan also had a booth. The Connecticut State Guard had ex- hibits of their equipment and organization, with uniformed attendants to explain the munitions. The Federal Employment Service, Mili- tary Census", . StQtf {Jyicultural College OCT J I9| 8 VISIT HISTORIC LEBANON Large Crowd Goes to Old Home ot Connecticut's Earlier War Governors About 0,000 patriotic pilgrims went to Lebanon on Sunday, September 8. The Lebanon War Bureau invited the people of Connecticut to come to that his- toric town about which so many of the im- portant eA'ents of the American Revolution center, and to visit the landmarks of other days. The pilgrims Avent to the Trumbull tomb, the Trumbull Mansion Avhere the Oov«inoi lived, and the Old War Office where he and his Council of Safety did so much for the armies of Washington and Lafayette. The speakers at the places of historic interest where the crowds stopped Avere: GoA r ernor Marcus H. Holcomb, Rev. G. B. Cabanel, chaplain of the famous French "Blue Devils," Mayor Earnest E. Rogers of New London, Aubrey L. Maddock, secre- tary of the publicity department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, Henry Hovey of Sedgewick Post, G. A. R., Nor- wich Rev. Hollis A. Campbell of Lebanon, Rev. W. A. Keefe of Plainfield, Mayor George A. Quigley of NeAv Britain, and I harles D. Lockwood of Stamford. TO MEET HOUSING PROBLEM Go\ T ernment plans for the housing of munitions worker.; in Waterbury Avere ex- hibited at the mayor's office last Aveek. The housing problem has been acute in the munitions centers for some time, and the plans for its relief are being hastened. FARMERETTES HONORED Twenty-four young Avomen who have worked for three months or more on farms in different parts of Connecticut recently received from Governor Marcus H. Holcomb brassards in recognition of the services which they have performed in carrying on agricultural work in this state in the absence of the boys avIio are noAv in the service. CONNECTICUT NURSES LEAD Connecticut, NeAv Jersey, and Ne\v York lead the nation in the enlistment of trained nurses for war duty through the American Red Cross. Over thirteen thousand Avere enlisted in this country up to August 1. This is not quite half the quota wanted by next January. had educational and explanatory booths. The Transportation Committee displayed a large chart showing the map of Connecti- cut ami the working of the "return load" plan in this state. The Fuel Committee also had an auto- matic stereoptican which showed charts and photographs on the subject of the conserA'ation of coal and substitution of Avood when possible. Samples of coal and other fuel, samples of properly burned and wasteful ashes, conservation devices, and charts sliOAving AAdiat the Fuel Administra- tion has accomplished in this state Avere part of the display. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN WOMAN'S DIVISION The first report of the Woman's Divi- sion of the Connecticut State Council of Defense in its re-organized form was issued September 15. The report contained an account of the personnel, organization, and departments of the organization for the carrying out of the war work of Connecticut women. An- nouncement has already been made of the re-organization and personnel of the new division. The departmental reports in a condensed form are as fouows: 1. Registration — Mrs. J. W. Alsop, Chairman. Since the last report, plans have been made for registration in Bridgeport and Stamford. This registration will probably be in the form of a canvass for industrial workers. Training courses for Volunteers are to be held in New Haven beginning October 1, under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian Association and the Volunteer Placement Bureau of the Woman's Committee. It is hoped that other courses will be planned and carried out in the larger cities of the state. Placement work through registration is be- ing carried out in towns where registra- tion has been taken already; that is, in New Haven and Waterbury. Mrs. J. W. Alsop has been appointed woman assistant to the director of Federal Employment in Connecticut. She has just taken up her work and is planning to help in every way possible to meet the demand for factory workers in the state. 2. Food Production — Miss M. Estella Sprague, Chairman. This report concerns the success of the Woman's Land Army which is printed in The Bulletin as a separate article. Another activity of the committee is the work in behalf of the conservation of clothing which was undertaken by the Woman's Division in an exhibition of war time fashions at the Connecticut Fail- held in Hartford. In this exhibit the actual coats, dresses and other garments, displayed on forms, were recommended for their general utility and economy and by the fact that many of them had been made over from old garments and combinations of old garments. A feature of the exhibit was patterns of children's clothes made from the discarded clothing of their parents. Free patterns were distributed of the various remodeled clothes. Enthusi- astic women in the booth helped to make it a center of interest and of real value. As this exhibit on a smaller scale is to go to the other fairs held throughout the state this fall, we hope that its message will reach many more women. 3. Food Administration and Home Eco- nomics — Miss M. Estella Sprague, Chairman. The United States Department of Agri- culture asked each state what responsibil- ity it would assume in canning fruits and vegetables. Connecticut replied through the Extension Department and the Food Committee that she would can 5,0 10,000 quarts. The reports of enrollment are not complete but promise the 5,000,000 goal. Report cards for the final state- ment of actual accomplishments will be issued and collected at the close of the can- ning season. Twenty towns in Connecticut have com- munity canning centers in operation. Wiusted, New Milford, Stamford, Green- wich, Willimantic, New Haven, Waterbury and Bristol have each a Liberty shop or food center. The object of these centers is to have a central place to which persons can go for information on food subjects, for literature, etc., to see equipment and demonstrations. Two cities, Hartford and Bridgeport, have a municipal drying plant. 4. Child Welfare — Miss Margaret K. Stack, R. N. About one hundred and ten of the one hundred and sixty-eight towns have finished or are in the process of weighing and measuring children under six. New Haven is the only large town in this re- port, so that Hartford, Wiaterbury and Bridgeport will bring the total up very much. Incomplete reports show 36,884 children examined and of that number between six and seven thousand needed attention. " The Connecticut Baby Special " is tour- ing the state to examine children in the country districts. Through the co-operation of the Public- ity Department of the State Council, an effort is being made to get in touch with every nurse in the state who is not able to do actual war nursing and placing needs of public health work before them. Health and Recreation - H. Parker. - Dr. Valeria In addition to the work of the police woman, who are largely concerned with the protection of girls, the department has concerned itself with the organization of girls' work. It co-operated with the Woman's Committee of the Council of De- fense in calling a conference on work with girls, which was held at the State Capitol, July 10th. Since the conference, it has worked with representatives of the National League of Women Workers on a preliminary survey of the state prepara- tory to forming a statewide organization. It has also co-operated with the Con- necticut State Farm for Women which was opened in July for the reception of women or girls committed to it. Seven policewomen are now commis- sioned on the state police force. During the two months they undertook a number of special investigations, in addition to their ordinary protective and preventive work. The policewomen, forming part of the state police force, are not under the control of an.\ municipal authority. They •a cuk under the supervision of Dr. Valeria II. Parker, chairman of the Health and Recreation Department. Two are stationed in New Haven, two in New London, one in Hartford and one in Norwich but any of the women are available for work or in- vestigations in other places if needed. Much of the protective work for girls is done by ire ins of probation without the in- tervention of the courts. The department works in co-operaion with all organizations doing protective work for girls in the -into, and also with state organizations of girls' clubs and organizations providing recreation for girls. It also co-operates with institutions giving shelter to girls. The Girls' Patriotic Leagues throughout the state are in close touch with the de- partment, as is also the work done by the Connecticut branch of the National League for Women Workers and that of the Con- necticut Y. W. C. A. and the Connecticut Women's Christian Temperance Union. In July a State Travelers' Aid Associa- tion was formed under the auspices of the deparment, and co-operation with this association has been close and frequent. There are five cities in which travelers' aid agents are employed at the stations. and all these cities have membership in the State Travelers' Aid Association. 6. Educational Propaganda — .Mif ashes in the ash pit may result in burning out the grate. SIFT YOUR ASHES if there is unburned coal in them, but a well run furnace should burn the coal completely. The following allowances of coal are computed to be sufficient for an average house. For a house in a brick row or block protected on two sides, one ton of coal per room; for a two apartment house, protected on one side, a ton and a quarter per room; and for an isolated house a ton and a half per room. Halls should be counted as rooms, and bathrooms and pantries as half a room each. You are probably wasting coal if you are using more than these amounts. Day of Recreation and Business at Highland Country Club In Meriden A get-together meeting of Connecticut Four Minute Men was held September 4 at the Highland Country Club in Meriden. The day is reported a success not only as a profitable gathering but also as a social occasion fur the better acquaintance of the four-minute speakers of the state. Credit is due Robert I.. Hirschfteld and the Meriden Four Minute Men for the success of the uncling. The special features of tlie pro- gram were as follows: 1. Reports from the following directors of four minute speaking: " Theaters," Mr. William D. Ascough of Hartford. "Catholic Churches," Rev. John (1. Mur- ray of Hartford. "Protestant Churches," the state direc- tor for Judge William C. Hungerford of New Britain. " Granges," Prof. Charles A. Wheeler of Storrs. " Schools," Robert L. Hirschfeld of Meriden. " Summer Resorts and Pairs," Mr. Wil- liam V. Dee of Bridgecort. Mr. Hirschfeld introduced Merideirs prize junior four minute speaker, who made a very tine address on "The Thrift Stamp — the Children's Liberty Bond." 2. Cartoons by our four minute car- toonist, Mr. William Steinke of Bridgeport. 3. An address by Judge Michael J. Mur- ray of Boston, representing the speakers' bureau of the Federal Reserve District of New England, upon the theme " History of and Necessity for National Preparedness." Judge Murray made an eloquent appeal for a permanent military establishment and compulsory military training. 4. Address by General Azgapetian of the Russian Army representing four minute headquarters in New York City, " The Russian Situation." Governor Holcomb ex- pressed himself as deeply indebted to Gen- eral Azgapetian for his able exposition of the rise and decline of the Bolsheviki. 5. Address by Governor Marcus H. Hol- comb, at the conclusion of which the Gov- emor said that he valued so highly the work of the Four Minute Men in Connect] cut that he wished to see the organization continued after the war to assist in the wink of Americanization. 6. Open air movies showing conditions in Russia, and other films. Second intro- duction of Mr. Steinke and General Azga- petian in the evening. 7. Concluding Address. Hon. George B. Chandler, Chairman Department of Pub- licity. Connecticut State Council of Defense. Mr. i handler warned the Four Minute Men against the coming German drive for peace, telling them to steel the hearts of the people toward German peace proposals. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN w s s FLAG FLIGHT FOR W. S. S. CAMPAIGN Old Glory will be Relayed from Boston to Washington through Con = necticut in October. SCHEDULE IS OUTLINED In October, right on the heels of the Lib- erty Loan Drive, the Stars ami Stripes is to travel over the old battle-ground of its early history. This journey has been planned with a two-fold purpose: to rally school boys and girls around the flag in a campaign of patriotism, and to stimulate the sale of War Stamps in all cities and (owns along the line of flight. In September an American flag will be made in the Betsy Ross House, Philadel- phia, by women who are descended from Revolutionary stock, aided by other women who represent alien races now mingling so completely to effect a world democracy in the United States. The blue field of this flag will be unadorned with stars. In the latter part of October this flag will be sent to Boston and on a determined day will be unfurled at Concord bridge, near the statue of the minute man. A girl from the Con- cord High School will sew the first star to the blue field of the flag, at the base of the statue, with her schoolmates gathered" around her, singing national hymns and war songs. Then the flag will be handed over to a boy from the Concord High School, the captain of the school's flag squad, and he will run with it to another boy, stationed on the road to Lexington Common. Carried in this way, by trained milers, and half and quarter milers, the flag will pass through Lexington, Arlington and Cambridge, and into Boston, being halted in its flight only for the brief time required for the sewing on of the school stars, with appropriate ceremonies, community sing- ing, etc. When the flag leaves Boston it will follow i he line of the old post road over which Washington journeyed to Cambridge in 177o. through Worcester, Springfield and Hartford, and then, deviating from that route, it will rush on to New Haven, to turn west and advance to New York through Bridgeport and the Long Island Sound towns. New York presents a splendid field for grouping great events and figures of our history around the flag. After the ' flag has crossed the North River it will thread a way over its old battle-ground in New Jersey, passing through Newark, Elizabeth, New Bruns- wick, Princeton and Trenton. After cross- ing the Delaware the flag will be rushed on to Philadelphia, its birthplace. German- town. Valley Forge, Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House, suggest memories that are woven into the very texture of Old Glory. From Philadelphia the flag will go on through Wilmington and Baltimore to Washington, to be handed over to President Wilson or some representative of national war work. Forty-eight high schools along the line from Boston to Washington will have their stars on this flag, which will be preserved at the Capitol or in the Smith sonian Institute. It is the purpose of the originator of this idea of the Flight of the Flag to make it a decided aid in the sale of War Stamps dur- ing October and November. Each high school on the route will have allotted to it a certain amount in sale of stamps during a fixed period. If a school reaches this amount it will be honored with a silver star on this Hag. If it goes over its allotment, to a second determined amount, it will be granted the privilege of sewing a gold star to this flag. Samuel Abbott, of the National War Savings Committee, with headquarters at 1431 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, who is responsible for this idea of the Flag Flight Campaign, lias made a two years' study of the history of the Stars and Stripes and has a lecture, "The Flag and Its Meaning," illustrated with 100 lantern slides, the majority of them in color. He will follow the (lag on its journey from Boston to Washington and plans to give this lecture in such cities and towns as are reached at evening. He intends to get away from the set. lecture form of entertainment and will stage in each community where it is pos- sible, an enthusiastic patriotic meeting for the glory of the flag and an increase in the sale of War Stamps. DAMAGED STAMPS CELEBRATE REGISTRATION In redeeming War Savings Stamps pre- sented by the holders for payment, and Thrift Cards exchanged for War Savings Stamps, postmasters will be guided by the following rulings of the Treasury Depart- ment. 1. "Portions of War Savings Certificate Stamps that are manifestly more than one- half of such stamps shall be redeemed at the full redemption value upon any given .late of a full stamp, and no payment what- ever shall be made upon a portion of a War Savings Certificate Stamp which is not manifestly more than one-half of a whole stamp. 2. " Portions of United States Govern- ment Thrift Stamps which are manifestly more than one-half of such stamps shall lie I., lived for credit at the full face value of such Thrift Stamps, and no credit what- evi r -hall be made on a portion of a United Slates Thrift Stamp which is not manifestly more than one-half of a whole stamp." Postmasters should understand that the foregoing rulings do not authorize them to redeem or replace damaged or mutilated War Savings Stamps not affixed to War Savings Certificates, or Thrift Stamps not affixed to Thrift Cards. Stamps which have beci me detached from certificates and dam- aged, or which are so badly damaged by fire or otherwise that the certificates to which they are affixed can not be presented at post offices for redemption in the usual manner, may be sent by the owners to the Secretary of the Treasury, Division of Loans and Currency, with a sworn state- ment of the facts and a request for re- demption. Statewide Observance of Spirit of Se- lective Service When Conn. Men 18 to 45 Register " It is my earnest hope that every flag in Connecticut will be flying on Registration Day." said a telegram received by the Con- necticut State Council of Defense .from Provost Marshal General Crowder the day before registration. In response to tlii~ plan the state council made efforts through iis local agepeies and the press lo have state-wide celebrations of the registration for selective service for nun between eighteen and forty-live, September 12. On the eve of Registration Day, rallies liberty sings, and other celebrations were held. As several anniversaries worthy of patriotic mention fell within a week of the day of registration, they were stressed in the speeches made at the celebrations. Three times during Registration Day. all residents of Connecticut, within hearing of a factory whistle, heard a succession of long and short blasts to remind them of the significance of the day. These blasts spelled the word "Victory" in Ihe con- tinental code which is used by wireless operators, and by the Signal Corps of the United States Army. The signals were sounded at. the request of the local war bureaus, who made the suggestion at the instance of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The complete registration for Connecti- cut of men between the ages of eighteen and forty-five was 197,447. The Worst Kind of a Slacker The man who converts his War Savings Stain |is into cash when he can afford to carry them during the five- year period is the worst kind of a slacker. He should be in Germany fighting for the Kaiser. Tost office statistics are showing that it is not the widows who have sons in France or persons who have suffered illness or financial misfortunes who are cash- ing in their War Savings Stamp-, but men who purchased War Savings Stamps merely for show or to gain patriotic publicity. Such men think tiny ean secretly sneak around to the post office, get the money which they have invested ill stamps and use it I'm -mne other purpose or pleasure without the public's knowing about ii. In reality such a person is worse than an open enemy. He is willing to stab Uncle Sam in the back in the dark, while he supports him openly in the light. It has been suggested that post offices keep a record of all persons cashing in their War Savings Certificates, that the public may know who arc and who are not true Ameri- can citizens. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SUPPLY Between four and five hundred people, mostly farmers, attended the held day and tractor demonstration of the Fairfield County Farm Bu'-au at the Lapham estate in New Canaan. The large attendance is indicative of the unusual interest that fanners all over the state are taking in ob- serving the strong points of tractors in the demonstrations being held by the county farm bureaus. At this demonstration, Moline, Case, Cleveland and Fordson tractors competed. Each tractor was re- quired to first plow and then harrow one- half acre of level but somewhat stony land. The behavior of the tractors, both in plow- ing and harrowing, was carefully noted by the farmers present. Another feature of tip meeting was the discussion of the prin- ciples of co-operative marketing by Professor Smith of the Connecticut Agricultural College and a demonstration of selecting the slacker hen by Roy E. Jones, Extension Poultryman. The interest developed in this demonstration resulted in the schedul- ing of a number of local demonstrations to be helil in the towns of the county. This field meeting and tractor demonstration, which is the second in the state, will be followed by similar meetings in several other counties in the near future. New Haven and New London counties now have definite plans under way for similar demon- strations. The Food Department, in co-operation with tin- agricultural college and tin- farm bureaus, lias made exhibits at the Charter Oak, Norwich, Norfolk, Roekville and Wood stock fairs. In all cases, demonstrators have accompanied the exhibits to explain and illustrate as fully as may be the prob- lem of food production in its various phases. In addition, the farm bureaus and other representatives of the food department have attended fairs held in Goshen, Washington, .Madison and North Stonington. The Junior Food Army in the beginning set for its goal a membership of 50,000 boys and girls. The actual enrollment to date is 45,648. In the eight counties of the state 130 boys' and girls' demonstration teams have been trained for the county contests arid the winner of these will compete in the state contest at Berlin next week. As evi- dence of the co-operation the Food Depart- ment is receiving from the fairs, it may be stated that the Roekville Fair Association offered .stito in prizes for the county con- test alone. Richard E. Dodge of Washington, Presi- dent of the Litchfield County Farm Bureau, vice-president of the Connecticut Dairy- men's Association and for twenty years a member of the faculty at Columbia Uni- versity, has accepted the appointment of Assistant County Agent Leader orihe Ex- tension Service of the Agricultural College at Storrs. Mr. Dodge has been urged i return to Columbia in connection with the University Army Training Corps but consid- ered Connecticut's food problem of suffi- cient importance to render his services heri Commend Allied Drive On The Western Front In Council Resolutions (Continued from page 1.) Connecticut units. The resolutions were: Resolved: That the Connecticut Council of Defense heartily rejoices in the magnificent drive 'forward upon the Western Front of the trocps of the allies and * expresses its clear convic- tion that the initiative of the cam- paign mi the Western Front has forever passed from the Central Powers. That we also express our pride in the part which our own Connecticut troops have taken ever since they landed in France, and extend to them our warmest gratitude Resolved: That we await with confidence the day when American troops, under their own commanders, shall execute their orders and carry on a battle noon their own sector. They will emulate tin- valor and military skill of our allies, and Ave cannot ask for more. Resolved: That there must be no peace considered until Germany and her vas- sals are thoroughly beaten, and her far-reaching plan of world dominion east into the scrap of oblivion. It is the settled opinion of the people of Connecticut, that there must be no peace or conciliation, negotiation or bargaining. Germany must he stripped of all of the territory she has won, her grip on adjoining territorv, nations and peoples must he loosed, her hold upon the Bagdad railroad jjiven up, and the Slav peoples made into independent nations standing between Germany and the East. Justice demands from Germany and the German people, and Connecticut insists upon that demand, that they make reparation for the past, ami give adequate assurances for the future and lawful liberty for all. Resolved: That a copy of these resolu- tions be forwarded to our senators ami representatives in Congress, and to the Commander in Chief of the .American Expeditionary Forces with the request that he forward the same to the commanding officers of all Connecticut units. Those present at the meeting were: Act- ing Chairman, Joseph W. Alsop, Airs. T. Belknap Beach, Winchester Bennett, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Frank D. Cheney, Howard A. (biddings', Charles A. Goodwin, Ira .M. Ornburn, .lames T. Moran, Lucius Robinson, Julius Stremlau, William R. i . Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: Mrs. H. H. Armstrong, Dr. W. II. Brown, George B. Chandler, George Godard, Dr. C. C. God- frey, Stanley H. Holmes. Edward P. Jones. Dr. Valeria H. Parker, Arthur L. Shioman, F. A. Yerplanck, Dr. II. H. Wheaton and Dr. F. II. Wheeler. Mr. Stanley II. Holmes re.port.ed for the Americanization Committee to the effect that Dr. H. H. Wheaton has entered neon his work as state director end has virtually completed the organization of his office staff. Permission was granted for a sttewide campaign for $40,000 for the Italian Red I n at the request of a committee of Italian- Americans. Campaigns will be held except in comm- unities where the War Chest plan is in practice. In such places the Italian Red Cross is authorized to apply for an appro- priation from the War Chest. At the request of the Secretary of the Interior for an appointment, bv the coun- cil, of a state head of the United States School Harden Army, Mrs. Samuel Russell, Jr.. now chairman of the Junior Food Army in this state, was designated. Report was also made of the prepara- tions by the Committee on Sanitation and Medicine to assist the draft boards in the care of remediable diseases. The assist- ance of the Publicity Department in this matter was requested. SEPTEMBER 3 Since the regular meeting of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense arc held on Mondays, it was voted at the meeting of August 26 that the next general meeting be cancelled, as it would fall on Labor Day. The members of the council planned to go, instead, to Charter Oak Park in Hartford on Tuesday, Sep- tember 3, to see the exhibit of the coun- cil there. Accordingly, after a short exe- cutive session where several financial ques- tions were met and plans laid for the cur- tailment of Sunday pleasure driving and mi tor boating. Governor Marcus H. Hol- •omh and ten members of the council visited the fair. Joseph W. Alsop, Win- chester Bennett, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Frank D Cheney, Charles A. Goodwin, Alton T. Miner, James T. Moran, Julius C. Stremlau, and William R. Webster composed the council party to the war exhibit at Charter Oak- Park. AUGUST 26 Reports on the plans for the Fourth Liberty Loan campaign occupied the attention of the regular weekly meet- ing of tne Connecticut State Council of Defense August 26. Those present were: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Bennett, Mrs T. Belknap Beach, William BroSmith, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley. Frank Dexter Cheney, Homer S. Cummings, Howard A. Giddings, Charle3 A. Goodwin, Alton T. Miner, Ira M. Orn- burn, Julius C. Stremlau, William R. Webster and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council, Margaret T. Corwin, Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston, and the fol- lowing members and chairmen of sub com- mittees: H. J. Baker, George B. Chandler. Rear .Admiral W. S. Cowles, retired, J. G. Davis, Harrison B. Freeman, C. C. Hemen- way, Arthur Flowe. G. M. Landers, Aubrey L. Maddock, Dr. Valeria H. Parker, Elijah Rogers, Samuel Russell, Jr., Airs Samuel Russell, Jr., Arthur L. Shipman, Prof. Guv C. Smith, Louis S. Smith, M. Estelle Whitney and S. F. Willard. Professor G. C. Smith reported on the progress and possibilities of city markets. He said that the work of encouraging the es- tablishment of public wholesale and retail markets was being extended to the smaller cities of the state. Progress was also re- ported by the Connecticut Canning Corps on the work to meet the state quota of five million quarts of canned goods assigned for the national canning campaign. Suggestions were made for a new farm census during the winter and other methods of preparing for the necessary changes in farm method next year by J. G. Davis in his report on the co-operation of the exten- sion service of the State Agricultural Col- lege with the farm bureaus. (Eomwrttmt lulletttt Published BU Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. II HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, OCTOBER 4, 1918 No. 5 COUNCIL REPRESENTING WAR INDUSTRIES BOARD CONCERNING BUILDING At Request of Washington, Department of Non-War Construction Will Judge Applications for Permits Throughout Connecticut — Speedy Decisions Are Promised NINETEEN LOCAL DIRECTORS HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED Samuel Ferguson, vice-president of the Hartford Electric Light Company, who has accepted appointment by the Connecticut State Council of Defense as state director of the department of non-war construction, will, through local representatives, consider all proposed building operations in the state, referring applications for permits to the Federal War Industries Board for final judgment. Mr. Ferguson's appointment followed the decision of the War Industries Board to use the Connecticut State Council of Defense as its representative in passing upon pro- posed construction and the creation for this purpose by the Council of the depart- ment of non-war construction. Mr. Fer- guson is chairman of a specially selected committee to which the Council has dele- gated full authority. He is selecting local representatives in all communities whose importance requires such action. In the interest of war time economy, the War Industries Board has decreed that all building not absolutely necessary for war purposes must stop. But few exceptions are made by the Board, and all persons in Connecticut wishing to carry on any con- struction not under the classes so exempted must make application to their respective local directors of non-war construction. The latter will then make recommendation to Mr. Ferguson, who, with his committee, will review the matter and transmit their decision to Washington for final approval. The War Industries Board promises a speedy decision in every case. At "the recommendation of the respective war bureaus, nineteen local directors have been appointed. They are J. 0. Enders, Hartford; William H. Com ley, Bridgeport; Oscar Anderson, Bristol; Theodore L. Bris- tol, Ansonia; John Milne, Norwalk; Her- man E. Hubbard, Meriden; A. N. Ruther- ford, New Britain; Fisk Stevens, Norfolk; J. D. Conant, Willimantic; C. D. Morris, Wallingford; H. N. Batchelder, Windsor; F. W. Cooper, Danbury; C. W. Eddy, Thom- aston; F. J. Howell, New London; C. N. Downs, Derby; W. E. Malley, New Haven; Mayor John P. Cameron, Rockville; Frank Shea, Stamford, and N. R. Bronson, Water- bury. AMERICANIZATION HAS VARIED WAR ASPECTS, DECLARES DEPARTMENT Citizenship for Connecticut's Alien Population Would Mean Large In- crease in Number of Men Eligible for Draft— -Many Are Eager to Fight INDUSTRIES OF THE STATE ALSO SERIOUSLY AFFECTED The war aspects of Americanization are pointed out in a statement under prepara- tion by the department of Americanization of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Before the war the spectacle of many thou- sands of persons unable to speak English and unacquainted witli American institu- tions caused relatively little comment. since the war began, however, every Ameri- can citizen is beginning to see the necessity of carrying out a well organized plan ot Americanization. It is significant that in Connecticut ap- proximately 85,000 alien males of military age, that is, from IS to 45 years, are un- naturalized. This means that unless treaties are negotiated with the countries in which these aliens are born it. will lie im- possible to draft such aliens into military service. It seems particularly ironical, says the Americanization department, that Americans are lighting on the other side in behalf of many of the countries in which i lie-,,' aliens were born, while the aliens themselves are exempt from military serv- ice in the absence of treaties. Tn the first draft Connecticut registered 58,569 alien males from 21 to 30 years of age. inclusive. Of these 25.988 were aliens horn in allied countries; 2,632 in neutral countries; 71s in Germany: and 9,25s aliens from countries allied with Germany. Of course, not all of those born in Germany or countries allied with Germany are antag- onistic to the cause of the United States. In fact, many of them are not only sym- pathetically inclined towards this country, but are actually fighting against Germany and her allies. There are 113,937 foreign-born males be- tween IS and 44 years of age. Approxi- mately 200.(100 foreign-born in Connecticut arc engaged in gainful occupations. Tn fact. in 1910. 50 per cent, of the persons em- ployed in gainful occupations in this state were of foreign birth. Fifty per cent, of the foreign-born in this state are of working age. Many of Connecticut's war industries are manned by labor of foreign origin, am' especially- is this true since the war began. because the native-born labor has been drafted into military service. How serious this is to industry may be seen when it. is a nsidered that 04.327 persons of foreign birth are unable to speak the English lan- guage. Since a great percentage <>f these arc employed in industrial plants, accidents are multiplied through inability to speak English, compensation cost is increased, cost in supervision is greater, and the danger of industrial misunderstanding is considerably enhanced. PUBLICITY DEPARTMENT AIDING HEALTH BOARD IN FIGHTING INFLUENZA Council Votes that Action, Directly and through War Bureaus, be Taken as Dr. Black May Ask — Mr. Ferguson is State Director of Non-War Con- struction GOVERNOR HOLCOMB THANKED FOR HIS LUNCHEON TO BAND Following a report on the Spanish influ- enza situation in Connecticut by Dr. John T. Black, secretary of the State Depart- ment of Health, at the general session of the Connecticut State Council of Defense on September 30, it was voted that the public- ity department be directed to take such action, directly and through the war bureaus, as Dr. Black might request, and that all machinery of the Council be put at his disposal. Miss Anna B. Sands reported that Con- necticut had met its full quota of nurses for sen ice at lamp Devens. Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the Mate Council, reported the selection of Samuel Ferguson as director of the depart ment of non-war construction for the ( oun- i il acting as agent of the Federal War In- dustries Board. .Mr. Ferguson's appoint- ment wa» ratified. .Mr. Ferguson submitted a list of proposed members of his committee. Meigs 11. Whaples, X. II. Batchelder, C. S. .Morris, C. L. Taylor, J. O. Enders and a person to be nominated by the capital issues committee were accordingly appointed. The chairman brought to the attention of the Council the genen us offer of C. B. Whittlesey, president of the Hartford Rub- ber Works, offering the use of his collection of posters for patriotic purposes. Tim chair- man also mentioned a letter from Louis A. Perry of New Hartford with reference to respect for the flag. Following a report on the shortage of male teachers in secondary schools, the chairman discussed the advisability of action to check the shrinkage in the pro- portion of male teachers. A letter from Assistant Secretary Morrison of the State Board of Education was read. It suggested deferred draft classification as a possible hid [i for the situation. Vigorous action in this regard is being taken by the Council. The chairman reported progress with re- gard to a larger allocation of funds to the Federal Fuel Administration in Connecticut. He had recently conferred concerning this matter with the Fuel Administration at Washington. It. was voted that the chairman be in- structed to convey to Charles Stoeckel of Norfolk its appreciation of his liberality in personally meeting the guarantee re- quired by the French Army Band, his hos- pitality in tlirowing open his home and the (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.11 HARTFORD. CONN.. OCT. I. 1918 No. CONNECTICUT IS PRAISED President of National Community Cen. ter Association Says State Council Will "Tackle Anything" "Connecticut is one of the forward states," declares an article on Community Council of Defense organization, written by John Collier, president of the National Community Center Association, and printed in " The Survey,'' of September 21. The ar- ticle is an interesting discussion of Ameri- ca's powerful Council of Defense system ex- tending from the Council of National Defense down through the State Councils to the community organizations which, in Con- necticut, are' the war bureaus and (own committees. The paragraph of the article dealing with Connecticut says that "Connecticut's state and local councils will ' tackle anything Among other services the United States Housing Corporation reports that room registration has been effectively carried out to the satisfaction of the technical bureaus of the corporation by Connecticut's local councils. In addition, the manufac toi ers in a number of cities have been in- duced to employ women. The demand for labor lias been relieved, without increasing the burden of housing facilities. To the Connecticut Council the difficult problem of rent profiteering has been committed by i he I lousing Corporation. The article reviews some of the notable accomplishments of several Councils of De- fense, and reveals, among other things, that in Michigan the State Council of Defensi has a yearly budget of $5,000,000. BOYS TO HAVE DRILL Students in Connecticut's secondary schools, like their senior-, in the colleges. are scon to have military drill. Plans for such drill throughout the country, to be supervised by the war department in co- operation with the United States Boys' Working Reserve of the department of labor, are now under way. according to an announcement by Arthur Howe, federal I lirector of the Reserve for Connecticut. In- asmuch as these plans have not yet received the signature of the general staff, details cannot now be announced. Department of Food Supply The following committee on marketing has been announced by the food supply committee: Richard E. Dodge of Washing ton, chairman; Senator Elijah Rogers of Southington, Edward W. Hazen of Haddam, II. P. Beers of Greens Farms, H. B. Price of Storrs, II. S. Coe of Waterbury, Leon- ard M. Ben-ham of Highwood and Profes- sor Guy C. Smith of Storrs. There are large possibilities in co-opera- tive selling organizations for disposing of farm products and equal opportunities for co-operative buying organizations in obtain- ing such staples as feeds and fertilizers. It may seem wise to develop in some sec- tions community markets in which farmers can sell their produce at retail direct to consumers. The committee on marketing may take up in the course of its work the matter of standardizing weights and measures in an effort to render Connecticut customs con- sist, ait with national standards. There is also the question of bank credit, which has already gained considerable head- way, in that over twenty banks in the state have adopted a plan for handling short time loans to farmers. All factors that have to do with the marketing of farm pro- ducts will be referred to this representative committee for consideration. The winners in the several county contests held under the auspices of their representa- tive farm bureaus met at the Berlin Fair last week to decide the boys' and girls' championship in cooking, canning, pig judg- ing and other Junior Food Army activities. More than $1,000 in prize money was awarded the boys and girls, and each win- ning team w ill get a free course at the State Agricultural College at Storrs. George B. Fan-ell, who was sent from Washington to inspect the boys' and girls' exhibit at Berlin, and to assist in judging the canned products, selected the ten best jars and took them to Washington to set up in the office of the Secretary of Agri- culture. Subsequently these ten best jars will become a part of the Washington boys' and girls' exhibit from the thirty-three northern slates. In the canning contest. Hartford county won first place, with a team from Southing- ton composed of May Spinello, captain, Mary Alanwan and Emily Mongillo. A Fairfield county team, representing the Vic- tory tanning Club of Stamford, won sec- ond place. A Litchfield county team from Winstel was third, and a New Haven county team from Wallingford was fourth. On the basis of 100 points for perfect, the Hartford county team scored 87, Fairfield, 85; Litchfield, 84 V 2 and New Haven, 83y 2 . Miss Emily H. Whitney of New Haven, chairman of the food department's home canning committee, and Miss Dorothy Buck- ley of fl, e home economics department at Storrs did the judging. Tn the cool ing trials a New Haven county team of girls from Branford, Josephine Munroe, captain, won first place. A Middle- sex county team from Portland, Marion Ogren. captain, won second place. The Taconic team, Elizabeth Pickett, captain, won third place for Litchfield county, and the Rocky Hill team, Bessie Warner, cap- tain, won fourth place for Hartford county. Miss Maude E. Hayes acted as umpire and judged the wheatless muffins and scalloped dishes that were prepared by the several competing teams. In the vegetable judging and demonstra- tion contest the Lakevil'le High School team, composed of Marion Eggleston, Katherine Finnegan and Emma Reed, won first place for Litchfield county. A Middlesex county team from the Portland Garden Club won second place, and the team for East Haven won third place for New Haven county. Each team was required to judge five differ- ent kinds of vegetables and to give two demonstrations to show, first, how vege- tables should be prepared for market, and, second, how they should be prepared for exhibition. Emerson Davis, Harold Eastwood and Constanti Tetroski composed the Volland county team of boys that won first in the pig judging contest. These three boys were not only the best judges of pure bred pigs, but they gave the best demonstrations. Ill and around Boston there is an area of nearly 400' square miles that is infested with a destructive insect known as the European corn borer, which threatens the com growing industry in New England. Governor Marcus II. 1 1 ol comb has recognized the danger to the agricultural interests of Connecticut, and has accordingly issued a proclamation prohibiting the transportation of corn on the ear or corn stover from Mis sachusetts into Connecticut, and also similar shipments from any other state if it passes through Massachusetts en route, without first obtaining written permission from E. H. Jenkins, director of the Connecticut Ag- ricultural Experiment Station at New Haven. Such permission must accompany each shipment. Shelled dry corn or cooked and preserved corn products are not affected by the quarantine regulations. The insect may be transported from one state to an- other in ear corn, corn stalks and other parts of the plant, and in consequence Con- necticut is quarantined against such ship- ments either from or through Massachusetts. There is especial danger in shipping green sweet corn, sweet corn on the cob and corn stalks used as packing material for heavy [lottery and other manufactured articles. AIDING THE LIBERTY LOAN War Bureaus Are Expected to Repeat Their Valuable Assistance All war bureaus in the state have been called upon by the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense immediately to offer all assistance possible to their respective Liberty Loan chairmen during the present drive. War bureaus were reminded by the State Council that during previous Liberty loans their work was of great value, ac- cording to reports from the loan chairmen, and that repetition of this service is ex- I ted, War bureaus will contribute to the loan chairmen equipment and workers for offices and elsewhere. Most Liberty Loan chair- men in Connecticut are members of their respective Avar bureaus and this will ex- pedite the assistance to be rendered the former by the latter. In cases where the war bureau chairman and the Liberty Loan chairman is the same man, it is assumed that the desired co-operation has already been effected. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN WOMAN'S DIVISION The following people are members of the child welfare committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense: Dr. Walter H. Brown, director; Mrs. William E. D. Scott, Mrs. George B. Chandler, Miss Eva Coben, Miss Mary C. Harris, Miss Mary G. Hills, R. N. ; Mr. Henry C. Morrison, Professor C. E. A. Winslow, Dr. John T. Black, Miss Rose M. Dwyer, Mrs. Arnold Gesell, Mrs. DeVere H. Warner, Miss Margaret K. Stack, R. N., f Ad director. The child welfare committee, appreciating that, because Connecticut was late in start ing, it will not be able to carry out all the suggestions 01 the children's bureau, has de- cided to confine itself to the health side of the program and therefore has adopted the following as its objectives for the year: 1. Weighing and measuring of all chil- dren under five years of age, according to the government request. 2. A public health nurse in every town or group of towns. 3. Co-operation in the plan for more ex- tensive training for nurses in public health nursing to supply the increasing demand for their services. 4. Co-operation with state authorities to secure 100 per cent, registration of births and deaths in Connecticut. 5. Protection of milk supply so that every child may be assured clean, safe, and an abundant supply of this vital food. 6. Establishment of more child welfare conferences and milk stations. 7. Co-operation with the State Depart- ment of Health. 8. Creation of a central supply station for all child welfare exhibit material, mov- ing picture reels, charts and prepared lec- tures; also pamphlets on all aspects of in- fant and child welfare. 9. Establishment of a permanent child welfare division in the State Department of Health. The weighing and measuring test has been carried on with much interest and efficiency. So far it has been reported that 41,437 children have been weighed and measured. It is known approximately that over 50,000 have been weighed and meas- ured, but all the returns have not been yet sent in. From the reports received it is found that 5,S89 children need attention. A number of the towns have found, since conducting the weighing and measuring campaign, that it would be necessary to have a public health nurse in order that the children may be assured the necessary fol- low-up work. Through the publicity department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, the child welfare committee lias scut appeals to 8iio graduate muses in Connecticut wdio are not eligible fur actual war nursing, telling tli. 'in tin- need fur more public health nurses and urging them to take training in ordei to lie prepared I'm- some of tin- positions tli.i i it is known are waiting for them in Connecticut. A map has been prepared show- i n towns uave public ueiitn nurse and which ones have not. This map in dudes some pointed facts as to why every "■own should have a public health nurse The map will be shown on all the official bulletin boards in the state, and will also be sent to each child welfare chairman. The two outstanding features of the child welfare department sine,, the last Bulletin was published are the " Baby Special" and the portable child welfare exhibits. It was realized from the beginning that, while the larger towns could and did conduit their weighing and measuring tests, many of the smaller towns would not be able to do this unless they had help. This help has keen given in the form of the "Baby Special,' an automobile truck equipped with all the necessary materials for the weighing and measuring test, child welfare posters and balopticon lantern and slides on public health work. This truck is in charge of a public health nurse, and, through the co- operation of the Motor Messenger Corps, it is driven by one of their memoers who donates her time. The " Baby Special " is one of the first practical efforts to carry child welfare work into the rural districts. It has been received with the greatest en- thusiasm and support, and many of the towns that felt they had no need' for chile 1 welfare work have become eager and anx- ious to see that their children were given tin' proper tare. The child welfare depart ment is sure it is convincing these people that there is just as much need for care for the country children, who constitute three-fifths of the child population, as there is need for care for children in the con- gested centers. Three child welfare exhibits have been prepared, two smaller ones, that were used for the smaller fairs throughout the state. and one large one that, was used at tin Charter Oak Fair. The large child welfare exhibit has been arranged with the view of using it in any community that may desire it. Already two communities have asked about having it placed in their towns. In order to get the greatest benefit from this exhibit, it should be demonstrated by a pub- lic health nurse, and it is believed that wherever it is used it will be of great prac- tical value. The child welfare department feels that the larger part of its program for this year must be educational. It is hoped to make the people from all parts of Connecticnl feel that saving babies' lives and correcting de- fects in older children is as necessary as it is humane and patriotic. The Community Labor Boards, the loca- tion and personnel of which were given in detail in the " Bulletin " of September 20, are now actually at work in their several dis- tricts, attacking the big problem of recruit- ing labor from non-war industries which is to be placed on war work through the United States Employment Service. Two special meetings of the chairmen of the boards who are also organizers of the United States Public Service Reserve, have been held to pre] ■ forms of questionnaires to be sent to employers in order to ascertain just where men and women can lie obtained to relieve the labor shortage. The call goes forth to every person in Connecticut not now doing his or her utmost to win the war to gel into some service immediately efficient to that end. Nobody is excepted from this call to high patriotic service. ORGANIZING GIRLS Auxiliaries of State Council, for Patriotic Service, to be Formed Girls' Auxiliaries of the Connecticut State Council of Defense are to be organ- ized all over the state. Back of them stands the State Council, with the health and recreation department directly responsible. This plan for organizing girls for patri- otic service will require the services of trained organizers. A state secretary will lie employed and paid by the State Council for statewide work. The National League of Women Workers, which organizes self- supporting girls in evening recreational clubs, is co-operating with the health and recreational department of the State Coun- cil in all plans for the girls' auxiliaries. The League has temporarily loaned the services of its assistant secretary, Miss Ruth Reed, to help with preliminary plans and the details of organization. "SPECIAL" IS POSTPONED Because of the epidemic of Spanish in- fluenza the child welfare department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense has, as a precautionary measure, postponed the tour to have been taken from Septem- ber 30 to October 18 by the " Connecticut Baby Special." This action was taken at the suggestion of Dr. John T. Black, secretary of the State Department of Health. TO HELP IN HOSPITALS There is one place in the Army School of Nursing open to wives of men in overseas service, according to information received by the Connecticut State Council of Defense from the Council of National Defense, the place being that of hospital assistant. Married women are otherwise ineligible for the Army School of Nursing. Positions as hospital assistant are also open to single women not eligible to the Student Nurse Reserve because they are over the age limit, 35 years, established for it. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN The first meeting of the state advisory board was held at the Capitol on Septem- ber 19. This is a board of conference and appeal for problems arising through the community labor boards recently estab- lished in fourteen industrial districts for Connecticut. It was decided to hold meet- ings every Monday morning at the Capitol. The board accordingly met again on Sep- tember 23 and September 30, and is actively at work. Those present at the first meeting were Federal Director Leo A.' Korper, chair- man; James T. Moran of New Haven, Ed- win A. Moore of New Britain, the last two representing management or employers; Ira M. Ornburn and William J. Sullivan of New Haven, representing workers or em- ployees. Following the meeting of the board there was a meeting of the superintendents of the ten local ollices of the United States Kin ployment Service, with Director Korper and his assistants, and the members of the state advisory board were invited to re- main. Director Korper presided and from his office were present Associate Director Allen B. Lincoln, Chief Clerk Dwight L. Rogers, Jr., Farm Help Specialist Elijah Roers, Field Representative David Elder, Traveling Examiner Robert McNeely, and Special Representative M. A. Shaw, of the United States ordnance department. Nine of the ten local superintendents were pres- ent: Clifton E. Davenport of Hartford, Charles E. Julin of New Haven, A. W. Burri of Bridgeport, Ralph W. Budd of Water- bury, H. N. Lee of Meriden, Julius C. Stremlau of JNew London, William Bowen of Derby, H. J. Martindale of Willimantic, B. 0. Barnard of Bristol; also Chief Clerk Nordin, representing Superintendent Edwin S. Blodgett of the Stamford office. Brief addresses were made by Mr. Moran, Mr. Ornburn, Mr. Sullivan and Mr. Moore. Mr. Moran emphasized the fact that the duties of the state advisory board were ex- actly in accord with its name, advisory, and he was sure that a spirit of mutual con- sideration and co-operation would prevail for the common patriotic purpose of win- ning the war. Mr. Ornburn pledged the earnest co-opera- tion of the labor interests, and declared that it was the business of the workers to " take off our coats and roll up our sleeves and do our very utmost for maximum produc- tion and the winning of the war." Mr. Orn- burn declared that " next to the army and navy the United States Employment Sen ire is the most important department of the government today, and if we do not, through this service, give our boys across the seas the very best support of which we are cap- able, we are not treating them fairly." Mr. Sullivan heartily endorsed the re- marks of Mr. Ornburn and pledged his full co-operation. Mr. Moore said that whatever might be the differences of opinion or views, it was now our common duty to stand shoulder to shoulder and work together to do the best thing for the nation and for the winning of the war. Director Korper announced that it had been decided by the labor department at Washington to add two women as members of each of the fourteen community labor boards, one to represent management or employers, and the other to represent workers or employees, these two women in be active or voting members of the com- munity labor board on matters directly concerning the recruiting ami placement and welfare of women in war industries, and to sit as advisory members at all sessions of the board. Forty-eight of the employers of New Haven have combined in carrying on an ad- vertising campaign of an educational na- ture and in support of the United States Employment Service. They are to feature in this campaign the intense demand of the war industries for all kinds of labor and they are trying to draw a supply of labor to these industries by this means. They are urging people who are able to take up munitions work to go into it even though they have not been employed in such indus- tries before. They are urging, furthermore, that people take up some type of work which will release people who can go into war work. Attention is called in these advertisements to the fact that these firms are co-operating wiili i In- United States Employment Service and that particulars as to the positions in the various firms may be obtained at the various employment offices or at the United st;itrs Employment Service. During the past few weeks the New Haven office of the United States Employ- ment Service has been able to promote co- operation between the employment managers of the various larger New Haven concerns and the employment service. A few weeks ago. at the suggestion of ('. E. Julin, superintendent of the New Haven office, the employment managers of these firms were called together, to discuss the question of co-operation with the em- ployment service. As a result of this meet- ing an informal association was formed for tlie discussion of employment problems and for the purpose of gaining greater co-oper- ation among themselves and with the United States Employment Service. Senator Elijah Rogers, farm specialist in the United States Employment Service for this state, reports that Connecticut ag- riculture is being well taken care of. He estimates that the food production for Con- necticut in 1918 is not less than 40 per cent, larger than in 1917. Farmers who seed ludp for the remainder of season should notify the United States Employment Ser- vice or the County Farm Bureau of their needs at once. At the second meeting a committee was appointed to draw up a program which will be adopted and followed in obtaining these results. At the next meeting the committee re- ported a program which was discussed and finally decided upon. CONNECTICUT IS HONORED IN NEW FIELD DIVISION Chairman Bissell of Local Council Is Made Member of Governing Committee REPRESENTS ALL THE STATES Connecticut is the only state in the Union whose Council of Defense is repre- sented in the newly created field division of the Council of National Defense, Richard M. Bissell of Hartford, chairman of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, hav- ing been selected for membership on the governing committee of six men and six women, chosen from the nation, which will act with Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane as head of the field division. Mr. Bissell will represent the State Defense Councils of the entire country. The other eleven members of the govern- ing committee are either persons previously connected with the Council of National De- fense or men selected solely on the score of business prominence. Mr. Bissell's appoint- ment to the committee was decidedly compli- mentary to the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Into the field division have been merged the State Councils section and the greater part of the woman's committee of the Council of National Defense. Grosvenor B. Clarkson, secretary of the National Council and of the advisory committee, will be direc- tor of the field division, the associate direc- tor of which will be Miss Hannah J. Patter- son, who has been resident director of the woman's committee. The six women appointed to the govern- ing committee, besides Miss Patterson, are Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, former head of the woman's committee of the National Coun- cil; Mrs. Joseph R. Lamar, Mrs. Stanley McCormick, Miss Ida M. Tarbell and Miss Agnes Nestor. The latter four are also members of the woman's committee of the National Council. Masters, lecturers and deputies of state, Pomona and subordinate granges attended a grange conference of Four Minute Men of Connecticut at the Berlin Fair on Septem- ber 24, at the invitation of Professor Charles A. Wheeler, director of four minute speak- ing, division of granges. Rev. Morris E. Ailing, State Director of Four Minute Men, made an address on "What the Four Minute Men of Connecticut are Doing." Professor Wheeler met all grange workers and officials individually. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN w s s ANSONIA NEARING ITS W. S. S. YEARLY QUOTA Sales for Campaign to Date of $16.45 Reported in Naugatuck Valley City — New London Close Behind WILLIMANTIC IS THIRD Ansonia still leads the entire state of Connecticut in per capita war savings sales, according to announcement made by the Connecticut War Savings Committee. Sales in Ansonia are $16.45 for every man, woman and child in that city. New London is close behind, with $±5.97, followed by Williman- tic with $14.59 and Manchester 'with $14.05. Hartford leads the four large cities of the state, with $8.55, followed by Bridgeport »itli $7.89, Waterbury with $6.69 and New Haven wih $0,57. No report for August was received from New Britain, but the sales in that city are now about $9. The following are the towns with per capita sales of $5 and more: Rank. Town. Sales. 1 Ansonia $16.45 2 New London 15.97 3 Willimantic 14.5!" 4 Manchester 14.05 5 New Canaan 13.84 fi East Hampton 13.67 7 Vernon 13.63 8 Putnam 12.28 '.) Derby 11.43 10 Last Windsor 11.41 10 Greenwich 11.41 11 Plainfield 11.31 12 Old Lyme 10.87 13 Sharon in..".:. 14 Simsbury 10.48 15 Avon 111.2:. 16 Seymour 111.22 17 Willington 10.07 IS Washington 9 7 7 19 Windsor Locks 9.58 20 Watertown 9.3G 21 Essex 9.31 22 Litchfield 9.27 23 Canton 9.2] 24 Torrington 9.11 25 Bristol 8.90 26 Cheshire 8.89 27 Woodbury 8.87 28 Cornwall' 8.82 29 Suffield 8.74 30 Guilford 8.69 31 Hartford 8.55 32 Winchester 8.34 33 Clinton 8.31 :;t Smners 8.25 35 Coventry 7.96 36 Norfolk" 7.95 37 Chaplin 7.92 38 Bridgeport 7.89 39 Meriden 7.86 40 New Britain 7.81 40 Thomaston 7.81 41 No. Canaan 7.75 -12 Portland 7.7f 42 Sprague 7.70 43 T'nionville 7.67 44 Salisbury 7.59 45 Killingly 7.32 (Continued on page 6) EAST WINDSOR LEADS IN AUGUST STAMP SALES War Savings Campaign Making Good in Hartford County Town — $3.68 per Capita Reported BRANFORD IS SECOND East \\ indsor leads all communities in Connecticut in sales of war savings and thrift stamps during August with a total of $3.68, according to announcement made bj ill. 1 Connecticut War Savings Committee Branford is next in line with $2.65, fol- low..,] by Willimantic with $2.64. Of the large cities Bridgeport leads with $1.64, fol lowed by Hartford with $1.61, New Haven with $1.26, Waterbury with $1.11 and New Britain with $1.12. Sales as reported .in' ■is follows: Sales.l $3.68 2.65 2.65 2.5(1 2.4S 2.43 2.34 2.34 2.17 2.13 2.07 2.06 2.01 2.01 2.00 1 .95 1.94 1.78 1.72 1.71 1.71 1.70 1.67 1.60 1.64 1.63 1.61 1.59 1.54 1.53 1.52 1 .49 1.49 1.46 1 .40 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.38 1.37 1.36 1.35 1.33 1 .32 1.31 1.30 1.28 1.26 1.26 (Continued on page 6) Rank. Town. 1 East Windsor 2 Branford 2 Willimantic 3 Putnam 4 Woodbury 5 New London 6 Clinton 6 i treenwich / \i'\\ I anaan 8 Ansonia 9 Simsbury C»nt.on 11 Litchfield 11 Vernon 12 Meriden 13 Essex 14 Sterling 15 l'lainville 16 Plainfield 17 Cornwall 17 Southington IS East Hampton l'.i Win.l~i.r Locks 20 i ruilford 21 Bridgeport 22 i Iheshire 23 Hartford 24 (il.l Lyme 2.". Washington 26 Portland 27 Norwich 28 Somers 28 Winchester 29 Manchester 30 Berlin :;i Bristol 31 Canterbury 31 Enfield 31 Thompson 32 Norfolk 33 Naugatuck 34 Madison 35 Suffield 36 Pomfret 37 Stafford 38 East Lyme 39 Avon 40 Coventry 40 New Haven W. S. S. ACTIVITIES The Connecticut War Savings Com- mittee has received the following telegram from William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, relative t.. activities to be followed by town and city war savings committees in this state during the Liberty Loan drive: " Far from suggesting any dimuni- tion of the activities of the war sav- ings organization, it is the intention of the Treasury Department to en- large these activities and the State Directors should assure their organi- zations that even greater and more important work is before them. For the immediate present, they should continue their work particularly in the activities of war savings societies, and should enlist the wholehearted co-operation of the entire organization in the Liberty Loan drive which stalls September 28." FRENCH ARMY BANDSMEN TRAVEL, PLAY AND DINE Fighting Musicians Are Given Enthu- siastic Reception by Connecticut's People Enthusiastic audiences greeted the French Army Band during its tour in Con- necticut from September 15 to 22. The tour was made in automobiles loaned by citizens of the several cities and towns which the band visited, the ears being contributed at tlie request of the transportation committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, which made all transportation arrange- ments. Following the luncheon given by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb at the state library on September 16, the visitors went to New Britain. Willimantic, Norwich and New London were visited the next day, stops be- ing made at East Hartford and South Man- chester, where there were informal exercises of welcome. Middletown was visited Septem- ber 18 and Norfolk the next day. Before proceeding to Norfolk, the band visited Springfield, Lee and Stockbridge, Mass. At Norfolk a reception was given for the Landsmen by Mr. and Mrs. Bobbins B. Stoeckel. Meriden, New Haven and Water- bury were the other cities visited. The band gave a concert in each, as well as in Hartford, New Britain Norwich and Nor- folk. MR. JAYNES APPOINTED Charles W. Jaynes of Hartford, who has oeen in charge of the department of anthra- cite distribution for the State Fuel Admin- istration during the past year, has been appointed Deputy Fuel Administrator for Connecticut. ft CONNECTICUT BULLETIN" Ansonia Nearing Its W. S. S. Yearly Quota (Continued from page 5.) 46 Huntington 7.24 47 Norwalk 7.19 47 Thompson 7.1!) 47 Windsor 7.19 48 Middletown 7.12 4fl Stafford 6.98 bo Andover 6.96 51 Norwich 6.95 52 Plainville 6.89 53 Naugatuck 6.S7 54 Southington 6.83 55 Pomfret 6.78 56 Beacon Falls 6.71 57 Waterbury 6.69 58 \rw Haven 6.57 58 Ridgefield 6.57 59 ( Hastonbury 6.48 00 Stamford 6.47 61 Farmington 6.34 62 Bfanford I..:;:; 62 Westpoit 6.33 63 Bridgewater 6.27 64 ( rranby 6.25 65 Enfield 6.24 66 Madison 6.17 67 Hampton 6.16 67 Sterling 6.11 68 Chester 6.06 69 Berliii 5.94 70 Westbrook 5.92 71 Stonington 5.84 72 Cromwell 5.74 73 Roxbury 5.66 73 Wallingford 5.66 74 Old Saybrook 5.65 75 Bethany 5.62 76 Columbia 5.61 77 Canaan 5.57 78 Griswold 5.56 79 Southbury 5.53 80 Newtown 5.46 81 Redding 5.4-1 82 Goshen 5.32 83 New Milford 5.21 GET PLENTY OF EGGS The slacker hen campaign is progressing finely. Demonstrations already conducted have proven entirely satisfactory both to the owners of the flocks and to the extension men at Storrs who have charge of the work for the food department. Each poultry farmer is requested to keep a record of the number of eggs he gets both preceding and following the demonstration in order that the demonstrators may have a check on their work. B. F. Shepard of Stafford Springs got 536 eggs in a week from 270 White Wyandottes. The demonstrator looked these hens over, picked 130 culls and ad- vised that they be sold. The following week Mr. Shepard by his own count, got 510 eggs from the remaining 140 hens. In other words, those 130 slackers were laying less than four eggs a day and it was costing $8.00 a week to feed them. L. J. Beaumont ..f Rocky Hill had 126 liens in his flock, 44 of which were culled out as slackers. The week before the culling he got 152 eggs, tin' week after, 146; in other words, in culling 44 birds he suffered a loss of only six eggs a week. Publicity Department Aiding Health Board In Fighting Influenza (Continued from page 1. ) grounds to the reception committee and the public, and his patriotism and efficiency in making it possible for the people of Litch- field county to contribute .$4,7011 to the Foyei dn Soldat, in addition to the guaran- ty .if $1.(1(1(1. Those present were Chairman Bissell, Winchester Bennett, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, William BroSmith, Charles A. Goodwin, Alton T. .Miner, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robinson, Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees and Julius C. Stremlau of the Council; Mrs. Galpin, Treasurer, John T. Roberts, Miss Sands. Henry M. Wriston and Thomas W. Russell. federal Fuel Administiatoi foi Connecticut. At the executive session of September 30 it was voted that the State Council tender its thanks to Governor Marcus H. Holcomb for his action in giving a complimentary luncheon to the French Army Band and to the members of the Council and their guests on September 16. SEPTEMBER 23 At the general session of the ( onnocticut Stale Council of Defense on September 23, a communication was read from Fuel Ad- ministrator Thomas W. Russell with refer- ence to proposed celebrations on Sunday which involve travel. It was voted that the publicity department be requested to give publicity to the fact that public celebra- tions on Sunday which involve travel make difficult the enforcement of Fuel Adminis- trator Garfield's request, and the Council therefore disapproves them. The fact was brought out that material in reference to war industries committees for factories is sent direct to managers of factories by Secretary of Labor W. B. Wil- son, instead of through the State Council. Tin' matter was referred to Chairman Bis- sell to take up with the authorities in Wash iw: I on 'with a view to securing a satisfactory procedure. Mr. Holmes reported for the Americani- zation committee outlining the purposes, aims and policies of the department, as also a program of work. It is voted that henceforth the committee on Americaniza- tion, in accordance with regular procedure, he styled the department of Americaniza- tion. Rear Admiral Cowles reported for the military and naval committee that naval training in high schools has been checked. Tn accordance with this report it was voted that Admiral Chester be authorized to go to Washington to see if the prohibition can be lifted. Those present were Chairman "Richard M, Bissell, Wincester Bennett. William Bro- Smith. Frank Dexter Cheney, Charles A. Goodwin. Alton T. Miner. James T. Moran, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robinson, Wil- liam P>. Webster, and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Margaret T. Cor- win, Treasurer John T. Roberts, Anna B. Sands and Henry M. Wriston; also the following chairmen and members of com- mittees, George B. Chandler, Admiral Co»hs. Harrison B. Freeman, Dr. Charles C. Godfrey, Fred B. Griffin, Stanley H. Holmes, E. P. Jones, Aubrey L. Maddock, G. Ellsworth Meech, Robert Scoville, Herbert Knox Smith, Louis T. Smith, F. A. Ver- planck and H. H. Wheaton. At the executive session of September 23, Dr. Wheaton presented a statement of pur- poses, aims, and policies of the American- ization department, anil it was voted that the general outline of purposes, aims and policies be approved. East Windsor Leads in August Stamp Sales (Continued from page 5) 4(1 Sprague 1.26 40 Watertown 1.26 40 Westbrook 1.26 41 Salisbury 1.25 42 Seymour 1.24 43 Thomaston 1.22 44* Torrington 1.20 45 Westport 1.19 40 Southbury 1.18 40 Willington 1.18 47 Redding 1.17 48 Middlefield 1.15 49 Chester 1.13 ."ill New Britain 1.12 51 Bozrah 1.11 51 No. Canaan 1.11 51 Saybrook 1.11 51 Waterbury 1.11 52 Newtown 1.10 53 Norwalk 1.08 53 Sharon 1.08 54 Roxbury 1.07 54 Stamford 1.07 55 Killingly 1.05 55 Old Saybrook 1.05 55 Unionville 1.05 50 Beacon Falls 1.03 50 Bridgewater 1.03 56 Canaan 1.03 56 Danbury 1.03 57 Middletown 1.02 58 Columbia 1.01 58 Derby 1.01 THE PATRIOTIC SHEEP 1 am a patriotic sheep. I did my bit, and (damme!) Although I grew my soft warm wool Expressly for a Sammy. A lady bought it, I have heard (And may the foul fiends get her!) She took my patriotic wool And made herself a sweater! — Indiana Bulletin. Indiana State Council of Defense. Members of the United States Boys' Working Reserve in Connecticut will re- ceive recognition of their services in spends ing their vacations on the farms to raise a war crop for the state. A certificate of service signed by the governor and a medal watch fob are to be given to each reservist on receipt of his credit card by the Federal State Director at the State Capitol. (Efltwflrtiritt Bttlkfiti Published Bi=Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. II HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, OCTOBER 18, 1918 •No. 6 SERIES OF SCHEDULES ON AMERICANIZATION ARE BEING PREPARED Department Tells Schools, Chambers ef Commerce, Industrial Plants and Unofficial Organizations How to Proceed in Carrying Through Pro- gram of Defense Council METHODS OF MANY CONCERNS ARE EXPLAINED IN DETAIL The department of Americanization is preparin.tr a series of schedules of operation to be used by schools, chamfcei s of comnn rce, industrial plants and unofficial organiza- tions in carrying through the Americaniza- tion program of the Connecticut State Coun- cil of Defense. These schedules give in de- tail the procedure to be followed in organ- izing committees, in establishing classes in English and civics, in distributing litera- ture on the subject and in getting the pub- lic interested in Americanization. One of the schedules is entitled "How In- dustrial Plants Employing Foreign-Born Labor Can Conduct Americanization Work," and lays down eight definite things which industrial plants can do to American ize their employees of foreign birth. The industrial plant is one of the greatest fac- tors in Americanizing the persons of foreign birth in the state, and it is the hope of the department of Americanization that the in- dustrial plants of Connecticut will take this schedule and follow its suggestions in deal- ing with their employees of foreign birth. There are many industrial plants through- out the United States who are making a special effort to educate their employees of foreign birth in the American language, ideals and customs. Some of these plant- give a bonus to those employees of foreign birth who attend the factory classes or night schools regularly. Others give preference in promotion to those who can read, write and speak the English language, thus stim- ulating the desire to attejid schools and classes for the purpose of learning English. The question may be asked, according to the Americanization department. " What does the employer get out of all this?" lie gets, first, greater efficiency, as an em- ployee who understands the English lan- guage will be able to take orders accurately and execute them efficiently; second, less delay in production on account of acci- dents, as the English-speaking and literate employees can read signs and instructions and therefore prevent unnecessary accidents; and, third, less turn-over of employees as they become better satisfied when they are able to communicate with their foremen and superintendents in the language spoken U\ their superiors. The employee of for- eign birth who speaks and reads the Eng- lish language is more efficient than one who does not and is an asset to the plant rather than a liability. The Ford Motor Company of Detroit, Mich., was one of the first companies to (Continued on page 5) ASK SCHOOL OFFICERS TO REQUEST EXEMPTION FOR MALE INSTRUCTORS DRUGGISTS REQUESTED TO EXTEND THEIR HOURS DURING THE EPIDEMIC Action Taken by Defense Council In Council Asks that Certain Stores Keep View of Necessity of Maintaining Educational Standards — Ranks o r State's Teachers Thinned Because of Desire to Fight S. COMMISSIONER CLAXTON AND GEN. CROWDER APPROVE School boards and committees throughout the state have been urgently requested bj the Connecticut State Council of Defense to make claims for draft exemption on behalf of efficient male teachers, whose loss through the operation of the selective service law would act to the detriment of educational standards. Defense Council resolutions of similar import to those which led to this action were also sent to Provost Mar- shal General Crowder and to all district draft boards in the state. The action of the Defense Council is in full accord with the wishes and policy of Federal Commis- sioner of Education P. P. Claxton, who urged the proceeding with the consent of General Crowder. The resolutions of the Defense Council emphasized the fact that many male teachers have hesitated to claim draft ex- emption on occupational grounds despite the facts that President Wilson has re- peatedly urged the maintenance of educa- tional standards unimpaired, and that the expi i iences of the countries allied with the I nited States have shown that the reten- tion of a proper proportion of male teahcers is absolutely necessary. The De- fense Council pointed out that as a result of the war the number of male teachers in Connecticut's secondary schools has shown a consistent and steady decline. This, it was said, is a .situation, much to be de- plored because of the facts that a large num- ber of male teachers are necessary for pur- poses of discipline, and that they remain in the teaching profession more permanently than women. WHEN TO LIGHT FIRES Individuals Must Use their Judgment, Says Fuel Administrator T. W. Russell The question uppermost in the minds of ■ i ■ ■ 1 1 1 \ domestic consumers of coal a to whether or not there is a regulation in force establishing a date for the lighting of fires has been answered by Thomas V\ Russell, Federal Fuel Administrator for Connecticut, in an official statement which places the responsibility for burning coal .luring t lie autumn squarely up to eacl individual. Open at Night — Hearty Sympathy with and Strong Approval of Gov. Hoi- comb's "Unconditional Surrender" Telegram. SOUNDLY BEATEN GERMANY DEMANDED IN RESOLUTION Druggists in every community of the state were requested by the Connecticut State Council of Defense, at its general session on October 14, to designate one or mi re i I the drug stores in their respective localities to keep open during each night of the influenza epidemic. This is in order that a person afflicted with the influenza may have an opportunity to se- cure aid and medicine. It. was voted that the State Department of Health be requested to co-operate in this suggestion, operating- in conjunction with the local health officers of the several communities, and that war bureaus be directed to see to it that the druggists carrj out the Council's resolution. Mr. took reported for the transportation committee, requesting authority to add to the persi nnel, and it was voted that .Mrs. Samuel Russell, r., Richard T. Higgins and Louis M. Ullman be added to the trans- portation committee. The resignation of Herbert Knox Smith as chairman of the committee on man power and labor was presented and it was voted that the resignation of Mr. Smith be accepted with regret, and that the thanks of the Council for his services be conveyed to him. It was further voted that the committee on nam power and labor, being without a chairman, and its functions having been absorbed by the United States Employment Service and other committees, be dropped from the roster. At the request of Mr. Landers, it was voted that the sub-committee on agricul- tural survey be reconstituted as follows: I A. Brown, chairman; George S. Godard, R. E. Dodge. L. A. lievan. I. G. Davis and G. M. Landers. Mr. Dustin's report on the tour of the French Army Band was read to the Council, and it. showed that the tour had been a striking success. Mr. Godard reported on the agricultural surveys taken between March and June of this year in Litchfield, Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford and Tolland counties. Mr. Man- chester reported on the methods used in taking the census as well as upon the prac- tical value of the results obtained in Litch- field county. Mr. Brown spoke of the use made of the survey in Hartford county. Mr. Landers proposed that there be a state- wide agricultural survey. It was voted that the executive depart- ment be instructed to co-operate with the (Continued on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its subcommittees, county auxiliary com- tnittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol. II HARTFORD, CONN., OCr.' ls.'l'.lls A Cheerful Thought Be cheerful. Mental depression checks digestion. Poor digestion « istes food. Wasted food helps the enemj . I Iheerfulness is con cr' .11 ion. — Indiana Bulletin. RESOLUTION APPROVED Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Agrees With Council on Demanding Hun Surrender Approval of the resolution, passed by the Connecticut State Council of Defense in October 7, that there should be no peace with Germany not preceded by uncondition- al surrender has been expressed by the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce in a telegram sent to President Wilson, Senator George P. McLean, Senator Frank B. Brandegee and the United States Chamber of Commerce. The telegram of the Connecticut Cham- ber of Commerce follows: "The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce approves the resolution passed unanimously by the Connecticut State Council of Defense on October 7. copy of which has been for- warded to the President, and desires no peace with the Imperial German Govern- ment which is not preceded by unconditional surrender and is not followed by restora- tion and restitution." CARS ARE VOLUNTEERED Transportation Department of Council and Motor Corps Secure Them for Grippe Fighters rhe transportation department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, in co operation with the Motor Messenger Corps, has arranged volunteer automobile transportation for doctors and visiting nurses of the State Department of Health during the epidemic of Spanish influenza. Reports from the transportation depart- ment of the State Council were that automo- bile owners were anxious to aid the State Department of Health in the emergency, and that in all cases responses to the requests :or cars were immediate. In securing the cars the transportation department used the automobile census made last year. CHAPLIN IS PROSPEROUS One Man Takes the Entire Loan Quota of Country Town and Others Then Triple It. Connecticut has a town, Chaplin, wherein one citizen took the town's entire allot- mi i of the third Liberty Loan, according to Professor Charles A. Wheeler of Storrs, director of the division of granges, Four- Minute Men. ProfessoT Wheeler does not name the man who took this allotment, but explains that the i unt of the latter was $3,000. " Chaplin's official subscriptions amounted to $15,500," says Professor Wheeler. " This placed Chaplin third from the top in re- spect to over subscription among the 145 Connecticut towns in the First Federal Re- serve District. The town is nearly all woodland, and the wonder to me is where the citizens raised the money. If the rest of Connecticut had equalled Chaplin's rec- ord, the state's subscription would have been over $160,000,000 instead of $59,000,- 000. "Chaplin has a G. A. R. contingent that holds exercises of various kinds regularly. The Chaplin grange served a dinner on July 4 that netted over $61 for the Red Cross • hie of the town boys enlisted before Uncle Sam was in the war, became a non-com., was wounded in the leg and later lost the leg through amputation. " All told, Chaplin comes about a- near to inn per cent, loyalty as any town I know of. The man who took the town's Liberty Loan allotment must have been a great in- centive to the other citizens to do their level best, for that is what they surely did." TO CONSERVE GASOLINE Mr. Russell Warns Public Against Carelessly Leaving Automobile Motors Running. An urgent appeal to the public not to waste gasoline by leaving motors running. after stopping their cars, has been issued by Thomas W. Russell, Federal Fuel Ad- ministrator for Connecticut. Mr. Russell said that investigation •-bowed that thousands of gallons of gasoline were being wasted in this manner, and he quoted a letter from S. S. DeForest, a Stam- ford business man. who reported that his Ford delivery car with a. careless driver used about forty gallons a week, but with a thoughtful driver, who shuts off his en- gine, now averages less than twenty-five gallons per week, though the number of deliveries has increased. "In every city and town in Connecticut both pleasure cars and commercial trucks ne seen standing still with motors running, while the drivers are making calls or de- livering goods," said Mr. Russell. "These men neglect to shut off their engines through carelessness or because they are too lazy lo crank their cars. Though they may not know it. they are doing injury to their country at a time of national crisis, because they are helping to defeat the Government's aim of conserving gasoline for use in con- ducting the war abroad. Not only should public opinion discourage this practice, hut the owner- of cars should see to it that they and their employees shut off the engine whenever the car is stopped, because this mean, an actual economy of no small im- portance." 0. of D. OCT 31 1918 THREE INDUSTRY ADVISERS^ FOR CONN. ARE ANNOUNCED ^ Appointed by U. S. Labor Department, They Are to Assist District Draft Boards Pursuant to the amendment to the selec- tive erviee law passed by Congress on Au- gust 31, 1918, which provided for the ap- pointment by the United States Department of Labor of industrial advisers to district draft boards, the department has announced the men to serve in Connecticut. They are Charles D. Rice of Hartford, division No. 1: .lames E. Donohue of Waterbury, divi- sion No. 2. and Thomas M. Cullen of Bridge- port, division No. 3. These industrial ad- visers are not members of the distrcit. boards sense. Their function is to advise the boards as to what draft registrants are in- dustrially necessary to the successful prose- cution of the war, with the view of keeping at home necessary men who want to get into the army and of weeding out slackers who claim to be necessary. Employers seeking deferred classification for employees should consult these advisers. Mr. Rice. Mr. Donohue and Mr. Cullen were appointed by the Department of Labor on the recommendation of Leo A. Korper, Federal Director for Connecticut of the 1 nited States Employment Service. Each district board is also to have two other in- dustrial advisers, one to be appointed by the board itself and one by the United States Department of Agriculture. SECURING NURSES Woman's Committee Undertakes a Campaign to Combat Influenza Epidemic At the request of Dr. John T. Black, State Commissioner of Health, the woman's committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense recently instituted a campaign to secure nurses needed in the fight against Spanish influenza, and now reports good results in getting married women into ser- vice in their own towns. In few cases, however, could women be spared for work elsewhere. I sing the census of nurses compiled early last war. the woman's committee listed all (rained and experienced nurses living in '"Tii two of the larger towns of the state, making a separate list for each town. These lists were sent to the chairmen of the woman's committees of the towns concerned. The latter were Hartford, New Haven, Wa- terbury. Bridgeport, Norwalk, Norwich, Put- nam. Stamford, Torrington, Ansonia, Ber- lin, Stamford, Bristol, Danbury, Darien, Dertrj Greenwich, Meriden, Middletown, Naugatuck, New Britain and New London. With each list went a letter requesting each woman's committee chairman to or- ganize an emergency committee. The lat- ter was to check up the nurses listed to find out what each was doing, and, if she was not winking, to urge her into service. Any nurse available for out of town service was to be asked to report to Dr. Black, so that c might be placed by him in one of the emergency hospitals or in some other place particularly needing her services. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN United States Employment Service Superintendent Martindale at Williman- tic promptly tendered the co-operation of the United States Employment Service to help out the serious situation there, due to the epidemic of influenza, and recruited male and female nurses for the emergency hospital at the state armory. The community labor board of district No. 3 has established its oiiice in the same build- ing occupied by the United States Employ- ment Service at No. 66 Elm Street, New Haven. Tne three male members of the board spoke at a joint meeting of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce and the Manu- facturers' Association on September 25. The plans of the community labor board were outlined. Newspaper appeals have been made that each person capable of la- bia- and not now employed on war work shall go into some essential industry. Lo- cal enrollment agents for the United States Public Service Reserve have been named in each town of District No. 3. Hartford manufacturers are awakening to the fact that they can recruit a large amount of needed labor in their own neigh- borhood. Manufacturers all over the state are realizing more than ever that the ex- perience of the men who are leaving be- cause of some misunderstanding, often triv- ial, is worth far more to the plant than the inexperience, or lack of special train- ing of new men. The New London office of the United States Employment Service, opened Septem- ber 1 at No. S6 State Street, with Julius Stremlau as superintendent, is now in ac- tive operation. Ernest W. Brockway is assistant superintendent, and Miss Olga P. Stremlau is examiner in charge of the wo- man's department, and also stenographer and typist. In the same office is located the United States Home Registration Service, of which Halton E. Underbill is manager, and there also arc the headquarters of the com- munity labor board of which Mr. Under- bill is chairman. Superintendent Stremlau has familiarized himself with conditions in the Groton shipyards, in local munitions plants, at the submarine base and among the thousands of sailors. He called a meet- ing of employers on October 15, at which he outlined the plans and scope of the Em- ployment Service. Already the spirit of co- operation is having a good effect. The launching of the 8,800-ton cargo ship " Tolland " at the Groton yards is sched- uled for October i\. There is great need of carpenters and unskilled laborers in New London and vicinity. Two civic committees are co-operating with the United States Employment Ser- vice at Derby; one to secure better under- standing between employers and employed in the matter of labor turn-over; and an- other to conduct an educational campaign as to the practical meaning of the United States Employment Service and to awaken a livelier public interest in the matter of production for war needs. The publicity plan will include moving pictures, four- minute speakers and public addresses, as well as newspaper articles. Superintend- ent Bowen and Organizer Durrschmidt arc both active in relieving the labor shortage and in securing community co-operation. i)n September 29 and October 9 meetings of local employers were held, at the rooms of the Derby-Shelton Board of Trade, in conference with the local United States Km ploymenl Service. Similar meetings with the Central Labor Union are planned. In localities where schools have been closed on account of the influenza epidemic, high school boys have been recruited to help out the labor situation in factories and "ii farms. This has been done by the I nited Slates Employment Service, and with good results. Ansonia high school boys, under the leadership of Joseph Lenihan, harvested fifteen acres uf corn and potatoes on the farm of Walter Randall of Derby, who, un- til help was available, faced a serious loss. The high school boys of Derby were active in the Liberty Loan drive, so the Ansonia boys came to the rescue of the crops and did fine work. In Willimantic, where the schools have been closed about two weeks, many boys and girls have secured employment at various jobs. Superintendent Davenport of the Hart- ford office has helped the farmers recruit high school boys and also a supply of float- ing labor. Local crops have been well cared for. The prompt response of high school boys to these various calls is a direct result of the organization of the United States Boys' Working Reserve, under the direction of Arthur Howe. The boys were willing and ready. The New Britain office of the United States Employment Service recently opened at No. 1 Main Street with Joseph C. Beebe as superintendent. The local manufac- turers are co-operating and furnishing full information in accordance with government rules. Chairman Tallard of the community labor board is co-operating, and the con- ditions as to labor turn-over are improving. There has been a lively advertising cam- paign in Bridgeport during the last three weeks, conducted co-operatively by the war i an. ordnance department of the United stairs Employment Service, to enlist women fin industrial employment. Minute women also canvassed the town to find women ready to do important war work. Thirty thousand women registered and 6,000 offered to work. Many others applied directly to factories and went to work without being registered. The Bridgeport office is placing about 600 women a week, and about an equal number of men. During the week ending October 5, the reported placements of the United States Employment Service offices of Connecticut were 1.1'M) or an average of 371 a day. There was an average of seventy-four a day for the week ending July 6. During the same period of increasing placements there has been a considerable reduction in labor turnover. In one big factory this reduc- tion has been from 311 per cent, to SO per eelll . Superintendent Edwin S. Blodgett of the United States Employment Service at Stam- ford lias issued a pamphlet of twenty pages. It shows "How Stamford is .Meeting Her War Labor Problems." Copies are in great demand. Great progress is being made in Stamford in the introduction of women into industry. The records of the Stamford office of the 1 nited states Public Service Reserve and Employment Service show that 561 males, unskilled help were transferred recently from non-war work to war industries. MANUFACTURERS TO GET LABOR QUESTIONNAIRES Distributed by Community Boards, Documents Will Facilitate Needed Transfer of Workers TO END NON-WAR EMPLOYMENT Leo A. Korper, Federal Director for Con- necticut of the United States Employment Sen ice, has sent to the chairmen of the state's fourteen community labor boards copies of the questionnaire for manufac- turers which was prepared under his direc- tion by a special committee of the chair- men. The questionnaire is designed to se- eure for each manufacturer exact informa- tion as to the percentage of war work his factory is doing and the number of em- ployees engaged in non-war work, so that the hitler may be transferred as quickly as possible to war work, either in the aame factory or in others where they may be more needed. Questionnaires will be sent bj' the ei ily labor board chairmen to all manufacturers in their respective districts. Each manufacturer will receive three copies. Two of these he will return to his labor board chairman five days after their re- ceipt. He will retain the other. The information thus obtained will be recorded at once, and the workers classified as to occupation by the chairmen of the community labor boards, each of whom is also tl rganizer of the United States Pub lie Service Reserve in his district. Lists of available workers will be turned over to the respective district offices of the United States Employment Service. The (Continued on page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Department of Food Supply The committee on marketing held its first meeting in Hartford on October 8. A resolution was ]i;i sscd to be forwarded by the chairman, Richard E. Dodge of Storrs, to the bureau of markets in Washington. The resolution made formal application for semi-weekly market news service in the cities of Norwich, New London, Putnam, Danielson and Willimantic. The committee also voted to inaugurate a movement to or- ganize fruit growers' associations in fav- orable localities, patterned more or less after the plan of the Washington Fruit (trowels' Association, which has been so markedly successful during the past four years. With the co-operation of the county agents, the committee expects to inventory the amount of beans, potatoes and small grains now offered for sale by the farmers nl the state. It was decided to ask the department of food supply to publish a pam- phlet giving directions to small householders for storing beets, carrots, cabbage and po- tatoes Many inquiries have come to the food de- partment from farmers in all sections of the state asking how they should market their wheat. .Most of Connecticut's wheat, has been grown on one and two-acre plots. This means more wheat than one farmer can use in the form of flour, but not enough to make up carlots for shipment. A strict interpretation of the Food Administration's rule-, prevents anyone having wheat milled unless it was grown on his own farm. Ac- eon ling to the food department, the best solution of the problem is to get all mills to take out a license, and this is being done by putting into the hands of every county agent in the state application blanks, to- gether with a list of mills that have not taken out a license. . There was a conference at the capitol on October 15 to consider a plan for combined mid-winter meetings of farmers' organiza- tions. Prior to the conference, officials of several agricultural associations had sig- nified their willingness to co-operate in such a movement. Consolidated programs have been endorsed by the State Board of Agri- culture. In view of this sentiment, the foou department invited officials and representa- tives of twelve agricultural organizations and institutions to participate in the con- ference. Their names follow: Connecticut State Grange — Frank E. Blakeman, Oronoque; Ard Welton, Plym- outh. Vegetable growers — W. G. Griswold, Wet lii rslield; W. C. Pelton, New Haven. Pomology — Walter H. Baldwin, Chester. H. C. C. Miles, Milford. Dairy — C. B. Pomeroy, Willimantic; D. •1. ilinor, Bristol; Thomas Holt, state cap- itol. Sheep — Charles L. Gold, West Cornwall ; 11. L. Garrigus, Storrs. Poultry — Paul P. Ives, New Haven; George V. Smith, West Wellington; W. F. Kirkpatrick, Storrs. Live Stoek — Commissioner James M. Whittel-ev. state capitol; Samuel Russell, Jr., MiiMletown. Bee Keepers — Rev. D. D. Marsh, West Hartford; L. Wayne Adams, Hartford. Board of Agriculture L. H. Healey, state capitol; Charles R. Treat, Orange; James B. Palmer, Norwich; N. H. Brewer, Hockanum. Connecticut Agricultural College, Agri- cultural Experiment Stations — Charles L. Beach, Storrs; I. G. Davis, Storrs; H. J. Baker, Storrs; Dr. E. H. Jenkins, New Haven. Department of Food Supply, State Coun- cil of Defense — Senator Elijah Rogers, -i.ii' capitol; Charles T. Davis, Middletown; Wilson 11. Lee. New Haven; E. A. Brown, Hartford; Richard E. Dodge, Washington; Robert Scoville, Hartford; G. M. Landers, Hartford. In view- of the resignation of Allan Man- - li. -i.i. agricultural agent for Litchfield county, it has been necessary to reconstruct i In- committee on agricultural survey. The food department desires to acknowledge Mr. Manchester's valuable services in plan- nine, the original survey that covered five counties in the state. The new committee consists of E. A. Brown, chairman, Hart- ford County Farm Bureau; G. S. Godard. State Librarian; Richard E. Dodge, Storrs; L. A. Bevan, agricultural agent for Fair- field county; I. G. Davis, ex-offlcio, Storrs; and George M. Landers, ex-oflicio, Hartford. (Continued from page 3) superintendent of the Employment Service will place these workers where they are most needed. There will be a particular effort to respond to those requirements of war industries already on file. REFERRED TO WASHINGTON Council of National Defense to Consider Labor Adjustments in Transport Activities The United States Employment Service has instructed its representative for Con- necticut, Leo A. Korper, to refer to the high- ways transport committee of the Council of National Defense all adjustments of labor employed in any phase of highways trans- port activities. The depart meiit of trans- portation of the Connecticut State Council of Defense will cooperate with the high- way transport committee of the National Council in carrying out the order of the United States Employment Service. The Federal order applies to all states ami was made in view of the advisability of increasing transportation facilities for the country during the war through effective utilization of the highways. FUEL SUGGESTIONS MADE Four conservation suggestions in connec- tion with furnaces and kitchen ranges have been issued by the committee on fuel conser- vation of (he Connecticut State Council of Defense in co-operation with Thomas W. Russell. Federal Fuel Administrator for Connecticut. These suggestions have been [iiit out in folder form, witn the hint thai the proper pages be torn off and pasted up near furnaces and kitchen ranges. 4 MINUTE HINTS GIVEN The committee on public information at Washington has announced the following hints for Four Minute- Men: St iek to your time allowance. Five min- utes means a guess; four minutes makes a promise. Begin with a positive, concrete state ment. Tell them something at the start. Use short sentences. The man who can't make one word do tin- work of two is no four-minute speaker. Avoid fine phrases. You aren't there to give them an ear full, but a mind full. Talk to the back row of your audience; you'll hit everything closer in. Talk to the simplest intelligence in your audience; you'll hit everything higher up. lie natural and direct. Sincerity wears no frill-. Give your words time. A jumbled sen- tence is a wasted sentence. You can't afford waste on a four minute allowance. Don't fear to lie colloquial. Slang that your hearers understand is belter than Latin that they don't. Dint figure the importance of your job mi a time basis. Four hours of thinking ma\ go into four minutes of speaking. Veu represent the United States of A rica. Don't forget it. And don't give your audience occasion to forget it. Finish strong and sharp. The butterfly is forgotten as soon as he departs, but you recall the hornet because he ends with a point. Finally, and always — Stick to your pledge and the four minute limit. $15,000 FOR FRENCH BAND Fifteen thousand dollars was realized from the concerts given in this state in September by the French Army Band, ac- cording to an announcement by the Con- necticut State Council of Defense, under the auspices of which the band was brought here The hand was guaranteed $5,800. While in Connecticut it gave seven indoor paid concerts. There were also sev- eral c rts out of doors, but to these no admission was charged. The Defense Council has learned from the French High Commission, which brought the band to America, that the bandsmen re- gard their stay in Connecticut as one of the most enjoyable features of their tour in this country. They have expressed appre- ciation of the entertainment and formal receptions accorded (hem in Connecticut, but >a id liny were particularly pleased and touched by the numerous informal recep- t ion- and roadside ovations. All money received by the French Army Hand from its conceits, above expenses, goes to tin 1 Foyer du Soldats, a French nrganiza- tion for the welfare of soldiers in the field and which is similar in function to the American army Y. M. C. A. The baud is at present working for the Liberty Loan in New York state. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Series of Schedules on Americanization are Being Prepared (Continued from page 1. ) establish English classes in their plants. They have a staff of 136 volunteer teachers ami over 1,600 pupils. They conduct three classes a day. at 8.30 a. m., 1.30 p. m. and 3.30 p. in., the first and third classes catch the employees at the end of their shift and the 1.30 class enrolls a group of workers before their labor begins. Each workman attends two sessions a week of one and one-half hours per week. The non-English- speaking worker is given an explanation of the schooling by an interpreter who urges attendance at t lie plant school. The Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company of East Youngstown, O.. appropriates $5,000 a year for the organization of classes in English and citizenship for its foreign-born employees. An evening school was established and in the first five months over 350 men and women were enrolled. An afternoon class for the night shift men wis also established. In the second year, 500 men were enrolled in the classes. The at- tendance is voluntary but the inducement of advancement in the plant is held out to the men. The D. E. Sicher Company of New York City has been conducting Americanization work for women and girls employed in its plant for over three years and has accom- plished wonders in transforming its illiter- ate foreign born employees into literate ami intelligent Americans. The school in this plant is conducted jointly by the company ami the New York Board of Education, the latter supplying the teachers and the for- mer the equipment and incentives. The attendance is voluntary and the pupils re- ceive full time pay while attending the classes. Each pupil is given three-quarters of an hour's training each day for thirty- five weeks in such practical subjects as will make of her a more efficient and diligent worker, give her a broad and more unbiased comprehension of American history and in- stitutions, and furnish her with the desire and the scientific training necessary to make a good citizen and home-maker. Linked with the school are other activities, such as social hours, dancing, gymnasium and entertainments as show the other side of our American life. The school has proven to the satisfaction of the company that this Americanization work is worth while, both from the standpoint of dollars and cents, and efficiency, and earning power, as the elimination of illiteracy improves efficiency and earning power. Statistics show that the average earning power of illiterate girls increased from 20.9 cents an hour to 22.2 cents an hour after sixteen weeks attend- ance in the school. The Westinghouse Air Brake Company of Wilmerding. Pa., conducts classes in Eng- lish and citizenship and assisted 102 em- ployees to become naturalized in one year. The Carnegie Steel Company of Youngs- town, O., encourages its employees to at- tend night schools and offers promotion in the plant in order to stimulate this attend- ance. Classes are held in the assembly hall of the plant. The American Bridge Company of Am- bridge, Pa., holds classes of instruction four nights in the week for its employees. They employ six teachers and in one year had 125 pupils. The pupils are charged $1 a month. In addition to these plants, the follow- ing companies are carrying on Americani- zation work in their plants and find it profitable both in the way of production and efficiency. Sidney Blumenthal Company, Shelton, Conn.. Yale & Towne Manufacturing Com- pany. Stamford, Conn.; Western Electric Company, Chicago, 111.; Commonwealth Steel Company, Granite City. 111.; Illi- mns Steel Works, Joliet, 111.; Inland Steel Company, East Chicago, 111.; General Chemical Company, Bayonne, N. J.; Gen- eral Electric Company, Schenectady, N. Y.; Joseph & Feiss Company, Cleveland, O.; I nited States Steel Company, Braddock, Pa.; Ellsworth-Collieries Company, Ells- worth, Pa.; Pressed Steel Car Company, South Bethlehem, Pa.; Solvay Process Com- pany, Syracuse, N. Y.; Hartford Rubber Works Company, Hartford, Conn., and Swift & Company, Chicago, 111. diese companies have all felt the need of Americanizing their employees of foreign birth and it is the aim of the department of Americanization for the State Council to bring to the attention of each and every employer of foreign-born labor in the state aecticut the need of such work in his plant. $25,000 IN SMILEAGE IS USED EACH WEEK IN FORTY-SIX ARMY CAMPS POSTER FOR FOREIGNERS \s a feature of its campaign to teach English to each of the 64,327 persons in Connecticut who cannot speak that lan- guage, the Americanization department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense has distributed through the war b a us post- ers urging the learning of English and ex- plaining how this can be accomplished. These posters are printed in Italian, Polish, Lithuanian. Bohemian, Hungarian and Yiddish. The border is in red, white and blue. At the top is a cut of a soldier, " tin hatted " and in the American uniform. Me is standing in a trench. In one hand he holds his rifle ami in the other a letter from home. This letter, indicating that his par- ents are foreigners, says, "My dear boy: I have learned English." Tlie expansive grin on the soldier's face, and the exclama- tion. "Hurrah, the folks at home bave learned English!" shows his appreciation. The posters read as follows: " To persons of foreign birth. Write your soldier boy a letter in the language of the ■ I States. " He may understand your language when spoken, but he cannot read and write it. Make him proud of you by learning In speak, lead and write this language in (he public evening school nearest your home. " I he letters you write in foreign lan- guages to soldiers are translated and cen- sored by the military authorities. This causes delay. Write your letters in English 30 yi or hoys will receive them sooner. " In a foreign land far from his adopted country your soldier boy may be dying for the ("nited States. Thousands of soldiers of foreign birth are fighting and dying for Uncle Sam. Find out why by attending the citizenship classes in the public evening school. School authorities provide these without cost to you. " Inquire at the nearest public day school, police station, town clerk or war bureau, or ask your employer or children for in- formal ion. " If there is no public evening school in your community write in your native lan- guage for information to the Connecticut St ai e i ouncil of Defense." Expenditure at Camps Devens and Upton, Where Most of Connecti- cut's Men Go, Amounts to $3,600 for Same Period SUGGESTIONS FOR TAG DAY AND HALLOWE'EN OBSERVANCE Over $25,000 worth of Smileage coupons aie used each week in the forty-six camps, where there arc Liberty theaters. Camps Devens and Upton, to which most Connecti- cut men have "one. each use about $1,800 worth of coupons a week. Connecticut's con- tribution towards these coupons should have n at least $20,000 to date, yet only a scant $8,000 has been given. You don't want a hoy from your town to miss a show to which his friends from the next town are going. Consequently it is up to every town to see that its quota of books is sold. A convenient way to do this is to have a Smileage Tag Day. Another method of raising money for Smileage Books is to have a Smileage Hallowe'en party. The Sniilage chairmen will know the best means for giving such a party in their respective towns, and for the sake of the " boys who have gone " they should get busy at once. The committee on training camp activ- ities of the war department has adopted a plan whereby drafted men in cantonments, l>\ handing in their names to the camp commander, will have their names for- warded to the committee in Washington and then to the committee in charge of each locality, which in turn will mail smileage books to the commanding officer. These books will be distributed by this officer. Such are the growing demands for theatrical entertainment in the camps that in addition to the Liberty theaters now operating at Camps Wadsworth, S. C.j Camp Meade. Md.: Hancock, Ga.; Jackson, S. C; Wheeler, Ga,; Fayettesville, N". C, and Taylor Ky.. a new one. seating 1,600 is to be constructed in each of those places. The Liberty theaters already existing at Camps Mac Arthur, Texas; Met lellan, Ala.; Bowie, Texas; Logan. Beauregard, La.; Wadsworth, S. C. ; Hancock, Ga.; Wheeler, Ga., ami Cody. X. M., arc to be enlarged to accommodate from 3O0 to 350 more persons. A Liberty theater will also be constructed at the big artillery training center. Camp Knox, Stithton, Ky., in a short time, and plans have keen completed for a Liberty amphitheater, seating 3,200, at the Porto Kiean training camp, Las Casas, S. J. 6 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Druggists Requested to Extend Their Hours During the Epidemic (Continued from page 1) farm bureaus, the department of food supply and the state librarian in a state- wide agricultural survey of a similar kind to that taken last year in four counties, and that it be taken at an appropriate time as determined by the department of food supply. It 'was voted that the special thank- of the Council he tendered to Mr. Godard for hi. unusually efficient and able service in connection with the agricultural survey. Tli,. chairman read a telegram -ait by i }ovi : not Marcus H. Holcomb as follows: •'The only answer which should be made to the German reply is a demand for an im- mediate and unconditional surrender." It was voted that the Council expre s its hearty sympathy with and strong approval of the telegram' sent by Governor Holcomb to the New York American in response to Hi,, request of that paper for an opinion f the German reply and whether the Allies should accept it. Mr. Godard presented a report for the committee on historical records ami made certain nominations. It was voted that Samuel 0. Prentice, Adjutant-General George M. Cole. Chan celior John G. Murray. President William Arnold Shanklin, Professor Charles AT. An- drews, Colonel \" orris G. Osborn, John H. Perry, Dr. Walter R. Steiner, Captain Mal- colm' D. Rudd, Mrs. Sarah T. Kinney, and Mrs. George M. Minor he appointed mem- bers of tin- historical records committee under the chairmanship of Mr. Godard. .lust ice Wheeler presented a resolution, hi,, I it was voted that the Stale Council of Defense unreservedly approve of Governor Alarm- II. Holcomb's suggestion that each community of the state at once form an "Unconditional Surrender Club" whose membership shall be composed of nil those who shall hereafter purchase an additional bond of the Fourth Liberty Loan. II was further voted that the Liberty Loan committees throughout the -late be requested and the several war bureaus of the state be directed to forthwith form and promote in their several communities such " Unconditional Surrender Clubs." Those present were Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Bennett, Mrs. T. Belknap Lei, eh. Frank D. Cheney, Wil- liam BroSmith, Charles V Goodwin, Al- ton T. Miner. James T. Moran. Ira M. Orn- liurn. Lucius F. Robinson and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Writson; and the following chairmen and members of sub-committees: Charles G. Bill. E. A. Brown, George B. Chandler, G. M. Codding, Samuel Ferguson, Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, retired, Harrison B. Freeman. George S. Godard, Leo A. Korper. G. M. Landers, A. W. Manchester. G. Ellsworth M h. Arthur L. Shipman, F. A. Ver- planck and Dr. F. II. Wheeler. At the executive session on October 11 it was voted that the collection of funds by the Seventy-Sixth Division Tobacco Fund in the state of Connecticut be not approved. Dr. Black expressed his thanks for the assistance rendered by the departments of the Council which have been co-operating with the Board of Health in fighting the influenza epidemic. He suggested that the war bureaus secure clerical ami other aid for health officers in seriously affected areas, also requesting assistance in the matter of getting tent hospitals. It was voted that the war bureaus in the western half of the state be directed ini liately to offer to local health officers and to local Red Cross chapters co-opera- tion in all ways looking toward adequately handling the situation created by the ex- isting epidemic.. This aid should include personal service and the furnishings of supplies. Mr. BroSmith reported progress for the special committee which had consideration , I tli,. mutter of re-education of disabled soldiers. Mr. Tinnier was added to the commit tee. Those present were Chairman Richard M. Bi sell, Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Ben- in it. Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, William Bro- Smith, Alton T. Miner. James T. Moran, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robinson and Jus- ii,e George W. Wheeler of the Council; Anna P. Sands, Henry M. Writson, Dr. John T. Black, George B. Chandler, also Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, retired, and [•nomas W. Russell. OCTOBER 7 Resolutions opposing any peace with Germany bj negotiation, conciliation or bar- gaining, and declaring that in the opinion of the Council there should be no peace con- sidered until Germany and her vassals are thoroughly beaten was passed at the exec- utive session on October 7. It was voted that eopies of the resolution, which was written by Justice George W. Wheeler of Bridgeport, be sent to the President of the United Stales, the members of the cabinet, the senators and representatives from Con- necticut and to all State Councils of De- i,n »e, and that the publicity department be directed to give it general circulation. At the general session on October 7 the chairman read a letter from Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane regarding the emergency caused by the great muni- tions explosion in New Jersey, and it was voted that the matter be referred to the publicity department to act promptly and in full accord with Mr. Korper. II was further voted that a telegram be sent to Secretary Lane promising fullest support of the Council and all its local agencies and to assure him that action has already been started. The matter of the activities of the Ameri- can Defense Society was brought up. The executive department was instructed to ex- press the disapproval of the Council of the proposed moving picture enterprise, and its other methods of collection of funds. Mr. Cheney reported for a special com- mittee which bad before it Dr. Brown's re- port on a proposed classification of women who may be enrolled for industry. The committee reported recommendations and after hit full discussion it was voted that the Council approve the report of the com- mit tee without approving any particular form of classification. Justice Wheeler presented a resolution and it was voted that it be resolved, that it is the sense of this Council that in the re- cruiing of female labor for industry it is essential to the welfare of all. that proper classification of applicants should be made by the Federal Employment Service, and that the Federal Employment Service should take full charge of such recruiting, classi- fication, and placing of female labor. Mi II. II. Armstrong reported on the reorganization of the Red Cross Motor ( orps -o far as ii relates to the Connecti- cut Motor Corps to file effect that the Con- nect ienf Motor Corps can no longer serve the Red Cross, nor may persons be members of both organizations, but that the Red Cross Motor Corps may serve the Council on oc- casion. Airs. Samuel Russell, Jr.. reported as the head of the Connecticut Motor Corps. Mi-, liussell suggested that her committee be made a division of the transportation de- partment and that the corps be divided into districts corresponding with the State Guard organization. It was voted that there he six sub-divisions within the state in accordance with the division of the state by the State Guard. Mrs. Beach reported upon the activities in co-operation with Dr. Black, Secretary of the State Board of Health, in the direc- tion of improving the situation with regard to tin' shortage of nurses. The executive department was instructed to get in touch with the Red Cross authorities of the At- lantic division with a view to securing fullest co-operation. Mr. Ferguson reported as Director of the Department of Non-War Construction. Mr. Ferguson recommended enlargement of his committee to provide representation from the United States Department of Labor, highways transport. committee of the Council of National Defense, United States Housing Corporation. Ordnance Department of the War Department, Public Utilities and United States Railroad Administration. It was voted that the recommendation of the Director be approved. Mr. Chandler presented the monthly re- port of the publicity department, covering tlie matter of a proper letter to be sent to the relatives of men dying in the service, al-o tin. publicity in behalf of the non-war construction department, and the co-opera- tion with the State Board of Health. Air. Broadhead was appointed associate director of the Smilage campaign. Those present were Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Winchester Ben- nett, Airs. T. Belknap, William Bro- Smith. Gen. G. M. Cole, Charles A. Good- win, James T. Moran, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robinson, and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council, Mrs. Perrin C. Gal- pin, Henry AI. Writson; also the following chairmen and members of committees. Mrs. J. W. Alsop, Mrs. H. H. Armstrong, C. G. Bill. George B. Chandler, C. C. Cook, Har- rison It. Freeman, Samuel Ferguson, Dr. Valeria II. Parker, Mrs. Samuel Russell. Jr.. Arthur L. Shipman, Louis S. Smith, and Richard Wavne. SAVING MUCH COAL Inspection* by Engineer Department of Fuel Administration Indicates Gain of 303,000 Tons. The administrative engineer department of the Federal Fuel Administration in this -late lias, up to October 5, inspected and rated 781 steam plants, which have used 2,729, SO© tons of coal per year. This is about half the number of plants that will eventually be rated, and 295 of them report that by improving firing methods, eliminat- ing waste, and installing new equipment, a saving of 303,000 tons of coal per year will be effected. As Connecticut's 1 allotment to be saved by the Fuel Administration is 350.000> tons, it is believed that the state will go far " over the top " on this coal saving meas- ure. The saving amounts to from 15 to 20 per cent., and if this percentage is car- ried out by the manufacturing plants throughout the country, it means, accord- ing to fuel officials, a saving of from 50,- 000.000 to 60.000,000 tons of coal. This is enough, it is hoped, to supply all plants during the coming winter. (Entttwrttott Iitllrtttt Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. II HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, NOVEMBER 1, 1918 No. 7 MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS HELP WIN WAR IS MESSAGE TO PUBLIC WAR WORK DRIVE SOON Connecticut Organized to Take Part in Campaign for Funds Shopping Recommendations Given Out by State Council of Defense in Co= operation with Federal Government Useful Presents, Except for Young Children, Urged. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES IDEAL REMEMBRANCES A campaign to regulate Christmas buying in a manner not unduly interfering with business and yet consistent with the war- time interests of the nation has been under- taken by the Connecticut State Council of Defense at the instance of the Council of Naional Defense. The slogan of the move- ment is " Make This a Win-the-War Christ mas." The Council's recommendations to the public are: 1. Do .your shopping early. 2. Confine your giving, except in the case of .young children, to useful gifts. 3. Pay cash for all gifts. 4. Gifts mailed or sent by express should be of such nature that they can be shipped in small parcels. 5. Gifts should be delivered in person wherever possible so as to reduce mailing, store deliveries and special messenger service. 6. Libert}' bonds and war saving stamps make ideal gifts. The Council of National Defense further recommends that the working forces of mer- cantile establishments be not increased dur- ing the holiday season over the average working force, and that the normal working hours be maintained. All school superintendents are asked to distribute these recommendations among teachers, advising that they be copied on the blackboards and explained to the pupils. Every clergyman has been requested to bring them to the notice of his congrega- tion. All womens' clubs are asked to take up the matter. Chambers of Commerce are asked to co- operate. Connecticut is organized for its share in i In- nationwide drive of the United War Work Campaign, which is to commence on November 11, and continue for one week. The drive is for $170,500,000 and is in support of the seven auxiliary war agencies which at the suggestion of President Wil- son, have combined their campaigns for funds. This sum. which is probably the largest ever asked for in a single appeal, will be apportioned as follows: Young Men's < hristian Ass'n $100,000,000 Young Women's Christian Ass'n 15,000,000 National Catholic War Coun- cil (including the work lr. Ferguson be authorized to offer the assistance of the Council to the United States Housing Corporation as long as their tit to the" issuance of permits for the construction of workmen's homes is insisted upon. Chose present at the meeting were chair- ,i,;n i Llimii! \i i:;--:-l].-.roseph W. -Alsop. Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Frank D. Cheney. Adjutant-General George M. Cole, Charles \ Goodwin, Alton T. Miner. James T. Moran, Ira M. Oruburn. Lucius F. Robin- sun. Caroline BniitzTlees, and Justice i (eorge W . Wheeler of the ( louncil, Margarel T. Corwin, Mrs. Pcrrin C. Galpin, Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston and the follow- ing chairmen and members of sub-commit- George B. Chandler, Richard Dodge, luel Ferguson, Fred B. Griffin, H. C. C. Milfes, Edward P. .Tones, George M. Landers, Arthur L. Shipman, and Richard Wayne. WAR RISK INSURANCE Soldiers and Sailors Warned Against Dropping their Insurance Policies The Council of National Defense has sent to the Connecticut State Council of De- fense a warning for soldiers and sailors against dropping their war risk insurance. " Some soldiers and sailors are doing this because the relatives they named as i.nies have failed to receive insur- ance certificates from Washington," said the national council. "Such action is entirely unwarranted and detrimental to the best interests of the lighting men and their loved ones. Because of delay in receiving insurance certificates, many soldiers be- e i)rM tlo insurance protection which they arc not receiving. This is incorrect. Government insurance is effective regardless of the receipt of the insurance certificate provided proper appli ion has been made and premiums are paid. ' lo date re than two and a half mil- Hi i, certificate's have been sent forward and the daily out |, nl is constantly increasing. The bureau of war risk insurance now has on its books more than thirty-five billion dollars of insurance, and is receiving ap proximately one billion dollars of new in snrance every week. " It is unnecessary for men in the service to write to Washington asking for their certificate. It will come in <\t\p course. " Every officer and man in the military : i n,l naval service of the nation has the priv- i opportunity of Inlying up to U0,000 of Uncle Sam's insurance. "II is the duty of the relatives of men with the colors to see to it that they avail themselves of this government protection, and that when iii,\ hue obtained it. they held bn to it.'' WAR PHOTOS WANTED 40 COMMUNITIES BEGIN Connecticut war photographs which the Connecticut State Council of Defense re- cently sent to Washington ware approved by Majtfr Kendall Banning, who is chief of the pictorial section of the War Depart- ment. Major Banning asked that the con- tributions of individuals, as well as profes- sional photographers throughout the state he continued. He added that pictures taken as far back as the period immediately pre- ceding the entrance of the United States into the war were as valuable as those taken nioi ,• recently. Photos should be sent to J. Fred Dunne, director of the Division of War Photographs of the Council. CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORS Policy Regarding Their Scruples and Obligations Determined by War Department The policy of the War Department re- garding conscientious objectors is outlined by Crosvenor B. Clarkson, director of the field division. Council of National Defense, in a letter to the Connecticut State Council of. Defense. In the early future, detach- ments of these men, chosen by lot, will, in ill likelihood, he sent to France to engage in necessary agriculture and non-military work. In his letter, Mr. Clarkson said it was important that local communities un- derstand and support the nation's conscien- tious objector policy. " This policy has been adopted, not be- cause of sympathy with the stand of the conscientious objectors, but because it util- izes to the fullest extent the man power of lie nation," said Mr. Clarkson. "At the same time it. accords to objectors a lot that is endurable and serviceable, but in no sense- pampered, and commends itself to the common sense and practicability of the American people." HELP COMBAT GAS Collection of Fruit Pits and Nut Shells for Manufacture of Masks \i tin- i'e,|m-t if lie ( '. .i 1 1 1 1 i 1 of National Defense and the American Red Cross, the Connecticut State Council of Defense has thrown its influence behind the movement to save peaidi pits and nut. shells to be used in making gas masks for American soldiers. The help of the Red Cross and of the entire council of defense system was isked in this connection by Brigadier-Gen- eral Hugh S. Johnson of the War Depart- ment, and by the gas defense division of the chemical welfare service. The Connecticut Slate Council of Defense has instructed all w.ir bureau s to receive contributions of fruit pits and nut shells in those communi- ties where the Red Cross has not yet ar- i anged to do- so. In the manufacture of gas masks the highest grade of carbon is essential to ab- sorb the deadly fumes. Government chem- ists have found that the best carbon can he obtained from the following raw ma- terials: peach stones: apricot, prune, olive, cherry, plum pit-: date seeds, shells of Bra- zil and hickory nuts, walnuts and butter- nuts. Any of these materials, no matter how old, can be used, if they are dried. AMERICANIZATION WORK SUGGESTED BY COUNCIL (Continued from page 3.) Woodstock, West Hartford, Farmington, Thomaston, Windsor. H. H. Wheaton, the director of the De- partment of Americanization, is meeting with the various War Bureaus and assist- ing them in organizing their committees. On Saturday, October 26, Mr, Wheaton appeared before the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce in New London and presented to this convention the plan laid out for Ameri- canizing employees in the industries of Con- necticut. The state chamber passed a reso- lution for the appointing of a committee on Americanization for the purpose of con- ferring with the Department of Amer- icanization and assisting in carrying through the pi mi ;i i \nicricini al ion for industries. The convention also requested the individual chambers of commerce to appoint committees for the purpose of in- teresting the industries of their respective localities in the Americanization proposi- tion. It is expected that great results will be obtained from this meeting. Mr. Wheaton also met with the Ameri- canization committee of the New London war bureau and assisted in organizing its work for the coming year. On Tuesday evening, October 29, the di- re, tor met with the war bureau of East Hartford for the purpose of determining the advisability of organizing an Ameri- canization committee for East Hartford. 1 1 was found that the foreign district of East Hartford is widely scattered and it is impossible to hold a central night school there at present. Foreigners are very sus- picious of movements headed by Americans and therefore it was decided to delay an open campaign among foreign-born until tnis suspicion is allayed. The chairman of the war bureau appointed a committee of five who in turn is to select the members of a committee on Americanization for ap- proval at the next meeting of the war bu- reau. It was the opinion of the war bureau that the Committee on Americanization as- certain the desire of the foreign-born rela- tive to learning English before night schools be established. FOR SNOW CLEAN-UP The highways transport committee of the Council of National Defense has informed the Transportation Department of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense that its help will lie desired during the coining win- ter in keeping the main highways of the state free from snow. It was pointed out that this was a matter of especial impor- tance in Connecticut because of the large amount of motor convoy traffic passing through this state. Acting in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Public Acts of 1017, the state highway department, with which the Transportation Department of the Council is associated, was successful Li -t winter in keeping the trunk line highways of the state free of snow. Winter conditions were the severest known in twenty years, but at no time were any of the trunk lines blocked for more than twenty hours, and. as a rule, normal con- ditions prevailed in the morning following the end of the storm. (Efltmwttntt littoitt Published Bi= Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. II HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, NOVEMBER 15, 1918 No. 8 SOFT COAL SITUATION BETTER THAN HARD SAYS FUEL ADMINISTRATION Connecticut Was First to Adopt In- spection Plan Now Operating in Twenty-six States — Questionnaires Show That Manufacturers by Effi- ciency and Economy are Saving 224 Tons Annually HOME-KEEPERS SHOULD IMPROVE CORRESPONDINGLY According to an announcement made by the conservation division of the Federal Fuel Administration for Connecticut, the soft coal situation in this state may con- fidently be rated as propitious, but anxiety is felt as to hard coal. It was said that the excellent soft coal situation was due partly to an increase of about 14 per cent, in pro- duction and partly to economies effected through the work of the administrative engineers of the conservation division, of which W. R. C. Corson is the head. The conservation division has, up to No- vember 2, analyzed questionnaires from 945 of the state's power and large heating plants. These questionnaires, which were sent to practically all steam producers of the state, have also been rated. Three hundred and fifteen of these plants, which used last year a total of 1,629,454 net tons of coal, have by following the recommendations of the Fuel Administration, increased their efficien- cy to an extent that will effect an annual saving of about 244,000 tons. The plants from which questionnaires have been rated represent less than two-thirds of the total for the state. Since Connecticut's quota of coal in In' saved is 350,000 tons, the total saving will be well above the quota. "It is apparent that this saving repre- sents an ample margin between want and plenty, " said the conservation division's announcement. " Connecticut may right- fully claim a share in this splendid work, since the engineer members of this division had no small part in initiating and formu- lating the national policy." Connecticut was the first state to adopt the inspection plan, which is now in opera- tion in twenty-six states. A representative of the Federal Fuel Administration, when at the offices of the Connecticut Administra- tion recently, remarked that this state's ad- ministrative engineers were well in the lead in work done and results accomplished. " To date, twenty-one of Connecticut's in- dustrial plants have received a rating of over 90 per cent, on a basis of 100 per cent. for a perfect plant. Those plants are:- 1. Connecticut Light & Power Co., Water- bury, 98%; 2. Hartford, Etectrjc Light Co. (Dutch Point). 97y 2 %; 3. National Folding Box Co.. New Haven, 95% ; 4. Stanley Rule & Level Co. (main plant), New Britain, 94%; 5. Connecticut Mutual (Continued on page 7) FOR CONNECTICUT'S SOLDIER DEAD Engraved memorials expressing the " profound gratitude of the state of Connecticut" "for the supreme sac- rifice for country and mankind" of all Connecticut officers and enlisted men who die in the Federal service will be sent by the Connecticut State Council of Defense to the next of kin of the men who thus merit distinc- tion. The first of these are now being put in the mails. In size the memorials measure 14 by 17 inches. Governor Marcus H. Eolcomb and Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, personally sign each of them. The memorials include a quotation from Abraham Lincoln's i lei l vsburg address. The "Official Bulletin " which is printed daily by the Government is being used as a guide in send- ing out tlic memorials. In case there are any omissions or errors, the council has announced that these will be rectified at once if they are brought to the attention of the coun- cil or any of its war bureaus prefer- ably the latter. MINUTE WOMEN OF MERIDEN SELL $25,000 STAMPS 2000 Members in 16 Companies Active In all Campaigns, Parade and Canvass The Minute Women of Meriden were or- ganized in April 1917 for war work. There are two thousand women enrolled and they have pledged themselves to be called upon in any emergency. The officers are as follows: Colonel, Mrs. William E. Bli^s: Lieut. Colonel. Mrs. Frank E. Sands; Captain and Regimental Adjutant, Miss Elsie P. Lyon: Lieut, and Asssistant Regimental Adjutant, Mrs. Rob- ert L. Hirschfeld. There are sixteen companies, each with its major, captain, and first and second lieutenants. In addition, vhere is one motor battalion, two companies of typists, and one company of nurses assistants who are all graduates of first aid courses. . The Stampede Hut erected in the center of the citv has been in charge of the Minute Women since its opening on Mav 6th. T T p to November 1st. the accounts of the Stampede show a sale of 86.000 in thrift stamps and 12.500 in war savings a total of $75,500. on June 24th there was a very successful houso- to-house canvass to secure pledges for thrift stamps. The Child Welfare Campaign was in (Continued on page 6) COUNCIL PASSES RESOLUTION OF THANKSGIVING— WILL SUPPORT WAR WORK DRIVE Secretary Lane Urges no Relaxation of Effort— Discuss Sheep Growing in this State — Mr. Alsop Nominated Field Secretary for Connecticut of the Council of National Defense REPORT ON RATING OF STATE'S INDUSTRIAL PLANTS The Connecticut State Council of Defense met in general session, November 11, at 11.30. The significance of the day was em- phasized as Mr. Alsop read a telegram from Secretary Lane, urging the council and its representation not to relax its efforts at this time. Professor H. L. Garrigus of the Connecti- cut Agricultural College was introduced by Harrison B. Freeman and presented the matter of stimulating the business of sheep growing in Connecticut. Mr. Freeman spoke for the interest of many persons who were unable to be present, and he requested that the matter be brought up at the next meeting of the council. At the request of Charles G. Bill it was voted that Caleb M. Saville be added to the department of fuel conservation. Joseph W. Alsop was nominated as field secretary for Connecticut of the Council of National De- fense, without compensation. Those present were: Acting Chairman Joseph W. Alsop, Charles G. Bill, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, William BroSmith, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Adjutant General George M. Cole, Alton T. Miner, James T. Moran, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robin- son, Julius Stremlau, and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Treasurer John T. Roberts, Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston, also the following chairmen ami members of committees and sub-commit- tees: Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop, George B. (handler, Anna W. dale, Charles C. Cook,' Harrison B. Freeman, H. L. Garrigus, Ed- ward P. Jones and Arthur L. Shipman. At the executive session, it was voted to adopt the following resolution, which was presented by Justice George W. Wheeler, to give it immediate publicity and to transmit it In the President, the Council of National Defense, the senators and representatives from Connecticut and to all the state coun- cils. The resolution is as follows ; RESOLVED, That the Connecticut State Council of Defense adopts this minute as its expression of the thought and feeling and purpose and duty of the American people at this great hour. The allied nations of civilization under a unified command and a superb general have won, and generations yet unborn will mar- vel at and bless their strength, their en- (Continued on page 8) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COX X K< TICUT BULLETIN Published every othei week, on Friday, miller the direction of the Connecticut State i louncil Hi' Defense ~ Copies of the CON NE( 'TK T'L' lil'lJ.K- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary c un mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. II is not intended to be a new paper, but is designed merely to members of the council's statewide <• zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.11 IIAKI ! OKD CONN., NOV. 15, 1918 No. 8 AMERICANIZATION PROGRESS Night Schools in 44 Towns — Local Agencies to Aid Industrial Program In organizing the program for American- izing the foreign-born population of the state, emphasis has been placed upon the education of the immigrant and upon the organization of Americanization committees under the local war bureaus. Night schools have been opened this month in 44 towns and there are a number of other towns which have approved the opening of night schools and which are arranging for their opening in the near future. For the pur- pose of stimulating attendance, 19,321 post- ers in six foreign languages have been dis- tributed through the war bureaus in the 44 towns already conducting night schools. It is planned now to distribute the remainder of this edition in the towns not having night schools for the purpose of creating public interest in the establishment of schools for teaching English and civics to the persons of foreign birth residing in those towns. Schedule 2. which outlines a plan for stim- ulating interest in and attendance at night schools was sent to the 99 school superin- tendents of the State. Schedule 1. suggest- ing a program for organizing Americaniza- tion work under the local war bureaus, was sent to the 171 war bureaus in the State. Out of 72 replies received, 58 bureaus report that they have either appointed American- ization committees or are planning to do so. This makes sixteen new ones since last report. It is found that some localities have few, if any, residents of foreign birth and therefore do not need an organized program for carrying on Americanization work. The following is a list of the war bureaus which have Americanization com- mittees: Ansonia. Brookfield, Beacon Falls, Bran- ford, Granby, Oxford, Hartford, New Haven, North Haven. Berlin, Bristol, Cromwell, Cheshire. New Canaan, Greenwich, Norwich, Portland, Middletown, Danbury, Darien, Derby, Eastford. East Hartford. New Lon- don, ' Pomfret. Lyme, New Britain, East Granby, East Haven, Enfield, Fairfield, Farmington, Plainfield, Hamden, Preston, Rockv Hill, Meriden, Norwalk, Stafford, Southington, Wcthersfield, Westport, New- town, Shelton, Seymour, Suffield, Windsor, Stamford, Newing'ton. Southhury, Thomas- ton. Wolcott, Manchester, Orange, Simsbury, West Hartford, Woo 'stock. In the organization of the war bureau committees it has been urged that the com- be representative of the agencies and influences at work locally in the Amer- icanization work. It has also been urged that the committee be so constituted and its program so organized as to become a permanent organization for carrying on Americanization work after the war. It is further emphasized that the committee should be in a position to coordinate and correlate the Americanization activities all agencies interested in the subject. It i believed that greater results will be obtained in this way. Sche lule 3, outlining what Chambers of Commerce can do along Americanization lines, was sent to 38 Chambers of Commerce, and Schedule 4, suggesting a program for industrial plants, was sent to 231 indus- tries in the State. Although the department consider-- the industrial phase of American- ization extremely important, it feels that the first step in organizing the American- ization program for the State is to secure an official agency in each locality through which the department can work. The in- dustrial program will be the next step in the program after the local agencies are organized. The Director and Field Agent of the De- partment of Americanization have held a number of very interesting meetings with local war bureaus for the purpose of assist- ing them in organizing their committees and programs. Among these war bureaus, were IVliddletown. New London, Hartford, Stam- ford. Norwich. South Norwalk. Greenwich, New Haven. Orange, and East Hartford. FOR UNITED WAR WORK SHOE DEALERS LISTED The Connecticut State Council of Defense has announced that the Federal War industries Board has worked out with shoe manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers a plan whereby shoes are to be grouped in four classes. 'and are to be retailed at prices which have been assigned to each class with the approval of the War Industries Board. The council has instructed each of the 108 war bureaus of Connecticut to send to the office of the Council not later than Novem- ber 13. the total number of shoe stores and persons who sell shoes in their respec- tive communities. War bureaus were also told to make a list of shoe dealers, within their respective communities, and to I i this on file with a view to future distribu lion of certain pledge forms and window cards. TO DETECT. DESERTERS The Connecticut State Council of Defense has announced that at the instance of tin War Department it is to keep in touch with ii m andants of military posts both in am' ,,,i of Connecticut for the purpose of de tecting dealers from the army. To this end all war bureaus will co-operate. Com manding officers have been instructed by the lepartment to advise the State C on cil of the names and addresses of soldier? deserting or absent without leave and I t,, he in this state, together with other information necessary in their apprc hension. Soldiers thus detected will then be reported by the State Council to the proper military authorities. n. of d. 0E C 10 »9, 3 Joseph T. McWeeney announces Dis- trict and Industrial Chairmen for the Campaign Joseph T. McWeeney, state industrial chairman of the United War Work drive, has announced the following appointments as district and industrial chairmen fur the campaign : Ansonia, F. L. Aiis.hutz, district chair- man; Charles E. Van Riper and John J. Hines, industrial chairmen. Bridgeport, William T. Hincks, district chairman; E. F. Von Wettberg, industrial chairman. Bristol, Samuel J. Large, chairman, Lester Sigourney, industrial chairman. Danbury, A. M. Turner, district chairman. Daniel- son, L. Morin, district chairman. Derby and Shelton, turned over to war chest. Fairfield, Judge J. H. Perry. Farmington. Arthur J. Birdseye, district chairman; Fred J. Broadbent of Unionville, industrial chair- man. Greenwich, Julius H. Curtiss, dis- trict chairman. Haddam, E. W. Hazen, Aairman; R. B. Lilley of Essex, industrial chairman. Hartford. Francis R. Cooley. chairman; Clarence Whitney, industrial chairman and C. Nelson Smith, assistant industrial chairman. Litchfield, A. M. Waitt of Sharon, district chairman. Man- chester. Edward F. Taylor, district chair- man: John W. Niekcrson, industrial chair- man. Meriden, turned over to Meriden War Chest. Middletown, W. H. Bouteiller, dis- trict chairman, Howard H. Warner, indus- trial chairman. Milford. Thomas J. Falls, district chairman. Naugatuck, Harris Whittemore, district chairman; Charles C. McCarthy, industrial chairman. New Brit- ain. George P. Hart, district chairman; F. A. Searl. industrial chairman New Haven, F. J. Kingsbury, district chairman; T. E. Oliver industrial chairman. New London. George S. Palmer, district chair- man; William P. Curtiss, industrial chair- man. New Milford, Professor Nelson Hume, district chairman: Charles N. Robertson, industrial chairman. Norwalk, General Pussell Frost, district chairman. Norwich, Colonel Charles W. Gale, district, chair- man: James L. Case, industrial chairman. Plainfield. Frank Tillinghast, Central Vil- lage, district chairman: Burt O. Cook, in- dustrial chairman. Putnam, D. J. Burne, district chairman. Rockville, Colonel Fran- cis J. Regan, district chairman. Simsburv, Toseidi Id Ensign, district chairman; Wil- liam Hill of Collinsville, J. Lee Loomis of Granby. Robert Darling of Simsbury and L. J. Roosa of Avon, industrial chairmen. Southington, C. C. Chamberlain, district chairman, L. E. Fitchthorn, industrial chair- man. Stamford, Louis G. Kibbe, district chairman; F. H. Johnson industrial chair- man. Torrineton, Thomas W. Bryant, in- dustrial chairman. Wallingford, Charles H. Tibbits, district chairman, Henrv A, Norton, industrial chairman. Waterbury, William F. Thorns, district chairman; Frank P. McAvoy, industrial chairman. Willimantic, Oeorge E. Hinman. district chairman. Winsted. F. B. Gaylord. district chairman: Lester C. Strong industrial chair- man. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN TO BE PERMANENT ARM OF STATE GOVERNMENT Connecticut Chamber of Commerce Approves Americanization Leg= islation Program The Americanization committee of five members to be appointed by the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce at the request of the Americanization department, Connecticut State Council of Defense, will, according to an announcement by the latter, act with it in an advisory capacity on commercial and industrial Americanization. The thirty- eight constituent members of the Connecti- cut Chamber of Commerce have been called upon by the latter to appoint Americani- zation committees, and these will co-operate with the council's Americanization depart ment regarding work in their respective communities. The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce has approved legislation to make Americanization work a permanent arm of the state government. The resolution of the Connecticut Cham- ber of Commerce follows: " Whereas the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce has learned with large interest of the Americanization program of the Connecticut State Council of Defense and " Whereas, the co-operation of this Cham- ber and its constituent members is asked in this program by the State Director of Americanization, " Therefore, be it resolved, that the Con- necticut Chamber of Commerce commends the Connecticut State Council of Defense and its inauguration of Americanization work in Connecticut and approves of legislation which will make this Americanization work a permanent arm of the state government, and further, " Be it resolved, that the president of this chamber appoint an Americanization committee of five members to co-operate in [Hitting in effect the state Americanization program and calls upon its constituent members to appoint Americanization com- mittees to carry on the same work in their several communities and to co-operate with other agencies in this work." PROHIBIT WINDOW LIGHTING Explicit Orders Issued by U. S. Fuel Administration In view of the fact that the change in one hour in time on October 27th has led to a misunderstanding of the order of tin United States Fuel Administration con cerning any display advertising or show window lighting, Thomas W. Russell, United States Fuel Administrator for Connecticut, has called attention to the following statement issued in Hartford by William B. Bassett, lint ford Fuel Adminis- trator, and Arthur M. ( ollens. Fuel Con- servator. "For the conservation of fuel used in generating light the United States Fuel Administration has ordered that at no tine in Mondays. Tuesdays. Wednesdays, and Thursdays of each week shall anyone be allowed to burn lights for advertising, dis- play, or show window illuminating, or for any outside lighting not absolutely ne i <»n tli,. ground of safety. On all days burn- ing lights for illuminating shop windows, store windows or any signs in show windows is forbidden from sunrise to sunset. These are national orders, not merely local, and mean exactly what they say. They apply to stores, etc., whether open or closed, and just as much to the present period of dark- ness before 6 P. M. as to the evening. Ih.v do not permit window lighting for dressing windows or any other temporary use ^ on any day or on the four nights specified. The only exceptions are: — Lights are per- mitted on street gasolene service stations where necessary for safety in entrance to the tank or building; Sufficient lighting for safety or order is permitted in cases of dangerous steps, obstructions or alley- way s. The police are instructed to see that this national order is enforced. Any violations m;n necessitate the imposing of fines foi war work charities, the temporary Mh pension of business, or such penalties' as the federal authorities may judge proper in each case. " THE PEACE REPORT The Connecticut State Council of Defense has announced that when the false peace report was circulated on November 7 it issued no statement, official or otherwise, that tended in any way to corroborate the news. When the first peace rumors began to circulate in Hartford soon after noon on November 7. the defense council at once took steps to verify them, and, in view of the lark of confirmation by the Department of Slate at Washington, answered every inquiry with the statement that the rumors were unofficial and totally unreliable. MODIFY BUILDING RULES All of the rules, regulations, restrictions and directions embodied in orders and cir- culars issued by the priorities division of the Federal War Industries Board are continued in effect, in spite of the armistice with Germany, subject to certain modifications. The Connecticut State Council of Defense has learned that this announcement was made by Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the War Industries Board, at a conference in Washington on November 11 between members of the War Industries Board, the Council of National Defense and represen- tatives of every State Council of Defense in the country. Mr. Barueh's announcement was not made public until today. Richard M, Bissell, chairman of the Connecticut state Council of Defense and member of the governing board of the field division. Council of National Defense, and Samuel Ferguson. -i ate Director of non-War construction, represented Connecticut at the conference. Matters discussed embodied problems which ib ■ signing of the armistice has made acute. Edward N\ Hurley, chairman of the United States Shipping jjoard. said that, shipping construction must continue. Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, head of the field division of he National Council, also spoke. PRES. WILSON COMMENDS MERGING OF DIVISIONS Connecticut is the First State in the Union to Effect Such Amalgamation Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, who is also head of the field division, Council of National Defense, has recently sent to the Connecticut State Council of Clin e a letter received by him from President Wilson commending the recent ination of the State Councils section and the woman's division of the National Council into the field division. The Pres- ident also said he was pleased that in several states the local divisions of the woman's committee, National Council, had been merged into the respective State Coun- cils. Connecticut was the first state in the Union to take such action. When the field division of the National Council of Defense was created, Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, was made a member of the governing board. Connecticut was the only state to be so honored, and on the governing board Mr. Bissell represents the State Councils of the entire country. President Wilson's letter to Secretary Lane follows: — " I am very glad to hear of the creation of the field division of the Council of Na- tional Defense which, by amalgamating the executive functions of the State Councils section and the woman's committee of the National Council has become the single connecting link between the council and the other federal departments and administra- tions on the one hand and the State Coun- cils of Defense and state divisions of the woman's committee on the other. I have aire nly had occasion more than once to express my warm appreciation of the accomplishments of the State Councils and the national organizations of the woman's committee. It seems to me that the action which .you have now taken, recognizing as a policy of joint action and common effort on the part of men and women, is sound in principle and serves the interest of efficiency. It is gratifying to know that the policy has already been followed in a large number of states, and I am sure that you will agree with me that it is worthy of adoption generallv throughout the coun- try. " MADDOCK COMMISSIONED Aubrey L. Maddock of Hartford, who has be.n secretary of the publicity committee, Connecticut State Council of Defense, since the institution of the council in May, 1917, has resigned to accept a commission as second lieutenant in the production division of the air service, United States army. Lieu- tenant Maddock was also the publicity com- mittee's director of press co-operation and secretary of the State Chamber of Commerce. His successor has not been announced. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN United States Employment Service FARM ACREAGE IN STATE INCREASED 30 PER CENT. Special Committee Appointed to Meet the Acute Shortage of Farm Workers PLAN TO REDUCE LABOR TURNOVERS Federal Director Korper has appointed a special committee to co-operate with the Community Labor Boards of Connecticut to find [and enroll the experienced and capable farm labor so greatly needed. Through the patriotic response of Connecti- cut farmers, with the co-operation of the United States Employment Service, the County Farm Bureaus, the State Manufac- turer s Association, and the State Chamber of Commerce, tin 1 farms of Connecticut in- crea ed their acreage of food products ovei yu per cent, for the season of 1917 — a re- markable record for an industrial state where farming lias not heretofore been so successful. The farmers of the stair an facing an acute shortage of labor, and to meet this difficulty, Federal Director Korper lias appointed the special committee, of six, namely: Associate Director Allen B. .Lincoln, Field Representative David Eider, Farm Help Specialist Elijah Rogers; and three chairmen of Community Labor Boards, namely: Chairman John Lancaster of Com muuity Labor Board, District No. 8, Chan iiiiin Henry S. Tallard of District No. 2, aim Chairman Allyn L. Brown of District No. 10. This committee has decided to recommend to Director Korper that there be inserted on the •' Emp. 4 " card an inquiry as to whether applicant will work on a farm, this amended card to be used in all cases where labor is enrolled by the United States Public Reserve organizer from non-war in- dustries. By this means it is believed that many valuable farm workers will be dis- covered. The special committee also recom- mended that the United States Employment Service issue an attractive poster setting forth the fact that the Service handles farm labor; that farm labor receives the highest classification as war work; and that there is a serious shortage of farm labor in Connecticut which it is a patriotic duty to supply. This poster will be dis- played in all the United States Employment offices and at other important points where- Earm labor may be recruited, awhile the farmers of the state are urged to make their specific needs known to the service at once. The United States Public Service Reserve and the employment offices are already keeping careful record of experienced farm workers who are now ing the farms after a summer of sea- ial wink to take factory employment for the winter, and every effort will be made to secure the return of these workers to the farms next spring. Field Representative David Elder oi federal Director Korper's ouice has maut me following report on recent activities to secure farm help: in each local oilice of tlie Cnited States Employment Service in Connecticut, an effort has been made to induce those men who have had farm experience to accept farm work, on the ground that the fullest possible use should be made of acquired skill in that une. We have also placeu a large nuinDer oi unskilled men in such work as harvesting tobacco, apples, potatoes, and corn. In New Haven and Hartiord counties some jail labor has been used, especially in harvesting corn. Very little advertising or general publicity outside of ordinary newspaper articles has been used in recruiting larni hands except in the large cities, it is felt here that advertising in country districts would tenu to cause an undue amount of labor turnover which would more than counterbalance the results w men would be secured, in ttarttord, New Haven, Bridgeport, and New York, however, some advertising has been done. Especially good resutts were secured through the New York papers in co-operation with the United States Employment Service there. A representative of tne state olnce has visited the Cnited States Employment Service oilice at 22 East 22d Street fre- quently, to interview and recruit farm labor with considerable success. Each local office in Connecticut reports weekly on the unfilled farm labor requisi- tions in their office. From these reports a state list is made up and sent to the New York office and to each local office in Con- necticut. This state list of vacancies serves as a basis for state-wide clearance of farm help. From August 1st to October 31st inclusive 1017 men were directed to farms by the United States Employment Service in Con- necticut. ADJUST FACTORY PROBLEMS There are now thirteen local offices of the United States Employment Service in Con- necticut, and a fourteenth will soon be es- tablished, thus making them substantially coincident with the fourteen districts of the United States Public Service Reserve, and covering the important industrial centers of the state. Federal Director Leo A. Korper calls upon the superintendents of these local offices to meet fortnightly in conference with him- self and his executive staff at the State Capitol with the result that there is prompt anil intelligent 'co-operation between the local branches through the Federal Direc- tor's office. At these meetings there is al- ways brief discussion of state and local problems of the service to great mutual advantage. The Employment. Service in Connecticut has .le\ eloped a number of practical plans which have been adopted in other states and have won cordial commendation from Washington. This is especially true of plans to reduce labor turnovers, in which Con- necticut industrial plants have made marked progress through the influence of the Em- ployment Service. Mr. Korper at the last meeting of the superintendents made another suggestion which was at once adopted. It has to do with inducing men to return directly to the plant which they have just left, usually for some petty difference or (Continued on page 6) FIELD NOTES Beginning November 1, all employers in Willimantic are directing prospective em- ployees to the United States Employment Service, and the result is already yielding good results. The plan applies to all labor skilled and unskilled, male or female. The records of the United States Employ- ment Service at Meriden show a decided decrease in labor turnover, due largely to the establishment of the local office and its effect is bringing employers and employed together. The manufacturers and the labor unions are both co-operating with the service. The Torrington office of the United States Employment Service was opened October 7. It secured at once, a complete file of all persons employed in the local manufactories and the records will be extended to include every person employed in District No. 8, which comprises 26 towns. Employers and employees are co-operating cordially with the service. The Stamford " Bulletin " issued by the United States Employment Service states that there is not a plant in Stamford which cannot employ women on some operations. The United States Government has appointed a committee of Stamford manufacturers to arrange for the introduction of training methods and the consequent dilution of labor in the Stamford factories. This com- mittee will take active steps to help all the local plants to establish methods of train- ing men employees. Expert instructors will be provided under the direction of Mr. Bryant of the training school at the Yale & Towne factory. At a meeting of the contractors of New London, held last week, the local labor situation was discussed, and it was the unanimous opinion of those present that the most effectual way to cheek competitive bidding is to recruit ail labor through the United Slates Employment Service, and it was voted to do this henceforth. At a re- cent meeting of local manufacturers and heads of industries, a like agreement was put into effect. The plan is working out well, and the labor turnover has been greatly reduced. New London is greatly in need of common labor. Superintendent Stremlau of the New London office is very active in per- sonal work to secure the full and cordial co-operation of employers and employed. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN WOMAN'S DIVISION WOMAN'S DIVISION OF U. S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE FORMED Heads of Departments Announced, and Plans and Problem Outlined TO MEET URGENT DEMAND The Woman's Division of the United States Employment Service, Department of Labor, has recently been organized in Con- necticut. Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop of Avon, has been selected by Federal Director Leo A. Korper as Chief of the Woman's Division and also Associate Director of the United States Employment Service for Connecticut. The Woman's Division has been formed to meet the problems involved by the great and increasing demand for women in the in- dustries of the state. The work of the Woman's Division will be organized in the following way : There is to be an executive department of which Miss Margaret Corwin will be the head. Miss Corwin works in a dual ca- pacity as she is also secretary for women's work of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. As a branch of the executive department, there is a department of information which will function in sympathy with the Com- munity Labor Boards, and help them in their work, it will have on hand all information needed concerning standards for women workers this information may be furnished on inquiry by employers. Miss Eva Cohen, formerly of the juvenile commission of the state, will be in charge. There is also a department for training and pi-ofessional opportunities for Women. Information is being compiled from all over the state as to what training women can get on all activities in which they can work. Miss Dorothy Weir will be in charge of this department. She formerly worked with the Food Administration. As soon as it is possible there will also be two other departments one which will take up the domestic problem and the other which will place women who have already had professional training. It is hoped that for this latter department information and co-operation will be given by the Intercolle- giate Bureau of Occupations. To meet the needs of the employers and the needs of those who wish positions, the Woman's Division in each of the local offices of the United States Employment Service must be expanded. A very interesting meeting was held Wed- nesday, October 23d, of all the women mem- bers of the Community Labor Boards. The work which they will have to do as mem- bers of the Community Labor Boards was discussed in some detail. Mrs. Alsop and Miss Corwin went to Washington, Wednesday, October 30, to see the heads of the different departments of the Woman's Division of the United States Employment Service. They talked over the work with Mrs. Margaretta Neale, Assistant to Director General for Women's Work, with Miss Melinda Scott, Special Representative of Labor, with Miss Gills who is interested in the side of training women, and with Miss Mary Van Kleeck who is at the head of the Women in Industry Service. WOMEN'S PART IN DRIVE Dr. Mott Urges Inlluence of American Mother and Home tor boys After the War WOMEN AID MERCHANT MARINE Dr. John K. Mott, director general of the Lnited States War Work campaign, has sent to tlie woman's department of tne Con- necticut State Council of Defense a copy 01 nis letter to Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, vice- chairman of the field division, Council of -National Defense. Quoting from the letter: " This war has touched every borne in the world; it lias taken millions of women out of their homes into industry. Because thest millions of women workers are soldiers in as true a .-ense as the men who are pushing forward victoriously in France, and be- cause it is part of the task of the seven war work agencies to support and provide for these women-soldiers, the campaign which is to make it possible for the seven agencies to continue their work is, in a particular sense, the responsibility o, American women. 'But there is a second and even more compelling reason. This is the first great war in which the influence of the American home, and of American motherhood, has fol- lowed the soldier straight up to the front line trenches, for three of these great agencies have women secretaries iu France, wholesome friendly American women, a re- minder of the mothers and sisters back home. To them the boys come at night hungry for a woman's sympathy in a lan- guage they can understand; to them they bring the photographs of the mother and sister and sweetheart back home. When the history of the war is written one of tin brilliant chapters in it will be the story o, the influence of these magnificent women. " We have stood nobly by the boys thus far. Let us not stop half way. Let us raise the hundred and seventy million for whic the war work agencies are asking; yes, and the millions more that they need. That th. inlluence of the American home, and of the American mother, may be with our boys not merely until the fighting ceases, but un- til the last boy steps aboard the boat that is to bring him safe home again." As Moulders of Public Opinion their Intelligent Support is Necessary Through the woman's division of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense, Edward A. Hurley, chairman of the Cnited States Shipping Board, has brought to the atten- tion of the women of this state the relation of the American women to the American Merchant Marine. His letter says in part: " Tlie American merchant marine will be one of the biggest factors in reconstruction. W e are building a merchant fleet of about 25,000,000 tuns of shipping. Ships alone will nut make an American merchant ma- rine. There must be public support and wise laws kised on popular understanding, in so far as women help make American public opinion they can help establish ano iinain the American Merchant Marine. " What will American merchant ships d( fur women? " Women are becoming more independent economically. Anything that affects Amer- ican living standards and national pro, perity is important to them as breadwinners and home managers. American earning puwer and comfort are based largely upon transportation. The American merchant marine will carry our railroads around the globe on our own trade routes, increase our intake of products from other countries, in- crease our sales of farm products and fac- tory goods abroad, stabilize our busii and employment, and wages. Every Ameri- can woman who is her own breadwinner will benefit directly, and every American woman charged with maintaining a home and a family will benefit to even a greater extent, because greater earning power, comfort and stability will benefit those she loves as well as herself. " American women can study our mari- time past and learn why the American (lag disappeared from the ocean for two genera- tions. They can study the new American shipbuilding industry created by the war, and learn how war is giving us ships once more. They can study other nations and world trade and languages. They can as- sist greatly in the task by learning the facts themselves and by imparting them to others. If the women of the nation interest themselves in ships as they do in other pub- lic affairs the American flag will never again disappear from the world's trade routes. And as women work fur the American merchant marine now, so it will later work for them." To Steal another's Coal is Theft; To Waste your own Coal is Treason 10,000 NURSES NEEDED Enrollment for Army and Civilian Hospitals Urged — Have only Half Total Number More than 10,000 additional nurses will be needed for the Army Nurse Corps by January 1, 1918, and another 25,000 will be needed by June 1, 1919. This informa- tion has reached the woman's committee of the Connecticut. State Council of Defense through Miss Hannah J. Patterson, resident director of the woman's committee, Council of National Defense. Miss Patterson said that because of the continued need for student nurses in our army and civilian hospitals every sub-divi- ( Continued on page 7) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN — TO COLLECT W. W. S. Department of Food Supply The War Garden Survey blanks which have been sent to all garden supervisors and leaders in each of the 168 towns in ( '. mnecticut are being filled out and returned to the State Librarian at Hartford. These reports which cover the entire garden move- ment will be filed at the Slate Library as part of Connecticut's war activities. The returns are showing some very interesting results and will prove of great value in next year's work. As is to be expei those localities which employed a paid sup- ervisor invariably show higher returns in war garden food production than I where the movement was not so completely organized. It is to be hoped that next year as many towns as possible will plan their war garden movement on the basis of having a competent paid supervisor. The Food department urges all supervisors and garden leaders to file u.eir reports at once. In spite of every reasonable effort to in- form farmers all over the state that thresh- ing reports must be made to their county agents a letter from C. W. Thompson in charge of food surveys for the Bureau of Markets at Washington says that only a little over two thousand bushels of wheat have been reported to that office. This probably does not represent five per cent, of the wheat grown in the state since it is known from the agricultural survey that approximately four thousand acres • planted. Up until this time the Bureau of Crop Estimates has not. appraised the production of wheat in Connecticut in 1918. The Bureau of Markets has asked for (lie cooperation of all agricultural agencies in Connecticut in order to get a full and ac- curate report of the grain situation in this state. Photographs of the food department's fair exhibits have been sent to the State's Relation Service at Washington. Quoting a letter of acknowledgment from Florence E. Ward, in charge of the extension work with women: " They add materially to our collection of exhibit "material which we have on file and give evidence of careful and skillful plan- ning. It seems to us from the pictures that the poultry exhibit must have been especially strong on account of its simplicity and directness. Your plan of using the same exhibit at several fairs and of having the home demonstration agent utilize the same or duplicate placards of local material is such a good step toward elimination of duplicating advertisement. A state wide conference to have determined upon some strong exhibits and then used them through ..nl (be state is a plan which other states may benefit by Connecticut's example." The food department, in cooperation with the agricultural college at Storrs and the stai,- Board of Agriculture, has just issued an eight page bulletin on " Home Storage of Fruit- and Vegetables. " These have been distributed through the county farm bureaus and seni to all communities that have a permanent garden supervisor. Besides dis- ing storage, the bulletin deals with the of garden seed, also the construction use of root cellars. One page is devoted to standard weights of some sixty com- modities. Prompt Fulfillment of all Pledges Directed by Treasury Steps will be taken at once for the collec- tion of all war savings pledges in Connect- icut given on Pledge Redemption Day last June, according to announcement made by How ell Cheney, war savings director for Con- ii. .a nut. Mr. Cheney has been directed by the treasury Department through the Federal Reserve Bank at Boston to take effective measures at once to insure the complete fulfillment of all pledges which have been .red. Mr. Cheney has also been directed to take every possible step to stimulate the sale of war savings stamps in every city and town in the state. The appeal received by Mr. Cheney from the Government reads in part as follows :- " Whatever the immediate outcome of the war may be, the Government finances will require that each community allotment of war savings should be filled as far as pos- sible. It is the earnest wish that New Eng- land, which has responded so patriotically to every war appeal, should not be surpassed by any other district in its investments in war savings. In order to accomplish this ivery community should for the balance of the year devote its energies to the utmost in systematic savings and investing in Gov- ernment securities, of which the war savings stamps are an important division. To this end state directors are requested to continue ind strengthen organizations under their authority, and to proceed immediate as follows; First: to secure the fulfillment of pledges. Second: to obtain additional pledges, plac- ing emphasis upon payment out of current earnings. This should be accomplished by such effective means as may be adopted by state directors as best suited to their communities. Third: to organize and to increase the activities of war savings societies. Minute Women of Meriden Sell $25,000 Stamps U. S. Employment Service (Continued from page 4) (Continued from page 1) misunderstanding which by right apprecia- tion of the employer and an appeal to the common sense of the employee can be ad- justed. It had appeared that in many cases where employers were appealing to the I nil.-l States Employment Service for men. the daily discharge reports from the same factories showed that they were "losing as many nun from their own back doors as were entering by the front door. " In view of this situation Mr. Korper has devised a plan by which the local employ- ment offices will "keep an accurate card rec- ord . f the men whom they induce to return to the plant they have just left, and the employment offices take credit for these replacements. It has proved an effective method of still further reducing the labor turnovers and has materially aided produc- tion by keeping experienced men on the job. A definite phase of the new personal method is that it places all hiring and dis- charging with the head of the Employment Service of the factory, doing away with , less responsible method of allowing fore- men to hire or discharge. charge of the Minute Women. A house-to- house canvass was made on July 15th to obtain the names and ages of all the children On July 16th, the Minute Women were ap- pointed at twelve schoolhouses and ba were weighed and measured. Of the 1960 babies who were examined, 93 were found to be in need of special treatment. A follow-up nmittee was organized and the babies were given proper medical treatment. The Minute Women have taken an active part in all parades to promote the Liberty Loans, have volunteered their services for friendly visiting in connection with the Red Cross Home Service work and groups of them were on duty all day on Registration day, some acting as interpreters. During June, July and AugUBt, a Canning Club was organized at the Meriden High School, and six Minute Women were on duty each day. Housekeepers could have their canning done in the Community kitchen at cost. During the epidemic of influenza, collections were made for beds, bedding, and supplies. In twenty-four hours an emergency hospital was opened and patients were receiving treatment. The Company of nurses reported and also all the Minute Women who had had courses in Home Nursing and First Aid. Other women were nurses assistants and relieved the regular nurses for a few hours. Some volunteered for work in the kitchen, others sent in supplies. The Women's Motor Battalion, now the Connecticut Motor Corps, has taken part in parades, promoted the sale of Liberty Bonds in the suburbs, assisted the Red Cross, and taken part in all house-to-house canvasses. It has assisted in the distribution of lit- erature helped in transportation at military funerals and at the time of the drive for eh. thing for the Belgian people. During the epidemic of influenza, the Motor Corps was very active. The Minute Women have been organized but seven months and they have never failed to respond to calls for assistance. They are a great credit to Meriden and a unit of indispensable value in war times. C. G. BILL ON COUNCIL Charles G. Bill of Hartford has been ap- pointed a member of the Connecticut State Council of Defense by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb. Mr. Bill is chairman of the com- mittee on fuel conservation of the Connecti- ent State Council of Defense which position he has held since the Fuel Administration was organized. He is treasurer and manager ,.f the Union Electric Light & Power Com- pany of Unionville, and manager of the Plat- ner & Porter Paper Manufacturing Company in the same town. His appointment gives the council a membership of twenty. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Boys' Working Reserve Connecticut boys of the Reserve are en titled, through their services on farms dur- ing the summer to inclusion in the cable- gram from King Albert of Belgium to Federal Food Administrator Herbert C. Hoover. Mr. Charles A. Parcells, Associate Federal Director of the United States Boy's Working Reserve, at a recent conference with W. D. Hood, Federal Director of the Reserve for Connecticut, quoted the cable- gram as follows: " On this the fourth anniversary of the foundation of the commission for the relief of Belgium, my heart prompts me to thank you once more in the name of all my com- patriots for having, during four years, saved the Belgian nation from starvation." A series of farm craft lessons for use in high schools has been prepared under the direction of the United States Boys' Work- ing Reserve and will be available about De- cember 15 for use during the winter school term, according to advices received from the Department of Labor in Washington. Mr. Hood asks school principals to inform him at once as to how many copies of the les- sons they will need. The farm craft course consists of about thirty lessons prepared by the leading agricultural specialists of the country and will be of particular value to thr.sp 'institution; which are giving atten- tion to agricultural training. The lessons will suggest that boys who have already had experience in farming shall pursue a course in elementary agriculture under their school faculty. Books suggested by the Labor De- partment include a treatise on soils and one on the essentials of agriculture. Mr. Hood advises Connecticut's school principals to use the agricultural treatises provided bv the Labor Department as soon as received. Leo A. Korper, Federal Director for Con- necticut of the United States Employment Service has sent word to Mr. Hood that the work done on the farms of Connecticut dur- ing the past season by more than one thou- -iiinl boys recruited through the United States Boys' Working Reserve, proved of inestimable value in the growing and har- vesting of food crops. Mr. Korper added: " Even with the war at an end, the prob- lem of food production and supply is certain to be even more acute next season, and thf help of the boys will be more needed than ever. The United States has agreed to furnish 17,000.000 tons of staple foods for the Allies as against 11,000.000, the past year and to provide the necessary farm labor for this purpose will be the biggest special problem of the year. " For these reasons. I believe that your plans for the coming season are of vital im- portance and should be adequately sup- ported. I hope you can make it possible for every able-bodied boy in Connecticut, over 16 years of age to enlist for farm service, and also for other lines of industry where needed. The experience of recent years has only emphasized the fact that practical training of youth in industry can and should be wisely interwoven with their studies and their recreation, to the end that we shall train a more efficient citizenship to meet the big industrial and social prob- lems which America and the entire civilized world must now face." RENEWED VIGOR URGED Service of Highways Transport Com- mittee Needed in Peace The highways transport division of the department of transportation, Connecticut State Council of Defense, has been sum- moned to renewed action and vigor by Ed ward N. Hurley, chairman of the United States Shipping Board. Mr. Hurley's mes- sage follows: " Food must begin to move soon from every hill, through every valley of the great country behind our shores down to the shipping points before we can start our ships from the ports, and therefore our duty and with a promise of the war's end before us. the highways transport commit- tee can and should render peace-time servie, by stimulating highways transport of nour- ishment and supplies so badly neede 1 Routes and channels from shipping points must be opened up and efficiently main- tained, and our merchant, marine must be built up to meet the demands for distribu- tion overseas." Soft Coal Situation Better Than Hard Says the Fuel Administration (Continued from page 1) Life Insurance Co., Hartford, 93% r ', ; 0. American Brass Co. (Waterbury Brass Br.), 93<# : 7. Bridgeport Brass Co. (main plant), Bridgeport, 93%; 8. Chase Rolling Mill, Waterbury, 93%; 9. Cheney Brothers, South Manchester, 93%; 10. Landers, Frary & Clark, New Britain, 93%; 11. Remington Arms. U. M. C. Co., Bridgeport, 93%; 12. American Brass Co. (Coe Brass Br.), Tor- rington, 92<7„ ; 13. Hartford Rubber Works, Hartford, 92%; 14. E. A. Mallery & Son. Danburv, 92%; 15. New Haven Gas Light Co.. New Haven. 92%; 16. Sheffield Scien- tific School (Winchester Hall), New Haven, 92$ : 17. Vale & Towne Manufacturing Co., Stamford, 92%; 18. Underwood Type- writer Co., Hartford, 91%; 19. Interna- tional Silver Co., Factory E. 91%; 20. In- ternational Textile. Inc.. Bridgeport, 91% 21. Marlin-Rockwell, New Haven, 91%. There is also a large number of plants whose ratings are between 80 and 90 per cent., and with the installation of con- templated economies, many of these will soon be able to attain a much higher per- centage. " added the division's announce- ment, " Re-inspection will be made and plants rerated as soon as substantial im- provements are introduced." The situation regarding hard coal was not satisfactory, it was added. "The soft coal situation has been changed by the can of manufacturers and their study of their problems. Whether the hard coal situation will improve correspondingly is a matter for home-keepers to decide. The problem here is much more difficult. The individual cannot be reached personally. His methods cannot be inspected and personal instruc- tions cannot be given him. The matter is ' up to him. ' Two-thirds or less of his nor- mal sunplv of coal in the cellar is the spur. Our bulletin No. 3 will help him, and 125,000 of these have already been distributed. If the home-keepers will do as well as the manufacturer has done. Connecticut should avoid trouble. " Liberty Chorus Notes The national organization of Liberty Choruses planned by the Council of National Defense at Washington, is proceeding rapidly. Over thirty states have appointed State Musical Directors. Maine has fifty Liberty Choruses, Rhode Island sixteen, and we hear of them from California to the At- lantic. What a mighty chorus for Liberty! The work already done by the Liberty Choruses of Connecticut to promote public singing for the purpose of maintaining the " Will to Win " the war, has borne healthy fruit. The 1'iiiteil States is doing more of this than any country in the world. Why -lake it. a singing nation while we are about it ? " Fight Boys Fight " a real fighting song, is being taught in the camps. This is a Massachusetts product first sung at a Liberty Sing in Hartford and now published by Tufts College Press. Another new song, and a beautiful one, is " On to Victory" by Miss Christine Burnha.m of Hartford, just being published by Ditson & Co. There is a splendid bass solo with chorus for mixed Dr male voices. If you have not heard Sir Edward Elgar's great song " Land of Hope and Glory " you have missed one of the musical events of the war. This brilliant and inspiring work is being sung around the world. The call goes out to all choruses to con- sider carefully every way in which they can assist the United War Work campaign. Every assistance should be rendered the beneficient organizations who are caring for and cheering our boys of the A. E. F. 10,000 Nurses Needed (Continued from page 5) sion of the woman's committee is urged to "ontinue enrollments with all possible vigor. The impression no more nurses are needed for the military hospitals, which has become widespread, is erroneous. Only a little over half of the total number of recruits desired by the government have been enrolled. Three states have attained and surpassed their quota, and although several states have obtained 75 per cent, of the number of candidates assigned to them, the govern- ment asks every state to turn its energies to secure the 25,000 students needed to meet the nursing demands of the country. " We understand fully the handicaps un- der which you have labored, and appreciate all the resourcefulness and courage with which you have attacked your problems," said Miss Patterson. "It is this initiative and determination of the state divisions which we feel confident will in the end Becure the 25,000 student nurses needed. " Application blanks for civilian hospitals will soon be in the hands of the woman's division of the Connecticut State Council of Defense and will be distributed. Appli- cation blanks for the Army School of Nurs- ing will be sent later. Meanwhile eligible candidates for this school may apply for blanks to Miss Annie W. Goodrich, office of the Surgeon-General, Washington, D, C. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Council Passes Resolution of Thanksgiving^Will Support War Work (Continued from page 1) durance and their moral force. All the world concedes and history shall write the unselfish purpose of our entry into the great war. She shall tell, too, that being in, we have pursued with inflexible determination and unparalleled vigor, with a capacity for achievement till now unheard of, and with an unfaltering spirit that by our might we should finally " make right the law of the world and cast every selfish dominion down in the dust." Our forces in the field have beaten the picked German Guards. Seicheprey, Can- tigny. Belleau Wood, Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel, Argonne Forests, and Sedan are proud iinnes for all time to all Americans. Our navy has done its every task to the minute. Whenever it could come in contact with enemy it has prevailed. Our sacrifices have been many. Yet " our dead have not died in vain." They now know and we know, " our God is marching on." Autocracy is dead; the tide of democ- racy sweeps over. We owe unstinted praise to army and navy, to the Government for its conduct of the' war and to its efforts in promoting national unity and national solidarity, and to our President, whose voice throughout, by common consent, has spoken the con- science and the ideals of the Allies. The work over there could not have been had those at home not done their part. Today nil conditions of men and women have the privilege of rejoicing in the tri- umph of the Allies. It is their victory as well as that of the brave soldiers and sailors. The war is not yet over. Our work is not yet done. Many in Europe will starve if we do not feed them; more will remain destitute if we do not care for them. Our ships must first bear succor to the suffering before they can bring our boys and our overseas sup- plies home. All Europe is in the fires of revolution. Our boys must stay there and save those stricken countries from anarchy, restore order, and help them to know the liberty we know — liberty buttressed ami ordered by law. All this • will take time. Meantime we must not halt, but work the harder ; our lahor must feed the hungry, fur- nish the material needed for restoration and rehabilitation of Europe. Our earnings and our savings must be loaned and given to Belgium, to France, to Italy, to Poland, 1 Russia, to the Balkan States and to Greece. God has showered us with an abundance; let us put it to such noble uses. And while our hearts thrill in thanks- giving for victory we will remember that our soldiers and sailors are now in peculiar need of ministration. The moment of supreme sacrifice has passed. The great trial and temptation is at hand. It is our part to give them all the care, all the com- fort, and the joy we can. To keep them safe and bring them back to us true men is worth all that we have and all that we can do. The United War Work Campaign comes at a happy time. The purposes for which its fund is to be used and the method of its use have been approved by the Government. It will do what we as individuals cannol do. It will bring the care and the cheer we would bring to our soldiers and sailors and it will help minister to the suffering of the distressed peoples of Europe. This is the day of our victory, let us make to this cause i \ ietory gift. This is the day of our grati- tude, gratitude unspeakable, let us show it in our works. MEETING OF NOVEMBER 4. At the meeting of the general session on November 4, Charles G. Bill, of the depart- ment of fuel conservation, reported on the ratings assigned various industrial plants with reference to their efficiency in the use of coal. Mr. Bill said that the inspection and rating plan which was inaugurated in Connecticut and is further advanced here than in any other state, has already re- sulted in marked economies and bids fair to accomplish a saving considerably in exse of the quota assigned to the state. He further presented the matter of w T ater waste in New Haven and other cities which affects the fuel conservation department because of the use of coal for operating pumps. He said that Mr. Saville of the Hartford Water Works had volunteered to investigate the general situation throughout the State. Mr. Bill requested that his de- partment be given authority for such an investigation. Mrs. Margaret T. Corwin, secretary for woman's work, requested the opinion of the council on the part which the woman's division should take in proposed efforts for waste reclamation. A possible educational program was suggested. The matter was left in abeyance pending further advices from Washington. The chairman reported a conference with Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane, with reference to the peculiar situation of New England in attempting to provide lands which might be made available for returned soldiers. He reported that Secre- tary Lane was ready to give separate atten- tion to the subject as it relates to New England. A conference of representatives of the various New England States has been called for November 6th in Boston. Mr. Bissell requested President Beach of the Agricultural College and Federal Food Ad- ministrator Hubert Scoville to attend on the part of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. The monthly report of the United States Boys' Working Reserve was read together with letters expressing appreciation from persons who had employed boys furnished by the reserve. Dr. Valeria H. Parker reported on the activities of the Health and Recreation De- partment. She gave an account of the diversion of the energies of virtually the entire staff to the organization and main- tenance of an emergency hospital in Avon. Miss Anna W. Coale reported on the begin- ning of her work in Norwich as director of girls' work. George S. Godard reported as chairman of the committee on historical records tell- ing of the organization meeting of his committee, and of the plans for its work, and the council voted that Harrison B. Freeman, Seymour C. Loomis, Lawrence L. Lewis, Philip Z. Hankey, H. Conley, J. Clin- ton Roraback, Charles E. Searls, Ernest A. Inglis be elected as members of a subcom- mittee on law enforcement of the health and recreation department. Those present at the meeting were: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Frank D. Cheney, James T. Moran, Lucius F. Robinson, Caroline Ruutz- Rees, and Justice George W. Wheeler of the council; Margaret T. Corwin. Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Treasurer John T. Roberts, Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston, also the fol- lowing chairmen and members of commit- tees and sub-committees: Charles G. Bill, Judge Lucien F. Burpee, George B. Chand- ler, Anna W. Coale, Samuel Ferguson, George S. Godard, Dr. Charles C. Godfrey. Stanley H. Holmes, G. Ellsworth Meech, Dr. Valeria H. Parker, Arthur L. Shipman and H. H. Wheaton. At the executive session Samuel Fergu- son presented the matter of home building committees recommended by the war indus- tries. The council voted to authorize tin' director of the department of non-war con- struction to co-operate with local war bureaus in organizing home building com- mittees wherever needed. The executive department reported on the matter of co-operation of the council with the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, explain- ing a plan to facilitate the investigation of cases connected with the administration of the War Risk Insurance act. By this plan field investigators, who have already volun- teered their services to the second district office, would group themselves under the direction of one person, this person being responsible to the second district office for all cases of investigation arising in his re- spective community. All cases needing in- vestigation are to be sent to this person who is to be responsible for their prompt return to the New York office of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. The council voted that the executive department be authorized to proceed in accordance with the under- standing arrived at with the second dis- trict office of the Bureau of War Risk In- surance. The council voted to express its apprecia- tion of the faithful and effective work of Lieut. Aubrey L. Maddoek during his con- nection with the Publicity Department of the council. The Industrial Survey Committee, after having done highly valuable work, particu- larly at the outset of the war, has found that its functions have largely been super- seded by federal agencies. Thereupon the council voted that the Industrial Survey Committee be dissolved. The council agreed that the plan and method adopted by the War Industries Board seemed restrictive of the building of workmen's houses in communities of this state, notably Bridgeport and Waterbury where such building is imperative. This be- ing the case, the council voted to request respectfully the War Industries Board to modify its plan and method so as to permit the building of workmen's homes in all communities of Connecticut where such building is needed. Those present were: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, William Bro- Smith, Frank D. Cheney, Charles A. Good- win, James T. Moran, Lucius F. Robinson and Justice George W. Wheeler of the council ; Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston. Vol. II (tottgrttott Ittllgfitt Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, NOVEMBER 29, 1918 No. 9 THE PRUDENTIAL COMMITTEE RENDERS REPORT RELATIVE TO CONTINUANCE OF COUNCIL Council Originally Created Not as State Organization, but as Agency of Fed = eral Government — Furnishes the Only Means to Carry Out Federal Reconstruction Plans ADVOCATE CERTAIN CHANGES IN PRESENT DEPARTMENTS The Prudential Committee, Connecticut Statu Coimcil of Defense, consisting of Joseph W. Alsop, Frank D. Cheney, Charles G. Bill, has rendered to the Council a re- port relative to the continuance of the activ- ities of that body. After advocating re- trenchment in expenditure and personnel, in view of the signing of the armistice, the report recommends that the Council con- tinue to exist in order to carry on certain activities made necessary by the war and the uncertainties of readjustment. In this connection it is pointed out that war bureaus should continue until need of their services no longer exists. In explaining the respects in which the services of the Defense Council and the war bureaus will still be needed in spite of the end of hostilities, the report points out that the Council was originally created not merely as a state organization but at the request of the Federal Government, as an agency of the latter. Up to November 1 it was necessary for Connecticut to spend a total of $195,000 because of war activities, the report says. Figures on expenditures for a similar pur- pose in other states, show, however, that this amount is relatively small. The report of the Prudential Committee follows: — In accordance with the instructions of the Council, this Committee hereby submits fur your consideration and action the re- sults of its investigations of the present activities and plans fur the future, of the various sub-committees of the Council, hav- ing particularly in mind their future need and usefulness under the conditions brought ■about by the signing of the armistice and the probability of permanent peace. In dealing with this subject it seems to us proper to embody in this report cer- tain phases and conditions of the problem which in our opinion have a direct Bearing upon the advisability of continuing the work of the committees. The Connecticut State Council of Defense is not, as its name might imply, an organi- zation to deal only with state policy and affairs. It came into existence at the re- quest of the federal government to act as its agency in carrying out in this state the broad federal program of safety, educa- tion, and conservation made necessary in most cases, and desirable in all, by the declaration of war with Germany. It con- sists not only of the twenty-one men ami (Concluded on page 6) SHEEP RAISING IN CON- NECTICUT TO BE INVES- TIGATED BY COMMITTEE This State Has Large Areas of Land Not Adapted to Raising Tobacco or Fruit or For Dairying, but Ideal for Sheep — In 1845 There Were 298,574 Sheep. In 1915 Only 18,000 SHOULD BE ENCOURAGED FOR ECONOMIC REASONS To encourage sheep raising in Connecti- cut, Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, has appointed a committee, which includes three members of the Defense Council, to inves- tigate the subject with a view to submitting a lull to the legislature, if, after study, the committee deems that action advisable. The committee consists of Joseph W. Alsop of Avon, Alton T. Miner of New London and Lucius F. Robinson of Hartford, all members of the Council; James M. Whittlesey of Morris, state commissioner of domestic animals; H. L. Garrigus, professor of animal husbandry at the Connecticut Agricultural College; Robert Scoville of Salisbury, federal food adminis- trator for Connecticut; and Samuel Russell, Jr., of Middletown. Mr. Whittlesey is chairman of this committee. The committee was appointed because of the fact that Connecticut has large areas not adapted to the raising of tobacco or fruit or to dairying, but which would be ideal for sheep. Mr. Whittlesey called attention to the fact that the number of sheep in the whole state of Connecticut in 101.3 was only 18,000. hi 1845, he said, Connecticut had 298,574 sheep. " If the sheep had increased in proportion to the increase in population, we would now^ have 1,000,165 of these animals," Mr. Whittlesey added. " Sheep raising should he encouraged because of the present-great demand for clothing and food. Then, too, it is profitable from the economic stand- point to keep sheep." The present price of wool averages about 70 cents a pound, Mr. Whittlesey pointed out. Lamb averages 16 cents a pound and mutton 9 cents. Twenty-five years ago the price of wool averaged as low as 12% cents a pound. Lamb was about 5% cents a pound and mutton 4 cents. Mr. Whittlesey thought that the prin- cipal causes of the failure of sheep to increase in Connecticut were the danger from dogs, the high cost of fencing and the fact that the farmers' attention had been largely and exclusively concentrated on dairying. INSIDIOUS NEW PROPAGANDA BEGUN BY S0LF OPPOSED AND RESENTED BY COUNCIL Various Committees and Departments to be Discontinued in Immediate Future — Others to Have Duties Transferred — Mr. Chandler's and Mr. Ferguson's Resignations Accepted ' BACK TO SCHOOL " DRIVE TO BE CARRIED ON BY WOMAN'S DIVISION The Connecticut State Council of Defense met in executive session at 2.15 on Novem- ber 25. The first business to come before the meeting was presented by Lucius F. Robinson, and concerned the resolution pre- pared by George F. Chandler. The council passed the following vote: THAT WHEREAS, the ink was hardly dry upon the paper stating the terms of the armistice before Dr. Solf the German For- eign Minister began an active propaganda in this country through notes addressed to the President through a communication ad- dressed by German women to the wife of the President and to Miss Jane Addams, and through sundry other agencies, seeking to mitigate the terms of the armistice, to play upon the sympathies of the credulous and softhearted, and to ultimately effect a modification of the conditions to be imposed upon Germany at the peace council — if not, indeed, to bring about actual disagree- ment among the Allies; and WHEREAS, justice and not sentiment, common sense not German sophistry, should control the group of nations that have been forced by the Central Powers to make in- calculable sacrifices to save civilization, and WHEREAS, it would ill become America, who of all the leading foes of Germany has sacrificed the least, to assume leadership in the field of forgiveness, — it being as e.i-v as it is gratuitous to forgive wrongs done to other people — Therefore be it re- solved, that the Connecticut State Council of Defense opposes and resents this new and insidious form of propaganda, and pledges itself to take every means within its power to neutralize and to defeat it; and be it resolved further, that a copy of this resolu- tion be forthwith transmitted to the Presi- dent of the United States; to the Secretary of State; to the Chairman of the Committee on Public Information; to Connecticut's Senators and Congressmen ; and to the sev- eral State Councils of Defense of the nation. hi regard to the work of the council in the immediate future, Charles G. Bill, chairman of the budget committee, pre- sented the report which is given in the first column of this page. Upon hearing this re- port the council thereupon voted that the following committees be discontinued: co- ordination of societies, education, finance, registration and training, sanitation and medicine, and war exhibits. It further (Continued on page 4) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN" >i «r CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mit tees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol.11 HARTFORD, CONN., NOV. 29, 1918 No. 9 AMERICANIZATION DEPART- MENT PLANS CONFERENCE To Bring State and National Programs before all Persons Interested The department of Americanization is planning to hold an Americanization con- ference in the State Capitol, Hartford, Connecticut, on Wednesday and Thursday, December 11th and 12th, for the purpose of bringing before the persons in Con- necticut interested, the state and national programs of Americanization. At this time it is planned to have speakers of both state and national prominence. On the afternoon of December lltli the national and state plans will be discussed in a meeting of members of the Americani- zation committees organized under the local war bureaus of the state. It is desired that these committees be enlightened as to just what is expected of them in the coming campaign for Americanizing the persons of foreign birth in the state. In the evening of December 11th a public meeting will be held at which time all persons interested in the subject are cordially invited to attend. Addresses will be made by prominent authorities on this subject. On the morning and afternoon of Decem- ber 12th round tables will be conducted on the subject, at which time the members of the Americanization committees will be given an opportunity to express their views as to what program should be carried out in the different localities, and also as to what they propose doing in carrying out these programs. Each locality will be expeeteil to report what they have done to date along Americanization lines. There also will be given at each of these round tables one specific address by a man promi- nent in Americanization work outside the At noon on December 12th there will lie held in the Capitol an Americanization luncheon, at which time impromptu ten minute talks on different phases of Ameri- canization in the State of Connecticut will be given; this V ncheon is open to any person interested in the subject. Among the subjects to be taken up at this conference will be the state's problem of Americanization, constructive programs of procedure, the organization of local plans and industrial Americanization. What has been done and what can be done in the future will be discussed. It is hoped that as a result of this conference greater interest in the suDJed will be manifested th rougl.ou't the State. KEEP WAR BUREAUS INTACT IS COUNCIL'S MESSAGE TO 168 ORGANIZATIONS Cessation of Hostilities Does not Imply End of Struggle — Problems in Demo- bilization, Care of Sick and Wounded and Industrial Readjustments Still to be Met CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED OF ALL REPRESENTATIVES The Connecticut State Ccuncil of Defense has sent to each of the 168 war bureaus in the stale a letter asking that every bureau keep its organization intact for the work which must follow the cessation of hostili- ties. The war is not ended, and the work which the war made necessary is far from completion, it is pointed out. A conference to which representatives of all war bureaus will lie invited will soon be called, it is announced. The letter which is signed by Governor Marcus H. Holcomb and by Richard M. Bissell, chairman of the Defense council, also expresses the thanks of the council for the work done by war bureaus during the conflict. The letter follows: " The victory in the field has been won. Fighting, we hope, is ended. Connecticut's part in the struggle has been a glorious one, both in the line of battle abroad, and in the work behind the line at home. To our local war bureaus we tender most grate- ful thanks, for without their unceasing co- operation the proud record of Connecticut could never have been made. But the war is not ended, and the work which the war made necessary is far from completion. The demobilization of our mag- nificent army, the replacing of soldiers and sailors in suitable and useful positions in civil life, the care of the sick and wounded and the readjustments which will be neces- sary in our industrial life, including the redistribution of labor, present to us problems and tasks scarcely less important and perhaps more difficult and complicated than those which were involved in winning the war. Again, the effort to fuse all of our people and all of our resources into one united instrument of militant justice dis- not a few weaknesses in our civil organization which during the war have had to be cared for by temporary expedients, but which in the new order must be cured and kept strong by the carefully planned and educated measure to be made a part of our regular conduct of affairs. Until the legislature can carefully con- sider and adopt such legislation as may be necessary, all these matters must have proper and competent attention. There can be no let-up. War contracts are being cancelled now. Soldiers are beginning to return now. Labor is being shifted now. Food conservation nnwt continue. The fuel problem will not wait. Child welfare work must not be in- terrupted. Agriculture and food production must lie re-established and extended. The new world history calls for changes in our educational system. The great program of Americanization must go forward. The war has shown great lack in our care of the public health. More Liberty Loans mus lie floated, and additional gift; to the Red Cross and other remedial agencies will be needed. Finally, an elaborate federal program designed to handle many of these great problems in an orderly way with the least possible disturbance to our national and local life will probably be soon announced. lie working out of this program will re- quire numerous local adjustments and adap- tations. Incidentally, hardships and in- juries must be looked after and alleviated if possible. The responsibility for all these things can no longer be left entirelv to Govern- ment and State officials. They must be leaders, but the war has taught us that "ill* by means of the united, non-partisan, unselfish efforts of all citizens can the duties and obligations of a self-governing democracy be accomplished. At this time in the state of Connecticut, the State Council system of local war bu- reaus is the most representative and com- petent instrumentality for the work thus outlined. We ask that the organization of every war bureau be kept intact, and in a state of high efficiency for the work to come. We hope soon to make a more defi- nite announcement, and a conference to which representatives of all war bureaus will be invited will shortly be arranged. Meantime, we speak the continuance of your splendid co-operation, which has hitherto kept Connecticut in the front rank of states in every kind of war activity, and we ask you to maintain our state-wide organization without deterioration. TO REMOVE RESTRICTIONS Charles J. Bennett, State Highway Com- missioner, has announced that, pursuant to instructions from the United States Highways Council, no further applications need he made through him to the Council for approval of highway construction pro- jeets, that previous disapprovals are re- voked and that pending applications require no further action. Mr. Bennett has sent this information to all city engineers and town officials in the state. Mr. Bennett added that, according to his information from the United States Highways Council, procedure in securing materials and trans- portation should follow normal practices, that the removal of restrictions does not affect highway bond issues, which are under control of the Capital Issues Committee, ami that the State Highway Department will not be asked by the Federal Council to submit programs for next year's work. WILL STOP WATER WASTE For the purpose of making a survey of conditions attending domestic water con- sumption throughout Connecticut, Caleb M. Saville, city engineer of Hartford, has been appointed by the Connecticut State Council of Defense to its department of fuel conservation. By means of Mr. Saville's survey, the department of fuel conservation will secure data regarding such communities as may be wasting water by failure to meter. Other means by which fuel may be saved through a general conservation of water consumption will also be sug- gested by the survey, with a view of making the necessary recommendations to the incoming legislature. Questionnaires for the gathering of data have been mailed. *. «f »• UE C if 1918 CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Liberty Chorus Notes The end of hostilities oversows does not mean the end of Liberty Choruses in Con- necticut, according to an announcement by James S. Stevens, director of Liberty Choruses, Connecticut State Council of Defense. " Doubtless where the work has lagged, some of the choruses will die, but wherever there is a live director, or where the choruses have shown spirit, the patriotism of the members will see to it that the good work goes on," Mr. Stevens said. Liberty Chorus work is spreading through thirty-two states, according to Mr. Stevens, who some time ago prepared a plan of or- ganizing the choruses for peace. This con- templates a state executive board, with one member for each county and one member at large. The duty of the board will be to perfect the state organization. Mr. Stevens will announce his plan at such a time as he may deem proper. " In the meantime the choruses are asked to carry on until the boys come home," Mr. Stevens said. "There is need in this country for the incorporation of music into our civic and national life. No other medium is more potent in arousing national spirit, and none is more potent in sustain- ing that spirit. Music is of the soul, and the soul of America will always sing. It took the war to make us realize this. Once realized, our people will not be will- ing to live without good music. If the Liberty Choruses have demonstrated any- thing they have made evident the fact that we are a musical people. The manner in which our people have sung in this war has astonished all who have heard it." BOYS' WORKING RESERVE PREPARES FOR DRIVE Expect to Have 2,000 Boys Available for Agricultural Labor Next Summer COUNTY AND CITY DIRECTORS MEET RELEASE BUILDING PERMITS Samuel Ferguson, State Director of non- war construction, has informed all local non-war construction administrators in Connecticut that his office will take no further action on any permit applications which may be pending there or before the Federal War Industries Board in Washing- ton and which are automatically released by the recent ruling of the War Industries Board removing the need of permits for certain kinds of construction. Mr. Ferguson pointed out to local administrators that they should advise permit applicants who are affected by this ruling that they are now at liberty to proceed with their con- struction projects. Mr. Ferguson has asked all local administrators to send to him as soon as possible a report for September, October and up to November 12, covering a summary of non-war construction projects upon which deferment until after the war was requested. The War Industries Board informed Mr. Ferguson that these reports were wanted in Washington, together witfc a report from him concerning all construc- tion projects of which he disapproved. The United States Boys' Working Reserve in Connecticut is preparing for a recruiting campaign to begin January 20. W. D. Hood, Federal Director for Connecticut of the Reserve, announced that the purpose of the campaign in this state, as elsewhere, is to provide additional farm labor against the food shortage now faced by the world. Plans will be announced later. " Although peace seems certain, the world today faces, the most alarming food shortage in history," said Mr. Hood. " In America this shortage is due almost entirely to a lack of farm labor. According to present estimates, starvation will overtake many parts of Europe unless the United States can produce a maximum amount of foodstuffs in 1919. The full development of the United States Boys' Working Reserve as a source of farm labor is therefore more important to the nation than ever before, as it is one of the chief mediums of supply for a sorely needed farm labor." Mr. Hood added that in Connecticut plans were underway by which he hoped and expected to have 2,000 boys available for labor next summer. He pointed out that the agriculturalists of the United States were ;i unit on the importance of continu- ing the United States Boys' Working Re- serve as a peace time organization. This was indicated by the " Appeal to the Ameri- can People " just made by the National Board of Farm Organizations, representing practically every farmer in the country. In its statement regarding farm labor con- ditions, with recommendations as to over- coming the present shortage of farm help, the National Board recommended the inten- sive training of boys in accordance with the plans of the United States Boys' Work- ing Reserve. It was also pointed out by Mr. Hood that the economic worth of the United States Boys' Working Reserve was indicated in a report published by the Indiana State Council of Defense, which stated that during the vacation season last summer Indiana members of the Reserve earned $1,111,722 producing food and munitions. Reports verified by employers indicated that 4,323 boys raised enough food to feed 13,500 soldiers for one year, and 6,055 Reserve boys worked a total of 673,107 days. A meeting of the county and city direc- tors of the Boys' Working Reserve was held on Saturday, November 23rd. Men from all over the State were present and the work for enrolling 2,000 boys for 1919 was carefully laid out, as well as plans for the summer camps, which it is antici- pated will be held, beginning about May loth. Each county and city director is to communicate with the high school prin- cipals and supervisors of schools in his ter- ritory with a view to getting everything in readiness for the drive of January 20th. The state Y. M. C. A. has very kindly offered the services of county Y. M. C. A. secretaries in the way of supervising boys placed on farms next summer. This will Woman s Division Notes The woman's division of the United States Employment Service will hold a conference on December 5 in the Hall of the House of Representatives, State Capitol, Hartford. Those invited to attend include: The Connecticut State Council of Defense, the chairmen of the local committees of the women's division of the Council of Defense, the advisory committee of the State Council, the executive committee of the woman's division, the speakers of the speakers bureau, the superintendents and women examiners of the United States Employ- ment service of the Department of Labor. Leo A. Korper, state director of the LTnited States Employment service, will outline the achievements of service in Con- necticut in its less than a year of existence. Miss Helen Fraser will speak on Govern- ment Employment Exchanges in England: Mrs. Joseph A. Alsop will summarize the various departments of the woman's divi- sion. Miss Clare Amberton, who is in charge of the household department of the United States Employment Service in New Haven will discuss the domestic service problem. Mrs. E. G. H. Schneck will present the work of the Woman's Land Army. Mrs. E. G. Slater, the examiner in charge of the Philadelphia Employment office is also ex- pected to made an address. The woman's division of the United States Employment Service has asked the woman's division of the Connecticut State Council of Defense to make a survey of all oppor- tunities for training offered to women in the different towns of the State. A circular letter, stating the possible fields of training that might be discovered, and form sheets on which these findings are to be recorded, have been sent to each town chairman with the request that she organize a committee and with its help make the survey of her town as rapidly as possible. The results of this survey will put into the hands of the United States Employment offices information which will be of value to those seeking opportunities for training. This information will form the basis for a pamphlet to be published later giving a list of training courses open to women, in every town in the state, and will be similar to a pamphlet recently issued by the New York woman's division of the United States Employment Service. insure parents that boys will be well looked after. A number of high schools through their principals have already signified their in- tention of using the farm craft lessons as a means of giving boys a little preliminary training in farm problems. General L. F. Burpee ) as expressed his readiness to organize a Junior State Guard under which all boys down to the age of sixteen may receive military training under the State Guard officers. This docs not mean that the course is only open to High School boys. All boys within the required ages are invited. The only require- ment is that they shall fur.ish suitable drill halls and have at least fifty boys who de- sire the training. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN U. S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE RECRUITING FARM LABOR IS IMMEDIATE NECESSITY How the Service Assists Superintend" ents and the Department of Justice David Elder, Farm-help Specialist, asso- ciated with the United States Employment Service at the State Capitol, recently addressed a meeting of the chairmen of the County Labor Boards concerning the neees- of recruiting farm labor at once for the winter's needs and for next season's food planting. lie remarked in substance as follows: It is the experience of our employment offices that the recruiting and placing of farm labor is perhaps the most expensive in time and effort of any class of labor we have to handle. In one of our large offices where considerable farm labor has been handled this year, the superintendent agreed with me the other day that it was about as easy to place ten men in an ordinary factory as to place one man on a farm. The natural result of this has been that, unless special attention was given to the requirements of the farmers, the tendency would be to neglect this end of the work and if we are not careful, the farmers will get the little end of the deal. We find that the offices that are getting the best results are those who have a special man in charge of all farm labor. In fact, even in other states, the offices which have a special farm man are about the only ones that do anything about recruiting farm labor. It has been pointed out earlier in the day that the harvesting of our perishable food rops is in danger, but that must not lead us to the conclusion that the chief demand for farm help is temporary. Many of us who are unfamiliar with farming are too prone to assume that the farmers do not provide permanent employment. The facts are that permanent rather than temporary employment is our chief concern. We need thoroughly experienced farmers who will work the year around and can keep their jobs the rest of their lives if they are satis- factory. We must not allow ourselves to think that because Connecticut is primarily a muni- tion producing state that we can neglect l he food producers. Mr. Hoover tells us that where last, year we substituted food tli is year we will be asked to eat less food. Our friends in Europe are about to call on as never before for food. This year Russia has produced only 20% of her normal amount of food. We have an- nounced our intention to save Russia if we can. The people who will win Russia will be the people who can supply food and it is going to take a lot of it. With the present conditions in Europe we must insist on efficiency in farming as well as in any other line of production. There are two classes of farmers which will hardly be considered as essential: on one hand the private estates which employ a large number of men but produce little food: on the other, the very small farmer who, although he does not need help very badly might perhaps like to employ a man at about half the regular wage. Neither of these classes but the large number of practical men who are producing the bulk of our food supply, and- are unable to get help, demand attention. Only the other day, one of the leading dairymen of the state sold a herd of 70 cows chiefly because he could not obtain sufficient help at the price he felt able to pay. This does not mean that you and I will have to go without milk for the market milk will be brought in from a greater distance. It does mean, however, that a creamery or eheese-factory in northern Vermont or New York may have to shut down in order to supply that milk, and this in the face of the fact that the Food Administration is seriously consider- ing putting us on butter rations. The importance of such concentrated produce as butter and cheese in feeding our soldiers and our allies is obvious. New Haven Incidents The employment Service of New Haven lias been successful in several instances, with the co-operation of the Department of Justice operatives, in hunting up " key men " in industries who were staying out of the shop for a day or two or more, thereby slowing up production in depart- ments which took the product from them ami carried it to completion. One such instance was a man beyond draft age who had worked only a few days each week for two months past and because of his skill was absolutely necessary to the completion of a contract for canteens for the army and navy. The fact that the secret service and the United States Employment Service handled this man and his delinquency with- out publicity was doubly effective in that it spread the story from person to person throughout the shop. It gave an air of mystery as to how the delinquent was known and found that caused others to realize the situation. One of the large hospitals for convales- cent, soldiers is located in New Haven. Recently a considerable quantity of coal i\;i-< badly needed at the hospital and had to be handled immediately. There was no labor available at the hospital and no common labor was on the books of the Employment Service awaiting placement. A business concern within a mile of the hospital had recently been aided by the Employment Service in securing several men to complete its necessary force. That concern was at once appealed to to loan twelve men for twelve hours, and cheerfully and patriotically assisted. The coal was moved to the bins, the patients were kept warm and there was no overturn of labor in any plant due to an offer of extraor- dinary wages. Insidious New Propaganda Begun by Solf Opposed and Resented by Council (Continued from page 1) voted that the duties of the finance com- mittee be transferred to the budget com- mittee; and that the following committees and departments be continued without ex- pense: Commercial relations, military and naval, state protection, transportation and Liberty choruses. In conclusion the council voted that the following committees and departments be continued temporarily: ex- ecutive, woman's division, legal, federal fuel administration, health and recreation,, four minute men, food supply, United States employment service, United States Boys' Working Reserve. The resignation of George B. Chandler, chairman of the Department of Publicity, having been presented in such a way as to make its acceptance imperative, the same was accepted and the following expression of appreciation of the extraordinary services rendered by Mr. Chandler was unanimously adopted : As soon as the Connecticut State Council of Defense was organized in April, 1917, it became apparent that one of the most im- portant tasks to be undertaken by it would be the establishment of a Department of Publicity for the purpose of stimulating public morale and circulating war news originating in the council or at Washing- ton, and Mr. Chandler was at once recog- nized and selected as the outstanding in- dividual best equipped for carrying on this work. Mr. Chandler, despite somewhat impaired health, promptly accepted this responsible position and from that time until the time of his resignation has exhibited such fore- sight and appreciation of the particular needs of the people in the way of educative propaganda and has shown such unusual and varied skill and fertility of imagina- tion in devising suitable plans and methods of arousing the attention and interest of our citizens to the vital issues of the war and to their responsibilities as to have made the publicity department of this council second to none in the United States, and to have won frequent favorable comment and approval from governmental departments at Washington and from other sources. This council therefore desires to express its great appreciation of the work which Mr. Chandler has accomplished and to ex- tend to him on its own behalf and on be- half of the State of Connecticut, to which he has brought honor and credit, its thanks for his patriotic zeal and untiring energy. The council voted that several special committees be appointed, the first to confer with Dr. Valeria H. Parker, and with the state police commission in regard to the plan for the consolidation of part of the work of the Health and Recreation Depart- ment with the state police. The second committee to confer with the State Health Council to make plans for the continuation of the work of the Child Welfare Department under the jurisdiction of that council. The third committee to take up with the executive committee of the Americanization department and with Mr. Wheaton, the preparation of legislation to be presented bv this council. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Insidious New Propaganda Begun by Solf Opposed and Resented by Council (Contin ued from page 4) When the above work is finished the fourth committee will make arrangements with the state board of finance for joint meetings of the council or the special com- mittees with that, board, and with repre- sentatives of the State Health Council and the State Police Board, before which meet- ing representatives of the health and recreation department, the department of child welfare, and the Americanization department shall appear in order that the above programs may be made clear to the finance board. These joint meetings are to be arranged for dates not later than December 15. Those present at this session of the council were: His Excellency. Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach. Charles G. Bill, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Frank D. Cheney, Lucius F. Robinson, Caroline Ruutz-Rees of the council; Mar- garet T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Treasurer John T. Roberts, Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston, Arthur L. Shipman. The Connecticut Stair Council of Defense met in general session on November 25 at 11.45. The meeting opened with Chairman Richard M. Bissell reading the resignation of Samuel Ferguson, a director of non-war construction — the resignation being due to the fact that all restrictions on building are now lifted. Mr. Bissell spoke in ap- preciation of the efficient work of this de- partment, and expressed the gratitude of the council to Mr. Ferguson. The council voted to accept the resignation and to ex- press its cordial appreciation and tender its thanks for Sir. Ferguson's patriotic service. The council then voted that the executive department be empowered to make arrange- ments with the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers to collect certain data. This is the data desired by the Council of National Defense in behalf of the War Labor Policies Board, and also data concerning county and municipal projects delayed by the war, or now in prospect. A telegram from the Fifth Avenue Asso- ciation to His Excellency, the Governor, Marcus H. Holcomb, was referred by him to the council. It requested participation in the decoration of Fifth Avenue, New York, as an " Avenue of States." The council votes that the executive department be authorized to secure the co-operation of a committee of Connect icttt citizens in New York to arrange the matter. Those present at the meeting were: Chair- man Richard M. Bissell. Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Charles G. Bill. Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley. Frank D. Cheney, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robinson, Caro- line Ruutz-Rees, of the Council; Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin ('. Galpin, Treas- urer John T. Roberts. Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston; also the following chairmen and members of committees — H. J. Baker, George B. Chandler, William C. I heney, Samuel Ferguson, Harrison B. Freeman. George S. Godard, Leo A. Korper, George M. Landers, G. Ellsworth Meech, Elijah Rogers, Mrs. Samuel Russell, Jr.. Thomas W. Russell, Robert Scoville, Arthur L. Shipman, Guy C. Smith. MEETING OF NOVEMBER 18 At the general' meeting of the Council on November 18, Margaret F. Corwin, secre- tary for woman's work reported for the wo- man's division on the subject of a "Back to School " drive. As a result of consulta- tion with the State Board of Education and a survey of the situation, it was recom- mended that such a drive be made in order to increase attendance at the high schools and trade schools. Mrs. T. Belknap Beach discussed the matter briefly and it was voted that the woman's division be au- thorized to carry on a " Back to School " campaign in co-operation with the State Board of Education. J. T. Jackson, of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers appeared for that body and presented an offer of co-operation in the work of reconstruction. L. F. Pack of the same Society spoke briefly, Mr. Bissell expressed the appreciation of the Council, and it was voted that the offer of co-opera- tion on the part of the Connecticut Society of ( i\il Engineers be gratefully accepted, and that the Executive Department be in- structed to take up with this society at the earliest opportunity the discussion of its participation in reconstruction work in Connecticut. In regard to the subject of encouragement of sheep raising. Commissioner J. M. Whit- tlesey spoke briefly and requested the ap- pointment of a committee of the Council to consider the matter. It was thereupon voted that the chair- man appoint a committee to consist of three members of the Council and such others as may be desirable, which shall investigate the whole subject of sheep rais- ing in Connecticut with a view to submit- ting a bill to the legislature, if after study they deem that action advisable. Robert. Scoville reported on the matter of returning soldiers to the land. The Council then voted that the chairman ap- point a Committee of three or more to study the matter of returning soldiers to tin' land and report a comprehensive plan of procedure. Mr. Bissell reported on the situation in Washington to the effect that realization there is keen of the critical nature of the approaching period, but that the program of action is not yet matured enough to make the future clear. The indications are that there is still a great deal of work to be done through the agency of State Councils. Those present at the meeting were Chair- man Richard M. Bissell. Joseph W. Alsop, Charles O. Bill. Mrs. T. Belknap Beach. William BroSmith, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulke- ley. Frank D. Cheney. Adjutant General George M. Cole. Alton T. Miner. James T. Moran, Ira M. Ornburn. Lucius F. Robin- son, Caroline Ruutz-Rees and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Mar- garet T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Treasurer John T. Roberts, Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston; also the following chair- men and members of committees and sub- committees; Mrs. J. W. Alsop, H. J. Baker, Dr. W. IT. Brown, H. R. Buck, George B. Chandler, Anna. W. Coale, Charles ('. Cook, I. G. Davis, R. E. Dodge, Harrison B. Freeman. George S. Godard, J. T. Jackson, George M. Landers, L. F. Pack, Dr. Valeria H. Parker. Elijah Rogers, Samuel Russell, Jr.. Robert Scoville. Professor Guv Smith and J. M. Whittlesey. At. the executive session of the Council, Mr. Bissell reported on a meeting in Wash- ington of chairmen of State Councils at which the following resolutions were adopted. " RESOLVED as the sense of this meet- ing that federal policies and plans having to do with matters of readjustment and re- organization can best be administered with- in the stit.>s by representative local agen- cies such a- the State Councils of Defense rather than by federal agencies, with this purpose in view we respectfully urge that only by means of a closer 'contact be- tween the several federal activities and the State Councils of Defense can such a plan be carried out. "RESOLVED M RTHER that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Council of National Defense and to every State Council of Defense. " Mr. Bissell then read a memorandum with reference to future activities of the Coun- cil. A general discussion followed, and it was voted. That the chairman be requested to pre- pare a letter to be sent at once to all war bureaus and to the press expressive of the desire of this Council that they maintain their organizations intact. The Council voted that copies of the re- ports of committee chairmen on the future activities of their committees be sent to each member of the Council; and that, the budget committee be authorized to add to their number, for purposes of study, and to report to the Council at the next meeting upon the future activities of committees. It also voted that the budget, committee be authorized to dispose of property of the Council which is no longer necessary to its work, and of which it has the right to dis- pose. Mr. Stanley H. Holmes presented pro- posals of the Americanization department for a registration of non-English speaking persons in certain communities, a con- ference on the subject of evening schools, and certain printing designed to stimulate attendance in evening schools. The Council voted that the plans as presented be approved, and that the Publi- city department be instructed to take cogni- zance of the latest propaganda enacting from Germany, designed to arouse divisive tendencies, with a view to combating it. Those present at this meeting were Chair- man Richard M. Bissell. Joseph W. Alsop. Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Charles G. Bill, William BroSmith. Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Frank D. Cheney. Adjutant General George M. Cole, Alton T. Miner, James T. Moran, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robinson, Caroline Ruutz-Rees. Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council : Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Calpin. Treasurer John T. Roberts. Anna B. Sands, and Henry M. Wriston. TO RECRUIT CIVILIANS For the further carrying out of the policy expressed by President Wilson in his proclamation of June 17, 1918, that a centralized agency must have sole direction of all recruiting of civilian workers, the United States Employment Service, from and after November 15, will take under its exclusive control and direction the recruit- ment of women workers. This statement was made by Leo A. Korper. Federal Director for Connecticut of the United States Employment Service, following advices from Washington. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN The Prudential Committee Renders Report Relative to Continuance of Council (Continued from page 1) women now constituting its central author- ity, but of thousands of volunteer commit- tee workers with an efficient organization in every city and town in the state. This 'country and state were utterly lack ing in machinery adequate to undertake the work made necessary by war conditions. The fact that a very large percentage, prac- tically all of the work was organized and planned by volunteers and executed with uniform success by thousands of volunteer workers all over Connecticut is to be ever- lasting credit of the state. Mistakes have been made, of course, which could not have been wholly avoided even had the workers been trained for the emergency so immense was the task. But the fact that under the h ise, able and patient leadership of ( k>v- efhdr EoIc6inl5] EEIi Council, and the multi- tude of loyal men and women constituting its organization throughout the state, have been so largely the means employed whereby Connecticut has, with a minimum of ex- pense, been placed and kept in the very front rank of the states of the nation in its war work, speaks well for the efficiency of the organization. We all resent the fact that Germany in forcing us into war made it necessary for this state to spend to November 1st a total of $195,000 to carry on our war work, but this sum seems small in comparison with the expenditures of other states for similar work; for example, Massachusetts has spent over $694,000, Maryland, $550,000, and Michigan, $3,500,000." We must consider that there is public sentiment that the Council has done its work, that the war is over, and the object for which the Council was created has been accomplished, and that, therefore, its activ- ities should cease. We must take into con- sideration the American trait of a feeling of resentment against what is considered interference with personal or business activities. This feeling has been largely laid aside during the war, but is very prop- erly returning perhaps stronger than ever after having been held in restraint. We must also consider the perfectly natural and normal desire of the men and women of this Council and its organization to return to their long neglected business affairs, which they have unselfishly laid aside, often at considerable real sacrifice to undertake 1 1 1 i — work. It would be truly deplorable, however, for the American people to fall back into old ways of selfishness and waste, to lose any of' the benefits to the nation and the individual taught by sacrifice and labor for others and by war conservation methods and habits of thrift. Not less than the problems of the war period, are the problems of the reconstruc- tion period for our best thought and efforts. I he lessons taught us by the war should nut be lost sight of, but rather should we profit by them to the future benefit of the state and nation. The Council came into existence for the purpose of service. The signing of the armistice has removed the need of some of its activities, and further effort and ex- pense along such lines should cease. But there are other activities made necessary by the war, which it is of the utmost im- portance to continue under the uncertainties of readjustment, until such time as the need has been removed, or until they can be taken over by duly authorized agencies. Meanwhile the Connecticut State Council of Defense organization' constitutes the only means to carry on the work, and the National Council of Defense has asked the State Councils to keep their organization in full working efficiency to carry out the federal plans. The successful carrying on of the work needed will require the assistance of local organizations throughout the state. This need has been filled by the war bureaus, and the members of these bureaus should unselfishly stand by until their work is finished, or until it can be taken over under properly worked out plans looking to the continuance of non-partisan local organiza- tions valuable for the future welfare of our state. It will, with your approval, be the policy of this committee in supervising the ex- penditures of the various committees rec- ommend.'il in continue to see that 'they eliminate any details or expense justified under the pressure of war conditions, but the discontinuance of which now would not imperil the successful carrying on of what necessarily remains of their work. Taking into careful consideration the fore- going, it has been the effort of your com- mittee to consider and recommend the con- tinuance of such work as would in our opinion be justified under present condi- tions. In dealing with the individual commit- tees we have divided them into four groups: Committees whose activities it is the opinion of our committee should under existing conditions, be discontinued: co- ordination of societies, education, finance, registration and training, sanitation and medicine, war exhibits. Committees recommended to continue, but without further expense: legal committee, commercial relations, department of state protection, transportation, liberty chorus, military and naval. Committees of war activities whose work it is necessary to tem- porarily continue. Under this heading, as your committee advises the continuance of the activities, we give briefly in connection with each committee our reasons for so doing: — Executive department: This department is, of course, the direct means by which the federal agency gets in touch with the state organization. Woman's division: As an aid to the execu- tive department of the Council in its various activities, and as an aid in carrying out the work of other activities necessary to continue, such as, Americanization, Child Welfare, and Health and Recreation. Federal Fuel Administration: It is a federal activity' but requires some funds from the Council for the successful carrying on of its work in this state and must be continued until such time as discontinued by the Federal Government. Fuel Conservation: Owing to the con- tinued serious shortage of anthracite, Wash- ington plans the continuance of conserva- tion education, particularly in connection with home economy. Practically all of the expense is borne by Washington, but there are likely to be small items which the Coun- cil will be called upon to pay. Health and Recreation: There is prob- ably even more need for the work of this committee at the present time than here- tofore, and your committee is wholly in sympathy with the continuance of this work in the present. We feel, however, that a portion of the work this committee is now doing can gradually he turned over to volun- teer organizations, and another portion with Legislative approval, to the State Police Department. Four Minute Men : It is necessary to continue for the present the work of this committee in connection with the federal plans concerning these speakers. There is but little expense entailed. Food Supply Committee and all of Allied Committees under this heading: The short- age in the world's supply of food will even- tually adjust itself, hut there is still a neces- sity for temporary work in this state until such time as it can be turned over to other agencies. Publicity: Your committee is of the "pinion that there is great need of the continuance of energetic publicity work, not on the extensive scale that has been necessary in the past, but with ample pro- visions to take care of the needs of the future. The insidious German propaganda recently being put out, is a case in point, and requires energetic and forceful hand- ling. Your committee suggests that such work as remains for this committee should be merged in that of the executive depart- ment. United States Employment Service which includes the Boys' Working Reserve: This is largely a federal activity, though very properly closely allied and merged with state control and requiring state funds. Until federal policy is decided, it will be impossible to know what will be the future of this department. Meanwhile, we recom- mend continuance of state aid. Committees whose activities should be continued giving special attention to the perfecting of a program which will justify the Legislature in making them permanent activities. Under this heading comes the work of committees whose activities while not strictly war work are much too valuable to lose, and we recommend the continuance of these activities until such time as, in a proper and orderly manner, they can be brought to the attention of the legislature. Ainericani/ation : The future safety of our institutions rests largely upon the edu- cation of our people, to the end that the people of all races and nationalities within the state shall he united harmoniously. Child Welfare: Starting in the face of much prejudice, this work has gained the respect and confidence of all classes. Committee on Historical Records: The work of this committee very properly should be included in the State Library plans, but until appropriation is made it is necessary for this Council to provide the funds so that the work of committee and its work will be of great importance to the state in the future. In advising the continuance of the last group of committees enumerated, we sug- gest that each committee prepare a record of their work accomplished and their plans for the future, with definite and explicit reasons for a continuance, that such reports may be available for the proper committees of "the Legislature having in charge the future of all this work. Vol. II Qlomtgrttott Ittllrtiit Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, DECEMBER 13, 1918 No. 10 GOVERNOR VOICES A WARNING AGAINST GERMAN PROPAGANDA Alienate American People from Entente — Posters and Leaflets Pre- pared by Council to Expose this Manoeuvre WOMAN'S DIVISION HOLDS CONFERENCE ON STATE'S INDUSTRIAL PROBLEM Declares Solf's Notes are Intended to Labor Exchanges in England — Future OPINIONS OF EMINENT MEN ON OUR PROPER ATTITUDE " Dr. Solf realizes that the only quarter mi earth from which Germany may expect sympathy is a certain sentimental and mis- guided elemenl in the United Stairs." de- clared Governor Marcus H. Holeomb when his attention was called to the cam paign instituted by the Connecticut State Council of Defense to combat the propa- ganda instituted by the German Foreign Minister after the signing of the armistice. " The real object of Dr. Solf's whining notes is to alienate the American people from the Entente." the Governor said. " Solf hopes to secure peace terms which will leave Oermany strung enough to start a future war for world conquest. At the peace table we should not think of revenge; i one of the Allies will do that, but, when framing the peace terns, the United States should remember Germany's crimes. We may rest assured that France, England and [taly need no reminder to do this, for they are the ones who have really sufl'ered. "Germany's recent Hood of world-wide propaganda proves thai her power for devil- try is not yel crushed. Let us not be duped by Self's appealing phrases. Lei us. rather, resolve that a united America shall endorse (lie Ulied demand that the peace term-, make Germany incapable of future mischief." To combat the Solf propaganda the Cpn- neticut state Council of Defense lias issued a large poster headed " Stand Fast America, Beware the Soft Pedal " and a leaflet bear- ing the message "Justice but no Flowers." The clergy and woman's clubs of the slate have been asked to point out the dangers attending the Solf propaganda, and all supervisors of schools have been asked to request the teachers under their jurisdiction lo explain to the children the significance of Solf's notes. These agencies have been provided for their convenience, with a leaf- lei containing a digest of .all the German I'm eign Minister's not( s. "Dr. Solf net long ago was unit I spoken as to what Germany must have in I he w i\ of peace eondil ions in order to insure her proper development," said Richard M. Bissell, Chairman of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense. "Tlie armistice makes a realization of any of those conditions entirely out of the question, and to a man of Solf's express beliefs the conditions of the armistice must be very distasteful indeed. With true (Concduded on page 6) of Female Workers in that Country — Reports from Household Depart = ment and Women's Land Army — Problems of Placement Secretaries ORGANIZATION AND PLANS OF WOMANS' DIVISION The problem presented by the demobili- zation of the industrial army of this state, particularly as it regards women, was the subject of a conference under the auspices of the woman's division of the United States Employment Service held in the Hall of tic House in the State Capitol on Thurs- day. December 5th. Miss Mary Van Kleeck, Chief of the Women in Industry Section of the United States Department of Labor, called atten- tion to the fact that the industrial problem in Connecticut for women is not merely a war problem. However, the need of a national employment service has been dem- on-trated during the acute industrial situ- ation. In England the Ministry of Muni- tions was the first governmental department to evolve definite industrial standards for munition workers. In the United States, the Ordnance Bureau lias made recom- mendation- to industrial plants furnishing munitions. The need of creating instru- mentalities for adjusting differences be- tween the employer and the employee with the public maintaining the balance has been made clear during the war period. Miss Helen Fraser next described briefly the organization of the labor exchanges in England which were supported by the Gov- ernment haig before the war. The country was divided into districts with a branch exchange in each district for both men and women. Private agencies continued in cue for the placement of servants. Certain other employment bureaus had ex- cellent records of the professional women workers in the country, whose special re- sponsibility was the giving of vocational guidance to young persons. Care Com- mittees made up of public spirited vol- unteers interested in the work of the em- ployment exchange were the connecting link betwe n the school- and the employment exchange. An Advisory Board (which to i certain extent corresponds to our Com- munity Labor Boards) was appointed for eai li district . After the war broke out. the labor ex- changes if Cieat Britain were removed from the Heard of Trade and placed under the jurisdiction of the Mini-try of Labor. In demobilizing, the same agencies will be used a- during the war. The stabilizing etl'eet of the employment exchange in England was illustrated by the fact that to avoid the competition of wages,! i ( loncluded on page 6) | COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DE- FENSE ASKS CONNECTICUT COUNCIL TO CONTINUE Suggest Co-operation of War Bureaus With Employment Service — To Publish Agricultural Bulletin — Dup= licate Records of Personal Service to be Transmitted to State Library MORRIS E. ALLINQ AND HOWELL CHENEY RESIGN The Connecticut State Council of Defense met in genera] session on the morning of December 9. The 'meeting opened with Joseph W. ANop reporting, on behalf of Mr. Mm an, the progress of the special Health and Recreation Committee. Justice George \Y. Wheeler spoke for the special committee on child welfare. Chairman Richard M. Bissell read a letter from 1). It. McLennan, the Chief of the Non-War Construction section of the War Industries Board, announcing the comple- tion of his task, and thanking the Council and it- officers for the work done in Con- necticut. Mr. Alsop reported for the executive de- partment mi the proposed co-operation of War Bureaus and the United States Em- ployment Service. He suggested use of War Bureaus to spread information, particu- larly where the Employment Service has no offices, also use of War Bureaus in smaller tow ns to survey the needs of smaller industrial concerns in such towns. Justice Wheeler explained the plans on foot in Bridgeport, and made inquiry into the proposals to take care of wounded and injured soldiers capable of limited service. Mr. Bissell read portions of a letter from the Extension Service of the Connecticut Agricultural College, suggesting publication of a bulletin concerning agriculture in Con- necticut and its possibilities, the purpose being to bring Connecticut to the attention of soldiers who might be attracted to agri- culture. The Council voted in favor of such a publication. A letter from Howell Cheney, announcing his resignation from the position of Direc- tor of War Savings in Connecticut, was read. The Council voted to accept the resignation with expression of the grati- tude of the Council for faithful and effec- tive work. The resignation of Morris E. Ailing as director of the Four Minute Men was similarly accepted. George S. Godard reported on the meeting of the Historical Records Department held on Saturday. 1 ember 7. detailing the activities of the department. He requested that the War Bureaus be requested to trans- mit the duplicate sets of Connecticut per- sonal military service record cards to the State Library. The Council passed a vote in favor. Mr. Bissell then read a telegram from the Council of National Defense requesting (Concluded on page 6) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- mittees and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to he a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. Vol. II HARTFORD, CONN., DEC. 13.1918 No. 10 AMERICANIZATION CON- FERENCE DISCUSSES PLANS Open State Campaign by Bringing Various Committees and Members Together On Wednesday and Thursday, December 11th and 12th, the Department of Ameri- canization conducted an Americanization conference in the Hall of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol, Hart- ford. The meeting opened on Wednesday with a "(Jet Acquainted" gathering, when ii embers of the State Department met with delegates and guests and discussed their local needs and conditions. The afternoon session began at 2 o'clock and discussed the general topic "National and State Plan for Americanization." This session heard addresses on the " Function of the Council in Americanization Work," " The State Problem of Americanization," "The National Plan," "The State's Plan to Meet the State's Problem." In the evening a general session open to the public considered various national and state aspects of Americanization. On the morning of December 12 a Round Table was conducted, having for its general topic "Plans for Local Americanization Committees." After hearing a general dis- eussion on the subject "Organizing a Com- munity for Americanization Work" the delegates present discussed various questions relating to the tentative local plan pre- sented to the conference by the State Di- rector of Americanization. At 1:30 P.M. an Americanization luncheon was held, and ten minute talks were given by representative business men and others. The afternoon session was a Round Table discussion of " Industrial Americanization." At this time the industrial plan was pre- sented and various questions relating to it effective operation were discussed. The purpose of the conference was to open up the state campaign of Amerirani zation by bringing together all members of the sixty-six local Americanization com unites organized under the department, together with the presidents of the chambers of commerce, manufacturers' associations and other industrial men, the superinten- dents of schools in communities having night .schools, and Americanization workers • specially with the question. Final n! was reached upon important aspe ts of the state and local plan, so that now the department is in a position to go ahead witli the support of its entire or- ganization. CONNECTICUT MOTOR CORPS STILL URGENTLY NEEDED Organization Has Proved Itself Qener» ous in Response and bfficient in Execution GOVERNOR INVITES OTHERS TO JOIN \liout S00 men and women are now actively identified with the Conwecticui Motor Corps, according to a statement by Mrs. Samuel Russell, Jr.. of Middletown, Colonel of the Corps, and Mrs. F. S. Strong of New Haven, Lieutenant Colonel. This number does not include automobile owners who, in response to Governor Marcus H. Ilolcomb's automobile census of 1017, vol- unteered their cars in case of need. Governor Holcomb spoke with enthu- siasm concerning the record of the Corps. and said he hoped for a generous response to invitations to join its ranks. " No phase of Connecticut's 100 per cent loyal and efficient support of the Federal Government during the greatest crisis in our national history has been more en- thusiastic than the work of the Connecticut Motor Corps," said the Governor. " And few of the state's agencies of defense have I n more valuable and efficient. "Incorporated as a division of the De- partment of Transportation Connecticut State Council of Defense, with the express purpose of co-ordinating individual efforts into one effective movement, the corps has independently, given for a long period services as varied as they were valuable. Automobile owners extended the use of their cars for Liberty Loan meetings and for war rallies. During the recent in- fluenza epidemic there were cars in abund- ance for the transportation of doctors and nurses. Again, the transportation of the French Army Band, when it toured Con- necticut for seven days in September, 1918. was furnished by the same patriotic men ami women. The Motor Corps has stood ready to serve United War Work campaigners. Liberty Loan, Red Cross and War Savings workers. It will also extend assistance to war bureaus. When the American troops come home it will have a still broader field of usefulness. I personally hope, therefore, that responses to invitations to join its rank will continue to be prompt and generous." During the months following the entry of the United States into the war. accord- ing to Mrs. Russell's statement, patriotic Connecticut women offered to drive their cars wdierever voluntary transportation would be of assistance to defense agencies and similar organizations engaged in war activities. In fourteen Connecticut cities the women formed local units designated in general as Motor Messenger Corps. Through the organization of the local units the members continued to contribute the use of their motor cars for transportation required and requested by war workers campaigning for such activities as the liberty Loan, War Savings, United War Work anil Red Cross drives. So great was the demand for some form of patriotic , and volunteer transportation that the Motor Messenger Corps received an enthusiastic reception by all defense and charitable organizations, and the members responded to all requests. h. «f 9. u£C 23 1918 To maintain a more flexible organization and to provide sufficient transportation facilities to meet the increased number of requests, some recognition was desirable from the State Council of Defense which would tend to combine the individual work ■ f the units into one effective effort. With this object in view the Motor Service was incorporated into the Department of Transportation, State Gouncil of Defense, under the title of the Connecticut Motor Corps, with Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Strong respectively as Colonel and Lieutenant- ( 'olonel. The Connecticut Motor Corps was or- ganized territorially into six divisions con- forming to the districts of the State Guard. Each division is commanded by a major. In the first division Mrs. H. G. Armstrong of Hartford is major; in the second divi- sion, Mrs. Roger White, 2nd, of New Haven; in the third division, Mrs. Eben Learned of Norwich; in the fourth division. Mrs. 1 harles G. Sanford of Bridgeport; in the fifth division, Miss Katherine Smith of Waterbury; and in the sixth division, Miss Pauline Wilcox of Middletown. Following the association of the Motor Corps with the Connecticut Council of De- fense, the latter directed certain War Bureaus to co-operate with the divisional major in organizing local units of the Motor Corps. At present several addi- :ii ii il units are in the process of formation. The automobile owners who volunteered their cars following Governor Holcomb's automobile census renewed the offer of these cars to the department of transpor- tation of the State Council, and the cars were added to the auxiliary section of the Motor Corps especially prepared to handle transportation of speakers and other trans- port at ion work. An estimate showing the commercial value of the service furnished by the Connecticut Motor Messenger Corps will be found in the Transportation department's report to the i ouncil. The report will emphasize the faet that these estimates do not include all transportation of doctors, visiting nurses and attendants who were active in combating the influenza. Nor will the es- timate include the fifty requests for trans- portation of speakers to various meetings held in connection with the United War Work campaign. U. S. OFFICIAL BULLETIN The official United States Bulletin, pub- lished daily at Washington, during the war, and sent freely to all interested to dis- seminate information concerning the na- tion' war activities, will no longer be sent free, but asks for subscribers, at $3 for six' months' trial. It contains full and e\ot record of casualties, prisoners, cita- tions for bravery; all state papers; orders and directions of food, fuel, railroad ad- ministrations; actions of the War In- dustries Hoard. War Trade Board, and all other Government activities. — Address United States Official Bulletin, Washington, 1). C. Redeem Your Service Stars" A well-known Connecticut manufacturer has recently indicated the attitude of his own corporation towards returning soldiers and sailors, by suggesting as a slogan for general use, " Employers, redeem your service stars! " CONNECTICUT BULLETIN COAL SHORTAGE DANGER IS NOT YET PAST Tendency to Relax Economy Must be Combated : Householder has Obligations to Public Charles G. Bill, bend of the conservation department of the state Fuel Administra- tion, has issued its following statement: " Careful attention to the question by the manufacturers of this state," ho said, "' has already resulted in what will amount to an actual saving of more than 300,000 tons nf bituminous coal per year in this state alone. This represents a saving of more than $2,000,000 to the manufacturers in Connecticut, and it is gratifying to observe that this lias been accomplished without the slightest curtailment of output or operation, but by elimination of waste. "In view of the shortage of anthracite coal a proportionate saving can as readily be made by similar precautions on the part of householders. We have repeatedly urged, and we cannot urge too strongly, the use of double win. lows, weather strips, and Other simple devices, which will add to the comfort of the home, and will unquestion- ably save a worth while percentage of the coal originally used. " Now that the war is over, the tendency is to relax in any measures associated di- rectly with the war program, and to return to the standards in vogue before the war. We must not forget that one of the lessons this war has taught us is that w£, as a people, have overestimated the quantities of coal, food, etc., necessary for our comfort and welfare. " To feel that since the armistice has been signed any expenditure the house- holder lias made along the above lines, might have been avoided is based upon wrong reasoning, because if nothing is con- sidered but the actual return on the invest- ment weather strip equipment, for example, will save it- cost in the coal hill perhaps in one season, certainly in two or three, and will then continue to pay dividends on the investment year after year. Furthermore, t lie householder has a certain obligation to the interests of the general public in this matter. He cannot consider himself alone. Tbe constantly in- creasing business of this country is bound to be a larger and larger burden upon our transportation systems, and to take care of this increase we shall need not only extra Locomotives and freight cars but extra sidings, extra tracks and extra labor. Even in peace times it would be almost criminal to add to the burden upon our transpor- tation facilities by the cartage of a single ton of coal that could be saved by the elimination of waste. " When you save a ton of coal you save Hie cost to yourself, but you also save the coal necessary to burn in the locomotive that transports your coal to your com- munity and you save the cost of surplus labor and rolling stock. " It is the duty of every consumer of fuel, particularly of hard coal, to take every possible measure, including repairs and to proper handling of his furnace and stoves during the winter which is now upon us. Beyond that, it is the duty of householders to give this matter very care- ful attention through all the years to come. We are pleading with them to do something for their own pecuniary welfare Department of Food Supply Every county in the state is holding a corn show under the auspices of the farm bureau. Windham County was first on the list with its shew at Putnam held late in November. The New London Countj corn -how was held in Norwich on December 7tb and Tolland County at Roekville on December loth had the largest one ever licld in the state. The week before the opening there were forty-eight ear exhibits on which germination tests had been made. This was thirteen more than had been made in anj other show in the state. Middlesex County will hold a two days' com exhibit in Middletown, December 18th and 19th; Fairfield, one lasting three days, January 1 1. 15 and 10. Tbe Hartford County corn show will come during fennels' week in Hartford, January 20-24. I he dates for Litchfield and New Haven Counties are not yet fixed. H. J. Baker, Director of the Extension Service in the Agricultural College at Storrs has announced George M. Landers' appointment as collaborator in the U. S. Department of Agriculture at a salary )f :i dollar :i year. Mr. Landers has been directed to take the oath of office inline diately and report to the States Relations Service at Washington. His duties as designated in the appointment consist in stimulating agricultural production and facilitating the distribution of agricultural products, which is exactly what Mr. Landers has been doing for the past nine- teen months in his capacity as chairman of the Department of Food Supply. The appointment carries with it the franking privilege and authorizes traveling at the government's expense. This is official recog- nition from Washington of the work of one of the council's principal committees. Gov. Marcus H. Holcomb has accepted an invitation to preside at the first general session of fanner-' week to be held in Hart lord. January 20-24. 1910. Charles I.. Beach, President, of the Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs will preside :it another session and a third will be under the immediate direction of the Connecticut Slate Council of Defense. The program committee has announced acceptances from the following speakers who will be in Hartford during farmers' week; Dr. Burt I.. Hart well, Director of the Rhode Island Experiment Station. Dean R. L. Watts of the Pennsylvania State College, Potter I:. Taylor, manager of the Providence Fanners' Exchange, Prof. C. A. Zavitz of the Ontario Agricultural College. Howard Selby of Springfield, manager of the Eastern States Farmers' Exchange, Prof. G. F. Warren of Cornell University and Dr. W. II. Haskins, Dean of tin- New York State Veterinary College, whose very interesting subject i-. " The Country's Need for Animal Engi- neers." SPECIAL FUND FOR NURSES SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Registered Nurses Now Enabled Take Four Months Post- Graduate Course to as well as for the general welfare of the country. As a people, it is our duty to preserve the good that the war has taught." Mr. Bill added that any consumer in doubt as to what measures should be taken to conserve fuel could obtain complete in- formation from his office direct, or through the local fuel administrator. All visiting nurse association-, nurses' registers and accredited hospitals in Con- necticut are soon to be notified by the women's division. Connecticut State 'Coun- cil of Defense, that a special fund of $1 903 is available for scholarships for registered nurses to enable them to lake a four months' post-graduate course in public health nursing. The selection of nurses to whom tbe scholarships will be awarded will be made by the child welfare department of the Connecticut Defense I ouncil, which has been authorized to spend the money. The fund to be thus expended was sub- scribe! in Connecticut for child welfare work. Miss .Margaret K. Stack, field di- rector if the child welfare department, said that in view of this fact it seemed best to award the scholarships on the con- dition that tbe first year of the nurses' professional work after her post-graduate course would be done in Connecticut in one of the many towns that, are waiting for trained public health nurses before starting their work. The need of more trained public health nurses has been especially felt in Connecti- cut since the child welfare campaign by the woman's division of the Defense Coun- cil, and since the recent influenza epidemic. "Forty-two of the 168 towns in the -tale now- have public nursing organiza- tions, and seven more are considering starting such organization," Miss Stacl said. She added that there were several reasons why every town should have public health nursing. Some of these reasons were to reduce the number of infant deaths by giving parental care and instruction to mothers, making available good nursing and medical care at time of confinement. establishing milk stations and child wel- fare conferences, and supplying skilled attention for young children during their first dangerous years. Other reasons demanding public health nursing were to assure nursing care to 75 per cent of the sick who cannot have full tine private nurses, to use every human means For controlling epidemics and to supervise the tuberculosis problem in the community. " It is obvious that there will be a place for every nurse who takes the four months course," said Miss Stack. E. E. SC0VILL AS HEAD E. E. Scovill, Chairman of the Stamford War Bureau, has been appointed by the Connecticut State Council of Defense as chairman of the Connecticut Citizens' Com- mittee, which will take up with the Fifth Uei Association of New York City the matter of the participation by Connecticut in tbe celebration of the home-coming of the American soldiers. The personnel of Mr, Scovill'- committee is as follows: Allen K. Forbes of Greenwich, and Harold Roberts of Stamford. Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has accepted an invitation to represent Connecticut on this occasion. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN United States Employment Service MUST CONTINUE COMMUNITY LABOR BOARDS IN STATE Most Important Part of this Public Service Still Remains to be Done UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN CONN. At the meeting of the woman's division of the United Slates Employment Service on December 6, Federal Director, Leo A. Korper, who has recently returned from conferring with leading officials of the labor department ami of the war industries board ami tie war labor policies board at Wash- ington, gave a very valuable report. He said in part: " this stale not only produced 55 per n war industries, when all sorts of in- ducements were being offered them from outside. "From April 1 In November 1 the United States employment service placed 31,134 persons in employment through the state office and its thirteen local offices in as many industrial centers, over 5110 persons were assigned to civilian work in the ord- nance department, several hundreds were appointed to military positions; 123 placed in the tank corps; H.5S7 men and women, who lor various causes started to leave their job-,, were persuaded to return, thus making a big saving in efficiency and pro- duction; over 2,600 men were placed on Connecticut farms, about half of them brought from outside the state. " Let me say a few words about the future. The United States Employment Service and the community labor boards have yet their biggest work to do. For I he great work of reconstruction, the authorities at Washington feel that the communitj labor board is the most avail- able and efficient machinery, to assist in ing the great problems at band. In ni In i -i.i i well organized as Con- necticut the formation of community boards is now rapidly progressing. " Officials of the war industries board, the war labor policies board and of the director general's "lliie ail realize and frankly state That Connecticut's readjustment problems aie greater than those of any other state. It is of course inevitable that war contracts must be cancelled and war workers changed over, but in a state which produced 55 per ,,.,,! ,,i American munitions it is obvious that so far as this feature is concerned, i onnecticut is called upon to face 55 per cent of the readjustment problem. In many states where large war orders were filled, thousands and thousands of war workers were imported from outside; but in Connecticut, our own people set them- selves to the great task and our own manu- factures ami workers gave themselves fully lo war work and dropped everything else ami I In- very fact intensities our reconstruc- tion problem, in other states where so mam workers were imported, by far the larger share of those workers will now re- turn whence they came and the United stales Employment Service in those states will have comparatively little to do. But in Connecticut we must readjust our own factories and workers and find [daces also lor many of the skilled workers who left the stale for war work and will now come home. Another very important difficulty consists in the fact that as the war need developed (in liciit manufacturers promptly es- tablished intensive training classes for special war tasks, a nd thousands of men and women thus became " war-made me- chanics " or special operators. In Connect- icut muie women were taken into industry during the war than in any other state, in i only in proportion but in actual numbers and this fact adds another serious feature to our home problems. It is my belief that many of these women entered employment solely for patriotic reasons and will now return to their homes from an equal sense of duty, and it probably is the duty of the United States Employment Service to persuade them to do so if neces- sary. Hundreds of others who have become wur wankers will now need positions in : work and it is our duty to place them. "Official Washington is beginning to realize the peculiar problems of Connecti- cut in these matters. In my judgment it will be dead wrong and unfair to hasten ill,, cancellation of contracts in Connecti- cut without the fullest consideration of these facts, and I believe that it is fair to saj thai the cancellation of contracts should proceed even up to 100 per cent in localities far less perplexed and burdened before any serious industrial difficulties should be precipitated upon Connecticut. •• Surely, in meeting post war problems, it is right that this nation shall realize that the service of its industrial army was a vital factor in winning the war. and the S ame public sentiment which rightly insists upon generous treatment of its returning soldiers will give just consideration to the serious readjustment problems of war in- dustries and their workers." Period of Labor Reconstruction The United States employment service is proving a steadying influence among workers in the industrial centers while they are awaiting the determination of plans for the readjustment of labor from war t" peace basis. There is reason to believe that the pro- duction of munitions will probably continue f,,r a time until the reserves which were heavily drawn upon during the last days of the tremendous conflict in Europe shall be restored; but there must inevitably be some embarrassment to many workers in the great transition which is to come. Everywhere there are signs already that there i-, to be plenty of work for everybody when the productive energy of peace indus- tries is fairly under way. America must help supply the world — and no nation has greater natural resources or is better equipped to provide the needed supplies: First of all, food; then also the appliances and, to a considerable degree also, the men and women, needed for rebuilding the shattered industries of Europe and also, of course, to restore the depleted com- modities of our own country. There are those who predict labor trouble, but a little thoughtful consideration should indicate to both workers and employers, and to the people generally, that there must be some reaction and readjustment from excessive war wages and war profits, ami that in the readjustment "all hands" must lie guided first of all by a spirit of fair play and mutual consideration, with full realization that for the present and probably for some time to come, patience and self-restraint are the virtues most needing to be exercised by each and every one of us. Nothing but disturbance and obstruction and irretrievable loss can result from impatience or hasty action. It is apparent that the responsible officials al Washington are intensely occupied with plans for beginning the era of reconstruction and orders already coming from the govern- ment indicate a policy of deliberate con- sideration of all the facts, and a purpose to make necessary readjustments as gradu- ally as possible.' It is easy to criticise; but wisdom and best results will come from co-operation, with friendly discussion a nl pract ical suggestions. Loyalty in time of war has been shown by all classes to a degree of unity and efficiency which have brought success. I.ovali v in time of peace is now to be tested, anil its chief characteristics must be patience, sound judgment, and the exercise of common sense; and these qualities are not l,, be interpreted as "glittering gener- alities," but as every day guides to per- ...ii.il conduct. — From the Hartford Times. A Blind Munition Worker Considerable publicity has been given in State newspapers regarding one of the few blind munition workers in this country, John R. McCarthy of Willimantic. Mr. McCarthy has been employed since September 6th at the G. J. Kirby Mfg. Co., Mansfield, where primers are produced for the big Howitzers used by the United States Government. He was placed by Supt. H. ,1. Martindale of the Willimantic Branch Office of the United States Employment Service. He works on a. crimping machine and cm turn out more pieces per day than a seeing person. He is a former pupil at the State Institute for the Blind and went into munition work because he was anxious to help out the country during the war. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN " BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE " BY WOMAN'S DIVISON We Should do as well as England and France in Keeping Children in School On Thursday December 5, the executive committee of the woman's division of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, the advisory committee, the town chairmen and members of the child welfare, health and recreation departments and representatives of the speakers bureau were present at a conference held under the auspices of the w< nun's division of the United States Em- ployment Service. At this conference the co-operation of the woman's division of the Council with the United States Employ- ment Service, particularly in keeping in touch with the immediate needs of each town for workers and for jobs was urged. The especial work of the woman's c mittee under discussion was the "Back to School Drive'' on which Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees, the chairman for this drive in Connecticut spoke. Miss Euutz-Reese emphasized the foresightedness of France in carrying on the work of education in spite of the war. even to the extent of call inn back some of the teachers who were in the midst of the fighting. In England tin' Fisher Bill which is to go into effect in seven years provides for keeping the children in school up to the age of four- teen, and for compulsory part time educa- tion at. the expense of the employer up to the age of eighteen. In order not to be outdone by these other countries, we, during Ibis pre, (.'lit period of reconstruction, must see to it our children are kept in school, so that they may be better able to enter the industrial world later. Many of our children are slipping away from school, for although there is compulsory education in senile states, there is a lack of it in others, i onnecticut already has laws prohibiting the labor of children under the age of four- teen. College education produces a trained mind, and a trained mind is of great economic value. Its necessity is being more widely recognized daily for nurses train- ing, for instance, a high school education is now considered a prerequisite. We are looking forward to a nation entirely edu- eated with definite training following a general education. One way to provide fur this general education i- to create in- terest in its behalf. It is fur this purpose that the " Back to School Drive " has been started. EVERY RETURNING SOLDIER TO OBTAIN A POSITION FOR UNEMPLOYED TEACHERS The Federal Bureau of Education has been authorized by President Wilson to create a special division to recruit and register qualified and employed teachers, a irding to an announcement received by the woman's department. Connecticut State Council of Defense. It is requested that all such unemployed teachers send their names to the Bureau of Education, Washington, D. C. All information regarding salaries, location of possible positions, and other details can be had from the Bureau of Education. This appeal is intended only for those teachers who are unemployed. Its object is to create, at Washington, a registry of teachers from which states where there is a shortage can draw. Plan to Accomplish This Formulated by the Federal Labor Department LIST OF OFFICES AND ORGANIZERS Ailing in response to the slogan "Re- diem the -tars in your service flag,"' the task of finding jobs for discharged soldiers will be put upon a community basis. Leo A Korper, Federal Director for Connecticut of the United States Employment Service makes Ibis announcement, and furthermore explain- that Connecticut's fourteen Public Service Reserve organizer-, together with the thirteen offices of the United States Employment Service, will be used in pro- viding jobs for the soldiers. Tin- plan was formulated for all states by l lie Federal Labor Department, repre- sentatives if which are. by direction of Adjutant. General Harris of the I nited si ale- Army, being placed in every army camp in the country. Through these repre- sentatives, Mr. Korper said, bis office "ill determine the number of Connecticut men it the several camps, together with the localities in the state from which the} conic. Information as to positions open for them will then be secured by telephone from the Public Service Reserve organizers and the Employment Service offices. Each soldier will subsequently be informed as to just where he can secure a job. " We will provide a job for every single soldier." Mr. Korper declared. The names and addresses of Connecticut's fourteen Public Service Reserve organizers ire Arthur G. Wooley, state capitol, Hart- ford; Henry S. Tallard. 1-3 Alain Street. New Britain; Henry W. Farnham. 224 Orange Street, New- Haven: David Bloom- field. 42 Harrison Avenue. Waterbury and 52 Sherman Avenue. Meriden; Max A. Dunschmidt, loo Main Street, Derby. Wililam P. Kirk, .'ill:! Fairfield Avenue. Bridgeport; Frank B. Hurley. 444 Atlantic Street and Ourlev Building. Stamford: John H. Lancaster, South Street. Litchfield and 121 Main Street. Torrington; Balton F. Underhill, 86 State Street, New London; Allyn L. Brown, 20 Shetuckct St red, Norwich; James H. Bunco, J. H. Bunce Co., Middletown; Albert A. Burton. 703 Main Street. Willimantic; Frank Coss, Chamber of Commerce, Putnam; and William Ileald, 54 Alain Street, Stafford Springs. The addresses of Connecticut's thirl ecu United States Employment Service offices, with the names of the superintendents, are: Bridgeport. A. W. Burritt, 3(1.1 Fair- field \\eiiue: Bristol, B. 0. Barnard, lot; North Main Street; Derby, William Bowen, 88 Elizabeth Street: Hartford. Clifton E. Davenport, s Ford Street; Meriden. 11. X. Ice. s!l West Main Street; New Britain. Joseph C. Beebe. 1 Alain Street: New Haven. Charles F. Julin, 224 Orange Street ; New- London. Julius Stremlau. S(i State Street; Norwich, Gilbert S. Raymond, 28 Sbetiicket Stnet; Stamford. E. S. Blodsett, 4-14 Atlantic Street: Torrington. R. Dun-- comb Sanford, 121 Alain Street; Waterbury P. W. Budd, 42 Harrison Avenue: Willi- mantic, H. J. Alartindale, 763 Alain Street. MR. HOOD ANNOUNCES LIST United States Boys' Working Reserve Receives County, City and Assistant Directors W. h Hood. Federal Director for Con- ticut for the United States Boys' Work-' ing Reserve, has announced a list of eight county directors, seven city directors and two assistant county directors for the Re- serve. The county director- are: Fairfield County. Roland J. Mulford; Hartford County, X. H. Batchelder; Litchfield County, John Pettibone; Middlesex ( minty, Edward B. Sellew; New Haven County, John J. Stevens; New London County. Ilcnrv S. Tirrell; Tolland County, Philip \I. Howe; Windham County, II. W. Ellis. The city directors are: Bridgeport, Arthur Fee; New London, F. S. Hitchcock; New Haven, Charles L. Kirschner; Hartford, Clement C. Hyde; New Britain, Louis P. Slade; Waterbury, At. C. Donavan; Willi- mantic, Egbert A. Case. The assistant county directors are: Litchfield County, George Creelman; New Haven < ounty, C. L. Kirschner. Mr. Hoed has issued a statement that the end of hostilities overseas did not mean that the work of the United States Boys' Working Reserve would slacken in any way. " In some quarters there seems to be an impression that the Reserve will not be as active during the immediate future as formerly." Mr. Hood said. "This is i Lieut mi-take. Never was the help of the boy-, especially on farms, so urgently necessary a- now. This need will continue, noreover, for a long time to come. Food Administrator Hoover has repeatedly em- phasized this point, in view of the fact that the United States must continue to send so much food to Europe. A generous response by Connecticut's boys to the Re- serve's recruiting campaign in January ; s absolutely essential." OBSERVE BRITAIN DAY Help to Counteract the German Anti- British Propaganda in This Country Following a request by America's Tribute to Britain, an American organization of which lion. Alton B. Parker is chairman, the i onnecticut State Council of Defense threw it- influence behind the observance of Saturday, December 7. as Britain Day. It i- hoped that observance of Britain Day counteracted the German anti-British propaganda which has nut yet been stamped out in tlii- country. All newspapers in the state were asked by the Defense Council to publish an edi- torial apropos of Britain Day on December 7. All clergymen in the state were re- quested to mention the significance of the day during their church services of Sunday, December s, and all supervisors of schools urged to see that teachers under their jurisdiction explained the significance of Mi it a in Day to the children on Friday, December d. Clergymen and school supcr- vi-ors were in this connection, sent, data regarding Britain's part in the war. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Council of National De- fense Asks Connecticut Council to Continue (Continued from page 1) that Connecticut State Council of Defense continue its work. Tho e present were: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Charles G. Bill, William Brosmith, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Adjutant General George M. Cole, Lucius I- Robinson, Caroline Ruutz-Rees Julius Stremlau, Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Anna I!. Sands, Henry M. Wriston; also the following: Mrs. Joseph W. Usop, Anna Worthington Coale, Rear Ldmiral W. S. Cowles, U. S. N. Ret., R. E. Dodge, George M. Landers, Robert Sco- ville, Arthur L. Shipman, Louis S. Smith. ■i tin i Rejttive aesakuj in the afteri n were: Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Bel- knap Beach, Charles G. Bill, William Bro- Smith, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Adjutant General George M. Cole. Lucius F. Robin- son, Caroline Ruutz-Rees, Julius C. Strem- lau and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin. Henry M. Wriston; Leo Korper. MEETING OF DECEMBER 2 At the general session of the Connecticut State Council of Defense on December 2, Chairman Richard M. Bis-ell presented the following resolution suggested by George S. Godard, Chairman of the His- torical Records Department. WHEREAS, it is desired tnat the records of Connecticut's participation in the war should be preserved, and WHEREAS, the Connecticut State Council of Defense lias been the central agency in the war work of this state, therefore be il RESOLVED, that all Chairmen of Depart- ments and Committees be directed to pre- serve for transmissal to the Council all files of letter-, collection of printed matter, minute bi oks, and records of whatevei character which have relation to the business of the Council or its cies. Those present were ( hairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley. Alton T. Miner, James f. Moran, Lucius F. Robinson, Julius C. Stremlau, and Jus- tice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, \niia B. Sand-. Henry M. Wriston; also the following chairmen and members of committees, Mrs. J. W. Alsop, John E. Bierck, Anna Worthington Coale, and Dr. Valeria H. Parker. At the executive session which met at two o'clock on December -. those present were: Chairman Richard M. Bissell. Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Mrs. in i. Bulkeley, Alton T. Miner, James T. Moran, Lucius F. Robinson, Julius C. Stremlau and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Anna P>. Sands and Henry M. Wriston. Woman's Division Holds Conference on State's Industrial Problems (Continued from page 1) the employees could not change from one munition factory to another without a card from the first employer. Dilution, that i- the substitution of a woman for a man doing the same work, was done by the Government. Mi-s Fraser foresee- that there will be a continuation of a large number of these women in industry due to the fact that about 80% of the 1,003,000 casualties re- ported for Great Britain were men from the island alone, and in addition to these, there are 270,000 disabled men. England's labor supply is materially reduced. On the other hand, 500,000 new hou es are needed and repair work both for houses, railroad-, etc., i 1 . in) me Li 'ti'K required I lo. sbqi] "' bringing four million more acres of land under cultivation has been done by '200,000 w n and must be continued in the com- ing yeat as in the past. Also in England the fact that they lone unemployment in- surance and health insurance as well as a mat mil;, bonus for those women workers having young children i- going to assist greatlj in keeping these standards up. Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop, Acting Associate Din ct "i and ( hief of t he h an's division ut' the I'nited states Employment Service in Connecticut, called attention to the need of a calm, sane, and constructive point of view in facing the possibility of a critical industrial situation. It i- important that a certain amount of publicity should be immediately sent throughout Connecticut to give the women workers the information that the United States Employment Service i- ready to help them. Mrs. Alsop out- lined briefly the organization of the wo- man's division of the United States Employ- ment Service which wa- created as a sepa- rate division of the United States Employ- ment Service eight weeks ago. she then [outlined to the town chairman of the woman's committee oi the state Council i D ifense, I he women examiners and the Communitj Labor Board women members the important role which each could play in making t he work effect '■ ' iiipr i« i Model i mice and Training Department of the \cw York office, presented the problems of the placement secretaries in local offices if the United State- Employment Servica i- -.i lesr en of posit ions a rid of n oncers. Miss Clare Amberton, head of the house- hold depaitmeirl of the United States Em- ployment Service office in New Haven, said that the household department of the New office is placing both permanent lonestic workers and day workers. The [epartment has been particularly success ful in supplying day workers and the em- ploy ei - of i he c women b&\ e been very much pleased with the result. Miss Elspeth Merck, executive secretary of the Woman'- Land Army of Connecticut, nad the report of Mrs. E. G. H. Schenck, chairman of the Woman's Land Army of I onnecticut. Ten units had been placed throughout the State during the past gurn- et ind one permanent unit is at Cromwell. Their wank has been of such a type as to justifj the placing of additional units in the future. Governor Voices a Warning Against German Propaganda (Continued from page 1) German persistence, therefore, he tries to see if they cannot in some way be altered. Naturally his German psychology makes him believe that the Americans, who have suffered least of all people in the war, and who are notoriously sentimental and sym- pathetic can be prevailed upon to intercede on behalf of the Germans for softer terms. Of course this is in reality a very good reason why America should not move in this matter, it is not for us who came into the war during its last stages, and who have paid a small price in blood and suffering as compared with our allies, to come forward as the attorney for the chief malefactor. This will undoubtedly be the whelming belief of the American people, mischievous propaganda may speedily be discontinued because of its 'lack of effect and il is to be sincerely hoped that Solf's an ong us.'' Uton T. Miner of New London, President of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and (hairman of the Commercial Economy Division of the Defense Council, said every- thing that came out of Germany should he weighed carefully so that justice tempered with mercy might be done. " It is the duty of the United States i aintain after the war the same high loftj ideals as those with which she entered the war." said Mr. Miner; "If that pur- pose i- maintained and lived up to. no insidious German propaganda can take 'oid in our country, and the extension of llns policy would prevent German power from making further mischief in the world if Germany so chose." "Germany misinterpreted President Wilson's desire for negotiations as repre- senting a predominating sentiment in this country of charity toward her past out- rages." said former Lieutenant Governor Everett J. Like, who recently returned from several months at the front as a Y. M. C. A. worker. "There is not only danger of further propaganda, but there i- absolute certainty of it. not only to stir up Bolshevism, but strife of any kind. Tl'cr- has been no ' man mind or soul, and we will find her as treacherous in her peace negotiations as -he was in her methods of warfare. Her reform as a nation will depend upon whether her conquerors leave within her borders an armed force 11 ng enough to compel her to learn and pursue a new civilization." E. Kent Hubbard of Middletown, Presi- lent of the Manufacturers' Association of Connecticut, said : "I think the altitude of the representa- tives of the United States at the peace council should be the same as that of the Allies to impose just punishment upon Germany for her offenses, so that even Germany will understand that crime brings punishment. The United States should realize that Belgium, France. England and Italv. have a mueh more comprehensive knowledge of the conditions existing throughout the war than the United Slates could possibly have. I do not think the German power for mischief making is crushed." (Efltttwrttort !utom. Published Bi-Weekly Under the Direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Vol. II HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, DECEMBER 27, 1918 No. 11 JUDGE WHEELER DEMANDS PEACE JUST BUT FIRM; HUNS MUST SURELY PAY Council Member Stirs Britain Day Audience in Bridgeport Armory when He Explains the Terms by which Connecticut Desires the War to End — Deeds of England Lauded TEUTON ATROCITIES RECALLED; HEARST'S PRO-GERMANISM HIT Britain Day at the Bridgeport Armory was celebrated with fervor by a large audi- ence. Scout Cassels told a dramatic story. Rev. Archibald F. Campbell, pastor of Washington Park M. E. Church, presented the claims of Great Britain, and described Lloyd George as Premier of the World. The most important speech of the evening, from the Connecticut standpoint, was the speech of Justice George W. Wheler, member of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, who proclaimed the kind of peace that Connecticut desires. This peac eis to be just, but stern. Ger- many is to pay to her capacity. The audience was great and enthusiastic. Patriotic songs, British and American, were rendered with fervor. The Liberty Chorus aided. Judge Wheeler said: May I supplement the reading of the resolution by a brief word which this oc- casion invites? A few weeks ago, throughout Germany, rich and poor, high and low. old and young, raised their voices in one refrain: " God strafe England." Tonight, into that country goes sounding a mighty chorus of all the lovers of lib- erty around the world : "God bless England!" Yes, God bless her, for her superb cour- age, for her dauntless faith, for her stub born, unyielding will and for her impreg nable resolution. God bless that sleepless fleet, those Tommies, pressed back, but never conquered, and in the end triumphant. God bless the English people at home whose sacrifices and labors sustained the war. And God bless the heroic women of England ready to die in front line had not America taken the place thev had prepared to fill. What changes have come! Where is Bernstorff, summoned but yes- terday from Constantinople to advise his Imperial German government upon the motives and ideals of America. Sunk in the depth of his infamy, known of all men, fit companion of BoyEd and vonPapen. in- stigator of arson, and murder upon a neu- tral people, aider and abettor of the crime of the century, the sinking of the Lusitania. Where is Zimmerman, foreign secretary of state, plotting to give to Mexico, our own Arizona, New Mexico and lower Cali- fornia? (Continued on page 6) BULLETIN DISCONTINUED Pursuant to a vote by the Connect- icut State Council of Defense on December 23, the Connecticut Bulletin will not be published hereafter unless circumstances warrant a special issue. RESULTS ARE SIGNIFICANT FOLLOWING CONFERENCE ON AMERICANIZATION WORK Local Plan for Committees is Presented by the Defense Council's Department and Approved with Some Modifica= tions— Foreign Born to Have Direct Representation —To Stimulate Night School Attendance SUCCESSFUL MEETINGS COVER TWO DAY PERIOD Significant results were obtained by virtue of the state conference on Americanization held December 11 and 12 in the State Cap- itol. The local plan for committees on Americanization was presented by the De- partment of Americanization, Connecticut State Council of Defense, and approved with some modifications. The conference adopted the proposition that every Americaniza- tion committee to be created by local com- munities should have direct representation of the foreign-born on the committee. This means that all of the principal nationalities residing in a community will particpate directly with the American members of the committee in the formulation of plans, working out of methods, and development of policies of Americanization locally. The conference further agreed to make the first constructive work of the local com- munities that of stimulating night-school attendance and enlarging the opportunities for the education of the foreign-born. This part of the local plan will be undertaken by each local committee immediately after the holidays, when the second night-school term begins. In summarizing the results of the meet- ing, the Department feels that it has created through this means a closer working unity and consistency between the sixty-eight communities in the state having local com- mittees on Americanization. Having a plan as a general standard, the Department is now in a position to be of greatest as- sistance to each locality in developing those policies and methods of procedure (Continued on page 5) CHARLES E. JULIN TO BE U.S. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE DIRECTOR FOR THIS STATE Oov. Holcomb and Connecticut State Council of Defense Recommend Him to Succeed Leo A. Korper, Recently Resigned — Canadian Government to be Consulted as to Re-Educating Soldiers MR. SAVILLE RENDERS REPORT AS TO WATER CONSERVATION The special committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense appointed to se- cure a successor to Leo A. Korper, Federal Director for Connecticut of the United States Employment Service, reported at the executive session of the Council's meeting on December 23 that Charles E. Julin of New Haven had been secured. The Council voted that the action of the committee be approved, and that Governor Marcus II. Holcomb be requested to forward the nom- ination of Mr. Julin to the United States Department of Labor. The special commit- tee was empowered to make necessary ar- rangements with Mr. Julin looking toward his immediate installment. Mr. Julin has been head of the New Haven office of the Employment Service. He is also Secretary of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce. Those present at the general session were Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Caroline Ruutz-Rees, Charles G. Bill, Frank D. Cheney and Ira M. Ornburn of the Coun- cil; also Miss Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Anna B. Sands, John E. Bierck. Charles M. Jarvis appeared before the Council to ask its aid concerning certain difficulties of the Connecticut Fair Associa- tion brought about by the fact of bad weather during their exhibit. The matter was tabled until the executive session. Communication was received from Charles G. Bill, Chairman of the Fuel Conservation Committee, tendering his resignation. The work of this committee being completed, Mr. Bill's resignation was accepted, and it was voted that the thanks of this Council be extended to Mr. Bill and to his commit- tee for the exceedingly valuable services performed by it. A communication was presented by tin- executive department concerning the exhibit material belonging to the Council and still remaining at Charter Oak Park. It was voted that the Chairman and Mr. Alsop be empowered to offer this material for sale to the Connecticut Agricultural College. Report was received from Mr. Robert Scoville, Chairman of a special committee of the Council, appointed to investigate and (Continued on page 5) CONNECTICUT BULLETIN 4*\V JF CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Published every other week, on Friday, under the direction of the Connecticut State Council of Defense Copies of the CONNECTICUT BULLE- TIN will be mailed to members of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, its sub-committees, county auxiliary com- :s and the chairman of its town com- mittees. It is not intended to be a news- paper, but is designed merely to keep members of the council's statewide organi- zation informed concerning official matters. INDUSTRIES OF STATE ARE ASKED TO MAINTAIN WOMEN'S WORK STANDARDS Vol. II HARTFORD. CONN., DEC. 27, 1918 No. 11 CITIZENS HAVE CHANCE FOR MILITARY TRAINING AT CAMP PERSHING Defense Council is Asked by War Department to Spread Information PROFESSIONAL MEN WANTED The Connecticut State Council of Defense has been informed by the War Department of an opportunity for citizens of the United States to attend the military training camp at the Zachary Taylor cantonment near Louisville, Kentucky, beginning January 6. The co-operation of the Defense Council has been asked in spreading information on this subject. The Defense Council will keep on file memoranda of information and a speci- men application blank for the convenience of persons interested. This camp will be called Camp Pershing and its membership will be strictly limited to 500. Applications will be given prefer- ence in order of their receipt. The camp will be under the command of Captain C. L. Beals of the Regular Army. The camp will continue from January 6 to January 18. Attendance is voluntary and no obligation for further service is required. The object of the camp is to provide regular army instruction of the most up-to-date charac- ter, so as to encourage and broaden the scope of military drill now being under- taken by civilians in the United States, and to disseminate sound military informa- tion to all those who attend. Attendance of editors, publishers, teachers, statesmen, lawyers, bankers and business men, who have the opportunity of influencing public opinion is particularly desired. Any citizen of the United States with high moral character receiving endorsement of two business men together with approval of a physician, may apply. There is no maximum age limit. The instruction will be of the same type of intensive training which was found to be of so much value in the citizen training camps held at Plattsburg and elsewhere during the past summer. The cost of at- tending this two weeks camp is only $30. This includes steam heated barracks, bunk, full course of instruction and meals. Fif- irni dollars is payable with application and $15 is to be deposited on arrival at camp. Military discipline will be maintained at all times, and any disregard of rules will call for immediate discharge. The regula- tions will be few and simple, but cheerful compliance is expected. All discipline will be in the hands of the camp commander, whose decisions will be final. Defense Council is Requested by De- partment of Labor to Co-operate RESTRICTIONS OUTLINED Through the Connecticut State Council of Defense, the Federal Department of Labor has called upon the industries of the state to co-operate with state and fed- eral agencies in maintaining standards re- lating to women's work and its conditions. Those standards have been adopted by the War Labor Policies Board and the Depart- ment of Labor has asked the co-operation if industries all over the country. The re- quest was made in recognition of the national importance of women's work and its conditions. It is pointed out by the Department of Labor that no woman should be employed or permitted to work more than eight hours in one day, or forty-eight hours in any one week. The time when the work of women employees should begin and end and the time allowed for meals should be posted in a conspicuous place in each work room, and a record should be kept of the over- time of each woman worker. Every woman worker, says the Labor De- partment, should have one day of rest in every seven, and at least three-quarters of an hour for meals. No woman should be employed between the hours of 10 P. M. and 6 A. M. Women doing the same work as men should receive the same wages with such proportionate increases as the men are receiving in the same industry. Wages should be established upon the basis of oc- cupation and not on the basis of sex, and should cover the cost of living of the de- pendents and not merely that of the indi- vidual. Women should not be employed in occu- pations involving the use of poison, which are proved to be more injurious to women than to men, such as certain processes in the lead industry. No work should be given out in rooms used for living or sleep- ing purposes, or in rooms directly con- nected with living or sleeping rooms in any dwelling or tenement. The Labor Department points out that the responsibility should not rest upon the management of an industry alone to de- termine wisely and effectively the condi- tion which should exist. The genuine co- operation essential to production can be secured only if definite channels of com- munication between employers and groups of their workers are established. The need of creating methods of joint negotiation between employers and groups of em- ployees is especially great in the light of the critical points of controversy which may arise in times like the present. The Department of Labor says that existing channels should be preserved and new ones opened if required, to provide easier access for discussion between employer and em- ployees. o. of D. JAN 9 1919 PRINCIPALS RECEIVE COPIES OF LESSONS CONCERNING FARMING Prepared by U. S. Government in Connection with Boys' Work- ing Reserve TO HELP RECRUITING Principals of all Connecticut high schools have received from W. D. Hood, Federal Director for Connecticut of the United States Boys' Working Reserve, copies of the farm craft lessons which the Federal Government requests be used as a means of instruction in elementary farm practice, particularly with those boys who are mem- bers of the Reserve. High school princi- pals also received from Mr. Hood leaflets explaining the scope and purpose of the Rovs' Working Reserve. These, says Mr. Hood's letter, are intended as much for fathers as for boys, and principals are asked to distribute them to boys who might conceivably become members of the Reserve, with the request that they take a copy home and ask their fathers to read it. Mr. Hood says in his letter that it is hoped to get the farm craft lessons into use by January 1, so that they may be completed before June. Principals will in- form Mr. Hood how many copies of the les- sons they can use. Methods for imparting these lessons will be decided by the indi- vidual principals, but it is suggested that one assignment a week might be given from them, this to replace some other subject or to be an extra assignment to be recited outside of regular class time. There are three large factors entering into the Reserve, the parent of the boy, the boy himself and the farmer, says the leaflet sent out by Mr. Hood. Because the Reserve encourages boys to remain in school and to devote his vacations to essentia' work under the supervision of experienced workers with boys, parents have every rea- son for satisfaction. The fact that last year over 1000 Connecticut high school boys enrolled in the Reserve shows the popular- ity of the organization with them. Farmers who in 1917 were skeptical of boy labor demanded so many boys during the season just past that the supply was in- adequate, and already indications are that in 1019 at least 2,000'boys will be demanded by Connecticut farmers.. The leaflet explains that to make it easy for boys to enlist, every high school iii Connecticut has a director of the Reserve in the person of the principal, or some male teacher designated by him as enrolling officer, and any boy who wants to enroll should apply to his local high school or may address Mr. Hood at the State Capitol, Hartford. MR. BISSELL IS CHAIRMAN Richard M. Bissell, Chairman of the Con- necticut State Council of Defense, has been appointed by the Council as Chair- man of its Committee on Americanization. Mr. Bissell succeeds Stanley H. Holmes of New Britain, who recently resigned. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN United States Employment Service The Woman's Division of the United Mates Employment Service in Connecticut is making a survey of the opportunities offered in the state for the professional and vocational training of women, and is also trying to ascertain as definitely as possible what the current demands for trained women are. The survey has not yet been completed, but it aims to cover everything in the way of training courses, from tin- colleges to the vestibule schools in the fac- tories. In case there are no courses offered to women in Connecticut, the names of in- stitutions outside the state where such training may be obtained will be given. The report will be printed and distributed through the state's schools and women's clubs, and it is hoped that it will prove of value to girls and women who are plan ning their future by showing what occupa- tions women are already in or entering, what the opportunities are for women in those fields, and where proper training can be found. The Woman's Division of the ( ouncil of Defense has been asked to help by finding out through its local chairman the coi offered in the various towns in commercial subjects and volunteer work. Question- naires have been sent to colleges, institu- tions, and banks. The returns have been most instructive. The most interesting fact revealed concerns the limited vocational training that Connecticut offers for women. Vocational training here is confined to sewing, cooking and commercial courses, with the exception of an occasional course in drafting and salesmanship offered 1>\ evening schools. No one will deny the value to the future housewife of a good knowledge of cooking and sewing, but the proportion of girls who take up this work as a vocation is not large; and unlet a girl takes up clerical work — in which the field is already overcrowded — she enters upon her career entirely untrained. In these days of specialization this means thai. though at the start the girl may be earning more than the boy, her late fellow student in school, is earning in the trade schools or as an apprentice, he is only at the beginning of his career, while she is, unfortunately, already near the limit of her earning capacity. Some manufacturers, feeling the need for trained women, have instituted vestibule schools in their factories. There girls may become proficient in single process work, hut this does not take the place of a thorough training for a particular trade, such a- a hoy gets by apprenticeship or in the trade schools. The Woman's Division of the United States Employment Service has received from Washington a general order recom- mending thai a professional section of the Employment Service be established in Con- necticut. No aetiin has yet been taken. Such sections have already been established in New York and Chicago. old, and one of its most important func- tion-, would be to advise such boys and girls to continue their education. In Connecticut, the clearance department of the Employment Service is becoming more important every day. When labor was in great demand there was little work for it, but now that, the number of laborers is greater than the number of jobs, it is necessary to know where the jobs are. A clearance system is being developed by which every local office of the Employment Service will know of all vacant jobs in the state. It' fifteen New Haven stenographers wanted jobs there and failed to find them, they would, under this system, be informed, tor instance, that jobs were open in Hi idgeport. The Woman's Division of the Employment Service is suggesting to women members of the Community Labor Hoards that they get in touch with local examiners and help in the job canvasses in their locality. Chairmen of the State Defense Council's Woman's Committees ha\e been advised to offer their services in this connection if so requested by the women of the Community Labor Boards. INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS REASSURING IN CONN. Employment Service Officials However, That a Problem Exists Say, Establishment in Connecticut of a junior section of the United States Employment Service has also been suggested." This would serve boys and girls under 21 years the stability of industrial conditions in Connecticut during the transition from a (vat i" peace basis is reassuring, according to officials of the United States Employment Sen ee here. Acting in accordance with the slogan, "Redeem the stars in your sen ee flag," the problem of returning soldiers and sailors to jobs has been placed a] a community basis. Officials of the Employment Service say that Connecticut's employers are ready to "redeem their service stars" wherever 'pos- sible. It is also pointed out, however, that many changes have occurred during the war, thai the return of discharged men to their old jobs is in many cases not practicable, that certain of these men do not wish s.i lo return, and that consideration iiin-i lie given to the thousands of persons who replaced in industry the men who en- tered the service, those persons including man} women. These factors combine to make tin- readjustment problem serious, it is said. l.eo A. K. u p.-r. Federal Director for Con necticut of the Employment Service, said that this service was doing everything in its power to meet the situation in "this state. " It is inevitable," he declared, "that the situation should become more or less acute in some of the industrial centers of the state as the necessary cancellation of war contracts proceeds. Thousands of workers must be released, and thousands will be idle for a time, but everybody, workers and employers alike, must realize that the transition from war to peace is necessary. Joy that the war has ended must now ex- press itself in sound judgment and sensi Ide patience, with practical measures for the transition. It is up to each commun- ity to meet its own problem in the crisis. "The Government at Washington has worked out an elaborate plan which pro- vider a local bureau in every community throughout the United States. But here in Connecticut there has already been es- tablished an agency fully equipped to meet the situation as rapidly as humanly pos- sible. That agency is the United States Employment Service, with the cooperation of its corollary agencies, the Community Labor Boards. This service operates in fourteen of Connecticut's industrial centers, Hartford. New Haven, Bridgeport, Water- bury, New Britain, Meriden, Stamford, Bristol, Derby, New London, Norwich, Mid- dletown, Willimantie, and Torrington. At these places are also Community Labor Boards. The latter are likewise at Win- sted, Putnam and Stafford Springs, so that the state's industrial centers are well organ- ized for placing returned workers. " The plans of the Government for plac ing returned soldiers and sailors in indus- try were carefully worked out at a recent conference in Washington between repre- sentatives of the Army, the Navy, the De- partments of Agriculture and Labor, tin W 7 ar Industries Board, the War Labor Policies Board, the Council of National De- fense, the Red Cross, the Y. M. C. A., the National Catholic War Council, the Jewi-h Welfare Board, the Salvation Army and the War Camp Community Service, and other social and welfare organizations. "All local agencies of these institutions, together with all of Connecticut's 168 war bureaus, are now co-operating with the Employment Service to acquaint the latter as to available positions ana labor needs in each community. They also refer to the Employment Service all persons seeking jobs." David Elder, Mr. Korpers Field Repre- sentative, is giving particular attention to plans for the effective co-operation of all local agencies with the Employment Service, and the work of adjusting the situation i- proeeeding rapidly. APPLICANTS WANTED The Child Welfare Department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense is anxious that applications for the recently announced public health nursing scholar- ships be sent in as rapidly as possible. The sum of $1,900 is available for these scholarships, and Miss Margaret K. Stack, R. N., Field Director of the Child Welfare Department, says the plan is to send the nurses to whom scholarships are awarded to Boston. There they will take a four 1 ths' course given under the joint man agement of Simmons College and the In- structive District Nurses' Association. CONNECTICUT BULLETIN w. s. s. The Connecticut War Savings Committee has issued an appeal to all war savers in Connecticut, urging them to fill up their thrift cards before the first of the new year. The appeal as issued by State Director Cheney is as follows: " We most earnestly urge that all holders of Thrift Cards make every effort to fill them and convert bhem into 1918 War Say- ings Stamps before December 31 of this year. There are several reasons for the ex- pediency of this move, both for the holder of the thrift Stamps and for the War Sav- ings work which is being carried on by us fur the Government. Thrift Stamps held over until next year must be exchanged for War Stamps, which will not be redeemable until January 1, 1924. This is a year later than the maturity date of the stamps for which you can now exchange your Thrift Stamps, January 1, 1923. "Money tied up in Thrift Stamps should be converted into War Savings Stamps ;i> soon as possible, since Thrift Stamps do not bear interest, while the ' baby bonds ' as they have been called, bear interest at the rate of 4 per cent., compounded quarterly, or nearly 5 per cent. Therefore your money is earning money all the time. " Then in converting these smaller stamps into interest-bearing securities, you arc aiding the Government by lending it the money it needs for bringing our boys home and caring for them until they can lie brought home. You are helping Connect icut make its War Savings quota, so that we will not face the shame of an unfilled obligation to the Government. " There probably are 200,000 unfilled Thrift Cards in this region. If these were all converted into War Savings Stamps it would mean $1,000,000 maturity value for the Government. The cards may seem a small matter to the holder but these figures show what could be accomplished if every- one got behind the movement. The chil- dren who it is believed hold 50,000 of these cards, are asked to make a special effort during the remainder of the year, to use any Christmas money given them for the pur- chase of Thrift Stamps and to gladly accept Thrift Stamps as gifts from friends or parents. This is a small matter which will have large results. If you haven't thought about it, do so now and see how much it will take to fill your card. It may mean only a dollar or two, and its advantages are manifold as has been shown." MR. BISSELL THANKS RETIRING OFFICIALS CHILDREN WEIGHED Welfare Department Issues Summary of Reports from all Con- necticut Towns Services of Howell Cheney and Rev. Morris E. Ailing are Recognized by Chairman The child welfare department of the Connecticut State Council of Defense has issued a summary of the final reports from all towns in Connecticut regarding the weighing and measuring campaign insti- tuted last May among children under five years old. One hundred and seventeen of Howell Cheney of Manchester, who re- cently resigned as Chairman of the Connect- icut War Savings Committee, and Rev. Morris E. Ailing of Rocky Hill, wdio re- signed as Chairman of the Four Minute Men for Connecticut, have each received from Richard M. Bissell, Chairman of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, a letter expressing the appreciation of the Council and of the state for their services. ■• The Council and the writer both de- sired that your resignation should not be acted upon without an expression from us of our great appreciation of the tireless energy, ingenuity and devotion which you have shown in carrying out the great war thrift campaign " said Mr. Bissell in his letter to Mr. Cheney. " I judge from other information that the quota laid upon Connecticut has been a little too much for us, but it has not been because of any lack on your part. We feel that on behalf of the citizens of the state and of the Council we should like tn tender to you thanks for the patriotic service rendered." In his letter to Mr. Ailing, Mr. Bissell said that had the Defense Council felt that the Four Minute Men could be further used, Mr. Ailing would have been asked to con- tinue in the service. " On behalf of the Council, as well as myself, may I not express to you our deep appreciation of the very valuable service you have rendered this community, as well as the national cause, in the time wdien you have been Chairman of the Four Minute Men." Mr. Bissell said in his letter to Mr. Ailing. " The history of the Four Minute Men forms a very inspiring chapter of the story of war publicity, and I have reasons to be- lieve that the record which Connecticut has made in this respect will not suffer by comparison with any other state, and for this line accomplishment we feel that you are largely responsible." WOMEN WILL ADVOCATE CONTINUED SCHOOLING the state's 168 towns reported. In these I lie number of children weighed and meas- ured was 55.194, and the number found to need attention was 8,457. According to the Federal census average age proportion, the approximate number of children under five years of age in Connect- icut is 141,062. Many towns reported that an serious defects were found, but did in >t state the number of children needing attention. In towns making accurate ac counts of the weighing and measuring it was found that from 10 per cent, to 20 per cent, of the children needed attention. Many towns that did the weighing and measuring have not had time to tabulate their cards, because of the influenza epi demic. To Conduct State-Wide Investigation of the Circumstances Attend- ing Withdrawals Pursuant to a request by the Council of National Defense and the Children's Bureau of the Federal Department of Labor, repre- sentatives >>f the Woman's Committee, Con- necticut Council of Defense, are investi- gating throughout the state the circum stances connected with the withdrawal from school of children 14 years old or over. The investigation is being conducted in co-opera- linn with the State Board of Education. According to statistics compiled by the Woman's Committee of the Connecticut De- fense Council, 973 more permanent work certificates were issued to Connecticut chil- dren during the period from August 1, 1017 to August 1, 1918, than were issued from August 1, 1916 to the same date in 1017. The number of permanent work cer- tificates issued for the year ending August 1, BUS, was 13,699. War conditions which accounted for high wages, induced many children to leave school for work and accounted for the increase, it was said by officials of the Woman's Committee. The investigation of these cases is held in connection with the " back to school " drive to be launched in January. To facili- tate the investigation, Charles D. Hine, Sec- retary of the State Board of Education, and Henry C. Morrison, Assistant Secretary, have sent the following letter to all school superintendents and supervisors in the state: " The National Council of Defense and the Children's Bureau of the Department of Labor have asked that the State Council of Defense, through its Woman's Commit- tee, investigate the matter of the with- drawal from school of children who are 14 years of age or older. The representatives of the Woman's Committee are accordingly commended to your good offices." GOVERNMENT TO REMEDY INDUSTRIAL SITUATION War Department Assures Gov. Hol- comb of its Attention to Matter of Contract Cancellations Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has re- ceived from Benedict M. Crowell, As- sistant Secretary of War, the following telegram in reply to a message sent to Sec- retary of War Newton D. Baker with regard to the industrial situation in Connecticut caused by the cancellation of Government contracts: " The situation in Connecticut produced by the present program of cancellation of Government contracts is receiving immedi- ate and careful consideration with a view to determining w-hether a revision of that program is necessary and practicable. Your statements as to the serious situation which has arisen carry great weight with the Department, and every effort will be made to deal with what you will appreciate is an extremelv difficult situation." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Charles E. Julin to be U. S. Employment Service Director for This State (Continued from page 1) report concerning the placing of returned soldiers on the land. After discussion it was voted that the executive department be instructed to draw up a memorandum to be presented by the Chairman to Secretary Lane, setting forth the ways in which it was thought that Connecticut could partici- pate in his plans along this line. Report was rendered by the executive de- partment concerning plans supposed to be in effect by the Canadian Government in regard to the re-education of soldiers, ami it was voted that the executive department be instructed to ascertain from the authori- ties in Canada what steps are being taken to aid returned soldiers in matters of re- education. The Chairman read a communication from Judge Perry of the State Police Com- mission, and it was voted that the consid- eration of the matter of the continuance or non-continuance of the health and recrea- tion department of the Council be tabled until the next meeting, when it should be taken up and finally disposed of. The executive department reported con- cerning proposed State Council night dur- ing agricultural week, and it was voted that the arrangement of this program be referred to the executive department with power. It was voted that letters of appreciation be sent to the various business firms which have allowed their employees to give of their time to the work of the Council, and that it be suggested to Governor Holcomb that he sign these letters. Those present at the executive session were Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Caroline Ruutz-Rees, William BroSmith, L. F. Rob- inson ; also John E. Bierck. The matter brought before the general meeting of the Council by Charles M. Jarvis of the Connecticut Fair Association was considered, and it was the sense of the Council that the Council could not appro- priate money to make up any part of the Berlin Fair deficit, but that if the Connect- icut Fair Association should determine at some future time to appeal to the General Assembly or other state authority for such an appropriation, that the executive de- partment of the Council be authorized to render such assistance as might seem proper. Chairman Bissell read a communication from the Council of National Defense in reply to a letter sent to it by the executive department in accordance with the vote of the Council at its meeting last week, and concerning the matter of dealing with de- serters from the Army. After discussion it was voted that the Council provide news- paper publicity of an educational character to show the seriousness of the offense of men leaving camps without leave at this time, with emphasis upon the effect this would have upon their future records. It was also voted that the executive de- partment be authorized to communicate with war bureaus, except those in the cities, upon receiving notice of desertions of resi- dents of their towns asking each war bureau to assist in the proper handling 01 such cases, and to report back to the execu- tive department. The matters of policy in connection with the cancellation of war contracts were dis- cussed. It was voted that after the publication of the next issue of the Connecticut Bulletin, said bulletin be discontinued. Results Are Significant Following Conference on Americanization Work DECEMBER 16 Those present at the general session on December 10 were Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Charles G. Bill, Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley, Adjutant General George M. Cole, James T. Moran, Ira M. Ornburn, Lucius F. Robinson, and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; John E. Bierck, Margaret T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin, Anna B. Sands, Henry M. Wriston; and the follow- ing Chairmen and members of committees: Dr. John T. Black, Anna Worthington Coale, Dr. Valeria H. Parker and Caleb M. Saville. Dr. Black spoke on possible aid by the State Council in educational work to pre- vent recurrence of the influenza epidemic. He outlined the efforts put on foot by the State Board of Health, suggested that pub licity, and notices to war bureaus might be helpful. It was voted that the chairman ana Mr. Alsop be appointed a committee of the Council to appear, if necessary, before the Board of Control to request funds to be used by the Board of Health in supply- ing doctors and nurses in emergencies. Mr. Saville of the committee on fuel con- servation reported at length upon conserva- tion of water especially with reference to consequent waste of fuel in pumping sta- tions. It was voted that the council extend its cordial thanks to Mr. Saville for his valuable report. A request was received from the commit- tee on Armenian and Syrian relief asking the appointment of a chairman for a state- wide financial campaign. Those present at the executive session on December 16 were Chairman Richard M. Bissell, Joseph W. Alsop, Mrs. T. Belknap Beach, Charles G. Bill, William BroSmith. Mrs. Morgan G. Bulkeley Adjutant General George M. Cole James *T. Moran. Ira M. Ornburn. Lucius F. Robinson and Justice George W. Wheeler of the Council; Mar- garet T. Corwin, Mrs. Perrin C. Galpin. Anna B. Sands. Henry M. Wriston. Mr. Alsop reported on the future of the food committee, recommending that it be continued virtually without expense, save rent and possibly a stenographer. No action was necessary to continue the com- mittee. Mr. Moran reported for the special com- mittee which has in charge the question of the future of the work of the policewomen. Voted, that the executive denartment write Judge Perry, Chairman of State Board of Police Commissioners, a letter expressing the Council's general approval of the transfer of the policewomen to that board, and the continuance of their work under that board. A letter from General Burpee with ref- erence to the apprehension of deserters was read. It was the sense of the Council that the Council do not engasre in the effort. A letter from the" New Haven Retail Druggists Association requesting the return from the army of qualified pharmacists was referred to the Council of National Defense. Mr. Alsop reported efforts being made to select a successor for Mr. Korper. It was voted that the Chairman appoint a committee of three of which he shall be a member to make a report to the Governor on the subject dealt with in Mr. Saville's report. (Continued from page 1) which will be found most effective. Public interest in Americanization has been cre- ated and the people of the state are now aware that a reasonable program of Americanization is under headway. Governor Marcus H. Holcomb made the address of welcome at the initial session of the conference on December 11, Stanley H. Holmes, then Chairman of the Committee on Americanization, Connecticut State Council of Defense, presiding. Governor Holcomb said that Americanization work in Connecticut was vitally necessary. Mr. Holmes reviewed the history of American ization efforts in this state. Richard M. Bissell, Chairman of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, spoke on " The Function of the State Council in Americanization During the Period of Re- construction." Mr. Bissell said he consid- ered the work in Americanization to be the most important of the Defense Coun- cil's present functions. Hon. Elliott Dunlap Smith, Chief of the Organization and Information Section, Field Division, Council of National Defense, described " The National Plan." There was a general session, open to the public, at 8 o'clock on the evening of De- cember 11. Mr. Bissell presided and made an address on "Americanization — A National Necessity." Harrison H. Wheaton, Director of the Department of Americaniza- tion, Connecticut State Council of De- fnese, explained " The State's Plan to Meet the State's Problem of Americanization." Discussion of questions of policy in their relation to the state program followed. The morning session on December 12 was a " round table." The topic was "Ameri- canization Plan for Local Communities." Mr. Wheaton presided, and Dr. William C. Smith. Director of Americanization for the New York State Council of Defense and Supervisor of Immigrant Education for the New York State Department of Education, spoke on " Organizing a Community for Americanization Work?' An Americanization luncheon was served af the Capitol at 1.30. At the afternoon session, Hon. James K. Moran. president of the Southern New England Telephone Com- pany, presided, and there were ten minute talks by R. Earle Anderson, Comptroller of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Alton T. Miner, of New London, President of the State Chamber of Commerce, and the Rev. John G. Murray, Chancellor of the Hartford Diocese. A " round table " followed, at which Mr. Wheaton presided. The topic was " Indus- t rial Americanization.'' and there was pre- sented an industrial plan for discussion by committee members and industrial dele- gates. E. E. Bach, Chief of the Bureau of Americanization, Pennsylvania Council of National Defense, explained "How the Ells- worth Collieries Company is Americanizing an Industrial Community." Henry C. Mor- rison, Assistant Secretary, Connecticut Stale Board of Education, told "How In- dustrial Corporations Can Co-operate With Public School Authorities." CONNECTICUT BULLETIN Judge Wheeler Demands Peace Just but Firm; Huns Must Surely Pay ( Continued from page 1 ) Where is Luxburg, the discoverer of that latest German practice, sinking without leaving a trace? Where is Dernberg, who solemnly warned us ere he left us, that Germany had given of her blood and treasure for Belgium, and she would never, never give her up? And where is his imperial majesty, the Kaiser? The hours are different in Deutschland. He has retired. His sleep is broken. He seems to hear someone chanting Captain Coughlin's verses: " 1 pulls mitt Gott, und Gott mit me, Meinself und Gott." He wakes, and like Edgar in King Lear, the poor man finds it's all a dream. He has mixed bis divinities — that's all. I re- fer to these worthies, lest you forget, lest you forget. I do not want you to treasure animosity. Revenge hurts him who gives more than him who takes. But it is well to keep our perspective. The militarists of Germany were behind the Kaiser; the Junkers were behind him; the clergy and the professors were behind him, and behind them throughout the war were the German people, otherwise it could not have been fought on. Hunger and privation and suffering and the arms of the Allies, pointing the way to yet further defeat, finally forced these peo pie to yield. But no word of sorrow for their sins, no breath of penitence, no trace of shame, no sympathy for the millions dead through their cruelty, no suggestion of making reparation, has come out of Ger- many. That is the awful truth. They are not penitent, and they are not changed. As Hearst deleted the President's Thanksgiving Proclamation so Dr. Solf and the socialist government deleted the armis- tice. They left out of the copy which the German people saw, the clause which promises the co-operation of the Allies in providing food for Germany during the armistice. Perhaps there's an explanation for this deletion. Hearst had one. The night editor didn't have space to permit all of the short Thanksgiving Proclamation. arid so by accident — such an unhappy ac- cident- — he cut out the one part which ought not to have been cut. Solf may con suit Hearst. Other German statesmen have, f guess he'd better. It's a place for high art in the way of explanation. Why '1" they do this? It's a habit of mind. Fraud and artifice, untruth and unfairness and camouflage can- not be eradicated over night. Character is a plant of slow growth. And why do they do this? Is it not to prevent their people seeing the noble generosity of the Allies? At the same time Solf addresses the President, and tlie women of Germany address Jane Addams and Mrs. Wilson, begging for bread, that provision of the armistice which they deleted said, "The Allies and the United States contemplate such pro- visioning of Germany during the armistice hall be found necessary." Why these appeals to America? Is it not to work upon our vanity and to appeal to our humanity, in the hope not of increasing succor, but of driving the wedge of discord between the Allies and America? Every instinct of propriety dictated that such a request, if necessary and fitting, should be made to the master of the armis- tice, the defender of the liberty of the world, the great Marshal Foch. Last winter, while gloom hovered ah. nil, I protested in this place against any thought or talk of peace. Later on I pro- tested against a peace by mediation, no matter what the source. Many whose judgment I respect thought this uncalled for. Still later I protested against a peace by conciliation, bargaining or negotiation. And again when the doctrine did not have the friends it later found, I stood for a peace upon the same terms Grant imposed at. Fort Donelson, "unconditional surren- der." _ And that is practically what the armistice is. 'For with our armies on Ger- man soil across the Rhine, in easy striking distance for our airplanes, her soldiers stripped, the greater part of her navy in an English port, never again to fly the Ger- man flag, she is powerless to strike, no matter how strong her will. Tonight I protest against a peace of sen- timentality. No one of us is thinking of a peace of vengeance. But we think, "and we believe, in a just and stern peace. We must con- solidate and secure the fruits of our vie tory. We fought to free enslaved peoples, to give them liberty, and to preserve it for ourselves. We fought that our ideals might conquer the ideals of Germany. Having done this, let us see that they shall outlive those of Germany. And no man can say that justice to France where 100,000 men working twenty years cannot restore her destroyed build- ings: to Belgium, who suffered in kind, to Serbia crucified, to Armenia exterminated, that justice can be done these until restitu- tion and reparation are made and guaran- tees adequate and complete given. Justice means the punishment of a people which could commit or permit the commission of such crimes. There is no such thing as law or justice where the criminal goes un- whipped of justice. I say with Lloyd George, let the people of Germany pay to the extent of their capacity. It is the way of nature; it will prove that the way of the transgressor is hard, and future generations will fight shy of world dominion as an engaging and profitable business. We cannot fortret England.'^ way of treat ing our soldiers and sailors, indeed of al! things American. Praise for their valor and brave deeds, highest commendation for all that we have done to help on the war. sympathy for our every effort, and kind- ness and abounding hospitality for all our boys on English soiL/ And such wide, openhearted appreciation of our army and navy. Here is what Sir Douglas Haig wrote of our Second Corps: "On the 29th of September you partici- pated with distinction in a great and criti- cal attack, which shattered the enemy's re- sistance on the Hindenburg line, and which opened the road to final victory. " The deeds of the Twenty-seventh and Thirtieth Divisions, which took Beleeourt and Nauroy and gallantly sustained the desperate straggle for Bony, will rank with the highest achievements of the war. "The names of Braneourt. Premont, Busigny, aux-Andigny, St. Souplet. and Wassigny will testify to the dash and energy of your attacks. I am proud to have had you in my command." England and America have been com- rades in a great cause. They shall con- tinue comrades in the greatest cause earth or heaven has for man the cause of an en- during peace. United by the ties of faith and blood, cemented by the associations of this never-to-be-forgotten year, and steadied by the great responsibility which Almightj God lias hud upon us, we shall go on to- gether, down the ages, charged with the solemn duty of preserving here among the ! pies of the world, "peace on earth, good will to men." TO PROTECT SOLDIERS Government Advocates Increased Rigid Vigilance by Public During Demobilization The Connect imi so ate Council of Deiense has received from the Council of National Defense a statement calling the attention of the public to the dangers which sur- round discharged soldiers, in view of their being well supplied witli money at the same time they are released from military discipline. Stress is laid upon the neces- sity for increased rigid vigilance on the part of the public to protect the returning men. This has special application to large cities near camps and to communities along the well-traveled railroad routes. According to the present scheme of de- mobilization, each man, after a thorough physical examination, is paid in full with one month's advance pay, is given cash at .03% per mile with which to buy his rail- road ticket to the point at which he en- tered the service (although the substitu- tion of a railroad ticket is being consid- ered), and is allowed to wear one full out- fit of clothing on the journey home. For convenience in transportation, men will be released, whenever possible, in groups bound for the same general locality, and the attention of the public is called to the facts that men need not return to their home town, either at once or at all, that they are simultaneously released from military routine and restrictions and will be given a supply of cash, and that they will lie traveling some distance singly or in little groups, in uniform usually, but under no military restrictrota whatever. The dangers which surround men thus discharged, it is said, must be met by two genera] l^ies of attack. < in tin/one hand, certain minimum stand- ards of- local control must be returned or put into force in every community; on the other hand, each returning man must have his natural craving for some sort of cele- bration promptly satisfied and any possible menial slump staved off by a well planned scheme for the reception of returned soldiers and sailors. NURSE QUOTA FILLED The Woman's Division of the Connect- icut State Council of Defense has been in- formed by Miss Hannah J. Patterson of ilu' Field Division, Council of National De- fense, that assigning of student nur-es by the National Council terminated December 15. About 450 applications were accepted in (his state and forwarded to Washington. This number filled Connecticut's quota.