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The Washington times., 1918-05-29
''OH, DEATH, WHERE
IS THAT STING?"
c. ". j. WILL SING

Who is the sickliest looking mem
Der OF the graduating classes at
George Washington University?
Which will be the first one dead?
These serious questions are being
! asked by senior members at the uni
versity. Not that the seniors are
phiiosophically incIined-no. none OF
that-merely because they have col
lege loyalty, aad incidentally an eye
to business.
The seniors are anxious to do some
thing for their alma mater. They
have suggested a novel endowment
plan According to the plan. some
member of the graduating classes
will be insured for a twenty-year
endowment life insurance policy, and
members OF the class will pledge vol
UNFAIRLY to pay a certain amount each
year for twenty years 10 meet the
yearly payments on the policy. II the
insured graduate lives, the university
gets the paid-up policy at the end OF
twenty years; IL the graduate dies
before the expiration Of the period
the university cashes all the sooner.
Boy, page the sickliest looking
senior" a gruesome-minded student
suggested, jocosely.
But his remark may not be so much
OF a joke. after all. For the question
arises: How will the senior to be in
sured be selected" The more con-
servative suggest by lot" The more
material-minded chorus Pooh, poohi
Let US choose a near-dead one" And
then the conservative throw up their
hands in horror and moan: How can
you be so mercenaTy?"
''Mercenary?" queried senior
whose college loyalty. it is alleged.
OUtweighs his higher sentiments. 1t
isn't mercenary at all. What greater
and more noble service could a senior
render than to let his death mean a
gain for the university Something
truly heroic in that
at may be a bit embarrassing to
the senior who Is selected for the
gamble with death, but think of the
solemn glOry-the glory Of sacrifice
that goes with it. And say. man,
wouldn't II be funny as the deuce-in
fact the very irony OF fate-if the
poor chap who was selected to be the
irst dead should grow robust, live
longest, a1d take a solemn delight in
watching his fellow graduates pre-
cede him to the grave?"
The Washington times., 1918-05-29
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The Washington times., 1918-05-29

Private David Hatch, JObden.
Private Ed jackson, GreenwOOd.
Private Mack Jones, Crawford.
Private Paul R. Lawton, Bellows
Falls, VT.
Private Charles w. MeLauEhlln.
Hutchinson, MINI.
Private Douglas 8 ThOmpsOn.
BrOoklyn, n. Y.
Private Orris A White. walker.
Cal
DIED OF ACCIDENT.
Private william W. Wait. sehe-
neetady, N. Y.
SEVERELY WOUNDED.
Major John Frank Carmaek, %.
Louis, MO.
lieut. ChoImOndeley ThoFaton.
BenningtOn, VT
Corp. Clarence aaneOelE. Grand
Haven. Mica.
COrp. Nicholas lIaIee, CAfearo, IN.
Private Frank AIdrtdge, Cardston.
Alberta, Canada
Private Jesse }. COz. NashviIIe.
Tenn.
Private Prank lIOOre, West L.
fGyette, Ind.
MISSING IN ACTION.
Lieut.. RaymOnd w. Parker, Oar
PaiGn, III
MISSING IN ACTION.
PreViOusIY reported wounded -
Verely.)
serEt. Eugene +. sharkey, An
sonia, Conn.
Note - Private Louis Epstein,
brooklyn n. Y, previously re-
ported missing. now reported ~
returned to HIS company.
PRISONER
PrevfOuaIy reported nIssInE.)
Lieut.. Philip A. Hunter, York,
s. c.
BIENT. FRANKLIN BURCHE
PEnRICKI next of KIN, MRS.
FANNIE II. PEDRICK, SIz I5th
street nOrthwest. Warrington,
ID. G.
Lieut.. Louis N. Edens, CabooI, Me.
MARINE CORPS.
Marine corps headquarters has beel
advised by General Pershing OF tn
death OF Second Lieut. Howell Ally
jassert, marine corps reserves, o
Bath Beach, New York. The caus
was not stated.
The Washington times., 1918-05-29
DR.. PEDRICK,
DC. OFFICER,
PRISONERIN
ENEMY CAMP

CAPTURED -FJrSt Lieutenant
FrankIIn B. PedrieIl, Medical
Corps, formerly reported missing
IN action on April 10. Next of
Kin, Mrs. Fannie n. Pedrick,
mother, sI2 Fifteenth street
northwest. Washington. D. c.
This official notice in today's list
Of overseas casualties among the
American expeditionary force in
France, tells the story Of another
Washington man who has been taken
a prisoner by the enemy.
Red Cross Sends News.
Beating the War Department by
week. the Red Cross had notfhed the
anxious mother OF the young Wash
intgon officer Of his fate. Mrs. Pc
driek is with friends in the city. rest-
ing after the long days Of anxiety.
during which her sons fate was un-
known to her. Now, despite the stor-
les OF cruelty and inhuman treatment
10 German prisoners, Mrs. Pedrick is
relieved in mind, for the suspense of
uncertainty is at an end.
And the neat little brass sign
which used TO hang over the door OF
an apartment at 1886 Columbia road
northwest, bearing the simple in
scription, 'Dr. Pedrick," has been
removed. Since her son was report
ed missing in April, Mrs. Pedirck has
made her home with friends at e12
Fifteenth street northwest
VITA BFftish Forces.
In spite OF the lapse Of time during
which she received no news OF her
son, Mrs. Pedrick did not lose hope
that somewhere he was safe
Lieutenant Pedrick was in service
with the British forces, although an
The Washington times., 1918-05-29

Government needs. prices. specih' a.
tiOns and other technical matsGr5
Zone heads will bring manufactuI-
ers In their district together 20 make
possible completion OF products VITA
in the zone. Cross hauling OF partly
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The Washington times., 1918-05-29
FELLs HIS s2p AERO.

PARIS, May 29.--Major Baracoa. the
leading Italian ace, has brought down
his thirty-secohd adversary, according
to dispatch from the Italian front
TO the Temps. He shot down the
leading airplane Of an enemy squa1-
ron
The Washington times., 1918-05-29
10 RELIEVE PRoF. Emery.

The Finnish minister at Stockholm
that his government hopes to obtain
the early relief Of Prof Henry c.
Emery. now interned in Germany.
The Washington times., 1918-05-29

The state Departmert was informei
today that Prof Emery - free 10 g.
wherever be likes IN Germany.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
JOHN T. sPICKETT. Mgr.

of the reconstruction, is chargable to their misdirected energy, and their leadership of the colored people who did only what they then thought was right.
 The entire three hours that it takes to show the picture is filled with thrills historical incidents, scenes of educational value, laughs, tears One leaves the theatre with a feeling of having lived through the events that not only freed race of people, and gave them their chance to go among their fellow men as an equal, and compete with them as such, but it also brought the North and South into a closer union and understanding.
 This will be the only chance that the people of this vicinity will have of seeing this great masterpiece.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
1.-THE BIRTH OF A NATHAN" GREAT HISTORICAL SPECTACLE

"The Birth of Nation" which will be seen at the Coliseum Theatre has been described as the greatest his torical and educational play that was ever produced either on the spoken or silent stage. The story starts with conditions in the South just prior to the Civil War introducing to the audience a typical southern home, with the variety of characters of the times Then we see the Civil War begin, witness the tragedy of friend fighting against friend and brother against brother The spirit of the South in the conflict is clearly dem
 onstrated Several of the battles of that great conflict are reproduced in detail, as is also Sherman's march to the Sea, and the burning of Alan ta. The Surrender of Lee to Grant at Appomatox is portrayed true to the conditions of the times One of the most interesting and historical incidents, is that of the assassination oA Lincoln. For this one scene, Ford's
 
 plica of the original and the same play, with actors Pade up as were those at the time, is taking place. A man bearing every resemblance to John Wilkes Booth is seen to enter the Presidential box, and with the scene shifting to the box itself, the audience witnesses the assassination exactly as it was when the actual event occurred. This scene was di- rected by eye witnesses of the catas- trophy that caused more misery dur ing the reconstruction period than any other event in American history
 The influx of the carpet baggers to the South is shown With the results produced Their leadership was what prompted and directed the newly freed colored people to do many things, and was what eventually pro- duced the Ku Klux Klan, an organ ization that is claimed by many his torians to have been the means by which the South rehabilitated herself. and finally attained her presenH standing. They removed the cause of anarchy, dispersed the instigators. and brought both races of people back to a normal Way of living. There is nothing in this picture that will offend any intelligent person of either the white or colored races, but it only arouses a feeling of sym pathy for both the Southerners and the cofored people who had been liv- ing under such terrible economic con. ditions. Both were also the victims of the Carpet Baggers. and nearly all the suffering and misunderstandings
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
STRONG PROGRAM WILL BE SEEN AT
 THE PALACE THEATRE.

The Flu" ban is lifted.
 The Palace Theatre will celebrate the event with an opening Thursday matinee and Thursday night with three great stars: Alice Brady, Char ley Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle.
 For the purpose of making the production of Betsy Ross correct to the minutest detail in all historical points, a great number of histories relating to the period portrayed, were read and picture galleries and mu seums were ransacked to secure the proper atmosphere and the proper costumes. In fact it is doubtful if more attention has been paid to de- tail in any recent feature than in this production.
 When it came to the making of the sets for Betsy Ross's" home, where history says that the first American flag was made, a number of trips were made to the home in Phila- delphia. Numerous photographs were made of exterior and interior and water color sketches were also made. It was first decided to reproduce this home in the World studio, but when the work was partially com pleted it was decided that better lighting could be secured on the com. pany's big outdoor stage, and the set was transferred to the outside.
 It is interesting to know that the stars appearing in ths flag used in this picture were made in exactly the way that history says Betsy Ross made them. It will be recalled that Gen. Washington was of the opinion that six pointed stars would have tp be used, but Betsy showed him a simple method of making five pointed stars and it is this method that was employed in making the flag used in this picture.
 The lantern used by the town watchman in making his rounds is a faithful copy of lantern in a New York museum which is known to have been used by the watchman in small New England town fin reyo 1utioinary times. The weapons used by the men in fighting, the costumes and all the other things in this pic ture. in fact, are faithful to the pc
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
c. v. Zittel, New York Evening
 Journal"

C. V Zittel, New York Evening
 Journal"
 I's worth $500 a seat to see "The Birth of a Nation.' First of all, children must be sent to see this masterpiece. Any parent who ne- glects this advice is committing an educational offense, for no film ever produced has more educational points than Griffth's latest achieve ment. The Birth of a Nation" will thrill you, startle you, make you hold on to your seats. It will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It will make you angry. It will make you glad. It will make you hate. It will make you love. It is not only worth riding miles to see, but it is worth walking miles to see.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
BIRTH OF A NATION"

(Truth in Every Line.)
 And it is we'll worth all that it has cost. As an educator it's value is well nigh inconceivable, and it's chief value in this direction lies in it's truthfulness. That the story as told by the pictures is true am ready to swear on the Bible.
 I know it is true, because l lived through the actual realities them selves. I saw the real carpet-b g. gers, the real "New Voters" the real reconstruction Statesmen" the real Ku-Klux Manners. l knew the real Stoneman, the real Lynch, the real Camerons, and was a living part of the stupendous tragedy, watching it with wondering eyes and bated breath from its incap- tion under the Stonemans and Lynches to it's cessation under the invisible blows of the Ku-Klux Klan.
 1 am prepared to say that not one of the more than five thousand pie lures that go to make up the won derful drama is in any essential way an exaggeration. They are one and all faithful to historic fact, so that looking upon them, you may feel that you are beholding that which actually happened
 Regarding the educational value of the great photo play, no one who sees it can be the least bit scep- tical.
 It is spectacle that makes you think and feel.
 If you want to realize how closely between wrong and it's punishm and how rigidly the connection is then see the play. What a small thing it seemed to those Virginia pioneers when they bought those twenty negroes from the mercenary Dutchmen and made slaves of them. Little did they realize what they were doing.
 (The Aftermath.)
 There would have been no war between the North and South, no mangling of the fair sons of North and South, no reconstruction, no Ku-Klux horrors, no half century of sorrow and hate, had North and South never put that devil Slavery in the Cradle of Liberty.
 And this amazing drama shows us how great Abraham Lincoln was in his his spirit of love and justice,
 REV. THOS. B. GREGORY.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27

riod.
 But while nothing has been over looked to make Betsy Ross" correct in all particulars. and while this pro- duction will command unfailing at tention everywhere because of it's patriotic and historical nature. 1t is from the standpoint of entertainment that Betsy Ross" will ,make the big gest hit with picture fans. For this play is one of the most thoroughly
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27

Birth of Nation" was forbidden by the Mayor and Governor as WE measure. The colored folks of Ala ka have been among the most liberal to support the war, with money, men and work There was no legal pro- cedure by which the production could be stopped. and the executive right to stop the production ceased with the ending of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
Richard Harding Davis, War
 Correspondent.

It is like real war. For the first time in a theatre a battle scene has been presented as it actually is.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27

interesting and entertaining ever filmed. The story is speedy and de lightfuL It never drags. It never loses interest And the smashing climax is a splendid ending to an ex- ceptional production.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
The Opportunity of a Lifetime!

as possible, the people are hunghy for entertainment, and the local the atres, which are submitting strong bills for the opening nights, are sure to be crowded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27

From Governor Johnson of Cali fornia, in the Farthest West, who described it as "the most glorious accomplishment in any art l have ever seen," to the National Con- gress GU. s. Senate and House of Representatives) twenty-ope mem- bers of which have sent voluntary letters of enthlsiastic commenda- tion, "The Birth of a Nation" has been voted not only the greatest motion picture ever shown, but the most extraordinary and wonderful artistic conquest since the birth of civilization.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
PEOPLE ARE HUNGRY
 FOR ENTERTAlNM ENT.

Owing to the quarantine and the necessity of staying at homo as much
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
WHY BIRTH OF q NATION IS ALLOWED TO PROCEED.

In response to the colored people, backed by many prominent white residents. the production of the
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27

PALACE-Alice Brady in Betsy Ross" and Charley Chaplin and Fatty Arbuckle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27
Attractions Tomorrow

COLISEUM-The great historical
 spectacle, "The Birth of a Nation" '"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27

Burns Mantle, Evening Mail"
 The mind falters and the type writer balks before an attempt to either measure or describe D. w. Griffiths crowning achievement in screen drama, "The Birth of a Ma tion." The pictures are wonderful, and there is an element of excitement that last night swept a sophisticated audience like a prai- Tie fire.
 Booth Tarkington, Eminent Novelist
 nOne of those great artistic. things that will make everybody thrill, laugh and cry. It will take the whole country by storm.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-27

NEW YORK.-Alaska Gold at 2 G-a. Alaska Juneau at !
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
Ca1Is for United support.

May I not hope, gentlemen of the Congress, that in the delicate tasks I shall have to perform on the other side of the sea, iI my efforts truly and faithfully to interpret the prin- ciples and purposes of the country we love, I may have the encouragement and the added strength of your united support? I realize the magnitude and
 difficulty of the duty I am undertak- ing. I am poignantly aware of its grave responsibilities. I am the ser want of the nation. I can have no private thought or purpose of my own in performing such an errand. I go to give the best that is in me to the common settlements which I must now assist in arriving at in conference with the other working heads of the associated governments. I shall count upon your friendly countenance and encouragement. I shall not be inac- cessible. The cables and the wireless will render me available for any coun- sel or service you may desire of me, and I shall iae happy in the thought that I am constantly in touch with the weighty matters of domestic pol icy with which we shall have to deal
 shall make my absence as brief as possible and shall hope to return with the happy assurance that it has been possible to translate into action the
 great ideals for which America has
 striyen
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

Mir. and Mrs. Edward H. Beers, who were married on Thanksgiving day, are at home to their friends at 954 Stratford avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03
THE WEATHER.

New Haven, Nov. B. For Bridgeport and vicinity: Unset tied weather, light fog and rain late tonight and Wednesday.
 Weather conditions: The south crn disturbance has diminished during the last A hours and has now passed out to sea off the North Carolina coast. The north eln disturbance has increased somewhat in intensity and is now Q well defined storm area central over Wisconsin. It Is causing cloudy and unsettled weather with light snow or rain in the Lake region and northern portion of New England. Pleasant weather prevails in the western and south ern districts. Tho temperature is rising in the northern districts but continu0E low in the southern districts. Frosts were reported as far south as New Orleans. The lowest temperature reported was 10 below zero at White River, Canada.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-03

Arthur Beardsley, son of F. B. Beardsley of Sutton avenue, who has been in base hospital in France, is now recovered and is on his way to join his regiment.