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Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
Dead From Spotted Fever.

That spotted fever, which is techni. catly known as cerebro-spinal menin- gitis, has claimed two victims in Bridge port during the past two or three week. became known Sunday. The latest victim of the deadly disease was [. years old Alexander Neidzweski oG No. 89 Austin street, who was removed to the Bridgeport hospital last week Mon day in the emergency ambulance. where he was isolated from other patients. Two trained nurses were in constant attendance but death occurred the fol. lowing day.
 Health Officer F. A. Mcclellan said that the patient who died during the latter part of January from the same disease, did not live in the same sec tion of the city as did the latest victim. lie does not think that the two cases had the same sources of infection.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
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Miss Lois Martin has been confined to the house this week with the grip
 Ice harvest has opened up again and every team available is at it. The ice is about nine inches thick and of fine quality.
 Postmaster E. J. Stuart spent a portion of last week in New York city.
 Miss Ellen Stuart was confined to the house all last week with the grip, but was able to be at her place of busi- ness on Tuesday this week.
 Mrs. W. B. Perry celebrated her 80th birthday on Tuesday this week by re- ceiving caller and congratulations.
 Mrs. c. K. Williams and daughter Margaret are spending a time at Atlantic City.
 Mrs. M. E. Miller has added to her line in her store complete and up to- date line of shoe.
 The coldest morning of the season arrived on Tuesday morning, 20 and 22 below in Lakeville.
 The clam chowder supper and valen- tine, apron and necktie social given at the M. E. chapel last Friday evening was a success in every respect In spite of the stormy night. there was large crowd of both old and young, everybody having a good time and it has been reported by some since that the chowder was the best they ever ate, which credit reflects well upon the committee in charge.
 The Rev. G. A. Shahan family, who have been victims of the grip for the past two weeks, are improving.
 Rev. Simon Stephens, of Chatham, N. Y.. was in town looking after his business interests here on Monday and Tuesday this week.
 Master John Silvernale spent a portion of last week visiting in Pine Plains, N. Y.
 The business place of M. E. Miller has been recently wired for lights. c. H. Barnett doing the work.
 Miss Cassie Robertson, who has been quite seriously ill for the past two weeks, is reported at thls writing a little more comfortable.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
LETTER OF PRESIDENT
 ACCEPTING RESIGNATION.

My Dear MT. Secretary-I must confess to feeling a very great sur prise at your letter of today offer ing your resignation as secretary of war. There has been no definite action taken yet in either of the matters to which your letter of yesterday referred. The whole mat ter is under debate, and all the in- fuences that work for clarity and judgment ought to- be available at this very time.
 But since you have felt obliged to take this action, and since it is evil dent that your feeling in the mat ter is very great indeed, feel that I would be only imposing a burden upon you should I urge you to re- tain the secretaTyShip of war while I am endeavoring to find a suc- cessor. I ought to relieve you at once, and I do hereby accept your resignation, because it is so evi dently your desire that I should do so.
 cannot take this important step, however, without expressing to you my very warm appreciation of the distinguished service you have rendered as secretary of war, and I am sure that in expressing this appreciation I am only putting into words the judgment of our fellow citizens far and wide.
 With sincere regret at the action you have felt constrained to take, sincerely yours,
 WOODROW WILSON Hon Lindley M. Garrison, Secretary
 of War.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

Lindley M. Garrison of New Jersey. She secretary of war, resigned from President Wilson's cabinet The resiG- aation was accepted.
 Differences between the president md the secretary over the question of sEeparedness and the Philippine inde #fr1dence legislation were responsible br the break.
 Among the noted men who are men stoned tO fill the vacancy are Major sseesge ". Goethais of Panama, Secre- sSvy of Agriculture Houston, Senator George E. Chamberlain of Oregon. Jo- geph Tumulty, secretary to the presi- tent; Representative Sherley of Ken Ncky, Franklin D. Roosevelt, assist ant secretary of the navy; A. Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania and Henry N Pindell of Illinois. eCitor.
 At the same time that he accepted The Garrison resignation the president received and accepted the resignation Ss Henry s. Breckinridge of Kentucky. assistant secretary of war. MT. Breck- mridge gave as his reason for retiring Nbe fact that he indorsed absolutely the position assumed by MT. Garrison and Bke the latter, regarded the differences us being irreconcilable
 Action by the president in virtually wfthdra wing administration support srom the Garrison continental army lasn and manifesting a willingness to treat with its opponents on the basis Of < proposal to increase the national guard at the expense of the proposed continental army is understood to have precipftated the break.
 although it has been rumored for some time that Secretary Garrison felt that the president was not giving his ATmy preparedness program the sup Rort to which it was entitled, news of Eae resignation struck official Wash hgton almost dumb with surprise. .
 Successors Not Picked.
 So far as is known the president has roS decided upon the successors to Sec ratary Garrison and Assistant Secre- tary Breckinridge.
 By the advocates of national defense aud preparedness the Garrison resigna. ton is regarded as the severest blow That could be struck at their cause Secretary Garrison was regarded by them as the most forceful advocate ot national defense. From the time ht s,tared the cabinet and became ac Edainted with the weakness of the present army system he has been { c6fisfstent champion of bigger mill tary establishment and an adequate reserve under federal control.
 .Secrefary Garrison. it is stated. has ff5n the first had some misgivings q. ko just how fIr tl1c president would gc tn supporting army legislation.
 iIr Garrison'S friends called atten flor to the fact that he had drawn III h1s program at the request of the pres ffent. who early last summer. SOOl after the resignation of MT. Bryan a secretary of state. had called up0I both Secretary Garrison and Secretar Daniels to submit comprehensive rec concentrations for the building up Q
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
Garrison Plan Held Up.


 Both plamS were submitted to the president early last fall. At the time Secretary Garrison strongly urged that the administration should enter at Once IpOn a campaign of education which by the time congress met in December would have thoroughly awakened the public
 Although the president approved the recommendations of Secretary Daniels without delay the Garrison plan lay for weeks at the White House await ing the presidents indorsement. Night after night before submitting his re-" concentrations in final form Secretary Garrison had worked at the war de. partment. The data upon which he based his recommendation were the result of months of close study by all the army experts. which study. in fact was started long before the president had exhibited any desire in q publi" way to consider the subject of better preparedness.
 Discouraged apparently with the fail- llre of the president to act on his rec concentrations. MT. Garrison left tic city for a months vacation and did not return until the president had given the plan his approval.
 Although led to understand from the presidents message to congress last December that the chief executive was behind the program, the friends of the secretary began to grow restive when. amid a growing chaos among the Democrats in congress and the out spoken opposition of Majority Leader Kitchin and Chairman Hay of the house military affairs committee, the president took no active steps to as sume leadership and force the meas ures through.
 The suspicion that the president was not at heart in sympathy with the con | tinental army plan was not removed when, in face of an impending defcat of the whole administration prOglan' in congress, MT. Wilson finally agreed 10 take the stump.
 Presidents Change Marked.
 While the friends of the retiring see, retary admit that the president seemed l to go the full length in indOrsing til" Garrison plan in his speeches in New York on Jan 27, which marked the opening of his public campaign for de, fense. the fact that he appeared tu weaken on the program during his trip through the middle west caused dis may.
 For this weakening the friends Gl MT. Garrison have a ready explanation. Conscious of the fact that the state mi Iitia organizations throughout the couM. try were bringing pressure to bear on members of congress against the con. | tinental army feature and in behalf of more liberal program of federal aid for the national guard, Secretary Gar. | rison on Feb. 1 came out in letter 'u | Chairman Chamberlain of the senate military affairs committee f1atly decIar. ing that the national guards eXpansi0N would blast all hope for a sound mill | tarV DOlicV
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
MIR. GARRlSON'S LETTER..
Var Department. Washington. Feb

War Department, Washington. Feb. 10, 1916.
 My Dear MT. President-I am just in receipt of yours of Feb. 10 in re- ply to mine of Feb. g. It is evident that we hopelessly disagree upon what I conceive to be fundamental principles. This makes manifest the impropriety of my longer re- maining your seeming representa- tive with respect to those matters. I hereby tender my resignation as secretary of war, to take effect at your convenience Sincerely yours.
 LINDLEY M. GARRISON.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
Nine Hour Day for Railroad Men.

An increase in working hours to a nine-h hour day was announced at the offices of the New Haven road Satur- day. to apply to machinists, black smiths, electrical workers, carmen and other trades ill the car shops in that city and Readville, Mass, freight and pas senger shops. The employees are said to have been aggrieved because they were kept on part time only and officers of national bodies of the organized trades have been here to try and ar range,i it is understood, conferences with operating officials on requests for better hours and higher wages, ,-,-
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
WAGONS FOR ALLIES BURNED
Factory at Dubuque, Ia., Destroyed
 With $3o0,oo0 Loss.

fire destroyed the warehouse of the A. A. Cooper Wagon and Buggy company, causing a loss of $3OO,OOO, $, Dubuque, Ia.
 It is said that most of the wagol,~ were built for the allies in the Euro bean war.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
NO PEACE OFFER TO BELGIui.
Belgian OffciaI Denial of Rumors of
 German Proposals.

The Belgian legation in London an nounGFd that the rumors which have been Mrrulated to the effect that peace nrODOstlls rec ently were made by Ger many to the Belgian government ar devoid of foundation.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

Undergoes Ninety eighth Operation.
 Mrs. Ito$;.ne itale of YOnkerS. x. '. will go uuuer surgical operation lCi the ninety eighth time in nine years.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
\ GOOD BUY

eKeu business judgment and foresight ou the part cf the Unit ed ai@teS government i5 often ques- tioued by the nations leading busiI; uess ueu. Whatever may be said ab,ul ,Le business intincts of the government, at one time, at least, iJ 5Is proven to the world that 1t possesses wonderful business and diplomatic foresight. The purchase Of the great TreritOry of Alaska frcus the Russian government for Q nominal sum Of ST,200,O0O has proven 10 be an excellent investment for the American people. At the rtue Of the purchase American stasesmeu never dreamed that such a ylsf array of wealth was lying in an ugudeveloped condition in the uo~taIaud. Had the Russian gov eruueut the least suspicion that Ala5ka would have turned out to bs such a producer, the chances of a purchase by the United States wlald lave been very slight. Is outru, fer the year Of 1915 alone WIS oyer $549,644,333. Of this gold produced $244,292,54O, fisher iss and furs $279,379,49O. Occupy ing IS il does a latitudinous posi- ti,i. corresponding to that of the Scandinavian countries, and having facilities that surpass those eoun7 trias, it's possibilities for surmount- ing them as a leading unit in the world of affairs is trebled.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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CORDOvA's CLAM INDUSTRY

"Clammiug' is ID IOLger an oc- cupattlu os uncertainty and chance so far as Cordoya ss concerned, but one os scientific management and definite output. There are at pres eut two factories in operation here, one iu course of construction and several others likely to be estab- l.aet within the next month or ..,. For several years the large area Ct clam beds in this vicinity lay dormant and only recently have t4e possibilities of the crop been fully appreciated. Now it is being handled scientifically and Is so abundant and the yield so uniform that the Cogdoya clam has become famous throughout Alaska and the states.
 The extent to which this industry may STOW has no limitations. At present only the minced clans ar cLnued, which produce a by-produc cG clam bOU.lioD for consumption a. cafes. bars and at soda foun- tasus, just as beef bouIHon, in ex- tract form or cubes, is sold. But there are other possibilities, if methods to be employed are in principle like those which prevail iu modern packing establishments. NofEing should be allowed to go 10 vase. Clans In the shell can Le graded for the market, almost as carefully as western apples. Sluc5 clans are also a com mocity as clans, ana as sweet as the pest oysters. Even the clam shells have a commercial value, for among other uses they are applied to aIya-tage gs an accessory in poultry feeding, also in road mak- .ns. When our factories make use or all the by products, which they undoubtedly will do in time, there will be hundreds of thrifty diggers at work all the year round, and largely increased crews working in the plants. i
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mrs. Hazel G. Kirmse entertained on Friday evening for number of her friends. A number of large bowls and jardinieres filled with beautiful autumn flowers adorned the pleasant living room and dining room. 4 large bowl of red asteB ceatered the dining table. Delicious refreshmeuts were served by the hoStss. The time was pleasantly passed with music, instrumental and vocal. Those invited were MT. and Mrs F. J. Weber, Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Blanchard, MT. and Mrs. Her mann Miller. MT. and Mrs. E. J. Shaw, MT and Mrs. W. c. Blanch- art Mrs. Norman E. Black and MT .Cleon Ask.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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The L. A. HarrtEon, store is be- ing greatly improved by the ad- di'ion of shelves, whereDy the large stoc< is arranged in departments. On the left may ba found, on the second floor, wools, cottonss pad dings, witS fine display ofrugs; farther down the iHls Is 6 depart ment for dolls, anotheS for toys, ard small articles. On the right are shelves with china, glass, tins, cooking utensils and other much called for articles. This classified tiOn ca goods b a wonderful help to the buyer as he can see at a glance just the article wanted. liar r,.ols VIII have many other addi- tions for convenience and thedr store is always filled with the up to,date goods. Sec for youTSelf!
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

The BIbIe class and teachers of the sunday school entertained at a sumptuous dinner on Tuesday at the Methodist church In honor of MT. Pnd Mrs. Andrew Stevenson whc leis on the Princess Alice for southern points. This pretty affair was given in appreciation of the helo given by Br. and Mrs. Andrew Stevenson in the church and Sun day school. The tables were sprnd in the lecture room of the ch lrch and were beautiful with late autumn flowers, snowy napery, handsome china, cut glass and sill yer. The dinner was served in courses by the young girls of thu Bible class. Judge Rasmpson was toast master.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

In reality the ''cGrS Of the hair" mesps the "cars Of the ssalp." AP- ply "PUROLA" Hair Tone according to directions furnIshed with each bottle, and you will not only be surprised, but pleased with the wonderful results. A satisfactory at lpeI for hair health; sold on It's merits and satisfaction guaran- teed TT your money back.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
PIPER AUTUMN
By Chrtstthg Kerr DaTtS

EhcA, ths Piper Autumn calls Who VIII up and follow? Clesr the silver cadence falls Ringing through ths hollow! See the painted leaTeS are swirding, Fairy dancers, lightly Shirling, Autlmn's gipsy flags unfurling, For all the winds that play! All the hosts Of merry Pixies Set their eltin bells a-ringing, And the green haired water nixies' Surely you can hear them singing! Torcb Of flaming sumaq seizing, Yaoraat winds are idly teasing; Fair and fine thins for our pleasing At our feet they lay Autumn air like sparkling Wine Sets he pulses leaping Fairy gold the brgiht leaves shine All 70 fair for keeping. All the woodland store of treasure Our for taking at our pleasure, Comel Let's follow the gipsy
 measure,
 Down the woodland way!
 The Peoples Home Journal
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

Dr. L. s. Keller writes on his trip to St. Paul, Minnesota, that the harvesting was being done in Alberta. At Wainwright the prai- rtc was beautiful with big fields of golden grain, wheat, oats, bar ley aud such other grains as grow in that latitude. Dr. Keller left Prince Rupert on the 11th of Sep tember and arrived in Saint Paul the following Friday. He will re- turn about the first of the coming month.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mrs. Norman E. Black is home from rho interior, where she pass cd the summer with MT. Black, who i travelling auditor for the w. F. and Y. R. The Black family will he SL home to their friends in thelr pretty cottage on upper Seventh Avenue.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mr. aud Mrs. Andrew Stevenson and tlCir two children, Ruth and John, were southbound passengers ou tie Princess Alice for seattle. From Seattle Mrs. Stevenson and the children will go to various points Jn the middle west and 'wili te away from home during the winter. MT, Stevenson will re turn soon
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
Anyone haviag an item of inter

Anyone having an item of inter est, whether social, religious or civ e l. 1t be for the good of the community will confer favor on th Skagway Daily Alaskan by send ing f to the Alaskan office, Keller Brcs., or the residence of Dr .Kel- le7. Phones, Skagway Alaskan 19. Keller Bros, 126; Dr. Keller's rsddesce, l. If you have no tle- phone, write item and send 1t. News is for the news1aPer and any item is gladly received.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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MT Robert M. Becker, who has been ill in the W. P. and Y. R. hospital for several weeks, has so far recovered as to be able to join his sister in Litchfield, Min nesota. MT. Becker will go south on the Spokane.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

Mrs. Mcintosh of Whitehorse, was 6 Skagway guest this week. Mrs. Mcintosh arrived on Wednes- daY and returned the following day. While In town she was a guest. of the Pullen House.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mrs. W. G. Powell, Mrs. w. Il. Henson and Mrs. L. S.Keller play, ed auction bridge with Mrs. H. S. Pullen cn Thursday evening. MT: Henson, with Duke" as body guard, called later and escorted the ladies home.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mrs. Daniel Gillespie, sister of Mir. L. A. Harrison, did not arrive this week as expected, but will come at a later date. Mrs. GllIes1 pie remained for a longer visit in Woodland with her sister, Mrs. H. F. Taylor.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mrs. w. T. Myrick was an out goi 2 passenger on one of the late steamers for Seattle. From that nl"ce Ms. Myrick will go to cali Iornia fer a visit with her relatives an friends. She will be away from 5kGswov all winter.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

On Tuesday next, at the residence ov Mrs. L. A. Harrison, will be held the annual election of officers
 os the W. c. T. U. All members
 are urgently requested to be pres
 ent.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Herhert Wheeler, general maang- CT of the W. and Y. R. re turnad home recently from a tour or inspection at Whitehorse, Atlin and Cagcross, and loft on Friday in company with President Elliott for a trip to Dawsou.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mrs A. M. Rousseau of White horse. who. went to Tacoma, seat tie, and ether sound cities a few weeks ago is expectd in Skagway "he frs of october.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY


to tke North and has given Atlin much attention as a pleasure re- see for sightsecrs. The scenic beauty of the trip from Carcross to Atlin cannot be surpassed in any country, and the boat and hohel services are now of the very best.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

The family of Charles Cartwright who spent the summer and early ,-Y on their ranch in the Skagway liv.t valley returned to Skagway on Thursday. The children will enter school cn Monday.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mrs. 5. J. O'Hear, Mrs. M. H. Mathews and Mrs. F. E. Logan or Atlanta, Georgia, who toured the north during the summer, arrived frcu the interior and went south on thePrincessi Alice. Whilee in town they were Pullcn House gusstE.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

Ou Tuesday evening, Mir. Cecil Cole entertained in his apartment a. tte Pullen House, all of Skag- ways collegians who claim the University ot Washington as their "fos ering mother" MT Emil Hur- ia and Mir. E, L, Sweeney were ,ns s-ests of honor 4 fine sup per served in true Bohemian style was one of the attractions of the gathering. College songH and sOeecnes with happy memories ot the sast helped to make & very pleas Int evening Ar. sweeney left later in the evening for Cor doYa where he will be employed by ne KehEcott COQpr Company MT Hurja went south the following day to finish his college course in Seattle. \
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

Little Howard sherman left on the Princess Alice for seattle. From there he will go to Auburn, Washington, for a visit with his grandparents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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MT, Herman weig, general pas sengsr agent for the Y. P. and Y, R., with office in Chicago, will leave for the south On the Spo- kan. MT. weig has been instru- mental in directing many tourists
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
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Mir Gordon Johnson of Prince Ruper+, arrived on the Prince G~orge and visited with his old tiue friends, MT. end Mrs. W. G. Powell, while the steamer was in poIt
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23
Persian Bread.

Tn Persia dough for making bread Is rO..,U as. -s ts.H aS I.&m-ake aEl as long a., .l.. uy4.I3g.y towel
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

Pioneer of Alaska IglOO, No. 12, meets in A. B. Hall first Monday in every month at 8:3O p. III. Visiting Brothers cordially well come.
 W. L. STEVENSON, Pres.
 V. T. DORTERO. Rec. Sec.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-09-23

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