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The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
cIeyerness of Beavers.

Some beaver dams, if built by human beings, would be styled feats of engt- neering. They are by no means lOdat- ed haphazard. Each site is carefully selected and each dam accompIishes a purpose that seems as if reasoned out in advance. Trees are felled with a nIcety that can be duplicated only by skilled woodsmen. And the beaver does not limit his tree cutting to sap lIngs. In the Adirondacks the animals have been known to cut down trees twenty inches and more in diameter. They prefer yellow birch and poplar though they will cut any tree that seems necessary to their purpose. The dams are built of alder sticks, mud and grass and are finally chinked with moss, making a solid wall that often must be dynamited to be effectually de- stroyed. The cutting teeth of the beav- CT are very sharp, and there is great power behind the little jaws. Ordina- " beaver chips are about half the size of the chips made by the average woodchopper, and they much resemble chips made with an ax, so smoothly are they cut.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
EDITORIAL P FACE

ton. And If there is anything that Mir. Wilson dislikes, it is to make trouble.
 So It was perfectly natural that the president should grow so en- thusiastic at the idea of getting this great Advisory board together And it was also perfectly natural from his point of view-that he should refuse to take the advice Of the experts, if 1t promised to push matters to the breaking point with Bryan, Kitchin, and the rest oi the pacifist group.
 But, in connecting with the resig- nation of Henry A. Wise Wood, and the strong protests Of Alan R. Hawley Cwho Is president of the Aero Club of America, and one of the chiet authorities on aerial nay igation), statements from those members of the board open Up a new bit of government scandal. For both charge that Secretary Daniels suppressed the report made to him by the General board; that he or dered the board to submit new plans to come within &n appropria- tion fixed by him; and that even when the second report was made he revised it to suit his own ideas Of what a navy ought to be, and cut out some of the most import ant recommeDdatiOns.-BOston Daily Advertiser
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
DILLER HOTEL IS
 OUT OF BUSINESS

Seattle, Jan. PA landmark in Seattle since 1890 and for many years in the days before the Qrtm- ary law lne scene of many secret caucuses of the politicians of King county and tho state, the Dill Ter hotel has closed it's doors. It was stated by the management that the action followed unayailing attempts of the Hetel Diller com pany to obtain a modification of l. its lease on the building. When the registration books closed there was an exodus of the guests to other nolels in the ueighbOrhood, Many of the guests had lived at the IDnIer fer many years.
 The DiIIer hotel building was started in 1889, immediately after the fire. and was opened as a hotel under Leonard Differs man. agemeut ill 1890. Since his death it has changed hands several times.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
IGNORING THE EXPERTS

When President Wilson appointed the members of his Government Ad- 7isory board with the idea of en- listing the help of the biggest and 6raiuiest scientists and inventors in this country, to help on the move ment for preparedness, he did a good thing. Now tbat it is plain the government does not intend to take the experts advice, when they offer t, most Americans will think the President is acting in character Lst5c fashion. President Wilson cer- taluly Icyes to put his big ideas before the people. But he is not always oYer-anxiOus to put his words into deeds, when it comes to a pinch!
 Yesterday statements were given out by several of the leading men Oa the Advisory board, all of them expressing more or less surprise that the president was so much opposed 10 backing Up the really sound plans for national defense If the president does not want our advice" the experts say, why in the world did he start us at work on this idea?" The question shows a curious inability to understand MT Wilson's pre-eminent eharacteristics, When he conceived the idea of the National Advisory board, it appealed to him as strongly as it did to the rest of the nation, because it sound ed good. Ard the president always likes to say something that sounds good. But to carry out the plans the board might favor would prob ably make more or less trouble in the Presidents party at washing
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
THE YASAKA AIARU

r looks as if the United states wul have to wait until the last Ger man submarine, flying the Austrian flag, had been scOOped in by the allied navy, before we can expect any satisfactory answer to the Presidents note; uRless, indeed, the Austrians, In turn, shift the sub marines over under tho Turkish flag. Then once again the Springfield re publican will be able to inform its protesting correspondents that President Wilson has '"wrung from a mighty power" the promise that, haYl0v nc submarines left, it will agre not to uss them in any way d2pleasing to transatlantic critics The fate of the Yasaka Maru might have been like that of the AncOaa, had it not been for the very prompt and effective work of her officers and crew. The first re port referred to the submarine as l German boat Of course, that must be au vrrcr. The Teutous have al- ready made it plain that Austria is to play the role of the wicked parner for the present. Perhaps in time, if questions Of state 80 command it, it will Pe Turkeys turn to fill that role; or perhaps Bulgaria's. It Is a simple matter Go change a bit of 5uauug.-EN.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
GIFT FOR BATTLESHIP

New Tcrk, Dec. 29-The battle ship Texts today received a solid silver model Of an ancient war ship, the gift b eing from the Hol- Iand-Amgricau line in appreciation Of the rescue of passengers and crew from the steamship Ryndam' which vas ill collision with the steamsh'l Joseph Cuneo near Nan tucket rtghtship last May.
 The rattleshiD South Carolina al so had @ part in the rescue work and will receive a similar gift as soon a1 she arrives here.
 The warsbip model, which stands four feet nigh, is that of the ze- ven Proyincien, the flagship of Ad- miral de Ruyter, famed in the his tory of the seventeenth century.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
ANCONA LIFE BOAT
 FOUND; NEW EVIDENCE

Rome, Jan. 10-One of the miss ing Ancona lifo boats has been found, according to an official state meut issued by the war office and according to the report circulated proof has been clearly ascertained that the boat was fired upon while filled with men, women and chil- dren.
 Just what proof the war officials have secured has not been diYulged, but it is known that a most seri- ous aspect has at last changed the complexion of tho entire case.
 It is announced that a full state ment of facts will be sent to the American government within the next 24 hours.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be CuCed by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. O.. We. the undersigned, have known E. J. Cheney for the last i5 years. and believe hknn perfectly honorable in all business trRn8actlong and financially able to carry out any obligations made by hls firm NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
 Toledo, O. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting directly upon tie blood and mu- eoaa surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price I5 cents per bottle Sold by all Druggists.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

A Central News Agency dispatch from Rome says that SeccOlO prints a dispatch from an Athens cores poudelt saying that the Turkish cruiser Nudiliri has been sunk by the Russians in the Black Sea and the Sultan Selim put cut of com mission. The AIidiliri was formerly the German cruiser Breslau and the Sultan Selim was the GOeben.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

Zenith Oil foy the sewing ma chine. It protects the life of all rrictioual points, making them work smoothly and surely. Prevents rust forming on the metal parts Will not gum or become rancid. 1Oc' 25c. soc bottles. Keller Bros'' Sole Skagway Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

Discovering that the mailing of sets Of picture postcards in differ ent sequences were being used to signal 10 the continent results of Zeppelin raids on London, British authorities have prohibited the sale or posting of picture post cards.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

Zenith Oil keeps musical instru- ments, such as Cornets and From bones in the very best of condition at all tines, 1Oc, 25c, soc bottles. Keller Bros. Sole Skagway Agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
FIRM GANIBLES
ON QUICK PEACE

Berlin, Jan, PA Breslau firm of dealers in talking machines has either decided to go in for long credits or else it expects an early peace. l. advertises it's instruments and records on the following terms; During the war you pay nothing. Beginnig= four weeks after war, you pay four marks monthly until phonogr2ph and records are paid for"
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

Working people in German state arsenals manufacturing arms, can non and ammunition, were given a vacation during Christmas and New Year holidays. Last year they kept busy without interruption,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
WAR STDELTGHTs
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There are more men In the French aviation corps than in the whole of the United States army declares Norman Prince, son of F.. H. Prince, of Boston, who has just returned on furlough after eight months service in the French ayia- ton corps. He states that the French morale is excellent and on the western front they do not move save to go forward.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12
Only One "BrOmO Qninlne"

Whenever you feel cold coming on,
 think of the full name LAXATIVE PROMO OUININE. Cures a Cold iu one day. Cures Grip in two days. Look for signature ofE. ". Grove on the box. 25c
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

The crown of King Peter of Ser bia is a trophy of the Bulgars; 1t Was found on the battlefield of prisrend. King Ferdinand is greet ed throughout Macedonia as liber- ator.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

because Of depletion of staffs and shortage of engine power. Passen- ger traffic will practically cease af- ter 9 D. Ii.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

The Skagway agents for the Eastman Kodak. films and supplies re Keller Bros. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-01-12

The war has affected the passen- ger train service in Scotland. Heavy curtailments take effect Jan. lOo
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-06
POLO EVENTS WELL FILLED.
Army Teams cant Compete. hut
Many civilians Enter.

TN. trouble iu Mexico has spo. ed the
-ulrN for the A.mN Polo club tourna-
meut to hc held at Washington from
Apfll - 80 20 80 fsr as army teams are
concerned. hut tn. event has been filled
hy two teams Of officers quartered at
the War Department 80 play as The
Army and Navy teams. The tourna-
men, entries closed yesterday with Capt
two events for civilian teams have filed
beyond expectations.
According 30 col g. q. T.cat. dele
cat. of the Army Polo Association, who
returned 10 Washington Yesterday after
a three day visit IN which he met IL,
l.. Herbert ana other officials of the
Polo Association ten or twelve teams
viii Join in the civilian fixtures. The
PLAYERS and Mount that have been in
the game at Aiken viii go direct To
Washington, John o'Day will enter a
piping Rock team. Burrell x. and
Julian HUI viii lead the Wcstmoreland
team of Grecnsblrg. Pa. oscar coli
can is to bring the Miami Valley team
from Dayton. ohio The Stokes brothers
Will be the nucleus Of "a Philadelphia
Country club team ond T., :. Burke,
Ir. and 4 ~ baldwin are to head the
Chagriu Valley Hunt club team OF
Cleveland A Bryn Mawr team Is a
possibIlit, also, The Deal Polo and
Riding club sent It's entry by mistake
to the Polo Association office in this
civ. and II ha@ been forwarded TO Capt.
Cuotes. Hugh :. Iegaro will captain a
team from the Washington Polo Club,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-06
RAMONA HAS FILMS
and REAL LIVE ACTORS
Musical Setting Is a Feature
of Helen Hunt JackSOn's
story Dramatized.

ue'.ir Hu't Iackson's novel Ramona
was the Subject ~ an elaborate motion
picture ~hoWu here for the first time last
.uighf AT the ForfV-fourth street Theatre,
The tate ~ California life In tho early
ius and on through the gold rush period
In lSia lent itself peculiarly TO camera
a%dartatlou.
The production was presented IN n
prologue and W acts. each introduced
with a stage setting IN which real flesh
and blood actors appeared for a short
period. after which the curtain was low
cred and the moving picture took W and
continued the story.
IN this respect the picture could he
said TO y" more interesting. than the
average type NJ feature film nov being
exhibited. II has to DO with an Alb
sorhirg ,ale Of love and romance and
hardship among the whites and mission
Ind ans and holds well the interest Of
AN audience.
There was y musicai setting which
was a marked feature Of the evenings
entertainment. since tho picture by itself
shows little evidence Of superiority over
many Others Of the same type.
The picture was produced by w II
Clunc. a Western finn manufacturer.
who * now busy on another taken after
Harold Bell Wrigh''s story The Eyes
Of the World"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-06
Ell E SELLS FOR s420.
Old Matters aud Modern Pictures
Fetch eIO,+I8 NJ Andersou'a.

A painting by FL Greco, the Spaniard,
brought the leading price In the last
session OF the picture sale al the An
derson Galleries last night. II was his
"F1akellation OF Christ a canvas
crowded with figures. and sold TO Will
lam Beck for s+20.
No. 2SI. Thomas Moran's Grand
Canal. Venice a water color. sold TO
". r. McCutcheon for $685.. and J. C.
Tomlinson paid $3.50 for No, 2s3. Blake
locks Lone Indian and Setting sun
II. MacNear "a $3.50 for No. 2IO,
Woman Pluckirg Grapes by DC La
cruz DR.. Fowler paid s225 for No,
279, Baracci's Flight Into Egypt and
J. Hopping bought No. ESQ. Francis
Cote's portrait OF Lady Caroline"
J. Drummer gave $40 for No. Esq, a
still life by Desportcs; A. Gill-Martin
paid S205 for No. 2sG. Judgment Of
Paris by an Italian primitive: T. l..
Watson gave $40 for No, 29?. marie
de G~onzaque.'' by +. Pourbus J. II.
Kern bought No. 2s3. Canaletto's
Grand Canal. Venice for 5000 @,
Govatt gave s275 for No. 800. n "Peni-
tent Magdalene,'' Guido REM school j
Fennlne paid $500 for No. 257. Yes
tiers "Theroigne de M~ericourt," and
John Levy go, No 2o4. The Old
Bridge by lose Weiss for sl75.
The total for the evening WAS $3.50.
making a grand total for the sale Of
3l9,4l6.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-06

Edna May In n photo play called saliva
tion Joan"--her nrst appearance In thu
movies-wii begin AZ -nsassn,5nt at IL,
Fulton Theatre on sunday night. when
THE Melody OF Youth" moves to the
Criterion Theatre.
Pauline ponalda, formerly Of tho Covent
Garden opera In London; Miss Ey.ivn
starr, yiolinist; the Manhattan Ladies
Quartet and the hslevy Choral society q,
$50 voices will be among the soloisis a,
the Hippodrome m sunday evening at a
benefit performance.
Please Help Emily a comcdv which
has had a Ions run In England this sea
son. with GLADYS Cooper and charles
Hawtry In the leading roles, has been pro
cured for American presentation by
Selwyn & Co. II is ny II. N Harwood and
Will he producei here next season,
by way Of diversion after arduous con.
nnemen, during the winter the Hippo
dromr elephants, Julia. Lena. RoNle. jennie
and chin Chin. went for a spring stroll
dow Fifth avenue Yesterday at noon,
Their walk IN care Of the trainer. william
Powers, took them from Forty fourth
strSMt down the avenue to Twenty third
street and back again. followed by an In
Quisitlve crowd.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-06
MISS MARY HARTMAN
BRIDE Of Fl. R0SEN
simple Ceremony in st. Bar
tholOmew's Chapel Wit
messed by Few.

Miss Mary Bishop Hartman. only
daughter Of Mr and Mrs. !. Low HART
man. was married to Felix T Roseu
of this city yesterday morning in the
chapel of 81 Bartholomew Church by
the Rev. DIR. Leighton Parks. rector. II
tives and a few intimate friends being
present for the ceremony. The chancel
was decorated with spring flowers and
ferns.
who gave her in marriage. She wore
"A short gown Of Brussels net Nouncad
with point lace and her veil of ,ulle
was held by a cap Of lace fastened at
either side by orange blossoms. Tn.
included a diamond bracelet
and a short string OF well matched
pearls. She carried a bouquet Of lilies
Of the valley II white orchids. The
lace on the gown was worn by her
mother when a bride,
There were no bridal attendants. Err
nest Rosen OF Paris acted as his brothers
best man. There was a matter of sentl-
ment in the wedding. which was the
stllilIN Wv NV tde VI '''
brides grandparents. the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Hartman.
Among those who witnessed the cere-
mony were Mr.. and Mrs, william X.
Vanderbilt. Miss Barbara Rutherfurd,
MI. and Mrs. stephen II. Olin, MIR. and
Mrs. Oliver Hartman. Mr., and Mrs
James +. ID. Lanier. Mr.. and Mrs. Moses
Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hartman,
James &. Bishop, the Misses Bishop,
Mrs. Herbert NJ Hartman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ogden NJ. Reid, Mr.. and Mrs. \
Wright Hartman. Miss Miriam Harri-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Reginald Bishop
Mrs. L. Henry Hartman. Miss Caro-
Hartman. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l.
Gerry. Mrs. Ogden Mills, Mrs. John II
Mccullough. MIR. and Mrs, Carley Har-
riman. Miss Sarah Cunningham. Mr.
and Mrs. Walter T. Rosen and their
infant son. Miss Grace Bigelow, Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis G. Bishop. Mrs, James e,
Cunningham. Mrs. J, Borden Hartman
Miss Ethel Hartman. Miss Georgiana
Hartman Owen and Bronson Winthrop
After the ceremony there was Il small
informal breakfast at the st. Regis and
later Mr., and Mrs. Rosen left Cor a
Southern trip.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-06
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED.

Mr.. and Mrs. David Walter McCord
Of 3N3 Park avenue nave announced the
engagement Of their daughter. Miss
Dorothy McCord. to William T. I.lppin-
colt OF this city Miss McCord was In
troduced TO society at Easthanptou. l..
7, three years ago this summer MIR.
Lippincott Is the son OF J. T. l.ippin-
colt Of Cincinnati n VAS graduated
from a In 1914 No date has been set
for the wedding.
Mrs Francis n Mann Of Troy has
announced the engagement o. her
daughter. Miss Carolyn Mann. to Ev.lyn
du Pont Irving of this city.
Richard Il. Kelly of 4s WEES
Seveniy-sccond street has announces
the engagement Of his daughter.
Miss Margaret Kelley. to James
i Porter. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
William II Porter o. this city. Mr.
Porter was graduated from Princeton
In 1871 and is a member OF Squadron
A. The wedding will take place in the
autumn.
The engagement MAS announced yes
terday of Miss Helen Marie Stuart.
daughter of Mrs. William Couch Stuart.
to E,rnes, Stephen of London. Miss
Stuart lives with her mother at the
Hotel Lorraine
Mrs. Edward Lazarus has announced
wv ~ 'f'A' VI W. We
Dorothy Lazarus. to Jean Cauchols. son
of Frederick Cauehois Of this city. Miss
Lazarus Is the daughter of the late Ed
ward Lazarus and "a niece Of 4 Lincoln
Stadler. The wedding will take place
shortly.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Courtney of
! Westteid. y, j, announced yostorda:
the engagement Of thsir daughter, Mss
Florence l. Courtney. and benjamin
II coon Of Plaintcld. The wedding
will take place IN the fall.
Mr.. m Mrs. Lyman Adelheig Of
Plainfield. y. j.. announced the engage.
ment OF their daughter. Miss bessie
Ray Adelberg. and Charles iIlrsch oi
Newark. The wedding will take plac.
in June,
| Announcement has been mad in Mont
clair of the ~ngagerncn OF Miss Marion
Robinson. eldes, daughter of Mrs. clay
NJ. Green of Philadelphia. to Frederick
W. Bryant, son of Major and Mrs. VIII.
lam A. Bryant. Of ~ Prospect avenue,
Montclair. The engagement Of Mis-,
Sheila Bryan, to Clarence S%venson OF
Buffalo. formerly Of Minneapolis. was
announced,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-06
AUDIENCE BRILLIANT.
E,"nins Performance Dringa
Many Widely known Persons.

There was another brilliant audience
Tor last nights ballet programme At
ne Metropolitan Opera House. Among
hose present were:
Mr. and Mrs. william n. Vanderbilt.
NJ and Mrs. J. Sergeant Cram. MIR.
ava Mrs. Amos r. +. Pinchot, Mr.. and
Mrs Lewis Nixon. Mr.. and Mrs. New
hoId lie Roy Edgar, Mr.. and Mrs. Mel.
.o0 oShaughnessy and Mr.. and Mrs,
w Bourke Cochran. With Mr.. and Mrs.
whitney Warren were Miss Gabrielle
warren and Miss Muriel Winthrop. and
VI. and Mrs. r.. Reeve Merritt had
among their guests Mr.. and Mrs.
Nrchihald McCres and Mr., and Mrs.
i.ohert Graves.
Mrs Willard d.. Straight had as her
guests Mr., and Mrs. Walter Rosen, and
with MIR. and Mrs. Mortimer l.. Schiff
nere Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Delano
Weeks and Mr., and Mrs. William +.
Erhart.
Among others in the audience were
Ms 'iouverneur Kortright. Mrs. Fred
eric Nelson, Mrs, o. II. p. Belmont, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Carroll, Miss Cara
ma Carroll. Miss Mary c. Alexander,
Miss Margaret Luce. Miss Mary
S'hiorelin, Schuyler l. Parsons. Jr,.
Hayard Rives, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry NJ.
T''7rd, Mr., and Mrs. George J. Gould,
Mss Caroline Cortis. Mr.. and Mrs. 4.
stewart Walker, Miss Leary, Mr., and
Mrs William A. Clark. W. MacNeil
l''d'wald, Campbell Steward. Etienne
MarNowski. MIR, and Mrs. r. Francis
H'a' Mr. and Mrs. Herbert NJ, Hyde,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-04-06
NOTES OF THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Mrs. Meredith Underhill CAV a bridge
marty Yesterday at SIG Fifth avenue.

Mrs. Meredith Underhill gave a bridge
party yesterday at 512 Fifth avenue,
Mrs. Grace NJ, McClelland. daughter
of Mrs. Lewis l. McClelland, will be
married to Charles r. Parmele, Jr.. at
Sherry's this evening. a reception will
follow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard {. Hanna, who
passed the winter at their place. Mel
rose Plantation. Thomasville, Ga. are
at the Plaza before returning to their
home in Cleveland.
For the benefit OF the British Women's
Maternity Hospital In Petrograd "A CON
cert will be given In the ballroom 81
the Coterie Club. 40 West Fifty-eighth
street, this afternoon. Among the ar
| lists will be Sacha Votitchenko. who will
play the tympanon.
There will he a meeting this morning
| of the sewing class that works for Bel
leyue Hospital AT the home Of Miss
I<ary, 1882 Fifth avenue. This after
moor AZ the home Of Mrs. Ira Davenport,
al East Thirty-ninth street, will be held
| the nnai meeting for this season Of the
| Colonial Danes Sewing Glass,
The musical clubs OF Brown Univer-
| atty gave a concert followed by dancing
i.,, evening at the Ritx-Carlton. Some
! Of their best known college songs We're
given on the programme. which was
! also contributed to by the mandolin club
OF the university. Among the patronesses
were Mrs. John ID. Rockefeller, Jr., Mrs.
Ira Barrows, Mrs. Everett Colby, Mrs.
Samuel II. Ordway. Mrs. James May
| Duane, Mrs, Colgate Hoyt. Jr,. Mrs,
Alexander Graham and Mrs Charles T.,
hughes, Jr.