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The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-09-27
Praying for Victory.

Huxby said with a sheer, How many foot pounds are there in a prayer?" Many people, in these war times are asking the same question. Both sides are praying for victory, and how can they both be answered, aud therefore what is the use in praying at all?
 Those who talk this way fail to understand the \ B C of prayer. So the theme at St. Philips church Sunday evening will be Praying for Victory-lts value and neces- sity." This is a most practical question for every patriot. So come and join in the service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-09-27
CRAIG MAN GETS
 IN BAD IN SEATTLE

F. J. Tromble, owner of the sawmill at Craig, and a brother of Mrs. w. H. Warren of Wran- gell, sailed south a few days ago on a business trip to the States.
 The following from the Ho- quiam Washingtonian tells how MT. Tromble's visit to Seattle caused a young man of that city to start out looking for trouble :
 The following is from yester- days Seattle Post-1ntelligencer showing how much trouble" the displacement of a letter can make Trouble Pm looking for
 trouble" acclaimed a grim-ap- bearing youth in messengers
 uniform in the Butler hotel lobby last evening. He was husky enough to get job Ill Jess Wlllard's training camp,
 therefore his call was unchal-
 lenged as he made the round
 of the lobby looking tor i trouble" No trouble here," said Clerk Charles Maybury, you'd better go somewhere
 else if you want trouble. ''Ah, g'wan,' replied the kid. De mans name is Trouble, 1 F. J. Trouble, of Alaska, and l I have something to deliver to
 him." Mir. Trouble has not
 arrived yet, but is expected. l Anybody who lives in Hoquia ~ill readily see that the "rrouble' lhe kid was looking for is our for fner fellow townsman, Frank j. rromble, now of Craig, Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-09-27
GOVERNOR ESTABLISHES JURISDICTIONS OF
 EXEMPTION BOARDS
TERRITORY OF ALASKA Governors Office
 Tuneau

Juneau Order Establishing the ]urisdic- ton of Divisional Exemption Board No I, and Local Board No. 8, Town of Wrangell.
 September 20, 1917. To the members of divisional and Local Boards:
 The Jurisdictions of Divisional Exemption Board No. I, and Lo- cal Board No. 8, in the Territory, under the Selective Service Act, are hereby established and declared to be as follows:
 Divisional Exemption Board No. 1-The headquarters of this Board will be at Juneau, and its juriediction will include the entire First Judicial Division of the Ter ritory.
 Local Board No. 8, City of Wrangell (Wrangell, Alaska >.- The jurisdiction of this Board will include the inc orporated town of Wrangell, and all that area con- tained within the boundaries of the ''Wrangell Recording District, with the exception of the area with in the corporate boundaries of the incorporated town of Petersburg, which will be under the jurisdic- ton of Local Board Nos, City of Petersburg.
 J. F. A. STRONG,
 Governor ot Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-09-27
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1917
OUR FIRST YEAR IN WRANGELL

oDe S63I ago tIlS NS6h tliS S-l- tinel became the property ot its present publisher.
 The year has been a very busy one for us, and also one of much interest.
 The net showing for the year falls somewhat short of Our eX- pectatiop, but our efforts have not been wholly uurewarded.
 We are willing to make an affi- davit that our subscri iption list has doubled since We took charge. We have invoices on file in our office which show that we have invested nearly a thousand dollars in new equipment, which is all paid for.
 At the time We took charge of the. Sentinel it was turning out an inferior grade of job printing. The job printing of the past year has been fully up to the standard of that turned out by the largest and most reputable printing concerns in the States. We are proud ot the high quality of our job printing, and the people of Wrangell show their appreciation by giving us their patronage. We do not know of a single instance where anyone is sending out of town for printing.
 We should like to have a better advertising patronage. We believe that every business in Wrangell should advertise. II advertising did not pay the most successful business concerns in the United States would not cary ads in such publications as the Saturday Evening Post at four thousand dollars per page for a single issue. However, We are confident that ad vertising in the Sentinel will in- crease as its value as an adver. Using medium becomes more ap- preciated.
 The people of Wrangell have businesslike way of dealing which makes it pleasure to do business with them. The Sentinel accounts are worth very close to 100 cents on the dollar. On the first of the month we can collect every dollar owing for advertising in thirty minutes. Bills for slbscri ption are usually mailed, and rarely ever fail to bring a remittance. There have been only two instances in the past twelve months where a subscriber has failed to respond to a bill for subscription. We have less than dozen subscribers who are not paid in advance.
 Before we took charge of the Sentinel it was never known to be out on time to get to the West Coast the week it was published. We have never been late once, and we have ne, CT missed getting the papers for the West Coast oH on the Uncle Dan the same day the paper was published.
 We mention these things to show that we are making an effort to give meritorious service.
 We have great faith in the future of Wrangell. The town will grow and the Sentinel, with the co-op- eration of the people, will grow with it. We believe that our efforts are appreciated, and this makes us more anxious that each succeeding year will show marked improve. ment. As soon as the Sentinel needs society editor we are going to offer partnership in the busi- ness to some lady who is an ac- cornplished scribbler and can also sew on buttons.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
cOETHALS TO FRANCE.

Whether it is so that General Goe- tha1s has actually asked to be sent to France in connection with the engi- aeering operations which must be carried on by this country in meeting the problems which must be taken care of before the United States troops can be effectively placed on the firing line, it will be generally recognized that he is just the man who can be relied upon to give eff1- cient service
 Such work is right in line with that in which he has demonstrated his abil- ;tv. The fact that he is a retired of 6-cr does not by any means disqual- ifv him since it is fully appreciated that he is among the leading army e0eineers of the country and tte gov er3ment can be expected to call upon those os the retired list to give the country the benefit of their knowledge and experience in the solution of the war problems. It would he most un- f--tUuate if no use whatever was made cf this officer who stands so hteh in the opinion of the country and likewise in his accomplishments.
 The fact that the country is denied Ilis services in directing the produc- t5c1 of one of the greatest merchant fleets that was ever built here, ought
 tE L4e way LO prevent sHo uIlI1ZdIlOn his services in other fields, any more th9n the fact that he was on the re- tired list should have prevented his being called to take charge of the emergency fleet corporation as mana ger. If t is fact that he is anxious to go u France to direct this work for which he is especially qualified, 52. .Enucb the better
 The needs Of the country must sbe carefully looked after. The interests of the army abroad need to be placed :n the most efficient hands and in --cTv 0f General Goethals' record no more fitting action could be taken 5lsan to assign him to handle the en- -fnee-ins tasks in France. It would
 a 9 proper recognition of merit and ability. and he whole country would have implicit confidence in his pol
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28

pedoeG vessels with new oDes are not sufffc ient England is producing about four times as many tons of shipping as it did a year ago, but this country is only just getting started. The pro- ducts of the shipyards of this coun try are going to be of great import ance in meeting this problem but it must by another year be equalling the British record if it is going to offset the submarine results. This calls for the bending Of every energy towards the construction of new ships and fast ships, and at the same time the devotion of every effort towards tIle keeping of the submarine losses to the lowest possible point. The sit uation thus calls for heroic efforts in both directions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
Every Woman Wants

Chosen People who had the yellow streak. There were the Quitters and the Pacifites and the Cravenites and the Knockites and the Tightwadicites. And these took counsel one with the other, saying, "Loi Let us get to- gether and pick on the Prophet" Therefore they changed their apparel and anointed themselves and went be- fore the Prophet and made obeisauce saying. Rabbi, What does it profit a man if he demonstrates before the Cannon's Mouth ?"
 Thus answered Woodrow the Proph- ct:
 Let not my people impute iniquity unto me because I have red blood in my veinsi Shall I eliminate the Els sential Ethics of By the People, Of the People. and For the People because the Yellow Cutters happen to have cold feet? Behold, what we want is team play! Oh ye Tightwadicitesi Talk less and buy a Liberty Bond! Oh ye Facilities. know ye not that Eternal Vigilance is the price of Peace Oh We Cravenitesi Is the sword worse than the scourge! Oh ye Worshippers of the Golden Calf, wilt thou loosen up to Liberty or to Og? Verify, Verify. say unto you, "E Pluribus Unum' or we all pull together for the Down and Out Club"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
ALIENS FOR THE ARMY.

There is strong and a growing g sentiment in favor of including the aliens in the raising of the selective army. 1t varies in different places,
 Int considering the whole registration throughout the country there are 12anT subjects of :tler countries who are going to be exempted from war service while the young men of this country must go to the front and make their sacrifices not only for the American people but for these aliens who are here to make their permanent home in most instances but who at any rato are taking advantage of op- pcrturities afforded by this country
 70 improve their conditions and un- der the existing state of affairs they will profit not only from the greatly Increased industrial activity accom- pan wing the war but from the fact hat they are called upon to risk noth- ing themselves.
 Wer6- these aliens at home they would 71a subject to service in the ar my There is no telling how many may have come here for the very purpose of dCdging the call to the eolo-s at home. or how many may have zone so far as to take out their first ratUralization papers here with e1a idoa of escaping all possibility Of i55---a55 t-t-Ase-l ttaCk DN Ll61T naI1Ne lands Il is undoubtedly true that there are many of these who have secured their frEt papers who are willing and a1-lous to go to war and that being necessary have taken this step be. cause they prefer to fight for Ameri- can principles and under American c-Icrs, but there are thousands who cannot be reached unless some new ngenent is entered into between the allied balHgerent countries and 1Es concerning the drafting of such subjects.
 The idea of being allowed to select aliens for army service means of course simply those aliens who are subjects Of entente nations. Enemy aliens and those of the neutral na- lions could not be brought into such service, but there appears to be sound reason back of the demand that the -I 95ects of nations fighting with this country, and of the conscription age should be included in the armies which this country is now raising for the European battle front
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
AIsace-Loraine Loyal to France.

MT. Editor: J. N. Enc in writing to your paper speaks of Alsace- Lorraine as being ''raciaIly and historically more German than French"
 I do not see how anyone with the least idea of conditions In Alsace- Lorraine could make such a statement. The people of Alsace-Loraine are of the same race as the French and they speak the same language. They are of the Latin race. while the Germans are Teutons. Historically the people of Alsace-Loraine and the people Of France have been closely connected in 164s, by the peace of Westphalia, Cardinal Fichelieu obtained Alsace of Alsace. who were mostly French. were glad to be released from the rule of the Hapsburgs of Austria.
 Alsace Lorraine continued to prosper under the rule of France up 10 the Franco -Prussian war Tn 1870. Tn this war the people of Alsace-Loraine com bined with the French in trying 10 stap the Prussian invaders When Stfasburg was attacked by the Ger mans in 1870 the Alsatians defended their city with much bravery.
 The London Times. in speaking of that event. states: The Alsatlans are more loyal Frenchmen, almost, than the Parisians."
 By the treaty of Frankfort in 1871 Germany secured Alsace-Loraine. Ger many tried to make Germans out of the Alsatians. but if was a Eopelesz task. In spite of the harsh laws that Germany imposed on those people. they remained loyal to their mother coun- try, France.
 Today the Alsatlans are az loyal Frenchmen as can he found anywhere. When French troops entered -Alsace d- the beginning of this war they were enthusiastically welcomed by the Asa tians.
 The Alsatians are proud of the fact that the American commando. General PershinR, is of AIsatiau descent and that he has come to unite with France in freeing them from the autocratic rule of the imperial government of Germany.
 EDGAR LEWIS.
 Norwich. Conn, July 25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
CANNING LESSONS
Tornatoes-Dried Berries,

Tomatoes which gre ripe enough for serving raw on the table are just right for canning, says todays bulletin from the National Emergency Food Garden Commission, at Washington, D. C.. which is cooperating with The Bulletin, in it's nation wide food coE- Servation campaign. Use only the firm weil-informed fruit and scald for into cold water for an instant, peel and remove cores with a narrow bIad ed, sharp pointed knife, being careful rot to cut into the seed lobes more than necessary.
 Pack carefully and firmly into hot jars and add level teaspoon of salt for each quart. No water should be added to tomatoes. Adjust and par tially tighten tops of jars and ster- iiize in boiling water for twenty five to thirty minutes. Remove jars from sterilizer and tighten tops at once. Invert jars to test for leakage and let hem cool in this position in a place free from draughts. Wrap in dark paper to prevent loss of color and store in cool, dry place. Small toma- toes an inch and a half in diameter may be washed carefully blanched for ten minutes, cold dipped and packed with feeling. Jdfs should be filled with boiling water level teaspoon of salt added to each quart and the whole sterilized for twenty to thirty minutes
 Tomatoes for drying should be pre- I ring and then sliced cross-wise into 1-2 inch slices. These should be spread in layers on the drying trays and dried until leathery. Another way is to sprinkle slices with sugar and dry until the material resembles dried figs.
 Dried Berries-Pick over fruits. re- moving all leaves, stems and unsound berries. and wash by placing in a CO., lander and pouring cold water through it. Remove surface moisture by pour ing berries on paper and then spread in thin layers on drying trays. Cover trays with cheesecloth to exclude all insects and dust and protect from dew and rain Stir material occa sion ally SO as to dry evenly and after dry ing condition for several avs by pour ing back and forth from one container to another. Store in tight cans paste board boxes or bags bearing label of contents. The place of storage should be cool and dry and free from verrnin and insects
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
THE ERA OF ONE POLICEMAN

and lead to definite action in regard to new industries, public improve ments, health and sanitation, trans portation, legislation and every meas Ere that concerns the proserity of the community.
 In September 1901, the Board of Trade took an active part in the high ly successful celebration of Old Home Week, proposed by Mayor Charles E. Thayer, when the town was honored by visit from former President Gro-- yer Cleveland, who delivered an ad- Broadway theatre.
 In May, 1906, the same Board of Trade promoted an interesting and :ns tructive industrial exposition at the manufacturer in Norwich was repre- scented.
 Similar bodies in other cities may claim lar~er membership, writes Mir. Gilman; but for sound Judgment. quick appreciation of the merits of questions that come before it, prompt action, and hearty cooperation in of Trade sets an example that has not been surpassed elsewhere. It's bulletins prepared for the celebration by President F. w. Cary are of great permanent value.
 Of course this tribute to a live and active body was written before the Board of Trade had merged with the Chamber of Commerce, but it was well deserved then and is equally ap-, p1icable TOW to the merger of two en- terprising organizations
 It is so easy to criticize, and so many mortals are prone to that un- kind practice that it is pleasant to know the efforts of the original Nor wich Board of Trade for civic better mcnt and public upIift are thus ern- phatically acknowledged.
 While MT. GiIman's useful and in forming book remains in libraries and on reading tables and in Norwich houses as a volume of reference and record, it is plea sant to think that this tribute and conrmendation will continue in permanent form, indica- tive of the fact that the Board of Trade, although it has relinquished it's separate existence, nevertheless will continue to be known as an ef- ffcient and wide-awake factor in the towns development.
 THE DTCTAGRAPH.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
THE WAR PRIMER By National Geographic Society.

Sardinia-From Cagiiari, the most important port in Sardinia, came the first information of the sinking of the American schooner, the Lyman Nj. Law, by Austrian submarine. It may be that the island will become center of news regarding maritime warfare of this nature in the Medi- terranean, but it is certain that Sar- dinia's emergence from obscurfty will be but momentary-though it may serve the purpose of recalling some of the past importance of the region
 which nythically at least traces it's development back to the mercenaries who served Rameses II and who are thought to have settled upon the is- land when their warlille labors were no longer in demand. A war geogra,- phy bulletin which describes this port and tells something of it's history has just been issued by the National Geo. graphic Society as follows:
 'The Phenicians, those Yankees of antiquity, were there, of course, and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
Passing on in his review of

1o their bit by seeming to be in au- thOrity, when it would be better for all concerned if they were producing something worth while. Too many have restorted to talking and parading who should get to work. Of course it is service to pass the socks and the shirts and the bandages on, but it is rot as great service as making them they may be sent to those who need them. Let's all work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28

From all accounts the Community Canning club is doing excellent work and the advantages which it offers ought to result in sufficient business to Keep 1t active throughout the sum- ner and fall, and bring forth a gener- oUs offer Of assistance from those who are seeking something for busy hands 70 do.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28

It is declared that Admiral Capps is in favor Of steel ships, but that pro- gramme would have been well under way if General GoethaIs had, been backed up the way he should have
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28

$ NOW comes the report that the war tax legislation will occupy a number of weeks before congress debates it sufficiently to act upon it. Congress is certainly determined to break no speed laws.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28

Although the food control bill af- fer the conference committee finishes with 1t may provide for commits sion of three instead of one as ad- Ininistrator, MT. Hoover is too big a man to do anything but his duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28

From the way in which it resorts o the killing of the non conbata11ts through air raids, it is quite evident that Germany is not satisfied to de- pend upon the submarines to win the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: It is getting to the point. after a consid- era5le struggle, where a poor man will dare to look a potato in the eye.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-28

had an excellent opportunity re- gently to observe a pair of hummIng birds in a. larkspur bed early in the morning when there was nothing to disturb the bejeweiled, hafbee birds. The most wonderful thing about their flight is not their speed or bee-line 1apidity, but their ability to balance themselves before a spike or raceme of flowers and spiral around them ln- specting each flower at the rate of from 20 to 23 blooms a minute. I mo- ticed that the male and female had the habit of working two minutes and resting one, and that they liked to roost and rest like other birds. Some people think their nests. which re- semble a knot on the bought of bush or a tree are the wonder of all bird nest building, doubtless because they are so tiny and so dairtiiy hid den by their embroidery of lichens. while their eggs, not much larger than navy beans. are the prize sought by all egg collectors and found by few. The hUmming birds song ism [ as loud the buzz of an irritated horse fly, but it is as sweet as a canary'S.