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The Washington times., 1917-04-02
CAR STRIKE BENEFIT
ABOUT TO Be PAID
Union Officials Go to Capitol to
Urge Government Owner
ship Legislation.

Announcement was made at head
quarters of striking Washington
Railway and Electric Company en-
ployes that the second strike bene-
fit" will be disbursed tomorrow or
Wednesday.
Each striker will receive IS "for his
Inability to work last week." accord
ing to union officials. Payment of
the benefit of IS a week will continue
as long as the strike lasts. said Ed
ward McMorrow of the Analgamated
Association of Street and Electric
Railway Employees.
George A. Wilburt. president of the
strikers union, and other officials of
the organization, went to the Capitol
today to confer with Congressman on
Government ownership of the local
traction lines.
Unionists said they expected the
executive council OF the American
Federation of Labor to adopt resolu-
tions Of sympathy and support today.
Forty committees appointed at yes
terday's meeting OF the unionists be-
gan work today to conserve the in
terests of the strikers" The meeting
was attended by 1000 or more.
The company announced that all its
lines and barns are now practically
independent of the strikers.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
REV. KIBLER LEADS
SENATE IN PRAYER
Foremost Thought Is Need Of
Divine Guidance Through
National Crisis.

At the opening of the Senate ses.
sion today the Rev. J. L Kibler, OF
this city, offered the following
prayer:
"In the simplicity OF our hearts, o
God, and in the very depths of hu-
mility, we come into Thy presence.
At the opening of this extraordinary
session of Congress, we come first to
seek Thy guiding hand. Amidst the
confusion and violence of the world
today we cannot know what may
shortly come to pass. Lead us, o
God, through the darkness until the
day dawns and the shadows fee
away. Enlighten our minds, control
our thoughts, direct our speech, and
give US wisdom and grace to befriend
the truth and to advocate the cause
Of righteousness.
AT this critical time in our coun-
try's history, we pray Thee, lead Thy
servants in the plain path. Teach
them Thy ways and inspire them
with those lofty aims and principles
that emanate from Thy throne, and
which have been the heritage of our
people from the beginning. In all
their deliberations, may they seek the
accomplishment of Thy purpose and
the enlargement of Thy kingdom on
the earth.
I'VE ask 1t all in the name of
Christ, the Lord. Amen"
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
JORDAN AT WHITE HOUSE
Educator Mobbed at Baltimore Tries
to See PreaIdnt.

DR.. David Starr Jordan. whose peace
speech in Baltimore last night was
interrupted by a riot headed by prom
inent society and business men, called
at the White House today seeking an
appointment with President Wilson.
He was informed by Secretary Tumul-
ty that the request would be laid be-
fore the President this afternoon.
After leaving the White House, Dr.
Jordan went acress the street and at
tempted to see Secretary of the Navy
Daniels, but was unable to get past
the guards.
Referring to the riot in Baltimore
last night. DR.. Jordan said that the
disturbance was due to inadequate po-
lice protection. He said that he was
warned several minutes before the
crowd broke into the hall that the
policeman on the outside would be un-
able to check the crowd.
II do not anticipate any trouble at
the meeting of pacifists tonight" said
DR.. Jordan, "as the Washington police
cannot AFFORD to permit any such dem
onstration."
DR.. Jordan said at the White House
that he was the first American who
had had the temerity to preach anti
militarism in Germany.
many in December. 1913, and was ac-
corded the utmost courtesy and con-
gideration by German officials.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
SENATE SESSION ROUTINE
Sixty-three Members Present When
GaveI Drops at Noon.

Opening Of the Senate session to-
| day in accordance with the call of
the President for an extraordinary
session of the Sixty-fifth Congress
was marked by routine proceedings.
In contrast with the House. there
was no organization to be effected.
this having been disposed OF in the
recent special session.
With the galleries filled the spec
tators. including many handsomely
gowned women prominent in official
and social life, the Senate came to
order at IL o'clock when Vice Presi-
dent Marshall let fail the gavel and
announced the opening of the extra
session.
After prayer by the chaplain, the
Rev Dr. Prettyman. Senator Hiram
Johnson of California took the oath,
and a roll call disclosed the presence
OF sixty-three Senators.
The usual opening resolutions were
adopted and a committee OF two Sen
ators was named to meet with a like
committee OF the House, and notify
the President OF the assembling of
Congress.
Senator Martin. Democratic leader,
announced to the Senate that he was
informed the House would complete
its organization by 3 o'clock and that
the President would then deliver his
address TO both Houses.
After being in session less than
fifteen minutes, the Senate took a
recess until 3 o'clock, when IL ex-
poets, in case the House organization
is completed, to go to the House
Chamber and hear the war message.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
SEEKS POSTAL WAR BONDS
Georgia Congressman Offers Bill for
Wide Popular Loan.

Issuance. of postal savings bonds
to create a war fund" subscribed
for by the American people is pro
posed in a House bill introduced tor
day by Congressman William Schley
Howard of Georgia. Mr.. Howard to-
day discussed his bill with Secretary
Daniels and Secretary Redheld, and
says the idea has the approval of the
Cabinet, menbers in the present
crisis.
That hundreds OF thousands of
Americans would buy these bonds
and aid in financing the nation at
this critical period is the argument
advanced By Congressman Howard.
who says:
This bill simply makes the postal
savings banks of the country the in
strumentality to AFFORD an opportun-
ity to hundreds OF thousands of pa
triotic men and women OF small
means who. would like to take a
stake in their Government at this
critical time in our history.
"It contemplates the issuance of
postal savings bonds in small de
nominations from 81 to 800. They
bear . per cent interest, payable an
nually. and mature in three years
They are to be issued by every post
master in the United States.
- "The character of the bond to be
issued As very simple and under:
standabfe, and any postmaster can
issue them without the fear OF error
making in his accounting system,
MY judgment is that II Congress
will pass this bill as a preparedness
measure, at least three-quarters OF a
billion dollars can be raised in thirty
days. and nothing so inspires conf
dence and patriotism as a real inter
est in ones government"
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
CONFUSION BILL IN
Congressman Kahn Introduces
Measure Desired by General staff.


The army general staff plan OF
compulsory military service was pro-
posed In a bill introduced by Con
gressman Kahn. ranking Republican
member OF the House Military Com
mittee.
Kahn's measure provides for train
ing men between the ages of eighteen
and twenty-five.
Senator Chamberlain's compulsory
military training bill will be one OF
the first bills introduced in the Sen
ate.
During the morning, Senator Cham
berlain prepared an amendment to
the bill making the first levy OF men
Immediately available. Other changes
are being made in the bill as intro
huced In the last session. The age
clause will be raised from nineteen
to twenty, II was stated.
The bill provides for the raising of
an army Of 100000 men at a cost Of
about $156.00O.OOO. Early last week
Senator Chamberlain conferred with
the President urging support for his
bill.
As soon as the changes are com
pleted, the bill will be introduced
probably today.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
MESSAGES oELUee CAPITAL.

The last drive" OF kilograms and let
ters-literally thousands bearing on the
international cTisis-swamped clerks at
the White House and Congress today.
''I got back from New York to find
5000 kilograms and fully l.500. letters
urging war. universal training. peace
everything" Senator Calder said.
II was a fair commentary on the sit
UatiOn. Clerks at ths White House were
unable TO Clean up the thousands OF mes
sages that arrived there-a great major
ity assuring the President OF the coun-
try's support
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
GO AFTER THAT
SKIN TROUBLE
With POSLAM

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ished. II may not be necessary longer
to endure that Rash. There may be
no need for Eczema's awful itching to
cause you distress-try Poslam.
Poslam is safe. 1t is able to better
your skins condition. 1t Is ready
when you are
Once see its work. You will never
think of using anything else to heal
your skin.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories,
243 West 47th ST., New York City.
Urge your skin to become clearer,
fairer, healthier by the use OF Psslam
Soap, the tonic for the skin.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02

1t is known that rich as well as poor
must be made to bear the burden OF
the approaching struggle. The poor
man is expected to give his son and
SO is the rich, but in addition the
wealthy must be willing to give of
their resources in a measure never
before contemplated.
The capital of no man will be touch
ed, but gigantic incomes are to be
tapped without hesitation. Incomes
over certain amounts will be confis-
Gated altogether, according to plan
now under consideration. All incomes
over certain amounts will be taxed
on sliding scale basis.
Pinchot's scheme, which created un-
limited discussion in Washington.
was regarded generally as a clever
plan to frighten wealthy men, whom
the pacifsts blame" for. the clamor
for war.
1t was described as an Interesting
coincidence" that this unique idea,
first publicly advanced by Pinchot,
has been the basis of long discussion
by Government heads since the break
in relations with Germany.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
OATH TAKEN BY JOHNSON
Californian Formally Becomes Mem
Der Of the Senate.


Hiram Johnson. California's fight
ing ex-governor. today took the oath
of oice as Senator. just four weeks
behind time. In the gallery was Mrs..
Johnson.
Johnson's presence did not cause
the sensation brought about by his
absence March s, when other new
Senators were sworn In, and the
President and the Supreme Court jus
tees vainly craned their necks to see
him.
Senator johnson reached the Capt.
t0l an hour before the Senate met,
with Mrs. Johnson and Paul Herriott,
his secretary. Johnson went to the
Senate Office building to find his
Democratic colleague from California,
Senator Phelan.
Confessing he didn't know the
ropes, johnson apparently was going
to break right into the Senate and
announce himself.
When the Senate met at noon John
son was at his new desk, next to Sem
ator Knox. He seemed nervous. push
ing back his hair, which Sersisted in
falling on his forehead. Johnson,
with Senator Lodge, was just in from
fight with pacifist, and was greet
ed by nearly all the Senators.
Just after the Presidents pracla-
nation was read. Johnson and Phelan
ascended to Vice President Marshalrs
rostrum, and while Johnson raised his
hand at Marshalrs signal, the oath
was administered.
johnson promised I'm a weak "T do"
to protect the Constitution and per-
form his duties. Then he went back
to his reception. A moment later lie
answered the roll call in an inaud-
ible voice. Then, when the Senate re-
cessed. he surrendered himself to the
Snators who rushed to greet him.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
GERMANS ADMIT RETREAT
Berlin Reports Allied Advance OIL
ST. Quentin.

BERLIN (yia Sayville wEeIess),
April French. and Englj jsh forces
advancing on Cambria and st. Quentin
gained ground only after heavy
German troops had given way as or.
dered. today's official statement as
serted. German forces took fifty pris-
OneTs and some machine guns.
The statement put the principal
fighting between the roads to Ba-
paume and 'Crossiles and Cambria as
well as on both banks Of the Somme
west OF st. Quentin.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
WIDOW ReoUEAfHED ESTATE.

Jacquelin 4. MoncuFe left his en-
tire estate to Gwendolind Owner
Fairfax" provided that she become
my wife" according to his will filed
for probate today. The instrument
was dated April 10. 1916. and 1t is
filed by Mrs. Moncure, whose mar
riage is attested by her signature. G.
o. s. Moncure, attached to the affi-
davIt accompanying the will. Mr.
Moncure died March l3. His widow is
named eXecutriN.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
MARYLAND TAGS OUT.

Several hundred Maryland license
tags were issued to District motor
lists today. The Maryland registra-
Iion office, in Twelfth street near
New York avenue, was crowded all
day, and motorists were lined up out
to the curb to get their tags on the
FIRST day of the new quarter.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
CONSIDERS INCOME sURTAx
Administration Debates Plan Like
That Suggested by Amos PInehot.

The rich Of America, through draft
by the Government on their great in
comes, are to feel real sacrifices in
the coming war.
1t is purely a coincidence. that the
plan advanced by Amos Pinchot Sat
urday to finance the war by drawing
on the incomes of the wealthy has
been under serious consideration by
the Administration for some time.
While no details are yet complete,
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
THE WEATHER REPORT,

Forecast for the District OF Colum-
bia, Delaware, Maryland. and Virginia
Showers this afternoon and tonight:
much cooler tonight. Tuesday fair
and cooler; fresh south, shifting to
northwest winds.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
TURKS IN FLIGHT
PetIoerad Announces Gains Made
In Caucasus Region.

PETROGRAD, April a Russian
forces in the Caucasus have occupied
MiAtague (PoltahtD and Serpoule and
are pursuing the Turks. who are
fleeing toward Kasrichirih, the ON
cial war statement announced today.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
Temperatures
Tide Table.

Average temperature FOR this date
for the last SO years-is.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02

Think of only SO for an
Easter Suit that will pass muster
on Connecticut Avenue next
Sundayl
The strictly tailored modes of
Wool Poplin and Serge, !, the
Semi-tailored of checked cloths.
Attractive plated and belted
models are included. And note
the style and finish of novelty
pockets, the over collar of silk,
the brocade lining!
Only $1,000 for Misses and
Women's Suits that will be
judged worth much more.
Tomorow-Basement Store.
The Washington times., 1917-04-02
Sun md Moon Table.

Light automobile lamps 1908 p. m.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
BUSY BRIDGING NEAR SUSITNA;
 RUSH ON ROADS

Bridge builders are busy on the main line il. the Susitna valley. The following work report being given the week ending April 2l;
 A gang is engaged on the framing of a l2l-foot Howe truss span for the Little Susitra rive. Satisfactory progress is being made by the bridge gang at the EkIutna river, one span being 90 per cent completed. The pill ing for the piers and abutments has been placed The excavation for the foundations of the Granite creek structure is finished and the erection of bonts for the permanent bridge is over 50 per cent completed.
 The camp at Mile 20! was about completed at the end of the period
 The wagon bridge across the Little Susina was finished, except for hand raiings. The railroad bridge should be completed about May l5.
 Poropat & Co.,, graders south of the Little Susitna, should finish their work within a week.
 No more contracts will be let north of the Little SuSitna river until the wagon road is completed, at which time it is planned to cover the remain der of the work with station gangs.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
NARROW TUNNEL WIDENED AND
 ICE REMOVED

Tunnel number three, near Mile 52 which was built under force account by the Alaska Northern and was the narowest on the line between here and Turnagain arm has been wjdened during the winter,
 This tunnel was shown to be of in- sufficient bore last year when the cu- palo of a caboose struck a projecting rock.
 All projections and the winter ac- emulation of ice in tunnels No. 1 and No. 8 have been cleared and that sec tion of the road is in shape for ser vice.
 The first train over the summit will probably not be sent out until early in June, owing to extensive bridge con- struction on the line between Seward and Mile 45.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
USE OF COMPOSITE .ON I. AND I. LINE
 IS GENERAL NOW

The composite feature of the U. S.. R. k. telegraph line, which has here tofore been available for the general offices only, is now equipped to handle telephone conversations be- tween any telephone at either Seward or interior points, while the telegraph is being worked. This greatly in- creases the capacity of the circuit.
 A small crew with two outfit cars is being equipped for hanging another wire between Matanuska and Kings river for the purpose of providing a much needed telegraph and an addi- tional telephone circuit between these points.
 Work on the Broad Pass extension has been practically suspended during the spring break-up. Material is be- ing lined up for delivery on the upper Susitna after the opening of naviga- ton, for pushing this wire to the point where the Seward -Talkeetna and Fam banks divisions will meet.
 A small consignment of telephones has been received and was put in op- cration immediately. There are still 27 orders untitled because of the lack of instruments. Local connections to the Mile IA switchboard now number over 200.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
LADIES GOT OFF
 WHILE TRAIN WAS
 TURNED AT NENANA

Members of the Nenana engineering force of the Alaskan Engineering Commission enjoyed an mpromptu excursion out the right of way south of town early in April, to the present rail head
 After a short stop at the south end the party prepared to return, and the starting signal was about to be given by Conductor Bailey when it was dis covered that the train had not been turned around. At his request the ladies of the rarty descended from their seats in the Pullmans to permit this to be done, after which the return trip was made. The ladies still main tain that they have not forgiven the men for the hoax
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
LISTEN

ACREAGE-lf you are looking fol acreage that is ideally located for ( suburban home.
 ACREAGE-That is particularly suit ed for truck gardening. ACREAGE-That is bound to in crease in value in the near future. ACREAGE-Fronting on the Gov. R R. and Lake Kenai Boulevard. ACREAGE-That is most desirable for re-subdividing-See me. Will bC glad to show you the land, or fur nish particulars on request. J. A Stewart, Phone Red 147.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
IMPORTANT STATION
 CONTRACTS ARE LET

Two important station contracts were let this morning for relocation work on the north grade of the Mile 12 hill.
 Klas Ahlner and company were awarded a contract for a line change at Mile 1912 and Fred Scott and company for work near Mile 13.
 Sam RadiSh and company has com pleted a station contract covering line changes between Mile 13 12 and Mile 141-2.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10

\. C. Anderson has arrived at Ne mana from Juneau. He will be em- ployed as stenographer in the of cices of the commission.
 Townsite Manager F. s. Ryus has returned to Nenana after a short visit on official business.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
TRAIL CREEK
 TRESTLE COMPLETE

The pile driver crew engaged in driving piles for new structures at the head of Trail lake has completed the Trail creek trestle at Mile 37 This trcstle is APO feet long.
 Construction on bridges and trestles between that point and STOW river will be completed in regular order
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF
 PARTNERSHIP

Notice is hereby given that the part nership heretofore existing between Stephen F. Adelman and Patrick J, Guilty, of Seward, Alaska, under the firm name of Adelman & Guilty, is this eighth day of May, 1917, diSsolv- ed by mutual consent.
 The business will be continued at Seward, Alaska, by Stephen F. Adel- man (under the name of The Seward Dairy) who is authorized to collect all bills and to pay all debts.
 (Signed)
 STEPHEN F. ADELMAN,
 PATRICK J. GUILTY.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
BARGAIN

Complete restaurant outfit for sale or rent cheap. All ready for business. Washington St. and west of Broad way. D. c. Brownell. If
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
NOTICE

Beginning June 1st all milk bills will be due on the first of each month instead of at the end of each month as heretofore.
 Ct THE SEWARD DAIRY.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
FOR RENT

Ear rent two-room furnished house Sl2.5O per month. See Dougherty X Stewart.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
 HELP WANTED
 -,~>-~-~~ First-class ironer at Dee Sings laun- dry. u
 WANTED TO RENT ~~~-~~~-~~-~~-~-~~~ THREE ROOM furnished house or apartment. P. O. Box 217. St
 FOR SALE -->~~>>>~>-~.~ r>-~7~'~ ~
 FOR SALE
 Twc-room house, nicely furnished 7tb ave. near electric light plant. No. 10 Remington typewriter, good condition; bargain if sold at once. Inquire Gateway. Victrola and records, good selection Inquire Gateway. " For sale Hotel Crist at a sacrifice on account of illness. Fourth and N" Anchorage, Alaska. An eight horsepower Pelton water wheel. never been used. Just the thing for a small mining plant or electric generator. Inquire at the Gateway. u
 FOR RENT For rent two-room furnished house Sl2.5o per month. See Dougherty X Stewart.
 MISCELLANEOUS Fresh Butterkist popcorn at the KEY. U Andy's Express, phone Madison l4a Mail your letters at The Key.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10

Stamps for sale at The Key.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
NOTICE

Gentlemen who attended the dance last Saturday at the sawmill, bringing intoxicating liquors with them, are requested to either leave the liquor at home in the future or kindly stay away.
 St A. F. RASMUSSEN.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10

Meet me at The Branch.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10

Andy's Express, phone Madison 143
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
HELP WANTED

First-class ironer at Dee Sings laun- dry. u
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10
MISCELLANEOUS

Fresh Butterkist popcorn at the KEY.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10

Andy's Express, phone Madison l4S Mail your letters at The Key,
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-05-10

THREE ROOM furnished house or apartment. P. O. Box 2l7. 3t