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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
TANKS IN WARFARE

Tanks in warfare proving their great value. One of the first proposals put forward was for ma chine 100 feet ong, 46 feet high and 60 feet wide, weighing 300 tons, propelled by 800 horse power engine, and with driving wheels 40 feet in diameter. Another early suggestion and the which led most directly to the Tanks, made by Colonel Swinton in October 1914, to build .armored tractor system, American invention Experiments with various tractors made behalf of the British War Office and by a small expert committee of the Admiralty under Winston Churchill the First Lord. Through the medium of the Committee Imperial Defense the efforts for the solution of the problem co-ordinated, and conditions laid down which had to be fulfilled by the proposed car
 From among the numerous types of tractor in speced the most satisfactory found be a caterpillar with endless seflaid track over which internal driving wheels could be propelled by the engines
 In February, 1916, the first Tank completed and taken down farm London Here pits trenches and ramparts had been constructed The tests were satisfactory that order given the spot for 100 machines The Ministry of Muni, tons became responsible for the speedest possible construction of the order Many improvements were made during this period of construction and first delivery made in July, 1916
 The machines of slightly different types One called the male type and armed with Hotchkiss quickfirers, and subsidiary ma- chnegun armament. Those designed for deal ing at close quarters with the concrete empacements German machine guns. The other female type armed only with machine guns and more suitable for dealing with machine gun personnel and riflemen
 At the end of July, 1916, the Tanks and their had become proficient that it possible to hold exhibition combats prepared trench system reproducing line of German defenses.
 At the end of August fifty Tanks were loaded al night and sent to France. When delivered in France. the Tanks only travelled night and during the day
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

to sell you or trade you, would there be any bidders?
 Father likes to see his children go to Sunday School on Sunday so Mother can devote all of her time to waiting on him.
 It isn't hard to define a girls pie ture of an ideal man. He is a young millionaire in a s5,000 limousine.
 The movies are being "vamped" tc death Any dame who has pop eyes adenods and an over er-developed torso that she is willing to display carelessy is starred as a vampire woman" And the betting is that if you asked one of them what a vampire is, she couldn't tell you.
 Even if these are war times, you can't bunk your grocer out of his bill by declaring a moratorium. The gro- cer will retaliate by declaring a block ade on your food supply
 What has become of the old-fash- oned farmer who used to brag that when he shore his sheep each sheep shore ten pounds of wool?
 You can't get ahead of a working girl. We know a Corn Fed working glrl WnO cOuldn affOrd elbow length gloves, and who cut the feet out of a pair of her kid sisters white stock ings and wore them for gloves when she went to a dance.
 Isn't it strange that all of the naval vessels sunk by the enemy are old and obsolete?
 It is hard to make a man believe that the sweet little girl he is engaged to ever snores in her sleep. But after he gets her he often discovers that he has married a Burglar Alarm.
 Martha Washington must have beer a wonderful woman. We would all be George Washingtons If our wives ddn', lsk us so many fool questions
 Most of us would live longer if we took as much care of our stomachs a, we do of our automobile engines
 A boys idea of a mollycoddle is a dog hat won't chase a cat every time il sees one.
 There is no such animal as consist ency. Every now and then you vii hear a preacher denouncng filthy lu- gre and begging for contributions in the same breath.
 You may have to go to the country to find fresh eggs. But you have tc 20 to the city to find fresh chickens
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
ere covered with huge tarpauln and strictly put

were covered with huge tarpaulin and strictly put under guard
 The first Tanks all painted in camoufage for purposes of conceament, and each Tank had it's own name, like ship
 The Tanks first went into action in that portion of the Somme offensive which began September 15 The objective to drive the Germans out Of some high ground running east and south of Thiepya The effect exhariating the British troops as it was dumfoundng the Germans It is recorded that many of the British nfantrymen were so over come laughter at their unganly antics that they were scarcely able keep up with the procession.
 There is no doubt that the element of surprise had much to do with the extraordinary success of the Tanks their first appearance But their nota- ble achievements proved that they had more solid qualities than gift of surprise Later in the year Tanks were sent Egypt and in action at Gaza
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
YOSHIOKO
Dawson News

Dawson News)
 The execution of Roy Yoshioko in Dawson yes terday is fresh warning to the world that Yukon is an unwhoesome place for murderers and other low browed dregs of humanity. This is the fourteenth man executed in Yukon for murder Every man found guilty of this foul crime in this Territory been hanged Of the two exceptions, Caesari, was given communication of sentence life Imprisonment on the ground of his being insane, and the other Slorah was sentenced to life facts being presented after the trial that the victim of the tragedy possibly committed suicide. The other fourteen stand out as danger signals to all who may dare take life of theil fellow in this realm.
 The record of Yukon shows that the law is mol tempered in this part of Canada Under these circum stances the of murderous designs had better give Yukon wide berth mend his ways
 Arguments against capital punishment may be well based, especially grounds of crcumsantia evi dence, but since there sufficient public senti ment in the land to change the practice, the ma1 found guilty of homicide hope for cemency in this realm. The only expedency for of mur derous ways or those who may fall under sus picion is to walk the path of probity and to shuI evil companonship whatever indugences may lent to suggestion of guilt.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
NOTICE.

Persons having claims against the partnership of Leivers & Leivers, which formerly was engaged in bus ness in Douglas, Alaska, should present. a verified statement of their ;laims to the undersigned at 200 Seward Bldg, Juneau, Alaska, on or before the 2dth instant, on which late a small dividend will be paid.
 GUNNISON & ROBERTSON.
 200 Seward Bldg, Juneau, Alaska.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
WOULD HELP SOME
lKetchikan PrOgreSSiYe.M Mine

(ketchkan PrOgreSSveMiner)
 Did it ever strike you that if did something worth while for else work might be crowned with success. Have we ever tried? Doing something for another has yet turned out a failure. There isn't case record showing where failure has followed a kind deed done for another Perhaps this other did not appreciate the efforts the fact remains that when put ourselves out to make another happy, experience wonderful hap piness ourselves. That is something for which we should be thankful. We should not be selfish We should take others in consideration if have been unhappy the last twelve months, should try to for get our little crosses and make others happy And that would help.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

1T those knee high skirts haven't done anything else. they certainly have exposed lot of family skeletons.
 IT It were customary for the women to do the proposing. a lot of two-year engagemnts would have been cue down to two weeks.
 lt isn't much trouble for a bride to bluish nowadays since it is considered good form to by the blushes at a drugstore.
 once in while Company stays so long that they are treated like mem- oers of the family and are glad to go home
 Never laugh at the ball player who Is sent back to the bushes Suppose the manager of your company wanted
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
Our Joe Miller Contest.

pr. Malone claims that the oldest joke is the one about the Irishman who was injured and taken to the hospital. After an examination the interne said to the House Surgeon: What ward will put him in?' The Irishman sat up and said: Take me to amy ward just so it's Dimmy
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

Recently the Valdez Prospector said that if many citizens left that town those remaining could all get together and live under roof during the winter months Cordova also reports general exodus to the States and other towns have similar situa- tion. Oh we'll all will come back home to the North and be mighty glad of getting back-just watch Seward Gateway)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
Home.

A bachelor can always roam.
 And find a place to rest his head; For his idea of a home
 Is an alarm clock and bed
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
Stunp Aoain 1

'I'II hey the law on them city slick CTS" grumbled Si Fodder, as he fin ished reading the letter he had just re- ceived.
 What's the matter. Si?" asked the Postma ster.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

"A city feller advertised sure way to Kill rats, so I sent a dollar fer the information, replied Si. An this is what he sends me: Get a big club, conceal yourself near the rat hole. and as fast as the rats come out. hit them behind the right ear.''
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
LEST YOU FORGET, DO IT NOW
lIditarod Pioneerl

While the idea is fresh in your mind, obey the implse hunt up business house where a Red Cross subscription paper is kept and add your mite aid that patriotic organization inaeviating world ferng You'll not experience much difficulty in ocat- ing list in any settlement in Otter Precinct. At Farrells, Discovery tOtter), there's one at Pecks, Flat City there's another, and at the N c. Co., ditar od there's still another If it's inconvenient one to reach either of the aforementioned places, the amount subscribed may be forwarded by various methods to any>of them In this case, the main thing is to start the money-it will reach it's destination. fear and you'll possess the soothing satsfac- ton of knowing that responded to the call for aid
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
Correct

There's no effect without a cause, '' Observed old Henry Hafter; fouH find it is the night before, That makes the morning after"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -.- Copyright by Cincinnati
 Enquirer

Ouch You've landed the wrong man this time" Spoke up the prisoner Bault; Though a fresh-water sailor, I'm Arrested for assault"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
Advice.

Don't let your big car make you vain Let safety be your motto; It's always: Auto Hit By Train!
 And not: Train Hit By Auto.'
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

N
 George Ciemenceau, one time Premier of France, is the man most mentioned to be called upon to form a new Cabinet to replace the Pain leve Ministry, which resigned and which passed out of existence after two months without many regrets. President Poincare is engaged in political discussions and he has an admittedly hard task ahead of him in bringing new Ministry into ex- istence. Because of the present sit nation at home and abroad the Min isterial crisis is regarded as of ex- eeptional gravity, coming on the eve of the InterAlied conference, and it is agreed that what is im- peratively needed is real and forceful leader.
 The N. Y. II. Special.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

Cross? If well and good, but if not do it before Christmas You will have heart for the day if you attend this little matter To you it is little matter, but your small contribution be the means of saving a human life Can you neglect your duty and be true to yourself? You need publish your answer there is nothing compulsory about joining the Red Cross. It is up to the ndividual-(Douglas Island News)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

The Scandinavian countries to remain neu tral or as near neutral they have been
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

That medical journal which says soup should be chewed should be explicit How do you bite off a piece of consomme?
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

Uncle Joe Cannon believes that, with women vo ing. the handsomest will win. It doesn't work that way in matrimony-( (Capper's Weekly)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

Lord Landsdowne simply needs hot bricks to his feet and two hypos of tobasco sauce He's becomini. anemic.-l Houston Post)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
Bang !!

The fly is gone,
 His day is done; So let's proceed
 To swat the Hun.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

Dine at the Gastineau. Concert very evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24
0nr Daily Snecial
Luke MrTuke Says

Politics Makes Crooked Bedfellows
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-12-24

SMARDLY can we say Merry Christ EYf mas this year or 1917. The tmge BV of sadness spreads over our land and sY penetrates every home and every g9 Christmas hreside. But the spirit of
 Christmas IS Tn our hearts and we
Smyrna times., 1917-10-17
FOR FOOD CONSERVATION
James n. Hughes. the Hoover Rep
resentative in Kent County

James H. Hughes, the Hoover Rep
resentatiVe in Kent County
The State Executive Committee for
enrolment for Campaign of Food
Conservation for Delaware appointed
by Mr.. Herbert Hoover, head of the
National Food Commission, met at the
Office of the Governor in Dover, on
Wednesday, and mapped out the work
for the Committee. The following
were appointed Chairmen for the
various Counties, viz: Josiah Marvel,
New Castle County; James H. Hughes,
Kent County; DR.. Frank Grier, Sussex
County. Pledge cards are to be pre-
sented to the heads of families, to be
signed and returned to the Committee.
The pledge asked is cooperation in
the Campaign to conserve food, that
the supply for our armies and our
allies may be increased. These
pledges are to be secured in a Cam
paign of the week beginning October
21st and ending October 28th 1t is
planned to reach the heads of families,
through the Public Schools and it is
hoped that parents and others to whom
such cards are presented will promptly
enroll themselves by signing such
cards.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-17
GO To"cRADLE OF METHoDlsM"
Big Congregation Attends the Anniver-
sarY Exercises on Sunday of Old
Barratt's Chapel Near Frederica

Sot at . OndpCt TTCQCTiSd
Quite a number from this vicinity
motored to near Federico, Sunday and
Joined the hosts on annual pilgrimage
to the "Cradle of Methodism' in
Delaware at Barratt's Chapel, to
celebrate the one hundred and thirty
eighth anniversary of the erection of
the building This chapel, so we'll
preserved from the ravages of time,
is situated in a beautiful grove
formerly owned by the Barratt's,
from whom the chapel takes its name.
Judge Norris Barratt of Philadelphia
was a descendant from that family,
and for many years visited the chapel
on the anniversary occasions. Many
of his relatives are buried in the
cemetery adjoining. The preacher
for Sunday afternoon was the Rev.
Charles M. Boswell of Philadelphia
prominent Methodist clergyman of the
Philadelphia Conference. A large
platform was erected in front of the
chapel, from which the services were
held. The combined choirs of Mag
nolia and Frederick furnished the music
for the day. The minister in charge
of Barratt's Chapel this year is the
Rev. George R. Ellis, formerly of
Chesweld who also has the churches
at Magnolia and Bowers Beach on
his circuit. In the many years of
the life of Bsrratt's Chapel it has, in
no way been materially changed, ex-
cept occasionally new wood replacing
the decayed timbers in the windows
and door sills. The pulpit, which is
still in its original architecture, is
elevated from the other part of the
main room and the bench back of the
pulpit is the original bench on which
Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke, the
pioneer Methodists, sat and communed.
1t was also in this same pulpit, in
November, 1884, when Asbury, hav-
ing just arrived from England, and
learning of Coke's whereabouts,
travelled to Barratt's Chapel. AL
though neither had seen each other
before, he entered the church while
Coke was preaching and, ascending
the steps to the pulpit embraced and
kissed Coke before the entire assembly
of people.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-17
TOMATO SEASON CLOSES
AFTER REMARKABLE YEAR
GROWERS OF SMYRNA AND VICIN-
ITY RECEIVE NEARLY $25o,ooo
One Patch of SO acres Alone Gets
Nearly $1,000 Hoffecker Cam
cry Closes With Normal Pack

The tomato season of 1917, the
most remarkable on record for the
growers of Smyrna and Clayton,
came practically to a close with the
heavy frost of Friday night and Sat-
urday morning. That the growers
have reaped harvest is indicated by
the fact that between $3.50, 900 and
$3.50, 600 has been paid out in this
community for the tomato alone this
season. OF this amount it is said
that at Smyrna Landing there was
paid out for tomatoes shipped by boat
over $3.50, 900. 1t has been a
most remarkable season for the
growers, especially for those who did
not contract and while "Tomato was
King farmers who were not bound
to deliver at any cannery. have been
able to pay off mortgages, buy auto
mobiles and live on "easy street. 4"
Probably the most successful growers
in this vicinity have been Messrs. F.
J. Dodson and John c. Atwater who
recently bought the Hudson or Spru-
ance farm between Smyrna and Clay
ton. From thirty-five acres which
they planted, they have delivered,over
5000 baskets and received over &c.
500. The frost of Friday night
caught them with fully 1000 more
baskets yet to be delivered, many of
which were more or less damaged.
And not only them but many growers
had tomatoes in their patches. quan-
titles still green, which would have
ripened into good fruit had it not been
for the cold spell. But the farmers
have no kick. Tomatoes have paid
them and paid them we'll. None of
them early in the season dreamed of
"Dollar Tomatoes. 1t was like
coming money and all who could, took
advantage of the opportunity as fast
as they could deliver. What effect
this remarkable season will have on
cannery contracts for the coming sea-
son, remains to be seen. Most OF
the local canneries, unable to "keep
up the pace" and still more regretably
so to hold their contractors in line,
shut down two weeks or more ago.
The big Smyrna cannery of the John
H. Hoffecker Canning Company, was
"game" to the last and closed down
Saturday night with but little short
of their pack of nearly 40 900 cases
of year ago. Monday morning the
buying was still on at the boat land
ing but the market has dropped to
SOC and 85c basket.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-17
INDICTED BY KENT GRAND JURY
One Man to be Tried for Murder
Some Smyrna Cases up for Trial

One Man to be Tried for Murder
Some Smyrna Cases up for Trial
Kent county's grand jury yesterday
returned true bills against several
offenders of the law, including an
indictment of murder against Oliver
Tribbett, alias Oliver Waters, for the
murder at Bowers, Beach on Satur-
day, August IL, of Walter Benson.
That day was "Big Saturday" for
the colored people of Delaware. The
trial will probbaly be set for next
Monday. Other indictments found
were: Christopher Cook, assault with
intent to commit murder. This case
is the one in which Cook, of Philadel-
phia, came to the home of Paul
Shultz, West Dover farmer, where
the wife of Cook also lived (she hav-
ing left Cook, and late in the night
shot Shnltz as he came to his door
in answer to a knock at the door.
Albert L. Copper, non-support of wife.
Harry Vinysrd, of Milford, having in
his possession more than one quart
of whiskey., in violation of the Kent
county local option law. Charles E.
Edwards. wife beating. Horace Dixon,
using female child for immoral pur-
poses Fred Mosley, larceny. Eliza
beth Burris. having in her possession
more than one quart of intoxicating
liquors. Charles Polk, colored, was
found guilty by jury of carrying a
concealed revolver and was sentenced
to pay fine of $50 and be imprisoned
for six months in Kent county Jail.
H. H. Winchester and Carroll Diggs,
both colored, pleaded guilty to haV-
ing more than one quart of intoxicat-
ing liquor in their possession. Win
chester was fined $50, with costs,
which he paid. and was paroled to
Clifford Hudson, farmer near Ken
ton. Diggs was fined $50 and ordered
to be imprisoned Ave months in Kent
county JAIL. Among the other in
dictments found by the grand jury on
Monday were: Henry Williams, coll
ored, having more than one quart of
liquor in his possession; Arley M.
Demby, Fred Mosley, larceny; James
Fisher, unlawfully selling intoxicat-
ing liquors; christopher Cook, assault
with intent to commit murder; John
Goldsborough, highway robbery; Rob-
ert ]. Ross 1.-TWO indictments), non
support of illegitimate child and US
ing female child for immoral pur-
poses.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-17
FIVE UNDER UPSET AUTO
Breaking Axle Causes Auto Crash, In
juring Riders at Rogers Corner

Breaking Axle Causes Auto Crash, In
juring Riders at Rogers Corner
Five presons, all residents of
Redden, Sussex county, were injured
at noon Saturday when an automobile
was wrecked at Rogers Crossing, a
short distance from New Castle. The
crash was due to a breaking axle and
the machine turned over. All the
occupants were pinned under the car.
The injured, who were brought to the
Delaware Hospital, are: Raymond
Jester, forehead and hand cut; Minnie
Jester, right arm broken; Thomas
Jester, nose broken, head and face cut
Clara Jester, eye cut and shock;
Thomas Dutton, eye and hand injured.
Thomas Dutton is the owner of the
car. All the injured were able to
leave the hospital after having their
injuries dressed except Clara Jester.
Her condition, however, is not thought
to be serious.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-17
JOHN p. HUDSON SELLS HOME

Disposes of it to Rev. Charles A. Hill
of CrisfieId, Consideration of $4,000
John P. Hu dson has sold his old
home residence on Mt. Vernon street,
in tenure of Mr.. and Mrs. George D.
Wright, to Rev. Charles A. Hill, of
Wilmington Conference now stationed
at Crisfield, Md, for a consideration
said to be about $5, 900. Mr.. Hud-
son does not lose his hold on Mt. Yer
non street for directly afterward he
purchased the residence of Mrs. George
D. Collins, in tenure of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. Frank Gootee, adjoining the prop
erty he just sold, for consideration
said to be about 81, 800. 1t is un-
derstood that Rev. Mr.. Hill will re-
tire from the active ministry at the
next session of Conference and will
make Smyrna his home. He gets pos
session of his new home March 1st
next. While he and his wife have
always liked Smyrna and wanted to
move here, the principal thing that
brought them to this community was
to be near their two valuable farms in
Cecil County, Md Rev. Mr.. Hill
was pastor of Asbury M. E. Church,
Smyrna, several years ago and their
coming back to Smyrna is welcomed
by their many friends.