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Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03

The following is a private letter which, if it wasn't, might have been written by Juneau's retiring postmas ter to his successor:
 My Dear z. M. B.:
 Just a few hints that may be of bene fit to you in your new position:
 If you think handing out mail con stitutes the principal duty of your of- flee, you. err exceedingly. Of this you will know more later.
 Some people who were never known to receive a letter, visit the postotlice regularly, sometimes oftener, People acquire the postofice habit the same as they acquire the habit of going to the dock every time a steamer lands, or of going to funerals. We both know people who never miss a funeral even though they were not on uOdding terms with the remains.
 If, in cancelling stamps, you remove a thumb, or finger nail, count ten or more before expressing your feelings.
 The fellow who comes in aud stands for an hour at a time before the mouey order window with his legs pointed to 28 minutes past aud insists on tell ing you stories, may annoy you at first, but by the time you assume cold and clammy attitude toward him a few times, he will move on. If he don't, cancel one of his cheeks and date the other
 There was about half a cake of soap in the wash room which l intended leaving but Shack" seut up for it. He said it would probably be needed in the coming campaign.
 In the event of Taku wind blowing down the chimney, close tho general delivery and open a bottle of Old Bourbon.
 The furnace poker has been missing since the cold spell in February and, if my memory is not at fault, either Gov eruor Strong or Judge Jennings bo'- rowed aud forgot to return it. You might nose around Government house
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
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or the court house aDd perhaps you can locate it.
 ] found it wise to not carry the ot- flee money in my raiment Itis some times a temptation to Uan when he has his pockets full of money to drop in some place where four or five have just broken a new pack and are sitting i'm.
 You will receive lots of letters about wandering Willies who came north in '97-8 and whose people back east have been expecting them ever since to bob up with a couple or three tons of gold. Most of them are holding down chairs in "paint stores" and think they are in luck if they eat four times a week. Consign such letters to the waste bas ket. as answers to them would only give the old folks an ache.
 You will also receive letters from sweet young things and frayed and frazzled old things who desire to annex themselves to something that wears pants-outwardly. Turn such letters over to the cub reporters. They make good "copy."
 Kowslphynistachwatsky is Bulgarian for "Is there a letter here for me-"
 In addition to English and profane, you will be required to master eighteen or twenty other languages if you wish to be referred to by all Che patrons of your office as "Our competent and ef1 cient genial and debonair postmaster" That word "debonair" always comes high
 Do not wear tight shoes as eight hour shifts at the general delivery are conducive to corns, bunions and in- growing toenails.
 Any other suggestions may be able to make from time to time will be cheerfully given. Any time you find yourself in deep water, call and l will throw you a line.
 Respectfully,
 E. l.. II.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
ACTION OF SINGLE SPOONFUL
 SURPRISES MANY

Douglas people who bought the simple mixture of buckthorn bark, elycerine, etc., known as Adler ka, are surprised at the INSTANT effect of a SINGLE SPOONFUL. This rem edy is so complete bowel cleanser that it is used successfully in appendi- citis. Adler.i.ka acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel and ONE SPOONFUL relieves almost ANY CASE of consti- patton, sour or gassy stomach. ONE MINUTE after you take it the gases rumble and pass out. Guy l.. Smith, druggist.
Douglas Island news., 1916-05-03
WHEN THE BLOOD GROWS THIN

with advancing years, a little good whiskev is both pleasant and beneficial Have a bottle of our famous old Glen Dbu or a bottle of our eight-year old Kentucky Whiskey in the house for the old folks or those that come to see you. It will do them good and prove equally valuable to yourselfin in case of sudden chill. faintness or stomach trouble. Our whiskies come direct from the dis tillelies and are full proof and guaran teed under the Food and Drug Act ot June 30 1906.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
NAVAL BATTLE
IN NORTH SEA SHORTLY


Washington, Oct. 1.--"Before the
winter comes on there will be another
terrible engagement in the North Sea
and the Germans will precipitate it,"
This statement was made, today by a
diplomat representing neutral ma
ton, which. with the aid of secret
agents, has carefully followed the
events of the European war. The Dip
!omat received his information from
his government
The Germans feel that such a move
Is up to them" as you Americans
say, he continued. THE great drive
by the allies In France has caused
criticism in Berlin. The German cab
met wishes to strengthen the public
confidence.
In fact the progress of the allies
on the German front has made some
positive action on Germany's part,
either on land or sea. almost impera
tive. For it is not alone at home that
the war cabinet wishes to make an
impression. Germany desires to show
her enemies that she Is stlll powerful
in the nations of the world
80 l look for repetition of the
Jutland fight at any time"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
VIII SON TAKES GROUND
AMERICAN TRUTH BODY
Is A FAKE INSTITUTION
PREDICTION OF WILSON
is ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY"

-
Mccormick.
in
Of
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pa of
him up a ma on
sin people
President Wilson the
and that Is the that American him.
reports ma will
that will
Hughes
fault nnins they have been easve he has advanced single
before Mr. Hughes hard this
campaign failed disnially
he
wishes
people,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
GEN. PENNYPACKER DIES
OF CIVIL WAR WOUNDS

Philadelphia. Pa, Oct. General
Gaiusha Pennypacker. L. S. A. retired
died in the Jefferson Hospital early
today from complication of diseases
which were the outcome Of the many
wounds received In the Civil War He
was seventy-two years old.
General Pennypacker. who was the
youngest general in all the Union and
Confederate armies to win the rank
OF brigadier general. was cousin of
Samuel w. Pennypacker. formerly
Governor OF Pennsylvania, who died
about a month ago.
General Pennypacker. who was re-
tired with the rank of brigadier- gem
eral in the U. s. army on April %.
1904. was born in Chester County, Pa,
on June l. 1874. He entered the Union
army in April 1861. an nome commits
stoned STAFF officer OF the Ninth Penn
sylvania Volunteers.
On January Is, 1855. he received a
medal for distinguished
bravery in battle"
He was major-general of volunteers
in March 1868.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
KLINE kAR GETS away
FROM POLICE PATROL
kin Leads Later Into Police
Court

Chased by OFFICER Metcalf. in charge
of the patrol wagon attached to the
First Station. Albert Askin. after a
merry drive. was halted on Ninth
Street. between Clay and Leigh Streets.
and charged with speeding his auto
mobile.
Mr. Askin was frst noticed by per-
sons along Broad Street, near Twenty
third. They complained that he was
exceeding the speed limit. Officer
Metcalf went to the scene. and got
interested He tried to catch Mr.. AS
kin through several Church Hil
streets and avenues without avail. The
Kline Kar was too fast for Mr.. Met
calf. and those who know the lat
ter's ability. declared last night. that
1t must have been going "some."
After n record breaking sprint
across Marshall Street viaduct, the
Kline got mixed up at Ninth Street.
and cutting into that street. darted
into an alley. The alley was Mr. As
kin's undoing. for 1t proved to be a
blind one. Mr.. Metcalf then sur
rounded" the Kline. and Mr.. Askin
gave up the race. He had four friends
with him.
when / noticed you after me-" ex-
planned Mr.. Askin. said Mr.. Metcalf. II
sot excited. and was unable to handle
the car. had no intention Of ex-
ceeding the speed limit"
The Case will be heard IN Police
Court today. Mr.. Aakin waA0aflsA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
Crew Of American Steamship
Philadelphia Spent. Last
Three Days Fighting Flames
NO PASSENGERS KNEW
DISASTER THREATENED
Less Than Half Dozen, T housh
Suspicious Because of Heat.
Knew Anything Unusual
Had Happened to Ship

New York. Oct 1.-The American
liner Philadelphia raced into port to-
day with fire raging IN the hold be-
meath the steerage dining room. For
three days the crew waged a thrill
Ing fight against the flames. and only
a few of the SAC passengers aboard
knew of the peril which threatened.
The fire was first discovered Thurs
day afternoon. when the liner was off
the Grand Banks of New Foundland.
Curling wisps of smoke were observed
issuing from hatch No. 7.
1t was Immediately reported to Cap
tain Candy. who ordered the hatch
way and holds Theoretically sealed.
and directed that all the igniting
equipment OF the ship be put into
action.
Little is known Of the origin of the
fire, but Captain Candy believes ii was
caused by spontaneous com bustion in
the cargo of WOODEN goods. The fire
may have been smouldering since the
vessel left Liverpool a week ago Sat
urday.
Full Speed Ahead Ordered
AS soon as the fire was discovered
orders were issued to drive the ship
forward with all possible speed in
order to reach this port at the earli-
CONTINUED on Second Page)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
WHAT IS GASOLINE?
PUZZLES |kQU|RERS
As Result Of Probe Now Under Way
Government May Regulate
Prices

Washington, Oct, 1.-The price of
gasoline may he regulated by the
Federal government as the result of
an Investigation now being conducted
by the Department of Commerce.
The department Is trying to de-
termine just what Ia gasoline and what
is not. Charges have been made that
impure gasoline Is being marketed in
various cities. s. w. Stratton, director
of the bureau of standard Is gather
ing data for the purpose Of ascertain
ing the scientific ingredients of the
product.
The information which he obtains
will be placed at the disposition of
the Federal trade commission for use
in making its report to Congress 1t
is hoped to arrive at a basis for fixing
standard OF gasoline and recon-
mending q law to Congress for the
protection OF consumers against trn-
pure products and extortionAts pT1oeA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
GREAT BRITAIN TO
MAKE CONCESSIONS
Information Favora bic to United States
Comes Indirectly From Member
of Diplomatic Corps.
MINIMUM OF DELAY
IN BUSINESS MAIL
Diplomatic Pouches to BE Immune
From Interference by Censors, Said
to Be Effort of England to Avoid
Retaliation.

Washington. Oct. lit has become
known indirectly that Great Britain
is endeavoring TO prevent the resort
by this country to retaliation for Brit
ish interference with the American
mails. There is good reason for be-
lieving that the delay ia presenting
the reply TO the American protest of
May "a Is due to the time that has
been taken in making changes sug-
gested for the accomplishment of this
purpose
Certain concessions are expected.
These. 1t is hoped by British officials.
will be sufficient to justify the admin
istratien in refraining from the adop-
ton Of retaliatory measures
A member of the diplomatic corps
outlined tonight the current diplo-
matte opinion as to the probable ma
ture of the British reply.
To Make Concessions.
He said he had reason to believe
be two main propositions-one, that
diplomatic pouches shall be immune
from censorship. and the other. that
there shall be a minimum of delay in
handling business mail
This diplomat based his opinion
upon the basis of settlement which
had been reached by his own country
and Great Britain over similar causes
of complaint He assumed that Great
Britain would hardly offer TO settle
with one country on one basis and
with another country on another basis
where the same principle was in
volved.
Minimum of Delay.
He said that in the case of his coun-
try its agents had watched the mini
mum of delay agreed upon by Great
Britain and that considerable improve
ments over previous conditions had
been noted.
1t was said today that England's re-
lease OF the prisoners taken from the
China some time ago and her recent
release of goods taken from American
ships bound for Manila were evidences
that she did not wish to continue any
acute controversies with the United
States at this time.
Unofficial information to the State
Department has been that the British
note, which has been expected now
for several weeks, was mailed to the
British embassy in Washington Friday,
week ago.
The embassy appears, however, to
have no knowledge OF that fact. 1t
was stated there today that the reply
had not yet arrived.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
TWO-PRONGEO ADVANCE
BY RUSSIANS RESUMED
Armies OF Prince Leopold and Arch
duke Karl Are Pushed
Back.
RUSSIAN GAINS ADMITTED
BY BERLIN WAR OFFICE
Northeast and Southeast of Galician
Capital Heavy Blows Are Being
Delivered to ForessaIl Hindenhurg
Offensive

London. Oct. 1.-The two-pronged
advance OF the Russians on Lemberg
is again gathering full Roadway, and
the Austro- German armies of Prince
Leopold. of Bavaria, and Archduke
Karl have been pushed back. Both
northeast and southeast of the GAL
ician capital the Russians have regis
tered advances. capturing. according
Petrograd. more than 1000 prison
ers. Russian gains are admitted by
Berlin.
The two main actions are being
waged in the region Of the Brody-
Krasne Railway. about thirty miles
northeast OF Lemberg, and In the
Brezezany sector on the Zelota Lipa
River. fifty miles southeast Of the
city.
Forestalls Hindenburg Offense.
In the former district the Russians
have pressed forward against heavy
resistance. taking about 2.00o prison.
ers A Teuton position on the right
bank Of the Zlota Lpa was carried
on the southeastern sector of the ad-
vance.
This new stroke OF General Brusil-
off Is reported to have been made to
forestall the otfen3ive contemplated
by Field Marshal Won Hindenburg.
1t puts the Teutons upon a strict de-
fensive In the eastern theater. follow
ing close upon the heels Of tenta-
tive attacks by them which are be-
hcved to have been tho FIRST move
ments on the contemplated "pueh. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
SEND HITCHCOCK WEST
AFTER DOUBTFUL ONES

New York. Oct l.--Repuhlican nom
inee Hughes and National Chairman
Wilcox both expressed themselves as
happy as ever over the situation at
the conclusion Of 9three-hour confer
ence at the Hotel Aston.
Nevertheless they despatched Frank
FL. Hitchcock to the West to make n
clean up.' il possible. In doubtful
States. Hitchcock will land in Chtca-
40 tomorrow. From there he will
make dashes into Ohio whore the
Hughes managers are to make a big
drive this month. Indiana and adta-
cent States
Mr. Hughes. meantime. will meet on
Tuesday evening william H Taft
Theodore Roosevelt Elihu Root and
others at the Union League Club re-
eeption.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
WOMEN SEEKING VOTES
FOR CANDIDATE HUGHES
Campaign Special Train VIII Start
From New York Today on Trip
Across Continent.

New York. Oct. 1.-The women's
campaign special train for Hughes
starts on its trip across the Continent
from the Grand Central depot to-
morrow at 1880 A. M. Prior to the
departure, Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney,
of the spellbinders, accompanies the
party.
Among the guests will be Mrs
Cornelius Vanderbilt. Mrs. Raymond
Robins. Mrs. Clifford Pinchot Mrs.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy. Mrs. Henry
Merkowitz, Mrs r. Livingston Bleeck-
man. Mrs Randell L. lie Bouef. Mrs.
Charles Summer Bird, Mrs. Helen
Vandyke Boswell, Mrs. George Harvey
and Mrs. Elizabeth Cutting.
The train committee tonight issued
the following bulletin explaining the
trip:
The program is:
Ito get votes for Mr.. Hughes.
ITO bring together the women
who vote and the women who don't.
This Is not a suffrage train. 1t Is a
united movement on the part of wo-
mon on the great national issues.
$40 show that women realize
that great social reforms are and must
be attained through political action.
40 show that women with long
record Of endeavor and accomplish
ment In industrial and social fields. in
immigration. probation. etc, believe
that the election of Mr.. Hughes ~
imperative for social and Industrial
progress along national lines
5-To show that the women of
America know that political co-opera-
ton between men and women Is both
a political ideal and a political neces-
sity.
6-To bring the women of America
together for the first time in the his
tory OF this country in nationwide
solidarity behind national as opposed
to the local and sectional issues, for
Hughes and . better America.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
BARRED FROM FOOTBALL:
TEAM CAPTAIN VANISHES

Everett, Mass. Oct, 1.-Search Is be
ins made in every city and town in
New England for Fred Marshall. cap
tain OF the Everett High School eleven.
who disappeared Saturday after he had
been notified that he would not be
permitted to play In game between
this team and that of Colby Academy,
at New London, N Fl.
He was barred from football by the
school authorities because he was be-
hind in his studies. Marshall left a
note for his mother in which he said
Il have been declared ineligible to
play and cannot stay to face the mu-
sic"
The team suffered from the absence
Of Marshall. being defeated for the
frst time in four years.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
GREECE NOW FOR WAR
ON SIDE OF ALLIES
Announcement OF Immediate Forma-
ton of War Ministry EN-
pected Today.
vENIZELOS TO BE IN BODY;
PRESENT PREMIER TO STICK
Constantine Playing For Time Is
Charge Made by Reyolutionists,
Whose Spirit Spreads to Island
Where Rioting Occurs.

London, Oct. definite statement
of Greece's decision to join the war
and the immediate formation OF a
war ministry. In which probably will
be included former Premier venizelos,
are possible tomorrow. according to
dispatches from Athens.
King Constantine. despite alega-
lions OF the revolutionaries that he Is
only playing against the clock Is au-
thoritatively reported to have reach
ed decision for war on the side of
the allies, and tomorrow is the day
set for the monarch's announcement
Of this decision to the entente repre-
sentatives at Athens
Meanwhile Revolt Spreads.
Meanwhile the revolution is spread
Ing. There is reported to have been
serious rioting on Zante. a Greak
island. between loyal reservists and
Zenizelists.
At Athens the French minister sup
piled guard to a number OF Greeks
who desired to Join the revolutionists
at Saloniki. Under the arms. OF this
escort, they walked through the streets
Of the capital to the landing stage.
where they boarded a steamer for
Salonik.
There Is much discussion in Athens
regarding the membership of the new
Cabinet II the King decides for war
Ka1ogeropoulos to Stick.
1t Is expected that the present
premier. NJ. Kalogeropoulos. will re-
tain his portfolio.
King Constantine has granted fur
Tough OF forty-nve days to the chief
Of staff Of the army. General Moscho-
poulos. Coming at this critical time,
the action has caused much comment.
1t Ia not known whether the mill
tary leader asked for leave as a pre-
liminary to Joining Venlzelos.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
In Raid
On London Today
Is Brought Down

London, Oct. 2 Monday
Another Zeppelin is reported to
have been shot down during a
raid which is still In progress at
an carly hour this morning.
The first report, issued by Field
Marshal Sir John French, COM
manding the home forces, says:
"A number of hostile airships
crossed the east coast between 8
O'Clock Sunday and midnight.
A few bombs were dropped near
the coast. No damage has yet
been reported. The raid Is still
i'm prog ress.
"Some airships arc in the vfcin-
tty Of London, where some gurs
have been in action. An air. ip
Is just reported brought down in
flames north OF London"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
RUMAH|ANS WIPED OUT
AROUND HtRMANNSTAOT
Every New Dispatch Magnifles VIC
tory Won By Won Falkenhayn.
RED TOWER PASS CHOKED
WITH BODIES OF SOLDIERS
First Runnanian Army Shattered and
Relief Army Battered Is Latest
ReTorts-One of Wars Greatest
Achievements, Says Berlin

Berlin. Oct. 1.-THE victory of
General Won Falkenhayn over the
Rumanians around Hermannstadt, in
Pennsylvania, grows with every new
dispatch from the front.
The Rumanian first army has been
shattered and the second army. rush
ed to Its assistance, has been badly
battered. being now solely on the de-
fensive Those Rumanians of the
first army not killed. wounded or
captured. are scattered widely in the
painless mountains and trackless
wilderness. their supplies cut Oft
Hundreds are expected to be gather
ed in big forces thrown out by Won
F'alk enhayn to scour the country.
The victory has caused the greatest
Excitement and jubilation seen here
in months, The press divides credit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
Senator Clarke Very Ill

Little Rock, Ark. Oct. l.-Sena-
tor Joseph p. Clarke Is critically i'll
and his family are very apprehensive.
Appoplexy and indigestion is the cause
Senator Clarke was taken sick Fri
DAY and the cause of his Illness was
then attributed to an attack of indi-
gestion.
crave fears are entertained for his
recovery. The Senator 10 sixty-two
years old.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
GRAVE DIGGERS WIN
FIGHT FOR $3.50 DAY

New York, Oct. 1.-THE strike OF
the grave dtggers In Calvary Cemetery
was settled today with victory for
the workers. They will report back
TO work tomorrow with a salary of
~ 50 for a nine hour day, an increase
Of - cents a day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02

New York. Oct. More than half
the burtals in Calvary Cemetery, Long
Island City. one OF the largest Catho-
lie burying grounds In the city. were
held up by a hundred or more
grave digEers. who went on strike for
m sight-hsur day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
WOULD MAKE AUSTRIANS
BEAR BRUNT OF ATTACK.

London, Oct. IA wireless dispatch
from Bucharest states that the Ru-
manian authorities have decided to
place notable Austro- German residents
in different localities of the city in
buildings usually singled out for at
tacks with bombs from hostile aero
pianes x
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
Many Jussernout Victims.

. New York, Oct. Fifty three per-
sons were killed by ,autom obiies in the
streets OF New York during the month
of September, according to the report
of the National Highway Protective
Society. just Issued. This is the
largest number ever recorded in any
one month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
Luvon puIx.r Armr Ch,.f.

Berlin. Oct. l, via Sayville.-Colonel
Luvon has been appointed chief Of
the general stan of the Bulgarian
army. He succeeded General Schstoff,
who recently died.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
DIR. Mack to speak.

DR.. Edward Mack, of the Union Theo-
logical Seminary. will speak at tho
Sunday School Institute OF the Rail-
road Y. NJ c. 4. Cw <aS ~ Gro
p. n
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02

Fl. O. Williams, international rail-
road secretary. addressed the mems
meeting at the Railroad Young Mems
Christian Association. yesterday. at
$40 p. NJ, on PROFIT Sharing"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
A3.46--Norfolk and R~turu-S3. ~
n. r. o. EIks Asaocint fon,

- NOffOik and western Railway.
Tickets on sale October and. sra and
s-y4th. Anal limit sth. 1915. Tickets good
on all regular trains and open to the
general public. Consult ticket agents,
/ ~ DAst Main Street.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02
Traininx Club Meet. T.eseay,

Tho Christian Workers Tr&a1tnmA
Club will meet 1t the Railroad Yo
Mems Christian Assoctatton hill
Thomas VIII laAA tn M1oo1n III
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-10-02

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