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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03
Hosnital Bows Get Welcome.

The Tennessee field hospital com
pany No / was welcomed home at
Knoxville with rousing reception
The major responded to the addresses
of welcome by Hugh M. Tate for the
board of commerce. Vice Mayor Sam
E. Hill for the city and Mrs. George
Templeton for the Red Gross.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

ated in our minds
with temptation !:
a more seemly
word would ap-
pear to be, count
it all sorrow.
1t will help to
understand t hi S
exhortation if we
k now what is
meant by tempta-
ton, and after we
find out. perhaps
we shall see that
there is a real
value attached to
such an expert
ence.
Now the best
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03
Campaign for Prison Reform.

An aggressive prison reform cam
paign viii begin in April, following
the visit of Thomas Mott Osborn, for.
mer warden Of Sing Sing prison, It
is proposed to arouse the people to in
vestigate conditions and to cultivate
sentiment to make prison more OF
a reformatory than place for re.
venge.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03
Judoe Newman Files Report.

Complying with request from the
legislative judicial committee to con-
slider the matter of redistricting the
Judiciary of the state, Chancellor Jas
B. Newman of the Davidson county
chancery court, part II, presented in.
formation relative to the work of his
court.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03
seoretarx Rurrows aeslans.

John R. Burrows has resigned as
'secretary IF tire STATE boaru Of aoigtr8f
and Claude P Williams, of Winc1es.
ter, has been elected as his successor.
Mr.. Williams was formerly an official
of the state treasurer's office under
Treasurer Hickerson and since then
he has been engaged in special audit
ing work in the state, He is well
known and very popular.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03
Rye Pardons Lunger.

Leslie Biggs, Of Raleigh, N. c., aged
%, prisoner in the state penitentiary,
was pardoned by Gov. Rye just before
the governor left for Florida in search
Of health. Biggs is in the last stage
of tuberculosis and his pardon was
recommended by the advisory board
Of pardons and the prison physician
on their own initiative.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

The tired business man who has
made almost enough to permit him to
retire to the country is always delight
ed to meet the retired farmer who
has come to town to end his days in
peace.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

You can tell by the amount Ct wa
ter the Lord placed on the earth that
bathing is no sin, but there are quite
q number of people who will take no
chances on anything
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

The egg spectators cry aloud that
to stamp storage eggs would spoil cof-
fee settled with shells. Also, breth-
rem, It would shorten the life Of stor-
age eggs.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

A western doctor advises wives to
put love and brains into their coffee
as a tobacco cure. Won't do. There's
altogether too much stuff going into
the coffee that shouldn't be thnre
now.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

One correspondent complains Of the
odor Of gasoline on his clothes ard
asks how to get rid Of it. But why
should he not be democratic and smell
like the common people?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

A scientist says parrots are only
just below man in capacity to talk. In
capacity to keep their mouths shut
when they have nothing to say, par
fots have men bad second.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

If the average man were as gener-
GUS TO his soul as he is to his stomach,
the devil would be sinking around
asking for a handout.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

A famous comedian tells magazine
what he considers to be his best joke.
AS might have been expected, 1t isn't
his best.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

A health officer says there Is more
wholesome exercise in wood choDpiHg
than there is in dancing. But few pee
pie do either for exercise.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

A United States health service sur
geon says pellagra can be prevented
by eating plenty of beans, peas, eggs
and meat. All millionaires will please
take notice.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

A prediction is made that airplanes
will be used on the western cattle
ranches. Why not, considering how
high beef is?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

The great war was started suddenly
enough. Efforts to make 1t end as sud
denly are not so easy of accomplish
lnent
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

One generous trait of woman is, she
will speak well of her husbsnd to
other women and not tell them what
q liar she knows him to be.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Crockery that will bounce and not
break Is on the market. But will it
accomplish the same results as the
old kind In a domestic argument?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Everything in the way Of interesting
Intelligence comes over the telegraph
wires. Also reports are received about
tsix-day bicycle races.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

BY the time the war is over, there
will not be enough left Of In
ternational law TO serve even as
target.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

The return of the seventeen-year
locust is announced for this year.
However, few troubles more or leAs
hardly matters at present.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Shortage of various kinds Is increas-
ding to such a degree that it prevails
now in almost everything except trou-
ole.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Cuba's sugar crop is said to be the
sargest in the history Of the island.
No doubt there will be reasons for
keeping up the price, though.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Did the proletarian navy bean' even
In a day-dream, ever picture its hum
BILE self breaking into the society OF
tuxuries7
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

There are any number Of men who
are too blamed smart, but you have
never seen one who had too much
common sense.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

we are learning some lessons of use
from the great world war. House
flies and mosquitoes are to be exter-
minated by gas attacks.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03
'Rejoicingi in
BY REV. W. w. KETCHUM
Director Of the Practical Work Course.
Moody Bible Institute, Chicago

TExT-My brethren count it all Joy
when We fall into divers temptations
James IL.
This is rather a strange exhortation,
is it not? Joy is not usually associ-
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03
Absurd Wish.

Blinks-What is your dearest wish7
Jinks-That l knew as much as my
son thinks I do.-Judge,
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

What has happened to those old
fashioned probes" of food costs and
etceteras?
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Wait for the tax of 81 horse power
on tivvers. and then hear the horse
laugh,
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Great Is reciprocity. Gum chewing
is becoming popular among the chi
nese and Americans are playing fan
tan.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

'The wedding came at high noon."
And a punster remarks that even
moons come high.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

AS a general thing the speaker OF
most mems houses isn't chosen by
caucus-it's automatic.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

There is always something to be
thankful for-for example, that ones
wife does not keep parrot.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Somehow or another, we do not look
for heavy batting averages this year
in the League to Enforce Peace.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

Any sort of ''toy pistol" that will
shoot loaded cartridge ceases to be
a toy.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-03-03

When considering crown princes,
we should always remember that they
can't help being crown princes.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
AID CLASS
OPEN TO MEN

Men and women desiring to join the
first aid class of the Red Cross here,
which was organized yesterday after
noon, can do so by registering their
names with the secretary of the class,
Mrs. Erich Lucas and paying the fee
of 81. Emphasis is placed on the fact
that the class is open to men and that
meetings for lecture work will be
every Monday evening, giving the men
opportunity to attend.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
COUNTER ATTACKS
BREAK DOWN;;LACK
OF SPIRIT SEN
CDv United States Cablel

LONDON, Saturday, June 9-Gains made by the
British forces in Belgium consolidated during the
night and desperate counter attacks warded off,
Since the start Of the offensive $500 prisoners have
passed through the collection gates established in the
of the scene of attack
Bycutting off the enemy salient the British lines have
been shortened and works formerly occupied by the Ger
have been connected and consolidated with the gen
era system of trenches Artillery positions being adj
vanced to cover the newly acquired section.
The enemy failed to rally Thursday following the
frightfu mine attack Reserve troops rushed forward
Thursday night not able to organize serious counters
during the day. but attacked in force at COST Tavee and
MessneS The attack ferocous, but not carried out
with the spirit of counters made the Arras sector
along the SOme All the counter attacks broke down
der artillery fire and bayOnette sorties.
Fighting continued during the night with the British
still in possession of the newly captured positions.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
BRITISH HOLD GAINS IN BELGIUM
SENATE CONFIRMS
APPOINTMENT OF
JUDGE JENNINGS

JUNEAU, Saturday, June 9.-(Spe-
cial to the Gateway.)-A message
from Washington says that the senate
unanimously confirmed the reappoint-
ment of Judge Robert w. Jennings
after the judiciary committee had un-
animously approved Jennings follow
ing an exhaustive examination. The
confirmation was originally held up
upon request of Governor Strong who
wired the senators and turned the
fight over to former Delegate Wick
ersham.
On May 26 Wickersham made
three-hour speech against the confir-
nation of Jennings and submitted
an elaborate brief. In the course Of
his speech he attacked the constitu-
tionality of the election law, saying
he had purposely framed the terri
tOrial government measure so that the
territorial legislature could not change
the election methods.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09

CHIEF ON WAY
TO MATANUSKA

Professor c. c. Georgeson, head Of
the agricultural department service in
Alaska, is here this afternoon en- route
to visit the new experimental farm at
Matanuska. While waiting for the
Alameda to sail westward he made a
trip around local agricultural sections
with DR.. Romig.
Advices received by Professor
GeorgeSon from Fairbanks state that
100 acres are under cultivation on the
government farm there. OF this
ground 80 acres have been planted to
wheat, II acres to barley, 40 acres
to oats, and 10 to variety, including
buckwheat, clover. potatoes, turnips
and other vegetables.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
PARADE, GAMES AND DANCE
TO AID RED CROSS WILL
Be FEATURES ON FOURTH

Attention is again called to the fact
that although our ball team is going
to journey to Cordova for the Fourth
of July it will not deprive those who
stay at home from big day of cele
bration. The program as outlined for
that day shows many interesting fea-
lures. The Spamsh-American War
Veterans and the Women's club will
have the occasion in charge. Already
plans are on foot for big parade
which will include several floats, flag
drill, the Red Cross, decorated doll
carriages, kiddie kars and other fea-
lures.
Among the amusements for the day
will probably be a special patriotic
matinee at the moving picture house.
The latest films showing the various
departments of the government pre-
pairing for the war, battleship, sub
marines and other pictures of interest
will be shown.
The contests and races will include
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
TWO AMERICANS KILLED BY SUB
CONTRACTS LET FOR 16O WOODEN
SHIPS; COCKTAILS WAKES WARM
(Bl United states Cablel
lRr United stst.s CabIsl

WASHINGTON, saturday, June 9.-The shlPpNg
hoard announced today that contracts for 100 wooden
ships have already been let The Southern Pine Assocla-
ton to build 100 and the western coast has contracts for
60 with options to construct 40 more The plans of the
board call for 100 wooden ships which leaves 800 yet to
be contracted for.
COL Goethas the wooden ship executive for the com
mission has dismissed F. A. Eustis of Boston and T. s.
Clark of New York of his principal aides in further
ing ship construction, for accusing him OF being against
wooden ships.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
SIS, VIRGINIAN ALSO
IN RUNNING FIGHT
WITH GERMAN SUB
,By United State, Cable)

WASHINGTON, Saturday June 9.-On arriving at
an American port name withheld by censor today the
American steamer Virginan reported having engaged
in running fight with submarine in which AZ shots were
fired.
The Virginian encountered the submarine near the
European coast after leaving French port The result
Of the contest far the submarine is concerned is not
known. except that it withdrew from the fight.
TWO AMERICA ANS KILLED BY SUB
tB, uied
LONDON Saturday June 9.-It has been reported
that two Americans were killed when the British steam
ship Manchester Miller torpedOed
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
TAX ON AUTOS
WILL COVER
ALL MACHINES

WASHINGTON, Saturday, June 9.
The senate finance committee today
adopted Senator LaFollette's plan for
tax of one per cent on the original
selling price of automobiles, the tax
to be paid by the owners. This re-
places the graduated class which was
originally agreed upon.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
SLUICING OUT
OF SNOW SLIDE
STARTED TODAY

Preparations for opening of COM
munication beyond Mile as to Kern
Creek were commenced today when a
gang of men commenced sluicing out
the snow slide at Mile So 1-2.
No announcement is made as to the
date of the first train to the end of
steel, but no time will be lost in get
ting the line open.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
BOATS AND TRAINS
The Alameda will sail west at

The Alameda will sail west at
o'clock.
The Admiral Watson is due from
westward tonight.
The Admiral Evans is due at Cor
dova Sunday morning.
The Alaska is due at Juneau today.
The train will leave in the morning
at 9 o'clock for Mile 40.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
VOLCANO SET
FIRE TO CITY OF
SAN SALVADOR
NV limited States Cablel

WASHINGTON, Saturday, June y.
received from American
Minister Long at San Salvador, which
he sent last night while the volcano
near San Salvador was erupting said
that part of the city has been de-
stroyed by fire, but that it was under
control. He states that great damage
has been done.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
RETIRED TO PREPARED POSITIONS

BERLIN, Saturday, June 9.-"German forces in Bel
gium have withdrawn from the salient protruding west
ward in the vicinity Of essines to prepared positions be-
tween the canal bend north of Haebek and Douve Basin
klometers west of Wameton is the statement made
to army headquarters today concerning the violent action
on the northwest front.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
70 KILLED IN
COLLAPSE OF
BIG BUILDING
iBy United States Cablel

RIO DE JANEIRO, Saturday, June
"a large building collapsed in Rua-
carionea, one of the down town streets,
causing the death of 70 people.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
ANOTHER HALF-MILE NIBBLE

LONDON, Saturday. June 9.-An offensive was
launched by British forces south of the Souchez river last
night and the assautng forces entered German positions
along front of two miles for the depth of half mile.
The office announces that heavy casualties were
inflicted on the Germans in this section and that the de-
sired objective was attained
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
FINNISH MINERS REFUSE TO
REGISTER FOR MILITARY DRAFT
cBy United States Cable)

SEATTLE, Saturday, June 9.-ArreSts of coal miners
at the pit of the New Castle mines made yesterday num-
bered % of which have since complied with the mill
tary registration act and been released The remainder
refused to obey the law and are being detained.
Thirteen men of Finnish birth arrested first and
these maintain their determination not to register
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09

WASHINGTON, Saturday, June 9.-The first regu-
lar fighting force French soil comprises 100 naval
avators who to cooperate with the French navy All
are officers of the United States army and landed at
French port today.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09

Sam Jensen reports killing two
brown bear near Kern creek. The
skins are on the way to Seward and
will be placed on exhibition by Frank
Cotter.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
PERsHING MEETS KING GEORGE

LONDON, Saturday, June 9.-Major General Perish
ing and staff presented to King George today at
Buckingham palace.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09

a tennis tournament, fat and lean ball
game, relay races, broad jumping,
high jumping, kiddie kar races, pota-
to and egg races and almost all the
other novelty races known to race
dom. The annual mountain marathon
will also be feature of the day.
The conclusion of the days enter
tainment and celebration will be a
grand finale in the form of the Span
ish-American War Veterans dance,
the proceeds from which will be given
to the local Red Cross in order to
further the splendid work of that
noble organization.
1t is hard to imagine where there
will be more celebrating crowded into
the twenty-four hours of Fourth of
July than in our own town of Seward
and it is expected to exceed all pre-
vious years for a good time.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09

Frank Burke and wife are regist-
cred in the city from Seattle.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09

BUTTE, Mont, Saturday, June 9.-Over $50 are be-
eved to be dead and 25O miners are trapped in the
Speculator copper mine today by fire which broke out
in one of the underground workings
There were 425 men at work in the mine when the
alarm of fire was sounded Cages operated long
as possible but few men were able to get out.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
$50 CAUGHT BY MINE FIRE;
AND DEAD MAY NUMBER $50
BULLETIN
(By United States Cabls)

BUTTE Saturday, June 9.-The latest figures in re-
gard to the Specuator mine disaster show 36 to be dead
and 167 missing
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-06-09
WITHIN 100000, 600 OF TOTAL
ASKED ON U. S. LIBERTY LOAN
(By United States CaAle)

WASHINGTON Saturday, June 9.-Secretary of the
Treasury McAdoo stated today that the Liberty Loan is
within S7OOOOOOOO of completion.
La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1917-08-09
SECCION editorial
pOLITICA YUCATECA

Les yucatecOs empezan 4 habar alto y claro. Reaeeonan- Sn '"e-
-,,ciad eba tener I'M Emne-
.Qda rTcCnstruyo Akarada en- Yncatan-pregnn'ah-Si 'uA" "
~ carrc del gobierno no habia nada destruidc?
Z sfectvamente, NADIA h2bc por :econstruir en- Ia peninsula Az No
pa aouera porci6n del territoro naeional a mOviHiehto aFmaoo a. 40
- tuvc origen EN- Ia hacienda de Guadalupe, del tstado de anu" ~
fractaria. DEL todo. al novimientO de sediG5n enrabezado pr e ez-sena'
dor porfTiza, n c habia tenho que lameHtaF hlnsuna oe las 1"""@N7
oe 60 ar2tnroR scbre IL fronsra norte de ID Fepubhca-
ccrra hechcs IL hay argumentos. Les yuostecos ha'en ooSsf'ar
nc cor5rctc de u GrganG psrcdistco u e edha en IA PehihSuEa' @@
al pro1sdiar Ell mes &c aecsto de 1914. tGdo estaba n PIE en- que hS4uO
r1is s furcionaban con comp!cta regulartd2d; 81 material rCaa"e ~ ~"
miSmos e,taha intaco . intactas las Was Las ahta'F I~
taHeres Sc vean repetos dc obreros. y M sofa faOfea' nj u4 sa aa Ia
or:na. hab.a sdo dsNruda. En- derida Sc 9nbhcanan hasta '""0 per"
dicos diaries. Ia "in"autae6R" de fnPrentas, pf a9uehaS !SSnN,
ccnccid4 g Fl Es;ado. Fl Es;ado. or ora par'e' suo'F"1 a mo
,s ! tcdcs los eas,os que demandaban hes services pubhcos- 't"' exc
denies G., sus areas. y t&mhen cte4ito h2stanre para haeFT ife"e " '"
ssquers contingencies. = :. NJ.
:. nero Al fin ' al cabo ~gobierno" Sin aphcac.0n eNaeta Ia sesuhoa' 81
Isl Sc de=sa. Pec sus forTaa, "a u no su esenei&, era" - :; 40 co
cuosapsne. La sccntad tswa garantas v e crlmeh' iFe"o' - "
cespstaban en- tcda su integndae a' tsFesheS F"","| - ciTnsS
nor, contra sstas eiercitaban ibIemerie tolas u derechoS cNheS'
Ere aaaei I'm conjunto humane que funcOnab" armon'osa"eh'e- m"
biz eoui:bric social Habia equlib1o poh;'co- Ls "s 'p" mo
I~ nran,,atos airipiap Il eOsa pubHca- Haba ell gCbierno de les me
nos" sobre los mas. p, voluntad o toIeraneia de tos ma &c "" "'
mes habladG muchas wees. ,s
Eauo COMO es tCo este, ique eS 10 qe pu' '"""'
IN 81 Estado de Yucatan?
,bIs de reccrstrucci6n. FeTo, nj an ESQ n q hecho- 10 qe mT "~ gu
ccmiado IL prensa earrancsta De q sSsu"" S"0s'"1'l -. ~.onar.r,
impulse que. diese. presto 2! desa:Folo de ia Pr0ouS'"n "" ne I~r
Pero este Is inexacto. Fl miSmc ANarado Sc ''n' > 81 'ADH" 1t -.
rrarnos o consrario. Inerr2gaGo scbre el paFt"ulaf' y" Il"
10 a.s,s. rsIronclitana. hizo constar Cue Ia production actual de henequen
FRA inferior 4 Ia kabita en- 1871. Pc: certo qe co. 'h 's""U ~ mp
earado". aribay6 eli "fenoneno" = IL iegilacion qS e"'o SUD-
.Hr do las boras de trabajo. 10 que quue cecirq ue msJoE haoera sN'
d.cr.tar re-con-titacona!meHe 81 aumento de- salaries Get e D""e 'c''
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AMI. : cno q tec extreme. porGue .L que mas pr0cedla era III" Id
i-uicr,j, r.. e7fusr:o Ne ,aa apareTada aquena legiSlacmn' cen el en-
curse &c ausvos contingencies de bracers-
Les yucat,cos eStan, pues. eH hc ju5o La labor De AHafa0" e" Id rI
ninsula ia sdo de destruction. I atent" sS0' Jus"'"u" < ~
ne =ientrn pUr el crtaGo mlitar Fhhls