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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-08
Sc This Coupon Worth S. Cents -55c

This Coupon, if presented at once, together with
only Forty five Cents in cash, is good for Ons-
Dollar bottle of
OLD INDIAN LIVER AND KIDNEY TONIC
After using bottle strictly according to print
ed directions if You do not think it is worth at least
ten times what you paid for it, bring back the empty
bottle, and the purchase price, fortyfve cents, will
be cheerfuly refunded.
Old Indian Liver and Kidney Tonic takes the
place of calome without any restriction of habits or
diet while taking.
If not convenient to purchase from the druggist
send us forty-fve cents in postage and We win ship
by parcel postal charges prepaid.
CHEROKEE MEDICINE co., Atlanta "a. =
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-08
INTEREST CHILDREN
IN RED CROSS WORK

The membership of the Red Cross
Nri1i have taken a gigantic leap II the
SeoGram entered upon yesterday and
SodkY is ttiits carried otit, Every
chool priaci pal in the city is TO sub
|tyibe r.. me mbership and Try to
ocure three others. each teacher is
- become a member ana secure two
l1thers; each pupii is to become d
|14nnher and try 10 secure the MEM
Eoxuhips OF it's parents. Today the
NV will be canvassed in districts by
~EA0oI children securing member
%hIp4 For those children who can
004 afford TO pay the dollar, club
S3ao has been devised whereby sew
Sknl children subscribe together. COM
S5eting payment III small weekly sums
HklAan school reopens III September.
wenty thousand membership blanks
hcsu circulated among the
lxQotx-
8Zhis plan followed meeting of 500
3nc4pals and teachers in the Joha
2NnhaH High school on Wednesday
r1or Ainslie. Henry W. Anderson,
fx b. II. Munfcrd and John Stewar.
&yAn addressed 1he assemblage.
The Detroit times., 1917-11-28
To Users of
Display and Sign Lighting

order from the State fuel Administrator having full
of law fobds the operation Of electric signs and displays
the outside Of buildings plain signs entrances
showing the Of the firm character of business in
tbeate the of the theater and the Only
for each front entrance is allowed Excessive entrance
lighting is forbidden.
No SIGN be lighted before street lighting time after
eleven o'clock whatever When the place closes
before eleven o'clock the sign must be shut off closing
Of heaer 0neaf hour after the performance begins All
night shut off signs eleven o'clock The display
State Administrator.
No sky sign may be lighted any time whatever Sign
he lighted must be In 'front.' OF building projecting side
walk and without fiIls Outline and tracing lighting or-
bdden at all times.
Woask customers to conform cbeerfuy to this rule Tt
orgn With he President Of the United States, through tho
Fue Administration and is wqrlneasure intended to save fuel
Ih State ADMINISTRATORS order viii obIge shut off the
entire electric service Of any customer who persists i'm dobedi-
ence i'm the matter OF signs and displays
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-11
ITEMS NOW BEFORE
 U. s. C0NGRESS

In the appropriations before Con- gress are included the following items for Alaska:
 Road service, $1OO,OOO.
 Fisheries, S1OO,OOO.
 Cable service, $147445.
 Forest reserves, $28,162.
 Reindeer service, $8,50O.
 Game protection, S27,5OO.
 Suppression of liquor traffic, $15,- 900.
 Expenses of the Legislature, $46,- 500.
 Education of Natives, S225,OOO. Medical relief, S82,5OO.
 Agricultural station maintenance, $65,OOO.
 Cordova public building, $64,5OO. Mine Inspection service, $7,OOO. Mt Mckinley Park, $1O,OOO. Miscellaneous, $138,5OO.
 Alaska Railroad
 The Alaska railroad project expense estimate totals $7,956,758 to be eS- pended for the continued construction of the system. This is sub-divided in- to the following items:
 For the construction of road be- tween the Panama river and Fair banks, S2,O19,O6S.
 For the rehabilitation of the Tana- na Valley railroad (purchased last June for $4OO,OOO), $1SL5OO.
 For construction between. Riley Creek and Lignite Creek, S1,1O5,8O6. This is from Mile 845 to 856.
 For a six-mile spur up Hosanna Creek, S21O,OOO. This is at Mile 346. For operation and rehabilitation of the Seward division property, ST. I63,8S8.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-11

S6gatch pads--6oF Ngnool, for your 8apls SaF 6A oSgmt fer the work rOOm-ipc at The Gateway.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-11
Just Received
Ladies, Children's and Mems Felt
 Slippers High Grade Ladies Shoes $3.75 and up Pure Silk Ribbons Put up in 10 yd pieces 15, 20, and 25c per bolt

Fine Line of Fancy Ribbon S5c per yd Ladies' Dress silk In Latest Shades Fresh Candies High Grade ChOco- lates m an flavOrs, also fancy Xmas boxes.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-11

Now Is the time to select your Xmas gifts and toys. Take your pick, a large assortment on hand.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-11
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS

Last night was the coldest SO far this winter. The railroad and Sexton hotel thermometers registered 2 above at 2 o'clock this morning and Attor- ney Greene's registered zero. Al COombs of Mile S3 arrived on the train last night for the outside and is registered at the Overland.
 >
 The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is fair with fresh winds.
 >
 Edward L. Mack came over the trail from Marshall City, and is a guest at the Overland.
 -
 Six hundred and ten pounds of mail from Anchorage arrived last night.
 -Es-
 M. R. Hussey railroad employee, enroute to the outside for the win ter is stopping at the Seward.
 -s2-
 Miss. D. Warner of Iditarod, is registered at the Overland while wait ing for a steamer for the states.
 -@-
 Weather report for yesterday fol- lows: maximum Is, minimum 8, cur- rent 9; clear with north wind
 -3- The First Aid Class completed the course last night and examinations will be held soon, perhaps this week.
 -9-
 The opening of the new confection- cry store of Sexton x Thwaites last night was a success considering the. weather. All customers were highly pleased with service and articles and commented highly on the pleasing ap- pearance of the display.
 -S-
 Tomorrow night a card party and luncheon will be given at the Priests residence by the ladies of the Cath ollie church. Already 8 large number of tickets have been sold. The next steamer, the Alaska, is due to arrive from the south on Sat urday
 >
 According to cable advices, the steamer Spokane has been lowed to Seattle for repairs. Pete Morich is in the Federal jail, Deputy Marshal Evans holding him in custody, pending an investigation.
 -:-
 Twelve cases of liquor have been seized by the U. s. Deputy Marshal at Girdwood. The liquor was bound for the interior by dog team. No ar rests were made.
 -4%-
 It is understood that a recommen- dation has been made to the War De- partment for the establishment of a cautonment at Fort William Fl. Sew ard for training men from Alaska who will be taken in the first draft. Alien enemies, Germans and Aus trians, must apply to the U. s. auth critics for permit to leave the coun- try. It takes from six weeks to two months for the permit to be issued as the request must be sent to Wash ington, D. C., and O-Ked there.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-11
Special Sale for Ten Days

on all Enameled Ware, Glassware, China, CrOckery, and all Kitchen
 Utensils
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-11

Owing to weather conditions the dredge at Anchorage is unable to operate until the summer of l9lS-
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-11
WEATHER ON R. R.

The following is the weather re- port from places on the railroad re- ceived at 2 o'clock this informing:
 Anchorage, 23 below, clear, calm.
 Summit Rdh. 12 below, clear, north. Girdwood, IS below, clear, calm.
 Potter Creek, II below, clear, calm. Matanuska, 30 below, clear, calm. Talkeetna, 8 below, clear. N. w.
 Fine "Lutfisk" 25c, Seward Fish company. If
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
Want $4,000
OF GOVERNOR

Bv United Press Leased Wire
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 26.--Gov.
stephens received letter this morn
ing. In which the threat is made that
unless he leaves $4,000 at a certain
place in Redwood canyon. Alameda
county. by y, m, December 81,
he and other state officials and the
whole Sacramento detective force
will he blown up"
The place the money is TO be left
is designated on rudely drawn
map inclosed in the letter.
The letter. signed &C. c." states
that dynamite has been planted at
the governors mansion. at the state
capitol and at the homes OF two
other state officials. not designated.
and that IL will be set off IL the
money is not left.
II the money is placed at the
designated spot, the dynamite will
be removed. the letter said.
The communication, printed with
rubber letters. is similar to one that
was found in the yard OF the gov
ernor's mansion while Hiram John
son was governor II was turned
over to Chief OF Police Conran, who
will cooperate with postal authori'
ties
A few days ago n bomb blew a
hole in the governor mansion
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
MORE BOYS AND
GIRLS MUST AID
THE RED CROSS

Only ts seattle boys and girls
were on hand at the Mission the
atrr at 10 n. m. ednrsday to
enter the competitive campaign
for Red Cross memberships that
will be carried ON this week.
Many others are already in the
campaign.
1T looks nS tho almost every
hoy and girl will get prize" J.
=. Douglas. city chairman. told
the youngsters. because there
are almost ~ many prizes ~
there are contestants"
a six cylinder automobile. pony
and cart, and dozens of other fine
prizes will be given 20 the boys and
girls who obtain the largest number
OF Rcd Cross memberships
But a more vital reason for spend
ing vacation days aiding the Red
Cross was given by @ NJ. Gordon
aviator. back from the French front
The boys and girls OF France" h,
said ARE working heart and soul be
hind their fathers and brothers In
the trenches. And the men over
there know that the folks at home
are preparing 10 care for them II
they should he wounded.
American boys and girls must
get behind the Americans I'm the
trenches just as the French children
have"
Douglas pointed out that thou
sands Of Seattle people are willing 70
Join the Red Cross II the request Is
made one girl In one day. he said
enlisted i40 members.
Two thousand more boys and girls
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
AULT TO FIGHT
STRONG RECALL
IN THE COURTS

T.. II. Auit, editor Of the I nion
Record. announced "Wednesday
he had taken up the fight
against the recall Of Anna
Louise Strong from the school
hoard by filing application for
an Injunction restraining school
district No. I from proceeding
with the recall election.
lie said he took this action be
cause of his interest In the recall
law and from desire 20 determine
finally whether or not the decision
Of the supreme court. NJ rendered In
the Hamilton recall case. is 20 con
unuc 60 stand.
Aul; further based his objections
% tho recall on the ground that the
fccatcrs have failed 90 file a state
mont comprising the activities OF
the volunteer workers
| feel Miss strong has been un
Justly censored for activities in he
thcrc have been no charges Of lneffi
cheney as school director placed
against her In fact. Miss Strong
has the best educational qualifica
ilons of any member OF tho board
Her recall would be n distinct loss
10 that body"
Aut further asserts he feels the
whole affair Is "tempes; IN n tea
pot and takes this method Of say
ing the children OF the city $4,000
the cost OF the recall. which sum. he
feels. could be- spent to better advan-
tagc IN providing equipment for a
manual training department, or
rome other proposition.
Tho hearing to show cause why
tho Injunction TO restrain the school
district from continuing with the re.
call should not be granted was set
over "Wednesday morning by SUI
pcrior Judge Gillian until Friday,
when II viii be heard before Judge
Jurcy.
The change was made upon motion
OF Attorney Henry Pcnnock. repre-
sentinE the recall committee who
said the notice had been served upon
him Monday night and that because
or Christmas and the small amount
OF time given him. IL was impossible
to frame an answer
James Bradford appeared for +
4. Ault who filed application for the
Injunction.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
MEN SHORT OF WOOL
BLOUSES and COATS
War Secretary Told to Cut Out "Red
Tape" and Buy Supplies at Nearest
Stores at Once

WASHINGTON. Dec. 26.-The senate military affairs
committee today told Secretary Baker to cut out red
and supply every canonments and training camps
with clothing suitable for winter weather.
The committee unanimously adopted resolution de-
mandng Baker give camp commanders authority to buy
wooen bouses and overcoas in the nearest town If they
get them quicker than the quartemaster department
supply them
This action followed presentation by Sen Mcclellan of
kilograms from camp commanders showing shortage of
overcoats and wooden bouses.
Baker requested TO take immediate action with
regard camps Wheeler Shelby. kearney Dix Jackson.
Grant, Custer Beauregard and Bowie. because the
mttee said had unquesoned proof that many there
without overcoats and bouses.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26

Wage questions pending with EN-
ploy,s. one OF the bigg@t problems
b. fore the government in it's gisn,
scheme. viii be taken up at confer
cnre with railroad chiefs and their
legal advisers at the White House
tomorrow.
Wilson Has Power
Tho president is sufficiently en-
powered by the act OF congress OF
August 20. 1916. to assume control
Immediately. altho there will be leg
islative adjustments necessary later,
il Is said The act under which he
viii move provides:
Tho president. in ti-ne OF war. is
empowered. thru the secretary of
war 20 take possession and assume
control Of any system or systems OF
transportation for the transportation
OF troops. war material and equip
mcnt. or for other purposes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
KAISER CALLS OFF
Peace NEGOTIATIONS
Postponement Asked to January "a
So German Delegates Can Report
on BOlSheviki Offer


- LONDON, Dec. 26.-Russian-Cerm
peace negotiations have been suspended
pending consultation by German delegates
with their government on Russias terms, ac-
cording to a Petrograd dispatch printed
today.
The Russian delegates, it was stated, are
returning from Brest Litovsk to Petrograd.
Two commissions to negotiate peace will
shortly be formed, the dispatch asserted, one
Ito meet at Petrograd and the other at
)Odessa. Both will consider purely military
aspects of the situation. A third will shortly
be appointed to appeal for a prospective
European peace conference.
1t was asserted the Bolsheviki will con-
woke the constituent assembly at the end Of
next week.
peace negotiations until January "a, accord
ing to semi-official announcement here
today In., -,.,,,,,,>
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
IRON WORKERS,
10000 STRONG.
OUT ON STRIKE

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. "a
Twelve thousand iron trades work.
CTS did not appear at work today at
$50 foundrics and shops. after hav-
ing been informed that their do
mands for n 10 per cent increase
would not be granted. They imme-
diately prepared for a strike.
With both sides in the iron foun-
dries controversy standing firm.
Mortimer F1eischacker. federal mo
diator, early today took steps TO pro
vent a general walkout
r. W. Burton. president of the
Iron Trades council. said the men
are merely demanding the same
wage as has been granted by the
government.
The managers reply that the 10
per cent is purely bonus. paid
wholly to workmen to expedite
work on vessels for the emergency
fleet corporation. and does not apply
to private foundries.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26

the Chistmas day spent by every
American unit in France.
The best the United Press CORE
spondent can do Is to give those
back home this series Of pictures OF
Christmas day in France
a giant Sammy sentry standing
in the snow outside a quaint village
giving pennies 10 three little French
refugee children who had just fin
ished singing real Chrishaassy
choral.
Sammies Sing
An expert on languages might
Just miRht--translate his remarks TO
the youngsters 10 the effect that
they'd better run along home and
see what the American Santa Claus
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
Sec. McADOO TO take
CHARGE, Is PLAN now
Wage Demands of Workers to Be
Settled; Railways Expected to o.
K. Plans

WASHINGTON, Dec 26.-Covernment operation
of the countrys railroads, probably under the direction
of William c. McAdoo, secretary of the treasury
will begin early in January
A few legal and financial problems not yet finally
disposed Of, holding up President Wilson's an
nouncement Of this step-the most revolu-
tionary yet taken by the government
The president is confident that his plan, including
the compensation be fixed for the railroads. will meet
with the approval of railroad heads. r
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
MADCE STOCKINGS
STOCKINGS empty

when Madgo Stocking awakened.
Christmas morning. and found that
her husband. y @. Stocking. hadn't
complied with the old-tlme custom OF
plaCink a gift in her stocking. she
was evidently greatly displeascd. be.
cause she filed suit for divorce in
tho superior court "Wednesday morn.
lnE
Mrs Stocking claims In her com
paint that she was left stranded on
the rocky road Of matrimony on
May 10. 1915, by her husband. and
that he has failed to clothe or feed
her since They were married No.
Nember 3. 1914.
The plaintiff says she has lived in
Washington for 20 years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
Here's How Our Sammes Spent First Christmas France

everywhere, even to thousands OF
American railway engineers strung
from close to the front 10 the sea
ports. Tltc correspondent is writing
this near the point where the Min
ncapolis symphony man is trying TO
get music out of the jangling wires
OF the piano
Might" now. One hears a shout.
Here. can that sentimental stuff"
and Immediately the pianist had to
stop TO race along with the chorus
taken up by the voice OF every man
within hearing Good Bye Broad
way. Hello. France"
And so It was merry Christmas
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
DAN CUPID'S DRIVE
SHOWS XMAS GAIN

Dan Cupid's Christmas drive here
for 1917 netted him as more mar
riage licenses than in 1916.
In all lis couples took out mar
riage permits on the two days prior
to Christmas day this year. OF these.
65 licenses were taken out by sailors
and soldiers.
In 1916 only 20 licenses were is
sued during the two days prior to
Christmas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26

sometimes the recipinet was strcnly
forbidden to cat-and plenty OF pres.
onts from home folks.
Thousands OF little French refugee
children who learned of Santa Claus
for the first time and got that i'm
measurable thrill that comes ~ith
tn" ofsning Of que-yly bulky stock
ins-
Thousands more Who learned all
about Christmas trees and who
treasured all through the day the
wonderous toys and candy which
moist-eyed Sammies getting ready to
fight the Boche had bought them.
Plenty Of Turkey
Plenty OF turkey and trimmings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26

The $50 were plainly thinking OF
wives. children and sweethearts back
homo and trying 20 camouflage.
Y. NJ. G. A. barracks Anyone OF a
dozen rather serious faced men
tearing zeal. or Christmas pack
ayes. reading over and over letters
from rloth-T -"God bless you ant
bring you back 10 me.
Dozens Of snoe- -blanketed Villages,
like tho little town OF Bethlehem,
nesting in the vallcys-and maay
Americans billeted in stables. sleep
ing themselves In the managers.
Remembered by Red Cross
An American hospital sick and
wounded receiving bounteously from
the Red Cross--tobacco. candy
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
TROOPS after
500 OUTLAWS

By United Press Leased Wire
MARIA. Tex. Dec. 26,-The
Mexican bandit force which raid
ed the town Of Candeiaria, Tex.
has been located 20 miles south
Of the international boundary.
500 strong, according to reports
reaching here.
American troops were in pursuit
today. The bandits. according 10
word reaching here. looted the Amer
lean town OF Candelaria. Tex. held
IN the mail stage. killed the driver
and looted the malls.
II was reported that two Mexi-
uoetage prisoners were shot by the
ndits and that AT least one Ameri-
an passenger was wounded.
The driver. Mickey Welsh, was
anged and his throat cut. Less
han an hour after the alarm was
iven American citizens were in pur-
Isuit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26

had put in their stockings that morn
ing
Downstairs In n roughly finished
hotel dining room a dozen Sammies
have dragged In ancient tin pan
piano. They were clustered around
singing Holy Night" An exmem.
bcr of the Minneapolis symphony
orchestra WAS tho pianist.
one hundred and forty officers
banqueting in barrack like striT.
turo down one village street Sing
ing the immortal "FO-O-O-R.R Its
Always Fair Weather"
Think Of Wives
The singing TO "A critical ear
sounded just n bit flat and unen.
thusiaatic
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
COAL SHORTAGE
IN 1917 IS FIFTY
MILLION TONS


WASHINGTON. Dec. "a
coal shortage oi $1,000 900 tons
Cor 1917. in the face os the
creates, produe,ion of any year
in the eoun,ry's history. hss
been caused By war demands.
Fuel Adrninis,rs,or ~. A. Gar
field told the senate probing
COMMITTEES today.
''Bltumlnous coal production
shows an Increase % 10 per con,
over 1915. while anthracite shows
an Increase % is per cent" said
Garfield.
The Increased production ~
eltuminous coal "a 10000. oos tons.
but this ia only half enough. Mu-
nltions factories Ia Southern New
England are being greatly ham
percd by shortage of bituminoua
coal
The anthracite coal situation f.
fairly good now Garfield said
How have you tried 20 increase
production ?" asked senator Ken
yon
"By placing the emphasis on
production. not price" replied
Garfield.
DO you believe tho operators
have made big profits by this
campaign 80 asked Kenyon. who. IN
Chairman Reeds absence. ques-
tlon Garfield
4 hardly see how 10 stimulate
production without allowing these
profits" he replied. increases
above tho presidents fixed prices
have been granted 81 operators by
Garfield to stimulate production. he
said.
These arr mostly small mines
which would not be allowed to
operate without tho Increased price
he explained.
Il suppose you have placcd the
governments interests first. said
Kenyon
In this severe weather have
considered the consumer first. for
WIN blHH%AAAAiffH V"hplNf w" XIV
ernmcnt can accomplish nothing"
was Garficld's reply
Prices are higher this year than
last year" Garfield admitted. but
they are more stabilized"
do you think you have tho silt
uation well In hand now" asked
Kenyon.
II can't guarantee that there
viii be no more suffering said
Garfield.
Blames Railroads
He placed much Of the blame
for the coal famine on the rail
roads.
Coal constitutes one-half OF the
freight" he said and when we
increase II We increase railroads
difficulties. The transportation sya-
tenn IL what II Is now because Of
our policy of preserving compe-
tition of our railroads. which can
not easily be put toRctl er.
IT 81 now as necessary TO oper-
ate the railroads as one system as
to ccntralize the people In armies
and navles."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-26
Welcomed Soldiers
and Took Their Coin

Earnest Stolp, Co. ~, l66th Depot
Brigade, Camp Lewis, met two men
on Union st. and asked them where
he could find room for the night.
They said that he was welcome to
stay with them and took him to the
Tama hotel, 14l3 Third ave, Besides
his party. there were five men in
the room. Stolp awoke about 8
O'Clock next morning and found that
S2S had been taken from his purse.