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The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17
.G]LDS!I COLDS! GlLDS!
inslptsut Gelds Afay seeEa haaoEas In Themselves, bat F Neg, leSted May Result in Var. ieus Insurable Mad.
 adiss.
''PURoLA" REMEDIES WILL
 HELP YoU.

"PurOla" Laxative Honey and Tar Cough Syrup.
 An agreeable combination, con- taining no opiate or harmful drugs, and Is therefore recommended for children. The great ndvanLage of this preparation over oll 2ugh mixturse lies in th efact O. lax atiYe tendencies. By it. autle action on the liver and bov.1, 1t eliminates the waste from the sys- tenn, and adjusts the stomach for better assimilation of the healing qualities of curative ingredients con tained in the syrup. This, together with the soothing effects of the other remedial agents contained in combination, stamps it very yalu- able remedy for coughs, colds, bron- chitis, croup, hoarseness, sore throat and all diseases of the throat and lungs. Prices 25c a2d soc.
 Laxative Cold Tablets. The speedy relief for colds, coughs, bronchitis, headache and neuralgia. "Purola" Laxative Cold Tablets have no peer in reducing the fever and allaying the pains ac- Companying and following La Grippe They move the bowels gently with cut gripping and do not produce ring ing in the head. Price 25c.
 'PurOla" MenthOlatsd CatarFh Balm.
 A continued and lonE standing cold aften leads to catsrrh in itB various forms. 'Purola" Nenthol- ara' Tnrlrrh Balm relieves catarrh, h. e- cold in the head, cat
 ness, and all complies
 rom chroRic nasal ca-
 25c.
 Euca-Menst (G Cough . .- tickle in your throat; cbeo. spasmodic coughing; agree able {. the taste. Price 5e.
 For Sale By
 Keller Bros. Drug Go.
 Sole SkagWay Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

Contrary to the general impres- sion, homegrown entrants, straw berries, raspberries, gooseberries and cranberries are plentiful in Alaska and, as determined by soil, climate and typographical conditions, farm ing is possible on approximately 100000 square miles of territory. Stranger yet to those who picture Alaska as an ice-blocked, frozen country is the statement, made public by the Department of Agri-
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

Do you know?
 That we use the best hard wheat flour obtainable.
 That we use pure lard.
 That we use the best eggs.
 That we use the best extracts and spices.
 That we use the utmost care in the preparation of all our articles.
 That We give a money-back guar ty with everything you buy from us. If you don't know these things, it's time you did for it's to your benefit to know them. The Now Idea Bakery and Delicatessen. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17
EDITORIAL PAGE

culture, that the mean annual tenn perature of Sitka, is about the same as that of Washington, D.. C." Varieties of wheat, oats, rye, barley, potatoes and many other veg etables have matured every season since the department started it's work at ''s two most northern eX- pertinent stations" says the state ment. One of these stations is with in 75 miles of the Arctic Circle.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

Olympia Beer on draughJ at the Board of Trade. This famous brew, both on draft and in bottles Is kept constantly fresh. This is the Board of Trade Bar where the celebrated Rainier Beer Is also kept in bot ties. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

Addressing tho Manufacturers As sOciation at their banquet in Balti- more, Speaker Champ Clark an nounced that he would be elected president in 1916. He also declar- ed that Senator Borah would be the nominee of the Republican par ty. Mir. Clark made it clear that he believed that he would today be president had the presidential pri- mary been in effect when President Wilson was nominated. He said that Colonel Roosevelt knew more about things in general than any other man, and declared tha. .. Monroe Doctrine was live ma ... and that no European power dare. to interfere on this continent The democratic platform declares for one term for tho presidency. aud this may b, lLr u.... incentive to try again
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

Bonded WnIsReys-C1Ibson, Aeun
 Vernon and Belmont. The best Of Reer-Blue Ribbon, Budweiser and Pale Rainier, at the Mascot, Tele- phone 67. ft
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17
CATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is blood or constitutional disease, and in order to cure 1t you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surf aces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not Quack medicine. It was prescrib- ed by one ef the best physicians in this country for years and is regular prescription. It is compos- ed of the best tonics known, com bined with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous sur faces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what pro duces such wonderful results in cur ing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
 FL. Cheney & Co.,, Props,
 Toledo, o.
 Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
 rake Halls Family Pills for con- situation.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17
CRAB MEAT COUK TAILS
 RS The Pack Train Restaurant Service Q ln carte.

You should give Luxor" toilet a trial. 3oe the ''Week End" sets for men End women, 35 cents. Enough for a thorough trial Keller Bros. Agents. If.
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The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

Whats a Skagway Omelet? You'll never find out until you visit the New Idea Bakery and Dehcates5en.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

Take "Purola" SODIUM PHOS- PLATE and give your liver q shake. For Sale by Keller BrcB. Drug Go.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17
COAL KOAL COAL

British Columbia Boat Harbor Coal. S12.OO per ton delivered. Phone 33. J. NJ. Tanner. If
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17
THR PATTERsON-O'BRIEN co.
 Dealers In

DEN TAI s UP PILE s 22s Walker Bldg. Seattle, Wash. 0rders by mall or cahle will receive prompt attention. Catalogue on re- 4usst.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

HAND LAUNDRY The Jandos Hand Laundry on Third srteet next l8 Golden North Hotel, does your washing without shrinking the clothes. Family work given careful attention. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

No. of E.. Q. ..s Alaska suaa.. Morning Pos. . 4 oo. 8
 paga weekly paper published a- Ju- neau, Alaska, by the Alaska sun day Morning Post Fuadzhtng Co., has reached our desk. A. B. Cal labam is editor or the new publtca- ton and M 8. Perkins business manager. The Sunday Post is ai- igned on its editorial page with the
 Socialistic party, which it claims IS "the only political party which is based on a scientific conception of the existing state Of huan society"
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
Dentists.

office Hours: 9-12 g. 10. 1-6 p. m.
 Alaskan Building Broadway SHAGWAY ALASKA
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17

A bill prescribing .. worship of heaven and oi Con-. ..# by the president of the Ca.asa republic has been passed by tn. admu.stra- tive council of China Christian missionaries had opposed tho estab- fishing of a state religion for China. The constitution which President Yuan Shi Eat was sworn f. uphold provides chat "a..n..a shall have freedom of r...-.r. However, neag'- au nations ...a treaties stipU..ilg freedom -. ...-.9n.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-02-17
IT WILL SAW

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Evening journal., 1914-12-10
F. c. BANCROFT AGAIN
Heads State Grange

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del, Dec. 1O.-Prior to the
noon recess the Delaware State
Grange elected the following officers
for the next two years:
Worthy Master, Frank c. Bancroft,
Wyoming.
Overseer, Horace L. Dilworth, Mon
chanin.
Lecturer, Edward A. Evans, Ches-
void.
Steward, Robert P. Robinson. Viii
mington.
Assistant Steward, W. E. Cranston.
Newport.
Chaplain, w. d. Wilson, Lewes.
Treasurer, Charles Barker, Milford.
Secretary, Wesley Webb, Dover.
Gate Keeper, o. w. Eastburn. Hoe
kessin.
Ceres. Mrs Mabel Derby, Wood
side.
Pomona, Mrs. d. T. Mustard, Lewes.
Flora, Mrs. F. c. Bancroft, Wyom-
ing.
Lady Assistant Steward, Mrs. w.
E. Cranston, Newport.
Executive Committee, f. c. Ran
croft, Wyoming; Hervey Walker,
Marshallton; Daniel Short, Laurel I;
J. H. Rosa, Milford; Wesley Webb,
Dover.
The officers were installed at the
afternoon session.
The grange voted one hundred dol
lars to the Belgian sufferers.
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
TODAY S MOVES
IN THE VAREONE,,
What THEY MEAN
BY '. ". 4. MASON
Former European Manager of The
United Press.

united Press.
NEW YORK. Dec i0--tl1 a. m.l--
The difference between the British
navy eficiently and inefcienily led
is shown BY the dinerent results OF
the Atlantic and Pacific South Ameri-
can sea fights. The trapping of the
German squadron of the Faulklands
not only was remarkable piece Of
strategy. but also It resulted from un-
precedently rapid and secret action
by the British authorities after Ad-
miral Cradocks ships had been de-
stroyed off Chile
The British government has re-
Quested its home newspapers not 10
speculate on the means taken 10 de-
stroy Admiral Won Specs squadron,
because there Is other work at sea
still to be done. Thus, authoritative
information is lacking II is not difh-
cult, however. TO reconstruct, In broad
outline. what was done Three days
before the Chilean disaster, and two
days after tho Audacicus was de-
stroyed Lord Fisher succeeded Prince
Louis of Battenberg as First Sea Lord.
Lord Fishers first important act
seems TO have been the creation of
new special high speed squadron
charged with the duty of running
down Won Spec and destroying his
highly efficient but secondary war
ships. The British squadron, undoubt-
edly had as its nucleus one or more
dreadnought cruisers mounting II
inch guns and possessing a twenty
five knot speed. Won Specs best guns
were Of S2-inch calibre and his high
est speed. which applied only to his
smaller ships. was 24.5 knots.
To command the British ships,
Lord Fisher selected his own right
hand man, Admiral sturdee recently
made chief of naval STAFF. The vast
importance attached TO the expedi-
ton is apparent in the appointment
of Admiral Sturdee whose real posi-
tion is that of strategist AT home.
Won Specs Chilean victory occur
red on November 1, the details being
known several days later II seems
therefore. as If Admiral Sturdee lett
England only about month ago. The
entire manoeuvrc was obviously con-
Quoted with such secrecy that despite
Germany's elaborate espionage sys-
tenn in England, not word reached
Won Spec The Germans committed
the fault of Understanding Lord
Fisher. Had they not done so It is
inconceivable they would have re-
mained in South American waters. II
they had supposed that the chief of
the British naval staff was on his
, way TO meet them the Germans would
have rushed out of harms way 10
other parts of the world, leading
Admiral Sturdee tantalizing chase
Instead. Won Spec ran straight into
the British commanders arms by
steaming from the Pacific into the
/ Atlantic
The completeness Of the victory
CONTINUED on Page p.
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
MANY DOCUMENTS PREY TO
FIRE. IN COURT HOUSE LOFT;
.PRIZED RECORDS BURNED

Fire shortly after 2 o'clock this af-
teruoon in the third story of the County
Court House destroyed many old docu-
ments and damaged others.
B The loss of these ancient records, some
Of which were preserved from the Co.
rouIaI days, could not be estimated this
afternoon. They were valued mostly as
historical treasures.
Walter g. Tatnall, Harry Robinson
and others have been going over the
records recently, compiling and ar
ranging the documents for the State
Archives Commission. The records
were removed from the old New Cas-
,tIA Courthouse to the present court
mouse, when the latter was completed.
Mr.. Robinson was working in one
of the third story rooms amons the
documents when the fire started.
He had many of the records folded and
anread on che table and arranged on the
floor in boxes in two of the rooms.
George Cummings, bailif of the
State Courts, smelled smoke about :
, o,cIoclx and traced It to the loft, where
che Archives Commission representa-
4ives had been working.
He discovered blaze in the corner
room in which nobody was working
The flames had eaten their way ap-
narently from a waste basket to the
table. 10 the chairs and to boxes
containing documents, which were
ablaze. po,,,e
Cummings called for help. Baliln
John g. King responded, saw the
troubIe and got a bucket OF wafer,
The calls of Cummings and hing
summoned Robinson from ahotnet
Aoom. and Court Crier George Smitn
and others responded with tire extln-
guishers and soon had the names
extinguished. 4tou
IL is estimated that nearly ,hou
sand documents loose and in boxes were
partlv burned. Just how many oi tn'
oId papers were entirely consumed
not known. The furniture OF the room
was ruined.
Just what started the fire could no
be learned
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
by The United Press.

ny lNf Ahiith NtNNs
LONDON. Dec. lO.-England has re-
asserted herself and again assumed
her position ms mistress Of the seas.
This is the general view taken In Lon
don today as a result of the victory off
the Falkland Islands. in the South
Atlantic. in which the German cruisers
Scharnhorst, Gnelsenau and Leipzig
were sunk by the squadron under the
command Of vice Admiral Sir Fred.
erick Sturdce. The Admiralty was
overwhelmed today with demands for
additional details Of the victory and
news Of the cruisers destruction, ana
Nurnberg, which escaped during en-
gagement. There is every confidence
/ In London that these vessels will be
sunk, despite their speed.
Reports were circulated today that
In addition TO the three cruisers sent
10 the bottom. two others were badly
damaged. There was no confirmation
of this report from the Admiralty.
In the absence Of the mention of any
German commander. Admiral Won
Spec in the official report from the
Admiralty, Il is accepted here today
that he went down with the scnarn-
horst, his flagship, Some" OF the
crew Of the Gneisonau and scharn-
horst are declared to have been res.
cued from the water The normal com.
! ploment OF the vessels sunk was more
, than 1900 men on a war fooiing ihi
j the schranhorst Gnoisenau and Leip
+ zig undoubtedly had moro than 200
men on board This number. lt Is be
, lleved. viii represent tho approximate
German losses In the fight
The destruction OF the three cruis-
crs by Vice-Admiral Sturdee sweeps
from the sea Germanya only organ.
lied flotilla. Even though they should
escape. the Nurnbcrg and Dresden
would be able TO accomplish It'll,
without the support of more power
} ful vessels OF the squadron destroyed
by the British
The Karlsruhe, commerce raider
whose record is second only 20 tho
{, late Emden, is still at large. There Is
also great speculation here as TO the
whereabouts Of the battle cruiser Nor
! Der Tam. This vessel Is reported 10
, have run the British blockade and tC
be en- route to join the feet OF Admiral
) Won Spec.
The British public is as yet L.
norant as TO the vessels comprising
/ Vice-Admiral Sturdee's victorious
/ fleet n is assumed. however. that tho
, British had the advantage in guns
Just as the Germans had over the lat,
D Admiral Cradock in the Pacific en-.
b gagement when the British cruiser.
: Good Hope aud Monmouth were sunk
b The determination of tho Admiralty
b to avenge these two cruisers is ovi
! dent in the disclosure of the fact tina
b Admiral Sturdee is in command of ia,
) Atlantic squadron. lie was takcT
from his desk as chief of the nava
J. war stan. Few in England knew thai
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
GERMANS CONTINUE TO
HAMMER Close TO WARSAW
By rhe unlted press.

PE1ROGRAD, Dec. lO.-Porsistent at
tacks by the Germans. within torty
miles oi Warsaw, are admitted by tho
official statement from the War Office
today u is declared that ON the even
ing oi December Z. the Germans began
AN advance along the entire iilty-mile
front from How to Glovno. They were
rcpulscd with enormous losses. Fight
ing ia the vicinity of Mawa is less Nio-
lent. IL is declared. The statement iol-
lowss
con December the lighting in The re-
aion oi Mlawa was less energetic.
"Ou the lett bank of the Nistula on
/ the evening of December z. the Ger
m.ns commenced am energetic advance
along the entire trout from How TO
lGlovuo They made repeated persistent
uttarks in dcusc columns. The Rus
sian nrc. aided hy scarchlighi- which
swept thc German lh,es resulted in cnor.
lnons LOSSES 80 The cncmy. The t'crnauH
Wcrc rppulscd everywhere.
"On the same day stubborn lighting
between Lowicz and How was without
result Tor The Gcrmaus
Fighting continues with the situation
unchanged m the pioilkow region.
"Souih oi Cracow with battle still in
progress. The fighting being pressed with
great persistence The Germans en-
dcayurcd three times to break the Rus
sian line but were repulsed with heavy
/ losscs."
Evening journal., 1914-12-10

sioners shall elect one of their number
as president, with the title of Mayor
and he shall receive 81 200 a year; he
shall have no veto power however
BY the affirmative vote of three of the
commissioners they can remove any
member of the commission for cause,
after a fair hearing. No person who is
in arrears for city taxes or who is in
debted to the city, or who has been
convicted of embezzlement of city
funds, bribery, perjury or infamous
crime is eligible to he q commissioner.
No commissioner shall accept any yalu-
able thing to influence him in his duties,
and shall accept no pass, privilege or
special OF free or reduced service from
any public service corporation.
The commissioners shall have the
power to grant franchises for use of tho
streets, or to extend existing franchises
subject to the people being given a
chance to submit the question TO a ref.
erendum of the voters. No franchise
shall be granted for more than thirty
years, and the city reserves the right
TO acquire by purchase or condemnation
any public utility operating under q
franchise granted by the city. Th'
commissioners shall have supervision o.
Continued on Page 8.
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
CALL EMPRESS
TO BEDSIDE Of
STRICKEN KAISER
Ruler of the Germans In
Serious Condition Today,
London Reports
LONG Sufferer FROM
BRONCHIAL TROUBLE
IN Thc Tinted Pros.

LONDON, Dec. lO.-Kaiser Wilhelm
was wracked by severe coughing spell
early today and was relieved only after
the court physicians and the Empress,
who was summoned to his bedside, had
administered to him for nearly an hour,
reports reaching here by way of Am
sterdam sert.
1t is now accepted in London that
the condition of the Kaiser is serious.
1t is evident that the strctest censor
ship is being exercised by the German
government. Reports of his Maiesty's
illness have come from numerous differ
ent points. His ailments are variously
described as influenza, bronchitis, pneu-
monia and nervous prostration.
The latest report from Berlin, which
appeared TO bear the marks of official
approval, declared that the condition
of the Kaiser was unchanged.
Bronchial trouble has bothered the
Kaiser for some time. In 1912 he was
confined to his bed for some time 10y
this ailment, coupled with muscular
rheumatism. There is no doubt, too
/ that his Majesty has carried burden
under which most men would have col
lapsed long ago, since the outbreak OF
the war He has been constantly at tn,
front and assumed supreme command
of his armies II has been declared
here that several German failures hav,
been due TO interference by the Kaiser
with the plans of his general staff
] The Kaiser returned to Berlin lasi
Thursday at night. The residents oi
the German capital supposed he was
still at the front, or at least in Bres
lau, until the Lokal Anzeiger announced
that he was again in the Royal Palace
Orders are said to have been ISSUED
that there must be no demonstration
about the palace, owing to His Majesty
condition.
One report declares that a visit to vi
emma, during which he contracted
cold, is directly responsible for the Kai
ser's illness. From Breslau it is report
ed the Kaiser hurried To the Austria
capital where he saw Emperor Jose
If this report Is true. il is by stranc
coincidence that the Kaiser shout
become seriously III as result of
visit to Franz Josef. II was during th
Kaiser's last visit to Austria that tn
aged ruler of the Dual Monarchy con
tracted a cold which developed into al
illness threatening the life of Fran
Josef. On this OCCASION the Austrian
Emperor stood bare-headed for such
! time while the Kaiser was taking hi
departure that he took cold and it wa
feared for a time that he would not re
cover.
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
pnsTpnNF INIrIATIONS

Blue Rock Castle. No. 25, Knights
of the Golden Eagle, met last evening
but because of the bad weather the
class initiation was postponed until
next Wednesday evening. Charles
Jones. one of the oldest members of
the Castle. responded with a shcrt adj
dress and song entitled Sweet
Alice Bent Bolt" All the members
present took part in quoit pitching;
Ernest L. Smith and Cecil p. Ewing
being champion pitchers Of the even
ing
The degree team is requested to be
present on next Wednesday evening
A photograph of the members viii be
taken on Wednesday evening, Decem-
ber 80.
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
COUNCILMAN WILLIAMS TO
AID NEEDY OF HIS ward

Councilman Albert n. Williams. OF
the Twelfth ward, is anxious that
something be done to relieve the
needy of his ward. Mr.. Williams to-
day expressed a willingness to assist
in that work and TO distribute food
clothing and other necessities. He
will receive donations of food, cloth
ing, etc, at his home. No. 1925 West
Fourth street, and will look after the
distribution. Mr.. Williams today
said there arc several families in
need of immediate relief.
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
ornuAy DArrrRlrs Halt FRENCH

By The United Press
BERLIN Via wireless to London Dec. io--rhe French
alta on Couren and in the East Argonne aistrics
yesterday and finally aroken down
u4aer heavy artillery from the German masked batteries
The French osehea,y through their EFFORTS according 70 rho
war Once today In the souyan district tho
annoanc mont read French confined themselves srt-
leiy ars once announcement continues ~on the
eastern the Maznran lakes region there have been
tmeiy only IN northern Poland our troops cperat
ne right Of weohse aormed and toos Frzang1 ear
turing 500 prisoners and machine n nortsera
Poland several Russian attacks have been repused.'
Evening journal., 1914-12-10
Draft of Proposed New
Charter for Wilmington,
Prepared by Civic As
sociafion, AIse Provides
Tor Initiative and Refer
endum, But No Recall
MANAGER WOULD BE
IN CHARGE OF AFFAIRS

Providing for a commission form of
government, with five Commissioners
elected by the people, and a City Man
ager with broad powers to be named
by the Commissioners to conduct the
city's affairs, the draft of a proposed
new charter for Wilmington prepared
by a committee of the Civic Associa-
ton was made public today it pro-
vides for the initiative to start legis-
lation and for the referendum, If the
people desire to vote on the adoption
of any ordinance or sanctioning OF
any franchise that might be acted on
favorably by the Commissioners. Re
call OF public officers is not provided
for. The proposed charter will be
submitted to the Legislature that con-
venes in January. Whether the Legis-
lature will be asked to enact It out
right Git requires two-thirds favor
able vote in Senate and House, or
to enact it subject to favorable vote
of the people of Wilmington at a ref
erendum election is not determined at
this time.
The charter draft contemplates
"home rule" in the broadest sense for
the city, with full legislative powers
so long as legislation does not con-
fiict with the State Constitution.
Instead of City Council as at present,
along with the various commissions that
have charge of the city departments
the proposed charter provides for a
Board Of Commissioners of five mem
bers. who shall have full legislative and
administrative powers for the city. These
five commissioners shall be elected from
the city at large, the ballots at the cleo
tion having no party designation. The
salary Of the commissioners shall be
81 900 year, with a reduction Of $50
In salary for each meeting from which
a commissioner is absent. The commits