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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-18

Sutton up, sir. Why not
look at it that when your daughter
marries me you will be gaining son
and not losing a daughter
Her Father-That's just the way
do look at it!
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06
REINDEER INDUSTRY IS PROS.
 PERING.

THE STATEMENT made by w. T.
 LoPP. that the number of rein.
 deer in Alaska has increased 25 per cent. since 1912 and that the aver. age size of the animals is increasing and the showing of w. G. Beattie that the s292.OOO the United States govern ment has invested in the reindeer in- dustry in Alaska has produced a value in reindeer herds and profits amount ing to S1.162.O6O completely dispose of the sensational report that has gained wide publicity in Alaska and else where that the industry has reached a losing point. This is more in keep ing with the understanding of the sit uation held by those who have fol. lowed with interest this branch of the work that has been done in Alaska by the Bureau of Education.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

On this question as on the tariff
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06
ANOTHER SIDE OF THE CANAL
 TOLLS QUESTION.

THE account of President Wilson's
 message delivered to Congress
 yesterday on the Panama canal tolls question contained in our dis, patches quotes the President as say ing that the exemption of American ships from the payment of tolls was a mistaken economic policy" This calls to mind a viewpoint of this question that was not discussed in the debates in Congress when the measure was up for consideration in the second half of the Taft administration. Here toEore it has been debated solely with reference to it's relation to the Hay.Pauncetote treaty, it's bearing upon the shipping industry of the United States and that of transconti- mental transportation rates.
 That the free use of the canal by American ships would operate to coun. teract the effect of the recent reduc- ton of the tariff has not besn dis cussed until quite recently. Under the scheme of management that has been adopted for ;he canal it is con- templated that the tonnage tax on ships passing through it must meet the operating expenses of the canal and interest on it's cost and provide a surplus for repairs and for a sink ing fund 10 redeem the bonds. If American coastwiSe ships were per mitted the free use of the canal, the whole burden of the canals cost would fall upon foreign tonnage. That would permit American ships in the coast. wise trade to make a lower freight rate from coast to coast than ships engaged in foreign trade could make An increase in freight rates has the same effect on trade and commerce that a raise in the tax duty has. There fore. if We charge foreign tonnage for the whole canal expense and permit American tonnage to use it free of cost 1t is equivalent to placing an ad- ditional tariff on foreign goods. That would permit the American manufac. turer to charge more for his product, and to that extent remove competi- tion. On the other hand, if American tonnage is required to bear it's share of the canal expense it would relieve foreign shipping to the extent of the amount paid by the American ships, and would make competition that much closer. It would have the effect of reducing the cost of the consumers i purchases.
 On this question as on the tariff
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

The proposed fusion of the Pro, gressive party with the Democrats in Utah is a natural coalition in the West. If the Progressives would get the New Nationalism foolishness out of their minds most of the them would be as we'll satisfied with the Wilson administration as their Utah brethren are.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

President Wilson has taken the logI. cal Democratic position, notwithstand' ing that the Democratic National plat form declared for free American ships,
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

If Juneau's bowling team can keep up the pace it developed this week the Northern championship will be ours.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06
ST. GEORGE HOUSE OPEN.

The St. George House Is now open and ready for business.
 Everything new. Good light and well ventilated rooms. Baths, electric lights and bells. Good board.
 Reasonable rates by the day, week or month. 10-1-d
 J. e. HOULIHAN, Prop.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

Every nation welcome. except Carries at the Stampede. 2-19.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

Well ventilated rooms and board at the St. George House. formerly the Simpson hospital. 10-3-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

Don't work yourself to death. Spend a pleasant evening with the boys at 2-16-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

By the. way, have you registered? Don't forget it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-03-06

Four big hot cakes and coffee, 15 cents, at the Bull Moose. 3-2-tf
The Press., 1914-05-13
Nnw Year In Japan,

in Japan the New le;lr iS welcomed wtth far more Zt>t than in this cUun- try, One is expected tu arise with the sIIIl and don new clothes to meet the nuSpitiO.S IIiurniIIg Then he wur SllillS. ptlrtNrimS oMi>lnrr tO the spirits ai his anrC>tnr< and pays -nulna@e to all relatives uIlpI, than himself. No ordinary ViAntlS are r"ll>umpd at nrpaktnSt on every tray. covered with evergreen, ItsIVr> and supporting T rice tlumpIin@. are placed a lobster uHsAngs,S. lIerSImmOE-. rhr>tnntS, dried S;lrlliIles and@ herring tuOt. all these dishes pOSsesSing iliIp9OriCaI meanings This meal is the start of the Ip>tlvl ties, which in 0ldrn times were con tinupd for many days. business being almost entirely suspended. The idea of celebrating New lear > in such q manner is that the year Is Sulng tn be the way it is started. Smile on New Yeur's tl,ty and you will smile through out the year. Complain on New Years day and you will complain all the year round Weigh your anchor with mer- " song of heart and it will be smooth sailing all through the voyage. Begin right and you are bound tO finish right. That is the. JapaneSe idea of New Years celebration Bulletin Ot the Ja pan SOciety.
The Press., 1914-05-13
Ponnev's Pillar.

This is the name of celebrated col umn standing on a slight elevation in the southwest section of ancient Alex andriu. q short distance outside the Arabian walls. It is q mOnOlith of red granite of the Corinthinn order raised upon il pedestal. It's total height is ninety-eight feet nine inches. shaft seventy-three feet and circumference twenty-nine feet eight inches. The present name is mere invention of travellers. The inscription on the base shows that it was erected by Publiusl eparch of Egypt. in honor of the Elm peror DiOcletian A. D. BOP. It stood in the center of the court of the sera- peum. or great sanctuary, of Serapis and survived it's transformations into a church and fOrtificatiOn.
The Press., 1914-05-13
WILMINGTON.
Snnth Willinrfnn

Wm. Ladr has sold his span of team horses.
 The smutnik family moved last week to New Jersey.
 A son was born Sunday morning to MT. and Mrs. Robert Safranek.
 Charles Reno has sold his farm near this village to Frank and Anna Pokorny.
 Rev. B. W. Darrow announced last Sunday that he is to exchange pulpits with Rev. W. F. Rowley of Willi- mantic next Sunday.
 Gardiner Hall, Jr., has just re- ceived his new Pierce Arrow car, and the red car that was a familiar sight here has gone in exchange.
 Edward E. Fuller of Holland past grand master of the grand lodge of Connecticut, F. 6 A. M., was at the home of Walter A. Allen Monday looking over local lodge records.
 A song service was held for the benefit of the Italian 1aborers on the state road at their bungalow, by mem bers of the Y. P. S. O. E., Sunday afternoon, that was attended by about forty of the village people.
 We copy the following from a neighboring daily: Miss Doris Hall, daughter of MT. and Mrs. w.. H. Hall, will leave early in June, with 12 other Wellesley students, for three-months' tour in Europe. :"
 The attendance at church last Sum- day was splendid; the response to the invitation very gratifying, and we have no doubt but all who attended felt we'll repaid. Naturally it is to be hoped that the attendance may never be less. At the Sunday school Miss Rosa O. Hall and George Wester- field were chosen to head the enter tainment and decoration committees, respectively, in arranging for chil- dren's day.
 The arrest of Jas. O. Jennings for attempting to burn the barn on the old Legrand Johnson place, now owned by Col. W. H. Hall, was like thun- derbolt out of clear sky. It seems almost impossible that he could have done such thing, no motive appear ing. However, it is realized that no arrest would have been made unless the detective had felt reasonably sure that he had the right party, and we are all waiting to see what the evil dence will disclose.
The Press., 1914-05-13
UNION. Rock Meadow,

Alfred Horn of New York is the guest of Willie and Albert Csatlos for two weeks. ..,
 Verna Perry. returned to her home in Wales last Sunday after staying two weeks with Mrs. Everett Ma. thews. ...., -..--
 Miss Matilda Mclean and Miss Rose Gillingham attended the teach ers' convention at Willimantic last Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. David Gaudette and little daughter of Staffordville, also Mrs. Eva Flynn were with their par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Myron Heck, over Sunday.
 Miss Ada Heck and Miss Mclean went to Enfield last Saturday and were guests of Mrs. Jennie Oliver, and Sunday they visited Miss Ida Heck at the Hartford hospital.
 The Rock Meadow Helpful Circle will hold a social at the home of MT. and Mrs. Myron Heck Saturday even ing this week. It is requested that ladies bring cake. There will be a ,bedquilt and also other articles for sale. Supper. 10c; children, 5c. \ It is expected that MT. Beeching will be at the Rock Meadow school house next Sunday evening with his
The Press., 1914-05-13
Popular Judqment of Genius

Fabre's first chronological work gain. ed the honOrs of the Institute of France and a prize for experimental physiol- Ogy. His extraordinary absorption in his chronological pursuits was q source of perplexity to those among whom he dwelt One morning he was passed by three women vintagers on their way to work. When they passed him again at sunset he was still seated on the same stone. with his eyes fixed on the same spot. whereupon he saw one Of them tap her forehead as she whiSper- ed. "A poor innocent" But more than one country guard suspected that he was up to no good in his mysterious wanderings about the countryside
 However. the sight of the little dark ribbon of the Legion of Honor. with which lie had been decorated by the French government. was generally sufficient to allay suspicion Westmin, ster Gazette. .-
The Press., 1914-05-13
ASHFORD. Westford

A May basket party of eight gave Ruth Barlow a surprise Saturday night. .,.a@so9',
 George Barlow and family of West Stafford spent Sunday with his mother. .:-,..I + .,.~.s |.
 Mrs. William Chandler, Arthur and Mildred were guests of Mrs. ~Jen- nie Barlow Sunday. ~... - Westford Hill. - --''
 Miss Mildred Amidon of East Will lington is spending few weeks with her grandmother, Mrs. G. B. s. Ami don.
 Miss Addie Morse ot Sturbridge, Mass, who spent the winter at G. E. s. Amidon's, returned to her home last week.
 MT. Yukl preached his farewell ser mon last Sunday. He will move his family to his new field at Pittsburg, Penn, this week.
 Miss Juliana Sikora and Adam Ciba were married at St. Edwards church in Stafford Springs last week. Misses Mary Tomecko and Annie Tremko were bridesmaids. After a marriage feast at the home of the bride here MT. and Mrs. Ciba went to Mansfield, where MT. Ciba has a farm.
 A party from the Hill hung Miss Laura Bicknell May basket last Saturday evening. After Miss Bick- nell had captured them all she in- vited them in and pleasant evening was spent with music and games. Re- treatments were served, after which Miss Marie Lipps was asked to give another violin solo. Those who were out that evening were surprised to see rainbow by moonlight between 8 and o'clock, when the moon shone brightly during slight shower.
The Press., 1914-05-13
Mechanism of the Ear.

The human ear iS a delicate piece of mpchl niSm. That which we ordinarily designate as tine ear is. after all. uny the mere outer porch of a SprleS 1f winding! >iihss;geS which lead from lht. world without tO the world within. Certain of these passages are filled with Iiquid. besides having membrhn"s stretched like parchment curtains &k.r,pSS tt1et cOrritIor at different points Wht-tl afstnlnds wave strikes these they 4irp turned Into vibrations and made tO tremble like the head of drum does when struck with q stick or with the fingers Between two of these parchment like curtains chain of m mute bones extends. which serves [" tighten or relax the membranes and communicate vibrations to them. III the innprmOSt place of all d row nt white threads called nerves stretch ike the strings of il piano from the iaSt point from which the trembings reach. passing thence inward to the brain
The Press., 1914-05-13
Enolis1 Prizefiohters.

There was q time when nearly every prominent IIriZrti"h!rr had d nickname more gpnrriiI! u<"d by admirers than his real name. and some of these were picturesque William Perry, a famous tighter of earl! Victorian days. was the TiptOn SIhShpr William ThOmp son who won the championship in l235, was known as Rpndigo The Aus stra liam mining town was named after him. and. although some of the inhab lCAHIS .>' .II I.-tTtIt'u SandhurSt, the new name never caught un Other niCkAnmpS borne by heroes of the ring were "the Gasman." the Sailor Boy" "the Chelsea Smnb.'' "thr Bold Smugglpr.' the Great Gun of Windsor" and the Pride of WpStmiD rf.A
The Press., 1914-05-13
-Orinin of MRonfira.W

Stow, referring to the "bonetiers which the citizens of London were won't to. make on the streets on "thp '>vigiles of -feStillall dayes and on the same, festiuaH dayes in the euening.' after the sunne setting every man be
 slowing wood or labor towards them. and which were an occasion of feasting and 1nerrfment, says that these were called bOnefers as well of good nmitie amongst neighbours
 that. being before ht c0ntroucrSiC. were there by the lnbours of others. recon
 ciled~ and: made of bitter enrnIicS. 4oIlingzfriendeS as also for the vertuc that q. great fire hath t0 purge the in
 fectiun of the nyre London Globe
The Press., 1914-05-13
Hail to tha CIi;AfI.

Jones had not wanted to go to the gregarious feast where the speeches strung out endIessly. Circumstances obliged him to stay. The speeches were strung out partly because the chief and dullest orator was not ex, pected until late. Finally he came. and there was rush of committeemen to escort him to his place. .z.. s.-s sl
 Hello" exclaimed Jones' compan ion, what is that they are making such bother aboutY'
 We still follow" answered Jones sourIy. "the ancient custom of bringing tn the bore's head."- New York P0stgr
The Press., 1914-05-13
ET.I.TMGTON

The county W. Q. T. U. annual convention will be held at the Con- gregational church May 27th. Lunch will be furnished by the ladies of. the church.
 Crystal Lake.
 Warren Boyer, who has been quite i'll, is gaining.
 Everett Charter and family of North Blandford, Mass, were visitors recently in this place. ....4.a.s es
 Mrs. Robert Greeley has thus far one hundred and fourteen chickens from ten hens. Mir. and Mrs. A. 0. Havens of Springfield and Mrs. Charles Tillot. son of West Haven were recent call CTS at Selden Smiths.
 Miss Brown and gentlemen friends and Miss Inez Stino of Hartford and Miss Brown of Willimantic spent the day Sun- day with Miss Leslie Dimock, coming by auto. '=<''
The Press., 1914-05-13
. .AsVaishnava Love Lyric,

. In one of our Vaisllnava lyrics tht lover says 10 his beloved: II feel as il 1 have gozed upon the beauty of thy face from my birth, yet my eyes art hungry still: as if l have kept thee pressed to my heart for millions o
 years. yet my heart is not satisfied. "- Rabindranath Tagore. 's-.. {.
The Press., 1914-05-13
COLLECTORS NOTICE
Borough of Stafford Springs.

E
 All persons liable'to pay taxes in the Borough of Stafford Springs, list of 1913, and the street sprink ling assessments, are hereby notified that am ready to receive the same. All taxes are due May 1st, and on all taxes not paid by June 1st interest at per cent. per annum will surely be charged, together with legal fees for collect ing. For the purpose of receiving the same l will be at the store of w. k. Hanley every Thurs day from May 1st to June lst. 1914 from a. m. to D. m. PATRICK J. MURRAY. Collector.
 Stafford Springs, Conn.,, April 22 %914.
The Press., 1914-05-13

Panama earthquakes are more an. aemic than naughty. ..
The Press., 1914-05-13
SchooIboy BIunders.

These mistakes by British school boys are reported by the London Times:
 When the last French attack at Wa terloo proved q failure Napoleon turn ed very pale and rode at fnll gallon to St. Helena
 "A problem is figure which you do things with which are absurd, and then you prove it.
 When Chaucer describes the prior ess as 'amiable of port he means that she was fond of wine"
 "The mineral wealth of country is ginger beer and lemonade"
The Press., 1914-05-13
A Giant Redwood.

The largest tree in the United States is said to be the mother Of the forest. giant redwood in the Calaveras big tree grove in California. It is suppOs- ed to contain 14O.619 board feet .Ot lumber. There are. however, many claimants for the honor of being the largest tree and the oldest tree, and these claims, according to forest CTS, cannot always be verified.-Indian apolis News.
 Between Tears and Laughter.
 Do you ever think. George. dear, said she. and her voice was soft and low, as beftted the perfect beauty of the night-"do you ever think how closely true happiness is allied with tears?"
 ''I don't believe I ever do," admitted George dear. but will, if you like"
 "Yes," she went on. gazing up into his face. and her lips were very close to his. When one is truly and wholly happy. George. dear, there is but little to divide a smile and tear
 ''Well, that's fact" assented George dear. But I never thought Of it before. After all. there's nothing but the nose "-London Answers:
The Press., 1914-05-13
Look PIeasant pIeaae.

How did you manage to quiet thu ugly. bowling mob so qufckly?" l. 4.
 '. "Got camera man on the scene answered the resourcefuE police cap tain. Then every man of them perk ed up and tried to look handsome g : Louisville "nurier-JOurnai. %e 39:
The Press., 1914-05-13

stereopticon views combined with a lecture, if his views arrive in time.s He did not come as expected last Fri day evening on account of the rain.
The Press., 1914-05-13
MANSFIELD,

The hens at the international egg laying contest at Storrs produced 37 eggs more than last week, or a total of 3558 eggs. The best pen for the week was one of White Leghorns owned by Glenview Poultry Farm, Rockville, with a yield of 56 eggs.
 The 15 leading pens to date are as follows. The figures in the parenthe- sis show the number laid during the week.
 Tom Barron, Catforth, England, White Wyandottes, (44)-1119.
 Francis F. Lincoln, Mt Carmel, White Leghorns, (48)-993.
 Merrythought Farm, Columbia, White wyandottes, (46)-964.
 Neale Bros., Apponaug, R. l., White Wyandottes, (44)-93O.
 Dr. LA. Fritchey, Harrisburg, Pa. Single Comb R. I. Reds, (41) )-8 869.
 Cecil Guernsey, East Cobbleskill, N. Y, White Leghorns, (46)-935.
 Jules F. Franoais, West Hampton, L. l., N. Y, Barred Plymouth Rocks, (48)-815.
 A. B., Brundage, Danbury, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, GA 4)-8l9.
 Tom Barron, Catforth, England, White Leghorns, (52)-815.
 Geo. P Dearborn, Lake Como, Fla. !, s. O. Rhode Island Reds, (38 )-785. .Pinecrest Orchards, Groton, Mass. |, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, (45) -777.
 Marwood Poultry Farm, Butler, Pa., White Leghorns, (53)-761 D. J. Ryan & Son, Bridgeport, White Wyandottes, (45)-752.
 Colonial Farm, Temple, N. H., Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, (54) I-745.
 Bonnie Brook Poultry Farm, Sara toga, N. Y, White Leghorns, (43) )- 739.
 Storrs College Experimental, Pen White Leghorns, (not in the contest) l(52)-1O15. l Merrow.
 J. t. wilcox spent Sunday In Rockville and Manchester.
 Miss Rose W Dimock spent the week end at her sisters home in Stafford.
 George Russ and sister Miss Ruth M, Russ were at Hillside Cottage, Sunday
 Mrs. Edward Williams attended J. D. Thompson's auction at Coventry, Satur- day, and visited at the home of Willard Green.
 Dr. E. R. Dilnock has started general store in the building vacated. by R. L. Squires. Dr Dimock will be assisted by his sister, Miss Rose Dimock.
 MT. and Mrs. Olive French have moved into the tenement that was formerly occupied by R. L. squires and family. Mir. French and wife are to be employed at the State Farm, Mansfield
The Press., 1914-05-13
TREE SURGERY

Twenty Years of Knowing How. MURPHY" the name that stands for the Best. Good Work at Low Prices. Caring for Trees a Spec ialty. Expert WOrkmen Employed and the Best of Implements Used. Orders Solicited for Pruning, and General Tree Work. Best of References.
The Press., 1914-05-13

EOR SALE-Se 'ond-hand U. s. Sera N rator, in good conditi n Price $2O. Also two colts-one two years old and one one year Old-gOOd ones. GEO P. BUGREE,
 3W7 West Willin SCon.
The Press., 1914-05-13

No woman is supposed to look her age, no matter what it is. ssajsf
The Press., 1914-05-13
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The Press., 1914-05-13
RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro-

n bate Court, May II. 1914.
 Estate of Charles Bolieau, late of stafford, in said dist let, deceased
 Upon the application of Marshall Bo leau, praying that an inst rument in writing puT- portin to be the last will and testament of said dece as' d, may be proved. approved, allowed ard admitted to probate, as by application on file fully ppears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- termined at the Probate office in Stafford in said district. on the goth day of May. A. D. 1914. At 10 o'clock In the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons inter ested tn Said ate. Ct the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing the same once in some newspaper having ciTcula- tion in said district, and by posting d copy thereon on tht publ c sign-post in the town Of Stafford, in said distrlcG
 ROBERT II. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1914-05-13

New York's idea of luck is getting in to see g. new play before the police stop it.
The Press., 1914-05-13

W H work % of any kind GSy'G by the % dey school or office sweeping also done Inquire of
 '1w ZIZI ZIGMOND, 0. Box 589
The Press., 1914-05-13

WTANTED-A Girl, with good con-
 w mon sch pol education, to work in The Press office. Apply at once.
The Press., 1914-05-13
INSURANCE MEN

Small as well as larger towns, all or spare time, sell our combined accident, health and NATU- RAJ DEATH policy. Most liberal of to-day. Energetic men desiring an agency, liberal com mission and collecting interest given. Address with particulars, P. O. Box 3455, Boston, Mass.
The Press., 1914-05-13

HOLSTEIN COW FOR SALE-due to 1 freshen in July, must make room for new milch cows
 "2w6 T. F. MARTIN, Meadow Brook Farm.
The Press., 1914-05-13

aLHOR SALE One Bay Colt 4 years old
 .E in August. Will sell reasonable, Inquire