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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-12-07
Good Business,

"That clerk of yours who answers
the telephone Is very urbane."
''He Is that"
"He fairly cooes at you"
"Yup, his girl calls him up four or
five times a day. At first l thought
I'd stop it, but now l guess l won't,
Watching out for her keeps him keyed
up to polite pitch"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-12-07

Venezuelan meat packers are enlarg
ing plants.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1917-12-07

Philippines is increasing rice pro-
duction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
HUMOROUS SIDE OF
 ZEPPELIN RAIDS

Jeannette G. Sickel, an American woman residing in London, vouches for the truth of the following incidents which occurred after a Zeppelin raid that she describes in Everybody's for December.
 One little girl in the playground, in great excitement, burst out: oh, lady, guess what God did last night? 9 Who? said I, not quite taking in that she meant the Almighty God, GodE she shrieked. SE sent us a baby-came down with the Zeppelins, and we're goin' to name her Zeppelina!
 One old lady in Whitechapel way, allowing her curiosity to displace cau- tion stuck her head through a pane of glass in a moment of mad excitement and added a climax in the shape of burning shrapnel on her head. Now, she sits enthroned in state in her little front room, her head swathed in band ages, charging one penny admission to the line of curious neighbors eager to gaze upon the Victim of the Air Raid!
 "A defective bomb made it's airy flight through the roof of a back building in a little house in Stepney
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
NAVY IS. READY TO FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY SAYS SECRETARY
 DANIELS IN ANNUAL REPORT

Washington, Dec, 14-To 8 young officer commanding the first flotilla of American destroyers to reach the war zone when the United States en- tered the world war, Secretary Daniels turns, in his annual report, to find the war slogan of the naval service. Ask ed by the British Admiral to whom he reported when his ships would be ready for the work against the sub marines after the long voyage, the off, ficer repI3ed:
 We are ready now"
 "That was not the language of boasting," MT. Daniels says in de- scribing the incident. ''It was the with those fighting in a common cause.
 During peaceful years the navy has been quietly but steadily perfect ing itself to meet the time of war. Now the hour for which 1t has been preparing has arrived. Our sword is drawn, and no one will dispute that the blade is keen and free from rust and its temper true.
 While may not speak in detail of the greater naval operations, it may increasing power, of developing re- soursefulness and of cooperative achievement which the American peo- pie may we'll survey with national pride. While the details of what we have done and how we have done it must wait until 1t is permissible to spread them upon public record this summary may be given to ouI people:
 ''In the navy we have prepared for I and have met the duties of the pres- ent; we are preparing for and are confident we will be able to meet any call for greater duties, for moro ex- acting responsibilities. The best way to secure enduring peace is to prepare 1 unceasingiy, night and day, for the winning of the war, whether it be long or short. This we have done; this we are doing. and this we will con tinue to do.''
 For the coming year MT. Daniels proposes naval budget of $1 ,0SS, ,66O,- 502, which is not itemi1ed in his re- port. In various ways, he says it win be necessary to ask for additional funds aS the sessions of Congress pro- i ceeds. He points out, however, that Eappropriations for the last fiscal year totailed $1, ,732,S5s for the navy and for a thirteen month period, $1,- ! 905, ,410, ,93o. Congress provided Hb- crafty, he says, and 1egislated for the navy with vtsion and wisdom
 '-Tl1fs was done, too.,' he adds, fin the brOadest spirit of national patri- otasEn by members of all political | parties" ..
 Striking figures contained in the report showing the war expansion Of , the navy include thef ollowing:
 Since Jan. l, 1917, the naval froce
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

ship and understanding. It might well be asked, What more hopeful sign of friendship could there be than our new comradeship in arms? True enough; but the ideal of friendship between our two countries that ap- peals to me rises even higher than that. I look forward to a brother. hood in peace as well as in war, to lasting friendship between the na- tions, based on a real understanding. If this union of hearts is ever to be fully attained, one sure fact stands out above all others: We must come to know each other better. We must in the fullest sense oE the word under stand each other. I cannot empha- size that too strongly.
 Friendly speeches by public men, interchange of professors, business and professional conventions, and the like are all to the good, but by them selves they not enough. We must try to reach the springs of public feeling and public opinion. How can this be done? Obviously, there is no royal road to this goal, but I think I may say without exaggeration that no other single institution can play so big 8 part in bringing about good will between the peoples than the press. May I not, therfore, plead once more before I leave these shores for better informed and more im- partial interchange of news and opin- ion between us? We speak the same language. We come from the same stock. Where are the barriers be- tween us? Surely it ought not to be difficult for us to speak to one another as free men and friends.
 And yet who can; measure the abysmal depths of ignorance in Eng land of things American, and in AmericaFof things English. It Is even worse than that. We are not merely ignorant about each other: we are more often positively misin- formed would like to appeal to Brit ish and American newspaper cores. pondents to be more scrupulous than they sometimes are in surveying and reporting public opinion. We need in both countries. nay, in all countries, morse exact, more conscientious interpretation of men and events. In my opinion an even greater menace to the lasting peace and Happiness of the world than Secret Diplomacy, even than militarism itself, Is the menace of a merely partisan and su- perfcial journalism.
 'The outstanding need after the war will be for the peoples of all na- tions to get acquainted with each other. Perhaps, as the French wisely say, if we knew all we should for give all. Is it too much to hope that the journalists of America and of England will lead in this great task of mutual interpretation and friend ship?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
ADVISES J. s. 10 BIND TIES
 WITH ENGLAND

H. s. Ferris, secretary of the Brit ish-American Centenary Committee, and of the Committee of Sulgrave Manor, the ancient seat of the family of George Washington, made a plea for a more thorough understanding of America by England and of Eng land by America just before his de- parture for England
 Though I shall be glad to be home again for Christmas, am sorry that the time has come for me to say good- by to America I have had a de- Hghtful visit, renewing old friend ships and making many new ones. I am leaving with a deep sense of grat. ification at the appreciation which has been given throughout the United States to the aims and objects of the organization which I am serving, the Sulgrave Institution. The old home of the Washingtons at Sulgrave, Eng land, was purchased some time ago in connection with the Ang1o-American Centenary Committee, and it is hoped that henceforth, under the direction of the Sulgrave Institution, this his- tsric place will be the centre of friendship work between the two countries. I am sure that in this way onur new institution (which, during my visit has been incorporated under the laws of New York state and a board of prominent citizens elected) will prove a powerful factor for the promotion of that real sympathy and understanding between British and American people which the war has so immeasurably strengthened, and which 1t Is the duty and privilege ot far-seeing men and women in both countries to forward by all means in their power.
 ''It has been a stirring experience for me to see this great country of yours bending all it's mighty strength energy and capacity to the great new tasks of war. It has thrilled me to see you coming now to join in freeing Europe and the world from a slavery to the dogmas and practice of a ruth less militarism and Caesarism. shall carry back to England g. story of Americas great sacrifice for the common cause. a sacrifice of life, money, comforts, even of necessities, such as food and coal. It is a story which will deeply touch the hearts ot my countrymen as it has touched my own heart From what I hear from the other side, am afraid they dc not even yet fully realize the vast extent of the contribution America is making-just as over here have sometimes found that my friends do not appreciate the full weight of, the heavy. burden England Is bearing.
 'That brings me to speak of the main purpose of my visit to this country. In my dual capacity as sec retary of the Centenary Committee and of the su1grave Board, I have been trying to do my bit for the ad- vancement of Ang1o-American friend
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

Tearing hole as big as a cartwheel through the shingles, 1t accommoda- tingly landed in a tub of water which the careful housekeeper had placed there as preliminary to next morn tngs' wash. Tu'pence a head from each one who wished to gaze upon the unexpected finale of the bomb brought a sudden swell to the family excheq- uer. Fast and furious waxed the busi- ness before the police arrived to re- move the deadly missile to a neighbor- ing station.
 These comic incidents relieve the nerve strain. But beneath is heart ache and horror at this awful punish ment of the innocent'%
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

, has increased from 4,5o0 officers and 6S,000 men to 5000 officers and zo4,- 900 men; the number of stations or all kinds operated by the navy has increased from 1S0 to 383; the num- Der of civil employees from 35,00O to | 6O,0OO; the strength of the Naval Re- serve from few hundred to 49,246 men, the averagem onthly expenditure from sS,OO0,OO0 to s6O,000,O00; the number of ships in commission from a little more than 300 to more than 1000; the hospital corps from 1,600 to 1000; the national naval volun- teers from zero to 16,000 men; the Marine Corps from S44 officers and 9,921 men to 1,197 officers and 30,00o men.
 In addition to this and to the vast orders for material placed, the ex- pansion of the air service and to many wholly new activities developing from war conditions, training factH- ties have been provided for 113,65o men, exclusive of tn Naval Academy and other regular service schools.
 For the first time, the secretary does not make public the report Of Iu0 OSu0Td1 DOc1O O1 G4AO AN0NJ' A1 synopsis of the boards work shows that it has been of most confidential character, and the report is withheld | for that reason, MT. Daniels says. This 1 report is the usual source of the 1u- ture building program of the navy. | The secretary contents himself this year, however, with recommending that the remainder of the three-year
 program already approved be au' | thorized, including three battleshlps. one battlec ruiser, three scout cruis- CTS, nine fleet submarines, and a number of auxiliary craft.
 For More EnIiscted Men.
 The secretary asks that the per- manent enlisted personnel be in- creased to 10000 bluejackets, 10000 apprentice seamen, 1000 men in the trade schools, and 4.o00 for the air service. For war purposes he asks that the figures be 1S0.000 blue- jackets, 24,o00 apprentices, 14,0o0 in trade schools, and 10000 in aviation.
 MT. Daniels again emphasizes his feeling that promotion should be made on the basis of merit through out the navy and that the "fetich'' or seniority be abandoned, from ad- miral to ensign He recommends that the se1ectfve system now be ex- tended to the staff as well as to the line. He also expresses the convio- ton that every candidate for admis- sion to the Naval Academy should be compelled to serve g. year before the mast as an enlisted man before en- tering the school.
 The report declares that the inter changes between the naval service or the allied powers and the navy have been '-particu1arly frank and free, adding that this partnership of de- mocratlc nations will yet insure
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

lasting peace" It says that when the call came the navy supplied gum ners and guns for merchant craft without an hours delay.
 The report touches on the various naval conferences attended by Amer ican officers, but adds nothing to what is known of the questions taken up or decisions reached. Throughout the long document the secretary is careful to avoid any statement that might be of service to an enemy. The secretary pays tribute to the Marine Corps, which has lived up to its best traditions, he says, as will be shown when the war Is over The marine regiment in France, he says will soon bec considerably augmented in its service with General Pershing's s army.
 Development of naval aircraft has been remarkable, the secretary says, duel .argely to the success of the Lib- erty motor.
 "It may be stated with confidence" !" he says, that at the present moment we have an American flying boat actually flying with an American en- zine which is unexcelled by any for- eign craft of the type"
 The secretary discloses the fact that American coast patrol stations have been authorized abroad and will be in operation next year, but gives no dtails.
 International Navy Favored.
 In conclusion, MT. Daniels pictures the possibility of an international navy to keep the world peace. Such an agreement cannot be cherished now, he says, that all the world Is at war.
 "But if this condition could not be reached in time of peace," he adds, "nay we not believe that it will be one of the compensations for the ter rible tragedy of war?''
 Each naval power should assign units to the international force in proportion to it's wealth and popula- tionf1, the secretary suggests, adding:
 TO such police of the sea this country will be ready to make full contribution, and to that end the ex- pansion that now crowds all the old and new shipbuilding resources to furnish as many and as powerful ships as will come from any other country. It would be a lasting ca lamity if, when this war ends, there should finger as a burden upon a people, already heavily taxed by war, competitive program of costly naval construction. This country will no doubt take It's proper place in bringing about such provisions in the peace treaties as will never again constrain any nation to adapt it's naval program to the program of someo ther nation from which there is the compelling menace of possible and unprovoked attack"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
LOANS IN JAPAN.

Tokio, Dec. 14.-The Finance De- partment has announced that the loans raised in Japan by foreign pow CTS up to October 1 aggregate 56s,ooo,- 900 yen. Of this sum 105,000, 900 yen went to England: 77,o0o,00o to France; 7s,o0o,ooo to Russia and B. 900, 900 to China
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
SON MISSING ALSO MONEY,

Antonio Stevens, of 1o47 Barnum avenue, complimented to Detective Captain Cronan yesterday morning, of the disappearance of his son, Nich- olas, a week ago. Stevens reported that soon after his sons departure, he discovered sum of money to be missing from his funds, and he is anxious to recover the amount.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14
TWEEDY Vs. VON GAL

Arthur E. Tweedy of Danbury has filed suit in the Superior court against Edgard R. Won Gal. and Ja- cob K. Won Gal to recover the amount of notes made January 2, 1915, and still unpaid. The note signed by Ed gard Won Gal was for $2,075, and that signed by Jacob was for $2,s25. Dam- ages of $3,000 are claimed in the first case and of $3,500 in the second
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-14

The distribution of 7,OO0,0 900 pounds of sugar to New York wholesalers was begun.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15
Keeping up and catohlnn lin

The ones who are always irving to
catch up with some neglected task
are likely to 90 TO bed tired and disap-
pointed, Keeping up with our work
ought not to be too hard for any of us
II we are well and strong. But catch,
ing up with work is Il different matter
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15
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ALLIE BAA's PORTRAIT,

"a nuuo ein named Alice" said
Daddy "Wa having her portrait
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15

PAINTED, Sllt Hdu
to sit every day
for a long time
quite still, and
She used ~ feel
so glad when the
time came for her
TO stop and 60 out
TO Join her friends
ID play.
"The lady who
was painting her
portrait one day
aid 10 her;
Now you are
Irll a good girl,
and you keep 50
Slill While ! am
nuinlinn 81 lnrnlN
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15

ih' oWh World Herald says the
Motel CT 'aat city are do.n their best
To maintain high moral standards
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15

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a M v strclk
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15

HlRsCHrS HARDWARE
Phone G. l06 w. Okla Ave
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15

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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-02-15

picture Of you 10
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you would like me
face was in smiles
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-15

today's game won on. the strength of
Saturdays victory. All of which
promises a struggle this afternoon to
the last man, the last ball and the last
drop in the water bucket.
About the hotels there was some dis
cussion during the morning of the
possibility of Williams or Reb Rus
sell being given a crack at the Giants,
instead of Faber. When Russell is
good, he's awful, awful good and
when he's bad he's rotten. He was
that way Saturday. Williams did nos
look bad Saturday and the dopesters
are including him as a possibility. A
great deal depends on the warmup
before the game, but if Faber is right,
the greater chances are believed to be
that Rowland will hur1 him against
the New Workers and endeavor to wind
up the series.
New York made the Giants the ia
vorites for today's game, but the odds
were with the Sox for the series. Five
to four was offered that McGraw
would take the contest this afternoon
but the Sox were favored for the series
at 2 IA to l.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-15
FELTON, STAR WITNESS
Alleged Secretary of Conspiracy
Meeting Testified Against Harding.

Fred FELTON, of Topeka, charged
with being secretary at the anti-draft
meeting at the Unitarian church in
Topeka, was the governments star
witness against DIR. Eva Harding, Ike
Gilberg and Ernest Newman of To-
peka, and Kansas City and Lawrence
people charged with conspiracy before
the grand jury at Leavenworth. That
was an unpublished bit of information
brought back to Topeka from Leaven-
worth by Ed Rooney, retained by Gill
berg and FELTON, as their attorney. Eel
ton vii be the chief witness against the
alleged anti-draft plotters before the
federal court at Kansas City, Mo,
Rooney predicts. FELTON, was not in
dieted with the others. M
Rooney says he was in ignorance of
the fact when he went to Leaven-
worth. There he learned that FELTON,
had been subpoened by the govern
ment to appear before the grand jury
and produce the records of the meet
ing, kept by FELTON, as secretary.
Il went before Federal Judge Pol
against forcing FELTON, to testify to
anything that might aid in convicting
him. Fred Robertson, United States
district attorney. was in the room.
Your honor said Robertson, Eel
ton Will not do anything to convist
himself. He is not included in these
What did you do?' Rooney was
asked.
I took off my hat to Fred Robert
son for doing mighty clever bit of
work in getting FELTON, as a states
/ witness
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-15
RELIEF FOR SERBS
5000 Sacks of Flour Sent to
Austrian Prison Camps.
Central Powers Permit e. S.
Red Cross To Feed Prisoners.

Washington, Oct. 15.-Shipment of
five thousand bags of flour for Ser
bians in Austrian prison camps. the
first of a series of food purchases
which the American Red Cross, in CO.
operation with the Serbian govern
ment is making in this country for
relief of prisoners, was announced to-
day. The Serbian minister has de-
posted 100000 to the credit of the
Red Cross for the purpose.
The allies have found it necessary
to furnish living necessities for their
soldiers who are captured because of
the failure of the central powers to
provide sufficient food. BY arrange
ment with Germany and Austria,
prisoners are permitted to receive eX-
ira rations and clothing from their
home governments.
Lack of supplies in Europe has
forced Serbia to buy in America The
ravages of war there are said to have
been even worse than in Belgium and
Rumania and many Serbian refugees
have been entirely dependent upon
America for relief.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-10-15

A little girl was calling on a neighbor
one afternoon when she spied IL huckster's
wagon passing. The driver was selling
waterme1ons and was calling his ware,
proclaiming to all the street and to anyone
who might listen that his melons were the
jusciest on the market. The lady of the
house thinking to please her little guest
offered to buy one. oh said the little
caller. don't bother to buy any for me.
We bought one of that man the other day
and it was so dry we had to drink water
with it"
The Sunflower Art club will be entertain
ed Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. William
Hawkins, Wabash avenue, as hostess.
Mrs. George Carothers and baby and
Mrs. aJmes Horton and baby have returned
from several days spent with their parents
at Lyndon.
Miss Fay Knox entertained at dinner
Sunday for Miss JOY Elliott, Miss Elsie
Wilson, Miss Vernon Woods, Miss Helen
Neiswanger. Miss Enid McCaslin and Mrs.
w L. Hammil-
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Messenger and two
children, Clara and Jack, of Horton, will
come Tuesday to spend vacation with
Mrs. Messengers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H.
J. Neiswanger Winfield avenue
The opening meeting of the Gilt Edge
Card club will be held one evening this
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. 1. L.
Orner, Chester avenue.