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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING.

The Ladies' Altar Society will meet at the home of Mrs. w. L. Martin, 428 East St., tomorrow af- ternoon, at ? o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
MONUMENTS ERECTED TO MARK WHERE ENEMY'S
 SHELLS DID DAMAGE

VENICE, Oct. 18.-In the square of St. Mark where, in August of last year, an Austrian bomb fell only a few yards from the famous Basilica. commemorative tablet has been put to record the attempt Similar tablets have been walled in all edifices struck by the enemy's airplanes.
 On the celebrated Albrizzi Palace over which three bombs fell, fortu- nately without injuring it, one of these bombs has been fixed into the wall in the very spot where it struck without exploding.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
GOVERNMENT DECREE
 ISSUED BY JAPANESE
 TO KEEP PAPER HOME

TOKYO, Oct. 18.-A governmental decree prohibits the exportation of pulp for paper manufacture, print ing paper, excepting coarse paper for newspaper printing, sulphate of ammonium and fertilizer manufac- tured from sulphate of ammonium, super-phosphates of lime, or nitrate of soda unless special permits are obtained. This is intended to con- trol the abnormally high prices of commodities in Japan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. Church will meet tomorrow at ? D. m at the residence of Mrs. Dickinson, 315 Gold St.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
BRITISH EMPIRE COINAGE TO MAKE COINS GOOD FOR
 GENERAL CIRCULATION

LONDON, Oct. 1S.-The presence of so much Colonial silver in cir culation here just now has led to a movement for the establishment by coins minted in England, Canada or Australia would be negotiable anywhere in the British Empire. The subject is to be taken up at the next meeting of the Imperial Con- ference.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
VESSEL SEIZED WITH
 MUNITIONS ABOARD

MEXICO CITY, Oct IS. - The steamer Esther has been seized at Puerto Pena on the Pacific Coast which she is said to have been load ed confiscated. It is supposed the vessel was engaged in transporting munitions to rebels in the southern part of the republic.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18

Fresh Tenakee crabs at Steve's California Fruit Store. Front and Ferry Way; 25 cents each.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
ARE ARRESTED
 AS DESERTERS
 BY MILITARY

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Oct. 1S.-- Col. John P Haines, of the United States artillery, led detail of arm ed soldiers into the courtroom where United States Commissioner Francis Krull was holding hearing, and arrested as deserters three men who were undergoing examination for alleged failure to register.
 Hereafter all those trying to es- cape the draft law, so it is claimed will be treated in the same man ner.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18

Today's News Today-ln Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
GERMAN SUBMARINE TO BE PLACED ON
 EXHIBITION SOON

NEW YORK, Oct. 18.-A German submarine recently captured arrived in the hold of an English steam ship yesterday and will be placed on exhibition in Central Park to aid the Liberty Loan drive
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18

"All the News All the Time. "
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
COAL DEALERS SAY SERIOUS SHORTAGE
 CONFRONTS CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Oct. 18.-Coal dealers here declare that with only three city faces a serious shortage, unless the strike of over 15,000 coal min CTS in the southern part of Illinois is settled before Saturday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-10-18
PROVES A SUCCESS.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IS. - The Navy's newest destrOyers, flush deck types, have proven successful in the trials just conducted. The new boats were required to develop not less than 35 knots on their trial trip, but several knots addi tional were shown to be possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13

mistake that is made in trying to force through an election by the use o1 arms instead of leaving 1t to a battle of ballots.
 It is1 to be hoped that the revolt has, as believed. been nipped in the bud. It was thought that Cuba had gotten beyond that method of con- ducting it's government. but it is ap- parent that 1t needs still further edu- cation along that line before it will be entirely free from such menace. The example which this country sets in that regard may be making an inn precision but there is little to indicate it, except that every new effort that is made to cause an uprising among the people gets less support and meets with diminishing success.
 Every intance where such methods fail, however. must make it apparent that the wrong course is being adopt ed, and those politicians who are back of such plans ought to understand that the welfare and success of any government lies in giving it support and not in stabbing it in the back. If officials are carrying on the repub- He's business with a high hand and disregarding it's welfare. there is 8 way to reach and remove them by the use of the ballot, but there cannot be a toleration of the use of arms in adjusting such problems. and Cuba's affairs will never be put on a proper plane as long as politicians resort to revolutions. That very activity indi- cates the base objects of those who are responsible for 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13
BoB's AND BoB,s

l Bob was so absorbed in nibbling his nickel and staring spellbound at the array of brilliantly assorted valentines that he failed to notice the gentleman who stood behind him, amused at his concentration.
 well. young man." he heard oyer his l shoulder, "can't you pick out one that will please your lady friend ?" Sure I can," Bob stated, barely glancing at the stranger. but it ain't mean. I've got to pick out a beaut, be- | cause it's for my teacher" l Nice sort of a person, is she?" You just beti" Bob continued to ex- anime the assortment. Got a lot of money to spend on 1t !.' queried the man.
 Nickel! Gave up the movies last night for her. She'll be glad, too. Some peach, my teacher!"
 You are a lucky boy to have teacher who will accept your valentine. Now I've got teacher Your" Bob looked around sharply at the big man. "You-a teacher?'
 "Of course she really doesn't teach me, but some boys and girls your age. She was going to be my wife, but well, we had a little disagreement and now she won't even let me send q val entine, I'm sure."
 '1Hmi''
 "Yes, I suppose it was my fault, if that's what your exclamation means. But see here, let me make amends. If my teacher won't receive anything from me, suppose you let me contribute towards your valentine, and we'll make it a winner"
 He slipped half dollar into Bob's hand. The boy proudly demanded that he be shown the higher priced valen- tines. For the next Is minutes little Bob and big Bob were studying the big cards of flowers, and wheels and verses It was very difficult to per 11 IQ<@11 painting. in soft colors and simple lines, instead of huge cardboard au- tomobile bedecked with flowers and an invitation to accompany the donor on a joy ride for life. But he finally con- scented, and proudly received the en- velope from the clerk
 Gee, won't she be tickled, and won't she be nice to me?'' he gloried, walk ing out with the stranged.
 But she won't know it's from you"
 Sure she will. Can't she read?"
 You don't mean that you are going to write your name on it?"
 Well, I guess!" Bob declared, de- fantly.
 Don't you think that would rather spoil the fun?'
 would you have her think that Jen- nie Brown or Si Welsh gave her this beaut? Suppose she should thank them
 That would be tough luck"
 'Of course it would. My name goes on in big letters
 ''Oh, not in big letters; in tiny ones Let her hunt for them; let her work for knowledge. Give me your valentine. I'll write your name very small in the lower corner. What is it-Dick?
 Bob"
 That so? Same as mine Here you are. I must leave you now. Glad to have met you, Bob. So long,"
 Teacher was very tired at the close of her school day, that Feb 14. The children had been restless, their spirits had been effervescent. She had felt weary and blue. How different it was from the St. Valentines day the year before! We'll, it did no good to brood over past events, she would just glance
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13
Hi Stomach Hurts
 Drink Hot Water

.If dyspeptics. sufferers from gas, wind or datulence. stomach acidfty or sourness.. gastric catarrh, heartburn, bisurated magnesia in half a glass of hot water tmmediately after eating. afflicted with stomach trouble. and doctors would have to look elsewhere for patients. In explanation of these words a well known New York phySi- elan stated that most forms of stom- ach trouble are due to stomach acidity and fermentation of the food contents of the stomach combined with an in sufficient blood supply to the stomach. Hot water increases the blood supply and bisurated magnesia instantly neu- trahzes the excessive stomach acid bination of the two, therefore, being marveloqsiy successful and decidedly preferable to the use of artificial df- gestants, sttmulants or medicines for Indigestion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13
AT THE C. AND E. PLANT.

Once again it crops out that con- ditions are not what they should be at the gas and electric plant The fact that the commissioners are with out funds with which to operate it for the next three months. because of unpaid bills. because certain of the product is being sold for less than the cost of manufacture or because of the marked increase in the cost of operation resulting fr~As the jump in the price of materials calls for the taking of steps which will relieve the situation.
 The commissioners have asked for an increase in' the appropriation. They want $50. 900 to complete the year, but it does not appear that such a sum will be sufficient to overcome all the problems which are faced at the present time. The appropriation of an additional sum must of course come through the authority of the citizens, and Of course the plant must be operated. but it Is question whether this ought to be met by taxa tion or through an increase in the rates When the product is being sold below the cost of manufacture to private consumers, and even at a lower figure than is being charged the municipal ity itself. which is supposed to get it at cost, there can be no question as to what ought to be done. A private corporation would not deliberate upon that point many minutes. Selling gas at loss is not good business and it is decidedly unfair to the other con- sumers, and. in connection with the entire matter the resolution calling for a thorough and impartial investiga-, tion of the plant appears to be step in the right direction. It is time that some things in connection with the enterprise were cleared up instead of stumbling along in the dark.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13
ABSENTEE voTINe.

For some time the idea of permit ting voters who are absent from the state at election time the privilege of mailing their ballots has been in force in some of the western states. In view of the many people who fail to get chance to cast their vote be- cause they are kept away from their homes by business, which applies to many travelling men and those en- gagged in railroad employment, the idea of absentee voting is making its appeal in other commonwealths.
 At the present time there is such a bill before the Pennsylvania legisla- ture in which state it is estimated that there are 30,000 railroad men who are deprived of their vote because their runs take them away from home on election day. The situation in their case is much like that of the soldiers who were on the border when the recent national and state elections were held. Hurried measures were taken in most states, where provision did not already exist to cover their cases, but there is nothing which pro- vides for those whose business calls them away for one or two days, a week or a month at time.
 It is we'll enough to say and think that every voter should have interest enough to get home in time to vote, but such is a physical impossibility for large number, and it is unjust to deprive them of their right of suf- frage, when the trouble can be so easily overcome. This bill and the treatment Pennsylvania gives it will therefore attract much interest in other states and it is certainly mat ter in which Connecticut ought to manifest proper concern.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13

| over the valentines heaped high upon her desk. Poor youngsters, why in the She looked at the bits of tawdry pa pers half-hearted1y; at last gazed in aStOnishment at a delicate painting, l so unlike the other valentines that she caught Ter breath in surprise and de- light. Forgive all my errors, the faults that are mine,
 And come to my arms once more. dear Valentine" She read the words twice, and still again. At last she caught sight of the name in the corner .'Bobi Bobi" Her heart leaped and sang then settled with a dull thud. No, Pm wild to entertain the idea Bob Kelly put that on my desk. There isn't any doubt. Yet the tastefulness of it; the cost, the writing, the name! Oh Bob, my Bob, if you only had sent it, but you didn't. You never. will again.
 Teachers head sank lower and low CT, until it reached her folder arms. Hot, unrestrained tears flowed, she was lost in her misery.
 In the meantime, outside the window, history was in the making. Little Bob was freezing his toes, waiting to re- ceive teachers thanks.
 T say boy, can you tell me if Miss Deane has gone yet? Bob turned and stared at the stranger.
 Wen, of all that's unique!" nut tered big Bob, haven't I seen your face before2"
 Yup, you have. What do you want with my teacher?"
 Your teacher? Uh. I don't want yours, I'm looking for mine, or if yours is Miss Deane, we are both looking for the same one. I suppose you gave her the valentine?"
 Sure"
 What did she say?'
 I'm waiting-
 
 ing At least, you were able to give it to her while I-'
 "Yes?"
 '1 don't suppose you'd be willing to help a rival would your"
 Bob grinned. T guess so, if it's you" That's her window, isn't it? Sup pose you tap on it, and leave this box on the sill.s We'll dash around the cor ner and await results"
 That your vaIentine2"
 "Yes- I copied a little verse from yours that I liked mighty well, In fact, when I read it yesterday it rather put the idea into my head to try my own luck Here you are" CT, in the midst of her sobs heard a light tapping and went to see what it meant, she found a box upon the sill She opened it and read: Forgive all my errors the faults that
 are mine, And come to my arms once more, dear
 Valentine"
 And within a velvet heart-shaped box, rested a glittering solitaire, and the words:
 Wont you take it back sweetheart and if you can-your old Bob with it [? I'll be waiting at the door for your an- swer."
 Teacher rushed to her mirror and puff-box, and tried to eradicate the signs of tears. Drawing on her gloves few minutes later, she stood on the threshold hesitant, her heart beating wildly joyously.
 "Oh, it's going to be a glorious Val entine's day aftetr all,'' she breathed, and went out into the sunshine to meet her Bobs.-Boston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13
Need Isolation Rooms.

Mir. Editor: To any one at all &C., quainted with conditions prevailing at the state tuberculosis sana torium in this city, there is apparent the imme- diate need of isolation rooms, if the work of the sanatorium is to be kept up to its proper standard. At present there are only two such rooms avail able for each ward. There are no fa- ciiltieS for emergency cases and it frequently happens that extreme cases must be removed to make room for emergency requirements. The present rooms, furthermore. are not advan- tageously situated to promote the privacy required for extreme cases. A sufficient number of isolation rooms attached to the rear of each infirmary would solve the problem and would
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13

taineers derive from this road work is an added incentive to preserve the neutrality which the British insist up-
 on. Even g the tribal ood-feuds, which have existed from times inn memorial, cease when either party is
 with the neutral territory.
 This neutral strip gives rise to some very peculiar situations as regards
 the warrng tribes. At one point, for
 example, the road passes between two
 villages, built close on either side of the highway, which have been deadly
 enemies for generations. At the mo-
 ment they are living under a truce
 but ordinarily they are continually at
 each others threats, using the sanctity
 out their campaigns. Both villages
 have built trenches from their forti- f1cationS to the road, and through these ditches they can creep to a point of | out being seen by their opponents across the way.
 From Jamrud Fort the road runs lcrookedly up through great rock-rib- | bed mountains which tower close on either side. Occasionally a trfbesman
 is passed, his rifle slung in the crook of his arm. but for the most part they
 keep to their fastnesses in the hills. More frequently one catches the glint of the sun on steel and sees far up
 among the heights a sentry keeping
 his lone vigil over the road.
 For a considerable distance there are two roads which permit of the
 passage of caravans and other triffic
 Rock -ballasted and as smooth as billiard table, these highways furnish to the British valuable means of transporting troops and materials quickly in case of necessity. There is not a bridge along the line, although the mileage might have been short ened considerably by employing them. This is due to the precaution of Sir George Roos Keppel, who points out that it is better to travel twice the distance than to have bridges which might be destroyed by a single charge of explosive, thereby blocking traffic indefinitely. From Landf Kotal Fort the road drops abruptly into AfghanlsLan. A large force of irregular troops drawn from the tribes trenches under Eng fish officers is maintained in the stronghold, which is thoroughly mod ern in every way and is equipped with a powerful wireless plant.
 In addition to their frequent sxir- mishes with bands of raiding tribes men the Khyber rifles at Landi are responsible for the safe passage of the caravans which the Amir permits to pass through from Afghanistan. All such caravans are under armed es- cort from the time they begin their Journey in Afghanistan until they reach PeShawar, and the same precau- tions are taken when they return home. As they approach the interna- bonal line Kyber Rifles or Arghan troops, as the case may be, are wait ing to take them over from the guards on the other side.
 The caravans which are now making their way through the pass are ex- ceptionally large The correspondent saw two. one going either way, each composed of fifteen hundred or more caneIs and many donkeys. The trains coming from Afghanistan will go backwards and forwards between Ca bull and Peshawar until the spring when they return home for the sum- Tner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13
PROTECTING AMERICAN SHIPS.

An interesting situation has result ed from the declaration on the part of the state department to the effect that regardless of the German order, the high seas and that they can arm for defense as a measure of protec- ton.
 The outcome of this is that two American owned ships, the Orleans and the Rochester have left this country for France without guns and without the vertical red and white stripes which Germany prescribed and in fact with no other protection than Old Glory. These ships are both freight carriers. On the other hand the officials of the American line have decided that it will not send forth any more of it's vessels until they have been equipped with defense guns and two trained gunners to a ship. The St. Louis has been delayed for ten days and in the meantime other ships of the line have reached New York, and the large amount of mail which was to have gone on the St. Louis has been removed therefrom and will go forward on a British vessel which ss armed, and such vessels are even getting the preference of passengers because of the greater safety which 1t Is believed Is assured by the de- fense guns.
 The American line officials have made every effort to get the desired gun equipment but have failed. None of the manufacturers can supply them, and the result is that rather than go without a means of defending them selves and protecting property and passengers the vessels are being tied up even as Germany desires and re- Ear1Iess of our rights. Under such Circumstances it would appear to be The duty of the government to lend what assistance 1t can and at least lind a way of providing the required nTrns
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13

There are about 250 cases of small pox in this state with a large portion of them in Waterbury and the cases that are scattered about the state are traceable in most instances to the Waterbury epidemic. It is the part oi wisdom, therefore, for all communi- ties to safeguard themselves by see- ing that vaccination is general. Each city and town must look after itself It must see that people are properly vaccinated and it must guard against the coming of people who have been exposed to the disease, especially if they are not made immune.
 Meriden has thus far escaped, but Wa1llingford and a number of other cities and towns have cases and in the necessity of vaccination. Pupils in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13

If there is anything radically wrong with our system of asserting our prop erty owners it does not become us to hurl mud at the assessors but it would be better policy to advocate a change in the system. The assessors are not responsible for the system but the Vot- CTS and when we abuse the assessors we are merely abusing ourselves.
 No more despicab1e coward walks the streets of Rockville than the man who uses another to attack a man or men in the dark. He Is just as despicable as the man who allows himself to be used as a catspaw.
 There is absolutely no reason or ex- cuse for anyone to abuse our assess ors. They are all men who are try ing to do their level best as they see it. They do not profess to be per lection and they make their mistakes the same as we all do. For their labors they receive a magnificent sal ary. If anyone is assessed more than he thinks he should be he has the privilege of going before the Board of Relief So why not when we feel we have been unfairly assessed by the assessors go to headquarters-the Board of Relief-with our kick, in- stead of abusing the assessors Rockville Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-13
u. s. AND COLOMBIA.

Not a little attention is being called at the present time by different writ CTS to the advisability of adjusting our differences with the republic of Colombia and hastening the ratifica- ton of the treaty. The grievance which has existed from the time that the Canal Zone was taken over has years without any tangible results being shown in the way of a settle ment in spite of the efforts which have been put forth and the actual negotiations which have been under taken.
 The urging of renewed efforts at this time is due to the fact that we are interested in securing the best possible protection for the Isthmian waterway, that we have purchased a handful of small islands some dis tance away from the canal at a fat price and that there is need of estab- fishing the closest relations between this country and all the republics of Central and South America, which would be materially aided by the set clement of this disputed question as evidence that this country is not en- deavoring to profit at the expense of it's small neighbors.
 While this country does not look upon the matter in the same light that Colombia does. it ought to be possible to reach an agreement. A sane and sensible adjustment should be the purpose of both countries. In fact nothing else should be thought of, but 1t is seriously doubted. from the manner in which business is piled up in front of the present congress whether anything can be done at this session. It Is highly probable that things which are of much more inn portance will even be allowed to go over to the next congress.