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New-York tribune., 1917-07-28
Trooper Successfully
Riddles Sky Line

Under their direction he had taken
the gun apart and put II together
without having a single piece left over.
But the weapon was not yet his pal.
He pulled the trigger and the bucking
thing sprayed the top Of the hill with
bullets.
The French instructor made a laugh
ing comment and a man in the COM
pany who spoke French explained:
ale says you ought 70 be in the anti
aircraft service" Presently. after
much careful handling and encourag-
ing words, which were soothing in tone,
though not understood, he began to hit
the target now and again.
The next man was a non-commis-
stoned officer long in the army, and he
patted the gun and wooed IT little
before he shot. True, IL was French
gun, but the language OF hrearms is
international
behave busy" he said. and she did:
He sprayed shots along the bottom OF
the hill as the gun clattered with all
the clamor of riveting machine at 8
a M. When they looked at the targets
thew found he had scored thirty hits
ont Of thirty-four and some were BULLS
evey. The French instructor was so
niessed he almost hugged the ancient
sergeant, but the veterans look OF nor
ror served as a warning.
Tho American officers feel that sat
,,fsrtory progress is being made. The
J;Horence in language accounts Tor
uoron DELAYS; but, on the other hand, the
Ennn.h are temperamentally excellent
.aa.bsrs and illustration serves better
80 ,yoyds when IL comes 10 guns
Wn.. Wna. ~ the officers feel that faster
.rnar.ss .o might be made in British
pIss,ng camp, but they are not as sure
.ta Zen would get along as we'll as they
Wv R,.nsh
New-York tribune., 1917-07-28
Sims Attends Conference

The United States was anofficislly
represented at the conference in Paris
10y Vice-Admiral Sims. who was called
into consultation on the shipping and
general naval situation, and BY General
Pershing, who took part in the military
discussions. Sir William Robertson and
General Foch also were consulted
Regret has been continuously ex-
pressed here that the United States
chose to send no official delegates TO
the conference. In the opinion Of
many authorities here it was obvious
that the discussions OF such an as
sembly could hardly be confined to the
Balkan problem alone, and il was felt
that it was Americas duty, as well as
her privilege, TO share in the discus
sion of all other matters relating to the
war and to war policies In general.
In some quarters, indeed, there has
been a tendency to criticise President
Wilson's action in refusing 70 partlci-
pate in the congress. The Globe
saws editorially tonight: I'VE quite
understand the conditions which led
President Wilson to take the course he
did. He must pardon us IL we say,
however, lndL MS dltALuuS 10 S'N
possible TO maintain. Italy made the
same attempt and failed.
Urge Closer Alliance.
america will have the same expe.
rience. Her troops in France will hnd
themselves fighting against the Aus
trians. with whom they are nominally
at peace. Her transports will have to
run the gantlet-we hope successfully
of Austrian as well as German sub
marines. II either Turkey or Bull
garia is able TO spare any men to help
Germany, they certainly Will be COM
nelled TO do so by the peremptory
orders of Berlin. We do not tnlnk
either the Turk or the Bulgarian under
such circumstances will make any nice
distinctions between the different ma
tions allied against the Kaiser.
at is not possible to carry on
world war in o watertight compart-
mont. We are CONVINCED that logic,
sooner or later. will compel the Pres
dent TO recognize this fact. Ameri-
cans certainly have no desire whatever
TO see themselves playing a subordi-
nate role in the present struggle, but
il is little difficult to see how this
can be avoided If they do not take any
share in the conferences of the Allies.
The naval and military situation must
be envisaged as a whole. IL is oo-
viously desirable that we have author
itatiye American opinion upon it,
New-York tribune., 1917-07-28
Americans Will
Instruct Newcomer

o.hsr American troops will have
ys.n Instructors drawn from the
An.stS As.rt Sores. One Of the chief objects
psesh nrs.snt work 10 70 train instruct
oi ~" Tb,ss men will copy some o. me
ons,noss Or used st the intensive training
New-York tribune., 1917-07-28

Disaster strengthening Russian
government, Ambassador Francis
reports - Isaac Don Levine's
dnalysis on Page s.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-28
Conference in Paris Agrees
to End Occupation of
Three Provinces
Will Fight On
To End Aggression
u. S. Criticised for Failure
To Send Delegates;
Sims Is Consulted
By ARTHUR s. DRAPER
tBy Cable TO The Tribunel

London, July 27.-The Allied powers
have decided to end their military oc-
cupation of ancient Greece, Thesssly
and Epirus. This was determined upon
before the conclusion of the great war
conference in Paris yesterday. At the
same time it was unanimously agreed
that the Entente powers should not lay
down their arms until they had at
tained their aims in the war-"to rem
der impossible return Of the criminal
aggression such as that whereof the
Central Powers bear the response
bility."
The withdrawal Of the Allied forces
from the three territories named,
which will be undertaken by the con-
ference Immediately on their return
home, will have no effect on military
operations in the Macedonian front
which extends through Greek Mace
donia and Southern Serbia, some dis
tance TO the north
For the time being, also, Allied
troops will continue their occupation
of the triangle formed by the SAINT
| Quarsnta road and the Epirus frontier
and the military and naval base on the
Island of Corfu will be maintained
under the sovereignty of Greece.
The declaration follows:
The Allied powers, more closely
united than ever for the defence of
the peoples rights. particularly in
the Balkan peninsula, are resolved
! not to lay down arms until they have
attained the end which in their eyes
dominates all others-to render i'm
! POSSIBLE return of the criminal sg-
gressipn such as that whereof the
! Central Empires beer the respon-
sibility. r..
The announceLieS,;rsyttStl the de
/ cision concerning Greek territory read
France, Great Britain and Italy,
/ simultaneously and as soon as pos
sible, will end the occupations they
| have been obliged TO make in ancient
! Greece, Thesssly and Epirus. The
military occupation Of the triangle
/ formed by the Santi Quaranta road
and the Epirus frontier will be main
tanned Professionally as a measure of
security, Italy and Greece to agree as
/ regards re-establishment of the civil
administration under a commissioner
appointed by Greece. France, Great
/ Rritain and Italy will preserve dur
| ing the war a. naval and military
! base on the island of Corfu. the ISL
and remaining under the sovereignty
of Greece.
New-York tribune., 1917-07-28
Estimate Of Receipts

The estimate OF receipts during the
next twelve months was computed as
follows:
From customs duties. S225 10000
From ordinary internal
revenue sources. 650,000.0o0
From the income tax. 100000
From miscellaneous taxes
and other items.. 70.000,o 900
Panama Canal tolls. 100000
Deposits to retire national
bank notes (sn item
which Is represented by
the same figure on the
credit side OF the ledger 30,0oo,000
No suggestions or recommendation
as to methods for raising the money
were made by Mr.. McAdoo. He proba-
bly, will advise later, however. with ths
Finance Committee, which wrestled all
New-York tribune., 1917-07-28
w E A T H E R

Generally fair to-day and to-mor'
row; somewhat cooler to-mor-
row; moderate northwest
to north winds
Full Report on Page 10
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
GROWTH OF ARMY ORDNANCE
 BUREAU

Washington, Dec. 22.-Before the war began the United States Gov ernment employed approximately 500, 900 persons in the civil branch. New that this country is actually engaged in the conflict, the great army of workers behind the fight ing forces is growing by tens Of thousands. A good example of this rapid addition of employees is in tne civilian force of the Ordnance Department of the Army. Seven large privately owned office build irt in Washington are required to house the officials and clerks of this force, in addition to the usual quarters in the State, War, and Ma " Building, which were sufficient before Uncle Sam began to prepare for war. The Gun Division alone, wkich did not exist as a separate division before we entered the war, now has more than two thousand civilian employees besides about tbree' hundred commissioned offic- ere, and it is estimated that this division will be three times it's pres ent size within 8 year. The great manufacturing plants of the Ord nance Department in various parts Of the country employed about 10000 men last spring. Now 2O.- 0O0 are at work in these establish ments.
 The task of supplying these thousands of workers in the race of the greatest demand for labor the country has ever known is the problem of the United States Civil Commission. At this time great numbers of men and women are needed to fill stenoRaphic and oth- CT positions in the offices at wash Ineton and mechanical trades and technical positions in the Govern meat plants for manufacturing ar itIIery and ammunition. The To- cal boards Of civil service examin- CTS at the post offices in all cities are furnishing detailed information concerning positions in which men and women are needed.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
SlOO Reward, $l09

The readers of this paper win b0 pleased to learn that there e et leAst one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all It's stages and that Is catarrh. CatArrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional tseatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine iB taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur faceH of the System thereby destroying the foundation Of the disease. giving tho BtItutlon and assisting nature in doing itS work. Tho proprtetors have 30 much faith in the curative powers of HGl's Catarrh Medicine that they offer Ono Hundred Dollars for any case that il falls to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. ]. CHENEY C CO, Toiedo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 7Se.
 Advertisement
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24

Eastman leads all others In the manufacture of KodRkB and Sup plies. You will find Q complete stock at the Skagway Eastman Agency. A variety of new styles ani sizes. What would make a nicer OF more appreciated Xmas pifb. Sec them at Keller Bros Drug Co.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
Old Wall Street.

Wall street in the days when Wash ingtOn was the first president of the United States. when Alexander Hamll- ton and Aaron Burr were rivals at the bar, was perhaps the most popular and populous thoroughfare in New fork. It was so named because it followed the line of the city's first defensive stOckade or wall" and throughout It's length were enacted many scenes that are part of the nations larger history.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24

Solitude is matter of taste. It has been the subject of much discussion. Volumes have been written in praise or condemnation of it. But perhaps tho real value of solitude has never been SO subtly and so accurately expressed as by the girl who was asked if she liked being alone That depends" she an swered sweetly, "On whom I am alone with"
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
Room at the Top.

Little Jennie had been eating very heartily, but she asked for another piece of cake.
 "Jennie," said her mother, q don't believe ought to give 1t to you. You are about as full as q little girl caD possibly be. Another mouthful and you'll surely burst"
 But, mamma, my neck's left yet! said the little girl persuasively.-EI change.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
His Luck.

"Yes, lady," said the ragged one, "a shell burst right at my feet an wound ed me in fourteen places an blew me uniform to rags"
 But haven't you any papers to show the truth of your story"
 Just me luck, lady! They was in the pocket an got blew to bits."- Sydney Bulletin.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
JoYoUsNEss.

If ever there is need of joy ousness and good cheer in our words and looks and demeaHor it is when we feel least like it and when cthers about us arc most likely to be helped by it.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
@ F Gbri$tma$ message %

The War Council wishes send Christmas greetings to the Red Cross members Atlantic to the Pacific especially to the women abored faithfully and loyay in max ing surgical dressings hospital and knitted articles by the million giving relief comfort Of our soldiers and BALLOTS " home and abroad as the suffering Of the nations lighting with us Notwithstanding delays and difficulties nseparabe from great organization or oyer our m lion have reess accomplished almost unbelievable results grateful for the opportunity aI press it's deep and this .z .o-.>,o,,
 n o,a, By Appointment The President ,r,, |, v AT ,To1IT, pD MANN Of United States I,4 1oI ,+ .OsITopTI HENRY F. DAVIDSON, Chairman ~ CHARLES D. NORTON CRIMSON P. MURPHY
 JOHN D. RYAN
 CORNELIUS N. BLISS,
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
TO CURE ANY DISEASE.
The Cause Must Ae Removed SansS
 Way With Danara&.

The Cause Must Ae AeGoTeGS SansS
 Way wIth Danara&.
 Kill the germ that causes dandruH' falling hair and osldness. you win have no more dandrun. and your hair must grow luxuriantly. New6ros Herpleide not only contains the dandrun germ destroyer, but it is oiso g most delight ful hair dressing for regular toilet use. No other hair preparation iS on this scientific basis of destroying the dandruff germs It stops all irritation. keeps thS scalp sweet. pure and wholesome. Re- member that something claimed to be just as good" will not do the work of genuine Herpicide. Sold by leading druggists. Send foc. in stamps for sam ole to The HsrpIcide Co.,. Detroit. Mich.
 One Dollar bottle. guarantSsd.
 At 8Il Drug SeoCEe. Adv.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-12-24
Piles Cured iR 6 to 14 Days

Druggists refund money if PA59 OINTMENT fails to cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding or PvotrRdSus Piles. First application gives relief. 5eo.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-26
.LAUDS President
IN Church ADDRESS
Huston Thompson Says We Have
True Leader in Mr.. Wilson.

over 100 soldiers from the camps at
American University and Washing-
ton Barracks were granted special
leave last night TO attend the mid
week prayer meeting at the Church
of the Covenant, where they were
addressed by Huston Thompson, As
sistant Attorney General. and Dr.
Charles Wood, the pastor.
''This contest In which we are en-
gagged is a contest OF the Prince Of
Light against the Prince OF Dark
ness" said Thompson, ''and fortu-
nate, indeed. are those who will play
the game on the side OF light and
liberty. II is a gigantic task also for
those OF us who are looking on from
the grand stand. There are billions
OF dollars 10 be raised and properly
expended for the benefit of ourselves
and our allies. but we will rise TO the
occasion What we most need Is a
true leader. and We have him In
Woodrow Wilson The President has
set that firm under jaw OF his and
will go through TO the finish with
you men. He is a rare combination
OF determination and tenderness. You
may be sure he is with you as you 20
up and go over. He has set his face
toward victory and is willing to risk
his all"
DR.. Wood assured the soldiers that
while one man may count for little in
himself, the aggregate OF millions
that we can send abroad will end the
war.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-26
WASHINGTON PRODUCE.

Quotations given below are for large lots Of
good marketable goods only. Jobbers' prices are
higher. Lower grades may be sold for less
Fancy goods command higher prices
EGGS-Fancy, strictly fresh Is; average re-
ceipts. kai6; Southern West Virginia, ~
CHEEsE-New York State. factory, new, 2
as.
BUTTER-Esin Print, 4sh; Eigin tub, 45ss;
process. A: store-packed. AsS.
LIVE PoULTRY-Hens, per 1b, a5as; roost-
es per h.. B; turkeys, per h.. Sao: sprins
chickens, per lb., 25a2: ducks; per h., 3a22;
geese. per b.. l0al3; keats. young. each, 4Oa5O
DRESSED POULTRY-Hens, choice, per lb.
EaS; spring chickens, za2s PCT ID. turkeys,
per lb. S2a5; ROSTERS. per lb.. l9a2o geese. per
lh, 13al5.
LIVE sToCK-sheep. per lb.. Tas; lambs.
spring. IS; calves, per h., Is; medium, Per h.,
l5a15A; common, per h., l2al3
PoBK-smaI. per h., p; medium. 2; heavy.
sEEDS-Red clover, H.5oals.oo per bu.: alsiks
clover. Il 25OaH.50 per bu.; crimson dover, $3.50
al50o per bu.; timothy. 3s5ai.50 per bu.; red
top, l.0Oal5.O0 per 100 lbs. bluegrass. 30a35O.
FRUITS-ApplCs. new. per bbl., 10oa6.50, per
box 90; California oranges 3.5Oa400: lemons.
55Oa65; peaches. l.2a2.Oo crate; grapes. Con-
cords, Alb basket. lsa2o; pears. basket, 5a25O;
ohestnuts. Sail lb.
GREEN GooDs-Potatoes. soOs45o per bbl f;
No potatoes. L5oaz5o: sweet potatoee, SEs
potatoes. l2Sal.4o per basket; string beans. per
bbl.. Sooasoo: peppers. crate. l.zsal.5O; okra,
per crate. 22sa350; radishes. per 100. LIa
200; cucumber basket. l5ca2oo; eggplant. l25l
2so crate; new cabbage. Der bbl., 2oOa225 i;
betts. per bunch, 3a5; lettuce. Looa2oo per bas-
kct; celery. 3Oal0o per dozen; celery, crate,
2Sca6.Oo; romaine lettuce. Local 80; squash, l5Oa
zoo per crate; tomatoes 75a2o0; spring onions,
l.5ca20o per 100 punches; onions, per sack, 3.75
n4.Oo; spinach. 225a2-50 per bbl.; kale, liza
l.0 bbl; corn, per dozen, Ds3o; lima beaLs.
per quart, Sa45; turnips. per box. 9oal.oo; per
bbl., 325a350
The Washington herald., 1917-10-26
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

Baltimore. Oct. 26-LIvE PoULTRY-Chick-
ems. young. per h., by boat, 2a23: by express.
lb.. p; young White Leghorns lb.. .: old hens.
lbs and over. 2; old hens, small to medium.
Ha2; old White Leghorn hens, lb.. 81; old
ROSTERS. H., Halls; ducks, young Muscovy and
Mongrel. lb.. 20; young. white Pekins. lb.. Goa
q; Indian Runners, lb.. l7als; young. per h..
Slh rounds end over, %; young, smaller, poor.
per h., l6af; turkeys, choice young 10 pounds
and up, 2sa3o; choice. old. per pound. Sa2s;
pigeons, pair old. %; young, pair. 20; guinea
fowl. young. IA pounds and up, each, So;
young. smaller, each. 25asO
EGGS-Market firm, loss of. Maryland, Penn
sylyania, and nearby, per doz., q; Eastern
Shore. Maryland and Virginia, AZ: Western
lohiol. q; West Virginia, q; Southern North
CaroLinal, Il; Western frsts. case count, 4oail s
candled. 4lai2. Market strong.
BUTTER-Creamery, Western separator, ex-
t.as. 4saA; frsts. la4z; prints. extras, v h..
4ia45; frsts. z2i3; prints, lb., extras, Has;
tirsts 42ai3; prints. pound. extras Halls; frsts,
e2ai3 nearby creamery, extras, 4la42; firsts. s5a
80; dairy prints, Maryland. Pennsylvania and
'irglnia, hrses' IS; packed, 81 rolls, Maryland
and Pennsylvania, extras, 3ia35
GREEN FRUIT AND VEGETABLES-Ap-
pies. MARYLAND and Virginia, fancy. bulk, per
Dbl, 2oOa225; small, per barrel. 1.25al.5o; Mary
and and Pennsylvania, per bushel, l2al.Jl;
Western MARYLAND and Pennsylvania, No. l,
packed. per barrel. 3.5oa5oO; New York State.
q no. !; peI uaftei' aVaS.N; No. 2. per barrel
2sa3O0; bears. green. per oushel, l.50al. 50 !;
c9bbagee. native. Savoy. per box, 4Oa5o; New
York. Danish, per ton. aoola5l6o; domestic.
pr ton. S5sOoo.co; celery. New York State, PER
dozen, 0a5o; caulihowg. per barrel, 500a6Oo
rer. crate, ssaa3.oo; cucumbers. New York, per
basket, l@a20; GRAPES, Niagara, per basket,
fals; black. per basket, l5al6; Delaware, per
basket. %; lettuce. New York. per box or bas
ket, l.yoal. Is; onions, Western yellow, per sack,
s.shS75; Maryland and Pennsylvania yellow,
PER bushel, L.s0al.eo; Eastern Shore, per basket.
ssaL3; peaches. Mountain, pr Garner, Local. "a; !;
The Washington herald., 1917-10-26
rniShed By W. B. Hfbhs & Co.
PHILADELPHIA PRODUCE.

PHILADELPHIA Oct 2.-BUTTER-OfeTingS
light and market nrn with demand fair. We
quote: Western solid packed creamery. fancy
specials 49,; extra, Al5aI5; extra hrSts, "a;
firsts. 43i5 seconds. 4lai2; nearby prints. fancy,
IS; average. extra, 46a47; hrsts, 4iai5; seconds
i2a43; special brands Of prints jobbins at 5la5a
EGGS-Fine nearby eggs scarce and very finn.
Demand fair. We quote: In free cases, nearby,
hrsts, go standard case; current receipts, l2j9
case; secopds, lo.s5alL25; Western extras. l26l
case; frsts. l2.30 case; seconds loeSau.25 case (;
fancy, selected fresh. jobbing at 5OaSl dozen.
DRESSED POULTRY-Fowls u TO box.
milk fed dry-picked. fancy. selected. 81; weigh
ing "a pounds and over apiece. 2; weighing 4
q; weighing pounds apiece. ?5ao6; fowls iced.
in barrels fancy. dry-picked. weighing AZ pounds
and over apiece. IN; weighing pounds apiece.
3lsA27; smaller sizes. ga2s; old rcosters. dry
picked, 2; brolling chickens, weighing 1ka2
rounds apiece Jersey, fancy, sSa36; Eirginia
fancy. 3oa33: other nearby, 2Sa3o; Western, Za
30; roasting chickens Western, weighing 4
pounds and over apiece. 25a6; chickens. West
ern, weighing, 81 pounds apiece. 2Sa24; chickens,
Western, weighing 211a3 pounds apiece, 2;
turkeys, old, fresn-killed. iced. per pound.
by, 3OaS3; Western, best 30aS2; turkeys. West
eTn. spring. iced. Sass; Turkeys common. 23a25
ducks. spring. Lorg Island, %; Pennsylrania
and Delaware, 2aT.
LIVE PoULTRY-Fowls. as to quality. aaz5
ROSTERS. 1sals; spring chickens. not Leghons.
q ducks, Pekin. 2la22; ducks Indian Runner,
l9a2O; ducks spring, 22a3; turkeys. 2ia26
Receipts today-f1our, 80 barrels and 81. .i5l
pounds In sacis; wheat. 9.5l3 bushels; com.
nothing; oats. a,5se bushels; hay, as tons. and
cars Of straw,
The Washington herald., 1917-10-26
NY. STOCK MARKET
ON DOWNWARD TREND
Railroad Shares Lead Movement.
Union Pacific Breaking
Through III.
BY sToxoN WALL.

New York, Oct. 3.-Railroad shares
led a downward movement In today's
stock market. Union Pacific broke
through III on q report that at the
Forthcoming directors meeting the
extra dividend may possibly be cut
out Its drop scored a new low rec
ord for the stock.
Canadian Pacific, on the turnover Of
the same number of shares. was even
weaker than Union Pacific. It fell TO
143 "a. rallied q quarter point, and
closed with a net loss Of . IL
New Haven lost 2 Ia points net after
having fallen nearly q point further.
st. Paul lost 5-S
Marine preferred fell points and
the common 3-s under pressure.
Steel stocks were fairly firm, al
though several recorded small frac-
tional declines. Among these were
United States Steel common down s-s
Crucible Steel II. and Bethlehem Steel
common down rs. Bethlehem Steel b
rose SIS, and Lackawanna Steel gained
a full point
Peoples Gas and Consolidated Gas
showed strength, gaining. respectively.
l point and Ia point There were firm
spots which bear pressure was unable
to shake. but most issues lacked re-
siliency.