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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
GREAT FOREIGN STATESMEN PAY HOMAGE TO WASHINGTON AT HIS
 COMPREHENSIVE IS CEMENTED

tences. He said that there was no place in the world where a speech for the cause of liberty would be better placed than at the tomb of Washington.
 But as that work has been so ade, quately done by a master of ora. tory declared Mir Balfour, per haps you will permit me to read a few words prepared by the British commissioners for the wreath we are about to leave here today.
 These words are dedicated by the British Commissioners to the immort- al memory of George Washington. soldier, statesman and patriot, who would have rejoiced to see the coui- try of which he was by birth, citi- zen, and a country which his genius called into existence, fighting side by side to save mankind from subjec- tion to military despotism.'
 Joffre Says Little
 General Joffre spoke but two sen tences. His tribute to Washington was as follows:
 Tn the fighting army, all venerate the name and memory of Washing ton. I respectfully salute here, the great soldier and lay upon his tomb a palm which we offer in the name of our soldiers who have died for their country"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
Former French Premier in Glowing Oratory LaudS
 Dead Soldier Who
 Made Freedom.
(Continued from Page 1.)

the young army which will share in our common glory.
 While paying this supreme tri' bute to the memory of Washington, do not diminish the effort of my words when I turn my thoughts to the memory of so many unnamed heroes. l ask you, before this tomb, to bow in earnest meditation and all fervor, piety, before all soldiers of the allied nations, who. for nearly three years have been fighting un- der different flags, for the same ideal. Their monument is in our hearts. At this solemn hour in the history of the world, while sa- luting from this sacred mound the final victory of justice, extend to the Republic of the United States, greetings from the French Republic"
 BaIfour Gives Tribute
 Minister Balfour abandoned his declaration not to speak and gave expression to few poignant sen
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30

The ladies in District No. Two and District No. Three are becoming cnthused with winning a car, also the ladies of Juneau have served no- tice that the car will be a Juneau sight after the campaign is over. The Empire is content to retire to the decisions of the judges of the campaign who will award the car to the lady who receives the most votes and to receive the most votes means that she must secure the most subscriptions to THE EMPIRE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30

It is now two weeks since THE EMPIRE made it's first announce ment that it would distribute over $1250.00 in gifts with it's patrons but this has been met with all the enthusiasm that was expected and the results are beginning to be as sured.
 The new subscribers are coming into the office by way of the candi- dates in manner that is most pleasing and while the campaign is yet in it's infancy it has taken or full-grown proportions.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
NEW YORK CLUBS
 TO SAVE ON FOOD

NEW YORK, April 30.-Cuts of sucking pig and young lamb arc to be cut from club menu cards In Manhattan. Dishes which contain butter, eggs, flour and sugar are to be carefully restricted, according to an agreement signed by the follow ing clubs: Knickerbocker, Univer- sity, Union, Metropolitan, Brook, Racauet, Tennis and New York Yacht
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
NEWSPAPER MEN MUST
 LEAVE FATHERLAND

THE HAGUE, April 30. The German Foreign Office has notified all remaining American newspaper men in Germany that their presence in the empire lis no longer desir- able" according to word received here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
MILITIA UNITS
 WANTED NOW BY
 ENTENTE ALLIES
Urgent Recommendations Made 10 Administration for Troops To Engage
 on the Fronts.
Continued rom Page 1.l

Friday voted the amendment down The vote on this amendment was 56 to 31
 Jeanette Rankin voted for the vol unteer amendments as did Speaker Champ Clark. Chairman Padgett of the naval committee, and Mann voted for conscription. Claude Kit chin was busy with the revenue leg islation and did not vote
 Raise Pay of Men.
 WASHINGTON, April 30.-Both the House and Senate adopted the amendment increasing the pay of enlisted men to $30 a month last Saturday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
EXTRA STEEL DIVIDEND.

NEW YORK, April 30. The United States Steel Corporation has declared an extra dividend of 3 per cent on the common stock in ad- dition to the regular quarterly div idend of IA per cent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
LOAFING TO BE TAB0ED.

BALTIMORE, Md, April 30. - Governor Harrington announces that in the mili- tary census which is now taking place in Maryland the name of every idler will be filed and each will be given the alternative of vol untarily working or doing farm work at the House Of Correction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
ABRUZzI COMING.

ROME, April 30.-The Duke of The Abruzzi, cousin of King Victor Emmanuel, will head an Italian mis- sion to the United States, it is ex- pected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30

Liberty Loan of 1917.
 WASHINGTON, April 30.-Sec- rotary of the Treasury McAdoo an nounced today that the s7,O00, ,0O0,- 900 loan will be known as the Liberty Loan of 1917'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
SHELTERS HAVE RAM

Mosquitoes have made their ap- pearance in Juneau and in some localities in regular droves. The buzzers are not small by any means but are of the elephantus variety. Bob McChesney, buaplogist of the Empire office, says that the big fel- lows are males and will not sting, but when they are coming buzzing around a fellahs head when it is dark, who has the time to enquire if it is a male or female.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
Marine Corps Is Full

Marine Corps Is Full. WASHINGTON, April 30.-The Marine Corps of the United States reached its full authorized strength of 17,400 today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30

Old papers for sale at The Empire office. Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30

Daily Empire by ycariero or ma on April 1Sh 19l7
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
Middy Blouses, $1.50
 and $2.00

come in all white, or white with colored collars, belt and pockets, in two different styles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-30
'etticoats, Special SIPS

Light colored sateens in floral patterns, others are solid col ors, for every day use. A very special item at this price.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
ATTAWAUGAN
Mill Running Till O'Clock Three
 Nights a Week.

Mrs Alphonse Lecramer of Hart ford visited her parents, MT. and Mrs Walter Frissell, last week.
 MT and Mrs. Albert Robinson, Mrs Charles Weeks, Jr., and children vis- ited Fred Marsden and family at Prov idence Sunday.
 Edward Ollsen has moved his fam fly to Danielson.
 The mill is running three nights a week until o'clock.
 Mrs. Bert Thyng and child are wis., iting MT. and Mrs. Herbert Thyng.
 Charles Weeks, Jr., and Fred Pot ter of New London visited Waited Robinson at Fort Terry Sunday.
 There was a dance at the Social Club hall Saturday evening.
 A valuable bird dog owned by Chas. Martin of Attawaugan was struck by an automobile last Friday and injured so that it caused her death The dog was favorite with all in the neigh borhood.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
BALLOUVILLE
Handsome Pheasant Shot - Special Meeting Mills Running Overtime

William MacConnell, of Norwich visited his brother, Hector MacCon- nell superintendent of the mill, few days this week.
 Henry Pray. of this village. shot Monday at Attawaugan a fine male pheasant of beautiful plumage, which he intends to have stuffed.
 Roy and William McGregor were home from Providence over Sunday.
 To Hold. Special Meeting.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Mason, ot Danielson, are to hold a. meeting al Blackstone hall Sunday at 3 D. m. MT Mason will remain to the six o'clock service. He was a number of years ago Captain Mason, of the Christian Crusaders, under the direction of Gen. eral Milton K. Light. He and his wife with other held an eight weeks se- ries of meetings with Rev. W. D Woodward at Wickford, R. II and over one hundred then took a. stand fol Christ.
 The. condition of E. T. Pray centin ues to improve.
 There was another wideawake Sal vation Army meeting in Blackstone hall last Sunday afternoon. The cot tage meeting Thursday evening was at George Cooks. The, previous week there were 20 at the home of. Mrs Minnie Smith.
 Running Overtime.
 The mills here and in Pineyille are running Monday Wednesday and Fri day evenings until 9 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10

General Korniloff, according to the Russian newspapers, will be tried in Moscow. -l5z.z4.s,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10


 ance Legion held joint mesSing Tuesday, afternoon at the chapel. An evangelistic1 service was held con- ducted by the superintendent of that department, Mrs. Eva Kimball, and was participated in by members of both organizations. This was follow ed by the l.. T. l.. election, resulting as follows: President. Clarence Spen- cer; vice president, Richard Rarstow; recording secretary, Sybil Wilson; treasurer, Airline Haslzins. The chiI- dren furnished several short exercises which were much, appreciated by those present; ~ then all were served refreshments furnished by the w =. T. U. Thirty-two children attended
 There was session Of school Tuesday; it being visiting day.
 Burial of John Brown.
 Funeral services for John Brown of this place were held at Wiilimantic Sunday, afternoon; burial was in the Palmertown cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
LAUREL GLEN

Lyman Main and frieIids from Will in1antic enjoyed the day hunting last Thursday and were dinner guests of Mfr and Mrs. John Geer. Miss Emma Burtch was a business caller in Westerly, Monday.
 Walter Main attended the Grange meeting at Hope Valley. Saturday evening.
 Ms. Dwight Main is ill.,. ta
 Mrs. George E. Hill mas gone to the Norwich State Hospital to become :, nurse <
 Miss Emma Main and Rosa .Cress were in New London this week. John Kavanaugh is boarding al Mrs. William Puttker's.
 William Palmer visited Westerly. Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
COLUMBlA

Whist and Other Benefits for Red Cross Giliett Family Leaves for Mississippi-News from France Neiqhbors' Night at Grange.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
SOUTH GRISWOLD
-adies' Society Works For a Sale
 Death of Amos B. Chapman.

Mrs Lovett returned to Danieisou Monday, after six. weeks stay with Mrs Palmer. .-- H. Frank Button of North Stoning- on was calling on relatives ih town Tuesday
 -Worked for Sale.
 The Ladies Society met with Mrs Sterry H. Kinnie. because of the feath of Mrs. PaImer's sister. Many 'ancy- articles were made for the Aning sale.
 Mr. and Mrs Maurice Chizzola nave returned to New York, after spending their vacation with Mir, and Mrs Ernest Luther
 Mrs Harriet F. Palmer was in Norwich this week to attend the fu- leral of her sister, Mrs. James Bow xer-
 Miss Mabel I. Gustafson entertained
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
USQUEPAUGH

Mrs. L. Sutton is spending this week in Providence.
 c. D. Kenyon has been busy with cider making.
 Miss Elsie Smith of Wakefield Vis- ited friends here Sunday.
 Mrs. Julia Palmer. has returned to her home at R9ei<y Point, after visit !. Mrs. c. H. Palmer resumed her school duties at Westerly, Monday. She has been i'll for several weeks
 Mrs. D. L. Simmons is at her home here, after several weeks spent near Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10

Monday afternoon Mrs. Maurice Chiz- zola, Miss Gladys L. Thompson and Miss Mabel Burdick. ks
 Henry Hopkins of Central Village made a business trip through this section Monday.
 Miss Gladys Thompson is at home, after three months stay in New York.
 Death of Amos B. Chapman. Amos B. Chapman, who has been i'll a long tim edied a his home near CSarlx's Falls, Saturday. He leaves his wife and ten children, besides other relatives.
 Mrs. Louis Weltin of Norwich was at her farm here Thursday.
 Mrs. John L. Holmes and daughter Ruth, visited in Groton, Saturday
 Miss Mary l.. Edgeeomb, of Glasgo was a guest of MT. and Mrs Nathan N. Maine and daughter, Sunday, of Ashwillett.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10

F1aherty is doing the work. -.------4.s
 Mr. and Mrs. C. c. Davis were call ed to Providence, R. L, last Sunday. to attend the funeral of Mrs. Davis nephew.
 Miss Doris Phelps of Willimantic spent last Sunday with Frances Davis.
 Mir and Mrs. Bert Pardy and two children of Stratford, were guests at the home of Judge L. J. Storrs ;ast week.
 William Davies of New London was a guest at the Gardiner home Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
SCOTLAND

Halloween SupPer-Joint Meeting of W. e. r: U. ard L. IT. L.-FuneraI . of John Brown. S Mrs. Alice Willoughbv, Grace Mac Dougall, Doris WilIoughby, Sadie Kimbaii and Henry Clara, attended the Christian Endeavor convention at South Coventry. Saturday evening
 The Ladies Aid Society gave a Halloween supper Friday evening at the chapel. The affair was "a great success; over $19 was made.
 pr. and Mrs. M. B. Barstow of Bos- ton were visitors with relatives here last week.
 The Woman's Christian Temper anee Union and the Loyal Temper
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
WANTED

A live correspondents in every town, village and hamlet in Windham and New London Counties, Conn, and Washington. County, Rhode Island. Only live ones who can furnish de-
 pendebie information need apply. We pay cash for news items.. Addres.
 Box 34A Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-10
SPRING HILL
Large Audience Sees Mrs. Jarley'.
 Wax Workes--Personals.

Wax Works--PersonaIS.
 Good weather and interest in the cause and in those who took rart drew people to the town. hall last week, to see Mrs. farley and iaer wax figures Selections by ards or chestra were also appreciated. There was a good house.
 G. A. Stalker is having an addition built to his barn to furnish stable room for his increasing stock |. c.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-18
CENTRAL POWERS
ARE NOT AGREED
Divergent Interests Likely to Prevent
Immediate Answer to Pope's
Proposals.

COPENHAGEN. Aug IS - The Ger
man foreign office is not ready to an
nounce the governments standpoint on
the pope's peace proposal and an answer
probably will be delayed considerably
while the four central powers are en-
deavoring to reconcile somewhat their di-
vcrgcnt views and interests regarding
peace.
\ cordial article in the Cologne Gazette
perhaps forecasts the German point OF
view, declaring it is the duty OF all gov
crnments to support any effort at honor
able mediation and pointing out that the
popes action is in line with previous ef
iorts Of Germany. 1t is evident that
! Austria Hungary will throw its full weight
in favor of an affirmative answer 10 tho
/ pope's welcome proposal Just as Bulgaria
which recently has been manifesting cx
tremc scnsitiveness on Austro-German dis
,ussion oi the future Of Macedonia vii
4 fatty and vchemently oppose any accept
ance o. the return OF occupied areas. Tn,
note, which was sent direct to the EN-
pcror by the pope, was published in tn
morning papers
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-18
FORBADE SON TO REGISTER.
Austrian Mothers Defiance Lands
Whole Family in Jail

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. lS.-What
the federal officers characterize as one
of the most important arrests made in
the country under the Registration act
landed family of Austrians in the
Hartford County jail last night IN de-
fault of the 50 900 bail named by United
States Commissioner Richard f. Carroll.
The aliens, who are charged with con
spiracy, are John Balaski and his wife
Mary of South Prospect, Conn, and
their 24vear-old son Michael Balaslli.
The arrests were made by the state
police cooperating with the United
States marshal s Office and the agents
of the department of justice, who en-
tered the Balaski farmhouse through q
rear door and seized Mrs. Balaski from
behind, as she stood at the front door
brandishing a revolver and shouting
size would Kill the first officer that tried
to enter the house TO get her son foI
tha army
The father and son were more tract
able. and when Mrs. Balaski was ar
raigncd with them before Commits
sioner Carroll she was considerably les
bellicose.
! The son, who was born in Putnam
| Conn, said he had failed to registe,
| June , and since then because of hi
mother' s terrible threats against hin
if he ever thought of joining an arm,
| that would fight against Austria Hun
| CAR
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-18
BLICKENSDERFER DEAD.
Pioneer Typewriter Inventor Married
Brattleboro Girl.

George c. Blickensderfer, pioneer
among typewriter inventors, president
of the Blickensderfer Typewriter COM
pany, died at his home at Sound Beach.
Stamford. Conn, Wednesday. He was
born in Erie, Pa, 66 years ago. H
suffered a breakdown thought TO have
been caused by labor on inventions for
war use with machine guns.
He began business as a dry goods
salesman, invented store carrier whiek
he sold at a handsome profit and 80
years ago established the Bliekensder-
fer typewriter factories here with his
brother, William J. Blickensderfer He
adapted the typewriter to the Chinese
language, which was followed by the
Japanese government revising its writ
ten language so that it might be used
on typewriter.
Less than year ago the rich inventor
married Miss Kate Helen Cochran of
Brooklyn. His first wife was Miss Mel
lie Irene White of Brattleboro, who
died in June, 1915.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-18
NEED OF COMPANY IFUND.
Maj. F. B. Thomas of First Vermont
Tells of Uses to Which Money Is Put.

Major Linn ID. Taylor has received the
following letter from Col. Fred b.
Thomas of the First Vermont regiment
concerning the need of a company fund
for which it is proposed to appropriate
money at special town meeting next
week Saturday evening:
Your letter of July 50 relative to
raising company funds for Companies +.
and | duly received. | am very glad to
note the interest of the people of Wind
ham county as evidenced by their desire
to be of help TO these companies
"A company fund is necessary to the
proper administration of a company 1t
consists of, the money received from all
eft of the company and the accounts are
regularly inspected by the regimental
battalion commander.
Many things essential to the well be-
ing of the men of the company are NOT
supplied by the ordnance issues In the
First Vermont, company funds have re-
Gently been put to good use in buying re
! tfrigerators and providing suitable accom-
modations for messing the men such a:
tables and extra food for the sick
There are very great many other way,
in which company fund is necessaril,
used
Il wish to assure you of my hearty co
operation in this work and to commen,
this undertaking to the people of Wind
ham county as worthy of their best ef
forts A substantial company fund is
great help to any company"
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-18
FORTY-FOUR ATTEND =
REUNION OF BROWNS
Enjoyable Occasion at A. P. D. Rob-
bins's, Guests Ranging in Age
From Months to 80 Years.

The first reunion of the Brown family
of this locality was held Thursday aft
crnoon at the home Of A. =. d. Robbins
on Linden street, A being present and
enjoying a bountiful dinner served on
the lawn. Members of the family were
present from Montague, Mass. HinsdaIe
and Westmoreland, n. H., and Whit
ineham, Halifax and Brattleboro.
The Youngest member was Baby
Coane Of Hinsdaie, eight months of
age, and the Oldest was Miss Eliza
Brown of Westmoreland. n. H., so.
Following is a list of those present
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Brown and two chill
don and five Of her seven children of
Westmoreland, Mr.. and Mrs. Newton
Stone and seven children of Halifax,
| Miss Eliza Brown of Westmoreland,
! Henry Brown and Mrs. Ophelia Snow
of Nottingham, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Stone and two children Of Halifax, Mrs.
| Clayton Coane and baby of Hinsdalo,
| and Arthur p. y. Robbins and family,
| Mr. and Mrs. Chandler \ Brown. Fred
| G. Brown and family and Elbridge L.
| Knowlton and family of Brattleboro.
! An interesting letter was read from
| Nathan Brown of Gouverncur, y. y.
brother Of Miss Eliza Brown. Chandler
Brown. Henry Brown and Mrs. Opheli3
Snow, The oldest sister of these was III
late Mrs. Freeman Stone, mother of New
ton Stone and Frank Stone. mentioned
| above.
No decision was made as to the time
or place of the next meeting and nc
officers were elected.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-18
African Disease Imported
and Brought to Dummer-
stOn Farm
WORK IN NATURE
OF EXPERIMENT
c. M. Wilcox of Melrosa Laboratory
Operating at Sholes Farm - Disease
Very Effective in Africa, Where Tenn
perature Is Warm

experimentation is in progress on the
iarboN Brothers farm .in Dummerston
known as the SholcS farm. looking to
the determination OF grasshoppcrs by the
use of bacterial disease.
It Is purely an experiment, but the
result will be watched by farmers over a
WIDE territory. as it is the first attempt
IN New England to control this pest by
this means.
G. NJ. Wilcox of the Melrose. Mass.
laboratory, a branch of the United
States bureau of entomology. is in cbarg,
!01 the experiment, which has lust beer
begun. He<Is boarding at Leslie c. Halja
days on the Putney road, and will re
mann until the results OF the work ar,
apparent
The bacterial disease was importe,
from Algeria, Africa. where it has killed
igrasshoppers in large numbers TIL,
temperature there is much warmer tha,
I 1T Is in this section, 50 It IS not known
whether i can be used here effectively.
/ Where the conditions .re rick, TN
disease has been known to Kill era,-hop
Ipers in u hours In other places Ionre
periods have been required
+ Mr.. Wilcox is using two methods On
il to mix the bacteria with bran. mola :
seS and orange juice and spread the mix
tture on the ground as bait The other i
TO mix the bacteria in a liquid and spra
infested areas.
i i. NJ. Root OF the Vermont agriculture
|extcnslon service at Burlington used po
soned bait on some farms on the EaS
Putney meadows this summer, with til
result that comparatively few grasshoI
pcrs are to be found there now. The r,
suit of the use of bacteria will afford a
opportunity for comparison as to the re
atiye merits of the different methods.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-18

Rev. Mr.. Cole came here from Derby
Lime, VI, after unanimous call hadF
been extended to him, and his labors.
have been very successful
His departure is greatly regretted by.
the members of the church. where his
earnest and well delivered sermons have.
made deep impression. He also will
be greatly missed by the townspeople
IN general, among whom he has become
very popular. He was chosen town
moderator at the November election on
the Republican ticket, and is chaplain
of Golden Rule lodge of Masons. He is
IN member Of the public library com
mittee and president OF the Universalist
Sunday School Convention of New
Hampshire
During his pastorate here he has been
very active and valued organizer in
the Boy Scouts. and he devoted much
time to the welfare of the Boys club
Together with Mrs. Cole he organized
the Girls club, very successful organi
Zation.
! Many new members have been added
to the church during the past five years
and the church work has been carried
on with admirable unity of purpose un
lder ms leadership. The festival, whicl
lmany regard now as an Old Home day
Ievent, has become successful beyonc
all expectations.
Rev. Mr.. Cole was born in Weston
Windsor county, VT, .,Nand is a gradual
of the Goddard seminary, Barre, Vt
class of 1898, and Tufts Divinity schoo
class of 1902. He has held pastorate
in Gorham, n. H., Mechanics Falls, Me
: Clinton, H., and Derby Line, Vt. an
in the latter place held many town OF
fees. He also was chaplain of the Ma
: sonic lodge in Stanstead, p. O.. an
: chancellor commander of the Knight
: of Pvthias in Rock Island, p Q.
His new position offers wide fiel
: of advancement, whore his personalit
; is sure to be a valuable asset and wher
! his ability will be quickly recognize,