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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
The Hun.

We are at war, not with a mere Gov ernment, but with a nation of moral perverts, a nation which eXults tor ture admres murder, and has no faint est conception of the meaning of the word honor a nation WhoSe morality is of so low an order that we can find nothing to compare with it unes we go back to the days of Attila. or to the time of Asshurbanipal, who proudly relates how he tore out his enemies tongues and hacked off their limbs
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Patterson Lumber Co.,, White Bldg. Seattle. Wash.
FINE COMMERCIAL PRINTING

THE EMPIRE PRINTING COM
 PANY has the best equipped com mercial printing office in Alaska; in cludes 13 linotype faces, the latest styles in types, the only exclusively book and commercial cylinder print. ing press in the Territory; modern in every particular; only one quality If printing-THE 6EsT-Prices reas. nable. ps
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Mercy

\ maid who was somewhat antique. Was possessed of a bright crimson bque,
 Her nose was so red
 The reflection it shed Made a nice tinge of pink on each
 chque.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08

in the bitterness of defeat since that is the only way to stop the triumph of mitarism. Autocracy
 is reeling and victory for the Allies is becoming more certain with every passing day. To stop or hesitate now would be crime only against selves and humanity but against future generations
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Down in the Mouth.

Though you're down in the mouth"
 said Zill BonQh, "Cheer up, do not dwell on your
 plight; You should think of the case of old
 Jonah, Remember, he came out all right"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08

ninety mine eyes were fixed upon the speaker"
 What do you mean by making a silly blunder like that?" he demanded wrathfully.
 But it's not a blunder," protested the youngster There was one-eyed man in the audiencei"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
But Why Ring Cy In?

That stork is busy bird. He left compound baby girl at Ned Mickles last Thursday night. Ned is a neigh bor of Cy Deaver
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
The Limit.

Smith is a chronic dyspeptic, isn't he?" remarked Brown
 Yes" agreed Jones' He believes that the hole is the best part of the doughnut."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
HO. Hum.

Of course, most of us men folks get quite an eyeful now that the girls have knee-length skirts and invisible waists. But we are not all lucky as C. M. Werum of Huntington, W. Va.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Is That So?

Luke is a boon companion.
 A wit, well-known man; And when he's had enough to drink, Hen go and rush the can.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
The Wise Fool.

Truth crushed to earth will rise again." quoted the Sage.
 Yes" commented the Fool. But some times not until after the referee has counted ten"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, what is an optimist?
 Paw-An optimist is an angler who takes a skillet with him to fry the fish he hasn't caught, my son.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Advice.

Here's good advice, it seems to me, For every careless pup: Prepare for an emergency,
 And it will not show up.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08

Capt. Raod Amundsen. brave sailor and Arctic explorer. has returned his German decorations as personal protest against the German murder peace ful Norwegian sailors Oct 17 in the North Sea Not wholly victorious is the victory" that brings such rebuke.-(New York World)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08

Patriotism among the residents of Ketchkan be questioned. From the declaration war until today the residents have contributed handsome ly to all patriotic movements.-tKechikan Progress ive-Miner)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Before and After.

Schmearkase is now Cottage Cheese. Sauerkraut is now Picked Cabbage. Hamburger is now Ground Steak.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08

Two three years ago the Kaiser grevng over the thought that France decadent nation. He is probably grieving great deal today the that she isn't.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08

Germany expects every American shipbuider to fail to do his duty-but Germany is going to be de ceived
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08

What if in torture We eXult, And honorless our hellish kult; Our work for you has been well done, We've made the world despise the Hun
 Spurlos Nersenkt!"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08

The new strategy, exempified by Haig, seems to be to find the enemy where he is strongest and show him that he isn't
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Count Luxburg Speaks.

Great Kaiser at our daily feasts We toast all murderers and beasts, All servants of your frightfulness, Who wear the Iron Cross you bless
 Spurlos Nersenkt!
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
BITS OF BY PLAY By Luke McLuke
 -:- Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirsr.
A Day of Rest.

That Sunday is a day of rest,
 Is fact that no man can contest; And that is why old MT. Lurch Sits back and goes to sleep in church.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Another Hick.

I know a flick.
 Her name is Dot; She always wears A lace "jabot."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Things to Worry About.

The inhabitants of Mars are twelve feet high.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-11-08
Our Daily Special.
Luke McLuke Says

Great Efforts Bring Great Rewards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
PRINCE GEORGE TRANSFERS,
Transactions in Country Real Estate
Recorded at Upper Marlboro.

UPPER MARLBORO, March 26.-The
following transfers of real estate were
recorded in the clerks Office here last
week: Catherine Langley. widow. to
Guy Trueman, 4 acres, Spaldings dis
trict: Katherine L. Spalding and Edwin
w. Spalding to Ida S. Egloff, lot 16.
block Z, Rhode Island avenue first ad-
dition to Mount Rainier: John ID
Broadus and Mamie NJ Broadus to
Grace II. Stone, SIS acres. part Cayer-
ton Edge; Vincent A Shelby trustee
10 Mary l.. Ruche, lot 40, Wells &.
Wells subdivision, known as Palestine
farm. Hyattsville Building Associa-
tion to Charles NJ. Lightmogn, lot 30.
Rhode Island avenue second addition to
Mount Rainier: Hyattsvilie Building
Association ia Charles NJ. Lightbown.
lots IT. block 3, Brentwood; Hyattsville
Building Association to Henry Jenifor
lot ., John n. Wilson's subdivision of
his farm; the Fowler Realty Company
to James E Lanhan and Mary f Lam
han lots 80 and 40. block g. Tolson
Heights addition to Maryland Park: r.
Early Baden and Katherine r. Baden
to Clinton Beall, 641a acres. division of
the Valley farm. John G. Hall and
Bessie Hall to William f. Pinkston,
lots 70. "a and IS. block S. Tolson
Weights addition to Maryland Park;
Fred W. Heyig. sr.. to Bertha i. R
HelvfT. lots 81. Is and 20. block Z.
Herwyn Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
COAL PROBLEM HITS SHIPS.
River Service Affected by High Price
of Fuels,

How to obtain coal at a reasona BILE
price Is puxxling steamboat men here
as well as at other ports on the
Atlantic coast. Recently tugboat and
steamboat managers here were notified
that after April ! the price of coal
would be $3.50 a ton. an advance of
nearly SO a ton in the past two years.
1t is stated that in order to keep
steamboats, in service the managers of
the river lines have paid as high as
50 per ton this winter. In consequence
of the coal price the steamboat mana
gers are delaying putting on the full
spring service that will double the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
WILL ELECT OFFICERS.
Military Service Legion to Hold Al
nual Meeting Tomorrow.

The annual election of officers of
the Military Service Legion of the
District of Columbia Will take place
tomorrow afternoon at 30 o'clock in
the rooms of the Washington Board of
Trade. Star building. In addition to
the election reports from several of
the committees will be presented for
action.
The present officers Of the legion
are: President Col. Richard u. Simms:
vice presidents. Capt. Andrew Parker
Col. Henry May. Lieut. Col. c. Fred
Cook. Lieut.. George W. Evans. Mai
Thomas NJ. Gale. ]. Henry Small. VIII
liam T. Galliher. Capt James F. Oyster
v. T. Moran. Mai. Gen. George H.
Harries. Brig. Gen. Charles H. Ourand
Representative l.. c. Dyer: secretary
Lieut.. Wilmeth Brown; assistant sec
rotary. Ensign Howard 6. Fisk; treas
urer. Capt. Charles F. Roberts; chaplain.
Rev. Walden Myer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26

an address by Alfred P. Thorn; John
Temple Graves and Ira E. Bennett are
to speak on "Confederates In Wash
fngton"; w. H. Whitaker, superintend-
ent Of the worlhouse at Occoquan. IL
to give an illustrated lecture on the
work at that institution. and A. b.
Falls-A Natural Park
Odell S. Smith. chairman of the com
mittee on public order. Is to present a
resolution on patriotism. The COM
mittee on public transportation is to
make a special report through Chair
man Charles F. Wood. and the COM
mittee on water supply. headed by
Appleton P. Clark. is to make Its
annual report. F1ve-mfnute talks are
to be made as follows: George H. Mac
Donald. chairman Of the membership
committee. on the work for new MEM
bers; Edward F. Colladay. on Proapec-
tive taxation work. and William
Clabaugh. on the annual shadbake.
President r. c. BrandenburE Is to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
WOMEN'S CLUB SOCIAL.
TO Be Held by the W. C. T. U. at
Dent School Tomorrow

Plans are now complete for meet
ing and social to be held under the
auspices of the department of women's
clubs of the w. C. T. L. tomorrow
evening at O'Clock in the Dent School,
I'd street and South Carolina avenue
southeast. Mrs William r Loney
head of this department. is to preside
Mrs Don 7. Blaine, national lecturer
OF the W. c. T. T.; DR.. Lauretta kress.
district superintendent of the health
department of the W. c. T L. and Mrs
Melville Davis. district superintendent
OF social meetings and red letter DAYS
OF the W. e. T. L, are to take part
IN the program. A children's drill is
70 be given. entitled IF You Don't
Watch Out"
Members of Hamline. Metropolitan
ana southeast unions are TO act as
hostesses al the sociable following the
ormsi program. They will be assist
ed by workers from Friendship House
Admission is free and all persons in
terested are invited to attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Protests Ruin Wrought by Germans.

Notice of Frances protest to neutrals
against the devastation wrought by
the retreating Germans have been re-
ceived by the French embassy here,
with instructions to request the Ameri-
can government to warn American
banks and citizens against any trans
actions in securities with Germans or
their agents without proof of the
origin and ownership OF the securities
ed to the State Department today by
Ambassador Jusserand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Real Estate Transfers.

BARRY FARM Lester c. Franklin ct ur to
Perm"la James part lot l. section l SO.
TRINIDAD Henry J. Davis ct al. TO William
u. Nixon. undivided two-thirds interest in
parts lots 10 and IL. square 1864: SO.
80. 81 II STREET Observation-Disclosures Nc
Namara To Annie A. Mcnamara, part lot A.
square G11: SO.
FOL RTEENTH AND ONE-HALF STREET
NORTHEAST between Il and G streets
l-essie NJ. Dickinson TO g. Harold and IOr-
eta l.. Shaw. lot 81, square 1855: $40
CHEVY CHASE GROVE-Efiie Reckett to Fulton
X Gordon. lot IS. square 2o24; SO
No. SIS STREET N0RTHWEST-John Wed
derburn ct al. TO James A. Becker part
original lot II. square 4J6; SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
THE CURTAINS
You Will Hang at Your
Windows This Summer.

Choose them for their in
trinsic quality, their artistic
merit and their appropriate
ness to the surroundings and
furnishings.
Here in our stock will be
found the Curtains to comply
with all the points that you
make the fundamental basis
of your choice.
Notwithstanding the good
condition our stock now pre-
sents we would certainly con-
slider it wise judgment to
make choice as early as your
circumstances will allow.
Soft White Wolfe and Mar
quisette Curtains, plain, $1.75
and see pair.
Wolfe and Marquisette Cur
tains, trimmed with lace edge,
edge and insertion and medal
lion designs $500, $500, $3.50
and up.
Soft White Wolfe Curtains
with narrow ruff1e and Dutch
valance, $1.75 pair.
Scotch Madras Curtains,
$l.75, $500 to $3.50 pair.
Beautiful Colored Scotch
Madras Curtains, $3.50, $3.50
and up.
Stenciled Crash Curtains,
$3.25 pair.
Fourth floor, G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Navy to Appeal to Patriotism.

NEW YORK, March 26.-Posters of a
patriotic nature calling on young men
to join the navy will be spread over New
York from one end to the other. Lieut.
Commander Grady of the eastern re-
cruitiug divisions. which include sixteen
states, announces. The President needs
YOU. and similar slogans will Supplant
the familiar Join the navy and save
money argument. The appeal for re-
cruits will be made solely on patriotic
grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Building Permits.

Bu.idIng permits were issued today to the fol
lowing
Sisters Of 81 Francis and St Joseph Convent
I" build dwelling nj Bates road between 18th and
sth streets northeast, architects. Brust Philip
builder, X. J.. Witty estimated cost S2S 900
catherine hrleg. to repair dwelling Mt 1224
l2th street northwest, estimated cost 800
J. ). GruVer to erect garage In the rear of
1879 Irving street northwest; estimated cost
500.
A. G. Moses. TO erect garage in the rear of
il3 Quincy street northwest, estimated cost,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
CEDAR CHESTS
Are Fine for Packing
Away Winter Things

Nothing so appropriate and
convenient in the home as a
Cedar Chest, and ours are a
splendid looking piece of fur
niture. Made of the best
Southern Red Cedar - the
heart of the tree, not the
white sap kind that warps and
splits, but the best that grows.
Chests are dust and pest
proof and alright. Some are
fitted with sliding trays. All
have locks and ball-bearing
casters, making them easy to
move from place to place.
Various sizes and styles
.$l3.50, $ls.S0 to S25.oe.
Sixth floor. G street -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Navy War College Founder Honored

NEWPORT, r. L., March 26.-The
Newport naval station turned out in
force yesterday to do honor to Rear .Ad-
miral stephen h. Luce, who celebrated
ms nlneueth birthday anniversary. The
veteran, who laid the foundati ton for the
present system of naval training and
who is called the father of the Naval
War College. was able to come out on
his front porch and review the battalion
of naval apprentices. who greeted him
with arms at present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
HERE TO STUDY q. s. NAVY.
Ten Lieutenants From Argentina
Report to Secretary Daniels.

Ten lieutenants of the Argentine navy.
in this country to act as observers of
the United states Navy for one year.
have reported to Secretary Daniels, and
will at once be assigned to ships. The
visitors were koenly interested in pos
sibilities Of war, and expected to see q
great deal of service in the next year.
They Expressed a keen interest in sub
marines. a form of defense which the
Argentine navy Is now developing, with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
OF TRADE TO MEET;
TO:HAVE VARIED PROGRAM
tAlfredaP. Thorn, John Temple Graves
and Ira E. Bennett to,Be
Among Speakers.

-h'oeram which has been arranged for
tine meeting of the Washington Board
of ATrade. which Is to be held at the
New Willard Hotel tomorrow evening
at 8 o'clock. Addresses of a timely
nature. reports of committees and
selecsfsns by the Board of Trade Glee.
Club are to be features
Patriotism Is to be the subject of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
U. S. Puts Gag on Cuban Rebel.

The State Department has notified
DR.. Orestes Ferrara. leader OF Cuban,
revolutionary junta with headquarters
in New York, that his activities in the
United States are obnoxious to the
government and Dr. Ferrara has
agreed to stop further agitation. The
revolutionist junta spread reports
through Cuba that the United States
was about to intervene during the
recent uprising there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26

several already under construction.
The party includes F. Iajous, c. Re-
petto. e. Ceballos and v. Ferrer. who
will enter the submarine service; R.
Fftz Simon. c. Pouchan and M. Ear. who
will study aviation. and r. Vernengo, G.,
Bustamente and ]. Galfrascoli. who will
be attached to the battleship squadron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Local Y. M. C. A. Beats Dunbar. Z

The 18th street branch of the Wash.
ington Y. NJ. c. A. closed a successful
basket ball season last Friday evening
by defeating the Dunbar A. A. of BAL
timore in the latter city. The sec =
was ID to s. After twenty minutes II
fast work the first half ended in favor
of the Y. NJ. c. A.. to ;. At the be-
ginning of the second half the Dunbs -
came close to tying the score. but the
fast work of their lighter opponents
soon put the game out OF their reach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
ARTISTIC CUT GLASS.

Light Cut Glass Vases in all
sorts of floral patterns. including
the very popular butterfly; shapes
and sizes to accommodate any
need. :s5c TO S2.25.
Heavy Cut Glass Vases. floral
and inter cuttings, embracing the
poinsettia and Breslin cuttings,
which are ours exclusively. $I.OO
to $3.50.
Light Cut Glass Flower Baskets,
graceful shapes and attractive
sizes for every purpose and kind
of flowers. soc. 75c, S1.GO to 1896.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
Church Free of Debt.

The collection taken up yesterday at
the morning service at the NJ. E. Church
South was approximately $500, which
marked the close of the present con-
ference year, and which wiped out all
outstanding indebtedness against the
church.
John T. Jeffreis. ifty-nine years old,
died last night at his home, 322 South
Patrick street. His wife and several
children survive.
The body of Mrs. Annie Steele, fifty
seven years old. who died yesterday at
the Episcopal Eye, Ear and Throat Hos
pItal. Washington, was brought here to-
day and taken to Wheatley's undertake
ing chapel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
THE EVENING STAR MONDAY MARCH g. 1917.

preside. Charles R. Bartlett is to direct
the glee club. A buffet supper Will be
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26

Frederick Buscher. sixty-three, fourd
unconscious from gas poisoning in his
shop at Baltimore. died later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
SPECIAL:
LIGHT NAT CUT
SINGLE FLOWER
VASES
In a tall and slender shape.
Special at SOC each.

New Cut Glass Flower Baskets,
various designs; brilliant and per-
feet *S.95, $500, $3.50. $1,000 and
$3.50.
A most exceptional value is Of
fered at $500.
Brilliant Cut Glass Flower Cen
tiers and Rose Bowls. $500.
Shapes that will probably not be
obtainable again.
Low shaped Cut Glass Fern
Dishes. with lining. $3.50 and $500.
COLORED GLASS VASES.
wistaria, orange. dun green,
pretty blue and mother of pearl;
a variety of shapes and sizes. soc
to $1.75.
COLONIAL GLASS.
The number of shapes in Co
lonial Glass Vases is really aston
ishing; every bloom and every size
kind of vase. 15c to $l.5O.
Colonial Glass Baskets. 10c to soc.
IRDESCENT GLASS.
This glass is imported and very
scarce. We are one Of the few
stores offering an assortment. No
glass is more effective. the colors
Of the flowers being beautifully ac-
copied and reflected by the glass.
Iridescent Glass Baskets, 35c 70 SANS.
Iridescent Glass Vases. c5c to S1.25.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
TIE COURTS.
District Supreme Court.
EQUITY DIVISION 1--Justise

EQUITY DIVISION 1---JustiEe Hitx
Henderson agt. Henderson rule to show cause
plaintiffs attorney II. A Hughes; defeudants
attorney. 4. W. Scott
Parker agt. Turner order appointing BENJAMIN
n. Parker aud Eva j Turner rrceiverSI bond
So. 900: plaintiffs attorneys, D. +. Wright and
T. Wnmper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26

perhaps better expressed in the home by the use
of flowers and their suitable than other
wav We have arranged in Fth-foor Glass; China and
Pottery Section wide of useful articles offering count
less suggestions for table home flower scheme of dec
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-26
AFFAIRS
Refining Company Gives
Ground for Employees
Gardens.
RIVER PROPERTY is SOLD

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, March 26.-Nith the
idea of encouraging the raising of gar
den crops by it's employees. the Capltal
Refining Company. whose plant is at
Relee. has announced that it viii set
aside tract of land of about ten acres
for this purpose.
Those who take advantage of the Of
fer will be given time during the day
to cultivate the ground and the COM
pany is to furnish the seed free.
Many of the employees already have
accepted the offer and majority OF
the married men employed at the plant
will do so.
This company at its annual meeting
a few days ago declared "A bonus to its
employees in addition to their regular
salary The following oihcers were
chosen at the meeting:
j. c. Dold president: J. Paul Dold,
vice president: John j. Dolphin, secre-
tary:. J. G. Carson, treasurer: j. u
Cownie second vice president: f. But
terworth. general mana ger and assist
ant treasurer; Leo II. Harlow, attorney
and assistant secretary. These. with !
q. Kulp, constitute the board OF DIT
rectors. All of the officers except Mr..
Rutterworth. who is from Washington.
and Leo p. Harlow. this city. are from
Buffalo. y. Y.
The plant formerly occupied by the
Emerson Engine Company, Inc at the
foot of Duke street, and known as the
old Pioneer Mills. has just been sold
by Donald Woodward of Washington
TO an out of-town concern
The purchasers expect to take posses
sion of the property within the next
thirty days and will manufacture shaft
couplings on an extensive scale and
give employment TO a large force of
mechanics.
In addition to this deal on river
front property there are several others
pending.
Musical for Night School.
A musical will be given tomorrow
night at o'clock at the residence of
Mrs. Charles Bendheim, Si2 Prince
street for the benefit of the free night
school There will be silver offering.
Alexandria Camp. No. 1885. Modern
woodmen of America, will meet We'd
nesday night to elect delegate to the
state convention, which will meet May
. in Richmond.
Out of a total of eight cases called
for trial in the police court today five
were for drunkenness. One of the per
sons. a colored man. was fined be cause
he claimed quinine affected him So that
the police arrested him.
In the corporation court today a final
decree for divorce on the ground of de-
sertion was given TO Charles NJ Ashton
from Grace Ashton.
All records for attendance at the
First Baptist Church Sunday school
were broken yesterday, when sos per-
sons were present. The previous Sun
day, with 476 in attendance, was the
next highest.
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number of trips now made by thu
steamers out of this city. -