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The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

The "Theater of the Front" which amuses French soldiers Is probably up to date in every respect. But the French fighting man has nothing on old timers in the way of novelty, be- cause during the war between the states both sides had theatrical and musical performances at the front. French shows are given in a canvas tent which is transported from camp to camp. In the sixties the boys had to build their own showroom, which they did out of saplings and evergreen boughs. The French performers are paid professionals, but the boys in blue and the boys in gray recruited their stage talent from their own ranks.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

The persistence of the temperance propaganda in the belllgerent countries is significant from any point of view. To change radically peoples habits while asking of them tremendous sac rifices in other ways for the common good Is method of reform to startle observers on the outside. The end is not yet, of course. Failing to achieve the best results with the methods adopted early in the war. influential British interests seek to make prohibi- ton more rigid, to force prohibition just as conscription was forced Ex- cessive drinking has long been con- bated as contributing to personal. so- cial and et01omic demoralization. On that proposition there is wide latitude for differing opinions. Few have the hardihood to dispute the justice of the indictment whenever the facts behind 1t are indisputable. Perhaps modern conditions and war as now waged combine to furnish an acid test of the good and evil In alcohol when widely consumed as beverage.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Dr. Chester S. Lord. who was on the staff of the New York Sun for forty years, holding the desk of man. aging editor thirty-three years out Of the forty, recently denounced the too common habit of reading trash Speak ing to a convention of editors who hre in the business of catering to the pop ular demand. he said: Every one is influenced by what he reads, especial ly young people, and cheap reading must of necessity breed cheap think ing and cheap expression of that thought-and consequently cheap mor- al conduct. Cheap literature produces cheap mentality and consequently cheap people," Only news or solid in- formation could get by Dr. Lords blue pencil or escape the handy waste basket while he swayed the columns of the Sun. Amiable he was personal ly, as his popular nickname, "Chet," would imply. but as censor of the "stuff" which came before him he was as cold blooded as any tyrant that ever signed the death warrant of a saint.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

One of yesterdays dispatches states that the Berliner Tageblatt has been suppressed for the third time. When President Mckinley was shot the Tageblatt said: The ocean is not wide enough to hold all the sympathy that is streaming from the old world to the new. " As we recall this tender sentiment voiced by one of Germany's great est editors we are impressed that no human comparison could con- vey any idea of how much sympa- thy is now streaming from the new world to the old.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Cheering to gaze upon. almost wor- shipful in these days, are the faces of the younths in uniform posed for war groups One would scarcely suppose that. as they average, well set up young men would exhibit such fair. regular features. bright eyes and intel ligent faces. And, after admiring and feeling good because the race Is not. after all, degenerating physically. just reflect that from these. the flower Of the nations, death will claim an awful toll. Whether the posed soldiers are at the front or on the way there, 1t is not possible to escape the grewsome conviction that, like the fairest flow- CTS, these will be first to fade away and die." After the battle 1t is often almost always-said by survivors that the noblest fin the ranks have fallen. This is not the stereotyped tribute accorded to the dead, but manly estimate by men who are in no mood for vain words. Death does not ennoble such, for in life they have created their own nobility. The part which death plays is the taking of a noble sacrifice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

The muster of the national guard on the Mexican border has been attended with great expense. Had it been done for the sole purpose of convincing Mexico that the United States is in dead earnest about having radical change made in conditions south of the Rio Grande perhaps it was hardly worth while. But as tryout of our reformed military system, especially the reserve end, it seems to have been success. Experience is better than theory to aid in working reform and. although 1t is generally costly, may be cheap in the end. There were wide differences in the opinions as to the value of the national guard which were brought before the legislators. Only fair trial could decide which were right and which were wrong. The guard volunteered readily, thus disposing of the objection that young men of the country are not willing to serve in a national emergency. It seems, however, that there was mis- understanding on the part of some of the guardsmen as to the nature of the obligation assumed. It is also recog- ni2ed now that the new law gives the president power to draft men to fill the ranks of the militia. New York has a state law authorizing a draft. This has been challenged, although not by proceedings, as being unconsti- tutional Calling out the guard has brought up many questions which had better be settled now than wait until we are face to face with an en- emy harder to reckon with than Mex ico.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05
WATER POWER IN SOUTHEAST
 ERN ALASKA

The streams of Alaska have been important factors in its in- dustrial growth. The success of placer mining in northern and cen- tral Alaska has depended on the water available for hydraulicing and dredging, and in southeastern Alaska water power has long been used by mines, canneries, saw mills, and other industries, all though until recently most of the plants have been small.
 Since 1906 the United State Geographical Survey. Department of the interior, has been making studies of the water resources of Alaska. Lack of definite informa- tion in regard to the Quantity of water available and other physical factors that determine the feasi- bility of a power site has been one of the principal imperiments to development. For this reason a systematic investigation designed to determine the location of feasi- ble water power sites in southeast ern Alaska was undertaken by the Geographical Survey in co-opera- tion with the Forest service in the spring of 1915.
 As an outcome of this later study report, prepared by G. H. Can field, entitled Water Power In. vestigations in Southeastern Alas ka," has been recently published by the Geographical Survey as part of Bulletin 642. In this bulle- tin the data collected at gazing stations in southeastern Alaska are given, as well as a general description of each station and tables showing the results of dis charge measurements and the com- puted daily discharge.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1916

During the present campaign the Juneau Empire is proving to be the most partizan newspaper Tn Alaska. In single edition 1t con tained nine editorials denouncing Wickersham. And the Juneau Dis patch is by no means neutral. Last week it came Out with a bold editorial announcement on its front page to the effect that it will de- vote it's editorial energy toward the reelection of James Wicker sham as delegate to Congress.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Many people critize a paper for stif1ing the news and suppressing unpleasant facts, forgetting that if their OK was gored they would cry as loudly as the other fellow. It is not the purpose of a paper to be a circulating medium for scandal, and it is a great deal harder to keep news out of a paper which should not go in than to promiscuously use items which should be suppressed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

The department of agriculture has found after experiment that paper can be produced out of cornstalks. At the present time the process used would not permit profitable manufacture, but better processes may lessen the cost, if the shortage of paper stock con- tinues. and add still another to the byproducts of the cOrnfield.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Statement of the Ownership, Man. agement, Circulation, Etc., Re
 quired by the Act of Congress
 of August "A, 1912,
 Qs the Wrangell Sentinel publish ed weekly at Wrangell. Alaska for October I, 1916.
 United States Ot America, e.
 Territory of Alaska.
 Before me, a Notary Public, in and for the Territory aforesaid. personally appeared J. W. Pritch- ett, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the Publisher ot the Wrangell Sentinel and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true state ment of the ownership. manage ment, etc., of the aforesaid publi- cation for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August "A. 1912, embodied In section 44s, Postal Laws and Reg ulations, to wit:
 I. That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor, and business managers are: Publisher J. w. Pritchett, Wran- gell, Alaska. Editor, same. Man. aging Editor, same. Business Managers, same.
 2. That the owners are: (Give names and addresses of individual owners, or, if a corporation, give its name and the names and ad- dresses of stockholders owning or holding per cent or more of the total amount of stock.) J. w. Pritchett, Wrangell, Alaska. 3. That the known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding I per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other secur- ities are: elf there are none, so state.) Bank of Alaska.
 4. That the two paragraphs next above, giving the names of the owners, stockholders, and security holders, if any, contain not only the list of stockholders and secur- ity holders as they appear upon the books of the company but also. in cases where the stockholder or security holder appears upon the books of the company as trustee or in any other f1duciary relation, the name of the person or corpora tion for whom such trustee IS act ing, is given; also that the said two paragraphs contain statements embracing affiant's full knowledge and belief as to the circumstances and conditions under which stock holders and security holders who do not appear upon the books ot the company as trustees, hold stock and securities in a capacity other than that of bona fide ow- ner; and this affiant has no reason to believe that any person. assocIa- tion, or corporation has any inter. est direct or indirect in the said stock, bonds, or other securities than as so stated by him.
 $. That the average humber ot copies of each issue of this pub!i- cation sold or distributed, through the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers during the six months preceding the date shown above is (This information is required from daily publications only.)
 l. w. PRITcHETT.
 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st. day of October Io16.
 JOHN E. WoRDEN Notary Public for Alaska, resid- ing at Wrangell.
 Ronortc fron, TOlstoi state that
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

The women of Europe cannot con- trol the growing boys while the men are off at the front. We might eX- port corps of rural American school ma'ams, who have a knack of han ding unruly boys; but, then, we need all such at home on general principles.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

At first Mrs. Palmer's school to teach girls to do as mother did has an up to date ring, but on thinking the matter over the spirit of true motherliness cannot be coaxed up in the classroom like the instinct to appear correctly dressed and act the part on gradua- tion day.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Pro-German and pro-ally editors and experts are kept busy denying the oth- CT fellows claims about forging ahead, but there's no denying that the kali ser's line stands pat in France and Belgium about where stakes were driv- en in the autumn of 1914.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Nearly 100000 women may vote if they choose at the November election. They live in twelve states, and 1t will be possible for less than 100000 of them to swing the electoral vote of several close states.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Twenty-Five tons of note paper sent to the guardsmen on the border sug- gest that they may be taking notes for a future war history written by participants.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

In putting out his "Ho, for the north polew in the hot wave season Doc Cook showed that he is at least up in the psychology department of medicine.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

The mystery of the lost dauphin of France is revived again through a chance publication of northwestern traditions. The romance has held for nearly century and q quarter and Is good to round out its 200 years. any way.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

With all their uncertainties vaca- tions have one certainty which any live sport would call best bet-an aftermath of bills payable stuffed fin an empty purse.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Belligerents who propose to carry war grudges throughout the ages should stop and think of the end of most lovers quarrels. No fate too cruel for the offended one to call down on the head of the former idol, and then-they are walking arm in arm as though nothing had happened.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Uncle Sam Is not in the business of buying bargain islands as they come into market, and that accounts for his having cash to buy what he wants even If 1t comes high.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Intensive farming" is only another way of putting grandfather's advice "Plant wisely, hoe intensively and maybe pray for rain."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

The Austrians also worked the "come back" trick in Galicia. and 1t may be that war honors there will finally go to the side which blind chance favors with the last inning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

It is predicted that the marriage .dot' in France is doomed. Then we may be spared the sordid French TO- nance with pelf as the preponderat- ing motive.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Discussing the economic and social conditions after the war has this cheerful thing about it-somebody be- lieves that the war is to have an end some time,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

The best preparedness against forest fires is to arrest the campfire dolt be- fore he gets into mischief.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Nowadays a believer in prohibition often may vote his favorite principles without straying from his old party campfire.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Books at higher price may sell as we'll as ever if the quality fits the price.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Reports from Tolstoi state that everybody in that camp is satis- fled with the outlook and will remain.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

An ideal time to have a general rail- road strike never.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1916-10-05

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st. day of October 1916.
 JOHN E. WoRDEN Notary Public for Alaska, resid- ing at Wrangell.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
 B6YS AND GIRLS DEPARTMENT

"a bird.
 Jacob Master. of Bozrahville, age F --cat and mice.
 Sylvia Alliner of North Franklin age 12--a squirrel.
 Edna Lezinsk Of Colchester. aged 1o-a reindeer.
 Harry Levi Of sBozrahvilie. age 1s- cat
 Clifford Congdon of Moosup-a bull dog. a Chinese lady and a stiIl-life group.
 Gladys Thompson of Mansfield De- pot. age f4--Tfllamook Light in colors
 Mary Casey. of Norwich, age 13- Harvest field entitled November, ir colors.
 Stella Tetreault of Versailles, age 19-mourning dove. Other Competitors.
 Roger B. Miner of North Franklin schooner under full sail.
 Sylvia A. Miner of North Franklin butterfly.
 Clifford Congaon of Moosup- clown.
 George Thomas Price of Eaglevills "a bird.
 Rose Pagan of w1llimantic, age { Indians padding canoe.
 Ralph Olsen of Baltic. age 1s-s pair of Cardinal birds Annah Andersen of Norwich. age ii "a big red flower.
 Joseph Mitchell of Mystic axe ii -a sloop in colors.
 Alice Williams of Norwfch--a soar. let tanager.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Canterbury.
My First Mouse.

A great event happened in my life this week. One morning my mistress found she had caught 8 mouse in the trap so gave it to me.
 If anyone has ever eaten a mouse he can know how delighted I was. tIt was the first I had ever had). I tossed it up in the air. rolled over and over and threw it up with my forepaws. As she was looking at me I ran of, growing. into the dining room, but she followed me, and I heard her tell my master she didn't wish me to eat it there.
 Wen, after I had thrown the mouse around enough. and made it real ten der I lad tie time of my life eating it. Say. it was fine, and if anyone can get a mouse, do try it for my sake, and see how nice it is.
 After eating the mouse I drank so much milk and was so full, my mist ress thought my body looked pear shaped, 50 laughed. You see it re- quired more liquid to get rid of the hair I had swallowed.
 AS my mistress says. this is enough for this time, I will say goodbye.
 From
 FLU FEY RITE1EI .F,ss
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
NED AND DOTS SANTA CLAUS -r Gertrude Davis Nadig-


 Ned and Dot believed that their grandpa was Santa Claus, and SO every year near Christmas time. thev told him some of the things they hoped to receive
 rt made them very happy to fancy and grandpa himself enjoyed it as well as tho Santa Claus you read SO
 Ned and Dot lived in a country vil- ta9e. near where the Christmas trees Erey;. and their grandpa used to 70 put mo nis pasture every year. a day pr two before Christmas. and hunt for The prettiest-shaped. little fir he could and--vol see he. iS "a very particular
 Tns rishs serors cnr,stma, Ned and Ee4 rstAred WY uarly. and very early Ss.@>s mcntrx Nere awake. They stPnAtnks from zhs bod posts and with Ln the tnernbers ~ fhs family. who from mr@y1nuB yanfH knew if was worth wh1e to be on hand Christ mag morning. they marched to the Par1or. When che door opened the lit- ue -ohfEr1n would exciaim with de- light at the beautiful Ar tree prettily lighted with little candles. sparxline . teooraffons and loaded with presents. Santa Claus read the names. Ned and Dot distributed the gifts.
 At the base of the tree about foot nom the floor was broad board shelf tovered with oilcloth. on which was arranged a moss green park; around Inc tree and through the park under a tunnel past the pretty sandpaper ohurch with its stained glass windows Crnade of codored tissue paper), rushed the passenger train, stopping aoll ladiess who were Dots company knd who spent most of their time sit- ling in the shade Of the park trees, excepting when Dot served them lun- eheon on little new table which was placed on the moss, green lawn near tics enjoyed sitting in the park watching the toy soldiers who stood on guard outLide the church.
 The homemade cnr-barns were a delight to Ned. as were the railroad gates which were placed at the grade crossings. The delivery boy sitting Dn high seat of the little red wagon was obliged to stop his black horse mary times to wait for the train to pass. Sometimes there was a wreck: bnce an auto and train collided, but Ned way good manager and soon svarythh,g was C1.g smooth once Sore. A
 Cnie year. instead of the railroad. .here was a canal nearly full of wa .ei. on which i.ttie toy boats with lighted candles placed on each bow gent sailing around underneath the branches of the tree and through the park. Ned and Dot stood at this shelf md played by the heyir. all through Christmas vacation, Grandpa san a Claus came in : tmetimes and watched them play. z yornetir1es lft- le Dot would stop heE Siay and climb ,n erandpn's knee; h bis blue eyes would look strangely Iise. as-- she would say, You arc Sed's and my Santa ci1bs gre SJt not grandpa ' And grandpa would hng her close as ie said. "Tes."
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
A Christmas Qeed


 q do wish we knew what we can do for Christmas" said John in dis appointed tone.
 Me. too," spoke up a few others. John seemed to be the leader of a bunch of boys standing in front of the postofhee. He was a tall boy with brown hair and eyes of the same color. Fred. one of the boys, resem- bled John. He was nearly as tell, but his hair was black Henry, the last of the bunch, waa a contrast to John and Fred. He was short and stout, but for all that he was quite strong. The glasses he wore gave him a weak look. By the gang he was termed Prophet"
 Hey, there. Prophet, can you tell us what we can do for Xmas?" said Fred with Q mischievous grin.
 Sure; just let me think a while" {" answered the Prophet.
 After scratching his head slowly, the following answer came:
 We can help Joe Williams pass his Christmas happily. You know he lives alone with his father, and he is a cripple. I guess we could cheer him up a bit.''
 "Hurrah for the Prophet" yelled night and talk it over'' The night before Christmas three boys could be seen walking around and doing mysterious things around Joe Williams house.
 Christmas morning the village heard that Joe Williams had received Christ mas presents, and it was the talk of the village. Scme people said maybe some ghost had put them there, but three boys knew better.
 CARL ANDERSON, Age 14. Baltic
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE STORIES
THE STORY OF siARNi

In the days when Ethelred the Hedeless was king in England. a cer- tain Icelander. named Eric the Red was living in Greenland; and his men used to sail from thence hither and thfther over the seas. And at one time there came a certain cantain named Jeff. whom men called "tbe tdappy," and Jeff said he had sirhtea fair land to the west; which. indeed was no other than the land men ro1v call New England.
 When Eric heard this. he sent ou. a man called Thorfinn Karlsefnt +o spy out more news concerning that country. And Karlsefni went forth and found the land good; and his men lived there three years. With Karl sefni there was man called Biarni Grimofrs son. brave and noble. Now after the three years. Kar,seY- nj and his men set sail again for Greenland; and 1t was so that tho ship of Biarni. going too far west. was sundered from the others. and fell in- to that sea which men call the Mag got Sea-: for there swarns that mag got or teredo which bores through the blanks of ships. And Biarni found that his ship was bored through bv this pest; nor was there chance of keeping her afioat. But they had a boat which was srneared with saa1- tar. which same seal-tar men say the l maggot will not touch. So they launch. ca that boat; but she would hold only hair the ships men. Then said Biar- ni: "As this is a thing of life and death, 1t shall not be settled by rank or nobleness. We will draw lots to see whom the gods will to die and whom to live" And as it ,.chanced the lot fell on Biarni himself to leave the ship; whereon he entered the boat with all the others to whom the same lot had chanced.
 Now on the ship was a young man who was Biarnfs companion. Theit fathers had sworn that they sbould never part. whatever betide. and the young men had never been parted iii, now. But now the lot willed that fb;s young man should stay in the shfr and perish. while Biarni should go In the boat and live. And so, as the boat was about to draw aside he Ieant over the ships side and said:
 "Biarni, wilt thou leave me?
 "so 1t is fated." said Biarni; it is not nay will"
 Then what becomes Of our oaths and of our fricTdship7 Is there no other way..-' s.s5y
 NO other way. since the gods will have 1t so. .-Childhocd.