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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16

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Beautiful baskets for plants and
cut flowers. Bird Forrest. adv q
Christmas diamonds at Curlin's.--
tAdvD 22a
Poinsettls in every home bring
Christmas cheer. Bird Forrest. ad II
For feed and fuel phone Brod-
cad & Kennedy. Old phone -. II
Leave your orders early for Christ
mas trees Bird Forrest. adv II
A slight Improvement Is reported
in the condition OF Roy McQuatters,
who has been seriously III for some
time
wild smilax, holly and holly
weaths. and Christmas at the green
house. Come see the flowers. Bird
Forrest. adv II
Mrs. Della Dalton has accepted
position with the Curtin Drug com
pany for the holidays.
Flower gifts are always appre-
ciated and are appropriate to send
any one. Bird Forrest. n
This Is a victrola Christmas all
over the nation. They bring the
worlds best artists and entertain
ers to your fireside. Curtin Drug
co. agents-tAdv.) 229
Next Monday we will have with
us a man who has number of choice
farms in Collin county for sale.
Those interested call at our office on
that day. 0. H. Chapman & CO., by
cI,fg Berrier. 229
o.
The Junior Missionary society will
meet Monday afternoon. December
lis. AT $3.50 o'clock. The meeting
was changed to the third Monday
on account of fourth Monday being
Christmas All members are re-
quested to be present.
o.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. f. Bruton left
this afternoon for Whitney where
they will spend day before going
to Comanche, where they will at
tend reunion OF the c. A. Bruton
family. celebrating the golden ami
versary of their marriage. Thomp-
son and David Bruton of Cuba will
be present for the reunion, in fact.
each and every member of the FAM
lily will be there and they expect to.
have jolly good time.
Ruth Walker. 204 Water street,
was awarded the toy electric stove
by the judges in the composition con-
test put on by the Texas Power and
Light company for the best compo-
sition on Use OF Electricity in Ev
cry Day Life There were several
contestants and many we'll written
compositions. but Miss Walker was
awarded first prize and gets the pref
u little stove.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Newsome and
Mr.. J. d. Bivens entertained the
Faculty club at Trinity university
with Christmas party on Friday
evening, Dec s, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Newsome. The decorations
Of Christmas bells and green stuff
added to the Christmas spirit. III a
contest involving the names of
Shakspeare's plays. Mrsa Graham
won first honors. The guests were
asked to write letters to Santa Claus
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16

Services at the usual hour, preach
ing at IL a. m. and Z p. N. Sunday
school at 9:45 a. m.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16

IN THE CHURCHES.
RulIaId Heights Mission.

Sunday school at 4 p. m. Preach
ing services at p. m. by Rev. W.
j. Simpson.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16

Our poinsettis are in full bloom
We invite you to come and see them
bird Forrest. adv u
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16
REPORT NAMES CHILDREN
FOR SANTA CLAUS VISIT
CHAMBER OF cOaiERCE TO PLAY
SANTA CLAUS And DON'T
WANT TO OVERLOOK ONE.

The empty stacking committee
wants the name. address, age and
ser of every child in waxahachie
who Is likely to be overlooked by
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16

Mrs. Thomas Forrest was given
the 42-piece dinner set, having reg
istered in the office 3.457.o50 votes
for candidate No 20.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16

st. Paul's Episcopal Church.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Services at p. m.
Rev. J. B. Whaling will preach.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16
b. Y. p. U. Program

Special NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. philan-
thropy.
Miss Inez Johnson, leader.
Scripture reading. Matt. 14:14-21
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-12-16
Last Auto
Contest
Standing
Before Close

As the time approaches for the
close interest is growing intense
Votes are being sought after with
sales as never before.
VOTES ON ACCOUNTS
We VIII give 5000 votes to the
dollar on all accounts made prior to
December !, 1916, that are paid dur
ing the balance of this contest.
We Will give a thousand votes to
the dollar on cash sales during bal
ance OF contest.
Candidates will be given five thou
sand votes to the dollar on all trade
books sold during remaining days of
contest
3 Eva Williams. ...... a,1lo,e09
Winnie Mccartney. -. a,902.440
liz Minnie Sue Goodloe. :. 5.t23,6l8
l6 Ruth Boozer. . 8,963, $50
90 Alice Howorth. 1885 ,345
21 Exa Galloway 1880, 562
% Thelma Cole. 2s.193.442
25 Maude Mabry. ..... -! 5,73T,27S
81 Allene Kuykendall. =. 4,266,372
81 Myrtle Shiyers. ~ 5.074,465
Mrs. Thomas Forrest was given
- A . t.t0.a 1tppor cot having t.ap-
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
Strange Case of
Mary Page
Episode No. 5
"THE ALIENIST"

The fifth episode of 1.-The Strange
Case of Mary Page" is truly strange.
While way out seems to have shown
itself tn Phillip Langdon. unforeseen
circumstances serve to lessen the
advanage he imagined he possessed.
The young attorney defending Mary
Page, accused of the murder Of Dave
Pollock. calls specialist in brain
disorder, a DR.. Foster. who testifies
concerning the unusual circumstances
surr"unding his first acquaintance
with the case. lie describes how
Mary Page. insane. had lost her self
in wood for a night and how. when
found by her lover. Langdon. had been
brought to his attention.
He found her to be suffering from
repIessed psychosis. a stage of
mind originating in a prenatal in
fuence which caused her to lose her
reason at the sight of intoxication.
His Opei alton on her and later meet
ing in New York. shortly before
Dave Pollock spirited her away. were
retold for the jury. During the
course of the testimony of the alienist.
Langdon is obs iously worried concern
ing a paper which the prosecutor 8
assistant presents to his chief.
"Serve it. " Langdon hears him order.
But before there is an opportunity
for any development along this line
q juror is stricken with heart trouble
ana court is adjourned.
Mary Page goes back to her cell
and LangdOn, worried. wanders about
and finds himself walking into the
office of Daniels. the theater manager.
head of the show in which Mary Page
was appearing when Pollock. the
"angel" Of the production. interfer-
red
A torn piece Of paper catches hi:
eye. He finds more and more piece:
together part of a note. 1t read:
David Pollock
For any repetition of today
outrage you will answers,to ME-. even
with your life.
DANIELS.
Langdon becomes a changed maj
as he reads. The note has changes
his whole program Of defense
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifton Collins Of
Wilmington. spent Sunday in Smyrna.
on a visit to Mr. P. P. Collins and
Miss Edith Collins. Since leaving
the Charles Warner Company of Will
mington, where he was employed for
several years and becoming private
secretary Of Col. E. G. Buckner. vice
president of the DUPONT Powder
Company at Wilmington. Mr.. Collins
has been making good and is one of
the successful Smyrna boys who are
rising to usefulness and prominence
in the Wilmington metropolis.
Mrs. Emily smith and Mrs. Elva
McCauslsnd are visiting in Phila-
delphia where last week they vel
coined home Mr.. and Mrs. Homer
Smith who had been abroad several
months. Mr.. Smith holds a responsible
position with II. K Mulford & Com
pany, manufacturing chemists, of Phila-
dalphia, and has been on business trip
for them in England.
Mr.. C. W. Heyd. treasurer and
general manager of the Kent County
Light, Heat & Power Corporation.
which recently took over the Smyrna
Gas Works owned by Joseph Smithers,
has rented the Cummins property or
Main street, which will be vacated
next week by Mr. and Mrs. Murray
Stewart who move to Wilmington.
Mr.. Heyd will move his family here
from Harrisburg. Pa.
Mrs John A. Hoffecker was a guest
in Philadelphia and Milford last week
Mrs. Charles II. Register who hai
been spending the winter with hei
brother Samuel II. Baynard IN Will
mington has returned and opened hei
house for the summer.
Mr. Ernest Haynes Of Wilmington
has been visiting his mother Mrs
Thomas H. Haynes.
Mrs. w. V. Messick. Mrs. Harve,
w. FAIRIES. Mrs. Frank S. Malcom ant
Miss Edith Beck formed a jolly motto
party yesterday in the Messick car ol
a trip TO Philadelphia.
Miss Virginia Gessing of Philadel
phia. is being entertained by Mis-
Ruth Wallen.
, Miss Margaret P. Handy, a studen
/ of the medical department of John
Hopkins University. Baltimore, Md.
was home last week on a short visi
to her parents Mir. an1 Mrs. L. Irwin
, Handy.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Quinn of Ocea
Grove. N. j.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Ster
of Philadelphia. stopped over
Smyrna Friday on their return frol
the funeral Of DIT. c. Moore at Che'
void They greeted a number Of the
!. old friends while here.
g Mr.. J. Wesley Start of Phil
} delphia. was in Smyrna last Frida
h and attended the funeral of his o
friend DR.. Thomas c. Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Herbert Stitz'
Il and Miss Marguerite Sitter
Il Philadelphia, were weekend Visito
? to Mrs. Stitzer's mother. Mrs. JOSEF
a L. Beckett. Mrs. Sitter and daug
ter remained for a longer visit.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
'''SlNe STRIKES NEAR DOVER

.s on the Farm Of John Raughley
yearly Fires the Buildings
] as...i. unusually heavy rain storm. ac-
i ..ed BY hail, lightning and
n, passed over this section Mon
4 d., asll fell in quantities below
l 49, ~ sa' many large pieces were we're
- Telephone communication
] 4 =. ~. parts Of Dover was put ont
As.s'a'',ion. Lightning struck a
IN - y. stack on the John Raugblev
Oas. ~ I..l sna I: Ons-hslf miles west Of
A,,s'. '.,' y ;, Monday afternoon. and
u :, !, y ! the danger to the dwellIn9
IN :, buildings J on the farm aS Z
.Si,. ~ ne was sent to Dover. The
se.ss !. 1'.s : Company quickly re-
= ssviss : we sas call with their chemi.
ai,s,s.. making the run in less thar
&sss. !. Their work saved the
hon estchiuu Gre '"'
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

y 'ae Peoples Union Sunday
. Y. BrenfOrd, on Easter Sunday.
~oO p m, Rev. William FAIRIES of
Will preach a special
u. On The Resurrection Of
49, Music will be rendered suit
- 'ue day. All are requested
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

CLAYTON. Del. April IS, 1915.
The Annual Meeting of the shareholders
of the CLAYTON Savings and Loan Associa-
tion will be held on Tuesday, April 15lh. at
sP. NJ, ia the Town Hall, to elect Presi-
dent. Secretary and Treasurer aud two
Manager for the ensuing year
E.R. SUPPLE. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

."nas Z. Bailey has traded his
sG in for a brand new 1916
''aEer. W. Harnan Reynolds
.'1nsend, the DISTRIBUTOR for this
"'0i!' made the deal. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

s woman $ Christian Temperance
la Will hold it regular monthly
ag at the home Of Mrs. Amanda
y, 'iatt on Monday evening, April
y At L.SO O'Clock.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

lae Ladies of the Presbyterian
lifch will hold a food sale in the
building Corner Of Market and
'auefee Street, Saturday morning
sHt April 22nd.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
FOR SALE

FINE PROPERTY known as
the Davis mansion, centrally To-
Gated OH Main Street, Smyrna,
Del. Has 10 rooms and back
building, with cellar under en-
tire house, large grounds, en-
trance owned on both sides.
Excellent location for store, offices,
apartments OF garage. Address
Mrs. ELVA DAVIS BROWN
Smyrna. Delaware.
Box 80
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

4 special meeting of the Order of
V'a Of smyrna will be held next
iasday evening TO consider impor-
'2a business. Every member is urged
. b present.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

A'A N. P. Bitter. calls attention
u spltnded stock of Millinery,
gods. notions, and wants you
"'t her store and compare the
ses see adv.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

GG. ". S. Hancock Post. No. %.
6. 4 R., has changed its meeting
tre from Saturday afternoon of every
sssk to the first Saturday of each
uia.h
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

First.elass machine work at Della
.,,s State Garage. See H. p. Shap-
u agent for Jackson cars-sdv.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

Soeeial run on small Star Hams for
g,,ter at reduced prices at II. I.
Greenwel's. adv.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

Homegrown cobbler seed potatoes.
rovp from Maine seed. SOC per
s,skst R. Y. Wallen. Clayton. Del.
-sdv.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

49,, Items Of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
t,b, p Hudson has sold his Ford
nd purchased new Overland.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

Get YOUR Easter Flowers at Longs
s.. .nd Ten Cent Store. adv.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

The Little Laura Lee Circle of
Kings Daughters will meet at the
nne fins. ". Gray Deakyne. Thurs
B., April Goth, at 7.30 O'Clock. -
Sse.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

Mrs. Miriam Davidson will give a
uus,al on May IL She will bring
vme h7e Philadelphia talent TO
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

Thomas Kiry, Charles r. Massey
nd A. L. Hudson, Jr.. have been
lPpOinted by Kent County Levy Court,
izce viewers Of this district.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
ists Of the label or wrapper of this
vsos, will show the time up to which
yrr subscription is paid.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19

Ms. N. " Campbell, wishes to
all your attention to some smart hats
vhich she is Offering for 81. so and
S00.-adv.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

SMYRNA AND VICINITY
49,, Items Of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week
,,b, p Hudson has sold his Ford
-, and purchased new Overland.
Get YOUR Easter Flowers at Longs
Uve and Ten Cent Store. adv.
Fi,.t.elass machine work at Della
.,,s State Garage. See H. P. Shap-
= agent for Jackson cars-sdv.
SDeeial run on small Star Hams for
v,,ter at reduced prices at II. I.
G,eenwell's. adv.
Homegrown cobbler seed potatoes.
rnvp from Maine seed. SOC per
s,.ket R. Y. Wallen. Clayton. Del.
-sdv.
Mrs Miriam Davidson will give q
-usieal on May IL. She will bring
1 one h1e Philadelphia talent &c
Il Smyrna.
WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
3 ssis Of the label or wrapper of this
psDe, will show the time up to which
h yuur subscription is paid.
Ms. N. " Campbell, wishes Il
4 all your attention to some smart hat
vtich she is Offering for 81. so an'
81 S.O0.-adv.
Thomas Kiry. Charles R. Masse,
lni A. L. Hudson, Jr.. have bee
lppointed BY Kent County Levy Court
tzce viewers Of this district.
The Little Laura Lee Circle o
Ling's Daughters will meet at tn
Eme Of hrs. ". Gray Deakyne. Thurs
b. April Goth. at 7.3O O'Clock. r
See.
GG. v. S. Hancock Post, No. &c
9. 4 R., has changed its meetin
tre from Saturday afternoon of ever
sssk to the first Saturday of eae
uia.h.
Especial meeting of the Order {
V's Of smyrna will be held ne:
a'sday evening TO consider impo
G business. Every member is urg'
d b present.
lae Ladies Of the Presbyteril
l''h will hold a food sale in {
building Corner Of Market al
auefee Street, Saturday mornil
kr April 22nd.
AA N. P. Bitter. calls attenti
u 'pltnded stock of Milliner
soods. notions, and wants y
H't her store and compare q
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-04-13
IIJn5RI0o Eeern 3 1oI IIeo r =
Music, INSTRUCTION

sd Mfs.iihA b 8 Hepknsoa, .cAsseciste
GoslegeitofnMnsir England,
MsitSt Kennewiek teyery Saturday sapd
sEhprsday to siyeItessona ipspiano., vio-
lin, mandolin and singing. For par,
ticulars apply 80 Bridge street, Pas
CO, phone 1882. Il 46-7p
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
FAILS
 ID SAVE LIFE

Tarry town, N. J., Dec. 5-John [. Archipold, who has been Berious- ly ill at his home in this city for the past several days with, appendi- citis, was operated upon this morn ing, that course being the only hope for his recovery being held out by his physicians. The pa tien+ was in such a weakened con- dition that he could not rally from the operation, and died shortly after the operation had been per formed.
 John D. Rockerfeller, who has beeu a close friend and business associate of the dead man, was present at the time of his death' he having stayed at the bedside of the sick man since Thanksgiving night only leaving at short inter vals for rest and nourishment.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
ANDERSON ALTERS PLEA ID GUILTY

ed, and by stipulation between Dis trict Attorney Smiser and MT. An derson, the five charges were with drawn without prejudice to the gov ernment upon the defendant chang ing his plea of mot guilty" in tho case which had come to trial, ana ill which he was found guilty by the jury, to one of guilty"
 This practically disposes of the charges against MT. Anderson, and the court declared a recess until 10 o'clock Wednesday, morning, at which time he will pronounce sen tence upon J. F. Anderson, pro- prietor Of the Pantheon, and John A. Bender and William Childs, pro prietors of the Mascot, for selling liQurr without a license.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
NAB CONDUCT
 CAUSES CRISIS

London Dee. 5-The manner in which the war is being conducted is the cause for the crisis in the British political field.
 Lloyd George war secretary, who has handed in his resignation, has openly expressed his approval of forcing the battle in eastern Eu- rope, while some of the war school are opposed to this tactic, and wished the operation of the British to be confined to the West and naval operations.
 Premier AsQuith has vouchsafed no explanation to Parliament, and this body takes adjournment.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
KAISER MAY MAKE
HIS SON 4 KING

Paris. - Germany is about to follow up her declaration of Polish independence with a similar an- uouncement regarding Lithuania, according to dispatches from switz- er!and. The dispatches said. that the new state probably will receive Prince EiteI Friedrich, second son of the emporer, as its sovereign and will form a state of the Ger man empire with a similar status to that of Bavaria or SaNony. As in the case of Poland, the dis patches added, a Lithuanian army will be formed to fight under Field Marshal von Hindenburg. It IS estimated that Lithuaania could raise 15O,OO0 men.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05

h the case of the Government ys. J. F. Anderson, which was on the docket in United States Com missioner Rasmuson's court this morning, five complaints, bearing the dates of November 19, 20, 21 22, aud 24, respectively, with Geo. Maud as complainant in each case, were read, chrging J. F. Anderson with selling intoxicating liquor without a license, on the dates men tiOned.
 The defendant asked for time to consult his attorney before mak- ing his plea, and recess was de- clareI by the court until o'clock this afternoon
 At ? o'clock court again cOnTen-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
BILLS
 INTRODUCED

Washington, Dec. 5-Representa- tive Fitzgerald, of New York chair man of the committee on appropria- tions has introduced four bills, two of which proposing embargoes on food stuffs, one regulating the trans po-tation of cold storage foods, and the fourth regulating the admission Of farm produce and manufactured fotdstuffs to the parcels post.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
GERMANS CLOSE
 0N BUCHAREST

Copenhagen, Dec. 5-The Ger mai and Austro-Hungarian forces are closing in on Bucharaest. Ru- mauian troops, who are standing the brunt of the defense of their capitol have been defeated on three sides, the attacking forces of the Teutons driving them in from the outer Notifications.
 Within three miles of the city on the south, the German thrust was brought to a standstill by a timely reinforcement of the Rumanians, who made a desperate stand, and forced the onrushing German troops to retire.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
WOULD SULZER HAVE TO
 RESIGN FROM SENATE

Tho Juneau Dispatcb says that if Sulzer is elected delegate to con- gress he would not have to resign as a member of the territorial sen ate as he could not take office in the national legislaturee until De- cember. Local attorneysI however, say that the new congress will be called i'll March and that Sulzer could not sit in both bodies.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
CATTLE KING LEAVES
 THOUSANDS TO POOR

San Francisco, - "To the poor Of the city of Gilroy, Cal, to be distributed at Christmas timee, $15; 900.
 "To the poor of the city of BrockenheIm, Kingdom of Wurtem- burg, Germany, $25,OOO."
 The will of Henry Miller, who rose from Butcher boy to land and cattle taron, made public here re- gently included these Teminiscenc- es of early poverty. Tn addition, the multi-millionaire included a list of scores of employees who are to receive sums ranging from $25O to life pensions and homes.
 The estate which, consists who'll ly of stock in corporations is left to Nellie Miller Nickel, the testat- ors daughter, and her husband, J.. Leroy Nickel, a trutee.
 tI is provided that on their death $5O,OOO shall be given to San Francisco charities, the remain der going to their children, and upon the death of their children, $500, ,OOO Is to be given to charity, including the establishment of @ hog1ital in Gilroy, with $500,000 more for the establishment of a medical research hospital. Those close to Miller in life estimated his estate at $2O,OOO,OOO or more.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
BOUGHT CROPS AND
 LET THEM ROT AWAY

Chicago, Dec. 5-The sensation- al fact was disclosed in! the recent probe into the high food prices, that soeculators bought the growing crcys this year and them permitted them to rot so that a shortagee migrt be created and the crops in hand bring large prices. Further investigation will be made into the matter and some steps will be taken to prevent such action in fu- ture, if not to punish the offend era. q r. fIHLM .n ]
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
ALL MONEY IS
 CONTRABAND

London,-A royal proclamation has been issued declaring all goldp silver, paper money, securities, checks, drafts, letters of credit and any negotiable instruments, regard ing the transfer of money, as con- traband and subject to confiscati on.
 This is considered one of the most sweeping actions yet taken cou corning contraband goods since the war started. ...- ,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
GEORGE JENNINGS AR-
 RESTED FOR BOOTLEGGING

Late this afternoon. warrant was issued for tue arrest of George Jen- nings on the charge of aiding and abettirg the sale of intoxicating li- Quors in Skagway.
 This is the outcome of a sale which is known to have been going on for several months past in vari- ous cabins, where men were enabl- ed to get liquor on Sundays before the saloons were closed, and since which time liquors have been peddl- ed Gu. to a certain number of men.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
EAGLE CITY MAN GOES
 TO PENITENTIARY

Portland, - Homer Ford con- victed October of fraudulently de- Driving his common law wife of her dover by forgery, has been sen fenced to the penitentiary from ten 10 twenty years. Ford and his Wife were married before a United States commissioner at Eagle, Alas ka, in the early days.-Ex.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
SIO,5D0,000 FUR
 ALASKA R. E.

Washington, Dec. 5-The De- Uartmeuf of the Interior today ask ed Congress to appropriate ten and one half million for immediate use in the continuation of the govern mon' railroad construction work in Alaska.
 Il is believed that there will be little if any opposition to the ap- propriation being made.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
EIGHT FOOT COW SHARK
 IS GIVEN TO UNIVERSITY

Seattle, - An eight-foot COW shar'- weighing 600 pounds, has been added to the equipment Of the department of zoology of the Uni Yers'ty of Washington. It will be used in the study of comparative zoology. The parasites on it's skin will also be studied by the zoo- logists. The shark was given to tho university by R. R. Jones of W.st Seattle, who caught it near Ak Point in Puget Sound. Two hours were consumed in landing the fish. ..i..
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-05
CLAIM BRITTANIC WAS
 USED AS ARMY TRANSPORT

Berlin, Dec. 5-Rotterdam re- ports received here today state that rhe hospital ship Brittanic which was sunk in the Aegean sea on November 23, had five hundred soldier on board at the time, and that she was sunk by German sub' marine.