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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04

ness accounts. An uninformed de mocracy is not a democracy. A peo pie who can not have means of ac cess to the mediums of public opin. ion and to the messages of the Presi dent and the acts of Congress can hardly be expected to understand the full meaning of this war, to which they all must contribute, in life or property or labor.
 "It would seem to be almost axiom atic that an illiterate man can not make a good soldier in modern war fare. Until last April the Regular Army would not enlist illiterates. yet in the first draft between 30,00C and 10000 illiterates were brought into the Army, and approximately a. many near illiterates.
 "They cannot sign their names.
 They cannot read their orders posted daily on bulletin boards in camp. g
 They cannot read their manual oi arms
 They cannot read their letters ol write home.
 They cannot understand the sig nals or follow the Signal Corps in time of battle.
 There are 100000 men who canno; read or write who may be drafted within our Army within the next year or two Training camps for soldiers are not equipped for school work and the burden of teaching men tt read the simplest English should no, be cast upon the officers or others il the camps We should give some education to all our men before they enter the army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04
Secretary Lane Declares That the Number of UneduCated Persons
 Beyond Belief
CAN'T SIGN OWN NAMES
Worst of it is That They Cannot Read Orders When Admitted to
 the Army

WASHINGTON, April ?. - Secre tary of the Interior Lane has sent i the following letter to the President and 10 Senator Hoke Smith and Rep resentative William J. Sears, chair men of the Senate and House Com. mittees on Education;
 q believe that the time has come when we should give serious consid- ! eration to the education of those who 1 can not read or write in the United States. The war has brought facts | to our attention that are almost un- l believable and that are themselves accusatory There are in the United States tor were when the census was taken in 1910) 5,516.163 persons over 10 years of age who were unable to read CT write in any language There are now nearly 700000 men of draft age in the United States who are, l presume, registered who can not read or write in English or in any other language.
 Illiterates Over 20 Years of Age "Oyer 4,600000 of the illiterates in this country were 20 years of age or more This figure equals the to- tai popualtion of the States of Cali fornia, Oregon, Washington. Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Ne vada, Arizona. New Mexico and Della ware The percentage of illiterates varies in the several States. from 1.7 per cent in Iowa to 20 per cent. in Louisiana. More than 10 per cent. of it was in 13 States. Half of the illiterates were between 20 and 45 years of age It has been estimated by one of those concerned with this problem that if these five million and a half illiterate persons were stretch ed in double line of March at in tervals of 3 feet and were to march past the White House at the rate of g mics a day, it would require more than two months for them to pass. Over 5S per cent. of the white per sons. and of these 100000 are na- tive born whites.
 Vast Economics Loss
 
 mic loss arising out of this condition. If the productive labor value of an ilIiterate is less by only 50 cents a day than that of an educated person the country is losing $S25 100000 a year through illiteracy This esti- mate is no doubt under rather than over the real loss. The Federal government and the States spent millions of dollars in trying to give information to the people in rural districts about farming and home making. Yet 3.700,000, or 10 per cent of our country folk can not read or write a word. They cannot read bulletin on agriculture. farm paper food-pledge card, Liberty loan ap peal. a newspaper, the Constitution of the United States. or their Bibles, nor can they keep personal or busi-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04
LIBERTY LOAN ANTHEM

NEW YORK-"The Lib erty Loan Anthem,' dedi- cated to the success of the third appeal to the nation for funds to carry on the war, was formally approved by the Loan Committee of the New York Federal Re- serve District. It is de signed for use throughout the country, and will be sung for the first time at St. Thomas's Church, in this city.
 The music was written by Mrs. George Barton French. The words, by Charles w. Gordon, follow:
 Heaven sent Liberty, our
 nations pride,
 Our fathers fought for thee,
 fought, bled and died. Then was our flag unfurled,
 emblem sublime, A light unto the world
 through endless time. Our watchword still shall
 be, '1n God we trust Striving that all may see
 our cause is just, We fight for liberty and
 shall not cease,
 Till freedoms victory brings lasting peace.
 Now in our Allies land
 breasting wars tide, Our sons march hand in
 hand. God is their guide. Once more we hear the call,
 Keep the world free" Rise, Rise. and give your all for liberty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04

Upper left hand picture shows the members of the Rainbow Divi- sion as they marched through town on their way to their quarters at Base Camp No. 1, in France. Upper right:-American marines in the Lorraine sector preparing to build a barracks on the site select ed; all the camp sites were prepared by the men themselves, who after ward built their own barracks. Low CT right of the American expeditionary force who are expert in the management of railway trans portation. Lower left hand:-Amer- ican soldiers at the entrance to q gypsium mine used. not only as q supply depot but as duSout, watching a German aeroplane manoeuvring overhead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04
QUARANTINE PROVES GREAT HANDICAP
 TO CAMP ROUTINE

CAMP LEWIS, April 4.-If there IS one thing that interferes with acti- vities at camp more than another it is quarantine. When case oi contagious disease is found in any organization. the company is quar- antined. If the case is one of the more serious diseases, the quaran- tine is absolute and no one can enter or leave the building. In other cas- es the men are allowed to leave their barracks and walk around within a limited space, but they are shut out blages.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04
MODERN FACE IS
 BECOMING MORE
 OF WEDGE SHAPE

LONDON. April 4-The tendency of the modern face, according to Pro- lessor James Keith, lecturer on Ali thropology of the Royal Institute, is to become wedge-shaped, with a longer, narrower and more proni- nent nose Prominences above the eyes are disappearing, and the brow is becoming smooth and of an even contour. These changes in the hui man face. declared the scientist, are due to changes in methods of mas tication from the early days of the human race.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04
SCHOOLS REOPEN MONDAY

The schools did not reopen today as expected. but will begin work again next Monday. The Public Lii brary also will remain closed mean time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04
TO MEET FRIDAY

The Presbyterian Society will meet at 2:30 Friday afternoon with Mrs j. H. Condit This is the regular business meeting.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-04

Private boxes and banquet rooms for parties. Alaska Grill. F+*
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-07-27
18th OF THE
w AR NEW s

Chateau Thierry IS occupied BY the
French Franeo-Ameriean forces
break through the enemy defcnses
north Of the town for an advance Of
more than three miles. the Ameri.
cans storm Hi No 1913 for an ad
vance Of mile and quarter. and
everywhere else on the so nile front
from SCISSORS TO Rheims the Ger.
mans are being pushed back
The Germans have withdrawn entirely
from the region south Of the Marine.
the dead and prisoners beng the
only Huns left below the river.
They are in fun retreat. with the al.
lies pursuing
According TO the German prisoners
and our own wounded, the Germans
are now fighting almost entirely
with machine guns and artillery. sci.
dom using their rifles
cablegram declaring that Quentin
Rooseseit's airpllae was not IN
flames when Il felt renews hope OF
family that he is a prisoner.
War department officials expect the
real counter offensive against the
Germans TO he launched later in the
present year This was disclosed 10
members ofthe House Military Com.
mistee by General March. chief Of
staff.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-07-27

and my troubles caused by that weak
ness are ti,Hp e the past Allwomcn
who suffer as did should try Lydia f.
Fnkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. JAS RonRbERG, Gu Knapp St,
N s.. Pittsburgh. Pa.
Women who suffer from any form Of
weakness. as indicatcdhy dispIacemcnts,
inflammation, liberation. irregularities,
hackachc, headaches, nervousness or
the blues, should accept Mrs Rohr-
t.rg's suggestion and Give lydia L.
ftnkham's Vegetable Compound d
thorough trial.
ror o@er forty vears /, has been
correcting seca " fs II you have
mysterious c eattsu- WRIT for
advice e ltd. lts.aam Medicine
60, Lynn 'fa-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-07-27

Il weakness " men
caused back he
and headaches. a
friend called m y
attention to one II
your newspaper
{ rtisements and
Immediately my
husl and Dough I
three bottles Of
] diaE T.. Pink ham 5
egctablc Com
pound for me.
After taking two
hotties felt fine
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1918-07-27

are urgently needed al TINS e Tor the winning OF the
war The greatest part Of this loss be avoided by pro-
vdng sheds shelters in which these valuable machines
can be housed when not in use.
1t is estimated that money used in building necessary
shelters for farm machinery 20 per cent every year
in the increased life Of machines protected.
We have all the various materials needed in building
such houses, Cement Blocks, Siding Shingles or Compo
ston Lumber of all kinds Let show you how little
Machinery Shed will cost.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
All Advertisements for
the classified column
must be i'm the Herald
office by l 80 p. m. on the
day of issue.
LOST.

LOST-Canva-s cover for wagon. Re-
turn II Arch ST. 3-1B-3dx
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

At a Court Of Probate holden at
New Britain, within and for the Dis
trict of Berlin, in the County of Hart
ford and State Of Connecticut, on the
18th day Of March. A. D. 1918.
Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, Judge.
Estate of Frank Resetarits, late OF
New Britain, in said district deceased
Upon the Petition of Ida Mayer, OF
New York City, praying that Letters
of Administration may be granted on
said estate, as per application on file
more fully appears, it is
ORDER ED-That said application
be heard and determined at the Pro-
bate Office in New Britain, in said
district on the 21st day of March
"A. d. 1918, at o'clock in the fore
noon, and that notice be given of the
tendency of said application and the
time and place of hearing thereon, by
publishing this order in some news
paper published in said New Britain,
having a circulation in said district,
ard by posting O. copy thereof on the
public sign-post in the Town Of New
Britain, in said district, and return
make.
R.F!R NARD r CIAF'FFNEY, Judge.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
City Advertisement
REGISTRARS NOTICE,

The Registrars Of the City of New
Britain will be in session at their
office, Room 402, City Hall building,
on Thursday, March 81, 1918, from
m. to 8 p. M, to receive applica-
tons Ito be made" and to perfect the
registry list for the city election to
be held on Thursday, April IL, 1913.
All applications ito be made" must
be in the hands Of the Registrars
before o'clock p. m. on Thursday,
March p, 1918.
WILLIAM ZEIGLER,
THOMAS J. SMITH,
Registrars.
Dated at New Britain, Conn, this
18th day of March, 1918 III.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

10 RENT-2 furnished rooms on
Main street for light housekeeping
or for two gentlemen, steam heat.
electric light, all conveniences. Box
XIX, Herald. 3-13-3d2S
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
City Advertisement

Sealed bids for the alterations and
addition to the building known as the
Police and Fire Station headquarters
on Commercial street for the City Of
New Britain, Conn, will be received
by the Board of Police Commission
ers and Board Of Fire mmissioners,
Jointly, up to p. M, March 20, 1918.
Plans and specifications may be re-
ceived from these boards on request.
Proposals must be enclosed in blank
envelope addressed to Board Of Police
and Board of Fire Commissi oners,
endorsed and accompanied by certi-
fed check or surety company bond
to the amount Of $500. The city
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids or to accept any bid
Board Of Fire Commissioners,
BY A. r. MAGNEI4IA
Board of Police Commissioners,
BY p. F. KING.
March q 1913
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

Farm of the late Theodore A. Stan
ley, 1876 acres, near New Britain.
j. H. Kirkham. City hall, New Brit
ain. 3-9-tf
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

WANTED-Position as gentlemen's
furnishings clerk, two years expert
ence, out Of draft age. Herald
Box 9 A b. 3-1,5-1dx
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

FOR SALE--Piano, $40, if taken at
once. Box 32XX, Herald. 3-14-3dx
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

Have you lost a sum OF
money? Glasses, Pins and
Rings are found in surprising
quantities and turned in at
The Herald. Your money will
surely remain in the finders
hands if he does not know
who lost it.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
To RENY.
TO RENT
Store for CONNER
clal use in Herald
Bldg. Frontage 81
Church street. Heat
furnished. Apply
Herald Pub. Co.

TO RENT-Room centrally located.
Near Grammar school. Inquire At
chestnut street. 3-14-2d
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
WANTED.

VVANTED-Position to work on farm,
experience. Apply Joe Brunzy, S5
Silver street. 3-15-2dx
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
HELP WANTED-FENIAL4E.
WANTED!

SALESWOMEN for our
Millinery and Cloak Depart
ment for Saturday afternoons
and evenings. Steady work.
Good pay for competent help.
Apply Saturday morning to
RAPHAEL DEPARTMENT
STORE, (The Big Store) 38q
Main street.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

SITUATION WANTED as chauffeur,
four years experience. Tel. 777-2
or address Box \ Is B, Herald.
3-14-2dx
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

FOR SALE-Good kitchen range.
cheap. 542 West Main street
3-14-6d
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

FOR SALE-Grafonola with records
Good as new, cheap for quick sale.
Box X29X Herald ONCE. 3-124d
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15
FURNISHED ROOMS.

TO RENT-Two furnished rooms,
steam heat; refined Americans pre-
ferred. 651 Main street, r. Z.
Snyder. -'oN
New Britain herald., 1918-03-15

VVlNTED-An experienced stenog-
rapher for light office work, state
salary expected. Address Stenogra-
pher, Herald Office. 3-14-4d
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16

ON motion Of Alderman wescott the fol-
~ lowing re- olution was considered by the
board and received passage:
Whereas the remains u the wooden build
ina on the north side of Main street between
the Peters block and the river having been
partially destroyed by FIRE some years ago
ana having been further wrecked by the ele-
q li.s has become u nuisance and danger
ous menace in the matter of fire. aud
whereas the owners of said building, or
tAr1T representatives, have been previously
notified by this board that the same should be
removed, without any action having been
taken;
Y n motion, it was voted that a hearing be
ordered before the board OF mayor and alder
men at their regular Monday meeting on the
nrst Monday of November. 1918. at the alder
mems DOM In city hall, at O'Clock In the
evening, at which all persons may be heard
and snow cause why the said building, or the
remains thereof. should not be adjudged a
nuisance or dangerous and why an order
should not be ma Is by this board prescribing
thai such building, or the remains thereof,
be disposed OF by tearing down, and that the
CITY clerk for and in the name of this bo ard
give he notice required by statute OF this
hearing by publication OF the same three
weeks successiyely in the Ellsworth American,
In order chat ali persons may be present and
govern themselves accordingly.
Passed by the board of aldermen, Oct. 7, 1918.
Attest:-THoMAs e. HALE, City Clerk.
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16
WEST SEDGwICK.

Schools have been closed.
Miss Martha Gray of sargentville is vis-
iting her mother, Mrs. Fulton Gray.
Roland Durgsin and wife spent the
weekend at West Penobscot.
Mrs. Richard Benson has heard from
her son Roy at Camp Devens. He is re-
covering from an attack of infiuenza.
Roland Durgain has purchased the house
and land near Camp Stream bridge, OF
Charles Baker.
MRS. Bertha Hanson visited her sister,
Mrs. Afertie Cousins, at North Brooks
vile last week.
Hugh Varnum and family OF North
CastiDe are living with Mrs. Varnum's
mother, Mrs. Lizzie Rose Gray.
A good many men from this place are
employed cutting and clearing blueberEy
land for Isaac and George Allen of North
Sedgw iek.
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16
VICTIM OF HIS OWN JOKE
mark to Be Taken as Seriously
as IL Was.

An official of the house of repre-
sentatives met distinguished United
States senator in the halls of the cap
itol. They were old friends, and both
We're born in Kentucky. 1t was at a
time when there was not much stirring
about the big building, and the two sat
down to talk. The conversation turned
on what the doctors of America were
doing. and discussion of specialists.
The official suggested that he had a
relative who was distinguished alien
ist.
"There would seem to be good field
for work along his line right here in
the capitol" remarked the senator. 81
know some members of the house and
senate whom he might examine"
"Well, / expect him In Washington
very shortly" returned the official. in
all innocence, ''and want him to meet
you"
1t was not until several seconds later
when the senator laughed that the Of
fetal realized that an explanation was
in order.
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16
COUNTY NEWS
BAR nARRoR.

Eben X. Whitaker received telegram
last week from government headquarters
that be had been awarded the contract
TO build the new naval barracks at the
radio station. Work VIII begin inn
inediateIy as the job must be co co.npleted
in record time. The contract calls for sn
expenditure OF approximately 100000.
Lester z. Carter mas the plumbing, shea
Bros. the mason work and William
Quimby the painting.
A pretty wedding took place on Wednes-
day, Oct. 2, al the hone OF Mrs. Myrs ID.
Joyce when her only daughter, Miss
Fannie A. Joyce, and Harris l.. Mclean
were married by Rev. A. Nj. Macdonald
of the Congregational church. The
double ring service was performed. Miss
Claricae Getchell, cousin OF the bride,
was the ring bearer. The bride was
becomingly gowned in a dress OF crepe
de chine trimmed with georgette and
wore bridal veil with orange blossoms.
The bride and groom were unattended.
The house was attractively decorated.
A reception followed the ceremony. The
couple left Immediately for a short
honeymoon at the b. II. Young camp at
Long pond. They will make their home
in Bar Harbor.
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16

died at the home OF her son Alvin last
Sunday, was held in the Union church
Tuesday afternoon, Rev Charles II. Clifford
OF Brewer officiating. Mrs. Moon had
been life-long resident OF this place,
and was highly respected by all who
knew her. She leaves two sons. Alvin,
with whom she lived, William OF How
land, and one daughter, Mrs. Flora Hollis
of Brewer. Interment in the family
lotat East Side cemetery.
Oct. IA q.
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16
FAIR EXCHANGE
A New Back for an Old One
How an Ellsworth Resident
Made Bad Back Strong.

The back aches at times with a dull, in.
describable feeling, making you weary
and restless; piercing pains shoot across
the region OF the kidneys, and again the
ioins are SO lame that to stoop is agony.
No use to rub or apply plaster to the
back IL the kidneys are weak. You can
not reach the cause. Follow the example
OF this Ellsworth citizen.
Mrs. s. E. Chapman, 10 Hancock st.,
says: II have suffered a great deal from
kidney trouble. My kidneys have acted
irregularly and l have had inflammation
of the bladder. have had trouble with
my back when stopped over. have had
to rely on Doan's Kidney Pulls, procured
from E. @. Moore's Drug store, for relief,
as nothing else seemed to help my case.
~ think others suffering with kidney
trouble will do well to give Doan's Kid
ney Pills trial."
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simple!
ask for kidney remedy-get DOan's Kid
ney Pills - the same that Mrs. Chapman
had. Foster Miiburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo
n. Y.
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16
WEST EDEN.

Schools are closed on account OF infiu-
enza.
Mt. View grange fair, Nhich was to be
held Oct. 10, will be postponed.
Mrs. Amos Leighton and little son Ev-
erett have been visiting in Birch Hsr-
Dor.
Congratulations are extended to Mr..
and Mrs. Chester Phippen, who were
married at Bar Harbor Oct. 6.
Mrs. Ernest Hall and little son have
gone TO the Sound TO spend few weeks
with Mrs. Halls parents, Jones Tracy and
wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hopkins have
closed their house and gone away for the
winter.
Mrs. Doris Hodgdon, with little son,
and her niece, Pauline Liscomb, are with
her cousin, Mrs. w. w. Lunt, for few
weeks.
Lorenzo Mayo was home from Ports
mouth few days recently. Mrs. Mayo
returned with him. to spend the winter IN
Portsmouth, where Mr.. Mayo has employ
ment. -
Oct T. M,
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16

sso7 Saoto Ave, Sacramento. Ca,
''I had Stomach Trouble for 10
years, which became so bad that I got
Stomach Cramps ssoo or Three fimes
a sveek.
After years of terrible torture. |
read about sFruit-a-tives' or Fruit
Liver Tablets, and sent for trial box
and wrote that it was the last remedy
Iwould use-if 'Fruit-a-tives' did not
help me, / would die. o.
After taking the trial box, / felt
better, SO kept on taking 'Fruit.a.
tives' for nearly year, and am thank.
full to say 'Fynit-a-sives' saved my li,e.
1t also saved a friend from an
operation for Stomach Trouble, after
he had given up all hope of getting
well". Mrs. +. S. SToLZ.
5Oc. a box, 6 for s. 50, trial size 25c.
At all dealers or sent on receipt Of
price, by FRUIT-A-TIvES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, n. Y.
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16
DEER ISLE.

All schools are closed.
from at attack OF pneumonia.
The Deer Isle agricultural fair has been
postponed, as result OF the influenza.
Capt. George l.. Beck was called to
Southwest Harbor Wednesday on govern
ment business.
Mrs. K. T. Haskell is confined to the
house as the result OF q fall. Her con-
dition is serious, but it is hoped that it
will turn to speedy recovery.
The women's branch of the liberty loan
committee announces the subscriptions tor
the first week of the drive as $500. Deer
Isles quota is 81. 500, and indications are
that it will go well over the top.
Oct. Z. 8.
Ellsworth American., 1918-10-16
Superstition coneernIna Moon.

That the moon can make people
mad Is still q prevalent belief, and
even most of those who pride them
selves on being free from all supersti-
tion would hesitate to lie where the
moon can shine upon them while they
sleep. For would they not run the
risk of being 'moon struck" Does
not Othello In the agony of his soul
exclaim:
'Tis the very error Of the moon.
She comes more near the earth than sha
was wont,
And makes men mad.
Science ridicules all of this today,
pointing out that the moon can send us
nothing but her light, which is only a
feeble reflection Of that Of the sun, and
the attraction of her gravity, which
seems to affect the rise and fall Of the
tides.