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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-05-04
New Bank for Clifton

New Bank for Clifton
 T. M. Quebedeaux. vice-president of the Border National Bank of Fl Paso, has been in Clifton for a few days this week meeting with some of the towns business men and making plans for the organization of a new banking institution. A charter for the new enterprise, which will be known as the Peoples National Bank of Cliff ton, has been sent for and upon it's arrival within the next two or three weeks plans will be drawn for a new building which will be situated on Chase Creek. It is expected that within six weeks after the charter arrives the building will be completed and ready for business. More details of the new business enterprise will be available and published at an early date.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-05-04

ATTORNEYS WILL NOT DEFEND The trial of George B. Smith, presi- dent of the Globe Central Labor Coun- cil and of the Miners Union, has been postponed in the Gila county seat on account of the defendants inability to secure counsel. He assaulted a boy who was pinning an American flag out side of the Union hall and also tore the emblem down.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
Mothsrs' Pension Fund Tru.tee.

HARRISBURG. FEB. s--0ovsrnor Brum-
bangh appointed the following trustees
Tor the Mother1 Pension Fund OF Ian
eas(ar Couptyi Nr< =. NJ Appel and Mra.
n, y: ~; q;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
REDFIELD SEES BOOM
IN AFTER WAR TRADE
Declares America Will Take
Initiative in Active Business
Reconstruction

WASHINGTON, Feb I'VE see mors
clearly that we must be called upon bosh
for the funds and for the goods for rs'
habilitating devastated Europe" sa,a
Secretary of Commerce Redfeld this an,
ernoon In a speech before the Chamber ~
Commerce of the United States in which
he predicted peace would bring new pros-
perity to this country. lie said:
"Our part in the coming days of peaca
is to be one of initiative, of active recon.
struction. not one of more or less feebIs
resistance to foes strangely grown powsr-
ful through terrible disaster"
Cooperation. he declared. was the new
gospel of the business world "Econom,c
laws do not run backward" he said. Com
petition cannot be restored by statute la,v
when economic law has decreed its doom
It's good will be retained, its evil will not
come back to plague us. From combination'
too. we shall extract the good. ~
1T Is larger than competition. 1t is mora
upnselhsh than combination 1t is safer than
either II involves the charging upon bus,.
ness of public interest. 1t declares tbat
"a business transaction is and must ba
mutual affair and that producer. whole.
saler, manufacturer, consumer are not
and cannot permanently be at odds ons
with another, but that new thought ba.
arisen which makes them in sense mart.
ners. working together, not in antagonism. .
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
REUNITED GERMANY CONFIDENT
AMERICA WILL NOT DECLARE WAR
By CARL w. ACKERMAN

For two years unrestricted submarine
warfare has been disputed In Germany As
long as there was any outlook Of bringing
our enemies back to their senses we did not
wish to decide for 1t, but since the naughty
rejection of the German peace note we
know which We are. and now the time has
come when all consideration must be
silenced.
I'VE want to be victorious, for we want
to remain alive: therefore, we must fEht
until the breath leaves our enemies. Now
our enemies will learn what the U-boat ter
ror really is."
Count Won Reventlow. In the Tages
zeitung, contents himself with repr'nting
extracts from earlier editorials and ass,im-
ing an "I-told-you-so" attitude.
our satisfaction. and. we feel sure that
OF our readers" says Count Won Reventlow
is all the greater because the ever-chang-
ing period during which the Tages zetlng
has alw""s championed unrestricted sub
marine warfare now Is at an end"
Regarding the effect of the new orders
on the United States. Count Won Reveat-
low says:
How the United States will act toward
the note remains to be seen. An offer re-
gardng passenger ships was made by Ger
many to the American Government In vain
in 1915. Since the last intercha nge
Of notes three-quarters of a year have
passed, ana the German Government has
every reason to feel that its hands are free
Once more America, however. will have
to decide whether It Is more advantageous
to accept the old German Idea of unre-
stricted warfare or reckon with the new
order Of things Regarding the conduct Of
the United States In one way or another
enough has been said heretofore
For Americans the question now Ia
acute. The decision now taken by the Ger
man Empire Is irrevocabls and will not be
altered In the slightest In Its prosecution.
For that the German people are grateful to
Its Emperor and military chiefs"
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J BEFORE CASTING DIE FOR OR AGAINST WA
U. s. HAS WARS SIVEWS
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Charles S. Calwell Points Out
Country Is in Splendid
Financial Condition

In event Of war the United States would
be in a splendid position financially to meet
any situation that might arise. This is
the opinion Of Charles s. Calwell, president
of the Corn Exchange National Bank, Of
Philadelphia. Mr.. Calwell points out that
the bulk of the gold of the world is in the
United States at the present time and
that the country not only has money but
also supplies
'oThere are heaps Of gold in the country"
said Mr. Calwell. I'VE can meet any stu-
alton that might arise. We could raise
two billions in two days In case of emer-
gency"
"Yes. we are in splendid condition" Mr.
Calwell continued. I'VE have means, money
and supplies"
Mr. Calwell was then asked If the award
Of munition contracts brought about this
ideal condition. IIo replied
"Of course. the munition contracts played
a part in bringing about the conditions, but
we must remember the cereals and all kinds
Of goods that we have been selling. Then
there is also the general good condition Of
the country to consider"
Mr.. Calwels views accord with the opin-
ions of many other prominent bankers in
Philadelphia. Charles J. Rhoads. governor
OF the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadel-
pha was also optimistic over the financial
condition of the United States i'm case of
war.
THE fact that tn ajority of the gold
is I'm this country is common know ledge"
said Mr.. Rhoads.
The bankers are unanimous in saying
that the enormous supply of gold here is
the result of trade conditions that favored
this country. Five hundred and twenty
nine millions In gold was imported during
the year of 1916 and $56 OO0,O 900 was
brought into the country during the first
three weeks of January. A large amount Of
gold the bankers assert. is in Philadelphia.
and the situation here in that respect is
considered very favorable
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NEW YORK Feb. 9,
REV. DIR. j. A. LITTLE DEAD
Dean of Lehigh Presbytery and Oldest
Clergyman in Lehigh Valley

ALLENTOWN, Fa., Feb. 1.-The Rev.
James A, Little for forty-uine years pastor
Of IIokendauqua Church, dean Of Lehigh
Presbytery and the oldest clergyman in
the Lehigh Valley, died et 10 o'clock at
Hokendauqua parsonage after a weeks Ill
ness with pneumonia. lie was a graduate
Of Union Seminary and was one Of the fore
most Sunday school and Christian En-
deavor workers in America. lie was a
great friend of children and was known as
Sunshine" Little
During his time he confirmed more than
10000 persons in the Presbyterian faith
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
GERMAN SHIPS LIABLE TO SEIZURE
BY UNITED STATES IN EVENT OF WAR

THESE German ships detained American would se
United between TINS country
andGe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02

BERLIN. Feb. Few Germans believe
America will declare war.
II this belief is borne out. then England
viii be compelled to make peace through
0ermanys new blockade order.
In the united chorus of approval OF the
dmitlesS sea warfare just announced, this
was the opinion generally expressed here
today
was apparent from expressions of repre-
tentative Germans.
First of ALL the Emperors note of last
December united the mass OF the people with
him. And now, announcement of a subma-
riue blockade has erased all political diff
ferences.
The Emperor now has a united nation,
with ell its forces cooperating.
Representative Germans. who were asked
today why Germany announced her policy
Of limitless submarinings with its unknown
dangers. made two replies:
First, they were convinced that the
war could be ended sooner. The present
move is regarded as a decisive one
against allied shipping so-called
''cutting of the allied blood vessels"
). Field Marshal Won Hindenburgs con-
$50 vtction that neutrals desire quick end
20 the war. and that therefore every
& means must be used to end IT, was
quoted in this connection.
Second, 1t was explained by numer-
Gus Germans how unity was now COM
n pIetc, all forces cooperating, and CO.
operating convinced that England can
BE- compelled to make peace unless
America declares war-which few ex-
poct
( Nothing since Grand Admiral Won Tir-
Dltx's first announcement of a blockade
Mr1y In the war has aroused the enthusiasm
~ the navy as much as the summarizing
policy upon which Germany has now em-
berkad.
Captain Persius, the Tageblatt's naval
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02

q bAstseraph Illustrating this article WI
~ 1pnnA en- Pictorial Page.
~ TAs greatest crisis which has faced this
\ 4oQntry since the beginning Of hostilties
! N EUROPE has striklngly emphasized the
Gopon0encs Of President Wilson upon the
Little Man Of Mystery" the mild. big
onSU1, listening, whispering little man. who
10 blayed a quiet hand in the destiny OF
i ~ United States since Wilson became the
1tx1ens Chief Executive.
O0lcial Washington had not recovered
xrom its stupehcation at Germany's repudi-
Alton Of all submarine pledges when Presi-
dent Wilson wired to Colonel Edward M
HouDo to come TO the capital at once Trans
mission Of the German note had only been
oourpleted q little while when the Little
Nan OF Mystery" was speeding from New
York to washington.
The action of the President in summon
1ng Colonel House in an hour Of national
ned was not such a surprise, for Americans
Aavo become accustomed to the directing
whisper" of the little colonel from Texas
Ever since Wilson became President they
have sensed the influence OF Colonel House
ln the AFFAIRS of the Administration. but
they cannot understand that influence and
are At Q loss to determine the motives that
We back OF It,
The Colonel was tremendously moved
when t was insinuated in political circles
that he was after something big from the
wilson administration.
81 am not seeking anything for myself
he said, ''and am not seeking for anybody
else / am simply trying to do the best
can for the measures 1 favor l am not
working for any influence that might be
obtained or favors that may be granted.
am q plain citizen and determined to remain
one."
Other certain wel-known political gentle
men have made the same sort of lofty SEN
,HA, hall fix-au
< but In this case the statement carried
weight, for since the Colonel has been how
ertug around the throne room at Washing
ton ne has won reputation for veracity
The Colonel seldom speaks. but when he
does It has been noticed that he speaks the
truth.
When House first slipped without ostenta-
tion into the public eye 1t was generally
believed that he was merely a pair OF
leGn" for the President-a messenger boy
Later. however, his directing whisper
began to be felt around the world. Their
~ began to be suspected that he played a
strong part in events, that sometimes he
suggested ideas and plans that commended
themselves to the President
No one seems to know why House is
called Colonel. He certainly does not look
like colonel. Rather, he would be taker
for an unobstrusive business man. House
certainly would not impress a crowd: his
influence is said to be the sort that Is ex'
erted over individuals.
He is said to have a way of clearing
things" way of making light shine
through the darkest cloud of doubt. Thi:
suggests why he was sent for yesterday by
the President when the latter was confront
cd with one of the gravest problems of the
nations history.
WHO THE COLONEL is
Who Is this man who yesterday demon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
SEVENTH AUTO DEATH
Boy Run Down by Motortruck Dies of
Injuries-Driver Escapes

The police are searching for the driver
of the motortruck who ran down Charles
Malamut, six years old, Of 264s South
Seventh street. The boy died In ST. Agnes
Hospital from the injuries received. This
Is the seventh death due TO motor accidents
this year.
The boy. according to the police, was
playing In the street ana became con-
fused when the, truck approached. His
mother. who was standing at the front
door, saw her sons predicsment and
screamed. but too late. The wheels passed
over the boys body
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02
PIETRO TOBASCO TO MARRY
Man of Seventy-two Thinks 1t Is Not
Too Late

Pietro Tobasco, after living life for
seventy-two years unlike his name is going
to have the spice of life mixed along with
some pepper.
Tobasco, who will be presented shortly
as the Tobasco Kid. has obtained license
to wed Filomena Esposito who is about
sixty-seven. They live at S22 Carpenter
street
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lstry oG Marine to suspend all sailings until
further notice. This action was taken az
the result of Germany's new submarine
war
NEW YORK Feb. 9.
The motorship Chile which arrived today
from Copenhagen, reported being held up
and searched by a German submarine on
January II east of the Shetland Islands.
The Chile was unable to distinguish the sig
mails of the submarine, and when she did
not halt a shot was fired which struck the
water about thirty feet from the bridge.
The pass allowing the Chile to proceed was
signed "Sittenfeld, Kapitan."
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tion 1t was discussed at length by the
Cabinet today perilous situation con-
fronts Norwegian shipping as result of
Germany's ruthless blockade decree and
shipowners are deeply disturbed
MADRID. Feb 2.
Telegraphic instructions were today ssni
to all Spanish port authorities py the Min
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-02

ROTTERDAM, Feb. 2.
The Holiand-America liner Nieuw Am.
sterdam which left this port yesterday for
New York. has beeen recalled owing to the
submarine situation.
Following a conference between leading
Dutch shippers and officials of the Gov
ernment, Il was announced that no Dutch
ships shall be allowed TO sail from Dutch
ports, says dispatch from The Hague.
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Six More Vessels
Sunk by U-BOat

Continued from Page One
a result of the new submarine war. II Is
believed that all the Americans in Germany
will be allowed to depart and It is likely
that all will go with the American AM
bassador.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
One Hundred and Eighty Thousand Machine Guns Are Wanted
 for the Army.
FACILITIES INADEQUATE
Factories Will Start at Work Immediately to Manufacture New
 Equipment.

NEW YORK, July 10.--The ma chine gun requirements for the pro posed American army of 100000 men are placed at 1S0,000 pieces, ac- cording to recent dispatches from Washington, which suggests that the manufacturing facilities are made quate to supply anything like the necessary number of guns.
 Ill this apparently is the explana- tion of the suggestion recently made from tho government sources to the Savage Arms Corporation that the cOmpany's plant at Utica, which has a capacity estimated at between 1900 and 1900 guns month, be immed- lately enlarged The directors have made appropriations for such an en- largement and the work will be com menced without delay.
 Presumably the army's contracts for machine guns will be distributed among several companies. But un- occasionally the Lewis gun, which the Savage Arms Co makes, will SC. cure large proportion of the or.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
DOUGLAS COUNCIL HAS QUIET SESSION
 WITH ONLY ROUTINE

DOUGLAS, July 10.-All members of the city council were in their seats last night with the exception of o. Olson The usual order of business was followed and the meet ing was without incident.
 A communication from the Alaska Electric Light & Power Company was read and held pending information that is expected to arrive within Il day or two.
 Clerk Gallwas of the school board. asked that $150 be voted the board for payment of few small bills, the request being granted.
 The question of leased ground both toand by the city, came up and in the course of discussion it was re vealed that the city has neither col lected or paid on leased ground for several years. The clerk was in structed to look up the records per taining to the leases.
 The matter of piping water to the city dock was referred to the wharf committee with instructions to ge busy while the piping is good. Mayor Smith informed the counci that all the insurance on buildings owned by the city had expired and the finance committee was instruct ed to renew the same.
 The wharf committee reported IT. tons of coal on hand and business at the wharf during the preceding week as amounting to $584.90. A. Olson of the street committee was instructed to further investigate the matter of w. Robinson erecting 3 garage on street between 3rd and 4th, also to see what could be done to prevent mud from washing onto the Second street bridge.
 The finance committee reported $881.97 on hands and bills were al lowed amounting to $45045.
 Councilman J. w. Martin announc ed that he is leaving in a day or two for Fresh Water Bay where he expects to remain for a month to look after business interests.
 There being no further business the council went out to see the moon rise
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
HENRY FORD IS READY TO HELP
 THE GOVERNMENT
No Reason for Country to Be Alarmed Over War; Industry Is
 Speeding up.

NEW YORK. July 10.-Henry Ford is quoted as saying: ''I have offered our Highland Park plant to the gov ernment for any use to which it may desire to use it. We are now making 1000 ambulances there and if Presi- dent Wilson, or Congress, can sug- gest anything else for us to do we will only be too willing to comply. He believes there is no reason for the country to be alarmed While this war overshadows everything, it does not mean that the wheels of industry will stop, but on the con trary, will speed up.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
MRS. WILSON SIGNS
 FOOD-SAVING CARD

WASHINGTON, July 10. The White House has become the nrst household in the land to conserve the food supply, Mrs. Wilson has affixed her signature to one of Her bert Hoover's pledge cards.
 And Mrs Wilson intends to live up to the pledge. She has always devoted good deal of her time to the household economies of the ex- ecutive residence. Hhe plans now to give the closest supervision to the purchase, preparation and disposal of all food in the large household over which she presides.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
VISITORS FROM KETcHIKAN

DOUGLAS, July 10.-Mrs. A. V. Peterson and little son. family of the agent of the Pacific Steamship Com pany at Ketchikan, arrived on the Admiral Farragut this morning on a visit to Mrs. Petersons parents, MT. and Mrs. A. Liljestrand.
 Mrs. J. H. Davies and little son arrived from Ketchikan this morning on the Admiral Farragut on visit to the formers parents, Mir and Mrs. Museth.
 Both Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Dav. ies were raised in Douglas and they both spend several weeks here each summer when they are heartily wei. comed by their many friends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
ISLAND NOTES

"Dez" Dermody. the popular bah player, has accepted position at Perseverance and will transfer his residence to that place some day this week.
 Paul Bloedhorn got away for An chorage on the Farragut this morn ing. taking with him the jewelry stock he did not dispose of here. He also took his large safe with him.
 Dr. R. c. Mathis, formerly of Doug las, but now of Anchorage, was | passenger this morning on the Far ragut on the way from Seattle to his home, he having been outside on a hurried business trip.
 Mrs, Jack Brahm. chief of the
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10

Douglas telephone exchange, accom- panied by her little daughter, left yesterday for Seattle for the benefit of the little girls health.
 Werner Berg and Bert Shell re turned yesterday from a two week E cruise in the latter's launch among the islands to the westward
 The ladies of the Red Cross will give a tea Wednesday afternoon for Mrs Mcdonald at the Douglas Island Labor Union Hall.
 The St. Luke's Guild will give a Silver Tea at the home of Mrs Kinzie at Treadwell at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
DOUGLAS MOVIE PROGRAMS

DOUGLAS, July 10.-Both the Ly- ric and the Orpheum will change their bills tonight. At the Lyric temporary manager William Raines will present the Leopard's Bride with Margaret Gibson in the leading role.
 At the Orpheum Manageress Payne will have Henry B. Walthall who is being billed as the Mansfield of the Screen" in "The Sting of Victory.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
MINISTER RETURNING

DOUGLAS, July 10.-Rey. Martin K. Larson will return to Douglas before Sunday, July 15, and will preach in the Presbyterian Church in Juneau at 2:30 o'clock on that date, and in the Luthern Church at Douglas at 8 p. m. Sunday school will also be held in Douglas at 10 a. m. The Synodical meeting and the Reformation festivals at Rock Island. H., were indeed a great sue cess. Thousands of people took part in the festivities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10

Eld. D. H. Hanson will be "The Sec ond Coming of Christ" The speaker will clearly show from the Bible that this great event will take place literally during the present genera tion. This is a subject that especial ly concerns every person. ana all should hear it. Song service at 7:45 o'clock. The lecture begins prompt ly at o'clock.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
LEAVES THIS WEEK

TREADWELL. July 10.-F. F. Som mers, for seven years past account ant in the general office of the Tread well company. will leave this week, accompanied by his wife and child. for Seattle. It is not likely that they will return to the north, although MT. Summers has not made up his mind as to his future location.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10

ders. This gun, according to certain British machine gun experts, has proven the best offensive weapon among the small arms in the war, while these same experts awarded the decision for the best gun for de. fensive purposes to the Vickers type.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
MINE SWEEPING
 DEVICE HELPING
 OUT IN WAR ZONE

LONDON, July 10.-Mine-sweeping devices calculated to pick up and safely bring to the surface any mines that may be in the path of vessels is now being attached to a number of ships proceeding through the war zone It is attached to the bows and when let down a netted projection extends considerable dis tance on either side of the ship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
MEET TOMORROW NIGHT

DOUGLAS, July 10.-The Daugh- ters and Sons of Norway will hold business meeting tomorrow night at s o'clock in Eagle Hall when all mem bers are urged to be present.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

DOUGLAS, July 10. - Northern Light Rebekah Lodge No. 1, l. o. o. F., will install new officers tomor- row night when the installation cere- mony will be followed by banquet. The exercises will begin at 8 o'clock in Odd Fellows Hall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-07-10
Sympathetic.

.1 haven't had a bite for two days" wiined the tramp.
 Neither have l." responded the sum- mer boarder.
 Rotten fishing around here."-(I.0uis villa Courier -Journal)