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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

the service Of the government or for
other reasons, and the new men. Of
course. are not as efficient as those we
have lost.
ut is impossible for the carriers to
get the materials and new equipment
they need because 1t is thought by those
in authority that the national welfare
demands that the output Of the Iron and
steel mills and Of the railway equip
ment concerns be devoted to other pur-
poses. Great, however. as are the dini-
culties which the railways are encoun-
tering in their efforts to render ade-
quate service, we believe that II the
government and the public Will be
patient and will continue to give the
management of the railways their CO.
operation, most OF these difficulties Will
be overcome"
Limit to 500 Non Essentials.
Substantial relief from war time railroad
congestion was suggested yesterday as
a result Of recommendations OF the rail-
road war board to the government that
all transportation be denied to more than
500 non-essential commodities.
The extraordinary volume OF freight
and passenger traffic. incident to the ma
tion's war preparations, make It neces-
sary, 1t was explained. to devise some
means for tightening the heavy burden
on the railroads.
Although the list Of articles proposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16
Lecture on Current Events.

The first of a series of lectures on
current events by Dr. c. c. Swisher of
George Washington University. under
the auspices of the Teachers Club of
Washington, was given yesterday aft
ernoon in the auditorium of Woodward
& Lothrop. The Italian situation formed
the theme of yesterdays lecture. DR..
Swisher will lecture every Thursday
afternoon at 3:45 o'clock in the audi
torium of Woodward & Lothrop. These
lectures will continue until June
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16
Violent Earthquake Recorded

A pronounced earthquake. estimated
to have been conferred about 5000
miles from Washington. occurred dur
Ing the night, beginning at 1898 pm.
and continuing until about 1852 am.
The maximum movement was between
11:17 pm. and 11:40 pm. according to
records at Georgetown University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16
Sweaters to Montgomery Boyy Soon.

SWeaJett 70 0O0sBU mo1y 0OyS ooOu.
Special osersspsndeaes Of rs Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd, November 16.-The
work Of knitting sweaters for the 137
Montgomery county boys belonging to
Company K 116th Uniksd States In
fantry. now at Camp Mcclellan, An
niston, Ala. IL about completed. and
few days. The work was done under
the direction Of Mrs. Ohio H. w. Tai
bott of Rockville, chairman Of the
comforts committee Of the Montgomery
county division Of the Maryland Coun-
Gil Of Defense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

The British foreign minister, Arthu,
Ralfour. refuses to let urgent business
wait while eating. He dictates letter!
The while.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

Cocoa and cork, two of Portugars
most dependable exports, now are tied
3p to a great extent because OF the
shortage in shipping caused by the
Germans U-boat warfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

Communal kitchens on wheels are to
he seen in some sections Of England.
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On several occasions the kaiser has
zen struck in the face by army Of
ticers displeased by his remarks. They
s!ways have been ordered to exter-
inmate themselves. and SO far as
known actually followed the royal be-
rest to commit suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

BY the latest methods of construc-
ton Germany can build a submarine In
fifteen days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

The wearing OF a beard in Serbia in
-iicates keen sorrow over the loss Of
owed ones. King Peter now wears one.
His hair. mustache and beard have
urned gray since Serbia was overrun
~ the Germans.
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Difficulties Very Great.

THE difficulties with which the rail-
ways We're confronted at the beginning
Of the war were very great. Some of
these have been overcome. The in
crease during the first five months Of
the war Of 16 per cent in freight traffic
handled with practically no increase In
locomotives or cars was equivalent to
the addition of 5000 locomotives and
100000 cars to the number in service.
The difficulties now confronting the
railways are even greater than those
they faced at the beginning of the war:
..They cannot get anywhere near all
the men they need: they have lost many
of their most efficient officers and em-
ployes because of their enlistment in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16
SHRAPNEL
sidsights on the War
OLIVER OWEN KUHN.

Great Britain is paying 20 to 100 per
cent more for her imported tobacco
than ever before. Boxes and tins cost
100 to zoe per cent more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

moditles which. 1t is believed. the pub
Tic could dispense with, but not with
out inconvenience. 1t is for the priority
director and the fuel administrator to
determine how many Of these COM
modtties shall be denied transportation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

why did you come off that horse:'
asked the sergeant.
Couldn't be helped" responded the
cavalry recruit. There was nothing Up
IN the air for me to hold on to-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16
Sore Throat or Mouth

You should keep the throat and mouth
clean and healthy. Any disease that
attacks the canal through which must pass
the food we eat, the beverages we drink
and the very air we breathe is serious
matter. Why neglect Sore Throat or
Sore Mouth when TONSILINE makes it
20 easy for you to get relief2
TONSILINE is specially prepared for
that one purpose. TONS1LNE r.
does its full duty-you can TX
depend upon it. Keep bottle
In the house where you can
get it quickly when needed. S5c.,
and coo. Hospital Size. 91.00. n
Your druggist sells TONSnINE a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-16

NEW YORK, November 1s-Rallroads
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28
MONTANA COPPER MINES RESUME

ed, a B per cent advance in wages.
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GERMAN DIPLOMAT GET HIS PASSPORTS
 FROM ARGENTINE

BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 27-Count Luxburg, the German charge has left this city but his destination has rot been made public; however is believed he has gone to Germany under the safe conduct of entente warshps His leaving is great relief to officials here
 In the past week Luxburg had to be closely guarded here by Argentine secret service men and had to stay n doors to prevent violence to him by angry crowds Busi ness places owned by Germans have been wrecked by mobs intent on showing their hatred for everything Ger man.
 There is strong agitation for declaration of war against Germany. The Argentine government has asked Germany if LuXburg in sending his secret messages was acting under instructions from the foreign office in Der lin. It is officially announced that Germany fails to dis Luxburgs action Argentine will recall her minister from Berlin
 LuxburgS oiense against Argentines neutrality was sending messages through the Swedish legation to Berlin telling of the sangs of entente and neutral ships and suggesting that they be topedoed without leaving any
 trace of their destruction The phrase "without leaving any trace" meant that the crews of the torpedoed mer chanent should be taken prisoners allowed to cape alive The messages wer in code and did not any suspicion the part of the Swedish minister here the foreign office officials in Stockholm.
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UNIVERSITY CLUB SAVES ON FOOD

CHICAGO, Sept 28. - The University of Chicago Cub of Chicago is saving ton of flour and two tons of meat month through voluntary food conservation The house committee of the club in making this announcement to members links it with Troll of honor of the Nation They call the food saving patriotic enterprise and say that enables the club remit dues for those who have joined the national service.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28

BUTTE, Montana Sept. 28.-The properties of the Anaconda Copper Mining Co.,, closed since August 24th by walkout of the workers at Anaconda resumed oper ations yesterday and no trouble was experienced any where.
 Horses and mules were lowered into the mine, also machine drills The Industrial Workers of the World lead CTS applied to the military for protection saying they fear ed deportation Protection promised the night shifts All of the mines and smeIters will operate continuously
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RUSSIAN TROOPS AGAIN FIGHTING

PETROGRAD, Sept. 28-The Russians forces on the Riga front continue to progress against the Germans and are occupying German position southwest of Hap sal They have also forced the TeutOns from Sadzen farm, south of SissaL Kerensky General Yerkhoysky and Admiral Verders of the marines have their head quarters in the field.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28

impressed into the service of the Gov
 ernment in this momentous occasion) . l took on load of marines and start
 ed for Sumay, fifteen miles along the beach. Stoves, likewise, took on a load and started, but he could not keep up with my Ford. There were a nun Der of machines communicated, in fact, all of the machines on the IsI- and were taken over by the Govern ment.
 We drove down to a point on the shore opposite where the Cormoran was anchored. You know that Guam is one of the Maranna group. All except this one Island was owned by Germany, before the war. The Jap ancse captured the balance, and there was no place for the Cormoran to go, but to come here to be interned. Ot course, when war came Uncle Sam would necessarily take the vessel as a prize of war.
 Our marines gathered on the shore. -Four boat loads put out from the land to the vessel. The crew waited until the boats got within a few yards ot the ship, then, all of a sudden, much to our amazement, We saw the Ger man sailors jumping overboard, and suddenly there was an immense ex- pIosion.
 The Germans had touched button and blown up the vessel rather than surrender. Then all of the balance ot the boats were quickly manned by om marines and put out to pick up sur
 vivors. We could see them struggling in the water. Many natives in their "Sanpans," which is a very narrow boat, set out to help the struggling German sailors. In about fifteen min utes the first boat loads began to como in. Sailors, some of them cut mc bleeding from wreckage, all of them exhausted, were dragged up on the shore. As fast as they came in they were loaded up on the bank and ou
 machines were filed, and we were or dered to take them to the detention camp and return at full speed. l made J. five loads without a purcture or with out any breakdowns whatever, Hm-
 rah for the Ford. I understand that
 a number of Germans were drowned but so far I have not seen the ocd-
 ies, and do not know the exact nwr@ Der.
 ?. We like the Island from what we have seen of it so far, and anticipate that we will handle this job in {; man ner which will reflect credit to oor- selves and be satisfactory to the Gov ernment. These radio officials are a very nice people to work for. They are very accommodating and all they want is a good job according to plans , and specifications. Mir. Jones, who is . Chief Inspector here, was the Grief Inspector at the Radio plant m San
 Diego. Many of our ironworkers knew , him there, and like him. He says that if we can get through quickly enough, we can work on the radio station in Alaska, so I tolo the fellows to get in t and work.
 - Hoping that my next letter will give 8 you some real news showing progress t in the work, I am
 Q Yours truly
 (Signed) IRVING GOTTHEIM Q P. S.-We Californians away out  s here on this fly speck on the map feel proud that a Californian is to be head e of the Food Control Bureau. All
 honor to Hoover, who from unselfsh | motives, built up a complex and eff e cient organization, notwithstanding n great Encouragement on the part of l high Government officials.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28
.KERENSKY NOW THE PRED0MINATING CHIEF
 OVER ALL OF RUSSIA

LONDON, Sept 28-Dispatches today from PeTo- grad sources and regarded as absolutely trustworthy con- firm the reports received few days ago from the capital that Premier Kereusy has quilted for all time the revolt started bv General EornloT and that he has complete executive control of the government and holder o1 the title of president He will in few days, issue procla nation notifying the allies of his assumption of this title
 Kerenskv is reported to hold undispued sway in Pet rograd He is declared to have executed many of the leaders in the recent revolt but Kono it IS said IS still alive prisoner of the government
 Most of the cabinet members appointed by kerensky in his position as premier at the beginning of the revolt have been retained by him president He has chosen no premier evidently intending to merge the premiership with the presidency.
 M Teretscheuko has been retained minister of for eign affairs; General Verkhoysy as minister of war; M Verderfsd as minister of marine and l Nitn, as min ister of post and telegraph lines.
 ,,,vr,y, l,r7,7, r,T,4 T., ,,T,1 ,N CEpNIANvV
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FRENCH FORGE GERMANS BACK

PARIS Sept. 28.-The Germans, after violent bom- bardment of Nete river last night launched attack which reached the French lines near Neufcha road After sharp fighting the Germans were eected losing heavily and leaving many prisoners in French hands,
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28
STRIKE AT SHEPPARD NOW SERIOUS

SEATTLE, Sept 28. - The shipyard. condition is critical and unless progress is made in the negotiations the Washington State Metal Workers and steel yards will separate Monday tieing up every yard except one owned by Skinner & Eddy which has conceded the new scale asked, 33 per cent advance in wages
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28
ROUlIANIANS MAKE BIC SPURT

PETROGRAD Sept. 28-It is officially announced today that the RoumanianS occupy section ot the fortified positions in the region of Varnitza.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28
ELLIOTT JOINS STAFF OF THE U. OF c.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, By lIaiD .-Pat Elliott, coach of last years victorious freshman eleven at the Uni versity of California; has been engaged to instruct the first year men for this season in the finer points of the game The signing of Elliott completed the unversitys coaching staff
 Walter Johnson, member of last years varsity squad, is to assist Elliott
 Andy Smith head coach, has been putting the aspir- ing youngsters for football honors through stiff rehears- as recently The first university game of the season was played last Saturday on the Berkeley campus between the freshmen and sOphOmOres. Later in the day there was another game between the juniors and seniors Smith and his assistants said the nterass brought out some ex cellent varsity possibilities
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FURNITURE WANTED BY RED CROSS

Furniture such as chairs desks, etc., are wanted by the local chapter of the Red Cross to fit pther head quarters in the Railroad Commission building Sewing machines also are desired Anyone willing to donate any thing of this nd please notify Mrs Erich Lucas any other member of the committee
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28
BURGOlIASTER RELEASED BY GERMAN

BERLIN, Sept. 2S-Germany at the request of King Alfonso of Spain released yesterday Adophe Max, bur- gomaster of Brussels Max is seriously i'll in PruSSan prison camp The burgomaster was arrested for his ir recOncaabe.attitude.
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NO BERLIN WOOL ON IRISH MARKET

DUBLIN, Sept. 27-The council of Dublin Chamber of Commerce reports that Berlin wool has now been all most entirely replaced in Ireland by Blaney inering wool
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-09-28

All members of the Se> ard Military Unit are re cuested to meet at the Arctic Brotherhood hall tonight at 500 o'clock sharp is very important that all should be there.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

, II alone Is not equal to the task OF
overcoming sin. Furthermore, with
out the visible presence Of Christ.
the world is getting worse. Crime,
murder, profanity. Sabbath desecra-
ton. war and unbelief are growing.
The Bible prophesies these things
and says they shall be until Christ
comes 20 set up His visible king
dom.
The other view is that OF the pre-
millennialist II is the belief that
Christ viii come Unexpectedly and
establish His kingdom upon the
earth dethrone the power Of Satan
and will reign a thousand years.
Much Scripture can be presented to
support this doctrine. His reign
during. not after, this period is fore
told in Rev. 2O:4. The fact that the
establishment Of His kingdom fol-
lows His second coming is prop
hesied in Daniel Z: Is, IA and Rev.
11:15. That He will come unex-
pectedly. He. Himself said in Mark
13: 35-37.
TO liken the Millentes of two genera
tions ago 10 the pre-millennialists Of
today. The leader OF the former
was not a comprehensive student Of
the Bible and his followers were not
any better informed They went so
far as TO designate a certain year.
a certain day and a certain hour as
Of
Christ. on the other hand the pre-
millennialists Of today number many
OF the foremost Bible students Of the
world and they do not attempt TO
even designate the century in which
they expect the prophecy viii be full
filled.
Battle of Armageddon.
The manifesto CT the English min
listers is of absorbing interest in the
light of the present war. Many
think il the prophesied battle Of
Arma geddOn. But ii is well to de-
termine lether or not this conflict
meets the conditions foretold. The
marching Of the. armies of christian
nations int the city of Jerusalem
has sent a thrill throughout Christ
endom. But that does not make this
the war prophesied by Revelations.
The same condition existed when the
Crusaders captured the city in the
year 1899.
Note the location OF the battle. II
is to be at Armageddon, a noun
tain rising from the plains of Esdra-
elon, Palestine, where many con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16
NEHEMIAH ENFORCES THE
LAW OF THE SABBATH.


Lesson Text-Nehemiah 13:15-22.
GOId,n Text-Remember the Sab
bath day to keep il hOIy.-E&Od.
2O:S.
Nehemiah remained in Jerusalem
II years, from b. c. 444 TO b. c. 432.
He was then recalled and was in
Persia some years, perhaps five or
seven, but returned about b. c. 425,
the year ArtaxerXes died, for we
know that he returned by permission
of that king Therefore, the date
OF this lesson would be sometime in
the summer or early autumn Of 426
or 427 B. c., 16 or Is years follow
ing last Sundays lesson.
In the section. w. 1914, we see
that the gifts for the house of God
and the Levites, who led in worship,
had been neglected. Whenever the
house of God and its service of wor-
ship is neglected, we may expect
that the Sabbath day and the wor-
ship of God will also soon fall into
contempt Ezra has dropped out
of our history without a him as to
his end.
/. Remember" ". IA the Neg
Iect of Gods house. (vv. Lid. The
neglect of Gods house grew up out
of the incursion of heathenism into
Jewish life. Nehemiah realized that
the purity of the race depended up
on absolute separation from the
mixed multitude. ". 81 Nehemiah
also confronted the difficulty of
having a priest (vv. 4, 81, who had
defled himself and also desecrated
the temple. and finally the portion
for the support of the priest and
the temple worship had been with
held ". 10.)
III. Remember" (v. 12) the Sab
bath day. wv. 1929. .Nehemiah's
next and most difficult reform was
regarding the fourth commandment.
He at once set about to learn the
facts; then relates what he saw ".
$50 The record also tells how he
testified against them in that they
were selling merchandise on the
Sabbath day. He contended with
the mobiles that they had done evil
on the Sabbath day. ". ID He
testified against them that the mer-
chants and sellers of ware had lodg
ed about and within Jerusalem.
wv. 20, 21). The root of the trou-
BILE with Judah was that they forgot
Gods word and followed the devices
and desires of their Oyn.hearts. The
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-16

licts OF Israel occurred. The object
OF the battle Will be the last at
tempt 10 take Jerusalem from the
Jews. The Jews do not now pos
sess Jerusalem, nor will they pos
sess 1t until after the present war is
closed and the terms Of peace are
made. They could not capture and
hold this city alone. But Christian
nations have captured the city and
Christian nations will give Palestine
TO the Jews and protect them in
their possession Of il.
Consider the nations involved In
the anticipated battle of Arranged
don. They are those nations that
composed the Roman empire at the
time the prophecy was written.
They extend around the Mediterran-
can sea. Also they include Turkey
in Europe and Asia, Portugal, the
British Isles with the exception of
Ireland, and part of Austria Hun
gary. To make the present war CO.
incide with the Biblical conflict;
Russia, the United States. Germany,
ireland, part Of Austria Hungary
and other nations not within the
territory OF the Roman empire
would have to withdraw. On the
other hand Spain and Portugal
would have TO enter the conflict and
an entirely new alignment of forces
would be necessary. This does not
seem reasonable or probable There
fore, il is safe to say that the pres
ent struggle is not the battle Of
Armageddon. And until that occurs
we need not expect the millennium.
And until after that we need not ex-
pect the end of the world"
What is the Present War?
"A student of prophecy should not
prophesy." Yet the student of the
Bible cannot escape the conviction
that the conflict of today is one with
stupenduous issues. Events are
forming and forces are assembling
upon a more gigantic scale than
ever before in history. What does
it mean? The writer replies with
part OF his comment in the The
News-Times of last Sunday. The
close of each age is marked by an
event of worldwide significance
which God rules or overrules. ac-
cording to His purpose. The Edenic
age was closed by the expulsion of
our first parents from the garden of
Eden and the alienation Of the soul
from God. The Ante Diluvian age
was closed by the universal flood.
The Post Diluvian age was closed