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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

Mir. Vrooman tells Louisville audience that back lots should be fenced for chickens gardens Fence em by all means. Else the gardener and the chicken raiser may have Hindenburg their own before the first of June Louisville Courier-Journal
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

If anything were needed to insure absolutely enthusiastic reception to General Joffre this city Mayor Hhompson's recent break would certainly sup ply t-(Chicago Herald)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

feeling good. it can travel at a speed of 1S6.0 GOO miles an hour.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16
FIELD MARSHAL JOFFRE
Seattle Starr


 The people and government of the United States are honorng themselves when they honor the British and French commissioners who now in Washing ton.
 These the official representatives of the two great European democraces that three years have been battling for the worlds freedom
 Conspicuous among these statesmen and soldiers who have come to America to take part in the mo- mentous conferences Field Marshal France the object of the tremendous ovation in the United States Senate.
 It was his patriotism, courage and genius which stopped the German drive Paris won the battle of the Marne. But for that victory German plans which were fifty years in the making force France to make peace hurl her military machine against Rus sla, defeating her before she could prepare meet the onslaught. and then have Great Britain at her mercy would probably have been successfully carried out long before this.
 When consider what this would have meant to America well may shudder.
 The great war has developed millions of heroes will develop millions more
 But the story of Joffre at the head of the armies of France hurng back the Germanic hordes at the Marne saving France and the world will future generations when many other incidents of the war have been forgotten.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

Economy is wealth; but most of us would prefer to get rich in some other way
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

Things To Worry About. When wireless telegraph wave is
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

Champ Clark was right when he said that he had never found any lack of volunteers-for political jobs
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

American surgeons who have always desired course in Europe at least gratify their wish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

In national crisis speculation is twin brother to peculation-(C Chicago Herald.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

China needn't think she break into the news by dinky civil war.-(Kansas City Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16
Mail Orders . Specially

TWO IN ONE = The EMPIRES xay for everybody. The EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news columns are right up to the minute on the days news.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16
QUAKER CUPS.

Philadelphia Record) The world won't always stand for the nan who stands on his dignity.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-05-16

Old papers for sale at The Empire office. Second and Main streets.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
StOne-Age Stu6.

StOne-Age Stun. You can do anything that you try to
 do
 If you try to do it. You must get little start, You must have a little heart, Then a long, strong pull, and go to it! Oh. it may take years to worry it through, And you may break leg or an arm
 or two! But in the by and by you will find it
 true That you'll do anything that you try If only you try to do it! You can be anything that you want
 to be
 If you're sure that you want to be. 1t. You must keep your little mind Very constantly inclined To the far-place long before you see it. Life may seem a struggle in an angry
 sea;
 Rut beat along to windward and be-
 ware the drift to lee, And some day you'll be sailing on the
 blue and free; For you'll be anything that you want
 to be-
 If only you want tosbe it! You can make any mark that you
 want to make . If only you want to make 1t. You must lug your little pack, You must plug along the track, You must keep the pace and never
 more forsake it. Oh. your brain may pain and your
 muscles ache, Your soul may sicken and your back may break; But keep your smile in the game or give-and-take And you'll make any mark that you want to make If only you want to make it! But, whatever the aim of your make be-do, Be sure that you want to reach it. l For the thing is up to you, Quite too trite and quite too true l For me to try to sing it or to screech | it. . 1 All of us are talking, altho' few may
 teach; Few of us will practice what we daily preach; < Most of our observance is honored in the breach. But, in reaching any goal that you
 want to reach. Be sure that you want to reach it!
 EDMUND VANCE COOK l In the Saturday Evening Post
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13

With the death of James Buchanan Brady. more familiarly known as Diamond Jim" Brady, the nation loses one of it's picturesque charac- ters. Brady typified the great oppor- tunities that America offers to those who are willing to strive. He started life as baggage hand in the New York Central Station. He reached his height as executive in more than one of the great Steel Companies of the country. He became the, greatest salesman in the United States. Start ing life without dollar he amassed fortune that runs into the millions. It all goes to show that nothing ia in1- possible in this country for those who set out in life with a determination to reach some particular goal,
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
vorwaerts Denies Conferences.

Copenhagen, April 12, via London. April 13.-The German socialist news paper Vorwaerts. according to Berlin despatches, denies current reports of socialist conferences abroad on the subject of peace. It asserts in par ticular that Philipp Scheidemann, the socialist leader, has not left Berlin. The mention in these despatches of Herr Scheidemann's presence in Co., penhagen was based on the positive statement of German socialist pub licist now here that Herr Scheide- mann called upon him during his stay.
 The mission of the Danish socialist Juppe Borgbjerg to Petrograd on a similar errand appears to have en- countered difficulties, a despatch from Haparanda, Sweden, stating that he was not permitted to cross the frontier.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
CONVENTION PLANS.
Modern WoOdmen of America to Hold
 State Meeting.


 Ninety delegates from various parts of the state, will assemble in this city May 2, for the annual convention of the Modern WOodmen of America. Extensive arrangements are being for mulated by local members for the en- tertainment of the delegates during their stay in this city. The business will be completed in day, but the convention will be preceded by ban- quet in the Hotel Beloin, May 1. Mayor George A. Quigley and other prominent citizens will be guests of honor.
 The business session will open in Electric hall at g o'clock May 2. Elec- tion of officers will be held and dele gates to. the national convention se- lected. As far as is known, no local members have come forth with a de- sire to be an officer or delegate, but interest is being centered in the candidacy of John H. Hynes of Hart ford and E. T. Bates of South Nor walk, who aspire for delegate honors. The committee of arrangements will meet next Tuesday evening in the Ho- tel De Vile.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
VORWAERTS FAVORS MORE BLOODSHED.
Believes Russia and Central Pow.
 CTS Can Settle Differences


 ; Amsterdam, April 13, via London The Berlin Vorwaerts, commenting on the proclamation of the Russian pro- 'visional government urging the sup port of the war;, says:
 "rhs account between Austria and ,Gernany on the one hand and Russia on the other can be settled on the basis of the program drafted by the Russian government, without she'd ding more blood. Neither Germany nor Austria intends to humiliate Rus eia or to retain for themselves any portion of the occupied territory. The Russian manifesto shows the strength of Russian currents running in the same direction to be very great. To meet them is the duty of the German government"
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
MUST CONSIDER OUR
 MILITARY STENGTH
Capt: PersiuS Says It Is Not to
 Be Sneered At

Amsterdam, via London, April 13.- Captain Persius writing in the Berlin Tageblatt, criticises those who treat Americas entry into the war lightly. "It would be fatal mistake he says, "to regard Americas economic strength as the only important factor for an enemy. The military strength of the United States is not met with a shrug of the shoulders"
 Otto Hoetsch, a prominent political writer reviewing in the Kreuz Zeitung the German American clash, con- tends that Germany has a perfect right to make her own international law as far as submarines are con- cerned and also in regard to the neu- trals for whose further interests, he says Germany is fighting. The war, he says, would have been over long ago if America had not abetted the Entente. He continues:
 Germany, in always trying to avoid a German-American conflict, played into the hands of her opponents. The German embassy in Washington should be blamed for this. It was the weakest spot in the whole diplomatic service. Apart from it's glaring mis- takes the embassy lacked an under standing of American psychology, the best proof of this being the failure of the whole German propaganda. It is to the kaisers lasting merit that he made every effort to hold Amer ica's friendship. We cannot blame him because America is against us, but we do blame the German-Amer- icans who must realize that the fa- therland is deeply disappointed in them"
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
Because of in.

limit of patience. Because of in- ternal conditions Germany was given an almost endless rope. When she finally became entansled in a maze of broken promises and utter disregard for tho rights of our nation she was brought to task. Then the first blush of national enthusiasm had faded. The people of this nation, knowing what had taken place in Europe dur ing two and half years, held differ rushed headlong into the struggle of 'sS.. The country, now in a prosper ous state. realizes the enormity of the task set it. And. realizing, it is equally determined, net to make a mistake, That is one reason there has been no great amount of volun- teering since the declaration of war on Germany
 Now that the United States War Department has set forth its first plan there will, be an awakening from the apathetic condition of the past. The people know the nation must have men to take care of its interests. They know the best men, physically and mentally. will volunteer their services. Knowing this they will not want the flower of the nation to go forth to battle unless they are ac- companied by an equal number of those less willing to do their bit. When the ranks of the regular army and the National Guard have been filled by the first call for volunteers, there must be a better way of se- lecting men for the remaining units. The seiective draft must be brought into play. By that method alone will Uncle Sam realize the fullness of his strength. In that way will he secure 100000 men who may be taken from their work without imperilling the industrial life of the nation. This is the time for volunteering. When the 50O,000 offer their services the draft will be in order.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
WHERE THE FLAG WAVES.

WHERE THE FLAG WAVES.
 QM Glory in all it's glory is waving 6An the democracies, of the world. tcogndzing the great spirit which 51nDted this nation to enter the kfds war the free nations have sanc-
 ed the course by demonstra-
 of .friendliness for America. The
 Fl and Stripes wave from London LUZ. They float over every public
 Ing in France. They are famil-
 tp pedestrians on the streets of Eegrad. In Japan they are flung lhp breezes. In all the South Amer n countries they are in the public rts- In China, too, Old Glory is bored. It is the flag of the free. sOf all 1t is doing duty on the bat 3fonts of Europe. The. Texas boy
 carried it in the battle of. Arras
 who waved 1t in the faces of the
 Rns at vimy Ridge gave it new oqg. The American aviators who 6eS been flying for France since the 1aning of the war are now instruct 4O place American flags on their ehdnes. They have abandoned the Form of the French and have kpted' the uniform of the American ny. These are the men in the aous Lafayette squadron. They
 few in number, true; but their or and their patriotism will do ch to bring about even a greater for Old Glory in European lntries. Long may she wave!
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
Socialists Deny Peace Move.

Petrograd, April 13, via London The executive committee of the coun- cil of workmen, soldiers and delegates, comprising representatives of all branches of the socialist party, has authorized the official news agency to say that neither the committee nor the leaders of the socialist party know anything of the reported negotiations at Copenhagen between Russian and German socialists. The Russian so- cialist party has sent no delegates to any such conference.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
WENTWORTH SMOKER.
Members of Local Organization En.
 joy Sociable Evening.

Smoke, music and prestidigitation furnished the chief forms of amuse- ment at a smoker held by the Kenil- worth club Hast evening, which has since been characterized as the most successful entertainment given by that body in some time. A legerde- main artist performed feats of magic that must have caused the ghost of Merlin to turn green with envy, and, you know, you had to hand it to Merlin once upon time. Great amusement was furnished by the modern magician.
 Howard Y. Stearns violinist and Theron w. Hart pianist rendered sev- eral well executed musical selections together and as soloists. Cigars cig- arettes and light refreshments were served
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
RUSSIA TO RECEIVE STATUE OF LIBERTY
 American Jews Plan Monument to Commemorate Cars Downfall

New York, April 13.-As a tribute to the new Russia and testimonial of their joy over the liberation of the Jews, prominent Jews of New York city, aided by members of their raco throughout the country. will present to the new European democracy q copy of the Statue of Liberty. An- nouncement of the project is made today in an editorial published in the American Hebrew.
 While only tentative arrangements have been made for the collection of funds to meet the expense of repro- ducing the Statue of Liberty, Herman Bernstein, editor of the American Hebrew. declared yesterday that the scheme is being well received. Within few days committee of prominent Jews will be organized to direct the work. Jacob H. Schiff has been designated as temporary treasurer of the Liberty Fund.
 Since the abdication of Czar Nicholas, Jews in this country have offered numerous suggestions to com memorate the founding of the Rus sian democracy. In 8 letter to the American Hebrew n. sLvovitch-Davido- witch, who. came here as an immi- grant several years ago. offered $500 to any fund that should be raised to present a copy of the statue in New York harbor
 In the editorial published today in the American Hebrew MT. Bernstein tells why the suggestion should be fol- lowed out and asks American Jews to aid financially in making the presen- tation possible.
 Russia, of all the Allies. should re- ceive first consideration in the making of a loan, in the opinion of Jacob H. Schiff, in Russkoye Slovo. New York city's Russian newspaper. The article which sums up MT. Schiff's attitude toward the new government in Russia, was written by Leo Pasvolsky, editor of the publication, after an interview with the banker.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
A WOODEN ARMADA.

Three thousand wooden vessels of
 medium size and capable of a speed greater than that attained by the average submarine may be the deci- sive factor in bringing an end to the war. The plan as outlined by the United States Shipping Board is a simple one, although the campaign will be waged on colossal proportions. Instead of sending the great merchant ships of the nation across the Allan tic to meet the submarines, the muni- tions of war which this country will contribute to it's allies will go via the wooden armada. These smaller ves- sels, we'll armed, by journeying in groups of five or six will test the met tie of submarines wherever they are met While one submarine is att tempting to sink an individual ship the companion vessels in convoy should be able to drive of the attack.
 President Wilson's selection of Ma jor General Goethals. the builder of the Panama Canal, as the man. who will supervise the building of this great armada will be met with the ap- proval of the entire country. Gen. Goethals has had an experience that comes to few engineers. His prowess and ability have been tested. He has
 proven himself one of the greatest
 engineers that ever bossed a job.
 What he has done in Panama he will do over again in the interest of this
 wooden fleet of merchant-war vessels.
 The task left to him, Great Britain,
 and France, and Russia, and Italy,
 need have no fear of not getting plen-
 ty of food, clothing and munitions.
 There will probably be no chance to
 send an army of men into the
 trenches. In lieu of that help the other method of cooperation will be just as welcome to the Entente. Allies. There is but one drawback in the proposed plan of building this great wooden armada. That is dearth of labor. To, overcome this difficulty a call may soon be issued for workmen. A patriotic response by the workmen
 of the country, which will surely take ] place, will insure the government of beginning an early campaign against l the under-sea boats. It is estimated l that 150,OOO men will be required to work all the shipbuilding plants now
 at the disposal of the government. 1 This is a total of nearly ten times as 1 many men as are now engaged in the
 shipbuilding industry in the country. l As the call will be for unskilled la-
 bor, there is little or no fear that it will not bring forth the necessary l number of men. With the wooden armada, as proposed, the United
 States will play it's one big card in l the world war.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
Parting of the Ways

When, in the course of human events. 1t becomes necessary for 0ae people to dissolve the po- |Mdcal bands which have con 2nected them with another. and to
 sume among the powers ofsfhe 1rth the separate and equal Ation to which the laws of eture and of natures God entitle AAm, a decent respect to the loNlnfons of mankind requires that ley should declare the causes hich impel them to the separa- 11on. M
 THOMAS JEFFERSON.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
nUNTEERING AND THE DRAFT

kesterday came an announcement n the War Department long S1ted. Instructions will soon be led to recruiting officers which ! .be in effect a call for 5OO,O0O k1nteers to fill out the ranks of the fn1ar army and the National krd. All recruits enlisted under order will be notified that they Rbe discharged at the close of the
 Tn this way they will immed- TT assume the status of war time nteers.
 ae youth of the nation has been ling for just this word from the Department. Young men of mill S age and ability have held back ause they were not anxious to en- in the army for a term of years $ might prove longer than the (ation of the war. They have re- liked that when the time came for nnteering they would be quick to r their services The time has he for this volunteering, but the e will not be here long. As soon 4he necessary number of men to the ranks of the regular army and National Guard have been mus d in there will be a resort to the
 now before Congress,-selectiv ft
 Volunteering for the army in time war was popularized in this coun- at the time of the spanish-Ameri- war. Then, youth from all parts the nation were quick to rush to defense of the colors. Enthusiasm
 rife throughout the land. Boys young to enlist in the various Inches of service learned to beat ms and blow bugles in the hope
 Icing duty. The spirit that gripped land was remarkable. A spon- nrs wave of patriotism swept the nfry. The sinking of the Maine Eayana harbor had brought about condition. The slogan. "Remem- fhe Maine added to the commo-
 That was in.'98 At this time country faces a different condf,
 The outrages that led up te Declaration of war on Germany did
 come like bolt from the
 There was a long series o1 nas which was tolerated to the
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
sCHOOLBOY VOLUNTEER RECT

Boston, April 13-Lieut. Col. George IT. Benyon, inspector general of the director of military drill in the high schools of Boston has sent petition to Washington asking that he be granted permission to recruit a regi- ment of volunteers. If the petition is granted he plans to ask many of his former cadet pupils to join his command.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
CHURCHES PATRIOTIC DAY.

Boston, April 13.-Next Sunday is to be observed as a patriotic day by the churches of this state. The re- cruiting committee of the state com mittee of public safety has asked all clergymen to preach on the need of men for the various branches of mil- ftary and naval service. Cardinal O'Connell promised the committee his cooperation and Protestant churches will join in the observance
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
OIL BURNERS IN SCHOOLS.

Boston, April 1S.-The Boston school committee has taken steps to forestall a possible shortage of coal next winter. The committee has asked the school house commission to ob- tain estimates of the cost of installing ofl-burning devices in the boiler plants of the normal, high and latin schols, together with storage tanks for fuel oil.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
ARMED SQUAD OUT MARCHING
Police Investigate Report of Drilling
 on Clark Street.

The sight of a squad of foreigners armed with rifles marching up Clark street about 9 o'clock last night caused considerable concern and re- suited in an investigation by Police man Michael Massey, who informed headquarters as he was unable to locate the marching company. Ser geant Theodore Johnson was detailed to investigate but was unable to To- cate them or learn their identity.
 It is believed, by the authorities, that the company is one made up of men of Armenian descent. which was out for drill purposes. A further in- vestigation will be made.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13
FACTS AND FANCIES.

German leaders are the greatest lit- tie makers of republics the world has ever known. Bismarck turned the trick for France: the Kaiser walk ened Russia.-Philadelph Inquirer.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13

With 5000 Turkish casualties a' Gaza, how Samson must be rolling ir his grave!-BOston Herald.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13

cults where 1t is being used. When it reaches the lamp. the heating de- vice, or the motor, some of the energy of the current is changed into light energy, into heat energy or into me- chanical energy The current itself is not used, but flows on over the return wires out of the house and back to it's source in the power station.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-13

Justice is blind. That may be why so many people want to whisper to her.-Kansas City Journal. E It Is reported that many young men are refused by the military author tiles on account of their irregular1y shaped legs. What is this to be, a war or a comic opera?-Chicago News.
 The Germans retreat in France may be porely strategic, but it is no more so than their periodical moves for peace.-Savannah News.
 It would be happy day for the world if the German soldiers would send the Crown Prince to Norway to keep the son of Nicholas Romanoff from being lonesome.-Rocheste Democrat and Chronicle.
 Germany announces that there will be no change in the treatment of Americans in Germany, so any, of them who can had better get out of the country.-Indianapo News.
 The Allies are justified in wondering what La Toilette is doing with that French-sounding name.--Washingto Star.
 Opponents of conscription seem to have overlooked the surest way of avoiding it. For further particulars apply to any recruiting offfce.-Mon- treal Gazette.
 In the meantime, Villa is apparent ly smoking the pipe of peace.-Waco Times Herald.