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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01

AMSTERDAM, via London, March 31.-
A Vienna despatch quotes Count Ger
min, the Austro- Hungarian Foreign Min
ister, as saying in an interview with the
FremdenbIutt that the Entente could
conclude an honorable peace with the
Central Powers nj any time, and that
the proposal OF the Central Empires Tor
q peace conference still held good
I'VE are not going to be destroyed but
neither do we wish to Destroy Count
Czernin declared. "Our fronts are
stronger than ever. our economic Sit
uation is secured. We must take our
hats of to the millions in the trenches
and TO those at home on the battlefield
of labor. The day will come when the
peoples Of the monarchy will receive
the rewards OF their heroism."
After stating that the proposals Of the
Central Powers for peace conference
still held good. Count Czernin added
I'VE occupy extensive territories of
our enemies and they occupy extensive
districts OF ours on the seas the block
ade OF our enemies is fighting against
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01
WHOLE COUN7RYBEE4LND PRESIDENT;
STATE OF WAR TO BE DECLARED;
DEFINITE ACTION BY CONGRESS
AUSTRIA SAYS PEACE OFFER
OF TEUTONS STILL STANDS
Foreign Minister Declares Entente Can End War by
Giving Up Idea of Smashing the
Central Powers.

our submarine war All international
treaties are being torn up. 1t Is i'm
possible to settle some of these uues-
tions apart from the whole subjects.
II the peace conference should show that
an agreement is impossible the fight,
which will not have been interrupted,
Will continue"
Replying 10 the question as to whether
It, was not possible to outline the Cen
tral Empires peace conditions Count
Czernin said this had already been done
and added
I'VE have openly declared that we are
waging a war which has been forced
upon us. Our aim is TO gain the as
surance OF the free and urdisturbed
development OF the monarchy. We must
receive guarantees for our existence and
for our means Of existence. As soon
as our enemies abandon their unreal
liable ideas of smashing us up. as soon
as they are ready to negotiate for n
peace honorable to them and to us. then
nothing stands in the way of negotia-
tons"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01
Attempt Will Be Made to
Hold Vote Outside the
Polling Booths.
MAY PREVENT THIS TOO
Questions So Drawn as to
Suggest Inspiration by
PrO-GermanS.

MONROE. Wis, March sl.-Acting un-
der the advice of secret service opera
uves and under an opinion from the
State Attorney General the County
Board Of Election Inspectors tonight
announced that the proposed referendum
on war will not be permitted. II ballots
are cast they will be destroyed as waste
paper.
AS a result Of this decision. however
the proponents of the referendum are
planning to establish unofficial ballo;
boxes outside the doors OF polling places
and take the vote in this manner. 1t is
probable that this will also be prevented
in some manner.
Secret service agents visited Monroe
1t Is said, and advised the election com.
mission to inquire as to the legality OF
such an election. Attorney General
Owen was asked for ruling and he
held it was illegal as not being q local
question on which money can be spent
for advertising, counting and inspection
Of ballots.
Patriotic Meeting Called.
patriotic loyalty meeting was called
to-day for Monday night. As a matter
Of fact the questions upon which the
vote was proposed to be taken are so
framed as to almost force vote for the
propagandists.
The nature Of the. patriotic meeting
has not been determined. except that
notable speakers will be asked to ad-
dress the gathering. The meeting will
propose resolution claring the loyal
lists are unreservedly behind the Presi-
dent in whatever course he may pursue.
The text of the questions proposed for
the referendum we're:
l. Should the Government In the be-
ginning of the European war have COM
PEELED England. France and Germany to
respect international law and American
rights.
2. Should the Government warn Amer
ican citizens that in taking passage on
belligerent vessels they do SO at their
own risk?
9. Should the Government adopt the
policy susranteeins beiiiserent nations
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01
BRITISH WIDEN MINE ZONE.
4 admiralty Announces Further
Closing of North Sea.

LONDON, March 3l.--The British Ad-
miralty announces that in view OF the
unrestricted use Of mines and submarines
ny the Germans and the sinking OF mer-
chantmen without regard for the safety
~ their crews. the area OF the North
Sea which Is rendered dangerous to all
shipping by operations against the en-
emy will be extended on and after
April Z.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01

tina, all neutral vessels departing from
United States ports carrying passen-
gers are free from ammunition and con-
traband of war and are therefore en-
titled to the freedom OF the sea"
4. Should vessels carrying both pas
sengers and contraband of war receive
clearance and be permitted to depart
from our ports?
g. Should Congress delegate authority
to the President to arm American mer-
chant ships?
g. should Congress appropriate money
out Of the Treasury to arm American
merchant vessels and convoy them TO
belligerents through blockades and war
zones?
Z. Since England has mined the North
Sea in violation OF international law
and thereby destroyed our commerce
with Germany. shall We now at all cost
prevent Germany with its submarines
destroying our commerce with England
in violation OF international law"
s. Under existing conditions. including
Germany's submarine warfare. do YOU
favor declaration OF war by Congress
against Germany:
Referendu UNI nt ShebOyRan.
SHrRoYGAN, Wis. March Sl.-The citi-
sens of She ooy2an are being asked by q
mysterious citizens committee" to vote
on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday as IL
whether or not they want this country to
go to war with Germany.
It Is announced tina; the plan was de
vised by several citizens" and that fifteen
ballot boxes will be placed in different
parts of the city to receive the ballots
Every one. including women. has been
requested 10 vote. the result Of the
referendum to be telegraphed to Senators
Husting and La Toilette and Rep-esen-
tative Voigt.
Just who Is behind the movement has
10; been reeea!ed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01
MILYUK0FF CABLES mitchell.
Russian Foreign Minister Pleased
at Mayors speech.

Mayor Mitchell yesterday received the
following cable message from Prof. Paul
Milyukon. the Russian Foreign Minister
at Petrograd:
Thanks for good wishes. Irdorss
completely your conviction enduring
friendship and cooperation between
governments and peoples on basis Of
new ideas freedom and democratic
government.
The cable was sent as a result Of the
Mayors recent speech before the New
York Society OF Friends of Russian
Freedom. held at Carnegie Hall.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01
WISCONSIN WAR POLL OFF;
LOYALLSTS CALL MEETING
Referendum Forbidden,
Says Mayor Of Monroe
MONROE, Wis, March 81.
To the Editor of THE SUN:

MONROE, Wis, March 81.
To the Editor of THE SUN:
No referendum on war will be
held in Monroe. The Council
did grant permission to private
citizens to use the polling places
for d referendum. No order was
given the inspectors of election
in the various wards and the in
spectors now announce that they
will not allow the referendum
ballot to be used at the polls.
The Council does not believe 4
referendum advisable and has
taken no action toward holding
one at any time. This little city
of Monroe is loyal and patriotic.
To-day a mass meeting Is being
held to arrange for a patriotic
demonstration by the citizens in
general.
JOHN T. ETTER. Mayor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01
Consul Frost Reports.

Consul Frost at Queenstown, reporting
the loss OF the freight liner Cr!spin, said ::
"Crispin. 2,4SS tons, Newport News 10
Liverpool. 6S6 horses. torpedoed without
warning fourteen miles off Hook Head.
.:l5 L. NJ 29th. SiN;y-eight out OF
ships complement OF lie were Ameri-
cans. Two boats missing, not improb-
ably lost
TORPEDO struck engine room star
board side. explosion killing Eve men,
of whom two believed Americans Sub
marine not seen. but wake of torpedo
seen by Americans, Vessel carried gun
explosion Moderate wind. overcast sky.
very heavy swells, Vessel sank slowly.
but return on board not feasible owing
to heavy sea.
lone boat with nineteen survivors
landed at Queenstown, including captain,
chief steward. veterinarians and ten
>mrrlcans-R. H. Elser. Newport
News Carl Larkcnson, Augusta Ga.
James Smith, baltimore BLAND Tins
ley. Philadelphia Il. L. Hays. 'oving-
ton: James Franklin, New York city
George Killy. Baltimore George St.
Armand, Worcester Harry Davis, Bal
timore; John Williams, Newport News.
"Other boats believed landing Milford
Haven and elsewhere"
!, later despatch from Consul Fors,
definitely established the killing of .ont
American and said others probably had
been killed. Tho Crispiu was bound fol
Monmouth.
"one American negro, probably named
Hollicr," the message said. was killcC
by the explosion. Total killed and miss
ing now eight, of whom some beside.
Holier were Americans Some sur
vivors landed as follows Nineteen a
Queenstown. seventy at Milford Haven
two at Dunmorc, Ireland. and thirtcer
are on board An Admiralty vessel 40 lane
at Queenstown tomorrow evening.
1T now transpires that the ship
wireless did get on signals, using rcserv,
batteries"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01
No warning Given.

Tho despatch from Liverpool report
ing the sinking OF the Snowden Range
follows:
British steamer SnoNdon Range.
Philadelphia to Liverpool. with general
cargo and powder. one gun aft. torpedoed
without warning at S;iJ A. NJ March 2s.
thirty five miles from Holyhead No
vessel in sight, sea calm, weather hazy,
no resistance, submarine submerged ut
time OF attack. Four killed by eXplo-
sion. remainder of crew took to boats
Including James Carroll. Philadelphia
George Alexander, negro, Whining on.
\. C., Burt Thcbalt, Philadelphia. native
born Americans, and Paddy McCaoc
naturalized. no permanent addre ss.
Submarine emerged, showing Ger
man flag. shelled Snowdon Range, then
boarded and removed provisions and de-
tachable brass, placed bombs. vessel
sunk. Crew picked up p. NJ, taken
Iiol lyhead,"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01
Germsns suRcr Big Losses.

IN the Champagne the Germans re-
aoao'ed their efforts against the po-
stons which we recaptured yesterday
west OF Maison-de-C e-Champaanc In the
evening and during the night. the. Ger
mans made five violent counter at
,de"s' These assaults were broken urs
w our machine guns and curtains Of
o'e' and the enemy suffered heavy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-01

Continued on Third Page.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
No Wonder He Wouldn't Sell.

Captain Amundsen told an amusing story of one of his arctic expeditiOns Several of his dogs having died, Cap tain Ammdsen asked one of the ma tives in his best Eskimo if he would sell him a few dogs. To his surprise the request was promptly refused. The explorer and the Eskimo had a long argument, the explorer pointing out that he must get dogs somehow and the Eskimo replying that they never sold them.
 "Nonsensew' Captain Amundsen ex- claimed. "! have often bought dogs"
 The EskimOs seemed immensely as tOnished, and at the end of another ar gument Captain Amundsen discovered that instead of using the Eskimo word for "dogs" he had been asking the man to sell him some children"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
DONALDSON SCHEDULE

The following schedule for the har- bor boat "Lt. c. V. Donaldson" will take effect today. All orders to the contrary are revoked.
 Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays:
 I've. Fort Liscum Leave Valdez 1915 D. m. 4:30 p. m.
 TUESDAY
 1:15 D. m. 2:0O p. m. 4:30 p. m. 5:OO p. m.
 SATURDAY
 1:15 D. m. 4:3O p. m. 7:15 p. m. 1O:SO p. m. There will be no trips of the boat on the End and 4th Fridays of each month, these days being Ysed to clean boilers. Special trips or cancelling Of the above will be made without notice only to meet exigencies of the ser vice.
 All official business between Val deg and the Post should be arranged for transaction, where possible, 50 that advantage will be taken of the scheduled trips and extra trips will he made at a minimum and made only when urgently needed.
 Ist. It. 14th Infantry. A. o. M.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
SHAPE OF THE HAND.
The Rsason Our Fingers Are Not Al
 of ths Same lenuth


 There is rG known reason why our fingers should be of different lepgtbs today. In fact 1t is thought by some people that the hand would be stronger if the fingers were all of the same length, says the Book of Wonders Certainly, however, the hands would not then be so beautiful and might not = so useful.
 The human hand today is perhaps the most versatile thing in the world. You can do more things with the hand than with any other thing in the world. The probability is that the shape of the hand today and the length of the fingers are the result of the different things the human being has called upon the hand to do during mans develop ment up to the present time.
 We must go back to the time, how. ever, when man walked on fOurs, for that is probably the real explanation. Originally mans fingers were of diff. ferent lengths because all four footed animals had the same peculiarities. The shape and length of the toes and their arrangement were the ideal arrange ment for giving the proper balance and support to the body and in moving about and in climbing produced the best toe hold.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
WHERE THE MULE FAILS.
He Doesnt Relish . Battle When the
 Artillery Gets Active.

He Doesn't Relish . Battle When the
 Artillery Gets Active.
 More nearly impervious to heat than any of the other domestic animals, in' cluding his own ancestry, the mule has played a prominent part in the de velopment of our southern states On the sugar planta tions and in the cot ton fields he Is without a peer.
 His traditional endurance renders him almost invaluable to the quarter. masters department of armies in the field, but the experienced artillery off. cer uses horses instead for handling artillery in action.
 A mule doesn't enjoy a battle. He doesn't relish it's excitement and its terror, that metamorphOsis that changes men alternately into pOltrOons and demigods.
 Under a sustained artillery fire a horse becomes unusually dOcile. Ht turns instinctively to his master as to q creature of higher power, and his yer! terror renders him gentle.
 But the mule displays no such faith in humankind. In the turmoil of bat tie he suddenly becomes arbiter of hi. own acts. and he either bolts or balks A mule disapproves all that he does moi understand, and 1t is traditional that he is not amenable to reasOn.-LOs An ge'es Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
Russia's Parqustry Floors.

Most flooring put down in Russia is parquetry, and 1t is generally oak. Even in the unpretentious houses and flat buildings this parquetry is to be found. In some cases, of course, the finish is not so fine as in others, and in ordinary buildings the designs are not so elaborate. One of the most noticeable features of Russian house is that rugs and carpets are used for wall decorations instead of floor cover ings. Floor polishing by professionals. who come regularly once every week or ten days, is considered a part of the regular routine of running house. Detroit Free Press.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
Notice of First Meeting of Creditors
Mo-. In Bankruptcy

No.-15 In Bankruptcy In the District Court for the Terri tory of Alaska, Third Division.
 In the matter of the Seacoast Min ing Company, corporation, bank rupt.
 To the creditors of the Seacoast Mining Company, corporation or ganized and existing under the laws of the Territory of Alaska, a bank rupt:
 Notice is hereby given that on the .17th day of July. A. D., 1917, the said Seacoast Mining Company, cor poration, was adjudged bankrupt; and that the first meeting of the ere ditors will be held at the office of the undersigned referee in bank ruptcy, at Valdez, in the Territory of Alaska, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon of Tuesday, the 31st day of July, 1917, at which time and place the said creditors may attend. prove their claims, appoint trustee. examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properly come before said meeting.
 Dated and signed at Valdez, Alaska, this 17th day of July, A. D.. 1917.
 w. s. BONNIFIELD.
 Referee in Bankruptcy. Publish July 18th and goth.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
STEAMER SAlLINGS
F + f + + + + +

Steamship Admiral Watson-Sailed South from Valdez July l. Admiral Evans--Sailed South from Valdez for Seattle July II. Steamship Alaska-Sailed from Val deg for Seattle July 13. Steamship Admiral Farragut-Sailed South from. Valdez for Seattle July IS.
 Steamship Alameda-Sailed North from Seattle for Valdez July IS. Steamship Sailed South from Valdez for Seattle July IS. Steamer Northwestern-Arr from Seattle and sailed west at p. m., Thursday, July 19.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
Churchyard Yew Trees.

One reason given why very old yew trees are so often found in country churchyards is that originally these trees were planted to supply the peas ants with wood for their bows, for in lawless times it was soon discovered that the only place where trees would be safe from nightly marauders was the churchyard, where the most hard ened thief dared not venture between darkness and dawn.-London Mail.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
TIDE TABLE FOR JULY

Friday. July 20
 First high tide 0:24 a. m., 9.4. Second high tide 1884 D. m., 7.6. First low tide 7:11 a. 'm., -0.6. Second low tide 6:59 D. m., 2.4.
 Saturday, July 21.- First high tide 0:59 a. m., 9.1. Second high tide 2:02 ?. m., 7.S. First low tide 7:3S a. m., -0.3. Second low tide 7:36 D. m., 2.3.
 Sunday, July 22.-
 First high tide 1885 a. m., S.7. Second high tide 2:31 D. m., 7.9. First low tide SOC a. m., 0.0. Second low tide S:13 D. m., 2.2.
 Monday, July 23.-
 First high tides 2:10 a. m., S.2. Second high tide 800 D. m., so. First low tide S:33 a. m., 0.5. Second low tide S:53 D. m., 2.1.
 Tuesday, July 24.-
 First high tide PAS a. m., 7.5. Second high tides 3:30 p. m., S.1 First low tide 9:01 a. m., 10. Second low tide 9:3S p. m., 2.T
 Wednesday, July 25.- First high tide 3:39 a. m., 6.S. Second high tide 4:04 D. m., S.1. First low tide 9:31 a. m., 1.6. Second low tide 10:2S p. m., 2.1. Thursday. July 26.-
 First high tide AIS a. m., 6.1. Second high tide 4:42 D. m., S.1. First low tide 9:31 a. m., 1.6. Second low tide 1O:2S D. m., 2.1.
 Thursday, July 26.- First high tide AIS a. m., 6.l. Second high tide 4:42 D. m., S.l. First low tide 1905 a. m., 2.3. Second low tide 11:2S p. m., 2.1.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
Notice To The Public

Registration Blanks for persons subject to registration for military purposes may he found at the Pros pector Office, Valdez. Office hours to 12 m, to 6 p. m. The period of registration extends from a. m. on the second day of July to g p. m., on the second day of September, Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
 JAMES PATTERSON
 VIM. MEALS
 J. A. SILVERMAN If Registration Board
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
Cure For Winkino.

Pa-At last I've found a way to make that young scamp of ours stop winking his eyes.
 Ma-Really?
 Pa-Yes; I'll show him the articles in this science magazine where 1t says that every time we wink we give the eve a bath.-BuffalO Express.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
Out of his Class,

"I hear your new sOn-in-law has brain fever" said the curious man.
 Brain fever, did you say% chuckled the father-in-law. "The poor booby couldn't haves any. such sickness Imagine jellyfish having backache." Puck.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
His Decision.

T nave been in your train a long time now"
 "I can't marry you," said the girl
 "All right. Here's where I change cars then."-Kansas City Journal.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-20
What Started the Jar.

Wife-I wonder how you can look me in the face Husband-Oh, a man can get use,l to Exchange.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01
SHAWNEE DRAFT MEN
First Contingent of Five Ordered to
Report at Riley.

One week from today. Saturday.
September 8, Shawnee county's first
contingent of drafted men will be ex-
.pected to report at Fort Riley for mill
itary service. The local draft board
has served notice upon five men to
report on that date with the under
standing that they are to become
part of the national army to be mobil-
lied at Camp Funston. Here are the
men:
Albert Costello, Route 3. North To-
peka.
George McRoberts, Silver Lake.
Homer Heath, State Hospital. To-
peka-
Morris Evans, Route 4. Topeka.
Russell Phillip Keck Auburn.
These men were registered. thew
were in the first division called for
examination. they passed the physical
examination. were not exempted, and
constitute the first Shawnee contin
gent ready for training.
They are required to report to the
local draft board at one O'Clock, Sat
urday afternoon, September s. They
will be provided with the necessary
railroad transportation and take a
train for Camp Funston.
These five men are expected to help
fill the need for camp cooks and non
commissioned officers. They have
special qualifications. according to the
board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01
NEW AGGIE INSTRUCTORS
Many Faculty Changes Made at X. S.
A. c. Because of War

Manhattan, Kan. Sept. MANY
changes are being made in the teach
ing staff of the Kansas State Agricul-
turaI college Vacancies have arisen
because IF war conditions. Several
professors have reported for military
service. There have been the usual
number of designations for other rea-
sons.
H. B. Cummings, for several years
professor of education in the West
Tennessee State normal will be as
sistant professor of education in the
college. Miss Flora Monroe of DAY.
ton. o., will direct the cafeteria. Miss
Geneva f. Parke of Boulder. Col.
has been appointed instructor in pub
lie speaking. NJ. w Furr of Chica go
will be instructor in highway enei-
neering. John H. Parker has been
~9polnted assistant professor in farm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-09-01

Wee Lady Betty" a play of the
Emerald isle featuring Bessie Love,
will be shown at the Cozy Monday
and Tuesday. Frank BorZage will
co-star. The play is a Triangle. 1t
shows the dainty feminine star ruling
in her castle on an island over
bunch of faithful subjects with an
iron hand and big heart. Then the