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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
The WhftefieId of Winona Lake,
(New York SUM-

(New York Sum-
Whatever be the defences of vul-
garizing religion, after the manner
of that vessel of slang the Rev. Billy
Sunday, they can hardly apply to
his appearance before university
audience. The young gentlemen of
Princeton, for example, are hardly to
be converted" or bettered morally.
If betterment they need, by reverent
urbanites like these:
Look at Daniel, he wouldn't go
down the line hittin' the booze! Look
a Joseph, when old Pontipar's wife
made eyes at him, what did he say?
lNothin' doin'''
Or course the undergraduates re-
gard Sunday as joke, variety en-
tertalnment. President Hibben having
declined to promote good taste and
good English by permitting Sunday
vocal excursions in the college
grounds, the young Nassovians get
the joy Of revolt against authority
when they hear the Sunday perform
ance at a Presbyterian church, a per-
Torrance which would have driven
the old learned generations of Prince
tonian divines into apoplexy. The
cup Of innocent merriment must have
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
AMERICAN LEGION
First Meeting of Board Of Directors
Held at New York-E. Ar1nonde
Power Chosen President.

New York, March 12.--Of1cers
were elected and provision was made
for council of nine advisory members
yesterday at the first meeting Of the
board of directors of the American
Legion, Inc, which is organizing Il
first line reserve for immediate call
in case this country is threatened
with war.
The officials elected are: President,
E. Armonde Power; vice-president,
Julien T. Davies, jr.; treasurer, Henry
Rogers Winthrop; secretary, DR..
John Z. Hausmann.
It was announced that the follow
ing have accepted invitations to be-
come members Of the advisory coun-
Gil. Theodore Roosevelt, Elihu
Root, Jacob M Dickinson. George
Won l.. Meyer, Truman H. Newberry,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12

been embittered a little unless an.
! ctent traditions have withered by the
thought that the western apostle OF
sweetness and light had already given
! the Theological pills" the first fruits
| of his grace and wisdom The lads
| were out for a lark and nobody
| grudges them such enjoyment as they
| were able to get Let us suppose.
| however, that some cynic or enemy of
religion sent to some pious parents
of students this perfect flower of
Sundaily theology.
We'll, l was playing right field. 1t
came along to the ninth inning and
two men down and old John had been
moving the Detroit boys down with
fatal regularity. Up came Charley
White, who always hit to right field.
Clarkson must have slipped or some
thing, because 1 heard an awful crack
and / saw the ball heading my way.
AS l turned and ran / offered up a
prayer. oh, God, / prayed, I'm in
an awful hole. Help me get that ball.
and you amt got much time to make
up your mindn
well boys that ball kept sailing on
until 1 saw it was going into the
crowd standing in deep right field,
but / lunged right into them yelling
Get out of my way! and they parted
like the Red sea letting Moses
through. A little wind started up and
it just did slow up that drive so that
l could stick out my bare right hand
and grab the ball. / rolled over and I
over but I held the ball. Tom John /
son, who used to be mayor of Cleve- /
land came running up to me ana 4
jammed a $40 bill in my hand.
'"'Bin,' he yelled, you won $1,000
for me by that catch. Take the ten
spot and I'll stake you to suit of
clothes tomorrow
when / told my pastor about that
he said, Did you take the money and
suit 2
"'Sure, / did, / told him."
We have heard and read a good
deal Of curious matter tending to UNI
edifcation from reformed gamblers"
reformed drunkards" with a COM
petent surviving thirst, earnest
Young graduates of the football field,
Juggling in a dash of this eminent1y
altruistic pursuit into the service
Of religion" but this account of
iraculous intervention or answer to
prayer" is the strangest, the most ir-
=
.itating to the gorge, that we remem-
Der But it was wholly natural that
even in the ecstasy of divine assist
lnce to the right fielder destined to
become a burning and shining light
IF Slang Religion, his unerring and
,uling commercial instinct should ex-
,rt itself triumphantly.
Sunday, William Ashley, evange-
list, - Cd. D., Pa. Coll for Won
n. 1922; received from 1000
o 5000 converts per month, 1904-7,
md about $4,000. conversions during
he last ten years. This excerpt
rom his biography in Who's Who"
.onnotates again the sound economic
and business stratum that
nderIies the temperament, fervid at
he surface, of this praying right
elder.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
NO EVIDECE FOUND
OF German Or Other Ships to Violate
United States Neutrality.

Washington, March 12.-Dudley
Field Malone, collector of customs at
New York, told President Wilson, Sec
rotary Bryan and Secretary McAdoo
yesterday that no evidence had been
found Of any intention on the part of
German or other ships now in New
ork to violate neutrality.
The destroyers Drayton and NC
Dougal have been ordered from Guam
tanamo to watch New York harbor.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
CLEARS BLd

Try resinol soaD
will be surprised %
and freshens your q
that short time. u
poo, 1t removes dan6
hair live, rich end
because it contains I
ing resinol mcdicaa'
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
VIVA II
ITCHIl

Eczema, ringwor
burning skin erun
made worse by imp
one has to be very
method, however, Il
itate to use, even
skin--that ia, the
Resinol is the pres
more doctor, put uH
inol ointment and
proved 80 remarleal
thousands of other I
prescribing il conse1
Resinol stops itc(
almost always heals
ly and at little cost
and resinol soap @,
druggists.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
The


II made n1
foreign countn
no other natio
This one ser
received in ID
lady's maid vi
Germany is a
all the world
when the war |
home" and sod
to those of her
rying on the |
heart and soul
She wanted a
than anything
Yet she could
no other nation
There must
and France an,
this same thins
many. Our ow
way. He could
he could not h
of that feeling
the nations wol
II think I'll o
is hard to say
IT must be said
stead of war is
rope in the yea
Our hat lis of 4
who in the mid
could yet [
that lay behind
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
WARNING TO ATTORNEYS.

New Haven, March 12.-As no at
torney in a case was present when he
opened court, Referee in Bankruptcy
Hoadley, yesterday, called the docket
and then adjourned court. This ac-
ton was taken as a warning to attor
neys to be on time. A number were
disappointed as they had cases to be
heard.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
Among the Dig English warships
that are bonn harding the forts in the
KAUFF MAKES DENIAL.
Says He Is Not Contemplating Jump.
ing Feds.

Valdosta, Ca, March 12.-Benny
Kauff, centerfielder for the Indianap-
oils Federals, has denied he had been
In correspondence with Manager Nc
Graw of the New York Nationals, or
ttat he contemplated returning to
organized baseball.
Kauff said he had three-year con-
tract with Indianapolis
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12

Henry l.. Stimson and Luke e.
Wright.
The advisory mem bership, it was
announced, is limited to 80 and will
be representative Of all sections of the
country.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12

man, charged with setting fire to the
buildings with intent to defraud in
surance companies, was refused by
Judge O'Meara of the city court yes
terday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
RUSSIA ORDB

Pittsburg, Maj
government has
sand tons of steo
from American
known here last |
one of the iargel
placed in several
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-03-12
REFUSE TO REDUCE BAIL.

New Haven, March 12.-Reduction
!. OF bail now $4,000 for Samuel Ruder-
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
ISLAND NEWS NOTES


 DOUGLAS. Dec. 29.- Mrs Guy Smith, wife of one of local druggists, suffered a nervous breakdown as O result of the strain and worry inci- dent to holiday work. She however, is reported to be convalescing.
 After about a weeks absence on account oI Illness. Dr. R. V. Ellis was able to be at his office today.
 The Sons of Norway left yesterday on the gas boat Pacific for Peters burg where they will present "Tn Saeter," the comedy that made such a hit at the Lyric Theatre some time ago.
 Miss Catherine Maloney returned from Sl,agway this morning on the Humboldt. She had been visiting there during the Holidays.
 Mrs. M. Schapda took passage on the Humboldt to Petersburg this morning.
 A. Roth. proprietor of the Third Street Meat Market, left this morn ANn ANt aNANtANf NM NNN AAAAAN"ANtf
 The Douglas Progressive Natives Club held an election of officers last evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Thom- as Johnson, presldent; Henry Stew ems, vice.presideut: James Fox. Treas urer; Joe Rodgers. secretary, and Wm. Jackson and Willis George. trustees.
 The Congregational Sunday school class taught by by Floy Tracey gave a sleighing party to several of their friends last night They sielghed out to the end of the government road and back. After the trip they repaired to the basement room of the Congre- gatlonal church where they enjoyed the rest of the evening with games, during the course Of which refresh ments were served
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
WELL KNOWN NATWEs
 MARRY AT DOUGLAS


 DOUGLAS. Dec. 29.-An unusually interesting wedding took place here last night Jacob Stanley Harris, Q prominent native, was married 10 Mrs. Jennie Davis. also O native The cere- mony was sclemn.zed al the Native Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Da- vid Waggoner. of Juneau, at z o'clock. James Young. a native. was grooms- man and hls wife was Che bridesmaid. Alter the ceremony. the bridal party, together with the guests. consisting of some two hundred natives, repaired to lhe Douglas Progressive Native Club House whore banquet. consist ing of venlson. cake. and several kinds Of fruit and preserved berries was served. During the progress or the banquet several speeches were made by prominent natives, and after the repast was finished the room was cleared and a ball was given. lt op- ened with tho grand march, in which tho bride and groom lead. Then those present danced the waltz. two step and old fashioned quadrille. Their dancing was. in every respect. like that of tho white race. and some Of them danced very well, indeed.
 Music for the wedding march was furnished by the Juneau Native band, led by F. P. Mercer. This band also played several selections during tho evening The music for the dancing was furnished by the Juneau and Douglas native orchestra The speak CTS for the occasion were Henry Stevens. a native merchant, Mike Moore, of Juneau. and Jim Taknook' of Douglas. also natives. The floor manager for the ball was Seward Kunz. Q native.
 The groom is a mn of importance among his people. Several years ago he held the position of Indian police at Douglas. The most remarkable thing about the whole affair is the fact that the ceremony, banquet and dance there was nothing to distinguish it from similar functions held by the white people. It shows that the na- lives are making wonderful strides forward in the scale of civilization.
 The natives attended this wedding from far and near. There were sew eral from KHisnoo and sltSa, as well as Juneau and other nearer points. There were also several white guests. some of whom were from Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
l8LANo WAGONS AID
 EAsrERN STAR LNeIAL

-t--
 DOUGLAS. Dec. 29. Gastineau Lodge No. t2t. Free and Accepted Masons. and Nugget Chapter No. 9. Order Of the Eastern Star held Q joint installation of officers iosl night at the odd Fellows' Hall R. A. Gunni. son. installing officer for the Mason ic Lodge, installed the following of iicers for that organization.
 Charles P. Osterberg, Jr, Worship. gul Master; John Richards, Senior Warden; David F. chrlstoo, Junior Warden: silas S. Hopper, Secretary; John Henson, Chaplain; Merl Thomas, Marshal; Frederick X. Rapp. Senior Deacon; oliver s. Hopper, Jun.or Deacon: George L. Johnson, Senior steward Leroy D. Noland, Junior stewsrd Edwin sutton, organist; D. l.. Foremtn. Tyler. James N. stoody Treasurer
 Mrs Ed. Crowe installing officer for the Eastern Star installed for that organization, the folowing
 Mrs Ed. Nnnls, Worthy Maironi James Christoe. Worthy Patron; Mrs. Frank LeNoir. Associate Matron; Mrs. M. Smith. Secretary; Mrs. Wm- Stub bins. Treasurer; Mrs. George John son. Conductress; Mrs Charles Soy, Associate Conductress; Mrs. l.. s. Fer ris. Organlel Mrs. Ed. Grove Mar shal. Mrs Ed. Chrlstoe, Adah; Mrs. John Richards. Ruth; Mrs. S. s. Hop per. Esther: Mrs. Alex Nelson Mar tha; Mrs. J. w. Martin, Electra; Mrs. A. D. Christoe, Chaplain; Mrs. J. Ram sey. Warder; Mark Smith, Sentinel.
 Before tho installation was held 9 banquet was served to the Masons and their families. There was a large number of guests from Juneac and Thane. the Juneau contingent consisting of about sixty people. The installation recemonles were open to both the Masons and their families.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
Arc Bound Over

hearing in the case Of the Unit ed States vs. John Peterson and Fred Anderson, charged with furnish- ing liquor to natives, was held yes terday afternoon in the Commission. CTS Court and they were bound over. Their ball was fixed at $150 each They were represented by George IT. wing.
 Fred Vincintinl. charged with as- saulting John GiolItto with a danger ous weapon. was given a hearing to- day and was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bail. The ball was furnished and he was released.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

2 e %7@ Q 2 e Q Q c g q q 9 @ ?
 The Border Line Company, through Passenger Agent Brooks, denies that the Al-Ki will be off the run for a trip. The AK. will leave Seattle this week, 1t was announced.
 The Humboldt left for Seattle this morning. She will go to San Fran cisco for overhaul.
 The Princess May is due from Van. couyer tomorrow night.
 The Jefferson leaves Seattle to- night. the Alameda tomorrow night.
 The City of Seattle is due satur. day from Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
The Admiral Evans is scheduled to sail south January 2.
ruRNEa.s BANGING ACADEMY

Turner's Dancing School, which closed during tho Holidays. win open again January 10th Pupils who were taking lessons will please report and get date for a continuance of les sons New pupna should get their names in as soon as possible Office open from 70 to 12 D. m., and to 8 D. m. Phone 2-7-5 Wanted-Lady experienced in teaching as assistant
 12.2S.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
wlrL eUlLp GARAGE

M. s. Sutton has just completed the plans for modern garage and sales building 50 by 100 feet to be located on the B. M. Behrends lot on Lower Front Street. Tho building will be built under contract with the B. M. Behrends Bank and will be leased by J. J. connors, formerly of Nome.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
couRr NorEs
sultn Flied

II. |. Faulkner today filed suit in the Commissioners office against A.. p. Mckenzie and c. W. Samples to recover s15 on Q note m $720 inter- est The note was made to Fred l.. Wettrick in Seattle in January, 1910, and was afterwards assigned to Mr. Faulkner.
 J.-H. Randle, doing business as the Scandinavian Grocery Company, to- day filed suit against Oscar Lee to recover SS2.SO, the value of goods al- eged furnished by the plaintiff
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
LARS LARSEN WANTED

William Britt, Norwegian vice coun- sel, has asked The Empire to an- nounce that Lars valdemar Larsen is asked to consult with him at his earliest convenience.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
OR. cHAs. o. GARTER.

Modern dentistry in all branches. specializing in plate work, using the method of Dr. sam1 c. supplee. Of New York Plates made by this meth. cd will give absolute satisfaction - phone 3. 1l.22-tt
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
Lien Filed

II. L.. Lewis yesterday filed h. borer's lien against Lot 1. block 206 of the Casey shattuck Addition belong ing to A. w. Rhodes and wife. The lien is to secure the payment of $31.25 alleged due for labor per formed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

c. Avon. watchman at the Forbes cannory. returned to Hoonah last night. He visited over the holidays with his daughters, Miss Ayen and Mrs. J L. Thomson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
DOUGLAS PARISH
 cHlLDRENS PROGRAM

OOOGLNO TftntQTl
 cHILoRENs PROGRAM DOUGLAS. Dec. 29.-st Ann's Par ichial School IS preparing an exten- siye program to be rendered Thurs day night, Dec. S0th. at the Alaska Catholic Club rooms. The teachers and pupils have been working on it for some time. and .t Is thought that tho exercises will be very good. The program is as follows; Chorus ...-..........-....-.......... Sleighbelis Recitation ...... A Note to Santa Claus
 Ceclle cashen Short Dialogue .................................. ............-. An Every Day Occurrence l.. Cashen. D. Cashen and Thomas
 Cashen Recitation ..............-.... Mama's Helper
 Madeline Reidi Song ...................------------ santa Claus Recitation .........4.... My Baby Brother
 Lillian Demytt Dialogue ...... Wanted: A Confidential Clerk
 CAST OF CHARACTERS Jonathan Dobbs -.......--... Martin Olson A merchant with Q partiality for Proverbs - In want of confidentia, Clerk. John Mccormick ......-........ John Halm. A serynnt engaged in tho wor- thy occupation Of making h'm- self generally useful in Dobb's office
 Horatlo Lushington ..- Francis Olson Who has seen better days and has a partiality for intoxi- eating liquors. Charles Valentino ............ Joe Kerkes Who has a great idea of h.s own importance. Dick Sharp -.............-......... Herman Gius A LoQuacious individual who thinks he knows @ thing or two.
 Harry Dalton ........ Lawrence Cashen Of quiet habits and respecta- ble connections. Recitation ..........--.-.............. A Protest
 2. Mcintyre. Chorus .................--..- Happy New Year Dr.fted out to Sea Recitation ............-.. A Disappointment
 Cecelia Cashen Dialogue .......-..-..-............-......... How st. Nicholas Came to the Academy
 CAST OF CHARACTERS
 Little Girls at School Alice ...........-.......-... Katie Kerkes Bessie .....-............. Francis Cashen Eva .............. Kathleen Mccormick Bertha .......... Flora Caledovitch Dorothy .......-.....-. Josephine Reldi
 Older Girls at School Cecilia ...-.-........-.--... Esther Cashen Gertrude .................... Rica Martini Helen .......-......~......... May Cashen st. Niocholas .......... Herman Gius
 Little Esquimaux Snowflake ............ Thomas Cashen Snowfall ........-......-.... F. Gill.gan Snowboy ...--...~-.-....-.-..-- B. Mylie snowshoe .....~.........-.. c. Gesilus Snowhouse ......-............. l.. Demytt snowbird .......--. c. Van Hulle
 Angels Marion Kelly, Velma Kerkes. Honey Kelly, Rita Mccormick, Joe KeTkes, Arthur olson, Thelma Olson, cecile cashen. Al. Redi. Edward Mcintyre. Ernest -Gulgan-
 TABLEAU
 -o-o-c- Take White Pine Cough Syrup for that cough.
 ELMER 3. SMITH.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

Sam cuyot, representing Fisher Brothers, left Juneau Inst night on Che Georgia for sitlza on Q short busi- ness trip.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

Special Washington ranch eggs fifty cents a dozen or two dozen for ninety.flye, ct Goldstein's Emporium. 12.2s-2t
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

M o. Clemson and M. Q. Swanson are recent arrivals from Skagway and are registered ot the New Cain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
Mortoaoe Filed

Emma B. Burke has given a mort. gage for $500 to Bertha P. Jones on the City Baths and fixtures.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
sT. ANN CHILDREN
 CONCERT HERE TONIGHT

St. Anns parochial school gives sts in Parish Hall tonight, at 8 o'clock. The program follows: 1.-Opening Chorus ............... School 2-Recltatlon ....-.... "Boy's Pockets
 Eugene Kirk
 3.-Flower Fantasie ...-.--...-.. Juniors Rita Prash. Frances Messer- schmidt Alene Nixon, Frances McKanna, Frances Dull. Edith Balance, Alice Barnett, Hazel Forrest. Eileen Charles, Gerald inc Mclaughlin, Rosalie Pelle. grinl, Marion Pellegrini. Grazel White. Layina Carter Madeline Valentine, Harr.ette Barragar. f.-Dialogue ................ Wrong Box "
 CAST or CHARACTERS Madam Primley Dlrectress of school
 Geraldine soles
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

Take White Pine Cough Syrup for that cough.
 ELMER 3. s3iITH. The Front street Druggist Douglas. I22e-tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

The Empire prints more papers and has by a long way the most regular paid subscribers Of any newspaper in Alaska '"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

EveryDody Teads me Daily Empire
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

Before the close of another year lot there be a Phonog-aph ln every home. We have tdem-Edlson, columhlt, victrolas; ail slzes, all wcods, from $500 upon terms. All tho reeords for all the machines all the tlne.
 f2-29ft JUNEAU MUSIC HOUSE.
 Special Washington ranch eggs, fifty cents @ dozen. or two dozen for ninety-five. at Goidstein's Emporium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29

Marion Kelly, Velma Kerkes. Honey Kelly, Rita Mccormick, Joe KeTkes. Arthur olson, Thelma Olson, cccile cashen.. Af. Redi. Edward Mcintyre. Ernest -GuIlgan.
 TABLEAU
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-12-29
MARINE NOTES

. ee9s9 . . . , % , , : :
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-09-28
TO ILLUSTRATE
LECTURE ON ADS
PROMINENT PiTTssURcER 40.
NEHTisER TO ADDRESS LOCAL
CLUB.
Discourse VIII be Free and All Bust
ness Men are invisible Describe
National Campaign.

Invitations viii be sent out this
week TO all manufacturers and bust
ness men of the Wheeling district BY
the Board OF Trade and Business
Mems association asking them to be
present at the free lecture. Tuesday
evening. October 5. in the Market
Auditorium by II. w. Prentis. Jr.. ad-
vertising manager of the Armstrong
Cork company OF Pittsburgh. who viii
speak on a national advertising cam
paign as actually conducted BY him
Tor his company. Mr.. Prentis was
formerly president OF the Pittsburgh
Publicity association and Is an inter.
esting and forceable speaker.
He comes TO Wheeling under the
auspices Of the Wheeling Ad club. and
his lecture promises to be the most
important educational feature ever
offered the public by the local organi.
ration. Mr.. Prentis will illustrate his
talk with stereopticon views, showing
the raising of standard OF advertising
He has nothing 10 sell his audience
and the lecture is to be free.