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New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

of poor" fire hose. A look into the past easily brings to mind the use made of the four trumpets enumerat- ed. Trumpets were regarded as a great essential to the fire fighters of the old school There were two hose pipes, 8 hose wrenches and one hy drant wrench. The old Niagaras could entertain a few guests occasionally, it having in it's equipment 2S good cane seated chairs.
 The four wheel hose reel which was part of the company equipment was purchased about 1873 and re- placed tWo-Wheeler, which was de- stroyed in a fire the year before
 The city then had 179 fire hydrants.
 The total expenses of the fire de- partment in 1S72-3 were $2,333, more than half of which was expended for the purchase of a new ladder truck for the Aetna Hook & Ladder Go.
 Before Fire Alarm Days.
 In the days of the old Niagara Hose company there was no fire alarm sys- tenn. Alarms were sounded by a gen. eral ringing of the bell. Chief Mul- vihill, first chief of the fire depart ment suggested that fire alarms be given by ringing the bell the number of the ward in which the fire was To- cated, for instance if the fire was in the First ward to sound a single stroke at stated intervals. Such plan was attempted and though then Mayor Hart urged the installation of the Gamewell fire alarm system as early as 1874, 1t did not become an accomplished fact until 1879.
 City officials took pride in the old volunteer department. The depart ment officers were pretty we'll pleased, with the men as may be judged by the report of Chief Mulvihill, who once wrote as follows regarding the annual inspection of October 31, 1872: The departm ent made a creditab1e ap- pearance and as a whole is deserving of great credit for general efficiency, sobriety and good conduct and being a volunteer department should re- ceive the fostering care of the citi- zens.'
 The fire losses for 1S72-3 amounted ito $4,585 in the eight fires reported. In almost every instance the fire oc- curing was reported as of incendiary origin.
 The old Niagara Hose company of this period was located on South Main street and was offiCered as fol- lows: Foreman, C. J. Andro; first assistant foreman, J. c. Maloney; sec ond assistant foreman, Thomas Mur- phy; secretary, Thomas H. Porter;
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
THE REASON.

I saw a line of army trucks Go tOiling up the hill, Their soldier drivers bronzed and
 lean With discipline and drill Devoid of plumes and gilt and braid And pomp and circumstance, And bound upon the long, long ride From Buffalo to France. I saw you walking down the street In tennis f1annels clad, And leather pumps as white as All paid for by your dad. Your cheek was flushed with ruddy
 health,
 Your eyes were clear and blue, And yet, oh! Harold Percy Smith, I would not walk with you. I watched those dusty army trucks Go rolling out of sight; The landscape swam in tears of pride, My throat grew strangely tight. My heart went with them on their
 way
 To war across the sea, And that was why told you that You could not walk with me. -Minna Irving in the New York Sun
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

treasurer. James Coffey; steward, Mi chael Claughsey. The last me"- toned was d member until killed a few years ago while going to a funer- al member of Engine Company No, 3, the rightful heir to the estate of the old Niagara Hose company.
 Roster of Old Niagaras.
 When the reorganization of the old Niagaras took place the company was composed of the following: Foreman, William Sullivan; assistant foreman Thomas Murphy; clerk, Francis Hart; hosemen, Peter Clerkin, Patrick J. Riley, Patrick Smith, Mi chael Campbell, Thomas Cuminskey, James Coffey, Thomas Leo, Michael Mulhall and Michael Claughsey. Of those members Sullivan afterward be- came chief of the department and C1aughsey became a member of the regular department. MT. Leo left New Britain and established a paper box manufacturing business in New Jersey and attained a position of wealth and affluence.
 The old volunteers in other com panes included the late Dwight A. Parsons and A. w. Hadley, who is still living and was for a time a mem- Der of the fire board.
 George Cooley, now electrical 'su- perintendent, joined the fire depart ment in 1876 and is the oldest mem Der of the fire department in point of service. He grew up with the fire alarm system of the city.
 New Britain fire fighters in the days of the old hand pump was an efficient organization. As bumpers the depart ment had somewhat of a reputation. When a dozen or more of the huSkieS took hold of the rails the water would mount higher and higher to the steady rhythmatic count. Jake Gibbons, Jeff Steele, Willis Pingree, Alpheus Bun nell, Luke Kim bally and Henry Will gus were some of the members of the departm ent of those days.
 The fire department now equipped pumps, would appeal to those old smoke eaters. Those days of leather or linen hose when at least one-third in peor condition, are passed and good serviceable working equipment is in use. Helmets have just been re- stored to part of the regular equip ment of firemen and they are Orna- mented with a device like that just found. The use of helmets has been required because of their value in saV- ing f1remen from injury from falAng bricks or glass.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
BLUNDER TAKING BOND.
Prisoner Released on $500 When It
 Should Have Been 1,50O.

When the case of Joseph DalIa, charged with theft of $742 was con- tinued until Saturday in police court yesterday morning, the bond for his release was fixed at $1,500. Through a bIunder on the part of someone, just who it has not yet been determined, Dalla was released on furnishing a bond for $500. When he left the po lice station he did not have a cent with him. When the mistake on the bond was discovered, Dalia was re- arrested and when searched had $44. At first he said a man gave him the money. Later he said he got it from his brother
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
"DRY" ZONES AROUND
 WAR INDUSTRIES
Senate Adopts Measure to Keep Saloons Away From ShipyardS
 and MunitiOn Plants

Washington, Sept. 6.-The senate taking cognizance late yesterday of the increasing demand for restriction of the traffic in intoXicants in the neighborhood of coal mines, ship yards intuition plants and other manufacturing establishments en- gagged in the production of war neces- sities, passed without even a roll call or reference to a committee resolution by Senator Kellogg (Minn.) authorizing the president to declare "dry zones" wherever in his opinion such action was necessary.
 The Kellogg resolution was simply that section of the "bone dry amend ment" to the pending food production stimulation bill of similar tenor and identical language.
 It was sent at once to the House and there introduced by Representa- tive Miller (Minn.) but on objection to it's immediate consideration interpOsed by Representative Dent (Ala.) it's consideration was postponed under the rules of the house.
 With the house in agreement to take up the war revenue bill to- morrow and continue it's considera- tiCn for a considerable time the chances are that the speedy enactment of the Kellogg Miller resolution can not take place until that important measure is out of the way.
 The action of Representative Dent drew a. flood of privately expressed in vective from the friends of the measure.
 The primary object of the resolution was the elimination of little plague spot at Oliver, Wis, one and a half miles from the twin towns of Duluth, Minn., and Superior, Wis, where a saloon of large proportions, using nine bartenderS and running a motor bus line to the two dry industrial centers, is proving a menace to the peace, order and energy of the two towns and where also no fewer than seven wholesale liquor houses are doing a thriving business in third rail" booze.
 The extent of the effectiveness of the resolution, regardless of it's inn mediate object, would be national.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
SUES FOR $1,5OO.
Partner in Real Estate Ownership Is
 Dissatisfied with Results.

Peter Baba brought suit today, through Attorney Sidney Clark of Hartford, against Lazar David and Paul Badal for the recovery of $1, 1900. The plaintiff alleges that a co-partn IT. ship existed in the ownership of houses on Horace and Lyman streets and the plaintiff claims he paid in $2, 900 more than the others. It IS also alleged that David did not pay In his share in acordance with the terms of the partnership agreement. His al- legged neglect of business and failure to attend to details has been the cause of losses. The appointment of a re- ceiver and division of the assets Is sought.
 The writ was served by Constable George D. Stark and is made return able to the superior court at Hartford
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
Our Soldiers French Maria ges.

Not even in the report of so many marriages of American soldiers and French and English girls is making the war unpopular with our own girls. They are willing to take a chance when it is a question of wiping out Hohenzollernism. But the stories of such marriages have a tendency to increase the number of marriages of our boys before they "go over" Safety first is as good here as it is on the other side,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

For the first time in the history of shipyards, the United States has out stripped Great Britain Deliveries in the two countries since January l, 1918, were 1G3G.1o5 tons and 1,545,- S26 tons respectively. Heretofore the United Kingdom has delivered more ships annually than the rest of the world combined
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
AT G. o. P. POW WOW.

Senator George w. Klett and John H. TrumbuIl of Plainville went to New London today to attend the meet ing of the republican state central committee. Afterward the commit tee will be the guest of Col, Hen~y Hall of South Willington,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

New York is all "het up" over that draft roundup. Other cities have had raids without a murmur from anybody. so we fail to see how the big town is entitled to special consider ation.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

We believe that when those Bridge port strikers names are handed to their local draft boards for immedi- ate induction into the army, they will call off the strike rather abruptly.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Hun commander offered a re- ward Of $100 for the first American soldier captured by one of his men, That is just $1OO.O2 more than an German prisoner.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Physical culture experts tell us that wearing slippers at home make the feet soft. Probably the crown prince keeps his hat on in the house.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

The office boy says he saw a spy in a lunchroom today, and just when the staff got all excited he coolly an nounced that it was a mince- pie.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Our suburban correspondent just 'phoned in that IS swallows were seen headed south Down the hatch, most likely.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Corset manufacturers have been advised by the war industries board that they may expect only 5000 tons of steel this year. Will they shorten anyway.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

The kaiser informs his people that the strength of the entire German people must be devoted to the defense of the sacrd soil of the fatherand. Sounds a little different from his boastings of last March.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
TO TAKE AUTO NUMBERS.

Next Sunday the police will obtain the numbers of autoT1obiles used de- spite the request of the fuel admin istratiOn to conserve gasoline by leaV- ing autos in the garage on that day The numbers will then be printed in the newspapers so that people can see who are the ones who do not comply with the request.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

German Kultur is a disease which threatens our world. Each individ- ual armed German is a germ of in lection which will spread the disease unless it is killed. This is the truth of this war and that is the spirit of Canada's general and Canada's army. Montreal Star.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

A Bay State burglar broke into a house. and forced the cook to prepare a meal for him. Bet she wished for some ground glass.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

The German high command an nounces a "retreat according to a we'll -defned plan. Certainly, Mar shal FOch's, plan.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Add horrors of war-Those new style harem vcils which make a wo- man look as though she had the humps.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Interest in baseball cannot be dead when 10000 persons paid their ad- mission to see the first worlds series contest at Chicago yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

The son of a German ex-vice chan cellor has been killed at the front, but the Kaiser's six stacker sons still go marching on-toward the rear.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Won Hertling has gone the way of all Imperial Chancellors, and will ap- ply for membership in the Hun D. and o. club.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Of course Jack Pershing is q mighty busy man with lot of responsibility, but now and then he does have a treat. Senator Lewis is visiting him. indianapolis News.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

this country. MT, Curley responds with the statement that MT. Gallivan is a liar. How crude those Boston folks are, at times!
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

How many men is Uncle Sam going to send to France? The answer is easy. 1t is; Enough! h!-Philadelphia Inquirer.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

We hope our readers receive a gen. that have just arrived from overseas,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Congressman Gallivan of Boston charges that his opponent for the nomination, ex- Mayor Curley, aided the German system of espionage in
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Having run short of hair and straw the German cigar manufactor- ies have been forced to close-New London Day.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Says General Foch: we will con- Stinue to pursue the enemy implaca- <bly." Berlin papers please copy
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Lloyd Georges motto is Hold Fast The German army's is "Run Fast. t.'-NVashington Star.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

committee to begin an immediate in vestigation with a view to determin- ing the responsibility for the raids.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

attend a patriotic rally in hon.
 General Pershing. Certainly #boys in France love and admire Ieir leader. Their letters show it. nd if they could speak to us, they ould tell us by all means not to let ershing Day pass unobserved And we have a celebration, we trust it fll be for ALL the people of New Eritain. Every true American wants honor General Pershing, the peer ss leader who has inspired our boys
 the gallant deeds which are being 8corded after their names in the his fry of the great war. Let's get busy
 once and make our plans NOW for Rrshing Day.
 Incidentally, Friday the thirteenth < Aght to be an ominous date for the < lns who have learned to fear Gen. shl Pershing.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Stanley Stepella, six years old who wandered from his home in Hartford and came to this city, was taken homo by his parents yesterday
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06
If McAdoo succeeds

If McAdoo succeeds in making railway employees courteous to the public, we shall believe that autoc- racy is on it's last legs.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

Apartment has ordered packages of gum for the over there Buy gumt
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

'm of the sea, the ! swallowed their in- IS also hot on the reprobates who are nfamous orders of
 Schrecklichkeit" nown and have
 They will meet heir comrades in
 sady paid with life
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

hrk of Branden- of the Allies.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-06

the Anniversary of the etIe, but it will not be Eermany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

time of destruction be claimed as de-
 preciation or as loss? No. Losses due to the voluntary removal or destruction of buildings, etc, incident to improvements are either proper charge to the cost of new additions or to depreciation already provided, as the facts may indicate, but in no case is 1t proper deduction in determining net income. If, however, building is destroyed prior to the close of it's lifetime, as estimated for the purpose of making depreciation charges. that portion Of its cost which is properly chargeahle to the period 1t might have remained in a usable condition may be consid- cred a part of the cost of the new building when computing the amunt of the gain or profit derived from a sale of the latter
 101 If the authorities of nluni- cipality declare that a building is unsanitary or unsafe for the pur' poses to which put and it's destruc- ton is ordered, can the losses sGs- tained by the owner be claimed as a deduction?
 No neither as a loss nor as de- preciation.
 102. I bought a patent for S1,o00, which, under the patent laws of the United States, had five years yet to
 run. As the value of this patent of this patent appreciates each year on account of the exhaustion of the
 patent period, may a deduction be claimed?
 Yes The cost of the patent di- vided by the number of years it has may be claimed each year as de preciation. In your case this amou 1t is s1,000
 103. I understand that deprecia- tion in the value of articles for per sonal use can not be claimed as a
 deduction. However, as actors and actresses are often required to fur nish their own wardrobes, does not
 the depreciation in the value of such
 property constitute an allowable de duction?
 If costumes purchased by mem bers of the theatrical profession are
 used exclusively for the production of paly and are not adapted for
 occasional personal use, and are not
 so used, deduction may be claimed on account of such depreciation in
 their value as occurs during the year
 on account of wear and tear arising from their use in the production oi
 the play or from their becoming ob
 solete at the close of the production (Continued Tomorrow
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
PRINCESS ROYAL COMING

Word has been received by Agent F. F. w. Lowle that the Princess Sophia will be laid off for one trir and that the Princess Royal will arrive tomorrow night in her place on the Northern run. The tourist trade this year will be handled by the Princess Alice and Princess So phia, the first tourist trip being scheduled to leave Vancouver or June 7th.
 A new innovation has been inau gurated this year by the Canadian Pacific Railway. Persons traveiine over the Canadian Pacific will be allowed thirty day stop-over privileg es in either Seattle, Vancouver ol Victoria allowing them time to make the Alaskan trip. Those who avai themselves of this privilege will DC given free storage for their baggage fin the south.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18


 NEW YORK: w. s. c. Shaw London representative of Harris Forbes & Co. said to the New York Herald correspondent: 'In the past Great Britain was the cheapest lending center in the world. Now the position is reversed and Amer ica with her vast wealth has be- come. and is likely to remain for some time, the greatest lending center. On this account it seems to me that before there is a re- sumption of the purchasing of Amer ican securities on British account there is great possibility of Amer ica becoming buyer of British se- curities yielding higher rate of in terest than those of the same class in America"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
PACIFIC STEAMSHIP co
 ACTING FAIRY GOD-MOTHER

The Pacific Steamship Company is today playing the part of fairy god of Juneau. The sum of $1,800 was paid out to the hotels and restau- rants for room and meals furnished to passengers and officers of the wrecked steamer Admiral Evans. The crew were cared for by the Federal government and their expense bills will be paid through the local GUS toms house.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
REGISTRATION
 ALIEN ENEMIES
 STARTED TODAY
Austrians Are Not Required to Register, but Rules Cover German
 Residents.

Registration began at the postoffice today for all persons classed under the "alien enemy act" A couple of Austrians called and were in formed by the postmaster that thd law did not require any Austrians to register. The local officers are not as yet entirely clear regarding the terms of the act, but it is un- derstood that all Germans are re- quired to register.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
TWO ADDED TO POPULATION

Dr. l.. P. Dawes reports that a boy and girl have been added to the Channel population within the past three days. On Saturday son arrived at St. Ann Hospital for MT. and Mrs l.. T. Peterson, of Sitka. This morning a daughter arrived at the same place for MT. and Mrs. B. H. Berthall of Thane. Dr. Dawes reports that mother and child are doing nicely in both cases.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
NEW MESSENGER FOR CABLE OFFICE
 IS NOW ON JOB

Thos. Knudson has become the official messenger for the Signal Corps to deliver telegrams for the local cable office, in place of War ren Geddes, who resigned to accept . position with Food Administrator GunnisOn
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
COMMITTED SUICIDE

Word has been received in Juneau that Samuel Berlin, an inmate of the Pioneers Home at Sitka recently committed suicide. The body was found and a coroner's inqust was held on the 14th of March. The yer dict was death by his own hand.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
CANNERY MEN

CANNERY MEN One slightly used Majestic range with 2 big ovens; cost new $274.39, will sell $124.37. It's big fuel saver, time saver and money saver. You can cook a meal for child or 123 men at the same cost. Sanitary Plmbg, 245 Wiloughby Ave, Phone 443.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
MISS BRADY LEFT

Miss M. L. Brady, one of the well known nurses of the Channel left for the south on the Spokane. Miss Brady intends to enlist for service in France. She has been doing spec ial work here for the past two years and is well known.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
NOMINATION MEETING
 HAS BEEN POSTPONED

The nomination meeting to nomin- ate city officials to be elected at the coming election, and which was scheduled for tomorrow night has been postponed until Wednesday night at o'clock. The meeting was postponed by Mayor Valentine after he had been informed of the meet ings of the Alaska Labor Union and the Home Guards, both of which take place tomorrow night
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
REV. kAsAEvARoFF RECOVERED

Father A. P. Kashevaroff, who has been i'll with pneumonia for the past several weeks was able to conduct services as usual yesterday at the Greeco-Russian church Although very weak from his illness, Father Kashevaroff is on the high road to recovery, much to the relief of his many friends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

For a little chat ane a bite to eat there's no place like THE GASTl- NEAU ANY TIME, ALL THE TIME.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
HAS LEASED PLACE.

Mrs. Edward o. Billodeau, who arrived recently from the Outside, has leased her place to Mrs. Oisen' and left for the Outside again on the City of Seattle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

HAVE YOU READ our adv. or another page in this issue?
 NORTHERN LAUNDRY
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

TWO IN ONE - The EMPIRES xay for everybody. rho. EMPIRES ads" keeps the Housewife informed Of all sales and the news column .rs right up to tnS minute en the ay's neve
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Best coffee on the market served with all meals at the Arcade Cafe
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Headquarters for Ladysmith coal Juneau Transf. Co.,, phone AS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

Fresh raaeh sess t tAe AreAds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
TURKISH BATHS

HILLSIDE BATH HOUSE -Turkisi Needle. Steam. Hhower and tub bathr 0ry and steam heat SIS Front 6i Phone lsS. Il-1stf
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18

FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU. SdIIOto .I luS 0G Yakima Gems ......8 lbs. 26c Salmon Bellies .............. 25c Selected Apples, per box. $2.5 50
 CAP HARRIGAN'S PLACE
 Front Street Next to Louvre
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-18
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