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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
NEW YORK CITY
 PROTECTED NOW
 BY STEEL NET
Safety Device Is Placed Across the Entrance to the HarbOr
 Today.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-One Of the greatest steel nets ever manu- racturod in the United States, was today put in place across the en- trance to the New York harbor. Military authorities superintended the placing of the net and for the most part the marines were employ ed in the operation While the work was being done, no steamers nor spectators were allowed within q distance of 200 yards and soldiers were on guard at many points to prevent spies or others from inspect ing the net or becoming to intensely interested in the operations.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
TURKEY WANTS TO BE FRIENDS
 OF UNCLE SAM
No Reference Is Given in Dispatch Regard ing Submarine
 Policy.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l7.-EXpres- sions of friendship for the United States and the hope that the friend ly relations may continue, have been given to United States Ambassador Elkus by the Turkish foreign office, A dispatch from the Ambassador to this effect was received here by the State Department today.
 The dispatch from Ambassador FL lus makes no reference to Turkey supporting the submarine policy Of Germany or that she intends to ap- ply it with the few submarines known to be under the Turkish flag.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
NATIONAL GUARDS
 ON THE BORDER ARE
 TO BE DEMOBlLIZED

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17.-The de- mobilization of the entire National Guard force remaining in the Federal service on the Mexican border, iu- cluding troops from Texas. New Mexico and Arizona, was ordered to- day by the War Department.
 Brig.-Gen. Funston was directed to send all of the National Guard organizations on the border home for mastering out as soon as he can complete arrangements for them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
STEAMER MOVEMENT and Mail Information

NOW BOUND NORTH Admiral Farrasut will be due from the south Monday with three days mail Alaska will be due late Mon- day with one days mail.
 SCHEDULED SAlLINGs City of Seattle is scheduled to sail today.
 Jefferson is scheduled 10 sail on Monday from Seattle, Northwestern is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Thurs day.
 AI-Ki is scheduled to sail from Seattle next Thursday. Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail from Seattle on Feb. 25th. Princess Sophia is scheduled to sail from Vancouver next Tuesday.
 OTHER sAlLlNGs Mariposa is yxpected south. bound tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Takes mail. Spokane is expected southbOud about o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon. Takes mail.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
TO DEFY THE SUBS.

New York, Feb. 17.-Ships are beginning to defy the submarines and thus relieve the freight cOnges- tion. Twenty.one merchant ships arriving yesterday, promised great CT cargo space than the port of New York City has enjoyed for some time. Fourteen of these ships came through the war zone.
 War risks and insurance today showed reduction from the high rates prevailing since the beginning of the German blockade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
WHITLocK IS TO BE
 KEPT IN BELGIUM IN
 DIPLOMATIC CAPACITY

BERLIN, Feb. F. - The German government announced here toay that Brand Whitlock, United States Minister of Belgium, will continue to remain at Brussels in diplomat ic capacity. No announcement Is made regarding cabled statements that Whitlock and other Americans Ire being held prisoners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
BERNSTORFF'S STEAMER
 DETAINED AT HALIFAX

HALIFAX, Feb. 1.-The eXamina- tion of the papers and the creden- tials of the Germans aboard the lin- CT Frederik VIII is proceeding slow ly. It is not known when the work will be completed and when the steamer will be allowed to proceed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
CITY OF SEATTLE SAILS FOR NORTH
 LATE THIS EVENING

SEATTLE, Feb. 17.-The City Of Seattle will sail north tonight, the following having booked passage for Juneau: W. II. Case, w. A. Fcrgu- son. Fred Watson, A. F. White, II. r. Booth and wife and B. Kirby.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
Liner Greatly Damaged

BOSTON, Feb. 17-Stuart Mur- phy, marine surveyor, who examined the German liner, testified that it would cost approximately $11O,OOO to repair the visible damage which would require at least six months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
ALASKAN MUST PAY CASH.

SEATTLE, Feb. 17.-Judge Gil- liam of the Superior Court has de- nied motion for new trial in breach ot promise case brought by Mar garet Strand against Peter Malone, of Fairbanks. and entered judgment in the sum Of S2O,OOO.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
GREAT BRITAIN HAS
 DECLARED WAR ZONE

LONDON. Feb. 17.-In an effort to block the German submarine war fare Great Britain has declared a war zone which includes the bases of the undersea raiders which eX- tends along the Norway, Scotland and Irish steamer routes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. IT. - Alaska Sold closed today at 8.
 Alaska Juneau at 67S. American Zinc at S6%. Butte & Superior at 46. Chino at 54A.
 Ray at 26B.
 Utah Copper at 1099s
 Copper metal was quoted at S1 to S5. the market generally showing increasing firmness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17
DEUTSCHLAND CAPTURED
 SAYS STEAMER ENGINEER

BALTIMORE, Feb. 17.-The Ger man submarine freighter Deutsch- land has been captured by the Brit ish along with 400 other undersea boats is the assertion made here by William Palmer, second engineer of the steamer Mongolia. Palmer says that the Deutschland was in the harbor at Plymouth, England.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-02-17

TOdays News Today-in Empire.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
Boston Store

In our Shirt Waist De- partment you will find Waists in many styles and qualities.
 We make a speciality of Waists at Ninety-Eight cents. They are made of fine quality Voile and in appearance are equal to waists usually priced much higher.
 We are showing a variety in higher grade Waists of Crepe de Chine, Georgette Crepe and Wash Silk in both white and colors.
 Our line of Middy Blouses is especially attractive. We have them made of Voile, Poplin, Beach Cloth and Linen and priced from Nine ty-Eight cents up.
 McCall's Patterns.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
.PlJlLAR
 & NVEN
ALLEGED STACKER
 IS ARRESTED HERE
John ReiCher Claims He Is Not
 21 Years of Age

John Reicher, an Austrian, said to live on Seymour street. was arrested by Detective Andrew J. Richardson late yesterday afternoon, alleged to be a stacker. He was arrested at the in- stance of the federal authorities for failure to comply with the registra- tion law on June 5.
 Reicher's excuse for not registering is that he had not reached his 21st birthday, but the authorities have fig sures to show that he registered at flanders, Frary & Clark's factory on May %, 1914, as 21 years old. It seems that the man is not a sticker to the truth, however, as three years la ter, May II, 1917, he registered at the Stanley Rule & Level company as 21 years old. He now says that he was but IA years old when he first went to work at Landers, Frary & Clark's but informed them that he was 1S. The police doubt this, believing that experienced hiring officials would have detected such falsehood.
 The man was arrested at the Stan ley Rule and Level Company shortly after he had applied for work and had been given employment. Upon arrest he proved to be a stubborn prisoner. objecting to having his photograph taken and otherwise annoying the po- lice. He told the police that he came to this country six years ago at the age of IA. That he did not care to be- come a citizen seems evident to the police from certain papers in his pos session. His father called at police headquarters last night and tried to secure the sons freedom. but he was obliged to stay there all night.
 Federal agents are expected to ar rye today to take the man to Hartford for a hearing before United States District Attorney Thomas J. 'Spellacy.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25

Buy an Indiana truck.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
RED GROSS IS BOSS
 IN RELIEF FIELD
Will Control All Shipments to
 Soldiers After September 1

New York, July 25.-After Septem- Der l the Allied war relief organiza- tions which have not reached a basis of cooperation with the American Red Cross, will find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to send supplies to France, even if they pay the freight. This information came authoritatively yesterday to John Moffat, executive chairman of the Federal Council of Allied War Charities and to others closely in touch with the war relief situation. Under the proposed plan of regulating all Allied shipping on the Atlantic by the governm ents of the United States and Great Britain, 1t was said. control of the shipment of relief supplies would be given to the War Council of the Red Cross. The Federal Shipping Board is expected to work out a schedule of available space on ocean carriers and allot definite space per month to the Red Cross for relief goods.
 It will then be up to the Red Cross to decide what supplies shall be sent It was strongly intimated yesterday that drastic revision will be made in their character. All unnecessary ar tlcles, such as pictorial newspaper supplements, marmalade and fancy kits for soldiers in the trenches, will be required to limit it's shipments to supplies most urgently needed, such as food, clothing, surgical dressings and field hospital equipment.
 The needs of the civilian popula- tions in devastated sections of France will be supplied, but the supplies will be administered on a basis of efficiency and economy.
 This condition has been fore shadowed by the action of Major General Pershing early this month in taking over the American Relief Clearing House In Paris. which is the corresponding body Of the War Relief Clearing House for France and her Allies at No. 40 Wall street. The Paris organization Is now the Ameri- can Red Cross for France and Bel gium and is in the charge of Major Grayson M. P. Murphy.
 Clyde A. Pratt executive secretary of the War Relief Clearing House, said yesterday the organization had re- ceived no information that it's work He thought it quite possible however. that the shipping board would soon assume charge of the situation and that the Red Cross would be the Illogical organization to control the selection of relief supplies.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
DOCTOR TELLS OF
 LIFE IN TRENCHES
Least Exciting Part of War Is
 Trip Across Ocean

pr. E. B. Lovesey, lieutenant in the American Field service, who returned last Thursday after spending six months on the battlef1elds of Europe, gave what was conceded to be one of the best straight from the shoulder talks of the season at the Y. M. c. A. last evening. On account of the incle-
 ment weather the attendance did not come up to expectations but those who were in attendance waxed warm in their praise of the speaker, who vividly described what is going on Somewhere in France. Before the lecture, stereopticon views depicting the life in the front line trenches, showing the manner in which the Germans have devastated the church es and cathedrals and the havoc which the war has wrought, were shown. These pictures were actual photo graphs. Views of the Orient were also shown. Preceding the talk, Dr. Love- sey appeared in the full uniform. which one of his rank is entitled to wear and for the benefit of the inter ested audience presented for their in- spection the famous gas mask and hell
 met worn by the soldiers to offset gas attacks. A summary of Dr. Lovesey's S talk follows:
 About six months ago I was sud- denly afflicted with a disease called
 war fever and suddenly decided to go to Europe, placing my application for the American Field service. A short time afterwards I was notified that there was an opening and seizing the opportunity I at once went to New York, from which place sailed for France during the latter part of April.
 The Mongolia, which is credited with
 firing the first shot for the United
 States, the shot which was heard around the world steamed out of port only 20 minutes ahead of us, and as
 it slowly left the pier was given a great ovation. My boat, which was a French liner was scarcely noticed as l it left on it's journey, only the boom- 1 ing of guns from several small ships. Just before we left the harbor l happened to glance above me. I was | standing on the deck at the time, and what saw gave most somber aspect ] to the first leg of my journey. Two l airplanes, lowering like big black 1 birds were directly above, darting here
 and there and finally disappearing be- ! yond the horizon. We dropped our | last pilot boat at Sandy Hook and
 from there everything was smooth go-
 ing. trip across the ocean is not half as bad as the average thinks it
 is and as matter of fact Is nothing l to be dreaded. Except for a few diff 1 ferences 1t reminded me of trip along Long Island sound.
 "Few were stricken with sea sick
 ness until we were about three days out at sea and one afternoon happened ! to pass a dead horse lying in the wa l ter in the position in which 1t would
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
GERMANY FAST LOSING FRIENDS.

Copenhagen, July 25.-A remark ably frank article by the Berlin corre- spondent of the National Tidenen, passed by the foreign office censor ship, discusses the seamy side of the submarine campaign and it's effect up on neutrals. It is generally recog- nized, he says. that the longer the campaign continues the fewer friends Germany will have after the war.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
GEORGE VENTRES ALVA VENTRES
 Members of Berlin Home Guard

Harold Ventres of Company B, First Connecticut Regiment, Mechanic Or vile Ventres of the same command and First Class Fireman John Ventres, now somewhere in the Atlantic on the Scout Cruiser Chester. The sec ond photograph shows the father. George Ventres, and fourth brother, Ava Ventres, a we'll known wrestler and strong man" of Berlin, in their uniforms as Home Guardsmen.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25

stand on land. That evening we had beefsteak for dinner and one person in the mess hall laughingly suggest ed that we had caught the horse, therefore the beeksteak. After that the mess hall was practically aban- doned. When we were about a day from Bordeaux small vessel was sighted on the horizon by the lookout. It appeared to be coming directly towards us. As we had passed ten or twelve vessels every day little thought was given to the approaching ship until someone ventured the opinion that it might be a submarine. Inn mediately everyone was upon the deck. The boat, which proved to be a French gunboat, soon drew alongside and it's captain demanded to know who we were. After being shown to his satisfaction that we were friends, not foes, he conveyed us into port. As soon as our feet touched land there was a steady stream of fellows pouring into the cable office, wishing to cable home of their safe arrival. As it costs from $3 to $5 for a mes sage to the United States, officials at the cable office are always glad to note the arrival of a ship.
 ",rhe trip from Bordeaux to Paris, l will never forget. It was made by train and took over IA hours. The rails instead of fitting snugly to- gether were an inch apart so one can imagine the pleasures of a half day ride under such conditions. En- route we passed a German prison camp and, stopping there for a few moments, had a look at the first German prisoners we had seen. In spite of the discomeorts of travel we arrived in Paris on time.
 Paris Short of Coal.
 "Of Paris as a city, too much can- not be said It is one of the most wonderful places in the universe. Re- plete with its old buildings, churches. cathedrals and other places of in terest it is indeed an awe-inspiring sight for the visitor who is making his initial appearance there. But the comforts, 1uXuries and service which were before the war prevalent and of which the city was wont to boast are no more, at least to any apprecia- ble extent. The food question is serious one. The fuel problem is a great deal worse. Last winter the only ones Tn the WnOle GUY to De provided with coal were two of the largest hotels and the railroads It was a common sight to see people rush for the subways early in the morning, climb aboard and spend all day riding around the city. which was the only way that they could keep warm. l have done it myself. I spent three hours one afternoon in
 just this fashion until 1t became monetonous. Sugar is a scarcity and in order to obtain any one must go to the prefect of police and obtain written order. The same must be done if one wants butter on ones bread. I vouchsafe to say that have been in the police court more times since l went to France than a dozen criminals in this country in the same time. The butter is somewhat like the oleomargarine that we use in this country but there is not bit of salt In it. Some people prefer mustard on their bread All lights in the city are out at 1030 and all places close at that time. Theaters are open twice and are the main at- traction and amusement for the
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
Co. E, 1st Regt., 0. N. c.

Here is depicted the adult members of Berlin family of which the town may well be proud. George Ventres and his sons have ever been patriotic and when war clouds began to gather last summer not one of them hes ,itated, while two of the younger members of the family stepped for ward and enlisted in the National Guard This spring, when war be-
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
DOLLAR WORTH ONLY se CENTS.
All Moneys Show Decline On Geneva '' Market.

Geneva, July 25.-"Not since the war of secession has the American dollar fallen so low" says the Lau- same Gazette in a financial article. Ut was quoted here today at four francs forty-six centimes (about eiglty-six cents), while before the war 1t stood at five francs and twelve centimes (about 99 cents).
 "One hundred rubels (about $5D, which were worth 266 francs before the war, are now quoted at 99 francs One. hundred marks (about $24) are worth less than half their value, while 100 Austrian crowns (about $20.30) were quoted at $39.s0 francs For the first time in history the Italian lire (19 and 3-10 cents) . worth more than the mark (about twenty-four cents). The steady de- cline in the value of money began . month ago and Is continuing.
 (The parenthetic valuations of for eign coins given above are their nor nal exchange).
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25

greater share of the people. In the vaudeville houses, 26 acts constitutes one performance and although it seems incredible, 4 nearly every one stays to see the whole show. Arword about the taxis. In the city there are only 50 per cent. of them running at this time but those are doing a rattling good business as the major ity of them have been in service for ten or twelve years. One of the most magnificent pieces of architecture i'll the city is the tomb of Napoleon which is larger than Grants tomb on Riverside Drive. New York.
 Napoleon Rests in Seven Baskets.
 within the tomb is the body Of Napoleon, the remains of which have been placed in seven caskets, one within another, their total wealth be- ing estimated at $5,000,000. Nearly every fashionable residence and all ex- cept two hotels have been changed into hospitals and the Grand Palais has been supplanted by a school for blesses. I heard a story about an incl dent which happened early in the war but which could not be verified. It ran as follows: At one of the large hotels, two German bellboys were em- ployed whose integrity was not in the least doubted. Accidentally it was dis covered that the two youthful Ger mans, in a subtle manner, under the cover of darkness, had constructed a wireless on the roof of the building and kept constantly in touch with their countrymen at the front, informing them of any important happenings in 70 nj they might discover.
 The Y. M. c. A. is playing an inn portant part in the war, one of it's greatest successes being scored when they installed at their headquarters six bath tubs for the use of the soldiers. It would be greatly appreciated if some good tobacco was sent over to the boys for the French tobacco makes a fellows throat feel as if it had been rubbed with sandpaper and due to the constant nervous strain a pipe or cigarette is a necessity.
 'The entrance of the United States into the war has encouraged the French wonderfully. No longer are they gloomy and pessimistic as to the eventual outcome Instead, they have adopted the fighting vigor with which they entered battle at the beginning of
 
 "The reception rendered to General Joffre was as nothing compared to the way in which the French people well comed the advent of General Pershing to their native land. On his initial appearance the car in which he was riding was practically buried in flowers and people looked upon him as the savrour of the country. For many weeks before his arrival those who were unacQuainted with the English language repeated these two phrases: How do you do, MT. Pershing' and How are you, MT. Pershing' Their efforts were wasted for at his arrival at the dock they were so overwhelmed with joy that some started to say the 1irst and some the last, making an un- intelligible tumble of words. How ever, their pleasure at seeing him was none the less sincere.
 Everywhere the women are sub stituting for the men. They are doing all sorts of work. Running trolley cars, taxis. cleaning windows, acting as hostlers, working in intuition fac : tories and undertaking every concelv- able task. 10 not think any form of
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25

comb and the legislature authorized
 the establishment of Home Guard, the remaining two grown members of the family offered their services and today father and son are members of the Berlin Home Guard, while :I still younger brother, a lad still in his teens is enrolled with the Berlin Boy Scouts. The attached photo graphs show this patriotic family. The group of three show Corporal
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25

came a reality, another member os the family left his cozy little home down the Connecticut valley, bade farewell to his wife and baby, and re- joined the navy, with which he had previously served long enlistment and as a member of which he had en- circled the globe.
 When it became evident that the National Guard was to be called away from the state and Governor Hol-
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25

industry can be named in which a. woman is not doing her bit ''
 Dr. Lovesey will leave for Some where in France next Thursday and does not expect to return to America again for at least eight months.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-25
ON .,TfTR ESHOLD OF VICTORY.

Copenhagen, July 25.-Replying greetings from the Pan-G German mea ing, Admiral Scheer. commander the fleet, said he hoped the Germs people on the threshold of victor would not disgracefully renounce i future.