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The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
ALMOST A BILLION

NEW YORK. Dec 2S.-According to a Penogard dispatch the Russian min ister of finance, estimates the cost of the war to Russia up to Nov. iS. at SS92. 2.5000OO. Expense have been met by various issues Of short time bonds treasury notes and loans totalling $928. .000.O 900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
CAN BUY WOOL IF
 U. s. RETAINS IT

wAsHINGToN Dec. 28.-Tho Brit ish government has definitely announc- cd that exportation to the United States Of Australian meripo wool VIII be permitted. provided that 9 guaran- tee is furnished that the wool will not be forwarded to hostile countries. At auction sales crossbreds advanced D per cent further and are now selling at famine prices. Alerinos were neg lccted.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
Rhinn rrnnnn I'd Eront

BERLIN, Dec. 2S.--The War or flee says heavy battle iB develop ing Sn the Vosges and in Algace, whore the French have assumed tho ofien- sive. Large bodies of German rein- forcements arc being brought from the Rhine valley.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
NOTICE ls REQUIRED.

BOSTON, Dec. 2S.-At a meeting Of tho National Association of Insurance Commissioners in New York t was proposed that insurance companies re- quire six months notice on all de- mands for loans and for the cash sur render value of policies ms a matter of protection to those for whose hene- Gt the life insurance is written.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
srosK ls VISITOR
 TO JUNEAU HOMES

Juneau's growing population was increased by two this mor2ing
 At 12:1O o'clock Dr. Stcrk left 9 7.pound baby boy at the home of MT. and Mrs. Leon Fireman.
 At 10 o'clock this morning Mrs. Vic- tor II. Wilhelm gave birth to baby girl.
 Mrs. Wilhelm and Mrs. Fireman are neighbors. They are also exactly the same age.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
GERMANY TRIES TO
 BORROW IN GOTHAM

NEW YORK. Dec. 2S.-The Tribune says tha man bankers have lately been ufte1QEing to borrow heavily Tn New Yo Loans were to run siS months DOT cent. As security the Germono agreed to deposit high grade German securities with any one Of a number Of Swiss banks which mieht provo gatiegactory to tho lender
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
eoErnALs ARRIYEs

NEW YORK. Dec. 2s.-Thousands Of people gathered at the wharf where Governor George w. Goethals, of the Panama Canal Zone, landed last night Col. Coethals left immediately for Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
NATIVE BAND GOES
 CALLING" TO HooNAH

The Haines native band left last night on the Georgia, to spend the holidays with tue Hoonah band. The Hoonah band was -at Haines to visit them two years ago, and they are re- turning the call.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
ACCUSE GERMANS OF
 DIABOLICAL PLOT

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 2s.- Four Germans were placed under arrest here last night, charged with attemp2 Ing to dynamite the French steam ship Rochambeau at sea. The Ger mans are alleged to have congphed to ship bomb on the Rochambeau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
LONDON DAILIES
 TO HAVE HOLIDAY

LONDON. Dec. 2S.-Eyery London newspaper today unanimously agreed not to publish on Christmas day and the official press bureau announced today that 1t win suspend its actiyl- ties from the afternoon of December 24 untH tho evening Of December 20.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
Kainnr pnannd colonno

AMSTERDAM, Dec 2S.-The Cor man emperor was at Cologne, on his way to the battle front, at o'clock this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23

J. A. Moore. special agent connect cd with .the-U -Generni. land ostieo returned on the City of Seattle laae night from an official visit to Skas- way and Hainos-
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
PLANTS DESTROYED

LONDON. Dec. 28.-Eleven factories employed on army orders arc report. ed to have been destroyed by fire in the last few weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
tsAVINa oN eEoRalA

The Georgia calling for Sitka and way porta took tho following paHsen- gars from Juneau: For Sltka-Arthur Field, M.sg L. Hamden Charles a5c- Kenzio. James Moore, Fred , Bailey; For Hoonah Thirty members Of the
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
VACATION FOR SCHOOL;
 PROGRAMS ARE RENDERED

-- a 2. s A 4 s g e e z q. .s Q q G e % The affirmative side won the q debate in the High School exer- a sises this afternoon. Te debat- 2. .s CTS made masterful pleas. e Vacation days arc here-for the pu- pills Of the public schoola The pu- pills wlll not return to school until the first Monday in January which is on the fourth.
 Today exercises were held in the school by the various grades. 4 large attendance of parents was noted. The High School program, arranged by the Seward Society rendered the fol- lowing program: Recitaton Night Before Nmas-Up- to.date" ...............-.. Margaret Dudley Christmas in Other Lands;
 Russian Christmas -...-..-..-..--.--.
 ---.........-....---- Nt-tAluA 4AA9ll9ft S-A.
 German Xmas.-.v-.-Mary Connor
 old English Xmas ...............---.--
 ......-...........................-, Helen Smith. Original Story ..,..-......... Chas. s1uae. Recitation Mighty Casey Comes Back ..,.....-.....-.............- Joe AcEien. "The Birds Christmas Carol- Recitation "Tennyson's old Xmas t1elllt .Aaito Debate. Resolyed That the mill- tary and naval strength Of the United States should loo immed. lately increased ] Affirmative
 Simpson MacKinnon.
 Almond Richards Negative
 Cyril Kashaveron
 Norman McClelland. Recitation: "Calls" -...@Abhie Arnold ! Music by Men's Quartette.
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Rllllnn To Vofed.

PARIS. Dec. 2s.--The Chamber oe Deputies today voted S1,7o0oo0. to cover war expenses for the next slx months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
allNs eeoReIA MnLEs.

ATLANTA. ca, Dec. 2s.-phe allies have completed the purchaga in At. lanta of 25pQ 1qlog ond 1000 horaes. representing an outlay in Georgia Of rs6fa thnn St09l0
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
Analn Rnrfnnuarn.

LISBON, Dec. 2S.-The Portuguese parliament today voted In favor oe making preparations to join tho A- lies. in the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
NorEn WRlTER pIEs

NEW YORK, Dec. 2S.-Alfred Hem ry Lewis ,he noted writer dled at his home in New York this morning
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
BIG RAILROAD
 SYSTEMS MERGE

cELEvElAND. Dee 2s.-At q meet. ing of stockholders nd directors gore last night Q consolidation of the fiHEe Shore & Michigan Southern and flew York Central railroad systems we're infected. The merger involves three hundred millions Of dollars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
c D. I0NEs pIEs.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 23.-chorles J. Jones. formerly traffic manager of Che Alaska Steamship Company, with offices in Seattle, died in Q hospital here last night. Jones was m but Q short time
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
JAPAN HARD HIT.
- -

TOXIC, Dec. 2S.-Japan's budget for the coming year shows estimated ex- pendltures of $27S,O0OO0O and dc- crease in revenue of s40,5O0,ooO. The war has caused Q decrease of $s.5o0.- coo In customs.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
IMPERIAL BANK GOES
 BACK 10 OLD RATEa

BERLIN, Dec. 2s.-The Imperial Bank today reduced discount rates to 6 per cent the same that existed be- fore war was declared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
BUYS KENTUcHEY COAL
 FOR THE RUSSIANS

LEXINGTON Dec. 22.- Charles Swether. president of Q Kentuckey coal mining company, announces that Rus sia has contracted with him for 50- GOO tons of coal to be sent to New York for shipment to odessa
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
2RoH BS LOSE B.
 Co

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-By a vote oi 19T ayes to 1S9 nays ihe resolution of Congressman Richard ? aooson, of Alahama8 asking that nationwide prohibition be submitted at this ses- sion of Congress, waa killed in tho House at late hour last night Two thirds majority waa necessary to bring prohibition to op lssue under tho res. olution. The Washington State dele gation Of five members voted ln the negative.
 Prohibitonists claim the vote means ultimate victory, as it showed 9 ma jority in che House in favor of mt ional prohibition.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
DIAMOND MINES ARE
 CLOSED, REPORT SAYS

WASHINGTON. Dec 2S.-United States Consul Gunsaulus at Johannes burg has reported 10 Che state depart ment that aii diamond mines in Cape, Transvaal and tho Orange Freo State provinces of South Africa are closed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23

'. D. Phelps. Alaska manager for the Standard OH Company. returned from W'rangeli on ths 8l-Ki this morn ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
BATTLE OF RIVERS IS
 DESPERATE

CONSTANTIN0PLE, Dec. 23. - Strong bodies of Turkish troops have crossed the Egyp- tian frontier according to an of- ficial statement today.
 The Turkish forces massed in Jerusalem and are planning an Egyptian invasion from Pales- tine and Syria.
 German officers are with the Turkish army, it is officially ad- mitted.
 PETRoeRAp, Dec. 2a.-Large bod ice of Russian troops are moving from north and east toward cracow the eailclan stronghold, and an important battle apparently 10 developing In Southwestern Poland with craeow tho center of aotivltics.
 LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Au official dis patch this morning from Petrograd says tho Russian army is making a desperate stand between the Bzura and Rawka rivers in an attempt to check the advance of General Won Maclzmensen's force, which numbers 9O,OOO men.
 An official dispatch received at noon says that the SO-mile front extending from Russian Poland to the West of Warsaw, where the Germans and the Russlans are at grips on the banks of the Bzura, Rawka and PHice rivers, continues to be the scene of bloody lighting. The weather IS intensely cold and each side ia gpstining tre- mendous losses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
EIRE caARegs REMoQEp

BOSTON. Dec. 2s. con1agration ohargea placed on bplidpgs in Boston subsequent to the San Franelsco fire. amounting to an additional premium of 15 DOT cent, were removed Tuesday, It means an annual sewing of s35.Qa0 to owners of principal business pro- perty in Boston.
The Alaska daily empire., 1914-12-23
AwroL TRAIN WRECK

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OIL IS sTRucK2

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The Washington times., 1914-03-29

our salaries. There should be larger
opportunities for social intercourse
on easier and less formal termA
Both these facts limit consider
ably the social activities OF men ON
Capitol Hill. I believe there are
few men who neglect business for
pleasures in the evenings. There
may be a few who do not come to
the Capitol until near noon. But
you will find most Senators In their
offices working away hard in the
morning
His Conception of Home.
Occasionally one finds a man in
Congress who cares nothing for so
ciety, in the accepted sense Of that
term. and admits It One Of these
is Senator Lane OF Oregon. Like q
few others his name figures not at
all in the Lists Of those present"
He has q quaint explanation for this
fact
physician for years before I camo to
Congress" no said. "A doctor gets
an entirely different conception of
that word home from the ordinary
man. A lawyer finishes his work
by or o'clock and he has tiIno
in the evening for amusement. A
doctors work. like a Senator's. 10
never done. and ne looks forward
to home as a sort Of Mecca, and q
place Of refuge greatly to be desired
So / got out Of the habit Of going
into society at all II was too late
to learn new tricks when I came
to Congress. ] am kept busy here
When l get through, homo looks
good to me-"
Senator John Sharp Williams ex-
plosiye and decisive comment on tho
suggestion that anyone Ia negiectinE
business for pleasure in the Senate
was:
Il do not know about the habits
OF the person who suggested that.
But you can say that John Sharp
Williams Is about as busy as he
ever expects to be-"
The Washington times., 1914-03-29

all public men enjoy more or less
social diversion. in one. form or an
other. but while the environment IN
somewhat different. their habits in
that regard are generally the same
when at home. No general state
ment can be made which is strictly
applicable to individual cases. The
degree to which public men indulge
in society is as variable as their
numbers.
Some measure OF social amenity
is more or less necessary in all
cases. but with few exceptions COM
parauvely little time or attention is
given to social affairs by busy pub
lie men,
There are but a few men now in
the United States Senate whose
names figure frequently in the So
cial columns. Senator du Pont, Of
Delaware, entertains lavishly and
often. Senator Brandegee Is a hard
working official, but finds time for
much social diversion. Senator
Bourne. like many of his colleagues.
is a gregarious individual, but con-
fines his social activities to stag"
parties. He loves to spend an even
ing with a few Of his men friends.
and the conversation generally takes
a turn toward serious affairs.
But there are more men in the
SENATE now tIldH ever DclOIc WIN
forego all social obligations. Sena-
tor La Toilette declines all invita-
tIons. Senator Newlands goes into
society but little.
Senator Chamberlain was frank to
say that the cost OF entertaining. as
well as the pressure Of business.
deferred many men now in the Sen
ate from cutting an extensive social
figure.
THE business of the Senate is so
heavy that it takes all a mans
time" said the Oregon Senator. Il
get down to my office at in tho
morning To keep UP with cores
pondence and public matters, l fire.
quently must work until IL O'Clock
at night. Many Of my colleagues do
the same.
"A man needs q certain amount OF
social diversion. The dinners given
by many wealthy residents OF Wash
ington defeat their own purpose.
They are so elaborate that pubic
men know they cannot reciprocate In
kind. Therefore, they stay away.
Contrary to general belief. large
proportion OF us are dependent upon
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
TROOPERS N DRILL
THRILL SPECTATORS
Cavalry and ArtiIIerymen Per-
form Stirring Feats While
Society Folk Look On.

Many members of fashionable and Of
fetal society, including Maj. Gen. Leon
ard Wood. Assistant Secretary Of War
Breckinridge, Senator and Mrs. Warren.
attended the second OF the series of
drills igven in the hall at Fort Myer
by troopers of the Fifth Cavalry and
tho members Of the Second Battalion.
Third Field Artillery. The drills ARG
for the benefit Of the army Y. NJ. c. A
and the annual military horse show.
OF tho many exciting events. the
most Thrilling was the mounted fenc-
Ing event Two picked squads from
Troop NJ. Of the Fifth Cavalry. with
Lieut. John Millikin commanding. rush.
ed together from opposite sides of the
large drill hall when the bugle sounded
and clashed. to all appearances. in NOR
tai combat. Their heavy swords were
made Of wood. however, and the fencers
were clad In heavily paddsd jackets and
thick helmets. So no harm was done.
The jumping contest; in which twelve
Lieut.. A. H Carter. Third Field Ar
tillery. commanding. was another in
Other events were tho bareback drill.
Troop X. Fifth Cavalry. First Lieut. c.
ing: musical drill. Troop I. Fifth Cav
airy, Capt e. A. Sturges, Fifth Cav
airy. commanding; Cossack drill, Troop
], Fifth Cavalry, Capt. w. NJ Connelt.
Fifth Cavalry, commanding; mounted
wrestling. Troop X, Fifth Cavalry, Capt.
C.. r. Day. Fifth Cavalry. commanding;
tandem ddll. Troop L, Fifth Cavalry.
Lieut.. g. L Morrison, Fifth Cavalry,
commanding: battery drill. battery +,
Third Field Artillery, Capt. F. H. GAL
lup. Third Field Artillery, commanding.
Tho last Of the drills win be held FRI
day afternoon. when Secretary Garrison
VIII Be the reviewing officer.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
THE FISHERMAN

Now that the spring weather warming the 6shemans heart
The Times purposes devote twice week
sposmen Of the District who devotees
of rod and line.
The Times publish information where Co.
get there whar the accommodations in the way Of
bait and the prospects Of satisfactory day fn those
who know information will be vastly appreciated by the
less fortunate members of the brotherhood of anglers
tell of your recent Trip how there what
found the kind Of bait used whether you procured the
spot bring with you and any other items Of useful
information.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
WOMEN GET SEATS
FOR PRIZE FIGHTS
Cambridge Aghast at Militia.
mems Wives Taking Ring
side Places at Bouts.

CAMBRIDGE. Mas. March 2sITAs
hrSt time IN the history Of Massachu-
setts that women have attended q prise
fight win be next Thursday night at
the Cambridge armory, unless q storm
Of protest, aroused today whom tho
facts accidentally became public, fAils
to prevent the bouts.
The plan was devised By the officers
and men Of Company e, Eighth Red
ment, NJ. v. NJ, who are trying TO
raise funds for . trip to St. John. n. B..
where on Queen Mary's birthday they
viii be the guests Of tho Sixty second
FusilierA Tho officers examined the
Incorporation papers Of their athletic
association and found that women, un-
der q special clause, were eligible to
associate memberShlp.
Arrangements were made for Q ten
round bout between Jack Twin" Sul1i-
van and "Porky Flynn" and q number
Of preliminary bouts. and the intention
was to keep an details secret until after
the bouts. Upward Of 800 women al
ready have planned to attend the
lights. and many ringyide seats already
have been sold to 'oniccrs Of The club
and taefr wives.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
Released When He Proves
He Made No Disturbance

Louis Berman. merchant. Of M N
street southwest, proved his innocence
Of the charge of being disorderiy on
q Ninth street car Friday when he
told Judge Pugh In the Police Court
yesterday That "they got the wrong dis
turber' Eerman said that he was not
disorderiy and that the motosman Of
the car threw him of without provo
cation. He said he was compelled 70
stay in Jail more than an hour. and
the motorman was allowed to go free"
Other witnesses said Berman was not
disorderiy, and on motion OF Attorney
Robert I. Miller, Judge Pugh dismissed
the case
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
POSTAL SERVICE IS
OPERATED At Loss
First Quarter Of Fiscal Year
Shows Deficit Of Nearly
Three Millions.

The postal service for the first quar-
ter of the present fiscal year operated
at q loss. according to the report Of the
Auditor for tho Postoffice Department
The audited revenues Of the postal sorv.
Ice for tho period from July TO Sep
tember 30. 1919 aggregated $eA2a7sa&;
the audited expenditures $6,15kS6e.o1
and postal funds lost by burglary, fire.
bad debts. ETC., N.3lS.7. Tho excess Of
audited expenditures and lost postal
fuIds over audited revenues was a.
735. .413G
An Increase Of 81 aooe. 7s.oe in the value
of domestic money orders issued, a
compared with the same quarter in 1s14
was shown, and an increase Of t26l3.-
4S3 "a in International money orders.
The gross receipts Of tho Washington
city postofice during the quarter were
$s59, ,s6331. Although frnnked matter
represents nearly three-fourths OF
Washington's outgoing mail tho receipts
Of the Washington Office were greater
than those OF the States Of Delaware
Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New
Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota.
South Carolina, Utah, Vermont or
Wyoming.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
Cu4ew Lam for Gay Congressman
And Cabinet, Suggests Daniels

Senator Kenyon of Iowa was quoted
as saying. in, Philadelphia speech.
that the social dissipation among
members of Congress was interfer-
ing with public business. Senator
kenyon did not say that but Re has
taken tO the storm cellar on the en-
tire subject He never mas been
able to catch up to the original story.
so he even has ceased issuing de-
malls. but he has been busy ever
since explaining to his colleagues he
made no such sweeping assertion.
Daniels Wants Curfew Law.
Secretary Daniels believes social
life here has a positive value for the
public man, If 1t is not overdone.
He wants a return to the Jefferson
IAN idea in entertaining, but note the
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
FRECklES
February anA March Drine Out Un.
siSht1y SDsts. Hsw to ReDsvs
Easily.

! The woman with tender skin breads
February and March because thsy are
likely to cover her face with ugly
freckles. No matter how thick her
veil, the sun and winds have . strong
tendency to make her freclkle.
Fortunately for her peace Of mind
the recent discovery Of . nsw pre-
scription, othine-doubls strengtA.
makes II possible for even those most
susceptible to freck3ss to keep their
skin clear and white. No matter how
stubborn q case Of freckles you have,
the double strenEth oshine should n.
move them.
Get an ounce from your drug4ist
and banish the frecklea. Money back
II Ii fails-Advt
The Washington times., 1914-03-29

Thinkwhatagreatprivi-
lege it would be to have
the advice of Henry Ford, the
worlds greatest automobile
manufactures, and Thomas A
Edison, the worlds greatest
electrical authority, in set
Ting the problem of which
electric to buy.
We can offer you the result
of their investigation and tho
benefit of their judgment on
electric cars.
Three Times tho Choice of
Ford and Edison
Mr.. Ford has owned three
Detroit Electrics; and this
is the only make of electric
car he has ever owned.
Mr.. Edison has owned three
Detroit Electrics; and these
ara the only electric cars he
has ever owned since we
placed our cars on the market.
Why not be guided by these
two men in choosing your
electricl Their repeated pur-
chases of Detroit Electric cars
furnish the strongest endorse
ment they can give.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
Charges "Incompatibility"
After 43 Years Happiness

SALEM. Mass. March A-Mrs IDA
F. Morse tomorrow will sue for di-
vorce on the grounds of 'incompati-
bility." discovered by her after forty
three years Of happy married life. One
Of her children is forty-two wears old.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
Will Talk to Blind.

Mrs. Marie Fletcher Kent. daughter
Of Senator Duncan U. Fletcher of Flor
ida, vtll give an account Of the tour
Of tho American committee on agri-
cultural developments in European
countries at the entertainment for the
blind in the National Library for the
Blind. 1T29 n street northwest. tomor-
row night at s o'clock
The Washington times., 1914-03-29

oAAu IIO9S SSO0AxP4SS&AyS S4OSPtS0
electric pleasure car factory.
The Car Of the Year
Detroit Electric cars this
year-as always-offer you
the highest possible perfec-
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utmost elegance and beauty
In design and finish. the most
modern features of convent
ence and luxury, the best Of
electrical engineering practice
In power, speed, endurance.
economy, safety.
A vide range of choice Il
offered In our list Of models,
With Bevel Gear Axle:
Victoria $500
G-Passenger Brougham
(Rear Seat Drive)- %. 2S5o
5-Passenger Brougham
Front Seat Drive). .. $500
With Worm Gear Axle:
Gentleman's Roadster. :. $500
4-Passenger Brougham
(Rear Seat Drive). -. $50
5-Passenger Brougham
Detroit Duplex Drive) 5000
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Be guided by the example
Of Ford, Edison and these
other motor experts. Call and
see the Detroit Electric for
yourself.
A ride will quickly con-
vince you why every third
electric pleasure Car sold is a
Detroit Electric. Demonstra-
ton on request
The Washington times., 1914-03-29

A banquet and entertainment was
given by the International Brotherhood
Of Bookbinders, Local No. 4. in the
Saengerbund club rooms last night Oas
hundred and thirty members were pres
ent. A minstrel show was given.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
Speaks on Chinese.

Charles p. Nes6it. superintendent Of
Insurance Of tho District. delivered an
address on Tho Chinese Question"
before the Society for the Study Of
Socialism Of George Warrington uni
night.
The Washington times., 1914-03-29
Eastern High School
Cadets Plan for Camp

Forty cadets Of Company y. Eastsrn
High school. are awaiting pernissioR
from Superintendent f. L. Thurstcn
FOR hve-day encampment In Virginia
during the Easter holidays. The boys
plan to conduct the camp in military
order.