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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

forts. arsenais, werships etc. as lay
 within its boundnrie.
 South Carolina had long ciamored
 for secession. She was quick to leave
 the Union. It seemed cAiid's play to capture such ul-defended Government
 property as iay in and around Charles
 ton. And, but for one loyal and gal
 lant Union officer. the seizures could
 have been made without striking a
 blow.
 Major Robert Anderson. .. S. A.,
 was in command Of Fort Moultrie on
 the water-edge near Charleston. He had garison Of seyenty-hye men.
 Fort 3loultrle was weak. from the landward side. With his handful of soldiers Anderson could not possibly hope Co defend .t So he destroyed its guns. d.d alI Che damage he could Co such stores and munitions as he could not carry away, and he moved his garrisou and provisions over to Fort. Sumpter Sumpter was the on- ly stronghold or an those in and around the harbor chat he had a chance to save for the Union. And he concentrated his puny force there. Before the confederates knew what he was up so he had left the badly damaged Fort Moultrie behind him; was snusiy ensconsed at Sumpter and had notified the government to send him relief.
 A steamship. carrying reinforce. ments. ammunition and food was rush ed Co him from Washington. The Con federates drove 1t away A relief squadron Of three ships was fitted out. but it came to grief outside the haroor bar. Anderson. cut off from aid, was left to handle lhe situation as best he could
 He was short Of men. of food, of The Confcdarates call- ed on him to surrender the fort He refused. but at last agreed to give ID it relief did not reach him by April l6, 1861. The answer did not suit ,he Contederates- Aud early on April l2 they opened fire on Sumpter
 For thirty-six hours the lombard. ment ragcd. every gun in the harbor being brought to bear on the doomed 1 little fort Some of the Sumpter cam non were bit and put out Of com mission. Wide gaps were hammered ! n the walls The favorite taget of -he Confederate gunners seemed to oe the American flag that floated over he beleagured island For tho flag itsfi was struck eight times At last ts staff was splintered near lt peak. Seret Peter Hart climbed up. under whirlwind of shot. and nailed old ilory to what was left Of the pole.
 The walls were selves. the buildings we're afire. the ammunition was gone. But he refused to give up ,ha flag. Ie kept it. and four years afterward. aised it with his own hands above he recaptured fort Later the same lag was used as his burial sheet.
 Sumpter's fall ended ar talk of the compromise or of consolidation. The irst shot at Old Glory had been the .rst shot in a four-year war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
stuno. gv Heoki

The government ought to get after them smart city chaps" said Si Green, as he tore up the letter he had just received.
 Whats the matter now2" asked the 
 ~ saw an advertisement that said that for g they would tell you how to make butter from grass" replied Si Green "so I sent the S2 and got back o card that says: After you set the grass ready. feed 1t to a COW and then churn the milk. "- Nouisyille Courier-Journal.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

My joy was tempered by the sight Of that one-time 50 tlourishing region which for long weeks has been in the hands Of an enemy without human feelings, said the Emperor recently concerning tho late Mazurian cam paign. The enemy has in senselesB fury destroyed during his flight al- most Che lest house. Our beaulifuf Mazurian country is wilderness. What cannot be replaced has been lost but l know myself to be one with every German when solemnly prom. ise that everything in human power 7a0ii be done 10 create anew frash life from lha ruins.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
UP.To.pATE EMBARRASSING
 SERVICE FOR LADIES.

The WEB, located in the now postoaice block, will Do open We'd nesdays from 10 .. m. to ?. m. beginning this week, March 3. for ladies and children only This ar- rangement is to insure privacy as g hairdressing parlor. Hairdressing manicuring and massaglng strict ly uirto-date in all particulars. The work win be done by Birs. Leaf green and myself, personally.
 W. D. BAgHE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
nIdn,t arnak Anr Word.

@Maud marriedl Why only last June she told me that she would not marry the best man that walks the earth."
 That's alI right, the man she mar ried rides In an automobile. e."-(BoS- ton Transcript)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
Llterarv plaappoIntment.

Whats the matter with your friend there?"
 "oh. he's @ politician in hard luck. Got a confession that no magazinc seems to care to buy."-(Puck.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
AIl Ln.

Judge-Did thu Tooker-on at the fight so home in the interim7
 Ignorant Witnesg--No. sir; he went homo in the ambulance.-( Baltimore Alnerican.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
Hlh

It must be quite an afaictIon to be ahort sighted, said the fat man.
 It is, replied the thin man. Why only yesterday, walked right into one of my. Cincinnati En- quirer)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
Aw, Now stopl

"so your work is monotonous, is it?. Why don't you get job in Q shoe store?"
 Why there especially?'
 Something new going on all theI time. -( Bolton Transcript
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
Grand Vizer Gives World Turkeys Position
 FROM CHICAGO HERALD


coNsTANTNoPLE, Feb. 21
 Prince Said Balim, the grand yi2er of Turkoly in the first interview he has ever given, has outlined to the world Che Turkish reason for entering the var:
 0We have rejected the triple en- tentes' offer to guarantee Turkeys Integrity for thirty years" said the grand vizer, because acceptance would have been detrimental to Tur keys sovereignity. Turkeys exper- fence with the promises made by the powers forming the triple entente (Great Britain, France and Russia) has not been favorable to the promo tion of confidence.
 Turkey knew that to enter into relations with Great Britain, France. and Russia would have heen 9 harm full factor in respect to the countrg's interest Russia, moreover Is our hereditary enemy from whom we could not expect lasting effects or a change Of heart Had the aast ac- tions Of these powers been different the page Of history which is now be- ing written might have read differ ently.
 "Tlred of Hypoerlsy."
 We were tired of the hyprocisy ac- tuating the powers or the triple en- tente when dealing with Turkey. SO we did what proyocation forced us to to war.
 Turkey was made the object of many falsehoods by the entente. Now the allies assert that the government | lacks tho support Of the people Could ! we make such Q good military show .ng after the current wars and other troubles # tho government had moi the hearty cooperation of all ottomans2
 "The Turkish people want the chance to work out their destiny. Our tart six years ago was good Much las been accomplished already every where in material and intellectual pro ress. We have initiated many meas res promoting the wellbelng of Che ,eopie In Constantiuople To-day we ave electric traction, telephones pub ic schools, street lights and univer ity admitting women. Public health .as been conserved. vice curbed
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

Certainly; and also with the works of Billy Shakespeare, Georgie Byron and Jack Milton" - (New York Globe)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
His cetcway Eaoy.

Gotcha--I ran Into burglar last night
 Jake-How'd he get away from you? Gotcha--He went through me. - Dartmouth Jack o'Lantern.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
Rank pIrector peflned.

What is Nose doln' in de city? Ben-He is a bank director. Eph--What's his duties?
 Ben-He stan's in de door an tells folks wheer to got Youngstown Tel egram.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

4 bin is to be introduced in the French chamber Of deputies providing for credit Of s100,OO0,o0o from which loans are to be made to small busi- ness interests ruined by the war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that win not be responsible for debts contract ed by my wife. Mary K. Brewer.
 Dated at Juneau. Alaska. Feb. @ 1915. J. s. BREWER. 28.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

Brand whitlock. American minister to Belgium. has been notified that in order to aid cattle raising In Bel. gium, German military authorities will exempt all breeding annals from requisition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

The idea of starving out Germany is absurd" and harvesting machines arc following the German troops.f These arc late words from Berlin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

Tho London Times fund for the sick and wounded has passed the s5.0OO- GOO mark.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
Bad Mieeake

Here you, youn eet the road Into trouble You blamed this wreck on the engineer
 Well isn's that the usual thing?'
 "Of course. only this time the en- gineer wasn't killed NouisviIie Courier-Jounlal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

4 new process Of making saltpretre is said to have increased production of the soil tenfold in Germany
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
IIahaa lor blm8alI among 6I1 oom-

iiahes for hlmssH among his com rades
 @aiuch or the suecesa of the hlaskn Ploneers' Home 30 far which has been under rather adyerae conditions, is largely due to the hearty moral aup- port iendorod by Che people oi Aiasl,a and wish particularly % thank those who have 8ssisted with generous pres ents at each Christmas time. and in donatlng books for library Tor theI support given, and confidence rcposedI by tho Board of Trustees am deep. ly grateiule
 Exponosa
 At the present time the Home hag balance Of St152. Tho total approp. riations for the Home have been $17- S5901. The total expenditures have been St7S474s.
 The aid O, the Federal judges ID Alaska who are disburalng officers ofI tho indigent fund was invoked in the SitSa Home. The rel port shows tho following approprin. tiono; from July {. 1918, to M8rch !, 1915:
 l918-July {. Appropriated by
 Legislature ~.~-....-....Sl0. 100000 l9l4-May 26 From Judge
 Jennings, 1st Div. . 80.00I
 From Judge Brown 90
 Div. ~......g.............~.. 10000.
 From Judge Fuller fth
 Div. ....................-.....-- 2i0.Oo
 From Judge Booker Flu
 neral Ezp. .-................- 42oo'
 June From Judge Jen-
 nings, 1st Div .-.......- 1949.OOI
 July Q From Judge
 Brown. 3rd Div ......-. 270.O0
 Aug. 31 From Judge
 Fuller, lth Div. .......... 276.O0l
 Sept S1. From Judge
 Brown, srd Div ....-- 4osOO,
 Sept Si From Judge
 Jennings, lst Div ..- l2i3.95
 Oct 1O From Judge
 Euller, 4th Div. -..-.~ el6OOl
 Oct 24. From Judge
 Tucker. 2nd Div..~....... 525OOI
 Oct 24. From Judge
 Tucker, 2nd Div. ........ 5SIOOl
 Oct 2f. From Judge
 Jennings, 1st Div. ...- 13S6.06 is15-IRn. 8. From Judge
 Brown. Srd Div. ...--- 644oO
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

LoNDoN.-A dispatch to tho Morn ing Post from Basel, Switzerland says:
 "Out of about SO0OO beds in the military hospitals of Berlin, 2A0OO are occupied. This does not take into ac. count the numbers of conyalescent soldiers in their own homes or in pri- vate houses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

In connection with the German Red Cross work, there arc nov l,S0O spec ially trained ambulance dogs employ ed. each being in charge Of an ambu- fence man who understands the man. agement of the dogs Altogether S25O,. 900 was spent in training and breed Ing these dogs, and the German mili- tary authorities cay they could use thousands more, for one dog win oft. entimes find eight wounded in sin gie night
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
The Inmates

AilN iNfltAAsa
 On an average sixty-iour inmates have been taken care of at the home since it opened its doors
 Reorganization of the statistics on the Inmates is as follows: Average age. sixty-four inc
 mates --.-....-..-..-..........-.6495 years Average time in Alaska, slx-
 ty-four years ........-..-.--21.11 Number American born, six
 ty four Inmates ........-....2S Number foreign borne, six-
 ty-four inmates ..........--.86 Number inmites resident First Division ..................So Number inmates resident Second Division .......--...-.14 Number inmates resident Third Division ..........s-.. g Number inmates resident Fourth Division .....,............l1
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

The Temps. commenting on the ac. tion of the recent Socialist Congress in London, warns people against the idea that war can be abolished. It says:
 Statistics show that from 1896 B. C., to 1861 4. D., there were 227 years or peace and 3,13O years Of wer, that is, one pear Of peace to fourteen of war
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04
Too Famlnar.

'f suppose. you are familiar with tho worha of Bobby Burna2"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

COLUMBIA TALKING MACHINES. VICTOR WGTR0IAS
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-03-04

WAR siDELleHTs. q
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-12
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

y number of young people took ad-
vantage of the excellent condition OF
Canal street fer coasting last night
and enjoyed the sport until after 10
o clock, in spite of the fact that the
street is posted.
a special train will run to Bellows
Falls Thursday for those wishing to
attend the annual meeting of the
eighth Masonic district with King Sol
ONION 5 Temple lodge, leaving Brattie-
boro at 2.l5 and returning about IL.
The Mount Hermon glee club will
give a concert in the Methodist church
Monday evening of next week. The
club will he in Westmoreland on sun
day and will come from there to Brat
tleboro. The organization appeared in
the Methodist church here last winter
and was well received.
The village authorities wish to again
emphasize the fact that only members
of the fire department. will be allowed
TO ride on the fire apparatus, either
horse drawn or automobile. to and
from fires. If uon-members persist in
riding, the apparatus will stopped
and such persons put off.
George H. Hill of Elliot street was
taken to the Memorial hospital yes
terday morning from the Vermont Last
Block Co. s factory and DIR. George r.
Anderson amputated one finger of his
left hand which had been partly cut
off by saw. Mr.. Hill had returned
to work only Saturday after a layofi
necessitated by severe cuts to two
fingers received from a saw.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-12
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

There were no deaths in the ranks
Of Sedgwiek post. G. \. r., in the
year 1914.
A regular meeting of Protective
Grange will be held tomorrow, We'd
nesday, evening.
Fifteen members of Protective
Grange attended the installation of of
ficers of Spofford Grange in West Ches-
terdeld Saturday evening.
William c. Horton, an expert on bird
lore in this vicinity, who recently re-
ported song sparrow stranded III the
vicinity Of his home and a daily at
tendant at his bird table, reported this
morning that for the first time in his
experience at this time OF the year he
had seen a field sparrow. This bird,
the spizella puslla, in the winter sea-
son makes its home in the southern
United States and seldom is seen here
before May /.
A very enjoyable entertainment was
held last night in Red Men s hall at
the installation of officers of Brattle-
boro lodge, n. f. o. z. An excellent
supper was served under the direction
oughly appreciated by the 100 members
and guests present. A regular business
meeting was held at 8 O'Clock. Al
$50 Grand Deputy Warden Mrs. NJ J
Roberts of Springfield (Vt.) conducted
public installation of officers Will
her suite, composed of Grand Vice
Warden 7. J. Bagley of Bellows Falls
Grand Guide Mrs w. F. Mixer, Crane
Secretary Mrs. Stillman Graves an6
Grand Chaplain Mrs. Dora Winslow o.
Brattleboro. After speeches by grand
officers a pleasing program was giveI
including connie songs in full charact
cluded two comic songs in full charact
err by Mrs Whitman, which were heart
lily encored, an old Scotch song b,
Mrs. Charles Alexander, Tipperary b,
Josephine Clarity, an amusing mono
logue on The Composition of Woman
by Mrs, Whitman. Cards, music an,
dancing concluded the evening.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-12
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

On account of the absence OF officers
the January meeting of the Mutual Aid
association will be omitted.
Edward Mason has "a double comb
Rhode Island Red pullet which last
Saturday laid an egg measuring eight
and one half inches by six and one
half inches
The ice which the Crystal Springs
lee Go, is now cutting is about IL
inches in thickness and so clear that
It IS possible to read a paper through
it. The company has cut over three
of its ponds once.
Today at the Princess theater for
the first time in motion pictures the
| Kaiser of Germany will be seen on the
firing line. A picture of Harry Thaw
as he appears today will also be dis
| played The part kalen film, The
Potter and the Clay, will be the spe-
cial feature.
Mary Pickford, one of the most pop
ular little actresses known to the NOV
| ing picture world, was seen last even
ing in The Eagle Mate at the Prin-
cess theatre. The part which Miss
| flekford takes is an extremely difficult
| one, nut she acts 1t to perfection. Hen
facial expressions are wonderful, and
each motion she makes is one of per
feet grace. The vaudeville consists of
Jack Russell in a singing act and his
drunken dog. The parody on Upper
airy, which he sings, takes the house
down.
Rev. d. +. Trout, secretary of the
Brattleboro tuberculosis association
Fgave out today the prizes won by the
school children for the sale of Rec
Cross seals. The prizes amounted Il
1910, the Woman s club. Vermont Vince
club and board of trade giving s. each
The total sales were 1924 seals
amounting to $1S5.24. The seventh ant
fourth grades in the Canal stree
school won S. aud 81 respectively, tn,
third and fourth grades in the MaiI
street school 50 and 50 and two room
in the Parochial school So and ,.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-12
PERSONAL.

p. F. Connors returned Saturday night
from an absence OF several days in Boston
Mrs. w. II. Haywood of Western
avenue was taken to the Memorial hos.
pital yesterday.
Miss Lena Biagiotti, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Peter Biagiotti, who IS i'll in the Me
mortal hospital, remains about the same
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-12
PERSONAL.

w. f. Root is in Montpelier to attend Il
meeting OF the state board of pharmacy.
David Murphy has returned from
North Adams, where he went to attend
the funeral Of his nephew.
Mrs. Clara Perry has returned home,
after an absence of three months with
Mrs Abbie Adams in Wilhamsville.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1915-01-12
PERSONAL.

Arthur Dewitt a senior in the Mas
sachusetts Institute of Technology
came from Boston last night to stay 4
lew days at his home on Canal street
Miss Gertrude Watson of Leominster
Mass, is guest of Mrs Frank e. Barber
Of Chaplin street Mrs. Barber and Nils,
Watson were classmates at the MacDuftit
school in Springfield, Mass.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-13

The society drama, "To-D0y," which
New York thcatre-goers kept running
at the 4Sth.strcct Theatre, that city, all
last season, will be presented at the
Grand Opera House, tonight, March Is.
George Broadhurst is co.author with
Abraham schooner of "To.Day." Har-
ry Won Tilzer, wcll.known in the east
as a music publisher, ia Its producer.
"To-Day" tells of a young and prct-
ty wife upon whom an adoring husband
lavishes his ALL But when business
troubles come, and their beautiful
home with all its Injuries must be given
up and small flat in an unpretcntious
ncighbolhood taken in it's stead, she re-.
fuses to rclnquish her desire fpr dress
and butterfly existence.
Then to the young wife, who Knows
nothing Of the nobility of love or scr.
vice, there comes the oily, Shiny sug.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-13

never failed to draw the admiring eyes
of the eligible youth from his more
demure steady.
Pretty, sure they're pretty. No
plain featured laSses are taking any
chances in foreign fields this year but
is staying around the parental domicile
to cook fudge for an ambitious young
man who has Il steady job with a
promise" of raise. The young
misses with the walking habits are
paying their own way by selling post
cards and by appearing in local
theatres on the way They left Port
land March s with s. between them.
They are experienced mixers and an
ticipatc few hardships~ on their trip
They are each the picture of health
and say they are enjoying the out of
door life to the fullest extent. They
took luncheon at the Chcmawa Indian
school at noon today and reached
Salem late this afternoon.
They will march direct to San
Francisco and who knOws--maybe ma
trimony, for they say they are pre-.
pared to take life as it comes and to
set he NEST pleasure out of it in the
meantime.
They carry their vanity boxes in
their hip pockets.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-13
GlpIS STfck
10 f0uR kNiT HNG

They reached W00dbun Thursday
night and appeared at a theatre in
that city. The house was crowded and
their numerous male admirers threw
bouquets and violet scented notes up-
on the stage. None of the Woodbun
boys happened to have "pokcsr Of
gold dust along that night or they
doubtless would have followed the ex.
ample of the early mining camp days.
Misses Kittie Roberts, Fay Shea and
June Shea have set their faces to-
ward the Golden Gate all bcdecked in
high topped boots, khaki trousers,
mackinaw coats and broad brimmed
Stctsons and their march so far has
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-13
HOGAN RELEASES PITCHERS.

San Diego, Cal, March IA Manager
Hap Hogan, Of the Venice Tigers, today
releaoed Pitchers Roberts and Holmes.
Both showed good stuff but their arms
have not rounded into shape.
Hogan scigned Pitcher Roy Mitchell
IF the st. Louis Browns Elmer Koest.
ncr mas not yet reported.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-13
Now Is the Time

TO buy lots il You are going to build,
don wait t'll the building boom starts
in the Sprinr.
Here arc Some Bargains.
fine lots, good barn, all kinds Of
hearing fruit trees, good well, pIlco
500; half cash, Snap for some one.
Farm Bargains
Looking for farml II yo 90 out
with MS In one Of our autos, we can
show You some Of the best buys ia tho
counlyj here are just few;
81 acres well improved, crop in and
some stock and implements 90 with
place; this is one Of the best farms
oullowoll Prairie, rich deep black loan
soil. Price only tl3j per acre. terms.
Another One.
- acres NIL cultivated, house, barn,
well, fruit, crop and some stock. PHco
$3.50 per acrcj terms,
Acres Improved.
with stock and crop and implements;
close In. A real snap, S2,3o0i terma
|. BECHTEL & co.
3i7 state So. d. Phone i52
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-13
Reputation papers were received tc

Requisition papers were received to-
lay by the governors s office for the
oXtradition oc one r. II. Duke, real
name unknown, u fugitive from justice
from the state Of Nebraska, who is
wanted on charge Of forgery A war.
rant Of arrest was issued today by the
governor and forwarded to the proper
It is understood Duke /.
being held by the police at Portland
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-13
Fair Hikers Are Beset by
Host of Male Admirers

The three fair
mixers who set
out from Port
land on foot to
visit the San
Francisco fair
have been So be-
set with male ad-
mirers that they
have adopted a
novel plan to in
sure their finish
ing the hike as
in Gle misses
they eat onions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-03-13
John Farrar, Paul Wallace, L. Fl

JoHn tHrrar, Paul wallace, IL. III
Compton aud Oscar b. Gingrich, Of this
city, left this morning for Ncwberg.
where they will attend the state con.
yention Of tae Young Mems Christian
$3.50 'iations Of Oregon and Idaho. The
convention began yesterday and will
cncude with tomorrow's program. Mr.
Wallace is member of the interstate
executive committee, and will preside
at the sectional conference today.