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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

Sensational developments place the hearing before the congressional committee which ascertanng the facts In connec ten with operation of the Adamson law A. Thomas renting all the railroads declared that the than willing sell the government He said that interference and regulation detrimental to the security holders that all the that sale of the lines would be the only which the investments could be protected He maintained that the Adanson law and others of the kind which are likely to follow make impossible railroad profit when the interstate commission continually hammerlng at freight and passenger rates.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

William J. Bryan said recently: My work during the next four years will be do all that make Democracy dry That plain unequvoca statement of attitude this ton' He says prohibition moral issue and Democracy cannot afford to take the immoral side
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

At hearing in the district Juneau motion by the Juneau iouor Conany on behalf of the Juneau liquor dealers asking an of their licenses from July to January 1918 without holding further elections and making It that the of the people Tn the No venber election the effect that the territory should dry that time but that lha liquor dealers should be allowed until January of their stocks and business Judge Jennings made ruling that leaves the question still up the air He stated he would express any opinion what he will follow the question of the renewal of licenses of the First d vision hduo dealers July and dismissed the motion without prejudice Judge Jennings held that the election held November nothing with regard Juneau the First division The egion of that fer the entire territory and not any locality of the territory and that until he Tn formed what taken by he cannot the
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20
THE DELECATESHIP

On the face the from the election for delegate congress from Alaska Charles SulZer appears be elected by very slight uray Not all of the precincts have been heard from but the missing not expected to change the result that be that the official count necessary determine the result there IS ds crcpany the figures given out from different Prac cav all agree however that Suzer elected the face the votes already returned
 is understood that the election board will not the all the which held elections have been heard from
 From the expressions in the territorial press appears certain that whether Nckersham awarded the certificate o elcion thsa ill be contest And little doubt that sui
 ent of rreguarity the conduct of the election at different points will be unearhe furnish grounds for such con lest In such there will interesting questions to
 determined by the which may have the effect of clarifying 1h2 atmosphere and adudcang questions which seem to have heretofore scstcpped by both legislators and courts
 heve the effect calling the attention of the coming legislature the deficiencies the election law and the necessity for Ity siInpifcaticn
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

days after the big shipment of gold left 1derod for Seward the Seward newspapers announced the fact giving details and the amount of the shipment The confidence of the express company the safety of the protection afforded by the police thCriy Is thus evidenced.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

The passing of Admiral Dewey whose name has been synonymous with all that best n Amecan naval history and tradition
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

At the recent election St. Michael probably the largest oporonae against prohibition of pecnct III the teil tcry There were IS "dry' and 48 "wet.'
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

Tom Lawson finally told all he knows and perhaps The circus will commence when he attempts prove his onal charges.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

It seems to generally understood by the press of the terri tory tha, Governor Strong will be candidate for reappoln
 nt does appear that there any definite authority for this other thn the fact w. Troy of the Juneau Empire stated candidate for the position and not likely that would the lists opposition to Mir Strong The CordoVa Times says practically every prominent and earpromnent party candidate tor the otlcc It Is understood Judge Jennings of the First division willing to resign from the bench as also Judge Buinel of the Fouh dv sicn they land the governorsp John w. Troy ot the Juneau Empire would be having the lightning strike in his direction while the Panama valley has of willing Democrats who banker after the ob among them being F. '" Griffin present indications will be free ora hgh but the Cordov paper the belief that the fellow who has the support of T. J. DonOhoe of Valdez will have little bit the better of the other fellows who have thrown their hats in the ring
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

Greece has managed place herself in position in which only of action possible any of which ises to be disasrousNew York Sun.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

raiders large the high and the vured British rule of the wave would be thing of the past
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

What termed "the remarkable witnessed in the British parliament took place recently when Premier Lloyd George announced the house of that the first act of government the rejection of the German posals The premier said have spoken deliberately and he declared emphatc that possible only on terms
 made by the allied nations He also declared that Germany must prepared all territory conquered by her and to make i for the injuries inflicted other n@tons. The Germans he said offering peace while they dragging the Begians slavery He Gepoed the mistake made not going to the aid of Roumana time and announced that the government would with firm hand Greece and government of NenizeoS created when he made the that statesmen who abandoning the ic despair through guilty of the coste act of poltroonery in the history of the nation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-01-20

George Ggsby attorney generated of Alaska recently ceved George Schoed his defeated Republican opponent the following telegram Congratulations You reesta lgh Alaska residence have just wired wife follows bunch saloones with Ggsby toughs combined with An chorage ketckan and Grigsby Heron lie that Alaskan crucied Proud of having made clean campaign having carried every where enabled to make speech" During the campaign Mir Schoied made decidedly good impression wherever he appeared and will that he felt mpeled send such chuh message to his successful opponent The people generally love good sport And good sport does not 'holler" when he loses.
Evening star., 1917-03-05
CALLS ALCOHOL POISON.
Miss Edith Wills Says 1t Injuries
Body in Every Form.

That the modern scientific knowledge
respecting alcohol and it's effects show
that it is a poison and injurious to the
human organism, no matter in how
small quantities used, was the conten-
ton of Miss Edith Wills of the scien-
tific temperance bureau of Boston, in
an address before the Washington Secu-
lar League at Pythian Temple yester-
day afternoon.
Miss Wills, who is in charge of the
alcohol exhibit at 1898 New York ave
nue.. declared that alcohol is a mar
cotic drug and has a special affinity for
nerve and brain tissue.
Evening star., 1917-03-05
MYR|ADS Of LIGHTS
BRIGHTEN UP FLAGS
Illumination of the Avenue,
Capitol and Public Buildings
Attracts Many.
COURT OF HONOR CENTER

The color scheme was red. white and
blue. and the treatment. as the artists
would put it, of this scheme last even
ing was to illuminate the flags by
myriads of electric lights.
Though the rain diminished the
crowds expected to be on the streets.
this did not interfere with most of the
illumina ton features. The outstand-
ing spot in this scheme was the Capt.
tol, glistening with the reflected light
of batteries of incandescent lights.
<shimmering against the rain falling
on the great white dome. The ter
races, too, were bathed in light, and
the great building and the grounds
around it formed a beauty spot that
long will be remembered.
AS Saturday night. the court of
honor. where President Wilson will re-
view the parade, again was mecca for
sightseers. Far from marring the ef-
feet, the drizzle gave an added touch of
the picturesque. and the thousands of
lights, festooned from the pillars on
each side of the street, were mirrored
in the asphalt.
Evening star., 1917-03-05
Other Efficient Units.

Z Marshal Robert d. Carter. head of the
Baltimore police force. yesterday morn
ing accompanied his squad of 100 uni
formed men and several detectives here.
Henry w Dunn. chief of police of
Omaha, Neb., and Charles T. Goods,
chief of the Alexandria, Va. force. are
the other officers who today rendered
active service here. Capt. William Nc
Donald. famous Texas ranger, also was
a member of the assisting force. There
was one detective from as far west as
San Quentin, Cal: one from New Or
leans, and many cities of the south and
west We're represented by from one to
SIX men. All the large eastern cities
were represented.
While there was a large force of fed
eral officers and detectives on duty
along the line of march, il is stated
others were on guard in outlying sec
tionS of the city and District Maj. Pull
man having directed the captains of
the several precincts to have their en-
tire territory covered. In each precinct
there was scout car and emergency
ear, while in fully seventy-five other
cars detectives and policemen did pa
troll duty.
Howard Fisk. chairman of the COM
mittee on automobiles, and Bradley
Glsh. his assistant, were on duty at
police headquarters yesterday and to-
day. directing the work of the chauf-
feurs and owners of cars employed in
the police work. 1t was due to mem
bers of the committee IL is stated, that
Maj Pullman was able to have so large
city patrol day and night to enable
his force to safeguard life and prop
erty throughout the District
Chairman Fisk and his assistant were
on duty at headquarters yesterday
morning at o'clock. Volunteers who
had promised to be at the several pre-
cincts reported on time, and it was pos
sible to have the entire District covered
in twelve minutes. In adaition to the
work of covering the territory with the
machines and men, Chairman Fisk, at
only a moments notice, was able to
send a force of twenty men to the Cap
itol yesterday morning in time to greet
and protect the President when he
reached there
Evening star., 1917-03-05
Enforcement of Laws.

Strict enforcement of laws against
crime and reasonable enforcement of
minor regulations characterized the
work of the police throughout the city
TODAY and since the inaugural laws
is charged with the duty of handling
the crowds and the maintenance OF
order he had today the hearty coop
Grafton of federal and state authorities.
and the combined forces have left no
stone unturned in an effort to safe
guard the President.
During the several days preceding to-
days festivities agents of the Depart
ment of Justice. members of the force
of secret service detectives and city de-
teCtives wagcd an active campaign
against suspicious persons who might
come to this city for the purpose of
creating a disturbance that would mar
the celebration. A house-to house cam
vasS in sections where rooming houses
and cheap lodging houses are numerous
was made, and agents of the Depart
ment of Justice made a speciality of in
tervfewing persons in charge of stands.
rooms and balconies where viewing
privileges We're on sale.
Persons who had rooms to sublet We're
questioned as to the persons who had
purchased tickets.
do you know the purchasers" some
were asked. and the agents gave rent
ers to understand that they would be
held to a strict accountability for what
transpired in the room and on the bal
comics and stands.
In selecting detectives for inaugural
service Maj. Pullman took great care to
get the best men who were available
He went to New York, Baltimore an1
Philadelphia and personally discussed
the work with some of the men. and his
activities. it is stated, resulted in his
getting picked men. Arthur Woods,
police commissioner of New York city,
displayed interest in the arrangements.
He was unable to come and take part in
the activities. but consented to send
six of the most alert members of his
force
Evening star., 1917-03-05
PUTS TRAINED MEN
ON THE HOUSETOPS
Measure Taken by the Police
Department to Safeguard
the President.
STRICT WATCH ON PARADE

One hundred trained detectives today
did duty on housetops along the route
of the parade as a part of the police
plan to afford the President and mem
bers of his official family every pos
sible protection. 1t was the first time
that such work was performed in this
city, it is stated. in connection with an
inaugural or other ceremony. Detec-
tives comprising the housetop squad
were given positions on the taller
buildings along Pennsylvania avenue.
lst h and 18th streets and were able
to command views of the tops of other
buildings. chimneys and smokestacks.
They also were able to view windows
of other buildings and were under in
structions to watch the movements OF
persons viewing the parade.
Another part of the preparedness
plan involved the services of eighteen
secret service men Nand eighteen ad-
ditiona1 detectives. some from Inspector
Grants squad and some from other
cities. with the President on his way
to and from the Capitol! Secret service
men walked next to the carriage of the
President while other detectives form
ed the outer lines. Maj. Pullman. Chief
Flynn of the secret service and y.
Bruce BielaSki. chief of the bureau of
Department of Justice.
conferred and decided upon the two
protective plans.
Evening star., 1917-03-05
Mai. Pullman Heads Parade.

When Maj. Pullman rode at the head
of the parade with his police escort it
was the first time he had appeared in
an inaugural event The members Of
the mounted force of the metropolitan
police force in the escort were Sergt.
S ]. Harry and Privates William Riley
and ID. w. Smith. ninth precinct: ]. A.
Donovan and J. l.. McLucas. seventh pre-
clnct; T. J. Cullinane, Michael Jennings.
]. Kavanaugh. f. b. Owens and D. N.
Combs. tenth precinct, and A. L. Lucas.
t. A. Lusby and ]. H. B. Swain. eleventh
precinct
Capt. W. F. Falvey of the seventh
precinct was in charge Of the first sec
tion, 18th to 18th streets. His command
consisted of a lieutenant. nve sergeants.
Evening star., 1917-03-05
Midvale Steel's Big Year.

NEW YORK, March 5.-The first an
nual report of the Midvale Steel and
Ordnance Company and its subsidiaries,
made public by President William +.
Corey. shows net profits after all de-
ductiOns. including special reserves. of
s32,214,724, which is equivalent to 1921
per cent on the s10O.0O0.000 outstand-
ing capital stock, or S16.10 a share.
The total net income for the year. in
Guiding the net earnings from opera
tons and the interest earned, amount
ed TO S37,606.717.
Evening star., 1917-03-05
GOV. cox SCORES FILIBUSTER.
Calls Action of Senators on Armed
Shin Bill .Treasonable Conduct"

COLUMBUS. Ohio, March Address
ing the members of four companies of
the 4th Ohio Infantry, which returned
from the Mexican border yesterday,
Gov Cox scored as Unreasonable con-
duct" the action of the twelve sena-
tors who prevented the United States
Senate from granting the President
request for armed neutrality.
In the name of our patriotic cltlzen-
ship we protest" the governor declared.
against the trea asonable conduct of a
handful of men in the American SEN
ate. Tying the Presidents hands. they
Evening star., 1917-03-05
Private Buildings Decorated.

Private buildings were not behind the
public ones in their illuminations. Some
of the taller ones had long American flags
running down between the windows and
threw lights on these flags from below
A great electric sign at 9th street and
Pennsylvania avenue showed the admo-
milton, stand by the President" A
searchlight played on flag on top of the
city post office. The principal illumina-
ton was along Pennsylvania avenue. on
9th street and on F street. The classic
Treasury building had no lights on it. but
it showed plain from the flood of light
Evening star., 1917-03-05
Busy Scenes at Police Stations.

Busy scenes have been enacted in
the police stations during the past
three days. Employment of such a
large force of regular and special po-
licemen necessitated additional roll
calls and almost endless assignments
In order that members of the special
force might be able to keep tab on
suspicious persons from the nearby
counties OF Maryland and Virginia Maj.
Pullman selected officers of those
counties TO serve with his forge.
Maj. Pullman had the assistance of
about 3,5Q0 men with police authority
to carry out his plans for the inaugu-
raj work. These men were scattered
all over the city, doing some sort of
duty. although the majority did their
trick" in the vicinity of the parade.
AT the Union station the terminal
police, under command of Matt Horn.
the chief. were assisted by members of
the public order committee as well as
the public comfort committee in doing
police duty. The Pennsylvania rail-
road detective force was well repre-
sented, while detectives from the Balti-
more and Ohio and Southern railroads
also did duty at the station,
Evening star., 1917-03-05

scandalize their country in the eyes of
the world and create the false notion of
a division among our people that car
ries a stain to the fair name of Amer
lea. Public opinion will be swift in
its resentment and it will be known
soon to the four corners of the world
that the policy of the republic will be
our universal creed"
Evening star., 1917-03-05

from the buildings opposite and in front
of it.
9th and Ith streets. and bordering John
Marshall place, also contained strings of
electric lights, and their pillars bore flags
which were suffused in light. Many busi
ness houses had lights in their windows.
Evening star., 1917-03-05

foot and mounted: twenty privates'
forty special policemen and four spe-
cially mounted privates.
Inspector H. L. Gessford was assisted
by Capts. Daniel Sullivan and Z. T.
Peck, in commanding the second sec
ton. 18th to 18th streets. The COM
mand was composed of 165 men.
Capt. r. f. Doyle of the eighth pre-
cinct was in charge of the third sec
ton, 14th to 18th streets and on 15th
street on the east side of the Treasury.
He had fifteen Baltimore policemen as
members of his command, together with
ninety regular and special policemen.
At Other Points.
Capt C. r. E. Flather of the first pre-
cinct was in charge of the fourth sec
tion between 10th and 14th streets. He
had a force of one lieutenant eight
sergeants. thirty privates. fifty specials
and fifteen Baltimore policemen.
Capt George Williams of the fourth
precinct was in command of the fifth
section between 18th and 10th streets.
and had ten Baltimore policemen and
eighty-fve regular and special police
men under his command.
The sixth section, covering the two
blocks from eth to ~ streets, was in
charge of Capt. Thomas Judge of the
tenth precinct. and the seventh section
from Az to 1St streets IN command Oh
Capt. W. 7. Anderson of the eleventh
Forty Baltimore policemen
and thirty specials did duty in this sec
ton.
Inspector F. E. Cross. mounted: Capt.
Henry Schneider. mounted: Capt ]. f.
Mulhall and Lieut.. c. T. NJ. Lord su-
pervised the work in the eighth section,
which embraced the grounds east OF the
Capitol and the route of the parade to
the Peace Monument.
Evening star., 1917-03-05

with strings of light penciling it's out
lines and a picture of President Wilson,
in electric lights. set in the center of a
map of the United States, ELECTED atten-
ton On one side of the map was the
inscription, "Our Country" on the other
"Our President
Every window in the front of the mu-
nicipal building was lighted. On top was
a row of American flags. The Post Office
Department building also displayed lights
from every window and from it's tower.
Evening star., 1917-03-05
Produce Novel Effect.

At both sides of the court the inter-
mittent play of the colored lights pro-
duced a novel effect in the illuminating
schcSs From each pillar was sus-
penGN4sa large American flag and two
small searchlights from the pillar op-
posite played on it.
The government printing office was one
Evening star., 1917-03-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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house. 5 rooms attic and bath; large lot; front
and side porchcs: rent $3.50 per month.
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Evening star., 1917-03-05

Pre- eminentIy the Florida Route.
Atlantic Coast Line.
4 trains daily. 1906 New Y ork ave NV
Evening star., 1917-03-05
Nothing Unemployed.
Boston Transcript.

From the Boston Transcript.
Talk about people who put every
thing to use. Mrs. Blank is the limit"
rs she?"
why, that woman would use the
family skeleton for a dress form"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-09-29

surprised the by sending to France considerable
army of cleancut, Intelligent who eager and
able TO fight for democracy We continue sending
well equipped until have army that will b.
its strength. intelligence and determination convince
enemy futty continuing losing struggle
Preparation and preparation cannot fail in this
way prove the most effective for conserving
the lives of young Financial sacrifices must
be periodically borne. The must be and al
must do their bit.
Peace is in the air Austria under its ruler
peace Political developments in Hungary this week
show corresponding feeling in that division the Dual
Kingdom Bulgaria, it is reported in responsible
quarters is DESTROYS beginning peace negotiations
The German people earnestly desire peace. The Ger
military machine still stands apparently de-
termined obviously hoping for development
that will permit it victor bring the close.
This is a situation that cannot endure much longer.
Thus behooves country to bring forth the earliest
possible moment every of fighting strength.
not alone in men, but in all other great
tiona wealth.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-09-29

The decision of w H. Brophy head of the Phelps
Dodge Mercantile company, and president of the Bank
of Bisbee regarded of the leading business
of the southwest to go France to do his bit in
Red Cross work is typical of the Modest,
ing kindly intensely patriotic and taking deep interest
in public affairs without ambition to hold public
office, it has been known for time among his in
innate friends that he DESTROYS of serving his
country way this great crisis His talent and
his long experience in business large scale will be
invaluable to the government in the great work has
for the Red Cross in stricken The
biggest brainest of the country been called
from every line of endeavor help with the
difficulties that stand like mountains in the way of
million will call before this war is
ended The response OF successful business this
call has been wonderful Past the age when the
ing hand of adventure has lure they have left family
in hard driving grinding without recompense
and without glory In fact, these volunteers from the
business world pay their expenses give their
invaluable talents for the nestmable privilege of
ing their country in time of need Too old to fight too
young stand by and all this pressing activity and
need of strong men and not take part. Bisbee has
given the best of her young army
and is proud of her gift and she will
she will also be very proud.